South Boston Today March 9 2023

How About Focusing On The Positive For Parade Day

The headline in the Boston Herald, and in that other one that fancies itself as a Boston daily newspaper, and a few TV channels screamed ‘No Hate allowed in Southie’s St. Patrick’s Parade’. When one considers how hard the organizers of this year’s parade have been working to make what’s being called an ‘epic’ procession, you’d think that the news media could somehow, somewhere find it their hearts to give THAT news some coverage. But for those who, over the years have watched the actions, the tactics and the schemes of the media, we all know that it’s not the good news that interests the lackeys in the press, but in fact the bad.

Seriously, after seeing the way the media operates, especially when it comes to South Boston, most people have come to expect that the negative will always take precedent over the positive. The focus of the media stories in that headline was the 15 or so idiots wearing masks and hanging a bigoted banner

along last year’s parade route. It showed a group attacking a black man. Now, maybe the picture was photo shopped or taken in some other city, but to our knowledge, that attack never happened here. But the point being, it was the media sensationalizing situations in an effort to stir things up.

The media seems to be under the illusion that people really think the press finds it outrageous if there are racial problems and possibly violence at the South Boston parade. And that the reason for the coverage they give it is in a good faith effort to put an end to it. But could there actually be anyone who doesn’t understand the real motives? Most are wise to the fact that the press feeds off of the negative. If there is none to be found, some reporters will actually be disappointed. And if they can somehow help create problems to make their stories more interesting, well, they’re not above doing that either – we’ve seen it happen before.

It’s the opinion of this newspaper that the news media in

this city and beyond would like nothing better than for racial problems to break out on the day of the parade. They probably can’t control themselves just waiting to swoop and film it. But much to their disappointment, what they’ll most likely find is possibly a million people, among them thousands of families with small children here to enjoy what has been called the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation – who knows, maybe this year it will be THE biggest if the organizers have their way.

And let’s not forget, the parade also celebrated Evacuation Day, when American patriots drove an occupying force of oppressors out of the city. There will be military units, cartoon characters, beautiful floats, color guards and so many more positive attractions. Let the press focus on that. If a handful of troublemakers show up, the police are more than capable of handling it. But that possibility should never be the focus of what should be a festive and positive celebration.

The Holy Rosary - Tuesday Evenings at 6:30PM at Gate of Heaven Church

Wednesdays During Lent

6:30PM - 7:30PM

PRAYER, REFLECTION, ADORATION, & CONFESSION

6:30PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

6:40PM – 7:00PM Spiritual Talk

7:00 – 7:30PM Confessions & Adoration

Wednesday, March 1st – Saint Brigid Church Presenter: Fr. Robert Casey

Wednesday, March 8th – Gate of Heaven Church Presenter: Fr. Christopher Boyle

Wednesday, March 15th – St. Brigid Church Presenter: Msgr. Liam Bergin

Wednesday, March 22nd – Gate of Heaven Church Presenter: Deacon Tucker Redding, SJ

Wednesday, March 29th – St. Brigid Church Presenter: Sister Maureen Casey, SND

Wednesday, April 5th – Gate of Heaven Church Presenter: Rev. Michael Steele

This Evening (April 5th) will include our Holy Week Reconciliation Service

There will be 4 Priests for Individual Confessions

Fridays During Lent

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday during Lent 3:00PM at Gate of Heaven Church

Daily Mass

Gate of Heaven Church: Monday through Friday at 9AM St. Brigid Church: Monday through Friday at 7AM

“If you came to me expecting unicorns, safe spaces and political correctness, you are in for a very rude awakening.” - Clint Eastwood

Can’t Put The Genie Back In The Bottle/Can’t Un-See Unedited Video

I’ll start this week’s column off with some great news on the political front. As most know by now, the Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, sometimes referred to as Mayor Beetle Juice not only lost her run for re-election but lost it in a landslide. In fact, she came in 3rd out of 3 primary candidates and only managed to get 17% of the vote. With her dismal record, it makes people wonder, how she even got to 17% - if she actually did. We’ve all been made aware that voting is manipulated. She was/is a horrible mayor, who during her time in office, allowed Chicago to become a nightmare. One of the murder capitals of the world, some weekends saw over a hundred people stabbed, shot or bludgeoned. Weekdays weren’t much better, and holidays were often a massacre. She prevented the police from doing their jobs and threw up roadblocks to that city’s excellent police force at every turn. To say she was no fan of law enforcement would be an understatement. At times she appeared to flat-out hate cops and in response, they didn’t think much of her.

In addition to letting her city become crime ridden, the basic city services were a mess and businesses were beginning to pull out and relocate to any number of cities in Red States. Interviews on the street had Chicago residents of all races and backgrounds expressing disgust with the job she was doing. Now of course, when asked why it was that she was handily booted out of office she resorted to the same old lame excuses – racism and sexism. She refused to admit that no, she wasn’t FIRED because she was black and female – she was HIRED for those reasons. She got FIRED because she was horrible and incompetent; and a leftist radical as well.

With any luck, what happened to Lori Lightfoot will be just the beginning and will hopefully send a loud and clear message to liberal, anti- police, soft on crime mayors in democrat run cities everywhere: If you allow your leftist ideology to run your cities into Woke, crime infested, high taxed, unkempt ruin, what happened to Lori Lightfoot will happen to you in the next election. I really do enjoy stories with happy endings.

The next and most recent big story in the nation is the release, by Tucker Carlson, of all the unedited footage of what really happened on January 6th, 2021. It pains most Americans to find out that they have been lied to by many in their federal government, but it no longer surprises. Doctored and edited video footage being shown 24/7 to the rest of the country did not show an accurate picture of what went on that day in Washington. It was, cut, cropped and changed to present a false narrative, one that intended to convince Americans that there was a so called ‘deadly insurrection to destroy Democracy organized and led by President Trump’. The hyper partisan so-called January 6th committee was exposed as liars in the just released video and has proven that the over whelming majority of demonstrators were peaceful when they entered the Halls of Congress and NOT a rampaging mob out to kill police. In fact, if you’ve been watching those just released videos, you can see lie, after lie, exposed.

