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Volume 29 Issue 36 Thursday, September 6, 2012 50¢ MATTAHUNT MAKEOVER Today’s primary is light on races in local precincts

Reporter Staff Voters across the state will be going to the polls today to cast their ballots in a rare Thursday primary. Locally, few incumbents are facing challengers. Dorchester and Mattapan’s delegations on Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill are largely expected to coast through the primary and the November’s election where the presidential choice and the US Senate race between Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and incumbent Sen. Scott Brown Elizabeth Warren, Senate (R-Wrentham) will top the hopeful. ticket. The Boston Elections De- Menino waits partment notes that there is a location change in Uphams on Senate Corner’s Ward 13, Precinct 5. Residents who normally vote endorsement at the Uphams Corner branch By Gintautas Dumcius library at 500 Columbia Rd. News Editor The recently renovated exterior of the Mattahunt Elementary school will greet parents, stu- will have to go down the street When Mayor Thomas Me- dents and staff today. Photo courtesy BPS to the Strand Theatre, at 543 nino will endorse one or the Columbia Rd. other candidate has become Colorful new look for fall classes In the Fifth Suffolk Dis- one of the more interesting trict, which includes Uphams subplots in the Bay State’s US By Bill Forry contractor that came together really seemed to love the Corner, state Rep. Carlos Senate campaign saga. And Managing Editor at a great location,” explains look of traditional fabrics Henriquez is vying for the that’s mostly because restless Students at the Mattahunt Joe Mulligan, the city’s deputy and textiles in the look,” said Democratic nomination and a reporters and ever fretful Elementary School will return director for property and con- Mulligan. “The kids, I think, second term. He faces a chal- activists have decided it is. to a dramatically improved struction management. “Look- really loved the vibrancy of lenge from Althea Garrison, “Menino is the ‘X’ factor in school building today— the ing out from the school, you the colors.” a perennial candidate and race for US Senate,” one recent result of an $8 million city- can see this idyllic, wooded The school, which shares a former state representative headline in the Lowell Sun funded modernization project setting that it’s in now. It’s campus with the community who is waging a write-in said. Another, from the Wall that wrapped up over the real a lovely campus.” center of the same name (now (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 17) summer. The renovation — The new look for the building administered privately by which focused on exterior im- was designed by Gale As- Wheelock College) was in dire provements to the Mattahunt sociates and Utile Architects, need of repairs. The structure Freeport St. gym aims to get campus – included a new roof, which Mulligan described as itself is about 40 years old and windows and landscaping. the “hot design shop” in Boston needed a new and a “skin” at-risk youth off the streets But, it’s the Lego-like color at the moment. Reliable Roof- transplant. By Gintautas Dumcius June. But the nonprofit is scheme on the building’s sheet ing and Sheet Metal did the “It looked like someone News Editor staying low-key, with no sign construction work. dropped an empty refrigerator metal façade that is the real A year after a controversial outside the building, which “They came up with some in the middle of the woods eye-catcher. proposal to site a weightlifting is located in the industrial pretty interesting concepts there,” Mulligan said. “We had “It was a nice confluence facility for at-risk youth in section of Freeport Street. A that were presented to the to take the skin off the building of good design and a good South Boston fell apart, the post office box address is listed school community and they (Continued on page 4) nonprofit behind the proposal on its website. has quietly opened up an office Part of the heavy emphasis As school opens, buses are in the spotlight in Dorchester. on privacy is due to the nature of the work, the people who run all-industrial area that is less In operation since 2010, In- Johnson notes the nonprofit say: The young congested with traffic. nerCity Weightlifting signed a people they work with have “I kind of think of that lease for a floor in a Freeport fixes to times been involved with gangs and Dorchester Ave. as a pain in Street building in the spring, By Gintautas Dumcius (Continued on page 11) my neck because it’s hard for and started up in the end of News Editor me to get the buses out on time, The Freeport Street bus because of the bottleneck,” he yard used by the Boston Public INSIDE THIS WEEK said. “But it’s tough to find Schools, a source of congestion space in the city. 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MB Exit Ad 10x2 4c.indd 1 12/2/11 10:03 AM Page 2 THE Reporter September 6, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Henriquez, Garrison Peabody Square spruce-up take to letter-writing By Gintautas Dumcius Carolina. News Editor There was only one place this week to State Rep. Carlos Henriquez, facing get those perspectives, and that was on a two-pronged electoral challenge from a blog co-authored by City Councillor At- perennial candidate Althea Garrison, Large Ayanna Pressley and Brookline penned a letter to residents asking for Board of Selectmen’s Jesse Mermell. their vote in the Thursday primary. The two local elected officials set up Henriquez is juggling a reelection a blog to chronicle their adventures at effort and an attempt to clear his name the convention. “We’re longtime dear after a former girlfriend accused him friends, both delegates, and for the first of assaulting and kidnapping her. He time on any trip we’ve ever taken we’re has pleaded not guilty to the charges, rooming together,” Mermell wrote. and the next court date is set for later “What could possibly go wrong?” in September. Pressley, a veteran of past con- Garrison, a former state representa- ventions, noted in a separate post tive who frequently runs for City the convention gift bag provided to Council and State House seats, sent delegates. “I am most excited about the a letter to voters last week, deriding mini electronic personal fan, it’ll give Henriquez and claiming the court case me some relief from this Carolina heat, has distracted him from his job. and I also love the hand held NARAL She also asked voters to write in Pro-Choice fan which reads, Politicians her name and address on the Sept. 6 Make Crappy Doctors,” she wrote. “I Democratic primary ballot. She is on can’t wait to wave that bad boy in the Friends of Peabody Square volunteers gave makeovers to three street tree the Nov. 6 ballot as an independent. convention hall.” pits on Dot Ave. over the Labor Day weekend, with the help of funds from a In his own letter, Henriquez alluded And in another post, Pressley City of Boston Parks & Recreation Department Seed Grant. Above, volunteers to the allegations against him and said expressed mock relief that the two of Michelle Gildea, Erica Mattison and Miguel Baquerizo worked on one of the he remained committed to the job, with them were not traveling by car. tree pits near Ashmont Tire. Special thanks to the City of Boston Parks & plans to launch a newsletter and a phone “Jesse has downloaded the Evita Recreation Department, Boston Natural Areas Network, Cedar Grove Gar- number “that delivers important news” soundtrack and a nonstop play list dens, and Trinity Financial for their support of this beautification initiative. to voters. of showtunes,” Pressley wrote. “Lord Photos by Erica & Arlene Mattison “Like you I was disappointed and felt have mercy.” bad about the negative press around Baker asks for hearings on me and the district,” Henriquez, a medication drop-off system, Man shot to death on Southern Avenue first-termer who represents parts of voc-tech education Dorchester and Roxbury, wrote. “As for District 3 City Councillor Frank A 21-year-old man was shot to death on Friday morning on Southern Avenue. my own personal battle I am confident Baker is calling for hearings on the Deandre Townsend, 21, was found on the street outside 131 Southern Ave. just that my name will be cleared and implementation of a prescription medi- after 1 a.m. He was taken to Boston Medical Center where he died. Channel 7 reputation restored. Professionally I cation drop-off system and the state of reported that the victim was seen running from the scene before collapsing on will continue to serve the high quality Madison Park Technical Vocational Ferndale Street. The Boston Police Homicide Unit asks anyone with informa- of representation that you have gotten High School. tion to call the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or send a tip anonymously to used to receiving.” Baker filed hearing orders on the two 1-800-494-TIPS. Henriquez could be facing a chal- topics in late August. lenge on another front: Nanci Conklin Madison Park has been designated Silver Health festival comes to Strand Theatre Lawton, a Meetinghouse Hill resident, an “innovation school,” meaning ad- formed a campaign committee on ministrators will have greater flexibility The Uphams Corner Health Center Health Festival will be held at the Aug. 30 to run for Fifth Suffolk state with the curriculum. The school had Strand Theatre on Columbia Road in Dorchester on Saturday. A staple of the representative, the position Henriquez previously fallen short in Adequate community, the festival this year celebrates 25 years of putting on the fair at currently holds. That could mean she’s Yearly Progress ranking and 40 no cost to community members. waging a write-in campaign, too. percent of entering freshmen weren’t The event will feature live music by Gerason Band, a popular com- Lawton, a Democrat who has worked graduating in four years, according to munity Cape Verde musical act, festivities like face-painting and at the Boston Department of Neighbor- the hearing order. clown performances, as well as health screenings and a flu clinic. hood Development and as a State House Menino announced in his State of Inside the Strand Theatre’s Hall of Mirrors, there will be community groups aide, did not immediately respond to the City address this year a complete in addition to the health center departments, offering information, giveaways, a request for comment late Tuesday. overhaul of the school and said local top and raffles. Previous years have seen over five hundred people in attendance, She is in the midst of a divorce from chef Barbara Lynch, a Madison Park and this year the fair is hoping to reach even more members of the community. husband Barry Lawton, who ran against alumna, would join fellow chef Gordon “The health festival is always a big community draw,” said Uphams Corner Henriquez in the 2010 Democratic Hamersley, in offering internships and Health Center CEO, Edward Grimes. “We try to reach residents who may be new primary and lost by 41 votes. apprenticeships to its students. to the area and searching for health care services right in their neighborhood.” In July, Nanci Lawton referenced On the campaign trail in 2011, Baker The event will have donations and raffles from companies and organizations Henriquez’s charges and told the spoke of putting increased focus on across the Boston area. A long time donor, Ben and Jerry’s, will be present to Reporter, “It’s not the time to have a technical vocational high schools in the scoop up creamy goodness to attendees. Other donors include the Boston Red legislator have a mug shot.” school system. Sox, ImprovBoston, and Boston By Foot. The event is sponsored by Uphams The Thursday primary election will The Madison Park hearing order Corner Health Center, Boston Medical Center, and Stop ‘n Shop. likely see a low turnout. The election was co-sponsored with City Councillor is also the same day as the first day At-Large John Connolly, who chairs the Harvard Street health center to honor Johnston of school in Boston and the last day of council’s education committee. the Democratic National Convention The hearing order for the drop-off Philip W. Johnston, president of Philip W. Johnston in Charlotte, which has drawn a system notes that several communities Associates and former Massachusetts Secretary of Health small contingent of Massachusetts – Gloucester, Reading and Winchester and Human Services, will be honored at Harvard Street Democrats. – have “successfully installed drug Neighborhood Health Care’s Second Annual Exceptional The amount of money candidates collection units in an effort to address Leaders award ceremony on Friday, Sept. 21. Johnston will will spend won’t be clear until after issues of substance abuse among young be honored for his “extraordinary commitment to providing the election. Reports filed with the people.” greater access to quality health care through community state Office of Campaign and Political Quote of Note: Rep. Marty Walsh health care centers,” according to the center. The event Finance last week gave a small window on the Republican Convention will be held at the Seaport Hotel at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at harvardstreet.org or call 617-822-5522. into fundraising and spending before Snark wasn’t in short supply during Philip W. Johnston the primary. the days of the Republican National Henriquez raised $1,350 between Convention in Tampa, whether on January and the end of August, though the convention floor or on social A Readers Guide to Today’s Dorchester Reporter the haul came before the alleged inci- networking sites like Twitter. Clint (USPS 009-687) Published Weekly dent in July. He had $773 as an ending Eastwood attempting to improvise a Periodical postage balance heading into the primary. speech on national television helped, Dorchester Reporter paid at Boston, MA. 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By R. J. Donovan Bristol, Virginia, he also at Juilliard and applied the three things we focus Special to the Reporter joined Theater Bristol. to the New England on.” Matthew Murphy “It was a community Conservatory. He explained, “It re- wears a lot of hats in theater, but really good, “I finished my under- ally is akin to running life. By day, he’s General quality work,” he said. “I graduate degree and a theater company, Manager of Old Town did a number of produc- went right on into the except we don’t have a Trolley Tours of Bos- tions there: ‘Cabaret,’ master’s program and theater. We’ve got 43 ton. After hours, he’s a ‘You Can’t Take it With got my master’s in vocal little theaters that are trained singer and actor. You,’ a variety of chil- performance. And of all rolling around the Either way, he’s always dren’s shows.” course the side story to city. Every time one of on stage. Once Juilliard prompt- all of this is that during our conductors steps on a In addition to his full- ed him to go to New York those five years I was at trolley, they’re stepping time tourism duties, City, he subsequently the Conservatory, I was on stage. The spotlight the Dorchester resident found work appearing working at the trolley is on them . . . There’s a spent a decade singing off-Broadway, off-off- tour company.” sincere desire to provide with The Handel & Broadway, in a couple of He said, “I had just professional, quality hos- Haydn Society. He touring companies, and kind of fallen into this pitality, and information has also served as bass doing summer stock. job of being a trolley to people. But we also soloist at Wellesley Hills He came to Boston to tour guide, thinking it want to entertain and Congregational Church. help a friend start an was something I would give them a memorable Last year he appeared in a improvisational theater do temporarily while I experience.” staged reading of Marina group. Although the was finishing my music Despite a demanding Carr’s “Marble” as part company persevered degree. But now, here schedule, he said, “I still of the Irish Festival at for a couple of years, “it it is 19 years later and try to make time for one ArtsEmerson. And last didn’t really take off,” he I’m general manager of or two productions a year month, he appeared in said. “But it was a very the operation. “ around the Boston area . the Bad Habits Produc- good artistic experience Old Town Trolley . . There’s this part of me tion of Moises Kaufman’s . . . It was called Eater’s Tours’ familiar orange that really thrives being “Gross Indecency: The Theater – theater to help and green trolleys pro- on stage. But not just the Three Trials of Oscar us eat.” vide a fully narrated performance – I really Wilde” at the Boston His arrival in Boston 110-minute tour of his- enjoy the process of de- Matthew Murphy, General Manager of Old Town Center for the Arts. also marked a well- toric Boston covering veloping a character and Trolley Tours, appeared as Oscar Wilde’s attorney Born in Ohio and raised needed change of pace. more than 100 points of working collaboratively in “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar in southwest Virginia, “I had gotten burned out interest. Riders may hop with a group of people to Wilde,” which ran last month at the Boston Center Matthew originally set on the whole audition-rat on and off at any or all of create something special for the Arts. R. J. 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Then we took off and is “impressed with fatal accident at age 32 the exterior walls – and the transformation.” in many instances put in Gareth Kinkead, a new floor to ceiling glass longtime civic activist Crash kills panels.” from Colorado Street, Jennifer Marks, the said he and other neigh- Savin Hill Mattahunt’s principal, bors were given input says that some of the into the design plans woman building’s windows were during meetings two A 32-year-old Savin so old that they couldn’t years ago. Kinkead said Hill woman was killed on and then … be properly closed even he is “delighted” with Monday in a car accident in cold weather. how it’s turned out. while visiting her native “The kids would have “I think it’s wonder- New York. Chelsea Gable, to put on coats in some of ful and long overdue,” who worked at the Stitch the classrooms because Kinkead said this week. House and Dbar, was it was cold,” she said. “One of enjoyable things mourned by friends and “Now we have beautiful is for children to see neighbors this week, who new windows that look something nice and learned about her sudden out from the building beautiful as their walk- death on Tuesday. and the footbridge. We ing into school each day. According to news are ecstatic.” It’s really a welcome reports, Gabel died after Mulligan explains that sight and another sign the Jeep she was driving the outer cladding of the that Mattapan is really struck a tree in Mt. building “was an old on the move.” Vernon, NY on Monday technology that had well Mrs. Marks, the prin- morning, A second person outlived its useful life.” cipal, says the school in the car escaped serious The new skin— a community will be in for injury and the cause multi-colored metal that a pleasant surprise this of the crash is under gives the building its morning. investigation. building-block look— is “I think it’s going to According to the Stitch also updated with state- make a tremendous House website, Gable of-the-art energy and difference in the learn- joined the popular knit- thermal requirements. ing environment,” said ting shop on Dorchester Mulligan says that Marks. Ave. in the fall of 2008. The exterior of the Mattahunt School is a colorful contrast with the old look, below. BPS photos BRA reviews BC High’s latest new building Boston College High would connect to existing an additional $15 mil- ATTENTION PET OWNERS School will add a new, campus buildings in two lion to Boston College, 28,000 square foot ath- locations: parallel to the which will dedicate the letic and fine arts facility existing “breezeway” Cadigan Alumni Cen- to its Morrissey Boule- adjacent to McNeice ter next month, a new vard campus next year— Pavilion and at the east facility that will house if the proposal clears an end of Cushing Hall. BC’s fundraising, alumni Since December 2011 ongoing review by the The new building will relations, and parent Boston redevelopment be named for Patrick relations offices. Dr. John de Jong Authority. The BRA was F. Cadigan, a BC High Though separately set to convene a com- alumnus who pledged incorporated, Boston has been the CEO munity meeting about $12 million to the proj- College and Boston Col- the proposed building— ect earlier this year. lege High School share and Director of the named Cadigan Hall— The center for arts and a common history and on Wednesday evening, recreation that will bear sponsorship by the Soci- Boston Animal Hospital. after the Reporter went his name will provide ety of Jesus. Both schools to press. (The meeting additional studio space will celebrate the 150th was initially set for later for BC High’s fine and anniversary of their in the month, but was performing arts program founding next year with moved up to Sept. 5.) The and a new gymnasium sesquicentennial activi- public comment period for its Arrupe middle ties beginning this year, on the project will remain school division. including an anniversary Conveniently located at open through Monday, Cadigan’s gift is the Mass at Fenway Park on 274 Southampton Street in the South Bay area, Sept. 10, according to the largest in the school’s Saturday, Sept. 15. BRA’s project manager, history and the larg- For more information please visit Dr. John de Jong and his staff Lance Campbell. est ever received by on the Cadigan Hall at their brand new state of the art facility. BC High submitted a Catholic secondary proposal, contact Lance plans for the project in school in New England. Campbell at the BRA at Part of the Boston Red Dog complex, we can meet July. The new structure Cadigan has also pledged 617-918-4311. all your animals’ needs for daycare, boarding, grooming, pet food, supplies, and veterinary care.

