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n this year’s Boston City Council 2023 election, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu drew on old school tactics that she honed during her time on the Council, including having a useful, progressive super PAC (Bold Boston PAC) that, according to sources, she encouraged to be created. It was financially supported by several unions, among others aligned with her, to promote her candidates of choice, whom she endorsed. Her backing of and the success of four candidates – At-Large Henry Santana, and district candidates Enrique Jose Pepen, Benjamin Weber and Sharon Durkan (special election incumbent) will, some say, take the Council farther left and expand her clout on the 13-member body, after two years of well documented chaos and dysfunction. Wu’s not so subtle messaging during the run up to the September primary and the exten-
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EDITORIAL May God Bless Our Veterans, on Veterans Day and Every Day
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rmy, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, it doesn’t matter in which branch of the United States Armed Forces our veterans served, those men and women put their private lives on hold for the purpose of defending our very way of life. To serve one’s country; often putting themselves in harm’s way to do their part to protect their fellow country men and women is something each and every American should
be grateful for. Saturday, November 11th, has officially been designated as Veteran’s Day – a federal holiday. But in the hearts, minds and souls of most South Bostonians, every day makes us proud of those who have served and still do. The different branches of the service have full-time active military as well as reservists and of course we have the National Guard. All of them – every last one of them, who wears the uniform of our country,
serve a vital purpose; they protect us all. Since our nation was founded more than 200 years ago, to the present year of 2023, the United States Military has been the lifeline that has allowed America to continue to exist and to prosper. If not for our veterans throughout our history, there would be no America today. It’s just that simple. Our military has also been a force for good that has literally saved the world from falling victim
to brutal and cruel forces of corrupt monarchies early in our history, and in modern times, from the evil that is Communism and Fascism. Today, the added challenge is terrorism which if given the green light, they will meet it head on anytime and in any place. But it’s not just during war time that US troops save the day. During times of peace, when and where there are natural disasters anywhere in the world, the American military rushes
to the rescue. Our veterans can take pride in who they are and what they’ve accomplished. They have earned the respect, the love, and the pride Americans in turn, feel for them. Our Veterans deserve very special praise, not just on Veteran’s Day but every day. From the entire South Boston Today Team to every veteran and their family members, we say God Bless You and Thank You all, so much, for your service and for your sacrifice.
“There are some who have forgotten why we have a military. It’s not to promote war; it’s to prepare for peace. ” - President Ronald Reagan
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Are Bird Species Offended By Their Given Names Now? John Ciccone
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little change of pace for this week’s column: If you are one of the growing numbers of people in the country that has come to believe that there are certain groups and organizations that have far too much free time on their hands, and because of that, constantly and desperately search for trivial and senseless causes to champion, you really do have a point. But if you also thought that leftist and liberal groups have gone so far over the edge with their crusades that they could not possibly get any kookier and have run out of silly things to occupy that time, well, you would be mistaken. The latest ‘crisis’, in the lives of a group that calls itself ‘The American Ornithological Society’ - I’ll call it AOS for brevity - has just announced that they will begin an effort to change the names of between 70 and 80 species of birds. Why do you ask? Well, by this time, most people can kind of guess the answer. One of the stated reasons from members of AOS is because some of those names are ‘racist’, ‘exclusionary’ and ‘offensive’. One AOS spokesperson stated the following: “We’ve come to understand that the names of these birds can have racist connotations. One reason we’re doing this is to make an effort to make ‘birding’ more welcoming to all races and backgrounds. Many of these names can cause pain to people. We want to remove the barriers to those wanting to participate in the world of bird watching”. Could it be that these people think the birds themselves deserve better than being saddled with racist and exclusionary names and that it brings pain to them as well and causes them to be offended too? Can’t really rule that out at this point. Note: This is not a joke; I’m not making this up. These people actually exist, and they are serious.
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This reminds me of another earthshattering crisis several years ago that took place on Cape Cod. State and local officials of some Cape Cod towns put together a brochure to warn tourists about the influx of sharks at cape beaches. Great White Sharks have become more numerous and reports of attacks on humans were released. On the cover of the brochures was a picture of a mean looking, toothy Great White. These brochures, printed with a cost of nearly a quarter of a million dollars were to be given out free to visiting tourists in an effort to make them aware of the possible dangers and how to avoid it. The over whelming number of those tourists were happy to receive them and thought the brochures were well done. But of course, there were some liberal activists who were horrified at the sight of them. The activists complained that the shark on the cover was much too scary looking, and it portrayed the Great White Sharks in a negative light. A couple of the activists interviewed also insisted that the picture was ‘offensive’ to sharks. (Again folks, you can’t make these things up). But it was too late. The brochures were already printed and distributed and the cost of making them was just too high to indulge the crazy activists who were so offended by them. Officials didn’t accommodate the demands to pull the brochures. The refusal by those officials was refreshing when compared to some of the other campaigns around the country to remove other objects deemed ‘offensive and/or racist by activists, including some of the loons that inhabit American college campuses. This includes students AND professors. There were the racist trees in Yellowstone National Park that activists demanded be removed. The Racist
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Rock on the campus of the University of Wisconsin got the boot. Let’s not forget the group that demanded that parents stop sending their children to school with Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiched because they were offensive and culturally inappropriate and made students of certain backgrounds uncomfortable. One group said milk was racist, math was racist and yes, even the music played from ice cream trucks during the summer often ‘triggered’ certain groups of migrants and must be discontinued. Recently, we were informed that the pastime of ‘camping’ was also racist. There are so many more ridiculous instances where
crazy activists demand and many times get their targets ‘cancelled’ – too numerous to list them all here. Racist, exclusionary, and offensive bird species names is the latest one, but certainly not the last I suspect. This is America, and people are free to champion whatever cause they want as long as it doesn’t hurt or negatively affect the lives and safety of others. And if fearing that birds and sharks and trees are offended by the names, they were given by humans is your thing, hey, go for it. But if others think the proper name to give to these activists is ‘kooks’, well….to repeat that often used saying “it is what it is”.
