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Volume 29 Issue 28 Thursday, July 12, 2012 50¢ Summer in full swing ‘Not guilty’ plea by Henriquez to assault allegations By Gintautas Dumcius charges, according to the News Editor Boston Police Depart- State Rep. Carlos ment. In a 364-word Henriquez entered a statement released on plea of not guilty in a Monday night, he called Roxbury courtroom this the allegations “com- week on charges that pletely untrue.” he assaulted a young P r o s e c u t o r s s a i d woman and held her on Monday that they against her will in the believe the alleged vehicle. Judge Kenneth assault happened in Fiandaca ordered Hen- Arlington, not Boston, where Henriquez was riquez to appear back Rep. Carlos Henriquez in court on Sept. 27. The arrested. Charges will Fifth Suffolk District be referred to Middlesex Assessing the lawmaker was also told County for further ac- political hit to stay away from certain tion. Henriquez was Carlos Henriquez has addresses in Somerville represented on Monday more than a follow-up and Arlington that are by attorney Stephanie court appearance to look associated with the al- Soriano-Mills. He posted forward to in September; leged victim. $1,000 bail on Sunday there is the primary elec- The Democrat, who and has been released tion for the Legislature. represents parts of on his own recognizance. An analysis by Gintau- Dorchester and Roxbury, Police allege that while tas Dumcius takes stock was arrested early Sun- driving around Boston of the possible political day morning on domestic with the woman, Hen- fallout from the criminal assault and kidnapping (Continued on page 3) case. Page 2. Johnson should resign, During a week that offered a perfect stretch of summer weather for outdoor activities, Luke Baroski, above, and his friend Conor Farrell took turns Tues- day afternoon hitting golf shots from a makeshift driving range at Patten’s says Connolly, citing her Cove in Savin Hill. Photo by Bill Forry decision on headmaster A year later, By Gintautas Dumcius two years and I think I The school year had News Editor have lost confidence in rocky start as the system The chairman of the her leadership.” He said struggled to get buses to Peggy O’Neil’s City Council’s Education he is hoping the School schools on time, which Committee is calling for Committee will take led to Mayor Thomas Superintendent Carol “appropriate action.” Menino to step in. case still in court Johnson’s resignation. Connolly pointed to “It’s too big a pattern of By Gintautas Dumcius a Boston cop who was on Councillor At-Large “chaos” during the de- bad decisions to not need News Editor paid detail on one occa- John Connolly said he bate over the moving and change,” Connolly said. Nearly a year after At- sion submitted his own Shut-downs on was “appalled” at how closing of schools and a The troubles have torney General Martha testimony, saying Caron Johnson had handled state inspector general’s piled up as the teacher Coakley accused Peggy O’Neil was attempting tap for Dot end the case of a headmaster report in April on the union contract remains O’Neil’s Pub & Grille of to block people from at the O’Bryant School school district’s over- unresolved. discrimination, her office entering because she of Red Line of Mathematics and spending on textbooks, In her statement about and the co-owner of the didn’t know them. By Elizabeth Murray Science who had been among other matters. (Continued on page 11) Dorchester Avenue bar O’Neil, president of Special to the Reporter arrested on a domestic are still slugging it out in Limerick Co. Inc., said An upcoming signal assault charge. Suffolk Superior Court. in her own affidavit replacement project on The Boston Globe INSIDE THIS WEEK Coakley filed a dis- filed last year that the the MBTA’s Red Line reported on Sunday Crossing concern crimination lawsuit last pub is “always full of will cause weekend train that Johnson did not – A reader wants the August, claiming that diverse people from all shut-downs in July and discipline Rodney Peter- state to provide safer there were several inci- walks of life.” The pub August between the JFK/ son after learning about pedestrian passage dents in 2010 in which door sometimes gets UMass and Ashmont the charge. On Tuesday, on Morrissey Blvd. Peggy O’Neil’s turned shut down as early as stations. Johnson said that she Page 8 away people of color midnight, she added, in The diversions will regretted taking a pass while letting Caucasians an effort to control the begin at the end of ser- on disciplining Peterson, into the establishment. crowds. vice starting this Friday who would later plead The co-owner of Peggy “As a homosexual night and last until 4 guilty to “sufficient facts” O’Neil’s, Caron O’Neil, woman, who knows and a.m. on Monday during and eventually resign. and her attorney have has experienced the two July weekends (July Connolly told the Re- filed affidavits from 20 perils of discrimination, 14-16 and July 21-23) porter on Tuesday that customers defending I find the allegations and two August week- he is “more disturbed the bar and saying it deplorable and solely ends (Aug.4-6 and Aug. by the pattern of bad All contents copyright doesn’t discriminate. But (Continued on page 5) © 2012 Boston (Continued on page 15) decisions over the past Neighborhood News, Inc. Page 2 THE Reporter July 12, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook Assessing the fallout from a criminal case By Gintautas Dumcius rush to judgment on this and we want toral options, including taking his State House aide and served as a past News Editor to recognize that this is a person by chances with voters. There is some president of Meetinghouse Hill Civic State Rep. Carlos Henriquez, who everyone’s account who has not shown overlap between his Fifth Suffolk Association. Conklin Lawton is in the represents parts of Dorchester and any behavior in the past that would House District and the City Council’s process of divorcing Barry Lawton. Roxbury, has vowed to fight the lead one to believe that he would do District 7. Then-Councillor Chuck Conklin Lawton does not have a allegations of domestic assault and such a thing,” Richie said. “But we Turner, indicted on bribery charges, timeframe for a final decision on kidnapping in court, issuing a state- also know there is the woman’s side ran for reelection and won handily. whether to run, she told the Reporter. ment proclaiming his innocence. But of the story as well and we don’t want Henriquez is intimately familiar “I have to weigh my options,” she that’s unlikely to quell the questions to forget about her.” with that race, since he was Turner’s said, adding that she will put her surrounding what happened early Richie, who was supported by opponent, running against him for the twin children first. But, she added, Sunday morning between him and a Henriquez’s mother and late father second time. if Henriquez is not holding back his 23-year-old UMass Boston student, when she ran for state representative, Turner was eventually convicted punches, “why should I?” who says he “punched” and “strangled” added, “We’re all interested in hearing by a jury, booted off the council, and Complicating things for local her, according to the police report. from him and we want to hear what replaced by Tito Jackson. Turner Democrats is the fact that this year, Nor is it likely to stop people from his plan is before we put forward our maintains his innocence while serving the primary will be held on a Thursday thinking of challenging him in this own for him.” out his prison term. (Sept. 6) instead of a traditional year’s election. One Meetinghouse Hill If Henriquez decides that he cannot Rep. Henriquez could step down and Tuesday. Mix that in with the low resident with ties to City Hall and the speak about the charges – that his say he is not running for reelection. voter turnout that is a constant in the State House said she is considering hands are tied and that this is going to Local Democrats could then tap a Fifth Suffolk District, and anything such a move. be a protracted legal matter – and can- candidate to replace him, such as a can happen, including variations of Henriquez, in the statement, force- not serve the community at the same ward committee leader. the aforementioned scenarios. fully called the allegations “untrue,” time, he should seriously consider a Barry Lawton, who lost to Henriquez Althea Garrison, a former state but offered up no details about what “transition plan,” Richie said. in the 2010 Democratic primary by 41 representative, may have made exactly had transpired between the “That does not speak to innocence votes, could also mount a write-in a tactical mistake running as an two that morning. “I will follow the or guilt,” she said. “That just speaks campaign for the September primary. independent this time, which places advice of my attorney and not provide to priorities.” Lawton said he has received phone her on the November ballot. Like any details of this incident, other than One of the state’s top Democrats, calls from people wanting him to run Lawton, she was not eager to give a to say and reaffirm I am innocent,” House Speaker Robert DeLeo, while noting that Henriquez has had comment on Henriquez’s troubles. he said. declined to say on Tuesday if there a “rough stretch,” a reference to the Garrison, a perennial candidate, has The details in the police report would be an investigation on his end, recent death of his father, local activist usually amassed several hundred and the time of the incident – 4:30 according to the State House News Julio Henriquez. votes in each election she has run in, in the morning around Northeastern Service. “Right now,” he said, “as I “It’s too early to make any kind of though never enough for a return to University – do not offer a good start stated yesterday and I still feel the judgment,” Lawton said on Monday. elected office. for the Democrat’s defense case. same way, the accusations are of an Lawton’s soon-to-be ex-wife feels Henriquez’s next court date is on Some local Democrats continue to extremely serious nature, and as far differently. Nanci Conklin Lawton Sept. 27, in between the primary and hope he will tell his side of the story, as I’m concerned right now I would told the Reporter she is considering the general election. but also note that the 23-year-old feel it’s necessary for us to let, sort a campaign against Henriquez. “It’s woman has her own story to tell. of, the court process play itself out, not the time to have a legislator have EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out Charlotte Golar Richie, who once somewhat, anyways, before we decide a mug shot,” she said. updates to Boston’s political scene held the same Fifth Suffolk District what action, if any, is necessary.” Conklin Lawton, a Democrat, has at The Lit Drop, located at dotnews. seat as Henriquez, said the charges State House Republicans, so far, worked at the city’s Department of com/litdrop. Email us at newseditor@ are serious and the community doesn’t aren’t wading into the mess. Neighborhood Development for the dotnews.com and follow us on Twitter: take them lightly. “We don’t want to Rep. Henriquez has several elec- last 13 years. She has also worked as a @LitDrop and @gintautasd. Facing assault and kidnapping allegations, Rep. Henriquez pleads ‘not guilty’ in Roxbury court (Continued from page 1) are true, he should immediately step hallway, reporters and cameramen riquez got into a verbal altercation down. This is a safe Democratic seat, gathered, while supporters stood on that escalated into a physical one, the local Democratic party committee the other. Supporters and interested and Henriquez refused to let her out should start the process of looking to parties included John Barros, head of the car. The alleged victim escape replace him. The Representative has of the Dudley Street Neighborhood from the car on Forsyth St. near the the right to plead not guilty but the Initiative and a member of the Boston Northeastern University campus public also has a right to hear from School Committee; local activist Jed around 4:30 a.m., according to a their elected official. Henriquez should Hresko; and Darnell Williams, CEO police report. Boston Police were then publicly explain why he is not guilty of the Urban League of Eastern summoned to the scene. Henriquez of these serious charges.” Massachusetts. was taken into custody later that But others have held their fire, “We just have to let the court sort morning at his home on Judson Street, including Barry Lawton, who lost to it out,” Williams said after the ar- according to a police report. Henriquez in the 2010 Democratic raignment. “Any time a public official According to the Boston Police, the primary by 41 votes. “I’m certainly takes a hit, it’s a hit against all public woman told officers that Henriquez not going to pre-judge him,” Lawton officials.” Williams added: “I think it “punched her with a closed fist repeat- said. “I just hope it was a big mis- would be premature to jump in front edly and strangled her while she was understanding and it can be worked of the court system.” in his motor vehicle.” Rep. Carlos Henriquez out. I can’t make any comment on it. Henriquez has had a previous run-in The report added that the woman, It wouldn’t be fair or right.” Garrison with police, as a passenger in a car 23-year-old Katherine Gonzalves, said that when this process has run its declined comment. “He has his own whose owner had an outstanding war- she attempted to jump out of the car course I will be vindicated of all problems,” she said. State Rep. Marty rant and no front license plate on the and Henriquez sought to prevent her charges,” he said in the statement. Walsh, a Dorchester Democrat who vehicle. Henriquez took to Twitter to from doing so. Gonzalves, who told “This matter will be tried in the chairs the House Ethics Committee, vent afterwards, questioning whether police she and Henriquez had begun court and not in the media or in the also declined to talk about the case. several police cars were needed for an “intimate relationship about a court of public opinion. I can assure Henriquez spent Monday morning the stop. month ago,” jumped out of the moving my supporters and critics alike that at Roxbury District Court, sitting in a More coverage of the charges and car and ran to Northeastern Uni- I am innocent of these charges. I will conference room while waiting for his reaction is available on the Reporter’s versity police, the report said. “Both follow the advice of my attorney and case to be called. On one side of the website, dotnews.com responding Boston Police Officers did not provide any details of this incident, observe scuffs on Ms. Gonzalves right other than to say and reaffirm I am shin and multiple bruises on her arms innocent.” A Readers Guide to Today’s Dorchester Reporter and wrists,” the report noted. Henriquez, 35, is up for reelection (USPS 009-687) She also claimed Henriquez took this year. While he does not face a Published Weekly Periodical postage her phone and SIM card and memory challenger in the Democratic primary Dorchester Reporter paid at Boston, MA. card, and that he had yelled at her in in September, he will likely face off July 12, 2012 POSTMASTER: Send ad- previous incidents. against former state Rep. Althea dress changes to: According to the report, an officer Garrison. A perennial candidate, 150 Mt. 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The proposal called for an 80-foot-tall by 48-foot-wide billboard close to the intersection of Victory Road and Freeport Street. In June, the Clam Point Civic Association voted unanimously against the proposal, and Gregory Sullivan, vice president of the association, argued that the billboard would become a neighborhood eyesore if built. Total Outdoor Corp. would have leased the space. Expressway Motors was seeking a variance to erect the signage. State Rep. Marty Walsh and District 3 City Councillor Frank Baker registered their opposition, and other civic groups said they backed Claim Point’s position. A separate proposal for a billboard at 65 Boston St. was also withdrawn this week after neighborhood opposition. – REPORTER STAFF Seton Academy leader White resigns Dr. Maureen T. White resigned as principal and president of Elizabeth Seton Academy on June 20, according to the school. The Board of Trustees accepted her resignation and “wishes her well,” according to a statement issued this week by interim administrator Patricia Bulman. “Her commitment to the Catholic education of girls in urban Boston for the past seven years has been commendable. Dr. White will remain active in the fundraising endeavors of Elizabeth Seton Academy,” read the statement. Gloria Riley has been appointed Interim Principal at ESA, which is located in Lower Mills in buildings that once housed St. Gregory’s High School. Two held in violent Sunday robbery spree A pair of men have been charged in an wild armed robbery spree from Dorchester to Hyde Park that left two Dorchester residents in the hospital with gunshot wounds on Sunday. The Boston Police Department says Carlos Rivera, 24, and Eric Cruz, 23, were both charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, five counts of armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm on a public way. They were arrested on Warren Street in Roxbury on Sunday morning. Police say their morning started around 6 a.m. at 94 Howard Ave. in Dorchester, where they robbed a man and shot him several times. He was taken to Boston A female Costa’s hummingbird built a nest and laid an egg last week inside at Medical Center and is expected to survive. Following armed robberies in the Franklin Park Zoo’s Butterfly Landing where it resides with two other hum- Fenway and Hyde Park, police say, the two returned to Dorchester, where they mingbirds. The nesting activity came as a welcome surprise to zoo staff, who robbed and shot a man outside 47 Sydney St. shortly after 7:35 a.m. He was say it’s a rare occurrence in captivity. “The fact that the female is building a nest shows that she is quite comfortable with her space and surroundings. It’s taken to Boston Medical Center and is expected to survive. fascinating to watch her fly back and forth as she gathers materials for her After another armed robbery in Roxbury, police say, the two repaired to nest and it will be a real celebration if we have hummingbird chicks hatch Warren Street in Roxbury, where officers found their car. here later this season,” said Frederick Beall, Zoo New England General Cura- tor. Photo by Fred Beall/Zoo New England

