SouthBoston TODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door JULY 24, 2014: Vol.2 Issue 36 SERVING SOUTH BOSTONIANS AROUND THE GLOBE

South Boston Today’s Where Did Last Week’s The Money Boston Go? Poll On Redevelopment ack in January, the Boston Page 2 Globe penned an editorial Authority B questioning the BRA’s sloppiness ‘in applying its own procedures and internal controls’ and recommended that affordable South Boston Today housing funds be administered elsewhere in City Hall. The problem is that no one knows exactly how much in developers’ linkage funds or community benefit and mitigation funds were agreed to and how or if they were spent and to whom they @SBostonToday were given. The recently released BRA audit wisely called for by Mayor Walsh has referred to various aspects of the agency’s policies Go to our South Boston Today and procedures. On the local level, page to vote on our weekly poll. given that South Boston reportedly Make sure you like & share CONTINUED ON page 10

3rd Annual Tiki Week August 18-24 I’m Back! 149 P Street 617.269.0900 2 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 24, 2014

EDITORIAL “Enough” opulation-wise, the their feet, why are we number of citizens getting involved? Why are P from the Netherlands we the voice demanding murdered, when their plane tougher sanctions? And if was shot down over Ukraine increased sanctions cause by Russian Separatists, is things to heat up, who feels closely comparable to the the heat? Our military - a number of Americans killed military so respected by this on 9-11. Our response to that administration that when the attack resulted in a military disgraced soldier Bergdahl response against the nations deserted his comrades and that housed those killers. The they spoke out about it, the Netherlands response has administration called them been to assure Russia this liars. An administration that “incident” would not affect cuts living allowances for the multi billion dollar oil our veterans to provide for deal between the nations. illegals. No one is suggesting When will any of our so that the Dutch bomb called leaders stand up and Moscow, but if they’re say “Enough! Americans not going to even stamp First”? “A nation that cannot control it’s own borders is not a nation” - Ronald Reagan

Last Week’s Poll Want to see Last Week’s Poll Results on Parking Space Requirements with New South your ad in Boston Zoning South Boston Question: What should the parking requirement be for cars per unit Today & SBT when South Boston gets rezoned? Here’s how South Boston Today Online? readers answered: 1 Car 19% office: 617.268.4032 1.5 Cars 7% or cell: 617.840.1355 Make sure you like & 1.75 Cars 2% or email at ads@ 2 Cars 68% southbostontoday.com share South Boston 0 Cars/Require Bike Rack 4% Today with your friends!

@SBostonToday South BostonToday www.SouthBostonToday.com www.southbostontoday.com www.southbostontoday.com

SouthBoston PO Box 491 • South Boston, MA 02127 TODAYOnline • On Your Mobile • At Your Door South Boston Today is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements beyond the cost of Publisher Editor In Chief Managing Editor the space occupied by the error. All South Boston Today produced artwork, design, and layout John Ciccone Brian R. Mahoney Brian P. Wallace remain the sole property of South Boston Today. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly forbidden. South Boston Today reserves the right to cut, edit or reject any copy without notice. [email protected] • [email protected] South Boston Today is a Series of the Today Publications Series LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

Deadlines 396 West Broadway • 617.268.4032 • Office hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am - 2:00pm

Press Copy - Monday at 6:00pm • Advertisements Space Reservations - Friday at 6:00pm • Ad Material - Monday at 4:00pm • Camera Ready Ads - Tuesday at 6:00pm July 24, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 3 InformationThe Center Troops to the Border? It’s About Time

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY John Ciccone Note: talk back to John Ciccone by email at [email protected]

inally, someone is taking action. done right now before Obama takes this invasion is costing American continue on. They want America over In the absence of any serious away the Marine’s weapons and tries taxpayer’s money we do not have, run by illegals. It’s all part of their Fresponse from the White House to turn them into social workers. over burdening our school systems to game plan to take America down and to stop the invasion taking place at Here in Massachusetts we have a the detriment of America’s children transform it. Obama said that was his this country’s southern border, Texas Governor who continues to think/ and allowing violent criminals, gang exact goal when he was first elected Governor Rick Perry will act on his hope that people are so dumb they members and even terrorists into president. Now, there are millions of own. He announced that he will send will still believe what he says. When our country which puts all of us in Americans who voted for the guy who troops to the border to beef up security it was discovered that the feds were danger. It’s all the usual blah blah are shocked that he’s actually trying and help the US Border Patrol try to sneaking hundreds of illegals into drivel that the leftists use to attempt to do it. bring things under control. This is this state under the typical shroud of to change public opinion to go their The truth is most Americans something the feds should be doing, secrecy, Deval Patrick claimed he way. The truth is that the leftists in want to save this country. This is but there is a total lack of leadership on knew nothing about it and that it was this country, which certainly includes the greatest nation in the world their part and what seems like a desire all a big surprise to him. Bunk. Hardly many of Washington’s Democratic and we want to see it remain so. to let this invasion continue, so Perry anyone, even some of the most naïve politicians, want this invasion to CONTINUED ON page 7 acted on his own. Good man, but what liberals bought that lie (yes, you read took him so long? that right, lie) for a second. It’s now Americans are watching in disbelief believed that Patrick knew exactly SOUTH BOSTON as tens of thousands of illegals are what was going on and that those DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC. swarming over that border. And, as illegal children were being shipped 29 Farragut Road, South Boston, MA we’ve all seen from live newscasts here and being housed in various 617-268-1030 and reports from the scene, it’s not just locations. It is now also believed that Dr. Philip Barber D.M.D unaccompanied children. It’s gang he was working with his buddy Obama Dr. James McDermott D.M.D members from MS- 13, drug cartel to do it all the time. Is it any wonder Dr. Andrew Luccio D.M.D thugs, people with known terrorist that people are more distrustful of Dr. Peter Rider D.M.D Dr. Robert Lincoln D.M.D connections, and every other criminal politicians all the time when among Dr. James Buechel D.M.D who has wanted to get here for years so many of these elected officials, it Dr. Michele Crohin D.M.D and now they easily can. Just last is no longer any big deal to blatantly week, cartel members were shooting lie to the people? The concept that It is wedding season, 50 caliber machineguns at our border they, public servants, work for we, the patrol people and nothing was done. people and not the other way around is which means whitening The invaders are in control down there. out of style these days. season. Give us a call Meanwhile, the two top Democrats And now, the new, predictable to schedule a consultation in Congress, Harry Reid and Nancy phase of this situation has begun. for your whitening! Pelosi, are telling everyone not to The effort by the news media and worry, the border is secure. Someone their ‘bleeding heart’ allies to label JULY SPECIAL should throw a net over those two. anyone who speaks out against what’s There is no other country in the going on as heartless racists and Save 10% off world that would tolerate something bigots is kicking into gear. Have we CLEANING, X-RAY, & EXAM like this, nor should they. We’re being as Americans no compassion for the Call us to make told by some politicians, the media and less fortunate who are coming here to an appointment • 617-268-1030 the usual Hollywood airheads that it’s escape oppression, poverty and gang Some of the procedures we offer at our practice. impossible to secure our border. Not violence, they lecture. If we protest Cosmetic Whitening, Veneers, Invisalign, Implants, General restorative & Cleanings true. Put 20,000 armed US Marines in any way, we are haters and if we Specialty dentistry: down there and that place will be call them ‘illegal’, we are engaging Oral surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics locked up tighter than a drum. No one in hate speech they insist. We are www.southbostondental.com would get through. At least. if it were selfish and cold, if we complain that 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 24, 2014

