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What’s Good For Eastie Wasn’t Good For Southie! SOUTH BOSTON TODAY What A Difference 15 years Makes! Where Is The Outcry For Sharing The Wealth? Staff Report years ago, when the Boston Betterment Trust was elected officials and Mayor to the Trust was for ‘negotiated MA Convention and formed as the vehicle to engage Menino had the authority to vet benefits’. 15 Exhibition Center in those negotiations. the Cathartes project because of a In the face of mounting public was seeking to locate in South The first of such agreements was “memorandum of understanding” criticism by the Boston Globe and Boston, the South Boston elected a $6 million community benefits signed by the late City Councilor community activists around the officials at the time agreed to package with Starwood Hotels, Jim Kelly and the Mayor in City, especially from communities allow a new convention center the developer of the Convention 1998, which set up the Trust and of color, the Mayor and the BRA in a cleared industrial section of Center Headquarters Hotel, the empowered it to negotiate with reneged on the deal and joined the community in exchange for Westin. Following that residential developers of South Boston real in a chorus of criticism of the negotiated community benefits developer Cathartes Investments estate for concessions to the South Trust, Councilor Kelly and local including, housing, jobs, (their ownership has since been Boston community. In 2000, citizens who were associated management training, small sold) also made a deal with the the MOU had been under siege, with it. The Betterment Trust was business partnerships, discounted Trust. In exchange for letting since it supposedly contravened portrayed in the media as a bunch use of facilities and other such Cathartes build luxury housing on the spirit of linkage agreements of self-serving extortionists, opportunities, as well as the a large parcel near the site of the mandating that developers’ notwithstanding the fact that the creation of a community-based future convention center in South concessions to affordable housing purpose of the Trust was to insure ‘Trust’ empowered to negotiate Boston, the Trust would be given be shared equitably by different that residents of South Boston, further benefits from developers, land and seed money to build 120+ neighborhoods. It is important being asked to accept extensive especially related to affordable units of affordable housing. to note that the ‘linkage’ formula commercial and high income housing for South Boston The Betterment Trust, which was never intended to be touched, residential development in both residents and beyond. The South was organized by South Boston inasmuch as the authority granted CONTINUED ON page 6

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Now in the waning “last call” “Parking Freeze?” moments of the administration the EDITORIAL First it was that developments by City is pushing through virtually every s pointed out last week which is still in effect, sought to MBTA stations were exempt from proposal in the pipeline, parking or in assessing the goals limit pollution in South Boston by the parking requirement. Then we not. In fact, the potentially ludicrous and accomplishments of placing a Federal limit on the number were told residential parking on the “innovation district” is just a cover to A create tiny 500 square feet apartments the last twenty years under this of parking spaces allowed in South waterfront did not count and they administration, there often is a large Boston thus reducing the vehicles were exempt from the freeze. As if under the guise of “creating more gap between the two. and accompanying exhaust. In fact a pollution from residents’ vehicles was housing and the false assertion that the “I will not Manhattanize South cap on the number was placed and a not harmful. green generation doesn’t use cars like Boston and the waterfront” was the “parking bank” was created. The first two of possibly seven hotels before”. Therefore, they’re all built Mayor’s response when critics voiced Initially, with Boston’s cooperation, has been approved for D Street with with no parking. Funny, but about fears of high rise encroachment and the plan showed promise. Boston the community acknowledgement that 6 months before we began our 500 overdevelopment smothering the helped with a requirement that every at least some hotels are needed for the square foot innovation apartments, town. Fears based on a 1993 study new unit created had to have at least BCEC to be successful. This of course New York City began allowing 300 citing South Boston as having the one parking space. The solution has led to the proposal of a “Boutique” square foot apartments in Manhattan. third highest respiratory ailment worked hand in hand with preventing hotel at Broadway Station. This Starting to see some similarities? rate the in the country and the EPA overdevelopment and pollution. “Boutique” will be 146 feet which is It would seem to me that if we try to under the Clean Air Act in 1996 There is, however, only so much taller than those by the BCEC. In fact bridge the gap between the goals and thus instituting the South Boston space. Greed began its incessant most feel if it is allowed at all it’s about accomplishments we’ll be back on parking freeze. This “freeze”, clamoring. 50 feet too tall. that famous “bridge to nowhere”.

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think we’ve all noticed that believe that all the evils of the world way? Some are actually real life way of life and want to pass their there is an occasional touch are somehow the fault of the United leftover hippies; relics from days beliefs onto a new generation. I of Fall in the air. The days States of America. They will try gone by and philosophies that were They would like nothing better are getting shorter and many their best to convince you that hatched back in the 1960’s who than to use you, their students, to of our young South Bostonians religion (especially Christianity never grew up or outgrew their help them tear down and destroy are preparing to enter college as and Judaism), patriotism, love of warped sense of values. Others are America’s greatness. It’s who they freshmen. It is this time, every community and even close family younger radicals who for whatever are, it’s what they believe and it’s year when we direct this column ties are trivial core values. They reasons have developed hatred and what they live for. to those new freshmen to prepare will slowly but methodically disdain for the traditional American CONTINUED ON page 9 them for something that they won’t attempt to revise history and make ever get in any university brochure it sound as though our country’s or curriculum guide. And that is Founding Fathers were evil tyrants a heads-up about the very distinct and unenlightened bigots. They Get Your SUMMER possibility that they will run consider their classrooms their own into what are often called ‘Nutty personal captive audiences to mold Running @ Professors’. Let me explain. into their leftwing image. Does this Surveys show that a number of sound kind of far-fetched? Just ask American colleges and universities; some of your older brothers and both public and private, have sisters and friends who went before Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. for years been filled with certain you. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. professors who are, well, there really Over the years we have received May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be is no nice way to put this - America many complaints by South Boston reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2013 DD IP Holder hating, left wing radicals. In some students about some of these LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 8/31/2013 PLU # 2746 cases, the entire administration at professors who aggressively put GOOD AT 482 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 the schools leans the same way. down everything most Americans 510 Southampton Street, South Boston, MA 02127 These are people who feel it’s their cherish. If you disagree with them, 75 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA 02127 duty not to teach but to indoctrinate you are ridiculed in front of the other their young students. They have students sometimes to the point that a political agenda and they intend students are intimidated into not to force feed it to them, some in a giving a differing opinion. In some subtle way but in the case of others, of the more serious cases, a student Coupon Good At these 3 Locations: blatant and in your face. Back in the who challenges a professor’s point Stone Age, when I went to college, of view will notice his or her grades Perkins Square it was starting to take hold. But suffer because of it. These same now it has become so wide spread complaints are common all across Andrew Square and that to call it an infestation the nation now at many institutions 75 Old Colony Ave would be right on the mark. It’s not of higher learning. Some students to indict all of them, but there are have even gone so far as to file law quite a few and they are in nearly suits against this practice.

