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CONTINUED ON page 13 2 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 16, 2017 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL Space Savers: Has a Kinder/Gentler Attitude Set In? W inter took a bit who cannot or would rather all around by not only the longer to get here not shovel themselves for a longtime residents, but by the this year, but as we reasonable fee - a time tested new arrivals as well, who have all know now, it has arrived. and appreciated tradition. familiarized themselves with Without losing a step, neigh- And following another tradi- our space saver custom. Yes, bors grabbed their shovels tion that is generation’s old in there have been a couple of in- and ice choppers and dutifully our town was the placing of all cidents, but comparatively few. went into action clearing their sorts of ‘space savers’ - some Though there are still a walks, steps and cars of the of them quite creative - to hold several more weeks of winter cold white stuff that covers ev- those precious hard worked for left, compliments of the ground erything and looks kind of nice parking spots. But this year, hog, the kinder/gentler attitude right after it lands. Fortunately, at least so far, there have been that has been displayed so far the squads of teens armed with fewer reported disputes over in regard to space savers bodes shovels still roam the streets, the practice and a lot less ten- well for continued peace in the offering their services to those sion. Respect is being shown neighborhood. “Courtesy cannot be borrowed like snow shovels. You must have some of your own” - John Wanamaker L.T.E. Want to see your ad in South Boston Today? Letter to the Editor TO THE EDITOR, Atty General Jeff Sessions, a rallying cry.” If you stop I thought the best thing playing her game, she loses. First off, as a he could have done was Next time, Warren wants Massachusetts let her carry on since she to rail off on her crusade, voter, I want loves doing just that when- let her. Republicans need to apologize ever possible. to learn this quickly. Let- for giving By stopping her in the ting her rant and rave un- America a voice like that middle of her attack on interrupted takes away her of US Senator Elizabeth Sessions, he actually put power to be yet a victim Warren. I didn’t voter for the spotlight on her and once more. In the end, she her twice, Don’t blame me. that I assume was what she is all bark and no bite. However, as I witnessed was hoping would happen. Now, back here in the the Senate Majority Leader Shortly after getting the Bay State, we need to find Mitch McConnell bash US boot, she became yet again the right opponent to beat Senator Elizabeth War- hero to the left. As US Sen. her in 2018 because if we ren and silence her on the Kamala Harris, D-Calif don’t, she’s surely is run- Senate floor for violating stated, “By silencing Eliza- ning for president in 2020. [email protected] a Senate Rule in her bid to beth Warren, the GOP gave Sincerely, SAL GIAR- [email protected] knock newly appointed US. women around the world RATANI EAST BOSTON SouthBostonTODAY PO Box 491 • South Boston, MA 02127 Online • On Your Mobile • At Your Door South Boston Today is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements beyond the cost of Publisher Editor In Chief the space occupied by the error. All South Boston Today produced artwork, design, and layout John Ciccone Brian R. Mahoney remain the sole property of South Boston Today. 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The numbers the news reports the following day she is now the “most over-berated comedian’ Lena Dunham who lost of viewers are in and they and caught some of the ‘highlights’ “actress in the world and thinks 30 pounds and says it’s President are even lower than they were for of the event, only to have confirmed there are Nazi brown shirts after her. Trump’s fault, because she can no last year. The viewership continues that the insufferable egotists still Sarah Silverman, the alleged longer eat. to decline. Don’t get me wrong, actually believe that people are comedian and avowed Republican Ah, and then there are the child there are still lots of people who swayed by their political opinions. hater noticed the orange construction like types on the streets and on social tune into these celebrity award Watching the continuing temper marking on the streets of New York media. The street protestors run shows and that’s fine, to each their tantrums over the recent election by and freaked out, because she thinks around drawing Hitler mustaches own. Personally, I had something I many in the entertainment world, they are Swastikas. on pictures of the President, some enjoyed doing more. I was watching the media and the disgruntled is Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg dressed up as vaginas during the snow melt from my window. amusing. And what’s becoming and other ladies from ‘The View’ march on Washington and the latest It’s not that some of the performers more apparent by the day is