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EDITORIALEDITORIAL Making it More Expensive to Drive is Not the Answer he MBTA has been on the minds of not ery doesn’t last forever and the need for con- an effort to ease traffic congestion. Some suspect only South Bostonians, who depend on it sistent maintenance is a given. But lately, the it’s really just another money grab to add to city Tto get them to and from work, as well as complaints by riders are coming in at a higher coffers. But wouldn’t it make more sense to not other destinations, but also with folks from sur- rate than normal. Social media is buzzing each even consider such a plan until public transporta- rounding neighborhoods and suburban towns. It’s day with the frustrated rants by riders, who are tion has improved and becomes more dependable often one of the main topics of discussion, but angered by all the delays and breakdowns…and if that day should ever come? unfortunately, very often that talk is anything but who can blame them? positive. The threat of ever increasing fares, the Yet now, there seems to be a move by some breakdowns, buses, trains and trolleys that so of- elected officials who agree with a ‘study’ which ten arrive late and now the word that as many as urges that driving personal vehicles in the city seven ‘T’ stations will be shutting down for repair during rush hours should be made much more ex- and renovation in a couple of months doesn’t do pensive in an effort to discourage it. New fees and much to promote rider satisfaction. taxes are being proposed that could add an addi- The ‘T’ certainly does seem to have its prob- tional $20 or more per day just to drive to work. lems, which perhaps comes with the territory The stated goal is to encourage workers to take with any public transportation system. Machin- public transportation and leave the cars home in
“I want there to be a level of respect between everybody” - Kenny Chesney Ray Flynn to Speak at St. Brigid St. James Catholic Church Summer Church in Coffee & Boston’s Refreshment Chinatown Get-Together By John Joseph Fahey n Sunday, August All are welcome to come to 18th, after the 10:30 St. Brigid Church Summer AM Mass offered O Coffee & Refreshment at St. James Roman Catho- bling times in our country and lower level in Our Lady’s lic Church’s Upper church, world, people need to come Chapel. There will also be a Get-Together, downstairs in former Mayor of Boston and together in both prayer and reception hosted by Ed Flynn, Cardinal Cushing Hall, after Ambassador to the Holy See faith and civic concern to help Ray’s son and Boston City Ray Flynn will speak on the us once again come together Councilor who represents the the 10:30 Mass, this coming theme of “Church & Com- in unity on behalf of our fam- City’s District 2. Everyone Sunday, August 18, 2019 for munity; Faith & Service.” As ily, community and faith.” is invited. The address of St. coffee, tea and dessert. Flynn mentions: “ In these This special presentation James is 135 Harrison Av- deeply confusing and trou- will be held in St. James’ enue in Chinatown.
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ith the recent shoot- and fingerprinted. A time is then Show Loopholes’. For those who all out for anyone with questions ings around the country, set up for you to go to Moon may not be sure about what a regarding what it takes to buy a W more gun control efforts Island at the police firing range gun show is, it’s where private gun. And as far as the email writ- are now being pushed which many where your skill with a firearm gun owners as well as gun manu- er’s assertion that no one should be experts on the subject say would is tested and scored. If you don’t facturers and retail shops set up allowed to own a gun in America, have done nothing to prevent the shoot well enough to qualify, you tables in a large hall and even the Second Amendment to the Con- attacks. I recently received an are failed and rejected. large arenas to sell buy and sell stitution of the United States says email from a reader who takes issue If you pass the shooting test, firearms and accessories. But differently. In America, law abid- with my pro Second Amendment an extensive background check is even at these gun shows, back- ing citizens own firearms if they position. The writer insisted that done on you by the Boston Police, ground checks are conducted so choose. It’s one of the basic legally buying a gun in Massachu- the State Police AND the FBI. tapping into the same data base as freedoms cherished by now more setts is far too easy. There needs to So, only if you pass the test at the the retail outlets. The computers than 100 million Americans; 35 be background checks and train- shooting range and your back- are right on site and there are of- million of them women, who have ing and screening before anyone ground check comes back clean, ficials monitoring these sales. no intention of ever allowing that in this state should be allowed to are you granted a license to own So here you have it. I spelled it right to be infringed. purchase a firearm; none of which a firearm. If anyone tries to tell he said, exist. Buying a gun, he you that no background checks are said, is easier than buying a tennis conducted, they either don’t know racquet. Then he let slip what his