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the elderly and mothers with children West Broadway and East Broadway? Letter To Editor crossing the street by distracted drivers. Additionally, several times a week While at Castle Island on Friday with on West Broadway, massive delivery Dedicated Bicycle Lanes on my wife and children, I was talking to trucks take up most of the street to another concerned Lower End resident, conduct deliveries for their stores. Broadway? Not the answer. who stated that the neighborhood was How will this situation be addressed if not properly notified about the meeting bike lanes are built? How will added SOUTH BOSTON TODAY By Ed Flynn “The Boston Fire Department just by City Hall. At the very same time, bike lanes impact public parking that received a new fire truck that is wider, another controversial community is already a major quality of life to the ollowing last week’s meeting at which would complicate the safety of meeting about the proposal to build neighborhood? Will their plan limit the Condon Community School, automobiles, bikes and pedestrians.” a big hotel on Broadway was taking any additional parking spots in South Fwhich I attended, a number of This same respected firefighter and place at 50 West Broadway. The Boston? If a hotel is approved on people in the community expressed South Boston resident clearly stated Boston Redevelopment Authority’s West Broadway, what impact will bike skepticism at the City of Boston’s that it will have a negative impact on controversial plan to build a large hotel lanes that have on the neighborhood? proposed bike lanes on Broadway. public safety if bike lanes are installed on West Broadway is meeting with Finally, building dedicated bikes I concur with one Boston Firefighter on Broadway. strong opposition in South Boston. lanes on Broadway will have a who strongly expressed his opposition An elderly woman, who walks As a community, we have to take profound impact on this neighborhood when he told us, “Broadway is too Broadway daily, expressed her concern a stand and fight City Hall. Some for years. With a new mayor and new narrow to add bikes lanes on that much that it is already difficult and often obvious problems must be addressed administration taking place in January, too busy commercial street.” He also dangerous to walk across the street on by the city, before any plans get and at least two new city councilors said it would be very difficult for public Broadway. Many drivers do not stop approved. What is the public safety that will be sworn in, we should allow safety vehicles to navigate their heavy at the crosswalks to allow pedestrians plan for Broadway and how will it be the incoming city administration to and large vehicles on such a busy street to cross the street, as required by law. implemented? Has an engineering weigh in on these radical changes, with all the constant automobile and Adding more bikes to Broadway and study taken place and what are the since they will have to implement pedestrian traffic. Additionally, he cutting down the automobile lanes will results? What is the traffic plan them and will have to deal with the also talked about the frequent stops by only enhance the possibility of more and how will it impact drivers and many outstanding ramifications. The M.B.T.A. buses and construction and accidents. We have seen so many pedestrians? What impact will this South Boston community deserves utility trucks regularly on Broadway. cases on Broadway of near misses of have on the business community on respect and more answers. Councilors Linehan and Murphy Announce Council Backing for Police Jurisdiction Law Home of the Supports Passage of Representative 32 oz Bucket Collins’ House Bill oston City Councilors of jurisdiction were made, and have Bill Linehan and Council now come to realization. A recent sexual assault that began Our 2 Locations: B President Stephen Murphy are proud to announce the adoption on the South Boston Waterfront of a resolution to support State once again brought the police 758 Adams Street Dorchester Representative Nick Collins’ jurisdictional issue to the forefront. bill to provide the Boston Police It became evident that, in the 106 Dorchester Street Department with concurrent absence of concurrent jurisdiction, South Boston jurisdiction along the South Boston critical public safety information Waterfront. If this bill is passed, both was not being shared with the departments will have the authority Boston Police in a timely manner. Follow us on Twitter to patrol and make arrests in an area This lack of communication @psgourmetcoffee that is now covered exclusively by severely hinders the Boston Police’s the State Police. The Council voted ability to appropriately protect and unanimously to adopt this resolution notify the public. 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n July, a story titled “Aunt Mary” a bigot”, was the agitated message. appeared in this column. It was Naturally, I thought to myself, ‘that Iintended as a memorial tribute to doesn’t make sense’. Why pick a a number of well known and beloved fight with me? There must be some South Bostonians, who had died during mistake. I like Marty. I’m going to be a the previous month. The dearest to me supporter. So, the next day I received a was Mary, who captured the best traits copy of the email that voice was talking of all those recently passed. I wrote the about. I wasn’t the only recipient nor column that early afternoon, put my was it actually originally sent to me. black suit and tie on, and went up to It turns out that it was an official O’Brien’s to Mary’s wake. After saying response from Marty Walsh to a a good-bye prayer and passing through question posed by a known extremist Rep. Walsh marching in 2013 evacuation day parade. the long receiving line of Mary’s family, protest group. This radical group I went into the adjoining room where was asking Marty if he would march and discrimination that had prevented another item for political calculation in mourners sit, and where photographs in the Evacuation/St. Patrick’s Day them from publicly celebrating St. the quest for votes? How dare anyone of happy times of the deceased are Parade. Mind you, the parade has been Patrick, an Irish Catholic Saint, denigrate the very right fought for on displayed. One from last year’s described by a member of this group in until March 17, 1902. Ireland itself the battle fields and in the courts by the Evacuation/St. Patrick’s Day pictured the following ways: “the parade is a never even began celebrating a St. veterans of South Boston? Mary’s Clan in a family circle, in front war parade”, “celebrating violence”, Patrick’s Day parade until sometime As Chief Marshal, I fully expected and of the West Broadway Mt. Washington “presenting an Irish Saint and church in the 1990’s, after witnessing the realized at some point that the parade Bank, with Aunt Mary, at 92, sitting in giving blessings to our children to large American parades. More to issue would arise, as usual. However, her chair in the center. Leaning in to become murderers, rapists, torturers, the point, the puzzling ignorance and I thought that the month of July, just give Mary a kiss from the street where destroyers of life on this planet”, insensitivity in the Rep’s statement 4 months after the last parade and 8 he was marching was Representative “children told to march in this war was hard enough to believe coming months before the next one, might be a Marty Walsh. Like many in this town, glorifying parade become tomorrows from someone with deep Irish roots. little early to start the war, considering when Marty first announced, I said to enemies of humanity”. The tirade But that he now considers the parade the real life and death problems we have myself, ‘I know who I’m voting for’. continues, but you get the idea. an example of “bigotry” and would in this city on a daily basis. Then again, When I looked at the picture in a In response to the original actual e-mail not march as Mayor, blew my mind. we all have the right to take whatever melancholy mood, I had a nostalgic from the group itself, Rep. Walsh replied, Bigotry? Was it bigotry last year position on the issue we’d like. flashback to those childhood days of “I will not march and will work with when he marched? Was Aunt Mary, my What we don’t need is the next city the 50’s into the early 60’s before air parade organizers to make it inclusive”. Sunday school teacher, who probably administration to treat us the way conditioning, and to those neighbors, As the 2014 Chief Marshal of the parade never missed a parade in her 90+ years we’ve been treated for the last 20 years young and old, up and down the and in regular contact with fellow Allied a bigot? Was she supporting bigotry? Is - telling us one thing, only to throw us street, who would sit on their stoops War Council Members, this statement it me personally? Am I the bigot? Are under the bus, as soon as it’s politically until well past midnight seeking relief is disingenuous. Neither I, nor other just the veterans bigots? Or everyone advantageous. I never expected Rep. on those stifling summer nights. It members, have ever been contacted by from South Boston? Or perhaps the Walsh to be a panderer, but it sure feels was then that we learned the history Rep. Walsh regarding this issue or by million or so spectators and marchers? like we’ve gotten a taste of what the of Southie and the family tales of our any of his representatives. He goes on Perhaps they are the bigots. pursuit of power can do to a person. I immigrant grandparents. I remember to say… “I am proud to celebrate my In the hope of getting an answer to still don’t know who I’m voting for, but hearing how the Walsh parents stayed Irish heritage every St. Patrick’s Day, these questions swirling in both my I know it won’t be for someone who at Aunt Mary’s house on West Third but Ireland’s history and Boston’s Irish head and others, several calls were calls me and my friends and neighbors when they first came over. I think that history inform my beliefs about how made by South Boston Today to Marty’s bigots, just for a few votes. they are cousins. people should be treated..” scheduler and others in his campaign, in And actually, Mayor or not, I am the I returned home still thinking these For clarification, the parade is not a an attempt to get either a clarification Chief Marshal and I can say truthfully thoughts but had a frantic sounding celebration of Irish nationalism; it is from him or a retraction. that no one has been invited to march in phone message waiting for me. “Brian, a celebration of the Irish struggle in Are our history, traditions, culture the parade just yet. Marty Walsh sent an email calling you Boston in overcoming the prejudice and the sacrifice of veterans just Take care till next week. 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

