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EDITORIAL State of Hate hat is it about legislators ignorance of American liquor and that they fail to deal with language is not his fault. W the poverty throughout Our local media may have been our country and the resulting able to downplay that incident but, crime that follows? Apparently it the in-your-face cynicism toward the is complete disdain for Americans, mass citizenry by even suggesting a native born or legalized. Could it “sanctuary state” designation in light even be hate? of San Francisco is disgusting even The outrage in San Francisco by our legislature’s questionable was not unexpected, since that standards. occurred in broad daylight at a Politicians may scoff at Federal public venue and impossible for laws and rules and adopt some the media to hide. phony, “come and get me” tough Here in Massachusetts we had guy image, but when the wrong our own outrage with the murder person is harmed - and it will of Matthew Denice, run down, happen - a midnight visit by ISIS dragged and backed over by a might be preferable to the one from drunken, illegal, who claims his an anguished and angry parent.

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ook at all the outrage the defense of Planned Parenthood Next up, the proposed Boston worse, lose the homes they’ve had in over a dead lion, but this week. This, even after the orga- Drink Tax. As many know, there their families for generations. Then “L where is all the outrage nization’s leadership was caught on is a push on to add a 2% tax on all use a percentage of the remaining over the Planned Parenthood dead camera, casually bragging about the alcohol bought and consumed in real estate tax revenue to pay for the babies”. This is a quote by US Sena- act of, and I’ll be graphic but accu- the City of Boston. The money, it substance abuse programs. This will tor Marco Rubio (R Florida) that he rate here, savagely and painfully rip- is said will go to paying for alco- accomplish two goals. It will give a tweeted out in response to all the ping an innocent child from a moth- hol and drug abuse programs. These boost to the programs and give a bit news coverage and passion shown er’s womb, even those babies who programs are beneficial to be sure. of relief to Boston’s tax payers and over the killing of Cecil the Lion. Is are nearly nine months along and But the citizens of Boston are ‘taxed home owners AND renters who have the senator right in his anger? Allow selling off the body parts to the high- enough already’. Enough new taxes. had enough of being treated like me to put both issues into perspec- est bidder. It is said that Planned Par- How about this? Slash a couple of ATM machines for decades. And, tive as I see it. First, the lion: It’s enthood does this thousands of times percentage points from the real-es- why not redirect some of the fund- often said by animal experts that the every year. Even many ‘pro – choice’ tate taxes that are causing so many ing that goes to people residing in African Lion is the most ferocious Americans were sickened when they Bostonians to flee this city and even CONTINUED ON page 10 predator on the planet. So mean and saw this video. So Rubio’s point is violent that it makes a Great White simple: Many of the tax dollars of Shark look like a playful dolphin by American citizens, a half billion dol- Let Our Family Help Your Family comparison. But, be that as it may, li- lars to be precise, are used to destroy ons are wild animals and what they do all of these innocent and helpless ba- comes natural. They are also magnif- bies in a brutal fashion and many of THE CASPER icent big cats and protectors of their these same people who are scream- Funeral & Cremations Services families/prides. Personally, though it ing about the dead lion don’t even Established in 1930 might tick some of my readers off, bat an eye. In fact, they approve. But something I can live with, I’m pro the lion becomes a ‘cause celebre’ Serving Families with Dignity and Respect – hunting. Many of my friends are around the nation. The Media Re- through the toughest of times for hunters and I too look forward to search Bureau has tallied that there over 80 years the various game seasons. But ev- has been 15 times more coverage of ery hunter I know is opposed to how the lion than there has been about the Home of Personal Service Cecil was killed if what the news Planned Parenthood story. It was dif- Pre-Planning Specialists reports say is true. No hunter that I ficult to turn on any TV channel save know would ever lure a tame animal for the Home Shopping Networks Casper’s specializes in complete with a visible collar from without seeing Cecil’s face. Even a protected zone to shoot it. That’s New York’s Empire State Building Massachusetts Cremation Services & not hunting, it’s an unfair slaughter. was lit up with the lion’s image. Did Veteran Services And let me stress here, if that’s how it light up in memory of the deceased it really happened, and we all know babies? How about in tribute to our Please visit our website for media reports can’t always be trusted 5 murdered service members in the information you may find with the agenda driven press as it is, Chattanooga attack? Of course not. helpful during a time of need it was wrong and the accused dentist It’s just not trendy enough. But many should be prosecuted. in the press race to Planned Parent- www.casperfuneralhome.com To the Planned Parenthood contro- hood’s defense even after their lead- versy: The point that Senator Rubio er was caught on camera wickedly The Casper Funeral Home was making is that some of these bragging about their actions while 187 Dorchester Street David Casper same people who are expressing out- callously sipping expensive wine South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: rage over the death of one lion, many and eating her fine food. Can it get 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper of them celebrities, have jumped to anymore ghoulish? 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 6, 2015

Window Into The State House Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news.