Senator Forry Secures Legislation For A implementing a comprehensive Union Leader Jay gun violence prevention strategy, ” ‘Commission to Prevent Gun Violence’ continued Senator Forry. Hurley Makes A n Thursday, July 17, the 3)Foster healthy, working “I applaud Senator Forry’s work Massachusetts Senate relationships between law to bring together a commission Good Point O passed legislation to reduce enforcement and community members of public health and mental Publisher’s Note: the impact and prevalence of gun 4)Improve services for homicide health experts, law enforcement n response to a front page violence in Massachusetts. The bill victims’ families and families of representatives, government story in our July 3 edition, the is designed to increase safety and perpetrators including trauma and officials, and survivors to see I well-respected union leader among the provisions are: stricter rehabilitation services aimed at how preventive measures can be and South Bostonian, Jay Hurley, background checks, enhanced reducing the cycle of violence developed to end gun violence New England Ironworkers Council penalties, new gun-related crimes 5)Improving post-prison planning and in our communities,” said President, took issue with the and increased protections in schools. rehabilitation services for offenders Representative Sanchez. “Using characterization of the role that the As part of the legislation, Senator “In order to effectively break primary prevention strategies, building trades should be playing in Linda Dorcena Forry and State the cycle of violence plaguing we can address social factors that the growing costs of construction. Representative Jeffrey Sanchez our communities, we must work are at the root of violence. This Mr. Hurley first pointed out that authored an amendment that creates collaboratively to identify best commission will guarantee the the 2008-2012 recession was very the ‘Commission to Prevent Gun practices and programs that longevity of our efforts and ensure hard on the trades and we take him Violence.’ The commission will be are effective at preventing gun that we are continually improving at his word, since he dealt with it charged with reviewing programs violence and educating the public upon our policies and programs intimately and daily. His union has and recommending interventions to on the dangers associated with gun to stop gun violence in its entirety also invested its pension funds in reduce gun violence; specifically, trafficking and straw purchasing,” here in Massachusetts,” concluded housing trusts. Another point he focusing on the following areas: said Senator Forry. “I am proud to Representative Sanchez. made was that the large and small 1)Promote gun violence education join my colleague Representative The Commission to Prevent developers cannot be held harmless, in schools as well as reducing Sanchez, Chairman of the Joint Gun Violence will be chaired by and the union trades should not inequalities in gun violence and Committee on Public Health, an expert on public health and bear the brunt of the effects of prevention programming in crafting legislation to create gun violence who is appointed the housing boom on construction 2)Identify best practices in continuing the Commission to Prevent Gun by the Governor and will include costs. Efforts by union leaders like research and education on gun Violence, a critical first-step in representatives from the state’s Hurley to strengthen the middle trafficking and straw purchasing addressing the exact needs for departments on public safety and class, and providing a career security, correction, public health track for many men and women, and mental health; the attorney particularly from this community, Let Our Family Help Your Family general’s office, the parole board, have not gone unnoticed. Neither experts in the fields of public and have their charitable contributions mental health, victim advocates, and efforts in various forms over THE CASPER the House and Senate Chairs of the years, and for that they should Funeral & Cremations Services the Committee on Public Health, be commended. Established in 1930 Committee on Mental Health and This newspaper has been Substance Abuse and four public singular in its coverage of the free Serving Families with Dignity and Respect members from communities that are hand that many developers, and through the toughest of times for affected by gun violence. others close to the past mayor, over 80 years The law mandates that the had been given by the previous Home of Personal Service Commission submit a report at administration in driving up the the end of each legislative session prices of housing in South Boston Pre-Planning Specialists to the Governor and Legislature through the manipulation of the and will submit a final report on BRA and ZBA. Rules applied to Casper’s specializes in December 31, 2018. These reports most were manipulated by others at Massachusetts Cremation Services & will include data on gun violence the expense of longtime residents. Veteran Services and prevention programs in the In addition, very little or nothing state, specific recommendations of any consequence was done to Please visit our website for for designing, implementing and demand affordable, workforce and information you may find improving gun violence prevention middle class housing over the last programs and services as well as 20 years, leaving Mayor Walsh helpful during a time of need proposals for statutory or regulatory with a city on the verge of being www.casperfuneralhome.com changes needed to reduce gun made up of haves and have-nots. . violence and promote peace across The story was not intended to The Casper Funeral Home the Commonwealth. lay the burden directly on the The Senate and House will now unions. The story pivoted off 187 Dorchester Street David Casper produce a compromise bill for final of the coverage by the Boston South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper passage and consideration of the Business Journal of the recent Governor. CONTINUED ON page 7 July 24, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines “CRISIS”

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Brian R. Mahoney Note: talk back to Brian by email at [email protected]

his is a distorted example of to swamp the precincts with illegal while U. S. citizens are forced to be a minority. They went underground the phrase “an abundance of voters who can’t be checked because virtually strip searched. The border and emerged with ideas to change T riches”. In this instance “an voter identification requirements are patrol repeated and refused to rescind the system from within. The abundance of calamity” is a far better “racist”? the charge. In Lynn, a 35 year old Democratic process was too slow, so description. It’s just a case of reeling Immigration problems are not “immigrant child” was discovered they decided to bring in “ringers” to from one crisis this week, to the next the creation of this presidency. to have been admitted as a teen age bag the election, and once in power, crisis the following week. At times, Both parties share a long history of high school student. Under Obama, do what they want. What they want it really is almost overwhelming neglecting immigration. However, the Feds make it a crime to ask age, is chaos and collapse. Obama is a trying to write about and cover all of we do have a policy. We aren’t instead requiring U. S. officials to useful tool for that goal. That goal is it. For the writer, it’s necessary to do enforcing it though because Obama accept “what ever documentation that they will make all decisions for the job. For us as citizens, though, and his party don’t like it. the immigrant supplies. everyone and everything. After all, it’s our lives and future. It is the President who refuses to The Manson Democrats got their they’re better and know more than In our latest crisis, the “coyotes” work with the Republicans, because start in the 60’s when they wanted you and I, and their future America are being called murderers, rapists, they rightly demand border security, to change America through violent doesn’t include us. kidnappers, drug dealers, pimps and before even discussing any ideas of revolution. Fortunately, they were Take care till next week. thieves, which you’ll get no argument legalization. This solution doesn’t on that assertion here. Maybe they’re cut it for the “Manson wing” trying liars also, but no one has called them to game the system. The Castle Island Association that publicly. Perhaps because at Our history has many instances Representative Nick Collins least one part of what they’ve been where both parties have an almost selling to the poor in the villages is criminal or at least a “dirty tricks” The Sullivan Family & true. If you get to America, you will wing that engaged in many border South Boston Today get in and you can stay. To listen line criminal activities to further Are Pleased to Announce Their to some on the left, the coyotes are their candidate or party. In the past, the ones who created this problem. they’re usually kept in the basement Sponsorship of the That’s not true. out of sight. The Democrats have 2014 Over a year ago, Obama was told been taken over by their criminal the coyotes were going to villages element - the Manson wing -where Castle Island Senior Shuttle organizing a “human cattle drive”. everything and anything goes. At about $9,000 a head, this little We knew the coyotes bring them Door to Door Service within South Boston cottage industry was organizing to to the border, but how do they move Will operate from 9AM to 4PM Every Saturday, Sunday & Holiday bring children to our borders. In after that? The Mayor of Laredo, From May 24-November 2, 2014 response, the President ridiculed Texas said the most recent problems those expressing concern about started near the end of May when 54 the border’s security. Maybe they of these immigrants were “dumped” want a “moat and crocodiles”, the at the bus station. Since then. he President suggested, while declaring states, Laredo expenditures have cut that modern technology was securing elderly services and left veterans our southern border. A lie. Just homeless. This Mayor is another lie to add to all the other lies Not an “O’Brien or Murphy” told to further weaken America; to but named Raul Salinas and he To Arrange Your Free Round Trip intentionally weaken America. believes the Feds “dumped” those We are constantly being scolded that immigrants. Transportation to Castle Island it is the desire for drugs by Americans The TSA denied a report by Contact the Southie Shuttle at 617-268-4110 that creates drug smugglers. Isn’t it border patrol officials that those SouthieShuttle.com • 617-268-4110 the desire of this President and his “immigrant” are being allowed on wing of “Charlie Manson” democrats commercial flights with no screening 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 24, 2014

Stepping Up and Stepping Out: Your Guide to the Southie Scene and the “Southie Senses” South Boston Today begins a regular series about life in South Boston and all that it has to offer. Southie is a vibrant and growing community and By: Laela there are so many ways for residents to become connected and involved. Here are some of the best ways to see, hear, taste, touch and smell all that is Southie. From City Point to Fort Point to the South Boston Waterfront, there are so many opportunities to put your senses to good use!

