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Volume 32 Issue 6 Thursday, February 5, 2015 50¢ Gridlock on the Ave Franklin Park key to plans for Olympics; its boosters weigh impact By Lauren Dezenski Reporter Staff A critical component of the Boston 2024 Olympics plan is the virtual takeover of Dorchester’s 485-acre Franklin Park, which would host all equestrian events and require the construction of a temporary, 60,000-seat venue on the city-owned William Devine Golf Course, a reconstructed 10,000-seat White Stadium, the use of the golf course for cross country horseback racing, and the fencing off of parts of the park’s wild areas, including Long Crouch Woods. “Franklin Park offers varied terrain, water, and exceptional viewing areas. The second oldest public golf course in America, currently in need of reinvestment, will be rebuilt after the Games,” Dorchester Avenue was hopelessly snarled with traffic on Wednesday morning as a crush of buses, according to one Boston trucks and cars tried to navigate the neighborhood’s main artery in the aftermath of yet another winter 2024 document. “Frank- storm. Photo by Lauren Dezenski lin Park will also house Ballot the Modern Pentathlon By Lauren Dezenski of the growing snowpack – and classes. questions Reporter Staff headache-inducing commutes for “A lot of us are dealing with a lot in a rebuilt White Sta- It is the winter that won’t let people on the roads and rails in of new cars on the road,” Mayor dium, scheduled to be pitched by us up. Dorchester and across the state. Martin Walsh told the Reporter significantly improved Last week’s Blizzard of 2015, a On Wednesday morning, on Wednesday. “A lot more people in the next two years as two-day event, was the opening Dorchester Avenue grappled with went to work today and the school the home of BPS football, councillor act of a week-long series of storms gridlock along its entire length busses. But that’s happened on track and field, and the By Gintautas Dumcius that as of Wednesday had dumped as commuters tangled with large Dot Ave in the past with no snow Boston Scholar Athletes State House News a record 40.5 inches of snow onto trucks making deliveries and on the ground.” program. Service the city. yellow school buses, back on the “Not every street in Boston was According to docu- A Boston city councilor The snow, coupled with cold road for the first time this week like that, but it was tough on ments made public last is calling for the place- temperatures, meant no melting after another two days of canceled (Continued on page 20) month, to make the ment of four Olympic Franklin Park arm of questions on the local the games work, Boston November 2015 ballot. 2024 intends to “pursue City Councilor Josh Walsh’s Wunderkinds omnibus state legislation Zakim, a Back Bay resi- to coordinate permitting dent who also represents at the local and state the neighborhoods of New age of public servants taking charge at City Hall levels” to remove legal Beacon Hill, Fenway, By Monique Atkinson red tape around use Kenmore, Mission Hill and Deanna Klima- for the highly protected and the West End, filed Rajchel public land. The contours the order for the non- Special to the Reporter of that legislation are not binding questions on Some are lifelong yet clear. Monday. Bostonians with roots (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 4) dug deep into the firma- ment of neighborhood life. Some are new to ‘The Wiz’ eases on town, lured in by college, and “enchanted” by the wonders of a vibrant down to the Strand American city. By Chris Harding “The Wiz,” the funky, All of them are under 30 Special to the Reporter black-cast re-telling of and represent a cresting Many Boston actors “The Wonderful Wizard wave of youthful talent dream of going to New of Oz” by L. Frank Baum unleashed by a mayor York and making it big won seven Tony awards whose own relative youth on Broadway. But for the including Best Musi- is an inspiration to many upcoming revival of the (Continued on page 6) of them. hit musical “The Wiz,” This week, the Report- Some of Mayor Walsh’s key staff members who are under 30 include, l-r: Alec presented by the Fiddle- er talked to nine of the Bonelli, Neil Doherty, Nancy Kwan, Gabrielle Farrell, Krista Zalatores , Cam head Theatre Company Walsh wunderkinds who Charbonnier and Gary Uter. Photo courtesy Mayor’s Office (FTC) at the Strand, the represent the vanguard a 23 year-old Policy is — in many ways— an a Savin Hill native who direction of that flow has of an administration that Analyst. “It truly brings advantage in a city that acts as the mayor’s been reversed. is itself still in its early a robust and diverse con- has a booming share of liaison to Dorchester’s Several New York days. versation to the office.” young adults. district three. actors are following that “[Mayor Walsh] is Dorchester’s Alec “I have boundless “As a young person I’m Yellow Brick Road to always open to our Bonelli, 23, and Matta- energy and the freedom driven to get things done, Uphams Corner, hop- All contents copyright ideas and criticisms,” pan’s Gabrielle Farrell, to dedicate all I have to I try to be adaptable to ing to make it big on © 2015 Boston explained Neil Doherty, Columbia Road. 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Thursday (5th) – “Fresh Paint ” at Milton An elderly woman Acupuncture, 1197 Adams St., Dorchester featuring died after a two alarm original plein air and studio paintings by Dorches- fire broke out in her ter’s own Vincent Crotty. 5 – 8 p.m. with wine by Greenwich Street home Esprit Du Vin of Milton Village. last Thursday morning, •Winter weather prompted the postponement according to the Boston of the first city-sponsored community meeting Fire Department. on the proposed Olympics bid. The meeting was The fire was reported rescheduled to Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. shortly after 6 a.m. and at Suffolk Law School on Tremont Street. The went to two alarms first meeting in Dorchester on the subject is set for before being brought May 19 at the Cleveland under control. The cause Community Center. The is under investigation. first Mattapan meeting is Boston EMS treated July 28 at Mildred Ave. and transported the Friday (6th) – First in woman who then suc- a new monthly Dorches- cumbed to her injuries at ter Civic Forum series the hospital. This is the sponsored by First Parish first fatal fire of 2015, fire Dorchester and Bowdoin officials said. Boston had Geneva Residents As- four fatal fires in 2014. sociation will be held at Boston Fire estimates 7 p.m. in the hall of First Mayor Marty Walsh, Carlene O’Garro and Jim Koch at the opening of O’Garro’s the damage to 31 Green- Parish Meetinghouse, bakery in West Roxbury. wich St. at $250,000. The at 10 Parish St. To get heavy dough deserts like croissants or cause of the fire is under involved and help in By Deanna Klima-Rajchel brioche. She feels a special pride in investigation by Boston planning, please reach Special to the Reporter Fire, Boston Police, and Mattapan native Carlene O’Garro her work, especially when she can see out to Judy Meredith at the Suffolk County Dis- grew up baking box cakes with her the reaction from her customers after [email protected] trict Attorney. mother for Sunday dinner. Last week, receiving their custom-made sculpted Saturday (7th) – Fans Fire officials credit O’Garro opened her first store, thanks cakes. She went to culinary school in of New Kids on the Block help from extra firefight- in part to a loan from Sam Adams Cambridge and worked in Jamaica Jordan Knight front-man Jordan Knight ers in each department Brewing Company. Plain before she became the budding get ready to dance the night engine and ladder truck O’Garro opened her bakery— Delec- entrepreneur she is now. away for a great cause. in fighting this fire. table Desires Pastries— at 1755 Centre All of O’Garro’s beautifully designed Knight will once again be the special guest at the ••• Street in West Roxbury in a ceremony desserts are handmade from start to 5th annual Dancing for Hope fundraiser at one of State Police are still with her family, Mayor Marty Walsh, finish and can be delivered. As well Boston’s premier nightclubs, The Estate, located looking for the driver and Sam Adams’ founder Jim Koch. as typical cakes and deserts, she at One Boylston Place. The Saturday, February 7 of a car that hit a man The first 100 customers were treated also makes European pastries and event kicks off at 6 p.m. Boston City Councillor Tito on Morton Street and to a Sam Adams Super Bowl cupcake sweetbreads. Jackson returns for the second consecutive year injured him so badly he give away. O’Garro wants aspiring entrepre- as the event’s emcee. Dancing for Hope 2015 will was given Last Rites at O’Garro started her business in 2007, neurs to know the huge impact the also feature a performance by Phunk Phenomenon, the hospital. He remains making cakes, cupcakes and pastries. program has had on her life. from the hit show America’s Best Dance Crew, and hospitalized in critical At the time, she was unable to have “It isn’t just, ‘Oh, you need money, an appearance by members of the New England condition, State Police her own shop, so she sold her baked here you go,’” she said. “They nurture Patriots cheerleading squad-just back in Boston say.State Police say the goods in whole sale to various cafes you into a better business owner following their Super Bowl performance. Tickets, victim was getting into and shops around Boston. through events on marketing, inven- which range from $40-$250, are available online his own car outside 890 After being hired by Sam Adams tory, anything you need.” at stmaryscenterma.org. Sponsor and VIP level Morton St. around 10:20 Brewing Co. to cater a small event, On choosing West Roxbury for her tickets include a special reception and photos with p.m. on Jan. 24 when owner Jim Koch saw potential first bakery, O’Garro said, “I wanted an Jordan Knight. “ he was struck by an- in O’Garro and was reminded of area with walking traffic. It’s also close Wednesday (11th) – Milton High School hosts a other vehicle travelling himself. Shortly after, she became enough to where I and my customers panel of African American leaders in Massachusetts westbound at a high rate the first participant of “Brewing the live. I love Jamaica Plain, but it’s to discuss civil rights in the United States and of speed.”The car was American Dream” program, Jim already saturated with bakeries.” the Greater Boston area. Fletcher “Flash” Wiley, described as a four-door, Koch’s brainchild. The initiative is Since she has opened her own Attorney, will moderate this discussion panel. Panel- possibly an Accord and designed to give affordable loans to shop, she has found a challenge in ists will include Kenneth Guscott, former President either silver or brown. small businesses that work in the food delegating tasks and balancing her of the Boston Chapter of NAACP; William “Mo” It could have front-end and beverage industry. With the help many responsibilities. On advice for Cowan, former U.S. Senator; and J. Keith Motley, damage. Anyone with of the nonprofit lending firm Accion, fresh small-businesses, O’Garro said: Chancellor of the UMass Boston. 6:30-8:30 pm in information can contact Koch has provided support to small “It’s not an easy journey. It’s very the Charles C. Winchester Auditorium at Milton detectives at 617-727- business owners since 2008. rewarding, but you have to put years High School in Milton. Free. 8817. Cakes are O’Garro’s favorite thing of time in. Never stop grinding, and Friday (13th) – Fiddlehead Theatre Company’s ••• to bake, but she loves the challenge of always protect your brand.” production of The Wiz opens at the Strand Theatre, Boston Police report 8 p.m. Buy tickets now at fiddleheadtheatre.com. arresting 44-year-old City warns: Flu cases on the rise Dorchester resident February 5, 2015 City officials are tracking a rising Dr. Huy Nguyen, interim executive John J. 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By Lauren Dezenski especially beneficial for admit that absent term Reporter Staff newly elected Dorchester limits, there are no real Six years after the representatives. Rep. checks on the speaker’s state’s House of Rep- Russell Holmes has se- longevity in office,” Hecht resentatives voted to niority in the Dorchester said. “The strength of the install a term limit to the delegation with just four House lies not in the body’s highest position, years and counting in the longevity of its leader- the legislators last week House. At the very least, ship but the vitality of voted, 110-40, to do away some say, it spares the its membership.” with it, allowing Speaker rookies from having to For Holmes, the Robert DeLeo to retain pick sides in a leadership speaker vote “was one the position beyond fight. of the most difficult votes the eight years, or four “Knowing that I don’t that I had,” he said. He terms, he was limited to have to deal with a does not believe in term under the former rule. leadership fight in the limits and said he had a All Dorchester-based next two years speaks difficult time reconciling representatives voted volumes. I’ve heard hor- the fact that DeLeo was in favor of doing away ror stories about these a strong supporter of a with the limit, a move, fights and it’s nice not to term limit when it was some said, that protects deal with it,” said Rep. approved in 2009. their interests and abil- Evandro Carvalho. “This is a much differ- ity to deliver for their Opponents, however, ent body than when term constituents. say the move gives cur- limits were instituted,” House Speaker Robert DeLeo. File photo courtesy State House News Service “I’ve seen personally rent House Speaker Rob- said Rep. Dan Cullinane how, in negotiations, ert DeLeo, a Winthrop in justifying his vote. limits we have in the 50-50 in the general pub- his motives for the term whoever is a junior Democrat, unfettered “Of 160 members, the rules,” he told reporters lic,” Hunt said, “and he limit abolition, including member, whether it’s power. speaker said that less after discussing his plan can get general reforms influence, pay, or other between the governor “It’s like magnetic than half of the body to scrap the limit with through in a timely motivators. Holmes, like and the speaker or some north. All compasses has been in office for fellow Democrats. manner, a reference Hunt, Carvalho, and other configuration, tend to swing in its direc- five years or less. So for DeLeo has not said to DeLeo’s successful Cullinane, said they when you have seniority tion and by eliminating around half the House whether or not he will initiatives on buffer heard barely a peep in the speakership, it term limits we will make of Representatives, this run for a fifth term as zones outside of abortion from normally outspoken lends more power to the it more powerful still,” was their first opportu- speaker in two years. clinics, transportation constituents about the membership as well,” Rep. Jonathan Hecht, a nity to weigh in on term Hunt noted that the term reform, and gun control. term limit issue. said Rep. Dan Hunt, Watertown Democrat, limits.” limit can be re-instated “He’s really hitting his “That also factored adding that DeLeo’s “se- told the State House Last week, DeLeo next time around if stride and has the over- into my decision,” said niority over the Senate News Service in asking defended his actions. that’s the will of the whelming support of the Holmes. “Not a single president and governor who would want to “cross “I wouldn’t say I’m House whose members body,” Hunt added. constituent correspond- right now lets us be swords” with a speaker going back on my word can always take no- During a closed-door ed to me in any way in more effective as House who wields power over as much as the fact that confidence vote in any membership caucus regard to this issue. It members.” budget priorities and over six years, rightly or given speaker. ahead of Thursday’s showed that this was A leader with a bigger committee assignments wrongly, I have learned “This speaker has done vote, Holmes said, inside baseball.” seat at the bargaining and is nearly unbeatable and feel I have learned an amazing job at usher- representatives had a Reporting from the table can be seen as bod- in his or her district. in terms of what the ing through complex, “very frank” discussion State House News Ser- ing well for every House “If we’re honest with importance is of doing controversial legislation with the speaker over vice was used in this member, and maybe ourselves, we have to away with the term that can sometimes split their concerns about report.

