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On Tuesday, November 5th, Re-Elect Michael Flaherty! #1 on the Ballot During this era of rapid growth and development in our city, Michael Flaherty continues to lead on addressing quality of life concerns for all Bostonians. Michael Flaherty has worked with communities across Boston on efforts to expand access to affordable housing, address the issue of displacement, extend tenant protections, and advocate for resources to stabilize our neighborhoods. Michael Flaherty championed the passage and adoption of the Community Preservation Act (CPA), which has now collectively granted an approximate $42 million for 91 projects across the city devoted to affordable housing, historic preservation and open space. Michael Flaherty has consistently called for increased access to treatment on-demand for those suffering from substance-abuse disorders and mental health issues, along with advocating for expansion of resources for community health centers across Boston. Michael Flaherty has called for closing the academic achievement gap by supporting the Student Opportunity Act and introducing an optional Year 13 to prepare students for college and beyond.

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EDITORIALEDITORIAL South Boston Provides a Safe Halloween Environment hough Halloween is celebrated by many peo- Here, the kids, usually accompanied by adult fam- ple of all ages, it’s especially a time the kids ily members and neighbors get to Trick or Treat along Tlook forward to. Great care goes into that big Southie’s main shopping area in safety and are the ben- decision of which costume to choose; whether it’s of eficiaries of the generosity of our local merchants who the store bought or homemade variety. South Bos- provide those much sought after sugary treats. tonians are fortunate that we live in a town that en- And who can forget the Castle Island Association’s courages the festive atmosphere of the season, while ‘Children’s Magical Halloween Castle’ at Fort Indepen- making sure priority is given to ensuring the safety of dence. It’s become an attraction not to be missed each local children. year for thousands. This is an event that is unique to It’s nice and very much appreciated that we have South Boston and is truly something to experience. And organizations like the South Boston Chamber of here too, fun was the theme and safety was the priority. Commerce and participating businesses and the Parents can take comfort knowing that their children South Boston Neighborhood Development Corpo- can be part of great Halloween fun in an environment ration working together to put on what has become that is safe and secure, because dedicated community- that wonderful tradition known as ‘Trick or Treat on minded adults have as their goal to make it so. And that Broadway’(Halloween Night, October 31st 4-6pm). should make all of us happy and proud.

“If I was two faced, would I be wearing this one?” - Abraham Lincoln Paul ‘Skud’ Skudris, You Will Be Missed SBT Staff Report favorite holiday was Thanks- t was with heavy hearts giving when he would al- and sadness that the ways prepare a feast. He also ISouth Boston Commu- loved Christmas Time and nity learned of the untimely enjoyed playing Santa Claus passing of Paul Skudris, af- and of course, also cooking fectionately known as ‘Skud’ up a storm. to his many friends, neigh- Boston Magazine named bors and customers – ad- The Galley ‘Best Diner’ mirers all. Skud owned and because of the excellent operated the Galley Diner food under Skud’s direction. on P Street in Southie since Well known food critic 1995. His obituary stated that Anthony Bourdain once ”he loved to cook and could said of ‘The Galley’ – Here, he ran his unique diner. He enced eating at The Galley, there is no doubt. Thank feed an army” and he dem- one could experience what was a welcoming personal- customers just wanted to you ‘Skud’ for the years of onstrated that consistently corned beef hash and eggs ity that made every custom- keep on returning to speak service and devotion to the over his nearly 25 years should taste like. er feel comfortable and that with and socialize with a South Boston Community. at the ‘Galley’, which has But there was much they belonged in his place. genuinely good and decent You are in the thoughts and become a landmark to locals more to Paul Skudris than His personality was such guy who had a kind word prayers of all. You may be and visitors alike. It came as just the excellent food he that in addition to the good for everyone. gone from this life, but you no surprise to anyone that his prepared and the great way food folks always experi- He will be missed, of that will never be forgotten.

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he top news of the week Religious Scholar’. One network ‘racist, dehumanizing, and oppres- from a group of college professors was of course the elimina- attacked the President because he sive’ to “marginalized persons’. (shocker). And speaking of col- T tion of the biggest terrorist took part of the credit for the raid, Jack O Lanterns are racist. As leges, Oxford University in Eng- in the world – Abu Bakr al-Bagh- saying he had nothing to do with it, we’ve all seen, these Halloween land, will now prohibit ‘clapping’ dadi. To show his memory the then on the same show, lambasted symbols now come in many col- to show approval. Why? Because respect it deserves, on this page, him as some sort of devil because ors besides orange. They are also the rapid hand movements and the I’ll refer to him as ‘The Bag’. I he was responsible for killing this blue, pink, purple, green etc. But sound of clapping might set off won’t rehash the whole beautifully father of three children. the black ones are of course racist. anxiety to some students and cause planned and carried out mili- Nancy Pelosi and some of the Retail outlet ‘Bed Bath and Be- them to be ‘triggered’. We could tary operation, by now we’ve all other Socialist fanatics in the yond’ took them off their shelves have a field day making fun of all watched and read about the reports democrat party, took a short break because of the racism accusations. these declarations and the strange and how it went off. President from their never ending ‘inves- Using good grammar and getting and bizarre reasoning that prompts Trump gave the green light to get tigate Trump’ frenzy, and were good grades in school is now racist them, but I won’t, at least not this him. And US Special Forces, the furious that the President didn’t and said to be a product of ‘White week because well, there are just best in the world, did the job with consult with them before he or- Supremacy’. This revelation comes no words. a precision raid. It was magnifi- dered the raid. But Trump wanted cent and just what ‘The Bag’ had this operation to succeed so as he coming. What I’ll comment on is said, he didn’t tell them because the sick reaction by so many of he didn’t want the plans to be Let Our Family Help Your Family those on the left side of the Ameri- ‘leaked’, as they probably would can political divide. have been. ‘The Bag’ may have Now bear in mind, The Bag, the got a warning from some congres- CASPER founder and leader of ISIS, has sional office to get out quick and Funeral & Cremations Services been the brutal and vicious terror- terrorists would have been wait- Established tiredin 1930 of watching the preening ist responsible for beheadings, the ing to ambush the American strike egotists on stage and their politi- butchering of Christians, Jews and team. Good call by the President. Serving Families with Dignity and Respect cal preaching. But there is hope for even other Muslims; men, women And as one pundit put it, can we through the toughestmovie of lovers times who forare also tired of all and children. He has ordered entire really rule out Pelosi, Elizabeth over 80 theyears left-wing propaganda being put cities, towns and villages wiped Warren, AOC and the rest of the out by Hollywood. The new Rambo out. He has tortured, maimed and coven demanding an investigation Home of Personal Service movie, starring of course Sylvester murdered tens of thousands of of the President for not reading Pre-Planning Specialists Stallone, called ‘Last Blood’ is said to people and his goal was to eventu- ‘The Bag’ his rights? It’s unfortu- be outstanding. It is action packed but ally kill every American and Jewish nate that the anger toward Presi- also sends a message about the danger person, worldwide. dent Donald Trump is so intense Casper’s specializes in of open borders. The film critics hate In Hollywood, actress Jamie Lee by those on the left, that they may Massachusetts Cremation Services & it and are melting down because of Curtis and several other airhead even have preferred that the raid Veteran Services that message, but the viewers love it. I ‘celebrities’, are sympathetic to never happened, or, even worse, highly recommend it. ‘The Bag’ and are horrified at the that it failed, so this President Please visit our website for way he was killed. Said Curtis, could not get credit for ordering a information you may find “He may have died like a coward, job well done. They are that sick helpful during a time of need but even cowards feel pain”. And and that consumed with hate. of course, she chastised President I’ll close this week by highlight- www.casperfuneralservices.com Trump for being happy that he was ing some more of the silly lunacy dead. The News Media couldn’t taking place around the country by Casper Funeral Home wait to jump in as well. The Wash- ‘progressives’. What’s racist this 187 Dorchester Street David Casper ington Post referred to The Bag not week? Math. That’s right, at public South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: as the evil murderer he was, but schools in Seattle, Washington, 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper as they called him – an ‘Austere math has now been classified as 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2019

