South Boston Today May 2 2024

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Are All College Protests Violent?

Boston College students held a protest rally against the Israel-Hamas war last week. Bullhorns were banned, lest the noise disturb studying for finals. Tents weren’t allowed. Students who’d been arrested at other Boston campus protests were barred. After an allotted hour, the students went quietly back to their rooms.

A student protest movement has washed over the country since police first tried to end an encampment at Columbia University in New York nearly two weeks ago. But while there have been fiery rhetoric and tumultuous arrests on high-profile campuses from New York to Los Angeles, millions of students across the country have continued with their daily routines of working their way through school, socializing and studying for exams.

The protests are demonstrating

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The Mystery Of The Frozen Babies Is A Still A Mystery

It was reported last week that no criminal charges would be filled against the woman said to be responsible for the 4 babies found dead in a freezer in an apartment on E. Broadway several years ago. Hearing that news, many locals are scratching their heads and wondering what is going onWHY? Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden calls this case ‘complex, perplexing and unusual’. And when looking into the details, it seems Hayden is actually right. Some parts of it still seem to be definitely a mystery.

As many of you remember, the discovery of the 4 lifeless babies, wrapped in tinfoil placed in shoe boxes and put in a freezer shocked not only South Boston residents, but people all over the country and even internationally as well. They were located in the apartment at 838 E. Broadway. According to law enforcement sources,

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the mother of the four babies; two boys and two girls was tracked down by using DNA technology and her name is said to be Alexis Aldamir. She was mother to all four. DNA also showed that the father of the four was also tracked by DNA but is now deceased and as such, of course he cannot be charged with a crime. So, how does that leave the mother without being charged is the big question on the minds of those who have been waiting for the results of the investigation to be released. This is a reasonable question to be asked. Well, as the District Attorney stated, there is no way an autopsy can show at this point if the babies were born alive. There was no sign of any abuse or trauma and no traces of any food or milk in the babies’ systems which apparently means that there is no proof that a crime was committed.

But the explanation given about the mother was that when questioned

by investigators, she displayed a very limited cognitive ability, appeared confused about the babies, and appeared not to know who she was talking to or why she was even being questioned. With all of these circumstances combined, it appeared that this case could not even be brought to trial and therefore, no criminal charges would be brought

against her.

From time to time, South Boston has been the site of the occasional hideous crime, but truth be told, there are very few communities of any size which don’t have their share. But this case is certainly unique as far as anything most people have ever heard of . The discovery was indeed shocking and tragic. But the biggest tragedy of

all in all of this was that four babies will never get the chance at life for whatever unknown reason. Whenever a child is deprived of life it’s a sad thing indeed. Hopefully, something like this will never happen again, not just in our community of South Boston and not anywhere else either. Life is precious and everyone deserves a chance to live theirs.

- Golda Meir

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They Scream Death To America But Want Their Student Loans Paid Off

here seems to be a virus infecting so many college campuses in our country. And no, it’s not Covid or Monkeypox or any of the other afflictions that can be thought up or created in a Communist Chinese Lab. This virus is far worse than that. It’s a combination of hypocrisy, ungratefulness, hate, stupidity, and entitlement. Over the years, this infection has raised its ugly head on campuses many times and regarding many issues but seems to get worse with each passing season. The current cause igniting the violence and organized outrage of the obedient sheep is of course the war in the Middle East. Let’s go over the various abovenamed segments of today’s infection.

THE HYPOCRISY: The lefty students always claim to be against Fascism. But they go around using the same tactics as the Nazis and Communists did in the mid 20th Century – threatening, bullying, and violently assaulting anyone who dares disagree with them. They rip down statues and any symbol they disapprove of.

UNGRATEFULNESS: This country makes available to them the best of everything if they are willing to work for it; opportunities like no other place on earth which includes freedom and liberty. HATE: You can see it in their eyes, hear it in the chants and threats as they scream at and try to silence anyone with different views. STUPIDITY: These students, supposedly intelligent, are so easily manipulated and yes, brainwashed by their Socialist and outright Communist anti-American professors and the professional agitators that pollute the very air at so many universities. They protest and riot on command about issues that many of them have no clue about. They hate whomever they are told to hate. ENTITLED: They strut around their campuses and make demands as

to who can say what and when, think they have the right to ban and silence speakers they don’t like and make life miserable for the majority of students who just want to be left alone and get an education.