program in the nation, and strong CONTINUED FROM page 1 growth downtown and in the its front and back yard, would Tale of Two Cities Seaport, fueled by tax breaks, have the chance to stay and now is the time for developers Poverty, Not Just Wealth, Skyrocketed live here. Sound familiar? to reach deeper to promote SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Fast forward 15 years, During Menino Era staff report greater opportunity and equality and along comes a Casino in Boston for jobs, housing, f James Michael Curley and in certain neighborhoods, and Operator and now East Boston and training. It could have a big Ray Flynn were known as on one half of the city. The other will receive a one-time, “up impact on the lives of thousands mayors of the poor, Thomas half, when it comes to housing front community fee” of $33.4 I of poor families.” M. Menino may become mayor of and economic development, has million for schools, a senior The article also shed light on the the rich. basically been ignored. Instead, center and other benefits. lack of enforcement on the Boston A few weeks ago, The Boston swaths of the inner city are Where is the outcry for ‘sharing Residents Job Policy. Bear in mind Globe highlighted the great dealing with crises that include the casino revenue equitably that city hall has a department divide in our city that has grown foreclosures, crime, lack of by different neighborhoods’? set up for this exact reason. The over the last 20 years. The investment and barren land. The Boston Globe hasn’t city ordinance holds that 50% article, written by Don Gillis, The article reviewed an analysis called any of the East Boston of workers in the city must be the former executive director by Northeastern University’s elected officials extortionists. residents of the city. Nonetheless, of the Economic Development Center for Labor Market Will the communities of color “the percentage of Boston residents Industrial Corporation of Studies. The analysis found that and other neighborhoods, working on projects subject to the Boston and Andy Sum, director income inequality was growing who have endured unfulfilled Boston Residents Jobs Policy has of Northeastern University’s dramatically. While the incomes promises over two decades, averaged only about 30 percent”. Center for Labor Market of the wealthiest Bostonians grew share directly in the $52 Why hasn’t city hall fully enforced Studies, detailed how, over the exponentially, poverty was rising million annual casino payout this ordinance? last twenty years, city hall’s as well. The study said that the in the same way they insisted These numbers are alarming policy focus has been toward top 10 percent of Boston income on linkage funds back in 1998. and need attention. Could not The real estate development, sparked earners took in more income than In the end, the net effect of City of Boston and its residents largely by tax breaks to high the bottom 75 percent combined. the brutal personal and political have benefitted from an enforced end condo, office and apartment They state, “After 30 years assaults on the character, the Jobs policy? Would this not projects that have been focused with the most progressive linkage motives and integrity of Jim have helped improve the situation Kelly and those associated with economically for all of those trying to preserve the fabric living in our city? of South Boston and secure Let Our Family Help Your Family Gillis and Sum seem to believe affordability in the housing that keeping an eye on the interests stock, has nearly achieved of all neighborhoods, not just its objectives, intended or THE CASPER those who can produce big dollar not. Developers are reaping Funeral & Cremations Services real estate deals, is an important fortunes; older residents are Established in 1930 part of the equation. being priced out of apartments Gillis and Sum added, “Yes, and our children cannot afford Serving Families with Dignity and Respect Boston’s prosperity depends on to live here. Even the new through the toughest of times for openness to new possibilities, but First Street zoning agreement over 80 years this prosperity must be shared. has no provision for affordable Before we worry too much about Home of Personal Service housing (not that it would access to late-night bars, might matter anyway) and the beat we for a moment focus upon Pre-Planning Specialists goes on. reducing joblessness and poverty? Maybe those brave citizens The candidates for mayor who do Casper’s specializes in back in 1998 were prophetic. not address these issues do not Massachusetts Cremation Services & Maybe they were naïve. deserve to lead the next stage of Veteran Services Maybe they were ‘really good the city’s history.” negotiators’. Maybe Menino Please visit our website for made a mistake. In hindsight, information you may find Hail Mary Prayer they just wanted what Eastie helpful during a time of need Pray 9 Hail Mary's for 9 days. Ask wants. Maybe Tom Menino for 3 wishes, 1 involving business owes his old friend Jim www.casperfuneralhome.com and 2 impossible. On the 9th day, Kelly and the South Boston publish this ar�cle and your wishes neighborhood a posthumous will be answered, even though you apology. The Casper Funeral Home may not believe it. 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Meet Mayoral Candidate Robert Consalvo SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Staff Report e continue our series of In my administration everyone – make sure that everyone has a seat at profiling the mayoral parents, teachers, students and other the table when decisions that affect our Wcandidates before the stakeholders – will have a seat at the neighborhoods are made. upcoming primary election. South table. There is nothing more integral Boston Today is doing this at the to our city than our public schools On Crime and Drugs request of many of our readers who and everyone’s opinion matter, but My public safety plan calls for the want to get to know more about the I will never stand by while outside addition of 200 new police officers candidates’ positions on the issues and groups try to demonize our public and it has a keen focus on preventing about who they are personally. This school teachers. violence against women and girls. We week South Boston Today features As mayor, I will revive the Boston will build on the BPD’s strong tradition six-term Boston City Councilor Compact – which was first established of valor and excellence that we all saw Robert Consalvo. in the 1980s – to get businesses, demonstrated so nobly during and Robert Consalvo was elected to colleges and universities and other after the Marathon Bombings to create the City Council in 2002 and has institutions and organizations to partner a comprehensive approach to making been reelected five times, without with individual schools. We need to our neighborhoods safer by focusing new Boston Police Officers and focus opposition. That’s usually a sign that harness every good idea – old and new on preventing crime, intervening in the on preventing crime, intervening in the constituents are happy with the job an – as well as the collective energy of the lives of offenders and using innovative lives of offenders and using technology elected official is doing in office. Mr. many people from all walks of life. technology to enforce the law and put and innovative ideas to enforce the Consalvo is a graduate of Catholic My priorities for make our schools criminals on notice. law and put criminals on notice. In Memorial High School and Xavier stronger include: Drug use can catch people up in a the Office of Ideas and Innovation, I’ll University. He worked in Washington A renewed focus on helping special cycle of addiction and violence that is have programs dedicated to preventing DC as an aid to the late Senator Edward needs students and English Language hard to escape. Stronger enforcement violence against women and girls and M. Kennedy and later, when he Learners; A plan to maintain and is important, but locking up addicts and firearm violence. We need to expand returned to Massachusetts became the repair our school buildings; Making throwing away the key doesn’t help. technology like ShotSpotter to every legislative aide to State Representative every school a K-8 school that wants We must have community-based drug neighborhood and establish a felony Angelo Scaccia of Hyde Park. Some to be one; Implementing a ‘green use prevention and treatment programs gun offender registry so we all know of the many issues Bob Consalvo has curriculum’ to teach our children the that help people stay on the right track. where violent criminals are. been concentrating on while in public importance of fighting climate change, I will create measureable public A strong fiscal foundation is the life are those pertaining to public safety, recycling and preparing for a green safety objectives and disseminate bedrock for a strong city. It’s what increasing the access and the level of economy; Expanding STEM and Voc- quarterly report cards to Boston makes companies want to stay technology available to help improve tech programs to prepare students for residents to show our progress on here and grow or come here from the quality of life for all Bostonians, jobs in fields like renewable power and meeting these objectives. My new someplace else. It’s what generates maintaining a strong fiscal foundation other green technologies; Ensuring Office of Ideas and Innovation will jobs for Boston residents. I want to that encourages job growth in the area that there are quality public schools house a citywide effort to target make sure that the city maintains its and improving education in Boston’s in every neighborhood and that every violence against women and girls high bond rating so we can continue to Public School System. child has the opportunity to receive a and a program aimed at confronting invest in capital improvements in our Councilor Consalvo lives in the first-class education gun violence. neighborhoods all over the city. I want Hyde Park section of Boston with his As a City Councilor, I led the to make sure that we continue to build wife Michelle and his three young On Real Estate Development implementation of a “ShotSpotter” on today’s successes by investing in children Amanda 10, Anthony 9 Boston’s growth has been very technology system that allows Boston our neighborhoods and our people to and Austin 3. Amanda and Anthony strong, and that’s a good thing. Growth police to respond to the scene of guarantee a stronger tomorrow. currently attend Boston Public has kept residential real estate taxes shootings within minutes and help get Who Was The Best Mayor In Schools and Austin will follow his down, created jobs, and made Boston guns off the streets. I’ve also proposed Boston’s History? siblings when he gets a bit older. attractive for businesses to locate and a felony gun offender registry and Boston has been blessed with grow here. Boston’s growth allows pushed gun companies to install GPS great leaders over time, but no one On Schools us to invest resources back into our chips in handguns that could help us is more responsible for the good As parents of two children in Boston neighborhoods. locate lost or stolen weapons in Boston. direction we’re heading in now than Public Schools, this issue is personal The Innovation District has Tom Menino. for Michelle and me. I respect the hard produced jobs, increased technology Vision For Boston South Boston Today sincerely thanks work our teachers and school staff do and promoted business opportunities, My vision for a better Boston includes candidate Robert Consalvo for taking every day to help our children learn but it’s time to move that focus out making our neighborhoods safer, our time from his busy schedule to allow and grow, but I know that there are into our neighborhoods. I want every schools stronger and maintaining the us to let our readers get to know him some things BPS can do better. neighborhood in Boston to be an fiscal health of our city. I will establish through this newspaper’s Mayoral The first thing we need to do, as Innovation District. the Mayor’s Office of Ideas and Candidate’s Profile series. We wish grownups, is end the divineness and As good as continuing development Innovation to scour the country and him and all the other candidates for nasty tone that too often characterizes is for Boston; we must try harder to the world for good ideas that we can mayor the best of luck in their quest for discussion of our public schools. make process more transparent and to adapt to work in Boston. I will hire 200 Boston’s highest municipal office. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

office - Flaherty appreciates and respects the hardworking men and women of Boston Firefighters Local 718 who risk their lives every day for this city. Walter J. Novicki, delegate for the Carmen’s Union 589, said, “The Boston Carmen’s Union 589 of the Amalgamated TransitUnion, AFL/CIO-CLC, who represents over 5,900 workers at the MBTA, feels very fortunate to have a friend of Michael Flaherty’s stature and integrity running for the Boston City Council. He will be a great asset to the working men and women in Boston. It is with great pleasure that we endorse him.” IBEW Local 2222’s Myles J. Calvey, Business Manager/Financial Secretary, has said, “The men and women of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2222 are proud to endorse Michael Flaherty. It was an easy one for us because Michael has always been there for us, shoulder to shoulder at meetings, rallies and on our picket lines as he has for all organized labor in the City of Boston.” In his endorsement of Flaherty, Lou Mandarini, Business Manager of Laborers, stated, “Michael is a friend of Laborers, he is a friend of labor and he has always been there for us. Laborers proudly support his return to the Boston City Council.” “As a former member of Flaherty Receives Key Union Support for His Teamsters Local #25, I have always been guided by union Boston City Council At-Large Candidacy consciousness and have never failed to support organized labor, n his candidacy to to be elected New England, was founded in “commitment to public safety including, when necessary, on as an At-Large Boston City 1903 and currently represents and to the health and welfare of the picket lines. During my I Councilor, Michael F. Flaherty 11,000 men and women from our members and their families”. ten years on the Boston City has received endorsements from a throughout Massachusetts and Paris also stated his pleasure that Council, I fought in support of variety of unions. southern New Hampshire. Flaherty wanted to continue “to workers’ rights to choose a union Teamsters Local 25 President One of the first unions to endorse work with our local to face the by sponsoring and championing and Principal Officer Sean M. Flaherty when he first ran for challenges ahead is welcome and the Employee Free Choice Act”, O’Brien, in endorsing Flaherty, public office is Teamsters Local needed”. said Flaherty. “While union, for stated, “Michael has shown great 122. John F. Murphy, Secretary- During a time of contract the past several years, have been leadership on the Boston City Treasurer, stated “Local 122 is disputes, when bold resolutions in the political crosshairs across Council and has always been a pleased to endorse the candidacy were needed, Flaherty proudly our nation, I remain steadfast in voice for working families. We’re of Michael Flaherty for Boston stood with the men and women of my belief that every worker is proud to endorse him to return to City Council At-Large,” adding, Boston Firefighters 718 for their entitled to the fundamental rights the Boston City Council and look “we are proud to back his return contract negotiations. Coming of representation, collective forward to working with him on to the City Council.” from a strong family commitment bargaining, and workplace dignity the campaign trail on through Rich Paris, president of Local to public service - including that unions work so hard to ensure. victory in November.” Local 25, 718, in his endorsement of judicial, law enforcement and Nothing will ever shake my faith the largest Teamsters’ union in Flaherty, highlighted Flaherty’s public safety, as well elected in that position.” August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