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Rosario said he’s gotten Last Saturday, Rosario — “It ran us about $4,000 maybe positive feedback from not only enlisting the help of friends and it came out of our pockets attendees, but from people in and family— took a giant just to have everyone be there other places like Charlestown step towards proving that and have fun. Just to see a and Brighton asking him to Wendover Street can attract smile one everyone’s face.” recreate this kind of event in young people — peacefully— Rosario and his team used their neighborhoods. He said for a summertime block party Facebook, Twitter, Instagram he’s also received calls from for the ages. and word of mouth to invite local police commending him Officially dubbed #ProjectV Dorchester residents to the on the success of the block (with the V standing for Ro- block party. His sister, Ve- party. sario’s first name), the block ronica Rosario, and other “They’re not used to that,” party went off without a committee members were Rosario said. “They respect hitch with an estimated 1,500 instrumental in getting the us.” people gathering to socialize in word out to so many people. After such a successful a “no drama” zone, as Rosario A senior team made up of gathering, Rosario wants to called it. Rosario, Celso Rebeiro, Sidney organize another #ProjectV Rosario and a team of about Baptista and Antonio Spinola event in the future, although 20 fellow friends and family headed the operations. Once it The scene Saturday night on Wendover Street. the time and location has yet members— mostly of Cape was decided that the dead end Flavio DeBarros photo to be determined. He predicts Verdean descent— organized area of the street was perfect that double the number of and funded the entire event. for the block party, Spinola were in their 20s and 30s, but were rented for the occasion. people will come to the next “I can’t take all the credit began to draw up designs for Rosario said there were a few People were able to play beer block party since Rosario said for this party because it didn’t the event. people in their 40s who came pong, take their chances in many did not attend this time happen just with me,” Rosario “We’re all experts in separate as well. a dunk tank or just hang for fear of the reputed tough said. “It’s a whole team that fields that all came together,” Rosario notified the police out and listen to the live neighborhood. Rosario said was doing this, like working Rosario said. “I work at a about the event so the proper entertainment. Rosario said the committee might also together and showing that we hotel, so for the party, getting police detail was organized many donated money so the consider fundraising for the can all have fun together and the equipment together was to further ensure safety of party could keep going until next event. nothing bad [has to] happen. something I was in charge of attendees. Since alcohol was its ending time at 9 p.m. For Rosario, though, the We showed that to the city because I was the expert in served, everyone was asked to By the next morning, #Pro- message is out and the main too.” that area. We did it for the show an ID before entering the jectV was one of the top 10 goal of the block party was The planning process took community and we’re getting party and bracelets were given trending phrases on both accomplished. about two months, according so much love now.” out to identify those over 21. Twitter and Instagram, and “The community came to Rosario. During that time, For those who attended, “If you didn’t have a bracelet a video that had been made together,” he said. “That’s the group applied to the city food and drinks were free and or proper ID, you were not by Rosario’s cousin Flavio De- all that matters. Everybody of Boston for a special event entertainment was provided served a drink,” Rosario said. Barros already had gathered was there having a good time, permit, gathered equipment, by neighborhood members T-shirts and pins bearing a 800 hits by the time Rosario everybody talking to each designed the layout of the who could rap, sing or DJ. #ProjectV design were sold at woke up. other, everybody having fun.” For the most part, attendees the party and port-a-potties “The people love it,” Rosario