As America watches the nightly release of these new, unedited videos, it becomes very clear why top Democrats and of course the mainstream news media have been fighting tooth and nail to prevent that release. In desperation, they were shrieking that it would be harmful to America’s

National Security and could cause deaths. All of it total BS of course. The only one’s it’s currently harming are those who have been lying for two years. They thought they could prevent America from ever viewing the unedited footage and while Nancy Pelosi was Speaker of the House, they did. But the last election changed all that. While Pelosi was able to retain her broom, she lost her speaker’s gavel. The Republicans took over and the new speaker, Kevin McCarthy, made them available for public viewing. And by the way, an overwhelming majority of every party, Democrats, Republicans and

independents, agree they should be made public. So now the desperate scramble is on.

The news media has frantically jumped in to try to discredit the unedited tapes. But as the saying goes, “you can’t put the genie back in the bottle” and you can’t un-see unedited video footage either. So, each night that more video is released, millions of Americans will sit glued to their TVs, their phones and other devices to watch the unending, disheartening spectacle of fraud that has been showered on the public by people that we should be able to trust, but apparently cannot, for two long years.

Funeral Directors: Joe, Dave & Ken Casper

Window Into The State House

The Price Of Rents vs. The Need For Hosusing

The rent is high in Somerville too — or so say city councilors, who are crafting a rent cap plan in Boston fashion. As the average cost of a 1-bedroom apartment in that city now approaches $2,450 — a 12% increase over the last year alone, according to RentHop — City Council President Ben Ewen-Campen has decided “enough is enough.” Somerville renters – now paying the fourth highest rent prices in the state – aren’t likely to see a finished policy until the fall, Ewen-Campen said. He revealed few details, but said the planned home-rule petition would likely mirror Boston’s with a 6% annual cap tied to inflation and a 10% hard cap.

Boston’s average rent, at $2,750, is up 13% over last year.

Massachusetts voters banned rent control statewide in a 1994 referendum. Unless lawmakers pass enabling legislation, cities and towns must win approval from the City Council, the Legislature, and the governor to enact

any kind of rent stabilization.

Rent control has a storied and contentious 100-year history in Massachusetts, where it’s been the law of the land during three distinct eras, first in 1920. Cambridge historian Bill Cunningham recently told MASSterList he thinks local policies in Boston, Somerville and beyond “have a chance again” this session.

But first advocates will have to overcome real estate industry opposition who warn of disastrous hits to development. Landlords have already launched a six-figure opposition campaign and filed suit over policy-related documents in Boston. Another hurdle lies in the Legislature, where the House in 2020 overwhelmingly shot down a rent control amendment. Some polls suggest a growing appetite for capping rents, as prices soar statewide. A recent poll found 65% of likely voters favored reviving a local option for municipalities to enact stabilization policies, State House News reports.

Massachusetts had rent control in the 1920s, the 1940s through the mid-1950s, and from 1970

until the mid-1990s. Somerville was among the cities that enacted rent caps for some time during the most recent iteration along with Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Lynn.

First in a century: DiZoglio to audit state Legislature

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is making good on her campaign trail promise to audit the Massachusetts House and Senate. The former state Senator from Methuen said it’s time the state’s lawmakers have oversight in their dealings. During her time under the Golden Dome, DiZoglio frequently criticized the Legislature’s opacity.

3 Strikes: Lynch ‘demands’ review after ‘troubling’ incidents at Logan Airport

U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch is calling for a review of FAA flight operations and an update on investigations into three recent “troubling” incidents at Boston Logan International Airport: One close-call between planes, a plane wing into a plane tail and a Massachusetts man who allegedly attacked a flight attendant and tried

MBTA Spring 2023 Schedules Take

to open an emergency exit door on a United flight heading to Boston.

Report: UMass Dartmouth hid sex assault allegations against former police officer, report finds

A scathing investigation found the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth covered up allegations that a former campus police officer, David Laudon, sexually assaulted and harassed a student, allowing the officer to quietly resign and to go on to work for other police departments.

Former Boston Councilor Arroyo retires as Suffolk probate register

Felix D. Arroyo, patriarch of one of the most well-known political families in Boston politics and the first Latino elected to the Boston City Council, has retired from his post as Suffolk County register of probate. Arroyo served as register for over eight years and retired Friday, according to a spokeswoman. Vincent Procopio has been appointed acting register.

Natural gas bills to drop after winter spike

Natural gas consumers will be getting a break on their bills beginning this month, with two of the state’s largest utilities cutting their rates. The state Department of Public Utilities said it has approved a reduction in the base rate for gas charged by National Grid and Eversource, as of March 1.

Effect This Month

East Boston ferry service will resume for the season on March 27.

The MBTA issued its Spring 2023 Service Schedules, which take effect at varying times this month. The MBTA typically adjusts service schedules quarterly to reflect the levels of service being delivered.

For a full listing of all upcoming service changes, please visit mbta.com/servicechanges.

Effective March 12, minor departure time changes will take place on the Red, Blue, and Orange lines, and time between trains will be similar to their current frequency. There will be no changes in service to the Green or Mattapan lines. Upcoming subway service schedules are available on mbta.com/subway.

Effective March 12, some bus routes will operate with more frequency, one route with less frequency, and some routes will undergo routing or departure time changes. If a route or bus stop is affected by these schedule changes, the MBTA advises riders to use Trip Planner to find the most up-to-date service options. Upcoming bus service schedules are available on each route’s individual webpage available on mbta.com/bus.

Effective March 27, East Boston ferry service will resume for the season. Effective Memorial Day weekend, weekend service will also resume between Hingham, Hull, Logan Airport, and Long Wharf. Upcoming ferry service schedules are

available on mbta.com/ferry.

Upcoming spring 2023 schedules for the Commuter Rail will be available soon. There will be no changes in RIDE service.

Riders can visit mbta.com/servicechanges for more information.

For more information, visit mbta.com/servicechanges, or connect with the T on Twitter @ MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @ theMBTA, or TikTok @thembta.