realizing think that they will soon be arrested classy protest was the 300 people aren’t good, they really are, but how much like little children they and jailed by the new administration. who gathered in front of Trump to quote a good friend – “The really are. Actor Robert DeNiro says he Towers in New York and mooned only sermons I want to hear are at A few examples follow: wants to punch the President in the building over the weekend. Church on Sundays.” For many of Meryl Streep attacks the president the face. Memo to DeNiro: stick to These people actually believe us, watching spoiled, pampered from her on stage soapbox in a acting. You’re very good at it. But their antics are having an effect on millionaires preening on stage, as rambling scolding and name-calling your tough guy image only works something. On social media, there is a they bash the President and half the speech. When he responds, she for you in your films. These days juvenile campaign to try to get people country and tell the rest of us how returns to the stage shedding tears you seem to have a difficult time to stop referring to the Commander in we must live our lives is getting complaining that he called her an getting off your couch. 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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. Lahey Clinic accused of bribing is on a John F. Kerry track, not- terday. From Brian Dowling at controversial idea. But the Herald’s Bermuda leader ing that if he chooses to run for the Herald: “The state Senate has Jordan Graham is reporting that Somehow, somewhere this can’t the U.S. Senate in 2020 (yes, that added a second assistant majority city, and state, officials are mov- be good for Lahey Clinic’s planned presumes a lot), he’d be entering whip position that’ll let another ing ahead anyway with plans for a merger with Beth Israel Deacon- the Senate at the same age as the lucky Democratic member pull public heliport in the Seaport area. ess, via the Globe’s Liz Kowal- former secretary of state and presi- down a $35,000 leadership stipend “We’re happy for GE, but what czyk and Shelley Murphy: “The dential candidate. Moulton may — riling Republicans and govern- we’re hearing is there’s a lot more Lahey Clinic is the target of a fed- also follow a similar political path ment watchdogs who called the interest and need for a heliport in eral lawsuit filed Tuesday by the as Kerry—positioning himself as an new post a ‘taxpayer-funded gift’ Boston,” said John Barros, chief of government of Bermuda, which is insider-friendly outsider. Moulton to political insiders.” economic development for Boston. accusing the Burlington hospital of downplays the comparison: “He’s a Commission eyes minimum And the winner of perhaps the bribing the island’s former leader different generation,” he says. health-care rates for smaller nastiest space-saver note ever is … in order to secure health care busi- Senate adds another leadership hospitals In a post headlined ‘It just isn’t ness there.” Lahey is vehemently post – with a $35K stipend From SHNS’s Katie Lannan: “Of- a Boston winter without parking denying the allegations. Unless we’re reading this wrong, ficials examining variations in pric- threats and violence,’ Universal Is Seth Moulton the new John all Senate Democrats will now be es charged by medical providers on Hub’s Adam Gaffin runs a photo of Kerry? in the position to receive special Tuesday floated the idea of setting a note left on the car of a Boston At WGBH, David S. Bernstein legislative stipends, as a result of a minimum rate for hospitals at the newcomer from a very angry and ponders whether Seth Moulton the Senate leadership move yes- bottom end of the price spectrum. nasty individual. Lots of comments The potential policy fix surfaced at from readers. We’ll decline repeat- a meeting of a 23-member com- ing what the note says. mission that has until March 15 to New spin on privatization: Secret Let Our Family Help Your Family release its report and recommenda- take home cars for T managers, tions.” Needless to say, insurance courtesy of private contractors THE CASPER companies aren’t happy. Who knew? The T has been en- Dentists vs Hygienists, Round 2 gaging in an entirely different type Funeral & Cremations Services State Sen. Harriette Chandler is of privatization for decades, ac- once again leading the charge on cording to the WBZ I-Team at CBS Established in 1930 Beacon Hill to let dental hygienists Boston: “For possibly more than 30 Serving Families with Dignity and Respect handle more complicated dental- years, some managers at the MBTA through the toughest of times for office duties, including pulling have enjoyed a perk that’s been over 80 years teeth and filling cavities, and once hidden from the public: Unmarked against dentists are opposing the take-home cars that are owned by Home of Personal Service move. The same legislation passed construction companies. The I- the Senate last year but died in the Team discovered the cost to taxpay- Pre-Planning Specialists House. What’s the difference this