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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
27 01, 2016

South Boston’s Michael Bolstad: Bound for Brown University

2016-02-05T16:03:42-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on South Boston’s Michael Bolstad: Bound for Brown University

By KEVIN DEVLIN Michael Bolstad is definitely a mild, mannered young man, shy, and modest to a fault. He has focused on working hard with the goal of being accepted to a good school. And his dream paid off. He recently received an early acceptance letter and will be attending Brown University next fall. “I was shocked,” he said. “My mom was excited and started crying. She was proud at the same time as tears were streaming down her face. I’m excited to go…can’t wait.” Michael’s a senior at the Boston Collegiate Charter School (BCCS) in Dorchester. He’s currently taking four AP classes: government, environmental science, calculus and literature. He’s obviously an Honor Roll student, and although he doesn’t exactly know what he wants to [...]

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27 01, 2016

Commissioner Evans speaks to Perry School students

2016-02-04T15:18:43-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Commissioner Evans speaks to Perry School students

By JUDITH NEE It was a very special day for the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at the Perry School last Wednesday, as they were treated to a personal presentation by Boston Police Commissioner William Evans. Commissioner Evans returned to his roots to share, specifically with these children of an impressionable age, his story of overcoming adversity and achieving success. The commissioner was introduced to the students by k1 teacher Judy Nee. Ms. Nee relayed how she knew many of the students from the time they were four-year-old babies and that she, and the rest of the Perry staff, consider them family. She made it clear that she hoped the honest words they were about to hear from this good, strong leader would positively [...]

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27 01, 2016

Reading coaches in demand at Boys & Girls Club

2016-02-05T16:11:45-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Reading coaches in demand at Boys & Girls Club

South Boston’s Boys & Girls Club needs Reading Coaches. These selfless volunteers come to the Club twice a week (weekday afternoons only) for a couple of hours to work on reading with the younger Clubhouse members. Training for a Generations, Incorporated, reading program is provided. Shown above are Gerry Kuddyer, Phil Waters, Christine Holley, Alyse Rocco, Charlie Cardillo, and Elaine Fallon.  Contact Christine Holley at the South Boston Clubhouse if you’d enjoy a very rewarding volunteer job. -Rick Winterson

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27 01, 2016

Snow can’t slow a book sale at the South Boston Branch Library

2016-02-05T16:12:10-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on Snow can’t slow a book sale at the South Boston Branch Library

Never let it be said that the literary scene in South Boston is somehow defeated or diminished by bad weather. The Friends of the South Boston Branch Library held their regular, periodic book sale Saturday, despite predictions of a snowstorm. The sales volunteers placed bookshelves outside, in utterly selfless defiance of Mother Nature and her wiles. The quick-frozen precipitation actually began before the book sale finished at its regularly scheduled closing hour of 3 p.m. Proceeds from the book sales go to support the Branch Library’s community activities that aren’t covered in the regular operating budget. The sale raised about $3,000. -Rick Winterson

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27 01, 2016

One last commentary on the Patriots

2016-02-05T16:13:23-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Tags: |Comments Off on One last commentary on the Patriots

By RICK WINTERSON You are reading this column (published in the Jan. 28, 2016 issue) several days after the New England Patriots were beaten by the Denver Broncos for the 2016 American Football Conference Championship. Since then, commentaries from the sports media have been incessant – half of them (wrongfully) blaming everyone in sight; the other half making excuses for their forecasting the game (completely) wrong. Actually, the game unfolded simply. It was a mirror of the whole regular season. In sports, it’s often said, “Offense wins headlines, defense wins games.” Brady and his pass-catchers were stopped by the NFL-leading Denver defense. Proof: All season long, the Denver defense let in a low, league-leading 18 points-against per game. The Patriots’ score last Sunday? You guessed [...]