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www.bostonanimalhosp.com The proposed Cadigan Hall would connect BC High’s existing McNeice Pavilion and Cushing Hall. Image courtesy BC High September 6, 2012 The Reporter Page 5 As school opens, buses are in the spotlight (Continued from page 1) Last year, buses had plans to come back to the put them somewhere to arrive 10 minutes school committee with and they’ve got to run before the bell rang; options for overhauling when the schools are this year they’re looking the student assignment scheduled,” he told the at 15 minutes, which process. Menino, in this Reporter. also allows students to year’s state of the city ad- Scheduling is the pri- partake of the universal dress, pledged a revamp ority this week, with the breakfast program. would be in place for next first day of school slated “That just gives a year. for today. Buses were bigger window for buses Johnson said admin- consistently late last fall to arrive in the event istrators have spoken to – 35 percent, according that there is some un- more than 2,300 families to the district’s own ac- foreseen delay,” Allen during the public com- count – to the chagrin of said while also noting ment period, and they Mayor Thomas Menino that the department has hope to bring forward and parents of students. focused on improving three or four options. Superintendent Carol “customer service.” A Some parents want “lots Johnson joined Allen newly hired manager of choice” in choosing a at a roundtable with will be dedicated to over- school, while others want neighborhood newspa- seeing staff and a call options closer to home. per reporters last week center with connections “I think that’s sort of to lay out improvements to the mayor’s constitu- the tension that exists,” they say they’ve made ent hotline, he added. she said. to their transportation Principals also have a Johnson recalled that network. dedicated line they can she had proposed going Earlier this year, school buses lined up before the start of the school day at Johnson said she par- call 24 hours a day and to five school assignment seven days a week. In zones from the current the Freeport Street bus yard in Dorchester, which is the largest of four bus ticipated in some “dry depots in the city of Boston. Photo by Pat Tarantino runs” of routes, and she the evenings, the line three. She noted that was “very pleased” with goes to Allen’s cell phone Allston/Brighton was he wants me to do is not members are offering performance evalua- the results, which led to “so that principals can kept as its own com- just have a neighborhood to compromise in per- tion contract language, buses coming in on time always reach somebody,” munity in the proposal, choice; he wants to know formance evaluation and instead of the city’s ver- or early. “If we don’t get Allen said. “So if there’s but residents felt they what other choices he salary. “Our teachers sion. The state version transportation right, the a missing student that were too isolated. On has.” want some certainty,” is “more sophisticated,” rest of the school day is comes to our attention the other hand, she said, An hour before the he said. “We’re in Year 3 he said. impacted tremendously, late at night, I’m always East Boston parents did roundtable, the Boston now.” Stutman said the Asked about the union so we have to get it right,” available.” not want to have their Teachers Union held union would forfeit some proposal, Johnson told she said. Johnson noted that students bused out of a press conference to salary dollars – worth the roundtable, “I wish Allen said the district the department provides the community. offer a proposal in an $8 million to $10 million that he had spoken to me ran 200 buses during the transportation not just to Johnson said she attempt to “break the – in order to cover the beforehand, but that’s summer school months, public school students, had a father call her logjam” of 27 months hiring of full-time nurses okay.” and worked with the but also to Catholic earlier in the summer, of negotiations between to cover for absent ones, She called the state bus company and its schools, charter schools, after his child had been school administrators licensed social networks, version of the per- drivers to “build more and private schools. assigned to the Burke and union officials. and a reduction in class formance evaluation intelligence” into the Homeless students, who High School. “He may A state mediator has size in grade 6 and grade language “cumber- electronic map system could be in a shelter in live across the street, but been dispatched to help 9 classrooms. some,” but added that they have. another city, like Quincy, for whatever reason he resolve the discussions. Stutman also said she wanted to see the They’ve ended up are bused to the school doesn’t want his kid to Richard Stutman, the the union wants to see proposal first before adding 10 percent to they were going to before go there,” she said. What head of the union, said the state’s version of commenting further. scheduled times from they lost their housing. the last school year. Johnson also said she There’s a lot more to Mbta: Post-fare hike Totally FREE Checking ridership decline not than just the FREE Gift as steep as projected While analysts had numbers hit double dig- at account opening! projected a 5.5 percent its in December 2011 decrease in riders due and January 2012, with ATM/VISA® Check Card to recent fare increases, smaller increases of the MBTA reported 5.1 percent recorded in Access to 40,000 Totally FREE Allpoint ATMs - Worldwide. 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In the event the value of the decline in T ridership 617-265-8600 free gift exceeds $10, the bank is required to report the gift on Form 1099-INT. The recipient is responsible for all since January 2011. applicable taxes. M o n t h - o v e r - m o n t h “We Get Your Plates” increases in ridership Page 6 THE Reporter September 6, 2012 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 10th Arts Festival will kick off Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills on Friday evening on waterfront 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 By Chris Harding Uphams Corner Special to the Reporter 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 “The world’s premier Grove Hall live soul act” and the 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 Mariachi Mexamerica are among the many acts Mattapan Branch vying to lure you out to 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 two free festivals this weekend. Adams Street Branch The 10th annual Tuesday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler (ähts): The Boston Arts Storytime – Fall Session. Stories, songs, puppets, Festival marks its first rhymes and crafts for ages 2 - 4 1/2. Themes vary decade with expanded weekly. Children must be accompanied by an adult. programming and wider- Thursday, September 13, 10:30 a.m. – Read- than-ever showcasing of ing Readiness – Fall Session. Special story-times local visual and perform- highlighting the building blocks of reading. With ing artists. The festivi- special emphasis on print awareness, narrative ties run from tomorrow skills, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge, (Sept. 7) from 6 p.m. to wrapped up in stories, songs and activities with toys and manipulatives. Ages 3 -5. Children must 8 p.m. through Saturday This weekend’s Boston Arts Festival — now in its tenth year— is staged at and Sunday from noon Christopher Columbus Park in the North End. Photo courtesy City of Boston be accompanied by an adult. to 6 p.m., at Christopher Codman Square Branch tion by the Boston Art Boston Tap Company noon the second annual Thursday, September 6, 4:15 p.m. – Boy Scouts. Columbus Waterfront Commission, will soon be to the Waterfront Stage JP Music Fest features 25 Park. The boy scout troop at Codman meets every Thursday launched on Kickstarter. from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. on eclectic acts (winnowed at 4:15. It is free to join. For the first time, com in an effort to fund Sunday. down from over 150 (ähts) will open with a Friday, September 7, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool the artist’s work. Family-friendly activi- applicants) spotlighting Story Time. Friday 6 p.m. kick off The visual arts com- ties abound, including the diverse talents of concert, headlined by the Tuesday, September 11, 11 a.m. – Preschool ponent will also include interactive paintings led musicians based, bred, Story Time. internationally popular the usual juried selection by the Mayor’s Mural or somehow affiliated soul/funk band Sharon Thursday, September 13, 4:15 p.m. – Boy Scouts of works by more than Crew, a special children’s with the neighborhood. Friday, September 14, 10 a.m. – 1-on-1 Assistance Jones & the Dap-Kings. 60 Bostonians in “an area, and a glass blowing The melodic mash up The nine-member group, for Beginners. Training for new Lap Top users taught artists’ village” under the demonstration. Local will take place from noon at your level. Please call to make an appointment. which bills itself as “the pergola arcade. On sale artist, Fish McGill will to 7 p.m. at Pinebank world’s premier live soul Friday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. –Preschool will be one-of-a-kind and lead a collaborative Baseball Park, where Story Time. act,” hearkens back to limited edition works drawing project with legend has it that the the sounds of the mid ‘60s Fields Corner Branch of art, covering a broad festival-goers. There will living prototype of the Wednesday, September 12, 10:30 a.m. – Pre- to mid ‘70s. They’re in spectrum of creativity. also be puppet encoun- festival’s albino squirrel demand on late night TV, school Films and Fun. Among them will be Dot ters, a chalk artist and logo still flits from leafy Monday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. – Out-of-school having played for Leno, resident April Clay’s several other exciting bough to leafy bough. Letterman, Kimmel, Time: Teen Art. A comic book activity led by the mixed media collages. additions to this year’s The line-up ranges Museum of Fine Arts. Fallon and Ferguson. On the performance interactive program. from an Irish tenor Jones recently duetted GROVE HALL BRANCH side there will be simul- The Boston Arts Festi- and classical orchestra Thursday, September 6, 12:30 p.m. – Computer with Michael Bublé on taneous programming val is presented by Lib- members to mariachis “Saturday Night Live.” Class. on two separate stages. erty Mutual Insurance and a wide range of 4 p.m. – It Came From a Book! Create art inspired Boston artist Carolina The groups scheduled and is co-sponsored by contemporary bands. Aragón has designed a by a favorite book! We’ll enter our creations in the to appear include Me Metro Boston, with ad- One song from each act Teen Read Week Art Contest - prizes include $50 temporary sculptural vs. Gravity, Rag Time, ditional support from the is posted for sampling installation entitled Amazon gift cards and signed books! Bearstronaut, and Wam- Highland Street Founda- at jpmusicfestival.com/ Friday, September 7, 10:30 a.m. Pre-School “Ripples” for the front bura Mitaru. Mattapan’s tion, and RadioBDC. bands-12.php lawn of Columbus Park. Storybook Films. Sean C. Fielder will For more details go to None of the performers 3 p.m. – Teens and Kids Gaming - Wii Sports. Her project, already bring a sampling of his bostonahtsfestival.com. or organizers gets paid a approved for installa- Tuesday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool JP Music Fest penny for working on this Story Time. LEGAL NOTICE This Saturday after- musical marathon. Wednesday, September 12, 4 p.m. – Nerds, Geeks, and Gamers Club. Friday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. – Pre-School Storybook Films. Meetinghouse Bank 3 p.m. – Crafty Afternoon. Lower Mills Branch Friday, September 7, 10 a.m. – Laptop Basics. A Reminder to Attend Tuesday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime. Special Meeting of Depositors Wednesday, September 12, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Circle Time. Thursday, September 13, 2 p.m. – Laptop Basics. The Board of Directors of Meetinghouse Bank FREE Mattapan Branch Library would like to remind depositors of Meetinghouse FREEHOME HOME REPAIR REPAIR EVALUATION EVALUATIONWednesday, September 26, 3:30 p.m. – Out-of- Bank as of July 31, 2012 of the Special Meeting THROUGHTHROUGH THE THE school Time: Teen Art. of Depositors to be held to vote on the Plan of Thursday, October 4, 3 p.m. – Read for the Rec Conversion. SSENIORENIOR HOMEHOME R EPAIRREPAIR PROGRAM PROGRAMHelp us set a record for shared reading and support early literacy by joining us for a reading of Ladybug The Special Meeting of Depositors will be held at ELIGIBILITY Girl and the Bug Squad at 3:00pm on October 4. We the Phillips House, 780 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, You may be eligible to receive FREE home repair will also make ladybug crafts. Massachusetts, on Tuesday,E LIGIBILITYSeptember 18, 2012 services if you: Uphams Corner Branch at 6:00 P.M. Friday, September 7, 2 p.m. – Formatting Your • Are 62 years of age or older, or if you are disabled. Resume. Learn to format your resume using Microsoft You may be eligible to• receiveOccupy your FREE own home.home repair services if you:Word 2007. The Board of Directors urges you to attend • Reside in South Boston or Dorchester. Saturday, September 8, 10:30 a.m. – Lego build- the Special Meeting of Depositors. Are and 62 vote years of• ageHave or limited older, resources or if you to pay are for homedisabled. repairs ers. Lego Builders will meet every other Saturday “FOR” the Plan of Conversion. morning to build fantastic creations. The first 15 #37 For more information Contact: kids are guaranteed to have enough materials. No . Occupy your own home.LEO MOSS, Program Coordinator groups please. Kit Clark Senior Services Tuesday, September 11, 10:30 a.m. Family 1500 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 Story Time. . Reside in South Boston or Dorchester.617-533-9141 Wednesday, September 12, 2:30 p.m. – Intro to WWW.KitClark.org Online Radio Stations. Enjoy radio via the Internet. Search by geography or genre. Patrons must bring . Have limited resources Fundedto pay By: for City homeOf Boston repairs headphones. Must have experience with a mouse, Large Format Printing Thomas M. Menino, Mayor keyboard, and the Internet. Department of Neighborhood Development Billboards • Banners Evelyn Friedman, Chief and Director Thursday, September 13, 4 p.m. – Star Wars For more information Contact: Smorgasbord! Join us for a Star Wars extravaganza, 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESLEO MOSS AT KIT CLARK complete with themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, a 617-282-2100 PLEASE CALL movie, and a costume contest! 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Amy Sweeney Award 10th percentile in the a Master of Arts in Other neighborhoods for Civilian Bravery National French Grand Teaching. represented in the Hall during a State House Concours Examination. *** of Fame include Boston ceremony on September Kevin Doherty ’13 The Boston Parks and proper with Carole 11th. In 2009, Chris Con- won the Celtic Culture Recreation Department H o l l a d a y , J o h n ley joined his family to Club award. Alcelindo has announced the in- Quirk, and William accept the eighth annual Costa ’14 won a Black/ ductees in the new Hall St. George; Hyde Park award on behalf of his Latino Student Union of Fame for contestants with Philip Alosi, Ray mother, Marie Conley, award. Xhonatan Mezini who have placed three or Chisholm, and Kathey who was struck by a ’14 won the Model United more times in Mayor Me- Randolph; Roxbury car as she attempted to Nations – Conference nino’s Garden Contest. with Kim Napoli and help a child cross Parish Chairman award. Launched 16 years ago Rodney Singleton; Street when on duty as Emilio Murillo ’14 as part of Mayor Thomas South Boston with a crossing guard outside won a Black/Latino Stu- M. Menino’s citywide William Gleason and the Mather Elementary dent Union award. Sean beautification initia- John Baker; the South School in Dorchester. Broderick ’15 was a Gold tive, the annual contest End with Jim Hood and Witnesses say that when Medal Laureat National recognizes gardeners Marlene Karas; and Mrs. Conley, dressed in Winner, finishing in the who have landscaped, West Roxbury with Tom full uniform, saw the car top 10th percentile in the planted flowers, trees, Mahoney and Eugene was not slowing down, National French Grand and shrubs, and, in the Tinory. The remaining Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray and Chris she clutched the child Concours Examination. process, helped beautify Hall of Fame winners Conley in her arms to protect Bruce Teixeira ’15 won a Boston’s neighborhoods. include Nadine Firth him. Conley died from Latin Certamen award. The winners of the 2012 of Charlestown, Brian Last week, Lieuten- “We thank Chris for her injuries eight days Samuel Rodrigues competition were an- McEachern of East ant Governor Timothy his participation in the after the accident. ’15 won a Black/Latino nounced Aug. 10. Boston, Tom Davey Murray chaired a selection committee as The Madeline Amy Student Union award. The department cre- of Jamaica Plain, and meeting of the Sweeney we prepare to highlight Sweeney Award for *** ated the Garden Contest the all-time Garden Award Selection Com- another brave resident in Civilian Bravery was Emmanuel College Hall of Fame to honor Contest champions with mittee, which includes Massachusetts who has created in the spirit of held its 90th Commence- those participants who seven wins to their credit, local resident Chris risked his or her life for the heroism and brav- ment exercises on Satur- have placed three or Cathie and James Conley of Dorchester. others.” ery shown by Madeline day, May 12, 2012. Dur- more times in the last Claiborne of Mattapan. “Chris’ mother was The Patrick-Murray Amy Sweeney and other ing the ceremony, more ten years. These garden- This year’s winners tremendously heroic Administration annu- victims of September than 600 bachelor’s and ers have automatically received the “Golden and will never be for- ally honors an extraor- 11. The award honors master’s candidates were been entered into the Trowel” award, certifi- gotten,” said Lieuten- dinary Massachusetts individuals who dem- awarded degrees in- Hall of Fame and were cates, and prize packages ant Governor Murray. hero with the Madeline onstrate extraordinary cluding the following recognized at an awards from the Parks Depart- bravery in an effort to Dorchester students: ceremony on Aug. 28 ment, Comcast, Ma- save the life of another in A m y T r a m N g o c in the Public Garden. honey’s Garden Centers Bubbles’s Birthdays danger. Mrs. Sweeney, Leu graduated Cum Starting in 2013, the of Brighton, and other known as Amy, was a Laude with a Bach- Hall of Fame members sponsors. All were en- And Special Occasions flight attendant aboard elor of Arts in English will be ineligible to enter tered into a drawing at By Barbara McDonough American Airlines - Writing & Literature; as contestants but are the awards ceremony for Today is Primary Election Day. Polls are open Flight 11, which was Zilma M. Boyce- welcome to return as a JetBlue Grand Prize from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Be sure to vote. On Sept. 6, hijacked on the morning Stewart graduated judges. consisting of a trip for 1991, the city of St. Petersburg was returned to of September 11, and with a Master of Sci- The Hall of Fame four to the Epcot Interna- its original name after being called Leningrad later crashed into the ence in Management; members come from tional Flower & Garden for 62 years. Shawmut Village was renamed north tower of the World Nacy Brandao gradu- throughout the city’s Festival in spring 2013 Boston when it was settled by John Winthrop Trade Center. Before ated with a Bachelor of neighborhoods including in Orlando, FL. The trip, on Sept. 7,1630. Poet John Greenleaf Whittier the crash, Mrs. Sweeney Arts in Double Major: Dorchester has produced won by Large Yard Gar- died on Sept. 7,1892. “The Flying Nun” began conveyed critical infor- Political Science and four Hall of Fame mem- den category first place on Sept. 7, 1967. Queen Elizabeth I was born mation about the plane’s English - Communica- bers: Domenic Accetta, winner Sarah Salerno in Greenwich Palace on Sept. 7, 1533. (She died hijackers to ground tion, Media and Cultural Edward DeBortoli, Thomas of Hyde Park, at age 69 in 1603.) Harvard’s Hasty Pudding services. An Acton Studies; Darlene Leslie Ric Thomas, and local includes airfare and a Club was founded on Sept. 8, 1795. “Star Trek” resident, Mrs. Sweeney Charles graduated with restaurant 224 Bos- three-night stay with began on Sept. 8, 1966. The first Miss America, was survived by her hus- a Bachelor of Arts in ton. Roslindale Hall of admission to the Epcot Margaret Gorman, was crowned on Sept. 8, 1921. band and two children. English - Communica- Famers include Diane Theme Park, which hosts WBZ’s talk-show host Paul Sullivan died on In 2003, legislation was tion, Media and Cultural and Richard Duggan, the International Flower Sept. 9, five years ago. The Battle of Marathon passed by the Massa- Studies; Meghan J. Alessandro Ferzoco, & Garden Festival each was waged on Sept. 9, 490 BC. “Jeopardy” began chusetts General Court Kezer graduated with and Tess Monaghan. year. on Sept. 10, 1984. California became the 31st establishing the Swee- state on Sept. 9, 1850. The Twin Towers were ney Award Selection destroyed by two hijacked planes on Sept. 11, Committee that consists 2001 (at 8:46 and 9:03 a.m.). A third hijacked of the: the lieutenant plane hit the Pentagon and a fourth hijacked governor as chair, six plane crashed into a Pennsylvania field later members appointed by that morning. (All the passengers and crews were the governor, Michael killed.) Work began on the Pentagon on Sept. Sweeney, two members 11, 1941. “The Carol Burnett Show” began on of the public safety Sept. 11, 1967. “The Monkees” was first shown community, and three on Sept. 12, 1966. members to include Celebrities having birthdays: Jane Curtin, past Sweeney award 65 on Sept. 6; Sid Caesar, 90 on Sept. 8; singer recipients, and repre- Pink, 33 on Sept. 8; Angela Cartright, 60 on Sept. sentatives of the Mas- 9; Hugh Grant, 52 on Sept. 9; Adam Sandler, sachusetts 9/11 funds; 46 on Sept. 9; Colin Firth, 52 on Sept.10; Jose two members appointed Feliciano, 67 on Sept. 10; Red Sox center fielder by the speaker and two Jacoby Ellsbury, 29 on Sept. 11; and Senator members appointed by Scott Brown, 53 on Sept. 12. the Senate president. Those celebrating their birthdays are Corey This year’s ceremony is Allen, Pauline Bolger, James Ramsey, Sinead scheduled to take place Monaghan, Roger Shea Jr., Catherine O’Connell, at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 Mary Celeste Colletti, Patrick Mullin, and Julie in the House Chambers Sullivan. at the State House. Also observing their birthdays are Courtney *** Johnson, Jim Cullity, John Schneiderman, Several Dorchester Lila Rose Skillin, Winnie (Lloyd) Hazen, Tom students recently re- Finnegan, Sean Holmes, Steve Carney, Lori ceived special awards at Morris, and Barbara Clougher, an assembly to honor BC Special birthday greeting are sent to Della High undergraduates. Sondra Hardy (center) of Mattapan, recently attended the kickoff breakfast Costello, Building 19’s Jerry Ellis (his 85th), Brendan L. Caulfield for the 20th annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Barbara Mullin, Eddie Sullivan, and William ’13 won excellence Cancer walk in Boston. The five-mile fundraising walk helps the Society to do Hayes. Belated best wishes are sent to Jack and awards in five subjects: the most for people with breast cancer today to end the disease tomorrow. She Jan Ryan, who share the same birthday, Aug. 29. French III Honors, Eng- was joined by emcees Candy O’Terry of MAGIC 106.7 (left) and Adam Williams Those celebrating their anniversaries are Tom lish Literature/Composi- of 7News on 7NBC and CW56 (right). Hardy will be among the 40,000 people and Rita Nutley, Frank and Ellen Daley, Keith tion AP, Chamber Choir, making strides to end breast cancer on Sun., Oct. 14, at the DCR Hatch Shell and Pam (Wallace) Evans, Steve and Melissa Precalculus Honors and in Boston. The special milestone event will unite the community to honor Graham, Tom and Nora Campbell, Brian and Liturgical Choir. He and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance Peggy Barry, Aonghus O’Nia and Lisa Courtney, also was a Gold Medal of prevention and early detection, raise funds for the Society’s breast cancer research and programs, and commemorate two decades of making a differ- and Pat and Marty Foley. Laureate National Win- ner, finishing in the top ence in the fight to end breast cancer. Page 8 THE Reporter September 6, 2012 Editorial Off the Bench Councillors Brown’s hard-right votes should revisit redistricting plan means Warren’s the one Mayor Menino can and should veto a City Council redistricting map that was approved by a narrow margin, 7-6, on August 22 . From our vantage point in Dorchester and Mattapan, the newly drawn council seats further dilute the potential voting power of people of color in Dorchester’s District 3 and over-packs black and Latino voters into Dorchester and Mattapan’s District 4. Neither of these outcomes is desirable for our community. On the other extreme, some activists have proposed a more dramatic change that would divide Dorchester north and south. This map also goes too far in the other direction, disrupting longstanding communities of interest like Savin Hill from Cedar Grove, Neponset and Lower Mills. We do not subscribe to the theory that com- munities like Dorchester or Mattapan need to be “unified” in order to have effective representation. A handshake for Sen. Scott Brown as he marched in June’s Dorchester Day Parade. Bill Forry photo In fact, having two or more district councillors representing one section of the city can be a real By James W. Dolan Brown is one of 41 senators, including all the asset. Special to the Reporter Republicans, who signed the Grover Norquist pledge People in Lower Mills and Ashmont, for example, US Sen. Scott Brown is a nice guy. He has an to never under any circumstances raise taxes. Most can turn to both Councillor Frank Baker and easy, down-to-earth personality that makes him an of them are also opposed to any reduction in the Councillor Charles Yancey (in addition to their attractive candidate. Contrast that with Elizabeth defense budget. When it comes to deficit reduction, citywide councilors) when they need assistance on Warren’s somewhat prissy, pedantic style and Brown that means severe cuts to programs that benefit the city issues in that section of Dorchester. Similiarly, wins the likeability vote. elderly, the middle class, and the poor. Councillor Rob Consalvo has proven to be a strong Massachusetts has a long tradition of electing to To sign such a pledge is irresponsible and conflicts with a legislator’s oath of office. It illustrates the advocate for Mattapan issues — including the push high office moderate to progressive Republicans like kind of control the extreme right now has over some to improve Almont Park. Two voices on the council Henry Cabot Lodge, Leverett Saltonstall, Edward Brooke, Frank Sargent, Bill Weld, and even the old members of Congress. often are better than one in the case of Mattapan, Mitt Romney, to name a few. On the rather simple question of requiring that which is ably served by both Consalvo and Yancey. There once was a strong centrist Republican donors to the so-called SuperPacs be identified – a Likewise, Dorchester — which is too big to be coalition that provided balance between conservative measure that was even suggested by the majority unified into any one seat in Congress, let along members of the GOP and southern Democrats. in the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision the council— benefits mightily from having four The parties were a healthy blend of differing views – Brown joined all other Republican senators in councillors who cover our neighborhood: Yancey, that encouraged understanding and promoted voting no. Bill Linehan, Tito Jackson, and Baker, with the compromise. On the subject of raising taxes on the rich to offset added bonus of the citywide voice of Ayanna Brown has sought carefully to portray himself some of the entitlement reforms necessary to reduce Pressley. While they may not always agree on as part of that moderate tradition in a party that the deficit, Brown will join other Republicans in everything, they can be powerful advocates has gone hard right, so far right that Romney had disabling the social safety net. The rich do not need collectively when they team up, even as pairs, on to define himself as “severely conservative” to win Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment specific issues. the presidential nomination. benefits, or student loans. Most are more concerned What is more troubling in the local context is His father, George Romney, was a moderate with protecting their own interests than with provid- the “packing” of minority voters into Yancey’s seat, Republican who spoke out forcefully against the ing help to those they view as undeserving – lazy, which is already well over 90 percent people of forces of extremism when his party nominated ignorant, and dependent. color, by “slicing” heavily minority precincts out Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater for president. He Remember during the primary debates when all of District 3. By jettisoning these heavily minority also became an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam the Republican candidates said “no” when they were precincts out of the district, the redistricting plan War. asked if they would accept a $1 increase in taxes not only reduces the pool of likely candidates, Moderate Republicans, like Richard Lugar of for every $10 in spending cuts? What a profound but also the potential influence of voters of color. Indiana, have been defeated or, like Maine Senator statement! Packing voters of one race into a single district Olympia Snowe, have chosen not to run in this When he was a state senator in Massachusetts, clearly violates the intent of the redistricting laws climate of hyper-partisanship where ideology trumps Brown joined a unanimous Senate in approving and should not stand. governance. Romneycare. Now in Congress, he voted against The influence of Dorchester’s growing population Brown has sought to distance himself from the Obamacare and undoubtedly would vote to repeal of people of color was illustrated by last year’s elec- national Republican Party and some of its extreme it. The Tea Party ideologues have purged moderate Republicans in Congress. Some retired, others were tion cycle, in which two candidates of color stood for positions, promising to follow in the proud tradition defeated, and those remaining have moved to the election for the then-vacant District 3 seat. While of Republican moderates. Unfortunately, he does so at a time when moderation is no longer acceptable. right, some reluctantly. neither was successful, their presence in the race What would it be like to be the last Republican Elizabeth Warren will be a strong liberal voice spoke to the neighborhood’s demographic changes moderate in the Senate? in the Senate and a firm vote for the president’s and the potential for communities of color to have The Tea Party demands strict adherence to its program. She may not be as personally appealing a more robust voice through the district office. ideology and provides little room for the compromise as Brown, but when it counts, she will be for those Under the new map, both of those candidates of and accommodation so necessary to a working struggling to get ahead. color would no longer live in District 3. relationship that is a fundamental part of governing. The Republican Party has abandoned moderates Redrawing the political boundaries of the city’s On some less important issues, party leaders would like Brown and Romney. You either change, like nine districts is undoubtedly a difficult task for likely tolerate dissent, recognizing that Brown must Romney, or you are marginalized. So far it looks like any elected body. But, while there is still time to project a more moderate image. But on the important Brown will not challenge the Republican leadership do so, the council should find a better compromise issues, where his vote matters, Brown would be on important votes. If that’s true, he could do a lot map that offers a better balance to our community’s expected to vote with the party. Without support of damage in a six-year term. changing demographics. from other Republican moderates, the pressure to James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District – Bill Forry do so would be almost irresistible. Court judge who now practices law. The Reporter Letters to the Editor “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 Thanks to Local 103 for golf tourney Worldwide at dotnews.com Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) To the Editor: Fund Golf’s 2012 season are American Airlines, Edward W. 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Preference is given Special to the BIR contributions, on the grounds that no to residents of the 9th District, but Joe Moakley devoted his life to the further fundraising would be done. applications are accepted through- service of others. Since his death in Unsolicited foundation contributions, out the state. Awards are based on 2001, nothing has changed. A foun- however, are accepted. commitment to community service, dation in his name, the John Joseph “Joe was an incredibly decent, academic achievement, acceptance Moakley Charitable Foundation, has compassionate, modest and coura- to a post-high school vocational edu- awarded more than $110,000 in schol- geous man,” Bill Shaevel, foundation cational program, college or graduate arships to deserving Massachusetts treasurer, said in an interview with school, and financial need. 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Background Shutdown of Mass. lab could jeopardize drug cases

