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middle class influence on permanent pressure of its EDITORIAL Boston’s future. High priced current success. condos catering to rootless The opportunity may be New Housing Starts…the Rest Of The Story speculators or temporary presenting itself imminently. 1.65 billion and hardly impressive especially Dorchester because their inhabitants on the one hand The BRA has recently 2461 new permitted when the goal is 30,000 by psyche is not ready to leave and immigrant poor seeking announced planning efforts, $housing units in the 2030; in other words 5,400 Boston. This will likely be a better life while struggling including community first half of 2015 is surely affordable, 24,600 not so temporary, because what has to survive will be the participation, along what is impressive. Citywide, the affordable. been happening in South competing demographics. being called transit-oriented number of variously classified In South Boston of the Boston, as evidenced by We haven’t even factored in development corridors ‘affordable housing units’ is 915 units, 124 or 13% are signs after signs of ‘Luxury the importance that a quality such as Dorchester Avenue likewise impressive, in total. affordable; In East Boston 13 Condos For Sale’, appears to public education system between Andrew Square and But when you drill down of 374 or 3%; In Dorchester 51 be rearing its head even now must have in keeping middle Broadway Stations along the to those communities of 337 or 15%. in Dorchester. class families here. Red Line. immediately adjacent to The reality is that there has It is not heretical to suggest So, the Mayor is right to The press byline of this downtown Boston or on its been a consistent exodus of that the Mayor and BRA must boast about the housing effort is to conduct “focused waterfront, affordability is young adults and families out take aggressive measures boom. But, if and when it studies that will engage in the eyes (or shall we say of South Boston. This is clearly and institute policies to cools down, for whatever residents with the goal of pockets) of the beholder. evident in the ability to field manage the boom to reason, the public policies put preserving, enhancing, and For example, citywide the teams in Little League, Youth benefit the City long term. in place now must insure the growing neighborhood percentage of affordable Soccer and Hockey and Pop 18% of housing permits will stability of the middle class, assets.” We are curious to housing units is 18% - by the Warner and Lacrosse. probably not be enough which will be burdened with learn what this stated goal way, a decent number but Some are moving to to stem the outflow of vital helping Boston survive the will really mean.