The Southie Scene - Stepping Up: - Stepping Up: Give It, Live It It has been said poetically, can Thursday July 24th Dog-gone good! Grab your friends music and even livelier people will be told prophetically, shared Channel Center Block Party, 12- and Fido and head down to the be aboard the cruise and tickets are emphatically. But, however eloquent 3pm, Channel Center Street Pavilion to champion a better life only $20, with proceeds to benefit the and poignant the language, the base Who doesn’t love a party? Especially for our four-legged friends. Music, foundation. So sign up some peeps message is still the same: you get one in the middle of the day: it’s the raffles and treats for your palate and and soak up all that is summer. what you give. Doing for others definition of summer fun! Join our that of your pooch, are all on the eventbrite.com/e/the-greg-hill- not only gives those who are on neighbors at Gilbane, Barlow’s and agenda. Hit it up with your hound. foundation-summer-boat-cruise- the receiving end of your goodwill The Club by George Foreman III, support.mspca.org/site/ tickets-12043750181 a boost but I don’t think I have along with the United Way, and show Calendar/1828145068 thegreghillfoundation.org ever heard of any “givers” who felt them how Southie LIVE(s) UNITED. worse afterward. Though it may Enjoy some lunch, a workout and Sunday July 27th sound selfish, there is nothing wrong assemble back-to-school packs for The Greg Hill Foundation Summer with the good feeling one gets our SB kids. A reason to gather and Boat Cruise, 1-4pm, Bay State after volunteering time and efforts, grub for good. Cruise Company especially when one sees how great supportunitedway.org Sail the high seas and share what and far those efforts reach. With the you have on the 4th Annual Greg long, lazy days of summer here take Thursday July 24th Hill Foundation boat cruise. The a few moments of your free time 7th Annual MSCPA-Angell Party focus of the foundation is helping and do something for someone else. Animals, 6-9pm, Blue Hills Bank those who have been affected by A little good juju never hurt anyone. Pavilion tragedy and they need our help. Live The Southie Scene - Stepping Out: Sea-ing is Believing

Living by the water all of my days, Stop by this shore side destination Amy Traverso of Yankee Magazine I am quite guilty of forgetting for the last Saturday of innovative and dine down in the Seaport. how lucky I am to live by such an and creative lobster dishes and Bivalves and bubbles are sure to amazing source of life. The ocean offerings. Dine on the dock with be on the list. provides so much: it is the gateway some of your favorite people education.bcae.org/ to connecting life, a source of while eating some of your classcalendar.html sustenance for the body and soul, favorite dishes. a living, breathing, giving entity. 75onlibertywharf.com Tequila and Sushi Dinner, 6:30- It has provided me much joy and 9pm, InterContinental Boston fulfillment, both in and out of it’s Sunday July 27th What doesn’t bring people together rolling waters. Boston and New 3rd Annual Boston Seafood like food and drink? Keep up with England are well known for delicious Festival, 11am-6pm, Boston Fish your see-food diet and have the and abundant fish food supplies; how Pier only liquor that is an upper. A Don easily we forget how good until a bad Swing by and support sustainable Julio ambassador will guide you fried oyster incident in Chi-Town fisheries and the fine friends through the paired fish-fest. From can leave you worse for the wear. who support the cause. Nosh the bottom of the ocean to the South Boston sings it’s praises the on nautical nibbles and watch bottom of your glass. loudest: we are home to many well- Boston’s finest chefs shuck-it-out, intercontinentalboston.com/ known and championed spots to pick all for this worthy cause. Bring on dining/dining-specials.aspx up some favorite, summer seafood the brine. eats. Swing by one of these events bostonseafoodfestival.org *** On the go and want a quick this week and remind yourself what and easy sample of the sea? Stop Mother Ocean is made of. Tuesday July 29th by Row 34, Yankee Lobster or Dining Tour of the Seaport, 6-9pm, James Hook for a lobster roll. Saturday July 26th Meet at Long Wharf Thrillist.com gave these 3 Southie Lobster Festival, 5-11pm, 75 on Dining seaside doesn’t require a spots top ranking in their short list Liberty Wharf ship here in South Boston. Join of the best rolls ‘round. *** July 24, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

Southie Senses:Things to touch, see, taste, smell and hear in Southie

Touch: Pick of the Crop Check out the Farmer’s Market every Monday, 2-6pm, on West Broadway, located in front of the muni lot and grab fresh foods on your way home from work. Working in the Seaport? Head Join Us Online over to the Fresh Truck and choose from some choice crops on your lunch break, Mondays and Thursdays, 11am-2pm, Seaport World Trade Center. thefreshtruck.org

See: My Future’s so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades Saturday July 26th is Sun Safety Day at the Boston Children’s Museum. Take the kids down to the museum and they can participate in some activities while learning about the effects of the sun and the importance of protection. With many more weeks of summer fun in the sun, it’s worth a stop. bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/sun-safety -day

Taste: Feast at the Newest Food Fortress Word of mouth says that Bastille, located at 49 Melcher Street, is slated to open on Monday July 28th. The menu boasts fine, French fare with a wine list to keep the thirsty satiated. Even www.southbostontoday.com though Bastille Day was Monday 07/14, better late than never to celebrate. @ bastillekitchen.net

Smell: YSomething Smells Fishy Join Save the Harbor, Save the Bay and the Boston Children’s Museum and learn how to fish. Children are taught how to cast a line and get to observe and touch mini sea creatures in this daily class, Monday-Friday through August 22nd. Send out a line and sign ‘em up. bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/fishing-101-0

Hear: One if by Land, Two if by Sea Relive your father’s younger days with him and take him to Hall & Oates at the Pavilion, Crave some time at sea but don’t have a minute to spare? The Boston Rowing Center, located SBT on Sleeper Street, can fix all that. Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm, boats are available to rent for $15/hour per boat and can hold 2-4 people. Whether you want to dine in aqua or squeeze in some arm work, this is for you. http://www.bostonrowingcenter.org www.southbostontoday.com