By Denise Lavoie Hinton lab. Chemists at the lab performed own audit. Within the last few days, AP Legal Affairs Writer “No breach this serious can or will be drug certifications for local police state police realized the “large scope’’ The shutdown of a Massachusetts tolerated,” Patrick said in a statement. departments, who then give the of the inconsistencies and decided to drug lab could be a boon to defense State police spokesman David results to prosecutors. For example, close the lab, Procopio said. lawyers and their clients whose Procopio said district attorneys if someone is arrested for having a Brad Puffer, a spokesman for convictions were based on the actions and public defenders were notified white powdery substance, a chemist Coakley, said state police informed of a chemist accused of mishandling Thursday about the alleged violations. tests the substance, then certifies the attorney general’s office in July drug evidence. He said the next step is for state police whether it is cocaine and certifies its about allegations regarding the The Hinton State Laboratory Insti- to identify which cases the chemist quantity so that prosecutors can use possible improper handling of drug tute in Boston was closed Thursday worked on and then to give that it as evidence in a criminal case. evidence. Puffer said Coakley’s office after state police say they discovered information to prosecutors so they can In June, state police were informed has interviewed dozens of people and that the chemist failed to follow take the appropriate action. about inconsistencies in the chemist’s developed evidence that certain re- testing protocols, potentially exposing Procopio said the chemist performed work at the lab. State police took over quired procedures were not followed. thousands of drug convictions to legal thousands of tests since she began operation of the lab in July as part of Associated Press writer Bridget challenges. working at the lab in 2003, but it is a budgetary directive, and began their Murphy contributed to this report. The lab was involved in certifying unclear how many drug cases she drug evidence in cases submitted by may have mishandled. The chemist local police from around the state, resigned in March during an internal including Boston. Massachusetts investigation by the Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is Public Health Department, which ran conducting a criminal investigation. the lab at the time. Police have not named the chemist, “This is more than just allegations and she has not been charged. of sloppiness and cutting corners,” Defense lawyers were swift to react. Procopio said. “The allegations include Several said they plan to challenge malfeasance, deliberate mishandling the results of any drug certification ... We are concerned that in some performed by the chemist. of the cases, there’s a likelihood “It’s going to throw the system into that justice was not served, that a some confusion for a while,’’ said John defendant did not get a fair trial and LaChance, a Framingham defense that it’s possible that people may be attorney. “If a case has been closed, incarcerated unjustly.” POLLING LOCATION CHANGES - they (prosecutors) are going to have to Ten other chemists who worked at The City of Boston’s Board of Election Commissioners reminds voters go back and look through those cases the lab were placed on administrative that there are several polling location changes for the upcoming State to see if protocols were followed, and leave and will eventually be sent to if the protocols weren’t followed, they work at another of the nine state police Primary Election on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Please check should have to notify counsel or the labs. Procopio said those chemists are the list below for polling location changes. If you are not sure where defendants themselves so they can file not suspected of any wrongdoing. to vote, or need information regarding your voting status, please call a motion for a new trial or a motion Tipton said public defenders in his to vacate a guilty plea.’’ office began hearing about problems at the Boston Election Department at 617-635-3767, or visit our website: Larry Tipton, who heads the Norfolk the lab months ago. He said one public www.cityofboston.gov/elections. Superior Court office of the Committee defender in his office received a letter for Public Counsel Services, said in February from an assistant district problems can occur with a crime lab attorney who said a chemist was being WARD 10 PRECINCTS 1 AND 2 that is not independent and “is run investigated for a “possible breach of basically by law enforcement.” protocol” with respect to some drug “There’s just not sufficient safe- samples. The prosecutor identified NEW POLLING LOCATION guards, and there’s an inherent bias the chemist as Annie Dookhan. MISSION MAIN COMMUNITY CENTER that exists because the people that Dookhan could not immediately be 43 SMITH STREET are conducting the tests are working reached for comment. She appeared for, basically, law enforcement, and to have a nonpublished telephone to a lesser extent, the prosecution.’’ number. Old Polling Location In recent years, testing protocol WHDH television station in Boston TOBIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING violations have led to lab closures and reported that the woman’s husband 1481 TREMONT STREET case dismissals around the nation. said in a statement that “my wife Hundreds of drug cases were thrown maintains her innocence ... more than out in San Francisco after a lab techni- one person was involved in botching cian was accused of skimming cocaine a drug procedure. We believe it’s from evidence. In Nassau County, co-workers who are trying to create a WARD 13 PRECINCT 5 N.Y., officials last year closed their lab scapegoat.” The station did not name amid concerns over inaccuracies with the husband. testing in drug and drunken driving NEW POLLING LOCATION cases, which led to an extensive THE STRAND THEATER review. And a crime lab in Detroit was shut down in 2008 after outside KEEP UP WITH 543 COLUMBIA ROAD auditors uncovered serious errors in the way evidence was handled. Old Polling Location Gov. Deval Patrick called the THE NEWS AT chemist’s alleged violations “deeply UPHAM’S CORNER BRANCH LIBRARY troubling,” and said he instructed the DOTNEWS.COM 500 COLUMBIA ROAD Massachusetts State Police to close Page 10 THE Reporter September 6, 2012 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