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t was nice that Independence bothered to use those containers just does not have the muscle it once election and congressional elections Day has come and gone and and would just throw their trash on had. As has been stated with more take on even more importance than I none of the warnings about the ground. What is it with some and more frequency: ‘Our country’s usual. If our country is to survive possible terrorist attacks actually people? This caused the DCR friends and allies no longer trust and regain its strong position in occurred. But it was good just the maintenance crews to work even us and our enemies no longer fear the world, the last thing we should same that the requests from law harder but they were up to the task or respect us’. Many think this do is vote in another weak and enforcement to be extra vigilant and should be congratulated on a job has actually been the goal of this ineffective President. This is why were taken seriously by many well done. administration all along. It also paying close attention to not only Americans. A big bang attack on our So now that the Independence Day makes the world a far less safe place what the candidates say, but also nation’s birthday would have been holiday has come and gone, summer as the global situation is spiraling their positions on the issues and quite the feather in the hats of this is definitely in full swing. The long out of control. especially what they have said country’s enemies, both foreign and awaited vacations are commencing; Because of this, and though over and done in the past will be so yes, domestic. perhaps appreciated even more a year away, the 2016 presidential important, more so than ever before. But even though the warnings than usual this year after the dark, were there and extra precautions cold, snowy winter. It’s now time were taken, it didn’t dampen to enjoy those long, warm summer the celebrations that took place days and nights that so many wait all across America. Concerts, all year for. fireworks, parades, parties, backyard A mention of world events brings barbecues, trips to the beach, to up the ongoing talks this country is the mountains and other locations having with Iran about its nuclear brought out our fellow country men program. As of this writing, it and women by the tens of millions seems that the deadline to get an We specialize in to pay tribute to the Red, White and agreement will be extended yet Gluten Free Pizza Blue and just have a great time. again. Why do I get the feeling that South Boston’s beaches were this time next year, the deadline crowded as expected when the will still be getting pushed back? temperatures heat up and most Could it be that with John Kerry people have the day off. But doing the negotiating for the United though most folks had free time States, under the direction of Take Out, Delivery, Catering Available for the Fourth, there was a group Obama, Iran will continue to make Pizza . Burgers . Subs . Salads of workers who were on the job more demands over and above Calzones . Wings . Pasta Dishes . Dinners making sure everyone else had fun. getting those bombs we all know In addition to local and state police they want and will get eventually? Mon - Sat: 12PM - 2AM • Sunday 2PM ‘til 2AM on patrol, the maintenance crews of With Kerry at the negotiating table, DCR were really earning their pay he’ll probably promise the Iranians out there over the weekend, doing that they can have Air Force One their very best to keep the area and the Washington Monument clean. While most locals respect our just to get them to agree to a deal recreational areas, a little bluntness – any deal. is in order here because many Under the current administration, visitors from out of town, though the United States military continues certainly not all, were absolute to shrink in size and power. Because 429 West Broadway, South Boston • 617.268.0900 (t) • 617.268.2474 (f) slobs. Dozens of reports of people of this, America’s foreign enemies www.windmillfoodfactory.com standing no more than a foot away grow bolder and more aggressive ORDER ONLINE AND GET 10% OFF from trash barrels couldn’t even be since they know that this country 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 9, 2015 BRA Launches Transit-Oriented Planning Efforts In South Boston Focused studies will engage residents with goal of preserving, enhancing, and growing neighborhood assets his month the Boston Redevel- the Washington Street and Dorchester places. The question now is, how can ties could be transformed to contribute opment Authority (BRA) will Avenue corridors are seen as prime lo- we all work together to preserve, en- more positively to the corridor in the Tformally begin comprehensive cations to support new middle-income hance, and grow those unique assets?” future. The study will suggest strate- planning studies of two transit-oriented housing, which is a priority for Mayor The Jamaica Plain and Roxbury cor- gies for improving access to retail and corridors, one spanning Washington Walsh’s administration. ridor study will focus on a stretch that developing affordable housing to meet Street and Columbus Avenue in Jamaica “It’s clear that developers have taken spans Washington Street and Colum- the needs of local families, in addition Plain and Roxbury and the other along a serious interest in both of these areas, bus Avenue, running between the MB- to public realm improvements, traffic Dorchester Avenue in South Boston. and we should use that as an opportunity TA’s Forest Hills and Jackson Square mitigation, and other economic devel- In a December speech to the Greater to put together a comprehensive vision stations on the Orange Line. Amory opment opportunities. Boston Chamber of Commerce, Mayor to guide development in the future,” Street will form the western bound- The Dorchester Avenue study area Martin J. Walsh highlighted the need said Mayor Walsh. “We have an unde- ary of the study area. The planning ef- encompasses a portion of South Bos- to create a holistic plan for these areas, niable need for more affordable housing fort will look strategically at the uses, ton’s largest residential zoning district. both of which are experiencing market in the City of Boston. We know these public realm improvements, and scale The so-called H-1-50 zone, which pressures to transform former indus- areas have the potential to accommo- of development that are best suited to touches Andrew Square, will be ana- trial or underutilized sites into vibrant date new housing, but we want to work the corridor. It will determine the com- lyzed in hopes of updating antiquated mixed-use developments that can better with residents to see what else we can patibility of different uses, including zoning to allow for reasonable increas- meet neighborhood needs. do to strengthen their neighborhoods.” housing, commercial, light industrial, es in density that would accommodate The BRA will work with community “Transit-oriented developments are and open space, while also surveying population growth. Based on resound- members and elected officials, as well growing in popularity because they the impacts of traffic on walkability ing feedback from neighborhood resi- as planning, design, and economic provide conveniences that aren’t possi- and other mobility considerations. dents and South Boston’s elected of- development professionals over the ble when one has to rely on a car to get The recent wave of mixed-use resi- ficials, Mayor Walsh has asked the course of the next year to create de- around,” BRA Director Brian Golden dential projects along Washington BRA to work with the community so tailed plans that include recommenda- observed. “We’ll use the Orange Line Street will be of particular focus, as the that any new zoning recommendations tions for updating zoning in each area in JP and Roxbury and the Red Line in BRA works with community members maintain the character of this residen- so that it is consistent with current re- South Boston to our advantage as we and other stakeholders to determine the tial district and place a renewed em- development goals. Given their prox- study the untapped potential of these overall impacts of redevelopment op- phasis on architectural continuity. imity to major public transit nodes, areas. Great things already exist in both portunities in the area. Projects along The BRA is soliciting nominations the corridor that are currently under re- for two advisory groups to help guide view by the BRA include 3200 Wash- the public process and provide a wide Let Our Family Help Your Family ington Street, 3371 Washington Street, range of stakeholder input for each and Bartlett Square II. Working with study area. Elected officials, commu- the community, the BRA will produce nity organizations, and residents are THE CASPER recommendations for updated zoning, encouraged to nominate individuals. Funeral & Cremations Services public realm enhancements, traffic Community meetings are expected Established in 1930 mitigation, and economic development to begin in late July in both study ar- opportunities. eas. The BRA is taking a more creative Serving Families with Dignity and Respect In South Boston, the Dorchester approach to public engagement than it through the toughest of times for Avenue corridor from Andrew Square has in the past. In addition to tradition- over 80 years to Broadway Station is undergoing a al town-hall style meetings, there will shift away from traditional manufac- also be “walk-shops,” where partici- Home of Personal Service turing and industrial uses, as demand pants will be invited to tour the study for residential and mixed-use devel- areas with BRA planners, and other Pre-Planning Specialists opment increases. For example, the interactive planning exercises. BRA is reviewing a proposal for 235 In May, Mayor Walsh kicked off Casper’s specializes in Old Colony Avenue that would create Imagine Boston 2030, an effort to cre- Massachusetts Cremation Services & several hundred apartments and retail ate Boston’s first citywide plan in 50 Veteran Services stores on former industrial sites. Situ- years. While that process will define ated between two major Red Line sta- a broad vision for the city leading up Please visit our website for tions and bus hubs, the corridor is ripe to its 400th birthday, the Washington information you may find for transit-oriented development. Sim- Street and Dorchester Avenue stud- helpful during a time of need ilar to the Washington Street corridor, ies are the first two instances of more the goal of the South Boston study will targeted planning efforts to update the www.casperfuneralhome.com be to create new zoning that aligns the zoning code for areas experiencing aspirations of the community with pre- significant development pressures. The The Casper Funeral Home dictable development conditions. BRA has worked with the Mayor’s 187 Dorchester Street David Casper Dorchester Avenue’s underutilized Office to identify up to a dozen other South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: light industrial buildings will be the targeted planning areas around the city, 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper primary focus. The BRA will look to the study of which would complement residents for ideas on how such proper- the citywide plan. July 9, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines “Ground Zero Continued”