Just this week, on more than one campus, demonstrating students took down the American flags and raised up Palestinian flags in their place. It was good to see at least one administrator at one school who clearly had enough, personally wade into the crowd and put Old Glory back where it belongs. The shrieks of ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ are routine during these protests. And now, to add to the wishing death FOR our country and to Israel, we have speakers yelling that Israel AND Jewish people themselves have no right to even exist. But of course, on left wing dominated college campuses, if you dare not use the proper ‘pronouns’, it’s considered hate speech. But calling for the death of the opposition; depending on who the targets are is ok and even smiled upon by certain Democrat members of congress who are encouraging these increasingly violent protests – enter AOC and other members of The Squad.

Let’s not lose sight of what set off the latest demonstrations - the spark so to speak. The terrorist group Hamas, on October 7th, invaded Israel, massacring 1400 Israeli citizens. Hamas then proudly showed videos to the world of what they were doing to their captives which included but not limited to raping women, killing their captives and literally – yes literally beheading babies. They’ve since been found to be torturing their remaining Jewish hostages. No country in the world would have tolerated what took place and Israel responded with rage and vengeance. Were Palestinian civilians killed and injured in the Israeli counterattack - unfortunately yes. Hamas

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played out their usual tactic of using civilians as human shields – a cowardly move. All of this was clearly shown on video to the world. The brutality of Hamas clearly was on display. And yet, the easily lead and reality-challenged leftist students at colleges, both foreign students and Americans who joined them ignored the facts and the pure evil of what Hamas had done and now parade around carrying signs and waving flags in support of the terrorist group. But now, the Jewish students and their supporters are responding. Jewish American and American students of many backgrounds are

speaking up and stepping forward to counter protest, but there is a big difference. Instead of chanting and calling for the death of America, they are carrying Israeli and US flags, singing God Bless America as well as our country’s National Anthem. See the difference? They are not the same as the haters and feel they must not let those haters win. When Hitler was in the process of coming to power in Nazi Germany, too many people remained silent and let it happen. The world saw what took place as a result. The vow of ‘Never Again’ means as much now as it did after the Holocaust.

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY

John Ciccone

BUSINESSES LIKE STATE’S CLIMATE TECH INVESTMENT PLAN

The push for a major state investment in climate tech is on, and big business is on board.

Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to inject $1.3 billion of public dollars and tax incentives into climate tech over 10 years will get its hearing before the Joint Committee on Economic Development next Tuesday as part of the governor’s economic development bill (H 4459). In a letter being sent to chairmen Rep. Jerald Parisella and Sen. Barry Finegold on Thursday, a wide array of businesses will urge the Legislature to support “at least” the level of climate tech investment that the governor has proposed.

“Ambition on this scale will signify to companies, venture capitalists, and innovators that Massachusetts is the place to be for climatetech. Fifteen years ago, the Commonwealth competed – and won – the life sciences industry by going bold and big, and we can’t afford to miss the chance to do the same with the growing green economy,” the 81 companies and organizations wrote. “Leveraging the capacity of public investment to

Hearts, Hugs & Hope

Alzheimer’s Support Group at Compass on the Bay

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.

catalyze growth is the kind of creative policymaking that the moment requires, and we look forward to the Commonwealth’s continued leadership to meet this global challenge with historic action.”

Signatories include Takeda, Mass General Brigham, Associated Industries of MA, Eastern Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Boston Medical Center, Encore Boston Harbor, Lyft, Mass. Business Roundtable, Siemens USA, Uber, and UMass Lowell. The Environmental League of Massachusetts, Ceres, Healthcare Without Harm, NECEC and Second Nature were among the letter’s organizers. Healey’s climate tech proposal includes $700 million for the Mass. Clean Energy Center, broken down into $400 million in capital funding and $300 million in operating money. It also incorporates $300 million in tax incentives. The business groups said that should be the starting point as lawmakers tweak the governor’s bill (the economic development bill generally passes close to the July 31 end of formal lawmaking).

Healey will visit Via Separations on Thursday, a Watertown com-

May 23, 2024, 6:00 pm at Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Dealing 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 is held both in person and virtually. Call 617-268-5450 or email Program Director Erin Bollinger at ebollinger@compassonthebay.com for more information and to register by May 20.

pany that develops ways to eliminate energy use in industrial manufacturing processes, to highlight a report coming from the the UMass Donahue Institute that she says will show that her proposal would generate $16.4 billion in economic activity and create nearly 7,000 jobs. “That’s a return on investment of more than 12 to 1,” Healey said when she previewed the report for business bigwigs at a New England Council breakfast Tuesday. Drawing applause, she added, “I like that. Do you?” Based on Thursday’s letter, at least 81 of the state’s most visible businesses and organizations like it too, governor.

