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Volume 29 Issue 34 Thursday, August 23, 2012 50¢ Dorchester’s Favorite Restaurants From take-out pizza and steak tip-subs to cocktails and apps under the stars, Dorchester’s dining scene has taken on exciting new dimensions in recent years. The Reporter takes a look at some of the neighborhood’s stalwart eateries and hot new spots in our latest dining guide this week. The guide also features the results of our first-ever Reader’s Survey of Dorchester’s favorite restaurants.

At left: Pat’s Pizza co-owner Pat Newell with employees Kleber Pintz, left and Vinnie Felix. Photo by Bill Forry Right: The Ledge in Lower Mills has become a favorite, in part, because of its fabulous outdoor patio. Photo by Mike Deehan New building, streetscape eyed for Mt. Vernon St. By Gintautas Dumcius UMass Boston, the John F. News Editor Kennedy Presidential Library Executives at Corcoran Jen- and Boston College High nison Companies are planning School, among other institu- the construction of a six-story tions. apartment building at the While no plans have been intersection of Mt. Vernon St. formally filed with City Hall, and Morrissey Boulevard. A Corcoran Jennison executives nonprofit funded by developer have been in discussions with is also in the conceptual stages the Boston Redevelopment of potentially remaking Mt. Authority, the city’s plan- Vernon St. through the expan- ning agency, and have made sion of sidewalks and creation a presentation about their of space for bicycles. ideas for Mt. Vernon St. to The proposed new building, Columbia Point Associates, a with 200 units and retail collection of organizations on space on the ground floor, the peninsula. Mattapan Community Health Center President and CEO Dr. Azzie Young is shown this week would effectively serve as an The plans would closely on the third floor patio of the health center’s new home in Mattapan Square. The health center entryway into the Columbia track the vision outlined has moved into its sparkling new facility in recent weeks and will celebrate an official grand Point peninsula, which is by a master planning task opening on Sept. 10. Photo by Bill Forry already home to the Harbor force in 2011, with more of a Point apartment community, (Continued on page 5) A dream come true in Mattapan Square Dr. Young: ‘This is where we were supposed to be” INSIDE THIS WEEK By Bill Forry and, with a peek over the side, with retail space on the street Fire destroys 3 decker Managing Editor the bustling square below. level— has already come to on Fairmount St. Dr. Azzie Young is one happy It’s a view —and a vision — define the Mattapan Square A Thursday morning fire community health center that’s been a long time in the of the future. A Citizens Bank consumed a Fairmount Street president. making. branch opened on the ground three-decker, displaced nine She can see for miles from “This is where we were level of the building in July residents and left four fire- her corner suite on a third supposed to be,” Dr. Young and a CVS store— the first fighters with injuries. Lower floor perch atop 1575 Blue said in an interview with the pharmacy in the square in Mills leaders have started a Hill Avenue. It’s a whole new Reporter on Tuesday, her first recent years— will open its fund to help the victims. Page 3 perspective on the neighbor- in the new building since she doors next month. hood from up here— and it’s and her staff moved in two The facility has given the one she’ll share with all of her weeks ago. “Too many things health center, long bursting employees, who can now enjoy had to happen for this to come at the seams at its old, squat lunch or morning coffee on the about— and they all did.” storefront space further up the adjacent outdoor patio that on The four story, $32 million avenue, a new pulse of energy. a clear day like today offers stone, steel and glass facility The health center has doubled sweeping views of the Blue — which houses the health its capacity to serve patients All contents copyright Hills, the steeples of Mattapan center over the top three floors (Continued on page 11) © 2012 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Your bank is headed in a new direction. Maybe it’s time you headed for the exits. If you’re looking to simplify part of your life, say goodbye to banks with complicated fee structures and impersonal service, and hello to Meetinghouse Bank. We’re the only community bank in the area, and we plan to keep banking simple and stress free. Call or stop by today.

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MB Exit Ad 10x2 4c.indd 1 12/2/11 10:03 AM Page 2 THE Reporter August 23, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Blue-collar sitdown Codman Sq. bank for Brown at Dot firm marks milestone By Gintautas Dumcius country going forward. Right now, News Editor Scott Brown, Mitt Romney, and Paul US Sen. Scott Brown traveled into Ryan have all said we’ve got to protect the heart of deeply blue Dorchester last tax breaks, special deals, subsidies for Thursday and sat down with a friendly the wealthiest Americans and for the audience of blue collar workers at an biggest corporations, and we have to excavation company’s headquarters do that at any cost, no matter what near Fields Corner. the effects are on working families. I “Even if you’re an ardent Democrat, believe that’s fundamentally wrong.” he hasn’t done enough to be fired Warren added: “I’m in this race from the job,” said Brendan Feeney, because I believe that America’s president and co-founder of Feeney working families are on the ropes and Brothers Excavation Corporation, they can’t take much more. And the which hosted the Wrentham Repub- Romney-Ryan-Brown approach is a lican at its Clayton St. offices. “We punch in the gut to them.” vote the person, not the party,” added As to the race, polling by a Demo- his brother, Greg, the vice president. cratic outfit on Tuesday showed Brown The brothers describe themselves with a five-point lead. When Public as independents and said they’ve also Policy Polling took the state’s political voted for Democrats like Congressman temperature in June, they were tied Stephen Lynch (D-South Boston) at 46 percent, but likely voters prefer and state Rep. Marty Walsh (D- Brown over Warren by a 49 percent Dorchester). to 44 percent margin, according to Brown briefly spoke to the group the PPP poll conducted Aug. 16 to 19. of 40 people, many of them wearing The margin of error is 2.9 percent and yellow vests and holding hard hats in 1,115 likely voters were interviewed. their laps, and interspersed talk of his His job approval rating stands at 53 hardscrabble biography and votes in percent, with 36 percent disapproving. the Senate with shots at his opponent, Meanwhile, Warren’s unfavorable Democratic candidate Elizabeth numbers have risen to 43 percent Warren. He also played up his Mas- favorable from 33 percent in March. Mt. Washington Bank celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Codman branch sachusetts roots, saying he was raised For Warren, the race may not be last Friday with an all-day event at the bank. Malik Andrews, a Codman Square in the Bay State about parties. But if Democrats want to resident and graduate of Allston’s MATCH Public Charter High School, re- win back the late Edward Kennedy’s ceived a $2,000 scholarship from Mt. Washington Bank president Ed Merritt, and he is “prob- left. Andrews will be attending Wentworth Institute of Technology in the fall. ably going to die Senate seat, it might have to become City Councilor Charles Yancey was on hand to present President Ed Merritt here,” adding, just that, the polling firm posits. with a resolution from the council congratulating the bank on five years of “she’s not from “Democrats will have to convince service to the Codman Square and the Dorchester community. here,” a refer- voters who like him to vote against Photo courtesy Mt. Washington Bank ence to Warren’s him anyway to keep the Senate from upbringing in going Republican,” Dean Debnam, Oklahoma. president of Public Policy Polling said Friday groundbreaking planned Brown touted in a statement. the support of at Hunt-Almont Park former Mayor Menino taps Sheila Dillon City and state officials will join Mattapan residents in a ceremony to mark Ray Flynn, a for housing and neighborhood the beginning of a $790,000 renovation project at Hunt Playground at Almont Scott Brown South Boston development post Park on Friday, August 24, at 10:30 a.m. The first in a multi-phase project that Democrat, and South Boston’s Sheila Dillon is will renovate the entire 18-acre park at 40 Almont Street, this initial phase will said he welcomed supporters from coming back to work at City Hall. include an entirely new playground with rubber safety surfacing and several the Democratic Party, the Republican Mayor Menino said last week that play structures designed to engage children of all ages. Other new features will Party, the Green Party, or “if you just Dillon, director of the Rental As- include water play, ornamental fencing, picnic and café tables, and benches. like to party.” sistance Bureau at the Massachusetts The remaining phases of the overall park renovation will include a synthetic Asked by one member of the audi- Department of Housing and Com- multi-propose field, basketball and tennis courts, a new service entrance, a ence about rising tuition costs, Brown munity Development, will be taking renovated walking track, outdoor exercise equipment, new pathways in the blasted Warren, saying the Harvard over for Evelyn Friedman as chief woodland area, new sports lighting, a dog run area, and parking for the Pop Law School professor is “part of the of housing and director of the Depart- Warner football team and other events. The playground project is scheduled problem” and claiming her salary ment of Neighborhood Development. to be completed in the spring of 2013. approached $400,000 for one class. Friedman is leaving for the top job at Pressed on lifting property tax Greater Lawrence Community Action exemptions for universities and Council. colleges in Boston, Brown demurred, “Sheila brings not only a deep un- Court affirms conviction in Geneva Ave. murder saying it was “more of a local issue.” derstanding of today’s most important The state’s Supreme Judicial Court this week affirmed the conviction and Brown said Mayor Thomas Menino housing matters, but a strong record life sentence handed down against an Everett man who killed a store clerk at has pressed for increased payments as a leader on these issues which a Geneva Avenue gas station in 2005. The court rejected the claims of convict in lieu of taxes (PILOT), adding, “it are so critical to cultivating strong Edwin Mejia, who stabbed Lourdes Hernandez to death at the LuOil Mini-Mart hasn’t reached our level, really.” neighborhoods where residents and on June 11, 2005. Mejia, a former employee who was fired from the store the After Brown left, the audience businesses can thrive,” Menino said previous November, is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility migrated to a spread of pizza, calzones, in a statement. of parole for Hernandez’ homicide. and crackers. “He puts himself in Dillon once served as DND’s Mejia accused the trial prosecutor of improper statements during his closing your shoes,” said Kenny Williams, deputy director of housing, overseeing arguments. In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Frances Duffly, the an Adams Village resident. “He’s not homelessness programs and affordable high court rejected those claims, finding that “there was no error requiring afraid to go against the grain.” housing. At the state level, the Section reversal of the defendant’s conviction.” Prosecutors proved that Mejia had Despite the warm show of support 8 Program and the state’s homeless planned to rob the store’s safe, but had expected a different employee to be on Brown received, Dorchester is likely programs were among those in her duty when he arrived there with a knife on the morning of the robbery. Medical to go for Warren in November, as it portfolio. experts said at trial that Hernandez suffered numerous stab wounds in the did for the Democratic candidate in She also once worked on housing neck, chest, and body during the attack that took her life. the 2010 special election, Martha policy at the Boston Redevelopment Coakley. Brown picked up support in Authority, before serving as Menino’s the Neponset neighborhood, winning housing adviser, according to the A Readers Guide to Today’s Dorchester Reporter four precincts in Ward 16. mayor’s office. (USPS 009-687) Published Weekly Brown’s Thursday afternoon visit Before her time at City Hall, she Periodical postage came 48 hours after Warren dropped was director of housing development Dorchester Reporter paid at Boston, MA. in to meet and greet supporters at at Dorchester Bay Economic Develop- August 23, 2012 POSTMASTER: Send ad- the Harp and Bard on Dorchester ment Corporation. dress changes to: Avenue. In a press availability outside Her first day on the job is slated 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 Dorchester, MA 02125 the restaurant, Warren sought to tie for Sept. 26. 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Linda Forry, who has been by last Thursday’s five-alarm fire on working to coordinate assistance for Fairmount Street. the fire victims, was also present at The fire — which began in the the bank on Monday. basement of 5 Fairmount St. around An account has been set up for the 11 a.m. last Thursday— left four families’ benefit, and donations of cash, clothing, and supplies can be A group of Lower Mills civic and business leaders gathered around James Boston firefighters injured and nine Armand, who was displaced along with his family when their apartment was people homeless. The three-decker brought to the bank, located on 2250 destroyed by fire last Thursday. Photo courtesy Meetinghouse Bank house was destroyed in the blaze, Dorchester Avenue. which took several hours to contain Jean Allen, store director of the the Red Cross. and extinguish. Shaw’s on River Street said the Lenny Mayers, who lived James Armand, 28, was among those supermarket would donate food, lunch on the third floor of the displaced by the fire. Armand, who was boxes, thermoses and other supplies building, said they were returning home from morning errands to the families. ABCD’s Dorchester told they had to check out at the time, said he smelled the smoke Neighborhood Service Center and Elm Friday and had spent less from outside but didn’t think it was Hill Family Service Center will also be than 24 hours in the hotel. coming from the house. He said when providing school supplies and clothing Since then, he said, they are he opened the door to the basement, for the adults and children affected. living out of their cars. the smoke was too much and there was Councilor Ayanna Presley’s office has Meetinghouse Bank presi- nothing he could do to put the fire out. also extended its hand to the families. dent Tony Paciulli said he In just a few short minutes, the James Armand, who lived in the felt bad for the people fire had ripped through the house. In three-decker building with his mother, impacted, but that the addition to the four firefighters, two two brothers and son, said he couldn’t neighborhood was stepping residents were sent to the hospital. say thank you enough for all support up to help them out in their they’ve been receiving. time of need. “It’s big that all these people have “Lower Mills is just a great stepped up to help,” he said. community, great people,” Armand’s son Nyziah is starting Paciulli said. “They’re small school at the Academy of the Pacific gestures, but I hope they’re Rim in Hyde Park next week, and gestures that help you and said he hopes the school understands make you feel a little bit the situation. The 10-year-old is cur- better when you feel totally Rep. Linda Forry was among those who made rently staying with his grandmother, alone.” a donation to the Fairmount St. Fire Fund on and Armand said he is still trying Paciulli also said that the Monday, She is pictured with Meetinghouse Bank to understand everything that has president and CEO Anthony Paciulli, left. Salvation Army would help Photo courtesy Meetinghouse Bank happened. provide the children with The most immediate concern for clothes and other school shine Committee, said they have those displaced is finding a place to live. supplies, as well as tickets to the circus pledged their support as well. The families were initially housed at and other events. “We’re starting with $100, and the Hampton Inn following the blaze— Larry Marino, chair of the Lower then we’re going around to the other Boston Fire Dept. photo thanks to emergency assistance from Mills Merchants Association’s Sun- merchants to see what else we can get.”