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fter we leave Officer expectations in mind, I wasn’t and began the trip home - a trip that passengers. It was the most spirited J. O’Neil, we continue prepared for the attitude we did find. wouldn’t have been possible without “Irish Wake” I’ve ever been to. A our silent walk through As Jack and I made our way from Amtrak management employees, Let us give thanks that we live this battlefield. It’s only 2:30 in Police Plaza to Penn Station, we especially Richie Adams. They put in a country that produces all those the afternoon, but with all the began to notice something we had duty and dedication above profit and people who have stood up since damaged surroundings, buildings overlooked during the depressing helped to ease a tragedy. In short September 11, our family, friends empty and powerless, it’s already day. We talked to cops on beat, order, we had all gravitated to the and neighbors. getting dark. And cold. And street vendors, people on the train club car, cops, firefighters and train Take care till next week. empty. Strange, but the site is so coming home from work and massive that even with thousands finally, at Houlihan’s Bar inside of workers you can walk almost a Penn Station, a cook. The sorrow block before you see someone. was still there. Just below the CONTINUED ON page 7 Det. Bobby Murray pulls up in a surface. But as they told us their golf cart and offers us a lift. The stories of how they had experienced carts are needed to cover the vast September 11, the sense of courage Join Us Online@ distances of destruction. Detectives and determination in them just shone www.southbostontoday.com have to be present whenever right through. They were actually remains are removed. We discuss down there from “Bawsten”. the police officer recovered that Complete strangers coming up to us. morning. He points out the “winter It was amazing. saVe garden,” sort of a glass atrium We should be thanking them for between the two towers. He tells the character they’ve displayed. the us a fire chief running for the safety President Bush was right when of the “garden”, was buried by the he said the world has “changed” dates! collapse, just 10 feet from his goal. since September 11. I’ll never “We’ll look for him next”, he tells think of New York again without us. After that they’ll look for 3 ESU remembering that character. south Boston (Emergency Service Unit) cops. Six President Kennedy once stood in South Boston APAC 424 West Broadway of them were running for their lives front of the Wall in Berlin and called when the floor collapsed. Three it “the first wall in history built to Wednesdays, 10 am –12 pm lived. We then got a ride to police keep people in, not the enemy out”. July 22 Boston Water and headquarters. A trip through New He gave a speech citing the reasons August 26 seWer (BWsC) Is York traffic in a golf cart could be its freedom in Berlin must be protected own story! Steel barricades, cops at and defended. He challenged ComIng to Your the doors with machine guns. Quite the doubters of those reasons by neIghBorhood an atmosphere. ending each one of the words, “Let I’ve never been to New York. them come to Berlin”. I’m sure, Meet with BWSC staff to: Never had the desire. To me it’s as he looks down, he will forgive • Pay your water bill with a check or money order— always been a city trying to be the plagiarizing and paraphrasing no cash, please. bigger and better than Boston. of his speech. Anyone who has • Talk about any problems you may have with your bill or your service. New York’s neighborhoods are any doubts of the rightness of our boroughs. Each borough is bigger • Find out how much water is being used on your military action, let them come to property. than the City of Boston. When New York. Anyone who doubts we • Plan to make payments on bills that are past due. Carleton Fisk and the Yankee’s For InFormatIon have to fight this fight, where ever • Receive help applying for a senior or disabled person’s Thurman Munson had that brawl it goes, however long it takes, to bwsc.org discount. at home plate, I jumped for joy. protect our future, let them come 617-989-7000 • Learn more about BWSC customer programs. When Fisk told a reporter “When to New York. Anyone who doubts our team plane enters N.Y. airspace of the American spirit and its I get a tension headache”. I nodded determination to defend its way of 980 Harrison Avenue in agreement. It’s just too big. life, let them come to New York. At Boston Water and seWer Commission Boston, MA 02119 With those assumptions and 6:00 we boarded the Amtrak Acela 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 9, 2015