Window

Into The State

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

ST. PATRICK’S DAY BREAKFAST HOSTED BY SEN. NICK COLLINS RETURNS TO THE IRONWORKERS HALL IN SOUTH BOSTON

Annual political roast marks first appearance from new Gov. Maura Healey; live coverage featured on Caught in Southie’s Instagram live and local broadcast and live stream on Boston Neighborhood Network and WROL Irish Radio

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted by Sen. Nick Collins returns to the iconic Ironworkers Local 7 union hall in South Boston on Sunday, March 19, with Gov. Maura Healey making her debut as the state’s first elected female governor.

“We are excited to have the Governor for the first time in her capacity. She’s got a great sense of humor and is very popular in town,” said Collins, who will emcee the annual political roast for his fourth time. “And it is great to be back with our friends at the Ironworkers Local 7, who have welcomed us back with open arms!”

The breakfast will be held before a live audience from 9 a.m.-noon in the Iron-

workers Local 7 union hall at 195 Old Colony Ave. in South Boston. Enjoy live behind-the-scenes coverage and interviews on CaughtInSouthie’s Instagram.

The event will also be broadcast on live TV via Boston Neighborhood Network, which is available on Comcast, RCN and other providers in Boston. It will also air live on WROL Irish Radio 950 AM.

The breakfast annually features a who’s who of Boston politics, including members of Congress, the governor and other state constitutional officers, the mayor of Boston, Irish dignitaries, members of the city council and more. Curragh’s Fancy will again provide music.

More details on this year’s show to come as speakers and guests are confirmed.

It’s that time of year again!

Please Join Us

The South Boston Citizens’ Association

“The Nation’s Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization”

Thomas E. McGrath, President

2023 Evacuation Day Events

Tommy and Eddie Butler

Senior Salute

Where: St. Peter’s Lower Church

75 Flaherty Way, South Boston, MA02127

When: Saturday, March 11th, 2023, 11AM

Over All pick-ups 10:30 AM

Contact Mary Beth Kelly -617-635-3959

Music by Mike Reynolds

Sponsored by

Mayor Michelle Wu and SBCA

Mayor Michelle Wu, City Councilor Michael Flaherty, The Butler Family, Joyce Biele, Mary Collins and Kathy Flynn

It’s that time of year Please

Join Us

The South Boston Citizens’ Association

“The Nation’s Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization”

Thomas E. McGrath, President 2023 Evacuation Day Events

Boxing Show

Where: Peter Welch’s Gym

371 Dorchester Ave, South Boston, MA

When: Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 4PM

Sponsored by

Peter Welch’s Gym & William Higgins Insurance

Register of Deeds Stephen Murphy, Peter Welch, Mike Larkin, Danny Long, Jimbo Curran, Eddie Kelly

The Tradition Continues

Please Join Us

The South Boston Citizens’ Association

“The Nation’s Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization”

Thomas E. McGrath, President

2023 Evacuation Day Events

Ice-O-Rama

Where: Murphy Rink

1880 William Day Blvd, South Boston, MA

When: Sunday, March 12th, 2023, 9AM- 1PM

Speed Skating, Puck-Shooting, Costume Contest And Miss Ice-O-Rame Competition

Sponsored by

Department of Conservation and Recreation

State Rep David Biele, State Senator Nick Collins City Councilors; Ed Flynn and Frank Baker

I Was Just Thinking…

disorder, violence, crime, and concomitant chaos that we’ve witnessed over the course of the last several years, I feel recent events have illustrated that the pendulum is beginning to move sooner than we expected.

Soon to be the former mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot was the first Chicago mayoral incumbent in forty years not to be reelected. The people of Chicago were sick and tired of the violence, the murders, the carjackings, and that’s why Lightfoot will be unemployed soon.

She didn’t listen to them.

She didn’t care.

Hubris overtook her.

only did so (a classic case of political expediency) due to growing concern over the rise in crime in both the nation’s capital and throughout the nation.

Lightfoot’s defeat, Adams and Biden acknowledging the frustration of the people with what’s happening, the being the lawlessness in our nation, is a start.

The alarm bells are starting to sound.

The pendulum is indeed starting to move.

That’s quite promising.

by Kevin Devlin

Most events in the history of the world are cyclical in nature and the swing of the pendulum from one side to the other in most cases is as inevitable as the sun rising in the sky. Reflecting on the

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, called her brutal loss an omen, “…a warning sign for the country.” He said he believed public safety, which many people are concerned about, is a “…prerequisite to prosperity.”

President Joe Biden just did an about face and recently stated he is willing to sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia’s soft on crime laws which would change how the nation’s capital prosecutes and punishes crime. Biden

trol and reform of the Boston Planning & Development Agency by 11-2 votes during the body’s Wednesday meeting. The council approved both in what were basically the versions originally submitted by Wu, so she’s expected to sign them. Once that ink’s dry, both bills then head to the State House, where they need the approval of both chambers of the Legislature and then the governor’s signature in order to go into effect.

“Today the City Council delivered a strong message that the city of Boston needs the tools to address our housing crisis,” Wu told reporters in a presser in City Hall shortly after both bills passed. “We are sending a big message and look forward to continue doing everything that we can so that Bostonians can afford to live in this incredible city and stay here right in our neighborhoods.”

These are two of Wu’s top priorities — topics she talked about as a city councilor, ran on in her 2021 mayoral campaign and most recently laid out as priorities in this year’s State of the City speech. The rent-control bill would cap yearover-year rent hikes at 6% plus consumer price index increases, to a max of 10%. The rule would carve out exemptions for new construction and small landlords, as well as strengthening protections against evictions. “This is a monumental act by the city of Boston,” Government Operations Chair Ricardo Arroyo said as he recommended

And by allowing normalcy to move into the Light once again, we will realize the restoration of order which is necessary for a society to function properly. With order prevailing we must then ensure all citizens are treated equally, without any preconceived bias of any nature.

When a society functions in a proper manner, civilized and benevolent, then its citizens will be safe and secure.

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote that “Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.”

passage of the rent-control bill following a couple of hearings in recent weeks.

When Wu initially proposed it, she took flak from both the left and the right. Multiple progressive city councilors criticized her proposal as too loose, but all of them ultimately voted in favor. “I’m really happy with that compromise,” City Councilor Kendra Lara, one of those who’d originally critiqued the proposal from the left.