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Window Into The State House
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.
Mass Audubon Society’s Windfall Corporate Gift. What do New England’s largest nature-based conservation organization and a Natickbased developer of mathematical computing software have in common? It might not seem like much at first glance, but MathWorks announced last week that it is giving $25 million to Mass Audubon for the shared goal of restoring and protecting Massachusetts’ natural lands. The seven-year commitment from MathWorks ($7 million in year one and $3 million each of the next six years) is the largest programmatic gift in Mass Audubon’s 127-year history and was announced at the conservation nonprofit’s annual meeting last week in Boston, which also featured remarks from Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer. The group said the gift “will be used to address urgent, high-impact land protection and restoration projects resulting in the permanent preservation of nature throughout the Commonwealth.” Natural lands like forests, farmlands and marshes can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making them an important tool in
the state’s efforts to combat climate change. Massachusetts’ climate roadmap law requires the state to reduce emissions at least 50 percent by 2030, at least 75 percent by 2040 and at least 85 percent by 2050, with tag-along sequestration policies to get the state to net-zero emissions by the middle of the century. Mass Audubon’s Action Agenda for 2021-2026 calls for the organization to directly protect an additional 10,000 acres (including 20 new urban green spaces and wildlife sanctuaries) by 2026, and to lead a public-private coalition working together to ensure that 30 percent of Massachusetts is permanently protected by 2030. The organization protected its first tract of land in 1922 at Moose Hill in Sharon, and now protects more than 41,000 acres of land at 107 wildlife sanctuaries and partner properties across the Bay State. For MathWorks, the chance to fund Mass Audubon’s work was about extending the company’s “commitment to its local communities and green initiatives.” “The opportunity for nature to play a role in fighting climate change is more vital than ever,” MathWorks Senior Vice Presi-
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dent and CFO Jeanne O’Keefe said. “We’re confident this kind of partnership will inspire even more corporate social responsibility and lead to the protection of outdoor spaces that benefit people and wildlife across the state.” — Colin A. Young Boston voters pack City Council with Wu allies Incumbents and progressives dominated Tuesday’s Boston City Council elections, with voters delivering a nearly clean sweep for candidates who had the backing of Mayor Michelle Wu. Former Wu organizer Henry Santana emerged atop the fivecandidate field seeking an at-large seat, while fellow Wu endorsees Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber and Sharon Durkan all claimed victory in a relatively low turnout election largely seen as a referendum on Wu’s performance at the halfway mark of her term. Plus one: Durant rolls to victory, adding to GOP ranks in Senate State Rep. Peter Durant cruised to victory in Tuesday’s special state senate election, flipping the Worcester & Hampshire district
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seat and boosting the number of Republicans in the upper chamber from three to four. Durant, who has pledged to fight the state’s right-to-shelter law and to oppose efforts to further tighten state gun restrictions from the senate, easily defeated fellow state Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik. Brandeis students rally after university bans group Students for Justice in Palestine Brandeis students Monday crowded the university’s student center for a last-minute, hourlong rally during which speakers decried Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks and the university’s announcement earlier in the day that it was revoking the charter of the campus chapter of the group Students for Justice in Palestine, according to the university’s student newspaper, The Justice. In announcing the charter revocation, a Brandeis administrator wrote, according to The Justice: ”This decision was not made lightly, as Brandeis is dedicated to upholding free speech principles… students who choose to engage in conduct in support of Hamas, or engage in conduct that harasses or threatens violence, whether individually or through organized activity, will be considered to be in violation of the University’s student code of conduct.” Students for Justice responded by canceling a planned evening vigil that was to continued on page 12
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CORE INVESTMENTS’ VETERANS DAY GIVEBACK BASH ON ‘The LOT’ This Saturday, Fun, Food, and Thanks to Vets and the South Boston Community
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o express our collective appreciation of our U.S. Military Veterans, give thanks to the community, and have some family fun and games, Core Investments, Inc. today invited South Boston neighborhood residents and visitors to Saturday’s Veterans Day Giveback Bash, noon to 4 p.m. on The LOT, located at 383 Dorchester Ave. The LOT -- in the new and emerging On the Dot neighborhood along Dorchester Avenue near the Andrew Square MBTA Red Line Station -will feature active opportunities for expressions of kindness for kids and adults, along with free children’s activities, food trucks, and music from the band Cherrie Bomb.