J. Ciccone...CONTINUED FROM page 3 NOW SHE IS A TEACHER!!! The reason for this column and for this annual message to our SOUTH BOSTON TODAY classroom. Kids called their parents at those desks had been earned. local freshmen is not to try to staff report to tell them what was happening Martha said, ‘You didn’t earn the mold your beliefs the way we feel ne of our readers sent this and by early afternoon television right to sit at these desks. These they should be. No. The purpose facebook post and hope news crews had started gathering at heroes did it for you. They placed is to make you aware that the O others feel the same way she the school to report about this crazy the desks here for you. They went odds are that you will come into did when she read it. teacher who had taken all the desks halfway around the world, giving contact with those who will try. In September of 2005, on the first out of her room. up their education and interrupting All we suggest is that you keep day of school, Martha Cothren, a The final period of the day came their careers and families so you an open mind, make your own History teacher at Robinson High and as the puzzled students found could have the freedom you have. decisions and form your opinions School in Little Rock, did something seats on the floor of the desk-less Now, it’s up to you to sit in them. It based on facts, not on what some not to be forgotten. On the first day classroom. Martha Cothren said, is your responsibility to learn, to be self-serving, agenda driven, left of school, with the permission of the ‘Throughout the day no one has been good students, to be good citizens. wing radical professors feed school superintendent, the principal able to tell me just what he or she They paid the price so that you could you. Don’t allow yourselves to and the building supervisor, she has done to earn the right to sit at the have the freedom to get an education. manipulated or intimidated by removed all of the desks in her desks that are ordinarily found in this Don’t ever forget it.’ them and you’ll do just fine. classroom. When the first period kids classroom. Now I am going to tell By the way, this is a true story. And And it should be noted again entered the room they discovered that you.’ this teacher was awarded Veterans of that there are many excellent there were no desks. ‘Ms. Cothren, At this point, Martha Cothren went Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for professors who sincerely have where are our desks?’ over to the door of her classroom and the State of Arkansas in 2006. She is your best interests at heart and She replied, ‘You can’t have a desk opened it. Twenty-seven (27) U.S. the daughter of a WWII POW. will work hard to give you the until you tell me how you earn the Veterans, all in uniform, walked into Do you think this is worth passing best education possible. These right to sit at a desk.’ They thought, that classroom, each one carrying along so others won’t forget either, are teachers who are dedicated ‘Well, maybe it’s our grades.’ ‘No,’ a school desk. The Vets began that the freedoms we have in this to seeing you succeed. But she said. placing the school desks in rows, great country were earned by our it’s important to be aware that, ‘Maybe it’s our behavior.’ She and then they would walk over and U.S. Veterans? believe it or not, some of them told them, ‘No, it’s not even your stand alongside the wall. By the ...... I did. are not. It’s just that simple. behavior.’ time the last soldier had set the final Let us always remember the men College, by the way, isn’t And so, they came and went, desk in place those kids started to and women of our military and the for everyone. There is much to the first period, second period, understand, perhaps for the first time rights they have won for us. be said for those who choose third period. Still no desks in the in their lives, just how the right to sit Blessings abound in our USA! vocational trades, but for those who choose to take college and university road, it can be CONTINUED FROM page 4 area continues to grow, we need police department will be able to a wonderful experience. To all city’s boundaries. The lack of to make sure we have the proper properly serve this part of the City. of our locals entering college concurrent jurisdiction also raises protections and services in place I applaud Representative Collins this year, South Boston, your some serious problems regarding to prevent any further problems. and Councilor Linehan for taking community wishes you the best the regulation of bars and This is about the residents, action on this important issue.” of luck, all the success in the restaurants along the waterfront. employees and patrons in the area, If you have any questions you may world and a heck of a lot of fun Currently the BPD, without the not the police. ” contact the office of City Councilor while you’re there. appropriate jurisdiction, is unable Council President Murphy added, Bill Linehan at 617-635-3203 or Note: Talk back to John to check for potential license “The South Boston Waterfront the office of City Council President Ciccone by email at jciccone@ violations such as over serving has been a crucial part of the Stephen Murphy at 617-635-4376. southbostontoday.com of patrons or overcrowding of development of this City for some establishments. Additionally, the time now. It is no longer the no- state police have no jurisdiction man’s land of shipping containers. Expert Heating Oil & related to liquor licenses in the It now contains bars, restaurants, Heating Services City of Boston, including the businesses, entertainment South Boston Waterfront. Without and residences. All these are concurrent jurisdiction, these historically protected and regulated Customer service is our business bars and restaurants are operating by the City of Boston within its in a regulatory gray area. This own boundaries, but because of - Heating Oil Discounts common sense legislation should a loophole in the legislation that - Automatic Delivery be passed by the state legislature to enabled MassPort to own the land - Budget Payment Plans provide appropriate protection and down there, the South Boston - Complete Heating Service oversight of these establishments. Waterfront was exempt from this. Councilor Linehan said, “I This legislation will put licensing, 641 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 • 617-268-4662 commend Representative Collins regulation, and protection back in www.metroenergyboston.com on his efforts. As the waterfront the hands of the City of Boston. Our 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Braeden Loves To Make New Friends By Ray Flynn fter the 8 am Mass at and Carol Moran’s waterfront next to Father, but because of St Brigid Church in home in Salem for the 76 his neurological and balance A South Boston, we met birthday celebration of long time problem, he kept falling down. our friend Fr. Jim Flavin, who pastor of Immaculate Church in Nobody noticed what he was did a lot of great work while in Salem, but now retired priest Fr. trying to do, but I did. Finally, Boston. He was filling in for the Tim Murphy. Father Murphy and he reached his destination. He weekend for Fr. Bob Casey. Fr. I go way back to our younger managed to find the space to Flavin now runs St. John Vianney days when I was a Boston pull his chair in next to Father. Center outside Philadelphia. My City Councilor and he was a He had a little red toy car he 7 year old grandson Braeden and curate at St. Angela’s Church was carrying. While Father I then took a nice stroll around in the changing Mattapan was attentively listening to the Castle Island where we saw many neighborhood of Boston. Once conversation, Braeden put his friendly old faces, and some just the Jewish section of the city, the little fingers on Father’s hand as friendly new faces, as well. 1968 riots and real estate “red and held it. The priest looked We then took a ride up to Phil lining” practices drove many down in surprise and saw that families out of the neighborhood Braeden wanted to show him his to the suburbs. I had played a lot little red toy car. Braeden knew of sports and worked in this very a friendly face the moment he same neighborhood as a youth arrived at the birthday party. The Benefit For Maynard (Wil) Willey street worker, Boston school Yes, it was Father’s special teacher, and probation officer, day, but Braeden quickly before I got into politics. realized that Father Murphy was To all who attended, bought tickets, At the small outdoor a special man and he wanted and all those who contributed in any way… birthday party, Father’s former to hang out with him. It was a parishioners were sitting all special day for me too. I got the around him exchanging pleasant chance to be with two wonderful old stories. The people have priests whom I haven’t seen in a Thank you 1,000 times over! a lot of love for the man they while, good friends from Salem, affectionately call Fr. Tim. I was and watch Braeden make more Sincerely, watching Braeden walk over friends wherever he goes. Maynard Willey & Family to where Fr. Tim was seated. Ray Flynn is the former Mayor He was trying to pull a small of Boston and U.S. Ambassador lawn chair over so he could sit to the Vatican.

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To Reserve a FREE Ride Call the Southie Shuttle Prior to 11pm the Previous Evening at 617-268-4110 SOUTHIE shuttle SouthieShuttle.com • 617-268-4110 August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11 What Does Labor Day Really Mean? hile researching providing a holiday to honor to find the perfect the economic and social W description of Labor achievements of our American Day, we were amazed to find so workers. Its intention was and many expressions. So, we’ve still is to pay tribute to what settled on our own blended our workforce gives to the version. Growing up, it prosperity, strength, and overall basically signaled the official well-being of our wonderful end of summer and outdoor country. Sometimes that gets barbecues. We were usually lost in the general celebration heading back to school soon of having just another holiday. afterwards, although these days So enjoy your Labor Day most kids have already returned with your family, rest, relax, to school. The Labor Day barbecue, play, and have fun. three-day weekend has become But remember why it was a chance to spend quality time established and use a small with family and take rare, part of the weekend to start a much-needed time away from conversation about or begin work to bring family and work instilling those values that life back in balance. have been so neglected in our But the original intent of society in recent years. Your Labor Day was more about children will be better for it.

HAPPY LABOR DAY

Thank you to all of the hardworking men and women of Massachusetts -Nick Collins State Representative

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

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to start his set on stage. He showed up in the middle of the field and began with ‘A Beer In Mexico’. Then he was lifted up by ropes and a swing and flew to the stage above the crowd and set everyone off into near hysteria. When he landed on stage he went right into his hit song ‘Summertime’. From then on it was a mix of hard driving Country rockers, alternating with ballads like ‘That’s Where I Come From’ bringing the crowd right along with him. But the best part of the show was even still to come. For the encore, Chesney was joined onstage by Tim McGraw and the two of them brought the crowd into a near Country Fest 2013 Rocked frenzy and a sustained standing ovation even as they were singing SOUTH BOSTON TODAY By Jessica Grande their hits; Chesney’s ‘She Thinks Gillette Stadium Last Weekend My Tractor’s Sexy’ and McGraw’s t has become a late summer nearly 55,000 people each day. And songs, as well as his standby hits like ‘Indian Outlaw’; two Country Music, tradition; one that literally that doesn’t count the thousands of ‘Down On The Farm’, ‘Where The Southern Rock favorites. This closed I thousands of people of all ages, people tailgating in the parking lot, Green Grass Grows’ and ‘Just To See the show and pretty much brought but mostly young, look forward who could not even get tickets. You Smile’. But what really brought down the house. to. In fact, to many, summer just is It was an honor to be selected to the crowd to its feet with raucous As the massive crowd began to not complete without attending the cover this concert for South Boston cheers was when wife Faith Hill disperse, it was clear that a good time annual ‘Country Fest’ headlined by Today. But the pleasure was all joined him on stage and performed was had by all at this biggest of all the great Kenny Chesney; one of mine, because it had to be one of a duet with the song ‘I Need You’. annual end of summer bashes. Ask America’s top Country Music artists the best concerts at any venue, ever, He closed his set with his latest chart anyone who’s ever attended a Country and the pride of Nashville. Each and this writer has been to many topping single called ‘Truck Yeah’. Fest at Gillette Stadium and they will year Chesney arrives to perform and concerts. To the loyal Country Fest Ordinarily, McGraw’s performance tell you that it’s not just a concert, it’s brings other big name Country Music fans, it did not disappoint. this day would have been the perfect so much more. It’s a concert, a festival, acts along with him. This year’s The show started off fast with Jake end to a super concert. But this was a party and a unique experience. It event was called the ‘Brothers of the Owen and Grace Potter who stepped Country Fest after all and the best was is an event so big, so good and so Sun’ tour and included Tim McGraw, onto the stage almost a bit late since still to come. much fun it makes people want to his famous wife Faith Hill, Grace they were out in the parking lot The crowd was pumped and keep coming back year after year. Potter and Jake Owen. They were tailgating with fans like the regular ready and in a fever pitch awaiting Country Fest 2013 was this writer’s all part of what had to be one of the down home people that they are. They the main attraction and then out he first time. I was thrilled to have been best Country Fest’s ever. How big had a good time hanging out with their came. Kenny Chesney arrived with able to attend it and do this review was the show? Big enough to sellout fans and it showed as they opened the his outstanding backup band and for South Boston Today. I intend to Gillette Stadium in Fox borough, concert with pure energy. Then came singers and then it all really kicked return in 2014 and beyond. Yes, it both days, quickly and easily. That’s the great Tim McGraw singing new into high gear. But he didn’t arrive was that good. August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13 The Artists’ Studio SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Deb Putnam s an artist just starting out painting. Her work is intended to elicit an Ryann Lynsky is still in the emotional response, whether or not it is the Adiscovery stage, but her young response she intended. “I just want people age belies the mature thought behind to feel something. What that is, I haven’t her paintings. Born and raised in South Boston, Ryann’s interest in art began as young teen when she went to work at the Artist’s for Humanity in the summer of 2009. It was in the painting studio at AFH where she began using acrylics and started on her journey to become an artist. She credits the value of learning from her mentors, and other painters at AFH, for her choosing art as a career and explained, “I don’t think art school would ever have been in my future, if it weren’t for AFH.” A graduate of Elizabeth Seton Academy, Ryann has just completed her first year at Massachusetts College of Art. Massart, as it is more commonly known, is not only

one of the oldest art schools in the country, decided quite yet.” In her paintings, her but is also the only publicly funded free- emotive use of color becomes a symbolic standing art school in the United States. vocabulary for the viewer to translate. This fall Ryann will be returning to This summer, I had the pleasure to meet Massart to major in animation. Ryann at the Artists for Humanity where Ryann sees her paintings as a learning she had returned to serve as an assistant experience, where she can hone her skills mentor. I am certain that she will have a and experiment with color. Each painting very successful and productive art career exists in its own right; a window into an idea ahead of her and that, under her mentorship, or mood which she had at the time of the many more students at AFH will be inspired painting. In these paintings, she uses color as to follow their dream to become an artist. a tool for capturing fragments of memories . Deb Putnam is a local artist and and thoughts, feelings, smells and textures. regular contributor at South Boston For her, color can juxtapose the subject Today. Her work can be viewed at matter, as well as highlight the mood of the www.dputnamart.com 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

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!