Industry groups have hammered this proposal from the other side, including launching a $400,000 campaign against it, saying it’s a failed policy that will cut down on new housing. “As the bill makes its way to Beacon Hill, we are prepared to expand the Rent Control Hurts Housing campaign to educate voters and legislators on the serious harm rent control will have on the residents of the Commonwealth,” the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, which is running the campaign, said in a statement afterward.

Before the vote, City Councilor Michael Flaherty, who’d expressed reservations about the issue previously, proposed an amendment to exempt landlords who own six or fewer units and live in Boston. The legislation as it exists exempts apartments owned by landlords who own six or fewer units and live in the building themselves. “They are what makes our city the greatest city in the country,” Flaherty said of small landlords like this. His amendment failed, only getting four votes.

City Councilors Frank Baker and Erin Murphy

Thus, laws serve as guidelines for all people to follow, how they must conduct themselves so society can function and operate without falling into anarchy.

If they fail to do so they must face the consequences of their criminal behavior.

Why?

Because the common good needs to be ensured for the benefit of all.

Because if repercussions for criminal behavior are not enforced then misdeeds will only be repeated without fail.

We need law and order, not disorder, to keep the citizenry out of harm’s way.

Yet many people don’t care because our leaders have allowed these criminal elements carte blanche wherever and whenever they choose to commit heinous, unacceptable acts that adversely affect law-abiding citizens.

Fortunately, (fingers crossed) I sense the pendulum is beginning to swing back to where it belongs so society can function as it should, where criminals are held to account, and people can feel safe and secure in their homes and on our streets.

were the lone votes against both matters. “We’re not making it easy to build units,” Baker said. “The landlord — the owner — is evil in this discussion. It has to stop.”

Wu’s called to “abolish the BPDA” for years and though the bill uses that language, her officials seem to have backed away from it. The BPDA high-ups who attended a hearing on the matter last week pitched it to the council as more of a “consolidation” — a bookkeeping maneuver that would combine the two wings of the organization under one banner while eliminating some old urban-renewal rules.

But while Wu eventually found a largely compliant council, once the rubber hits the road, legislative approval will be a more difficult prospect. It’s long been known as a graveyard for these kinds of bills, called home-rule petitions, from cities and towns that need its approval.

Senate President Karen Spilka’s office kept its powder dry and said, “The Senate President looks forward to this proposal going through a transparent legislative process and will confer with her members on this and other issues that come before the Senate this session.” House Speaker Ron Mariano’s office pointed to previous comments in which he has said he looks forward to hearing more about the proposals. Gov. Maura Healey said she’s going to “take a look at it.” “I support communities and their efforts to do what they think is necessary when it comes to housing,” Healey told reporters.

“The safety of the people shall be the highest law.” (Marcus Tullius Cicero)

Barbie Loftus and Brian Nee to receive Jimmy Kelly/ Peggy Flaherty Shamrock Award for Community Service at Evacuation day Banquet march 17th

South Boston Citizens’ Association President Tom McGrath and the Executive Board has announced the Association’s 2023 recipients of the James M. “Jimmy” Kelly/Margaret “Peggy” Flaherty Shamrock Award for Community Service. The 2023 Shamrock Awards will be presented to Barbara Anne Loftus and Brian Nee for their selfless efforts in aiding those in need, and pitching in at the drop of a hat, for any benefit or worthy cause in and around the town. These awards will be presented at the 143rd Annual Evacuation Day Banquet to be held on March 17, 2023 at the South Boston Convention Center.

Barbara Anne Loftus started working at the Commissioner of Probation Office in 1979 to 1985 where she held multiple jobs and went to college at night attaining a BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts. She started at South Boston Court House in 1985 and became and Associate PO in 1990. In 2000 Barbie left South Boston Court House to become a PO at Boston Juvenile Court until 2010. She returned back to South Boston as a PO II up until she retired on February 3rd, 2023. Her total service to the judicial system was an impressive 43 1/2 years in the trial court. That is the longest a female probation officer has served in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This recent piece in a Globe article sort of sums up Barbie’s Community Service” she won’t stop working she’ll be keeping tabs on people she put in jail, kept out of jail, got into recovery, put into housing. She won’t stop her annual partnership with fifth graders at the Tynan Elementary School, delivering warm clothing

and cheerful notes to the homeless at Mass and Cass.”

The program mentioned in Globe is a yearly program called “Cold Hands Warm Hearts” that has going on for the past 10 years. The program is in Memory of her Aunt Mary Loftus, which provides toiletries, snacks, hats, gloves and socks to the elderly and homeless. The bags are decorated by the school children in the South Boston schools with messages showing someone cares about those in need.

Barbie is most deserving of this award. She never hesitates to get involved in something she believes in, especially if it involves the quality of life in South Boston and beyond.” McGrath stated.

She has served on the Boards of South Boston Collaborative and Medicine Wheel.

Her Family is her dad, Marty, Mom Barbara, Brother Marty sisterin-law Michele and nephew Sean.

Barbie’s hobbies are crocheting for her business “Homespun Originals of Southie”, crocheted clothing and making personalized gifts and making Turtles chocolates.

She absolutely loves the Bruins and any level of hockey. She loves to attend her nephew Sean’s Junior hockey games with the Norwich Sea Captains. And in her spare time, she was president and trip planner for the Bickering Babes Bowling team for 25 plus years.

Brian Nee was born and raised in South Boston, along with his sisters, Kelly and Kristin. They all lived on Story Street with their parents, Joseph “Dodo” and Susan. Brian attended the Gate of Heaven grammar school, and then Boston College High School. Brian was involved in a variety of local sports and community events along with his family. From the earliest age, Brian’s parents taught him, and his sisters, the impor-

tance of volunteering and giving back to the community.

Brian is currently on the Board of Directors for the Gavin Foundation, the South Boston Neighborhood House and the Joseph Nee Collaborative Center. In 2017, Brian and his family started the Joseph “Dodo” Nee Foundation, a charity formed to continue to give back to the community that his father, Dodo loved. The Foundation has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to various organizations, and those in need.

Brian has worked for the Boston Fire Department since 2001. He started with the department as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In 2006, Brian became a Firefighter and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2013. Brian is currently assigned to Engine 18 in the Dorchester section of Boston.