Keeping the Widett Circle a center spread in last weekend’s Boston’s peer group -- certainly would make if the Legislature movement alive Sunday Globe. The question New York, Washington and had not passed reform before the As the dust nearly settles from now, however, is whether a San Francisco. And many are deadline to submit ballot wording the Olympic bid meltdown, neighborhood on stilts captures convinced it is wishful thinking to the Attorney General. Like the the hope of many is the effort the imagination of developers. at best to believe the T and our bill that is being considered on won’t be in vain. The Boston Love’s idea of keeping some of already clogged highways will Beacon Hill, Galvin’s measure Globe is holding a candle for the its industrial character sounds the be improved to meet the needs of has a provision that would transformation of the formerly most appealing, but it also may our growing economy without a allow those who sue for records anonymous Widett Circle, where a be the least commercially viable significant investment. The T may to recovery legal costs if they temporary Olympic Stadium was option. run much better next year, but prevail in court. Galvin told to be built, only to give way to A revenue bonanza around if we’re looking at basically the the Globe’s Todd Wallack “the new neighborhood. The notion of the bend? same infrastructure in 15 years, best solution would be if the erecting a massive concrete deck The failed Olympic bid we’re in trouble. Legislature acts promptly.” to create terra nova continues to succeeded in whetting the public’s If we’re going to think big Verizon workers stay on the job spur the imagination of Marty appetite to actually do something about transportation, there has without contract Walsh, Tim Love, the president of about the Commonwealth’s state to be money behind it. If the After their contract expired the Boston Society of Architects, of disrepair. It is now accepted as math is correct, there’s a good Saturday night, Verizon union the Globe editorial board, and a fact that public transportation chance an additional $2 billion workers have opted to stay on others about building a new here is an embarrassment or so will be coming in from the job as negotiations continue. neighborhood there, articulated in compared to most cities in new sources in the next few Some 5,000 Massachusetts years. First casino revenue is workers will be affected by the estimated at about $400 million outcome. A union official told annually when (and if) all the Jack Encarnacao of the Herald sites are operating. If Congress that management’s latest offer enables an Internet sales tax, would increase health care costs Massachusetts is looking at $150 “by thousands of dollars per million to $200 million per year. person.” In all, the Verizon unions Then there’s the new movement represent 38,000 workers. We specialize in to create a millionaire surtax, Warren carrying on Kennedy’s Gluten Free Pizza putting the rate at 9 percent or legacy with updated No Child so for income over $1 million. Left Behind The additional revenue from the Little has been written on millionaire surtax could easily Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s views approach $1.4 billion. That adds on the federal government’s up to about $2 billion from poor role in education, a topic Take Out, Delivery, Catering Available people, rich people, and shoppers. CommonWealth’s Michael Jonas Pizza . Burgers . Subs . Salads Even this amount of new money explores as the No Child Left Calzones . Wings . Pasta Dishes . Dinners could easily get consumed by Behind is pilloried from the left the gnawing needs in the state and right. Some federal standards Mon - Sat: 12PM - 2AM • Sunday 2PM ‘til 2AM budget, especially, health care need to be left in place, Warren and unfunded liabilities. But maintains, as the law is updated. the question is whether political Jonas writes: “The danger, say forces will continue to gather to Warren and others fighting the make transportation a priority. current versions of the bill, is The seeds are being sown for the that the pendulum is swinging so money to fund ambitious planning far the other way that the federal to materialize. government may end up walking Galvin delivers ballot petition away from any commitment 429 West Broadway, South Boston • 617.268.0900 (t) • 617.268.2474 (f) Secretary of State William to those students who have www.windmillfoodfactory.com Galvin filed a ballot petition to historically not been well-served ORDER ONLINE AND GET 10% OFF reform the state’s public records by schools that are left entirely laws, a move he had said he under local control.” August 6, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines The NFL’s AND the Patriot’s Double Standard Problem

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f the NFL wants to use who once had Brett Favre as a Baltimore team we have beaten in These are the whiners Goodell cinderblocks Tom Brady will quarterback. The Jets also had some Siamese-twin close games. listened to when this witch hunt still throw them better and the cheerleaders, some of whom filed a A team still whining about the started. Do yourself, the team, and Patriots will still win. sexual harassment charge with the losses. Then the team Baltimore New England a favor. Whatever IIf Bob Kraft truly believes his League. The League conducted City rejected, the Colts, is another Goodell says, stand up and just do own words that he was wrong in his an investigation and demanded team constantly whining after we the opposite. action back in May then he must Favre turn over his phone in beat them. Take care till next week. re-instate the two ball boys, which order to investigate an allegation is actually not an accurate term for he transmitted sexually explicit two professional equipment men messaged and images. Favre on a professional football team. refused and was fined 50 thousand Nevertheless Mr. Kraft can’t have it dollars. Case closed. both ways. If the science, facts and Prior to this whole fiasco the Join Us Online motive of the NFL are skewed and League already had a penalty on biased against the Patriots and Tom the books for tampering with the www.southbostontoday.com@ Brady, then logic dictates that these football, a twenty five dollar fine. men, too, can’t be judged guilty So contrary to Goodell claiming of any wrong doing. Again, by his he was taking “steps to protect DCR TRAFFIC & PARKING ADVISORY own words, time after time, he has the integrity” of the game, those proclaimed his absolute confidence steps had already been taken. It’s TRAFFIC & PARKING NOTICE in the integrity of Tom Brady. We called the “rule” book. A book, all agree. The last statement he designed to protect fair play, had There will be no parking on from I Street to the Farragut gave was that neither he nor any already determined that “tampering Statue at East Broadway and Shore Road Saturday, August 8, 2015 at team personnel altered the footballs with the Football” was so minor it 10:00 pm through Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in any way. Then why are they not could be addressed with a fine. Any working? Training camp has begun. discrepancy existing with the balls, WHAT: On Sunday, August 9, 2014, the Department of Conservation Particularly when it was the Patriots in the first place, is doubtful. and Recreation (DCR) will close William J. Day Boulevard in South decision to fire/suspend them and Just one example - two different Boston to all traffic to accommodate the Boston Triathlon on William not an NFL directive. pressure gauges were used to test J. Day Boulevard. All four lanes on Day Blvd will be used for the race. It may not be a bad idea to revisit the balls at half time of the game Traffic will be detoured to adjacent roadways: Columbia Road, Farragut possible legal action. Why would in question. The two gauges gave Road and Shore Road will serve as a route to and from Castle Island. we pay a million dollars, plus next two sets of different readings. Parking will be prohibited along Day Boulevard and Shore Road. year’s first round pick and 2017 4th One gauge showed legal pressure round pick? Not to mention the and the referee believed that WHEN: Sunday, August 9, 2015 team’s reputation. When the Patriots was the gauge he used. The lost to the Jets on a “pushing” other gauge showed balls below penalty that has never been called legal pressure. The League then WHERE: Day Boulevard will be closed from Kosciousko Circle to the before or since in the NFL it was decided the referee’s memory was Farragut Statue At East Broadway apprx 6am – 12 Noon. a clear indication of the League’s “faulty” and the gauge testing low willingness to bend, if not break, pressure was, in fact, the gauge its own rules to punish the team’s that was used. ADDITIONAL RESIDENT PARKING success. If the League sees it as With or without the Patriots, Temporary overnight parking for residents with a valid City of Boston arrogance, so what? There’s no rule Goodell has been a disaster. The South Boston Resident Parking Sticker will be provided at the angled against being cocky and confident. Ray Rice affair was mishandled parking spots located between Shore Road and the Castle Island Evidence of their double from the beginning after initially parking lot on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10pm. This temporary standard is easy enough to find, trying to cover it up. Possibly parking area will be staffed and vehicles will be checked for resident right in New York, home of the because Goodell is close with the parking stickers. NFL and the Jets. The same Jets Baltimore Raven’s Rice team, a 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 6, 2015