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A pay- purposes of de-leading decker have settled When a man with two In a filing at the Suf- Jackiewicz, who lives ment of a $2,000 penalty at least one of the three discrimination allega- children, ages 7 years folk County Courthouse, in the building, and is suspended pending apartments. tions leveled by Attorney and 13 months, and his the complainants also Puszko, who lives in their compliance with “The Commonwealth’s General Martha Coak- girlfriend called to rent claims that Puszko Stoughton, were un- the final judgment. lead paint law protects ley, who claimed they it, Puszko allegedly said posted a Craigslist. available for comment. Other terms of the children from the dam- attempted to avoid a she could not rent the com ad stating that the Because it is a civil agreement include a aging effects of lead, responsibility to remove apartment to anyone owners did not accept case, there was no ad- pledge that any ads which include impaired lead paint and refused with a six-month-old applicants with afford- mission of wrongdoing over the next two years development, learning to rent to families with child or under because able housing vouchers. in the final judgment, carry an “Equal Housing difficulties, and behav- small children. she did not believe Discriminating against which Jackiewicz and Opportunity” logo and ior problems,” Coakley The allegations stem the place had been de- Section 8 recipients is Puszko signed, and that for the next three said in a statement. “By from a complaint filed leaded. It is against also against the law. which was filed in court years, the landlords enforcing this law our of- with the Boston Fair state law to discriminate The Boston Fair Hous- on last week. Judge will notify in writing fice works to ensure that Housing Commission in against an applicant ing Commission issued a D. Lloyd MacDonald any complaints or al- families with children October 2011. According with children or if the “probable cause” deter- presided over the case. legations they receive are able to find lead- to the complaint, Alojzy landlord must de-lead mination last February, Jackiewicz and Puszko that they violated anti- safe housing within the Jackiewicz and Celine the property. and the Massachusetts agreed that Puszko discrimination laws. Commonwealth.” Puszko, who jointly own The pair were not Commission Against would attend training They will also have the three-family home allowed to see the apart- Discrimination later on federal and state fair to open an escrow ac- Coakley v. Peggy O’Neil’s: Case still in court a year later (Continued from page 1) and frequently brings office, which had submit- retaliatory based on in co-workers who are ted affidavits alleging intoxicated and unruly from Guatemala or are discrimination against individuals being denied African-American. people of color in several access to a drinking es- “My friends, cowork- incidents in 2010, made tablishment,” she said. ers, and I have never additional submissions One of the people experienced any dis- from incidents in Febru- who complained to the crimination or any type ary 2011. attorney general’s of- of that conduct,” he In one affidavit, a fice falsely claimed to wrote. man who is black and know Caron O’Neil’s late But in a letter to Portuguese wrote that mother, she added. District C-11 Captain he and four friends The civil lawsuit is Richard Sexton, Officer attempted to enter the currently in the “discov- Gerrard Lett recounted bar, but an unnamed ery” phase, with both an incident where the woman told them, “We sides gathering evidence owner of the bar did not really don’t know your to bolster their cases. let three female African- type” and refused to let Caron O’Neil, who has Americans into the bar them in. tapped Milton lawyer because she didn’t know As part of the lawsuit, Nancy Hurley to handle them. Coakley’s office is seek- the defense of the bar, Lett, who was on paid ing monetary damages did not respond to a detail on the night of and civil penalties. request for comment on April 23, 2011, said he Tuesday. walked away at one A range of affidavits point to someone he was found in court docu- knew at a corner. He ments. Robert White, then overheard someone a 27-year-old union yelling at the owner of laborer from Dorchester, the bar – who he repeat- said he has been coming edly referred to in the to the bar for years with letter as “Karen.” The white, black, and Asian person yelled an exple- friends. tive and used the words “We have been turned “fat racist bitch.” away at the door a few Lett wrote that O’Neil times but only because asked him to intervene we were too intoxicated between her and a fe- to enter,” he wrote. male African-American. Formerly known as After he threatened the “Glass Top Lounge,” to arrest the female the bar has a 2 a.m. clos- African-American, a ing time and capacity for man removed her from 221 people. the area. Lett then Robert Kenney, a asked O’Neil about 59-year-old African- what happened and “she American from Rock- stated that she didn’t let land, wrote that he had the women in the bar been coming to the bar because she didn’t know for 15 years. “I have them.” always been treated Lett said he didn’t with respect, and at think she could do that times better than most, because of state law. UNLOCK
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ordable housing programs. Contact us today to learn about your opons——from low painter claimed that fight. I told her I didn’t down payment opons to down payment assistance—— we can make your in an incident 13 years think she could assume ago, three white men that.” dream of homeownership a reality. approached him and Lett later came back to “acted as if [they] were the bar with a copy of the going to assault me.” state law, he wrote. Pub- Bar staff and fellow lic accommodation laws patrons came to his aid prohibit discrimination and escorted the group and restrictions based out, he said. on religion, class, race, John MacDougall, a color, denomination, (617) 5671500 (617) 2680379 61-year-old resident of sexual orientation, or Norwood, has known disabilities. Member FDIC | Member DIF the bar for 25 years The attorney general’s Page 6 THE Reporter July 12, 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 Dorchester talent gains spotlight Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills on City Hall Plaza this weekend 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 By Chris Harding Uphams Corner Special to the Reporter 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 City Hall is hosting cultural events of special Grove Hall interest to Dorchester 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 residents this weekend, Mattapan Branch featuring talent from our 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 own neighborhood. African Festival Adams Street Branch of Boston Friday, July 13, 10 a.m. – Story Time in the Park. This Saturday, July 14 Join us for an active story time at in the playground on City Hall Plaza, the at Hemenway Park in Dorchester. Shalupe Foundation, a Monday, July 16, 2 p.m. – Drop In Crafts Boston non-profit dedi- Tuesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. Dream Big —READ! cated to “strengthening Preschool Story Time. the voice of the African Wednesday, July 18, 2 p.m. – Creatures of the Diaspora,” presents its Night. Meet and learn about several nocturnal third annual African animals in this interactive science show presented Festival of Boston by Critters ‘n’ Creatures. Ages 5 and up. (AFOB). As the largest 6:30 p.m. – Stars & Moon Pajamas Story time. African festival in New Songs, stories & crafts for children ages 3 to 6. England, AFOB aims not Thursday, July 19, 11 a.m. – Creative Spaces only to entertain, but to with the Otis House and Pierce House. empower by providing This photograph by Devon Young, who just graduated from the Epiphany Beginning in July, all Boston Public Library loca- tools, education and School, will be among those on display at Boston City Hall through Aug. 17. tions will be hosting six weeks of summer reading resources to African ex- Photo courtesy Epiphany School/Devon Young programming for young people. Pick up a complete patriates. About 15,000 list of events at your neighborhood library location attendees are expected or visit bpl.org/summer. at this event, which is Codman Square BRANCH free and open to the Thursday, July 12, 4:15 p.m. – Boy Scouts. public. Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Promotion for the Time. AFOB is being handled 2 p.m. – New England Aquarium. Educators from by the Dot-based Entity the New England Aquarium visit. Entertainment headed Tuesday, July 17, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. by Mount Everett St. 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston Storymobile. resident, Joseph AYo- Thursday, July 19, 4:15p.m. Boy Scouts. bami Magbagbeola, who Fields Corner BRANCH created the video at Thursday, July 12, 11 a.m. Dream Big — READ! africanfestivalofboston. Drop-in Craft program. org. Friday, July 13, 11:30 a.m. – Baby Signs. Pre- The continent’s di- registration is recommended. versity is showcased Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool through the drum call The crowd at last year’s GospelFest. This year’s free show will be held on Films and Fun. Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. parade, African style Sunday between 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 11 a.m. Dream Big — READ! face painting, health and with peak hours being & Special Events, and Grove Hall Branch wellness reps, African between 3-8 p.m. generously sponsored by Thursday, July 12, 12:30 p.m. – Computer Class. vendors and an Afro- Gospel Fest 2012 Liberty Mutual. 1 p.m. – Gaming Afternoon. fashion show. Among the On Sunday, July 15, “What I want to say Friday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. Pre-School Storybook internationally known the Plaza will again be is…” Films. African musicians ap- filled with music-lovers The Mayor’s Gallery Tuesday, July 17, 2:30 p.m. – Teens Make Stuff pearing this year are congregating for the on the fifth floor of City at the Library. Ajak from South Sudan, city’s 12th GospelFest Hall will feature a pho- Wednesday, July 18, 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston Ary from Cape Verde, from 5-8 p.m. tography exhibition by Storymobile. Pick up a complete list of events at Destiny Africa Children’s This year’s headliner middle-schoolers from your neighborhood library location or visit bpl.org/ Choir from Uganda, Sara is jazz gospel favorite Dot’s Epiphany School Grammy nominee Kim summer. Mitauru from Kenya and Grammy nominee through August 17. Burrell headlines this 4:30 p.m. – Nerds Geeks and Gamers Discussion and Shakalewa from the Kim Burrell. Earlier Alonzo Seay, Shantez Sunday’s GospelFest at Group. All ages are welcome. DRC. this year her 2011 “Love Cole, Tayla Robinson, City Hall Plaza. Thursday, July 19, 12:30 p.m. – Computer Class. The AFOB runs from Album” won two Stel- and Wendy Laracuente New England School 1 p.m. Gaming Afternoon. 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., lar Awards, and her are all Dot residents of Photography, is the 6:30 p.m. A Day & Night in Dewey Square. Join us recording “Sweeter” just while Devon Young lives president of the Take for a screening of the documentary A Day & Night received a Dove Award. in Roxbury. 5 and worked with this in Dewey Square. JOHN C. The 2012 GospelFest This show entitled first group of kids. She Lower Mills Branch program also features “What I want to say spent ten years in the Monday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. – Stuffed Animal GALLAGHER Grove Hall’s Katani is…” features the work advertising industry Library Sleepover. Sumner and Dot resident of the five youngsters working before realizing Mattapan Branch Insurance Agency Ayana McDonald, a vocal- who participated in Take that she wanted to focus Thursday, July 12, 1 p.m. – Monsters Under the ist who has appeared at 5’s inaugural program in on nonprofit work and Bed Craft. 5:30 p.m. – Disney Movie. HOME Fenway Park, the Apollo photography. social issues. Theatre. She started the Take 5 Foundation Reflecting on her year 6 p.m. – Summer Laptop Classes. Learn the basics & Dot-based Epic Sound provides quality time, at Epiphany and on the of computer use at these free classes. AUTO Music Academy in 2012, attention, and instruc- City Hall show, Bancel Monday, July 16, 10:25 a.m. – Toddler Films. and she serves as chief tion to five kids per said, “These kids come Tuesday, July 17, 6 p.m. Summer Laptop Classes. INSURANCE worship leader at the Mt. project over the course from difficult circum- Learn beginning computer skills. Specializing in Hom- Olive Kingdom Build- of a full year, utilizing stances and almost all Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. – Fun With eowners and Automobile ers Worship Center on the expertise and talent have recently witnessed Books. Insurance for over a half Norfolk Street. of individuals in the violence. They became 3 p.m. – Creative Spaces with the Otis House and century of reliable service GospelFest 2012 is community. more self-aware through Pierce House. Learn about special spaces at Historic to the Dorchester com- produced by the Mayor’s Brenda Bancel, a journal writing and pho- New England houses, view a scrapbook house owned munity. Office of Arts, Tourism recent graduate of the tography exercises on by a nineteenth-century girl, and design your own self-expression: Devon room using collage materials. and his love of night Thursday, July 19, 5:30 p.m. – Disney Movie. New Accounts shots and roller coasters. Come by the Children’s Room as we watch the classic Wendy and her ode to Disney film Escape to Witch Mountain. Welcome her mother’s detail in 2 p.m. – “Why Can’t We Be Friends?!” Book Sale, 1471 Dorchester Ave. making a nice life for her Cookout, and Yard Sale. at Fields Corner MBTA Large Format Printing and her brothers. Alonzo Uphams Corner BRANCH and his documentary of Tuesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. – Family Story Time. Billboards • Banners him in his room. Shantez Pre-reading children and their parents or caregivers Phone: are invited to join us as we read stories, sing songs, 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester for showing us her two 617-265-8600 personalities. And Tayla do rhymes and fingerplays, and have fun. Story time “We Get Your Plates” 617-282-2100 and her love of the car lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and is followed by a craft and an open play time. carrolladvertising.com and color.” July 12, 2012 The Reporter Page 7 News about people Reporter’s in & around People our Neighborhoods Mayor’s Garden Contest open until July 18 The deadline for Mayor guished Hall-of-Famers Menino’s annual Gar- will be able to participate den Contest has been as a contestant or judge extended until 5 p.m. during the 2012 contest. on Wednesday, July 18. Starting in 2013, the Winners will be eligible Hall of Fame members for prizes including the will be ineligible to enter coveted “Golden Trowel” as contestants but are award and a Grand Prize welcome to return as trip to Florida provided judges. by JetBlue. Nomina- ••• tion forms are online at Mayor Thomas M. cityofboston.gov/parks/ Menino was at the Mattapan resident Mon- gardencontest. First Holland Community ica Matthews attended place winners in ten cat- Center in Dorchester on Project Bread’s recent egories will receive the Monday to celebrate the Walk Celebration and “Golden Trowel” award completion of the first Awards Ceremony to from Mayor Menino of six new rock walls in honor dedicated Walk- and prize packages from city facilities. The Boston ers, Volunteers, and the Parks Department, Centers for Youth & sponsors of the 2012 Comcast, Mahoney’s Families will now offer Dorchester’s John MacAuley was honored at the State House recently for his Walk for Hunger. In work as a member of the Wheelabrator Enforcement Team, which worked with 2012, Monica was the Garden Centers of Brigh- rock climbing walls and the attorney general’s office over the last 18 months to investigate violations of fourth highest individ- ton, and other sponsors high ropes courses at the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Wetlands Protection and Clean Water Act ual fundraiser, raising at an awards ceremony those six centers. regulations. MacAuley, shown above center, is pictured with Pam Talbot and $6,872 to fund hunger in August in the Public The other five centers Saugus’s Joe Dorant, president of the Mass. Organization of State Engineers relief programs, making Garden. will begin construction & Scientists (MOSES). MacAuley is also a member of MOSES. her a member of both Beginning this year, later in the summer. All the Heart & Sole Circle the Garden Contest will staff at the BCYF Hol- summer programs in truly global citizens. Our rate, subsidized and and the Leadership create a Hall of Fame to land Community Center Boston can be found collaboration will make affordable housing, often Circle. The ceremony honor those participants have been trained and by visiting www/cityof- our schools stronger and tackling complex finan- was held at the Museum that have won three or certified on the proper boston.gov/summer or broaden the perspective cial structures. They of Science in Boston and more times in the last use of the equipment calling 617-635-KIDS. of the students we serve.” also created the Trinity recognized the success ten years. Gardeners and have been working ••• The 11 Irish delegates Financial Charitable of the 44th annual Walk for Hunger, which had who have won three on incorporating related Eleven delegates rep- will join 365 others regis- Fund in 2006 which has more than 43,000 par- or more times in the programming into their resenting six schools trants from 61 countries provided low- and mixed- ticipants and raised $3.6 last ten years will be schedule. from across Ireland will on six continents across income communities million to help fight hun- automatically entered “Today, we are here arrive in Boston at the the globe. Other par- with financial support ger in Massachusetts. into the Hall of Fame and to showcase the first of end of July to participate ticipating countries in- for education, commu- For info or to donate, will be recognized at the six rock walls at com- in the International clude China, Tanzania, nity improvement and visit projectbread.org/ awards ceremony in late munity centers across Colloquium on Jesuit Italy, Brazil, the United safety. Both men live in walk. August. These distin- the city,” the mayor said Secondary Education States, and many more. Dorchester with their at the opening ceremony. (ICJSE), the first-ever The ICJSE will take families. “These rock walls are global summit of Jesuit place in Boston from July “Patrick and I are truly Bubbles’s Birthdays rarely found in city com- secondary school educa- 29 to August 2, 2012. For honored,” said Keefe. munity centers, but we tors. The event will be more information, see “Considering the Vision And Special Occasions believe you deserve the held at Dorchester’s own icjse.org. Award’s previous recipi- By Barbara McDonough best and I’m proud we’ve Boston College High ••• ents, we are humbled to “The Evening at Pops” TV program began on brought the first one to School. National Housing & be among some of the July 12, 1970. Henry David Thoreau was born the Holland. I’m really ICJSE seeks to Rehabilitation Associa- biggest names and most in Concord on July 12, 1817. The first Live Aid excited about these new strengthen the global tion (NH&RA) will honor accomplished people in Concert was held, jointly, in both London and features and how they network of Jesuits schools Dorchester’s own James the affordable housing Philadelphia on July 13, 1985. Bastille Day is can engage even more by providing a venue to Keefe and Patrick Lee, business.” celebrated in France on July 14 each year. Sunday, young people in quality share ideas, discuss founding partners of Patrick Clancy, July 15, is National Ice Cream Day. Rembrandt programs.” common strengths and Boston-based developer former President and was born in the Netherlands on July 15, 1606. Monday also marked challenges, examine the Trinity Financial, Inc. CEO of The Commu- Barbara Stanwyck was born in the Flatbush the official first day of Jesuit mission and iden- with its 2012 Affordable nity Builders, Inc., a will section of Brooklyn on July 16, 1907. The US summer programming tity, and focus on how Housing Vision Awards, also receive the career tested an atomic bomb on July 16,1945. across the city and the Jesuit school educators at an October ceremony achievement honor. Two walkways of the Hyatt-Regency Hotel in Mayor highlighted the can prepare students to in Boston during its Fall Past Vision Awards Kansas City collapsed on July 17, 1981, killing 114 recipients of the Boston become global leaders. Developers Forum. honorees have included people and injuring 200. “Wrong Way” Corrigan R.O.C.K.S!!! Community “As an educator, this In 1987, Jim Keefe, John Corcoran of the started out for Los Angeles and ended up landing Grants which provide is a truly remarkable coming from the private John M. Corcoran Com- in Ireland on July 17, 1938. The British Royal $350,000 to 88 agencies opportunity,” said Wil- sector, and Pat Lee, pany, Marty Jones, Family changed its name from Saxe-Coburg to in Boston to offer sum- liam Kemeza, president coming from the public Corcoran Jennison Windsor on July 17, 1917. Disneyland opened on mer programs in Boston of Boston College High sector, united their tal- Companies and Mayor July 17, 1955. Jane Austen died on July 18, 1817. community centers and School, the host of the ents and experience to Menino. The awards will Ty Cobb made his 4,000th hit on July 18, 1927. parks. Collectively, summit. “The Jesuit form Trinity Financial, be presented at a cocktail Celebrities having birthdays are: Bill Cosby, 75 these agencies offer pro- network of secondary Inc., which for 25 years and dinner reception on on July 12; Cheryl Ladd, 60 on July 12; Richard gramming to over 3,000 schools possess ex- has been a leading voice October 29 at the Boston Simmons, 64 on July 12; Harrison Ford, 70 on youth each week in the traordinary potential in the Boston real estate College Club in Boston’s July 13; Louise Mandrell, 58 on July 13; Patrick summer. to shape students from community developing Financial District. Stewart, 72 on July 13; Linda Ronstadt, 66 on July Information about all across the globe into a wide range of market 15; Will Ferrell, 45 on on July 16; dancer Michael Flatley, 54 on July 16; Diahann Carroll, 77 on July 17; Phyllis Diller, 95 on July 17; James Brolin, Mattapan resident and Big Sister Carlene Roberts 71 on July 18; and John Glenn, 91 on July 18. and her Little Sister Jahlissa, also of Mattapan, Those celebrating their birthdays are Janine recently celebrated their one year anniversary. Proia, Fran Feeley and his sister Mary Trainor, Big Sister Association of Greater Boston asks for Barbara (Cheney) Brodeur, Kevin Flynn, Bill a minimum commitment of 12 months in its Com- Walczak, Paul McCarthy, Mike Cook, Sinead munity-Based Mentoring program, though many Big and Little Sister relationships last for several Dennehy, Steve Collette, Mike Flaherty, Heather years, and even develop into lifelong friendships Lawless, Kerry Broderick, Dr. Katherine Coffey, as the Little Sister becomes an adult. Research and Madeline Casey Forry. has shown that mentoring relationships lasting Also observing their birthdays are Donnie at least one year, particularly for girls, result in Watson, Lauren Mancini, Bob Jepsen, Jennifer more positive outcomes in a girl’s social-emotional Queeney, Hugh O’Connor, Fran McKinnon, development, academic performance, and ability Tracey Cidlevich, Michael Nolan, Jim Clougher, to make healthy decisions. The success of the Kay Mooney, Priscilla Rorie “Jr.,” Hank Bradley, relationship is a direct result of the volunteer’s and Anne Sweeney. Catherine Riva and David commitment and the professional assessment, Cardinal are celebrating special birthdays this training, and support the volunteers receive from week. Big hugs are sent to son Paul McDonough the agency’s social work staff. Big Sister wishes on his July 18th birthday. Those celebrating their to congratulate Roberts on making a difference in the life of her Little Sister as a caring, supportive anniversaries are Tom and Pat Murphy and Leo friend and mentor. and Kay Mooney. Learn how you can positively impact a girl’s life – donate or volunteer at BigSister.org. Page 8 THE Reporter July 12, 2012 Editorial Letter to the Editor Wahlburgers: Fix needed for hazardous Morrissey crossing Bring it on home The Patriot Ledger reported this week that Wahlburgers, the popular eatery in the Hingham Shipyard, is looking to expand to a second location somewhere in the Greater Boston area. The restaurant is an aptly named venture of the Dorchester neighborhood’s most celebrated family, the Wahlbergs. Mark and Donnie— the most well known of the clan— have a role in the business, which is managed day-to-day by Paul Wahlberg. If you haven’t been there yet, the original Hingham location is a great one. It’s just off the water in the restored shipyard, which has become a development of stores, condos, and offices akin to Marina Bay. The family also operates a more upscale restaurant, named for its matriarch, Alma Wahlberg. Paul Wahlberg lives in Hingham and Wahlburgers, which opened in October 2011, is a good fit in his adopted town. But the restaurant has obvious Dot overtones: Diners are handed menus decorated with iconic three-deckers and a street map showing the Ashmont/Lower Mills area where the family once To the Editor: number, date, and time of this incident. However, lived. There’s a triple-decker burger on offer and, on The following letter was sent to the state’s Depart- it is not my intention of getting this person into several TV monitors, a constant loop of Wahlberg ment of Conservation and Recreation and dated trouble. My goal here is to solve the problem of brothers takes from the big screen. July 7, 2012: trying to cross the street safely. The food is hearty (mainly burgers, hot dogs, I’m writing concerning the intersection of Mor- I’m sure you can come up with a solution, but here and fries), affordable and — in Hingham at rissey Blvd. and Bianculli Blvd. in Dorchester. are a few ideas of my own. I have noticed others trying least— includes a full bar as well. But, it’s a casual, The pedestrian walk light to cross the street is not to cross the street, and almost all of them avoid that family-friendly spot that would be a good fit in just adequate. When I press the button, I will get a walk intersection completely, and just run across near Old about any city, town, or village. light, but the way in which the road is set up, the Colony Terrace. I’d like to recommend a pedestrian That said, it belongs in Dorchester next. majority of the cars that are supposed to be turning bridge like the one near Shaw’s supermarket on The owners make it a point to highlight their Dot into UMass Boston, go straight when I’m trying to Morrissey Blvd. If this is not possible, I’d like to connection on the Wahlburgers website: “Growing up cross that section of the street with my walk light. recommend a separate walk light right before Old in Dorchester with 9 kids in a triple-decker house, I called the state police on this matter, but the Colony Terrace, just for pedestrian use. It would we didn’t have much, but we had each other and man claimed that there is nowhere to put a police also benefit cars exiting onto the boulevard from the that’s what mattered most.” officer there to enforce the traffic pattern. He went terrace in these moments. My last recommendation This week, we posed the question to our readers on to say that even if license plate numbers were would be for better signage and a better walk light on Facebook. Pretty much everyone (so far) wants recorded, the person driving the car might not be system at the main intersection, but I do not think the second Wahlburgers in Dot. But, it’s all about the owner of it. drivers would acknowledge the signage, and of location. Several people have suggested the high It is not just a car here or there breaking the traffic course, the state police have made it clear that they visibility former Burger King property on Morrissey pattern; it is a big problem for pedestrians. What cannot enforce the traffic pattern in this intersection. that’s now a strip mall with a fairly large vacancy inspired me to write this letter today is what I saw I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this and ample parking. Others have suggested the old when I was walking along the boulevard yesterday. matter and what you plan to do to ensure pedestrian Channel 56 building near Columbia Point or the I saw a state police car go straight through the turn safety while crossing at the intersection of Morrissey empty Hollywood Video site in Adams Corner. We’d only lane, no flashers, not driving fast, just driving Blvd. and Bianculli Blvd. Thank you for your time. love to see it near the old Boys and Girls Club on with the rest of the traffic, not even pulling over Sincerely, Dot Ave.— where Mark in particular has been such cars breaking the rule, and probably not even aware Heidi Moesinger a generous benefactor. Perhaps the market that has that it is a turn only lane. I noted the license plate Savin Hill Ave. been in limbo for two years now along that stretch of Dot Ave. near the Savin Hill Apartments? We’d like to hear from you on this idea. Log onto Letter to the Editor the Reporter’s Facebook page to give your opinion. Let’s make the case to the Wahlburgers folks that we want them to come home. An unaddressed traffic concern: – Bill Forry Casey Overpass teardown in 2014 To the Editor: new scenario. In the afternoon, the drive from the For thousands of Dorchester and Mattapan Arborway back to the rotary, currently 0.8 minutes, residents who work in Brookline, Newton, West will become 2.4 minutes. On the face of it, this may Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, the Fenway, and the seem like a small amount. But for a commuter from Longwood Medical Area, the daily commute is going Dorchester working five days a week, 50 weeks a to become significantly longer and more frustrating year, that adds up to 525 minutes – or nearly nine in 2014. That is when the Massachusetts Depart- hours – of additional time spent in a car, burning ment of Transportation plans to tear down the Casey expensive gasoline, every year. According to Overpass, the half-mile-long long bridge that carries that same analysis, if a replacement bridge were east-west traffic along Route 203 past Forest Hills constructed instead of a street-level highway, those Station in Jamaica Plain. The 60-year-old bridge, travel times would not change at all by 2035. which is reaching the end of its useful life, must The goals behind this project – removing an come down. But rather than replace it with a new eyesore, knitting together communities, and bridge, the state has instead decided to build a restoring the Emerald Necklace – are admirable. street-level highway. Indeed, no one in Jamaica Plain will be sad to see The Wahlberg family at the Wahlburgers opening As MassDOT has gone through the process of the monstrous Casey Overpass disappear. Still, last year: Donnie, Alma, Paul and Mark. evaluating and selecting a replacement for the residents of the neighborhoods surrounding Forest Photo courtesy Wahlburgers Casey, they have held a series of public meetings, Hills are concerned. We are concerned about ad- and they have advertised these meetings in local ditional vehicular traffic, with the noise, pollution, newspapers, including The Dorchester Reporter. Yet and danger that will come with it. And we are also still the details of the project remain unknown even bothered by the process through which the state The Reporter to most residents of Jamaica Plain. It is unlikely has gone ahead with this project, dismissing many “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. that most of the bridge’s users, who come from community concerns, disregarding much of the 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 outside the neighborhood, have any idea regarding input provided by members of the neighborhoods, Worldwide at dotnews.com what the state is planning to do. and failing to answer direct questions about the Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) In its current form, the Casey Overpass takes quality of the data upon which this project is based. Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher traffic from Shea Circle, the rotary at the southern Although Jamaica Plain is not the only community William P. Forry, Managing Editor tip of Franklin Park, over the Forest Hills area, that this project will affect, few people outside of Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor to the Arborway. This flyover allows commuters Jamaica Plain understand what is going to happen Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor Barbara Langis, Production Manager to avoid the daily congestion that clogs up Hyde and how it will affect their daily lives. Residents Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager Park Avenue and Washington and South streets of Dorchester, Mattapan, Quincy, Brookline, and News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 in Jamaica Plain. Under the proposed solution, other surrounding communities must be made Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] though, all of that traffic will be diverted to city aware of the forthcoming changes. They must be The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in streets. Rather than traveling around the rotary more fully integrated into the planning process, advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. and over the bridge unobstructed, commuters will and they must have their opinions and concerns The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, face a series of three new traffic lights. heard. State representatives, state senators, and or cut any copy without notice. In a traffic analysis provided to MassDOT by city councillors from these areas should make it a Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade Next Issue: Thursday, July 19, 2012 McMahon Associates last October, it was estimated priority to inform their constituents about these Next week’s Deadline: Monday, July 16 at 4 p.m. that by 2035, the morning trip from the rotary to impending changes and convey their constituents’ Published weekly on Thursday mornings the Arborway, which currently takes about 0.8 concerns to the leaders of MassDOT. All contents © Copyright 2012 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. minutes, will be extended to 1.3 minutes under this Chase M. Billingham, Jamaica Plain July 12, 2012 The Reporter Page 9 Commentary ‘Charley’s Pebble Parlor’ is now a verdant delight