Stepping Up: “Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!”-Outkast Tis the season for many young adults to town feel, but is a big city environment and joints to grab one to go. Sidewalk Café and bid Mom, Dad and Fido adieu, say BUH- can be hard to maneuver. So this weekend, PS Gourmet are most known for their iced BYE to the homestead and HELLO to address those at the new address. And brews. Baileys, Cranberry Café and Java city-livin’. Many young professionals and share some pertinent information about the House put flavored, hot coffee on the map. families flock to South Boston because it is leisure and legalities in Southie. If you run on Dunkin’s, there are several close to major points in the city and near the • “I saw the sign...” locations along that same route. There’s a highway. Others love the parks and beaches; Famous last words. Who hasn’t begged the new Starbuck’s too. Fill ‘em up! places to play and relax. But many more tow company to let your car go for a small • Hop, Skip and a Bark find themselves in this urban oasis because fortune or chased the truck for blocks? Woof! Moving to a new place means you it reminds them of where and what they left: Remembering what day/time/week the street have to go on a dog hunt and track down a home. There is a main street where you can you parked on is exhausting. Trash day- same new best everything. “Paws”-Southie has buy groceries and glasses, gloss your nails thing. If you are lucky enough to live near an plenty of places to provide for your pooch. and hair, grub and guzzle lots of food and intersection of two streets, forgetting to put out Dewberry Dogs and Broadway Dog Spa grab anything else one needs to survive in your waste may allow you another day to drag have professional groomers that freshen this maze of a city. People are out walking/ the buckets out. Throw in holidays or a fifth and fluff your canine companion. B.Y.O.D. chasing/pushing their kids AND dogs up week in the month, and your head is spinning. has the capability for you to shampoo and and down Broadway - Waiting patiently in The City of Boston has a “Residents” section suds your pup. The S.B. Bark Park is where long lines for their favorite coffee, gassing on their website where people can plug in you and your four-legged friend can make up at local stations and chatting with local their address and be informed about the facts acquaintances. And there are many local dog merchants who remember your name. and figures. Sharing is caring. walking services that will treat your baby These reasons may not be why people come cityofboston.gov as their own when an extra run around the to reside here but it certainly is the reason • Wake Up and Smell the Coffee. block is needed. See - you can teach an old why they stay. The definition of neighbor - Cup half empty. You have just moved in (2 dog new tricks! living in close proximity to another - does weeks ago) and can barely find the kitchen, byodwash.com - dewberrydogs. not have to be taken so literally; extending nevertheless a mug. But coffee shops are a orgbroadwaydogspa.net - sbbarkpark.org yourself to those who are moving in next Southie staple. Located along major bus petiquettesouthboston.com door, above or below broadens that meaning routes 7, 9, and 10, there are a plethora of joe and creates community. Southie has a small Stepping Out: Red, White and BBQ • “The smell from a grill could spark up Café Arpeggio 398 West Broadway Ready, Set, Grill! Labor Day typically proven to supply us with the “Coldest Beer nostalgia.”-Will Smith cafearpeggio.com translates to parties full of friends, fun and in Town.” Just make sure you stock more Guests won’t just want to kiss the cook • One potato, two potato, three potato… food. The bonus day that gives us a three- than a six-pack. when they taste what you have brought Whether mixed with minced onion and day weekend was established not just to Miller’s Market 336 K Street to the shindig. Freshly butchered meats celery or fused together with mustard cure the manic Monday blues but also to • Here’s the scoop… and homemade sausage found at K & 8th and Miracle Whip, potato salad is the honor those who have worked so hard to I scream, you scream, we all scream for: market are unmatched in Southie. See how perfect accompaniment to your grilled make America a prosperous and strong ICE CREAM! There is no better way quick the tables turn! goodies. The quintessential side for any country. To pay tribute to the women and to cool down in the summer than with K & 8th Market 362 K Street warm weather get-together. Foodie’s on men who have ‘labored’ for the welfare this sweet treat. Café Arpeggio offers a • “Tap the bottle and twist the cap.”-YBT West Broadway sells ‘Patriotic Potatoes’ of their fellow citizens. From blue-collar multitude of flavors that they will gladly What’s worse than a lukewarm longneck or that add great color and flavor to the dish to white-collar, all deserve to enjoy this hand pack into quart and pint containers tepid tin can of beer? Not much, especially and show your American pride; that’s no holiday. That being said, let’s get back for take-out. The ice cream is homemade when you are the one supplying the brews small potatoes. to celebrating. Here are some places in and upon request, special flavors can be for the bash. Thirst not! Miller’s Market Foodie’s Market 230 West Broadway Southie where you can grab the essentials whipped up into five gallon portions. That located on K St in Southie claims and has foodies-market.com that are needed to partake in the festivities. certainly puts the cherry on top. 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Southie Senses: Things to see, touch, taste, smell and hear in Southie

Touch - Finger-Lickin’ Good Don’t want to cook out but want some classic Americana-type food? And what’s more American than BBQ? No road trip required!!! Larry J’s BBQ Café located at 600 D St. in the South Boston Waterfront serves up lunch and dinner, Texas-style. Larry J’s follows the Texan tradition of beef, slow roasting and sides. The menu offers the customary accompaniments of potato salad and cowboy beans; the beef brisket, beef ribs and other delicious meats are smoked for 12 hours over hickory wood. Beef up! with Larry J’s and kick back and enjoy this long weekend. Sticky fingers guaranteed! larryjsbbqcafe.com

See - What Lies Ahead (or Behind or Beside)? Stay-cations are all the rage but there is something about the vast and diverse American landscape that makes you want to hit the road. And summer time seems to be most logical time to do so; the days are longer and the nights are hotter. At Atlantic Wharf Gallery, 15 artists use varying mediums to portray this great American pastime. Whether it’s over the river and through the woods, all the way to Wally World or to the shore you go, these displayed pieces take you back to the days when it was summer time and the living was easy. ROAD TRIP Atlantic Wharf Gallery, fortpointarts.org

Taste - Somethins’ a-Brewin’… From the tip of the Cape to the top of the North Shore, Labor Day celebrations abound. One way you can enjoy all Massachusetts has to offer this holiday weekend is to head to the Mass Brewers Fest at the World Trade Center. Kick off your 3-day vacay and throw back a few local brews on Friday August 30th, from 6-9:30pm. There will be over 80+ beer samples and live music to enjoy. Tickets go fast, so grab a six- pack of friends and head on down. Stay Thirsty Southie. massbrewersguild.org Seaport World Trade Center

Smell - I Can Smell Whatcha Cookin’! If the beach is where you want to spend your last days of summer, South Boston has plenty of that, from the Lagoon to the Bay and everything in between. And sun and fun abound. Whether you spend your day paddleballing or doggy paddling, you are going to work up an appetite. What better way than to end your seashore excursion with a trip to Touchie’s? The $8 after Beach Burger & Beer cannot be beat! Just a hop, skip and a beef (ha-ha) from Day Boulevard, Touchie’s Shamrock Pub is the place to go. No beefs here! Touchie’s Shamrock Pub 501 East Eighth Street 617-268-0007

Hear - Sound Off Bing, Bang, Boom. To end the season of all seasons, Mayor Menino and Summer on the Waterfront give us one last hurrah with a magnificent fireworks display on Boston Harbor this Saturday August 31st; the parade of color will begin at 9 pm. This event of vibrant and lively pageantry is a grand way to close the Boston Arts Festival. Get down to the Harborwalk, grab some lawn/concrete/bench, and watch with flying colors as this summer goes lights out. summeronthewaterfront.org tbha.org

Embrace All Of The Southie Senses: “From sea to shining sea.” The sea has a life of its own. Some of its days are clear and bright with smooth and soft waves. Others filled with briny winds, choppy movements and rocky ground. As a gateway to life here in America, the sea, much like the individuals brought here over its wide and open range, forges ahead, continuing to grow in strength and prosper for the well being of all. So this Labor Day weekend, get out on the water and pay tribute to all it offers. Hear the call of the ocean, smell that salty air and take a dinner or dancing boat cruise. Drink in the beauty of your surroundings during a daytime row or dragon boat excursion. Feel the wind at your back as you speed around the harbor. Sail away into the horizon and see the stars on a sunset sail. The majesty and wonder of the ocean is all around us, so get out and embrace it Southie!