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Page 4 THE Reporter February 5, 2015 dotnews.com Zakim proposes four ballot questions on 2024 Olympics (Continued from page 1) election, in which city Olympic construction we’ve been having for Boston Mayor Martin council seats will be up and operations,” Zakim the past few weeks as Walsh and Boston 2024, for grabs, on Nov. 3. said in a statement. “I information starts to a non-profit headed by Walsh has said he does applaud Boston 2024 for become available with Suffolk Construction not support a referen- bringing its proposal for respect to what the CEO John Fish, are dum on the Olympics, the Boston Olympics into general contours of the pushing for the city though he supports citi- the community for public proposal look like.” to host the 2024 Sum- zens having the right to discussion and scrutiny, DeLeo and Rosen- mer Olympics and the collect signatures for a but the people of this City berg have both publicly Paralympic Games. Both referendum. deserve even more.” expressed a desire for have said the venture Zakim’s office said his Bostonians need an Olympics events to take will be financed with order will likely surface opportunity have their place across the Bay private dollars. during the Boston City voices heard “collectively State, instead of just in Zakim’s proposed Council meeting sched- and on the record,” Za- the Boston area. Rosen- questions ask whether uled for Wednesday at kim added. berg said on Monday the City Councillor Josh Zakim Boston should host the noon. The order needs The Olympics came UMass Amherst campus 2024 games, should the sign-off from a majority up during a sit-down has international stu- going to be a function of whether or not Boston city commit any public of the 13-member city on Monday between dents from over 100 the conversation that’s should play host to the money, should the city council and Mayor Walsh Gov. Charlie Baker (R- nations, so “we’re used to going to take place over Olympics, only under- make any financial in order to proceed. Swampscott), House having foreign visitors.” the course of the next few scoring our assertion that guarantees to cover cost “I have heard from Speaker Robert DeLeo Asked if he agreed months. I don’t believe whatever is proposed overruns for the games, Bostonians in my own (D-Winthrop) and Sen- with their stances, Baker at this point that I have for that parcel must and should the city use district and across the ate President Stanley said, “I guess what I enough information to meet certain standards eminent domain to take city who are justifiably Rosenberg (D-Amherst). would say at this point know enough about what and gain support from private land on behalf of worried about how they In the press conference is, I’m a pretty practical would work where to be East Boston residents,” the games. will commute to work, or that followed, Baker guy. I would like to do comfortable saying that, Giordana Mecagni, a Boston voters will go whether their tax dollars said it was part of the what works. And for you know, ‘the Olympics co-founder and leader the polls for a municipal will be used to finance “ongoing dialogue that me what works is really should be this big, or this in the group, said in a big or this big.’” statement on Monday. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R- The group, which de- Gloucester), who joined scribes itself as a spin-off Baker, DeLeo and from a group originally Rosenberg at the press formed to oppose an East conference, said Olym- Boston casino, includes a pics planning needs transportation secretary “broader involvement under former Gov. Deval in decision-making than Patrick, James Aloisi, we see today.” and a former aide to the Tarr said there should late Mayor Thomas Me- be public hearings and nino, Ernani DeAraujo. analyses from budget Suffolk Downs part- writers on the Olympics nered with Mohegan Sun bid. Tarr has filed a bill in a bid for a casino li- with Sen. Richard Ross cense and lost out to rival (R-Wrentham) to require bidder Wynn Resorts, at least one public hear- which is developing a ing on the bid by the casino in Everett. Suf- House and Senate Ways folk Downs owners are and Means committees. now exploring next steps Former gubernatorial for the 161-acre site. candidate Evan Falchuk In an interview with last month set up a the News Service weeks ballot committee for a before he died in October statewide vote on having 2014, Menino suggested Boston as an Olympics Suffolk Downs as a host city. Falchuk, potential site for the who heads the United Olympics. Independent Party, cre- Originally skeptical of ated the “People’s Vote the venture, Menino had Olympics Committee” softened his stance and last month. said he was generally A community group, supportive and that the EastBoston2020, noted Olympics could spur that Boston 2024 of- some “transformative” ficials have floated redevelopment. the site of the Suffolk City officials plan to Downs racetrack in hold a community meet- their neighborhood as ing on the Olympics an alternative location bid on Feb. 5 at Suffolk for the proposed Olympic University Law School. stadium. 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How- Walsh administration, Park, which will be 139 ever, according to city the project was put on years old in 2024. of Boston officials, plans hold, and it has not yet The promise of an to begin renovations been reviewed by the updated Franklin Park at White Stadium are new administration.” left in better shape than White Stadium— Plan to renovate is “on hold.” currently on hold due said Fish, Boston 2024 what faced Olympics in the Olympic plans. years. “But I’m not sure resource going into the to budget constraints. chairman, in a statement organizers is tantalizing None of the commu- I’ll get enough informa- park and not much to “The renovation of White on Monday. He also for those closest to the nity meetings currently tion to evaluate what will the surrounding com- Stadium is on hold due qualified the necessity public space. Laid out scheduled by the city or actually come out of this.” munity.” to rising costs for the of making renovations in 1885, the park “was Boston 2024 are located Blair Campbell, a “It will be one of the project,” said Laura to the stadium in the considered so important near Franklin Park. Grove Hall resident of first times that Franklin Oggeri, a spokesperson near term. to our physical and men- But coalition members more than 50 years, Park comes together to for Mayor Martin Walsh, “There was really no tal health that the city hope to host a forum in said the “commitment weigh in on something,” in a statement to the correlation between raised its debt limit and or near the park that to restoration would Poff said. “I think we can Reporter on Jan. 21. This hosting the Olympics borrowed $2 million to would feature presenta- need to be beyond simply come together to figure week, Oggeri confirmed and the Boston Scholar build it,” according to a tions from Boston 2024 restoring the park to this out, which could be that it remains on hold. Athletes program use of city of Boston web page. and its opponents and where it’s at before the really exciting.” “It is a complex project White Stadium,” he said. “It could potentially allow members to ask games start. You’ll be Boston will submit that would require sig- Under the 2013 agree- be this big investment questions. “It might taking the park away its bid for the summer nificant city investment ment with the Menino in the park. It could be lead to our board tak- for an extended period games to the Interna- if it moves forward. Plans administration, the restoration funding, all ing a position that we of time,” he said. “To do tional Olympic Commit- to renovate the stadium upgraded stadium would of these things we have support this or don’t,” that, not only do we have tee in September. The were made under the be used by the Athletes desperately needed,” Poff said, adding that to do restoration, but IOC will then have two previous administra- program, a Fish-funded said Christine Poff, the coalition would not there’ll be infrastructure years to select the 2024 tion,” said Oggeri. The initiative aimed at giving executive director of the weigh in on the games around that and it’s going host city. Other cities city reviews all projects student athletes in the Franklin Park Coalition, beyond their Franklin into a relatively low in the running include annually prior to the Boston Public Schools which claims more than Park component. income neighborhood. Paris, Melbourne, Rome, start of the fiscal year, system better access to 400 members, many of Coalition member meaning the city could I don’t think residents and Doha, Qatar. equipment, training, and whom are residents of Mike Carpentier of would appreciate every finally give the stadium facilities. the neighborhoods abut- Grove Hall remains renovation project a Competition in dres- ting the park including “open-minded but some- green light before July sage and the Modern Dorchester, Mattapan, what skeptical” about 1, 2015. However, the Pentathlon, which Roxbury, and Hyde Park. the plans. “If we come out city could also leave the includes horse jump- “But if there’s huge with a new golf course project on hold as it did ing, fencing, swimming, cost overruns for the and a stadium people this year. running, and shooting, Olympics anyway, where use, that’s potentially KIPP Academy Boston is open to all students entering K2, 1st, 5th, “Mayor Walsh recog- would take place in will there be money for great,” said Carpentier, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in Fall 2015. There is no entrance exam. nizes that White Stadium White Stadium under our restoration?” The who has lived in Grove There is no tuition. is a vital neighborhood the early planning. coalition has yet to weigh Hall with his wife for six The school will is located across the street from the Roxbury YMCA. 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Partners In Com munity ing Member FDIC. Member DIF. Bank Page 6 THE Reporter February 5, 2015 dotnews.com 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 ‘Ease on down the road’ at 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills the Strand for Fiddlehead’s 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Uphams Corner showing of ‘The Wiz’ 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Grove Hall (Continued from page 1) only with the Michael more closely to Baum’s 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 cal and Best Original Jackson/Diana Ross settings and story line Mattapan Branch Score, with its exuberant film will find that this than the 1978 movie did. 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 mixture of rock, gospel, original 1975 musical FTC, the resident and soul. Those familiar version adheres much company at the Strand, Adams Street Branch once again will offer Thurs., Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 12:30 p.m. a Dorchester resident – Introduction to Watercolor and Creative Problem bargain at a day-of-show Solving; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., Feb. 6, (one hour before curtain) 9:30 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Play Group. Mon., Feb. 9, rate of $10 per ticket. Dot 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework residents should come to Help. Tues., Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story the box office with an ID. Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Feb. 11, A number of bona-fide 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Big Apple artists – both Help. Thurs., Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 12:30 two- and four-legged p.m. – Introduction to Watercolor and Creative – are rehearsing tire- Problem Solving; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. lessly for the show’s six Codman Square Branch presentations (Fri., Feb. Thurs., Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 13-Sun., Feb. 15; Fri., 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., Feb. 6, 11 Feb. 20-Sun., Feb. 22). a.m. – Preschool Films. Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. According to Meg – Boston’s Emancipation Trial.Mon., Feb. 9, 3:30 Fofonoff, FTC’s produc- p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework ing artistic director, Help. Tues., Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. “With “The Wiz” we are Wed., Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., upping the ante once Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU again and bringing our Homework Help. most ambitious project Fields Corner Branch to the stage to date. Thurs., Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., We have brought in Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time. Saturday, top performers and crew Feb. 7, 12:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. Mon., Feb. 9, members from across the 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., Feb. 10, 3:30 region and New York p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework who are passionate about Help; 5 p.m. – Vietnamese New Year Party. Wed., theater and our mis- Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and Fun; 3:30 sion. We are especially p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. excited to be working – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Crafternoon: Handmade with Bill Berloni, a Valentine’s Cards. Tony-honored Broadway Grove Hall Branch animal trainer and his Thurs., Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m. – After School Tutoring rescue Dusty, who will with 826 Boston; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., play “Toto” in the produc- Feb. 6, 3 p.m. – Gaming Club. Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 tion. Dusty is a true stage a.m. – Operation LIPSTICK; 1 p.m. – Baby Diaper veteran, having played Bank. Mon., Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. “Toto” for audiences Tues., Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. – After School Tutoring with all across the country. 826 Boston; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Feb. would like to wish friends, colleagues, We invite Boston audi- I 11, 3 p.m. – Teen Afternoons; 3:30 p.m. – Homework ences to come see “The Help. Thurs., Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. – After School Wiz” and join Fiddlehead and clients a Happy Holiday Season! Tutoring with 826 Boston; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework as we ease on down the Help; 6 p.m. – Boston’s Cycling Craze: Author Talk. road at the Strand. Lower Mills Branch Besides the adorable Thurs., Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 B’way vet cairn ter- p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Romance rier, human NY actors & Mystery Book Club. Fri., Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. – Fri. with national credits Preschool Films; 1 p.m. – Classic Afro-American Film include Carl-Michael Series: For the Love of Ivy. Mon., Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. Ogle (Scarecrow) and – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6 Damien Norfleet (Lion). p.m. – Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Informa- Portraying Dorothy is tion Session.Tues., Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. – Bilingual local rising star Quiana Story Time with Ms. Claudia; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Holmes, currently a Help. Wed., Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. – Black History sophomore at Berklee Month: Doll Making Workshop; 3 p.m. – Internet College of Music. Quiana Basics; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Feb. recently played Deena 12, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Jones (the Diana Ross Homework Help. role) in Berklee’s staging Mattapan Branch of “Dreamgirls.” Thurs., Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. And bridging the NY- – Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. New Year, New You: MA gap is the director Your Workout. Mon., Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. – Homework and costume designer Help. Tues., Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; of “The Wiz,” Stacey 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Youth Stephens, FTC associ- Woodworking Class; 6 p.m. – ESL Conversation ate producing artistic Group with Miss Cannon; 6 p.m. – How Do You See director. His extensive Yourself: A Christian Science Lecture. Wed., Feb. 11, credits on Broadway 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Feb. 12, 3:30 and for Fiddlehead were p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Homework Help. included in a Dec. 24, Uphams Corner Branch 2014, Reporter profile, edicated to being your Through Feb. 28 – Art by Uphams Seniors – Come D which announced his see the art work created by participants at the Up- move from New York hams Corner Health Center Senior Services Center. Neighborhood Real Estate Expert to Jones Hill to be in The exhibition is in the round room off the children’s walking distance of the room. Thurs., Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Strand. Since 2002 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – New Also in the cast is Dot Year, New You, Your Workout! Mon., Feb. 9, 3:30 resident Christopher p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. 617.817.6602 | www.KerryDowlin.com | [email protected] Leon, another Berklee – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; grad who has appeared in 4 p.m. – Youth Woodworking Class; 6 p.m. – ESL Fiddlehead’s productions Conversation Group with Miss Cannon; 6 p.m. – How of “A Little Princess” and www.GibsonSothebysRealty.com Do You See Yourself: A Christian Science Lecture. “Ragtime,” as well as in Wed., Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., 119 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester several shows with the Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU 617.825.0800 Ashmont-based Gold Homework Help. Dust Orphans company. dotnews.com February 5, 2015 The Reporter Page 7 Last Thursday night, Dorchester resident Dave Wedge celebrated the launch of a book about the Marathon bombing that he co-authored with Casey Sherman at Empire in South Boston. Wedge, a former Boston Her- ald reporter, is shown second from left along with, from left: Herald columnist Jessica Heslam, who is married to Wedge; Casey Sherman, Phil Connolly, friend of survivor Sabrina Dello Russo on his left, and Brian Chartier, fiancé of survivor Michelle L’Heureux, at right. The event raised money for MIT’s Sean Collier Memorial Fund. Among those attending the launch were Collier’s family, Carlos Arredondo, WGBH’s Emily Rooney, Channel 7’s Steve Cooper, Fox 25’s Sorboni Ba- nerjee, Hollywood producer Dorothy Aufiero, Boston Fire Commissioner Joe Finn, state Rep. Nick Collins and former City Councilor Mike Ross.

Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre opens dance classes in Dot By Monique Atkinson Classes are held at Though session 1 classes hood Initiative and the Service Fellowship to for a lifetime of success,” Special to the Reporter St. Mary’s Episcopal are nearly full, interested Uphams Corner Health fund her involvement said Fraser. “There is an The Jose Mateo Bal- Church or 14 Cushing students can still claim Center, eligible students in forging Jose Mateo’s unequal playing field. let Theatre Company Ave. on Jones Hill each the few available spots have an opportunity to Dorchester Theatre. This is making it equal” opened its first-ever Saturday. and begin registering for participate for a fee of The inception of the in the context of youth Dorchester-based class- The pilot classes run the approaching spring just $40. Dorchester theatre has opportunities in dance, es for children ages from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. session. Julie Yen danced with an objective of creating he said. 3-5 last Saturday. The each Saturday. Session The tuition is $185 for the Cambridge Jose dance opportunities for To learn more about Young Dancers program 1 will take place Janu- an eight-course session. Mateo Ballet Theatre all interested students. the program, visit bal- features two sessions of ary 24-March 21, 2015 Financial aid as well as through middle and Scott Fraser, the man- lettheatre.org “pilot classes” from Janu- while Session 2 will full and partial schol- high school and is now aging director, noted Families interested in ary through May and will be held March 28-May arships are available. their Arts Education and the importance of such enrolling their children begin expanding in Sep- 30th. Both sessions offer The program assures Community Develop- programs. in a session can contact tember 2015. Students creative dance classes that no student will be ment Associate. “[The Young Dancers Julie Yen at jyen@bal- will be co-instructed by for students age 3-4 denied because of an After graduating from Program creates] equi- lettheatre.org or call Julia Yen and Chantel with Pre-Ballet I and inability to pay. Also, due Harvard University she tably available programs 617-354-7467 extension Alves, both of whom have Pre-Ballet 2 for students to partnerships with the used the Pforzheimer that foster skills in chil- 104. danced with the theatre. age 5 and 6 respectively. Dudley Street Neighbor- Foundation Public dren that prepares them

Mattapan’s Margie the Surgical Specialties trying to figure it out and Stuppard was named Unit. “Hiring Margie somebody reached back a YMCA Black Achiever was one of the best and did that for me and at Beth Israel Deaconess decisions I ever made for so I feel it’s important Medical Center’s annual myself and for BIDMC,” for me to do that for celebration recognizing said Eileen Rose, Direc- somebody else.” the life and legacy of tor of Surgical Special- In 2014 Stuppard was Dr. Martin Luther King, ties. “Margie oversees a recognized for excellence Jr. Stuppard began her busy clinical practice for in mentorship by Socie- 26 surgeons and she does dad Latina, a Boston it with grace and wis- based organization that dom.” Mentorship has cultivates leaders among been a lifelong passion Latino and African that comes naturally to American youth. She has Stuppard. She is cur- mentored nine students rently a peer-to-peer through this program career coach and mentor and continues to have for ten colleagues at a coaching relationship BIDMC. with some of them into Mayor Martin Walsh de- “It is an incredible their adult lives. livered remarks during a honor and blessing to re- “Every day I marvel ceremony last Saturday to ceive an award for what at the wonderful rela- dedicate a bench to long- I love to do and that is tionships Margie has time neighborhood activist Margie Stuppard and Columbia-Savin Hill seeing people really sore created with her staff Civic Association member career Beth Israel Dea- in what they feel they’re and all the people she Joe Chaisson. The dedi- coness 15 years ago. good at and then finding mentors,” said Rose. cation was hosted by the Today, she works for their way at BIDMC “Her ethical and moral Columbia-Savin Hill Civic the Department of Sur- and in the world,” she compass is one that Dr. Association, the Mayor’s gery as the Manager of said. “I remember when King himself would have Office of Neighborhood Services, and City Councillor Frank Baker. Practice Operations for I was in my twenties, marveled at.” Outside Photos courtesy Janet Lawn Bubbles’s Birthdays and Special Occasions By Barbara McDonough Those having birthdays are Nancy Devin, On Feb. 6, Elizabeth II will celebrate her 63rd Kathleen Jepsen, Teri Mahoney, twins Barbara year as queen. On Feb. 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts and Maureen Connolly, Nikki Murphy, Joseph of America were incorporated. The 2013 blizzard McElhinney, Bill Clougher, Laura (Cooley) John- took place on Feb. 8. The Grammy Awards will son, Theresa (Harrington) Veitch, Brian McGloin, be given out on Sunday evening, Feb. 8, this year. Diane Brugman, Taylor Curley, Molly Cahill, Matt Jack Lemmon was born in Boston on Feb. 8, 1925. (NECN) Noyes, Andrew Carver, Joe Harrington Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded in England on Jr., Elizabeth D’Agostino, Kathy O’Donnell, and Feb. 8, 1587 after being accused of plotting Queen Kate Gillen. Elizabeth’s death. Boston’s coldest day on record: Also observing their birthdays are Bob Sheridan, Feb. 9, 1934, when the temperature plunged to Rita Lee, Annie Sullivan, Kim Doran, David 18 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. “Riverdance” Girls’ Latin School opened her doors on Feb. 9, 1879. O’Neil, Greg Skillin, Michael Tankle, Amanda opened at Point Theatre in Dublin on Feb. 9, 1995. Roche, Christine (Ellis) Manning, former First The Beatles appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on Feb. 5; Mike “M*A*S*H” Farrell, 76 on Feb. 6; Lady Angela Menino, and Ginny Brett. Joseph on Feb. 9, 1964. A sad day in Pope’s Hill: Alice Zsa Zsa Gabor, 96 on Feb. 6; Garth Brooks, 53 on Mulroy, Rosa Silva, and David Pratt are celebrating McDonald passed away on Feb. 9, 2005. A sad day Feb. 7; Ted Koppel, 75 on Feb. 8; composer/conductor special birthdays this week. Former Mayor Ray for all of Dorchester: Rev. James Allen, pastor of John Williams, 83 on Feb. 8; Mia Farrow, 70 on Flynn and his wife Cathy are celebrating their First Parish Church, died on Feb. 10, 1991. Feb. 9; Carole King, 73 on Feb. 9; Roberta Flack, 44th anniversary this week. Celebrities having birthdays are Hank Aaron, 81 76 on Feb. 10; and Robert Wagner, 85 on Feb. 10. Page 8 THE Reporter February 5, 2015 dotnews.com Editorial Compelling problems + achievable solutions City response to record enrollment of residents); = positive change. • Public Safety & Police Relations (resident-driven snow: a mixed bag activities that build positive and productive relations Overall, the city of Boston has responded well to By Judy Meredith, Jenn Cartee, between residents and police). the challenges of a suddenly relentless winter season Jennifer Johnson, and Michael Groves The first Dorchester Civic Forum will meet tomor- that is testing the resolve and resourcefulness of There are dozens of complicated and controversial row ( Fri., Feb. 6) at 7pm. This initial gathering will city dwellers and, especially, its government. Mayor public policy issues on the agenda for action at City discuss education issues, focusing specifically on Walsh and his administration have shown that they Hall, the State House and in the US Congress that transportation logistics for extended school days for are up to the job of managing multiple large snow won’t be resolved for months or years or maybe never. English Language Learners (ELL) and integrated events, but there is still room for improvement Most of these directly affect Dorchester residents special education students. in how we ­– as a city and state – respond in the and the quality of their lives. Members of engaged parent groups and civic days after the immediate snow emergency has Meanwhile, local resident activists and civic associations who have been working in their neigh- subsided. And with projections of even more large organizations are finding ways to address the same borhoods to develop specific proposals and solutions snow events in the forecast for next week, it’s best issues and find often temporary stop-gap first-step will be sharing their stories, and we welcome others that city administrators start tinkering with their practical solutions for their children, their families, to join us to do the same. systems now. and their neighbors -- in their own neighborhoods. After this initial presentation by residents, there The mayor wisely cancelled school for three days To highlight those efforts First Parish Dorchester will be an opportunity for representatives from last week – and for an additional two this week. and the Bowdoin Geneva Residents Association various advocacy organizations and public officials Although some weary parents may be loathe to admit are launching a series of civic forums to connect to offer clarification and advice for action. Elected it, the cancellations proved to be the right call. It resident activists and civic organizations engaged in officials and their staff are welcome to attend and was critical to keep the yellow buses from clogging neighborhood-based campaigns to fix a compelling listen and respond to specific questions. our streets and to keep vulnerable students from sympathetic problem with a practical achievable The Dorchester Civic Forum is presented in danger at bus stops — some of which have still not solution. partnership by First Parish Dorchester and the been properly cleared from last week’s blizzard. The goal of the Dorchester Civic Forum series Bowdoin Geneva Residents Association. It will meet Going forward, the city needs to be more selective is to offer a space for resident activists to present the first Friday of every month (except for July and and nimble in its approach to the re-opening of main resident-driven solutions to community issues and August), at 7 p.m. in the historic Meetinghouse Hall arteries to traffic. When multiple snow events come decide how to work together to influence the policy- (10 Parish Street). There is no admission fee and in quick succession, the city especially needs to making process at city, state and federal levels and coffee and tea will be provided. A plate of snacks to give itself more time to clean up adequately before effect positive change. share is welcome from those who can. Forums will clogging our road system with large vehicles and Anticipated topics of panel discussions for 2015 end promptly at 9 p.m. parked cars on key roadways. so far include the following “healthy community To sign up for email announcements of upcoming As Wednesday morning’s commute in Dorchester indicators”: Dorchester Civic Forum events and related plan- showed, the road system in our neighborhood was • Good Jobs/Living Wage (implementation of ning meetings, either go to groups.google.com/a/ ill-prepared to handle the full load of commercial minimum.wage, paid leave, resident hiring); firstparishdorchester.org/d/forum/civicforum or vehicles, buses, and regular commuters that jammed • Climate Change (address environmental send an email to civicforum+subscribe@firstparish- our streets. Dorchester Avenue — never an easy injustice, green justice, energy efficiency); dorchester.org. Posts are made by the Civic Forum route even in good weather — was an absolute • Education of Our Children (access, quality, organizers only. It is not a discussion list. You may disaster. safety, transportation, ELL); unsubscribe at any time. The Walsh administration should consider • Immigration & Immigrants (implement admin- All residents of Dorchester, Judy Meredith and phasing-in main artery parking bans for additional istrative reforms, citizenship programs); Jenn Cartee are active in First Parish Dorchester and days in the aftermath of major snow emergencies. • Housing (affordability, smart growth, community Jennifer Johnson and Michael Groves are co-chairs Crews needed more time than they got to clear our participation); of the Bowdoin Geneva Residents Association. key arteries — most notably Dorchester Avenue • Healthcare Resources & Access (outreach and and Blue Hill Avenue. The city should also institute restricted travel times on large commercial vehicles Off the Bench — including tractor trailer trucks— that have been further snarling Dot Ave. this week. Such vehicles are not permitted on Morrissey Boulevard due to Recalling life with my Uncle Gordon weight restrictions, forcing many to use the avenue By James W. Dolan he was, his love and respect for the woman who had instead. In extreme snow emergencies — such as helped raise him prevailed. the one we’re in right now — these vehicles should Special to the Reporter He was the oldest of three boys, one of ten children Later in life, when his drinking was under control, be kept off Dot Ave. during peak morning and he would marvel how she handled these confronta- afternoon commute times. brought up on Wrentham Street in Dorchester. My mother Mary was the oldest, born in 1907. tions. Her lion of a brother became a lamb, sheepishly Walsh and his team were dealt an even more drying dishes and joking with her. He never got his difficult hand this week due to a malfunctioning Their parents were Irish immigrants who met in Waterbury, Connecticut and later moved to Boston money but always had her love. Every time I visited public transit system that has become reliable only your house, I wound up doing the dishes, he would in the sense that you can count on it not to work where their father, Bert Ward, got a job as a bus driver for the MTA. later say with a smile. in frigid temperatures. The Red Line experienced The years passed and Gordon, who never married, extreme delays this week that forced even more In those days the husband worked and brought home a paycheck but almost everything else was left had accumulated enough money to buy a home. His people into their cars and onto our roads. This made sister encouraged him to use the funds she was it even more imperative that city officials impose to the wife. Child rearing was considered woman’s work. The oldest daughter was expected to help. still holding to buy a place. She found a cottage on tighter restrictions on key arteries. White Horse Beach in Plymouth, which he bought On Tuesday, the mayor urged patience and was My mother looked after her sisters and brothers while she attended Dorchester High School and then and winterized. He loved it and particularly enjoyed up-front about what residents should expect. “It’s entertaining his numerous nieces and nephews at going to be a while,” he told reporters. The cost of worked for the telephone company. She married late (1937) but well; a handsome young doctor from Fields the beach. When he died, he left the place to them. all of this clean-up is another consideration. Walsh While raising her own family, my mother remained told reporters this week that he expected that the Corner, Ralph Dolan. She always looked after her brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews, an important influence in the lives of her brothers city’s budget for snow removal would be “shattered.” and sisters and their children. She went out of her The public should extend an appropriate level but her favorite was her brother Gordon. He was a tough kid with a reputation that earned way to support and encourage them. She would have of patience and courtesy to a City Hall team that liked a job, but back then doctor’s wives, in particular, is clearly working hard to respond to an extreme him the nickname “Gator.” During World War II, he joined the army and became a drill instructor, were not expected to work. Instead, she invested weather crisis. But, in return, our neighborhoods all her considerable intelligence and energy in her expect to see on-the-go fixes to the city’s approach training recruits at Fort Lewis in Washington state. During a training exercise, a mine that was supposed extended family. She was a strict disciplinarian but as the snow banks mount along with the traffic the one you would go to if you needed advice or help. congestion. to be a dud exploded, severely injuring his leg. After many months in the hospital, he was discharged and Being the oldest child in a large Irish family was a – Bill Forry eventually received a disability pension. burden that she carried with grace and good humor. Like many veterans after the war, he went to work Even today, many of her nieces and nephews remark for the Post Office. Like many Irishmen, Gordon took on how important she was in their lives. “Gator” to drink. Unfortunately, with so much enthusiasm, would have understood. The Reporter he became an alcoholic and a brawler. Somehow my “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” mother convinced him that she should manage his A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. money for fear he would drink it away. Letter to the Editor 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 Occasionally he would show up at our house intoxicated, demanding money to take some of his Worldwide at dotnews.com pals, who were sometimes waiting outside in a cab, Good call, Mr. Mayor, BTU Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) out for the night. When drunk, Gordon could be fierce, To the Editor: William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor angrily demanding that she give him “his money.” The recent agreement between Mayor Walsh and Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher She would calmly refuse and instead suggest he sit the Boston Teachers Union to add 40 minutes to Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor down and have something to eat. the school day is good news for Boston public school , Production Manager Barbara Langis He became increasingly angry and intimidating. students. The extra time will provide additional Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager Sitting at the kitchen table, I was alarmed, fearing opportunities for academics, arts education, and News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 other support programs. Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] he would lose control. But inevitably something unusual happened. He would give up and start to Longer school days have proven to be successful The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in in charter public schools and district public schools advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. smile, knowing that he could never intimidate his big sister. She was as tough as he was and he knew across the state. Charters in Boston offer on average The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, two hours of additional time each day, and many or cut any copy without notice. it. She would than start to kid him, and before you start the school year in August, providing longer Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade knew it they were bantering with each other. Next Issue: Thursday, February 12, 2015 She would feed him and have him doing the school years as well. Boston charters have built the successful : Monday, February 16, at 4 p.m. dishes and he would be laughing. These encounters Next week’s Deadline “Compact” with the city which we look forward to Published weekly on Thursday mornings happened periodically as I was growing up. The love All contents © Copyright 2015 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. they had for each other simply overwhelmed the expanding under Mayor Walsh. antagonism of the moment. No matter how drunk Julia Mejia, Dorchester dotnews.com February 5, 2015 The Reporter Page 9 Age is just a number for Walsh’s Wunderkinds Cam Charbonnier, 21 Gabrielle Farrell, 24 Alec Bonelli, 23 Originally from: Originally from: Mat- Originally from Savin Dorchester Cedar tapan Hill Grove, lifelong. Press Aide, Mayor Mar- Job: Dorchester liaison, Job: Advance team for tin J. Walsh Mayor’s Office of Neighbor- Mayor Walsh; served Duties include: An- hood Services as Dorchester field swering press inquiries, Duties: “Eyes and ears for organizer in campaign. social media management, the mayor” at community Duties include: Mov- Youth Lead the Change meetings and city hearings. ing mayor to and from initiative. “I believe my age keeps me events; coordinating “My mother, Francine humble and ambitious…. I set-up; “Marathon Hobbs-Farrell, has always have been captivated by Tribute and the Boston been dialed into what local politics since I was a Marathon have been the happens politically and in little boy…The preparation most important projects the neighborhoods. that goes into each hearing I’ve had since serving “​There is a daily excite- is demanding, and thrilling. in this capacity…I also ment to my work; no I am taking an active roll in met Vice President day looks the same. Some days we’re answering shaping the future of my neighborhood.” Biden, and it made my year!” questions about snow preparations, and other days “This last blizzard was no walk in the park, but “Sometimes young people might feel as though we’re gathering details about soccer tournaments the people here literally worked around the clock for they don’t have a voice, but we’re changing that…. for children. During matters of public safety, the days to make the impact and inconveniences that Having a background in political campaigns is one way the press team handles communications is come with a blizzard of that magnitude as limited thing, but governing how a city runs in something crucial to the wellbeing of the City. In the morning, as they possibly could be.” completely different.” Future: “I have also always I must say, I have no problem hopping out of bed Future: “I intend law school and apply the skills liked the idea of maybe running for office myself and getting ready to start my day, because I’m doing I gain from a law degree towards the development one sometime in the future.” this work for a City I absolutely love.” of this great city.” Niall Murphy, 24 Gary Uter, 23 Krista Zalatores, 26 Originally from Ire- Originally from Ja- Originally from: West land, currently lives in maica, currently lives in Brookfield, Mass., now Dorchester. Dorchester’s Clam Point. living in the Adams Director of the Mayor’s Job: Project Assistant, Corner, Dorchester. Hotline BRA; formerly a Govern- Job: Special Assistant, Duties include: Man- ment Affairs intern for Mayor’s Office of Eco- aging operations of the Governor Patrick. nomic Development 24-hour constituent Duties include: Sea- Duties include: A services hotline, cur- port Square Planned BU grad, she served rently transitioning the Development Area as Interim Director of hotline to a 311 system. “Being an immigrant the Office of Women’s Former legislative aide is naturally a political Advancement, moving for Rep. Walsh. experience…I moved the Mayor’s agenda on “My mother and fa- here months before the women’s health, safety, ther always instilled in terrorist attacks on Sep- and economic issues. me the values of hard tember 11, 2001. This “As a recent college work and leadership. They came to America to give tragedy left a lasting impression on all Americans, grad with a baby face, I got used to people asking me my brother and I as many opportunities as possible. myself included…” if I was the intern. I used to be afraid that if people I carry those values with me every day in the way Biggest lesson to date: “Patience, the position knew how young I was they would question me, but I approach my job. I try to show my staff as much requires it. You can never predict how long a with experience… and incredibly supportive bosses appreciation as possible for the work they do.” proposed project will take to get through the develop- and co-workers, I have learned to trust my judgment “People call the Mayor’s Hotline for a variety of ment review process, and some projects are very and to not let my relatively young age stand in my reasons...being able to turn someone’s frustration complicated….The chance to help build communities way….There is something that still captures my into happiness and appreciation is what makes me and interacting with neighbors throughout the city heart whenever I see the skyline lit up, but I am love coming to work every day.” is by far the most rewarding part of my job.” full of Dorchester pride.”