Gathered at Loesch Park on Saturday were, from left: City Councillor Frank Baker and his son, Ben, Mayor Menino, Dr. William Loesch, his daughter, Cyn- thia Loesch, State Sen. Jack Hart, and City Councillor Ayanna Pressley. Photo courtesy of The Mayor’s office

By Tom Mulvoy talked about the community-driven Wainwright Park as my play space, building for kids with a dime in need Reporter Staff process that in the end produced this who learned how to duck as scattered of relief (my brother once got a free Not so long ago, there was a drab compelling slice of verdant space in pebbles turned ground balls in the in- shower because Charley was amused patch of city park land – a little over the heart of Dorchester. Long gone is field into unguided missiles, who broke when Skippy told him “it was sweat- two acres’ worth – sitting two streets the municipal building; gone, too, is a wrist twice on the basketball courts, ing out”); in the fall, Charley raked west of St. Mark’s Church where the municipal-style chain-line fence, who, when the grounds were flooded leaves for weeks and burned them generations of young local athletes replaced by modern border structures in winter, played hockey around an in large piles near the Brent Street (and small-change poker players) spent with eyesight lines that invite people oil truck that had sunk into the ice entrance. He could be irascible when their free time in a loosey-goosey sort into the park instead of keeping them en route to the municipal building, kids, or adults, didn’t treat his park of camaraderie. out. The playground lot is a wonder- I watched and listened on Saturday with respect. Long hours for short The word “drab” doesn’t do justice to fully laid out space with amenities while wondering what Charley Paget money – for the park’s upkeep, and for the state of the grounds in those days. aplenty to keep tots moving. Grass is would have thought of it all. himself: That was Charley Paget’s life At the southeast corner, there was a now the coin of the realm at the park, He never owned a house or a car; he year after year, with just a few days baseball diamond where grass was in with clear, broad, crossing pathways rented locally, first with his mother and away each, a trip by bus and ferry to short supply and pebbles abundant that define the notion of a people’s father on Joseph Street across from the what was to him practically the end of in the infield; to the northeast, there walking place. And, as a reminder park, then two blocks away on Moultrie the world, Martha’s Vineyard. was a basketball court where net-less that the real world regularly intruded Street with his cousin Bill, a postal I think Charley Paget would have hoops and frost heaves were in fashion; on this playing ground, a prominent carrier out of the Codman Square been clapping loudly after Dr. Loesch to the northwest, there was a sort of memorial stone in memory of Joseph branch. In the morning he walked to spoke on Saturday – for the new look of tots lot with some jungle bars and a F. Keenan, a “Wainie” kid and Navy work where, in good weather, he spent the small plot he cherished so, for the slide that never lived up to the name corpsman who was killed in action in time clearing the grounds of debris. He like-minded park partisan who did his because the big kids used the space Korea, graces the site. walked home for lunch, then back to community proud with this renovation, for stickball games. As a complement to what is going the park for the afternoon, back home and for a neighborhood that deserved Between the basketball court and the on inside the park, several houses to supper, then back to the park at 7 something so much better after all tots space sat a red-bricked municipal along Melbourne Street, notably No. p.m. until 9 p.m. when he left for home those years of drabness. building from which Charley Paget, a 26, a home-away-from home for my one last time. Tom Mulvoy is a native of Lonsdale gnome-like man with a hunched back boyhood gang when it was owned by In springtime, he duly staked out Street and former managing editor of courtesy of childhood polio, tended to my great pal Jackie Gallagher’s family, the white lines for baseball games; in The Boston Globe. Today, he is associ- the park land grounds – aka “Charley’s are sporting rehabbed faces, a signal, summer, at least in the early days, ate editor at the Dorchester Reporter. Pebble Parlor” – morning, noon, and I hope, that the new look will continue he kept the shower stalls open in the night seven days a week for some 45 its move up the block. years until his death in 1976. All of the park improvements came at During that time, the park was a price beyond the remarkable efforts known first and formally as the Cronin, of Dr. Loesch’s troupe of neighborhood after James L. Cronin, who gave his activists: Some $1,000,000 in funds life to the nation in World War I, and from the mayor’s Capital Improvement then more popularly as “Wainwright Program, and a Parkland Acquisitions Park,” or the “Wainie,” after the street and Renovations for Communities Join us for a that defined its western border. It is not (PARC) grant from the Massachusetts clear how it came to be known for that Executive Office of Energy and Renova- Workshop in Mattapan: street when two others, Melbourne tions for Communities. July 17, 2012 NEW INCENTIVES! In last week’s Reporter, Elizabeth and Brent, also defined the acreage’s 6:00 – 8:00 pm Limited Time perimeter. Murray talked with Dr. Loesch at Offer! length about how his team made a Last Saturday, a new day dawned Mattapan Public Library over Charley Paget’s domain: Mayor dream come true. “The major concern,” 1350 Blue Hill Avenue he said. “was always: ‘This is here, Thomas M. Menino presided at a ceremony at the new Brent Street what can we do to improve it?’ ” The Find out more information and sign up online at entrance at which the grounds were scene across the park on Saturday formally re-named The Loesch Family even while the mayor and others www.RenewBoston.org/Solar Park after the Rev. Dr. William Loesch, were speaking – dozens of kids at or call 855-335-SOLAR to get a free solar consultation. play in the playground area; other a proper successor to Charley Paget Solarize Mass – Boston, a new community initiative of the City of as guardian of the people’s property kids taking pony rides; boys playing Boston, MA Clean Energy Center, and the Green Communities in this densely urban neighborhood. hoop in the far corner; families spread division of the MA Department of Energy Resources, that makes Dr. Loesch, a resident of Brent around the grounds in their chairs, at getting solar easy and affordable. Street for nearly 30 years, spoke for a tables, on the new benches, enjoying a while after the mayor did his formal summer picnic – said it best: mission bit, as did several state and city accomplished. officials and politicians. The honoree As someone who grew up using Page 10 THE Reporter July 12, 2012 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