what they are talking about or they Let Our Family Help Your Family real agenda was when he said that are lying to you. no one should be allowed to pos- Now, once you receive that fire- sess guns. So, having a bit of time arm permit, here is what it takes to CASPER on my hands, I decided to explain actually purchase a gun. Whether Funeral & Cremations Services to him all the ways he didn’t know you go to a sporting goods store Established in 1930 what he was talking about. or a specialty gun shop, the pro- Regarding the writer’s claim that cess is the same. The salesperson Serving Families with Dignity and Respect it’s easier to buy a gun than a tennis will not even allow you to hold through the toughest of times for racquet in this state, I listed what that new and unloaded firearm over 80 years it takes to legally be a gun owner until you show them your permit. here, which I will now share with When you make your selection, Home of Personal Service all of you. the sales person must then, on the Pre-Planning Specialists Here is the process: First, you spot, log into the federal database must take and pass a certified for gun purchases to make yet Firearms Safety Course, which another background check on you Casper’s specializes in costs anywhere between $200 to make sure you haven’t been in Massachusetts Cremation Services & and $400. When you are old any trouble since your LAST back- Veteran Services enough-only adults can own guns ground check. It could take any- in Mass- you go to your local where from 10 minutes to 2 hours, Please visit our website for police department in person. In depending on how many guns are information you may find Boston, one must apply at Boston being purchased around the coun- helpful during a time of need Police Headquarters in Roxbury. try at that same time. Only if the An application is filled out and federal data base gives the ok after www.casperfuneralservices.com you pay a non-refundable fee of a thorough check, are you then $100. If your application is for allowed to make the purchase. You Casper Funeral Home some reason rejected, you lose must go through the exact same 187 Dorchester Street David Casper that $100. After the application is process each and every time you South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: completed, they bring you into a purchase a firearm. 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper room where you are photographed We so often hear about ‘Gun 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 15, 2019 Massport Awards Annual Butler Memorial Scholarship South Boston graduate receives $5,000 award for college he Massachusetts Port Author- where he tutors youth and volunteers as ity (Massport) announced the a flag football and hockey coach. He is recipient of the annual scholar- also a member of the National Honor shipT honoring the memory of Tommy Society and the Mayor’s Youth Council. Butler, the long-time Massport Di- Butler was the former mayor of the rector of Government and Commu- South Boston Boys Club, Youth Coun- nity Affairs and son of South Boston. selor and then Director of Little City The 2019 Thomas J. Butler Memo- Hall in Charlestown, former president rial Scholarship was awarded to South of the South Boston Citizens Associa- Boston resident Joseph Maiullari. tion and member of the South Boston “Joseph is a thoughtful young leader Irish American Society. When he ar- and a valuable part of the South Boston rived at Massport in 1987 as a man- community,” said Massport CEO Lisa ager of intergovernmental relations, he Wieland. “He has followed Tommy was a licensed social worker who had L-R: Lisa Wieland, Massport CEO; Joseph Mauillari, Thomas J. Butler Butler’s example through his service worked in the Boston Juvenile Court, Memorial Scholarship Recipient; Thomas Butler, Son of the late and we are excited to award him this and for the City of Boston. Tommy Butler; Alaina Coppola, Massport’s Director of Community scholarship. We wish him the best in To be considered for the Thomas J. Relations and Government Affairs the years to come.” Butler Scholarship, students are required The Thomas J. Butler Memorial Schol- to have a minimum 3.0 grade point aver- Applications are judged by a committee minals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom arship is awarded annually to a student age and submit an essay of 1,000 words made up of Massport employees and a rep- Field and Worcester Regional Airport. who resides in South Boston, is graduat- describing their career interests or how resentative of the Butler family. Students Massport is a financially self-sustain- ing from high school and has been accept- their community service has affected interested in applying for the 2020 schol- ing public authority whose premier ed to an accredited college or university. their outlook on life. In his essay, Mai- arship should visit www.massport.com/ transportation facilities generate more Maiullari is a graduate of Boston Col- ullari wrote, “I have the opportunity to scholarships for eligibility requirements. than $18 billion annually, and enhance legiate Charter School and will soon at- have my voice heard in making not only The Massachusetts Port Authority and enable economic growth and vital- tend Boston College. He volunteers his South Boston, but