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In addition to in Dorchester District domestic abuse charges, Court for allegedly as- Goforth stands accused saulting his girlfriend of assault and battery on at an Alexander Street a police officer, unlawful home and for resisting possession of a firearm arrest. Goforth was or- and ammunition, among NAACP Boston Branch President, Michael Curry, addresses the crowd at the “Shake The City” rally dered to be held pending other charges. at Franklin Field in Dorchester on Sunday afternoon. The event was organized in response to several recent homicides in Boston in recent days, including the Aug. 12 triple murder of three young women on Harlem Street. The Boston chapter of the NAACP has called for the formation of a “Community Anti- ‘Person of interest’ Violence Commission” to develop a unified strategy to address “the culture of violence that plagues of sought in Dudley Sq. neighborhoods.” Photo by Eric Esteves murder BPD: Struggle for gun ended with ex-con’s arrest The Boston Police Dorchester High School delivered lawful com- approached the scene Boston Police released Department reports a around 2:10 p.m. when mands instructing the and demanded police an image of a “person traffic stop near Dorches- they queried his license suspect to stop resisting stop beating Laronal and of interest” in their ter High School Saturday plate and learned the and fighting. Instead of whipped out cell phones investigation into the afternoon turned into a owner of the car had a complying, the suspect to record them. Police say stabbing death of a violent struggle for one suspended license. Even- continued to battle. At the residents continued Dorchester man near officer’s gun with a man tually, police ordered one point, one of the to “taunt” the officers Dudley Square on Aug. who vowed not to go back Laronal out of the car officers felt the suspect throughout the arrest. 15. Rasha Lesley-Barnes to prison - from which and began to frisk him: reach for his department Laronal was ultimately died after an unidenti- he’d just been released “During the frisk, issued firearm. Upon charged with operating fied man stabbed him on after serving a sentence officers felt a plastic ob- feeling the suspect reach with a suspended license, Warren Street following for beating guards at the ject inside the suspect’s around his body and grab possession with intent an argument on the 23 Essex County jail with a front pocket. As officers the handle of his firearm, to distribute Class-A bus. The BPD Homicide fan, a broomstick and a attempted to remove the officer, fearing for drugs, resisting arrest Unit asks anyone who tips can be called into mop handle. the object, the suspect his life and safety, did and assault and battery knows the identity of 1(800) 494-TIPS or tex Police say officers responded violently everything in his power on a police officer. In the person shown in this the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME pulled Jurrell Laronal, and began kicking and to thwart the suspect’s 2006, Laronal was one of photo to call them at 617- (27463). 26, of Dorchester, over on punching the officers. efforts to secure his seven inmates in solitary 343-4470. Anonymously Armandine Street near Given the high level of firearm. Officers were confinement at the Es- resistance offered by able to pin the suspect sex County House of the suspect coupled with against the car.” Correction harged with the officer’s inability to But, police say, Laronal jumping and beating handcuff the suspect, kept fighting and officers guards who’d just let officers called for addi- had to use “open hand them out of their cells tional units to respond to tactics and knee strikes for showers ,according to the scene. While await- as taught at the Boston the Salem News. Laronal ing backup, the fight and Police Academy to sub- pleaded guilty and got 2 struggle to subdue the due and handcuff him. 1/2 to 4 years in prison suspect continued. Time Meanwhile, police say, added to his original and time again, officers several nearby residents 18-month jail sentence. Improving School Choice: DISCOVER Student Assignment External Advisory Committee Affordable Housing Community Meetings for Independent Seniors in Wellesley

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22 apartments available. Applicants will be selected for residency by lottery. For more information, please visit Lottery Date: Monday, September 17 | 11:00 a.m. Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 bostonschoolchoice.org or call 617-635-9012. August 23, 2012 The Reporter Page 5 New building, streetscape eyed for Mt. Vernon Street (Continued from page 1) include a gym. St. Concepts the orga- pedestrian-friendly lay- Asked about a timeline nization outlined in a out and anticipating an for the project, which June presentation to increase in the number of could cost in the area of neighbors include nar- residents. The proposed $60 million, Corcoran rowing the street – which residential building, pri- said, “We’re of the mind- is more than 60 feet from marily geared towards set of sooner rather than sidewalk to sidewalk at graduate students and later.” points and adding dedi- young professionals, Tad Read, a senior cated bicycle lanes that would be located across planner at the Boston would be set back from from the office complex Redevelopment Author- the roadway. Another owned by Corcoran and ity who helped oversee feature is a 22 foot long Jennison, according to the Columbia Point crosswalk near the Mc- Michael Corcoran, a master planning process, Cormack Middle School, top executive at the said the property such according to Neil Mc- company. as the one Corcoran Cullagh, TACC director, The existing office Jennison is proposing who said traffic-calming building, which is adja- is “pivotal” and among measures are needed cent to the former Bay- “the most visible sites” around the school. side Expo Center, houses on Columbia Point. “Right now it’s a high- the offices of Corcoran “You could say it’s a way,” McCullagh said, Jennison, the state’s gateway to Columbia noting that about 100 Office of Vital Statistics, Point,” he said. children who go to school the Dorchester Reporter Retail space would live across the street in A non-profit aligned with Corcoran Jennison envisons narrowing a wide Mt. and its sister papers and “animate” the ground the Harbor Point apart- Vernon St. and installing a “cycle track” for bicyclists. the SEIU 1199 union. floor, he said. ments. The proposed apart- As for the overall mas- This is hardly the first abandonment, violence a sweeping $1 billion In 2010, UMass Boston ments would contain ter plan for Columbia time the company has and decay, into mixed- plan, which included purchased the Bayside one bedroom or two bed- Point, “we do have to be attempted to reshape income housing in 1979. mixed-used housing and property. The site will rooms, Corcoran said. patient because we don’t Columbia Point. The de- The company also built retail for the former Bay- likely function as park- The building would have have control over the velopment firm has won a newer residential com- side Exposition Center, ing spaces for the next parking in the basement market,” he said. high praise for its conver- plex, The Peninsula, which it then owned. several years, as campus of the building and under The nonprofit funded sion of the 1,500-unit closer to the UMass- But economuy faltered officials focus on building a planned courtyard. by Joseph Corcoran, public housing project Boston campus in 2005. and the company subse- academic buildings and The building may also TACC, is also eyeing a located in the neighbor- In 2007, Corcoran quently lost control of the dormitories as part of its revamp of Mt. Vernon hood, once plagued by Jennison had proposed property to foreclosure. own master plan. Hearing explores changes to ‘Happy Hour’ restrictions By Gintautas Dumcius John Comeau, assis- liquor laws,” he wrote. price fluctuate within a is not personally advocat- sense review of some of News Editor tant general manager at “For instance, my res- seven day period. How- ing for a “return to the these archaic provisions, Boston-based restau- the Ledge in Lower Mills, taurant could legally ever, it is illegal for a days of “Happy Hours’, so that restaurant and rateurs said this week favored loosening some serve forty cent shots restaurant to advertise a and I doubt that many tavern owners have some they oppose the return of the restrictions and of cheap tequila so long ‘Craft Beer Night’ where restaurant owners would flexibility in promoting of the so-called “happy said casinos shouldn’t be as the drink was sold Massachusetts-brewed embrace the promotion their businesses.” hour,” a time when they exempt from the regula- at that price for seven craft beers are sold at a if it were now deemed Material from State would be allowed to serve tions. days, because under the discounted price once a legal.” House News Service was free or temporarily dis- “They shouldn’t have law a product cannot be week.” Instead, he said, he is used in this report. counted drinks. But some special treatment,” he sold below cost nor can Hedlund wrote that he pushing for a “common Dorchester operators said. feel differently, saying Grossman told report- loosening the statewide ers he is awaiting a report There’s a lot more to “happy hour” ban could from the ABCC, due by help business. January 2013. Totally FREE Checking The topic is on the table His “overarching con- because the casino law cerns” are about public passed last year exempts safety, Grossman added. than just the FREE Gift gaming operators from “But I also think it’s the ban, allowing them my obligation and our at account opening! to provide free drinks on obligation to listen very carefully, to keep an open the casino floor. ® The Alcoholic Bever- mind, to let anybody who ATM/VISA Check Card ages Control Commis- has a desire to speak Access to 40,000 Totally FREE Allpoint ATMs - Worldwide. sion, overseen by state speak, and then to take FREE Online Banking and BillPay Treasurer Steven Gross- that all into account, man, is exploring the and to leave no opinion 24-hour Driveup ATMs possibility of changing out in the final report the ban in order to allow written no later than You’ll find a whole lot of access and convenience in all our restaurants and bars to next January 31.” fairly compete with gam- Alan Dempsey, an Checking Accounts. ing establishments, per executive at Legal Sea- a provision in the casino foods, said he opposes With Mt. Washington Bank’s Totally Free Checking and law. A public hearing loosening of regulations, was held in Boston on citing a safety issue. Totally Free Business Checking, you’ve got choices! Tuesday, with Grossman Other restaurant execu- in attendance. tives and owners testified Kenneth Osherow, who against any changes, say- co-owns the Savin Bar ing they would prompt and Kitchen, said he a “race to the bottom” is encouraged by the regarding to pricing and discussion of a potential safety. return to happy hour. The Bay State’s happy Sign up now and choose either a Home Basics 10pc glass bowl set or an His restaurant cur- hour ban was instituted Escalade Picnic Blanket - FREE! rently offers a “happy in the 1980s under Gov. hour” deal with oysters Michael Dukakis. “I for a dollar. “That’s a way guarantee you that if for us to offer something happy hours are restored, of value to our customers dozens of people will be without having to base it killed or maimed on our around alcohol,” he said. highways because of it,” “The thing is, though, I Dukakis told the News do think that some sort Service in October. of happy hour would help State Sen. Robert Connecting All Offices 617.268.0379 small business.” Hedlund, a Weymouth www.MtWashingtonBank.com Osherow noted most Republican, provided Member FDIC | Member DIF of his customers walk testimony to ABCC and to the restaurant, which called for loosening the restrictions. is located on Savin Hill Customer purchases checks. We reserve the right to substitute an item of similar value. In the event the value of the Ave. and across from the “As a part owner of free gift exceeds $10, the bank is required to report the gift on Form 1099-INT. The recipient is responsible for all MBTA station which, like a restaurant, I have applicable taxes. the restaurant, is named witnessed firsthand the after the neighborhood. archaic nature of our Page 6 THE Reporter August 23, 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 Fields Corner Colón to headline city’s Latin fest 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 By Chris Harding Lower Mills Special to the Reporter 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 The city’s flyers for next week’s annual Cali- Uphams Corner ente concert have the 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 word “caliente” (“hot”) Grove Hall crossed out, and the 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 words “en fuego” (“on Mattapan Branch fire”) scribbled above, 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 in tribute to the 2012 headliner whose website Adams Street Branch profile picture shows him Wednesday, August 22, 6 p.m.- Countdown to surrounded in flames. Kindergarten celebration “Willie Colón is like Codman Square Branch the Bruce Springsteen Thursday, August 23, 4:15p.m. – Boy Scouts. of salsa music,” exclaims Friday, August 24, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Tony Nunziante, Deputy Storytime Director of the Mayor’s Monday, August 27, 3 p.m. – Creative Spaces Office Tourism and Spe- with the Otis House and Pierce House. cial Events (MOATSE), Tuesday, August 28, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story perhaps referring to Time the fan appeal, fierce Thursday, August 30, 4:15p.m. – Boy Scouts. community pride, and 5 p.m. – Countdown to Kindergarten celebration, social consciousness for auditorium. which both musicians Willie Colón is a New Yorker with roots in Puerto Fields Corner Branch are known. Rico known for his socially-conscious salsa stylings. Friday, August 24, 10 a.m. – Animal world Colón, a prominent singer, and trombonist, originally slated to play experience: Nocturnal nights. Latin entertainer/ as well as producer and in Boston on July 21 Grove Hall Branch trombonist from the director, Colón still holds of this year, but a city Thursday, August 23, 12:30 p.m. – Computer Big Apple will be the the all time record for scheduling snafu forced class for beginners. main attraction at next sales, he has created 40 the city to request that 6 p.m. – Countdown to kindergarten celebration. Thursday’s 5th annual productions that have Colón come later in the Friday, August 24, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool free Caliente concert sold more than thirty summer. He graciously Storybook Films from 6-9 p.m. on City million records world- agreed to appear on 2 p.m. – 2nd annual ice cream social. Hall Plaza. wide.” In November August 30. Eguie Castrillo Thursday, August 30, 12:30 p.m. – Computer Colón is a Nuyorican 2008 Willie Colón was Usually, these Cali- class for beginners. (a person born in New business hours to enjoy a named one of the 100 ente concerts have been Lower Mills Branch York of Puerto Rican free Latin concert in the most influential Latinos held on Saturday nights, Monday, August 27, 1 p.m. – Laptop Basics parents), who in addition cool evening air. by People en Español. but this Thursday eve- 6 p.m. – Dream Big Read: Family Fun Film Series. to his music career has Opening for Colón will Colón and his orches- ning show will allow Today’s film is Hop (2011), PG, 95 mins. been an activist for be local Latin legend, tra perform around the MOATSE to explore Tuesday, August 28 – 10:30 a.m. Summer Story the political rights and Eguie Castrillo, Associ- world. This year alone different options. Nun- Time for children under 5. cultural recognition of ate Professor in the they have played three ziante points out that not Mattapan Branch Puerto Ricans as well as Percussion Department different dates in each everyone wants to fight Thursday, August 23, 2 p.m.