District C-11 News Police District B-3 News To register call 617-542-7696 or email info@boston- Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at natural.org. The “Party Line” phone number, to report loud 617-343-4717. Ashmont Hill Assn. gatherings, is 617-343-5500. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday Meeting on the first of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Thursday of each month Message Line: 617-822-8178. at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Cedar Grove Civic Assn. Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of What’s That Bug each month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s WE’RE workshop at Church. Meetings, however, have been suspended City Natives in for the summer. Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. PROVIDING THE Mattapan Clam Point Civic Assn. S a d d e n e d b y The meetings are usually held on the second slugs? Can’t figure out quality care Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday) at what’s eating your col- WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport lards? In this participa- you (new meeting place); on street parking available; at tory workshop, we’ll 6:30 p.m. Info: clampoint.org. learn to identify common garden pests and manage Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. them safely without Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., NEED hurting insects that are at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: good for our gardens. columbiasavinhillcivic.org. We will learn how to Cummins Valley Assn. keep pests at bay with Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt IN THE homemade remedies Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near and safe, store bought sprays. BNAN Garden Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- community 7359 or 617-202-1021. Educator Erika Rumbley will share simple tips on Eastman-Elder Assn. how to deal with the little The association meets the third Thurs. of each WHERE creatures in your garden. month, 7 p.m., at the Uphams Corner Health Center, BNAN’s horticultural 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. The you series Seed, Sow & meeting dates are: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15. Oct. Grow, Container Gar- 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. Welcome. dening program will Freeport-Adams Assn. take place from 9-11 The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the a.m. on Saturday, July month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office LIVE. 14 at City Natives, 30 (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. Edgewater Drive, Mat- tapan. The program is Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood Thanks to the commitment of our clinicians limited so Registration is Assn. and employees, Carney Hospital received required and registering The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of each month, early is recommended. 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community an “A” grade for Patient Safety from the Center, 650 Dudley St., nationally recognized Leapfrog Group. Dor., 02125. For info, call 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Hancock St. Civic Assn. The next meetings are July 19, Aug. 16, and World-class health care where you live. steward.org Sept. 20, in the Upham’s Corner Library (for the summer, through Sept.), Hospital Safety ScoreSM results were published June 2012. The grades used in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score Program are derived from expert analy- sis of publicly available data using national evidence-based measures of patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score Program grades hospitals on 500 Columbia Rd., from their overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. For more information visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: han- [email protected]. • Now accepting new patients Lower Mills Civic Assn. • Open seven days a week The monthly meet- • Extended evening hours available ings are held the third Tuesday of the month in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. (Please bring bottles and cans and any used sports equipment to the meeting for Officer Ruiz.) Now is the time to Where Exceptional Primary Care Meets Convenience. become a member: send a $7 check to DLMCA, 15 Becket St., Dor., 02124- 4803. Please include name, address, phone, and e-mail address. McCormack Civic Assn. Meetings, the third Tues. of each month, at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Please bring canned goods to the meeting for a local food bank. Info: Our Obstetricians do local deliveries | Our Pharmacy is right in your mail box | Our Providers are close to your heart McCormackCivic.com or 617-710-3793. Member- • Adult & Family Medicine • OB/GYN • Specialty Care ship is only $5. Meetinghouse • Pediatrics • Pharmacy Services • And More... Hill Civic Assn. The monthly meet- ing usually on the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the First Parish 398 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA | (617) 282∙3200 | www.hhsi.us Church. Info: 617-265-0749 or [email protected]. (Continued on page 16) July 12, 2012 The Reporter Page 11 Johnson should resign, says Connolly, citing decision saying, “That’s a bit to build the best public child in Boston has School head much.” She also said, school system in the access to a great educa- offers regret “I think it was a huge nation to ensure every tion.” mistake not to put him for mistake on leave; I would’ve put him on administrative (Continued from page 1) leave.” the Peterson case, John- A contrite Johnson ap- son, whose contract is up peared on Braude’s New in 2015, said, “I wish I England Cable News had done things very show on Tuesday night, differently. I have had a which Braude noted chance to reflect on the was at her request. “I facts and want to send a learned a long time ago clear message that vio- that when you make lence of any kind is never John Connolly Carol Johnson a mistake, you first acceptable.” She added: admit that you made “And unfortunately by for Johnson to be fired. Law Lite: cover up and the mistake so you can making the judgment On his television show then no attempt to pro- learn from it, and then call I did at the time, I on Monday and again on tect others who might be you move forward to try sent a mixed message. the radio Tuesday morn- victims of an abuser in to correct the problem The right thing to do is ing, Braude compared her employ,” he said on in a very serious way,” err on the side of caution. Johnson to Cardinal his New England Cable she said. School leaders should Bernard Law, who re- News show. Asked about Connol- always be placed on signed as archbishop of Braude’s guest on the ly’s comments, Johnson paid leave while inves- Boston ten years ago in radio on Tuesday morn- spokesman Lee McGuire tigations into domestic the midst of the priest ing, Suffolk County said in a statement, violence allegations are sex abuse scandal and Sheriff Andrea Cabral, “The superintendent is underway. I have di- took a position at the pushed back on the taking action to make rected our legal counsel Vatican. characterization when sure something like this and Human Resources “Carol Johnson’s be- Braude reiterated his doesn’t happen again. teams to develop strict havior is like Bernard call for Johnson’s firing, Her focus is continuing guidelines to address this sort of situation should this ever become an issue again. We expect to finalize these guidelines by the end of this week.” Media reaction to the Sunday Globe story has been highlighted by television and radio host Jim Braude’s call November ballot set Secretary of State William Galvin has set the order in which three citizen-driven initiative petitions will appear on the November ballot. Question 1 is the so-called right to re- pair question that, if passed, would broaden and facilitate access to vehicle manufacturers’ proprietary diagnostic information. 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In we went to the Thank you for the warmth of the sun I think, what was going neighborhood. Here is A couple of days last restaurant. We splurged on. She asked if I had just one example. I read week were brutally hot. on bacon and eggs, with and the increased daylight. the x-rays with me. She that Marion (Walsh) Hubby has to water the home fries. It was just took the disc and said Dalton had passed away plants around our yard, after 9 a.m. as we walked Thank you for the beauty I see that she would show it to on July 3. I had met especially the impa- out of the restaurant. All around me and for the opportunity the doctor when he had a Marion throughout the tiens, almost daily. The The next thing I knew, minute. About 4 p.m. that years at various func- early roses are all but I was face-down in the To be outside and enjoy Your creation.” afternoon, Dr. McGuirk tions. She seemed like a finished. However, we parking lot. I had tripped called and said he would very nice woman. I send have two new bushes, over one of the little mini be happy to treat me. I my sympathy to her planted last year, that barriers that stop cars was relieved. children: John Jr., Mary are magnificent. One from parking too close Needless to say, show- Theresa, Kathleen, Lo- is a peachy-orange; the to a building. (It was wrist. In I went to the disc in my purse and a ering with a splint cast retta, Elizabeth, Mark, other, a vivid yellow. my own fault; I wasn’t treatment area and was Popsicle in my mouth. was tricky. I taped a Matthew, Luke, and Eric. Hubby continues to take looking down while I sent to the X-Ray Dept. On the way home, large plastic bag over my I am sure that St. Mark’s his camera outside to was walking.) Thank (I am always amazed at Hubby and I were trying left arm and held that Parish will miss her. photograph both bushes goodness I was wearing how quickly x-rays are to figure out what to arm outside the shower There will be lots more as their buds open. They dungarees so my knees developed.) Dr. Herbst do. The only orthopedic curtain. The left side of news in next week’s were not brand-names were not even skinned. came along to speak with doctor that I knew was me was very clean; the column. Here is a terrific roses so there are no Hubby helped me up. I me. “You fractured your Dr. McGuirk, who had right side would have to “Thought to Remember”: tags that we can use to knew, from the way my radius bone and chipped replaced my right knee. be satisfied with a quick “Friends are those rare identify them. arm was acting — and your ulna.” Soon an aide I figured that he would spray of water. Thank people who ask how you I must tell you why from the pain – that I came with a splint cast tell me if he could help goodness I quickly went are and then wait to hear I’ve been missing for six had broken my left wrist. and put it on my wrist me or he would suggest from a splint cast to a the answer.” weeks. Hubby and I, near We went to the car area. “Don’t get this the end of May, were on quickly. We knew that wet,” he warned, just a five-day vacation to the the Cape Cod Hospital before he left. Dr. Herbst Gov. Patrick sends Irish Village, “down the was quite close to St. came back to discharge Cape.” We had already Francis Xavier Church me. He gave me the immigration issue back to had two days of shopping, because we had seen the disc with my x-rays on swimming with trip- signs pointing the way to it. Just as Hubby and I organizer Eileen Collins, the hospital right near were leaving, one of the lawmakers for another look nurses asked if I’d like singing, and enjoying the church. As we neared Laquerre said the budget require a driver’s license a Popsicle. “I would love By Andy Metzger the food and entertain- the hospital, we asked a riders that made it to for all motor vehicle one but I am sure that State House ment. On Wed. morning, police officer, working a Patrick’s desk were “only registrations. Hedlund’s you don’t have a sugar- News Service since that was the day construction detail, to a minimum” of what proposal, which he said free one,” said I. “Yes I In amending the bud- that the motel did not point our way. We saw should be done to crack had just as consistently do,” said the nurse and get to strike out a require- supply breakfast to our the Emergency Room down on immigration failed in the House, made over she came with the ment that registered group, we decided that sign and went in. I told violations, and said she it into the reconciled Popsicle. Hubby and I vehicle owners provide we would drive toward the triage nurse that it was not satisfied by three final budget, with some left the ER with the x-ray proof of “legal residence,” Hyannis, eat breakfast at was probably a broken Gov. Deval Patrick on other, similar provisions adjustments allowing Sunday reaffirmed his Patrick did sign into law anyone with a Social commitment to keep on Sunday. Security number or other state offices out of im- Though they had op- “proof of legal residence” migration enforcement. posed all five budget to register a car. When youNEED “To the extent [the bud- riders – which mete First stop for the gov- get rider] is expressly out harsher penalties ernor’s amendment will intended to target un- for unlicensed driving, be the House Committee care, just walk documented people, it employing unlicensed on Bills in the Third strays into inappropriate drivers, allowing an un- Reading, which earlier territory,” Patrick wrote licensed driver to drive or this session lost its chair- right in. in a preamble to his manufacturing fake IDs man, former Rep. Vincent amendment, which calls – immigration activists Pedone (D-Worcester), -in for proof of residence were pleased at Patrick’s who left the House. “They Walk in Massachusetts – but actions. seem like a no brainer t Care not “legal” residence. “We are in general reform,” said Massachu- Urgen Proof of residence can thankful,” said Monique setts Republican Party days include, among other Nguyen, part of a group of spokesman Tim Buck- now 7 things, utility bills, a activists who had pressed ley. “Unfortunately the ek! car insurance policy, or a the governor to commit governor has sided with a we canceled personal check. to a veto. However, she some extreme left-wing It will now be up to also cautioned, “We’re special interest groups the House and Senate still concerned about how and has placed their Illness doesn’t keep whether they agree on the increased penalties interest above public the more limited scope will play out in the com- safety.” business hours which suggested by the gover- munities.” “It is hard to under- is why our Urgent Care nor or whether they will Massachusetts Im- stand how a non-resident is open for you 7 days send back legislation migrant & Refugee Advo- simply owning a vehicle similar to that contained cacy Coalition Executive in Massachusetts jeopar- a week. in the budget rider. Director Eva Millona has dizes the public’s safety,” During regular hours: Patrick approved four worried that requiring Patrick wrote. “Indeed, other measures that will the Registry of Motor it serves the public’s Mon-Thur 8am - 9pm increase punishments for Vehicles to verify the safety interests to know, trying to subvert the laws immigration status of through registration, Friday 8am - 5pm around driver’s licenses. vehicle owners will re- the name and where- Saturday 9am - 1pm The governor’s decision sult in some immigrants abouts of the owner of to amend the identi- who are in the country every vehicle on the AND, weekend hours: High quality, friendly health care fication requirements legally to nonetheless Commonwealth’s roads. for vehicle registration be mistakenly denied Foreign students with an Saturday until 3pm in your neighborhood. disappointed the families vehicle registration. international license or Sunday 9am - 1pm of those who have lost a However, proponents seasonal residents who loved one to an unauthor- have argued that it is wish to register a vehicle ized immigrant driving a a necessary measure in Massachusetts could You have a right to registered car without a to stop inexperienced, be swept up in [the bill], as good health! valid driver’s license. unlicensed drivers, who written. In this sense, the “I’m angry and I’m might be ignorant of state provision is overbroad.” Dorchester House. The bitter. We lost a family laws, from getting behind The governor’s amend- best health care for you In Fields Corner member,” said Maureen the wheel of a car with ment also includes a pro- and the whole family. Grossi Laquerre, whose valid registration. vision for non-Massachu- 1353 Dorchester Avenue brother was killed by an Sen. Robert Hedlund setts residents, military To make an 617-288-3230 unauthorized immigrant ( R - W e y m o u t h ) h a s personnel, disabled and appointment, call from Portugal who ran a consistently filed, and elderly, along with others For more information, visit us on the stop sign and blinking passed through the to receive exemption from 617-288-3230. web at www.dorchesterhouse.org red light. “People need Senate, legislation that the proof-of-residency to stop taking us lightly.” would make the RMV requirement. July 12, 2012 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News It’s important to protect your eyes from the summer sun Harvard Community Recommendations sun exposure between Adults and children Keep these tips in mind: • Even if your contact Health Center An index of 2 or less is 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (SPF should look for sun- • Remember to wear lenses block UV rays, With summer in full a low risk level. Recom- = sun protection factor. glasses that block 100 sunglasses even when you still need sunglasses. gear, it’s time for a re- mendations: Wear sun- Information based on US percent of UV rays. If you’re in the shade. UV-blocking contacts minder that you should glasses and if you burn Environmental Protec- you have prescription Although shade reduces shield only the part of make sure to protect not easily, use sunscreen tion Agency standards.) glasses, your optician your UV exposure to your eye under the lens. only your skin but also with an SPF* of 15+. Children need UV pro- can help you choose the some degree, your eyes UV rays still can damage your eyes from the high, An index of 3-5 is tection even more than best sunglass lenses for still will be exposed to your conjunctiva and bright sun that will mark moderate risk level. adults. The risk of dam- your needs. UV rays reflected from other tissues not covered the days for the next two R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s : age to our eyes and skin To protect as much buildings, roadways, and by the lens. Wearing sun- months. Wear sunglasses, cover from solar UV radiation of the delicate skin other surfaces. glasses protects these Sure, we want to be up, use sunscreen, and is cumulative, meaning around your eyes as • Sunglasses are delicate tissues and the cool with our sunglasses stay in the shade near the danger continues to possible, try at least important especially in skin around your eyes on, but is this enough midday, when the sun grow as we spend time one pair of sunglasses winter, because fresh from UV damage. protection from the UV is strongest. in the sun throughout with large lenses or a snow can reflect 80 per- You need not fear the rays of the sun? An index of 6-7 is our lifetime. Children close-fitting wraparound cent of UV rays, nearly outdoors and sunny Mattapan Community high risk level. Recom- generally spend much style. Depending on your doubling your overall days, as long as you are Health Center encour- mendations: Wear a hat more time outdoors than outdoor lifestyle, you exposure to solar UV equipped with the right ages you to be safe and and sunglasses, cover adults. In fact, experts also may want to explore radiation. If you ski or eye and skin protec- use caution when you are up and use sunscreen, say nearly 50 percent performance sunglasses snowboard, choosing tion to reduce your UV outdoors this summer. It’s important to reduce (or more) of our lifetime or sport sunglasses. the right ski goggles is exposure. In the United States, time in the sun between exposure to UV rays may Many misconceptions essential for adequate Information for this the risk for UV exposure 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. occur by age 18. exist about the right sun UV protection on the article was taken from is measured using the An index of 8-10 is very So make sure your protection for your eyes. slopes. allaboutvision.com. UV Index that has been high risk level. Recom- kids’ eyes are protected developed by the NWS mendations: Wear a hat from the sun with good and the EPA. The index and sunglasses, cover quality sunglasses. Pur- Free fitness ‘bootcamps’ predicts each day’s ultra- up and use sunscreen, chase rubber-framed violet radiation levels on minimize sun exposure sunglasses that are soft a simple 1 to 11+ scale. between 10 a.m. and 4 and flexible, so your kids on City Hall Plaza In addition to publishing p.m. won’t break them, and the UV Index daily, the An index of 11+ is the polycarbonate lenses The Boston Public emphasizes endurance information, contact EPA also issues a UV extreme risk level. Rec- offer 100 percent UV Health Commission ex- and strength using a Ryan at RRose@fitcorp. Alert when the level of ommendations: Wear protection. Also, infants panded its free Fitness variety of drills and com. solar UV radiation that a hat and sunglasses, and children should wear on the Plaza classes this techniques to hit all the Fitcorp Bootcamp is day is expected to be apply sunscreen (SPF a hat on sunny days week to include after- major muscle groups. part of a series of free unusually high. 15+) liberally every two to further reduce UV work Fitcorp Bootcamp This complimentary exercise classes offered UV Protection hours, and try to avoid exposure. classes on Wednesday class is engaging for on City Hall Plaza as evenings from 5:30 to people of all fitness levels part of Boston Moves for 6:30 p.m. The classes and is open to the public. Health. Other classes Report: Owners sought to transfer will continue each Advanced registration include morning yoga Wednesday through is not required, but classes and morning Carney-Laboure to college Aug. 29, except Aug. 15. participants are asked to bootcamps. This high-energy, arrive 10 minutes prior Steward Health Care, is also tight-lipped. He Hospital is adjusting to outdoor interval class to the class. For more a for-profit hospital chain initially insisted the hos- new leadership. Andy that owns Dorchester’s pital chain never offered Davis was brought in Carney Hospital, at- ‘to give away’ any of its as its president, after tempted to transfer the hospitals, but refused to Bill Walczak, the former Dorchester Ave. facility discuss whether Steward head of the Codman to Merrimack College, entered into discussions Square Health Center, according to a magazine with Merrimack about abruptly left in April. report this week. the future of Carney. Just Asked by the Reporter CommonWealth maga- before CommonWealth for comment, Murphy zine, in a lengthy look at went to press, however, on Tuesday morning Steward Health Care, Murphy said it was Mer- reiterated what he had reported that Merri- rimack that approached told Commonwealth mack College President Steward to discuss an magazine and added Chris Hopey brought academic relationship that Steward has dem- the proposal to take with Laboure.” onstrated commitment over Carney, along with The deal never ended to Carney by bringing Laboure College, to his up coming to fruition. in someone of Davis’s college trustees some- The news of a behind- caliber. time last year. the-scenes attempt at a -Gintautas As the article noted, deal comes as Carney Dumcius “But Steward’s overture to Merrimack raised a 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 lot of questions. Why did Steward want to unload Carney, a hospital it ac- quired only a year before? WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. Was Steward’s focus FAMILY DENTISTRY on community-centric health care unravel- ing? And could Steward Office Hours legally transfer Carney By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. to someone else? When evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 Steward purchased the Caritas chain of six Massa­chusetts hospitals in October 2010, the Boston-based company agreed not to close, sell, $50OFF or transfer a majority Single Complete ownership interest in pair of glasses any of the hospitals for at least three years. Would a transfer to a Eye & Eye optics third party be a violation Downtown is now Uptown at Eye & Eye Optics. of the agreement?” The magazine’s ques- SINGLE VISION PAIR OF EYEGLASSES $99 tions did not prompt FROM SPECIAL SELECTION many answers from Mer- Ask for Rx detail. rimack College, which is Located at Lower Mills 2271 Dorchester Avenue located in Andover, or Steward. Bobin Nicholson, Lic. Dispensing Optician As the magazine notes: 617-296-0066 Fax 617-296-0086 “Steward spokesman www. eyeandeyeoptics.com Christopher Murphy eye exams by appointment Page 14 THE Reporter July 12, 2012 Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester

Tom Brady Named the United States that Honorary Chair of solely supports at-risk 2012 Ride for Kids kids. Over $61 million The Boys and Girls has been raised since Club, along with other the Ride’s inception collaborating youth in 1991, including the serving agencies, will $9.1 million raised in be participating in the 2011. 100% of all funds approaching Rodman raised go directly to the Ride for Kids. The Ride agencies. In addition, is a 25, 50 or 100 mile funds raised from our bike ride through the sponsors and riders will towns of Southeastern, be matched with a 10% Massachusetts which is grant through the Ride. scheduled to take place Last year’s event was a on Saturday, September tremendous success and 29th. As we actively re- a fun day for everyone cruit riders, team spon- involved. Anyone inter- sors and volunteers we ested in participating are excited to announce in the event, or gain- that Tom Brady has ing more information, been named the Honor- should contact Resource ary Chair for the 2012 Development Associ- Ride. The New England ate, Heather Brigham Patriot quarterback and at (617) 288-7120, ext. Teen members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester atttended a week-long Basketball Camp held two-time Super Bowl 1132. at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Our thanks to the Rodman Ride for Kids – Camp for Kids pro- MVP is looking forward Safe Summer Streets gram which made the camp experience possible. to partnering with the Basketball League Foxboro-based charity, Begins whose mission is to help The 16-team Safe every child in our com- Summer Streets Bas- munity live as we would ketball League began want our own children to play this past week with live. “The Ride for Kids’ games held over three unique collaborative nights. The league is fundraising model is part of the Safe Summer unprecedented, and as Streets program which a parent I immediately expands our operating connected with a cause hours into the evening that supports so many for our teen members. children in our com- On Thursday the first of munity,” says Brady. two games opened play in Last year, over 100,000 the 4-team Intermediate children were served Boys division with the through Ride-funded Front Runners, behind programs. All expenses the offense of Terrell from the event are un- Davis (26) and Luke derwritten, allowing Dagley (14) defeating 100% of the funds raised C-Town 60-57. C-Town by the Rodman Ride and was led by Saide Smith its 48 affiliate charitable (24) and Nate Vasquez Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester took part in the M.G.A. Links Golf program in Norton, agencies go directly to (17). In the late game MA. Thanks to the M.G.A. links program our members will visit the course 5 times during the summer children in need. “We the Tidal Wave bested to take part in instructional clinics. are honored to have Tom the Cape Ryders 98-96. (19), Bernard Barbosa was Showtime defeating (9). In the second game In the final game of the Brady representing the The Tidal Wave were led (18) and Steven Kalrberg the Horsemen 67-62. the Heat, behind Jonge week it was the Front Ride for Kids,” notes Don by Dave Harrison (27) (17) led Run & Gun. In Christopher Shelton (31) DaSilva (29) and Philip Runners taking down Rodman, President and and Ryan Roach (18) the second game C-Town and Chris Vasquez (9) Lodge (19), edged out Looney Tunes 67-52. Founder of the Ride for while the Cape Ryders bounced back from their led Showtime while the Showtime 75-69. Chris- Terrell Davis (25) and Kids. “His reputation were led by the duo of loss the night before Horsemen were led by topher Shelton (24) and Brendan Manning (14) in our community is Dimitry Coronel (39) with a 66-55 win over Tyrik Jackson (25) and T.J. Vasquez (16) headed led the Front Runners stellar, and his support and Kaylab Silva (16). Jr. Dynasty. C-Town Eduardo DeLeon (18). the Showtime offense. while Kevin Mirville will increase awareness On Friday evening three was led by Derek Dykens On Saturday evening In the third game the (15) and Junior Monteiro as we work to raise games were held with the (13), Madgo Barry (10), four more games were Horsemen needed a last (12) led Looney Tunes. even more funds for opener seeing the Bullets Nate Vasquez (10) and held to close out the week. second put-back to defeat Regular season games kids who need help and getting by Run & Gun 66- Isaiah James (10) while In the opener the Bullets the Tidal Wave 79-78. will continue weekday deserve opportunities for 60. Emoni Vicente (16) Jr. Dynasty was led by defeated Run & Gun 67- Tyrik Jackson (27) and evenings through early success.” The Ride for and Rayshaw Matthews Dirique Richards (16) 63. Rayshaw Matthews Eduardo DeLeon (26) August followed by the Kids is the #1 single-day (14) led the Bullets while and Gilson Teixeira (11). (20) and Andre Conway paced the Offense for play-off tournament. athletic fundraiser in the trio of Tyrell Pugh In Friday’s late game it (15) led the Bullets while the Horsemen while the For information please Run & Gun was led by Tidal Wave were led contact Athletic Direc- Dimitry Coronel (42) by Dean Lee (23) and tor, Bruce Seals at 617- Byrne & and Marcus Campbell David Harrison (12). 288-7120, ext. 2210. Drechsler, L.L.P. Dorchester Attorneys at Law Historical Eastern Harbor Office Park 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Society Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Join the google group to receive the REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS Dorchester Illustration of the Day.

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medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, On the right hand side, join the group liquor liability and premises liability Dorchester Historical Society Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 wwwdorchesterhistoricalsociety.org July 12, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 Single-sex schools bill on move By Colleen Quinn have been flushed out classrooms have shown State House yet, according to her signs of closing achieve- News Service spokesman. ment gaps for girls in Massachusetts would “It is important to math and science and have the option to es- keep in mind it would for boys in reading and tablish public single-sex be optional,” Wilder said. writing, proponents say. schools under legislation “If someone didn’t want The success rates are nudged forward by the their student to take pronounced in urban House last Thursday. part, they don’t have to.” school districts, and Boston Mayor Thomas Without any debate, have been successful Menino and Boston H o u s e l a w m a k e r s in Detroit and New School Superintendent Thursday morning York City, according to Carol Johnson have gave initial approval Menino’s staff. pushed for several years to legislation (H 137) J o h n s o n , B o s t o n for the change. removing the restriction. superintendent since Although Massachu- If it receives final ap- 2007, has spoken with setts did have all-boy and proval and is signed by superintendents around all-girl public schools at the governor, state law the country who have one point in the state’s “shall not preclude the had success with single- history, current law establishment of single- sex schools, Wilder said. Congratulations to the Savin Hill Little League’s travel team, which won the sex schools and programs In the past, Boston District 9 championship this week.It’s the first district crown for the revamped prohibits public schools league. The 9-10 year old team advanced to the Massachusetts Sweet 16 game from establishing single- to the extent that such Latin School was an set for Wednesday at Casey Field in Watertown. The winning team includes: sex schools. Proponents programs are consistent all-boys school and manager Billy Lucas, Coach Phil Deeney and players Jack Conroy, Walter of all-boy or all-girl with the constitution of Boston Latin Academy Egan, Regan Finnigan, Liam George, Joseph Hosea, Sam Hutchinson, John schools argue the same- the commonwealth and was an all-girls school. Joyce, Matt Joyce, Michael Kerr, Declan McDonough, Camerin Rego and Kevin sex atmosphere creates a federal law,” according During the hearing Zarnoch. Photo courtesy SHLL more conducive learning to the bill. on the bill before the environment for some A l l o w i n g p u b l i c Education Committee, students. schools, including char- several women who are Red Sox Challenge comes to “In a perfect world, the ter schools, the option to alumna of the Boston law would allow for boys create single-sex schools Latin Academy testified Town Field on Thurs., July 19 and girls in settings that gives parents more about the benefits of an have less distractions,” choices – some parents all-girls education. The The Boston Red Sox competition will receive 3rd at the BCYF Recre- said Matthew Wilder, a and students currently committee reported the will host a baseball skills two tickets to a Red Sox ation Center at Madison spokesman for Boston opt for single-sex private bill favorably in early session at Town Field in game in September and Park in Roxbury (base- School Superintendent or parochial schools, June, and referred it Dorchester on Thursday, will be recognized on the ball field behind Madison Carol Johnson. “Some of according to backers to the Steering and July 19. The event, for field before the game. Park High School;) and the most vulnerable stu- of the bill, sponsored Policy Committee, which bioys and girls ages 7-14, Members of the Red Sox Thursday, August 23rd dents can be distracted by Rep. Carlo Basile released it Thursday. is part of the annual Red organization will arrive at Rogers Park in Brigh- and sometimes these (D-East Boston) along Sox Talks/Fenway Chal- and work one-on-one ton. settings are much more with Menino. Last year, Booth back lenge held at various city with each youth on bat- Camps and summer conducive to learning.” Menino listed changing next week parks during July and ting and pitching before programs are welcome The Boston school su- the law to allow single- Clark Booth has August. speaking with the crowd. to attend – bring your perintendent is mainly sex schools as one of his been on vacation the Registration starts at Other dates elsewhere lunch and enjoy a day at focused on creating top legislative priorities. last two weeks. His 9:30 a.m. followed by in the city are Tuesday, the park. To register a all-boy or all-girl high In national standard- column will resume the Fenway Challenge, July 17th at Billings group, call Mike Devlin schools, but no ideas ized tests, single-sex next week. a skills competition in Field in West Roxbury; at BCYF at 617-635-5206 running, hitting and Tuesday, July 31st at x105 or e-mail him at throwing. The winners of Moakley Park in South Mike.Devlin@cityofbos- each age division in the Boston; Friday, August ton.gov. Shut-downs on tap Attention homebuyers! for Dot end of Red Line Home ownership has never (Continued from page 1) said in an email. any questions, Pesaturo been more affordable. 11-13). During these Weekends were chosen said. diversions, Savin Hill as the most opportune The MBTA says riders MassHousing interest rates Station, Fields Corner time since ridership is allow 15 minutes extra are at historic lows! Station and Shawmut lowest during these times travel time due to the Station will all be closed and the time span would shuttle. provide the contractor and busses will runalong LEGAL NOTICE Dorchester Ave. between ample time needed to MassHousing, the state's COMMONWEALTH OF Ashmont Station and complete the project. MASSACHUSETTS affordable housing bank, has According to statistics THE TRIAL COURT just announced its newest, JFK/UMass Station. PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Passengers will still be provided by Pesaturo, SUFFOLK PROBATE affordable home mortgage, on an average Saturday AND FAMILY COURT able to board Braintree 24 New Chardon St., Boston, MA 02114 Right Rate. trains going to Alewife about 3,975 people enter (617) 788-8300 Ashmont Station, with CITATION ON PETITION FOR Station at JFK/UMass. FORMAL ADJUDICATION For income-eligible homebuyers* The MBTA’s Columbia this number dropping Docket No. SU12P1245EA IN THE ESTATE OF the interest rate is a full .25% Junction Signal System to 2,455 on an average DOUGLAS STUART ECKER Replacement project will Sunday. The next most also known as DOUGLAS S. ECKER lower than our already low rate. DATE OF DEATH: 10/07/2006 involve the replacement trafficked station in this To all interested persons: area is Fields Corner, A petition has been filed by: Cynthia Ask your local lender if they of antiquated equip- Harris of Malden, MA requesting that ment in the area of the with an average of 2,635 the Court enter a formal Decree and offer MassHousing loans, and Order of testacy and for such other JFK/UMass Station and passengers on Saturdays relief as requested in the Petition. And request the Right Rate loan the installation of fiber and 1,940 on Sundays. also requesting that: Cynthia Harris of to begin your journey toward No problems are ex- Malden, MA be appointed as Personal optic cable between JFK/ Representative of said estate to serve home ownership. UMass and Ashmont pected by the MBTA Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of stations. because of the weekend the Petition from the Petitioner or at diversion, and both Ash- the Court. You have a right to object to “Once the project is this proceeding. To do so, you or your completed, T riders will mont and JFK/UMass attorney must file a written appearance Stations will be staffed and objection at this Court before 10:00 see an improvement a.m. on 08/02/2012. in service reliability,” by MBTA officials who This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a writ- MBTA Communications will be available to assist ten appearance and objection if you Director Joe Pesaturo customers and answer object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and * The Right Rate loan is for objection followed by an Affidavit of buyers with household Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without incomes of 80% of area further notice to you. H.S. Diploma The estate is being administered under median income or lower. formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachu- 2-4 Months - No Classes setts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with Ages 18 - 70 years old the Court, but recipients are entitled to For more details, including where notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can to get homebuyer counseling, visit JOBS FOR STUDENTS petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of www.masshousing.comVisit www.masshousing.com for a list of participating lenders. assets and expenses of administration. Registration Downtown Boston Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- STRONG First Justice of this Court. Date: July 02, 2012 617-878-2048 Sandra Giovannucci Register of Probate Page 16 THE Reporter July 12, 2012 Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 10) 617/514-1643 to be sure of a seat or visit the web Knights and Ladies of St Finbar-Cork Club. at the Melville Park Assn. page: jfklibrary.org. club, 119 Park St., West Roxbury. Donation is $10 Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Murphy/Leahy-Holloran at the dances. Music begins at 8 p.m. Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, Community Center Franklin Park from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 Youth Beginner 1, on Tues. and Thurs., 4:20 to Gigi, the Gorilla’s 40th birthday celebration on p.m., at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. 4:50 p.m. @$25 pp. For info, check with the Aquatic Sun., July 15. Peabody Slope Assn. Staff at 617-635-5150. Membership is just $20 per Kite Festival The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assn’s next family. Irish step dancing classes on Thurs. evenings Kite, Bike, and Frisbee Festival, Sat., July 14, 10 meeting, the first Mon. of each month, at Dorchester from 7 to 8:45 p.m. handicapped a.m. to 2 p.m. Movie Night, Fri., July 20, 8 to 10 p.m., Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: Carney Hospital’s Programs Bring a blanket.; free snacks and entertainment. peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second Donations are welcomed. Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Martin Tot Lot Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: Parkarts’ Marionette Puppet Show, at the Martin [email protected], giving your name, instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- Tot Lot, Hilltop St. and Myrtlebank Ave., on Tues., address, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, 4012, X2093 for schedule. The next Senior Supper Aug. 14, at 11 a.m., with free admission. usually the fourth Wed. of each month at the Leahy/ will be held on Wed., Sept. 12. Temple Shalom Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The next Adams St. Library The temple has relocated; the office, 38 Truro meeting will be in Sept. Become a member by sending dues to Friends of Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box 870275, Port Norfolk Civic Assn. the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The Great Meetings the third Thurs. of every month at the Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: office@ St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. lifetime, $50. TempleShalomOnline.org for info. Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in Wednesday Evening Concerts Divine Mercy Celebration the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: The dates for the Wednesday Evening Concerts The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the stmarkscivic.com. on City Hall Plaza are: July 18, Motown; Aug. 1, Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third Dorchester Historical Society Disco Night; and Aug. 8, Air Force Band. Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in Dorchester, The headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp Irish Pastoral Centre with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. There will, however, be Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each no Divine Mercy Friday Devotion during July and to help preserve the society’s artifacts. Contact Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be August. The next Divine Mercy Friday will be Sept. [email protected]. a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. 21.For further info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, Dorchester Board of Trade The IPC has a “Music for Memory” Program, with ext. 114. It’s time to pay DBOT dues: $75 for 10 or fewer Maureen McNally, with welcome and refreshments First Parish Church employees, or $125 for 11 or more employees. Send at 4 p.m., and singing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call the The church welcomes donations of food and check to the DBOT, P.O. Box 220452, Dor., 02122. IPC for dates and further info. The singing session clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- Contact the Board at 617-398-DBOT (3268) for info. is free; donations for refreshments are welcomed. Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 Friends and Family Fun Bowling, hosted by the Irish Social Club p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 DBOT, on Sat., Sept. 15, 2 to 5 p.m., at Boston Bowl, ISC dates: Sat, July 14, Andy Healy Band; and Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. Morr. Blvd. Cost, $20 pp. which includes bowling, July 21, Noel Henry’s Showband; Fri., July 27, Sean St. Ambrose Church shoe rental, soda, and pizza; raffles also. Proceeds Wilson, at a fundraiser for the Irish Social Club. Fr. Paul Cloherty is now in residence at Marian to benefit DBOT Scholarship Fund. New website is On Sun., July 29, a Blood Drive, from 9 a.m. to 3 Manor in South Boston. Sovereign Bank is allowing coming; call 617-398-DBOT for info. p.m., sponsored by the ISC of Boston, the Boston parishioners attending Sunday Mass to park in their Kennedy Library Irish Music Club, the Norwood Irish Music Club, parking lot while at Mass. The church roof is in need For reservations for the free programs and forums: the Donegal Association of Greater Boston, and the of repair; the estimate is $128,600. (Continued on page 18)

