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9 03, 2016

Boston police officer honored at gala

2016-03-09T14:14:41-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Boston police officer honored at gala

Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg joined Boston Police Commissioner William Evans in honoring Officer John Moynihan, who survived being shot in the line of duty last year, with the Hero’s Award at the Boston Police Foundation’s Annual Gala at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston. Wahlberg and Berg are frequent collaborators with such films as “Lone Survivor,” the upcoming Deepwater Horizon and they are about to enter production on “Patriots Day,” a film that will focus on the heroics of many in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. While some of their heroic characters will be composites of several individuals, they are all based on real life events and include local citizens, first responders and law enforcement - many of whom were members of [...]

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9 03, 2016

Annual free throw competition held at the Tynan gym

2016-03-09T14:11:29-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Annual free throw competition held at the Tynan gym

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Monday evening, March 7, the annual Evacuation week free throw competition, sponsored by the South Boston Citizens’ Association and the Tynan Community Center, was held at the Tynan gymnasium. Tynan Program Supervisor Kathy Davis and her staff coordinated the event and Tynan Administrative Coordinator John Lydon photographed the event. Former mayor of Boston and ambassador to the Vatican Ray Flynn was present to help out, along with South Boston Citizens’ Association members Bernard O’Donnell and his son, Bernard. Pictured (from left, in front) are Evan Markos, Braeden Kennedy and Kevin Cully, and (from left, in back) are Kathy Davis, Ray Flynn and Bernard O’Donnell.   Pictured (from left, in front) are Dan “Buckets” Potember, Chris Fitzgerald and Chris [...]

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9 03, 2016

Tough loss for Gate of Heaven in state tournament

2016-03-09T14:06:46-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Tough loss for Gate of Heaven in state tournament

Last Saturday evening, March 5, the Gate of Heaven CYO girl’s high school age team lost at Catholic Memorial High School in the semi-finals of the State CYO tournament. But the girls had a great time playing and being with their friends off and on the court. Pictured in the back row (from left) are Shannon Woods, Jaelyn Kenneally, Coach Allison Baker, Coach Hannah Powers, Julia Casper and Catherine Woods. Pictured in the front row (from left) are Jackie Czar, Lauren Woods, Jacqueline Beggan, Joyce Welch and Mari Barry. Picture courtesy of Paula Casper

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9 03, 2016

Fitzgerald Post is host to parade fundraiser

2016-03-09T14:04:55-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Fitzgerald Post is host to parade fundraiser

It’s the season: the 2016 paraders gathered at the Thomas J. Fitzgerald Post, VFW No. 561, on Fourth Street last Saturday afternoon. The occasion was a fundraising event in support of the St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade. As you can see, it was a jam-packed, standing room only event. Among those who greeted the many guests were the brothers Mullen, Jim and John, Post Commander Ed Flynn, and Tommy Florentino, the Fitzy Post’s trumpeter extraordinaire. When you go there next, be sure to take a good, long look at the murals refurbished and recreated by local artist Norm Crump. -Rick Winterson

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9 03, 2016

Making a splash at the Condon

2016-03-09T14:02:02-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Making a splash at the Condon

Monday is Pool Day for our After School Program and these girls love it! They will be diving in for our star swim team, the Lobsters, in a few short years! The pool is not the only thing buzzing at the Condon. Stop in, say hello to our friendly staff and check out our other gym and computer lab programs. Also, please note that the “City Hall to Go” Truck is visiting this Thursday, March 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in our lobby. Take care of City of Boston business with out traveling all the way to City Hall!

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9 03, 2016

Gate of Heaven boys team wins CYO Vicariate Tournament Championship

2016-03-09T14:00:12-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Gate of Heaven boys team wins CYO Vicariate Tournament Championship

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday, March 7, at Saint Agatha’s school gymnasium in Milton, the Gate of Heaven CYO fifth and sixth grade boys’ travel team defeated Saint Agatha’s of Milton, 27-14, to capture the CYO Vicariate Tournament Championship. Gatey took an early 9-2 lead and led at the half, 11-6. In the second half, Gatey went on a 9-5 run to take a 20-11 lead and went home with the championship medals and trophy. For Gatey, Conor Strickland was unstoppable as he netted 13 points, including one three-pointer from downtown. Max Hogan blocked two shots, had a handful of rebounds and scored six points. It was without doubt the best game he played all season as he blocked up the middle and gobbled up [...]

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9 03, 2016

Girls end their house league season in all-star fashion

2016-03-09T13:57:19-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Girls end their house league season in all-star fashion

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Saturday, March 5, at the Walsh Center gym, the Gate of Heaven CYO instructional league and the John “Injun” Horan Memorial Girls’ House League held their end of the season all-star games. In the opening tilt, the instructional league all-stars, the Red Raiders defeated the Blue Bombers 12-6. In the John “Injun” Horan Girls’ League all-star game, the Blue Birds eked out a hard fought victory against the White Wonders, 35-33. In the opening minutes of the first half, the Blue Birds took an early 8-2 lead. The White Wonders responded and went on an 8-0 run to take the lead, 10-8. The game was tied up, 14-14, at the half. In the second half, the White Wonders took a 30-24 [...]

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9 03, 2016

Parks and Recreation to hold final park, playground meeting

2016-03-09T13:54:33-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Parks and Recreation to hold final park, playground meeting

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to the final in a series of meetings to discuss upcoming improvements to Medal of Honor Park & Lee Playground located at 775 East First St. The meeting will be at South Boston Catholic Academy at 866 East Broadway (please use the O Street entrance) on Wednesday, March 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Parks Department is very interested in what the community has to contribute to the design process. Following a brief presentation, community members will be able to offer input regarding the material presented and the design process. For further information, please call 617-961-3025.

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9 03, 2016

Compass on the Bay events

2016-03-09T13:54:18-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Compass on the Bay events

All of the following events will be held at Compass on the Bay Assisted Living and Memory Support Community, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. • Irish Music at Compass on the Bay - March 14, 2:30 p.m. – Join us for Irish music with Al Gavaghan! • Adam Bergeron Performs at Compass on the Bay - March 15,10:30 a.m. – Join us the beautiful sounds of classical pianist Adam Bergeron. • Pianist Kenny Morrell at Compass on the Bay - March 21, 2:30 p.m. – Join us for some Irish tunes with Kenny Morrell! • Yoga Class at Compass on the Bay - March 30, 1 p.m. – Join us for Yoga Class with Karen!

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9 03, 2016

Narcan training held at Laboure Center

2016-03-09T13:54:01-05:00March 9th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Narcan training held at Laboure Center

Twenty-five public-spirited people attended the Narcan training session on Monday, which was sponsored by the Action Center in the Laboure Conference Room. As you certainly know, Boston, and indeed all of Massachusetts, are in the grip of a heroin/opioid overdose epidemic. Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is quick, effective remedy for opioid overdoses. After an hour or two of training, police, firefighters, EMS personnel, health professionals and even properly trained laypersons can administer it. Narcan is frequently administered as a nasal spray. -Rick Winterson

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