Milton Valencia has a good story this morning on the battle for the four at-large Window Into The State House city council seats in Boston – and specifi- Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct cally the fourth seat that’s not expected to impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. be won by an incumbent. And it’s totally These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state up for grabs, thanks to an influx of politi- government activity, as well as links to other news. cal newcomers in the race. Meanwhile, at the district level, the Herald’s Jacklyn DeLeo to seek another term as speak- to an electrified regional rail system offer- mings of Baltimore. Cashman writes about the partisan Dem- er, assorted liars be damned ing riders more frequent service during the ocrat-versus-Republican clash in District SHNS’s Michael Norton (pay wall) day. “We need to think bold,” says Lynn Local elections: Paying the price for 8 – and what constitutes and doesn’t con- and Shira Schoenberg at MassLive report Mayor Thomas McGee, a former co- supporting more housing? stitute an endorsement. that, yes, House Speaker Robert DeLeo chairman of the Legislature’s Transporta- As they say, all politics are local – says he has every intention of running for tion Committee. But here’s the big ques- and in many Massachusetts commu- Healey’s office concedes: Bodyworks speaker again in 2021 – and sounds like tion for this and other transit plans, via nities that means the politics of hous- bill needs more work he expects to win, again. Unless a major- SHNS’s Chris Lisinski: “Who Will Pay?” ing. The Globe’s Tim Logan reports The elephant in the room on this bill is ity of members tend to side with people that housing has become a major issue a certain owner of a professional sports like former state Rep. Jay Kaufman, Going for it: Lynch pursues chair- in area local elections this fall – and team in Boston. But we won’t get into who tells CommonWealth magazine that manship of committee at center of im- elected leaders who have previously that now. Shira Schoenberg at MassLive DeLeo once threatened to strip him of a peachment pledged to build more housing are sud- reports that Attorney General Maura committee chairmanship if he didn’t go From SHNS’s Matt Murphy (pay denly facing challengers or potential Healey’s office is conceding that legisla- along with a long-ago tax plan. In a state- wall): “U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch said successors with different views. tion meant to crack down on human traf- ment, DeLeo says that Kaufman’s claim Monday evening that he would be We’re tempted to say this a classic ficking and the sex industry within the is “flat-out false” and that he’s “a liar.” running for the chairmanship of the suburban issue, but a report at Universal bodyworks industry could end up hurt- House Oversight and Reform Com- Hub indicates that housing is an issue al- ing other businesses, so her office will Thinking big: Commuter group backs mittee, a panel he has sat on for 18 most everywhere: “In Allston/Brighton redraft the bill. $29B ‘full transformation’ of rail system years and one at the center of the race, Cashman would get tough on local The rewrite comes after a rather spir- CommonWealth magazine’s Bruce House’s impeachment inquiry into colleges, Breadon would make develop- ited State House hearing yesterday on the Mohl reports that a commuter rail advi- President Donald Trump.” ers build more affordable housing.” legislation, with Reiki, Qigong and even sory group is endorsing the broadest and The Globe’s Laura Krantz has more yoga practitioners saying the legislation most expensive option on the table for on Lynch’s pursuit of the chairman- ‘The most competitive contest the city would drive many legitimate healers out transforming the T’s rail system: A nearly ship, which opened up following the has seen in a decade’ of business, as Schoenberg and the Her- $29 billion plan for a “full transformation” recent death of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cum- Speaking of local elections, the Globe’s ald’s Mary Markos report.

REP. BIELE, HOUSE PASS HISTORIC EDUCATION FUNDING BILL reimbursements, which provide Student Opportunity Act will invest transitional aid to help districts when $1.5 billion in public education students leave to attend charter schools, within a three-year timetable; BOSTON – Last week, State education under Chapter 70 over the • Expanding the special education Representative and his next several years. circuit breaker, which reimburses colleagues in the Massachusetts House “We have a responsibility to invest districts for extraordinary special of Representatives unanimously in our youth, their education, and education costs, to include transportation passed historic legislation that invests their future,” said Rep. Biele. “This costs in addition to instructional costs, $1.5 billion into the Commonwealth’s landmark legislation will help ensure phased in over four years; and public education system. that Boston Public Schools, and • Lifting the annual cap on Known as The Student Opportunity public schools across the state, have Massachusetts School Building Act, the legislation invests funding the necessary resources to provide Authority (MSBA) spending for school and resources in public school districts high-quality education to students building construction/renovation by that serve high concentrations of low- regardless of income level or zip code, $150 million (from $600 million to income students, like the Boston Public giving our students the tools they need Level, as opposed to the 133% level that $800 million), enabling the MSBA to School system, in order to address to succeed and thrive.” has been used in recent years; and accept more projects across the state disparities in student achievement. The legislation addresses the needs of • Increasing special education into its funding pipeline. The bill modernizes the K-12 public districts educating high concentrations enrollment and cost assumptions The legislation also requires education funding and fully implements of low-income students, like Boston to more accurately reflect district school districts to develop and make the recommendations of the Foundation Public Schools, by: enrollment and costs publicly available plans for closing Budget Review Commission, providing • Providing additional funding based The bill provides additional state gaps in student performance. These an estimated $1.4 billion in new Chapter on the share of low-income students in financial support to help public schools plans will include specific goals and 70 aid. Under the legislation, the City each district; and communities deliver a high-quality metrics to track success. of Boston is projected to receive an • Returning the definition of low- education to students by: The bill now heads to conference additional $115 million for public income to 185% of the Federal Poverty • Fully funding charter tuition committee. October 31, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5