- Countdown to a consciousness raiser of Berklee College of of these three countries: their way back into town Kindergarten celebration about AIDS in the Latino Music. The Grammy- Mexico, Ecuador and on a Saturday night. The Uphams Corner Branch community. winning Castrillo and Colombia. Thursday event allows Thursday, August 16 , 6:30p.m. – Jazz Vocalist Colón’s official website his orchestra have The 62-year-old trom- folks who work in the Brandi Maxim & Guitarist Logan Wright. Sing notes, “As musician, appeared in previous bonist/ bandleader was city to get over to the along with Brandi and Logan as they revisit Jazz composer, arranger, editions of Caliente plaza right after normal standards from America’s Jazz heyday from the and have recorded with 1920s to the early 1960s. such luminaries as Tito Tuesday, August 28, 10:30 a.m. Family Story Puente, Jennifer Lopez, Time. Steve Winwood, Blood Sweat & Tears, Arturo Sandoval, the Boston Pops, Donna Summer, Paquito D’Rivera, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Celia Cruz. T h e c o n c e r t i s BRAThe Boston Redevelopment Authority sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and will host a public meeting regarding Telemundo television. Boston College High School Free family films at Cadigan Hall Project Malibu Beach th Wednesday, September 25 , 6:30PM The Friends of Savin Boston College High School located at 150 Morrissey Hill Shores and the Dorchester Beach Fes- Boulevard, (Murphy Alumni Room, Loyola Hall) tival Committee are Project Proponent: Boston College High School co-sponsoring Movies Project Description: Boston College High School (the on Malibu Beach this month in Savin Hill. Co- “Proponent”) proposes the construction of a new 28,000 square chairs and co-founders, foot athletic and fine arts addition to its existing campus. The Maureen McQuillen proposed addition, identified as “Cadigan Hall”, connects to the and Paul Nutting are existing campus buildings in two locations: parallel to the pleased to present free movies on Wed., Aug. existing “breezeway” adjacent to McNeice Pavilion and at the 22 and Wed., Aug. 29. east end of Cushing Hall (“Proposed Project”). The featured movies Close of Comment Period: Monday, September 10, 2012 start at approximately LANCE CAMPBELL 8p.m. with a family TBA friendly activity at BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:00pm and the showing ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9TH FLOOR of Savin Hill short movie Fox Point Music Series— a collaboration between BOSTON, MA 02201 “The Voices”, the story WUMB and Berklee School of Music— will feature singer-songwriter Carly Tefft on Sunday, August FAX: 617-742-7783 behind the historic mural on the side of McKenna’s 26, at 2 p.m. Tefft is an 18-year-old Berklee stu- PHONE: 617-918-4311 at 7:30p.m. dent from Cape Cod who counts the Police, Carol EMAIL: [email protected] A partnership with the King, and Colbie Calliat as inspirations. The free MA Department of Con- live acoustic show takes place rain or shine at Fox Brian P. Golden Point, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, on the Executive Director/Secretary servation & Recreation Harborwalk next to the JFK Presidential Library is key to event’s success. & Museum. August 23, 2012 The Reporter Page 7 News about people Reporter’s in & around People our Neighborhoods D.A. Conley convenes 10th soccer tourney at Pope Park

Suffolk County Dis- comed kids and teens trict Attorney Daniel from across Suffolk F. Conley celebrated a County to Dorchester decade as the chief law for a day of the world’s enforcement officer for most popular sport. Boston, Chelsea, Revere, The Soccer for Peace and Winthrop with a tournament included youth soccer tourna- 100 youth together with ment loaded with special Conley’s prosecutors, guests and giveaways at victim advocates, and Pope John Paul II Park support staff. Also on in Dorchester. hand were New England Each summer since Revolution player Kevin day playing with kids, sponsors who supported 2002, Conley has wel- Alston, who spent the Sewataro in Sudbury, ing children the value of signing autographs, and the games through dona- MA. The “achievers” from teamwork, sportsman- posing for photos and tions of food, drinks, Dorchester, Roxbury, ship and cooperation. Revolution President raffle prizes, and more. and Hyde Park spent Friends of the Children- Bubbles’s Birthdays Brian Bilello, who gave Also lending assistance four weeks enjoying ev- Boston serves children each young attendee and joining the fun erything the camp had to from Boston’s highest And Special Occasions tickets to attend an were staff from St. Pe- offer including canoeing, risk communities who By Barbara McDonough upcoming game with his ter’s Teen Center, the archery, and arts and often don’t have ac- Fanny Farmer opened her Boston Cooking or her family. Dorchester Bay Eco- crafts. They even were cess to quality summer School on Aug. 23, 1902. Gene Kelly was born “For 10 years, we’ve nomic Development Cor- given the opportunity programs. on Aug. 23, 1912, 100 years ago. Mount Vesuvius been out here with the poration, the Dorchester to spend a night there, ••• erupted on Aug. 24, in the year 79 AD. Pluto was young people of Boston Youth Collaborative, the learning new outdoor D o r c h e s t e r ’ s demoted to a “dwarf planet” on Aug. 24, 2006. and Suffolk County, Upham’s Corner Safe skills and sleeping in Brookview House Inc. “The Wizard of Oz” debuted on Aug. 25, 1939. sharing the personal side Neighborhood Initiative, tents for the first time. says it’s been awarded The “old” Quincy Market, named for Mayor of our office to the kids the Uphams Corner This unique opportunity a $100,000 grant from Josiah Quincy, opened on Aug. 26. 1826. The and families we serve,” Health Center, and the was made possible by OneWorld Boston, a Ford Company unveiled the Edsel on Aug. 26, Conley said. “It’s fun. Muslim Athletic League. the generosity of Camp Cummings Properties 1957. Women received the right to vote on Aug. It’s healthy. It’s safe. ••• Sewataro and support- affiliated grant making 26, 1920. Krakatoa erupted on Aug. 26, 1883. But more than that, it S i x c h i l d r e n ers of Friends-Boston. foundation. The grant is (The explosion was so violent that it affected the emphasizes values that from Friends of the Located in the woods targeted at organizations oceans and the atmosphere for years.) will support success in Children-Boston’s long- of Sudbury, Camp Se- that provide safe and The Republican National Convention will be every youngster’s life: term mentoring program wataro offers children supportive environments held in Tampa, FL, from Aug. 27 to 30. “Tarzan” teamwork, good sports- had the opportunity to a traditional day camp for homeless mothers was first published on Aug. 27, 1912. Mother manship, and fair play.” attend camp this sum- experience while teach- and their children. Teresa was born in Macedonia on Aug. 27,1910. C o n l e y t h a n k e d mer at no cost to their Worcestershire Sauce was first manufactured Boston-area business families, thanks to Camp LEGAL NOTICE on Aug. 28, 1837. UPS was founded on Aug. 28, 1907. Prince Charles and Princess Diana were divorced on Aug. 28, 1996. Donald O’Connor was born in Chicago on Aug. 28, 1925. Hurricane Meetinghouse Bank Katrina hit the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005. TWA and American Airlines began inspecting baggage on Aug. 29, 1972. Cardinal Sean A Reminder to Attend O’Malley was ordained on Aug. 29, 1970. The last episode of “The Fugitive” aired on Aug. Special Meeting of Depositors 29, 45 years ago. Michael Jackson was born in Gary, IN, on Aug. 29, 1958. Celebrities having birthdays are: Barbara FREE The Board of Directors of Meetinghouse Bank Eden, 78 on Aug. 23; Steve Guttenberg, 54 FREEHOME HOME REPAIR REPAIR EVALUATION EVALUATIONwould like to remind depositors of Meetinghouse on Aug. 24; Michael Richards, 62 on Aug. 24; THROUGHTHROUGH THE THE Bank as of July 31, 2012 of the Special Meeting Sean Connery, 82 on Aug. 25; Regis Philbin, 81 of Depositors to be held to vote on the Plan of on Aug. 25; Macaulay Culkin, 32 on Aug. 26; SENIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM Conversion. David Soul, 66 on Aug. 28; and LeAnn Rimes SENIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM 30 on Aug. 28. ELIGIBILITY The Special Meeting of Depositors will be held at Those celebrating their birthdays are Jane You may be eligible to receive FREE home repair the Phillips House, 780 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, McArdle, Martin Joyce, MichaelELIGIBILITY Flynn, Charles services if you: Massachusetts, on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Walsh, Olivia Baldassari, Vinnie Sweeney, at 6:00 P.M. 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Page 8 THE Reporter August 23, 2012 Editorial Off the Bench Response to Report on a week at ‘Olcottage’

By James W. Dolan wrap-around living room windows, they were either violence: Don’t Special to the Reporter in the water or going to or coming from the beach. It was built on a bluff overlooking Vineyard Sound The secluded setting made it possible for us to reinvent the wheel around 1900 by a wealthy mining executive and was leave all our gear – chairs, umbrellas, tents, rafts one of the first structures on what at the ti and fishing poles – on the beach for the entire week. The aftermath of the August 12 slayings of me was a lonely stretch of beach between Woods Each night we sat around a campfire on the beach three young women on Harlem Street has sparked Hole and Falmouth not far from Nobska Light. The talking, laughing, and singing, completely content a renewed outpouring of grief, anguish and history of the place rippled through all its quirky with the place and the company. soul-searching in Dorchester and surrounding nooks and crannies. It spoke of the many families The happiest times are those my wife and I share communities impacted by violent crime. After that had enjoyed times of fun, laughter, and the with our family. They thank us for our generos- a relatively quiet summer, the ides of August simple joy of just being together. ity without knowing that the greatest gift we can brought a disappointing and dramatic violent What became known as the old cottage eventually receive is the knowledge that they are happy and turn, with the Harlem Street killings and the contracted into just “olcottage.” It was in that stately secure enough to cope with the inevitable sadness broad daylight stabbing death of a young man grand dame of a summer house that we spent a week and disappointments that life holds. Those joyful in Dudley Square. in July to celebrate our 50th anniversary. There moments, like deposits in a bank, can be drawn Sadly, we’ve been here before, most recently in were 21 of us: children, spouses, and grandchildren. upon in hard times. They can soften the impact of Mattapan in 2010, when four people — including All were delighted with the huge house and sloping a blow that otherwise might put you down. a mother and her toddler son— were gunned down lawn that led down to a private beach. My wife By unanimous vote, we intend to visit “olcottage” in a heinous home invasion-turned-execution on reserved it two years ago and it turned out to be a again. We are now part of her family, those residents Woolson Street. That case remains an open wound great choice. It had two kitchens, five bathrooms, and guests who have been enriched by her gentle in Boston since the trials of the two men charged three refrigerators, and enough bedrooms on three and warm embrace. She captured the hearts of all in the case ended in a mistrial and an acquittal, floors to accommodate all of us. the mothers and grandmothers who have watched their offspring enjoy her bounty by the sea. respectively, last March. The dining room, with its enormous table, easily We are entering that phase of life when our This month’s atrocity on Harlem Street has sat us all for meals, each family being responsible for a main meal with a night off for a catered clam grandchildren have their own agendas. Gone are sparked familiar calls for justice and reform— and lobster bake. Like the drill sergeant she could the days when they were younger and a visit with along with the refrain from authorities that they have been, my wife was in the middle of what could grandparents would be a highlight of their week. need more help from “the community.” Despite the have been a chaotic situation, giving orders and Now that it is increasingly difficult to get them all fact that police say they’ve had promising leads assigning tasks. It sometimes helps to have a bossy together, we treasure those times. Their need for in this case, no arrests have yet been made public spouse, particularly when she is usually right. The us diminishes while our need for them remains and the vehicle caught on surveillance footage place wasn’t fancy but had character and old-world constant. Such are the cycles of life. In the words of leaving the scene has not been found either. charm. She might describe it as “early cozy.” a banner that has been hanging in our kitchen for In the void, there has been plenty of hand- There was enough room for people to go off for a years: “There are but two lasting bequests we can wringing about the need to end the “culture of little quiet time to read, work on a jigsaw puzzle, or give our children. The first is roots. The last – wings.” violence” that feeds such crimes, but no simple take a nap. From a shaded patio, you could watch Let them soar while holding fast to the memories prescription for tackling it. And the precise the ferries come and go from Vineyard Haven and we share and will relive again upon our return to wrong thing to do at this juncture is to form new Oak Bluff. “olcottage.” groups and initiatives to replicate what’s already The nine grandchildren were in the water before being done at the grassroots level across the we unpacked and it was there they seemed to James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District neighborhoods. spend the entire week. Every time I looked out the Court judge who now practices law. What’s needed right now is more resolve from neighbors to show up and stay engaged in existing Commentary organizations that are already doing good work in the hardest-hit communities. In the Blue Hill Corridor, for instance, there is an exceptionally Back to school with Asthma: good tool up and running right now for tackling quality-of-life, street-level problems before they blossom into “hot spots” for murder and gunfire. How to breathe a little easier The Mayor’s Neighborhood Response Team Dr. Huy Nguyen allow anyone to smoke in or around your home (NRT)— run as a collaboration between ISD assis- Special to the Reporter or car. The Boston Public Health Commission’s tant commissioner Darryl Smith and community The end of summer camps and approaching Labor Healthy Homes program can help you to reduce group’s like Grove Hall’s Project RIGHT— are Day weekend can mean only one thing: children are environmental triggers in your home such as mold, making real progress between Dudley Street and going back to school. For many parents, the last dust mites, or cockroaches. You can call (617) 534- Franklin Park. Smith, who lives in and knows weeks of summer are busy with shopping for school 5966 or email [email protected] for more the community well, also runs a similar program clothes and supplies. For children with asthma, information. focused more on Mattapan. These groups meet though, going back to school can mean a return to · Remind children to always cover a cough or a regularly with community leaders to identify wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. sneeze with the crook of their elbows. Hand washing emerging trouble spots— typically properties that Asthma, a chronic respiratory disease character- reduces the risk of catching colds that trigger many show signs of criminal activity and neglect. They