CONTINUED FROM page 4 CONTINUED FROM page 3 overused saying, here’s the bottom the priority. If that makes him and symposium referenced, featuring Immigration should remain legal line: The most important thing every other American who wants 3 major commercial developers. but controlled just like in every right now is to protect this country to save this country “bad people” The intent of the SBT story was other nation in the world. There are and that starts with securing our in the eyes of the news media and and is to report the middle market millions of our people out of work; borders. Governor Perry has it the White House and the rest of housing dilemma faced by our new they don’t need to be competing right. Use military force if needed, them, well, that’s just the way it Mayor, and highlight all of the with those here illegally for the but securing those borders must be going to be. parties necessary to help him solve few jobs there are. Americans need this. Developers, owners, product to support their own families and suppliers, skilled and unskilled whether the news media and Harry labor, banks and other lenders, Reid like it or not, that is priority. To all have a stake in Mayor Walsh’s remain safe from enemy attack, our vision for a City that is affordable borders need to be secure. National for all income levels and in all security is what keeps us protected neighborhoods. from those on the outside who The expectations are high and want to destroy us. Our economy he needs help if the building boom is anything but strong under this is to continue and be sustainable. current regime in Washington. The Otherwise, we will remain the City influx of so many people pouring of just the haves and have-nots... in - a lot of them here to take and that is something the people of advantage of all the ‘free stuff’- will the city of Boston won’t stand for. make it much worse. To coin an 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 24, 2014

investment, a push from the City, nearly to be completed since the recession, it The Revival 2,000 new housing units being developed showed that buyers would put down Help Wanted in walking distance, new tech company stakes in the commercial business district, Part time clerical position Of Downtown office tenants and retail has turned permanently changing the character of for multi-specialty Dental Downtown Crossing into a comeback the historic neighborhood. practice. Flexible hours Crossing phenomenon. Oxford Capital’s $60M redevelopment Mon-Friday. Please fax n an article appearing in Real Estate Institutions like Emerson College and of 59 Temple Place into a 240 room resume to: Bisnow, the story of the revival of Suffolk University moved in and grew. Godfrey Hotel is helping to further 617-268-2924. IDowntown Crossing indicates that They restored old theaters including the transform Downtown Crossing. More with the fit up of the historic former Emerson Paramount, built academic than any other project, Millennium Filene’s department store starting soon, it space, dorms and created additional Partners’ 1.4M SF $630M Millennium the retailer’s third urban super store in signals the district’s stunning revival. demand for retail. With 200,000 people a Tower complex, which includes the the country. For Downtown Crossing, At one time during its heyday, day walking through its main intersection, former Filene’s building, dramatically it’s proven to be an amenity that’s downtown Crossing was the benchmark Washington and Summer Streets, reflects the resurgent economy. Havas good for the entire neighborhood—not PVI (Peak Value Intersection) for urban the ready-made retail market is being Media’s agreement to be the Phase just officer users—with its grocery, planners. But over the last several rejuvenated by an infusion of youthful 1 anchor elevated the cache of the liquor store, nail salon, sushi bar, and decades, city residents fled to the suburbs, energy. A Business Improvement District, Downtown Crossing and Financial pharmacy. Its opening last year was a trailed by key Downtown Crossing Boston’s first and only, has helped with District office markets. Later this big step in Downtown Crossing’s rebirth businesses, especially retailers. Even 10 lobbying, maintenance, security, and summer, when Arnold Worldwide begins into an 18-hour neighborhood. For their years ago, this neighborhood on the edge community events. the interior construction for its 2015 first stores in the US, popular Dublin- of the Financial District was struggling; New York-based Millennium Partner’s’ move, the revival of Downtown Crossing based clothier Primark and London- dark and quiet after 5 o’clock, according $210M Millennium Place mixed-use will be on the way to being complete. based espresso aficionado Caffe Nero, to Boston Redevelopment Authority residential project that opened last year Truly mixed-use, it will have 600 chose Downtown Crossing. senior planner Jonathan Greeley. It had tested how housing would fare in the residences—condos and apartments— The Tower has also signed up Roche tourist attractions like the Old South heart of this commercial neighborhood. 142k SF of retail and 125k SF of office. Brothers for 112k SF, which includes a Meeting House, but was burdened by All of its 256 condos sold by year-end Walgreen’s move into 24k SF of long-awaited downtown supermarket perception as drab and unwelcoming. priced from $550k to $3.5M. As one of multi-story retail space at the corner of slated to open in 2016. Recently, $4B in private real estate the first Boston condo developments Washington and School Streets was A real neighborhood needs a grocer.

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting regarding BRAThe Boston Redevelopment Authority will host 30 B Street, South Boston a public meeting regarding Thursday, July 31st, 6:30PM Seaport Square – Third Amendment Condon School to PDA No. 78 200 D Street, South Boston Tuesday, July 29th, 6:30PM - 8:30PM Project Proponent: GFC Development Inc. District Hall - 75 Northern Avenue Boston, MAw 02210 Project Proponent: MS Seaport Boston LLC Project Description: GFC Development Inc.is proposing to Project Description: The Third Amendment proposes to amend the construct a five (5) story building with up to thirty-two (32) Development Plan to allow changes to certain uses, dimensional requirements, and public realm improvements relating to the projects to be residential condominium units including four (4) affordable constructed on Block F, Block H, and Block J. On Block F, the Proponent units. In addition, the development will include parking for seeks approval to construct Seaport Square Green earlier than expected, integrating open space and related improvements, including a new thirty-three (33) on-site garage spaces. After working with Massachusetts Fallen Heroes veterans’ memorial, with modest retail the community on the design, the developer will be showing structures that are consistent with the plan for Block F set forth in the Original Development Plan. With respect to Block H, the Proponent intends the projects reduction in height from 57 feet to 50 feet. to construct the chapel contemplated by the Original Development Plan, along with a retail/office building adjacent to the chapel area. On Block J, Close of Comment Period: Thursday, August 7, 2014 the Proponent seeks approval to build a new hotel designed to serve the BOSTON innovation economy that the Original Development Plan was designed to mail to: JOHN CAMPBELL BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT promote. REDEVELOPMENT BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AUTHORITY Close of Comment Period: Monday, August 11, 2014 AUTHORITY ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9TH FLOOR BOSTON, MA 02201 MAIL TO: LAUREN MIDDLETON-PRATT BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY fax to: 617-742-4464 ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9TH FLOOR phone: 617-918-4282 BOSTON, MA 02201 email: [email protected] FAX TO: 617-742-4464 PHONE: 617-918-4317 City Hall 9th Floor City Hall 9th Floor 1 City Hall Square EMAIL: [email protected] 1 City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Brian P. Golden Brian P. Golden Boston, MA 02201 617.722.4300 Executive Director/Secretary 617.722.4300 Executive Director/Secretary July 24, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

Recent South Boston Real Estate Sales Property/Type Price Sale Date Rooms Baths Sq Ft

534 East Broadway $1,800,000 06/25/14 8 2 4000 Four Family 27 O Street $1,400,000 06/25/14 14 3 3052 No One Knows The South Boston Real Estate Market Better Than Three Family 825 East Fourth St UNIT U-1 $869,000 06/27/14 6 3 2092 Condo 401 West First St UNIT 303 $840,000 06/24/14 4 2 1600 Condo 525 East Seventh St UNIT 5 $705,000 06/27/14 4 2 1311 Condo 401 West First St UNIT 101 $685,000 06/26/14 4 2 1734 Condo 595 East Third St UNIT 1 $560,000 06/27/14 7 2 1550 Condo 707 East Fourth St UNIT 1 $560,000 06/27/14 5 2 1300 Condo 795 East Fifth St UNIT 3 $559,000 06/26/14 6 1 1308 Condo 587 East Fourth St UNIT 3 $555,000 06/26/14 4 2 857 Condo 337 West Second St UNIT 10 $530,000 06/25/14 4 2 1255 Condo 655 East Sixth St UNIT 2 $525,000 06/27/14 4 2 1073 Condo 799 East Broadway UNIT 2 $512,000 06/27/14 4 1 814 Condo 102 H St UNIT 1 $459,000 06/23/14 7 1 1000 MCM Condo 320 West Third St UNIT 305 $430,000 06/27/14 3 1 805 Condo Properties 656 East Eighth St UNIT 4 $409,000 06/26/14 5 1 831 Condo 111 West Eighth St UNIT H $407,000 06/27/14 4 1 773 Condo Representing 609 Dorchester Avenue UNIT $324,000 06/26/14 4 1 671 2 Buyers Condo $320,000 06/27/14 3 1 557 458 East Third St UNIT 3 Condo and Sellers LAND FOR SALE White Mountain Lot for N. HAVERHILL, NH Approx. Two Thirds of an Acre WOODED, BUILDABLE 30 Access to Power & Town Water Beautiful scenic area on a peaceful country road $9,900 Call John: 617-268-2324 or Bud: 802-633-4062 Years