Nancy Kwan, 24 Neil Doherty, 23 Jill Epstein, 28 West Bridgewater, now Originally from: O r i g i n a l l y f r o m : lives in Allston “Neponset in Saint Dorchester, now lives in Associate Speech Writer Ann’s Parish, I still live Ashmont/Adams Duties include: Writing there today.” Event Planner, Boston speeches for mayor; former P o l i c y a n a l y s t , Public Library aide to Senate President worked on Mayor’s Duties include: Mayor Therese Murray advance team. Duties Walsh’s One in 3 Council, “I feel like I am getting a include US Conference planning Opening Day crash course on everything (Feb. 21) events for the of Mayors Opportu- 2nd Floor of the Johnson - from climate action, nity Task Force, My to housing policies, to Building; former intern for Brother’s Keeper Ini- Rep. Walsh. economic development…I tiative, Mayor’s Civic “Although my job is not really started being Academy. politics-related, I come interested in politics “I find that my age from a politically active during the 2008 election, keeps me grounded… family and have always which was the first election I could vote in. I was Mayor Walsh has been interested in working for the city... On a typical inspired by the speeches given at the DNC that year many young people day I could be giving a wedding tour to a newly and that sparked my interest in being a political on his team, and he is always open to our ideas engaged couple, showing the director of a non-profit speechwriter…I’ve learned that city government is and criticisms, it truly brings a robust and diverse organization our community space and joining a walk really dynamic, and in a state of constant change. conversation to the office…The Mayor’s race was my through with members of the Boston Lyric Opera You never know what’s going to happen - from Boston first official dive into politics, but as the youngest for their upcoming performance at the Library. I winning the US Olympic bid, to experiencing the could work on slowing my pace down a bit- taking of eight in a union household, politics were always the time to really look at the beautiful murals that blizzard of the century - and everyone I work with is a topic of conversation.” always ready to respond. It’s inspiring for me, and has adorn the building.” taught me what it really means to be a part of a team.” Future: “I would love to work for the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports & Entertainment.” Age is just a number for Walsh’s Wunderkinds (Continued from page 1) “incredibly supportive mayor— working as an work on slowing down speechwriter for Walsh, Over the next four bosses and coworkers” “advance” person to help from time to time. I tend is reveling in the “crash years these diverse po- technology and innova- within the administra- set up events and keep to move a mile a minute, course” of daily life in litical minds will work tion,” explained Farrell, tion. Walsh on time. and sometimes I have to the Hall. alongside Mayor Walsh who works to get the Gary Uter, a native of “I have a lot of en- take it easy.” “I’ve had two amazing to continue providing, mayor’s message out as a Jamaica who now lives in ergy— a quality I’d say But Charbonnier, like jobs within two years of in the words of Cam deputy in the press office. Dorchester’s Clam Point, is rather important to his twenty-something graduating college, and Charbonnier, “functions, Krista Zalatores, 26, has found a steady sup- have in this position,” peers, have clearly I’m excited to see where large and small, [that] stayed in the city after ply of mentors who “are says Charbonnier, who caught the bug of public I go next. I do know make a difference in so graduating from Boston always more than willing notes “the hours can be service and politics. that I want to continue many people’s lives.” University and settled to provide advice.” a bit crazy.” Charbonnier says he working for the City of in Adams Corner. She Cam Charbonnier, the “I work very well with may even run himself Boston. I love this city initially feared her in- youngest of the group others, and one of my one day. and want to help make it experience would limit we spoke to at age 21, is strengths is bringing Emerson alum Nancy the best it can be,” said her impact. But she’s a key operative for the people together. I could Kwan, a 24 year-old Kwan. been encouraged by the Page 10 THE Reporter February 5, 2015 dotnews.com Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

Police District C-11 Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assoc. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available. The meeting The Martin Richard Foundation welcomed its 2015 Team MR8 Boston Marathon crew to a kickoff event dates are: Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11, and June 8. held at Fenway Park on January 22. The Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation, Inc. was formedby Codman Square Neighborhood Council the parents of eight-year-old Martin Richard of Dorchester, who was killed during the April 15, 2013 The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the bombings near the finish of the Boston Marathon.The group includes 47 runners from Massachusetts, first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great but there are runners from 27 states and the Middle East participating this year. A few of the local run- Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. ners—Mike McCarthy, Tricia Dillon and Kathy Mullen— will host a fundraiser for their efforts on Thurs- Info: call 617-265-4189. day, Feb. 26 at 7p.m. at Florian Hall. The hosts are selling tickets for $100 for 2 chances to win $5,000. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. Or make a $20 donation at the door. All 617-833-2475 or email [email protected] for tickets. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: basement hall of St. Ambrose Church at 7 p.m. New across from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@ columbiasavinhillcivic.org. members are welcome. Call 617-265-5376 for info. gmail.com (new email address.) Discussions: 80 pro- Cummins Valley Assoc. Freeport-Adams Assoc. posed units of housing at St. Kevin’s and the permanent Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at the Mattahunt The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the closing of the Bank of America in Upham’s Corner. The Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office (the following meetings are at Mar. 19 and Apr. 16. Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Cum- old Dist. 11 police station). Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Watch mins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791-7359 A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and East or 617-202-1021. Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood Assoc. Streets will meet at Susi Auto Body Shop 79 Freeport Eastman-Elder Assoc. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, 7 St., corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. All residents The association meets the third Thurs. of each month, p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Center, are invited to join. 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, 636 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call 857-891-1072 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. or [email protected]. Linden/Ellsworth/Leedsville Watch Fields Corner Civic Assoc. Hancock St. Civic Assoc. For info, call 617-288-0818. The FCCA meets the fist Tues., of each month in the Meetings, on Thurs. (Feb. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church (in a new room), 540 Columbia Rd, (Continued on page 14)