Dinner/Dancing: spiritofboston.com • odysseycruises.com • bostonharborcruises.com • bostonfuncruises.com Rowing: bostonrowingcenter.org •livingroot.org Speedboat Ride: bostonsealightening.com • Sailing: worldoceanschool.org

Who is Laela? Born and raised in this town, Laela believes that contributing to your neighborhood through volunteer work and socializing within the community are inborn in the people of South Boston. Those innate characteristics are interwoven into every fiber of a South Bostonian’s being. Continuing the traditions that the South Boston community has always practiced, the features Stepping Up and Stepping Out are two ways in which old AND new residents can find opportunities to do what Southie has always done: give back. Both “born and raised” and the new Southie generation will be able to carry on these practices. 16 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

CASTLE ISLAND ASSOCIATION In Your Corner SOUTH BOSTON TODAY SENIOR SHUTTLE SCHEDULE staff report SATURDAY AND SUNDAY fter co-hosting public as a hotel site. The recently relaxed JUNE 15 - NOVEMBER 2, 2013 on-site meetings, the hotel prohibition only pertains to the WEATHER PERMITTING A City Side Neighborhood area from First Street to Summer 10:00a - 24 Bellflower St. Association and St. Vincent’s Lower Street and from Haul Road to the 10:10a - Devine @ Old Colony Ave. (Task Force Building) End Neighborhood Association Reserve Channel. Furthermore, (SVLENA), voted to support a when the redevelopment of St.’s Peter 10:15a - 185 West Ninth St. proposal by Lincoln Tavern to and Paul Church was contemplated, 10:20a - Telegraph St. @ Dorchester St. introduce live background jazz the community saw the potential for 10:30a - Farragut Rd. @ East Broadway type music to “enhance the dining future developments and insisted on 10:35a - Drop off Castle Island experience”. Unlike an establishment some protections. Recognizing the 10:50a - Castle Cove (Bolton St. Side) such as Lucky’s at A and Congress church historical significance, and 11:00a - 200 D St. (Condon School) Street, which offers music as their more to the point it’s architectural 11:10a - 120 H St. main attraction, the Lincoln Tavern’s dominance of the block, it was 11:20a - 199 H St. intention as stated above is to make determined to be the focal point. dining more pleasurable and the As such, all development would be 11:25a - Farragut Rd. @ East Broadway music is strictly background. shorter in order to preserve that focal 11:30a - Drop off @ Castle Island In their brief time here, the Lincoln point, resulting in the A and Fourth 11:45a - 1380 Columbia Rd. (Compass Bay) has been cooperative and sensitive to Street and Dorchester Avenue and 11:55a - 120 L St. neighborhood concerns addressing Fourth Street developments rising 12:05p - Farragut Rd. @ East Broadway any problems brought to their only 65 feet, the Broadway Station 12:15p - Drop off @ Castle Island attention in a timely manner. That development at 80 feet, the 50 West attitude naturally went a long way Broadway at 65 feet. Even the 12:30p-2:00p Shuttle from residential locations in South in gaining neighbors confidence and Macallen Building is 6 stories on Boston to Castle Island (seniors may call the shuttle support. Dot. Ave. rising to 11 stories as it company 617-268-4110 the day prior to schedule a ride Due to, what is hoped to have leaves Southie toward the highway. during this time period). been, a misunderstanding in the All of these factors are reason some notification process between the city question the proposal. Return Trips: 2:30p-4:00p. Shuttle from Castle Island to and the community organizations, a Finally the bike lane meeting various drop off locations in South Boston. Shuttle proposal to develop residential units was well attended considering the vehicle will return every 20 minutes. Departure times are at the former New England Auto amount of meeting activity that as follows (subject to traffic delays at the Island) 2:30p, Body at Dorchester and Dresser night,. there was no dispute on the 2:50p, 3:10p, 3:40p, 4:00p. THE LAST DEPARTURE Streets and a second development merits of bike travel. Its positive FROM CASTLE ISLAND WILL BE AT4p. proposal on Dresser Street itself, was health and environmental benefits held without community notification. are undeniable. However, the 800 Sponsored by We are unable, at this time, to pound canary is the viability of such Castle Island Association accurately report what was proposed bike lanes through the heart of the Representative Nick Collins and or residents’ comments. main business area of South Boston. the Sullivan Family We can report the “Boutique Hotel” It is no secret that double parking on proposal seemed to breakdown to Broadway is virtually indispensable those opposed to any hotel and a larger for the business community to group that was split between those in survive. Coupled with the availability support of the proposal and others in of nearby malls and snow mounds support, but reduced in height. Folks on Broadway limiting parking even Castle Island Association may recall a prohibition to build more, the business district is close to hotels south of Summer Street was life support already. Adding to the NCICK OLLINS required for community approval for burden of commuting on Broadway STATE REPRESENTATIVE the construction of the BCEC. This are serious questions that must be would seem to eliminate Broadway answered first.

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SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Pride Night by staff he annual South Boston Italian Pride Day was held T last Thursday at Medal of Honor Park at M Street and as expected, it brought together people from all across the community. And as is always the case, some former residents returned to take part in the celebration where everyone is enjoying the festivities. an Italian American for the day. Tom McGrath gave out so many People of every age group showed cups of slush on this night that he up to enjoy the live music of the actually ran out of cups. No surprise great band called ‘Strictly Sinatra’ there, it was cool, refreshing and that had people up and dancing. tasty and hit the spot just right The local seniors, many arriving on this beautiful warm summer’s on City of Boston Shuttles and the night. The weather could not have Southie Shuttle, got into the music been more perfect. as they too danced up a storm. The Barbara Caputo Kelly was this kids were entertained and had a year’s recipient of the 2013 South great time on the ‘Bouncy Castle’. Boston Italian American Woman Longtime residents mingled with Award and all agreed that it could new arrivals and everyone got into not have gone to a more deserving the spirit of the evening. In fact, the person. When the night ended, REAL new arrivals were on display participants all seemed to be in as several lifelong residents were agreement with the following seen walking among the crowd sentiments: “Ho avuto un buon with their newborn babies in tow tempo”. Translation: “I had a and who certainly seemed to be good time”. August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 19 20 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

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Leadership Initiative Fundraiser A Rousing Success SOUTH BOSTON TODAY by David Pollard he South Boston Leadership and the festivities kicked off with a long,” Regan said. “At the end of the of the South Boston Leadership Initiative held their first live band called “Tom Baker and the day, the majority of people who live Initiative. Ryan described the Tfundraiser last Thursday at the Dons”. The South Shore band played in South Boston are great people, and numerous partnerships that the Harry McDonough Sailing Center in a few popular hits before members of they care about their community.” organization has within the the hopes that the organization will the South Boston Leadership Initiative “The thought behind it was to give community. They have teamed up begin to gather community support. It took the stage to deliver their message. the teens and young adults of South with nonprofit organizations such was a rousing success. Guests began First, State Representative Nick Boston positive role models.” Regan as the South Boston Neighborhood filtering in to the Sailing Center at Collins introduced Sean Regan, added, “Through fitness, through House, as well as the Harry about 6-o’clock and were greeted a Southie native who graduated mentorship, through educational McDonough Sailing Center and by members and supporters of the from UMass Amherst, is Mayor workshops, we want to create an others in order to facilitate workshops South Boston Leadership Initiative. Menino’s South Boston Liaison, environment that cultivates success. for the youth involved in those Attendees were suggested to make and a co-founder of the South We want to help these kids identify programs. Sweeney said, “We also a donation of $20 upon entering the Boston Leadership Initiative, who their goals in life, and then we want want to partner with Southie Youth fundraiser - where food and beverages talked about how the program to give them the means to achieve Hockey, and Southie Little League. were being served under near perfect was conceived. “What I wanted to [those goals].” We have created a partnership with weather conditions for the outdoor create... was that internal network Next, Program Director Ryan the South Boston Stars, the AAU event. By 7PM, the Center was full that we’ve had in South Boston for so Sweeney spoke about the programs South Boston Basketball team.” 22 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

On top of this, the South Boston Leadership Initiative will conduct Math and English S.A.T. Prep in the Fall, and again in the Spring. As confident as all the members of this organization are, they understand that it’s up to the community to determine how successful the Initiative can become. Chair of the Board Sarah McGarrell said at the fundraiser, “we really look forward to what we’re doing, but that’s not enough... we need [members of the South Boston community] to get involved. You come with networks, you come with experience, and those are things the kids in Southie need to hear and talk about, and to have the opportunity to engage in.” The mission of the South Boston Leadership Initiative is to “help develop the youth of South Boston and to assist in their efforts to reach educational and professional goals” through the use of “workshops, programs, and a strong, vast network of volunteers we will strive to achieve those goals.” Any information about upcoming events or info in general August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 23

for the South Boston Leadership Initiative can be found on the organization’s Facebook page. In a further statement to South Boston Today, Program Director Ryan Sweeney said, “We consider it a huge success and a testament to what the people of South Boston can do when they join together for a common cause. Southie has always been about loyalty, pride, and a strong sense of community and we believe that was on full display at the Harry McDonough Sailing Center the other night. Over the last few weeks, we have been promoting a strong network of supporters and volunteers, so it was important for us to prove to people in Southie that we were serious about being available to assist with youth development in this town. We want to offer opportunities in the coming months that may have not been there in the past. And based on the showing Thursday night, our ever-growing network will be there to help in any way they can; whether that is helping with resume writing, volunteering at an athletic clinic, or aiding in a health and fitness presentation.” Any information about upcoming events or info in general for the South Boston Leadership Initiative can be found on the organization’s website www.southbostonleadership.org 24 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

With Gratitude and Thanks from South Boston Catholic Academy Summer Program ur summer camp program following people for their commitment wrapped up its last week with this summer; Karen McDonald, Oa great celebration of pizza, Mary Powers, Janice Hynes, Teresa ice cream, dancing, face painting, arts DeAmicis, Barbara Joslin, Emily and crafts and a movie. The children McGilvery, Sara Mitchell, Marie loved having their face painted by Laundry, junior workers, Jackie our artistically talented Sara Mitchell, McDonald, Kaleigh Litchfield and who made it an extra special for them. Emily Harris. Special thanks to our in- Camp helper, Emily Harris, provided house photographer, Teresa DeAmicis. the music and made goodie bags for Our Principal, Mrs. Carr, is grateful to the kids to take home with them. everyone who helped make the SBCA Our camp was a tremendous success Summer Program a success. “It was this summer thanks to the wonderful so much fun to have children in the children, parents, families, our school all summer long who were dedicated teachers and staff who love always busy playing and learning too!” working with the students from South she observed. We would also like to Boston Catholic Academy. Thank you thank our neighborhood newspapers to Ms. Emily Meyer, this summers for printing our articles, including Children’s Librarian at the South photos, each week and all those who Boston Branch Library, the children helped to make it a wonderful summer enjoyed her Storytime and making for the children. crafts based on this summers reading South Boston Catholic Academy theme, “Digging Into Reading”. is a pre-school through grade six Running two programs geared catholic elementary school run toward age appropriate activities have by the Archdiocesan of Boston. played into our kids smiling faces Registration is on-going. Please feel each morning. The administration free to email Mrs. Barbara Koehane from South Boston Catholic Academy with any questions at b.keohane@ would like to recognize and thank the sbcatholicacademy.org. August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 25 26 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