Boston as a whole, a (Massport) owns and operates Boston ity in New England. For more informa- time at the Tynan Community Center better, more united place for all people.” Logan International Airport, public ter- tion please visit massport.com. Massport Awards Annual Davis Memorial Scholarship South Boston resident awarded 13-week paid internship with the Authority he Massachusetts Port Authority strated a commitment to Massport’s (Massport) announced the recipi- neighbors as well as to its customers ent of the 2019 Annual David W. and developed one of the very first resi- TDavis Memorial Internship. The intern- dential soundproofing programs in the ship honors the memory of Dave Davis, country. “Kidport” was another airport the longest-serving Executive Director in industry first that Davis unveiled at Bos- the 53-year history of the Massachusetts ton Logan International Airport in 1987 Port Authority, leading Massport from as the nation’s first airport-based chil- L-R: Lisa Wieland, Massport CEO; Niki Janus, Wife of the late Dave Davis; 1975 until 1990. The 13-week paid in- dren’s play area. Under his leadership, Charlene Evans, David W. Davis Memorial Internship Recipient; Michele ternship in the Authority’s Aviation Secu- Massport established its own employee Freadman, Massport’s Deputy Director of Aviation Security Programs; Irene rity office was awarded to South Boston retirement system, which Davis later Moran, David W. Davis Memorial Internship Committee member; Alaina Cop- resident Charlene Evans. Evans is en- joined when Massport’s employees pola, Massport’s Director of Community Relations and Government Affairs rolled at the University of Connecticut elected him to be their representative on where she studies Allied Health Science the retirement board in 1996. point average and submit an essay of The Massachusetts Port Authority with a concentration in Healthcare Ad- The David W. Davis Memorial In- 1,000 words describing why they believe (Massport) owns and operates Boston ministration and Management. ternship is awarded annually to an ex- a career in public service is essential to Logan International Airport, public ter- “We are very pleased to award Char- ceptional junior or senior in college. their career interests. In her essay, Evans minals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom lene with the David W. Davis Memo- The David W. Davis Memorial Intern- wrote “careers in public service are es- Field and Worcester Regional Airport. rial Internship,” said Massport CEO Lisa ship allows students to develop a pro- sential because without them, everybody Massport is a financially self-sustaining Wieland. “She is excelling in her role as an fessional network that will aid them in would be impacted, on some level, in re- public authority whose premier trans- intern at Massport in the Aviation Security their pursuit of a career in government gards to education, safety, health, as well portation facilities generate more than department and we value her work ethic and/or the public sector. as many other categories.” $18 billion annually, and enhance and and commitment to public service. We To be considered for the David W. Students interested in applying for the enable economic growth and vitality wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Davis Memorial Internship, students are 2020 internship should visit www.mass- in New England. For more information During his tenure, Davis demon- required to have a minimum 3.0 grade port.com for eligibility requirements. please visit massport.com. August 15, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5
for the underlying problems of an Methadone Mile; not only is it Statement entire region. This comes at the inhumane, it is also ineffective. As cost of public safety and quality a city, we can always do better to from of life for everyone who lives, reach out to those who are most in works, attends school, or passes need of our help. through the area. The need for a It is important to remember Boston City recovery campus has never been both the humanity and dignity of more evident. the members of our community Councilor The ravages of the opioid who are experiencing substance epidemic have touched nearly all abuse, mental health issues, and At-Large of our lives, whether personally or homelessness as well as the daily through a friend or loved one. It is experiences of residents, businesses, Michael F. a public health crisis of massive and the directly neighboring proportions, and the response to children and families. Flaherty it must be a multifaceted effort The City of Boston, through that incorporates our partners at both the Boston Public Health RE: The the federal, state and municipal Commission and our partnerships Massachusetts Avenue level, as well as our public health with organizations throughout the officials, experts in recovery metropolitan area, offers a number and Melnea Cass health insurance coverage for services, law enforcement and the of services available to those Boulevard Corridor treatment and aftercare. There community at large. There is no experiencing homelessness or a is now a concentration of simple solution to this epidemic. substance use disorder. he Newmarket Square area vulnerable people without access We cannot accept a response that Resources: is a painful reminder of the to employment, housing, or attempts to hide these issues by https://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/ opioid crisis’ devastating healthcare who are continually moving those affected out of sight homelessness/homeless-services/ Timpacts on our city, state and region. victimized by our lack of a and into other neighborhoods. We Pages/Homeless-Services.aspx It is the product of years of holistic response. Known locally also cannot stand by and allow https://www.bphc.org/whatwedo/ disgraceful overprescribing, as “Methadone Mile”, the area this population to grow and be Recovery-Services/Pages/ and not enough funding or has become a dumping ground clustered and ignored over at RecoveryServices.aspx 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com August 15, 2019
Letter To The Editor Losing our Past One Development hung out with friends. Or where they as they played on the cobble stone be gone. In the history books. A stopped by after school to sweep the street, and the sound of hoofs as the faded memory of our past. One can’t at a Time floor of a neighborhood shop and got horse drawn fruit wagon made it’s imagine why someone would want a free popsicle for their effort. They daily rounds. to destroy one of these homes. Is hat does development do can’t, because those places are gone. There are certain areas of South there a financial hardship? Unlikely. to a neighborhood? Basi- Churches, the ones that survived the Boston that exude this certain char- Does the much touted mantra from cally, it tears down the old wrecking ball, are now ‘desanctified’. acter and historical charm. One of City officials ‘much needed housing’ Wand builds up the new. Occasionally, In other words, they are no longer those areas is West 4th Street. In fact, apply here? Hardly. What’s needed is it will save the old and give it new holy places. All the baptisms, first West 4th Street was the historic entry affordable housing. One can assume life. There’s no argument among communions, confirmations, mar- point for the neighborhood after the these units will be unaffordable to most residents that preserving cer- riages, funeral masses and services are construction of the 4th Street Bridge most South Boston residents. So this tain homes that give a neighborhood in the photo albums of history. Our be- in the first decade of the 19th Century. breaks down to a desire, not a need, character and reminders of the past loved churches are now high-end con- The Greek Revival homes built along to tear down and rebuild bigger. To is a good thing. Most neighborhoods dos. A condo in a church fetches big this boulevard were meant to convey demolish instead of renovate. The in Boston can trace their history back bucks. Most people in the neighbor- a sense of leaving urban Boston’s location alone, alongside the other at least one generation. They can say hoods could never afford to live there, crowded confines and entering a more historical homes on this street will no ‘that’s where I went to school, and they can only look at the structure as tranquil space. These homes are so doubt increase the price. Ironically, where my mother also went to school they pass by. The building remains as historically significant that they are those other homes might at some before me’. But now the school has a reminder of the past. mentioned in the South Boston Preser- point also succumb to the wreck- been converted to condos. Or they How important is our past? Is it vation Study, prepared for The Boston ing ball. At that point, the street just can say ‘that’s where my grandfa- important enough to save, or should Landmarks Commission. That study becomes one like any other. Nothing ther’s barber shop was’. But now the it all be torn down. We can always made recommendations for preserva- special about it. No historical sig- old barber shop is an expensive spe- look at pictures, but there’s nothing tion and specifically mentions 362 to nificance. Our history - gone. And cialty shop. Not that there is anything like the feeling of walking down a 403 West 4th Street. development goes on. wrong with condos or new business, tree lined street of beautiful, well- So why bring this up? Because one Cityside Neighborhood Association but imagine a generation from now kept homes. Homes that were built of these historic homes is being de- On behalf of Lidia Bodnar, Kirst- someone looking back and fondly in the early 19th Century and that molished to make way for 3 1/2 sto- en Simmons saying where they grew up or where hold historical significance. You can ries and a parking garage. In fact, as And Friends and Neighbors of West they went to school or where they almost hear the laughter of children you read this, that home may already 4th Street