ers is almost impossible to deter- year? The feud just got the front- mine because the vehicles have Casper’s specializes in page treatment in the Globe this been buried in the overall price Massachusetts Cremation Services & morning, via reporter Laura Krantz. of multi-million dollar projects.” Veteran Services It’s an interesting look at what’s We’re talking Ford Escapades, Toy- effectively a professional turf war ota Highlanders, a Ford F-150, etc. Please visit our website for that frequently breaks out on Bea- Also from WBZ: “MBTA General information you may find con Hill. Manager Brian Shortsleeve told helpful during a time of need GE drops helipad request, but the the I-Team the contractor-owned city pushes ahead anyway vehicles are another example of try- www.casperfuneralhome.com Theoretically, General Electric’s ing to change ‘decades of misman- decision to withdraw its request agement’ at the agency.” Ah, this The Casper Funeral Home for a new South Boston helipad, as isn’t just mismanagement. The IRS 187 Dorchester Street David Casper reported by the Globe’s Jon Chesto, might be interested in this, not to South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: should lift the political pressure off mention a few other fed agencies 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper of Mayor Walsh, who’s been get- ‘Trump Campaign Aides Had ting a lot of flak for supporting the Continued on page 6 5 February 16, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com Force, has played a key role in work- Engagement Coordinator at the Uni- ing closely with the Boston Housing versity of Massachusetts Boston in Authority staff, including BHA Ad- January 2013. Jones came to UMass ministrator Bill McGonagle and the Boston from the Metro-West YMCA tenants at West Broadway. Betty has in Framingham, Massachusetts, where Jimmy Flaherty Kick-off also developed positive working rela- he was the director of sports and teen tionships with the Boston Police, city programming, after a successful sev- and state officials, various non-profit en year career as a Men’s Basketball Breakfast February 25 organizations, for the betterment of Coach at the Division 1 level. the residents of the development. Bet- Oderra was influential during the The SBCA President Thomas part of the fabric of this neighbor- ty is also concerned and works hard to 2015-2016 winter hockey season McGrath is pleased to an- hood, along with her husband Tom, ensure the residents receive their fair when the Murphy Rink roof collapsed nounce that on Saturday, who is also involved in coaching share of basic city services. Betty is and while the renovations were on February, 25th 2017, at the Kick-off youth sports, the Connolly - Casper well respected not only throughout going. Concerned that South Bos- Break-fast, at the Seapoint Restaurant family represents what’s best about West Broadway, but she quietly and ton Youth Hockey would not have a at 10AM. The Henry Knox Award South Boston. Family, hard-work, effectively build relationships across home, he reached out to the program Presentation will take place. Family, community and volunteering. A true South Boston to make this an even and offered more than enough ice- Friends and Neighbors are respect- example of South Boston Pride! better community. “It is people like time for the youth of south Boston, fully invited to attend this wonderful “When the Cornerstone closed its Betty Flaherty that often work hard so that they would not miss out on a event. A $10.00 donation is requested doors two years ago, Mona reached and without any praise, but she is a season. To this day UMass continues at door to help off-set some costs. out to me immediately and offered true unsung hero in South Boston and to host SBYH during the early month This year’s event will once again fea- the function hall to the SBCA to allow she is someone respected and admired of September, until the Murphy rink ture great music of Bob Fowkes and the organization to continue to host for ensuring everyone is treated with opens later in the month. Curragh’s Fancy. the yearly Jimmy Flaherty “Kick-Off respect and dignity”. Said SBCA’s At UMass Boston, Jones has been The event Chairman will be Suffolk Breakfast” for the Evacuation Day General Chairman Ed Flynn. instrumental in developing and cre- County Clerk of the Courts Michael events”. McGrath said. Finally, Oderra Jones from the Uni- ating a strong community outreach Donovan, who has always supported Also being recognized is Bobby versity of UMass/Boston, Oderra is program for the Division of Athletics the fight to preserve the historical Linehan, for his selfless efforts in aid- the new Community Outreach and Continued on page 6 importance of Evacuation Day. “As ing those in need, and pitching in at the President of the Association, it is an drop of a hat, for any benefit or wor- honor for me to appoint Mike to kick- thy cause in the town. Bob has quietly off the festivities. His commitment gone about his many great deeds with It’s that time of year again!! and involvement with