Kerschner (homerun and double) was team in the game as they trailed by just looked to try to put the tough defeat to his only nemesis tonight as French a pair of runs. But Lincoln’s bats went Shennanigan’s behind them when they was dominant. Southside’s got a strong to work in the fifth when Mike Briggs faced the Islanders on Thursday. Like outing from pitcher Joey Burke who led off with a towering homerun to his previous start, Zeweiy yielded runs certainly pitched well enough to win but left field making it 3-0. The next five in the first inning (doubles by Chris French was just too good. batters would reach base safely and Miller and Ryan Turgeon) and another Tuesday’s early action saw the before you knew it Lincoln had built a in the fourth (Turgeon RBI double) but Brewers back at it but this time their commanding 7-0 lead. However, Atton then pretty much shutdown the Islander opponent was the red hot Warehouse and the Hill would battle back with a pair offense. Pitching with the slim lead, the squad who were looking to keep pace of runs in the home half of the inning writer of this article was on the mound with first place Shennanigan’s. As far on a double by Mark Preziosi, 7-2. The for the Islanders and carried a no hitter as pitching matchups go this wasn’t onslaught would continue in the sixth as into the sixth inning. However, Sean supposed to be much of one. In one Telegraph would send nine batters to the Morgan quickly put an end to that with M STREET dugout you had the hard throwing, plate while scoring four more runs, 7-6. a leadoff double but was then stranded strikeout specialist Joey Venuti and in A pitching change brought in Jimmy at third and the score remained, 3-0. the other clubhouse you had the scrappy McNiff who got Preziosi to line out to Morgan’s hit must have sparked SOFTBALL veteran Jack Flanagan who uses end the late rally. Bill Davis (2 hits) and something with the Playwright offense everything in his arsenal to record outs. Mark Campbell (2 hits) had struck the as they woke up and went to work in PLAYOFFS Folks, on paper the Warehouse were big blows for the Hill who were now the seventh. Anthony Abdelehad and the heavy favorites but games are not won locked in a heated battle. The Lincoln Danny McElaney opened the frame on paper and this shows us why you have responded in the seventh when Andy with singles and would later score on SET TO to play the game. Flanagan had matched Hillier (3 hits) led off with a double and Mike Mercier’s hit. Suddenly, the no Venuti through four plus innings of play would score later in the inning making hitter was long gone and the outcome BEGIN and was locked in a 0-0 tie when Guido it 8-6. The two run lead at this late stage of the game was now hanging in the Bascani stepped into the batter’s box with of the game was now more than enough balance. But the Islanders defense came SOUTH BOSTON TODAY two outs and a runner on second base. for McNiff as he breezed through the through as Jeff White and Brian Foley By Mark Senna Bascani, by the way, was making his first seventh to earn the save. put away the last two outs to prevent As the league entered week six of appearance in the M Street League and With little time to rest, the Lincoln the Playwright from completing the the season the standings were far from had a very tall task in front of him in trying Tavern took the field on Wednesday comeback. It was a well played game settled but that would soon change. to get a hit off Venuti. On a 2-1 offering, to face Shennanigan’s in a game they for both clubs and was perhaps a sneak Shennanigan’s sat at the top and were Guido smashed a singe to right center desperately wanted to win. Lincoln peek at a possible playoff series. trying to fend off the likes of The which scored Brad Cole from second was the last team standing in the way of With all of the great pitching Warehouse and the Lincoln Tavern giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead. Venuti Shennanigan’s quest to win the division performances we saw this week it was squad while a couple of other teams helped himself in the fifth when he drove so it was expected that this game would only a matter of time before another were looking for a much needed win Bill Corcoran (3 hits) home from second be a tightly contested affair. Instead, slugfest would take place. Cranberry Café that would earn them the very last to tie the game, 1-1. Lincoln could only muster two hits and Telegraph Hill did not disappoint the playoff position. Flanagan and the Brewers would against Mike Hoadley and were shutout offensive minded softball fans as they With eight teams qualifying for this weasel their way out of jams in the 6-0. Steve Stalcup was the hitting star combined for 31 runs in an 18-13 win for year’s playoffs, the Cranberry Café had seventh, eighth, and ninth innings by for Shennanigan’s as he picked up two Telegraph on Thursday. Mark Goodman, to win against the Brewers on Monday turning an amazing three double plays. hits and two runs batted in. who is in the race for the league’s batting to give them a shot at making it into In fact, Flanagan had anchored two of Speaking of little time to rest, title, collected two hits in the game to the big dance. But it was the Brewers the double plays – one when he snared Shennanigan’s stayed on the field to raise his average to .615 instead who saw their ticket punched a liner hit back to him and then threw face the Playwright in the second game With just six games to play in the as they pulled away from Cranberry to first to double off the runner. The of their scheduled double header on regular season, here is the updated in convincing fashion, 14-8. Brothers other was a professional (3-6-1) double Wednesday and it turned out to be quite League Leaders. As mentioned above, Sam (2 hits, 4 RBI) and Nick (2 hits, play that saw the veteran race from the a pitcher’s duel. Nick French took the Goodman (Cranberry Cafe) leads all 4 RBI) Devito carried the offense for mound to cover first to complete the tail ball in game two and only gave up three batters with a .615 batting average the Brewers while another pair of end of the play. With a play like that hits in six innings of work, while striking followed closely behind by Ryan Martin brothers did the same for Cranberry. the softball gods saw reason enough out ten batters. On the Playwright side, (Warehouse) at .600. Mark Hindman Brian (3 hits, homerun, 4 RBI) & Mark to reward Flanagan and the Brewers Keith Zeweiy was just as effective as he (Playwright) leads the Runs Batted Goodman (2 hits) both enjoyed a fine as they plated a run in the ninth to pull scattered five hits while allowing only In chase with 16 followed behind by night at the plate for Cranberry but it off the biggest upset of the season, 2-1. one earned run. The lone earned run Garrett Hauck (Warehouse) 14 and Max was one tough inning (5th) that would Mercy! came in the first when Al Martin tripled Vigliotti (Lincoln) 14. Ryan Turgeon close the curtains on their season. After watching the Warehouse fall to and scored on Mike Hoadley’s sacrifice (Islanders) is the hit leader with 20 Monday’s nightcap saw another the Brewers and pretty much end their fly. Shennanigan’s added a pair of runs followed by three others who are tied masterful pitching performance by hopes of catching Shennanigan’s, the in the second and then held off the with 17 hits. Out on the mound, Nick Shennanigan’s pitcher, Nick French. Lincoln Tavern were hoping to avoid Playwright, 3-0 to complete the sweep French (Shennanigan’s) will win the The lanky left hander cruised through doing the same against the Telegraph which clinched the division title. Earned Run Average title as he sports seven innings while yielding just one Hill in their nightcap. For the third time this week, the a 0.88 ERA. French will also win the run and picking up ten strikeouts against Through four innings of play, schedule maker had a team playing strikeout title (57 strikeouts) as he came the Southside Tavern in a 6-1 win. Joel Telegraph’s Jason Atton had kept his back to back nights as the Playwright from way behind to clip teammate Mike August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 27

Hoadley (Shennanigan’s) who finishes with 55. Hoadley is the leader in wins (5-0) and is trailed by Jimmy McNiff (5-1) and French (5-1). That closes the book on week seven of this abbreviated season as we look to one last week of games before the playoffs begin on September 3rd. A few league notes to share…the league members are wishing for a speedy recovery for the Brewers Marc Montesano who has been out of action recovering from surgery. Montesano is the second all-star caliber player the Brewers lost this season – the other was Garrett Hauck who left a couple of weeks ago to attend medical school in Virginia. Congratulations Garrett! Congratulation goes out to Mike Hoadley of Shennanigan’s. Hoadley received “All World” honors at the NAFA Fastpitch tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. In one game, Hoadley set the tournament record when he hit two grand slams while collecting 10 RBI. Mercy! As of this writing, the playoff pairings were not all set at press time. We will outline each series in next week’s article and might even get some bold predictions from our top handicapper, Jim Sullivan.

Standings W-L-T Shennanigan’s 10-1-1 Lincoln Tavern 7-3-0 The Warehouse 6-3-1 Nix Mate Islanders 6-4-1 The Playwright 5-5-0 Telegraph Hill 4-5-1 Brewers 4-8-0 Southside Tavern 3-6-0 Cranberry Café 1-11-0

As always, supporting fans can follow the league through our website (www. sbsports.com), right here in the South Boston Today, or experience the league up front and personal by taking in a game or two. Attending our games is always free and the action on the field does get heated at times but it’s worthy of a night out. The playoffs begin on Tuesday, September 3 and will continue all week long (including Friday) with games starting at 6:30 and 8:10pm. Have a great Labor Day weekend and we look forward to seeing you at the park. 28 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