District C-11 News Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The “Party Line” phone number, to report loud gatherings, is 617-343-5500. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assn. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Meetings, however, have been suspended for the summer. Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assn. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport (new meeting place); on street parking available; at 6:30 p.m. Info: clampoint.org. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Alex Gordon of Dorchester took a turn riding the new Mobile Farm Stand in Mattapan on Saturday at Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 the inaugural event at the Mattapan Farmers Market. The Farm Stand was designed with Mattapan Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Food and Fitness Coalition youth input by Building Research + Architecture+ Community Exchange Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. (BR-A-CE). Mayor Thomas Menino was on hand for the launch and thanked the youth and their partners Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., for their contribution toward making Boston a healthier city. The human-powered farm stand will be at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: bringing fresh produce from Brookwood Community Farm to Mattapan residents each Saturday, with stops at the Mattapan MBTA Station, Ryan Playground and Foley Residences on River Street. For columbiasavinhillcivic.org. more information contact the Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition at [email protected] Cummins Valley Assn. Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt 7359 or 617-202-1021. 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. The Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Eastman-Elder Assn. meeting dates are (all on Saturdays): Sept. 15. Oct. Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near The association meets the third Thurs. of each 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- month, 7 p.m., at the Uphams Corner Health Center, (Continued on page 16)

Upham’s Corner Health Center Health Festival Saturday, September 8, 2012 At the Strand Theater 543 Columbia Road - Dorchester 11 AM - 2 PM

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Free Face Painting Blood Pressure

Clown Show Flu Clinic Height and Weight

Raffle and Prizes Cholesterol Diabetes Featuring live music by Gerason Band Sponsored by Upham’s Corner Health Center Boston Medical Center Stop&Shop For more information, call 617-288-0970, ext 33 September 6, 2012 The Reporter Page 11 Freeport St. gym aims to get at-risk youth off the streets (Continued from page 1) State Rep. Marty afternoon, the Freeport addicts, and he was charge. Street area and, after there is concern about Walsh, who represents Street gym had about raised by his grand- He connected with spending four years in reprisals. the area of Dorches- a dozen people inside, mother. In his teens, he the program through jail, is on track to become “In short, what we ter where the gym is lifting weights or off in was involved in gangs, a friend of the family, a trainer at the gym, ac- do is we work with located, said Feinman a side room, which has but, he said, “I got tired and he’s now in a GED cording to Feinman who at-risk youth to get runs a “tight program. computers available of getting shot at.” program and trying to added that “John” found them off the streets and We need more programs for resumes. The walls Later, he was forced to find a job. The program the program through a into the gym,” said Jon like that,” he added. occasionally shook as leave school because his offers him a place to woman who works with Feinman, the executive Hart said yesterday weights crashed to the girlfriend got pregnant. network and attempt in- the Boston Centers for director and founder of that the program “seems floor. He is now the father of formational interviews. Youth and Families. InnerCity Weightlifting, to be a good concept,” but Feinman made two two kids, with another Says Billie of Fein- “All of a sudden we which also has spaces in he added that he had not young people available to on the way. He has held man: “He’s been like a have people from dif- Mattapan, Roxbury, and heard from residents talk about the program seasonal jobs off and brother, a family mem- ferent socioeconomic East Boston. about the new location on the condition that, for on, he said, and got ber, whatever you want backgrounds talking, An attempt to lease in Dorchester and he was reasons of safety, their involved with drugs to call him.” interacting with each a space on B Street in not sure if people were last names would not be again because he was “John” is similar to other in a very positive South Boston imploded aware it was there. “I’d published. worried about paying “Billie.” He views the context,” Feinman said. in August 2011, after be concerned, especially “Billie,” a 25 year old, for food for his family. weightlifting and other “It’s not just weight train- local elected officials and if the neighbors have grew up in the Bowdoin- While he didn’t go into exercises as a stress ing,” he said. “There’s a residents complained concerns,” he said. Geneva neighborhood. detail, he is currently in reliever. Now 25, he support network.” that the nonprofit had “I don’t know what Both parents were drug court over a drug-related grew up in the Dudley not reached out to them. kind of outreach they’ve South Boston’s state done,” said the senator, Sen. Jack Hart, who also “but if they’ve been in represents Dorchester, there since June without asked them to relocate. any kind of problem, it “We ultimately ended seems as though they’re up listening to the doing a good job. I would community and it was expect that these folks unfortunate that our will reach out to com- students tend to get munity groups in the “My doctors labeled before anything neighborhood to give happens,” Feinman said them some explanation.” this week. Feinman said one of There are 102 students the biggest issues he in the program, with a faces is that there is a goal to have 200, spread higher demand for the and nurses were out across the various program than he has staff locations. The program’s available. According to a budget is $450,000, and promotional flyer, there its investors include are 80 students on the Boston Foundation, the waiting list. Lenny Zakim Foun- In its promotional dation, Northeastern materials, the program there for me.” Students for Giving, and highlights its first the Grand Circle Travel student, “Alex,” who Foundation, among oth- enrolled in the program ers. when it was still in its In contrast to what pilot phase. “Since being Nancy and Avada happened in South Bos- enrolled, Alex has been ton, Feinman said, he shot, hit by a baseball has reached out to local bat, and jumped count- elected officials in the less times,” the brochure Dorchester area to talk states. about the program. On a rainy Tuesday Today’s primary is light on races in local precincts (Continued from page 1) a challenger in Robert campaign in the primary Dello Russo, Sr., who had and will also be on the previously run for the ballot as an independent seat. On the Civil Busi- in November. ness side, incumbent State Sen. Sonia Michael Donovan will Chang-Diaz, a Jamaica face off against chal- Plain Democrat who rep- lenger Michael Dash. resents parts of Dorches- District 1 City Council- ter and Mattapan, will lor Salvatore LaMattina face Roy Owens, another is attempting to make the frequent candidate in jump to Suffolk County local campaigns. Register of Probate, Several minor of- competing with Patricia “When I had diffi culty breastfeeding my baby, the nurses and midwives at fices are on the ballot: “Patty” Campatelli for Boston Medical Center encouraged me to keep trying. They helped me fi nd Superior Court Clerk the Democratic nomina- (Criminal Business) tion. a comfortable position that worked for both me and my daughter. Thanks to Maura Hennigan has their knowledge and experience, I was able to give my baby the nutritional head start that she deserved.”