the SBCA and one mission in mind, to make South the entire community has been a tre- Boston a better place. Bob’s charitable Please Join Us mendous asset to me and the Execu- work has been going on for decades in tive Board.” Said McGrath. South Boston as once part owner of the The awards are presented to every- Legendary Quiet Man Pub. The South Boston Citizens’ Association day citizens involved in the commu- Bobby continues to be involved be- “The Nation’s Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization” nity who seek no recognition, who are hind the scenes in organizing the South Thomas McGrath, President considered “Unsung Heroes”. Boston Vietnam Memorial Mainte- This year’s honorees are: nance and upkeep on a yearly basis Mona Connolly Casper, a longtime along with his crew. He also is works 2017 Evacuation Day Events resident of South Boston and Co-own- side by side with Tim Buckley on the Jimmy Flaherty er of the Sea-Point Restaurant, has successful Quietman Memorial Golf always been involved in our neigh- tournament. This event raises signifi- Kickoff Breakfast borhood: Always helping someone cant funds to help provided needed ser- Clerk of Courts, Michael Donovan, Honorary Chairman in need, volunteering her time with vices to the various charities in South so many charities and organizations, Boston “His leadership and labor skills Where: Seapoint Restaurant including the South Boston Youth are very crucial when it comes to put- 367 East 8th Street, South Boston, MA Hockey and the South Boston Irish ting together a golf tournament of this When: Saturday, February, 25, 2017 10am-12 - American Society. Mona learned magnitude, and to continue the annu- Breakfast Buffet & Entertainment from her mother that South Boston al upkeep of the first Memorial of its Suggested Donation $ 10.00 pride is really about giving back to kind in the Country. This just goes to your community. Making this neigh- show you how much Bobby loves his borhood better for the next generation community and the respect he has for of residents. Mona is also a great role the boys who left this community and model for so many young women in never returned.” Said Tom McGrath, For More Information this community and she leads by ex- President of SBCA. ample and always trying to do her best Next up is no stranger to the com- Check South Boston Citizens’ Association on facebook and treat everyone with kindness and munity. Betty Flaherty, the longtime Call: Tom McGrath 1-857-204-5825 dignity. Mona remains an important leader of the West Broadway Task 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 16, 2017 EARLY EDUCATION HIGH ON REP. COLLINS’ LEGISLATIVE AGENDA House Speaker Robert DeLeo and and that high quality pre-kindergarten our children to succeed in today’s consisting of business leaders from education increases a child’s chances economy,” said Rep. Collins. “At- across the state, reported that there of earning a college education and tracting and retaining good teachers is a 30% turnover rate amongst the finding gainful employment. How- is vital. We need to invest more in early education and care workforce ever, not enough resources are being the people that educate our children as salaries hover just above federal dedicated to EEC, as evidenced by during the formative years that are poverty guidelines. high rates of turnover. so important toward their develop- The reported showed that there are To address this problem in the ear- ment. I stand ready to work with my an estimated 90,000 educators work- ly education workforce, the House colleagues in the Legislature and ing in roughly 10,000 licensed day plans to boost funding for the educa- Mayor Martin J. Walsh to improve care centers across Massachusetts. tion rate reserve while also introduc- early education for children across These educators have median sala- ing legislation to professionalize the the Commonwealth.” ries between $22,501 and $27,500, EEC workforce. These proposals The number of individuals support- significantly less than the starting seek to improve teacher retention ing investments in EEC has grown salary for public school teachers. and attract strong talent to the EEC rapidly since the start of the legislative Representative Nick Col- The report also found that median workforce by offering competitive cycle in January, as Speaker DeLeo and lins has made early educa- wage for child care workers has salaries for teachers while ensuring Mayor Walsh have also called for in- tion and care (EEC) one of dropped two percent since 2010 and that early education and care teach- creased funding and resources for EEC. his key legislative priorities as the that 39% of workers are enrolled in ers have the professional develop- The measure has the support of the House of Representatives develops at least one public support program. ment, training and tools they need business communities as the Greater its budget for FY18. The Task Force also concluded to provide high-quality education to Boston Chamber of Commerce and the In an announcement last week, the