Quality Heating Oil & Expert Heating Services

Customer service is our business

- Heating Oil Discounts 917 East Broadway, South Boston - Automatic Delivery 617-268-5181 - Budget Payment Plans - Complete Heating Service

641 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 • 617-268-4662 www.metroenergyboston.com 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 24, 2014

in the desire to promote dignity, try and manage the complexities of a independence and community based corrections profession overburdened services for people with mental with people in need who would be illnesses and their families,” Sheriff best served outside in the community Tompkins provided a sobering than behind the walls of our snapshot of the population that institutions,” said Sheriff Tompkins. exists within the Suffolk County “This isn’t to say that none of House of Correction and Nashua these individuals belong with us,” Street Jail. he continued. “But, there are far “In Suffolk County, 85% of too many people locked inside our the inmates in our custody are facilities who might never have committed for drug and alcohol found their way to us if they had related offenses,” said Sheriff been enrolled in comprehensive Tompkins. “Approximately 42% addiction rehabilitation services in of Suffolk County inmates present the community, or if they were being with some form of mental illness properly cared for with appropriate that ranges from mild personality psychiatric services or even, in Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins (third from left) speaks before Massachusetts Association for disorder to major mental illness. some cases, merely being prescribed Mental Health board members while Director of Mental Health Services at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department Melanie Robinson Findlay (fourth from left) and board Of that number, approximately the proper medication.” member James Brett (second from left) look on. 26% suffer from a major mental The Massachusetts Association for illness. The percentage of mental Mental Health (MAMH) is a private, illness diagnosed in female inmates non-profit tax-exempt Massachusetts SHERIFF TOMPKINS SPEAKS AT is approximately 36% higher than corporation based in Boston, MA MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION in male inmates, and many males and a leading voice for the creation and females in our care have of services for people with mental FOR MENTAL HEALTH co-occurring mental health and illnesses. MAMH works with uffolk County Sheriff Steven and recovery programs beyond the substance abuse disorders.” individuals with mental illness and W. Tompkins recently sat walls of the institution. Expounding on the Department’s their family members or friends to S before members of the Board Speaking before an MAMH efforts to mitigate the challenges help them access services, whether of Directors for the Massachusetts board comprised of a membership posed by this chronically underserved housing, treatment, education, Association for Mental Health that “cuts across political parties, community, Sheriff Tompkins spoke employment, or health insurance. (MAMH) to present information and includes representatives from about the correlation between Our referrals come from the United about the Department’s addiction the business, government, health, limited programs externally and the Way of Massachusetts Bay, as well recovery and mental health finance, legal and educational size of the population internally. as from our network of supporters. programming, and also to discuss professions, including family “We do our best with the limited To learn more about the MAMH, the need for more mental health care members and consumers united resources that we have available to visit: www.mamh.org.

CONTINUED FROM front page administration was known to without disclosing them publicly settles from the audit and other has been the most aggressively improvise to a fault, especially in — and without offering similar investigations, we may finally get developed section of the City, it the area of development decisions discounts to other developers. a clearer picture of the shell game stands to reason that there must be and fees. It was also called out Meanwhile, the BRA has diverted that was played over the last twenty significant funds available to benefit for “questionable and imprecise’’ at least $6 million from housing years and perhaps South Boston not only South Boston, but other data about a program to support fees it has already collected for will finally get its just reparations areas nearby. Where did the money affordable housing and job training unrelated purposes such as a new from the plunder that took place go, and who had the say over where with funds from large commercial health clinic. The staff approved unchecked. it went? developments in the city.’ diverting another $4.5 million for Recently John Barros, the The editorial went on to reference Murphy’s article stated that a community facility and a new Mayor’s chief of economic a report last December by Sean “No government agency outside public street.” development, addressed an Murphy which showed that ‘that of the Menino administration In addition to the statutory event hosted by the MA Alliance the BRA spent just $18 million has been watching the Boston linkage payments from commercial for Economic Development on affordable housing after then- Redevelopment Authority for years developments authorized by the and presented the Mayor’s top mayor Tom Menino established … leaving agency staffers free to Legislature, the BRA’s inclusionary economic priorities. At the top of a special housing fund in 2000 cut deals with certain developers zoning initiative exacted affordable the list is “Making Boston A City that requires contributions from while charging others extra, and housing units or funds from For All”, ensuring that a middle developers of large-scale luxury to spend the fees collected from residential developments of 10 units class can still afford to live within residential properties. That’s less developers as they see fit. A four- or more that required zoning relief. the city limits. than a quarter of the $75 million month Boston Globe investigation How much was there? Where did Cleaning up 20 years of the agency should have collected has found that the BRA has allowed this money go and where are the confusion, chaos and convolution to boost the supply of subsidized at least four other developers affordable units that were to be is and won’t be easy. Finding out housing in Boston. The fund is breaks on affordable housing fees created? where the money went may even be formula-driven. But the Menino valued at a combined $3.4 million In the end, when the dust more difficult. July 24, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

for charity than any other single event in the country. The PMC is a model of South Boston fundraising efficiency and contributes 100 percent of every rider-raised Mourns the dollar directly to the cause. About the PMC: Loss of Kathy The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is an annual bike-a-thon that today Morrison uddenly and unexpectedly, raises more money for charity than a true ‘Daughter of South any other single athletic fundraising Boston’ was taken from event in the world. The PMC was S this neighborhood and her founded in 1980 by Billy Starr, passing has caused many heavy who remains the event’s executive hearts and a tremendous sense director, an annual cyclist, and a of loss to countless residents and fundraiser. The PMC has since raised nonresidents alike. Kathy ‘Kate’ $414 million for adult and pediatric Morrison epitomized the term patient care and cancer research ‘compassionate’. Her years of at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute tireless work on behalf of those in (DFCI) through the Jimmy Fund. In the community who needed her the 2013, the PMC gave a record gift of most were well documented, but not $39 million. The PMC pioneered because she wanted or ever sought the $4 billion athletic fundraising recognition for it. In fact she made industry and is today a model of it a point of often working behind fundraising efficiency. The event the scenes and shunned the spot donates 100 percent of every rider- light. As it was so often said by raised dollar directly to the cause. many, she worked hard for others In 2013, the PMC generated more out of love, devotion and dedication. than 50 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s Kathy Morrison, along with annual revenue and was Dana- other concerned South Bostonians, Farber’s single largest contributor. helped create the South Boston More than 230,000 individual Special Needs Kids and Young contributions were made to last Adults. The wonderful young year’s event. In 2014, PMC cyclists people who were and still will be PHOTO CREDIT: John Borzain will ride with the goal of raising $40 served by this organization, Kathy million for DFCI. Morrison’s organization, knew The Ride: South Boston Resident firsthand what it was like to be The Pan-Mass Challenge is a cared about and loved and helped. fully supported bike-a-thon — with Damon Vaughn Set To Ride They in turn, from participating in food and water stops, mechanical this program became helpful caring and medical assistance, luggage Pan-Mass Challenge people in their own right. amon Vaughn, of South unveiled on the Green Monster. transportation, and lodging — Two Saturdays ago, St. Brigid Boston, is a Pan-Mass On August 2 and 3, together with that runs through 46 towns across Church was filled with Kathy’s Challenge cyclist and 5,800 cyclists, Vaughn will ride up Massachusetts. More than 5,800 D Family members, her friends and cancer survivor who was honored by to 190 miles across Massachusetts in cyclists registered to ride in 2013. her admirers. Some in attendance the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, June the 35th annual Pan-Mass Challenge. Cyclists choose from 12 routes of did not know her personally, but 15 during PMC Day at Fenway Park. This year’s goal is to raise $40 million varying mileage designed to cater came just the same to show respect Vaughn was among other cancer for adult and pediatric patient care to all levels of cycling strength and for the memory of this great woman survivors who rode their bikes and cancer research at Dana-Farber fundraising ability. There are six who so many had heard about over around the warning track in a pre- Cancer Institute. The PMC is a two-day routes that range from 132 many years. Former Boston Mayor game ceremony during which the pioneer of the athletic fundraising to 190 miles and six one-day rides and Ambassador to the Vatican Ray PMC’s 35th anniversary logo was industry and today raises more money CONTINUED ON page 12 Flynn said it best: “A good and loyal daughter of South Boston, YEARS RIDERS VOLUNTEERS DONATION who always spoke up for what she 1980 - 1989 4,969 1,778 $3,665,800 believed. The big turnout at her 1990 - 1999 16,668 11,921 $38,750,000 funeral Mass at St. Brigid Church on Saturday demonstrated the love 2000 - 2012 55,329 31,825 $332,584,200 and respect the people had for her. 2013 5,533 3,300 $39,000,000 The entire congregation was singing 34 Year Total 82,499 48,824 $414,000,000 ‘That’s what friends are for’ as CONTINUED ON page 12 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 24, 2014