No action recommended by committee on ballot Qs Lawmakers on the special committee reviewing potential ballot questions recommended the Legislature not take action on any of the questions that they reviewed at lengthy hearings. None of the measures — including ones that would allow the state auditor to audit the Legislature, change tipped worker wages, overhaul app-based driver classification, and eliminate the use

of MCAS as a high school graduation requirement — warrant legislative approval, according to the committee, as reports laid out no plans to push for legislative alternatives or compromise. The lack of enactment by the April 30 deadline allows supporters of each petition to start their journey to gather the final 12,429 voter signatures needed to get on the ballot in November, though the Legislature could still attempt to broker some kind of deal, reports the News Service’s Chris Lisinski, in order to maintain control over the measures and not allow voters to have the final say.

Senate plans to unveil budget bill Tuesday

Top Senate Democrats are set to unveil their annual spending bill on Tuesday, following the House’s approval of its $58B fiscal year 2025 state budget bill last Friday. The Senate plans to debate its budget during the week of May 20, and expected features include plans for free community college, child care investment, and more money for transportation and education.

REP. BIELE SECURES $1.75 MILLION FOR FIREFIGHTERS IN HOUSE BUDGET

Funds support Boston Fire Department Training Academy and Hazardous Material Response Teams

Last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its budget for fiscal year 2025 (FY25). During the House debate, State Representative David Biele filed and successfully advocated for the adoption of an amendment filed on behalf of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts and Boston Firefighters Local 718 to provide funding for hazardous material response teams and firefighter training academies for FY25.

Specifically, Rep. Biele’s amendment allocates $1,250,000 for fire department hazardous material response teams, including teams in

MBTA Appoints David Perry as First-Ever Director of Commuter Ferry Services

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Perry as the inaugural Director of Commuter Ferry Services. This newly created position marks a significant milestone in the MBTA’s commitment to enhancing transportation options for its riders. As the Director of Ferry Services, David will be responsible for overseeing and administering the MBTA’s contract for ferry services.

“We are thrilled to welcome David Perry as our first-ever Director of Commuter Ferry Services,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “We are confident that under David’s

the City of Boston, and an additional $500,000 for the Boston fire department training academy.

“We would like to thank Representative Biele for his continued advocacy in support of Local 718 and our members,” said Sam Dillon, President of Boston Firefighters Local 718. “We thank him for securing $500,000 for the Boston Fire Department Moon Island Training Academy and the $1.25 million that shall be provided for the Boston, Cambridge, and Everett fire department hazardous material response teams in 2024 and 2025. This money is instrumental in keeping our members

leadership, we will continue building upon our water transportation services to provide the public with a robust multi modal network making public transit the preferred choice.”

David’s primary focus will be on developing and implementing effective contract management strategies to ensure that all agreed-upon provisions are met, including the maintenance of vehicles, resources, and assets. David will also work towards continuously improving service for all MBTA riders and optimizing resource levels for maximum operational efficiency.

“David brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role,” noted MBTA Chief Operating Officer Ryan Coholan. “We are excited to have him lead our efforts in improving and expanding our ferry service.”

David’s most recent position was Director of System Installation in the Fare Transformation Department, and he previously served as a project manager in the Capital Delivery Department for Commuter Rail. He is a licensed captain and has spent many years as a deck officer aboard ocean-going vessels. David holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation from the Massa-

and our brothers and sisters from Cambridge and Everett trained for when we are called upon to respond to a situation. We look forward to working with Representative Biele in the future.”

Rep. Biele’s amendment garnered bi-partisan support from 79 state representatives from across Massachusetts and was adopted by a vote of 158-0.

“I am grateful for the support of my colleagues in making these crucial investments for our first responders,” said Rep. Biele. “These funds will ensure that our firefighters are trained and have the resources necessary to keep

our communities safe.”

The budget now heads to the Senate, which is expected to debate its own version of the FY25 budget in May. The differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget will be worked out by a six-member conference committee, which will produce a final compromise spending bill for FY25.