that the quality of teachers is the children across Massachusetts. Alliance for Business Leadership have Early Education and Care Business most important factor in realizing the “High quality early education voiced their support for greater invest- Advisory Task Force, convened by benefits of early education and care and care are crucial in preparing ments in early education. Kick Off Breakfast Window into the State House investigations into the Russian ties, left, so much so that yesterday she Continued from page 5 Continued from page 4 the Washington Post is reporting. received $1,600 worth of pink roses, centered around the Dorchester, Rox- Repeated Contacts With Russian State GOP Job Opening: U.S. hydrangeas, freesia, and calla lilies, bury, South Boston and Boston com- Intelligence’ Senate candidate, minimal ex- from a psychoanalyst and her new munities. His major focus has been What the ...? Members of Donald perience and name recognition crowd-sourcing friends. The Globe’s the planning and execution of com- Trump’s campaign team and other required, likely DCR posting Akilah Johnson has the details. But munity partnerships that both help Trump associates had “repeated after election just to show you how much of a the local community and promote the contacts with senior Russian intel- The Senate’s recent rebuke of U.S. bubble Liz worshipers are in, take a mission and goals of UMass Boston ligence officials in the year before Sen. Elizabeth Warren and the almost gander at this Politico survey: Donald and its student athletes. the election,” as the NYT reports daily controversies coming out of Trump, despite his incredibly low this morning? Intelligence officials, the White House are only making it approval ratings, still beats Warren in “Oderra has played a huge part in as in the successors to Yuri An- harder for state Republicans to find a head-to-head poll match up. We’re the management of the Clark Athletic dropov’s KGB, Lavrentiy Beria’s a candidate to run against Warren talking national numbers here, of Center Community Membership pro- NKVD and the Tsar’s Okhrana? in 2018, reports the Globe’s Frank course, not blue state numbers. gram, and cultivating relationships for Yeah, an investigation is order, we Phillips. Check out some of the The One Percent Solution: Activ- youth groups, neighborhood organiza- suspect. See next item for the Mas- names being floated and see if you ists push for guaranteed funding tions, and other external entities inter- sachusetts angle, of course. can identify all of them with title (no level for environmental agencies ested in using the Clark Athletic Center Warren, Markey call for probe of cheating, please): Geoffrey Diehl, From SHNS’s Colin Young at the at UMass Boston.”, said McGrath. Trump administration ties to Russia Curt Schilling, Lewis Evangelidis, Telegram: “Environmental activ- Tom McGrath, President of the The ouster of national security Rick Green, Gabriel Gomez and Al- ists on Tuesday rolled out their SBCA, said “It is an honor to recog- adviser Michael Flynn over his len Rodney Waters. ‘green budget’ requesting spending nize these individuals who dedicate contacts with Russia have prompted The Globe’s Adrian Walker: “It isn’t increases that they say will put the their time and energy to the South U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed that there aren’t Republicans willing state on track to dedicate 1 percent Boston Community. I hope the com- Markey, both Massachusetts Demo- to take Warren on. It’s just that they of its operating budget to environ- munity will join me and others on crats, to call for a probe of the ties are, in various ways, problematic.” mental agencies.” The Environ- between Russia and Trump admin- Aww, how nice, valentine flowers mental League is also blasting Gov. Saturday February 25th to honor these istration officials, reports the AP at for Liz Charlie Baker, who once commit- individuals.”Tickets can be purchased WWLP. Indeed, top Congressional This is what a GOP Senate can- ted to the 1 percent idea, for recent at the door for $10.00 or by contacting Republicans, as well as Democrats, didate would be up against: Full budget cuts and staff reductions at Tom McGrath at tmcgrath1963sb@ are pledging to deepen various adoration of Elizabeth Warren on the environmental agencies. gmail.com 7 February 16, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com Fund and the invited marching units Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force are confirming at a rapid pace and and Coast Guard. First responders it will be an impressive list making will be well represented too as Fire this year’s event one of the biggest Trucks and police horses; always a parades ever. favorite among the kids will be tak- In recent years, the parade has ing part with pride. Colorful floats continued to grow. Averaging over from a variety of organizations will the years more than 130 marching dot the procession. Families will units and floats, this year is point- be delighted with the wide array of ing to more than 150 overall units