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Approved On Milk Street Location atriot Care’s application to open cilor Matt O’Malley offered support a medical marijuana facility on for the location, PMilk Street in Boston passed which will take over a vacant bank unanimously at a meeting of the Zon- building. “I don’t usually get involved ‘Lion King’ animator paints ing Board of Appeals, despite opposi- in zoning outside of my district,” he tion from some residents and members said, “but this is about offering a ser- beautiful tribute to Cecil the Lion of the Boston City Council according vice for those who need it and I think SOUTH BOSTON TODAY to the Boston Herald’s Chris Villani. this is model for what should be done By Maeve McDermott The provisional use permit allows the in the city of Boston.” he sad story of Cecil the Lion Blaise wrote on his website that he facility to operate under a few condi- Representatives for other city coun- has reverberated around the hopes the Cecil tribute helps further tions. Patriot Care has agreed only to cilors, including Josh Zakim, Ayanna world, as fans mourn the raise awareness of the hunting and T use the dispensary for medical mari- Pressley, Tito Jackson, and Michelle death of one of Africa’s best-known poaching of African animals. “As juana, has normalized operational Wu, echoed their support. Others lions. The Oscar-nominated anima- you may be able to tell I am a huge hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will spoke in opposition to the location, tor Aaron Blaise knows a thing or animal lover and it drives me crazy have little signage, instead donating citing concerns about traffic flow two about lions—he worked on the when I see these beautiful creatures the front of the space on 21 Milk St. to to the area, a lack of parking, and Disney classic The Lion King—and destroyed for no good reason,” he be used by an unrelated business. They what they called an opposition from honored Cecil with a beautiful por- wrote. “In fact, I’ve decided to get will also pay for a police detail for the the majority of residents in the area. trait of his face in the clouds, accom- personally involved and hopefully site, and said they would work with Among them, City Council President panied by a timelapse of the image’s our efforts can help educate people Boston Police Commissioner William Bill Linehan who represents the dis- creation. Naturally, it’s accompanied and prevent these horrible things B. Evans to determine how much of a trict in which the dispensary will be by a Mustafa quote: ““Look at the from happening in the future. It’s police presence is required. located, and voiced his opposition to stars. The great kings from the past not much, but hopefully it will make “We believe this package is more the site through a representative. Fel- look down upon us from those stars.” people think.” robust than anything to come before low councilors Stephen Murphy and Massachusetts and maybe nation- Michael Flaherty joined in opposition wide,” said Michael Ross, a former with a spokesman for the latter saying TECHCOMPUTERS, S. Boston city council president hired to rep- Milk Street “is not the best location” resent the medical marijuana chain. for the dispensary. Administrative Assistant P/T “This certainly passes the standard of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, who has 2-3 yrs admin experience. Excellent Customer conditional use, but we believe it goes called marijuana a “gateway drug” service, interpersonal Organizational & time well beyond.” released a statement saying “… he management skills. Proficient in MS Office A handful of people in the stand- will uphold the law that was passed Email resume to: ing-room only crowd applauded the by Massachusetts voters, and he is board’s decision. Some of the sup- pleased that over the past few months, porters were decked out in clothing Patriot Care has worked closely with [email protected] with pro-medicinal marijuana graph- the Administration to address many of ics and slogans. District 6 City Coun- the neighborhood concerns.” August 6, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