units with executed leases as of June Councilors 1st, 2018 originally had until Septem- ber 1st, 2019 to comply. The City of Flynn, Boston subsequently reached an im- portant settlement with Airbnb that will Councilor Flynn Edwards & allow critical enforcement provisions to move forward, including the removal The People of DistrictThanks Wu Hearing of listings by units that are not regis- tered with the City by December 1st. on Short Concerned residents have high- lighted unregistered units in opera- Term Rental tion, reportedly ineligible units that have registered with the city, as well Regulations as investor units attempting to con- vert to executive suites and continue 2 operating. This hearing will seek to review the ordinance’s implementa- tion and evidence required by the Inspectional Services Department, Boston, MA - With the election upon us next Tuesday, Nov. 5th, I would like as well as addressing concerns about to extend my best wishes to my neighbors, friends, and constituents and to potential loopholes to ensure that thank you for the hospitality you have extended to my family, my staff and I at investor-owned, short-term rental civic meetings and events across our district. I have had the pleasure of meet- ing many new neighbors and becoming reacquainted with so many longtime units are not displacing long-term friends. I have worked hard every day for our residents and respectfully ask for residents residents. your vote on Nov. 5th. “The Short Term Rentals Ordinance Throughout this term, I have used my position of public trust to speak out and the removal of large corporations on many important issues through City Council Hearings, community meetings, from this industry is critical for our city press releases and letters, social media platforms, with our civic groups and at to protect its housing stock and address neighborhood office hours. As the Boston City Councilor for District 2, my focus has always remained on public safety, housing stability & affordability, and so- quality of life issues,” said Councilor cial & economic justice for our residents and families. Flynn. “Constituents throughout my In terms of public safety, I have been a strong advocate for the safety of pedestri- district have stressed the importance of ans and all on our roads. I created a 12 point plan and held hearings to advocate for strict enforcement to guard against the traffic calming measures through infrastructure improvements, slower speeds and oston City Councilors Ed negative impacts of non-owner occu- increased enforcement. I also called for hearings to be held on TNCs (Uber/Lyft), and held hearings on gas leaks and natural gas infrastructure in our city, domestic Flynn, Lydia Edwards and Mi- pied, short term rental investor units.” violence and sexual assault, and stray voltage harmful to our pets and residents. Bchelle Wu will hold a hearing “Boston’s Short Term Rentals When it comes to housing, I called for and held hearings with Councilor Michael regarding implementation of the Short ordinance protects our housing stock Flaherty on affordable housing and the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) so Term Rental (Airbnb) Ordinance on from speculative investments while that it can be updated to help keep working families in Boston. I will hold a hearing Thursday, November 14th at 1pm in allowing owner-occupants to earn on November 14th regarding the implementation of the Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) the Iannella Chamber at Boston City supplemental income,” said Coun- ordinance to ensure investor units and large corporations are no longer operating in the city. I passed an ordinance with Councilor Lydia Edwards to help seniors who Hall. The hearing will be held by the cilor Edwards. “As we implement have fallen behind on their property taxes to pay with reduced interest and on more Committee on Housing and Communi- the ordinance, the city must ensure affordable terms. I continue to advocate for 3 Family zoning in areas of the district to ty Development, chaired by Councilor corporate short term rental practices maintain the character of our neighborhoods. Edwards. The aim of the hearing is to which violate the letter and the spirit I have always stood with our working families seeking fair & living wages, discuss any potential issues or loop- of the law are put to a halt.” affordable healthcare, safe working conditions and a secure retirement. Whether it was United Steelworkers during the National Grid lockout, Unite Here Local holes that may exist regarding enforce- “I’m grateful to continue work- 26 at Marriot Hotels or most recently at Battery Wharf, UFCW 1445 at Stop & ment of the ordinance and the removal ing with Councilor Flynn, Councilor Shop or Macy’s, my family and I were proud to stand with organized labor. I also of investor units or large corporations. Edwards, and community advocates on joined workers and advocates fighting against wage theft. Specifically, constituents have called taking steps to stabilize our neighbor- In addition, I held hearings regarding accessibility issues for persons with dis- attention to Primary Residence criteria hoods,” said Councilor Wu. “Housing abilities in the City of Boston. With accessibility and inclusion in mind, I con- tinue to advocate for language access programs at BPS, and my staff posts social used as proof of owner occupancy to affordability is the top concern for resi- media messages in Spanish and Chinese. register with the city, as well as at- dents across the city, and we must not Government serves us best when it addresses the concerns of its citizens & tempts by large companies to convert only pass strong protections, but ensure civic organizations seriously. I have not just listened to your concerns, but have units to executive suites. that these rules are being enforced in been out front and taken the lead on issues affecting our basic government servic- Passed in June of 2018, the ordi- every neighborhood.” es. I promise to continue to advocate on behalf of the people of District 2. I thank nance regulates short term rentals on For more information, please you for your support and respectfully ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 5th. I will continue to listen to your feedback, be accessible, and work hard to platforms, such as Airbnb. Only units contact Councilor Flynn’s office at deliver results for all of our neighborhoods. that are owner-occupied are eligible 617-635-3203, or at Ed.Flynn@ for short term rentals. The ordinance Boston.gov, Councilor Edwards’ would also require operators to register office at 617-635-3200, or at Lydia. their units, apply for a license yearly, [email protected], or Councilor Sincerely,Ed Flynn and notify the abutters. The ordinance Wu’s office at 617-635-3115, or at Boston City Councilor, District 2 took effect on January 1st, 2019, while [email protected]. 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2019