Protests continued from front page wide differences among Americans in 2024, even for groups that have tended to unite during divisive times such as the 1960s. Take Boston, the city most identified with American higher education and a lens onto the diversity of student bodies’ reactions to the Israel-Hamas war. Students have set up encampments on at least five campuses, including Northeastern University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. But calm has prevailed elsewhere in Boston. Boston College faculty and students had addressed the IsraelHamas war in class discussions, through a faculty vigil and at a rally last week, “all of which were civil and respectful,” Boston College spokesperson Jack Dunn wrote in an email. “It’s an atmosphere where students are very polite,” said Brinton Lykes, a professor of community psychology. “They will discuss things, debate things intellectually, but they are shockingly rule-bound.”

It’s worth remembering that most campuses don’t have encampments, said Robert Cohen, a professor at New York University who has studied the history of U.S. student protests. Even at those that do, the number of students involved is often

not enough to fill even a single large lecture hall, he noted. A day before the Boston College rally last week, Lykes helped organize a faculty vigil where speakers talked about grieving those who had died in the conflict and the history of events in the Middle East. She said there were uniformed and plainclothes police at the event. She got requests to check university identification and to make people leave backpacks outside and found some of the demands ridiculous, she said.

At Boston University, a sprawling urban campus not far from Fenway Park with a student enrollment of more than 35,500, students have avoided encampments but set out chairs to represent Israeli hostages and held dieins to bring attention to those killed in Gaza. On Wednesday, many students at the school were hunkered down over laptops in study halls and cafeterias gearing up for the end of the school year and looming finals.

“We have our finals coming up next week,” said Matt Przekop, a junior studying engineering. “People, if they were passionate, they wouldn’t really let this bar them from protesting.” Brandon Colin O’Byrne, a freshmen who is also studying engineering, said students debate the issue but aren’t sitting in tents on campus. “We have the

school involved, we have students involved, we have individual groups involved,” he said. “We also have tension” between Jewish and Palestinian students, but it generates productive debates, he added.

A protest at Emerson College in downtown Boston ended when police forcibly removed protesters, arresting more than 100. Another protest at Northeastern was also broken up by police, who detained more than 100 protesters who had created a tent encampment on campus.

Other local universities have allowed protests and tent encampments, including MIT, Harvard and Tufts University, although officials at some of the schools cautioned that the protests can’t go on indefinitely. At Harvard, school officials opted to lock the gates to Harvard Yard — where protesters set up camp — to all but those with school IDs. One thing that has remained consistent over decades of student protests, Cohen said, is that they are unpopular with the public. But the campus movement is raising public awareness of the Israel-Hamas war. Cohen said he believes the protests will likely simmer down over the summer, as students return home. They could easily kick off again as the U.S. election season progresses, he said.

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“With extensive knowledge and experience in the marine industry, including maritime transportation and maintenance, David is well-equipped to lead the MBTA’s ferry services,” said MBTA Executive Director of Commuter Rail Michael Muller. “We welcome David Perry to the MBTA’s Operations Department as he takes on this crucial role in shaping the future of our commuter ferry services.”

The appointment of David Perry as the Director of Commuter Ferry Services aligns with the MBTA’s ongoing efforts to implement a series of service enhancements across all modes this spring season, aiming to provide riders with more frequent, reliable, and convenient transportation options throughout the MBTA’s service areas.

“I’m excited to further the great work of the folks who have gotten the ferry service to where it is today,” said Director of Commuter Ferry Services David Perry of Ashland with enthusiasm. “I look forward to serving the public and supporting the loyal and growing riders on our ferry system.”

For more information, please visit mbta.com/Ferry or connect with the T on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @ theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta.

MAYOR WU & OFFICE OF VETERANS’ SERVICES ANNOUNCE MINI-GRANT PROGRAM

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Office of Veterans’ Services announced the launch of the new Bridge the Gap Mini-Grant Program, designed to support veterans, service members, and their families. The mini-grants will be awarded to organizations that support the veteran community of Boston and “bridge the gap” that

may exist for veterans after accessing other benefits. Funds will be used to support Boston nonprofits that help veterans with key issue areas, including: housing, transportation, health and wellness, upward economic mobility, legal services, and educational programming. A total of $200,000 is available across the grant program, with individual applicants able to apply for up to $9,999 in funding.

“In Boston we’re working to expand our reach to our veterans by building relationships with local organizations providing crucial services,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This new grant program will channel funds back into our nonprofits to give our veterans access to the benefits they deserve.”