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On the first day of Hill community. She our suitcases and were but I was afraid I’d end kindergarten for son and Bill were two of the out of the hotel before up in federal prison for Paul, I was in the middle founding members of the the mandatory 11 a.m. accosting her. When of a large group of moth- Pope’s Hill Neighbor- check-out time. I got close to her, she ers as we watched our hood Association. Kay “It’s back to class and back to books We found our way patted my midriff area. children go up the front served for many years to St. Mark’s Church I wondered why. When I stairs of the Mary He- on the executive board For all the girls and boys, easily, thanks to Julie’s checked with Ann, Julie, menway School. Paul of the association. Bill GPS. There were quite a and Sue, I discovered stopped half way up the and Kay also hosted the Who merrily skip toward the school, few cars in the parking that they were also stairs. I was worried. annual Pope’s Hill Lawn With mingled woes and joys.” lot. Into the church we patted down. It was to Had he decided to make Party in their back yard, went and discovered see if we had anything a fuss? No, that wasn’t also for many years. Kay “Back to School” that Mass had already beneath our clothing. My the case. He found me was one of the founding begun. We were able blouse was a little too big in the sea of mothers. members of the K Club, by Craig Sathoff to receive Communion. for me and was billowing He gave me a big smile the Senior Citizens of We even sang “Happy out with the air currents and a wave, and then Neponset, along with Birthday” to Father in the airport. The agent proceeded up the rest of Kay Walsh, Barbara Sam, who celebrated discovered quickly that the stairs into the room Cheney, Mary Maloney, our Mass. On the way it was just me inside of Mrs. Untz. We were and her pal Mary Parodi. I was delighted to were invited back to out of church, we took my large blouse. It is so happy that he had She was also one of receive info on this year’s the Marriott Hotel for a bulletin. When we quite scary, however, Mrs. Untz. We had heard the “Kitchen Canar- annual Notre Dame the after-the-wedding had a chance to read to think that the agents that she was a long-time ies,” who, along with Montessori School’s 13th party. Ann was very it, we discovered that have to pat down the teacher and was great her friend Mary, Ethel annual “Seeds Planted, tired so we dropped her the 11 a.m. Mass time passengers. with her students. Paul Horgan, and others, set Harvest Begun” Fund- and Julie back at our on MassTimes.org was We found our gate loved school. Daughter up the refreshments raiser. It will be held hotel. Sue and I drove not correct. MassTimes easily. Sue sat on the Sue, who would enter at the club’s biweekly on Thurs., Nov. 1, 6 to the Marriott, thanks had the winter schedule floor so she could plug kindergarten the fol- meetings. In recent to 9 p.m., at BC High. to Julie’s GPS. We called on line, not the summer in her little electronic lowing year, was like a years, she lived with This year’s honoree is Linda Leary Spinner one. In the summer, device. Ann, Julie, and I sponge. She loved sitting her daughter Joanne well known to many; and asked to be admitted there was a 10 a.m. Mass sat and people-watched. with Paul and me as he and son-in-law Gerry. she is Boston’s First to the penthouse. Young and the next one was not Ann bought a package told me what he had She still attended the Lady, Angela Faletra Jack White, brother of until noon. We could not of popcorn, which was learned that day. She K Club meetings when Menino. Hubby and I the bride, came down wait to attend the noon delicious. I was tempted learned a great deal of she was able. My family have already put that with the special key to Mass because we had to to buy one also but the kindergarten work joins all of Pope’s Hill in date on our calendar. operate the elevator and get to the airport for our remembered that Jet from Paul. Those are sending sympathy to her By the way, the little up we went to the pent- flight home. By the way, Blue, in addition to such lovely memories. five daughters; Kathleen Montessori children house. Bill and JoAnn also in the bulletin, we coffee, soda, juice, and *** Puckett Leslie, Jeanne will begin school next Leary, the grandparents discovered that Sunday water, gives a package How sorry I was to read Gibbs, Patricia, Helen, Monday and Tuesday, of the bride, were sitting was Father Sam’s 80th of popcorn, chips, or even of the death of Katherine and Joanne Morrissey. Sept. 10 and 11. at a table in one of the birthday. cookies during the flight. “Kay” Quigley on Aug. Pope’s Hill is still a fine *** rooms, so I sat with Ann, Julie, Sue, and I would wait. 25, at the age of 93. neighborhood, thanks to Now for the final them. Sue found the I got back into our As it came close to Kay and her husband the foundations laid by installment on our wed- aunts of the bride, Lisa “White Chariot,” our boarding time, the Jet William (“Bill”) Esq., people like Kay and her ding in Florida: Ann, and Linda, out on the Ford Edge, and began Blue agents allowed were longtime residents husband Bill. her daughter Julie, my deck and stayed with to drive toward the West handicapped people or of the Neponset/Pope’s *** daughter Sue, and I them. We had a great Palm Beach Airport. We those with children to time chatting with all thought we had better board. We were right the family as they came grab a sandwich some- after those people. As through the penthouse where since we would I sat, I watched the suite. It was the perfect not be back in Boston till other passengers going ending to a wonderful after 6 p.m. As we drove, to their seats. All of a day. We wished everyone we went past a Five Guys sudden, I saw a woman a “good evening” when Restaurant. Ann and and man smiling at Sue When you NEED we left after enjoying Julie had never eaten and me. They were our the family. at a Five Guys Burgers former neighbors, Mark care, just walk When we arrived back and Fries restaurant so and Dolores Bailey, who at our hotel about 1 we warned them not to lived in “Ma Penney’s a.m., we asked the desk order too many fries; the house,” right next door to right in. clerk if we could print portions are huge. We us, at least 20 years ago. our boarding passes for practically opened the Sue used to sit for their tomorrow. “No problem,” restaurant so we were baby daughter Elizabeth FREE said he as he showed Sue served very quickly: and I would cat-sit when where the printer was. burgers, fries, sodas, and they went away. We Blood Pressure Out came the passes water. Ann and Julie were so delighted to see screenings in in no time. Sue also were pleased with the them. We would chat accessed MassTimes. food, so Sue and I were with them when the Urgent Care org and found that the happy. flight was over because closest church to our Back we went to the car they were sitting quite a Sundays from hotel in Boynton Beach and finished the drive to few rows behind us. was St. Mark’s. There the pretty airport. We As soon as the pilot 9:30 – 12 noon was an 11 a.m. Mass, first went into the rent- started the engines, just perfect for us, giving a-car area and returned he spoke over the in- us plenty of time to get our white beauty. There tercom, telling us that to the airport. was a little tear in my eye our flight home was The next morning, we as we took our luggage changed to take us over Our Urgent Care is open were up fairly early and out of the car. The SUV the water because there had a delicious breakfast had served us well. were thunderstorms all for you 7 days a week … at the hotel, which we Within a minute or two, along the East Coast. were sorry to leave. During regular hours: a small van appeared The flight home was just The rooms were lovely. with a lovely driver. She like the one to Florida, Mon - Thur 8am - 9pm The grounds were beau- took our heavy bags and uneventful. When we Friday 8am - 5pm tiful, with cyclamen put them on board. Two finally landed in Boston, High quality, friendly health and Chinese petunias minutes later, we were we waited for Dolores Saturday 9am - 1pm everywhere. We thought at the Jet Blue boarding and Mark. They were care in your neighborhood. that all the flowers AND, weekend hours:
area. We already had with their daughter were knocked off the our boarding passes so Katherine and Mark’s Saturday until 3pm stems when we had a we didn’t have to wait brother Joel. They were Sunday 9am - 1pm heavy downpour early too long in check-in line. also in Florida for a one morning, but the With my new knees, I wedding. We talked all You have a right to blossoms all reappeared had to go through the the way to the luggage later in the day, as if by Body Scanner machine. area. Just meeting them good health! magic. The breakfasts As I exited the machine, topped off our lovely were excellent and of- For non-urgent care a woman TSA agent wedding trip even more In Fields Corner fered a variety of foods. said to me, “You don’t so. appointments, call The pool looked lovely 1353 Dorchester Avenue look your age.” I said, *** but we didn’t really “Thank you!” I really I loved this saying by 617-288-3230. 617-288-3230 have time to swim. (I did wanted to go up and Mark Twain: “If you tell have my bathing suit, give her a big hug for the truth, you don’t have For more information, visit us at www.dorchesterhouse.org however). We packed saying such a nice thing to remember anything.” September 6, 2012 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News Official: “There is a lot of west nile everywhere” By Colleen Quinn some communities are portunity to spread, on the South Coast, and Public Health is asking outside activity from State House not tested. Only commu- Brown said. has discussed it with people to take personal dusk to dawn. News Service nities that are a part of Along with West Nile DPH officials. So far responsibility for avoid- “If you don’t get bit- State health officials one of the nine mosquito virus, outbreaks of EEE this year, 27 communi- ing mosquito bites by ten by the mosquitoes are warning residents to control projects test. are on the rise in regions ties in the region were spraying themselves than you can’t get sick,” protect themselves from “What this tells us is in the state not typically sprayed in two differ- with insecticides, cover- Brown said. mosquito bites as more there is a lot of West affected. ent rounds. There is a ing up, and avoiding cases of West Nile virus Nile everywhere,” Brown During the last decade, heightened awareness crop up across the state. said. “At this point, EEE outbreaks have of the dangerousness On Wednesday, a New- people should consider been largely a problem of infectious disease 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 ton woman was recover- that West Nile virus is on the South Coast, but mosquitoes carry after ing from West Nile – the present throughout the this summer northern the death of a Raynham fourth confirmed human state.” parts of the state, Essex man last year, he said. WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. infection in Massachu- West Nile virus was County in particular, has “It has been a concern. setts. While mosquitoes first found in Massa- seen a surge in cases, I have heard from people FAMILY DENTISTRY detected with eastern chusetts in 2000. There health officials said. A that run sports organiza- equine encephalitis were bad outbreaks in horse stabled in George- tions, they have been (EEE) have fallen off 2002-2003, with 22 and town died from EEE very vigilant. They want Office Hours slightly, detection of 18 human infection cases infection this month. to protect the children,” By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. West Nile is on the rise, respectively. Since then, “If a mosquito can take D’Emilia said. evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 according to an official at the number of cases a horse down, imagine The Department of the Department of Public hasn’t hit those levels, what it can do to a hu- Health. according to Brown. man,” said Jack Card, So far this season, The summer’s high director of the Northeast four people have been temperatures and dry Massachusetts Mosquito infected with West Nile, conditions created ideal Control and Wetlands and one with EEE, ac- conditions for mosquito- District. cording to state health borne infections. Card said while EEE officials. “The heat, not only is a problem, he too is West Nile cases are does it speed up mosquito seeing more cases of also on the rise na- reproduction, it also West Nile in the North tionally, according to a speeds up the virus Shore region. Department of Public multiplication. The mos- More than half of the Health official. In Mas- quitoes infect the birds; 32 communities in the sachusetts, state health the birds infect more Northeast mosquito con- officials have found mosquitoes,” Brown trol district have asked infected mosquitoes in said. “That whole cycle for ground spraying to 93 communities. between the birds and combat the mosquito “Over the last three the mosquitoes is called problem, according to weeks or so, West Nile virus amplification.” Card. “Some towns that has been dramatically In very dry years, mos- don’t generally spray increasing,” said Dr. quitoes’ swamp habitats are asking me to spray,” Catherine Brown, state are invaded by birds he said. “Other towns public health veterinar- seeking water. that haven’t sprayed for ian. “It is very high.” “Both mosquitoes and years had me do a little Brown said the “bad birds need water. Their spraying.” news” is the number of populations will concen- Rep. Angelo D’Emilia communities with West trate around smaller (R-Bridgewater) said he Nile-infected mosquitoes swamps,” giving the is advocating for another could be much higher infections greater op- round of aerial spraying New principal takes helm at Elizabeth Seton Academy Elizabeth Seton Acad- only girl’s Catholic high emy has hired a new school in the City of principal to lead the Boston.” Lower Mills high school. Elizabeth Seton Acad- Patricia Scott Leitsinger emy opened in Septem- is the former Assistant ber 2003 on the former Principal of Ursuline campus of St. Gregory’s Academy. school in Lower Mills. “I am truly excited to be The school enrolls be- a member of the strong, tween 100-125 students vibrant community from 15 communities, in- that is Elizabeth Seton cluding Dorchester and Academy, and at the Mattapan. Leitsinger Patricia Scott Leitsinger opportunity to work with replaces Dr. Maureen such a dedicated and of trustees, members White, who resigned talented faculty and our said that Leitsinger’s from her position as extraordinary student “understanding of Faith, president in June. body,” Leitsinger said Knowledge, and Service, in a statement issued with a commitment to this week. a college preparatory In statement attrib- education will serve the EXCEPTIONAL CARE CLOSE TO HOME uted to the school’s board expanding path of the

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Page 14 THE Reporter September 6, 2012 Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester

Members and counselors from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester gathered at Camp Northbound late last month. 150 members attended this one-week overnight Camp in Bridgton, ME. Our thanks to the leadership of Camp Micah who partnered with the club to offer this special event.