online, advancing his commitment MOVING to make permitting in Boston easy, TRUCK transparent and predictable. The new online moving van permit ap- PERMITS NOW plication lets residents avoid visit- AVAILABLE ing two separate offices in City Hall, which are frequently overwhelmed ONLINE with applicants around the city’s ayor Martin J. Walsh an- busiest move-in times. nounced a new online Mayor Walsh has made improving M application simplifying digital service delivery a top priority the process for receiving one-day for his Administration. Over the com- moving truck permits. This tool is ing months, the City will be releasing being released in time for the City’s an entirely revised online permitting busiest moving day, September 1. experience for the city, which will Residents will also be able to apply allow residents and business owners for moving truck permits at the City to learn about, and apply for, permits Hall To Go truck where they can across eight different departments. pick up their signs in person. Online applicants will need to apply “I am committed to making ac- two weeks in advance of their move- cessing city services easier for Bos- in date in order to ensure timely de- ton residents and students,” said livery of their signs. To apply online, Mayor Walsh. “We are excited to of- and learn more about the eligibility also advisable to take extra home fer our residents the ability to apply criteria for online applications visit: Break-ins security precautions when plan- for moving truck permits from any- boston.gov/movingtrucks. ning to be away for at least one or where and hopefully relieve some of For information on City Hall To continue: This more days and nights. Alarms are the stress that moving brings.” Go and its schedule, please vis- always a good idea, as well as more This year alone, Mayor Walsh has ithttp://www.cityofboston.gov/ time on E. secure and sturdy locks on doors made eight new permits available cityhalltogo/. Fifth Street and windows. Security cameras on SOUTH BOSTON TODAY your property are also suggested. Jessica Grande, SBT Staff It’s a good idea to inform trusted s the mid-summer weather neighbors nearby that you will be makes this a pleasant away and ask them to keep a close A time for many, burglars, it watch on your home. You may offer seems, are active in certain areas of to reciprocate for them when they South Boston as many neighbors are are away. away on vacation. Last weekend, at Burglars are well aware that least one home was hit on the 5 and August is peak vacation time and 6 hundred block of East Fifth Street. homes are unoccupied and unguard- Neighbors report that a large white ed, believing this to be the perfect male was seen lurking in several time to commit their crimes with the back yards and one family returned least chance of getting caught. home from a weekend away to find Again, police ask that you report that their home was burglarized. any and all suspicious activities They reported that jewelry and old or people in your area by calling coins were taken but electronic 911. A sure sign that there could equipment was left untouched and be a crime about to be committed there was minimal damage to the is if you see unfamiliar people in inside of the dwelling. the back yards of homes on your It’s believed that the intruder block. If you see strange cars with entered through a back yard locked occupants watching houses in your window which was apparently area and you do not want to ap- ‘jimmied’ from the outside to gain proach them, call 911 and report entrance. Earlier that day there were your suspicions just to be safe. statements from neighbors that a The police will respond and check man fitting that same description it out. It would also help to take was seen lurking in yards in the down the license plate numbers of same vicinity. these vehicles just in case there is Residents are advised to be a break-in. This could help give extra vigilant when at home. It is police leads in an investigation. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 6, 2015

The Society of Arts and Crafts Awarded Pier 4 Cultural Space he Boston Redevelop- ment Authority (BRA) and T Colorado-based real estate investment trust firm UDR have chosen The Society of Arts and Crafts as the future tenant for the nearly-complete cultural space at 100 Pier 4. The 21-story apart- ment building on the South Boston Waterfront includes two levels of interior space that will become the new base of operations for

the nonprofit. The 118-year-old space along the waterfront, as en- ety of Arts and Crafts will expand engage with artists, makers, and Boston institution will relocate visioned by the municipal harbor its reach and become a center for their ideas. The nonprofit’s first after being headquartered for 40 planning process that the BRA has the craft and design community, exhibition in the new location will years on Newbury Street, a move led with the community. connecting students, artists, col- be titled “Radius,” highlighting expected to enhance the organiza- “The Society of Arts and Crafts lectors, and the public. A proposed the talented makers located within tion’s ability to deliver creative is a homegrown Boston institution artist-in-residency program will a 5-mile radius of 100 Pier 4 who programming to the public. that has promoted local art and art- provide makers with a space to work in clay, metal, wood, glass, In April, UDR and the BRA ists for over a century,” said Mayor create their work in culture-rich and fiber. The inaugural exhibition released a Request for Interest to Martin J. Walsh. “This new location Boston. Planned retail and exhibi- will be a clear signal of The Society solicit programming ideas and a will allow this incredible gallery to tion galleries will show larger and of Arts and Crafts’ intent to collab- potential operator for the Pier 4 grow in a modern, energized envi- more experimental work. Finally, orate with neighborhood artists and space. Architects at Sasaki As- ronment that will better showcase the outdoor civic plaza will allow support Boston’s creative economy. sociates designed the winning local talent, and draw even more for collaborative and educational “We’re very eager to see The proposal for the Society of Arts activity to the waterfront.” programming, and exhibitions can Society of Arts and Crafts engage and Crafts’ new home, which will “The Society of Arts and Crafts expand into this space to include with the community and expand include eye-catching second floor has a proud past and visionary fu- public sculpture. its offerings,” said BRA Direc- window displays and a lively ture,” said SAC Executive Director With a gallery that is always free tor Brian Golden. “This historic public plaza with artwork. The Fabio J. Fernández. “We are thrilled and open to the public, The Society institution will bring a unique 20,000 square feet of civic and to move to the Seaport District, a of Arts and Crafts will make craft perspective to the neighborhood, cultural space at Pier 4 is part of neighborhood that is as ambitious accessible to all people visiting the building on its past successes in a a larger plan to activate 127,000 and forward-looking as we are.” waterfront, providing locals and fresh and purposeful, community- square feet of dedicated public In this new location, The Soci- tourists alike with opportunities to driven way.” August 6, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