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The team at Core Investments, a two-decade-old Boston real estate investment and development company, created The LOT for a fall program of music, food and fun, the company’s newest ongoing commitment to the emerging On the Dot neighborhood in South Boston. “Spend the day giving thanks to our veterans and giving back to the local community,” said Michael Cahill, Senior Vice President for Development. “Head to The LOT and join us on Veterans Day, November 11th.” Activities for kids will include face painting, balloon artists, Roaming Railroad Rides, sand art, carnival booths and of course a bounce house. Yard games, including corn
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hole, ladder ball, and Connect 4, will be played on the turf space. Giving back opportunities will include writing letters for U.S. troops and first responders, chalking sidewalk messages of hope, filling donation bins, and chances to sign up for volunteer community work. Giving opportunities include Pine Street Inn, South Boston Neighborhood House, and Cradles to Crayons. There will be refreshments, beer and wine, and food trucks will include Northeast of the Border and Clover. Please RSVP at https://bit. ly/3s6Ycfc . The LOT is the outdoor event space near the popular, two-year-old Cannonball Cafe, also at 383 Dorchester Ave. Events have been hosted since early September including a movie night, block party, Oktoberfest, Halloweenfest, and more. The On the Dot neighborhood development is on more than 21 acres of formerly industrial land along the west, or inland, side of Dorchester Avenue in South Boston, being planned in phases with a mix of uses. “The LOT
is another piece of our activation and growing recreational choices in the heart of the emerging On the Dot neighborhood,” said Cahill. “We have programmed a variety of events for families and individuals for our neighbors and friends and visitors.” ABOUT ON THE DOT On the Dot neighborhood development is now in permitting stages and under review by City of Boston agencies, including the Boston Planning and Development Agency. Following years of planning and extensive collaborative discussion with neighborhood residents, local elected officials and City of Boston planners, Core Investments specified its intention to begin with a four-building complex of residential, commercial and retail space on about nine acres in the southern portion of the new neighborhood, near Andrew Square Station. The larger, 21-acre Master Planned On the Dot neighborhood will also deliver on other policy emphases of the Wu administration, including resiliency, robust open spaces and trees, transit accessibility, and sustainability.
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I Was Just Thinking…
by Kevin Devlin
“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran does not have that problem.” (Ronald Reagan)
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t the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I was formally ended when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The first Armistice Day honoring veterans in
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America who were killed and served in the armed forces occurred in 1919, and was subsequently commemorated in 1921 at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, with the burial of an unknown soldier from World War I. November 11 became an official national holiday in the United States in 1938, and in 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor those who had served in all U.S. wars. Ceremonies are held each year at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and flowers are placed at memorials and on gravesites of service men and women throughout the country. It is indeed a moment of reflection to honor all veterans, both living and dead, who served in our wars, past or present. So, at 11 a.m., on this day, take a moment, remain silent, reflect, and thank those who unselfishly protected and still protect us from harm, without regard for their own safety and welfare. On another note, words I wrote years ago (and just revised) are relevant today: I realize the world is a cruel and das-
sive coverage of their missteps and misdeeds by the Boston Globe, Boston Herald and broadcast media, resulted in the defeats of Kendra Lara Hicks and Ricardo Arroyo. At-large councilor incumbents Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, and Julia Mejia kept their seats, results showed, and incumbent district councilors Gabriela Coletta of East Boston, Ed Flynn of South Boston, and Brian Worrell of Dorchester all won reelection Tuesday night after running unopposed. Other incumbent councilors Tania Fernandes Anderson and Liz Breadon defended their seats against challengers, in Roxbury and AllstonBrighton, respectively. Some observers suggest that Mayor Wu is skillfully playing the outside game of publicly promoting a transformation of government and lifestyle behavior agenda to score progressive points, yet privately, realizing that her programmatic and policy goals need enormous amounts of tax money to achieve her goals, she plays the inside game of promoting a recalibrating agenda. She has taken steps to transform the transportation infrastructure starting with bike and bus lanes, despite its impact on neighborhoods and major non-highway arteries. That’s an ultimately low impact policy decision with high value progressive credibility.