region’s metropolitan beaches.” Save the Harbor said DCR Commissioner Jack Murray who was on hand for the Announces 2014 ceremony at Boston’s Fish Pier. Better Beaches This season, Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches Program community Program Award partners from Nahant to Nantasket will have leveraged $214,000 in Winners small grants from Save the Harbor ecently, Save the Harbor with $816,000 in cash and in-kind / Save the Bay awarded donations from local government R $31,500 in Better and small businesses for a total Beaches Program grants to 18 investment of more than $1 million groups to support dozens of free dollars to support more than 200 Representatives of Save the Harbor, Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Jack Murray and City of Boston’s Environment Department Commissioner public events in nine beachfront free beach events and programs in Nancy Girard with this year’s Better Beaches Program award winners. communities from Nahant to Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, Nantasket this summer. East Boston, South Boston, partners at Harpoon Brewery, how Boston Harbor has been The Boston Harbor region’s Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. JetBlue Airways, National Grid, transformed into such a wonderful public beaches are important assets Nancy L. Girard, Commissioner of Comcast Massachusetts, the Harold place” said Charles M. Storey, to the region’s residents and visitors the City of Boston’s Environment Whitworth Pierce Charitable Trust, Sr. V.P. of Marketing at Harpoon alike,” said Patricia A. Foley, Department said, “The City of Russo Marine, and P&G Gillette. Brewery. “Nor could we imagine President of Save the Harbor/Save Boston is lucky to have great “This volunteer effort has that we would have so much fun the Bay. “We are proud to support public beaches, and we appreciate created innovative events and plunging into clean, cold water our partners in the city’s waterfront the hard work of the Department programs that increase the and having a cold beer! We love neighborhoods and beachfront of Conservation and Recreation, value of these beaches to their being a part of the Cupid Splash communities as they work to share Save the Harbor / Save the Bay communities” said Save the Harbor and supporting Save the Harbor/ their beaches and the harbor with and volunteers from our waterfront Board Member David Spillane Save the Bay and the Better the region’s kids and families.” neighborhoods to provide great free of Goody Clancy. “For them to Beaches Program.” This year’s Better Beaches programs for our residents.” become truly sustainable, it will Ronda Ivy McLeod, Manager Program events include sand Save the Harbor / Save the require additional investment in of Regional Marketing, Northeast sculpting competitions, beachfront Bay launched the Better Beaches programming by state government at JetBlue Airways, whose team concerts, environmental education Program in 2008 to help local as well.” raised more than $2,500 at this programs, family fun nights, communities and formal and This year the “Harpoon Helps year’s Splash said, “We are reading nights, art festivals, beach informal beaches Friends Groups Cupid Splash” raised more than always happy to partner with Save yoga, and other beach programs in jump-start free events and activities $30,000 from nearly 500 splashers the Harbor/Save the Bay. Core to Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, on public beaches from Nahant to and supporters to fund this year’s our mission is inspiring humanity, East Boston, South Boston, Nantasket with the support of The Better Beaches program grants, as whether it is in the air or on the Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. Boston Foundation. participants competed for JetBlue beach!” Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches Today funds for this program Airways tickets and great gifts from Save the Harbor would like to Program leverages the energy come from the annual “Harpoon Harpoon Brewery. thank our Better Beaches Program and enthusiasm of local volunteer Helps Cupid Splash” pledge “Harpoon started brewing beer partners at the BCYF Curley organizations that are so important fundraiser, and Save the Harbor’s on the waterfront 27 years ago. Community Center, the Department to the success of the Boston Harbor Better Beaches Program funding We couldn’t have imagined then CONTINUED ON page 13

CONTINUED FROM page 11 Some PMC cyclists are weekend CONTINUED FROM page 11 working hard to make the lives that range from 25 to 110 miles. warriors, others are trained her casket was being led down the of others that much better. Kathy Cyclists are required to raise between triathletes. Most PMC participants aisle by special needs people. This Morrison was certainly one of $500 and $5,000 to ride in the PMC, ride in honor of a family member was one of the most moving scenes the greats. depending on the chosen route. or friend fighting the disease. ever”, said Flynn. It is said that good people When: Cyclists range in age from 13 to As a distinctly unique too often pass from this life at The 35th annual PMC is Aug. 90. The average PMC cyclist is 45 community, South Boston has far too young an age. Those 2 and 3, 2014. The ride has three years old, trains for three months, always been very fortunate to sentiments can apply to Kathy starting lines Sturbridge, Wellesley solicits 40 sponsors, and raises have truly great people walking Morrison. The way she lived and Bourne, and five finish lines in more than $6,500. During PMC among the people doing good her life on earth, in unselfish Provincetown (2), Bourne, Wellesley weekend and throughout the year, things for so many folks. Though and dedicated service to others, and Foxboro. more than 3,000 volunteers donate they certainly exist in other would in the opinion of most, Who: their time, and 200 corporations neighborhoods as well, this town guarantee a special place in Cyclists travel from 38 states and provide more than $4 million in has always been blessed with Heaven for this truly wonderful five countries to ride in the PMC. products and services each year. what seems to be more than its woman. Kathy ‘Kate’ Morrison More than 300 riders are cancer The PMC is presented by the Red share of good Samaritans, who is in a far better place now and if survivors or current patients. Sox Foundation and New Balance. spend so much of their own lives anyone deserves to be, it is her. July 24, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

