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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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25 01, 2016

Winter reminder: Space savers are for snow emergencies

2016-02-04T15:37:27-05:00January 25th, 2016|Categories: Happenings, News|Tags: |Comments Off on Winter reminder: Space savers are for snow emergencies

By South Boston Online staff If you value the traffic cone, lawn chair, trash barrel or other household objects you may have placed in your on-street parking spot, you may want to retrieve it. The city of Boston is collecting and throwing away these items. “Reminder for residents: No snow emergency was declared in Boston. Space savers will be removed as trash,” the city posted on its social media accounts Monday afternoon. Traffic cones and chairs were spotted on South Boston streets late Monday afternoon. Space savers are allowed for 48 hours after a snow emergency is declared, according to the city’s website. This weekend, the city had about 6 inches of snow according to the National Weather Service, though snowfall appeared to have been [...]

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20 01, 2016

Updated flood maps shown at FEMA open house

2016-02-05T16:16:06-05:00January 20th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on Updated flood maps shown at FEMA open house

By RICK WINTERSON On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency held a well-attended Community Open House at the Boston Teachers Union Hall on Mt. Vernon Street. The primary purpose of the open house was to introduce Boston’s residents and landowners to FEMA’s updated “Flood Insurance Rate Maps.” Several hundred people attended, who kept coming and going throughout. The Open House was organized efficiently; the FEMA staff was well-informed and there was a pleasant buzz of interest. A bit of history: For decades, the federal government has provided flood zone maps to the public. The original maps were developed on the ground, using transits and telescopes. They were very useful, but current-day satellite technology (LiDAR) has allowed far more accurate flood maps to be made. [...]

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20 01, 2016

Synthetic marijuana: What parents need to know and tell their kids

2018-11-27T13:06:37-05:00January 20th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Synthetic marijuana: What parents need to know and tell their kids

By KEVIN DEVLIN The legalization of marijuana, a consideration currently being studied by a group of state senators, is a topic that consistently garners plenty of attention. But synthetic marijuana, an altogether different substance, is a separate matter. Synthetic cannabis - or what is technically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists - are ‘designer drugs’ which mimic the effect of marijuana sprayed onto a herbal-base material. Synthetic cannabis is commonly known as K2 and Spice, but have a myriad of brand names such as Ivory, Ocean Snow, Black Mamba, Purple Haze, Bliss, and Bombay Blue, to name just a few. It is much more powerful than marijuana and highly dangerous. Synthetic cannabis first went on sale in the early 2000s. You can buy it in a convenience [...]

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20 01, 2016

Walsh delivers second State of the City address

2016-01-20T16:30:21-05:00January 20th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Comments Off on Walsh delivers second State of the City address

By ELAINE FALLON Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his second State of the City speech (SOTC 16) on Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, in Symphony Hall. While acknowledging the many problems that the city of Boston still faces, the mayor was still emphatically upbeat. Progress in our city has ranged from reductions in crime, homicides and unemployment to the recent news about General Electric’s relocation to the South Boston waterfront. Symphony Hall was an ideal venue for SOTC 16. The acoustics in Boston’s historic cultural center are unmatched; the decor inside Symphony Hall is an ever-present reminder of the city’s heritage. Keith Lockhart of the Boston Pops remarked that music halls have historically served as gathering places for communities throughout the centuries. And the SOTC 16 [...]

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