Brian has continued to keep up with his various certifications as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and Certified Employee Assistance Professional. He also received his BA from UMass Boston. Brian is also a trainer with the IAFF Peer Support Program. On the National level, Brian has assisted his peers in the aftermath of the Orlando, Florida Nightclub shootings, and for Hurricane Harvey in Houston, TX. Brian has assisted firefighters and family members with behavioral issues for over 20 years, making sure that his members and their families, get the treatment they need. Brian travels around the United States, teaching other firefighters how to recognize behavioral health issues, and how to seek, and find, treatment. Brian just celebrated his 25th year in recovery! During this time, he has worked tirelessly to help those suffering from addiction, to get well, and start a new way of life.

Brian currently resides in Dorchester with his wife of 20 years, Kerry and his two sons, Connor and Aidan. Brian has taught Connor and Aiden the value of giving back to their community, as his parents taught him, all those years ago.

For these reasons accompanied with his stellar performance engaging the community addressing its concerned, I believe he is most deserving for the Shamrock Community service award. He has a continued history of giving back to the South Boston community as his father “Dodo” did so well, and this recognition is well deserved.

” Stated McGrath

It gives me great pleasure to announce these awards,” said McGrath. “These are truly dedicated and committed individuals who have contributed so much in their own unique ways. It is fitting for the Citizens’ Association, and the South Boston community, to honor these individuals. Please join us at the banquet as we honor these great community friends”

The awards will be presented at the Association’s 143rd Annual Evacuation Day Banquet, to be held on Friday evening, March 17th , at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Cocktail Hour begins at 5:30PM with Dinner being served at 7PM.Curragh’s Fancy will provide the entertainment, along with a host of special Dignitaries.

McGrath cautioned that tickets/ tables are being purchased at a good pace, with South Boston’s most valued community leaders receiving awards. I urge those that are planning to attend to act fast. For information on tickets call Tom McGrath at 1-857-204-5825 or email at tmcgrath1963sb@gmail.com.

Guy The Wine Wines For The Weather

We’ve had quite a stretch of great weather latelysunny, low humidity and nice breezes. There are wines for this kind of weather as well-not too sweet, dry and pleasant; here are a few to think about having…

Martin Codax Albarino, 2021, Rias Baixas, Spain, ($23.99).The

2021 Martín Códax Albariño is a bright, coastal-influenced wine from Spain. It opens with notes of apple, grapefruit and apricot aromas framed by bright floral aromatics. This classically styled Albariño shines with a crisp minerality and bright acidity that carries through to a long, refreshing finish. This Spanish varietal is a favorite for warm weather Tapas and seafood dishes, especially Fruits de Mer stew. It’s also light enough for salads and its relatively low ABV, 12.5%, means that it can be enjoyed outside on warm, sunny days.

This is also the best time of year for Sauvignon Blanc and few areas have as much variety, quality and consistency as New Zealand. Here are a few that are really standing out right now.

The 2021 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, ($19.99) is made by Kevin Judd, who was the winemaker at Cloudy Bay for many years and helped define the New Zealand Sauvignon style while there. His Greywacke

Beef and Guinness Stew

wines are terrific—the ‘19 Sauvignon has impressively lengthy grapefruit, lime and pepper flavors. This brand promises to be a leader for many vintages to come and this vintage is a real stand out.

The 2019 Mahi Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, ($22.99) comes from seven different estate vineyards. The hand-picked fruit was whole-cluster pressed so that the time on skins was minimized. A portion of this juice, 7% this year, was barrel-fermented in older French oak to give greater weight, though ensuring that wood is not evident on the nose. The balance of the wine was fermented cool in stainless steel to retain the fruit characters from our vineyards. 22% of the cuvee was fermented with native yeast, giving it a dryness very similar to a white Bordeaux wine.

This is also a great time of year for a good Prosecco and it’s never been easier to find a quality brand than now, as the Italian government has been supporting an export campaign for this area and its wines for the

last few years. SYLTBAR Premium Prosecco, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, ($21.99) is a relative newcomer to the US, but definitely worth a try. Real Champagne quality, very fine and well balanced bubbles, refreshing, clean and clear. Also, it’s Vegan and has only 49 calories per 6oz glass. Have it as an aperitif, with any summer meal or for dessert. Outstanding!

Guinness Stout adds lots of flavor to this hearty beef stew. Use round or lean chuck in this recipe. It’s a great stew to serve when celebrating the Parade! Enjoy with crusty rolls or biscuits and a salad.

Yield: Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients:

• 3 thick slices bacon, diced

• 2 pounds lean stew beef, round or lean chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 large onions, chopped, about 2 to 3 cups

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 to 3 cups diced or sliced carrots

• 1 1/2 cups Guinness stout

Preparation:

• 1 cup beef broth

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 bay leaf

• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme

• 2 to 3 cups diced potatoes

• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

• salt and pepper, to taste

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon, turning, until lightly browned. In a food storage bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Add beef cubes and toss until well coated.

Add the beef and onions to the bacon and continue cooking, turning frequently, until beef and onions are browned. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the carrots, stout, and broth. Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook at a low simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Add the thyme and potatoes to the beef mixture and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes longer, until potatoes are tender. Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 5 minutes longer. Serve with crusty rolls, biscuits, or slices of freshly baked Irish soda bread. Serves 6.

Great Recipe for Real Irish Coffee!!

-Strong Freshly Brewed Coffee

-1-2 teaspoons of brown or white sugar

-2 ounces of Irish whiskey

-Heavy cream whipped only until lightly thickened

Warm an Irish Coffee mug by filling it with hot water. Discard hot water. Fill mug about ¾ full with coffee. Stir in sugar and Irish whiskey. Crown coffee with a half inch dollar of lightly whipped cream. To float cream, pour it into a spoon resting on top of the coffee and allow it to spill outward, covering the surface. Do not stir. Makes 1 serving.