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tardly place-it has been since cavemen (and cavewomen) hit each other over the head fighting for food and shelter. But there’s also a lot of good in the world that shouldn’t be overlooked. A lot of beauty and beautiful people. Americans are fair-minded men and women who want to enjoy happy and prosperous lives. But it can’t be done through division. One person can’t simply blame another, one race can’t blame another race, for problems imagined or real. Placing blame or projecting stereotypes doesn’t help the process of coming together to solve differences and make for a better America. As Americans, we are lucky we don’t deal with the everyday problems many people face in third world countries, yet we certainly have our own set of problems which need resolution. And without delay. We need to work together in a common cause to assure everyone is happy, comfortable in life, in work, and in the communities in which we reside. Partisan bickering needs to be erased from our daily repertoire and
On the other hand, housing policies that includes proposals for a ‘transfer’ tax and rent control, while popular with renters and having progressive ‘rhetoric value’, underscore her bold vision approach to governing. Meanwhile, she knows that she needs her administration to deliver housing permits and occupancy certificates at an accelerated rate, if she hopes to achieve even modest progress. Furthermore, even if she is able to achieve an acceleration in issuing these permits and certificates, the capital markets are stymying builders and developers on both construction costs and reasonably priced loans, if there are even any available at all. The fact of the matter is that lenders are recalibrating, if not retrenching. Like it or not, public education and the state of affairs within the Boston Public Schools has the potential to derail everything that Wu’s progressive agenda hopes to achieve. The issues of safety in several of the schools starting with The Henderson, the elements of her acquiescence to the Boston Teacher’s Union contract demands, the reluctance of her Superintendent to confront the obvious shortcomings of the headmaster at Boston Latin Academy and the discouraging data coming from Boston Latin School that an unusual number of students are in need of remedial reading courses, have the makings of forestalling any momentum that this election might otherwise allow her to enjoy.
replaced with good will and harmony. Our political leaders and the media have a responsibility to walk down a path towards prudence, cordiality and mutual respect for others. We as individuals also have the same responsibility. Open hearts. Open minds. Acceptance. Is that too much to ask? Too hard to do? I don’t think so. America has had a turbulent history but survived the tribulations these challenges presented. This is just another chapter in our history in which we must come together, work together, and stand as a unified nation. We must show the world, but especially ourselves, by yelling from the rooftops that without doubt “Democracy” is the best form of government. And that we will ultimately prevail and come together as the sun shines down upon us, and we smile and walk together in harmony as… “one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
So, is the Mayor’s game plan about a restructuring of the governance of the city? There is no restructuring without consensus. The result of this election is not a mandate to transform, it is, however, an opportunity to recalibrate. When the sensor system in a vehicle (gas or EV!) is out of sync it goes through a recalibration process. Similarly, this analogy can be drawn upon to acknowledge that government, the capital markets, real estate owners and developers, the citizenry, the activists and economic reality must be in sync. Mayor Wu’s acquired education, learning and training, modified politically as a city councilor in the trenches, and that of her intellectually erudite core team, should not dictate policy, but rather arrive at consensus in the short term in order to achieve her long-term goals. Politics is still about making sausage, not steak or tofu. Michelle Wu played old school politics to help get her favored candidates elected. It appears that the voters of Boston are giving her at least two years to take her’ bold vision’ agenda to the next level. As that agenda plays out, public safety, budget shortfalls and the public school system benchmark obligations will find their way into the political equation and test any form of governance recalibration, restructuring or even the transformation that Wu and her administration espouses.
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Thank You To Our Veterans
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. –John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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A Message from the Thomas J. Fitzgerald Post, No. 561
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 715 East Fourth Street, South Boston, MA 02127 On Saturday, November 11, 2023, the Thomas J. Fitzgerald VFW Post #561 will hold its 72nd annual Veterans’ Day Service. The order of events will be as follows: • 9:00 AM: Assembly at Post Quarters for refreshments • 9:40 AM: March to St. Brigid Church • 10:00 AM: Memorial Mass – Downstairs
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To All The Veterans and Their Families For Their Dedication and Service To Our Country.
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Happy Veterans Day!