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Richard Dorchester, MA 02124 Free Estimates MA Reg. #102415 www.ghrichardroofing.com July 12, 2012 The Reporter Page 17 Three Dot soccer teams win big in state tourney By Elizabeth Murray the kids at the end of the Special to the Reporter tournament and they’re Three Dorchester still wearing their medal Youth Soccer Club’s Boys around their neck with Travel Teams recently their gear on, sitting qualified to represent down drinking a bottle Boston Area Youth Soc- of water, relaxing and cer (BAYS) in the Mas- eating a hamburger or sachusetts Tournament whatever,” Harrington of Champions (MTOC). said, “but they’re still Last Sunday, the U14 very proud of their team won its final match medal.” and was awarded a Emmanuel Bikibo, gold medal, while the coach of both the U16 U16 and U18 were each and U18 teams said he awarded silver medals was also very proud of in their divisions. his teams’ accomplish- Kiernan Harrington, ments. The U16 team coach of the U14 boys and was also awarded a a Lower Mills resident, “Sportsmanship” award, said this is the second which is given to a team time in three years that for its excellent behavior a team he has coached on the field and that has come out on top. of the coach on the Originally from Blar- sidelines. ney, Ireland, Harrington As a resident of Ash- has been coaching travel mont Hill, Bikibo said he soccer in Dorchester has known the members for almost five years. of his teams since they Though there were a lot were very young. The of new faces this year, team members grew DORCHESTER’S BOYS U14 – 2012 STATE CHAMPIONS (front row, l-r): Mia and Neve Harrington; second Harrington attributes up together and have row, l-r: Jonathan Cardoso (assistant), Carlos Andrade, Philip Chomicki, Luke Harrington, Aron Ber- the team’s success to a strong bond both on nardez, Helder Batista, Mauro Barbosa, Alden Rosa, Rivaldo Miranda, Richardson Valbrun; back row, the tight bond the older and off the field. He l-r: Coach Kieran Harrington, Jeffrey Monteiro, Heroldens Limage, Roberto Broxton, Malcom Peterkin, members formed with said what makes his Denislon Goncalves, Emmett Smith, Felipe Cifuentas and Coach Tony Cardoso. the newer members, call- teams unique is they ing the team a ‘family.’ represent about 16 or 17 “It’s a team in every different countries and sense of the word,” Har- nationalities. rington said. “We really They’re a smorgasbord stress that throughout of cultures, and they tend the season that it’s a to get along very well,” team. We’re not going Bikibo said. “That’s what to win it with one or two my teams look like. They players. Everybody has look like Dorchester.” to contribute, everybody Bikibo, who hails from has to practice, every- Nigeria originally, said body has to give 100 he has been coaching percent when they’re out travel soccer for over there.” 15 years. He said over In order to qualify for the years, his teams the playoffs, the team have gone from being had to win its last five considered as an instant games of the season. win in the tournament to After winning four of serious competition for the games and tying one the other teams. He said game, the U14 boys were he is not surprised at the accepted into the playoffs teams’ successes in the as a wildcard team. tournament this year. “We came the hard way “We used to be the laughing stock of the DORCHESTER’S BOYS U16 – 2012 SILVER MEDALISTS (front row, l-r): Workensky Loreston, Alcelindo into this tournament,” Costa, Bruno Barbosa, Junior Depina, Lizandro Nogueira, Roberson Cevant, Saadiq Abubakar, Stanley Harrington said. “These league because every Salomon, Yuron Gomes, José Motta (Team Assistant); back row, l-r: Coach Manny Dikibo, Ho Phan, Sani kids play at a high level. time we came into any Regassa, Pladino Fernandes, Saleh Buisier, Patrick Teixeira, Amanuel Aduana, Coach Roy Alexis. They should be very town we [were] auto- proud of what they did, matically checked off as and I hope they are proud a win because everybody of what they did.” thought Dorchester More than 2,600 play- was a basketball and ers comprising 176 teams football town,” Bikibo from all over Massachu- said. “We’ve turned that setts participated in this around.” year’s tournament, and Both Bikibo and Har- Harrington said many rington prepared their of the U14 boys felt the teams for the tourna- other teams did not take ment like they would them seriously enough. for any other regular The team is comprised season game: practicing of boys as young as 12, once or twice a week. one of whom Harrington Bikibo and Harrington appointed as a captain both said they and other for his hard work and players’ parents often because “he gets respect picked up those team and he gives respect,” members whose parents Harrington said. do not have the means “They really wanted to bring their children to win this tournament,” to practice. Harrington said. “They “We’ll pick them up, wanted to prove that each individual, take [having team members] them home, and we’ll DORCHESTER’S BOYS U18 – 2012 SILVER MEDALISTS (front row, l-r): “Kiki”, Aloisio Barbosa, aged 12 was not a fluke.” feed them on their way,” Jonathan Gomes, Junior Johnson, Anthony Gonzalez, Marc Thebaud, Lauder Quitumba; back row (l- Harrington said what Bikibo said. “Sometimes r): Warren Excèus, Brandon Goncalves, Boma Dikibo, Jhan Wade, Matt Doyle, Jay Cardoso, Stevenson made his team unique they’ll come in and tell Pierre, Rubens Augustin, “Guy” and Coach Roy Alexis (Not shown: Coach Manny Dikibo) from the others was its us they haven’t eaten.” play soccer in college. registrar, said she was throughout the tourna- an unblemished 8-0 determination to win, Both Bikibo and Har- “Some of them have very excited about the ment,” Doyle said. “They record, but lost in the and he could not be rington expressed hope made this their careers,” achievements of all three represent everything Presidents Cup finals. happier with the team’s that their talented play- Bikibo said. “That’s the teams this season. that is fabulous about She commended the U11 success. He said the ers would keep playing main goal is to keep them “I couldn’t be more the youth of Dorchester.” team for its great char- team was ecstatic to soccer even past high out of harm’s way.” proud of the incred- Doyle added that acter and sportsmanship win the tournament in school. Bikibo said some Maura Doyle, the ible hard work and Dorchester’s U11 travel as well as its success the end. of his players have even Dorchester Youth Travel sportsmanship that all team came out of the throughout the season. “It’s fun when you see gotten scholarships to Soccer director and three teams displayed regular season with

Page 18 THE Reporter July 12, 2012 RECENT OBITUARIES CASE, Madeline Cherished Nana of Peter and the Carolinas. She of E. Bridgewater, Angela Braintree, and Brendan Mary “Peggie” 58, of (Goudas) of Dorchester. Joseph (PJ) and Daniel helped plan, wrote the Susi and her husband, and Brian Hynes, both Plymouth, formerly of Former wife of the late Conroy. Daughter of the curricula for, and taught Robert, of Milton, and of Norwell. Sister of Dorchester, has found Richard Case. Mother of late Martin and Mary with others the first Theresa A. Kirby and the late Barbara Gaff- peacefulness after an 8 Corrine Case, Christine (Guy) Greene. Sister sex education program her husband, Brian P., ney, Senator Joseph B. year battle with breast Bachand and the late of William Greene of developed for the schools of Bridgewater. Brother Walsh, Bernard Walsh, cancer. Daughter of her Nicole Gallagher. Also Dorchester, Anne D’Arcy for the Archdiocese of of Angelina Veneto of John Walsh, and Rita late parents, Thomas survived by 5 grandchil- of Pembroke, the late Boston. For many years, No. Quincy, Theresa Walsh-Tomasini. Long- J. and Doris (Richards) dren, 9 great grandchil- John Greene and Joseph she was the director Martorana of Braintree time member of Ladies Whelan. She leaves her dren and many nieces, Greene. Also survived by of St. Mary’s Home for and the late George L. Auxiliary VFW 8699 of sister, Phyllis Day and nephews, relatives and many nieces, nephews Women and Children in DeCandia and Anne Dorchester, Lower Mills. her husband Charles friends. and cherished friends. Dorchester. Mary was an Tempesta. Grandfather Contributions in Anne’s of East Falmouth, her C O NR O Y , M a r y Mary was born and raised avid gardener at home of five loving grand- memory may be sent to sister, Kathleen of Plym- C. (Greene) of Onset, in Dorchester and was a in Bay Pointe Village children. Ret. owner Saint Gregory’s Church, outh, her brother, Walter formerly of Randolph graduate of the Catherine in Onset and an active of DeCandia Oil Co., 2215 Dorchester Avenue, and his wife Linda, and and Dorchester, passed Laboure School of Nurs- member of the Wareham Dorchester. Late member Dorchester, MA 02124. brother, Thomas, all of away after a long series ing. She worked at St. Garden Club. of Mt. Pleasant Council MOONEY, Alice R. New Hampshire, as well of illnesses at the age Margaret’s Hospital in DALTON, Marion T. #98 K. of C., St. John (Gilmore) in Dorchester, as four nephews, two of 77. Wife of 55 years Dorchester for 40 years (Walsh) of Dorchester. Church Seniors’ Club, formerly of Quincy and nieces, a grand nephew, to her husband Peter and worked in a variety Wife of the late John J. Quincy & the 450 Club, South Boston. Wife of the and a grand niece. Peggie B. Conroy. Mother of of nursing supervisory Dalton. Mother of John Roxbury. WW II Navy late Robert M. Mother was a graduate of St Maryanne Conroy-Miller positions. She was instru- J. Jr., Mary Theresa veteran. Expressions of of Robert M. Mooney Jr. Gregory’s High School and her husband Kent mental in implementing a O’Sullivan, Kathleen sympathy may be made of Quincy, Richard V. in Dorchester, Boston of Worcester, Kathleen Natural Family Planning Zammito and Loretta to the Jimmy Fund, 44 Mooney of Weymouth, City Hospital School of Conroy of Avon, and program at the hospi- Craddock, all of Dorches- Binney St., Boston 02115. Audrey A. O’Connor Nursing, UMASS Boston, Peter M. Conroy and his tal as well as outreach ter, Elizabeth Healey, HYNES, Anne C. of Dorchester, David and the MGH Institute wife Aimee of Lakeville. programs in Virginia Mark and Matthew “Tootsie” (Walsh) 81, G. Mooney of Quincy, of Health Professions Dalton, all of Rockland, of Dorchester. Wife of and Paul C. Mooney of with a Master of Science Luke and Eric Dalton, the late Robert Hynes. Hyde Park. Sister of in Nursing. She spent both of Dorchester. Sister Mother of Robert Hynes Katherine Noonan of her entire career in the of John Coleman and and his wife Mary of Swampscott. Survived by nursing and health care Deborah Smith Walsh Franklin, Paul Hynes 8 grandchildren, 4 great- field. Peggie was em- TEVNAN TEVNAN of Lynn and the late and his wife Ann Marie grandchildren and many ployed at several public 100 City Hall Plaza 299653 Gallivan Boulevard Catherine Clifford, Jo- of Dorchester, Richard nieces and nephews. and private hospitals Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 seph and Francis Walsh. Hynes and his wife Mi- Late retired employee of in the Boston area, as 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Nana of 25 grandchildren chele of Hingham, Mary Verizon for over 32 years. a Nurse Practitioner and 2 great-grandsons. Hynes of Dorchester, POWERS, Margaret at a local practice, and Remembrances may be Marice Hynes of Dorches- E. (SANZI) 48 years most recently, had a Attorneys at Law www.tevnan.com made to the St. Vincent ter, John Hynes and his of age, of Dorchester. successful 10 year career DePaul Society, c/o St. wife Suzanne of Norwell, Daughter of Richard as a Nurse Consultant for Mark Rectory, 20 Rose- and Frank Hynes and Sanzi Jr. and the late Bar- the Centers for Medicare land St., Dorchester, MA his wife Marie of Brain- bara (Powers). Mother of and Medicaid Services 02124. tree. Grandmother of Barbara, Michael and in the Boston Office. At “Close to Home” DeCANDIA, Frank Paul Michael Hynes of Ricky. Sister of Robert, Peggie’s request, remem- P. suddenly, of East Braintree, Jaclyn Hynes Kathy, Nancy, Derek, brances may be made in Bridgewater, formerly of Hingham, Thomas Freddie, Geraldine, her memory to: Norwell of Dorchester. Husband Hynes of Dorchester, Danny, Barbara Ann Hospice, 120 Longwa- of Pasquina (Pastanella). Victoria Hynes of Brain- and the late Tony. Also ter Drive, Norwell, MA Father of Marie C. Forrest tree, Casey Hynes of her 4 grandchildren. 02061. and her husband, Paul A., Hingham, Julia Hynes of WHELAN, Margaret