Disney In South Boston Boston Public Schools, Tufts & Radio Disney To Host Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living Tour ufts Health Plan today families to lead healthier lifestyles announced it will join with by making nutritious eating and TRadio Disney AM 1260, physical activity simple and fun. part of the #1 radio network for kids, Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living tweens and families, for Disney’s partners with parents to inspire kids Magic of Health Living tour, an to lead healthier lifestyles. interactive road show designed Through engaging content, useful to encourage schoolchildren and tools and unique experiences, this their families to lead healthier initiative helps parents by making lifestyles. The six- event tour kicks nutritious eating and physical off September 10th and will make activity more appealing and more stops at six local public schools in fun. Radio Disney is the #1, 24- Massachusetts and Rhode Island. hour radio network devoted to kids, The tour makes its first stop in tweens and families, and is widely South Boston Youth Hockey Boston on September 10th at 9 am recognized as a first home for many The newly-expanded South Boston Youth Hockey League Board of Directors to visit the Condon Elementary of today’s most popular young is hosting a parents meeting Wednesday September 4th at 7pm at the South School on D Street in South Boston. artists including Selena Gomez, Boston Neighborhood House (136 H Street). The meeting will explain our The Magic of Healthy Tour Cher Lloyd, Justin Bieber, Taylor new league, new programs, the budget, and will detail the new payment plans aligns with Tuft Health Plan’s Swift and Austin Mahone. for the 2013-2014 season. Both returning parents, and parents of new players, commitment to wellness in people The plan offers members and are strongly encouraged to attend. For additional information please visit the of every age. Inspiring children to employers an array of health South Boston Youth Hockey Facebook page or email [email protected] lead healthier lifestyles helps to management programs, which establish healthy habits that can last support evidence-based approaches a lifetime. Tufts Health Plan and to health and wellness. Tufts Health THE CORNERSTONE the Radio Disney AM 1260 Road Plan is one of the few health insurers www.cornerstonesouthie.com Crew team members will be on- in Massachusetts to participate Find us on Facebook at Cornerstonesouthie site at each event with interactive in the commercial, Medicare and entertainment, prizes focused on Medicaid/subsidized markets, being healthy and staying active offering coverage across the life span Great Food with Neighborhood Prices and the hottest music from today’s regardless of age or circumstance. Its Twin Lobster Special Daily biggest artists. Activities include HMO and POS are ranked second in is Back! the sport jump freeze, healthy fun the nation by the National Committee Lunch facts and trivia, dancing, sit-up and for Quality Assurance (NCQA)*. & $22.00 hula hoop contests, three-legged Its Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO Dinner relays and more. Disney’s Magic of earned a 4.5 star rating from the Specials 16 West Broadway Healthy Living is a company-wide Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 617-269-9553 initiative that inspires kids and Services for 2013.

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made the decision to defect from his home country in early August and is working to set up residency in Haiti. Once his residency has been established, Abreu will need to seek clearance from both MLB and the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control before he can officially become a free agent. While it is a complicated process, it has been the same procedure taken by other Cuban players such as LA Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig. Because he is over 23 years old and has played multiple years in Cuba’s top league, Abreu is not held back by any international free agency spending rules and could possibly sign a contract with an MLB team for around $60-70 million, according to Hardball.NBCSports.com. While shelling out that kind of money for a player unproven in the Majors might seem like a bad move for the Sox, the track record over the last few years shows that Cuban players have made a big impact in MLB. The Cincinnati Reds signed Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman in early 2010, and has already emerged as an All-Star closer for the team, as well as the record holder of the fastest recorded pitch in MLB history, as the 25-year-old threw a 105.1 mph pitch in 2010. The Oakland A’s signed Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes in January 2012, and he was named Cuban Slugger Could Be Solution At First Base For Sox the runner-up of the AL Rookie of SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Unfortunately for the Sox, the rest during the 2013 World Baseball the Year Award that season. He then By Conor Ryan of the 2014 free-agent market looks Classic, where the first baseman was won the 2013 Home Run Derby the es, I know the Red Sox pretty barren and the farm system is 9 for 25 with 3 home runs and 9 RBI following year. season is still in full swing lacking an impact prospect at first, in six games. In an interview with Cuban players have also played a Y with over 30 games left to which might force the Red Sox into Grantland.com regarding Abreu’s big part in the National League this play. But, it’s never too early to look a corner, as the team’s only option potential, David Forst, the assistant season, as the top two candidates ahead at what’s in store for the team in would likely be Napoli. However, general manager of the Oakland for the NL Rookie of the Year award the upcoming offseason and how the the Sox potentially have another A’s had high praise for the Cuban are both Cuban defectors. OF Yasiel Sox plan to build off of an extremely option in Cuban star first baseman slugger, stating, “There are legitimate Puig signed with the LA Dodgers in successful 2013 campaign. Jose Dariel Abreu. comparisons to (Phillies 1B) Ryan June 2012, and has led all rookies in One area in particular that the Sox The imposing 6-3, 240 lb slugger Howard.” batting average this year with a .342 will have to look at this winter has to has been arguably the best hitter Despite the hype and potential line, while Marlins P Jose Fernandez be first base. After reports of a chronic in Cuba over the last few years, as surrounding Abreu, signing the has been perhaps the only bright spot hip issue lowered his contract from the 26-year-old hit .382 in Cuba’s promising first baseman is not a this year for Miami The 21 year old three years to just one year, Boston Serie Nacional, Cuba’s top baseball simple process. Abreu was born in has struck out 165 batters in 152 1B Mike Napoli is set to hit the open league, last season. He averaged an Cuba and has played his entire career innings and has a 2.30 ERA this market this season. While he has been incredible .423 batting average, 34 on the Caribbean island, a place that season. a solid piece in the middle of the Sox home runs, and 96 RBIs over the two is hard for MLB teams to scout due There certainly is a risk in the Sox lineup, his age (31), inconsistency, prior seasons. In those two seasons, to travel restrictions, making Cuba signing Abreu to a big contract, but and plate discipline (160 strikeouts Abreu hit a total of 68 home runs and one of the most barred, but promising with money freed up due to the 2012 in 115 games) might make the Sox drove in 192 RBIs in just 153 games. areas of baseball talent in the world. BOS-LA deal, as well as Abreu’s hesitant to shell out a long-term The rest of the baseball world was Abreu cannot sign with an MLB enormous potential, the reward might contract for the slugger. able to get a good look at Abreu team while in Cuba, so the slugger be too high for the Sox to pass up. 30 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 29, 2013

*Every week, we will run an interview from Danny Picard’s daily sports-talk show “I’m Just Sayin”, which can be heard LIVE every weekday from 8-10 a.m. on 1510 NBC Sports Radio Boston, and online at 1510nbcsportsradio.com, with every show available on iTunes. He can also be read on Comcast SportsNet. This week, Danny gave his 2013 NFL Predictions:

--For the record, I did not predict the Baltimore Ravens to win last year’s Super Bowl. And for the record, I am not picking the Ravens to repeat. In fact, Baltimore might not be anything more than a Wild Card team in 2013, if they’ll even be that. As for the NFC, slowing down team that lost to Baltimore in the Super Bowl -- the San Francisco 49ers -- is going to be a tough task. Here’s what I predict it will all go down:

Division Winners and get the Steelers back into the likely scenario is that Tony Romo Still, that’ll be good enough for AFC East: New England Patriots playoffs. disappoints once again. The Giants them to win the division, with --The Patriots have plenty of AFC South: Indianapolis Colts have some injury concerns entering Steven Jackson getting back to his question marks on offense, thanks --As I wrote after last year’s playoff the season, but apologies to Robert scary self out of the backfield. to all the new faces that Tom Brady loss to the Patriots, Houston Texans Griffin III; Eli Manning is the NFC West: San Francisco 49ers will have to throw to until Rob quarterback Matt Schaub is the best quarterback in the division. --Sure, Michael Crabtree might Gronkowski returns. Still, Brady is elephant in the room. He isn’t an Manning will find a way to get back be injured for most of the season, Brady, and he’ll continue to make elite quarterback when it comes to into the playoffs after missing out but Colin Kaepernick has Anquan the young receivers around him winning the big game. Therefore, last year with a 9-7 record. Once Boldin to throw to now. Boldin better. New England’s defense will Houston won’t win the division again though, these NFC East will probably should have shared Co- have a ferocious pass-rush this year. this year. Not with Andrew Luck beat each other up, and it will only MVP honors with Joe Flacco in the And with Aqib Talib in town for an making his biggest leap from year take 10 wins clinch the division. Super Bowl, but apparently Boldin’s entire season, something tells me one to year two. Flip last year’s NFC North: Detroit Lions efforts were overlooked. Boldin they’ll be a whole lot better than standings. This time, Indy wins --Those here in New England got was the real hero of last year’s “bend but don’t break.” Oh yeah, the division with 12 wins, and the a glimpse in the preseason of what postseason run for Baltimore. Now, and there’s no competition in the Texans come in second with 11. the Lions are bringing to the table he’s in San Fran. Combined with a division. AFC West: Denver Broncos in 2013. I know what you’re saying. ferocious defense once again, the AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers --This is pretty much a no-brainer, “It’s only the preseason.” And 49ers will win 13 games. --The sexy pick here will be the isn’t it? Peyton Manning is back you’re right. But Matthew Stafford Cincinnati Bengals. Not just for his second year as Denver’s will benefit from the presence of Wild Cards: Green Bay Packers, because of the Andy Dalton to A.J. quarterback, and Wes Welker was Reggie Bush, which will also open New Orleans Saints Green connection, but also because, added to his offense. Factor in things up for Calvin Johnson. They well, they are on HBO’s Hard Demaryius Thomas as an absolute went 4-12 last year. That’s six less Knocks. People will fall in love street beast, and the Broncos are wins than Minnesota had. Things NFL Playoffs with their passion, and combined scary good. Even with Von Miller’s will be much better for the Lions with some very good young talent six-game suspension to start the this season. They very well could AFC Wild Card Round -- and a Ravens team that lost season, Denver could follow up end up being the best storyline of --COLTS over Bengals several key pieces in the offseason last year’s 13-win season with a the season, going from last to first, --STEELERS over Texans -- most NFL “experts” will pick the 14-win season. from 4-12 to 12-4. Bengals to win the division. But Wild Cards: Houston Texans, NFC South: Atlanta Falcons AFC Divisional Round I’m going with the Steelers. They Cincinnati Bengals --The Falcons will be just as good --PATRIOTS over COLTS missed out on the playoffs last year NFC East: New York Giants as they were last season, but with --BRONCOS over STEELERS after back-to-back 12-win seasons. --It seems as if you have to at least New Orleans and Carolina being a Look for Big Ben and Antonio think about calling it “Dallas’ bit more of a test in 2013, it could AFC Championship Brown to be a force on offense year” every year. But the more just be a 12-win season for Atlanta. --PATRIOTS over BRONCOS August 29, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 31

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