Background Checks continued from front page offender record information. enhance the safety of Massachu- local public transit information for certificates from those 1,600 recent In July, Baker proposed new setts riders and drivers.” ride-hailing customers who may suspensions. The nine background ride-hailing regulations for the Campbell Matthews, a spokes- also want to take the MBTA. Bos- check clearance certificates — part state, meant to introduce harsher person for Lyft Inc. (Nasdaq: ton is the second city in the U.S. of the documentation needed to penalties on certified ride-hailing LYFT), said the company has not where the San Francisco-based drive for ride-hailing companies drivers who “rent out” their ac- been made aware of any Lyft driv- ride-hailing company is rolling out in the Bay State — that were re- counts to someone else. Under ers affected by the RMV issues. its “Transit” integration, after ini- scinded represent a small fraction the bill, penalties would increase According to Lyft, all driver ap- tially starting in Denver and bring- of the 213,900 transportation net- for drivers who fail to maintain plicants are screened for criminal ing the feature to London, David work company drivers approved valid inspections, background offenses and driving incidents. Reich, head of Transit at Uber, by the DPU between Jan. 1, 2017 checks or identifying vehicle de- A third-party company provides told the Boston Business Journal. and July 1, 2019. Thousands more cals. “There’s nothing more im- twice-annual criminal background Once the roll-out, which is tak- background check applications portant to Uber than the safety of checks, including a social security ing place over the next several were previously rejected. In 2017, the people we serve and we are number trace, a nationwide crimi- weeks, is complete, Uber riders more than 8,200 applications failed constantly working to strengthen nal search, a county court records in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville the state background check out of safety on our platform — from search, a federal criminal court re- and the surrounding areas will be 70,800 total, according to the Baker new safety features, new policies cords search as well as a U.S. De- able to access real-time informa- administration. Massachusetts law and technology,” said a spokes- partment of Justice 50-state sex of- tion on MBTA services including requires all Transportation Network person for Uber Technologies Inc. fender registry search. Any driver subways, buses, commuter rail, re- Company (TNC) drivers to pass a (NYSE: UBER) in a statement. who does not pass both the twice- gional rails and ferries, as well as background check performed by “We very much share Governor annual screenings is barred from the Logan Express bus service. the DPU. The background check in- Baker’s goals and look forward to the platform, according to Lyft. Material from State House News cludes a review of the driver’s driv- working with him and the Legis- Uber had rolled out a new fea- Service and Lucia Maffei of the ing history and his or her criminal lature to implement measures to ture within its ‘app’ that integrates BBJ was used in this report. August 15, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7
Councilors Flynn & Flaherty Host Community Preservation Act Neighborhood Meeting
ity Councilor Ed Flynn and Park, the McDonough Sailing Center City Councilor Michael Fla- dock, and St. Augustine’s Chapel herty recently held a neigh- are examples of South Boston proj- Cborhood meeting with Director ects that were funded by the CPA in Christine Poff and her team on the previous rounds. The current appli- Community Preservation Act (CPA) cation round for the fall is now open at the Tynan Elementary School in and eligibility forms are due Septem- South Boston. The meeting provided ber 6th. The application round will an opportunity for the elected offi- close Friday, September 27th at 4pm. cials to connect residents and civic “With the new round for applica- funding can help to enhance our the CPA is a key tool to ensure that organizations in South Boston with tions for CPA now open, it was im- community.” residents have a voice in the better- information and resources available portant for us to hold this meeting so “The City of Boston’s Community ment of our community.” regarding the application process, the that our neighbors and civic groups Preservation program provides op- For more information, please con- timeline, eligible projects, and other have the resources to take full advan- portunities for our residents to secure tact Community Preservation at 617- pertinent information. tage of this opportunity,” said Coun- funding for affordable housing, open 635-0277, Councilor Flynn’s office The CPA provides funding for ini- cilor Flynn. “It was great to partner space projects and historic preserva- at 617-635-3203 or ed.flynn@bos- tiatives related to affordable housing, with Councilor Flaherty and Director tion,” said Councilor Flaherty. “As ton.gov, and Councilor Flaherty’s historic preservation, open space, and Poff’s team to ensure that residents our neighborhood continues to face office at 617-635-4205. or michael. outdoor recreation facilities. Martin’s are aware of all of the ways that CPA significant growth and development, [email protected].
he South Boston USS Kearsage Allied War Veterans Council (SBAWVC) Memorial Tis submitting a Community Partnering Sponsor: Preservation Act (CPA) grant to refurbish the USS Seeking CPA Kearsarge Memorial at
Marine Park. They have Seaport Blvd. Northern Ave. Funding already gone through much
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Boston Wharf Rd from the community pres- Melcher St. ervation director, there Necco St. is a high expectation A Street that the initiative will be Binford St.P Wormwood St.