Edison continued from front page tive impacts to Conley Terminal. the former Edison, the very restric- Vice President at Hilco Redevelop- Boston Planning & Development Located next to the former Boston tion that Redgate, as owners, now ment Partners, interjected himself Agency have hosted public meet- Edison, Conley Terminal and the wants lifted. into the conversation and stated he ings to discuss the future use Butler Bypass Corridor have an Support for the current housing could “build as high as he wanted of the site. This past summer, economic impact of over $8.2 bil- proposal came largely from mem- for a commercial project”, refer- the development team of Hilco/ lion, supporting thousands of busi- bers of the Boston Building Trades encing an Amazon-like tower and Redgate put forth two proposals nesses throughout Massachusetts. and local 26, representing hotel asked, rhetorically, if that would for the site: commercial/retail The Port also supports over 9,000 workers. However, one resident make the community happy. option and a mixed-use option. direct jobs, making it one of the and member from Local 17 Sheet Mr. Chused then volunteered On Monday, the Hilco/Redgate largest employers in the state. Metal Workers stated that the cur- the comment that their project in development team made clear The members of the Longshore- rent proposal for the site needs to Baltimore moved forward despite their intention to move forward men, many who come from South be further scaled back from its size community concerns and brought in with the mixed-use proposal Boston families, spoke about the and density. “quality jobs, quality buildings, and for approximately 1.78 million negative impacts of luxury hous- Rep. David Biele, who was in quality people.” When asked about square feet of space, which in- ing being built so close to an active attendance, informed the crowd his definition of “quality people,” cludes hundreds of luxury hous- port—referencing decreased hours that Redgate/Hilco had signed a Mr. Chused mentioned highly-edu- ing units as well as hotel space. and productivity at Moran Terminal project labor agreement which cated individuals with high- The heights of several buildings in Charlestown, when housing was guaranteed that any project built paying salaries. Mr. Chused was in this recent proposal will be ap- built next door. Their fear is that by Redgate/Hilco at the former asked if he was from Baltimore and proximately 190 feet—although luxury housing at the Edison will Edison would pay prevailing said no. When asked where he was the development team did not have a similar effect on Conley and wages, and that the project labor from, he said Massachusetts. The have specific heights. jeopardize those investments and agreement applied to any project South Boston woman then asked, The proposal to include hous- productivity. The Teamsters Local at the site—whether commercial/ “So, where in Massachusetts?” and ing at the former Boston Edison 25, raised similar concerns at a retail or mixed-use. Rep. Biele Mr. Chused responded “it doesn’t has been a source of contention meeting this summer. stated that there are challenges matter… I’m sorry. I wasn’t born in because the area is not zoned Resident concerns again focused to any development at the former a bathtub in South Boston.” for residential housing. A fur- on the size and density of the pro- Edison, given its proximity to In terms of next steps, Redgate/ ther obstacle is the existence of posal, transportation impacts, as Conley Terminal, and would set a Hilco hopes to start construction on a deed restriction that prohibits well as environmental impacts from precedent for the First Street Cor- this proposal as early as next year. any housing from being built at a contaminated power plant. One ridor with long-term impacts on The development expressed a de- the former Boston Edison. Held resident spoke about the overde- the neighborhood. sire to bypass the City of Boston’s by the Commonwealth of Massa- velopment of South Boston and the Sen. Nick Collins was also in demolition delay for this project chusetts, Massport negotiated the negative impacts to the neighbor- attendance, and rounded out con- because of the number of meetings deed restriction with Exelon in hood’s quality of life from this type cerns about the negative impacts to that have already taken place. The 2014. Hilco/Redgate bought the of density. Others asked about the transportation, traffic, and Conley development team will also pursue former Boston Edison with these commercial/retail proposal. Terminal from the size and density a planned development area for this restrictions on housing in place. One individual questioned of the current housing proposal. location, which will spot-zone this Over $850 million in state and Redgate about its involvement Sen. Collins also raised concerns project by overriding the underly- federal funds has been invested in as a formal advisor for the 2014 about the lack of open space in the ing zoning. One local woman re- Conley Terminal, brought in by Massport Strategic Plan, which project, commenting that the cur- plied that there should be as many Congressman Stephen Lynch and highlighted the need for long-term rent open space proposal would be meetings as necessary to get this Nick Collins, the State Representa- protections of the Conley Terminal under water based on projections project right. tive at the time. The International from negative impacts of residential by the Redgate/Hilco development The comment period is open Longshoremen Association opposes development, leading to the deed team and contrasted the lack of through November 8, 2019. Resi- housing at the site because of nega- restriction that prohibits housing at open space with other projects in dents should direct comments to the South Boston that have permanent BPDA and local elected officials: MARTIN F MCDONOUGH POST #368 green space/open space. And as far as forming an opinion At the end of the meeting, one in- about how the development team dividual asked why a commercial/ views the residents of South Bos- retail project could not go forward ton… We’ll leave it to the good at the former Edison, stating it people of South Boston to decide. MEAT RAFFLE would accomplish two goals--ad- BPDA Project Manager Tim dressing concerns about the impacts Czerwienski - Tim.Czerwien- Saturday, November 2, 2019 of housing on Conley while creat- [email protected] ing jobs for the trades. City Councilor Ed Flynn - Following the meeting, one South [email protected] Boston woman was speaking with City Councilor Michael Flaherty 1:00PM Hilco Executive Ben Spera about - [email protected] Ladies Auxiliary 329 West Broadway South Boston, MA having a commercial/retail only State Senator Nick Collins - project at the former Edison and [email protected] Consolation PrizesBRING - Food A FRIEND- Money Raffles - Fun about other projects by Hilco. Then, State Representative David Biele Mr. Andrew Chused, Executive - [email protected]. October 31, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

MA, Laborers 223, Boston Fire- Michael Flaherty Proud to fighters Local 718, Boston Plaster- ers & Cement Masons Local 534, Announce Endorsements Boston Teachers Union, Boston Carmen’s Union 589, Greater Bos- From Mix of Elected Officials, ton Labor Council , IBEW Local 103, IBEW Local 2222, IUPAT DC Labor Unions, Progressive 35, NAGE Local 5000, NE Re- gional Council of Carpenters, SEIU Organizations, and The Local 888, Sheet Metal Workers Local 17, Teamsters Local 122, Boston Globe Teamsters Local 25, Pipefitters Local 537, Boston Police Superior This includes endorsements from 21 Officers Federation, Greater Boston Real Estate Board PAC, Bridge and elected officials, 35 Unions, Planned Structural Ironworkers Local 7, Re- Parenthood, The Environmental League tired Public Employees Committee for Political Action, Plumbers and of Massachusetts, and The Boston Globe Gasfitters Union Local 12, Sheet Metal Workers Local 17, Laborers oston City Councilor At- The Boston Globe, Planned Parent- Globe, Planned Parenthood, The District Council PAC, Massachu- Large Michael Flaherty is hood, The Environmental League of Environmental League of Massa- setts Restaurant Association, Hotel Bproud to announce endorse- Massachusetts, and the Ward 5, 9, chusetts, Boston Ward 5 Democratic Workers Local 26, Pile Drivers ments from a diverse coalition of and 15 Democratic Committees. Committee, Boston Ward 9 Demo- Local 56,Carpenters Local 327, elected officials, activists, and labor “I am proud to be supported by cratic Committee, Boston Ward 15 Carpenters Local 723, The Interna- unions. First among these is Bos- the people and organizations that Democratic Committee tional Longshoremen’s Association, ton Mayor Martin J. Walsh. Mayor are on the front lines of the fight Labor - AFSCME Council 93, Floor coverers 2168, Boston Police Walsh cited the experience Michael for equity for all Bostonians.,” said Boston Police Patrolmen’s Associa- Patrolmen’s Association EMS Divi- brings to the Council along with his Michael. “Those endorsing me tion, Professional Firefighters of sion, SEIU Local 1199 dedication to addressing the needs have a wide range of backgrounds of diverse constituencies across the and priorities, but where they can city. Michael has also been endorsed all agree is that Michael Flaherty „    †  by Congressman Stephen Lynch, is the right choice for Boston. With Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tomp- this in mind, I humbly ask for your kins, several members of Boston’s support on Election Day, Tuesday, delegation at the Massachusetts November 5th.”  State House, and many of his Bos- To learn more about Councilor ton City Council colleagues. Michael F. Flaherty and his work, Michael also has strong support please visit his website at www. from organized labor, including michaelflaherty.com or call his cam-    endorsements from 35 labor unions. paign team at 617-752-4243. These unions include Boston teach- The full list of endorsements is as  ers, policemen, firemen, and some follows: of the largest trade unions in the Elected Officials - Boston Mayor Greater Boston region. Martin J. Walsh, Congressman        “As a former member of Team- Stephen Lynch, Suffolk County sters Local #25, I have always been Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Sen. Sal   guided by union consciousness DiDomenico, Sen. Joe Boncore, and have never failed to support Sen. Mike Rush, Sen. Nick Collins, organized labor, including, when Rep. Dan Ryan, Rep. Ed Coppinger,   necessary, on the picket lines,’ said Rep. Adrian Madaro, Rep. Russel   Michael. “I will never forget the Holmes, Rep. David Biele, Clerk   lessons I learned growing up in a for Civil Business of the Suffolk Union household. It taught me that Superior Court Michael J. Donovan     every worker deserves representa- , Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court tion, and is entitled to the fundamen- Clerk Maura S. Doyle, Councilor tal rights of collective bargaining Ed Flynn, Councilor Frank Baker,   and workplace dignity. I am com- Councilor Lydia Edwards, Coun- mitted to those principles as a City cilor Tim McCarthy, Councilor Matt Councilor At-large and am proud to O’Malley, Councilor Mark Ciommo,  stand with working families. .” Councilor Josh Zakim      ­€‚ ƒƒ Michael has also been endorsed by Organizations - The Boston 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2019

France who fled the country and The landed in the vineyards of the area that bears his name. The family-owned estate was founded by Nicolaus Weis in 1947 and has been managed by third gen- Wine eration family member, Nik Weis, since 1997. The estate has been part of the Verband Deutscher Prädi- katsweingüter (VDP) since 2000 Guy and is known for producing a range of Riesling wines from well-known vineyards including Piesporter All Saints Goldtröpfchen, Leiwener Lauren- tiuslay and Ockfener Bockstein. appy All Hallows Eve! The wines from this area are Since tomorrow is All typically dry and are served with Saints Day, I thought it pork and chicken dishes, as well as well as succulent white peach wonderfully balanced with natural wouldH be appropriate to look at as local specialties, like Schnit- and pineapple flavours that fin- acidity and a pure, luscious fin- some wines associated with the zel. You’ll find this wine has tasty ish softly sweet, but still crisp ish. This one is perfect for dessert; names of saints. The tradition of floral and fruit notes of jasmine, and fresh. Delicious served well maybe an Apple Cobbler laced with naming things and places after peaches and lemon zest that chilled on its own or with orien- Apple Schnapps. Chilled or over saints goes as far back as the time provide a crisp, medium-bodied tal spiced dishes and mild Indian the rocks, this is not your typical of the first saints themselves. For finish. Have a couple of bottles curries, peri-peri prawns, calamari dessert white; the bottles are only example, Boston is a locational on hand for Thanksgiving, both and summer salads. 375ml., so plan on more than one name from Lincolnshire, England before and during dinner. A little closer to home, in the Pa- -you’ll be glad you did! which means Botwulf’s Stone or Saint Morand of Cluny began cific Northwest, the vineyards and A wine that you can have before Botwulf’s tun (tun is an Old Eng- his religious life as a friar in the wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle ,during and after dinner is Domaine lish word for a hamlet or small famous Abbey and was revered by have a great variety and quality of Ste. Michelle Brut,NV, ($15.99). town). It refers to Botolph, the Eng- the locals for fasting through the wines. Though you probably know Not too dry or sweet, Michelle Brut lish saint of travelers and farmers. entirety of Lent with just some them best for the labels of their is a palate-pleasing sparkling wine There are numerous spelling varia- grapes from a small vineyard he entry-level wines that we see ev- that delivers aromas and flavors of tions of his name such as Botolph, kept. Legend has it that today, erywhere, you might want to go up apples and citrus with a light, toasty Botulph, Botwulf and Botulf. wines from Alsace, Burgundy and a level and try their Ethos Reserve finish, from a blend of63% Char- St. Urbans Hof - Nik Weis St. Champagne all have vines from wines. 2016 Ethos Reserve Late donnay, 19% Pinot Noir, 18% Pinot Urbans Hof Dry Riesling, 2018, that small vineyard. St. Morand Harvest Muscat Canelli, Colum- Gris, all from vineyards dedicated ($16.99), is a Riesling wine from NV, ($19.99), is a semi-sweet bia Valley, ($35.00),The Ethos Late to this sparkling beauty. the Mosel region in Germany that’s white blend form South Africa, Harvest Muscat is a rich, decadent A great way to toast All Saints’ been growing grapes since the time brilliant pale gold with attractive wine with intense aromas of apri- Night this Friday! of St. Urban in the 3rd century. fragrances of rose petals, tropical cot, peaches, and baking spices. Talk To The Wine Guy at Urban was a bishop from eastern fruits, Turkish delight and spice, Layers of concentrated flavors are [email protected]

neighbors tipping them off. Po- More Drug Busts in Southie lice have always emphasized how important it is to receive these tips SBT Staff Report sell quantities of GHB which is also $200,000. Police staked out the ad- from residents. The cooperation oth the Boston Police and called a ‘Date Rape’ substance as dresses after receiving complaints between people in the neighborhood Federal Law Enforcement well as Fentanyl, Methamphetamine from neighbors about what they and police is essential to putting an personnel (DEA) are receiv- and Crack-Cocaine. The names of believed was large scale drug deal- end to dangerous illegal activity and Bing high praise for a job well done the suspects arrested in this bust ing going on from these addresses. have repeated the request that “If after what is said to be two major were Edward Hamill, age 37 who Both Maxwell and Hamill have you see something, say something.” drug busts last Thursday. lives at 50 West Broadway and pleaded Not Guilty to the charges. Edward Kneif, age 47, was ar- David Maxwell, age 53, who resides In addition to the drugs taken from rested for allegedly dealing drugs at 5 Mohawk Street. This raid was the addresses, nearly $50,000 in cash including Heroin and Fentanyl. named ‘Operation Tomahawk’ by was confiscated as well as what is Kneif lives at 501 East Broadway, in law enforcement. Boston Police and believed to be approximately $1,800 South Boston. DEA agents; armed with warrants in counterfeit money. There was also In a separate bust, two suspects actually broke down the door of a handgun removed from the scene. were arrested for also dealing drugs. Hamill’s apartment to get in. As was stated above, law en- In this raid, the suspects were said Maxwell was hit with a $500,000 forcement was made aware of the to be in possession with intent to bail and Hamill’s bail was set at suspected drug dealing activity by October 31, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

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Condo Monday, November 18 240 Old Colony Avenue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM South Boston, MA 02127 366 Broadway UNIT 4 $700,000 7/24/19 5 1 948 Condo Project Description: 372 Athens St UNIT 3 $527,500 7/24/19 3 1 604 Washington Village Property Owner LLC, c/o Samuels & Associates and DJ Condo Properties LLC (the “Proponent”) proposes to construct one building in place of the approved Buildings A and B, with approximately 214 204 West Ninth St UNIT 1 $500,000 7/19/19 4 1 665 residential units, approximately 20,500 sf of ground floor retail space, Condo and approximately 58 parking spaces, of which 50 will be located in the building on the ground floor and 8 will be located on-street, and public open space. If approved, the NPC will be the first amendment to the development plan for Planned Development Area (PDA) No. 107. Quality Heating Oil & Expert Heating Services mail to: Stephen Harvey Boston Planning & Development Agency Close of Comment One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Period: Boston, MA 02201 11/14/2019 Customer service is our business phone: 617.918.4418 email: [email protected] - Heating Oil Discounts - Automatic Delivery BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans - Budget Payment Plans Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary - Complete Heating Service 641 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 • 617-268-4662 www.mcmproperties.com www.metroenergyboston.com MCM 917 East Broadway, South Boston 617-268-5181 Properties 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2019

You’re Invited: Community Meeting November 20 About BCYF Curley Community Center Renovations lease join Boston Centers for ber 20 at 6 p.m. This meeting will share tion’s investment to the center will Youth & Families, and the City space design ideas and big visions include a $15 million-dollar major of Boston’s Public Facilities based on feedback that was provided renovation of the existing building that PDepartment to continue the discussion by the community at the September supports re-programming the interior about upcoming renovations to the meeting and over 200 online and paper space and provides resilient protection Curley Community Center, M Street BCYF Curley Community Center in surveys that were filled out following from future sea level rise. entrance, 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston on Wednesday, Novem- the meeting. The Walsh Administra- The meeting will be held at BCYF South Boston. Remember To Turn Clocks Back One Hour Sunday And To Change the Batteries in Smoke Detectors SBT Staff Report that extra hour of sleep, short lived detectors. As we all know, bat- Reminder: This Sunday is as it will be, this will be good news. teries don’t last forever and for the day that we turn back However, if you are in the majority safety reasons it’s always a good the clocks one hour. Day- nationwide who likes having that idea to replace them at least twice lightA Savings Time comes to an extra daylight, well, you are out of each year with new ones. Alkaline end officially at 11:59:59 PM on luck till next year when Daylight batteries are suggested since they Saturday, November 2nd. Eastern Savings Time returns. have a longer life. Standard Time begins at Midnight The changing of the clocks is The time on Tech Devices such as or 12 AM on Sunday, November also a good time to remember to computers, cell phones, tablets etc. 3rd. If you are someone who craves change the batteries in your smoke is usually changed automatically. Clothing Donation Service for South Boston ig Brother Big Founda- We’ll be there 9 am-2 pm or until sands of kids throughout MA, includ- tion will be in South the truck fills up. Our pickup is free, ing those in South Boston. Boston on Saturday Nov easy and supports Big Brothers Big Special thanks to Jake Bombard and 2nd,B collecting donations of Sisters, who provide at-risk girls and Molly McPheron of the Laboure Center. clothing and shoes in the park- boys with a professionally supported Please call us at 800-483-5503 or ing lot, at Laboure Center, 275 mentor that helps change that child’s email [email protected] if West Broadway. life forever. BBBS supports thou- you have questions.

Optum Employees Optum, a health services and technol- ership development program for high meaningful experiences with the youth ogy company located in Boston, who school age youth in Boston. “We appre- participants while helping the homeless and Teens from coordinated a team of local volunteers ciate the opportunity to partner with Op- in Boston with their basic needs,” said ‘Camp Harbor to assemble, package and deliver the tum clients and volunteers, alongside our Melissa Brown, an Optum senior director, hygiene kits to Rosie’s Place. Leaders in Training, to assemble these kits whose team spearheaded the effort to re- View’ Help Local More than a dozen 11th and 12th grad- for the women of Rosie’s Place,” Jenny cruit Optum client and colleague. “We are Homeless Women ers in Camp Harbor View’s Leader in Callahan, director of operations & part- grateful for the opportunity to partner with Training Program as well as clients and nerships at Camp Harbor View said. “At the Boston community on this important s winter approaches and the employees from Optum joined forces Camp Harbor View, we encourage young project, and we know the supplies will be temperatures begin to fall in to assemble and deliver the hygiene kits people to lead by example and be active put to good use by Rosie’s Place. Boston, help has arrived for and show their support to help women participants in their communities.” Athose experiencing homelessness. The served by Rosie’s Place. “We appreciate Women and children are the fastest aid is in the form of 1,000 hygiene kits the wonderful donation and time put in by growing population experiencing home- that were donated and delivered Oct. Optum employees, their clients and the lessness, with 15 percent of Massachu- 23 to Rosie’s Place, a local Boston area teens at Camp Harbor View,” said Alyssa setts children living in poverty. Rosie’s homeless shelter for poor and home- Schoppee Rosie’s Place. “The kits make Place provides meals and shelter to poor less women. The hygiene kits include a big difference for the people we serve.” and homeless women as well as wide- Purell wipes, soap, toothpaste, tooth- The activity also served as an important ranging support, including housing and brushes, socks, granola bars, combs, lesson in community leadership for par- education services. “Working with at-risk deodorant and feminine hygiene ticipants in Camp Harbor View’s Leader youth at Camp Harbor View to support products. The kits were donated by in Training Program, a year-round lead- Rosie’s Place, is an opportunity to have October 31, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11 St. Peter Academy Halloween Happenings Another Awesome Playground were transformed the residents of Marian Manor. program (beginning at age into a Halloween Spooktacular! So long October we have a 15 months) and for students Spooktacular It was a Harry Potter theme fabulous month! in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Event in the with some creepy ghoulish St. Peter Academy in an in- grades 1-6. Join us for our décor thrown in. A wonderful dependent, community-based Open House November 5th Books! time was had by all from our private school and serves 9:00 – 11:30 am. By Maria Blasi Toddlers to Grandparents that students from ages 15 months Appointments for individual came and joined in the fes- through grade 6. SPA is cur- tours can be made by contact- n Friday October 25th tivities! The students will be rently accepting applications ing the Main Office at 617- the St. Peter Academy marching in the annual Parade for the limited spaces avail- 268-0750 or by emailing SPA@ O Community Room and on October 31st with a visit to able in the year-round toddler StPeterAcademy.com.

REMINDER!! Blood Drive in Memory of James ‘Jim’ Kelly This Saturday he Annual American Red Cross E, Broadway. This event has over the ily of Jim Kelly and will take place in Blood Drive in Memory of years collected more than a thousand the downstairs area at the school be- James M. ‘Jim’ Kelly, will be pints of blood and has been credited tween the hours of 9:30 am and 2:30 Theld this Saturday, November 2nd at with saving more than 500 lives. The pm. Please join in for this wonderful the South Boston Catholic Academy blood drive will be co-sponsored by cause in honor of the memory of this building at the Corner of P Street and The American Red Cross and the fam- great man – Jim Kelly. 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2019

37th Annual Children’s Halloween Castle at Ft. Independence Enjoyed By Thousands he annual Children’s Magical and it delighted the kids and their dragons and clowns and even to remember and one that is worth Halloween Castle sponsored parents with spectacular Halloween George Washington made an returning for year after year by by the hard working and special effects and decorations. appearance. Some of the costumes people of every age. Tcreative members of the Castle This year they even added a were store bought, others were CIA President Bill Spain was Island Association ran into a bit new scary room that brought handmade with great care but all of pleased and proud as he should be of bad weather this year. What is chills to the celebrants and many them were impressive and festive. and even though Sunday was rained usually a 2 day event, had to be appreciative smiles with lots of The Castle Island Association’s out, he was happy that thousands cut back to just Saturday this time Halloween fun. There was live Children’s Halloween Castle is a of people we able to enjoy this because of a raging rain storm with interaction, haunted story time, long standing tradition, now in its wonderful event. high winds. But the crowds for that magic shows, snacks and drinks for 37th year and getting better each Each year the dedicated volunteers one day made up for it in size and everyone as the holiday traditions season. It attracts people from as at the Castle Island Association enthusiasm. More than 5000 people were mixed in with this historical far away as Maine and Connecticut. work long and hard to make this showed up to marvel at this unique landmark. But the theme of the In fact, former South Bostonians truly a magnificent event. They event that had the young ghosts, day, as is always the case was currently living in Florida have been spend the weeks prior preparing goblins and super heroes thrilled to enjoyment. The happy screams and known to make the trip north just Fort Independence to ensure that the max. laughter of the huge crowds made to be part of the Halloween fun. everything is perfect and it always Fort Independence at Castle it even more exciting. And the And why not? The members of the is. Their efforts and desire to make Island, as always, was transformed costumes were just incredible. CIA put their hearts and souls into it all go off perfectly deserve very into an elaborate haunted castle There were witches and bears, making this event an experience special praise. October 31, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2019

Masses, Baptisms, and Weddings the Universality of Denver). and children from the Religious Gate of Heaven until he is ordained a priest next June. Before entering the Jesuits, he Education Program and South Bos- Deacon Matt, from the USA Central taught theology and music in high ton Catholic Academy that came and St. Brigid and Southern Province of the Society schools, coached racquetball, to this month’s 10:30 Family Mass Parishes with of Jesus, as been a Jesuit for 10 years. worked on theater productions, at St. Brigid Church had a chance As a Jesuit, he has lived in rural and served as Director of Campus to welcome Deacon Matt. Father St. Augustine southwest Louisiana, on the Rose- Ministry. When he is not reading Pat Nolan was the celebrant at this bud Reservation in South Dakota, theology books, he loves to cook, Mass. Deacon Matt said a wonder- Chapel News New York City, Denver, and now in watch movies, and watch hockey. ful homily with help from three Boston. He loves teaching and hopes He heard so many good things from children who he asked come up to Welcome Deacon to get back in the classroom after his Father Pat Nolan, SJ and Father alter to help him with his homily. Matthew Stewart, SJ! priestly ordination in June. He is cur- Adam Rosinski, SJ about St. Brigid Everyone had a chance to meet and rently at Boston College, studying li- & Gate of Heaven, so he is thrilled talk with Deacon Matt at the Cof- ike Father Patrick Nolan turgical and sacramental theology. In to be here this year. “I’m very much fee and Refreshment Get Together and Father Adam Rosinski, addition to theology, he has studied looking forward to getting to know in Cushing Hall, downstairs in St. Deacon Matthew Stewart is philosophy (at Fordham Universal- the good people of Southie!” Brigid Church, following the Mass. La Jesuit who will be assisting us at ity) and music (choral conducting at The parishioners, families, friends Welcome Deacon Matt!

Academy. The students will spend and meal care. All money raised will all classes PreSchool-Grade 6. All South Boston the year focusing on being leaders of be donated to help find a cure. We are welcome to come to our school Catholic their community and will be running want to thank Ms. Meghan Logue, our Open House on Thursday, Novem- school wide volunteer and fundrais- Guidance Counselor, for all her help ber 14Th, 2019 from 9AM to 1PM. Academy News ing opportunities. They had a great and guidance with our Sixth Grade We have Before School and After kick off start to the year by hosting a Student Council Officers and all our School Programs available and high We welcome our new Breast Cancer Awareness Tag Day and Class Representatives. Thank you to acceptance rate to Parochial, Private, Student Council! selling pink ribbons for $1. All the all our students, families, faculty, staff and Boston Exam Schools. Please money and donations will go towards and to everyone who helped with this contact: Mrs. Jamie Brown, our e are happy to welcome the Ellie Fund out of Needham. This very special fundraiser. Vice Principal, with any questions or the new Student Council organization helps support patients South Boston Catholic Academy for a tour of the School at j.brown@ members for the 2019- with services such as transportation, (www.SBCatholicAcademy.org) is sbcatholicacademy.org or phone W2020 at South Boston Catholic housekeeping, childcare, groceries currently accepting applications for 617-268-2326 for more information. October 31, 2019 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, Danny gave “Pic’s Picks” for Week 9 in the NFL:

went 4-1 against the spread in NEW YORK JETS (-3) over Mi- that they’re talented enough to put up LOCK OF THE WEEK: NEW Week 8, giving me a 7-3 record ami Dolphins a fight as a young team being led by ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-3.5) I over the last two weeks with my -I know what you’re thinking. Danny, a veteran coach. The Raiders should over Baltimore Ravens NFL picks. why would you pick this game? Well, benefit from being at home in this one, -It’s the game of the week on NBC’s Here are my picks for Week 9: because it’s kind of a tough week. Sunday at 4:05, against a 3-3-1 Lions Sunday Night Football, as it should CHICAGO BEARS (+4.5) over But also, because picking against the team that’s coming off a win over be. The 8-0 Patriots travel to Balti- Philadelphia Eagles 0-7 Dolphins is just the thing to do. the new York Giants. With an over/ more to take on the 5-2 Ravens. Bal- -What in the world is going on Usually Miami is a heavy underdog. under of 50, I expect this to be a high- timore is coming off the bye, while with the Bears? They’ve lost three But against a 1-6 Jets team, the spread scoring affair. Less than a three-point the Patriots are playing their last straight and are 3-4 on the season, is only three points. That means New spread? I’ll take the home team to get game before the bye. I don’t expect including 1-3 at home. Still, their York doesn’t have to blow them out to back to .500 with a three-point win. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick to be defense ranks tied for fifth in the cover. This game is in Miami Sun- Give me the Raiders. looking ahead to their week off, so I NFL, allowing just 17 points per day at 1, and it’s a short week for the CLEVELAND BROWNS (-3) don’t expect the Patriots to lose this game. So the problem is their of- Dolphins, who lost to the Steelers in over Denver Broncos game. The Ravens have won three fense, which scores just 18 points Pittsburgh on Monday night. The Jets -The Cleveland Browns. My goodness. straight, and you’re going to get a per game. Ouch. Is Mitch Trubisky are coming of back-to-back losses to At the end of the day, Cleveland is just lot of the NFL analysts predicting the answer at quarterback in Chi- the New England Patriots and Jack- gonna Cleveland. The 2-5 Browns a Baltimore upset in this one. But cago? Probably not, but the Bears sonville Jaguars, after picking up their have lost three straight and are coming I just don’t see it. New England’s say they’re sticking with him for first win a few weeks ago against off a loss to the Patriots last Sunday. defense allows just seven points per this one Sunday at 1 p.m. in Phila- the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets were Their coach is a boob. Their top wide game. That’s crazy. And they’ve delphia against a 4-4 Eagles team involved in plenty of trade rumors receiver is a clown. I actually like their created 25 turnovers in eight games, that’s coming off a big bounce-back before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but quarterback a lot, but not even Baker which is the most in the league. win in Buffalo last Sunday. But they didn’t pull the trigger, which Mayfield can’t save this group. Luckily Perhaps Baltimore keeps it interest- are the Eagles really “back”? I’m could make for some hurt feelings. for the Browns, they play the 2-6 Bron- ing for a little bit, but I expect the not so sure about that one. I think But should the Jets still be able to beat cos on Sunday. It’s in Denver at 4:25. Patriots to pull away at some point they beat a Bills team whose record Miami? Of course. And they will, by The Broncos have lost two straight, by forcing a couple late turnovers is somewhat deceiving. The Bills more than three points. and they recently traded Emmanuel when Lamar Jackson tries to get aren’t that good. Neither is Philly. OAKLAND RAIDERS (-2.5) over Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers. nuts. Patriots by 10. I’m taking Chicago to go on the Detroit Lions Also, quarterback Joe Flacco has Listen to “The Danny Picard Show” road and get a bounce-back win of -The 3-4 Raiders lost a close three- been ruled out with an injury, mean- on PodcastOne, iTunes, and Spotify. their own. If they don’t win, the point game to the Houston Texans ing Brandon Allen will be Denver’s Watch “dPs LIVE” on YouTube and Bears should still keep it competi- last Sunday, and they covered for me sixth starting QB since 2017. Who? Twitch. Follow Danny on Twitter tive and cover the spread in a close as seven-point dog. If Oakland has Exactly. I’ll take the Browns to win, @DannyPicard. Check out all of game. I’ll take the points. shown anything at all this season, it’s and possibly win big. Danny’s work at dannypicard.com.

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WHATTOWATCH NFL Week 9 THURSDAY, OCT. 31 SPORTS TODAY San Francisco (-9.5) at Arizona 8:20 P.M. FOX/NFL Network

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SBT Staff NHL SATURDAY, NOV. 2 s the 8-0 Patriots prepare for Ottawa at Boston their Sunday Night Foot- 7 P.M. NESN Aball game in Baltimore, the top story isn’t about New England’s potential path to perfection this sea- er: facts, not opinion. The headline of plans for next season, claiming that all ize here in the second half of the son. Instead, the focus of the national the report read, “Sources on Brady’s the hype is simply “speculation.” year. That’s where I am personally. media continues to be on Tom Brady’s future with Patriots: Relationships with “None of it is brought on by “I’m the only one who knows how I future, and more specifically, what Kraft, Belichick key draws.” the things I’ve said,” said Brady. feel,” added Brady later in the seg- he’s going to do next season. Perhaps he buried the lede. Six para- “Again, I said last week, nothing ment. “I’ve said on countless times ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter graphs in, Schefter quoted a source has changed with my status of my now that I’m in a great place person- got the ball rolling by proclaiming on that was “familiar with the situation team and my standing. I’ve really ally, professionally. I love the organi- the Monday Night Football pregame that awaits the Patriots and Brady,” been focused on my job. A lot of the zation I’m playing for. I look forward show two weeks ago that Brady was who described the current relationship hype, a lot of the media speculation to the second half of the season.” preparing to leave New England between coach and quarterback. is just that. It’s probably that time of The Patriots will have their bye after this season. He even doubled “I can tell you this: The working re- year where you don’t need to focus week after Sunday night’s Week 9 down on that theory the next day on lationship with Tom and Bill right now so much on the wins and losses. game against the Ravens. After the the same network. But that was just is terrific,” the source told Schefter. You start focusing on a lot of other Week 10 bye, the Pats will play in Schefter’s opinion. In his latest weekly radio interview things. The media has a right to do Philadelphia, at home against Dallas, This past Sunday, Schefter released with Jim Gray on Westwood One, that. I certainly don’t. I’m focused in Houston, at home against Kan- a more factual report, which is some- Brady seemed to be somewhat irked on what I need to do this year. We’re sas City, in Cincinnati, and at home thing we’re used to seeing from Scheft- by the continued discussion about his off to a good start. I want to capital- against Buffalo and Miami. RED SOX HIRE BLOOM AS CHIEF BASEBALL OFFICER, PROMOTE O’HALLORAN TO GM SBT Staff new Red Sox general manager. O’Halloran haustive work narrowing down candidates. “It is an incredible honor to have the he Boston Red Sox announced previously held the role of Executive Vice That work led us to Chaim, who was the first opportunity to lead the Red Sox baseball this week that they’ve hired Chaim President and assistant general manager. executive invited to Boston for an interview. operations department,” said Bloom in a TBloom as the team’s Chief Base- In a press release sent out by the Red Sox He made a strong impression on all of us statement. “The talent and dedication of our ball Officer. on Monday morning, the team described and validated our initial research that he was staff, and the culture that they represent, are Bloom, 36, spent the last 15 years in the Bloom’s role as being “responsible for all the one to lead our baseball operation.” remarkable. I’m excited to work with them Tampa Bay Rays organization, including baseball operations matters.” Bloom is a Philadelphia native, and to take this organization to new heights, and the last three years as the Rays’ Senior Vice “We believe Chaim is exactly the right graduated from Yale University in 2004 humbled by the faith that John, Tom [Wer- President of Baseball Operations person to lead the Boston Red Sox baseball with a degree in Classics (Latin). He began ner], and Sam [Kennedy] have in what we During his introductory press conference operation based on a number of attributes we his baseball career as a baseball operations will accomplish together. The bond be- at Fenway Park on Monday afternoon, sought in this process,” said Red Sox Prin- intern with the San Diego Padres and as tween the Red Sox and our fans is second Bloom announced that he was promot- cipal Owner John Henry in a statement an- a legal/corporate-partnerships intern with to none, and my family and I are eager to ing Brian O’Halloran and making him the nouncing Bloom’s hiring. “We had done ex- Major League Baseball. make New England our home.” PLAY FOR FREE WITH PROMO CODE: PIC