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27 01, 2016

A local history lesson: “Firsts in Boston” presented at the South Boston Historical Society meeting

2016-02-05T16:13:52-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on A local history lesson: “Firsts in Boston” presented at the South Boston Historical Society meeting

By RICK WINTERSON The South Boston Historical Society makes local history interesting. A recent example was the fascinating talk, “First in Boston,” given by Jim Healy at the society’s meeting last Monday in the Public Room of the Branch Library. Healy’s historical background in Boston is a highly practical one – he’s the historian of the well-known Boston Duck Tours. After being introduced by society President Bob Allison, Healy began his list of Boston’s people, and their deeds, discoveries and inventions that were the first in the nation or in the world. He fleshed out many of these with anecdotes. Healy listed his “firsts” in chronological order, beginning with items dating back to the 1630s, when the Puritans left England and founded Boston. You might be [...]

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27 01, 2016

South Boston peewee hockey team to return to state tournament

2016-01-27T14:59:48-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on South Boston peewee hockey team to return to state tournament

The South Boston pee-wee A hockey team played in the finals of the district championship last Wednesday night in Dorchester. They played a hard fought game versus a worthy opponent, Winthrop. The Winthrop team struck quickly in the first period and took an early 1-0 lead. With the South Boston team needing a goal to tie it up, Lydon McGarrell took the puck from his own defensive zone and rushed through center ice and fired an equalizer past the Winthrop goalie. The score remained tied 1-1 through regulation. The South Boston team continued to put pressure on Winthrop. South Boston goalie’s Joseph Hamilton remained tall in net. Defensemen Mick Crowley, Adam Alto, Brian Miller and Lydon McGarrell all remained strong and did not allow any [...]

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27 01, 2016

Gate of Heaven CYO league: Two fantastic finishes

2016-02-05T16:14:30-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Gate of Heaven CYO league: Two fantastic finishes

By KEVIN DEVLIN Hoop action was fast and furious at the Walsh Center gym this past weekend in the Gate of Heaven CYO cadet house league program. In the opening tilt, Cam Lapaglia (aka the Cash Man) hit a three-pointer from the wing to lead his team to a 34-31 win against the Representative Collins Club. Cam netted 12 points, including two treys, while Joey Maiullari scored nine points and Jake Harrison contributed five points. For the Collins Club, big man Walter Steele scored 17 points while Marc Iannaco had 10 points. In the second game, Excitement sat in the balcony watching, as the Jack McDonough Club eked out a hard fought victory against the previously undefeated Metro Energy Club. With time running out, Zack [...]

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27 01, 2016

Children’s author visits South Boston Catholic Academy

2016-02-04T15:35:32-05:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Children’s author visits South Boston Catholic Academy

First-grade students at South Boston Catholic Academy recently had the opportunity to meet a children’s author, Mark Gabriele. He read one of his books,“ J.D.’s Scratch Match,” to the class and explained the process involved with writing a story from early drafts, rereading, editing and publishing. He also reminded them about writing dedications and why. The children had many questions for him and enjoyed his visit. We have some follow-up activities planned and he is looking forward to visiting us again. South Boston Catholic Academy is currently accepting applications for all classes, preschool through sixth grade. We have Before School and After School Programs available and have small class size; high acceptance rate to Parochial, Private and Boston Exam Schools. Please contact Mrs. Barbara Keohane [...]

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26 01, 2016

Local boxer, Richie “The Hit Man” Hogan, moves on to national championships

2016-02-05T16:15:00-05:00January 26th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Local boxer, Richie “The Hit Man” Hogan, moves on to national championships

By KEVIN DEVLIN The Hogan brothers, Francis, aka the Tank, and Richie, aka the Hit Man, are busy every day with their boxing regimen. The Tank recently captured his second consecutive New England Silver Gloves title but lost a tough fight in the Northeast Regional Championships held in New York. The Hit Man parlayed his New England title and won the Northeast Reginal Championship belt. Richie - along with the Tank Man, their dad Richie, and trainer Derek Shea - will be traveling to Independence, Miss., where the Hit Man will be competing in the Silver Gloves National Championships. This coveted boxing event is going to be held from Feb. 5 to 7. The Hit Man’s dad, Rich Hogan (who trains him along with Derek [...]

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