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DURANTE South Boston High School NAMED CEO Class of 1964/1965 Reunion OF NOTRE Saturday, September 26th, 2015. 7pm-11:30pm Florian Hall, Dorchester, MA DAME For more information, contact the following members of the EDUCATION reunion committee CENTER 1964: Frances King: Frances [email protected]. 617-752-4536 1965: Eileen Shannon: [email protected]. 727-712-8325 ary Rose Durante, Esq., Charlene O’Donnell: [email protected]. 781-749-4025 has been named execu- Kate McDonogh: [email protected]. 781-848-7821 M tive director and chief executive officer of Notre Dame Education Center in South Boston, JOHN CICCONE HARSH DRUG PENALTIES a premier adult basic education CONTINUED FROM page 3 CONTINUED FROM page 1 center since 1992 The appointment our city illegally? We all know they can bring against individuals was effective June 29. She replaces of Interface Systems Group of Mil- are here and that they are benefitting who manufacture, sell, distribute, Sister Joyce Khoury, SND, Ed.D, ford, Mass., from Interface Elec- from the labor of taxpaying citizens. or dispense methamphetamine, who retired in June. Ms. Durante tronics Corp. of Franklin, Mass. Yes, I know, this is a topic that is lysergic acid, diethylamide phen- had been the Center’s finance di- Ms. Durante is a Phi Beta Kappa never supposed to be mentioned. cyclidine (PCP) or any other rector since 2012. graduate of Boston College and That’s why it’s so nice to be part controlled drug substance when “I’m looking forward to the op- Boston College Law School. She of a newspaper that is not hindered their drug distribution results in portunity to lead the Notre Dame has been admitted to practice before or restricted by the rules of Politi- the death of an individual by the Education Center,” said Ms. Du- the Supreme Judicial Court of Mas- cal Correctness. It’s only 2% we’re injection, inhalation or ingestion rante. “We have a dedicated staff sachusetts. In 2002 she received the told. 2% here, 5% there and on it of the controlled substance. In and motivated students. The Sis- Franklin Award from the U.S. De- goes every time an advocacy group those circumstances, the distribu- ters of Notre Dame, who founded partment of State in recognition of seeks funding for their often well- tor can be held strictly liable for the Center, have always been lead- her outstanding work on the Fourth meaning cause. the individual’s death. ers in education, particularly adult of July celebration at the Ambassa- Moving now to a story that brings a “There is no one answer to solving education. It’s an honor to carry dor’s Residence in Dublin. grin to the faces and joy to the hearts the problem of drugs and addiction or that vision forward.” Ms. Durante was born in Bos- of many. Last week, a father in Louis- the loss, suffering and violence inher- Ms. Durante was general counsel ton and raised in Hingham. A ville, Kentucky, became angered at a ent in them,” said Suffolk County and special assistant to Richard J. Falmouth Academy graduate, she drone that kept hovering over his young District Attorney Daniel F. Con- Egan, former U.S. Ambassador to currently divides her time between daughter who was sunbathing in the ley. “We know that addressing this Ireland. As a Foreign Service of- Weymouth and Hopedale. family yard. The drone would not stop scourge requires prevention, education ficer, she acted as liaison between The Notre Dame Education Cen- hovering; and like most drones, there is and enforcement and the coordinated Ambassador Egan and the Govern- ter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit -or often at least one camera attached. He approach of health care providers, ment of Ireland. She served as a ganization offering adult basic went into his house, got his shotgun and educators, law enforcement and the strategic advisor to him and his se- education and support services to shot the drone down. End of drone. Sun entire community. Representative nior team and was the chief point students and clients from all over bathing resumed. The lesson offered Collins’ bill, H.1214, smartly recog- of contact for the White House and the Boston area. The Center’s by this story: If you don’t want to lose nizes that drug addiction and fatal the Secret Service. wide range of programs includes your $1,800 drone, be more selective of overdoses don’t just happen. There are Previously Ms. Durante worked high school diploma and HiSET where you fly it and more respectful of people who cause it, feed it and profit for EMC Corp. in Hopkinton, test preparation programs, courses the privacy of others. from it and they should bear responsi- Mass., where she directed the am- in ESOL, citizenship classes, job And finally a cautionary reminder to bility for the consequences, especially bassadorial process, acting as inter- and workforce training, and lit- our local seniors. There is a telephone when it results in the loss of life.” mediary for the White House, the eracy courses. Since its founding scam being reported around town. Re- “Unfortunately, deaths from drug State Department, and the Senate in 1992, the Notre Dame Education ports of people calling local senior overdoses have increased exponentially Foreign Relations Committee. A Center has served more than 9,000 citizens claiming to be a grandson and in Massachusetts in recent years,” said well-regarded C-level strategist, students from more than 30 coun- seeking money to help pay for an urgent Rep. Collins. “This bill will further she was a key player in the spin-off tries worldwide. bill for an injured friend are coming in. aid our district attorneys and law It is said that the youngish male voice on enforcement agencies in this important the phone is so convincing, that people public safety matter by making those are actually tempted to send them cash. profiteers who are responsible for drug Be careful and at all times, be 100% and opioid distribution accountable for sure of who you are speaking with on the deaths caused by their distribution.” @ the phone. These scam artists are appar- The bill is now being considered by the www.southbostontoday.com ently very clever at what they do. Joint Committee on Judiciary. 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Thursdays through August 20 11 am – 2 pm DCR Castle Island Kids Exploration Station Every Thursday through August 20, 11 am – 2 pm Meet at the DCR Castle Island playground located at Castle Island, at the end of William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston Join us at the Castle Island playground for a FREE Summer Kids Exploration Station recommended for kids 6-10 years of age. Explore the plants and critters of Castle Island through arts and crafts, games and hands-on activities at this on-going exploration station. Saturday Afternoons, August 1 - 22, 2015 2 pm - 4 pm Concerts at Carson Beach, co - sponsored by DCR, WUMB and Berklee Meet at Carson Beach at 165 William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston. UMass Boston’s WUMB 91.9 FM, Berklee College of Music, and the DCR have teamed up to bring Concerts at Carson Beach, free live music four Saturdays in August. The concerts feature Berklee students and alumni groups. Musical genres will blend folk, bluegrass, and pop with instrumentation including voice, guitar, violin, cello, and mandolin. Weekend Fort Tours Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day 12:00 - 3:30 pm Fort Independence Tours at Castle Island, South Boston Castle Island and Fort Independence are located at the end of Day Boulevard in South Boston. For more info, visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/castle.htm Castle Island is the oldest continuously fortified site in British North America! The first fort on Castle Island was built in 1634 for the coastal defense of Boston. Fort Independence, a pentagonal five-bastioned fort built between 1834 and 1851, is Castle Island’s 8th fort and was built with granite from the quarries in Rockport, MA. Free one-hour tours of Fort Independence are sponsored by the Castle Island Association in partnership with DCR MassParks. Wednesday, August 19 6:00-7:30 PM Marine Park Promenade Meet at DCR Castle Island in front of Sullivan’s Café at 2080 William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston. Join a DCR park ranger for a two mile scenic stroll along Pleasure Bay in South Boston. As early as the 19th century, Frederick Law Olmsted envisioned Marine Park as the final jewel in Boston’s Emerald Necklace and a place for city dwellers to experience sublime nature. Enjoy an evening promenade as we consider the evolution of Olmsted’s vision. This walk is appropriate for adults and children ages 10 and up. Saturday, August 22 10 am - 11:30 am South Boston Harborwalk Meet at DCR Castle Island in front of Sullivan’s Café at 2080 William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston. The Boston HarborWalk links the water’s edge to the city’s open space system from East Boston to Dorchester. Join us on a scenic stroll along the waterfront between Marine Park and Carson Beach. We’ll walk an easy 3 mile round trip along this seaside path with spectacular views along the way. Ages 10 and up. Thursday Evenings through September 3 7:00 pm - dusk Fort Independence Twilight Skyline Viewing, Castle Island, South Boston Castle Island is at the end of Day Boulevard in South Boston. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/castle.htm Enjoy a scenic sunset over the Boston Skyline from atop Fort Independence every Thursday evening from June through August (except July 4), hosted by volunteers from the Castle Island Association. Visitors for Twilight Skyline Viewing may stroll around the upper level of the Fort along Fronts 4, 5 and 1 and Shirley & Winthrop Bastions to enjoy the wonderful view and cooling coastal breezes. Saturday August 22 9:15-10am walk; 10-11am yoga Yoga on the Beach: Marine Park Meet at the Shelter at Pleasure Bay Parking lot on William J. Day Boulevard, South Boston. Pleasure Bay parking lot is east of the intersection of Farragut Road and William J. Day Boulevard. For more information, call 617-566-1689 ext.206. If rain: walk cancelled from 9:15am-10am, but yoga will meet at the shelter from 10am-11am. Thunder cancels. Join a NPS Park Interpreter for Yoga on the Beach at Marine Park and Pleasure Bay. The program begins with a 2-mile interpretive walk around Pleasure Bay Loop, followed by a restorative yoga class led by Adrienne Sharigian, a certified Amrit yoga instructor. This two part program explores the links between the peace and tranquility created in the design philosophy of Frederick Law Olmsted, as well as the practice of Amrit yoga. Open to those new to Olmsted or yoga, or both! Yoga mats are provided. The class is FREE of charge. Thursday, August 27 Evening 7:30 - 9:30 pm Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew presented by the Brown Box Theatre Meet at Fort Independence at 2010 William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston. Deception and desire abound in Shakespeare’s classic comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. Christopher Sly, a tinker tricked into believing himself a nobleman, is treated to a play wherein an ornery and willful woman is “tamed” and men will stop at nothing to claim their love.