Virtual Public Meeting

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

Public Meeting: 330 C Street

Virtual

March 29, 2023

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Project Description:

Zoom Link: bit.ly/3xlcjNk

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864

Meeting ID: 160 508 0921

The proposed project consists of a new six-story 74-room hotel, with a ground-floor restaurant, situated at 330 C Street in South Boston. The lot size is approximately 8,202 square feet and is currently occupied by a vacant single-story concrete block building which formerly housed a repair garage.

mail to: Stephen Harvey

Boston Planning & Development Agency

One City Hall Square, 9th Floor

Boston, MA 02201

phone: 617.918.4418

email: stephen.j.harvey@boston.gov

BostonPlans.org

@BostonPlans

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

La Autoridad de Reurbanización de Boston, que opera bajo el nombre de Agencia de Planificación y Desarrollo de Boston (“BPDA”), de acuerdo con las Leyes Generales de Massachusetts, Capítulo 121A y Capítulo 652 de las leyes de 1960, y sus enmiendas, por la presente, notifica que se celebrará una audiencia pública virtual el jueves 16 de marzo de 2023 a las 5:50 p. m., que se televisará por Boston City TV (Xfinity Canal 24, RCN Canal 13 y Verizon Fios Canal 962) y se transmitirá en directo por boston. gov, sobre la solicitud realizada por Old Colony 6 Bond Sociedad Limitada a la Autoridad de Reurbanización de Boston para la autorización y aprobación de un proyecto en virtud de las Leyes Generales de Massachusetts, Capítulo 121A y las leyes de 1960, Capítulo 652 y sus respectivas enmiendas, en relación con el Aviso de Cambio de Proyecto de la Fase 6 del Proyecto de Old Colony (el “Proyecto Propuesto”) presentado a la BPDA por Beacon Communities LLC y la Autoridad de Vivienda de Boston (los “Solicitantes”) el 13 de enero de 2023 para el desarrollo de aproximadamente 89 departamentos de entre 1 y 5 dormitorios para individuos, familias y adultos mayores, ubicados en 331 E. 6th Street en el barrio de South Boston. Además, el Proyecto Propuesto incluirá aproximadamente 6,662 pies cuadrados totales de espacio comunitario accesorio que podrá ser rentado por aquellas organizaciones de servicio comunitario que mejoren la calidad de vida de los residentes de la comunidad. Para participar de esta audiencia pública, los miembros del público pueden registrarse en https://bit.ly/MarchBPDABoard. El Proyecto propuesto se puede consultar en el siguiente enlace: http://www.bostonplans.org/projects/development-projects/oldcolony-phase-6.

Teresa Polhemus, directora ejecutiva/secretaria

Massport is currently accepting applications for the following Scholarships:

• THOMAS J. BUTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a high school senior who resides and is involved in community service in South Boston, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• DEBORAH HADDEN GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a high school senior who resides and is involved in community service or employment in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• LOWELL L. RICHARDS III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a high school senior who resides and is involved in community service in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, or Winthrop, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• DIVERSITY STEM SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to high school seniors of color who reside or attend school in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Worcester, Bedford, Concord, Lexington, or Lincoln, and are involved in community service with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Scholarship applications must be received by Massport no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. For more information on these scholarships, including application checklist and criteria please visit www.massport.com

Great Turn Out For BCYF Tynan Community Center Free Throw!

The Tynan Community School gym was filled with excitement, talent and community spirit for the traditional Basketball Free-Throw Competition. The Honorary Chairper-

sons were Council President Ed Flynn, Former Mayor Ray Flynn, Bernie O’Donnell, Kathy Davis and John Lydon. This was one of the largest turn outs the Tynan has seen since Covid.

Parents, children, BCYF staff and elected officials were present to cheer on the kids competing. City of Boston Credit Union was giving out swag bags to the winners along with the trophies.

There were lots of smiles and pride in that gym along with multigenerational families and new families. Great job Tynan staff, you did BCYF and your community proud.

Girls

1st

Boys 8-10 Age Group

1st Place – Aries Soto

2nd Place – Michael Burke

3rd Place – Jayceon Williams

8-10 Age Group

Place – Mairead Nolan

2nd Place – Rose Madden

3rd Place – Hannah Sheehan

Girls 11-13 Age Group

1st Place – Mauve Houlihan

2nd Place – Peyton 3rd Place Noelle Haddad

Girls 14-17 Age Group 1st Place – Julia Manning

2nd Place – Noelle Haddad 3rd Place – Quinn Maki

Tommy Foley, Trophy winner with Coach Kathy Davis

Boys 11-13 Age Group

1st Place - Sean Costello

2nd Place – Aayush Patel

3rd Place – Matt O’Connell

Boys 14-17 Age Group

1st Place – Evan Pierce

2nd Place – Gerry O’Neil

3rd Place – Terry Markos

South Boston Catholic Academy News

Dear Sister Evelyn, Happy 108th Birthday!

On Tuesday, March 7, our former First Grade Teacher, Sister Evelyn Hurley, SCN, who taught students for many years celebrated her 108th Birthday. Our Pastor, Father Robert Casey, visited her at the Mother House in Nazareth, Kentucky as she celebrated her 108th Birthday. He also celebrated a Mass in her honor for her birthday and brought her well wishes and greet-

ings from all of our Parishioner and South Boston Catholic Academy students, teachers and staff. Father Casey also brought the beautiful cards that the SBCA students made for her to wish her Happy Birthday and to let her know she is in our thoughts and prayers.

Ms. Caroline Gannon, who is currently one of our three First Grade Teachers, told her students in 1C a

little about Sister Evelyn and how she was her dad’s, Paul Gannon’s, First Grade Teacher. Here are some of what Ms. Gannon’s students wrote in their Birthday card to Sister Evelyn… Dear Sister Evelyn, Happy Birthday! What is your secret? Do you eat your vegetables? Another student wrote… Dear Sister Evelyn, Happy Birthday! Wow 108 that number is really BIG! And another student wrote… Dear Sister Evelyn, Happy Birthday! My teacher, Ms. Gannon, said you taught her dad in First Grade.

Sister Evelyn was born in South Boston on March 7, 2015, she be-

came a Sister of Charity of Nazareth in 1933 (90 years ago). She resided at St. Brigid Convent for over 60 years and taught the First Grade at St. Brigid School, South Boston for most of those years. She is an amazing woman and Religious Sister. She prays for everyone daily. Dear Sister Evelyn, All of us at SBCA wish you a Very Happy and Healthy 108th Birthday! God Bless you always.