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s the weather gets cooler, wines that we wouldn’t think about otherwise start to look more and more attractive, especially hearty reds. The wines I’m mentioning today are great with the foods that we love this time of year-beef stew, lasagna or a helping of Shepherd’s Pie come to mind. They’re also not the ones that might come to mind right away, like Cabernet or Merlot. So, the next time you’re reaching for a bottle of red, make it a point to try any of the following….. Banfi Rosso Di Montalcino, Montepulciano, Italy, ($27.99). A super-classic of Montalcino and Banfi. A wine able to match the elegance and solidity of its elder counterpart with a freshness and directness that make it
one of the most versatile wines within Banfi’s portfolio. Like many Sangiovese wines, it can be enjoyed now, but is also suitable for a long aging. Bocelli Rosso Toscana Sangiovese, ($19.99). Since 1881, spanning three generations, the Bocelli family has made classic Italian wines on their small estate in Tuscany. To this day, Signora Bocelli still enjoys working in the fields, carefully hand-tying vines. Sister Cinzia and brother Alberto manage the Tasting Room and receive guests that stop by to say hello. And if there is one thing that Andrea, brother Alberto, and their family love to do, it is to share their special Italian culture with friends around the world. This one is robust but tends to soften in the glass and like any good Sangiovese, you’ll find the finish is long and full. Syrah is most famously grown and produced in the Rhône Valley of France, where some of the most venerated wines of the northern part of the region are built on a base of Syrah or are composed of the grape variety entirely. Hermitage is one of the greatest expressions of the grape, as is Côte-Rôtie. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge, 2019,
($19.99), from E. Guigal & Sons is one of the top brands from the Rhone Valley and for good reason. Deep and dark red, with aromas of fresh fruits, red berries and spices, this one is a full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine, with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well-balanced tannins and fruit. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave this one, 91 points, saying, “Strongly marked by bold fruit on the nose, the 2019 Cotes du Rhone features scents of blackberries, raspberries, and cherries. Medium to full-bodied, it’s atypically rich and structured - a fine, balanced summation of
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the vintage.”. Maison Ventenac Eve Syrah, Languedoc Roussillon, France, ($15.99). Don’t let the price or the youth of this wine fool you. Boston Bottle says, “Normally Syrah from a warm or hot climate is characterized by intensity and concentration. The Syrah from Maison Ventenac couldn’t be further from that kind of wine. This Syrah is all about tension,ç nervy acidity, aromatics, and freshness. Blackberry notes blend with violets, black pepper, broken rock, and a breezy herbaceousness. One of the things that stood out about this wine was how pure an expression of Syrah it was.
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Veterans Day Has Special Meaning To South Bostonians
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2024 South Boston Evacuation Day/St. Patrick’s Day Chief Marshal Gerard C. (Jerry) Wheeler, Commander, USN (Ret)
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his coming Saturday is Veterans Day. An official federal holiday, it is celebrated all across America with memorials, parades, religious services and family gatherings. Its purpose is of course to remember and honor all of our nation’s military personnel. In 2023 as it does every year, Veterans Day has a deep and emotional meaning for most South Bostonians. A brief history of the day shows us that Veterans Day, once called Armistice Day was first celebrated in 1919. This followed the previous year, 1918 when the Armistice Treaty to end World War I was signed. Initially, it was only to honor and remember veterans who fought in that war, but later was expanded to honor all of America’s veterans from the founding of our country, up to the present day and into the future. Here in South Boston, it has always been and still is a strong tradition to pay tribute to all of this community’s many veterans. It can be said that nowhere are veterans and military personnel held in higher esteem than in this town. We have active and thriving veterans organizations, posts and monuments that neighborhood people worked diligently to create and maintain. All of them are a source of great pride to residents here. Many locals will visit cemeteries where family members who served are buried and lay wreaths and flowers. Often families will gather for dinner with the many veterans of all ages who are with us today. Since Veterans Day is one of this nation’s most cherished holidays, government buildings, schools and banks will be closed. Restaurants, stores and other business will remain open; depending on the owners. This is also considered a good day to shop as Veterans Day sales and discounts are usually pretty tempting. But here in South Boston the shopping, sales, discounts and all the other entertainment that might come with this special day are fine but as always, takes a back seat to the real priority for South Bostonians which of course is honoring our veterans and showing them they are appreciated because they make us all proud as they put their lives on the line to preserve America’s freedom and way of life. From the entire South Boston Today team, Happy Veterans Day 2023 to all.
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he Allied War Veterans of South Boston is honored to announce that it has nominated Gerard C. (Jerry) Wheeler as the Chief Marshal of the 2024 Evacuation Day/St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Jerry was born on August 21, 1939 to Jerry & Ann (Orchard) Wheeler of South Boston and grew up in South Boston’s Old Colony housing development on Carmody Ct with his siblings George, Diane, Kenny, Judy, Mary, Chuck & Carol. He attended St. Augustine’s Grammar School,
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The Patrick F. Gavin Middle School and graduated South Boston High School. He would further his education by attending The College of the Holy Cross where he received a BS in Education. He would later go on to attend the US Naval War College in Newport, RI and then earn a MS in International Affairs from George Washington University and a MS in Management from Troy State University Commander Wheeler (Ret) has served our nation and the United States Navy with honor and distinction for over 22 years on Active Duty and then an additional 22 years as Senior Instructor, Navy Junior ROTC unit (Warick HS, Newport News, VA). During his time on Active Duty, Cmd Wheeler served in many roles: Maintenance Officer-Norfolk VA with a deployment to Guantanamo Bay , Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Flight Instructor-Coronado, CA, Administrative Office-Bunh Thuy, Vietnam, Liaison Officer to Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces-Yokosuka, Japan, Operations Officer—Cecil Field, FL, Commanding Office of Flag Administrative Unit assigned to Commander Pacific Fleet-Coronado, CA, Safety Officer USS Midway-Yoksuka, Japan & Air Operations Officer, US Naval Air Station-Rota, Spain Among Commander Wheeler’s accomplishments during a distinguished career are: 150+ aircraft carrier arrested landings, 200+ combat missions (Vietnam), 40+ military decorations including Meritorious Service Medal, 16 Air Medals (Vietnam) Combat Action Medal, 5 Navy Commendation Awards, 3 Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation Awards.