Things to know before you go • All programs are free • An adult must accompany children • Wear sturdy footgear • Carry drinking water on all programs • Dress in light layers and wear sunscreen • Insect repellant recommended at dusk • If weather conditions are questionable, call the reservation headquarters on the day of the program at 617-333-7404, extension 104. • Reasonable accommodations available. For questions regarding accessibility, please email [email protected] • For DCR Park site directions, visit http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/ 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 6, 2015

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Pack up a blanket, lawn chair and picnic for FREE movies under the stars at DCR’s Pope John Paul Park on Thursdays. L Street Running Club All movies begin at sundown. Another Successful Annual Jim Kane Road Race lmost 1000 runners joined Print Solutions, and Clear Channel. For more information call the WBZ Free Flicks Hotline the L Street Running Club The race included an expo, includ- at (617) 787-7200 or visit www.cbsboston.com/flicks. All A on July 16 to run the 28th ing A Healthy Balance, American events subject to weather conditions. Please call park number annual Jim Kane Sugar Bowl 5k Cancer Society, Back on my Feet, Road Race. This year’s race was Big Sister, Boston Sports and Social above for update. dedicated to James “Jocko” Charris, Club, Core Power Protein Shakes, one of the LSRC’s founders. Groups Ditech, DrinkMaple, EnergyBits, from Back on My Feet and Soul Health Warrior, Level Renner, Train were among those running. Massage Works, Mix 104.1, Naked Brad Mish, from Dorchester, won in Juice, Neuro, New England Revolu- a blistering 15 minutes 15 seconds. tion, Perfect Fuel, Plymouth Rock, Siobhan Flaherty from Braintree Radiant Yoga, Reebock CrossFit was the first woman, finishing in Back Bay, Soul Cycle, Star Market, 18 minutes 19 seconds. Lean Yoffe Studio U, Whole Foods, The Vemma and Chris Ahearn won the wheel- Team, the Z Spot, Urban Adven- chair division. Congratulations to all tures, and Vitamin Water. 4C Foods, participants! Bibs2Bags, Bic, BJ’s Wholesale, All proceeds from the race go to Boston Children’s Hospital, Larabar, local charities including the Boys Marathon Sports, Natalie’s Orchard & Girls Club of South Boston, Island Juice Company, New England Dorchester and Charlestown, The Runner, Ocean Spray, Polar Bever- Curley Community Center, The ages, and Carolina Rice also con- South Boston Collaborative, Chil- tributed to runners’ swag bags. We dren’s Hospital, Father Bill’s Home- also had a raffle that included prizes less Shelter, and St Francis’ Home- from many of the above-mentioned less shelter. Proceeds also allow companies, along with Honest Tea, LSRC to provide funding for Cush- Level Renner, McCrea’s Candies, ing Manor’s Christmas Party, Christ- Project Repat, the Red Parrot, and mas in the City, and 50 Christmas Vibram. L Street thanks all of these Baskets, which the club members organizations for their donations and distribute to needy families in the lo- their participation at the race. cal area. In addition, we use the race We hope to see everyone next July proceeds to provide two Student at the next Jim Kane! Also, runners Grants for high school seniors head- (of all paces and distances!) are wel- ing to college. come to join us at our regular runs The L Street Running Club thanks Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all the runners who came out and all Sunday mornings, out of the Cur- the spectators and volunteers who ley Community Center. See www. cheered them on. LSRC would also lstreet.org for details. like to thank the race sponsors: the Bob Pugsley Plymouth Rock Foundation, Massa- Theresa Cidlevich chusetts Convention Center Author- Jim Kane Race Director ity, Land Design Associates, ADI LSRC President August 6, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