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By Lauren Dezenski to lease. “Fiduciarily, it that this project, which Boston, its intention for development rather will next commission a Reporter Staff did not make sense to enjoyed universal sup- the property, and criteria than choosing to allow study to find the best use Negotiations for a invest nearly $2 million port in the community, for vetting proposals. the property to remain for the Bowdoin Street brewery on Bowdoin of our liquid assets,” said will not be moving for- 181 Bowdoin Street has fallow.” building. “We’re going Street – the first of its James Dilday, interim ward in our neighbor- been vacant for decades, Dilday said that in to make that building kind in Dorchester – president of the CDC. hood. Our concern now and we hope they have addition to more commu- beneficial to the neigh- have fallen through. Lee learned of the rests with the CDC of a viable plan for future nity meetings, the CDC borhood,” he said. The Dorchester Brew- CDC’s decision last Fri- ing Company, which day after almost a year’s planned to open a $1.7 worth of negotiation. million contract brewery The company will now at 181 Bowdoin Street scout out other possible next summer, was un- locations in its namesake able to work out lease neighborhood. “The hard terms with the building’s part for us is that it’s the current owner, the CDC only building on Bowdoin of Boston, both sides told Street that will work for the Reporter. us. That location was a piece of (Formerly Dorchester House Multi-Service Center) the mis- sion of the com- We wish you, your family and friends a happy & healthy New Year! p a n y , ” Lee said. “This is part of b u s i - ness, it’s “The CDC of Boston, the way it goes. While which is the property we’re very disappointed, owner, decided for a we look to see the brew- handful of reasons that ery happen somewhere a project with us as a else.” tenant did not make In a related develop- financial sense for them,” ment, co-founder and said the brewing com- Dorchester native Filipe pany’s founder, Travis Oliveira left the company Lee. last fall to focus on his The CDC’s board, for own business, Percival its part, did not feel the Brewing Company, return on investment which produces Dot Ale. would be great enough As to the end of the for the building, which negotiations, Bowdoin the nonprofit purchased Geneva Main Streets two years ago, and which Board President Yvonne would have to be reno- Ruggles said she was vated for the brewery “deeply disappointed 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 www.dothousehealth.org @dothousehealth Page 12 THE Reporter February 5, 2015 dotnews.com Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill

I was home from work days when I had to add down two steps, to the five days in a row last milk and eggs, probably kitchen. I thought I could week. I had a chance the last time I made ride down the stairs in to sleep a couple of days pancakes years ago. I “Lo! While we are gazing, in swifter haste my walker and knocked until 7:15 a.m. Hubby shook the bottle as the out my two front teeth. and I listened to all of the directions said, but I have Stream down the snows, till the air is white, In those years, there school closing announce- a rotator cuff problem was no saving teeth, so ments Tuesday morning. and probably cut short As, myriads by myriads, madly chased, I never smiled until my Thank goodness that the time needed to blend second set of teeth finally the City of Boston had the batter well. The first They flung themselves from their shadowy height.” came in. canceled the previous pancake that I poured *** day. I was the first one into the frying pan had a By William Cullen Bryant It is now Monday downstairs, so I made small lump in it. Hubby morning. I know that coffee. Then I decided was downstairs by now the Patriots have won that I was going to fix a and saw the lump. “Get the Super Bowl. What different breakfast, not the lump back into the and smelled okay, so company. By ordering years of age. Of course, an exciting game! I’ll the usual oatmeal or cold container quickly, and Hubby took a chance. one bottle, she paid only I had straight hair and keep my Tedy Bruschi cereal that I have on days I’ll shake,” said he. Back I had a partly filled a small shipping charge. bangs, as did most girls jersey nice and clean – that I work. I decided to went the lump, and he bottle of Smucker’s Sugar If she had ordered two or my age in those years. FOREVER! By the way, make pancakes. I had started to shake the Free Pancake Syrup, more bottles, she would Looking at the photo, I the Patriots named Tedy bought a plastic bottle container. The next so I used that. It was have paid almost three was not that bad looking. as their honorary captain of pancake flour to keep batch of three pancakes delicious. Daughter Sue times as much postage. I I probably looked just like for the Super Bowl. He in the house for days was lump-free. We had had purchased the bottle felt like Julia Child when the other girls. I also no- represented the team like this. All I had to some Vermont Maid of syrup for me to try I finished breakfast. ticed that I did not smile at the midfield coin toss do was add water and Syrup, which was out from a diabetic products I also had time to in the photo. When I was before the start of the shake. I remember the of date. It looked okay cut out a big batch of learning to walk in my game. coupons. Now if I would walker, probably around Because of the storm only put the coupons in my first birthday, one of I won’t be able to get to my purse and use them. the adults in the house work today to add to this I also found a small photo left the gate unlocked column. I will write about Byrne & of myself probably at four between the dining room, our amazing evening next week.

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By Michael Norton care transactions - the age of adults paying off year expressed serious measurable improve- agencies. State House Bay State market has medical bills over time reservations about mar- ments for employers The commission’s News Service undergone significant or with trouble paying ket impacts of Partners and consumers and to 2015 priorities include Health care cost growth consolidation in recent medical bills was at its HealthCare’s expansion commit to a process that plans to develop publicly in Massachusetts during years - have fulfilled highest level since 2006. plans, which were the allows for impacts on the available measures to 2013 held below the 3.6 efficiency, quality and While commission subject of an anti-trust market to be measured track health system percent benchmark set access commitments members have serious settlement that was and evaluated. performance. under a 2012 cost control made in those deals. concerns about cost rejected last week by Commission executive The recommenda- law, but leaders of a state Everett was the most control, the panel found Superior Court Judge director David Seltz said tions will require an commission overseeing vocal in warning that Massachusetts “per- Janet Sanders. Moving the recommendations “enormous amount of the market are worried Massachusetts health forms well relative to forward, the commission represent an “actionable follow-up,” according about the future. care providers are “out- the rest of the U.S. on is recommending that blueprint” for both prac- to commission member According to Health liers” in major areas most measures of quality health care providers titioners in the health David Cutler. Policy Commission with implications for and access to care and proposing market chang- care market and state Chairman Stuart Alt- costs, including high had the highest rate in es demonstrate specific, man, many important re-admission and emer- the nation of insurance aspects of the health care gency department usage coverage in 2013.” delivery system have not rates and high levels Still, the commission OHN changed since passage of of patients referred to has observed that growth J C. that law and that’s “trou- post-acute care, such as in health care costs have ALLAGHER bling.” And commission nursing, home health or long suppressed state G vice chair Wendy Everett rehabilitative services, government’s ability Insurance Agency says some aspects of the after inpatient care. to make investments Massachusetts system Eighty percent of Mas- in other priorities, like are “embarrassing” and sachusetts hospitals education and human AUTO out of sync with the 2012 are being penalized for services. Gov. Charlie law’s goals. “extraordinarily high” Baker last month identi- INSURANCE At a recent commis- readmission rates, Ev- fied rising health care Specializing in Auto- sion meeting at the erett said, calling that costs as a major force mobile Insurance for State House, Altman “not acceptable.” behind a $765 million cautioned that forces Fifty percent of Mas- midyear budget deficit, over a half century that helped keep per sachusetts emergency which he plans to address of reliable service to capita cost escalation at department visits are with a proposal that will the Dorchester com- 2.3 percent from 2012 preventable, she said. likely be released this munity. to 2013 - raising total “These are things we week. costs from $49 billion to should be embarrassed According to the New Accounts $50.5 billion - may not about,” said Everett. commission, its recom- be repeated. The commission has mendations will help Welcome Dr. Marian Wrobel, concluded that fee-for- Massachusetts move the commission’s direc- service payment models towards a “value-based 1471 Dorchester Ave. tor for research and create “perverse financial market” by promoting at Fields Corner MBTA cost trends, also said incentives that reinforce high quality health care Massachusetts had been health system tenden- delivered efficiently, Phone: riding a national wave of cies towards waste and advancing alternative lower cost growth that fragmentation” while payment methods and 617-265-8600 may not continue. alternative payment enhancing transparency The Center for Medi- models offer incentives and data availability. “We Get Your Plates” care and Medicaid “that support value and The commission last Services projects health patient-centered care.” care spending growth Between 2012 and 2013, rates nationally of more alternative models in- than 5 percent in 2014 creased in the Medicare and beyond, according to and Medicaid markets CAREER BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES the commission, based on but did not increase an aging population, the substantially in the com- at FEENEY BROTHERS economic recovery, and mercial sector, according additional utilization to the commission. of services among those Everett encouraged Unearth your potential and learn about The Northeast’s Utility Contractor since 1988. newly covered under the the panel to “shine a Affordable Care Act. light” on the post-acute The commission in discharge problem. “I Join us for our OPEN HOUSE event late January adopted just think I would like a far-reaching recom- little more emphasis on mendations, including how badly we are doing Wednesday, February 11, at 6:00 a.m. consideration of whether and not sugarcoat it in additional legislative any way,” she said. to meet key personnel and discuss the different career paths we offer. authority is necessary to Citing 2013 survey help the panel determine data, the commission whether parties in health also found the percent- Seeking Qualified/Experienced: • CDL A Drivers • Backhoe Operators • Diesel Mechanics LEARN – TO – SKATE CLASSES RECREATIONAL • FIGURE • HOCKEY SKATING SKILLS