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All Saints’ Day the students South Boston Catholic Academy News at During South Boston Catholic Academy
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ovember 1st was the Feast Day of the Solemnity of All Saints, the day when we venerate all the holy men and women who have been canonized a Saint by the Church. Saints are persons in heaven (officially canonized or not), who lived heroically virtuous lives, offered their life for others, or were martyred for the faith, and who are worthy of imitation. Here are some quotes from some of our Saints...”I would like the angels of Heaven to be among us.” -St. Brigid. “The power of prayer has been understood by all the saints, and especially, perhaps, by those
who have illuminated the world with the light of Christ’s teaching.” “When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens, I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.”– Saint Therese of Lisieux. “I am not afraid. God is with me. I was born for this!” - Saint Joan of Arc. “Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me”Saint Patrick. “If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.” - Saint Francis of Assisi. “Pray, Hope and don’t Worry.” “Fear not, for God is always with you.” -Saint Padre Pio.
had a chance to watch their classmates in 4A and 4B, who dressed up as their favorite Saint and participated in the All Saints’ Day Mass that was televised on CatholicTV. The Pastor, Father Rober Casey, was the celebrant at this Mass. This Mass can be seen on https://www.catholictv.org/catholictvmass/wednesday-mass-all-saints.html. The 4th graders also led the SBCA Community in the All Saints’ Day Mass at St. Brigid Church. They did an excellent job at this Mass as Greeters, Readers and Bring up the Gifts to the Altar. At the end of this Mass the 4th graders told us about their favorite Saint. The Pastor, Father Robert Casey and the Parochial
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Vicar, Father Peter Schirripa were the celebrants at this Mass. Thank you to our wonderful 4th grade students and their teachers, Ms. Guildford and Mrs. Coleman for doing such a remarkable job honoring their favorite Saints. The SBCA Children’s choir did an outstanding job singing the songs at this Mass which included the “Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” They were directed by the Music Teacher, Mr. Carol Bunyi and the Parish Music Director and Organist, Ms. Kathy Clancy. “Let us shine with the light of Jesus and become like Saints.” -Unknown. New families are welcome to email our admissions team at admissions@sbcatholicadacademy.org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.
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lease join St. Peter Academy for our Fall Open House on November 15, 2023 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Why St. Peter Academy? One of the tried-and-true hallmarks of a St. Peter education is the small class sizes. A small class size benefits students in a multitude of ways, from hands on learning, teacher autonomy,
to research based long-term success. St. Peter Academy is an independent community based private school and is South Boston’s only Full Year Toddler Program through Grade 6 School. It is privately funded, enriched with extended learning hours, summer programs, and fosters a nurturing, safe and individualized environment. We
welcome the opportunity to have you visit St. Peter Academy to see for yourself that ours is a unique and wonderful learning community. It is truly a “GEM” in the heart of the South Boston community. St. Peter Academy is continuing to accept applications for the current and upcoming 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
11 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.
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Hearts, Hugs & Hope. VNA Care’s Annual Heroes A Virtual Alzheimer’s Support Group Offered by Compass on the Bay
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ealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. This group will be held in conjunction with our sister community, Standish Village. Call 617-268-5450 or email Program Director Erin Bollinger at ebollinger@compassonthebay.com for more information and to register for the virtual meeting. This is a virtual event sponsored by Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Window continued from page 4
focus on the suffering in Gaza. Describing the Monday evening protest that was held despite the ban as spontaneous, an article in The Justice continued: “A common sentiment amongst the speakers was indignation and anger towards the University’s choice to de-recognize SJP in what many felt was a response to the vigil, whose stated purpose was to mourn the loss of 10,000 Palestinians. They questioned how their mourning could be considered harassment or violent.” Meanwhile, North Andover officials push back Palestinian flag conversation until next week North Andover officials pushed to mid-November a meeting that had been scheduled for this week on a resident’s request that a Palestinian flag fly over the town common. “Due to threats of litigation, as well as public safety concerns and space constraints under the Open Meeting Law, the Town Manager and the Police Chief have advised the Select Board to cancel (the Monday) meeting and refer the flag mat-
ter to Town Counsel for review,” town officials said in a prepared statement. In mid-October, resident Selma Khayal initiated her effort to have the flag displayed for one month. Incumbents prevail in most mayoral races It was a good night to be an incumbent mayor as cities across the state held their odd-year elections. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno won a sixth term, capturing 52 percent of the vote after a race marked by allegations of vote-buying by people associated with challenger Justin Hurst. — MassLive Worcester Mayor Joe Petty secured a seventh straight term, a victory he said shows residents are happy with the direction of the city. — Worcester Telegram & Gazette One of the few incumbent mayors ousted was Braintree’s Charles Kokoros, who lost his reelection bid to challenger Erin Joyce by about 500 votes. — Patriot Ledger Meanwhile, Haverhill, Pittsfield and Marlborough are among the cities with new mayors after races for open seats. — WBUR