“The Mayor’s Office of Veter-

ans’ Services is committed to pioneering innovative solutions that bolster the well-being of veterans, service members, and their families, and foster environments where they can thrive. In line with this mission, I am proud to announce the Bridge the Gap Mini-Grant Program, an initiative designed to provide vital support to organizations that are dedicated to serving the veteran and military community of Boston,” said Veterans’ Services Commissioner Robert Santiago. “The Bridge the Gap Mini-Grant Program aims to address the unmet needs of our veterans and their families, bridging the gap that may exist even after accessing other benefits.”

All applications and required documents are due by Friday, May 24,

2024. Grant recipients must:

* Be a nonprofit 501(c) (3) taxexempt organization or have an official fiscal sponsor

* Be committed to supporting the quality of life of the veteran community in the City of Boston

* Understand the needs facing the diverse veteran community

* Be in good financial standing, adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, and be able to provide data that allows for assessment of the impact of the distributed funds

* Must have capacity to successfully implement programming that supports the veteran community Award recipients will be announced by the end of June. More information on services and programming offered by the City’s Office of Veterans’ Services can be found here.

South Boston Woman Creates New Line of Clothing for People with Sensory Processing Disorders

Erin Sawyer, founder of Bare Roe, has a sensory processing disorder and has always struggled with textures, especially denim. After leaving her job as a kindergarten teacher to take care of her autistic son, Erin decided to embark on a mission to redefine fashion by creating her own line of sensory-friendly clothing that is not only comfortable, but also environmentally responsible.

Made in Massachusetts using a fabric called Tencel Modal, Erin ensures that comfort and sustainability is literally woven into each piece of clothing she designs. Tencel Modal is a durable, extremely soft fabric that is naturally hypoallergenic and lasts a lifetime, while maintaining its color and shape. From lounge wear to elegant dresses, each piece

of clothing is crafted for supreme softness and comfort.

“The fabric is softer and more breathable than cotton and is biodegradable and eco-friendly to produce,” said Sawyer. “But most important is the feel of the fabric against your skin. It feels like you have nothing on and, for a person with sensory issues, it’s a dream come true.”

In addition to creating a brand that sets a new standard in sensoryfriendly fashion, Erin wanted to create a brand with a purpose. With every purchase, customers are not just investing in a stylish piece of clothing, they’re also supporting a meaningful cause. 10% of Bare Roe’s profits support autism awareness through Autism Speaks and 5% goes toward helping children in need through Baby2Baby.

“There are so many individuals struggling with sensory issues,” said Sawyer. “Bare Roe represents my commitment to fostering an environment where sensory-friendly fashion intertwines seamlessly with inclusivity. Together we can make a difference, one garment at a time,” said Sawyer.

For more information regarding Bare Roe go to: www.bareroe.com

Guy The Wine

Sonoma 2021-

What a Difference A Year Makes

Many of the world’s vineyards have recovered from the disaster that was 2020, but few more than Sonoma County in California. From the global pandemic to wildfires in the summer and flooding in the winter of 2020, Sonoma has brought out a number of really strong wines with tremendous concentration, beauti-

ful notes on the nose and palate and great finishes. Here are a few to consider….

Juggernaut Chardonnay, Sonoma, 2021, ($19.99). Wine Enthusiast gave this one 92 points, saying, “Well-balanced between fresh fruits and light oak spices, this mediumbodied wine is not nearly as aggressive as its label image of a shark suggests. Moderate acidity bolsters fresh golden apple and Bartlett pear flavors, with delicate buttery accents. It will be especially versatile with food.”.

Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc, 2021, ($15.99). This wine has delicious aromas and flavors of grape -

fruit, lemon grass, lychee, pear, citrus, orange blossom, peach and a touch of minerality. The Fumé Blanc has bright acidity and crisp freshness from the cool, stainless steel tank fermentation, while the subtle oak character from neutral French oak barrels adds body, complexity and depth. Fumé Blanc pairs well with simple seafood and poultry dishes, and also holds up nicely with veal and pork. This wine has lively flavors that go well with spicy and ethnic cuisines such as Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Mexican and Southwestern dishes. James Suckling gave it 90 points, saying: “Aromas of grapefruit, white peach and rosemary. Mediumbodied. Bright acidity that allows it to pair well with the fresh fruit. Soft finish”.