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(Continued from page 10) fran.karoff or call 617-640-7698 of each month. For further info: call the Sisters at Lower Mills Civic Assoc. Learn To Skate Lessons 617-288-1202, ext. 114. Meetings, Tues., 7p.m., in St. Gregory’s Auditorium. Learn-to skate lessons, for those 4 ½ yrs. through First Parish Church Please bring bottles/ cans and any used sports equip- adulthood, are offered in Quincy and South Boston Weekly worship services and cooperative Sunday ment to the meeting for Officer Ruiz. See the web page: and other rinks. Wear figure or hockey skates for School, Sunday at 11 a.m. Fellowship Dinner, second dorchesterlowermills.org. beginner, intermediate, or advanced lessons, taught Friday of each month, 5:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall; McCormack Civic Assoc. by professional instructors. Registration is now everyone is welcome. Fair Foods each Friday, from 3 to Upham’s Corner Station Area Planning Open House, taking place. Call 781-890-8480 or visit online at: 4:30 p.m.; $2 for a bag of fresh produce and open to all. at the Salvation Army Center, 650 Dudley St. UMass baystateskatingschool.org. 10 Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill; firstparishdorchester. Boston Police will now join the Boston and State Adams St. Library org Police at each meeting. Please bring canned goods Postponed because of weather: “Living Solo: a St. Ambrose Church to the regular meetings for a local food bank. The Practical Guide to Life on Your Own,” with author Help is needed at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sundays: next meeting: Tues., in Blessed Mother Teresa Hall, Dr. Nancy Goldner, Mon., Jan. 26. “Introduction to altar servers, choir members, and ushers. Please see beginning at 7 p.m. Info: Call 617-710-3793 or civic@ Watercolor & Creative Problem Solving,” on Thursdays, Fr. Finn. Please continue to say healing prayers for mccormackcivic.com. to May 28, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Call 617-436-6900 Sr. Damian, who is now at Marian Manor. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assoc. to sign-up. Become a member by sending dues to St. Ann Church The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish Friends of the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are now Church. For info, contact Megan Sonderegger. New Oakton Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership available. See the flyers at the rear door of the church. email address is: [email protected]. is $5; individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and The 9 a.m. Mass from Thursday to Saturday will be Melville Park Assoc. lifetime, $50. celebrated at St. Ann Church. (The 9 a.m. Mass from Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Codman Square Neighborhood Council Mon. through Wed. is at St. Brendan.) St. Ann’s will Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from 10 Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the hold Eucharistic Adoration each Sat., following the a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great 9 a.m. Mass until 3 p.m., with Benediction and the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. Dues of $10pp Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Confessions: Saturdays from are now being collected Info: call 617-265-4189. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. or from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saint Ann Peabody Slope Assoc. Bowdoin St. Health Center Knitters meet the 3 rd Thursday of the month (Feb. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assoc.’s meetings, Peace Circle, where those affected by violence may 19 and Mar, 19) in the lower church. St. Ann Youth/ the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester Academy, speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month, 6 to Teen Choir, singing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: peabodyslope.org 8 p.m., sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr, with practice beginning at 10 a.m. or 617-533-8123. the BSHC, and the Louis Brown Peace Institute. Call St. Brendan Church Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assoc. Janet at 617-296-2075 for info. Please do not bring clothing to St. Brendan for the Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system. PHNA meetings, Irish Pastoral Centre Long Island Shelter. It is now closed. The Food Pantry is usually the fourth Wed. of the month at the Leahy/ The IPC is located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Rita in great need of non-perishable food. Please be generous. Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The next meeting Road. Dorchester. Our coffee social meets every Wed, The 9 a.m. Mass Monday through Wednesday will be will be held on Wed., Feb. . 25, at 7 p.m. from 10 a.m. to noon at 15 Rita Rd., where freshly celebrated at St. Brendan Church; (Thursday through Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. baked breads are served. Everyone is welcome to come Saturday Mass, at St. Ann Church.) The Play Group Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the Port and join in the friendly conversation and various is back on Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon, in Fr. Lane Hall. Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. weekly activities. Mother and toddler playgroup., St. Christopher Parish St. Mark’s Area Civic Assoc. each Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, in St. Mark’s lower Small faith groups have resumed on Thursdays, from Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the lower church. All are welcome. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call Louise at 617-834-9127. Rosary (in hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic. Irish Social Club Spanish), each Thurs., from 6 to 8 p.m. Call Jose at com. The club is located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. 617-541-3402. Dorchester Historical Society Performers for Feb.: Sun., Feb.8, Wild Rovers; Sun., St. Gregory Parish Carla Martin, a Harvard U. lecturer, will discuss Feb. 15; Erin’s Melody, with Margaret Dalton; Fri., The Eucharistic Adoration will take place on Sundays “Chocolate, Culture, and the Politics of Food” at the Feb. 20, St. Francis House Fundraiser (admission, $15) from 2 to 4:45 p.m. (with Mass following at 5 p.m.) next DHS meeting, Sun., Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. . The call Doc Walsh at 617-281-4351; Sun., Feb, 22, Mossie and every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10.30 a.m. William Clapp House is the DHS headquarters: 195 Coughlin and the Boston Irish; Sat., Feb. 28, Parkway during Confessions. The time for Confessions is now Boston St., Dor., 02125. in Motion, in Memory of Firefighter Mike Kennedy, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday Dorchester Board of Trade (five $1,000 scholarships), call 617-413-1329; and Sun., mornings in the upper church. St. Gregory’s Prayer Mar. 1.March 1, Mossie Coughlin and the Boston Irish. Group will meet on the first Saturday of the month, The DBOT welcomes new members; email the DBOT following the 9 a.m. Mass. or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the website for info: Leahy/Holloran Community Center dorchesterboardoftrade.com. The mailing address is Self defense for Women, Wed., Feb. 11, 5:30 to 8 St. Mark Parish DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. 02122. 30 p.m. The class is free. Respond to Natalie at the Mass changes: on Saturdays, 4 p.m.-no change; on Saint Rock Haitian Foundation Sheriff’s Office, at 617-704-6655. The center is located Sundays, 7:30 a.m.-no change, then, on Sundays, 9 at 1 Worrell St. a.m. in Eng.; 10:30 a.m. in Span.; and noon, in Eng. A Sixth annual SRHF Gala Auction and Reverse Raffle, small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. Vincent de Thurs., Feb. 5,6:30 p.m., at the Neighborhood Club in Milton-Quincy Congregation Paul Society; come to the rectory on the third Monday Quincy. The theme is: “Faces of Saint Rockz” Tickets (Temple Shalom) of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to receive a bag of are $100, and may be purchased at Saint Agatha’s. The new name : Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue groceries. Items needed are toilet tissue, paper towels, Call Mary at 617-333-0106. Hills. Worship services, in the Great Hall, 495 Canton cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.) and shampoos, soaps, etc.. Ronan Park Ave., Milton. The phone number is: 617-698-3394 or email: [email protected] for info. Mother and Toddler Playgroup, each Wed., from 10 Meetings held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Bowdoin a.m. to noon in St. Mark’s Lower Church. St. Health Center. Pilgrim Church The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; all St. Matthew Parish Carney Hospital’s Programs Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second Wednes- are welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the Confer- ence Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public is invited. to 5 p.m. 39 Stanton St. Dorchester day (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Carney’s Knights of Columbus adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: instructions Browse the gift shop, which is open weekdays and Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, and every week for only $30. Call 617-296-4012, X2093 Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for details. Community Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new Dorchester for schedule. Diabetes support group (free), third lunch is served free every Sat. from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Council #107, with meetings held the second Wed. of Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Info: the public is welcome. Pilgrim Christian Endeavor each month at the V.F.W. Post, Neponset Ave., at 7 617-506-4921. Additional support groups at Carney: Society meeting, second Tues. of each month at 6:30 p.m. (earlier starting time). Info: contact Mike Flynn Family Support. Milton’s Fran Karoff will teach yoga p.m. Pilgrim Church is a Congregational Christian at 617-288-7663. classes (all levels) in Jan. and Feb., on Thursdays, Church, associated with the United Church of Christ, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. , in Cushing Auditorium and is located at 540 Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. Adams Village Business Assoc. (2nd floor). Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga Divine Mercy Celebration For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. mat. Dates are Jan. 29, and Feb. 5 and 12. E-mail at Divine Mercy Observance is held the third Friday Kit Clark Senior Services Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: health BUSINESS DIRECTORY care, socialization, adult day health, memory respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and transportation. (617) 436-8828 DAYS The Kit Clark’s Senior Home Improvement Program (617) 282-3469 for eligible homeowners with home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: 617-825-5000. St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts DUFFY Steinbach’s Service Meetings each Wed., 7 p.m., in the white building in ROOFING CO., INC. the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages 7 to 14. Station Inc. St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING The club usually meets on Tuesdays (Feb. 17), at • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 12:15 p.m. for refreshments and 1p.m. in St. Gregory’s • CHIMNEYS 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 Auditorium. Fully Insured State Reg. Corner of Gibson Street Dot House Senior Guys & Gals Free Estimates 617-296-0300 #100253 Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the duffyroofing.com NOW State Inspection Center Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave.; also offering many trips. All are welcome. Info: 617-288-3230. AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 Blessed Mother Teresa Seniors (617) 825-2594 Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed by Bingo, domi- FAX (617) 825-7937 noes, and cards, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are welcome. K Club Meetings, every other Monday, at Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m. at Florian Hall. Boys and Girls Club News Dorchester Boys and Girls Club needs tutors for Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service those in grades K to 12 who need homework assistance after school one to 2 hours per week. Volunteers need not be teachers or experts on the subject. High school 150 Centre Street students can fulfill their community-service hours. Dorchester, MA 02124 Call Emily at 617-288-7120, to volunteer. dotnews.com February 5, 2015 The Reporter Page 15 ‘Like yourself, I saw it, but I’m not sure I believe it’ Sometimes, as Abe such excellent examples of the Big Game. Lincoln once nicely Sports/Clark Booth as the Maras, Rooneys, But one errs grossly noted, it’s beyond one’s Wilsons, Bidwells, and in underestimating the poor power to add or de- bly rescued the Patriots. or tails. Ridiculous! Fords who collectively charms of our Teflon- tract with mere words to Sorry, old Sport, but Consider the equiva- may have made a dozen coated Galahad of a QB. the majesty of an event, the probing of Deflat- lent in baseball which notable utterances in If his aim was to simply even a moment. Further, egate, however silly it would be having the a dozen years. Loud- change the subject, he I’d be loath to make the may be and however ag- seventh game of the mouths are disdained. succeeded admirably. faintest comparison of gravating you regard it, World Series decided Moreover, it will be The rest of the week went grueling football combat will resume. The betting in the top of the 10th a cold day in hell when just swell. Right through even at the highest levels here is that the big bad when one team scores Kraft’s dear pal Goodell the game! of the National Football commissioner – himself a run ending the game apologies to him, no V – According to the League to the Civil War. in huge trouble – doesn’t without the other team matter the end result of National Chicken Coun- All I know is, like your- dare brush it aside. In getting a chance to bat! the fiasco or the nearness cil, the football fans of self, I saw it. But I’m not fact, Czar Goodell is That would make just as and dearness of their this great land consumed study in which BU was sure I believe it. but one more dumb flub little sense. relationship. more than 1.25 billion a major player released Will this be remem- removed from being the Ludicrous! This is IV – On the other chicken wings on Soupey findings that conclude bered as the Belichick- wealthiest unemployed a true NFL problem; hand, I figured Tom Sunday. That’s four boys under age 12 risk Brady machine’s finest middle-aged ex-CEO in much bigger than “De- Brady, the immacu- wings per every man, significant cognitive hour, or merely their America. flategate.” But unlike late quarterback, had woman, child, and pet. damage playing tackle luckiest? What does it Moreover, all this baseball, which gets run gravely overplayed his Only in America. football. Assertions by say of where the football comes at the end of a through the ringer on hand in his pre-game VI – It’s quite a lonely NFL talking heads about gods apparently stand season in which the every issue, the NFL, quips aimed at calming consideration to be won- seeking ways to make the on all the nagging issues game’s many long- widely given a free pass the roiling Deflategate dering if I’m alone in game less dangerous and we’ve all been obsessing festering warts have not by the media, blithely waters that were inun- never having heard of more kid-friendly are over of late? Had Russell only been exposed but ignores its problems. dating him. Actually Katy Perry, star of the just so much mouthwash. Wilson, an otherwise cool rubbed raw. Those thin But one of these years thought he might get halftime show. But com- IX – And here, we cat, not lost his senses illusions that spared pro the Super Bowl will be laughed out of the league forting to know I hadn’t solemnly promise, is the in a moment of frenzy football from whatever decided by a dumb coin- when he mournfully missed much. last word on Deflategate. they’d be asking roughly reality checks it has for flip and everyone will be confessed on his house VII – Perhaps jarred If the Patriots, including the same questions in so long richly deserved outraged. radio show, “My feelings by recent ordeals, Boss Kraft, Belichick, Brady, Seattle right now and have been scraped away. II – In the good old days have been hurt!” (Sniff, Bill Belichick (from a and whoever, along coming up with pretty The football season is championship games Sniff) Couldn’t imagine distance) seemed notably with Czar Goodell and much the same answers. over, but open season on were played at one of the that coming from Joe more mellow than usual his cronies, arrange to Say this further for the football is just beginning. combatant’s home parks Namath. once he reached the des- have some anonymous, Patriots: They have a gift Many will say that it’s instead of the neutral Then, upon arriving ert. He seemed more minimum-wage paid, for always being highly about time. and artificial setting of in Arizona, he confessed patient, more thoughtful defenseless ball boy take entertaining when they In the meantime, here Tinsel Town, Arizona. to media admirers to in his comments, maybe the fall all by himself they get to a Super Bowl, no are IX parting points One concedes that in our having “a little cold” even more willing to suf- will be the laughingstock matter whom they play. about Soupey Bowl XLIX contemporary television while adding that back fer fools gladly, and less of all sport. Was this more a great one wishes to share. universe, settings are home the little ones intense on the sidelines. And this is the last game than essentially a Call them thoughtful irrelevant. But it’s still and their momma were Maybe it made a differ- word, period. Less than weird one? That’s for the observations, snide re- fun to wonder what also under the weather. ence. two weeks until pitchers football divines to decide, marks, or mere ragtime, playing the game in (Sniff) Very tender, but VIII – It got little at- and catchers report to but no one will dispute it as you wish. But please snowbound and gale- it’s hard to imagine the tention and probably will spring training. Hip, hip was memorable. don’t call them “points swept Foxborough might likes of that coming from make little impact. But hooray. Four championships of light.” have been like. Bobby Layne on the eve an important medical seal Belichick’s stand- I – There has not been Some of football’s most ings in the ranks of the enough outrage over memorable moments immortals, but his critics the way the Seahawks have been etched under will still want to attach reached Soupey by over- crazy weather condi- asterisks. It does pretty hauling the Packers tions. There were the much the same for Tom in an overtime during Giants donning sneakers Brady in the annals of which Green Bay never to stun the Bears in the the great quarterbacks. got to touch the ball. ice bowl of 1934. The Even if his lustre has Seattle won the coin Eagles over the Cardi- faded some, too. flip, chose to receive, nals, 7-0, for the 1948 Not even the spec- marched promptly to a championship in a bitter tacular conclusion alters score and because it was classic played in a bliz- the fact that Soupey a TD and not a field goal, zard. And, of course, the XLIX was blighted by the game was over with ultimate example, Green nonsense. The fuss over the NFC championship Bay besting Dallas on the deflated footballs decided without Green the last play of a game unquestionably chilled Bay having a chance to that had temperatures whatever legitimate run a down. It should dipping below zero. Call anticipation the event have been hugely con- it “Winter Dreams.” should have enjoyed. troversial. But there was III – With his cocky Take advantage of dealer Does the whacky end- nary a comment. little performance es- ing negate all that? Idiotic! Essentially, a sentially demanding new year car sales—plus, save even Probably only in greater bloody coin flip decided an apology should his Foxborough, west to the outcome. How can team be found guilt- more with City of Boston Credit Union’s Worcester and south to the NFL allow its an- less, Bob Kraft went Auto Financing options on New, Used and New Haven. It will be nual multi-billion dollar too far, methinks. 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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 at 5:00PM 215 Sydney St. ■ Dorchester, MA ■ (617) 282-6710 ■ WWW.BOSTONCOLLEGIATE.ORG cityofbostoncu.com Page 16 THE Reporter February 5, 2015 dotnews.com Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester 1135 Dorchester Avenue • (617) 288-7120

Teen members of the Marr-lin Swim Team at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorches- Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester pictured at the Team Smile ter pictured at the N.E.N.E.A.P.C. League Championship Meet. Team members event held last week at the Massachususetts Convention Center. Club members are now practicing for post-season invitational meets and the Regional Meet. received dental screenings, cleanings and cleaning supplies during their visit.