M STREET SOFTBALL – PLAYOFFS LOOMING SOUTH BOSTON TODAY By Mark Senna

fter enjoying a rain free summer, probably a good thing for both teams Islanders jump on a depleted Harp & CONTINUED FROM page 12 the skies opened up and washed as this game could have gone on all Bard squad who were without their of Conservation & Recreation, the Aaway half of the schedule last night long. pitcher, Rob Costello. John Buckley YMCA, Legal Sea Foods, Mix week. The league did manage to play on The league picked the action back up and Chris Miller led the Islanders 104.1, and Tasty Burger for their Tuesday and Thursday where two of the on Thursday with a heavyweight battle attack with three hits each. support. best games of the season took place. between the Southside and the five time By the time this article hits the This summer Save the Harbor On Tuesday night, the Playwright defending champion Shennanigan’s. newsstands there will only be a week will also host two Better Beaches continued their torrid pace as they ruined This one was supposed to be a good left in the regular season. With that Program events at the BCYF the appetites of the Village Pizza crew, game and neither team disappointed said there are a couple of can’t miss Curley Community Center at M 13-2. It was the Playwright’s six win in a the fans in attendance as this game was games coming up on the schedule. On Street Beach in South Boston. row and they are looking very good in the another M Street classic that also went Monday, July 28th @ 8:15 Southside These include the Youth Beach Feeney division. Jack Rogers picked up into extra innings. and the Lincoln Tavern will lock horns Bash and Splash, which will bring the win while Shayne Knowles provided Southside opened the scoring in with first place in the Lucas division on 500 kids to the beach to celebrate the punch at the plate (homerun, triple, the very first inning by catching the line. The following night, (7/29) the clean water, and the Swim and two singles, 4 RBI). The victory moved Shennanigan’s by surprise and plating Cranberry Café and STATS will play for Paddle for Boston Harbor, a one the Playwright past the idle Cranberry three runs, 3-0. Tony Deramo and Jim a share of the Feeney division title. The mile, chip-timed competitive swim Café and into first place. Innocent provided the RBI hits in the last can’t miss game happens to be the and stand up paddleboard race on Tuesday’s late game saw the cellar inning. Shane McDonald made sure hit final game of the season and it might be one of the cleanest urban beaches dwelling Harp & Bard give the division team was also on the scoreboard in the a classic as Lincoln Tavern tries to block in America. leading Southside everything they had first inning as he launched the first strike Shennanigan’s from stealing a playoff In addition to the grants, Save and then some. This was a classic M he saw onto First Street, 3-1. Innocent bye (top two in each division receive first the Harbor/Save the Bay also Street Softball battle with neither and Southside struck again in the fourth round playoff byes).M Street Softball gave each group a bag of one- team giving an inch. Trailing 2-1 and with a homerun of his own, 4-1. Sloppy games are played weeknights, Monday inch diameter blue marbles to entering the bottom of the third, Harp’s fielding in the home half of the fourth led through Thursday at M Street Park. The scatter on their respective beaches offense sprung to life by plating three to two unearned runs for Shennanigan’s Lucas (A) division plays on Monday’s as part of the “Simply Marble- runs. Rob Costello provided the clutch and we had another tight game, 4-3. (6:30 & 8:15) and Thursday’s (6, 730, & ous” Treasure Hunt sponsored hit in the inning when he cleared the In the sixth, Garrett Hauck made it 5-3 9pm) while the Feeney (B) teams battle by JetBlue Airways. Anyone bases with a double to right center. when he tripled home Steve Couturier. it out on Tuesday’s (6:30 & 8:15) and who finds one of these marbles Southside answered with three runs The game moved to the bottom of the Wednesday’s (6, 730, & 9pm). between July 4th and the end of (Tony Deramo triple) in the fifth to seventh with Shennanigan’s trailing by As always, supporting fans can follow the summer will have a chance to take the lead again, 5-4. a pair of runs. With one out, Dave Conti the league through our website (www. win a round trip airline ticket from In the seventh, Harp loaded the and Steve Stalcup both reached to put sbsports.com), right here in the South JetBlue Airways. bases and scored the tying run on a the tying runners on base. Southside was Boston Today, or experience the league For more information about sacrifice fly. Jim McNiff would then now facing a tall task as Shennanigan’s up front and personal by taking in a game Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, pitch his way out of a jam to preserve had the meat of their order up. Luis Colon or two. Have a great week everyone! visit their website at www. the tie. The game then moved into singled but Conti was held at third which savetheharbor.org and follow extra innings. After a scoreless eighth, loaded the bases for Bryan Erwin. The Standings savetheharbor on Facebook Southside erupted for three runs on tall batter wasted little time as he slapped Lucas (A) Division and Twitter. For information on Brad Cole’s homerun, 8-5. With the a game tying single to right center, 5-5. Southside Tavern 9-3-1 upcoming Better Beaches Program Innocent then pitched his way out of the Lincoln Tavern 9-3 game seemingly in hand, McNiff went Shennanigan’s 8-4-1 events, join their Boston Harbor to work in the ninth. With two outs and inning to preserve the tie. Islanders 6-7 Facebook page at www.facebook. runners on the corners, Jason Clucas The game moved into extra innings. The Warehouse 5-7 com/bostonharbor made things interesting with a single to After a scoreless eighth and top of Harp & Bard 2-9-2 Here is a list of Save the left, 8-6. Costello, nursing a sore back, the ninth, Luis Colon led the bottom Feeney (B) Division Harbor’s 2014 Better Beaches reached with a base hit to put runners of the ninth off with a double to left. The Playwright 9-4 Program Award Winners. on the corners again. This time it was Going against some manager’s strategy, Cranberry Café 8-4 1.Friends of Lynn & Nahant Jake Yagjian who came through in the Southside decided to pitch to Erwin and STATS 7-5 Beach Summer Concert Series it would cost them the game this time as The Underdogs 7-6 clutch as he launched a bases clearing Dragons 4-10 $2,500.00 double to left center, 8-8. Due to time/ Erwin delivered another clutch hit giving JW Brokerage 3-6 2.Friends of Heritage Park light constraints, the game would end a Shennanigan’s the win, 6-5. Village Pizza 1-10 World Folk Festival $1,000.00 batter later and be declared a tie. It was Thursday’s late game saw the CONTINUED ON page 15 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com July 24, 2014

*Every week, we run part of a segment from Danny Picard’s daily iTunes podcast, “I’m Just Sayin.” He can also be heard weekends on WEEI 93.7 FM and seen on Comcast SportsNet New England. This week, Danny talked Red Sox with ESPN- Boston’s Joe McDonald:

DANNY PICARD: So the Red Sox Sox are going to go. And if they either blows it up or just goes with past, that this is a kid that they’re returned from the All-Star break by can get back into it, then maybe the young guys. This team won the going to rely on in the rotation sweeping the Kansas City Royals Ben Cherington tweaks it a little World Series a year ago. I mean, in 2015, maybe even earlier than and essentially winning 7-of-8. My bit or keeps everything the same. it’s the same guys, the same team. that. And right now, that should reaction to this is, it’s encouraging, But if they start to fall against Injuries have really had an effect happen. I believe that this kid it’s good to see this team play some these divisional opponents, then on them. Losing Shane Victorino should be in the rotation. He’s good baseball in every aspect of maybe they become sellers again. for a couple months certainly had shown the ability to pitch at the the game. [As of Monday], I don’t It will be interesting to see which an effect. I really believe that if Major League level, he really has. think they’re back in the playoff Red Sox team shows up here in this team can kind of continue the In any role, whether it’s been out race just yet, but I do think that the next two weeks. upswing here, I think they can get of the bullpen, in the rotation, they can get back in it. Where do DP: Where talking here 10 days back into contention and maybe he’s pitched well. So I agree with you stand with this ball club? Do before the July 31 trade deadline, make a push here. you. I really think that, despite you think the Red Sox’ season is is there something the Red Sox DP: The idea of going with the where they are on July 31 -- and still over, or do you think they can can do before then, that can young guys, I guess my reaction Jake Peavy fits perfectly in this get back in the race? maybe change the mindset of to that is, well, if it’s the right clubhouse, he’s a great teammate JOE McDONALD: I think they Ben Cherington, or do you think young guys, I don’t really have and a good guy -- but if you’re can get back in the race. They Cherington already has his mind a problem with that, because I really concerned about where this needed some timely wins, and set as to what he’s going to do actually think some of the younger team is in the future, then I think they they’re getting it. Obviously before July 31? guys give this Red Sox team a right now you go with Workman. the schedule and the opponents JM: No, I think he has probably better chance to win. And I think Get him up here, get him into the that they’ve faced has helped give two blueprints in front him, saying, you might know where I’m going rotation, get him comfortable, and them that confidence that they can “You know, ok, maybe if we can with that. If the Red Sox make let him do his thing. possibly get back into contention. get back into contention here and any move, I think they trade Jake DP: There’s been a lot of talk about But winning 7-of-8, as you said, cut our deficit in the division,” Peavy in order to get Brandon Jon Lester’s contract because I it’s a good sign. They got some then I think he’s got plan A. And Workman into the rotation full- think some people have their eye strong pitching and some timely if they somehow go on some type time. I’m a big Workman guy, and on the July 31 non-waiver trade hitting and some superb defense. of losing streak, or if they’re not I actually feel more comfortable deadline, and they say, “Hey, if The biggest thing is that, in the able to make some headway in the with Workman on the mound than the Red Sox and Lester aren’t clubhouse, these guys believe division over the next 10 days, then I do with Peavy. I know Peavy going to get something done, then that they’re still in it, or that they maybe he goes with plan B. I’m doesn’t get run support, but at the why not just get trade him and get can get back into it at some point. sure he has both scenarios ready to same time, we can’t ignore the something for him instead of just And they have an opportunity go. Ben is obviously a smart guy fact that Peavy has a 4.59 ERA losing him for nothing?” I don’t here over the next few series to and he knows what he needs to and that he hasn’t been great this take that mindset because I just make that push, playing divisional do. I’m sure there are some things season. I like Workman better think that Lester is going to be opponents. They can win all the in his mind. Look, going into this than Peavy in that spot. So if you back. I’ve heard some people say, games out of the division that they season, they knew that they were say, “Go with the kids,” and that’s “It hasn’t got done yet, so there’s no want, but they need to win games in going to have certain challenges, the position you’re talking about, way they’re going to get anything the division, because that’s where just given everything that they I have no problem with that. done.” Some have just been down they can only make up ground. went through last year. I don’t think JM: I would even go with that in the dumps over the fact that If you look at the standings [as Ben expected all of this to happen scenario right now. there’s no new contract yet. And of Monday], yeah they just won the way it’s unfolded this season, DP: Me too. I look at it as a negotiation and 7-of-8, but they’re still in the but he also knows that this team JM: Whether they get back into say, as long as the Red Sox have basement of the AL East. So they has the ability, has the personnel contention or stay where they are, money to spend -- and they do -- need to make a push here in the to get back into this. So I really I would go with that right now. I and as long as they are willing to next 14 games. This is where they think that it depends on what the agree with you. I really believe spend it -- which they will -- and need to make the push. And we’ll Red Sox do, just from a standings that Workman is going to be part as long as Jon Lester wants to stay know, before the trade deadline, standpoint here in the next 10 of this rotation moving forward. in Boston -- which he does -- then I think, which direction the Red days, before Ben really kind of John Farrell has said that in the they’re going to get something July 24, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