Special Events water soon as our swim- days) a week and meets Help End Summer mers prepare for the up- are typically held on Program coming N.E.N.E.A.P.C. Saturdays. For more The Club concluded schedule. The team will information please con- its Summer program hold try-outs (50 yd. tact Aquatic Director, with two very spe- swim) for boys and girls Aquiles Gomes at ext. cial off-site events for ages 5 to 18 on 9/13, 2220. our members – Camp 9/15 and 9/17. On 9/18 Fall Education Northbound and the there will be a meeting Program Disney for Kids trip. with parents to go over Upon our re-opening Camp Northbound re- the expectations for for the Fall program on turned for its 7th year, each swimmer and an 9/10, members can look bringing 150 members overview of the season forward to the popular to the outdoors of Bridg- calendar. Practices for Homework Help pro- ton, Maine for a one- new swimmers will be- gram which will run on week overnight camp- gin on 9/20 with return- a Monday to Thursday ing experience. Many ing swimmers joining schedule. Members can thanks to the Mark them on 10/1. The dual- bring their after-school Wahlberg Youth Foun- meet schedule against assignments to the Ed- dation and the leader- Boys and Girls Clubs ucation Center where ship team from Camp from the Eastern, Mas- staff will be on hand Micah for making this sachusetts and New to assist. We will also trip possible. The fol- Hampshire area will begin accepting regis- lowing week, 130 youth begin in late October trations for those mem- Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester pictured took part in joined 20 chaperones on and will run through bers in need of one-to- the tug-of-war event during Color War while at Camp Northbound. Our our 21st Annual Disney the league champion- one Tutoring. Please thanks to the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation which has funded the for Kids trip which saw ship meet held in early note that there will trip for the 7 years Camp Northbound has existed. these selected mem- February at U-Mass be limited spots avail- bers attend a variety Boston. Following the able and members are formation on our Fall ed (Friday evenings); sports season. On the of theme parks over a league championship, expected to meet the Education programs and 15 & U Boys (Sat- All-Star front we will be five-day period. Once the team hopes to at- weekly commitment. please contact Em- urday afternoons). We holding try-outs for our again the trip was a tre- tend local invitational Other Fall programs in- ily Capurso at 617-288- will also offer an 8-team Girls 14 & under All- mendous success and meets followed by the clude the I.S.E.E. Test 7120, ext. 2320. Flag Football program Star Floor Hockey team our thanks goes out to regional championship Prep Class, small group Fall Athletic with a Junior division on 9/25 at 6 p.m. while Board Member, Don meet in White River Clubs such as Kids Programs (Saturday mornings) the 13 & under Boys Rodman and the Rod- Junction, VT in March, Lit (literacy) and Col- The approaching and a Senior division will hold try-outs on man Ride for Kids for and the National Cham- lege Club (math) along season of the Athletic (Monday evenings). Our 9/26, also at 6 p.m. Both making the opportunity pionship Meet held in with our Fun Friday program will offer in- group programming teams will compete in possible. For info on St. Petersburg, FL in activities. For our High tramural, small group will include; Beginner the N.E.N.E.A.P.C. upcoming Fall special April. The Marr-lin School age members in and All-Star program- Gymnastics, with two league against Boys events please contact Swim Team, while com- need of assistance with ming for all age groups. classes on Monday eve- and Girls Clubs from VP of Programming, petitive in their league, the College application The Intramural portion nings, Ultimate Dodge- the region. There will Mike Joyce at ext. 2110. stresses sportsman- and/or selection pro- of the program will fea- ball, with sessions on also be open and activ- Marr-lin Swim Team ship, dedication and cess, we encourage you ture an 18-team Floor Tuesday and Thursday ity gyms offered on a Starting Up hard work. Practices to make an appoint- Hockey league with afternoons; and the drop-in basis for all age The Marr-lin Swim are held four evenings ment for one-to-one divisions for: 10 & un- High School Basketball groups. For more infor- Team will be hitting the (excluding Wednes- guidance. For more in- der Boys (Thursday Clinic (weekends) for mation please contact afternoons); 10 & un- those players looking Athletic Director, Bruce der Girls (Friday after- to prepare for the ap- Seals at ext. 2210. Byrne & noons), 18 & under Co- proaching High School Drechsler, L.L.P. Dorchester Attorneys at Law Historical Eastern Harbor Office Park 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Society Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 BOOK TALK by DR. TOM MELVIN REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS about his novel DANNY’S TAVERN: A Collection auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, of Neighborhood Stories, 1935-1975 workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, September 16, 2012, 2 p.m. Join us to hear what life was like for the characters in the book liquor liability and premises liability from the Depression through the changes of the 60s and 70s.

Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org September 6, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 Baseball’s stretch run looms, as do many possibilities. And the Yankees are looking like the Red Sox of last September, aren’t they? They are playing base- rather ill-advised. But it should have been swept. ball’s September Song Sports/Clark Booth wasn’t. Valentine was Then in a Labor Day but this year it’s a melody onto something. Three match-up with their more jangled than sweet. unveiled—the second There’s no longer any weeks later it’s clear this new nemesis, Tampa’s Clark Booth Baseball’s epic upheaval bloody wildcard—raises disputing the depths the Yankee team, increas- scrappy Rays, they ab- is not confined to your the chance of it. The Red Sox have sunk to. ingly composed of the sorbed a loss which, if inspired Orioles and two own backyard, old Sport, madcap dash that is They now rank among worn and the weary, they do end up missing over the relentless Rays. although one recognizes near certain to persist the five worst teams in is not of championship the playoffs, will be seen It took the Yankees that is probably not to the final few games baseball over the last quality and may not even as the pivotal moment. seven weeks to squan- much consolation. could very well oblige full year of play. The be of playoff/wildcard In a crisp beauty of a der their big lead. Last Expectations run high a tie-breaker game or tawdry burlesque of their quality unless it gets showdown matching season it took the Red for a tumultuous drive two in the six divisions. latest West Coast fling completely healthy. With C.C Sabathia and James Sox five weeks to blow down the stretch with That would be followed guarantees that in the a month to go, how much Shields and intensely a comparable lead over all the right ingredients by the one-game (in each final month it’s only a chance is there of that? played by both teams, Tampa. Is that also firmly in place. As Labor league) life-or-death so- question of whether they When back in early Tampa prevailed,4-3. telling? We’ll see soon Day dawned with the called “wildcard play-in,” can salvage any dignity May it was first sug- But what most marked enough. In the first six familiar fanfare pro- touted as a nightmare by occasionally beating a gested here that this New York’s defeat was weeks of this season nouncing the drive to scenario even for those contender, thus keeping would be the year of the lackadaisical effort plus these last seven, the the wire, the American not obliged to deal with faith with the obligations revolutionary upheaval by Robinson Cano on Yankees’ record is 35-41. League seethed with the awful tie-breaker. of the legendary “spoiler.” in the AL East, with the two critical plays – one Between mid-May and three genuine pennant And then, with nary a If it’s an unfamiliar role, reign of terror jointly on defense and the other mid-July their record races while in the two breather, the grueling it’s one they should try waged by New York and on the basepaths—that was 41-17. It’s an odd leagues a total of nine three rounds of actual to respect. Boston since the dawn of arguably decided the discrepancy. Injuries are teams were strongly playoffs begin, stretch- Conventional wisdom the millennium about to game. Bear in mind a factor but all teams contending for playoff ing into November. It holds that how they come crashing to an end, there’s nothing new must deal with injuries. berths via the infernal will be a lot tougher being perform as September’s I got a fair amount of flak, about Cano’s noncha- But enough on the wildcard. Thus a dozen the wildcard. days dwindle down to a not so much from Red lance, which, oddly, the Yankees! The much bet- teams—nearly half— The possibility that precious few will also de- Sox adherents who were Yankees have meekly ter story is in Baltimore. were very much in play such runaway madness termine Manager Bobby already sensing their tolerated. Can we even begin to with a month to go. may be about to sweep Valentine’s fate. But it’s beloved’s inevitable folly, Superstardom in the imagine the delight over It’s a lousy gimmick the Republic has Czar hard to believe that’s but from Yankee yahoos Bronx has always borne this astounding turn of and it’s deeply flawed, Selig and his crafty cro- not already set in stone. who eternally find such with it special responsi- events on the part of O’s this wildcard stuff. But nies positively ecstatic. He’s gone. While it’s talk heretical. Moreover, bilities. Cano is alleged Manager Buck Showal- it is working, one reluc- And the chances are true this season’s fiasco they’ve long been dodg- to be their most talented ter, who was memorably tantly admits. The idea good. After last year who is hardly his fault, he’s ing these rhetorical bul- performer, the newest so ingloriously dumped is to pump up September would ever again say clearly been unable to lets. The decline and fall in their long line of the in the Bronx, and GM by means foul or fair “never.” even temper the disaster. of the Yankees has been anointed. But for all Dan Duquette, who was and who cares whether Hereabouts, the only If Valentine deserves trumpeted relentlessly his gifts, he does not so roughly banished from those means are con- baseball that counts is, better, few tears will be for a decade. But it may deserve to be a member Boston? The turn of the trived, even bogus. All of course, played in the shed. no longer be the wishful of that elite; not yet, and screw always makes a that matters is that AL East where it’s all But you have to give thinking of the envious. maybe never. There are great tale. the finish is frantic, about the Red Sox and the old rascal credit; With a two-game lead many reasons why this And as of Labor Day allowing, it is hoped, Yankees with the divi- he called it. When his on Labor Day, the Yan- Yankee team is sliding in the momentum, for for baseball to swamp sion’s other three patsies troops, then still faintly kees nonetheless looked roughly the same direc- whatever it’s worth, was football in the endless ordained to serve as their within hailing distance, more vulnerable than tion as their arch-rivals all with the O’s under the battle for the sport- dutiful foils. So the only retreated from New they’ve been since the from Boston. But in the ever-plotting Showalter, ing public’s hearts and meaningful issue is the York on their last visit, late eighties. They were Cano example, one finds and the Rays under the minds and also thereby astounding disruption of Valentine had the temer- coming off a dismal something revealing, at spell of the inscrutable setting up a post-season this long so comfortable ity to declare, “Maybe the effort against the up- least symbolically. Dr. Joe Maddon. As it that might just take your mandate featuring the Yankees won’t make the start Orioles in which So at the end of the happens, rather wonder- breath away. total collapse of the Red playoffs.” they’d been out-played, holiday weekend as the fully, they will meet for Last year’s nutty fin- Sox and the possibility, It seemed the brash out-maneuvered, out- stretch drive quickens the final three games of ish, with its spectacular seemingly growing by the poppycock of a career managed, out-hustled, desperately, the Yan- the regular season in final evening of regular hour, that the Yankees, wiseguy, running out and lucky to win one kees’ lead, which stood Tampa. Here’s betting season play, is the new in the sincerest form of the string defiantly. of three vital games in at 10 games July18th, that’s where and when yardstick. It’s hugely flattery, are about to And with his team 10 their own ballyard. They is down to one over the it gets decided. unlikely we’ll have such imitate them. games out, it also seemed great entertainment in consecutive years. The likes of the monumental Follow us on Twitter You are cordially invited to attend the pratfalls by the Red Sox and Braves that and Facebook Annual Breakfast to benefit the produced those magic Readers can now sign DotNews. And, of course, Simon of Cyrene Society moments last September up to get regular news check our website dot- occur only once a gen- headlines and links to news.com for daily news, eration, and then only breaking news from the expanded crime reports Sunday, September 9, 2012 if you’re lucky. Dorchester Reporter at and our political blog, But the latest bogus Twitter. Follow us @ The Lit Drop. 9 a.m. to 12 noon contrivance now to be Anthony’s Pier Four Boston, Massachusetts Donation $40.00 EIRE (Anthony’s is handicap accessible) The committee will continue the mission that Fr. Tom initiated, “Making the Goodness of God alive by sharing, pub instructing, advising, consoling, feeling and praying with the community of people who are disabled and their families.” 795 Adams St. • Dorchester The Society continues the monthly Days of Prayer in Somerville at the Little Sisters of the Poor, and the Family Masses in South Boston. This summer, some 125 persons from 25 families were able to enjoy the Cape Cod vacation houses in Brewster. “President’s Choice” We do realize that there are many demands on your goodness and generosity in this difficult year, and we appreciate the faithful support in the past and hope that it can continue, Please join us at Pier 4 on September 9. Serving Lunch & Dinner Breakfast tickets are $40.00, Donations may be made to the Simon of Cyrene Society, P.O. Box 54, South Boston, MA 02127. Every day, SIMON OF CYRENE SOCIETY 7 days a week Page 16 THE Reporter September 6, 2012 Neighborhood Notables (Continued from page 10) Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: 617-635-5150 for info. Freeport-Adams Assn. peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. Kennedy Library The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. For reservations for the free programs and forums: month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at 617-514-1643 to be sure of a seat or visit the web (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. [email protected], giving your name, page: jfklibrary.org. Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood address, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, Murphy/Leahy-Holloran Assn. usually the fourth Wed. of each month at the Leahy/ Community Center The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of each month, Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The next Membership is just $20 per family. Irish step 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community meetings will be Sept. 26, Oct. 24, and Nov. 28. dancing classes on Thurs. evenings from 7 to 8:45 Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call Mark your calendars now. p.m. Project DEEP needs tutors. Call the Leahy/ 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Port Norfolk Civic Assn. Holloran Center. Hancock St. Civic Assn. Meetings the third Thurs. of every month at the Carney Hospital’s Programs The next meetings are Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. The next Senior Supper will be held on Wed., Sept. and Dec. 20, in the Upham’s Corner Library (for St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. 12, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Hospital Cafeteria. Topic the summer, through Sept.), 500 Columbia Rd., Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in is “Memory Loss: Fact and Fiction,” with Beverly from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: [email protected]. the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: Moore, APRN, Nurse Educator. Cost is $5 pp; RSVP Lower Mills Civic Assn. stmarkscivic.com. (necessary) to Doctor Finder (1-800-488-5959), The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday Simon of Cyrene Society indicating chicken or fish. (For further info, call of the month in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. The Simon of Cyrene Society will hold its annual 617-506-2197.) A Breast-Cancer Support Group, (Please bring bottles and cans and any used sports fundraising breakfast on Sun., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to the second Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 equipment to the meeting for Officer Ruiz.) Now is noon, at Pier Four. Tickets are $40, with proceeds to 8 p.m. The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and the time to become a member: send a $7 check to helping people with mental and physical disabilities. First Aid: instructions every week for only $30. Call DLMCA, 15 Becket St., Dor., 02124-4803. Please Call 617-413-5713. 617-296-4012, X2093 for schedule. Fall yoga classes, include name, address, phone, and e-mail address. Dorchester Historical Society eight consecutive Thursdays (corrected) (from Sept. See the web page: dorchesterlowermills.org. Book Talk, by Dr. Tom Melvin, about his 6 to Oct. 25), from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., in Cushing McCormack Civic Assn. novel Danny’s Tavern, A Collection of Neighbor- Auditorium, (2nd floor), with teacher Fran Karo, Meetings, the third Tues. of each month, at 7 hood Stories, on Sun, Sept. 16, 2 p.m., at DHS. beginner’s hatha yoga, (RYT-200). Cost is $72 pp, p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Please The headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp payable the first evening. Wear comfortable clothing; bring canned goods to the meeting for a local food House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett bring a yoga mat. To register: fran.karoff.yoga@gmail. bank. Info: McCormackCivic.com or 617-710-3793. Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations com. Community Forum, for families caring for loved Membership is only $5. to help preserve the society’s artifacts. 2012 DHS ones with dementia, with Beverly Moore APRN (nurse Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. Gala, Fri., Oct. 12, Venezia Restaurant, 20 Ericsson educator and Alzheimer family caregiver coach), St.; 6 p.m. for cocktails, 7:30 p.m. for dinner. Live Wed., Sept. 19, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Riseman Lecture The next meeting is on Wed., Sept. 19, 7 p.m., Hall (1st floor), at Carney, 2100 Dot Ave. at First Parish Church. To stay in contact, call auction at 8 p.m. Contact [email protected]. 617-265-0749 or e-mail: civic@first parish.com.Info: Dorchester Board of Trade Irish Pastoral Centre 617-265-0749 or [email protected]. It’s time to pay DBOT dues: $75 for 10 or fewer The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Melville Park Assn. employees, or $125 for 11 or more employees. Send Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each check to the DBOT, P.O. Box 220452, Dor., 02122. Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, Contact the Board at 617-398-DBOT (3268) for info. Friends and Family Fun Bowling, hosted by The IPC has a “Music for Memory” Program, with from 10 a.m. to noon. 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Democratic National Convention in 2006 health care reform law. “I served Healey cast the state’s delegate votes “I’m going to talk about the America Charlotte, N.C. as chairman of the Ways and Means for Romney at the Republican National I see and the America of the future,” during Gov Romney’s last term in Convention in Tampa last week. Menino told reporters on Monday. He Romney more interested office. By the way, he didn’t even know In other scheduling matters, Con- referenced Romney’s role in expanding in being governor than in that,” DeLeo said. He continued, “By gressional candidate Joseph Ken- health care access before coming out governing – Speaker De Leo and large, Mitt Romney was more in- nedy III introduced a video tribute against the Affordable Care Act that During a Democratic Party breakfast terested in being governor and running to his late great-uncle, the late Sen. President Barack Obama signed into in Charlotte, N.C. Tuesday morning, for president than in actually govern- Edward M. Kennedy on Tuesday. law in 2010. Massachusetts House Speaker Robert ing.” During Romney’s four years as U.S. Sen. John Kerry is scheduled “That’s what America’s concerned DeLeo riffed on Clint Eastwood’s governor, Democrats controlled both to speak to the Democratic National about, is the health care,” Menino question-provoking speech last Thurs- chambers in the Legislature, giving Convention tonight, according to an said. He also said, “Government’s day night, in which the actor pretended them the ability to overrule him on official with knowledge of the senator’s about people and government’s about to speak with President Barack almost issues requiring legislative schedule. Ted Kennedy’s two sons, helping people, and that’s what I’m Obama, represented as an empty approval. Edward M. and Patrick were here going to talk about on Wednesday chair on the stage. “You’re going to for the convention, and their cousin, afternoon.” Asked about whether sit there and you’re going to listen to Arroyo, Pressley casting state’s vote for Obama; Caroline, JFK’s daughter, will also he would endorse either Democratic this, okay?” DeLeo said to a chair next have a speaking role today. candidate Elizabeth Warren or to the podium. Ted Kennedy tribute aired Boston City Councilors Felix Ar- Republican US Sen. Scott Brown in DeLeo went on to talk about Mitt Menino cites his message: Brown’s re-election campaign, Menino Romney’s time as governor of Mas- royo and Ayanna Pressley received Government helps people the assignment to deliver the “roll call” said, “We’ll be involved in some way in sachusetts, repeating a common claim Of his scheduled speech last night. some campaigns in the future.” that he was not fully engaged with casting Massachusetts delegates’ votes Boston Mayor Thomas Menino the Legislature, despite Romney’s for the president. State Democratic said he would focus on the role of Menino waits on Senate endorsement (Continued from page 1) before the audience ap- the middle class and the victims and Travelers Street Journal: “Power plauded. have-nots so we think Insurance. Broker Keeps Cards AFL-CIO chief Steven it’s important that our “ W h i l e W a r r e n Close.” And another, Tolman, a former state members are informed laughed all the way to from the Boston Herald: senator, also tore into properly to make an the bank, these sickened “Menino sidesteps op- Brown. “On all these intelligent decision and middle-class workers are portunity to endorse commercials you hear not be swayed by fancy left with measly lifetime Warren.” on the radio every 10 commercials.” payouts that total 1/40th During the Greater minutes [he] says a lot of Before the breakfast of Warren’s big payday. Boston Labor Council’s nice things that are spe- got under way, several Professor Warren owes annual breakfast on cial about Massachusetts young people stood out- these laborers an apol- Monday, the speakers but he neglects the most side the hotel, handing ogy for putting her own trained plenty of fire on important thing: His vot- out flyers calling Warren financial gain ahead of incumbent Sen. Scott ing record,” Tolman said, a “sell out.” “Workers their safety and well- Brown (R-Wrentham) according to the State Beware!” the flyer stated being,” said Nate Little, and threw plenty of House News Service. in large type, pointing to executive director of the praise at challenger “And his voting record is Warren’s role in a case Massachusetts GOP. Elizabeth Warren (D- clearly one-sided toward that went all the way to Material from State Cambridge). the haves and it seems the US Supreme Court House News Service was But Menino largely like he’s totally forgotten and involved asbestos used in this report. focused on former Gov. Mitt Romney and his vice Mayor Tom Menino shared a stage with Sen. Scott presidential candidate, Brown at last year’s Men of Boston Cook fundraiser Paul Ryan. Referring to in Codman Square. Ryan tagging the federal I mean, you’ve got to be your members what the stimulus as “corporate with people, the working truth is and what’s going welfare,” Menino said, people of Massachusetts. to happen.” “Was it welfare that That’s what I think about As for Warren: “One paved Dorchester Ave.? all the time. The people of the things that fas- No, [it was] all your hard I represent, what do cinates me the most work.” they need? When they’re about her is that when More than a few people unemployed, they need you’re in a room with in the room thought unemployment benefits. her, people want to stand they heard a subtle They need health care. next to her, people want endorsement at the All those issues. I mean, to touch her,” Mandarini beginning of his speech: he’s a nice guy but I need said. “People want to be “Elizabeth Warren, our a consistency,” the mayor with her. That’s what we candidate for the US said. need. I’ve never seen it. Senate, the Democratic So why hasn’t he en- I’ve never seen it since candidate,” Menino said. dorsed Warren? Kennedy.” Afterwards, in a press “Too early,” Menino Both Warren and Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner availability, Menino said said. There are 64 more Menino are scheduled the decision still hadn’t days until Nov. 6, he to speak this week at Sonny’s been made. added. the Democratic Con- served every day Asked by a television Inside the Park Plaza vention in Charlotte, reporter whether it was Hotel, Warren signs were North Carolina. Menino Pizza Tuesdays Mon.- Wed.-Sat. unusual that the mayor posted on columns and left on a plane bound of the capital city hasn’t flyers comparing Warren for Charlotte Monday $ 75 DOMESTIC $ endorsed the Democratic and Brown were placed afternoon, and was due 00 nominee, Menino said, 2. DRAFT 6. on people’s seats as union back in Boston Thursday 10 oz. “No it isn’t. I usually wait officials filtered in. State today to vote in the until the proper time.” Rep. Marty Walsh, who primary, which is being Burgers A decision will come is also a top labor official, held on the first day of PIZZA $ 75 Toppings, Sides extra “very shortly,” he said. TOPPINGS took Warren around school in Boston. The EXTRA 2. Lunch & Dinner Specials Daily! (Worth noting: Menino to the various tables, two Democrats were on did not endorse Gov. introducing her to union the Wednesday schedule. Dine In Only FULL LOTTERY AVAILABLE Deval Patrick, a fellow members. “I don’t care what kind Democrat running for On the stage, Brown of truck he drives or Full Breakfast Every Day a second term in 2010, was among the top tar- what kind of barn coat Monday to Friday until Sept. 10.) gets. Brown is not a “good he wears. I care about Everyday!! 7:00am - 12:00pm Asked by another Buy 3 at Regular guy,” Lou Mandarini, how he votes,” Warren Saturday & Sunday reporter if Brown has price (toppings GBLC president, told told the Labor Day crowd 7:00am - 2:00pm separated himself from the crowd. Some union on Monday, noting the extra) and get the Romney-Ryan ticket members disagree, he unemployment insur- a cheese pizza Irish Breakfast Served enough, Menino said, added. “Don’t hiss,” ance issue and Brown FREE! 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GALGANI, Lillian the late Nicholas and Jea- of the Mass Egg Decorat- M. ‘Julie’ (Guerriero), of Abington. Sister of the ber of the Castle Island J. of South Boston and nette (Marcucci) Galgani. ing Guild. Also survived in Dorchester, formerly late Francis ‘Dick’ Guer- Association Choral Group. Dorchester. Daughter of Aister of the late Ronald by 8 grandchildren, 25 of South Boston. Beloved riero and Angelina ‘Ann’ Julia enjoyed sewing, and Bernadine (Casey) great grandchildren and wife of John O. Loving Abbruzzese. Devoted crocheting, and spending Galgani. Also survived by many, many nieces and mother of Julia M. Ander- grandmother of Eric, time with her family. Do- Prayer To her many loving relatives nephews. Should friends son and her late husband Tamara, Jill, Nathan, nations in Julia’s memory The Blessed Virgin and friends. desire, memorial con- Stephen of Saugus, Diane Erin, Patrick, Michael, may be made to Marian (Never Known To Fail) QUINN, Rosalie A. tributions may be made M. and her husband Ray Jaclyn, Sean, Casey, Manor Nursing Home, (Say this prayer for 3 days in (Ross) life long resident in Rosalie’s name to the Hanson of Hollis, NH, Wil- Kelly, and Christine. 130 Dorchester St., South a row and your prayers will be of Dorchester at the age Sisters of the Blessed liam J. and his wife Diane Great-grandmother of Boston, MA 02127 or the answered.) Sacrament. 1663 Bristol Scannell of Quincy, and Olivia, Haylee, and Leif. Castle Island Assoc., P.O. O, Most beautiful flower of Mt. of 90. Wife of the late Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Francis Quinn BPD, and Pike, Bensalem, Pa 19020. Kathleen J. O’Brien and Survived by many nieces Box 342, South Boston, Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Moore Dodge. Mother of SCANNELL, Julia her late husband Patrick and nephews. Late mem- MA 02127. Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star Beverly Ayers and her of the Sea, help me and show husband George of Ran- me herein you are my mother. O dolph and Moore “Bud” Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen Neighborhood Notables of Heaven and Earth, I humbly Dodge II and his wife beseech thee from the bottom of Diane of Boston. Sister (Continued from page 16) clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- my heart to succor me in this my of the late Chester Ross, necessity. (Make request). There Cancer Conference Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 are none that can withstand your Sr. Maris Stella, SBS, p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 power. O show here you are my Louise Norris, Muriel “The Art of Living Life Beyond Cancer,” Friends mother. O Mary conceived without of Mel Foundation, at the Quincy Marriott Hotel, Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. sin, pray for us who have recourse McClennon, Russell Ross, to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place Thomas Ross, Ernest on Sat., Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25 St. Ambrose Church this cause in your hands (3 times). Ross, Lawrence Ross, pp, with scholarships available. Fr. Paul Clougherty is now in residence at Marian Thank you for your mercy to me Manor in South Boston. Sovereign Bank is allowing and mine. Amen. Grace Marie Clarkson, Dor Substance Abuse Coalition The must be re-published so and Harry Ross. Rosalie “Active Parenting Now,” for parents of children parishioners attending Sunday Mass to park in their that the prayers of others might was a hairdresser for 5-12 years, Sept. 6, 13, and 20 (dates corrected), all parking lot while at Mass. Annual Irish-American be answered. -A.M. many years and a member Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Neighborhood House Dance/Raffle. on Sun., Sept. 30, 3 to 8 p.m., at Florian Charter School, 21 Queen St.; free light dinner and Hall. The committee welcomes help. free child care. Call 617-533-2234 for info. St. Ann Church Adams St. Library Lucky Thousand Drawing, the second Monday Become a member by sending dues to Friends of of each month in the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m. TEVNAN TEVNAN the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the 100 City Hall Plaza 299653 Gallivan Boulevard individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and church. Kick Ball, 2 to 4 p.m., at Garvey Park, at the Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 lifetime, $50. outdoor rink; open to boys and girls in Grades 4 to 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Codman Square Neighborhood 8., sponsored by St. Ann’s and the Leahy/Holloran CC. The Wallace Memorial Golf Tournament, Sat., Council Sept. 8, Norwood Country Club; teams of four, $100 Attorneys at Law Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the www.tevnan.com per person. Call 617-825-7538 or 617-947-9299. first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Brendan Church St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Men’s clothing for the Long Island Shelter is still needed for the Long Island Shelter for the Homeless: “Close to Home” Irish Social Club shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, Dance: Sept. 9, Noel Henry Showband; Sun., Sept. rainwear, footwear, belts, hats, and white sox. The 16, Erin’s Melody; Sun., Sept. 23, Fintan Stanley, Food Pantry is in great need for non-perishable food. and Fri., Sept. 28, Fenian Sons and DJ George Please be generous. Pancake Breakfast, Sun., Sept. Manning, a fundraiser for the West Rox. Business 16, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Fr. Lane Hall; $5 pp or District (to defray Christmas/Holiday decorations). $10 per family. Disco Dance Party, for those 21 and Sun., Sept. 30, no dance. Music begins at 8 p.m.; older, Sat., Sept. 22, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, donation, $10 pp. Cover charge #10, with a cash bar. The annual Savin Hill Yard Sale Cocktail Party, Sat., Oct. 13; mark your calendar. Savin Hill Neighborhood Yard Sale, Sat., Sept. Hospitality Sunday, Sun., Sept. 9. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See further info and map at: St. Christopher Church Cedar Grove Cemetery [email protected]. Raindate: Sun., Sunset dinner cruise, to celebrate Fr. George’s CONSECRATED IN 1868 Sept. 9. birthday and his 41 years at St. Christopher’s, on Temple Shalom Tues., Sept. 18, with a buffet dinner at the dock at On the banks of the Neponset The temple has relocated; the office, 38 Truro 6 p.m., and then sailing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box 870275, $100 pp, with validated parking ($8) at the Seaport Inquiries on gravesites are invited. Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The Great Hotel. If 300 tickets are sold, the church will have its Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number Non-Sectarian. own reserved deck. Make reservations early so that remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: office@ the deck may be reserved. The monies raised will Cemetery Office open daily at TempleShalomOnline.org for info. go for much-needed repairs to the church property. 920 Adams St. Divine Mercy Celebration Corporate sponsors are most welcome. Call Louise Dorchester, MA 02124 The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the at 617-834-9127. Small faith groups, on Thurs., 2 Telephone: 617-825-1360 Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third to 3:30 p.m., in English, and at 11 a.m. on Sun., in Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in Dorchester, Spanish. The Rosary, each Wed., in Spanish, at 6 p.m. with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 St. Gregory Parish “Caring for your life’s journey...” p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. The next Divine Mercy The Prayer Group meets each Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Friday will be Sept. 21. For further info: call the enter by the side door across from the rectory garages. Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. There will be no Eucharistic Adoration for July and First Parish Church August. 150th Anniversary Celebration of the parish, The church welcomes donations of food and on Sat., Oct. 20, at the 4 p.m. Mass, with Cardinal Sean O’Malley. A gala celebration will follow in LEGAL NOTICES Florian Hall. Gala 150th Anniversary Breakfast COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Celebration, on Sun., Oct.21. following the 9 a.m. MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS Mass. Legion of Mary, each Sunday following the 9 THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT a.m. Mass. The Sacrament of Holy Anointing, on the SUFFOLK DIVISION SUFFOLK DIVISION first Sat. of each month, following the 4 p.m. Mass. Docket No. SU12C0271CA Docket No. SU12C0289CA Those wishing to receive the sacrament should sit Suffolk Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street 24 New Chardon Street in one of the front pews. Baptism is held the second PO Box 9667, Boston, MA 02114 PO Box 9667, Boston, MA 02114 Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Instruction for the 617-788-8300 617-788-8300 parents and godparents is held on the first Sunday in the MATTER of in the MATTER of DONALD JEROME JILLIAN RACHEL KIMBREL of each month, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the WILLIAMS, JR. of DORCHESTER, MA upper church. of DORCHESTER, MA In the County of SUFFOLK St. Mark Parish In the County of SUFFOLK NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME A small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. FOR CHANGE OF NAME A petition has been presented Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on the  Funerals A petition has been presented by by Jillian R. Kimbrel requesting that third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keena Villard requesting that Donald Jillian Rachel Kimbrel be allowed to to receive a bag of groceries. Items needed are toilet  Jerome Williams, Jr. be allowed to change her name as follows: Cremations change his name as follows: JILLIAN RACHEL tissue, paper towels, cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.,) and  Donald Jerome Villard KIMBREL BAKER shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy Hour, each Monday, Pre-Arrangements IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT thereto, YOU OR YOUR AT- thereto, YOU OR YOUR AT- from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE torney must file a written torney must file a written in the church. APPEARANCE IN SAID Court DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 APPEARANCE IN SAID Court Knights of Columbus at Boston on or before ten at Boston on or before ten o’clock in the MORNING (10:00 o’clock in the MORNING (10:00 Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 AM) on November 1, 2012. AM) on September 20, 2012. and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the Service times and directions at: STRONG, First Justice of this Court. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. August 27, 2012 August 20, 2012 second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, www.dolanfuneral.com Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). Register of Probate Register of Probate Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. September 6, 2012 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, September 6 • Primary election day in the city of Boston. Polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday, September 8 • Savin Hill Neighborhood Yard Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 9.