February School Vacation Week 3/1 and 3/15. The Spring Training teens interested in securing summer - Spots are quickly filling for the Febru- sessions will help members prior to employment which will begin in March. Upcoming Special Event ary School Vacation Week program. going outdoors for team practices. For For more info please contact Nate Roos Summer Jobs Program Club members ages 5-12 can take part more info please contact Mike Joyce ([email protected]) in programs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ([email protected]). Registration Opens on 2/2 from 2/17 to 2/20. Participants must CitiWang Interactive Readings - be pre-registered and there is a $20 Teen Program News - The Teen The CitiWang Performing Arts Center Teens ages 15-18 fee. Teen members, who do not have program at the Club offers daily will be partnering with the Club to offer The City of Boston’s Summer to pre-register, will have programming drop-in activities, small group clubs, two inter-active readings of the “I Have Jobs program is accepting reg- from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more field trips, and special events. One of a Dream” book by Dr. Martin Luther information please contact Kevin Vo our bigger programs is the Career Prep King. Our Marr Clubhouse will host a istrations from teens ages 15- ([email protected]). program, which is currently overseeing reading on 2/24 and our Denney Center 18 interested in working this 35 teens in positions throughout our 3 Unit will host a second event on 2/27. summer. The website is: www. Savin Hill Baseball - The Savin Clubhouse locations. We will also be Both will be open to members 5-12 year bostonyouthfund.org. For info Hill Baseball program will be returning partnering with the City’s Department of age. For more information contact contact our Teen Director: for it’s 2015 season with Registration of Youth Engagement & Employment Brendan McDonald (bmcdonald@ and Spring Training dates on 2/22, to offer a 6-part Job Ready Course for bgcdorchester.org). [email protected] RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTY IN DORCHESTER BUYERS SELLERS ADDRESS PRICE DATE Mary Tedeschi C charles Mawn Annie Mawn 685 Adams St $585,000 1/15/15 Anthony Field German Crisostomo Tr 55 Bakersfield St T 55 1/2 Bakersfield St U-1 $320,000 1/13/15 Gregory Leach R ronald Wilkinson Patricia McCarthy 25 Carruth St $852,500 1/12/15 Lucas Ribiero andre Vilela Jessica Dubois Robert Sulprizio 37 Coffey St U-3 $393,000 1/14/15 Justin Brown elizabeth Brown Boston Pinnacle ProP 995 Dorchester Ave U 2 $344,650 1/15/15 John McCarthy Maria Carvalho 5 Downer Ct $385,000 1/12/15 Michael Misilo dora Tavor Valeria Long 15 Elmdale St $439,500 1/15/15 40 Fayston LLC S shuet Tang 40 Fayston St $510,000 1/14/15 John Sullivan laura Sullivan richard Sanda Catherine Sanda 59-61 Franconia St $557,000 1/15/15 Realty Dream llc U S Bank NA Tr 21-23 Greenwich St $288,750 1/14/15 Richard Liriano K karen Straw 3 Harvard Ave $25,000 1/16/15 Thomas Foley R robert Phillips Jr 16 Hill Top St $480,000 1/16/15 Sean Joyce E equity Builders llc 1-3 Lorenzo St $474,000 1/12/15 MS Land T LLC D deutsche Bank NaT 18 Mascot St $215,000 1/16/15 Phuong Nguyen H hoa Vu Quy Vu 5 Mather St $565,000 1/14/15 Ardian Braho eVis Braho Baileys Irish Co llc 20 Melbourne St $558,000 1/15/15 PC LLC Barbara Gaffney 59-69 Msgr Parick Lydon U-402 $140,000 1/16/15 Courtney Somerville Eduardo Rodriquez 8 Pearl St U-2 $336,000 1/16/15 Kurt Wagner Mark Dyke Charles Messina Tr charles Messina RET 25 Pleasant St $625,000 1/15/15 Jasmine CenaT Paulette Daugherty 86 Ruthven St $445,000 1/16/15 Stacey Stephens FNMA 95 Sawyer Ave U-3 $275,000 1/12/15 Carlos Centeno R roxann London 440 Warren St U-1 $230,000 1/16/15

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Applications received by Friday, March 6th, 2015 will be recorta esta parte de la página, y mándelo por correo a: Our 2015 Season dedication: Men entered into our enrollment lottery on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015! have urged people to use KIPP Academy Boston, 384 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119. public transportation Tenemos que recibirla para el viernes, 6 de Marzo para entrarla en and Women of the Armed Services only to see widespread Studentnuestra Name:______lotería de admission el martes, 10 de Marzo! especially our young people from Dot delays and service can- First Middle Last cellations. 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Relación con el socilitante: Padre / Madre / Tutor “I’m planning to have ______Dirección:______City, State Zip Code this conversation with Calle, # de apartmento Opening Day: Home telephone: ______Cell: ______COMMONWEALTH OF E-mail address: ______MASSACHUSETTS Ciudad, Estado Código postal THE TRIAL COURT TeléfonoPlease list de the casa: language(s) ______spoken in Celular: your home: ______April 25th, 2015 PROBATE & FAMILY COURT ______NORFOLK DIVISION Dirección de e-mail: ______Docket No. NO14D0600DR FavorAgreement de indicar signed el idioma(s)by parent/guardian que hablan ( pleaseen casa: check boxes to provide DIVORCE SUMMONS consent): (Non-consent does not have any bearing on lottery entrance or results.) BY PUBLICATION and MAILING ______VALERIE DRAKES-HOLDER Acuerdo I agree firmado that after por the el lottery,padre/tutor my child’s(favor de past marcar and lasfuture casetillas academic dando vs. su consentimiento;records, test scores,No firmar attendance no tiene influencia records andalguna other en los records resultados may de la be QUINLAN SLAUGHTER lotería): To the Defendant: confidentially obtained from the past school(s) of my child by KIPP The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for  EstoyAcademy de acuerdo Boston. a Thisque informationdespués de la lotería,will in no los way expedientes influence the On-Line Divorce requesting that the Court grant académicoslottery for pasadosadmission. o futuros de mi hijo, puntaje de exámenes, a divorce for irretrievable breakdown. expedientes de asistencia y cualquier otro expediente podrán ser The Complaint is on file at the Court.  obtenidosI agree that confidencialmente my name and/or myde laschild’s escuelas name previasmay be de posted mi hijo on por the An Automatic Restraining Order has laschool’s Academia website KIPP beforeBoston. the Esta lottery información drawing no in tendrá the list influencia of en Early Registration been entered in this matter preventing applications that have been received, and after the lottery drawing you from taking any action which would la lotería de admisión. takes place in the acceptance list and waitlist. negatively impact the current financial  Estoy de acuerdo a que mi nombre y/o el nombre de mi hijo(a) se Early Registration Rates and Red Sox status of either party. 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You are also need, proficiency in English language or required to file a copy of your answer, La Escuelaforeign KIPP language, Academy or prior Boston academic no discrimina if any, in the office of the Register of en la bases deachievement. raza, color, origen nacional, this Court. sexo, origen étnico, orientación sexual, Witness, HON. JOHN D. CASEY, discapacidad mental o física, edad, First Justice of this Court. ascendencia, rendimiento atlético, servicios Come Join the Fun! Date: January 13, 2015 especiales, competencia en el idioma inglés u Patrick W. McDermott otro idioma, o en el éxito académico previo. Register of Probate Published: February 5, 2015 The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Cedar Grove Baseball’s new affiliation with Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Baseball