Water Quality Is A Key Recreational Public Safety Factor idway through the 2015 beach season, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay released a study of water quality on the Metropolitan Beaches M from Nahant to Nantasket, including Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Win- throp, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull covering the period from Memorial Day weekend through July 18th. The metric we exam- ined is overall beach safety, the percentage of days that each site is below the threshold Enterococcus bacterial count of 104 CFU/100ml. Here are the results for the 1st half of 2015 compared with results for all of 2014.com/public_21/beaches.cfm

The Book that has people talking and is making waves from the Streets of Boston to the Halls of Congress. Action packed intrigue – a page turner from start to finish Most of the Metropolitan Re- so far this season is similar to 2014, gion’s public beaches - includ- there were more frequent small The Police Revolt of 2016 ing Nahant Beach, Revere Beach, storms during the study period, By Lawrence C. Mackin Winthrop Beach, Nantasket Beach, which has had a dramatic impact on Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach, City water quality on some of our beach- Point Beach and Savin Hill Beach es this year.” - achieved perfect scores of 100%. According to Berman, the results Carson Beach in South Boston scored of this study underscore the need for 95%, failing just one test on June 12. Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and Wollaston Beach in Quincy scored the Commonwealth to help local of- 90%. Malibu Beach in Dorches- ficials identify and address the water ter scored 87%, while Constitution quality problems that prevent the Beach in East Boston scored 83%. public from using their beaches. However, King’s Beach in Lynn “When a beach is closed for swim- and Swampscott scored just 75% ming 25% of the time as King’s and and Tenean Beach in Dorchester Tenean have been this year, there are scored just 69%), with more beach real problems which we have to ad- closings during the first half of this dress,” said Berman. “The big take- season (from May 22 to July 18) away is that most of our beaches are than in all of 2014. doing great, but there is still more According to Save the Harbor/ work to do – and we intend to do it.” Save the Bay’s Director of Strat- Sources: egy, Communications and Programs http://www.savetheharbor.org/ Content/beachesreportcard/ On sale now in eBook form on Book Baby, Barns and Noble, Bruce Berman, even small summer IBooks and electronic book outlets worldwide. $4.99 in eBook storms can cause pollution events http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/ form. Will be available in 2 weeks in hard cover and that force officials to close a beach. harbor/html/beachdata.htm paperback in 'Print on Demand' form at Book Baby. “Though the total rainfall amount http://mass.digitalhealthdepartment. 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 6, 2015

punish New England for a petty crime. Having disclosed my own bias, here’s what I’ve thus far gleaned from the latest “news.’’ For the last week the pro-Patriot folk have insisted that Brady never said he “destroyed’’ his phone. His phone merely broke, they claimed. Goodell unfairly turned this into a “Breaking Bad” kind of destruction. So goes the pro-Patriots narrative, advanced by the surging forces of Kraft’s massive media cartel. From the transcript we learn that in the middle of one of Brady’s under- oath answers (during his appeal hear- ing), he talked about routinely giving his phone to his assistant and said, “ . . . make sure you get rid of it for me. And what I mean is, destroy the phone . . . ” There was some wiggling on this one by Brady. He wouldn’t confirm the phone in question was “destroyed.’’ It was just normal practice. It kind of depended on . . . sort of . . . what your definition of “destroyed” is. One side will run this as proof that Goodell was correct when he said the phone was destroyed. The Brady folk will say . . . actually . . . not quite. There’s still a scintilla of doubt. Under oath, Brady denied instructing anyone to tamper with footballs. He an- swered a lot of questions about prepa- improper police procedure. ration of footballs, and acknowledged Nothing’s changed — you The NFLPA released more than he was upset after the Jets game when 4,000 pages of documents Tuesday, the balls were overinflated. He said he believe the Patriots, or you don’t including the 457-page Brady appeal knew who Jim McNally was, but did SOUTH BOSTON TODAY hearing transcript. This adds to a heap- not known him by name. Dan Shaughnessy ing pile of paper that already includes A more fun nugget was the confir- t might be the most polarizing New spawned a nation of Patriot haters. And the Wells Report, the Wells Report In mation of suspicions that it was the England sports story of all time. so the NFL set a trap for the Patriots. Context, Goodell’s 20-page firebomb who got the ball IWe are eight months in, $100 mil- These folks will stop at nothing to in which he upheld Brady’s four-game rolling when they told the Colts to be lion worth of billable hours deep, and diminish the great deeds of the NFL’s suspension, and the endless trail of on the lookout for deflated footballs every new disclosure only emboldens 21st-century dynasty. It’s sheer jeal- leaks and counter-leaks. The tonnage in the AFC Championship game. This each side of the issue. It ousy. But when the truth comes out, it will eventually exceed complete works came after the Patriots beat Ravens is the sports version of Red States vs. will be Goodell’s head on a platter and of the Warren Commission. coach John Harbaugh with trick forma- Blue States, Fox News vs. MSNBC. Brady’s image will be restored. It will Sorry, I think the Patriots are guilty. tions (since outlawed) in the divisional- You either believe the Patriots cheated be total vindication for the Patriots. I know that is not a popular opinion round playoff game, then mocked Har- (a small infraction by any measure) and Outside of New England, folks see and I could very well be wrong, but baugh after the game. (Brady smirked got caught. Or you believe the NFL headlines about the Patriots’ accepting from the jump they’ve behaved like a and said, “Study the rulebook.’’) is out to get the Patriots. There is no loss of two draft picks and the larg- guilty party, and I’ve spent enough time While Ted Wells acknowledged his middle ground. est fine in league history, a missing around them to believe this is exactly the investigation did not find definitive And so when the NFL Players As- cellphone, unexplained texts, suspen- kind of microsystem they would design proof that the Patriots were cheating, sociation unleashed another blizzard of sion of a couple of low-level employ- in order to get a small edge. And the the transcript had Wells stating that documents Tuesday, partisans from each ees, and a lot of lawyering-up. This league-hating Belichick and ever-angry Brady and the Patriots were “conduct- side enjoyed more “gotcha” moments. leads them to conclude that the Patriots Jonathan Kraft would never admit guilt. ing themselves in a fashion that sug- Patriots fans think Roger Goodell possibly dominate because they bend No matter how small the infraction. Bet- gests they are hiding something.’’ and the league are on a mission to bring the rules a little. They cheated. Then ter to deny all and see if the league can Hogwash? Or . . . Exactly right? New England down. They think years they accused their accusers; a common make it stick. On the other hand, I also You’ve already made up your mind. of beatdowns and the innate brilliance strategy of guilty folks. Now they are believe the league has played dirty and Tuesday’s 4,000-plus pages won’t of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have trying to be set free on technicalities; gone out of its way to embarrass and change that August 6, 2015 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, Comcast SportsNet New England’s Mike Giardi joined the show:

DANNY PICARD: So we’re looking because of the August 12 hearing. can say all they want that they’ve this kid is super focused. He looks at an August 12 settlement hearing If it gets to August 19, are you moved on, and it’s Tom’s business, so smooth. He’s been one of the in New York City. Tom Brady will be expecting Brady to also be at that and they’re not worried about Tom few guys, I thought, during the first there. Roger Goodell will be there. hearing as well, given the fact because he will be focused. And week of practice, that has shown We’re also seeing in these reports that that the rest of the team would be look, his performance has been how that emotion. He’s been yapping the judge is encouraging both sides practicing in West Virginia? it normally looks in training camp. at Julian Edelman quite a bit, and to continue discussions on some type MG: I would think so, just because he looks good, he looks really good. I think it’s been a great battle. But of deal. Do you expect anything to be I think it’s a matter of, you want to But there is that sort of element to he’s just been, by far and away their done before we reach the August 12 be face to face. You’re the primary it, guys are being asked questions best cornerback. Even talking to hearing, or are we definitely having guy in this thing. I don’t know how about it. Now, if you’re going to miss him now. Last year he was shy. And this hearing on August 12? you would avoid going to that. And a joint practice session with the look, I know that you’re a rookie and MIKE GIARDI: At this point, the way this is where the whole distraction Saints — and Belichick loves these they don’t want you to talk so you it’s all played out, I’d think it would thing comes in. We’ve spent a lot things, and in many ways thinks they button down a little bit. But there continue to drag, because I feel of time on how the Patriots are are more important than the actual is a confidence that’s coming from like there’s still some reluctance on masters at handling distractions, preseason game itself. So, for Brady him when he talks to us as well. And both sides to come to a deal. Even look at their past history. But this to miss that, that would be a big deal. I think it all plays hand in hand. I though, as you mentioned, the one is different. This one is different DP: Non-Deflategate related, you’ve think he sees what’s there for him. judge really wants this to happen. because it’s your quarterback, and been down at for He’s put in the work necessary to But, both sides have been stubborn. uncertainty now lingers into the Patriots training camp, what is the get there. And thus far, I just love They’ve both sort of dug their heels season. Here we are in the preseason, one thing on this team, the biggest everything about what he’s doing in, back themselves into a corner, and I thought Saturday was sort of thing that has jumped out to you on out there. When you lose Revis and whatever you want to go with. So, a flat practice, despite being in full the field? Browner, and you let Arrington go, unless Brady is willing to acquiesce, pads and despite having contact. MG: Malcolm Butler. I mean, look, and Dennard is gone as well, there I have a feeling it’s going to drag out And then Sunday, it sort of was the we saw his competitiveness. We are so many questions. I don’t know a little bit longer. same thing. And then late in the saw him flash talent last year all if he can be the alpha dog, but he’s DP: Then we could have another practice, in a goal line drill, that’s throughout training camp, where, certainly gotten off to the kind of hearing on August 19. If it does get when I finally saw some emotion, even when he was giving up start that makes you believe there’s to that point, which I think it will, the some yapping back and forth. And catches, he was in somebody’s back an opportunity for him to be the Patriots will be in West Virginia for Brady was in the center of that. And I pocket. And then you saw that at alpha dog in the secondary. joint practices with the New Orleans thought to myself, “He’s usually that various points of the season, and Listen to “The Danny Picard Show” Saints. Brady, I assume, is going to way from the beginning.” I hadn’t certainly in the second half of the weekdays at dannypicard.com. be missing the walk-through for seen any sort of emotion from him, . You wondered how Also on iTunes, and wherever the team’s first preseason game up until that point on Sunday. They all that fame would affect him. But podcasts are available.

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