ized by attacks of difficulty breathing, is one of the asthma attacks. If your child is sick, keep them home then put needed city resources on the problems most common chronic pediatric conditions in the from school so others don’t get sick, too. in a coordinated way. United States. This diagnosis is shared by over · Encourage everyone in your household to get the The key to the effort, however, are neighbors seven million children age zero to seventeen years. flu vaccine since children with asthma are at high who are willing to step forward to tip authorities Symptoms are caused by inflammation and narrow- risk for hospitalization from influenza. on what they’re seeing from their vantage point. ing of the small airways. Asthma severity varies Going back to school may make every child a little Such intelligence is needed to weed out houses between mild infrequent symptoms to persistent nervous. After all, the prospect of new teachers, new of ill-repute, drug posts and scofflaws that give daily symptoms. Even mild asthmatics, though, friends, and new homework can make any student’s safe haven to low-level criminal activity that can may experience severe asthma attacks. heart beat faster. With a little preparation, though, quickly blossom into bigger public safety problems. Many children experience seasonal variation families can help their children with asthma begin This model is working in Grove Hall and the with more severe persistent coughing, wheezing, the new school year breathing easier. Dudley Triangle. But it needs people to get and shortness of breath during the fall, winter, and Dr. Huy Nguyen is the medical director at the engaged and stay engaged. If you live in one of the spring months. Their symptoms are often triggered Boston Public Health Commission and a pediatrician communities along Blue Hill Avenue— and want by chemical irritants such as cigarette smoke, at the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center. to do something immediate to help out— go to common airborne allergens such as mold, dust the next community engagement meeting hosted mites, or cockroaches, and viral upper respiratory by the NRT. It’s being held at the Rev. Michael infections or “colds” which are frequently passed Haynes Early Education Center, 263 Blue Hill between students in classroom settings. In fact, nationally, asthma accounts for about 10.5 The Reporter Ave. from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28. million school absences each year. Many of these “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” If there’s a problem on the horizon on your street absences may be preventable. Here are a few things and you know it— don’t wait for it to become a A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. families can do to give their children with asthma 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 crime scene. Tell this group about it now and their best chances of participating in all the new Worldwide at dotnews.com empower yourselves to do something about it. school year has to offer: Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) The disturbing truth about the Harlem Street · Visit your pediatrician. Bring all of your child’s Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher murders is harder to accept. Harlem Street is asthma medications and be ready to discuss your William P. Forry, Managing Editor not a typical source of trouble, according to police child’s symptoms. Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor and city officials. But, there are killers in our Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor · Ask your doctor about spirometry, a safe test Barbara Langis, Production Manager midst. They walk among us and they’re likely offered in some practices that can help evaluate Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager responsible for other unsolved killings that have your child’s airways. Spirometry may be especially News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 stained our community and stolen young people helpful in assessing older children and adolescents Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] from our neighborhoods in past years as well. who may under-report their symptoms. The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in These predators need to be locked away— whether · If you and your doctor decide that a daily advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. they fired the gun on Harlem Street this month medication is needed to control your child’s airway The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or some other street corner 15 years ago. 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The lawsuit News Editor the US Census figures a setup that has re- dropping the Dorchester an ordinance detailing led to House Speaker A map redrawing are released, in order to mained unchanged since precincts (the Polish the changes to Mayor Thomas Finneran’s res- the boundaries of City account for population the 1980s. But, their Triangle). Thomas Menino’s desk ignation and subsequent Council districts was shifts. proposed map did not • Only Districts 5 in the next few months, indictment. Finneran expected to be finalized The figures have appear to gain traction (Roslindale, Hyde Park since any person running eventually pleaded guilty this week, as councillors shown Boston’s popula- inside City Hall. and Mattapan) and for City Council in the to obstruction of justice were poised to vote yes- tion leapt 4.8 percent Linehan’s map in- 9 (Allston/Brighton) 2013 elections must be and was disbarred by terday on a controversial to 617,594 residents. cludes the following escaped without any living in their respective the state’s highest court. measure that would shift But the shift left some proposed changes: changes. district 12 months before The coalition alleges 12 precincts in seven of districts imbalanced, • District 3, represent- “This Committee has the election. that the Linehan map the city’s nine districts. including Dorchester’s ed by freshman Council- embarked on fulfill- But the lawsuit by violates the Voting District 2 Councillor District 3. That has lor Frank Baker, picks ing the goals of legal the coalition, which in- Rights Act of 1965 and Bill Linehan, who chairs forced the council’s up the Polish Triangle compliance, creating cludes NAACP-Boston, “packs” District 4 with the committee tasked redistricting commit- (Ward 7’s Precincts 8 and or preserving neigh- Chinese Progressive 95 percent people of color, with redrawing district tee to add residents 9) and loses two Lower borhood unity where Association, ¿Oíste?, diluting the potential boundaries, released a to some districts and Mills precincts (Ward possible, accounting for the Lawyers Committee impact of minority votes final report on Monday move residents out of 17’s Precincts 12 and the demographic shifts, for Civil Rights and elsewhere in the city, like with the aim of gain- over-populated districts, 14). District 3 also gains and limiting disruption Economic Justice, and Dorchester’s District 3. ing the approval of the like District 2, which Ward 7 Precinct 7, which for voters,” Linehan Project HIP-HOP, may The groups had proposed full 13-member council includes South Boston. includes Carson Beach, wrote in the committee throw a wrench into the splitting District 3 and on Wednesday as the Councillors have been and Ward 7 Precinct 10 report. “The Committee timetable. 4 horizontally, with Dis- Reporter was going to split over how to solve and Ward 13 Precinct 5. fulfilled its commitment “We’re very disap- trict 3 in the north and press. the problem – often • District 4, repre- to a public process by pointed that we weren’t District 4 in the south, But the body faces the compared to a Rubik’s sented by Councillor conducting redistricting able to negotiate some- instead of the east-west threat of a lawsuit if it ap- Cube – particularly if it Charles Yancey, picks hearings throughout the thing, that we have split currently in place. proves approve the latest meant dividing neigh- up two Lower Mills neighborhoods of the to go this route,” said Linehan did not im- draft: “If Linehan’s map borhoods. The possibility precincts that Baker City of Boston, taking Crawford on Tuesday mediately respond to a passes tomorrow, we will of two councillors moving loses, as well as Ward testimony from an array afternoon. request for comment. be suing,” said Cheryl or giving up their seats 13 Precinct 4. of interested persons, Voting rights activists District 3’s Baker said Clyburn Crawford, co- was raised in the early • The South End and conducting several won a similar lawsuit he is still deciding which director of MassVOTE, stages of the process. remains split between public meetings in City about ten years ago after way to vote on Wednes- one of several groups that Local redistricting several Council districts, Hall. The attached plan State House lawmakers day. “I’m still thinking comprise the Communi- activists have called with two precincts embodies the fulfillment redrew legislative district about it. We’ll see what ties of Color Coalition. for a total overhaul of moving into District of the Committee’s re- boundaries. Activists happens on the floor,” Boston is required the council districts, 7, represented by Tito districting goals, public claimed the boundaries he said. “There may be to redraw the city’s demanding more oppor- Jackson. District 2 adds comment, and Councillor diluted minority voting amendments.” nine Council districts tunities for candidates the City Hall precinct concerns.” strength and protected Governor signs prescription monitoring bill Gov. Deval Patrick that can be abused or sold supports the purpose of not appropriate enough implement the more implement these mea- over the weekend signed illegally, and attempts to the Legislation. Prevent- money to the Executive costly measures” in the sures by the legislative a bill designed to pro- increase participation in ing the diversion of Office of Health and bill in fiscal 2013. “I deadlines depends on tect against prescrip- the state’s Prescription prescription drugs and Human Services, or the therefore sign the bill timely supplemental tion drug abuse, but Monitoring Program decreasing drug abuse Department of Public on the understanding funding,” Patrick said. cautioned that public that can be used to and drug addiction are Health, to “effectively that DPH’s capacity to –SHNS health officials will need identify patients who critical, and I thank the additional funding to might be shopping for Members for turning meet the goals of the prescription from vari- your attention to this Legislature. ous doctors. issue,” Patrick wrote in The bill attempts to Patrick signed the bill his signing letter. limit the number of (S 2125) on Saturday The governor, how- doctors who excessively writing to the House and ever, expressed concerns prescribe medications Senate that he “strongly” that the Legislature did

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The Saint William’s Band/Dominic J. Bianculli Fund held its annual Scholarship Awards Night on June 22nd at the Phillips Banquet Facil- ity on Morrissey Boulevard. Pictured above are this year’s winners: Top: Mr. John P. Carney of Savin Hill, along with his family L-R: Grace, Mary, (John) and Barney. Upper right: Ms. Annie McDonnell along with her family L-R: Carolanne, (Annie) and Patrick. Each received a $1,000 academic scholarship for their upcoming freshman year of college. For more information on this year’s winners or to find out more about the fund, please visit stwilliamsbiancullifund.org. District C-11 News Cedar Grove Civic Assn. send a $7 check to DLMCA, 15 Becket St., Dor., Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of 02124-4803. Please include name, address, phone, The “Party Line” phone number, to report loud each month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s and e-mail address. See the web page: DORCHES- gatherings, is 617-343-5500. Church. Meetings, however, have been suspended TERLOWERMILLS.ORG. Police District B-3 News for the summer. Info: [email protected] Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at or 617-825-1402. Assn. 617-343-4717. Clam Point Civic Assn. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of each month, Blue Hill Corridor Response Team The meetings are usually held on the second 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Meeting Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday) at Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call The Mayor’s Neighborhood Response Team will WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. convene a community engagement meeting at the (new meeting place); on street parking available; at Hancock St. Civic Assn. Rev. Michael Haynes Early Education Center, 263 6:30 p.m. Info: clampoint.org. The next meetings are Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Blue Hill Ave., Roxbury, 6-7:30 p.m. Doors open Codman Square Neighborhood and Dec. 20, in the Upham’s Corner Library (for the at 5:30 p.m. Come join the discussion about the Council summer, through Sept.), 500 Columbia Rd., from future of the community, share your vision & help The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: [email protected]. develop a Plan of Action to transform Blue Hill Ave the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the corridor to a walk-able vibrant neighborhood. For Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 McCormack Civic Assn. more information call Project RIGHT Inc 617-541- Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Meetings, the third Tues. of each month, at 7 5450 x 102 or City of Boston, Inspectional Services Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Please Department 617-961-3213. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., bring canned goods to the meeting for a local food Ashmont-Adams Assn. at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: bank. Info: McCormackCivic.com or 617-710-3793. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at columbiasavinhillcivic.org. Membership is only $5. the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Cummins Valley Assn. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. Ashmont Hill Assn. Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt The MHHCA will not meet in August. The next Meetings are generally held the last Thursday Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on meeting is on Wed., Sept. 19, 7 p.m., at First Parish of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Church. To stay in contact, call 617-265-0749 or Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- e-mail: civic@first parish.com.Info: 617-265-0749 7359 or 617-202-1021. or [email protected]. Eastman-Elder Melville Park Assn. Assn. Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at The association Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, meets the third Thurs. from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 of each month, 7 p.m., p.m., at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. at the Uphams Corner Peabody Slope Assn. Health Center, 636 The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assn’s next Columbia Rd, across meeting, the first Mon. of each month, at Dorchester from the fire station. Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: The meeting dates peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. are (all on Saturdays): Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. Sept. 15. Oct. 20, Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at Nov. 17, and Dec. [email protected], giving your name, ad- 15. Norfolk Ave. to dress, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, usually be closed on Sat. and the fourth Wed. of each month at the Leahy/Holloran Sun., Aug. 25 and 26, Community Center at 7 p.m. The next meetings for filming of a movie, will be Sept. 26, Oct. 24, and Nov. 28. Mark your “The Heat.” calendars now. Freeport- Port Norfolk Civic Assn. Adams Assn. Meetings the third Thurs. of every month at the The meetings will Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. be held the second St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. Wed. of the month, Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in 6:30 p.m., at the Fields the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: Corner CDC office stmarkscivic.com. (the old Dist. 11 police Dorchester Historical Society station), 1 Acadia St. The headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp Lower Mills House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett Civic Assn. Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations The monthly meet- to help preserve the society’s artifacts. 2012 DHS ings are held the Gala, Fri., Oct. 12, Venezia Restaurant, 20 Ericsson third Tuesday of the St.; 6 p.m. for cocktails, 7:30 p.m. for dinner. Live month in St. Gregory’s auction at 8 p.m. Contact [email protected]. Auditorium, 7 p.m. Kennedy Library (Please bring bottles For reservations for the free programs and forums: and cans and any used 617/514-1643 to be sure of a seat or visit the web sports equipment to page: jfklibrary.org. the meeting for Officer Ruiz.) Now is the time to become a member: (Continued on page 16) August 23, 2012 The Reporter Page 11 Health center is Mattapan Square’s newest landmark (Continued from page 1) in both its medical and dental wings. And Dr. Young has begun hir- ing new doctors and dentists— with an eye towards a burgeoning patient base that she’s confident will flock to the building from Mattapan and beyond. Downstairs, in a spa- cious room dotted with kids and moms waiting for a dentist chair, the patients are buzzing about the new look. Several hover near the floor to ceiling windows, peering out a Mattapan Square they’ve seen every day, but never from this vantage point. “It’s a whole new way of seeing the square,” said one man as he strolled through the waiting room. Like Dr. Young’s pri- vate office — which has 11 large windows that face south and east — the dominant design element of the building is bright and open. Architects from the firm Steffian Bradley— following the lead of the health center’s The new home of Mattapan Community Health Center in Mattapan Square is now occupied by both the health center — which staff and patients, who occupies the top three floors— and Citizens Bank, which opened its new branch there in July. A CVS store is scheduled to open suffered in windowless, on the other side of the building in September. A grand opening ceremony to mark the health center’s new space is scheduled for cramped quarters for Monday, Sept. 10. Photos by Bill Forry decades at their old When she got the call building— made sure that the money would that natural light pours come through in the in from all directions. first round of stimulus The walls are painted in funding, Dr. Young says bright, bold oranges and she began a dizzying tans— a tip of the cap, Dr. round of phone calls to Young says, to the cen- key supporters featuring ter’s heavily Caribbean her “screaming into their clientle. The terraced ears, ‘We got it!!’” roofs visible through The exuberance was the lobby windows of the fueled in large part by higher floors are covered relief at what could have in grass and plantings, gone wrong. Dr. Young part of a concerted effort and her board had long to adhere to a silver planned to simply build LEED certifification. a new structure on the Funding for the new site of their longtime Mattapan health center home near the corner came from a variety of Blue Hill and Tennis of sources, including a Road. In order to build pivotal seed grant from there, Young and her Boston Medical Center, team needed to find a longtime supporter of temporary space to rent MCHC, which pitched in when construction com- $1 million to help secure menced. and prepare the site Instead, they discov- itself. The center raised ered that the parcels Dr. Azzie Young, the President and CEO of Mattapan Community Health Center, is shown on the outdoor $12 million through patio on the third floor of the new facility. that they once considered philanthropies over the renting were for sale. Dr. last decade, including through general contrac- Dr. Young is already men 39 and older) and using it for their lunch Young consulted with the Richard and Susan tor Suffolk Construction, anticipating the possibil- activities for teens and break. It’s really making her team, including her Smith Family Fund, which exceeded hiring ity of adding one or even kids. The event will run a difference in how we predecessor as MCHC Mass General Hospital, thresholds for women two more stories to the from 9:30-3:30 p.m. all feel, the patients, president, Gregory Partners Health Care and minority workers on building in the next three On top of it all, Dr. our staff. It warms my Bulger. and Blue Cross-Blue the project. to five years, depending Young is diligently heart, because I feel like Dr. Young recalls, “He Shield of Massachusetts. There are some final on demand. The design evaluating what works we’ve achieved what we said, ‘Get it! That’s where But it was the Obama touches that remain of the building will allow and what needs to be wanted all these years. we wanted to go back in administration— and unfinished this week. for such a build-out if tweaked in the new “We always said that 1980!” its pledge of $11.55 An art installation necessary. building. So far, she says, the building we were The health center as- million through the planned for the two-story First things first, so good. in shouldn’t define us. sembled eight parcels of American Reinvestment lobby — complete with however: She and her “I really think the That we are much more land from five different and Recovery Act of 2009 a dedicated community staff are busy preparing patient flow works really than a building. But this owners— including an (frequently dubbed “the room— that greets pe- for a grand opening well,” she says. “And see- building is a symbol of old service station and stimulus”) that put Dr. destrians from Blue Hill celebrtation— featur- ing those smiles on the what we are trying to a building that until Young’s efforts over the Ave. is not yet in place. ing Gov. Deval Patrick, faces of our staff— in the be and what we want for recently housed the Citi- top. An adjacent parking lot Mayor Menino and other hallways and out here this community that we zens Bank branch and “We write the best for patients and retail dignitaries on Monday, on this outdoor patio, care for so much.” other office space— in a grant we’ve ever writ- customers is still being Sept. 10. It will be a busy complex land deal. Once ten,” Dr. Young said. built on the former Black weekend for the center, financing was arranged, “We had help from all Pages property next which will also stage including the stimulus th of our elected officials, door. The center— and its 16 annual Health funds and a grant from the governor, the mayor its tenants, CVS and Care Revival on Sat., the Environmental and our Congressional Citizens Bank— will Sept. 8 on the front lawn Protection Agency to delegation. And Sen. share a total of 70 spaces. of the Foley building, help clean up the 1.6 Kennedy’s staff wrote the Staff from the center are 249 River Street. The acre site, construction best letter of all. It was using a satellite parking event features health began in 2010. Dr. a time when we really lot a block away that and fitness information, Young says that the job needed support and it has been leased for their free screenings (includ- led to 584 construction came.” exclusive use. ing prostate exams for jobs, the bulk of them Page 12 THE Reporter August 23, 2012 Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill

Hubby was so pleased Lorrie since they were found the Sundy House forward to the wedding as he came in the house, little kids. Ann, Julie, in Delray Beach. (The the next day. There holding a beautiful to- Sue, and I have been restaurant is named will be more about the mato from the garden. friends of JoAnne’s “Ripening fruit upon the trees Sundy after the first wedding next week. Most of the tomato grandparents, Bill and In the August sun: mayor of Delray Beach.) These past few days plants are still too small JoAnn Leary, for almost Back we went to our were special ones. First, to bear fruit. Hubby 50 years. As a matter Cornfields swaying in the fields hotel, after making a on Saturday, we visited also has some potatoes of fact, we had all been stop, once again, at Dot Philbrick so that growing near the side friends with JoAnne’s When the day is done.” Panera Restaurant for we could wish her well door of the house. They great grandparents, the lunch. Julie went out on her 102nd birthday-- have very pretty leaves. late Al and Mary Parodi, “Gifts” by Mary Wagner to the pool to do some WOW! Dot’s daughters The impatiens remain who lived behind us for reading. Ann, Sue, and Dotty and Loretta and in the containers that almost 40 years. It was I went back to our rooms her grand niece Susan we bought them in two like going to the wedding and snoozed. Grandma were there to greet months ago. My left arm of someone in our own from our hotel at 8 a.m. counter for $138.” (I JoAnn had told Ann us. We didn’t stay too is almost completely families. tomorrow,” said Sue. think that was the cost; that we should be at the long because we were better, unless I turn As I also mentioned, The next morning, we the price blew my mind.) restaurant just about too early for the Open it the wrong way, so I we had a wonderful first went to the dining area of I would have to charge 6:15 p.m. House. Loretta showed am taking it easy with day in Boynton Beach. the hotel early and had a it. Then Mai said to me, Just after 5 p.m., we me the beautiful birth- it. This past Sunday, The flight was wonder- wonderful breakfast. “ I don’t want you to pay began getting dressed day cake. We wished Dot with the cooler temps ful; the hotel, beautiful; There were two types that much money. Let in our newly-pressed a very Happy Birthday. (“TG”), Hubby took out and we enjoyed looking of juice, toast, bagels, me see what I can do.” clothes. We put on a Dot, herself, even sang, the electric whip and cut at the gorgeous homes small muffins, yogurt, She called my CVS in little makeup and finally “Happy Birthday to down some weeds that all along Route A1A. four types of cold cereal, Boston and spoke with proceeded downstairs to me.” We all laughed. were in the rocky part We ate at Panera and packets of oatmeal, an the pharmacist there. the lobby. We decided to Before we left, Loretta of the yard, under the enjoyed the food. We egg omelet with cheese, The druggist told Mai take photos before we gave us three chocolate porch windows. decided to get to bed and bananas. Who could that there were no refills got all wrinkled. There bars (the third for Sue) As I mentioned in early because the next want more! We told Ann left. I would need my was a lovely rattan with two of Dot’s photos last week’s column, day would be busy. It and Julie that we were doctor’s permission to chair with a live plant on the wrapper. One Daughter Sue, friends was then I realized that heading to the local CVS renew the prescription. behind it, in the corner was a photo of a young Ann Pearce, her daugh- I had not done a good to see if I could get some The pharmacist gave of the lobby. That looked adult Dot, with her birth ter Julie, and I were job of packing. I had test strips. The difficult Mai the phone number so Floridian that we year 1912 printed, and invited to the wedding of forgotten to pack the thing about the strips at Carney where we decided that it should on the other side of the JoAnne White and Matt glucose testing strips for is that I need the micro could call my doctor be the setting for our chocolate bar, a photo Bernstein in Florida on my machine. Sue and I chip, included in the box, Deborah O’Keefe for photos. That was the from 2012. She also gave August 4. JoAnne is the went out at 10 p.m. to to read the results in the the refill. Sue called the perfect place to take our us three bags of “penny” daughter of Jack and find a pharmacist to meter. I could not buy doctor’s number and photos. We looked like candy. Lorrie (Leary) White; help me. There was only just six or eight strips; explained the situation we were seated at a hotel The second event Matt is the son of Mitch- one 24-hour drug store I would have to take the on Dr O’Keefe’s voice in the Caribbean. The started with a phone ell and Ellen Bernstein. near our hotel but the entire box. mail. She left her cell photos came out great. call from Brendan. “HI, Sue was thrilled to go pharmacists had gone We couldn’t have met phone number. God It was just a short Grandma. You’re home. to the wedding because home at 9 p.m. “Don’t a nicer pharmacist, Mai must have been with ride to the Sundy House. Erin and I will be down she has been friends worry, Mom. We’ll go to Nguyen. She understood me because Dr. O’Keefe We went in and were by 6 p.m.” I asked if they with the Bride’s Mom the CVS down the street my plight. “You can buy called Sue back within delighted to see JoAnn’s had eaten. “No,” was a box of strips over–the- two minutes. She was, cousin George and his the answer. We decided fortunately, the doctor wife Diane. Also joining to meet at Gerard’s for on call that morning. us were the bride’s dinner. While we were She spoke first with Sue, uncle Joe (Dad Jack’s waiting for the kids who restated the prob- brother) and his wife. outside Gerard’s, we lem. The doctor then We sat at the bar until had a chance to speak called the pharmacy and the wedding party joined with pal Mary Madden, When you NEED gave Mai permission to us. We hadn’t seen Bill who told us all about refill the prescription. and JoAnn as yet so it the new babies in her After thanking Mai for was like old home week, family. Then along came care, just walk her help, we drove back with hugs and kissees. friend Della Costello to to our hotel, with the Mom-of-the-bride Lorrie chat with us. No sooner right in. box of strips securely in sought us out and we re- had Della come, than my hand. I have seen ceived big hugs from her. Brendan and Erin came Dr. O’Keefe since we re- Lisa (Leary) Grandovic, walking toward us. I FREE turned from Florida and aunt of the bride, asked was so glad that Mary I thanked her profusely the four of us to sit at and Della had a chance Blood Pressure for her quick help. I also her table. We also had a to meet Brendan and must write a thank you chance to see two of Lisa Erin. The kids preceded screenings in note to Mai at the CVS and Gary’s 14-year-old us into Gerard’s and in Florida for being so triplets (Ashley, Nicole, went directly to our Urgent Care kind. There were no and Samantha). Sammi “usual” table. We all other problems, just was at her play. had a wonderful dinner. Sundays from pure enjoyment, for the The food at the Sundy After dinner, we went rest of the trip. House was wonderful. outside and took photos 9:30 – 12 noon When we got back to Included in the buffet of the kids with each hotel, I grabbed a cup of were lobster ravioli, of us. Brendan, espe- coffee in the dining room pasta, salmon, and beef. cially, gave us big hugs and we went to our room. The wait staff was just because he was leaving We joined Ann and Julie terrific in taking care on Saturday for college Our Urgent Care is open in getting our clothes of our needs. The hit in Vermont. I told him for you 7 days a week … ready for the evening. of the evening’s meal that we would see him I set up the ironing was the dessert. Almost again at Thanksgiving. During regular hours: board in our room. (My all of us devoured the We gave big hugs to Erin ironing board at home Mon - Thur 8am - 9pm fruit tarts, which were also before they left for probably has cobwebs delicious. After dinner, home. Friday 8am - 5pm High quality, friendly health on it.) We all wanted to everyone moved around John “Joe” Fahey Saturday 9am - 1pm look nice because Groom the pretty room to chat wrote to tell me that care in your neighborhood.