attractions among the units as they participating making it one of the are each year. biggest St. Patrick’s Day processions South Boston is fortunate to have in the entire world. Marching Bands such a dedicated group - volun- will be coming in from as far away as teers all, who work so hard putting Colorado, Florida and of course the together a parade each year that the surrounding New England states. South Boston Community can be As always, there will be a heavy proud of. The South Boston Allied concentration of crowd pleasing War Veterans Council and its com- armed forces contingents which mander Bill Desmond strive to make will include military organizations this event better with each passing with squads representing past eras year. They deserve very special including Revolutionary, Civil, praise for their efforts. If you would WW II, Vietnam and Gulf Wars and like to help with this effort; either fi- of course current active and Re- nancially of as a volunteer yourself, serve units as well. All the branches go to the parade’s website at www. will be represented including the southbostonparade.org. Monday - Thursday • 7am to 8pm • Friday 8am to 5pm • Saturday 8am to 2pm TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 617.506.7210 Parade Preparations Elliott Physical Therapy is a family owned and Looking Good Worried about a nagging operated business. We provide orthopedic injury come in for a free Real Good! physical therapy by licensed, physical injury screen today. SBT - Staff Report therapists to children, The weather has been cold, of the South Boston Allied War teens and adults. blustery and snowy. People Veterans Council as always, have are walking around bundled been planning the parade for months, up to the max and often can be seen probably starting almost immediately carrying shovels and ice choppers. after the last marcher crossed the 960 Morrissey Boulevard, Valentine’s Day has now come and finish line during last year’s parade. Dorchester, MA 02122 gone and all of this points to one They are that dedicated and commit- plenty of convenient thing in South Boston: preparations ted to putting on a fantastic proces- off street parking! are in their final stages for the big sion and giving this neighborhood a annual St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation day to look forward to and enjoy. Day parade. This year’s parade promises to be Even though most of us have only huge and will certainly not disap- recently started giving the parade point. The 2017 Parade Chief Mar- a second thought, the Christmas shal has been selected – the very holidays tend to occupy our thoughts capable Dan Magoon, who is also at least until the first of the year has the Executive Director of the Mas- www.elliottphysicaltherapy.com passed, The hard working members sachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 16, 2017 MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES $22 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Funding will create or preserve 602 units in Boston’s neighborhoods; Walsh Administration has committed nearly $100 million to affordable housing Building on his commitment will help us continue to build a includes nearly 500 units of housing • Affordable housing developments to create more afford- pipeline of affordable housing, and for the homeless. that provide units that serve the able housing in the City put us one step closer towards reach- To help choose appropriate de- disabled community, vulnerable or of Boston, Mayor Martin J. Walsh ing the ambitious goals laid out in velopments for funding, the City special needs populations, elders, vet- today announced nearly $22 mil- our housing plan. I want to thank of Boston has established funding erans, artists, aging out youth, etc. lion in funding for ten affordable the Neighborhood Housing Trust for priorities, based on the goals out- • Acquisition of unrestricted housing housing developments in neighbor- making these funds available and lined in Housing A Changing City: developments in order to stabilize hoods across Boston. This funding supporting these worthy develop- Boston 2030. Proposals submitted the tenancies, and provide long term will help preserve or produce 602 ments. Working together with our are expected to fall under at least affordability for a mix of incomes housing units, 77 units of which are partners, I am proud we are building one of the priority criteria: (i.e. unrestricted properties). reserved for homeless or extremely a better Boston.” • Affordable housing developments • Developments that are at risk of los- low-income households in Boston. The funding is made possible that utilize City-owned land. ing their affordability within 5 years. Today’s announcement contributes through more than $13 million of • Affordable housing develop- • Large projects with more than 50 to the goal of creating 6,500 new federal and local resources awarded ments targeting a mix of incomes: units of housing, of which at least units of affordable housing out- by the Department of Neighborhood from units for