contention, then he’s going to need CONTINUED FROM page 13 to be at his best to set that table. And 3.Revere Beach Partnership that’s what he’s doing currently. National Sand Sculpting Festival Based on that, sure, he wants to get $4,500.00 his contract done, but he also wants 4.Friends of Winthrop Beach to win. And I wouldn’t be surprised Family Activities on the Beach if, at some point he or his agent had $1,000.00 told Ben that, “Look, it’s going to 5.Friends of Belle Isle Marsh get done, let’s just hold on here and Educational Activities on the see what happens.” But if I had to Beach $1,000.00 put money on it, Danny, I would 6.East Boston YMCA Food absolutely say that it gets done and Service Program and Campfire that Jon Lester is back next season $3,500.00 with the Red Sox, with a long-term 7.HarborArts, Inc. HarborArts contract. Because I don’t see this Festival 2014 $1,000.00 guy going anywhere else. If they 8.South Boston Neighborhood rely on pitching as much as they House Family Fun Night on the do, and they’ve won because of that Beach $3,500.00 pitching, why would you let one of 9.City Point Neighborhood the best left-handed pitchers in the Association Summer Sizzle at game walk away? That’s not going Pleasure Bay $1,000.00 to happen. 10. BCYF Curley Community DP: So it sounds like you’re on Center Summer Youth Programs the same page as me, that, before $3,500.00 July 31, you don’t see anything 11. McDonough Sailing Center major happening with this Red Sailing Program $1,000.00 Sox team. 12. America Scores Beach JM: I don’t think they should [do Soccer Tournament $1,000.00 anything major]. If anything, like 13. Friends of Savin Hill Shores we talked about, maybe move Peavy Beach Festival Family Movie done, right? has all season. Now it gets to a point to get that spot to Workman. But I Night $2,000.00 JM: I agree with you 100 percent. where you’ve got to get it done. really believe that this is a good 14. Dorchester Healthy Boston You know that the Red Sox -- He’s one of the most dominant left- team, and if they can get rolling here Coalition Yoga on the Beach I’m sure that Ben Cherington, handers in the game. he wants to be and get some confidence, we’ve $1,000.00 Jon Lester, and his agent have in Boston. You have to get it done. seen in the past what this team 15. Friends of Wollaston Beach been dealing with this since the And I think they will. I think they’re can do. The young players, they’re Kid’s Beach Festival $1,000.00 offseason. They talked during probably a little further along than starting to get that experience, and 16. Quincy Asian Resources the offseason, they talked during most people think. I’ve known and they’re starting to play well. So, I August Moon Festival Field Day spring training. Personally, I really have covered Jon Lester since he’s don’t think Ben should blow this up. $1,000.00 thought it was going to get done come up through the minors. He’s I think he should stick with it and 17. Friends of the Paragon during spring training. But it hasn’t. obviously a very competitive guy, see where it takes him. Carousel Museum Projects $ Jon Lester has gone out and he’s and he wants to focus on pitching. --Listen to entire conversation by Reading Program $1,000.00 pitched very well this year. He’s he doesn’t want to focus on this subscribing to “I’m Just Sayin” 18. Hull Nantasket Chamber on this streak right now where he’s other stuff. And he knows that, in on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow Endless Summer Waterfront probably pitched the best that he order for this team to get back into Danny on Twitter and Facebook. Festival $1,000.00

THE PUB & GRILLE CORNERSTONE www.cornerstonesouthie.com Find us on Facebook at Cornerstonesouthie 501 East Eighth Street, South Boston, MA 02127 Great Food with Neighborhood Prices Christmas in July Twin Lobster Special Karaoke Daily 8PM to Midnight - July 26 Lunch & is Back! Dinner Sing your favorite Christmas songs $22 Specials while having a frozen mudslide or Try Our or a candy cane martini Delicious Lobster Roll Kitchen Open 11am til 4pm Mon-Thu, Fri til 10pm, Sat & Sun til 6pm 16 West Broadway 617-269-9553 Need aFREE Ride to your favorite Tavern, Restaurant, Pub or Neighborhood Business?

Arrange aFREE ride - It’s easy!

Call Us at 617-268-4110 or Book Your Ride at SouthieShuttle.com

Visit SouthieShuttle.com for Business Members and Active Links for Menus, Hours of Service, & Locations

Like, Follow, Connect

For Announcements, News, and Promotions

FREE Ride Service To and From Any of Our Business Members

Barlow’s Restaurant Stephi’s in Southie Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant Lucky’s Lounge Local 149 241 A Street 130 Dorchester Avenue 425 West Broadway 355 Congress Street 149 P Street Boston,MA 02210 South Boston,MA 02127 Boston,MA 02127 Boston,MA 02210 South Boston,MA 02127 617-338-2142 617-345-5495 617-765-8636 617-357-LUCK 617-269-0900

The Playwright The Whiskey Priest Jerry Remy’s Seaport Boston Beer Garden Atlantic Beer Garden 658 East Broadway 150 Northern Avenue 250 Northern Avenue 732 East Broadway 146 Seaport Boulevard South Boston,MA 02127 Boston,MA 02210 Boston,MA 02210 South Boston,MA 02127 Boston,MA 02210 617-269-2537 617-426-8114 617-856-7369 617-269-0990 617-357-8000

Foodie’s Urban Market Two Opticians 230 West Broadway 394 West Broadway South Boston,MA 02127 South Boston,MA 02127 617-269-4700 617-268-9999 SouthieShuttle.com • 617-268-4110