• Mattapan Community Health Center’s annual Health Revival, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 249 River St., Mattapan. Health screenings, door prizes, spiritual inspiration, complimentary prostate screenings for all men 39 and over. Contact Sharon Callender, RN, MPH, at 617-898-9053.

• Part of BNAN’s horticultural series Seed, Sow & Grow, Extending Your Growing Season will take place from 10 a.m.– 12 noon at the City Natives, 30 Edgewater Drive, Mattapan. Learn how to grow cool season vegetables through the fall and into the winter. Registration is required. Call BNAN at 617-542-7696 or visit bostonnatural.org.

• Network for entrepreneurs and small business people, 10 a.m. at Codman Sq. Library, 690 Wash- ington St., Dorchester. Monthly workshops/panels of small business experts provide information to help you improve your business/launch your business idea and networking time with other small business Learn all about the equipment, skills and ingredients you need to start safely canning vegetables at a people. Free. September topic is Small Business special program on Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at ABCD’s Family Service Center, 535 Financing with U.S. Small Business Admin. RSVP to River Street, Mattapan. Register by calling: 617-546-7696 or emailing: [email protected] [email protected] or Owen Toney at 617-427-6293. Friday, September 14 • Forum on “State of the Safety Net” will be held Sunday, September 9 • 6 p.m. Last Fresh Friday event for 2012 Sept. from 3-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 633 Center • Join in the fun of making and sampling freshly 14: Community Bounty/Community Beauty--Final Street, Jamaica Plain. Speakers from local orgs will pressed apple cider from organic apples picked from Banquet under the Stars. Join in a celebration of report on legal services, family crisis, food services, the on-site historic orchard on Parker Hill. Near the essence of Dorchester through diverse voices, homelessness prevention and more. Contact Dottie the McLaughlin Playground in Mission Hill from talents and flavors! First Parish in Dorchester, 10 Stevens, 617-298-7311 or [email protected] 4 to 6 p.m. Parish St. on Meetinghouse Hill, Dorchester. Sug- gested donation: $5. Co-sponsored by: the Dorchester Sunday, September 16 • The Apple Cider Harvest Festival is sponsored Community Food Co-op and the Sustainability Guild • Dorchester Historical Society hosts a 2 p.m. talk by the McLaughlin Stewards the Boston Natural International. by Dr. Tom Melvin about his novel Danny’s Tavern: Areas Network and the Urban Wilds Council A Collection of Neighborhood Stories, 1935-1975. Join bostonnatural.org/urbanwilds. Saturday, September 15 us to hear what life was like for the characters in the • Learn all about the equipment, skills and ingredi- book from the Depression through the changes of the Monday, September 10 ents you need to start safely canning vegetables from 60s and 70s. 195 Boston Street, Dorchester. • Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the garden, so you can enjoy your harvests all year the new Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 long. As part of its ongoing commitment to health and Wednesday, September 19 Blue Hill Ave., 11 a.m. wellness education, Boston Natural Areas Network • Carney Hospital hosts free forum for families along with partner, Cooking Matters, is offering a caring for loved ones suffering from Dementia, Thursday, September 13 special free program, Preserve the Harvest, from 6-8 p.m. Riseman Lecture Hall, 1st Floor, 2100 • Boston Natural Areas Network and the Boston 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.as part of the Tastes of the Dorchester Ave. Garden Council hosts a free panel discussion on Garden/Healthy Cooking Workshop Series. This Community Garden Leadership. Join community program will be held at ABCD, 535 River Street, Thursday, September 20 gardeners from around the city as they share ways Mattapan. Registration is required and registering • The next monthly meeting of the Boston State in which they have made their gardens a vital part early is recommended. 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It will out party and parade A special commemora- Boston Charter Day, feature a huge birthday players from Plimoth be followed at 1 p.m. by that we modern-day tion of that momentous which organizes events cake donated by Roche Plantation. They will a guided walking tour city dwellers know af- day —382 years —ago in commemoration of Bros. The first 50 children perform in character as of the Boston Founders fectionately as Dot Day. will be held on Friday, September 7, 1630. to arrive will be given women from that time Trail, which will be led The all-neighborhood Sept. 7. Churches in A group of Puritans bells to ring. period. It will take place by Will Holton. The tour celebration falls on the Boston, Dorchester and elected to abandon the A free guided walk- Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at will cover individuals first Sunday in June— Watertown will ring in name “Trimountaine”, ing tour of the Boston First Church, Boston in and places of importance roughly marking the the birthday at 4:30 p.m. the name they used Founders trail will follow, the Back Bay. Reserva- in the early decades of day that Pilgrim ships when all the bells will toll originally to describe but reservations must tions are required at Boston’s history. Reser- landed on the coast near simultaneously. the three mountains on be made online at bcd- bcd2012thursday.event- vations are required at Savin Hill. “The church bells ring the peninsula of what 2012friday.eventbrite. brite.com bcd2012sunday.event- we now call Boston. They com. These activities “I’m really excited for brite.com. chose the name Boston will kick off a series of the event on Sept. 20,” Finally, at 6:30 p.m. on T installs ‘countdown’ from a town inn eastern free weekend-long events said Holton. “It will Sept. 24, a panel discus- England. The settlers taking place Sept. 20-24 portray what it was like sion called “Stirring the clocks on Red Line of Dorchester — which when Boston Charter to be a rich woman and Pot: Women in Early The MBTA is unveiling two technological innova- first was known by the Day continues. a poor woman, what it Massachusetts” will tions this month. On Sept. 1, which marked the Native name Matta- “History books go from was like to deal with the explore the special role 115th birthday for the Boston subway system, was pan— adopted its name the Mayflower to the men, to take care of the of women in creating and the first day when a countdown clock for incoming from another town back Revolutionary War,” said children.” sustaining community. trains went into effect on the Park Street Red Line home in England. And Holton. “It’s as if nothing “A 17th-Century Walk- Panelists are Charlotte platform. And next week, a pilot group of 100 people the towns on the Charles happened in between. ing Tour of Women’s Gordon, author, poet will be able to use a mobile phone ticketing system River became known as Boston Charter Day Boston” will take place and assistant professor for the commuter rail. Watertown. events educate people on Sept. 22. This guided of English at Endicott Boston’s commuter rail will be the first train The participating on this forgotten time walking tour will be led University in Beverly, system in the country to use mobile ticketing, which Dorchester churches period.” by the Boston Women’s Mass., and Cornelia H. will allow users to buy a digital ticket that can be in Friday’s afternoon Echoed Turer: “Boston Heritage Trail Asso- (Nina) Dayton, author shown to the conductor using a mobile phone. “We’re bell-ringing will include Charter Day is a way to ciation. It was specially and assistant professor of proud to lead the country,” Transportation Secretary First Parish Church, All tell these stories of when created for the Boston history at the University Richard Davey told reporters on Friday. Saints Episcopal and St. Boston was being settled Charter Day celebra- of Connecticut in Storrs, The MBTA hopes to roll out the commuter rail Mark’s Parish. by English people.” tions. This tour is most Conn. The moderator is digital ticketing system-wide by the end of the year, “ T h e s e c h u r c h e s She added: “Every year appropriate for teenagers Jonathan L. Fairbanks, according to an MBTA official. Davey said 100 people represent different we have a theme for and older. Reservations director of the Fuller was the right amount for the pilot. “It’s manageable. backgrounds,” said Will these events. This year are required online Craft Museum in Brock- Obviously we want to be sure that we get it right,” Holton, founder and the theme is Women at bcd2012saturday. ton, Mass. and curator he said. president of the Part- in Early Boston. We’re eventbrite.com. Space Emeritus of the Museum The countdown clocks, which use existing display nership of the Historic celebrating women of the is limited to 20 people of Fine Arts in Boston. boards to broadcast the amount of minutes and Bostons, which hosts 17th century. This theme per tour. Tours will take The panel discussion will seconds until a train’s arrival will be added to Boston Charter Day was inspired by Anne place at 10 a.m., noon take place at the Old State different Red Line stations one at a time. South events. “Dorchester is Bradstreet. She was a and 2 p.m. House on State Street in Station received the countdown clocks on Aug. 15 a pretty big area, so the poet and quite outspoken. A nondenominational Boston. Reservations are and Downtown Crossing will be the next station to bells will be heard all This year would have service at 11 a.m. on Sept. required at bcd2012mon- have them put into use. - A. Metzger/SHNS over Dorchester.” been her 400th birthday.” 23 will feature a sermon day.eventbrite.com.

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