Matt’s parents, Mitchell with their families and Dorchester’s own Har- AND, weekend hours: and Ellen, had kindly friends. Before we left, vey Robbins, founder invited us to the dinner Saturday until 3pm we went on a tour of of the Doo Wop Hall of following the wedding the area outside the Fame, appeared in a re- Sunday 9am - 1pm rehearsal. (The invita- restaurant. The grounds cent BNN TV show. Joe tion to the rehearsal were beautiful and well had the program put on You have a right to dinner was just beauti- lit. We saw a lovely pool YouTube under the John good health! ful, with pretty lavender area. There was also a J. Fahey Show. Take a flowers on the corners hotel on the grounds. I look if you remember For non-urgent care of the invitation card.) In Fields Corner looked the Sundy House Harvey. appointments, call After we ironed our up on the internet and I loved this Irish 1353 Dorchester Avenue things, we set out to find saw the gorgeous rooms. saying: “A new broom 617-288-3230. 617-288-3230 the restaurant where We said, “Goodbye” to sweeps clean but the the rehearsal dinner everyone and told them old broom knows the For more information, visit us at www.dorchesterhouse.org was to be held. With the that we were looking corners.” help of Julie’s GPS, we August 23, 2012 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News Breastfeeding: A personal choice … a healthier option Mattapan Community feed or formula feed your — lactose, protein (whey infants are sick less often the experience of bonding the risk of uterine and Health Center baby is a very personal and casein), and fat — than infants who receive so closely with their ovarian cancer. Choosing to breastfeed one. But here are some are easily digested by formula. babies. And the skin-to- Breastfeeding Chal- or bottle feed is a personal points you may want to a newborn’s immature A nursing mother will skin contact can enhance lenges: Although it is choice. Mattapan Com- consider as you decide system. usually need 500 extra the emotional connection the best feeding choice munity Health Center which is best for you and As a group, breastfed calories per day, which between mother and for babies and moth- supports its new mothers your new addition: infants have less diffi- means that she should infant. ers, breastfeeding does in whatever decision they Nursing or breastfeed- culty with digestion than eat a wide variety of The ability to nour- come with some concerns make. However, the ing is a wonderful experi- do formula-fed infants. well-balanced foods. This ish a baby totally can that new mothers may American Academy of ence for both mother Breast milk tends to be introduces breastfed ba- also help a new mother share. Whereas it’s easy Pediatrics (AAP), Ameri- and baby. It provides more easily digested so bies to different tastes feel confident in her from the get-go for some, can Medical Association ideal nourishment and that breastfed babies through their mothers’ ability to care for her it can be challenging. (AMA), the American a special bonding experi- have fewer incidences of breast milk, which has baby. Breastfeeding also Sometimes, both mother Dietetic Association ence that many nursing diarrhea or constipation. different flavors depend- burns calories and helps and baby need plenty of (ADA), and the World mothers cherish. Breast milk also natu- ing on what their mothers shrink the uterus, so patience and persistence Health organization Breastfeeding can rally contains many of the have eaten. By tasting the nursing moms may be to get used to the routine (WHO) highly recom- fight infection. Anti- vitamins and minerals foods of their “culture,” able to return to their of breastfeeding. But all mend breastfeeding as bodies passed from a that a newborn requires. breastfed infants more pre-pregnancy shape the effort is worth it in the best for babies. Here nursing mother to her A healthy mother does easily accept solid foods. and weight quicker. In the long run — for both is some information from baby can help lower not need any additional With no last-minute addition, studies show the mother and her baby. the kidshealth.org web- the occurrence of many vitamins or nutritional runs to the store for more that breastfeeding helps For further informa- site that hopefully will conditions, including: supplements, with the formula, breast milk is lower the risk of breast tion and support with assist you in choosing to ear infections, diarrhea, exception of vitamin D. always fresh and avail- cancer, high blood pres- breastfeeding, talk with breastfeed your newborn respiratory infections Breast milk does contain able. 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Do Something & local Boys & Girls Clubs Staples Team-up for of Dorchester students. School Supply Drive Since 2008, the campaign DoSomething.org and has raised more than $2 Staples are teaming up million for hundreds of with teen actress and thousands of students recording artist Bella in need throughout the Thorne for the 5th an- country. Past celeb- nual Staples for Students rity influencers have national school supply included Jordin Sparks, drive, to help kids in Ciara, Nikki Reed and need staplesforstudents. the cast of Pretty Little org). The drive encour- Liars. “We are truly ages young people from inspired by what teens metro-Boston to collect and our customers across school supplies and the country can accom- drop them off at their plish for the millions of nearest Staples store children unable to afford now through September basic school supplies,” 15th. School supplies col- said Alison Corcoran, lected will benefit youth senior vice president at the Boys & Girls Clubs of retail marketing at of Dorchester to equip Staples. “With help from them with tools they celebrities like Bella need to achieve academic Thorne and support from success in time for the DoSomething.org, we can new school. All supplies send kids back to school and donations will be with the tools they need distributed to the Club to succeed.” The Staples to ensure they get into for Students campaign is the hands of deserving offering easy, innovative youth. The Staples for and new ways for teens to Students school supply get involved in this year’s In August the Curious Creatures program visited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester and brought drive supports B.G.C.A.’s programs. By visiting with them a variety of animals for the members to interact with. The visit was made possible through mission to help young staplesforstudents.org, the Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts Cultural Day program. people return to school teens can get all the Launch program con- on any of our upcoming prepared to learn and information they need cluded their summer job Fall programs for Teens achieve great futures. to take action. “Here experience. Thanks to please contact Queenette Local Staples stores at DoSomething.org we our valued partnerships Santos at ext. 3120. accepting school supply don’t just say, we do,” with the Boston Youth Fall Fine Arts drop-offs include: 757 said Nancy Lublin, CEO Fund, the Boston Private Programs Gallivan Blvd., Dorches- and Chief Old Person at Industry Council and the Registration for the ap- ter, MA, 120 Main St., DoSomething.org. “Ac- Martin Luther King, Jr. proaching series of Fine Ames Plaza, Weymouth, tions speak louder than Scholars program, teen Arts classes being offered MA and 729 Bridge St. words, and we are deter- members were placed in this Fall is currently (Rt. 3A), Weymouth, mined to speak volumes positions on-site at our ongoing. On Mondays MA. “I’m excited to help when we team up with three service locations. we will offer Beginner motivate fellow teens to Staples for the 5th year In all, nearly 110 teen Photography at 3:30 p.m. make a difference in their on a campaign that gives members were part of the as well as Intermediate communities,” said Bella young people the power Career Launch program Photography at 5:30 Thorne. “There are so to rock social change, this summer. We of- p.m. (must have compe- many kids in America really make a difference fer a special thanks to tency in Photography to who return to school among their peers and all of the organizations register). On Tuesdays without basic school take action in their very who stepped forward to look for Art Explorations Kayla O’Brien of the Lady Huskies rebounds over supplies, and I’m thrilled own communities.” For provide these positions at 3:30 p.m. (ages 5-6), Destinee Morris of the Lady Cavs in action from to team up with Staples information on our Fall for our deserving teen Beginning Painting at the championship game of the Girls division of and DoSomething.org to Education programs members. For teens seek- 4:30 p.m., Intermediate the Safe Summer Streets Basketball League at the encourage teens to lend including Homework ing school-year positions Painting at 5:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester. At the final a hand.” To kick-start Help, One-to-One Tutor- buzzer it would be the Lady Cavs capturing the within the Boys and and Comic Book Art at 2012 championship with a 57-43 victory. the campaign, Staples ing and our small group Girls Club and the local 6:30 p.m. (ages 10-12). will donate $125,000 programming, please business community, For Wednesdays we will teens). On Fridays we 12:00, 1:00 & 4:30 p.m. worth of school sup- contact Emily Capurso Club staff will be on hand offer Art Explorations at will offer Recycled Art and Thursdays at 1:00 plies to the program at ext. 2320. to assist with resumes, 3:30 (ages 5-6), Beginner (ages 7-9) at 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., Open Art this year. In addition, Summer Job applications and inter- Sculpture at 4:30 p.m. as Creative Drawing at weekdays at 2:30 p.m. Staples customers can Programs Conclude views. The Career Prep well as Claymation at 4:30 p.m., Intermediate and drop-in Gamesroom get involved by donating In late August par- component is just one of 5:30 p.m. Our Thursday Sculpture at 5:30 p.m. Art for ages 5-12 that will $1 or more at any Staples ticipants in our various many programs for teens schedule will include Art and a second Recycled be offered weekdays at store, with 100 percent of employment positions that will be offered this Sampler Classes at 3:30 Art Class (ages 10-12) at 4:30 p.m. For more infor- the proceeds benefiting through the Career Fall. For information p.m. (ages 7-9) and at 6:30 p.m. These classes mation on our Fall Fine 5:30 p.m. (ages 10-12) as are in addition to our Arts programs please well as a T-Shirt Design “Learn To” Art Classes contact Donna Seery at Byrne & Class at 6:00 p.m. (for (ages 3-5) on Mondays at 617- 288-7120, ext. 1320. Drechsler, L.L.P. 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Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org August 23, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 When it comes to mutinous behavior, the roll call of Red Sox player vendettas against managers allows for no comparison Whatever the merits stray fools claims it’s all the historically tame and meaning of the Sports/Clark Booth his fault. The melodrama (relatively) Cleveland Red Sox latest melt- still plays out as this is Indians. In 1940, the d o w n — a s y e t n o t orchestrate a massive the destruction of Don written and so far he has Tribe had a fine team fully determined—it overhaul featuring kids Zimmer. They don’t handled himself reason- starring Kennie Kelt- Clark Booth is already clear that from the farm system, succeed, per se, but ably in the midst of the ner, Lou Boudreau, the merry contretemps Lou Boudreau is system- unquestionably grease firestorm swirling about Hal Trosky, Jeff Heath, in another.” featuring the alleged atically under-mined by the skids for Zimmie’s him. You had to particu- and that incomparable Through it all, Feller “mutiny” of certain ros- veteran players enabled eventual demise. They larly like his blunt and fireballer, Bobby Feller, wrote, “Bradley sat ter malcontents who’ve by Yawkey’s front-office were dead wrong. unequivocal assertion who was a mere 27-11 there, shifting his gaze become disenchanted cronies. As an outsider, 1988: Just months that this contretemps that year. They were as we spoke.” But in with manager Bobby Boudreau probably after leading them to has not been created by leading the league de- the end, he did nothing. Valentine should be seen never had the trust of that World Series clas- the media even as some spite constant friction The next day, the story as very much in this Yawkey and Cronin. sic against the Mets, dim-witted members of with their manager, a broke. Someone had historically inscrutable Moreover, they had a John McNamara gets said local media were cranky baseball lifer squealed and there were team’s richest tradition. true-blue buddy waiting de-legitimized by his saying it was. One as- named Ossie Vitt with scalding headlines. “It “Rebelling against in the wings: Pinky players in ways ee- sumes they do so in whom they’d been feud- was June 13,” Feller the manager?” … “Un- Higgins. rily similar to Johnson’s a pathetic attempt to ing three years, when writes “Paris had fallen dermining authority?” Late ’50s: Yawkey’s experience 12 years ingratiate themselves the situation finally to the Nazi Germans … “Ratting out one penchant for cronyism earlier. If neither was with the owners who, exploded in June of 1940. the very same day the another?” … “Stars abets the problem, which another Earl Weaver, aside from CEO Luc- Quite beside them- Indians rose against b r o w n - n o s i n g t h e at its height produces their stories were no less chino, are AWOL in this selves, the players their manager.” Which owner?” … “‘Managers wonderful farces like examples of the inmates messy business. And demanded a showdown of course, he points out, being devoured in the the front-office clashes taking over the asylum would someone please with owner Alva Bradley. only made them seem cross-currents of palace of Higgins with Bucky once again. advise principal owner Here’s how the conversa- more ridiculous. Within intrigues?” Harris and Billy Jurges. 