To SOUTH Iron St. PM STATION funded. Submission is due AUGUST 18, 2019 12-5 Short walk from in September. CHANNEL CENTER ST. • FORT POINT • BOSTON Broadway and South
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SBT Staff Report pass by the Fishing Pier at Castle his coming Sunday, August Island at around noon time where 18th, the Old Colony Yacht they will be given a water cannon Club will be hosting its 39th salute from the Boston Fire Depart- AnnualT Boston Harbor Tour for ment boat. And this is where the Veterans afflicted with PTSD and public show of support is requested. they would really appreciate it if The public is asked to line the the public would turn out at Castle pier and the shore in front of Fort Island to show support. Independence with American Flags The veterans are in-patients at and signs showing support for the the Brocton VA Hospital, and this passing vets to let them know that is something they look forward to their service to our country is very each year. The group will include much appreciated. both men and women veterans. The From there, the dozens of boats big event will be a combined effort carrying the vets, as well as the with the Old Colony Yacht Club, official escort craft, will head to the Boston Police Department, Charlestown and turn around at the the Quincy Police Department, docking site of the USS Constitution the Massachusetts Environmental for the return trip back to the Old Police and the Boston Fire Depart- Colony Yacht Club where the vets ment. The veterans, numbering will be treated to a delicious dinner. more than 50, will be taken by bus This annual event is one of the from the VA hospital in Brocton to highlights of the summer for these year when this happens, it touches temperatures, clear skies and calm the Old Colony Yacht Club and will deserving veterans and all those the hearts of these veterans when ocean conditions in the harbor. be honored and escorted by Boston who participate in making this hap- they see how much their service to Remember, If you’d like to show Police Motorcycle Officers. They pen for them are proud to do it. Bill our country is appreciated”. support for these American heroes, will arrive at the club and be served Moran, who along with all the other This will be a big year for the an- try to be present at Castle Island on coffee and donuts before boarding great members at OCYC, work hard nual event, and everyone is looking the side with the fishing pier this boats belonging to yacht club mem- each year to organize it and make forward to the huge 40th anniver- coming Sunday, August 18th as the bers and begin their Boston Harbor this happen said – “We are hoping sary next year already. The orga- veteran’s flotilla passes by around Tour. The boats will be escorted by for a large crowd of spectators and nizers are hoping that the weather noon time with flags and signs to Boston, Quincy and Environmental supporters to be on the shoreline at will cooperate and be a typical our veterans the support they have Police boats and are expected to Castle Island to show support. Each midsummer’s August day with mild earned with their service. August 15, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9
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Harbor/Save the Bay’s Youth Fish- and crew for donating their time protect and share Boston Har- ing Tournament at Fan Pier this and boats, and all of their Youth bor, the waterfront, the Harbor Go Fish! year,” said tournament organizer Environmental Education Program Islands and the region’s public orty young anglers from Bruce Berman of Save the Harbor/ funders for their support. beaches visit their website at across the city spent a spec- Save the Bay. “They were all fo- For more information about www.savetheharbor.org, or like tacular summer day fishing cused on catching, not just fishing Save the Harbor/Save the Bay or follow them on Facebook, forF big striped bass on 10 donated and it paid off.” and the work they do to restore, Instagram or Twitter. charter boats at Save the Harbor/ The kids, who were part of Save Save the Bay’s 8th annual Youth the Harbor’s Youth Environmen- Fishing Tournament at Fan Pier tal Education Program staff ar- in the South Boston Seaport this rived at the dock at 7, and headed year, with one surprising result. out onto the harbor on ten donat- For the first time since the tourna- ed charter boats. They returned to ment began in 2011, all the win- the dock at noon, for the weigh in ners were young women. and award ceremony, and a picnic Among the finalists were Kath- lunch on the pier. leen Hart and her sister Maggie “What a great way to spend the Hart of South Boston. They both day on Boston Harbor,” said Save have spent the summer working the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Presi- for Save the Harbor’s Youth En- dent Tani Marinovich at the weigh vironmental Education Program, in and award ceremony at Fan Pier helping to share the harbor with after the event. “We are proud of more than 30,000 underserved and all of them for the work they have low income youth and teens from done this summer to help Save across the city and around the the Harbor connect 30,000 kids region. Maggie Hart, who caught and families to Boston Harbor, the 16 striped bass during the tourna- beaches and the islands.” Kathleen Hart (left) and her sister Maggie Hart of South Boston ment, took first place for the most Save the Harbor/Save the Bay (second from right) were among the eight young women who fish caught and released. would like to thank The Fallon caught big striped bass at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s 8th “These eight young women Company and Fan Pier Marina Annual Youth Fishing Tournament at Fan Pier on August 7th. were the big winners at Save the for hosting the event, the captains South Boston Residents Help Organize St. Francis House Fundraiser ore than 325 supporters hopped aboard St. Francis House’s Shooze Cruise in Boston Harbor. TheM 16th annual event, organized by the St. Francis House Emerging Leaders