Simi Chardonnay, 2021, ($17.99). The hue of this wine is brilliantly clear, golden straw— a color that dramatically sets the stage for what is to come. The nose is similarly demonstrative, with expressive notes of tangerine, white peach, green apple, Meyer lemon, and orange blossom laced with hints of butter, cream, vanilla, and flint. It all comes together on the palate with zesty, fresh flavors of tangerine, lemon curd, stone fruit, white peach, and nectarine framed by vanilla followed with wet-stone minerality and orange peel on the finish. Enjoy this foodfriendly Chardonnay with poached halibut with salsa verde, tortellini

alla panna, grilled pork loin with stone fruit compote, or asparagus with hollandaise sauce and a soft poached egg.

St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma, California, 2021, ($19.99). This is a refreshing, mediumbodied Chardonnay with flavors and aromas of green apple, juicy pear and melon with a background note of marzipan. Bright and crisp, the wine is nicely balanced with a touch of minerality on the smooth and silky finish. Pair with shellfish, chicken, salmon, and pasta or other dishes with cream sauces.

Crossbow Pinot Noir, Sonoma, California, 2021, ($14.99). One of the premier wine growing regions in the United States, the Carneros AVA straddles two of the most famous places in California: Napa & Sonoma. It’s the first wine region to be defined by climate, as the cool, windy breezes come in from the San Pablo Bay and settle on the southernmost foothills of the Mayacamas and Sonoma Mountain ranges. Known for its quintessential Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Carneros is home to famed wineries like Etude, Saintsbury, Patz & Hall. A classic blend of richness and elegance, Crossbow showcases lifted red berry fruit flavors along with the signature cinnamon graham cracker spice. Bright, concentrated red fruit comes through on the palate, alongside delicate spice notes followed by silky tannins. Winery is currently selling this bottle for $45. Amazing for $14.99!

Virtual Public Meeting

Reserved Channel Development

MAY

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual Public Meeting

Reserved Channel Development

(833) 568 - 8864

Meeting ID: 161 811 4812

Project Proponent: Oxford Pappas (OXP)

Project Description:

The BPDA is hosting a virtual Public Meeting to discuss the recently filed Reserved Channel Development project in South Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the proposed Transportation Infrastructure and Site Wide Resiliency. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Public. This meeting is the Second in a series of meetings to review the entirety of the proposed project.

Interpretation services in Spanish are being offered at this meeting in. To request interpretation, please contact Nick Carter at nick.carter@boston. gov no later than 48 hours ahead of the meeting.

Mail to: Nick Carter

Boston Planning & Development Agency

One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201

Phone: 617.918.5305

Email: Nick.carter@boston.gov Zoom Link: bit.ly/49lusLF Toll

Close of Public Comment Period: 5/29/2024

Website: bit.ly/reserved-channel

@BostonPlans BostonPlans.org

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

MAY 15

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Zoom Link: bit.ly/3J1QyIu

Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864

Meeting ID: 160 247 7579

Project Proponent: Oxford Pappas (OXP)

Project Description:

The BPDA is hosting a virtual Public Meeting to discuss the recently filed Reserved Channel Development project in South Boston. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the proposed Open Space Design and Built Form. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the Public. This meeting is the Third in a series of meetings to review the entirety of the proposed project.

Interpretation services in Spanish are being offered at this meeting in. To request interpretation, please contact Nick Carter at nick.carter@boston. gov no later than 48 hours ahead of the meeting.

Mail to: Nick Carter Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201

Phone: 617.918.5305

Email: Nick.carter@boston.gov

Close of Public Comment Period: 5/29/2024

Website: bit.ly/reserved-channel

@BostonPlans BostonPlans.org

Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

ATTENTION BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION CUSTOMERS

You may have noticed some changes in your most recent bill from Boston Water and Sewer Commission. As of April 1, 2024 BWSC customers will now see three separate line-item charges on their bill, for water, sewer, and stormwater. Now, paying for stormwater separately will lower the sewer rate while showing the charges attributed to stormwater activities for the property. This is a more equitable way to fund improvements for the stormwater system because everyone pays for the service they use. Here are key highlights of the bill:

• Stormwater charge will be $8.98 per month for each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) attributed to the property.

• All property owners with more than 400 square feet of impervious area will be billed.

• 60% of residential households will see a reduction in their overall bill.

• The 30% discount extended to seniors and disabled residents will automatically apply to the new stormwater fee.

• Credits and grants are available for customers who implement green infrastructure measures on their property.