an up and coming screenwriter named Brian Wallace Scott Marshall Smith, who had written Art Festival Saturday, July 11 at the Library three of DeNiro’s movies, write the rtists and art lovers, please the South Boston Branch Library, On Radio on screenplay for “Final Confession” join us for Art on a Sum- which is an opportunity for people of which is still owned by Twentieth mer’s Day, our 44th Annual all ages to participate in a project that Friday July 10th Century Fox. Tillman began making big A Art Festival, an exhibit of artwork is a unique way to celebrate commu- money on Barbershop 1, 2 and 3 as well rian Wallace, who has just by local adult and teen artists to be nity. Materials will be provided for wrapped up writing “The Boy as Beauty Shop with Queen Latifah and The Nazi’s Couldn’t Kill” – our option ran out. held in the Library’s lovely walled anyone of any age who wants to sub- B There have been two other attempts garden from 12 to 4 p.m. on Satur- mit a drawing, painting, or sketch en- The Steve Ross Story” will appear live on WEMF Radio on Friday July to make the movie, but Fox wanted day, July 11. Singer/songwriter and try, and the artwork is combined into 10th to discuss his first book “Final too much to release the Scott Marshall Southie native Bob Dunlap with his a collage that will adorn a special tile Confession” at noon. “This is the Smith screenplay, which they own. partner Kathi Taylor will entertain us that will be on permanent exhibit at Last year I got a call from a Publisher book that just won’t go away, which with original music and more. And the South Boston Branch, 646 East is a good thing,” joked Wallace. We who asked if I owned the rights to the have been so close to a movie on three book, which I do. He told me that the once again we will be showcasing Broadway. Art, music, and refresh- different occasions, but something book is still selling well on Amazon The Community Canvas Tote & Tile ments—a perfect summer afternoon. always seems to happen. When I and he wanted to make a paperback Project, sponsored by the Friends of We hope to see you there. first wrote “Final Confession” is was and kindle edition of our hardcover optioned by Twentieth Century Fox the book. I agreed and “Final Confession” very first week it was in bookstores. was reborn under these new formats, George Tillman, who had just finished and is still selling well. Last week I producing a movie called “Men of got a call from a producer at WEMF in Honor” with Robert DeNiro, Cuba Cambridge who told me that a newer Gooding Jr, Charlize Theron and Hal generation, who listen to WEMF, have Holbrook, came to Boston to meet discovered “Final Confession” and with my agent and begin the process they asked him if he could get me on of making the movie. The State, under his show. I was more than happy to do Jane Swift, had cut the Mass. Film oblige. We are always hoping that one Office out of the budget completely day “Final Confession” will make it to due to a political vendetta. Tillman the big screen. It certainly doesn’t want could not make the movie without an to die and I am glad it has a whole new active Film Office participating in the audience. It is still in bookstores and on process. He went back to LA and had Amazon.com

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DCR TRAFFIC & PARKING ADVISORY PRESENTS L Street Running Club Jim Kane 5K Race Former Investigative Journalist with the Boston Herald and co-author of the new book ‘BOSTON STRONG’ WHAT: On Thursday, Juy 16, 2015, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close The story of the Boston Marathon Bombing William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston to all trafﬁ c to accommodate the Jim Kane 5K Race on William J. Day Dave and co-author Casey Sherman have written a Boulevard. All four lanes on Day Blvd will be used for the race. Trafﬁ c will be detoured to adjacent roadways unique Boston - based account of the tragic events, including Columbia Road, Farragut Road and Shore that riveted the world just two years ago, through Road for access to Castle Island. the eyes of those most intimately affected. WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 2015 It is a story of the victims and their recoveries and gives voice to those who lost loved ones. WHERE: Day Boulevard will be closed from Kosciousko Circle to Farragut Road from 6 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m. There will be no parking restrictions, but limited Saturday July 11 - 9:30am access to Day Boulevard from I Street to Farragut Road on Thrusday, July 16 between 6 - 8 pm. Curely Rec Room, L Street Bathhouse THE PUBLIC IS INVITED Free Admission...Coffee and Snacks July 9, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. M544-C1 WHITE FUEL BUILDING & SATELLITE MAINTENANCE BUILDING ROOF REPLACEMENTS, CONLEY TERMINAL, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly.

NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015.

The work includes REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROOFING, FLASHINGS, INSULATION, AND ASSOCIATED WORK.

Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015.

Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form.

In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of ROOFING.

The estimated contract cost is FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 407,000).

Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater.

The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details.

No filed sub bids will be required for this contract.

This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246).

The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.

Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals.

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR July 9, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

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Islands on the Edge Initiative (IAI), a project initiated performance on Boston’s Harbor At the Gallery at Atlantic Wharf by Flux.Boston in collaboration Islands, and other gallery venues 290 Congress Street, Boston Massachusetts 02210 with the Boston Harbor Island Al- including The Boston Sculptors Gal- Open daily 7a-10pm liance, the National Park Service, lery and Boston Children’s Museum. the Department of Conservation and Partners in IAI include regional arts Exhibition dates June 29, 2015— Islands on the Edge explores the Recreation, Greenovate Boston and organizations, artists, and institu- September 26, 2015 Harbor Islands and the concepts in the Boston Art Commission. tions from across Massachusetts and Opening Reception Tuesday July the Islands’ interpretive theme, with Says curator Liz Devlin, “I am New England; IAI is a rare initiative 14, 5-7p drawing, painting, photography, amazed and humbled by all of the that is not tethered to city, but rather Guest curator: Elizabeth Devlin, video, mixed media, and sculptural thoughtful submissions we received celebrates a regional treasure. independent curator, art consultant, installations by twenty-one artists. for the Islands on the Edge exhibit More information at http://www.fort- and founder of FLUX.Boston Artists: from FPAC members not only lo- pointarts.org/posts/atlantic-wharf/ “Since their ancient formation by Judith Belben, Aaron John cally, but across the globe. As a About the curator rising sea level, the Boston Harbor Bourque, Pogus Caesar, Laura Da- curator, the Atlantic Wharf Gallery Elizabeth Devlin is an indepen- Islands have literally been on the vidson, Phyllis Ewen, provides a wonderful opportunity dent curator, art consultant, and edge of the continent, places where Silas Finch, Jeffrey Heyne, Steve to explore unique spatial composi- founder of FLUX. Boston, an land meets sea. With the growth of Hollinger Tova Katzman, Ian Ken- tions and create unexpected relation- online resource for artists and art Boston and its surrounding commu- nelly, Lisa Knox, ships among works--I am thrilled to enthusiasts in the Boston area and nities, the islands came to be unusu- Karen McFeaters, Maureen Mc- have so many community members beyond. Through weekly event al for their lack of inhabitants and Namara, Nathaniel Meyer, Wendy engaged in Islands on the Edge and coverage, artist interviews, and development at the edge of a major Shapiro, Sophia Sobers, to have the opportunity to showcase educational posts, Elizabeth enables metropolitan area. Figuratively, the Christopher Squier, John Steck Jr., the exhibition as a part of the larger FLUX readers to feel informed, Boston Harbor Islands have often Gianna Stewart, Maureen Vezina, lsles Arts Initiative this summer in engaged in, and connected to the been on the ‘edge of society’: places Sarah Wentworth Boston.” pulse of Boston Arts. Her writing used to isolate people, institutions, FPAC’s show at Atlantic Wharf IAI is a multi-site, multi-media has been featured in Art New Eng- and activities.” Gallery is be part of The Isles Arts project that includes installation and land, New American Paintings, and July 9, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

Art21 Magazine among others. As year, present two Open Studios a trusted resource and friend to the events annually, advocate for the Arts community, a certified Boston development and preservation of Redevelopment Authority artist and permanent studio space, organize art curator of several critically ac- lending programs, run galleries and claimed exhibitions to-date, Eliza- a store, create temporary public art, beth strives to make the art world and actively participate in decisions more accessible and to champion that affect our neighborhood. We the endeavors of Boston’s creative encourage new ideas, collaboration, community. More about Elizabeth connections, and economic growth. at www.FLUX-boston.com FPAC programs exhibitions About FPAC year-round at Atlantic Wharf The Fort Point Arts Community, Gallery thanks to the support of Inc. of South Boston (FPAC) is a Boston Properties. non-profit community organization founded in 1980 and run by neighborhood artists and volunteers. Our mission is to promote the work of our artists to a broad and diverse audience; to preserve the artists’ community in the Fort Point Chan- nel area; to maintain and expand access to affordable studio space; and to increase the visibility of the arts in Fort Point Fort Point artists generate art all 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 9, 2015