1991: History repeats John Henry that he tion went between the a week they were the Why, it’s all there in Inevitably, the players itself ingloriously. After can spare us any more players and the owner as laughingstock of the black and white raging and even some baseball two trips to the playoffs pious press releases detailed by Feller in his league to be branded through the annals of writers get drawn into and the weaving of his presumably crafted by fine 1947 autobiography: “Cry-Babies” forever- your beloved Fenway the circus. But aging celebrated “magic,” Joe his resident super-flack, “We tried to paint the more. Vitt remained boys of summer, old resident demigod Ted Morgan loses favor with Dr. Whatshisname. The picture with Bradley, their manager as they sport. In the interests Williams remains aloof. owner Jean Yawkey, search for goats in this as we saw it. He makes lost the pennant to the of time and space we’ll Interestingly, Williams who chooses instead to story yields no end to everybody nervous, Tigers, by one game. confine this review to the never allows his fond- listen to several of her candidates. If the media someone said. He pops off One can imagine this modern-era, beginning ness for Yawkey to most favorite players. didn’t create this mess, too much to newspaper- Red Sox scenario ending right after WWII. influence his loyalty to 2001: Insurrection that doesn’t mean the men, said another. He up in roughly the same But before getting into his managers. in the player’s ranks, media won’t enjoy it. showboats too much was way. Of course we won’t all that, let me make this 1963: Evolving new- inspired by but not Historically, the clas- a third comment. He flies know for sure until one much clear right here age star Carl Yastr- confined to the infamous sic example of a team into rages in the dugout of them lets the cat out and now. You will hear zemski is suspected of Carl Everett, lays waste rebelling against its during games, somebody of the bag, maybe years apologists and other undermining manager to Jimy Williams. Hilari- manager did not star added. He tears us down from now. Frankly, I doting lackeys of Red Johnny Pesky with what ously brief Joe Kerrigan our Red Sox but rather to other teams, chipped can wait. Sox Nation argue that are described as “back- era promptly follows. this stuff happens on all stairs visits” to the own- 2011: Terry Francona teams. WRONG! ers’ inner sanctum. I’ve reign, the second longest Yes, it happens—at never been convinced in team history, ends in a least every blue moon young Yaz bore as much monumental fiasco with or so—on every team in malice as was charged, players’ quirks glibly every sport. But not with while long suspecting tolerated by ownership the consistency that it the malevolent Higgins and outright insubor- happens here. Not with had much more to do dination playing major the levels of venom and with Pesky’s managerial roles. malice achieved here. demise. But clearly old 2012: Actually, the Not with the epic carnage Johnny believed Carl Bobby Valentine era that has been produced was guilty. It’s a burden began to melt down here. No formal records Yaz still bears. even before it had really are kept on the subject. 1966: Promising begun, which may be You won’t find corrobora- young team’s developing some sort of record. tive evidence in the Elias stars (not including Yaz) Valentine, of course, database. But I’ll vehe- rebel against Billy Her- could yet survive. We mently argue no team in man’s traditional ways. seek not to bury him any game has a record But that has nothing to here. No one but a few for such colossal ragtime do with Dick O’Connell’s faintly comparable to determination to dump what’s been etched by Herman. Dick has a new your Boston Red Sox. guy in mind. JOHN C. PERIOD! 1969: That new guy, Here’s the rundown: Dick Williams, runs GALLAGHER Full Service 1950: After Joe Cro- afoul of his troops and Insurance Agency nin’s ascension as GM to their hyper-indulgent lorist the right hand of owner owner and gets fired only F Tom Yawkey, Yankees’ two years after orches- HOME Local and World Wide Delivery legend Joe McCarthy trating the greatest story & took command in 1948 in the team’s history. Family Owned & Operated and botched two golden Certainly, many play- AUTO pennant-opportunities ers disliked Williams, INSURANCE • Fruit & Baskets before getting released with some even having Specializing in Hom- from his suffering mid- reasonable reasons. But eowners and Automobile way through the 1950 Yawkey should never Insurance for over a half • Gourmet season. McCarthy is have listened to them. century of reliable service old, tired, and losing He was dead wrong. to the Dorchester com- a terrible battle with 1976: Mere months • Corporate Accounts munity. alcohol in his time here, after leading the lads to but it’s the grumbling of the allegedly greatest his players that finishes World Series of the Dorchester’s oldest florist him off. On the train ride age, Darrell Johnson New Accounts home from New York— loses his team’s respect Welcome 617-265-8801 after they’d blown the and gets canned. But 1471 Dorchester Ave. ’49 pennant—derisive it remains difficult to at Fields Corner MBTA Toll-Free: Dial 1-800-847-7888 players humiliate Mc- defend Darrell. Fax 617-265-0771 Carthy. It would have Late ’70s: Rebel- been merciful if they’d lious team clique called Phone: 742 Adams Street, Dorchester fired him as he got off “the Buffalo Heads,” 617-265-8600 www.lopeztheflorist.com that train. led by class clown, “We Get Your Plates” 1954: Hired after Bill (Spaceman) Lee, All Major Credit Cards the post-war flops to dedicate themselves to Page 16 THE Reporter August 23, 2012 Neighborhood Notables (Continued from page 10) IPC for dates and further info. The singing session parking lot while at Mass. Annual Irish-American Dorchester Board of Trade is free; donations for refreshments are welcomed. Dance/Raffle. on Sun., Sept. 30, 3 to 8 p.m., at Florian It’s time to pay DBOT dues: $75 for 10 or fewer Adams St. Library Hall. The committee welcomes help. employees, or $125 for 11 or more employees. Send Become a member by sending dues to Friends of St. Ann Church check to the DBOT, P.O. Box 220452, Dor., 02122. the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Lucky Thousand Drawing, the second Monday Contact the Board at 617-398-DBOT (3268) for Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; of each month in the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m. info. Friends and Family Fun Bowling, hosted by individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are the DBOT, on Sat., Sept. 15, 2 to 5 p.m., at Boston lifetime, $50. now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the Bowl, Morr. Blvd. Cost, $20 pp. which includes Codman Square Neighborhood church. Kick Ball,2 to 4 p.m., at Garvey Park, at the bowling, shoe rental, soda, and pizza; raffles also. Council outdoor ringk; open to boys and girls in Grades 4 to Proceeds to benefit DBOT Scholarship Fund. New Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the 8., sponsored by St. Ann’s and the Leahy/Holloran website is coming; call 617-398-DBOT for info. Çall first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great CC. The Wallace Memorial Golf Tournament, Sat., 617-635-5150 for info. Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Sept. 8, Norwood Country Club,; teams of four, $199 Murphy/Leahy-Holloran St. Info: call 617-265-4189. per person. Call 617-825-7538 or 617-947-9299. Community Center Irish Social Club St. Brendan Church Membership is just $20 per family. Irish step Dance: Sat. Aug. 25, Fintan Stanley. Music begins Men’s clothing for the Long Island Shelter is still dancing classes on Thurs. evenings from 7 to 8:45 at 8 p.m.; donation, $10 pp. needed for the Long Island Shelter for the Homeless: p.m. Project DEEP needs tutors to Nov. 1, 2012. Temple Shalom shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, Call the Leahy/Holloran Center rainwear, footwear, belts, hats, and white sox. The The temple has relocated; the office, 38 Truro Carney Hospital’s Programs Food Pantry is in great need for non-perishable food. Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box 870275, Please be generous. School (K2 to gr. 6) begins on Aug. A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The Great Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 29, with dismissal at 11:30 a.m. The younger children Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number start the following week. Pancake Breakfast, Sun., The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: office@ instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- Sept. 16, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Fr. Lane Hall; $5 TempleShalomOnline.org for info. pp or $10 per family. Disco Dance Party, for those21 4012, X2093 for schedule. The next Senior Supper Divine Mercy Celebration will be held on Wed., Sept. 12. Fall yoga classes, and older, Sat., Sept. 22, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the eight consecutive Tuesdays (from Sept. 6 to Oct. Cover charge #10, with a cash bar. The annual Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third 25), from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., in Cushing Auditorium, Cocktail Party, Sat., Oct. 13; mark your calendar. Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in Dorchester, (2nd floor), with teacher Fran Karo, beginner’s hatha Hospitality Sunday, Sun., Sept.9. with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 yoga, (RYT-200). Cost is $72 pp, payable the first St. Christopher Church p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. There will, however, be evening. Wear comfortable clothing; bring a yoga Sunset dinner cruise, to celebrate Fr. George’s no Divine Mercy Friday Devotion during July and mat. To register: [email protected]. birthday and his 41 years at St. Christopher’s, on August. The next Divine Mercy Friday will be Sept. Tues., Sept. 18, with a buffet dinner at the dock at Dor Substance Abuse Coalition 21. For further info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, “Active Parenting Now,” for parents of children 6 p.m., and then sailing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are ext. 114. $100 pp, with validated parking ($8) at the Seaport 5-12 years, Tues. Sept. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 617-533- First Parish Church 2234 for info. Hotel. If 300 tickets are sold, the church will have its The church welcomes donations of food and own reserved deck. Make reservations early so that Irish Pastoral Centre clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- the deck may be reserved. The monies raised will The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 go for much-needed repairs to the church property. Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 Corporate sponsors are most welcome. Call Louise Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. at 617-834-9127. Small faith groups, on Thurs., 2 a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. St. Ambrose Church to 3:30 p.m., in English, and at 11 a.m. on Sun., in The IPC has a “Music for Memory” Program, with Fr. Paul Clouherty is now in residence at Marian Spanish. The Rosary, each Wed., in Spanish, at 6 p.m. Maureen McNally, with welcome and refreshments Manor in South Boston. Sovereign Bank is allowing at 4 p.m., and singing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call the parishioners attending Sunday Mass to park in their (Continued on page 18)

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Page 18 THE Reporter August 23, 2012 RECENT OBITUARIES

ABBOTT, Rose E. of Methuen. She was the Hoar and her husband Martin of London, Eng- to the United States to past thirty-five years. (Saporiti) 89 years of loving grandmother of James of Hanover. De- land. Nephew of Mary Savin Hill, Dorchester. He was the recipient of age passed away peace- Jack A. Abbott, Jessica E. voted Nanny of Andrew, Folan of Galway, Ireland, There he attended St. numerous awards, no- fully in her sleep at the Abbott, Daniel P. Abbott, Emily, Maura, Patrick, Barbara Marini of Ar- William’s School. He tably the Laura Warcup Jewish Nursing Home Jr. and Laura L. Abbott. Jacqueline, Elizabeth, lington, Bridget Bradley was a member of the Distinguished Educators in Longmeadow. She She is also survived by Brendan, and Kelly. Sis- of West Roxbury, Rita acclaimed St. William’s Award from the Norfolk was born in Boston and her great-granddaughter ter of Helen T. Murphy Boggan of Norfolk, Eng- Band. Tony earned his County Teachers As- was a graduate of the Alexis P. Carroll. Rose of Dorchester, and the land, and the late Patrick Bachelor’s degree from sociation. This past year Jeremiah E. Burke High was the sister of the late late Peggy Shaughnessy. Boggan, Coleman King, Northeastern University. he was the president of School in Dorchester. She Angelo, Charles, Joe and Also survived by many Patrick King, and Mar- Later, he earned two the South Shore Guid- was a former Secretary Frank Saporiti. Memorial nieces and nephews. garet Flaherty. Survived Master’s degrees, the first ance Directors. He was a of the Ofgant-Jackson donations may be sent Remembrances may be by many cousins in the from Boston State College member of the National Chevrolet Dealership to the Spectrum Home made in Mary’s name to: United States, Ireland, and the second from Education Association, formerly of Roxbury. She Health and Hospice Care The American Cancer England, and France. the University of Mas- Massachusetts Teachers had lived in Longmeadow 770 Converse Street, Society, 30 Speen Street, Brother-in-law of Carolyn sachusetts at Boston. He Association, the Brain- for the past 2 years and Longmeadow, MA 01106. Framingham, MA 01701. H. Kreinsen, M.D. of worked at Fenway Park, tree Education Associa- was formerly of Quincy JORDAN, Mary J. K I N G , A n t h o n y Marina Bay, Quincy, and Brigham’s Ice Cream, tion, the Norfolk County and Braintree. Rose was (McNamee) of Quincy, Thomas of Hingham, of Suzanne A. Kreinsen Jordan Marsh Company, Teachers Association, an avid Red Sox fan. She formerly of Dorchester. Massachusetts, died sud- and her husband Kevin and The Boston Globe. and the Massachusetts was the wife of the late Wife of the late John P. denly and. Husband of W. Leary of Westwood. Later, he taught English School Counselors As- John L. “Jack” Abbott Jordan. Mother of Paul Jane L. Kreinsen-King. Lifelong best friend of at the Don Bosco High sociation. He particularly who died in 1977. She is and his wife Barbara of Son of Mary T. (Bog- Paul Gallagher of Sara- School in Boston and loved his association with survived by two devoted Quincy, Ellen J. Loner- gan) King of Dorchester sota, Florida, and beloved ultimately became the FOCUS, a Catholic school sons John L. Abbott mar- gan and her husband and the late Thomas M. honorary member of the English Department counselors association. If ried to Manny Abbott of Edward of Thornton, NH, King. Brother of the late entire extended, multi- Head there. Currently, desired, donations may Longmeadow and Daniel Daniel J. and his wife Maureen King of Princ- generational, Gallagher Tony held the position be made to Father Bill’s P. Abbott married to Pa- Laura of Bridgewater, eton, New Jersey. Uncle family. Tony was born in of Director of Guidance Place, 38 Broad Street, tricia Jankowski-Abbott and Virginia Jordan of Catherine Martin of London, England. When for the Braintree Public Quincy, Massachusetts London, England, and he was in grade school, Schools where he had 02169. Thailand, and Thomas N. his family immigrated been employed for the TEVNAN TEVNAN Neighborhood Notables 100 City Hall Plaza 299653 Gallivan Boulevard Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 (Continued from page 16) The Sacrament of Holy Anointing, on the first Sat. 