For more information, contact us at: stormwaterinfo@bwsc.org; website: bwsc.org/stormwater; or 1-800-442-1519

South Boston Catholic Academy News

Students in 3A enjoyed visiting with their Reading Buddies in K1C

The students in Mrs. Defelice’s 3A class at South Boston Catholic Academy practiced their reading skills by reading to the students in Ms. McDougall’s K1C class. Both classes had so much fun

together as Reading Buddies. They all have asked to do it again! It was all smiles and listening while the 3A students read one on one or in pairs to a student in K1C. 3A was able to be role models and the K1C students

were so excited to have the older students read to them. Both classes can’t wait to do it again. Grade 3A students loved visiting with and reading to their Reading Buddies and making new friends in K1C. Terrific job 3A!

“Reading for me is spending time with a friend.” - Gary Paulsen. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you

learn, the more places you’ll go - Dr. Suess “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” – Mason Cooley“. The whole world opened up to me when I learned to read” – Mary McLeod Bethune. New families are welcome to email our admissions team at admissions@sbcatholicadacademy.org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.

St. Peter Academy April Vacation Camp

No days off at St. Peter Academy, April Vacation was great! Started the week off with Martin Richard Park (our favorite). Day two explored the awesome Boston Children’s Museum. On day three we visited the newly remodeled Marine Park at Farragut Road and ended the week at the always fun M Street Park! It was a prelude to our popular nine-week Summer Camp. Also, mark your calendars for the St. Peter Academy Year End Event at the Lawn on D on June 11th! Starts at 11:00 am.

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A few years ago, the New England Patriots set their franchise back by drafting Mac Jones with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. And well, we know how that went.

Now, Jones is the backup quarterback in Jacksonville, after the Patriots traded him to the Jaguars this offseason.

And on Thursday night, the Pats drafted their new “quarterback of the future” in Drake Maye, with the No. 3 overall pick out of North Carolina. If you pay any attention to draft coverage, you know everything you need to know about Maye by now. But it was good to hear him talk about becoming a Patriot, after he was selected. Here’s a portion of the transcript of Maye’s introductory conference call after the draft. To see the entire press conference, go to Patriots.com:

Q: How are you feeling?

DRAKE MAYE: It’s one of the best nights of my life. I can’t wait to get up there, get started and get to work.

Q: Patriots’ Eliot Wolf said

he’s known for a couple of weeks now that they were going to take you at three. When did you know that the Patriots were going to take you, or was this a surprise?

DM: Yeah, when I heard that phone ring right beside me. I kind of had the ring-down phone, the old school phone right beside me at the draft. Once that rang – it rang real early, right at 10 minutes. Right when the Patriots were on the clock, I heard it start ringing. It was one of the moments I’ll remember forever, and I’ll cherish. I think my mom grabbed that phone and took it with her, so we’ll remember that forever.

Q: Did she let you have any words with the conversation, or was she the one who picked up the phone?

DM: Yeah, exactly! No, I thought she was. No, she let me pick it up. It was a little tough to hear, but it was great. I could hear them pretty clearly.

Q: Drake, who’s with you in Detroit?

DM: I’ve got my three older brothers, three of my best friends. Even my oldest brother,

This week,

Danny shared his thoughts on the New England Patriots drafting quarterback Drake Maye at No. 3 overall:

Luke. He plays basketball overseas in Japan. He flew back yesterday and made it in for the trip. My two parents, my longtime girlfriend, and ten of my friends and family came up as a surprise yesterday. So, awesome night. I can’t wait. I know they’re excited. We’ve got a whole bunch of Patriots fans now, so we’re excited to see that.

Q: Drake, what stood out to you about the Patriots in the pre-draft process?

DM: I think when I went on the 30 visit, just not only the history on the wall, but just the motto in there. Work ethic, grind it out. The Patriots, it’s been a dynasty. It’s one of the best areas, best sports towns; I think it’s the best in the country. I’m so looking forward to getting up there, getting to see it, getting to see Gillette Stadium, and just looking forward to that. I think that’s what Coach [Jerod] Mayo preaches. He’s such a player’s coach; I can see how all the guys attract to him. I look forward to playing for him and meeting everybody else.

Q: Did you have any conversations with players that are currently on the Patriots, and have you heard from any yet tonight?