homeless households 51 percent will be deed-restricted lined in Housing a Changing City: Development (DND), and more than to units targeted and restricted to affordable units. Boston 2030, Mayor Walsh’s hous- $8 million of linkage funds, awarded incomes representative of Boston’s • Projects creating new affordable units ing plan, and supports Boston’s Way through Boston’s Neighborhood workforce. The City prioritizes in high-cost neighborhoods where most Home, the administration’s plan to Housing Trust. proposals that, in addition to the of the IDP funds are generated. end chronic homelessness by 2018. With the awarding of these funds, homeless set-aside, provide some • Projects that contain affordable “Preserving Boston’s affordability the Walsh Administration has now portion of units targeting extremely units that cannot be funded from is key to ensuring everyone who committed nearly $100 million in low income tenancies. other subsidy sources available un- wants to live here can afford to do affordable housing funding since • Affordable housing developments der this RFP, or through the Neigh- so, and I’m particularly pleased this Mayor Walsh took office. In total, that have reduced the cost to build borhood Housing Trust RFP. funding will both preserve and add the Walsh Administration has helped and/or efficiently use subsidy so • Projects that can quickly acquire exist- to our existing affordable housing create or preserve more than 3,000 that the project is able to move into ing unregulated units and convert them stock,” said Mayor Walsh. “This units of affordable housing, which construction more quickly. into long-term affordable housing. 9 February 16, 2017 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com Recent South Boston Real Estate Sales Property/Type Price Sale Date Rooms Baths Sq Ft www.mcmproperties.com 756 East Fourth St UNIT 2 $1,300,000 1/12/17 6 3 1800 Condo MCM 141 Dorchester Ave UNIT 502 $1,259,000 1/9/17 5 2 1658 Condo 66 L Street $1,225,000 1/9/17 9 3 2036 Single Family Properties 768 East Fifth St UNIT 3 $1,200,000 1/10/17 6 2.5 1375 Condo 3A Dorchester St UNIT 3A $990,000 1/12/17 5 2 1581 Condo 35 Channel Center St UNIT 404 $830,000 1/9/17 3 1.5 995 Condo Representing Buyers and Sellers for 30 Years 92-94 West Eighth Street $800,000 1/12/17 2524 Single Family 917 East Broadway, South Boston 184 West Ninth St UNIT 2 $760,000 1/13/17 4 2 1793 617-268-5181 Condo 464 East Seventh St UNIT 2 $715,000 1/12/17 5 2 1412 Condo 2 Cottage St UNIT 1 $675,000 1/12/17 5 2.5 1305 Condo Public Meeting 7 Bell Court $650,000 1/13/17 7 2 1440 2 Family 5 Bell Court $650,000 1/13/17 105 WEST FIRST STREET Two Family 542 Dorchester Ave UNIT 303 $625,000 1/12/17 4 2 1011 THURSDAY, MARCH 2 100 WEST 2ND STREET Condo 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Artist for Humanity, 3rd Floor 242 West Fifth St UNIT 1 $535,000 1/13/17 4 1.5 790 South Boston, MA 02127 Condo PROJECT PROPONENT: CV Properties, LLC 336-338 Athens Street $400,000 1/13/17 6 2 924 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Two Family CV Properties, LLC proposes to redevelop an approximately 42,219 square foot site located at 105 West First Street in South Boston. 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But they JOHN CICCONE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 by it and they are starting to speak out. may want to change their approach and their Chief as President Trump and instead to call him Former Democrat Senator Jim Webb, stated tactics. Becoming violent will eventually get #45, as in the forty fifth President, and we have last week that he no longer even recognizes some of these little snowflakes hurt, as many others refusing to buy clothing from the Ivanka the party. It’s not his party any more. It has Americans will undoubtedly get tired of it and Trump fashion line, because they hate her father. moved too far to the fringe left and they have respond in kind. And acting like their views are Yes, I said hate. The hate just oozes from these no message that resonates with working people. the only views allowed and doing and saying people, as they continue to melt down daily. They Raymond Buckley, who is a candidate to head things that put them on the same intellectual level can’t hide it because it consumes every fiber in the Democratic National Committee (DNC), as toddlers will keep losing them support. And as their bodies. It’s very sad, don’t you think? It stated on Saturday that people need to get over they continue to demonstrate how much they hate really is possible to oppose and disagree with the election and ‘Grow Up’. And there are more this new administration, President Trump, despite someone without spitting venom 24/7. worried common sense Democrats speaking out Senate Democrats trying to obstruct every move, It’s getting so bad that even some of the clear against the actions of the childish every day. continues to get his cabinet nominees approved thinkers in the Democrat party; and yes, there are Certainly, most Americans agree that people and his agenda put in place.