This week, Danny discussed the Patriots preseason with NFL Network’s Mike Giardi:
DANNY PICARD: Tom Brady is the that regard as well. Again, the way We’re not comfortable giving you they approached him with last off- biggest story right now. His contract is you can do things to the cap is pretty $60 million guaranteed, or whatever season, which was, you can get $25 the biggest story. When this was first malleable that way, and they were the going rate would be for a longer million but we’re attaching incen- reported, it was reported as a two- able to create some space here and term. And so, Brady was sort of put tives to it that were going to be diffi- year, $70 million extension. Basically, somehow give [Brady] money. You off by that and then had to reassess. cult to reach. Look, Brady’s no fool. it’s an $8 million raise for Brady this don’t want to bog people down in And in reassessing, and reassessing He didn’t reach any of them last year, which is still going to be the last the details, but it happens a lot more quickly, he’s like, “Screw it. I want year. And now he’s looking at his year of his contract because those two than people think. a one-year deal. I’m betting on me, receiving corps saying, well Gronk’s years on the extension become void DP: This situation though, with and I’m putting the onus on you.” gone. They expect Julian [Edel- at the end of this league year. In the Brady being 42 years old, being With this “no franchise tag” and the man] to be back, so that shouldn’t process, it opens up $5.5 million in one of the best quarterbacks in the voidable years being ripped up at be a problem, but, they’re throwing cap space, giving the Patriots some- league still, the quarterback of the the end of the league year, that by a lot of things at the wall here and where around $13 million . . . I’m reigning, defending Super Bowl putting it on them, he’s betting on hoping something sticks. So how is trying to explain to people how the champs, this is — as even Brady himself saying, if he performs like he going to throw for 5,000 yards Patriots can give Brady a raise and pointed out — a unique situation. he did last year, he puts the onus on if he’s throwing to Maurice Harris free up cap space. So let’s clarify this. So, with this unique situation, when the Patriots. You’re going to let Tom and rookie wide receiver in N’Keal The two-year extension, they basically you look at this Brady contract Brady, the greatest quarterback of Harry and Braxton Berrios, however defer the money for the cap hit, right? and Brady’s future, what does this all time, become a free agent? Who it ends up shaking out. That’s where That’s basically all that happens, with contract tell you about Tom Brady’s wins that PR battle? It’s not going to you wonder if the Patriots are going the extension? future in New England? be the Patriots. to go hard line again next year when MIKE GIARDI: Yeah, and it goes MG: I tweeted about it on Sunday DP: Mike, they’re not really go- push comes to shove. I’m with you, to show you — and [Bill] Belichick when the news first came out, and I ing to let him become a free agent I tend to lean towards, strongly, that has said this before — how you can think it surprised some people in the though, right? I think the reality of they’ll figure out a way to make really kind of make the cap do what sense that, he wanted a shorter deal. this is, the unique situation, unprec- it work. But, clearly he — I don’t you want to make it do. And this Now, initially he didn’t want a short- edented, uncharted territory — if know if I’m saying he’s through is the manipulation of the cap, and er deal. He obviously wanted secu- Brady performs at a high level still, playing ball with them, but he’s something that other teams have rity. he wants to play until he’s 44, he will get another raise before next playing harder ball with them than I done. In fact, Drew Brees signed his 45 years old. Forty-five is his stated season. Isn’t that the reality of this, think he ever has. extension, a big five-year extension, date. The Patriots were like, “Look, if you really want to simplify it? Listen to “The Danny Picard but it was really a two-year contract we can’t do it that way.” He’s in MG: I would say, I’m fairly certain Show” on PodcastOne. Also because years three, four, and five uncharted territory. No one has ever that’s what will happen. But I will available on iTunes, Spotify, and were voidable years. But the Patri- done this. No one has ever been a say that I was surprised that the dannypicard.com. Subscribe to ots had never done this before, so I productive quarterback, a Super- Patriots sort of approached him this Danny’s YouTube channel at you- think it surprised a lot of people in Bowl caliber quarterback at this age. offseason with a similar deal that tube.com/dannypicard.
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NFL Preseason Week 2 SPORTS TODAY THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Oakland at Arizona (-3.5) 8 P.M. ESPN
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 Chicago at NY Giants (-1) PATRIOTS WIN FIRST Tweet of the Week 7:30 P.M. NFL Network SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 New England (-3) at Tennessee PRESEASON GAME, TRAVEL 7 P.M. WBZ-TV SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 TO TENNESSEE ON SATURDAY New Orleans at LA Chargers (-3) 4 P.M. CBS SBT Staff back Matthew Stafford. he New England Pa- New England finished the Seattle at Minnesota (-3.5) 8 P.M. FOX triots began the 2019 game with nine sacks. Der- preseason with a 31-3 ek Rivers had two of those MONDAY, AUGUST 19 T San Francisco at Denver (-2.5) win over the Lions in Detroit sacks, while rookie Chase 8 P.M. ESPN last Thursday night. Winovich had 1.5 sacks. As expected, Tom Brady Also recording sacks were did not play in the game. Jamie Collins, Ja’Whaun Nov. 29, in an afternoon game in Brooklyn. Backup quarterbacks Brian Bentley, Danny Shelton, CELTICS 2019-20 Their first West Coast trip is early, be- Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham Shilique Calhoun, Terez SCHEDULE RELEASED ginning on Friday, Nov. 15 in Golden took all the snaps for New Hall, and Byron Cowart. SBT Staff State. The Celtics will take on the Clip- England’s offense, with Now, the Pats head to he regular-season schedule for the pers during that trip, but won’t take on Hoyer making the start. Tennessee for Week 2 of the 2019-20 NBA season was released the Lakers at the Staples Center until their Hoyer finished the game preseason on Saturday night. Tthis week, and there are certainly February West Coast trip. 12-of-14 for 147 yards and After that, they’ll return some interesting dates that Celtics fans LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lak- two touchdowns. Stidham home to host the Carolina should circle on their calendars. ers come to Boston on Monday, Jan. 20, a game was 14-of-24 for 179 yards Panthers in Week 3 of the Boston will open the regular season with that will be broadcast on TNT. and one touchdown. Neither preseason on Thursday, Aug. a nationally-televised game against the 76ers The Celtics will be in Canada on Christ- Patriots quarterback turned 22, and wrap up the pre- in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Oct. 23 on mas Day, taking on the defending champion the ball over in the win. season at Gillette Stadium ESPN. Philadelphia — and former Celtic Raptors in Toronto at Noon on ESPN. Undrafted rookie wide against the New York Giants Al Horford — come to the TD Garden on Boston has four nationally-televised games receiver Jakobi Meyers made on Thursday, Aug. 29. Thursday, Dec. 12. That game will also be on ABC: Saturday, Feb. 1 at home against an impact with a game-high New England’s first regu- nationally-televised. It will be on TNT. Philadelphia, Sunday, Feb. 23 against the Lak- six receptions for 69 yards lar-season game is Sunday, The Celtics meet up with Kyrie Irving’s ers in LA, Saturday, Feb. 29 at home against and two touchdowns. Sept. 8 at home against the Brooklyn Nets for the first time on Wednes- the Houston Rockets, and Sunday, April 5 at The Patriots’ defense Pittsburgh Steelers. That day, Nov. 27 in Boston, the night before home against the Milwaukee Bucks. dominated a Lions offense game is on NBC for Sunday Thanksgiving, on ESPN. The C’s and Nets The C’s will close out the regular season at home that was without quarter- Night Football. will meet again just two days later, on Friday, against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, April 15.
As for Etling, he’ll leave the Pa- QB ETLING WAIVED, TE SAUBERT ADDED TO PATRIOTS ROSTER triots having spent the 2018 season SBT Staff second-year QB Danny Etling. this week, sending the Atlanta Fal- on the practice squad. He was draft- s we’ve seen with Julian This experiment has failed cons a conditional seventh-round ed in the seventh round in 2018, Edelman, the Patriots have though, at least for now, as the pick in return. Saubert, 25, was but the Patriots drafted quarterback A once been successful in Patriots cut Etling earlier this drafted by the Falcons in the fifth Jarrett Stidham in the fourth round turning a quarterback into a wide week, in order to make room on round in 2017, but didn’t make an of this year’s draft, leaving no room receiver. In recent weeks at Train- the roster for newly-acquired tight NFL catch until last season, where for Etling on the QB depth chart, ing Camp, Bill Belichick has tried end Eric Saubert. he made a total of five catches for which also still includes veteran that maneuver once again, with New England traded for Saubert 48 yards with no touchdowns. Brian Hoyer.
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