Cedar Grove Cemetery Neighborhood Notables CONSECRATED IN 1868 (Continued from page 16) Knights of Columbus On the banks of the Neponset St. Ann Church Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available Lucky Thousand Drawing, the second Monday and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new Inquiries on gravesites and above-ground of each month in the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m. Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the garden crypts are invited. Non-Sectarian. Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, Greenhouse Now Open now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). for your home gardening and cemetery needs church. Vacation Bible School will be held with two Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. one-week sessions: July 9 to 13 (for those K to Gr. Adams Village Business Assn. Cemetery Office open daily at 3) and July 16 to 20 (for those Gr. 4 to 6). Further For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. 920 Adams St. info: [email protected]. Dorchester, MA 02124 Kit Clark Senior Services Telephone: 617-825-1360 St. Brendan Church Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: Men’s clothing for the Long Island Shelter is still health care, socialization, adult day health, memory needed for the Long Island Shelter for the Homeless: respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, mental health and substance abuse counseling, “Caring for your life’s journey...” rainwear, footwear, belts, hats, and white sox. The and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home Food Pantry is in great need for non-perishable food. Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with Please be generous. Bible Camp, July 23 to Aug. home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Mrs. Çonnolly. Wrestling 617-825-5000. camp, July 9 to 13 (boys entering grades 6 and 7): St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts July 16 to 20, (grades 4 and 5). St. Brendan’s Blood Meetings each Tues., 7 p.m., in the white building Drive, Wed., Aug. 15, 2 to 7 p.m., in St. Brendan Hall. in the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages St. Christopher Church 7 to 14. Small faith groups, on Thurs., 2 to 3:30 p.m., in K Club English, and at 11 a.m. on Sun., in Spanish. The The meetings are held every other Monday (July Rosary each Wed. in Spanish, at 6 p.m. 9) in Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m. St. Gregory Parish St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club The Prayer Group meets each Wed., 7:30 p.m.; The club meets on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. for enter by the side door across from the rectory garages. refreshments and 1 p.m. for Bingo, in St. Gregory’s There will be no Eucharistic Adoration for July and Auditorium. Meetings are suspended for the summer August. 150th Anniversary Celebration of the parish, but will resume Tues., Sept. 4, at noon. on Sat., Oct. 20, 4 p.m. Mass, with Cardinal Sean Dot House Senior Guys & Gals O’Malley. A gala celebration will follow in Florian Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Hall. Legion of Mary, each Sunday following the 9 Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave.; also offer-  Funerals a.m. Mass. The Sacrament of Holy Anointing on the ing many trips. All are welcome. Info: 617-288-3230. first Sat. of each month, following the 4 p.m. Mass.  Cremations Those wishing to receive the sacrament should sit Blessed Mother Teresa Seniors in one of the front pews. Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed by Bingo,  Pre-Arrangements dominoes, and cards, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are St. Mark Parish welcome. A small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE Boys and Girls Club News DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on the third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dorchester Boys and Girls Club need tutors for 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 to receive a bag of groceries. Items needed are toilet those in grades K to 12 who need homework assis- tissue, paper towels, cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.,) and tance after school one to 2 hours per week. Volunteers Service times and directions at: shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy Hour, each Monday, need not be teachers or experts on the subject. High from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, school students can fulfill their community-service www.dolanfuneral.com in the church. hours. Call Emily at 617-288-7120, to volunteer. July 12, 2012 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Tuesday, July 10 • Friends of Ronan Park monthly meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bowdoin Street Health Center.

• Boston Public Library Compass Roundtable will take place at 12:30pm in the Orientation Room at the Central Library in Copley Square. Join in a discussion about the Fun principle with Exhibitions Manager Beth Prindle. Those not able to attend are welcome to leave a comment at bpl.org/compass or send an email to [email protected].

Wednesday, July 11 • Neponset River Greenway Council meeting, 7 p.m., St. Brendan Church, 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester.

Friday, July 13 • Louis D. Brown Peace Institute presentation on Victim Compensation & Assistance Division Com- munity Presentation for Victims of Crime. 6 p.m., Freedom House, 14 Crawford Street, Dorchester. To RSVP or for more information, contact Marisa Luse at 617-825-1917 or [email protected].

Saturday, July 14 • Living Better with Arthritis event at Umass- Boston campus center. Free, starts at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Expert seminars on research, treatments, pain manage- ment. Interactive demonstrations: simple things YOU can do to live better with arthritis. Free shuttle On June 20, SBLI once again sponsored its Annual Football Clinic at Gillette Stadium with former Pa- from the JFK/UMass MBTA station and is ADA triots star Tedy Bruschi. Among the 54 boys and girls selected to attend the minicamp based on essays accessible. Contact: 617-244-1800 or sgauthier@ they wrote were Kirby Heffernan, Henry Heffernan, Quentin Aiken, Shakim Furtado, and Isaiah Gomes arthritis.org from Dorchester, who were team members of Tedy’s Backers! The kids received a personalized locker, an official Bruschi Patriots jersey, a proper announcement onto the field while running through the big • Kite, Bike and Frisbee Festival at Ronan Park, inflatable helmet, and the chance to participate in football drills with NFL greats! Bruschi enlisted some Dorchester, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fly a kite, ride a bike, of his football buddies to lend a hand, including Zoltan Mesko, Jerod Mayo, Brian Hoyer, and former and learn to play frisbee! Fun for the whole family. Pats Christian Fauria, Sammy Morris, and Ray Ventrone. Free food and drinks! Pictured above, Row 1, Declan Walsh (8, South Boston), Brennan Schallmo (10, South Boston), Damien Pineda (11, South Boston), Nick Pham (9, South Boston), Kacey LaBerge (10, Allston), Kirby Heffernan • Mattapan Farmers’ Market opens for season (11, Dorchester), Henry Heffernan (11, Dorchester), Emma Gillis (9, South Boston); Row 2: Quentin Aik- at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 525 River Street, ens (7, Dorchester), Will Ahearn (8, South Boston), Shamus Flaherty (12, South Boston), Shakim Furtado Mattapan. For more info contact 617-696-2900 or (10, Dorchester), Isaiah Gomes (11, Dorchester), Drew Garcia (9, South Boston) Kyara Washington (11, [email protected] Mattapan); Row 3: Drake Livada (Team Captain), Brian Hoyer, Ray Ventrone, Jerod Mayo, Bob Sheridan (SBLI President & CEO), Tedy Bruschi, Christian Fauria, Paul Lynch (SBLI), Sammy Morris, Zoltan Mesko, Shannon McLeod (Team Captain). Photo courtesy SBLI • Bowdoin Geneva first annual Multicultural Festival, 2 p.m., 200 Bowdoin St. Performances will stars. Bring a blanket to sit on, and enjoy free snacks US Senate, 5:30 p.m. features Ira Shapiro, author of include representations of creativity with heritages and entertainment! Sponsored by Friends of Ronan The Last Great Senate: Courage and Statesmanship that are Cape Verdean, Caribbean, Irish, Latino Park, friendsofronanpark.org. in Times of Crisis, and Tom Daschle, former US and Vietnamese. Resource tables will proffer health Senate Majority Leader, discuss the achievements screening for adults and recommend healthy life Monday, July 30 and bi-partisanship of the US Senate during the styles practices for all ages. • The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s 1960s and 1970s. Free, register at jfklibrary.org. ParkARTS brings its free photography workshop to Sunday, July 15 Schoolmaster Hill, Franklin Park, Dorchester at 6 Wednesday, August 1 GospelFest from 5-8 p.m. on City Hall Plaza p.m. Free. • Neponset River Greenway Council meets at features vocalist Kim Burrell. Call 617-635-3911 7 p.m., Foley Senior Residences, 249 River St., or visit cityofboston.gov/arts Tuesday, July 31 Mattapan. • JFK Library forum on The Golden Age of the Tuesday, July 17 • Solarize Mass - Bos- ton workshop at the LEGAL NOTICE Mattapan Public Library COMMONWEALTH OF FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS starts at 6 p.m. Learn MASSACHUSETTS how to save money with THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Boston’s solar program. SUFFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU12P1129GD in the MATTER OF 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA FRED D. KEEL Friday, July 20 of DORCHESTER, MA • Movie night at Ronan CITATION GIVING NOTICE (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com OF PETITION FOR Park, Dorchester 8-10 APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON p.m. Watch a family- PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 7 Reasons to consider a Buyer(s) Agent friendly movie under the RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a powerful tool that only Realtors prospective home’s Fair Market Value (FMV). In simpler terms, your To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition have access to. When listing agents market a home for sale, they typically Realtor will look at similar homes in the same neighborhood that have LEGAL NOTICE has been filed by Freddie M. Jones of allow any Realtor to present the home to potential buyers, and to present sold recently. This way, you will know whether or not the seller has Dorchester, MA in the above captioned COMMONWEALTH OF matter alleging that Fred D. keel is in contracts for purchase. The MLS is a database of all homes listed by their home priced fairly. If the home is priced over Fair Market Value, MASSACHUSETTS need of a Guardian and requesting that Realtors, and represents roughly 99% of the homes for sale in any given your Buyer’s Agent can present your “under asking price” offer with THE TRIAL COURT Freddie M. Jones of Dorchester, MA (or market. As technology advances, so does the MLS. It has evolved into plenty of firepower – and a greater chance that the offer will be accepted. some other suitable person) be appointed PROBATE & FAMILY COURT as Guardian to serve on the bond. an extremely powerful search engine that allows your buyer’s agent to 5) Experience SUFFOLK DIVISION The petition asks the Court to deter- enter in search criteria, and returns only homes that match those specific The average person buys 3-5 homes in their lifetime. A good Buyer’s Docket No. SU12C0222CA mine that the Respondent is incapaci- in the MATTER of tated, that the appointment of a Guardian parameters. Buyers can find a lot of this information online through IDX Agent will assist in 3-5 home purchases every month. What might seem TAURYN AUSHA is necessary, and that the proposed feeds available on many websites, but this information is a “watered complicated and intimidating to you is fairly common and familiar to Guardian is appropriate. The petition is down” version of the MLS because the IDX search engines aren’t quite your Realtor. Your Buyer’s Agent will know what to expect, and will BLAIR-JENNINGS on file with this court and may contain of DORCHESTER, MA a request for certain specific authority. as powerful, and don’t return as detailed profiles as the MLS. know when to alert you if anything out of the ordinary occurs. In the County of SUFFOLK You have the right to object to this 2) Maximize Your Time 6) Industry Contacts NOTICE OF PETITION proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or While driving neighborhoods is an excellent idea to help you decide It takes a lot of people to close a real estate transaction – Buyer’s Agent, FOR CHANGE OF NAME your attorney must file a written appear- ance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. which locations you prefer, it’s not a very efficient way to find your new Listing Agent, Loan Officer, Inspector, Appraiser, Insurance Agent, To all persons interested in on the return date of 07/26/2012. This day home. Gas is expensive, and your time is valuable. Your Buyer’s Agent General Contractors, and sometimes more! A good agent will come with apetition described: is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline A petition has been presented date by which you have to file the written will listen to your needs, make fantastic suggestions based on your likes a strong closing team that has performed in the past, and will continue to by Dawn Dubose requesting appearance if you object to the petition. If & dislikes, and provide you with a list of homes that ALL match your perform. A transaction is only as strong as its weakest link – with your you fail to file the written appearance by that TAURYN AUSHA BLAIR- the return date, action may be taken in wants & needs. Your Buyer’s Agent has helped MANY new homebuyers strong Buyer’s Agent & their closing team, you can rest assured that you JENNINGS be allowed to change this matter without further notice to you. In through MANY purchases, and will help you better organize your search will have plenty of support. her name as follows: addition to filing the written appearance, & decision making process – saving you valuable time. 7) Piece of Mind TAURYN BLAIR you or your attorney must file a written JENNINGS-DuBOSE affidavit stating the specific facts and 3) Representation If you are like most people, your home is the largest purchase you will grounds of your objection within 30 days Listing Agents enter into legally binding agreements that require them to ever make. The average person spends around 1/3 of their total monthly If you desire to object after the return date. thereto, you or your at- IMPORTANT NOTICE always act in the best interest of the seller. They are the seller’s “coach” income on their home. This is a big decision and you don’t want to go at torney must file a written The outcome of this proceeding may and will make sure that their clients’ best interests are looked after. it alone. When you use a trusted Buyer’s Agent, you know that your best appearance in said Court limit or completely take away the above- named person’s right to make decisions Luckily, your Buyer’s Agent is there to make sure YOUR best interests interests are accounted for, and that you can feel confident in your purchase. at BOSTON ON OR BEFORE about personal affairs or financial affairs are accounted for. With your expert Buyer’s Agent in your corner, you Purchasing a home can be a fun and exciting process. However, the ten o’clock in the MORN- or both. The above-named person has can rest assured that you’re on, at least, even ground with the home seller. home buying process can be intimidating, and mistakes are possible. A ING (10:00 AM) ON August 2, the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone 2012. may make this request on behalf of the A football team would be at a pretty significant disadvantage without a Real Estate Professional who specializes in working with Buyers can Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- above-named person. If the above-named coach – just as you would be without a Buyer’s Agent. help alleviate the fears & possibilities for mistakes. Make sure and use person cannot afford a lawyer, one may STRONG, First Justice of this be appointed at State expense. 4) Negotiating Power a Buyer’s Agent on any real estate transaction and you will help ensure Court. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First The MLS maintains a record of, not only all homes listed by Realtors that you are making the right decisions. June 28, 2012 Justice of this Court. in a given market, but also the sales price of those homes. Your Buyer’s Call us when considering buying your home. With our years of experience, Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci Register of Probate Agent will run a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine a we will be happy to assist you in the process. Register of Probate Date: June 15, 2012 Page 20 THE Reporter July 12, 2012

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