CEDARGROVEBASEBALL.COM Page 18 THE Reporter February 5, 2015 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES CROWLEY, Gertrude Katherine, Annie, Rory, of Assisi Church, Braintree nephews, grandnieces M. of Dorchester. Wife of Matthew, Mark, Robert, for over 50 years. Memorial and nephews and two Mary L. Cyr dies at 94; the late Patrick C. Mother Kerri Ann, Shay, Jack and contributions may be made god children. Zenia was a of Charles S. Of Quincy, Daniel. Also survived by in John’s name to St. WWII survivor of forced was aide in Dot schools, Patrick C. of Dorchester, six great grandchildren. Francis of Assisi Church, labor camps in Southern Kathleen A. Ellard of John was born in Boston 856 Washington Street, Germany. Donations active in senior affairs Norwood and Joanne P. and he graduated from Braintree, MA 02184. to John Paul II Hall, Mary Louise (Harrington) Cyr, the youngest child Smith of Bridgewater. Dorchester High School Dial, Joan E. (Mc- 655 Dorchester Ave., So. in a large and active clan that with succeeding Also survived by eight and Northeastern Uni- Grail) of Braintree, 85 Boston, MA 02127 in generations flourished in Dorchester from the World grandchildren and three versity. He was a Civil years of age. She was born memory of Zenia would be War I years into the Vietnam era, died at Colonial great grandchildren. Engineer and a member of in Boston and was a gradu- appreciated. Nursing Home in Weymouth on Sunday morning, CUSACK, John J. the Boston Society of Civil ate of Girls High School in HOOD, Charlotte Feb. 1. She was 94. “Jack” of Braintree, for- Engineers, and US Mili- the South End, Class of Rose of Dorchester. Sister Mrs. Cyr kept her long life filled to the brim merly of Dorchester, at tary Engineers. John was 1946. Joan was a former of the late William J. with love of, and devotion to, family – her mother the age of 92. Husband of a WWII US Navy Veteran resident of Dorchester. Hood, Jr., Joseph Hood, Elizabeth and her father Mary P. (Ludden) Cusack who served active duty in She was a retired office and Mary Hood. Aunt of Francis, her three sisters, for over 66 years. Father the South Pacific. He also manager for the Depart- the late Robert S. Hood Anna Harrington, Julie of John Cusack Jr. and his was in the SeaBees Civil ment of Public Welfare and his surviving wife Mulvoy, and Elinor Barron; wife Mary of Braintree, Engineering Construction for the Commonwealth Janet, Karen and Robert her three brothers, Frank William Cusack and his Group. He was a Captain of Massachusetts. Joan Stone, Joseph and Patricia and Robert and Vincent – and wife Jeri Diehl of Grand- in the Naval Reserves enjoyed reading and trav- Hood, Jean and Sean Neal, continuing with her and view Heights, OH, Brian for 36 years. John was a eling. Joan was the wife Stephen and Marybeth her late husband Herman’s Cusack and his wife Cheryl former Coach for North of the late William M. Hood, Michael and Debo- Mary L. Cyr family, her grandchildren, of Braintree, Robert Cu- Braintree Little League Dial who died in 1973. rah Hood, and Ronald, and her great-grandchildren. sack and his wife Janice and Registrar of Braintree Joan was the longtime Rosemary, Barbara, Janet A commitment to the Catholic Church and her of Braintree, and Gregory Youth Hockey. He was companion of James P. and Susan. Also survived community marked her lifetime from the get-go. Cusack of Weymouth. a former member of the Keaveney of Braintree. by 16 loving grand nieces As was the case with all the Harringtons, she was Brother of the late Martin Braintree Conservation Mother of James W. Dial and nephews, and eigh- deeply involved with the affairs of St. Mark’s Parish J. Cusack. Grandfather Commission as well as married to Susan Dial of teen great-grand nieces as a youth and young adult, helping with Girl Scout of Michael, Eileen, Pat- Town Meeting Member. Plymouth, Janice L. Hobin and nephews. activities and participating in the Ladies Sodality rick, Timothy, Kevin, Parishioner of St. Francis married to Michael Hobin Messina, Charles T. while maintaining a decent average in the parish’s of Marshfield, Susan E. “Chuck” of Dorchester, candlepin bowling league. Busch of Boston, and the in Cambridge, age 67, During World War II she worked at the Raytheon late John F. Dial, formerly Son of Evelyn (Sciuto) NS plant in Quincy, and later put in time working in of Dorchester. Grand- Samuel Messina; brother the offices of the Jordan Marsh department store. TEVNAN TEVNAN mother of Courtney and of Thomas of Methuen; While raising her children, she managed to find Christopher Dial, Brian, many cousins and friends. work with the Post Office during Christmas/New 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue William and Jenna Hobin, Navy veteran, Vietnam Year’s holiday times. After she and her family moved Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 and Alexander and Molly War. Employee, Dana to Quincy, she made the time to teach Christian 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Busch. Great grandmother Hall School, Wellesley. doctrine at St. Ann’s School in Wollaston. of Lola and Levi Hobin Donations in Chuck’s In the last years of her working life, Mrs. Cyr and Mari Hobin. Memorial honor: American Cancer signed on with the Boston Public Schools as a Attorneys at Law donations may be sent Society, 20 Speen St., classroom aide working with special needs students www.tevnan.com to Catholic Charities 51 Framingham, MA 01701; at the old Grover Cleveland School in Fields Corner. Sleeper St., Boston, MA. Good Shepherd Commu- Mary Cyr was an old-school newspaper reader 02110 or to the Hospice nity Hospice, 90 Wells Ave, all her life – take it all in from Page One to the of the South Shore, 30 Newton 02459. end – who was very much involved in civic activities Reservoir Park Drive, O’CALLAGHAN, Da- well into her eighties. One of her nephews recalled “Close to Home” Rockland, MA 02370. vid Joseph Tully 23, of this week the morning some 14 years ago when his Dolan, Arthur B. age Holbrook and Randolph, aunt called off a long-scheduled lunch because she 82, of Weymouth, native suddenly in an auto. David had signed up with a group from her assisted living of Dorchester, Retired ac- was born in St. Brendan facility to “get on a bus to the State House and tell countant from State Street Parish, Dorchester and that Mitt Romney what we think about cutting aid Bank. Predeceased by his attended St Gregory’s for seniors out of his budget.” parents, Arthur and Mary elementary school. He And until her last illness settled in permanently, (Maxwell) Dolan and his graduated from Blue Hill Mrs. Cyr was a galvanizing presence on her floor at siblings, Arlene Haggerty, Regional High School, the nursing home, dominating the sing-along times Carol Lenardis and Bernie Canton where he received and urging fellow residents, with mixed success, to Dolan. Survived by several a degree in building con- join her in her ringing renditions of popular show nieces and nephews and struction. David was a tunes that she had stored in her memory over a Cedar Grove Cemetery brother in law, Peter Lena- standout, all-scholastic century’s time. rdis of Florida. Donations soccer goalie. He enjoyed She leaves six children: Donald J. Cyr of Quincy, CONSECRATED IN 1868 in Arthur’s memory may playing all sports but John C. Cyr and his wife Louise of Plymouth, On the banks of the Neponset be made to the Whipple soccer and baseball were Marilyn E. Skahan and her husband Ron of Quincy, Senior Center, 182 Green his favorites, he could hit a Geraldine M. Cyr of Quincy, William F. Cyr and his Street, Weymouth, MA baseball a country mile. He wife Liz of Kingston, and Laurence Cyr and his wife Inquiries on gravesites are invited. 02191. United States Army was a huge Patriots fan and Mary of Quincy. She was the devoted nana of John, always wagered heavily on Non-Sectarian. Veteran of the Korean Christopher, Gregory, Sean, Marybeth, Maryellen, Conflict. them. In the past year he Robert, Catherine, and eight great grandchildren, Cemetery Office open daily at GR O CH O WSKI, became a proud member of and the most caring of aunts to her many nieces 920 Adams St. Zenia (Romaszko) in Local 67 Carpenters Union and nephews. Dorchester, MA 02124 Dorchester. Wife of the as an apprentice carpenter. Mrs. Cyr will be waked at the Keohane Funeral late Grzegorz “George” David received his greatest Home on Hancock Street in Quincy on Fri., Feb. Telephone: 617-825-1360 and mother of Lucia apprenticeship training in 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. Her funeral Mass will be said at Grochowska Littlefield building from his uncles the nearby St. Ann’s Church on Sat., Feb. 7, at 10 and her husband Robert of John and Padraig Tully. a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Quincy. Dorchester and Eleonora He enjoyed spending time – TOM MULVOY “Caring for your life’s journey...” Lee Grochowska of Cam- with his friends and family bridge. Sister of Wiktor and was especially proud of charismatic, personable chael Joseph O’Callaghan Romaszko of Poland. Also his 4-year-old son Caiden. young man with a bright and his wife Alice (Cur- survived by many nieces, He was a handsome, future and his smile, wit, ley) of Hingham. Great and humor will be sorely grandnephew of Connie LEGAL NOTICES missed by all his family O’Callaghan, Margaret and his many friends. Son O’Leary of Brookline, Anna COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS of Helen Tully of Holbrook Casey and Theresa Parks THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT and Timothy O’Callaghan of Mission Hill. Many PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT of Dorchester. Grandson cousins from Weymouth, SUFFOLK DIVISION INFORMAL PROBATE 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 PUBLICATION NOTICE of Evelynn Tully of Gle- Dublin, Co Galway, Co 617-788-8300 Docket No. SU15P0115EA nomaddy, Co Galway, Kerry, London, Boston, INFORMAL PROBATE IN THE ESTATE OF Ireland. Father of Caiden Quincy and Birmingham. PUBLICATION NOTICE JOHN M. TOOMEY Docket No. SU15P0156EA DATE OF DEATH: September 6, 2014 Mann, his mother Kayla Good friend to Matt and ESTATE OF SUFFOLK DIVISION Mann, her parents Timo- Tommy Keough of Norwell LUCILLE A. WOODS 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 DATE OF DEATH: August 28, 2014 617-788-8300 thy and Patricia Mann and and Ryan Cavanaugh of To all persons interested in above captioned To all persons interested in above captioned the entire Mann family of Randolph. estate, by Petition of Petitioner George G. estate, by Petition of Petitioner Michael J. Lewis of Mashpee, MA a Will has been admit- Toomey of N. Easton, MA a Will has been Randolph and Holbrook. SHEA, Roger E. Jr. ted to informal probate. George G. Lewis of admitted to informal probate. Michael J. Brother of Michael Joe of Randolph, formerly Mashpee, MA has been informally appointed Toomey of N. Easton, MA has been informally O’Callaghan. Beloved of Dorchester. Husband as the Personal Representative of the estate appointed as the Personal Representative to serve without surety on the bond. of the estate to serve without surety on nephew and god mother of Dolores (Floyd) Shea The estate is being administered the bond. Anne Magee of Ireland. of Dorchester. Father  Funerals under informal procedure by the Personal The estate is being administered Nephew of Mary Cronin of Megan F. Shea of Representative under the Massachusetts under informal procedure by the Personal and her husband Rory of Dorchester and Ryan M.  Uniform Probate Code without supervision Representative under the Massachusetts Cremations by the Court. Inventory and accounts are Uniform Probate Code without supervision Ireland, Padraig Tully Shea and his wife Kellie not required to be filed with the Court, but by the Court. Inventory and accounts are and his wife Bernadette of of Tewksbury. Brother of  Pre-Arrangements interested parties are entitled to notice not required to be filed with the Court, but regarding the administration from the Per- interested parties are entitled to notice Weymouth, his godfather Ellen M. Jaukkuri and her sonal Representative and can petition the regarding the administration from Personal John Tully and Mary Fla- husband Gary of Quincy. 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE Court in any matter relating to the estate, Representative and can petition the Court nagan of Randolph, Oliver Uncle of Eric Jaukkuri of DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 including distribution of assets and expenses in any matter relating to the estate, includ- of administration. Interested parties are ing distribution of assets and expenses of Tully and his wife Yvonne VT. Also survived by his entitled to petition the Court to institute formal administration. Interested parties are entitled of Co. Galway, Ireland, close friend, Paul DeLaria. 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 proceedings and to obtain orders terminat- to petition the Court to institute formal Michael Tully and his wife Son of the late Roger E. ing or restricting the powers of Personal proceedings and to obtain orders terminat- Representatives appointed under informal ing or restricting the powers of Personal Colette of Birmingham, Shea, Sr. and Catherine Service times and directions at: procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, Representatives appointed under informal England, John David Sean “Lorraine” (Martin) Shea. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, O’Callaghan and his wife O ’T o o LE, P e t e r www.dolanfuneral.com if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Published: February 5, 2015 Published: February 5, 2015 Kathy of Quincy and Mi- Francis of Burlington, dotnews.com February 5, 2015 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

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GOTTA’S FARM, PORTLAND, CT needs 4 temporary workers 2/15/2015 to 12/15/2015 work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center (STEC) recognized Citizens Bank with a 2015 Community End of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and Builder Award at the tennis club’s annual gala at Lombardo’s in Randolph on January 30. The event subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or drew more than 600 community leaders, members, youth, and their families to showcase and raise funds 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for ¾ of the for STEC’s programming. Citizens Bank Executive Vice President Kim Dee (center) accepted the award workdays during the contract period $11.26 per hr. Applicants on behalf of the bank. Dee is joined in this photo by STEC Executive Director Toni Wiley (left) and event to apply contact CT Dept of Labor at 860-263-6020. Or apply Co-Chair and WCVB-TV 5 News Anchor Pam Cross (right). for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job Order John Gillooly photo, Professional Event Images, Inc. #4559230. Plant, cultivate and harvest fruits vegetables Thursday, Feb. 5 for Hope fundraiser at returns for the second Crew, and an appear- and ornamental flowers crops. Use of pruning tools, apply • “Fresh Paint “ at Mil- one of Boston’s premier consecutive year as the ance by members of the pesticides. Sorting, processing, and packing products. Set up ton Acupuncture, 1197 nightclubs, The Estate, event’s emcee. Dancing New England Patriots irrigation and maintain. Farm machinery. Work mainly outdoor, Adams St., Dorchester located at One Boylston for Hope 2015 will also cheerleading squad-just could be extremely hot or cold conditions. Work requires to featuring original plein Place. The Saturday, feature a performance back in Boston following frequently, bend, stoop, and lift up to fifty pounds. Work on air and studio paintings February 7 event kicks by Phunk Phenom- their Super Bowl perfor- ladders at heights up to twenty feet. Thirty days experience by Dorchester’s own off at 6 p.m. Boston City enon, from the hit show mance. Tickets, which in duties listed above. Vincent Crotty. 5 – 8 Councillor Tito Jackson America’s Best Dance range from $40-$250, p.m. with wine by Esprit Du Vin of Milton Village. Teller/Customer Service Friday, Feb. 6 JackJack Conway,Conway, REALTOR®REALTOR® Meetinghouse bank a leader in our Community • First in a new monthly for over 100 years has openings for a Teller/ Dorchester Civic Forum 
  
 



 


 
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By Michael Norton snapped telephone poles, conversation that we in Scituate public offices thing. I think we’re going that our administration State House downed trees, and “ex- this commonwealth and, last week, Energy and to see the same story is going to face in the News Service traordinary” amounts frankly, in this country Environmental Affairs down in Marshfield. This near future.” Two years ago, on Feb. of debris in ocean-side are going to have to start Secretary Matthew is the reality of what we He added, “We’re deal- 11, 2013 Gov. Deval communities. happening.” Beaton concurred with have to face and we need ing with this storm a Patrick toured the South “Meteorologists are Two years later, se- Patrick’s now two-year- to make the necessary couple of weeks into the Shore in the aftermath telling us that we are vere winter weather old assessment. “I think improvements to our new administration. We of a destructive blizzard going to see more storms is forcing Gov. Charlie that’s clear. Just look at infrastructure to adapt are going to spend some and offered a warning like this,” Patrick said Baker’s administration what’s been happening,” to changes in our ocean serious time - there were about the future for those that day. “We’re going to put an early focus Beaton said. “Here we environment.” some funding mecha- living along the 1,500 to have to start thinking on areas that were not find ourselves again.” Asked about potential nisms and opportunities miles of Massachusetts long-term about how we prominent during the “I think we need to face changes to better pre- coastline. adjust. I don’t know what 2014 campaign: coastal the reality that rising pare the state for coastal (Continued on page 17) With about 100,000 all of those issues are. preparedness and public sea level is causing a lot flooding and the damage homes in the dark for I’ve heard about some transportation. more severe problems,” caused by storm surges, a third day, Patrick of them today. I do think During a post-blizzard Beaton added. “I just Beaton said, “That’s go- Snow said he had witnessed that’s kind of a public appearance at the same came from Hull. Same ing to be largely the task clogs streets, slows rail (Continued from page 1) Dorchester Ave. today. Part of it is that there’s still a lot of snow on the We don’t know everything ground,” said Walsh. “Unfortunately, I know people hate it when I say this, but people need to about West Roxbury. be patient. I don’t like sitting in traffic as much as anybody but we’re doing our best to fix the problem.” Asked if the congested roadways would be re- solved by the end of the week, Walsh replied, “It depends. We’re supposed to get more snow next week, so well see what happens.” The cancellations this school year to date – six days of no classes – mean classes are likely to run until June 29, the Globe reported. Cleanup for the storms could also “shatter” the Kelly city’s snow removal bud- West Roxbury get, Mayor Walsh told Branch Manager reporters he estimated the clean-up costs for the blizzard alone were at about $10 million. Crews continue work- ing to widen streets narrowed by large snow banks spilling into the street. For this year to date, crews have spent 84,491 hours plowing the city’s 850 miles of roadway, using 52,698 tons of salt, according to the city’s recently launched Snow Stats webpage, which tracks But we know this: the city’s response to snow by neighborhood. Peoples Federal Savings Bank is a well-loved, supportive, and valuable On Wednesday after- noon, the page was not part of this community, and that will continue as Peoples joins in operating mode. Rockland Trust. We have our own tradition of deep understanding Commuters on the T and support of the communities we serve. We’re excited to bring that experienced extreme delays on Monday and tradition to West Roxbury, along with even more services and capabilities. Tuesday due to the crush of the snow and an aging transportation So stop by, talk with us about West Roxbury, and ask any financial system, at one point questions you have. Because helping you find answers is what we do best. leading MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott to encourage people to avoid the trains. “Quite candidly, if you don’t wind up having to use the West Roxbury Branch Where Each Relationship Matters service [Tuesday], that probably is a plus,” Scott 1905 Centre Street told WBUR Tuesday 800.222.2299 morning. “I’m just going RocklandTrust.com/Peoples to be candid. I’ve never said that in my life, but Member FDIC I don’t want to wind up misleading anyone.”