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NA Care, the first organized visiting nurse association in the United States, raised nearly $260,000 for patient care services during the annual Heroes in Health Care Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Heroes in Health Care is VNA Care’s signature fundraising event and has raised millions in essential funding for home health and hospice care in Massachusetts. This year’s gala was supported by more than 40 sponsors and underwriters, including businesses and philanthropists. Presenting Sponsors included Corridor and Mutual of America. Trustee Sponsors included Drs. Joshua and Amy Boger and the Boger Family Foundation and Homecare Homebase. “The philanthropic support we receive from our generous donors is critical in helping VNA Care continue to meet the growing needs of our patients. Due to the generosity of so many individuals, the Heroes in Health Gala has raised over $4.2 million since its inception. We are incredibly honored by the community’s unwavering support for VNA Care,” said Laura Wise, manager of fund development, a South Boston resident. During the event, Latoyia Edwards of NBC Boston and NECN, the event emcee, presented the Heroes Awards to Alexandra Drane, co-founder and CEO, ARCHANGELS, for leveraging a data-driven engagement platform
to reframe how caregivers are seen, honored, and supported, and Lauren A. Smith, MD, MPH, chief health equity and strategy officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation, for driving strategic efforts focused on addressing systemic racism and other structural inequities and their impact on vulnerable populations. The Gala featured musical performances by contemporary violaist Jeremy Green, the Boston Arts Academy’s The Spirituals, and Angelena & the Unit. The evening also featured David Brown as Heroes in Health Care fund the mission ambassador. South Boston resident Patricia Kelleher and former Executive Director of the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts served on the Heroes in Health Care Gala Committee, volunteering her time to ensure the success of this important fundraiser. VNA Care has a 137-year history of providing health care in patients’ homes and the community. The nonprofit provides a comprehensive range of home health, palliative, and hospice care in more than 200 Eastern and Central Massachusetts communities. VNA Care is able to provide its numerous nursing and patient care services through the support of individual and corporate supporters. To learn about sponsoring the 2024 Gala, please contact Laura Wise, manager of fund development, at 617-886-6460 or Laura_ Wise@vnacare.org.
From left, Heroes in Health Care Gala Committee members and volunteers Renee Picard Walsh, Jessica Piper, Laura Wise of South Boston, Felicia Avery, Donna Dupee, Marie Sagaille, Dr. Catherine Frasco, and Pat Kelleher of South Boston. Photo by Molly Hamill Photography.
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This week, Danny shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour’s new indoor golf league:
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ndoor golf is getting serious. You don’t say? I saw this coming. It’s why I’m opening an indoor golf club here in Southie. Construction is ongoing on West Broadway, and we will be open soon. So stay tuned. But enough about my business. Let’s talk about the bigger picture, and the news that the PGA Tour is launching an indoor golf league of their own, called the TGL. On their website, the TGL describes itself as “an innovative golf league, fusing advanced tech and live action in prime time.” Here’s the full breakdown: “The season will include a total of 24 players with four players assigned to each of the six teams. Each TGL match will feature three players competing for each team in a modern match-play format in a twohour team golf competition, offering a fresh approach to the sport with a focus on technology, innovation, and fan engagement. A purpose-built venue called SoFi Center at Palm Beach State College will combine a data-rich virtual course with a first-of-its-kind short game complex creating a unique experience for the fans in the stands and watching around the world.
All six TGL teams have been announced. Los Angeles Golf Club, owned by Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams and Venus Williams, was first out the gate and is ready to tee it up. Atlanta Drive GC, owned by Arthur M. Blank, Boston Common Golf owned by Fenway Sports Group, a New York club owned by Steven Cohen, a San Francisco team owned by Marc Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund and Stephen Curry, and Jupiter Links Golf Club owned by TGR Ventures and David Blitzer have also been confirmed as original six clubs. The inaugural season tees off at 9pm ET on January 9th on ESPN and ESPN+ with a 15-match regular season, followed by semifinals and finals matches.” As for the rules, TGL will use a points-based system for regular season matches, where teams will get two points for a win, one point for an overtime loss, and zero points for a loss in regulation. An “overtime loss” you ask? TGL will use a “Modern Match Play” system under a 15-hole format that includes nine holes of Triples (3 vs 3 alternate shot), and six holes of Singles (head-to-head play). If the Modern Match Play is tied after 15
holes, then the the match will be decided by a 2-out-of-3 “Closest to the Pin Competition.” The top four teams from the sixteam league will advance to the playoffs. The playoffs will have a single elimination semifinal, and then a “best-of-three” Championship Series to crown the TGL Champion. Confused? Check out their website, tglgolf.com. While I’m giving them free advertising, I might as well point out that Fenway Sports Group owns a team, which was announced last week, called “Boston Common Golf.” The team’s roster includes Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, and Tyrrell Hatton. “These four remarkable golfers have achieved an extraordinary list of accolades as individuals, and together as a group, they convey an unmistakable sense of exceptionalism that not only commands respect but also instills a profound sense of awe, especially among their competitors,” said Fenway Sports Group Principal Owner John Henry in a statement. “Rory, Tyrrell, Keegan, and Adam stand at the very heart of our team’s potential for success in this groundbreaking venture and we extend our gratitude to each of them for embark-
ing on this journey with us.” McIlroy is the highest-ranked player on the team, joining Boston Common Golf as the World’s No. 2 player. “I’m thrilled to join Boston Common Golf and to be representing Boston and New England’s rich sports culture,” said McIlroy in a statement. “TGL brings a unique dimension to the game, and I can’t wait to stand with Adam, Keegan, and Tyrrell as my teammates. It’s a fantastic opportunity that will offer us all a chance to build lasting connections and to foster regional pride that you don’t often see in the game of golf.” Bradley is another notable name, as he is the closest to being a Boston “local,” being originally from Woodstock, Vermont, and currently residing in Newburyport, MA. “I’m incredibly proud to be a part of Boston Common Golf, especially as a kid from New England,” said Bradley. “This region has a rich golfing history, and to have the opportunity to represent it is a dream come true. I come from a family deeply connected to the sport, and to represent that heritage while also contributing to a team backed by Fenway Sports Group is a unique honor.” Follow Danny on instagram @ DannyPicard.