Metal Worker apprentices get into Local 17 boxing, said yes, and brought that ap- prentice to the South Boston Boxing Sheet Metal Club. After a couple of nights, of great one on one training with John Curran, Workers Help the speed bag frame fell off the wall. South Boston The next morning, the Local 17 Sheet Metals Workers grabbed a handful of Boxing Club apprentices to help out with replacing embers of the Sheet Metal the speed bag frame to its rightful place Workers Local 17 showed on the wall. The Sheet Metal Workers Mup to the L street bathhouse are going to continue with volunteer- Tuesday morning to volunteer their la- ing their services to the South Boston bor in hanging a speed bag frame that Boxing Club with any needed repairs had fallen off the wall at the South Bos- in the future. ton Boxing Club. It’s great what a stroll along the beach Local 17 Union Members from left to right are all 4th yr apprentices with the exception The Sheet Metal Workers have deep of Retiree Richie Walsh and Training Director John Healy: in South Boston can turn into. If you’re roots in South Boston. Their appren- Ryan Lofgran, Retiree Richie Walsh, Training Director John Healy, Mark Lettiere, Mike interested in joining the South Bos- ticeship program was once run out of Mazzarella, Paul Conners, Anthony Sabatino, Matt Cotter, Corey Devlin and Mike Sawler. ton Boxing Club, just show up at the South Boston High School. The late, L st bathhouse Monday, Tuesday, and great Jim Kelly was a member and the you knew or were friends with a “tin Thursday at 5pm and you will find, Recording Secretary of Local 17 until knocker”. Which is why it comes as no John Curran, Tom Lee, and Jimbo Cur- his passing in 2007. South Boston na- surprise how the Sheet Metal Workers ran eager to train and mentor the next tive Jim Wool was the Business Man- ended up at the Boxing Club on this great fighter to come out of South Bos- ager of Local 17 until his retirement Tuesday Morning. ton. If you’re looking to become a Sheet in 2012 and there are currently two While John Healy was walking the Metal Worker in Local 17, they accept officers in Local 17 that were born, beach two weeks ago, he ran into his applications on the third Thursday of raised, and still live in South Boston; old friend Jimbo Curran. Jimbo asked every month between 8am and 4pm The Training Director, John Healy and John if he knew any kids that were at 1181 Adams Street, Dorchester Ma. Business Agent, John Martin. interested in boxing. John, who was 02114. Both careers require dedication, If you grew up in South Boston, coincidently helping one of his Sheet discipline, and hard work!

CITYWIDE HOUSING numbers are an indication that Committee, which is responsible Of the units currently permitted, CONTINUED FROM page 1 this focus is paying off.” for expediting the appeals process 451 - 18 percent of all new units permitted by June 26 of that year. The City’s Inspectional involving one and two family -- are deed-restricted affordable “I am extremely pleased by Services Department (ISD) has owner-occupied dwellings and housing, up 25 percent from the efforts that have taken place supported this rapid development small businesses applying for 2014 (360 units) and 80 percent across City agencies to ensure by streamlining their permitting limited zoning relief. Other above the 2013 pace (251 units). that we are able to meet our processes, reducing bottlenecks departmental upgrades have South Boston and the Seaport housing goals,” said Mayor and paving the way for the rapid included extending the hearing District saw the highest number Walsh. “The only way that we housing development the City hours of the Zoning Board of of units produced: 915 total will be able to sustain the growth will require to meet its goals of Appeals and the installation of and 124 affordable; followed of our city, and our workforce, is producing 53,000 new units of digital kiosks for processing by East Boston, with 374 units, by staying focused on our goals housing by 2030. Board of Appeal applications, all 13 of which are affordable; and and streamlining our processes.” ISD has implemented several of which contributed to building Dorchester, with 337 total units “This level of investment new departmental policies and permits being issued on time and and 51 affordable units permitted. in Boston’s housing market is permitting procedures, which at a much faster rate than ever Earlier this year, Mayor Walsh extraordinary,” said Chief of have enabled the department before. released his Administration’s Housing Sheila Dillon. “As we to process permits at twice the “I am extremely proud of the first progress report on achieving work to make sure that Boston speed. In 2014, ISD formed great work my department has the housing production goals stays affordable, bringing new a partnership with the City been able to accomplish,” said laid out in his ambitious housing units on line at a variety of of Boston’s Department of ISD Commissioner William plan, “Housing a Changing income levels is critical. Last Innovation Technology (DoIt) Christopher. “This task could not City: Boston 2030.” The plan, quarter, nearly half of Boston’s to significantly upgrade the have been accomplished without released in October 2014, called housing starts were at the middle permitting process. This the leadership of Mayor Walsh for increased transparency income level, and nearly a collaborative effort has helped and the technology expertise into housing policy, including quarter of this year’s housing modernize and streamline the of DoIt. Together we have not quarterly releases of data and an starts are affordable to lower- building and zoning application only streamlined the permitting end of year Annual Report. income households. Mayor Walsh process. process, but also help pave the Take this week’s SBT poll on has made housing a priority of In addition, ISD has developed way for the production of rental middle income affordable housing his Administration, and these a Zoning Advisory Sub- units throughout the city.” at SouthBostonToday.com July 9, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