DM: Yeah, I have. I got to know, actually, Jacoby Brissett over the summer. Conor McDermott, I got to meet him at the Super Bowl. Then, who else on the Patriots? Gonzo [Christian Gonzalez], a little bit. I’m just excited to meet everybody else, and I can’t wait to get in that locker room. I remember walking through it, and they’ve got a basketball hoop in their locker room. I was shooting at it; that’s what I remember. So, I can’t wait to get up there, meet the rest of the guys and just kind of get going.

Q: You mentioned Jacoby Brissett. What’s your feelings about getting to be in a quarterback room with him?

DM: Yeah, awesome. He’s been so many different places, so many different offenses. I think he’s been in this offense before with Coach [Alex] Van Pelt, and I’m just looking forward to getting to learn from him. I know he’s an old guy, old vet, and he can still play. So, I’m looking forward to contributing in any way, I’m looking forward to getting to see him, and I know he’s the man.

Follow Danny on instagram @DannyPicard.

SPORTS TODAY

PATRIOTS GO ON THE OFFENSIVE AT DRAFT, TAKE MAYE AT NO. 3

OVERALL

This most definitely was not a Bill Belichick draft for the New England Patriots in 2024.

Belichick played the role of draft analyst on “The Pat McAfee Show” during last weekend’s draft in Detroit, and for the first time in two decades, the Patriots made their picks without the greatest coach of all-time calling the shots.

This year, it was director of scouting Eliot Wolf who had the final say. And in this year’s draft, the Patriots took seven offensive players and only one defensive player.

The most notable pick came on Thursday night, as New England drafted North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick.

In the second round, the Patriots drafted wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk out of Washington, followed by two offensive linemen in Rounds 3 and 4 in Caedan Wallace out of Penn State and Layden Robinson out of Texas A&M, UCF wide receiver Javon Baker in Round 4, South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial in Round 6, Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton in Round 6, Florida

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State tight end Jaheim Bell in Round 7.

Here’s what Wolf and Patriots coach Jerod Mayo had to say at their press conference after taking Maye at No. 3 overall:

ELIOT WOLF: Really started to feel comfortable with Drake. Most of the game film was really good, but we started to feel comfortable with him as we spent more time with him and visited with him at North Carolina.

Q. What did you learn about him from the pro day and combine?

ELIOT WOLF: Really just getting a chance to know him, see what he’s about, see what his family is about and getting him on the board and seeing his high football intellect . . . We had some conversations with other teams, but ultimately, we felt like Drake was the player that we wanted and we had the opportunity to get him.

Q. You said you had to be convinced not to take Drake. You still had time on the clock; you didn’t let it go all the way down when you picked.

JEROD MAYO: We had time to think through the process. We went through various scenarios with the coaches and scouts, even going back to the collaborative approach that we did this time,

and I would say the organization was happy with Drake at 3.

Q. Eliot mentioned the trip to North Carolina for his pro day. You sent a big staff out there. What did you learn and what were your takeaways from that trip?

JEROD MAYO: First and foremost, I would say just getting a chance to spend time with Mack Brown and asking him questions about Drake really helped me get the full picture. Look, this guy is very competitive. He would literally miss one question and he’ll be on himself about it, but we like that competitive nature, that striving for perfection, and he showed us that.

Q. Jerod and Eliot, is Drake Maye a quarterback that can start right away or someone that you think needs some time to develop?

JEROD MAYO: I think to go back to Bill, I don’t think many rookies are ready to just jump in and play. At the end of the day, our philosophy is the best players will play. Coming in as a rookie, hopefully he’s a sponge. A lot of good players in that locker room.

Look, Jacoby understands, he’s a mentor. He’s very smart, has great leadership skills, and hopefully Drake can learn something

from him, as well. I would say we’re going to compete all spring, we’re going to compete during training camp, and the best player will start.

Q. You said Drake can elevate his teammates. How did that stand out in times of adversity?

ELIOT WOLF: Yeah, not to take anything away from anyone else in the program, but the game was on his shoulders for them. They have some talented players, talented running backs and receivers, but he really was able to elevate them and make them into what they could be.

Q. Eliot, how did you work through some of the bad tape this year?

ELIOT WOLF: Yeah, that’s a good question. Meeting with Coach Van Pelt, Coach McAdoo, Coach McCartney and talking through some of the development that he needed, some of the things they thought they could tighten up or fix in some cases, and at the end of the day, we felt comfortable with those things and really betting on the talent and the kid. Drake is a relentless worker from all the indications that we have, and he’s going to be able to overcome some of the things in the areas that he needs to improve.

SBT Staff