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 St. Gregory Parish of each month, following the 4 p.m. Mass. Those The Prayer Group meets each Wed., 7:30 p.m.; wishing to receive the sacrament should sit in Attorneys at Law enter by the side door across from the rectory one of the front pews. Baptism is held the second www.tevnan.com garages. There will be no Eucharistic Adoration for Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Instruction for the July and August. 150th Anniversary Celebration parents and godparents is held on the first Sunday of the parish, on Sat., Oct. 20, at the 4 p.m. Mass, of each month, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the with Cardinal Sean O’Malley. A gala celebration upper church. Parish cookout, with Gerard catering, “Close to Home” will follow in Florian Hall. Gala 150th Anniversary Thurs., Aug. 30, 6 to 9 p.m.; send check for $5 pp Breakfast Celebration, on Sun., Oct.21. following for cookout by Fri., Aug. 24. Tickets will be mailed the 9 a.m. Mass. Legion to you. You may also pick up tickets at the rectory. of Mary, each Sunday (No tickets sold at the door!) LEGAL NOTICES following the 9 a.m. Mass. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET, PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 617-788-8300 Cedar Grove Cemetery Docket No. SU12C0285CA in the MATTER of CONSECRATED IN 1868 JALAIAH ANNA-RENEE MORRISON On the banks of the Neponset of DORCHESTER, MA In the County of SUFFOLK NOTICE OF PETITION Inquiries on gravesites are invited. FOR CHANGE OF NAME A petition has been presented Non-Sectarian. by Ngozi Odimegwu requesting that Jalaiah Anna-Renee Mor- Cemetery Office open daily at rison be allowed to change her 920 Adams St. name as follows: JALAIAH ANNA ODIMEGWU Dorchester, MA 02124 If you desire to object We carry these fine insurance products: Telephone: 617-825-1360 thereto, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN said Court at Boston on or before ten o’clock in Dorchester Mutual Insurance Co. “Caring for your life’s journey...” the MORNING (10:00 AM) on September 20, 2012. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, First Justice of this Court. August 15, 2012 Sandra Giovannucci Register of Probate COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU12D1277DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and MAILING GARDA JEAN-BAPTISTE vs. JEAN FEDER VALMONT To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable break- down of the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from tak-  ing any action which would negatively Funerals impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental  Cremations Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and  required to serve upon:Suffolk Probate Pre-Arrangements and Family Court, 24 New Chardon Street, PO Box 9667, Boston, MA 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE 02114, your answer, if any, on or before 08/20/2012. If you fail to do so, the DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 court will proceed to the hearing and Massachusetts Property Insurance adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Service times and directions at: STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 12, 2012 http://www.maureenconnollyinsurance.com/ Sandra Giovannucci www.dolanfuneral.com Register of Probate August 23, 2012 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar Thursday, August 23 Friday, September 14 Avenue, Dorchester. Help celebrate National Public • Free family movie (Puss in Boots) at Pope John • 6 p.m. Last Fresh Friday event for 2012 Sept. Lands Day and plant trees in Neponset Park. BNAN Paul II Park in Neponset starts at dusk. Every 14: Community Bounty/Community Beauty–Final was a prize winner in Odwalla’s Plant A Tree Thursday in August. Banquet under the Stars. Join in a celebration of campaign, thanks to voters like YOU! Now come help Friday, August 24 the essence of Dorchester through diverse voices, finish the job and put these award winning trees in • Join the Grove Hall Branch Library for its second talents and flavors! First Parish in Dorchester, 10 the ground. Gloves, tools, and water provided. Bring Annual Ice Cream Social from 2-4 p.m. This event Parish St. on Meetinghouse Hill, Dorchester. Sug- friends and family, e-mail [email protected] or will feature crafts for children, music (sponsored by gested donation: $5. Co-sponsored by: the Dorchester phone 617-542-7696. the CityWide Friends of the Boston Public Library), Community Food Co-op and the Sustainability Guild and of course ice cream. 41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester. International. • Ceremonial groundbreaking on improvements to Saturday, September 29 Hunt Playground at Almont Park start at 10:30 a.m. • Planting – Odwalla Plant A Tree Program 9 HELP WANTED The ceremony marks the beginning of a $796,000 a.m.-3 p.m. Neponset Park Hilltop Street at Granite project to renovate the entire 18-acre park at 40 Almont Street. Drivers CDL-A: Saturday, August 25 • Workshop on maintaining fruit trees, 10- 11:30 Your current 10-20 a.m. Nightingale Community Garden 512 Park have you down? Street, Dorchester. What do you do now to ensure fruitful trees for future seasons? This informative Why not Get Home, program will illustrate the training, pest control, WAITLIST NOW OPEN pruning, soil building and fertilization techniques NEW PAY PACKAGE! required to grow healthy trees and delicious fruit. ONE, TWO & THREE 2012 tractors/trailers to boot! Co-sponsored by Boston Tree Party and Boston BEDROOM APARTMENTS Natural Areas Network. Email info@bostonnatural. 888-406-9046 org or phone 617-542-7696. Income Guidelines Apply • As part of its ongoing commitment to health and Number of Persons Maximum Income wellness education, Boston Natural Areas Network is offering a special free program, A Beginner’s Guide 1 person $41,100 Careers with Mass Appeal to Healthy Eating from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of its 2 persons $46,980 Seed, Sow & Grow horticultural series. The program 3 persons $52,860 will be held at City Natives – BNAN’s horticultural Part-time, Temporary learning Center—located at 30 Edgewater Drive, 4 persons $58,680 Back-up Driver Mattapan. Registration is required and registering 5 persons $63,420 early is recommended. Register by calling: 617-546- The part-time Back-up Driver for the Chancellor’s Office will work 6 persons $68,100 directly with the staff of the Chancellor’s Office and collaborate with 7696 or emailing: [email protected] University offices, most especially the Office of University Communications Sunday, August 26 and Community Relations (e.g. Special Events office), to coordinate and Applications available during the following days & times: implement the Chancellor’s schedule. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, • Franklin Park Family Fitness Picnic, 2-6 p.m. the Driver will also: serve as back-up driver for the Chancellor for AUGUST 27, 2012- 10:00am-3:00pm University business; accompany the Chancellor to public events and An afternoon of fun! Zumba, dance, field games, hula 43 SMITH STREET, BOSTON, MA02120 provide on-site assistance to the Chancellor as needed; “advance” on- hoops, exercises, and healthy snacks. Total fitness for wwAUGUSTw.livemiss 28,ionm 2012-ain.co 4:00pm-m • 617.8 7:00pm79.1580 and off-site events in which the Chancellor is involved; work closely physical, mental, spiritual healing - holistic approach with the Chancellor’s Office staff in preparation of all materials for
AUGUST 29, 2012- 10:00am- 3:00pm the Chancellor’s daily meetings, etc.; conduct library and internet that doesn’t just think about the pounds. Sponsored research, in particular for material for the Chancellor’s presentations AUGUST 30, 2012- 4:00pm- 7:00pm by the Sarah D. Cox Family Fitness Foundation. and meetings; provide appropriate follow-up to all events including written and oral acknowledgements from the Chancellor; assist in At the Playstead Picnic Area between the Zoo & 43 SMITH STREET proper maintenance while operating the University vehicle White Stadium, just in from Seaver Street & Elm ROXBURY CROSSING, MA 02120 assigned to the Chancellor; and other duties as assigned. Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121. Franklin Park Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. www.LiveMissionMain.com 617.879.1580 Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. Previous Moves for Health is a festival of fitness activities professional/executive driving experience and the ability to deal to get everyone exercising - call 617-442-4141 or with constituents of all levels preferred. Excellent writing skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and check franklinparkcoalition.org for the full schedule Applications can be filled out in person at the Mission efficient manner. Strong understanding of the need for and join in! Main Community Center, 43 Smith Street, Roxbury confidentiality and professionalism is essential. Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, attention to detail and be Thursday, August 30 Crossing, MA. All applications are due in-person or by- highly discreet. Must be flexible to work AM and PM shifts, • Free family movie (The Lorax) at Pope John as well as weekends and holidays. Team player. mail/postmarked by September 30, 2012. Paul II Park in Neponset starts at dusk. Every Please apply online with your resume, cover Thursday in August. letter and list of three professional references. Submission of an application will not guarantee housing http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply. Wednesday, September 5 jsp?JOBID=34269 • Neponset River Greenway Council meets at 7 or placement on the Mission Main waitlist. UMass Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer. Among the p.m., Milton Yacht Club, 25 Wharf St., Milton. Credit, Income & Background Verifications Apply procedures which may be used to select personnel Thursday, September 6 to fill vacant positions are review of work experience, reference checks, and interviews. • Primary election day in the city of Boston. Polls All appointments and promotions will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. effective on a Sunday.

LEGAL NOTICE

COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 24 NEW CHARDON STREET PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA 617-788-8300 617-788-8300 Docket No. SU12P1482GD Docket No. SU12P1554PM in the MATTER OF in the MATTER OF KELLIE M. BOUDREAU KAI W. HO (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com of DORCHESTER, MA of ROXBURY CROSSING, MA CITATION GIVING NOTICE CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR New ‘Out of Town’ Listing FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, RESPONDENT §5-304 & §5-405 Alleged Incapacitated Person RESPONDENT To the named Respondent and all other (Person to be Protected/Minor) To the named Respondent and all other 346 Winter Street, Brockton, MA interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Developmental Services interested persons, a petition has been filed in the above captioned matter alleging that by Shui Q. He of Roxbury Crossing, MA in Kellie M. Boudreau is in need of a Guardian the above captioned matter alleging that Kai Dorchester Reporter 3.25” x 1/4” 100 lpi and requesting that Suzanne T. Atryzek, W. Ho is in need of a Conservator or other PUBLICATION SIZE SCREEN Esq., of Newton, MA (or some other suit- protective order and requesting that Shui Q. 143196 609577 First Open House able person) be appointed as Guardian to He of Roxbury Crossing, MA (or some other WO # IO # NOTES serve on the bond. suitable person) be appointed as Conserva- The petition asks the Court to determine tor to serve Without Surety on the bond. Sunday Aug. 5th that the Respondent is incapacitated, that The petition asks the Court to determine the appointment of a Guardian is neces- that the Respondent is disabled, that a from 1 pm to 3 pm sary, and that the proposed Guardian is protective order or appointment of a Con- appropriate. The petition is on file with this servator is necessary, and that the proposed court and may contain a request for certain Conservator is appropriate. The petition is on Well maintained 3 bed- specific authority. file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. rooms, 2 bath Colonial You have the right to object to this You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or with upgrades and up- your attorney must file a written appearance your attorney must file a written appearance dates. All new Pella en- at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 09/13/2012. This day is NOT return date of 09/20/2012. This day is NOT a ergy windows in 2008, a hearing date, but a deadline date by which hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you have to file the written appearance if roof new in 2006, heating you object to the petition. If you fail to file you object to the petition. If you fail to file the system in 2011, upgraded the written appearance by the return date, written appearance by the return date, action action may be taken in this matter without may be taken in this matter without further electrical in 1997. Appli- further notice to you. In addition to filing the notice to you. In addition to filing the written written appearance, you or your attorney appearance, you or your attorney must file ances included are refrig- must file a written affidavit stating the a written affidavit stating the specific facts erator, washer and dryer, specific facts and grounds of your objec- and grounds of your objection within 30 days tion within 30 days after the return date. after the return date. dishwasher and ceiling IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may The outcome of this proceeding may fans. This home has fin- limit or completely take away the above- limit or completely take away the above- ished basement with full named person’s right to make decisions named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs about personal affairs or financial affairs bath and lots of storage. or both. The above-named person has the or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make These are just some of this request on behalf of the above-named this request on behalf of the above-named the improvements, come person. If the above-named person cannot person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at see for yourself. State expense. State expense. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. Offered @ $279,900.00 Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci Register of Probate Register of Probate Date: August 07, 2012 Date: August 16, 2012 Page 20 THE Reporter August 23, 2012