The ‘Police Revolt of 2016’ is experience on display on every (Citizens Against Reversed Dis- a fast paced, action packed story page of this book. He also brings crimination) an organization of a diverse group of patriotic into play his street cred, exten- which filed a federal law suit to police officers, federal agents sive knowledge of US and World combat reverse discrimination and military personnel whose history, understanding of the which challenged the use of racial lives become entwined through political underbelly of America’s quotas in hiring on the Boston

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Summer Youth TRUST CITATION Docket No. SU15P1522PO Fitness Program Commonwealth Of The South Boston Leadership Massachusetts Initiative and Boston Centers The Trial Court for Youth and Families have Probate and Family Court once again partnered with In the matter of: Helen L. Cook Regan’s Motivated Fitness Irrevocable Trust to allow for a summer long Suffolk Probate and Family Court Youth Fitness and Nutrition Boston, MA 02114 Program to be held at the (617) 788-8300 Curley Community Center in To all interested persons: South Boston. The program is open to South Boston A Petition has been filed by: residents and students Dorothy A Clougherty of between the ages of 12- Boston MA Brock Holt Hustled His Way To All Star 18 and will be free. Some requesting that the Court Modify highlights include: the terms of the Trust to: Strike, Game; Bogarts Hoping To Be Voted In terminate or waive Carol A. rock Holt probably major league level. To me, his • Summer of 2015 (July 7th – Hrabovkszky’s life estate under planned on heading back attitude is the thing that stands out August 27th) Article 1 of the Trust. Strike the home to Texas next week and is so significant while being • 3 sessions per week at The requirement for two appraisals Bduring the All-Star break, but so successful in the role.” Farrell, L (Tuesday thru Thursday) from Article IV(B) of the Trust. he’ll happily change his flight to who said he got word of Holt’s • Mondays are reserved Authorize Carol A Hrabovszky’s Cincinnati after being named to the All-Star nod last week, was able for participants to be co-guardians to virtually introduced to a variety of American League All-Star team to give Holt the good news on represent her interests pursuant unique activities (spinning, to the Massachusetts Uniform according to an article by Jimmy Sunday after the game. Holt lit up yoga, boxing, etc.) at Trust Code, M.G.L. c.203E, Toscano in Comcast SportsNet. upon hearing the news, according Regan’s Motivated Fitness. Section 4-303-2. Authorize Carol Holt was an unknown at the to Farrell. • Group 1: Ages 15-18 beginning of last season, but that The news of Holt joining the (7:30am-9:00am) A. Hrabovszky’s co-guardians to changed as he excelled in the All-Star team was a bit of a • Group 2: Ages 12-14 join with the Trustee and other infield and then in the outfield. surprise. Many thought Xander (9:00am-10:00am) beneficiaries in order to sign a Holt started at seven positions last Bogaerts had a better case and deed on her behalf. season for the Sox (everything may yet be voted in by the Boston This specialized program, You have the right to obtain put pitcher and catcher) and has fans. But with the All-Star game led by South Boston resident a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. already done the same this season. actually meaning something (the Thomas Regan, will look to use fitness and nutrition as You have a right to object In fact, Holt is the first player winning league has home field a means of instilling healthy to this proceeding. To do so, to be named an All-Star after advantage in the World Series), lifestyles to the youth you or your attorney must appearing at 7 or more defensive the addition of Holt makes sense. in South Boston. While file a written appearance and positions prior to the All-Star Farrell and the Sox have benefited focusing on everything objection at this Court before: break. Holt didn’t have a roster from Holt’s versatility the last two from flexibility to nutrition 10:00 a.m. on 07/30/2015. spot open for him last season, but seasons, and so will Ned Yost’s to sport-specific weight This is NOT a hearing date, but training, each participant will he carved one out for himself. And American League team. And Holt a deadline by which you must improve not just physically now Farrell makes sure to get him is no slouch at the plate, either, as file a written appearance and but mentally as well. on the field somewhere - anywhere he’s hitting .295 with a .383 on- objection if you object to this - on a daily basis. base percentage. proceeding. If you fail to file “Brock Holt’s story is certainly “He’s kind of the safety valve,” For more information and to sign up please go to www. a timely written appearance an interesting one,” John Farrell Farrell said. “Even inside of a SouthBostonLeadership.org. and objection followed by an said. “Everything that he’s gotten given game, when we’ve gone Affidavit of Objections within along the way he’s earned. We with a three-man bench, it’s like thirty (30) days of the return all see the way he plays – hard- you’ve got two or three players date, action may be taken nosed, hustling type of player. with Brock. Like I said, you can’t without further notice to you. But, the thing that stands out place a value or a price tag on that. WITNESS, Hon. Joan P to me is his attitude that he’s A very good player.” Will Yost Armstrong First Justice of embraced the versatility and the take advantage of that versatility? this Court utility role. Because of that he It sounds like he’s well aware of June 26, 2015 wasn’t concerned about being what makes Holt All-Star worthy, Felix D Arroyo, Register embarrassed defensively when but Farrell coached an All-Star of Probate he went to new positions for the team once and knows a player like July 9, 2015 first time and the first time at the him is important. July 9, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, former BC hockey captain Pat Mullane joined the show:

DANNY PICARD: Tell me about special guest Ray Bourque. I know deal was done. And so I hadn’t was going down — Hamilton your charity hockey event here. he didn’t play at BU or BC, but is heard about the deal, and I felt going from the Bruins to the You’re hosting the first annual he going to play? like an idiot when I read about Flames — I was wondering if “Comm Ave Charity Classic” this PM: Yeah, he is going to play. He’s the deal he had just signed and I Johnny Hockey was going to be Friday night, July 10, at Walter going to be on the ice for BU’s hadn’t congratulated him. I think coming to Boston. Did you have Brown Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. team. His son Chris Bourque spent it’s great that he’s coming back to some of those thoughts when Tell us a little bit about this event. some time at BU. And so, I know Boston and he can represent this you were hearing about the PAT MULLANE: A few years ago, I Chris pretty well, and I reached city. I know he means so much to Dougie Hamilton stuff? played in a game that was pretty out to Chris and asked if his Dad Dorchester, so for him to be able PM: No, I think Johnny’s still too similar. It was run by another would be interested in playing. to come back and play for Boston, young in his career, and he was former BC captain, Ryan Shannon, I think it’s pretty unique to have it’s not only a thrill for him, but I too successful this year for Calgary and it was in Connecticut. I really Brian Leetch and Ray Bourque on think a thrill for the entire city that to get rid of him. Obviously that liked the event, and I thought to the same ice for a good cause. And they have one of their own playing would have been great for the myself, “How can I get involved, I don’t think anyone would have for the B’s. Bruins to pick up Johnny, but I and use my network and resources an issue with Ray Bourque suiting DP: What were you thinking as don’t think Calgary was ready to to put on an event like this?” When up for BU. He’s more than happy you watched Kevin Hayes really trade him away just yet. He was Dick Kelley, the sports information to be a part of it. For me, I think tearing it up for the New York a little too good for them, and a director at BC, passed away from it’s a pretty unique feature, for the Rangers in the playoffs this year? little too meaningful to their team ALS, and when Pete Frates came game to have probably two of the PM: Not only in the playoffs, for them to just trade him away down with ALS, I felt like there four or five-best NHL defensemen but throughout the year. Kevin after year one. had to be something that I could of all-time on the same ice. That’s has the skill set unlike anyone DP: Tell us where people can go do to be more involved. So, along pretty cool. else I’ve ever seen before in my to donate, if they can’t make it to with Andrew Orpik and other BC DP: It is pretty cool, and again, all entire life. Maybe the only one Friday’s event. players, we decided to create the proceeds benefit Compassionate better that I’ve seen is Johnny PM: You can go to our website at “Comm Ave Charity Classic” and Care ALS. And I look at the BC Gaudreau, his linemate at BC. I www.ccals.org/CACC and you’ll bring back some pretty good roster, Pat. So I have to ask you wasn’t surprised with the success be able to find the links to donate, hockey players for a great cause. about Jimmy Hayes. Because he that he’s had. He works hard, he’s buy tickets, and all the event info. DP: Yeah, you’ve got a nice little just signed with the Boston Bruins. humble, so, it was fun to watch You’ll be able to find everything roster here. And again, the first Have you talked to him since he him produce like he did. on our site. annual “Comm Ave Charity Classic” was traded to the B’s and then DP: And you mention Johnny Listen to “The Danny Picard is a hockey game between Boston finalized his new contract? Gaudreau. His Calgary Flames Show” weekdays at dannypicard. University and Boston College, PM: I have. I actually texted him had a little playoff run there. And com. Also on iTunes, and former players. Now, you also have [Monday] morning before the when the Dougie Hamilton trade wherever podcasts are available.

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