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SPORTS TODAY PATRIOTS LOSE AGAIN, HEAD TO GERMANY FOR WEEK 10
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nother week, another loss for the now 2-7 New England Patriots. The Pats were held to only three points in the second half on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, as they lost to the Washington Commanders, 20-17, marking their second straight loss, and their fifth loss in their last six games. Now, New England heads to Germany to take on the 4-5 Indianapolis Colts. Kickoff is Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. ET. If the Patriots want to snap this current losing skid, they’ll have to start making the necessary plays on the offensive end, especially against a bad defense like that of Washington. On Sunday against the Commanders, Pats quarterback Mac Jones was 24-of-44 for 220 pass yards, one touchdown, and one interception. That interception came with 30 seconds left in the game, on a ball that hit JuJu Smith-Schus-
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ter right in the hands, and then bounced in the air, only to be picked off, ending the game. New England was driving and had the ball at Washington’s 41-yard line. If Smith-Schuster made the catch, then they would’ve had the ball at Washington’s 33-yard line, and it would’ve at least set the Patriots up for a game-tying field goal. Instead, Washington came up with the interception, and the Patriots picked up their seventh loss of the season, and their fourth loss at home. “It was a game where we had our chances,” said Patriots coach Bill Belichick after the loss. “You know, had a chance there at the end, couldn’t make enough plays. Obviously had plenty of opportunities along the way that we needed to make more out of. Just disappointing result. Just got to do a better job of making the plays when we have the opportunities to make them. It’s as simple as that, so that’s really about it. It’s all the way across the board, all three units.” When asked about Jones’ decision to make the throw to SmithSchuster, questioning the read, Belichick defended Jones on a ball that should’ve been caught.
“I don’t think it was really the read,” said Belichick. “Don’t want to lose the ball there. We’re in field goal range. It’s a long kick. But the ball gets tipped up in the air, made an interception.” Smith-Schuster finished with a game-high six receptions, with 51 receiving yards. And that wasn’t lost on Jones after the game, when asked about the late drop. “I think JuJu [Smith-Schuster] made a great play the play before or we wouldn’t even be in that situation,” said Jones in his postgame press conference. “I just went through my reads and fired it in there. It was just a bang-bang play. Obviously when you lose the game, it’s frustrating. It’s not on one person or one player at all. Like I said, JuJu made some great plays. We’re all in it together. I can throw a better ball, protect him a little bit more, all that stuff. I’ll watch the film, like I said, see what I can do to fix my part.” It shouldn’t be too hard to fix on Sunday in Germany, as the Colts’ defense is just as bad as Washington’s. Indianapolis allows 27 points per game, which is the fourth worst in the NFL. They also allow 235 pass yards
per game. The Colts are a beatable team, but anything can happen on a trip overseas. “Well, we get there on Friday morning, so Thursday night is sleeping on the airplane,” said Belichick on Monday, when asked about the team’s travel schedule. “We’ll lose six hours, or whatever it is. Friday, minus the six hours between the end of practice on Thursday and the start of the day on Friday. So, similar situation to what we had in our other games in London, so we’ll be on that kind of schedule.” Belichick also isn’t concerned about any potential het-lag that might accompany the longerthan-usual flight for a road game. “There’s schedule changes in this league,” said Belichick. “There’s Thursday games. There’s a Europe game. There’s Monday night games, Sunday games, and so forth. Those variances in the schedule, they are what they are.” The Patriots are a 1.5-point underdog agains the Colts in Germany. Technically, it will be counted as a Patriots home game on the schedule. New England will have a bye the following week.
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