New families are welcome to email our admissions team at: admissions@ sbcatholicacademy.org

And find more info about South Boston Catholic Academy.

St. Peter Academy News

Read Across America & Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebrations

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday is a big deal at St. Peter Academy and this year was one of the best celebrations! It was a wet gray day outside, but all the creative costumes made it bright and fun inside! Everyone from teachers to students from

Toddler to Grade 6 participated. All the zany characters were represented, the Grinch, Cat and the Hat, the Lorax, Thing One & Two and even Cindy Lou Who!

Happy 119th Birthday Dr. Seuss. Thank you for creating all the wonderful characters and books

for everyone to enjoy!

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! - Dr. Seuss

St. Peter Academy is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. St. Peter Academy is an independent, community-based private school and serves students from ages 15 months through grade 6. SPA is currently accepting applications for the limited spaces available in the year-round toddler program (beginning at

age 15 months) and for students in Pre-K (School Year and Full Year Programs), Kindergarten and grades 1-6. Financial Aid Available. Two Scholarships will be offered this year for applicants for Grades 1 through 6. You may request scholarship information from the Front Office (spa@stpeteracademy.com). Appointments for individual virtual tours can be made by contacting Maria Blasi, at 617-268-0750 or by emailing spa@StPeterAcademy.com.

This NFL offseason will see no shortage of drama, that’s for sure. It’s like every day there’s something, a new rumor, a new contract, a potential trade. It’s exactly what the NFL wants, in order to stay relevant for the entire 365-day calendar.

This week was a big week in the league calendar, as teams had until this past Tuesday, March 7, to place the franchise tag on a player. Most of the notable franchise tags were placed on running backs like the Giants’ Saquon Barkley, the Cowboys’ Tony Pollard, and the Raiders’ Josh Jacobs. But the most-notable franchise tag was placed on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson, 26, was hit with the nonexclusive franchise tag this week. The non-exclusive tag pays out an average of the top-five tag amounts at the player’s position from the previous five years, or 120% of the player’s previous year’s salary, whichever is greater. Players who receive this non-exclusive tag are allowed to negotiate with other teams, but the tagging team — in this case, the Ravens — has the right to match any offer and would also receive two first-round draft picks if another team decides to sign him.

So, if you’re another team in the NFL, and you want to acquire Jackson, not only would you have to negotiate a massive contract with him, but you’d also have to then give the Ravens two first-round picks. Jackson’s non-exclusive tag number is $32 million. He could choose to play under that one-year, $32 million deal, or he has until July 17 to work out a long-term deal, either with the Ravens or with a new team. Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta remains optimistic that Jackson and the Ravens can still agree to a long-term deal this offseason.

“There have been many instances across the league and in Baltimore when a player has been designated with the franchise tag and signed a long-term deal that same year,” said DeCosta on Tuesday. “We will continue to negotiate in good faith with Lamar, and we are hopeful that we can strike a long-term deal that is fair to both Lamar and the Ravens. Our ultimate goal is to build a championship team with Lamar Jackson leading the way for many years to come.”

Back in September, it was reported that Jackson turned down a fiveyear, $250 million extension, with

$133 million guaranteed. Jackson, who does not have an agent and represents himself, reportedly wanted his contract fully guaranteed, like Deshaun Watson signed with the Cleveland Browns last offseason. Watson’s deal is a five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million.

The new league year begins next Wednesday, March 15, and so Jackson can then begin to negotiate with other teams, assuming that one of those other teams would be willing to part ways with two first round picks in order to complete a Jackson acquisition. Another alternative is that Jackson decides to hold out. Jackson missed the last month of last season with a knee injury, including the playoffs, and there was some speculation as to whether or not Jackson would’ve battled through had he been under a longterm contract.

I personally think that Jackson’s first move right now should be to hire an agent. Players shouldn’t negotiate their own contracts. It’s not worth it for Jackson. He’ll be better suited being represented by somebody who knows how to negotiate with professional sports teams. Then, if I’m Jackson, I’m meeting with any team that wants

to meet with me. If you want an elite quarterback, then you have to pay the price. Heck, you now have to pay the price to keep an average at-best quarterback.

Just look at the New York Giants, who just signed Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million deal. That’s $40 million a year for a quarterback who threw just 15 touchdowns in 16 games last season, and 10 touchdowns in 11 games the year before. Wild stuff.

Meanwhile, Jackson is a former NFL MVP who has the fourth-best record of any quarterback who debuted in the Super Bowl era. His record of 45-16 trails only Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Roger Staubach. In games without Jackson the last two seasons, the Ravens went 3-9.

Given the current QB market, if Jackson wants somewhere between $45 million and $50 million a year, he should probably get it. Somebody check in on Bill Belichick to see if he’d rather spend that money on Jackson now, or Mac Jones in two years. Because if Daniel Jones is getting $40 million a year, who knows what Mac is going to ask for. Follow Danny on instagram @ DannyPicard.

This week, Danny shared his thoughts on the top storylines in the NFL offseason:

PASTRNAK, BRUINS AGREE TO EIGHT-YEAR EXTENSION

The Boston Bruins and AllStar winger David Pastrnak agreed to an eight-year, $90 million contract extension late last week. It’s the largest contract in franchise history.

The deal officially kicks in next season, and it keeps Pastrnak in Boston through the 2030-31 season, at an annual NHL cap hit of $11.25 million.

“Obviously, it’s a really exciting day for me and my family,” Pastrnak told the media after the extension was announced. “I would like to thank my family, my mom, my brother for all the support, and my fiancé Rebecca. It’s been amazing and obviously to Cam and Sweens and Mr. Jacobs for getting it done. I’m very thankful to be a part of this organization and to sign another extension. It’s been a home for us, so we’re really excited as a family to stay here.”

Pastrnak turns 27 in May. He’s played in all 62 games this season, entering Thursday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers at the TD Garden. Through those 62 games, Pastrnak leads the Bruins in goals with 44, assists with 40, points with 84,

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power-play goals with 14, and power-play points with 30.

His 44 goals ranks second in the NHL, behind league-leader Connor McDavid, who’s lit the lamp 54 times this season. It marks Pastrnak’s third career 40-goal season. His career high in goals was in 2019-20, when he scored 48 goals and earned the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for leading the NHL in goal scoring.

This season, Pastrnak’s 84 points ranks fourth in the NHL. McDavid also leads the league in that category, with 124 points.

Pastrnak was drafted by the Bruins with the 25th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft. Now in his ninth season, Pastrnak has 284 goals, 304 assists, and 588 points in 572 career games. He already ranks in the top 20 in franchise history in all three categories.

Needless to say, the Bruins’ organization is thrilled to have Pastrnak staying in Boston for the next eight years.

“Well, first and foremost, congratulations to David and Rebecca for the contract,” general manager Don Sweeney told the media.

“Our goal all along was to make him a lifelong Bruin. Every deal has its own timeline and we’re very happy and fortunate to have David be a part of our team now

and going forward for obviously the foreseeable future.”

“It’s great to hear,” coach Jim Montgomery told the media. “I think it reenforces the great culture about how important it is to be here.”

—The Bruins have the most wins and points in the NHL, with a 49-8-5 record through 62 games this season. Their 103 points makes them the fastest team in NHL history to reach the 100-point total.

“For me, personally, it doesn’t mean that much,” coach Montgomery told the media. “We’ve been saying, we try and stay in the moment, and we’ve been doing that. We started off 11-1 and I was like, ‘Man, that is unreal,’ and then you catch yourself, you go back into the moment, and we’ve probably gone 11-1 every 12 games to have the record we have.

“It’s been really amazing to watch them want to be great. With the schedule and everything, it’s really impressive, but you can’t do it unless you have two great goalies, you have a Dcorps that can shut people down and can help you score, and you’ve got four lines that help you every night.

“I don’t think [Bruins GM] Don Sweeney gets enough credit.”

WHAT TO WATCH

—Newly acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week last week.

Orlov was traded to the Bruins two weeks ago, in a deal with the Washington Capitals. In a 4-0 week for the B’s last week, Orlov had nine points on three goals and six assists.

Prior to being traded to Boston, Orlov had three goals and 16 assists in 43 games with the Capitals this season.

Orlov is the third player in Bruins history to have eight or more points in their first four games with the franchise.

“Obviously, the offense has been great,” Montgomery told the media. “I think he has three goals, which matches the three goals he had in Washington before getting here, but he ends plays in the D-zone. He’s heavy, he’s hard, and he has elite vision and hands. It was just a great pickup.”

SBT Staff

Thomas E. McGrath, President

247th Annual Evacuation Day Events

2023 Evacuation Day Committee

t City Councilor Ed Flynn, General Chairman

Governor Maura Healey, Honorary Chairperson

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Honorary Chairman

Mayor Michelle Wu, Honorary Chairperson

State Senator Nick Collins, Honorary Chairman

State Representative David Biele, Honorary Chairman

City Councilor Michael F. Flaherty, Honorary Chairman

City Councilor Erin Murphy, Honorary Chairperson

City Councilor Frank Baker, Honorary Chairman

Suffolk Register of Deeds Stephen Murphy, Honorary Chairman

Jimmy Flaherty

Kick-Off Breakfast

Saturday, March 4th

State Representative, David Biele

Honorary Chairman

Seapoint Restaurant 10:00 AM

Suggested Donation $ 15.00

21+Bowl-A-Rama

Sunday, March 5th

Cheryl Joyce, Andrea Flaherty, Rich Devoe, Pauline Bare and Joyce Higgins

Honorary Chairpersons

South Boston Bowl 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Must be 21+ to attend-no children, please

Basketball Free-Throw Competition

Monday, March 6th

City Councilor Ed Flynn

Former Mayor Ray Flynn

Bernie O’Donnell, Kathy Davis, John Lydon

Honorary Chairpersons

Tynan Community School Gym - 6:00 PM

The Swimming Competition

Tuesday, March 7th

City Councilor Erin Murphy

Honorary Chairpersons

Boys and Girls Club Pool

Registration 6:00 PM, Meet 6:30 PM

Tom & Eddie Butler

St. Patrick’s Senior Salute

Saturday, March 11th

Mayor Michelle Wu

Councilor Michael Flaherty & Thomas Butler Jr Chairmen

Mary Collins, Kathy Flynn and Joyce Biele, Honorary Chairwomen

Saint Peter’s Lower Church Hall - 11:00 AM

Ice-O-Rama

Sunday, March 12th

State Rep David Biele

State Senator Nick Collins

City Councilor Ed Flynn

City Councilor Frank Baker

Honorary Chairmen

Murphy Rink, Day Boulevard

Events begin approx 9:00 AM

Boxing Show

Saturday, March 18th

Register of Deeds Stephen Murphy

Honorary Chairman

Peter Welch’s Gym – Doors open at 4:00PM

143rd Annual Evacuation Day Banquet

Friday, March 17th

BCEC 2nd Floor Ballroom

New England Boiled Dinner

Entertainment by Curragh’s Fancy

Reception 5:30 PM-----Dinner 7:00 PM

FOR TICKETS CALL 857-204-5825

Our Sponsors

Athletic Competition

Condon School Gym

Wednesday, March 15th

4 PM-6 PM

Joe Curran and Barbara Caputo Kelly, Honorary Chairpersons

Boys and Girls ages 10 to 14

St. Patrick's Day Road Race

Sunday, March 19th

Proceeds benefit South Boston Boys & Girls Club

Pre-registration Required

617-268-4301

Race begins at 11:00 AM at the Club

Evacuation Day Memorial Mass

Friday, March 17th

Fr Joe White

Margaret Lynch, Honorary Chairwoman

St. Augustine's Chapel - 9:00 AM

Memorial/Historical Exercises

Friday, March 17th Including

Essay & Poster Competition Winners

Bernie O’Donnell, Past President SBCA

Robert Allison, S B Historical Society

City Councilor Edward Flynn

City Councilor Michael Flaherty

State Senator Nick Collins

Bill Foley, Retired NPS

Honorary Chairpersons

Dorchester Heights Monument - 10:00 AM

St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade

Sunday, March 19th at 1 pm

Coleman Nee - Chief Marshal

Allied War Veterans Council

Broadway Station

“The Nation's Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization”