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By Karen Elowltt Wednesday in STAFF WRITER co nnection n Brighton man arrest with two other ed last Friday on inde incidents bn A cent exposure charges January 20 ahd may be connected to a series of April 10. recent assaults on women in The victiol Brookline, according to police. of the April JO COIJRT[SY POOTO • • d Jonathan Prera, 20, of 14 Jonathan Prera mCI ent re- Brackett St., Brighton, was ar ported the rested April 13 and charged criole after she saw a TV news with felony open and gross broadcast on April II about the BC student Katie Freund, center, holds a poster saytn, "K_Ya Go Faate(,'" up to passing runners during the 111th lewdness in relation to an inci Winchester Street attacks in dent in Allston on April 4. A Brookline. Believing the inci- second warrant was issued Rain, wind couldn't stop Marathon runners, PRERA, page 24 1954 eOMM. AVE By Karen Elowltt dreary Cleveland Circle. "I was prepared for STAFF WRITER Though Ihe crowd was this," said The damp, windy weather did not pre prior yenrs, several hundre people from vent Marathon-watchers from turning near and far packed into a s'nall corner of fuIutes that before the r~~:the lI~::~i~~~rrr:ead Back on the market out in force on Monday, adding energy Brighton to cheer friends d family in Hill Avenue. Vance and excitement to an otherwise drab and the 1I1t11 Boston Maratho WateIWorks developer '- may be. interested QUAL 'F'? DOES 'e' By Karen Elowttt chitectumUy distinct Craftsman STAff WRITER style house, set amid apartment The owner of a historically n0- blocks ncar the Chestnut Hill Intersection revamp Jprompts dis table house in the middle of a neigh Reservoir, was the subject of a borhood dispute has apparently de tug-of-war between owner Dan By Karen Elowttt Force, representatives from Vanasse David Black of VHB cided to sell up and move on. Yu, concerned neighbors and the STAFF WRITER Hangen Brustlin Inc., and Sasaki Associ mont of Sasaki descri bed 1954 Commonwealth Ave. Landmarks Commission. Residents and Boston College officials ates, two ftrms helping BC W ith its Master section, which joins C~:r~::'~d~ was recently li sted with Coldwell Yu wanted to tear down the cannot agree on whether a proposal to re Plan, pre IIted tentative plans to change enue, Lake Street and Banker, though the price tag and house and build a condo con\ vamp the intersection of Lake Street and the inlerseclJori both to impro.e traffic flow Dri ve, as an ''P' on an the Realtor's marketing tactics plex. Many neighbors and abut Commonwealth Avenue will help or hurt and to acc(}Jrunodate a new elltrance to the scale is commonly used hlA 'TOft,C e"gi,)eelrS have left some in the neighbor ters wanted the house to stay, at the neighborhood. recently acquired property formerly owned to rate road flow hood scratching their heads. guing that it is deed-restricted, At Wednesday's meeting of the BC Task by the Arch

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By Bill Marchione BRIGH'TOtMllSTON HISTORICAl SOCIETY Here's the answer to this week's Linden and Reedsdale streets, off The building to the left 51',,,,on of Linden Street (to the singe-family structures, and was al- contest (we gave you the hint last Commonwealtll Avenue in South NJ- along with two other structures neigbboring Reedsdale most totally built up by 1890, but the week): 'The Undale" Building, 100 ston. This hall(lsome and unusually rear, as the offices of the EdiSon qetwetm Brigbton and Com- lots facing Commonwealth Avenue Linden St., South Allston. shaped structur was designed by the tric illuminating Company, and mo'nweiIJlth avenues were put through remained undeveloped until after The four-story Renaissance Re well-known architectural fIrm of Gay from the sarne period as 'The of Commonwealth Av- streetcar service was introduced on vival style masonry building to the & Proctor, whose other local bujld- dale." These Edison structures in 1886. This the avenue in 1909. The recently in- rigbt in this 1920 postcard view. ings include 41-47 Utchfield SI., 5 been replaced by the p=nt Sp'>qilfh neighlxJ,rh,ood experienced rapid resi- stalled tracks can be Seen in the fore- known as 'The Lindale." dating from 1912, still stands at the intersection of BrightonLeamington Av e. Road and 5 j--~5r:9~Mi~ .S~si~0£n~sty~le~an~d~~~ortres~~s~-~lik;e~:kJ~~g~~~~i~n~plant structure. andth~e~ ~~Orm~~mostlyO~f~gr~O~ 782-8483.U~n~d~O~f~ ~th~e=~hi~st~O~ri~c~in>;a;g;e. Winners Next week's contest Ellie Hollum Bill Nixon Hint: Here we see a Phyllis Harrington Leonard Meek circa 1915 postcard view of a street off Har Steve Hawco Linda Pappas vard Avenue, Allston. Jon Plovanich Bill Donovan originally called Holmes Avenue. All of Mark Williams Tommy Woods the buildings pictured Bobby "Fitz" Fitzy Anthony Home bere still stand. Har vard Avenue lies in the Judy Nichols Theresa Curran di stance. Can you iden Kate Brasco, Tom McCarthy tify the street by its cur rent name? Christina Greene Lidia V. Palacio Please e-mail your answer to allston Help the historical society brigbto n@c,\c.com. i If you have photos of old Allston Heritage Muarwn ;nIIor fax it to 781-433-8202 Brigbton-Allston in your family in this coluooo. If you bave ~ or call it in to 781-433- photo albums, please consider al- you would like to dofl.1Ie, or would 8365. If you leave a L--'-"''----t------====~'::::::~~===~ message, please spell PttOTOCOlIR'T!SYOf'THE IlRIGIffOfMUSTON ttlSTORICALSOOETY lowing the Brigbton-Allston His- be willing to bave the HisIOricaI torical Society to copy them for Sbciety copy, please contact Bill your name slowly and clearly and your fIrst last name. Also leave your telephone number in case we need to possible display at the Brigbton- Marchioneat617-782-S483. contact you with questions about your All """wers must be received by noon on Wednesday. April 25.

Allston-Brighton Find interesting things to do HeritaJ:e Museum We yournbw! Key coillacls: in the A-B community The newly rstablished _ ...... , ...... Valentina lie (781) 433-8365 Welcome to !tfAllstoll-Bri/ll'ton TAB! We are Brigbton-Allston Heritage Muse · , ...•...... •••••...... , ...... vzicOcnc.com um. situal ed at the lower level of a forum foc the community. RlporIIr ... , ...... Karen e_ (781) 433-8333 the Verorjca Smith Senior Cen ""~:~~~l~~;:~listipgs. social news and · ...... •...... •... [email protected] ter. 20 Chestnut Hill Ave .• any 0 of commIIDity interest. Please Edllor In _ ...... Greg Reibman (781) 43:HI345 Brighton Center, is open during IImail:· ,!the~~~:~j ·~~ to Edf'.', Valentina Zic, · . . ... , ...... , .... , . , ... grelbmarlOcnc.com the follOl,ing hours: A t TAB.P.0jBox91l3,Needharn, -.. D_ .... , ...... Cns Warren (781) 433-8313 Tuesda:IS, Wednesdays. Thurs MA 02492. may fax material to (781) 433- -.._ ...... Harriet Steinberg (781) 433-7865 days and Fridays from n00n-4 8202. 1Ito1_ ...... Ken Ledwak (781) 433-8262 p.m. Our ooldliJne J'lx recieving~ releases is RUllI.. _00 -no ... Yurl Tabanslcy (617) 965-1673 The se<:ood and fourth Satur Monday at prior to next Friday's issue. CIIaIfla,.".,Ip .._ ...... , ...... (800) 624·735U .&J.&J,a'-A..oY SPECIALS day of ea:h month from noon-4 Residents invited to us with story CoItndlrlbdllll. , ...... (781)L".",t p.m. ideas or to our eo erage. Please call --. tu _ ...... (781) 4:J3..s20M APRIL 17fH TO APRIL 22ND Current exhibits include AIl'torl-BJrigt'~n TAB Edi or Valentina Zie Ar1I.1I011 ... tu _ .... , .... , ...... (781) 4:J3..s20M Brigbton-.Nlston Transformed & 43:!-8[!65 or New Reporter Karen Fresh flowers, plants, r... _ .... con , ...... , ...... (888) 343-t960 Bull Martel. 433-8333 with your ideas and _lNI_ ...... (781).mGlO Guides are available, if desired, suggestions. Older pIIoIo ...... (866) 74&8603 to sbow visitors througb the col _ .....H ...... al~ton-brig/[email protected] lection. Group tours are wel SpoI1I •...... , .... , . , , [email protected] come. _..-...... allston-brl(lhton,[email protected]"i Admission is free. If you have questions, call the ~~::~~T:A~B~(USPS 1 ·706) ~ pubtished by TAB Commonoty Newspapers, 254 Second Ave,. Needham. MAQ2.494...... $1.98 lb. paid at Boston, MA. Postmaster: Send address corrections to the Allston·Brighton TAB, 254 Second museum a 617-635-1436 during ; TAB ~munity Newspapers assumes no responsibility for mistakes in advertisements but will reprint bours of operation. notice is given within three wor1ting days of the publication date. @Copyright2007 by TAB Community ...... 79' bead Anyone interested in becoming N:,=:;e;~~Z;t~:.:~: Reproduction of any part of this publcation by any means without permission Is prohibited. Sub· S( cost S35 per year. Slbscriptions ouIside Allston-Brighton cost $63 per year, Send name, address, ...... 98e lb . a museum guide sbould contact office. atln: !jub!;cripIions . Louise Bonar, coordinator of vol unteers, at 617-254-1729.

Correction the fIrst name of Dr. Michael l In last Friday's article Hamrock of St. Elizabeth·s ' "Health TIps for the Would-be Medical Center. We regret the ,' Rurmer." we incorrectly slated error.

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The new building for WGBH on Market Street been criticized by some as an eyesore and praised by others for Its archlt"ctlural Innovation. norheast comer of Guest and ...... Boston ~re~~;~~~~~~f~~ "Arthur" and "Between the lighting, and a water-conserva-; room In the new WGBH building In Brighton will be site of the Market streets which was retro ty and t Lions." "We haven't really had a bon system that will reduce; show "The World." fitl

• Local historian hosts lecture 'i!PY7P'i! tours ,• ,oJ By Lara Farrar people are not aware that the Chestl1ut: .#· , CORRESPON DENT How to attend the Iect:unt Hill Reservoir once contained Itwo' :; For Bill Marchione, liistory is about basins. The second basin was sold ti; than just studying the past. It is also The lectures will be held weekday evenings (Please nmcw, Branch Library, 419 Faneuil St., Boston College and covered by th:; filling in gaps, building bridges note variable tin1es) with the alking tours taking place on school's athletic stadium in 1951, hi> and completing Sunday afternoon of the 'week. The time and point of • ''':~~:n~I:~ Sqlllll'WLower Common- said. :: puzzles. departure of each walking t will be announced at the ~I \~~~:;:r~M~ ay 24, at 7:30 p.m. Joseph Talks will be held on weekday: Marchione be lecture. participating in the iiIking tours will be limited to J, Community School, Union evenings with wallcing tours on the Swh came attuned to 25 with pr~registration req~~ day afternoon of the same week. : : the importance of • AbenteenfClevelud :;:JrdeIReservoir. Thursday, ;:~~:ffi~:~~~:~&; Thursday, May 31, at 7 p.m., Marchione said he is requiring prereg-; history at a very April 26, ul 7:30 p.m. Shim' Do Buddhist Center, 203 : 40 Academy Hill Road, istration for the wallcing tours and that at-t young age as he Chestl1ut Hill Ave., Bri~ Please note: since the Shim tendees must ruso attend the precedinil: listened to his Gum Do enter is a Buddhii~,:' atteodees will be Bright,ooll'jlorth Allston. Wednesday, June 6, lecture of the week in order to get th'1 fult family sit around required to remove their shol upon entenng. 1ii00lan-AIl!'~n Library, 100 North Harvard St., educational experience. ' :: the dinner table at • Oak StplllftlF Valley. Tuesday, "They build upon each other," he sai4: their house on The first lecture is scheduled for 7:3\J! p.m. on April 26 at the Shim Gum D~ Kenrick Street in Marchione has worked hard to fill that velopmental history of aJOd focus not only on the Buddhist Center on Chestl1ut Hill A,,! Brighton and rem gap within hlMown personal hiSlory, and on a history of the area, but enue in Brighton. It will focus on the- inisce about their is doing the j;8ffie to fill any historical basis. architectural achieve- back in Italy before immigrating to gaps that might also exist for Brighton The Brighton-Allston United States. Allston resick:nlS about the past of their Lecture Series will focus series of lectures deals with a lot For more infonnation on the ,t " "When you eome especially from an community. hoods, including Aberdeen, laJOdmarks that have disappeared," Brighton-AUston Bicentennial :: ~migrant background as I do, there is a In honor of Brighton-Allston's Bicen Lower Commonwealth Marchione. 'There will be an em Lecture Series, contact the :: • ense of a gap with your past," said Mar tennial celebra 'on this year, Muchione Brighton and North Allston. on really significant sites and Brighton-AJJston Historical Sooi- :: i!hione, who is president of the Brighton is presenting a series of five lectures and Lectures will be held in lap,:Im:lrks that no longer stand." ely at 617-782-8483. I: ~ ston Historical Society. walking tours that will examiJx. the de- venues that are relevaJOt to example, Marchione said, maJOY ,"... ,... I· WHEELOCI( ! COLLEGE Wheelock College in Boston is scheduled for a Fall 2007 accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation ofTe cher Education (NCATE). Federal , regulations require that accrediting agencieS allow for publi.: comment on the qualifications of institutions under consideration for continuing accreditation.

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ing will be held the oUowing St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 'There wa ~ unanimous support, f:"e taste Allston week on Wednesday, J\pril 25, Seton Auditorium. and as such. all of the Jesuit MBA Taste of Allston will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Brill/lton Ma The forum features the dangers programs a ross the country will e ubletree Guest Suites rine Hospital. 10dividuaIs and of underage drinking and offers engage in a day of service in their eL 400 Soldiers Field Road, families directly affected by the an opportunity to participate in a own commUnities April 21," she ston, Wednesday, April 25, proposed athletic facility are en way that can make a difference said. 6-8p.m .. Tickets are $25 in couraged to bring their comments for youth, and to help create a advance, or $30 at the door. You to this meeting. The task force community prevention plan. Boston Shines 2007 ~an buy tickets online at Validated parking is available, will then present your comments The city of Boston and Mayor hltP://www.allstonvillage.comlev to Boston College. and light refreshments will be FPlsltas ofallston.php, or by call served. For more information, Thomas M, Menino are seeki ng Ing 617/254-7564. ' Tickets can call the Task Force office al 617- help from Universities, organiza SO be bought at The Pet Mayor welcomes 789-2967. tions, civic groups and residents . hop,165HarvardAve.,Allston. residents to coffee hours for the fifth nnnual neighborhood cleanup. Join in for a day of beau Mayor Thomas M, Menino BC MBA students tifying Boston. Boston Shines alV~rd Allston and the Boston Parks alId Recre sets selVice day at 2007 will take place Friday, t ation Department invit residents rask orce to meet April 27, !lnd Saturday, April to enjoy information I coffee Allston school L'UIe Harvard Allston Task 28, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Volun hours in various neighborhood Master of business administra teers will receive a recycling bin. force will meet Wednesday, parks throughout the city. The an tion students from Boston Col lY!riI 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. To volunteer or for more infor nual event series, sponsored by lege's Carroll School of Manage mation, call the Mayor's Office /'illthony's Elementary School, Dunkin' Donuts, will tllke place ment will take part in a day of ~olton St. The Charles view of NeighOOrhood Services at April 30 to May 17. volunteer service Saturday, 617-635-34S5. For information mnts subcommittee will meet The coffee hours givo residents April 21, at the Jackson Mann nm[sday, April 26, 6-8 p.m. at after working hours, call 617- a unique opportunity to speak di Community School in Allston. 635-4500 Or visit www.cityof A1 lston-Brighto)1 Resource rectly with the mayor about open The outreach effort includes ter, 367 WestemAve. boston.gov to register online. space and recreational needs In cleaning and general improve t' I their neighborhoods. Through ments for the facility, a communi munityfund these one-on-one dhclISSions, ty school for some 500 Boston Bicentennial lDinounces $25,000 Menino looks forward to bearing children from kindergarten lecture 'eries how the city of Boston can im thmugh grade six. opportunity This seri\ls of Powerl'oint for n nt prove upon local parks find public Community service is a re matted lectures and walking tours e AllstonlBrighton-Boston areas. quirement for successful comple by local historian Bill Marchione t::mreg Community Fund Com All participants will njoy cof tion of the master of business ad will examine the developmental Iiiime announces that applica fee and breakfast treatll provided ministration degree at Boston history of 1\11ston-Brighton on a fo r its biennial $25,000 grant by Dunkin' Donuts. IJI addition, College, and the Carroll School's neighborhQoo-by-neighborhood ' ow available. Applications each family in attendanCe will re service program has been cited as basis. The lectures will be held on eanbe obtained at the Boston Col- ceive a flowering planl as a gift a model for the "National Je weekday evenings (Please note ge Neighborhood Center, 425 from the mayor. Residents at the suitMBA Day of Service" that in- hlMtna Marzoukl, i, of BrIghton helps clean "fJ:~~~f.:~1: variable tiDles) with the walking ashington St., Btjghton, from event will also be eligiJjI ~ 10 win a .,.n of the Boston "nes 2006 citywide 11 . cludes the 27 Jesuit universities tours taking place on Sunday af !lOOD-5 p.m. weekdays. "Day on the Town" raffle prize ...... such as t ....arems and Community across the nation that offer gradu ternoon of the same week. The , Applications are also available package including a ~' AIIo1~ and the FrIoIds of Ringer Park. This ate business programs. time and point of departure of _. place on FrIOY, AprIl 27 and Saturday, 8Q'!Ine fI;om the Neighborhood Donuts gift basket, M IIC}' s gift 'This endeavor brings to life each walking tour will be an Offlter's Web site, www.bc.edu/ certificate, lunch at gal Sea the Jesuit tradition of educating nounced at the lecture. Participat l1~ilhborhood. The application Foods, Swan Boat rideS and free has become an arual tradition 10- the whole person and affording ing in the walking tours will be lleallline is 5 pm. on Friday, parking downtown for the day that keeps getting Igger and bet our students y~t another opportu limited to 25 with preregistration tm!y compliments of the Mas>aehusetts ter every year," Menino said. nity to move from experience to required. '''The grant, established in 2003 Convention Center Authority. "Four years age we had over reflection to action," said Warren • Aberdeen/Cleveland Cir W~ Boston College President The ninth annual colli hour S6- 5,000 volunteersum out for the K. Zola, Carroll School's assis cleJReservOIr. Thursday, April William P. Leahy, SJ, and Boston ries takes place from 9 30-10:30 first citywide clmup. And three tant dean for graduate programs, 26, at 7:30 p.m. Shim Gum Do Mayor Thomas M. Menino, will am. at each site. 10 Bri t n, cof years ago, w extended the who originated the school's ser Buddhist Center, 203 Chestnut be'1Iwarded for a landscapelbeau fee bour will take place 'Jbnrs. cleanup over 1\1 days and really vice requirement. ''By serving Hill Ave., llrighton. Please note: tifitation project that has lasting day, May 10, at McKiJlney Play got tho: busio<> community in our community, Boston College since the Shim Gum Do Center is impact in a visible location, has ground, Faneuil Street. volve(_ The lOre involvement continues to emphasize character a Buddhisl sanctuary, attendees the support of the local communi we ha'{e front11e business com formation as a comerstone of a will be reqttired to remove their ty and has a dedicated mainte Menino asks bu.iness munit" and 0 public sector part Jesuit education." shoes upon ~ ntering . nance plan. owners to suppOrt ners, ' the []II'e we can really More than 50 BC graduate stu • 0a1< SquarelFaneuili For more information, call make BOSlO shine." auctipn dents plus faculty, staff and alum Nonantum Valley. Tuesday, Boston ponsor the event with a fi stance Abuse mons, associate dean of the Grad cleanup effort. residents to a

E BLUE Flex Equity"" COMMUNI ,from page 5 tion, cill Joan Pasquale, director, group in Allston. It is open to - 'The Livi g Flag' at 617-254-0632 ' or e-mail parents in the general Allston! to be acted [email protected]. Brighton!Brooldine area. It will IS YOUR HOME EaUllTY Volunteers are also needed for meet on Mondays from 12:30-2 The Bri ton Allston Bicen the Allston Village Street Fair Bi p.m. at an Allston location con~e-. tennial Co '!tee plans to re centennial event Sunday, Sept. nient to public transpormtion arlit.'" THIS FLEXIBLE? enact 'The 'ving Flag'l as was 21, to assist musicians, monitor with parking available nearby. ,1._' presented · 1907 at Brighton's ' the moonwalk, make cotton Any parent who is feellii Centennial elebration. fIhls re candy, and give away T-shirts and overwhelmed, isolated ' & enactment . involve tlje partic balloons. Meals are provided. stressed can benefit from ~ ~ -ttl.UE BLUE Flex EqU;t~,SAt ipation of approxima~ly 400 Choose a shift or stay ill day. Vol group. Any parent who wotilpll 1righton- ston schoolchildren unteers are needed from 8 a.m.-8 like to have the support and en, • kinderg through grade 12. lO HOME EQUITY LOAN UNE Of CREDIT p.m. couragement 0 f other parenfS This Bri ton Allston Bicen Entertainers are needed for the with similarparentingconcerns~'" 15·YEAR FIXED PRIME ttmial ebration event is Allston Village Street Fair Bicen welcome. All parents of childre "" SOeduled~ Friday, ~ay 11. tennial, from noon to 6 p.m., fol age 0-18 are welcome. ". , w~ a rain date of Friday, May lowing the Brian 1. Honan This group is free, confiden~~,~ % : 50% 18Jt will e place inJfront of Memorial Race and the Allston and anonymous. To find out mgmVJ 6• 89 A~R ' : -. A~R" B~ton gh School. ~ tudents Brighton Parade. Stage and street about the program, cill PareI': .. p~pa . will assemble at entertainers are welcome. Artists Helpmg Parents at 1-800-88 d Brigtton ijgh between 8:30 and will lend their talents to this com 1250 to speak with the progrrup 9 a.n,andtfie 'The Living Flag" munity event and fund raise for director ~ ~up leader. ~(j Ity pbo will be taken about Franciscans Hospital for Special may alS? VISIt us at www'P"\7d 9: 15 m. ese are approximate Needs Children. entshelpmgparents.org. 1tt:) flexibility. tunes. For more information, cill j Joan Pasquale, director, at 617- VAC helps with jobs _OJ 254-0632, or e-mail It has the convenience lof a line of credit and the security of a loan. Run l~ e Charles [email protected]. Vocational Advancement C~ . ~ Lock-in a portion of your line at any time. and any prlnclp.1 you payoff CanOl( I d Kaya~ Race ter IS U nonprofit placem~ ' is immediately credited back to your line You get the flexibility of a line The les River ~atersbed agency that helps local busineSS rl Allston-Brighton and employers to connect wl~ and a loan. with the freedom of never having to reapply. Associatin has many ways of getting ~Ie involved in appre Heritage Museum jobseekers through its organiii/ ? tion. ' () ciating B ton's Charles River. The newly establisbed . Iftfi1 One way. to get the public to Brighton-Allston Heritage Muse VA C has been servmg e enter th th Anniveryary Run um, situated at the lower level of Brighton community forsff" . @EasternBank I-BOO· EASTER N of the CIi Canoe and Kayak the Veronica Smith Senior Center, years. It works with employers'¥§" true bl ue" easternbank.com Race, sc u1ed for Sunday, 20 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton assess the needs of their busin ' , April 29. Center, is open during the follow and match them with quaJifi~ Anothe . y that WA in- reliable candidates. Since VAC A inghours: . • • >l I forms the Otic about .ill it does Thesdays, Wednesdays, Thurs a comDluruty sefVIce orgaIll7:i\- for the ri$r ito invite sF."tators days and Fridays from noon4 tion, there are no fees involv~ to join ill e ,tivities at the Fin- p.m. with its services for employers, ' I o~ ish Line ti", whe~ there are The second and fourth Saturday For Dlore information, e-m;lj)", added ucabnal demonstra- of each month from noon4 p.m. Amy E. Bell, executive director, ~ . tions this ear. IRWA also offers Current exhibils include Amy.Bell @advancewithvac.oFg" the cbance to plthase raffle tick Brighton-Allston Transfonned & or cill 617 -782-9400. .'ooJ ets with chane to wi\, either a Bull Markel ·,til Heritage yak 'eaih.lrLite 9.5 Guides are available, if desired, MAPS offers help with vOl kayak 0 a We.o-nah Aurora to show visitors through the col fuel assistance .10l lection. Group tours are welcome. IIOSI .ckets '" av~able to Admission is free. applications l'l~ d can e purchased If you have questions, cill the The Massachusetts Alliance oP' when stering ft tile Run of museum at 617-635-1436 during POrtuguese Speakers provides" the Char es can~d Kayak hours of operation. free help with fuel assistance lip-'l': Race, 0 . e at ' arlesriv- Anyone interested in becoming plicatiQns for Portuguese speak"'" er.org. Vi lunteers '" also sell a museum guide should contact ers by appointment at the non I tickets 0 race day alch regis Louise Bonar, coordinator of vol profit agency's offices in Allstori.!' tration si and at the . sh Line unteers. at 617-254-1729. This program is available untjI':' Festival t Herter P on Sol April 30 for low-income indivfd- ' diers Fi Id Road ' lrighton. Class of 1970 reunion uals and households that meet' TIckets $~ for 0 I e icket or federal income guidelines. " $10 for tickets. The Brighton High .School For more information or th'" This y 's race will lUre a Class of 1970 is having a reunion make an appointment for sei'_UJ at gala 25th, annual celebra~' . The Aug. 18 Lombardo's in Ran· vices, cill MAPS at 617-7Ff1·tI Finish !.line Festival, 10 dolph. For more information, 0557. Puel Assistance infonna-< a.m.-5 p ' ., where ap rac fin please contact Harry Cosman at tion and belp is also available ,atl ish, will host daYIO,g actijties 508-588-7219 or visit www. most other MAPS offices at 617 . .. for the ublic free ch~ at brightoultighschoolalurnni.org. 864-7600 or 978-970-1250. .,!II' Herter ark on So .ers kid MAPS is a private, nonprofit" Road in Brighton. The festal BRA hosting workshops organization that has provi~ " will also ealUre live rbusic bYle The Boston Redevelopment health and social services to P Dixiel -style New New ~- Authority is hosting a series of tuguese speakers since 1970. leans .J! I Band, v['rious fO

PVNJAB, from page 1 Chicken Tikka Masala, the chick Ill) ~s marinated in yogurt for 24 bQtirs before it's cooked in a tan d9<>r, a clay oven commonly used in the Punjab region of India. 'Paneer Pakora is an appetizer of cheese fritters made with the lliild h memade cheese and served with three different chut neys: fresh mint, tamarind and a spicy salsalike variety. Cus tomers also enjoy these chutneys with Papadum, light, crisp chips made . th chickpea flour and black chili. 'Among the numerous entree opti0r.s are more than 15 vegetar ian tlishes, ranging from the Channa Masala (chick peas cooked in a tomato cream sauce) to faneer Chili (homemade ch~ cooked with green chili, rrelih ginger and fresh garlic in a hot and spicy soy sauce). Mflt-lovers have even more to cIlgbse from, with a large variety of' lljffib, chicken, seafood and tandoori entrees on the menu. Co cc;mut Korma, which you can get with either lamb or chicken, is a very popular dish, Singh said. The meat is cooked with coconut mi~ onions, tomatoes and heros ma qilld cream sauce. All vegetable, lamb, chicken .no seafood entrees come with coloiful basmati rice (the color cdih~ from the addition of ground spices), and tandoori dishes are seOved with plain nan (traditional Indian bread). Appetizers, soups, side dishes and flavored breads round 0 t the extensive menu, not to mention several desserts. Gulab ramOn (sweet milk balls soaked in Since Punjab Palace opetMId Its doors, Allstc .. ·.lndlan food fans have one more dining honey syrup) and Kbeer (a famous new place. He's especl Uy glad to dowIltown and gets a lot of its Indian sweet dish made from milk, to be in AUston. an ar with a clientele: from nearby hospitals. Punjab ril"':imd dried fruit) are two popu coUegel and businesses. AUston Brighton lar ways to conclude a meal at large student and youn profes doesn't draw such big crowds, open daily Punjab Palace. If you're in the sional population. Having served students for years at but Singh is confident that locals 11 :30 m.qotl for ice cream, you can choose from ginger, mango or pis India Quality. he knows the se need only discover the restaurant through in ~ to become loyal regulars. from 5-11 \iK;\ll0. But keep in mind that this cret to keeping them interested: reasonable prices. ''Many '1 like e) have a relationship with day and SUilC!ay ill tDdian ice cream - not the soft, ereamy dessert Americans are restaurants came into Kenmore the people who come in bere." he from 3-11 said. '1 love the community. and used to. Singh's ice cream is Square and charged a lot of formation. www.pun frozen in a mold and then cut into money for food. but they always it's all part of what I do." jabpaJace.CO/D . Samples of uniform chunks. The consistency closed," ,he said. "People like Reflecting on his restaurant ex Punjab Palace delicacies is rernimscent of Italian ice; but it homemade food at a good price, perieoo: in Boston over the past will also aVailable~ at is made with cream, which gives and that's what I make here." two decades. Singh sfilled. '1 on April 25. it i! ricber flavor. As compared with the hour stareed in this business to make onpag I. long waits you're likely to find at money, and it was very difficult in PHOTO S BY MATnt£W ItfN..E't' 'With summer approaching, A chicken dtsh at the newly opened Punjab Palace. Singh is looking forward to India Quality every weekend the beginning. Now I enjoy this mqre people being out and night, business at Punjab Palace wOlk," be said. '1 like to give about and coming to dine at his has been slow so far. Of course. people .~ood food. As long as they Singh said, India Quality is closer come b!ICk happy, I'm happy." SEDB E To Support Our Tr~oops TANNING SALON • ,·1 " Friday and Saturda:y " April 20th and 2.1s,t 9AM - 4PM

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Help solve students' ston or Brighton tuition §~ pport fered first to Allston or Brighton arships will now be collected on the allowed. Do not put brush in bar) to attend Boston College. residents. Any remaining schol meet Boston same day their recycling is col rels. special educational Permanent residents of Allston arships a:e awarded to Boston a--r.tl'!"'; s- lected. No more Saturday collec Put barrels, bags and brush on needs or Brighton who apply dfld are residents. Residency is deter sionand apPli~r~~ tions. Now residents can do their the curb by 7 a.m., on recycling The Educational Surrogate accepted for freshman adm ission mined b) reviewing federal or deadlines and yard work on the weekend, and day from April 30 througb Parent Ptogram needs adults 18 are eligible. They must also meet state income statements in addi quired forms. scpol put it out during the week for May 25, " and older to be part of a team in federal aid qualifications and tion to high school records infor arship . meet tIIese collection. Boston Public Works Two weeks prior to the spring detennining a student's special complete the standard Boston mation fiom the previous four deadlines will notified before Department will collect yard yard waste collection, April 16 ttl educational needs. Children re College financial aid appljca years to verify residency in All April 15, as ard waste for four weeks beginning April 27, no yard waste will b.e ferred to the ESP Ptogram are in tion. Applicants must also earn ston or Blighton. financi.al . Monday, April 30, through collected. Save it for the sprinB state custody and have no parent admission as a full-time fresh Eligibli' applicants are auto Friday, May 25. collection. ; ~ or guardian available to make man through the Office of Un matically considered based upon Place leaves, grass, weeds and Composted yard waste be· these decisions. ESP's play an dergraduate Admission. Admit completicn date. No special ap other yard waste in large paper comes natural fertilizer fOt important role by having all the ted students with institutionally plication form is required. reaf bags or open barrels; no Boston's community gardens., .' rights and responsibilities of a determined need greater than The scholarship is a full tuition plastic bags. Tie brush with For more information, cal1 $10,000 will be considered. award for four years; renews au string; 3 feet maximum length 617-635-7573. parent in a child's special educa and yard wr e tion without the financial re The scholarship will be of- tomatically. There are 10 schol- and I inch maximum diameter is sponsibility. Free training workshops take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., PREVII:W DAY FRIDAY ONE DAY E S~TURDAY DON'T MISS IT! Wednesday, April 25, at Brook line Main Library; and 5:30-8:30 LOWEST LOWEST LOWEST PRICE p.m., Wednesday, May 9, at PRICE PRICE Copley Square Library. Partici SALE *SALE 17.99 *SALE44.99 pants need only one training ses Only at Macy's Basics lr/4-qt. hard-anodized Only at Macy's Basics 12-pc. sion to volunteer. 29.99 'deep dish skillet. 8y Tools of the Trade. Reg. set. Advance registration is re Haier electrics: previously 19.99. lad" . "'9.$100, lO-cup (offeemaker, quired one week prior to training IHOC10lBS; date at [email protected]. blender, U8500SS or toaster oven, 'RT01 400. Boston College Reg. 59.99, previously 49.99. announces scholarship Savings pass Boston College announces its discou nt doesn't AllstonIBrighton Scholarship apply. program that provides academi cally talented students from AlI- LOWEST PRICE *SALE , 59.99 Alcohol advertising Only at Macy's conference Crest 7-pe. jacquard bed The MBTAA Collaborative Queen or king. will hold a daylong educa Reg. $200. tional conference on address previously 69.99. , ing alcohol advertising on the MBTA and in our communi- : ties. The conference, "Ad dressing Alcohol Advertising in New England Communi LOWEST PRICE ties: Taking Collective Ac LOWEST PRICE tion," will be held Thursday, 50% + SALE 8.99 May 3, and will be held at the 15% OFF UMass-Boston Campus Cen Travelpro ter from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Wa lkabout-Ute"" luggage. day will begin with a conti Reg. $140- nental breakfast and the pr0- S3BO, gram will begin promptly at previously , 8:30a.m. 69!99- lB9.99. , Across the United States, lowest ' researchers and coalitions prices have begun to delve into the 59.49- , effects of alcohol advertising 161.49. in communities. Alcohol is , widely advertised on public LOWEST LOWEST transit, bus shelters, bill P'RICES PRICES , boards, taxicabs, storefronts, 80% OFF 75% OFF college campuses, sports Clearance. Select Clearance. Select venues and at local events. In sport~wear from dress shirts & ties. , 2006, the results of a National famous makers. Ori9.* 32.50-59.50, was 16.25~29.75 , , Institute on Alcohol Abuse Or;9.* $30-$55, was 12.99- now 8.12 ~ 14.87. : and Alco olism-funded study 22.99, now , demonstrated that youth ex- $6-$11. posure to a greater number of alcohol ads, and additional , dollars spent per capita on al , cohol ads in a local market correlated with an increase in : underage alcohol consump LOWEST LOWEST I tion. PRICES PRICE Speakers for the day repre PRICE : sent organizations shaping the *SALE 189.99 65% OFF -~~. • I 229.99 : national campaign addressing Only at Macy's Clearance, Alfani suits & suit Sweaters. polos, ' alcohol advertising in the separate jacket sportshirts. more. : United States. Keynote and pants. Suits. Orlg.- S28~S 55 , : speakers include Dr. David R'9. $450-$ 47S. was S14 ~ 27 . 50 , lowest price 189.99. now 9.80-19.25. , Jemigan, executive director Jacket. Reg. 5325, , of the Center on Alcohol Mar lowest price 129.99. , keting and Youth in Washing Pants. Reg. 5125, ' ton, D.C., arid Michele lowest price 560. Simon, research and policy director of the Marin Institute in San Francisco. Workshops on various top LOWEST LOWEST ics related to alcohol advertis PRICES PRIC E ing will be offered throughout 70% OFF SALE 54.99 the day by presenters from the Clearance. Men's dress and casual s~oes from Sperry Authent ic Original boatshoe in oatmeal. Medical Foundation, Sport in famous makers, Orlg.- 560-S145, was S24-S58. Re g. S70, previously 59.99. , Society,CauseMedia, MPHA now 5 1 8~43. 50 , : and LUK Inc. This one day educational , conference will explore the : scope and impact of alcohol marketing. This event will bring together policy makers, : community leaders, educa- , tors and residents to engage in a dialogue about current re search and best practices. The 9am noon! conference will give the pre ething extra 'til vention community; practi tioners, policy makers, com munity leaders, and : concerned residents the op : portunity to connect, share, learn about the challenges and NT SPEND! opportunities and set a foun limn start your shnnn.ng throughout the store! dation to move forward in ad dressing alcohol advertising only one customer! on the 'T' in our communi tieS Conference participants will convene at the end of the' day to assess and adopt col- : lective approaches to alcohol , advertising in their communities. , To register and learn more : about the MBTAA Collabora New cardholder savings are subject to credit approval; exdudes services, ceftain* lease departments and gift cards; on : tive and the conference, to receive extra savings; employeeS not etigible, Sony, no ph~ orders. REGJORIG. PRICES REflECT OFFERING DAYS BEfORE OR AfTER THIS SALE, BUT NOT NECESSARilY DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS. : please contact Alison Bowens . SAVINGS MAY NOT BE BASED ON ACTUAL SAlES. SOME ORIG PRICES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN IN EFFECT I PRICE REDUCTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN TAKEN. SALE PRICES IN EffECT THROUGH or match styles by manufacturer; free items must be of equal or lesser at the Greater Boston Region 4/21/07. ·lowest prices of the seasOn· refers to Macy's spOOl) season (211107--4!30107). . value than items purchased; all rehHoo:i merchandise must ilKlude the items and the free items. prices; ~ Io wes t prices· reflect extra savings. Jewelry photo mily be enlarged or enhanced not available at Center City. Moderate sportswear IS Flot available in Short Hills, al Center for Healthy Com to show detail. Fine jewelry not available in . I I items mSlY not be available at your local Macy's. SelectiOns may vary by store. N'ot munitiesfThe Medical Foun Chestnut Hill, Suburban Square and will ,the warranty may be seen at our store or you may write to: Macy's Warranty Dept., dation, 617-279-2274. responsible for typogra phical like to read GPO Box 3200. NY. NY 10116, store locations, log on to macys.com 2007 9

Wondering Boston Public Works Department Composb!d yard waste be ceptable. tur"e"",! Drop-off Centers schedule for for free. what to do with will collect yard waste fof fOOf comes natural fertilizer for inal containers, May through October For more information, call the your trash ? weeks beginning Monday, Apru Boston's community gardens. legible. CoDltainers rnust First Saturday of the month: 9 city ofBoston Public Works Recy The city if Trash 30, through Friday, May :zJ. For more information, call 617- and not a.m.-l p.m., at Roxbury Public cling Office at 617-6354959. 635-7573. Boston Public Talk Place leaves, grass, weeds and paints. Frozen Works Yard, 280 Highland SI. Works Depart other yard waste in large paper leaf paint will not be Second Saturday: 9 a.m.- I p.m., Attention, ment can help. bags or open barrels; no plastic Paint, Motor Oil ceptable at Hyde Park Public Works Yard, bags. TIe brush with string; 3 feet preservatives, residents of large Recycling Centers ~ 58 Dana Ave. New schooule for maximwn length and I inch maxi sives, aerosol cans, Third Saturday: 9 am.-J p.m., apartment buildings: mwn diameter is allowed. Do not opening for the season cides,and ~pring leaf and yard brak~ at Brighton Public Works Yard, The city of Boston Public put brush in barrels. The at)' of Boston Swplus steering wheel . These iterps 315 Western Ave. Works Depru1ment Recycling waste collection Put barrels, bags and brush on Paint and Used Motor Oil Recy can be dropped at Hazardous Fourth Saturday: 9 a.m.-I p.m., Program offers recycling for large Residents' leaf and yard waste the curb by 7 a.m., on recycling cling Drop-off Centers are open Waste days only. at East Boston Public Works Yard, apartment buildings throughout will now be collected on the same day from Apru 30 through May May through October. 320 East Eagle St the city. Bosmn residents living in day their recycling is collected. No 25. lWo weeks prior to the spring Boston ,esidents can recycle Proof of Boston residency is re an apartment building with more more Saturday collections. Now yard waste collection, April 16 to used motor oil and paint Paint can There is a sell:qti(lO Of~' ts, quired. Residents can bring up to than six units who would like re residents can do their yard work April 27, no yard waste will be be exterior or interior, latex or oil stains, varnishes, . which are in 20 cans. No commercial paint is cycling services in the building nn the weekend, and put it out dur collected. Save it for the spring based. Sta:n, varnish, polyure good condition. are free to accepted. The public is welcome should bave their landlord or ing the '" eek for collection. collection. thane and pUnt thinner are also ac- the public. to take as much paint as they want building manager call 617-635- 4959. Materials collected include plastic containers, glass, tin and PREVIEW DAY FRIDAY ONE DAY SALE SATURDAY DON alurninwn cans and foil, and asep tic packaging such as juice box containers. Acceptable paper LOWEST PRICES LOWEST LO~EST PRICE products include junk. mail, office AL ** FINE JEWELRY PRICE paper, newspaper, cereal boxes, *SALE 39.99 SAllE 44.99 magazines, phone bonks, paper 300/0-500/0 OFF Only at Macy's Style & Co. Select c~sual and athletic back bonks and corrugated card Ce

••••••••••••••••••••• r. I EDITORIAL - Taxachusetts -- I no more - veryone complains about taxes, and this is the sea son for it. In their misery, people assume that peo- . pIe in other states have it easier. We blame our state i. E N and local officials. For what it's worth, people in other states have the same complaint. Everyone feels like they are victims of unusual ly high taxes. And because tax systems vary so widely be tween states, it's difficult to 'Compare. There's no sales tal\ \ r in New Hampshire, the gloating northerners keep remind ing us, but their property taxes are out of sight. Massachu I set1s not only has a lower sales tax than other states, it ex empts purchases of food and clothing from it. A conservative think tank has found a way to separate apples from oranges, providing some perspective that may surprise a lot 6fpeople in the Bay State. It turns out we I aren't as overtaxed as we think. In fact, when it comes to state and local taxeS, Massa chusetls isn't even in the top half of states. The latest data comes from the Tax Foundation, the --Kn>'J. • Washington-based group that invented ''Tax Freedom Day." Because states vary in the way they divide revenue and responsibilities between state and local government, it's LETTERS difficult to compare the levels of state and local taxeS sepa rately. So the Tax Foundation report combines th two, Neighbors aren't cljrelBoston Common. I would like to income. garlJage pickup. urge llrighton and Allston resi 1b the editor: State and local taxes are at an all-time high, the report We are not out of touch with dents 10 take part in this wonder Eoston College has proposed a ing or the college-age group; many of ful Massachusetts tradition that say . Vermont tops the list, with state and local taXes taking major expansion, including un merely large us have children the same age. helps n ighbors in our commlll'i up 14.1 percent of income. New Hampshire is number 49, de:!graduate donns for 600 in the groups thaqfloat in hllppY abruldon But wowd the parents of these ty whQ are facing hunger. fonner St John's Seminary, a with 8 percent. cheerfully students suffer such indignities The funding from the Walk for 2,OOO-seat baseball stadium to be downowj man without speaking up? Hunger enables us at the Allston Massachusetls is ranked number 28, with residents pay in lise until 10 p.m., and the de asked me ska:teb<,arqling down Join the many community Bright n Food Pantry and the ing 10.6 percent. struction of open space on Foster hY.'terSbe& wowd groups that are attempting to put Allston Brighton Community Stn!et and within the seminary Compared to Massachusetls, state and local taxes are distwb I give limits on these activities and Meals Program to provide nour pro,Jerty. The Boston College the student populace credit for in Boston College's intentions to ishing food to those in need. Your higller in not just what we think of as high-tax stales like Tasi Force was created to deal telligence, I will attribute his put student housing into the for participation, either by waJlcing New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but in sUItes gener widl these issues. Charmingtt misguided naivete mer St. John's Seminary and Fos or sponsoring a walker, will make Following a recent meeting, an ally (',onsidered more conservative: Arkansas, Nebraska, to extrem immaturity. We are ter Rock Add your voice at BC_ an en rmous difference in the editorial in the Boston Conege working pie, and we get up Neighbors _ Forum@google lives of hungry people in Allston Louisiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas and Ohio. student paper The Heights chas early. I groups.com. And please, attend and Brighton. In absolute numbers, Massachusetls ranks fourth. the re tised their neighbors for stereo Moreoy~r, the Sbeets and yards the meetings. Numbers count! For more information regard typing the behavior of off~am port says, behind Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. are clu~ with garlJage that is Fran Gustman ing th walk, please call Project pus students negatively. Most clearly a butable to shident ac- Bread fit 617-723-5000 or visit The per capita state and local tax burden here is $5,419. But stucients, the writer states, are tivity. I point out snldent resi- Walk for Hunger \VWW.projectbread.org. I hope to taxation as a percentage of income is a better measure in well-behaved and considerate. dences fro ted by piles of rusting To the editor: see you at the Walk. In truth, Brighton adult resi two ways: It recognizes that higher wage levels include wire hanr rs, a filled recycling Beverly Ross, chairwoman denls are wen aware that most container. e ft·smce ~ ,ooseI 40On 000 Sunday, . May . di 6,. d more al than'11 Allston Brighton Food public employees, pushing up the cost of government, and it Boston College students are paper mo ded in the orners of ' .. c~g m VI u s WI Pantry and Allston Brighton acknowledges that the intensity of a tax "burden" has a lot thougbtful and well-behaved. Our front stairs lawns stre'1' with red partIcIpate m the Walk for Community Meals Program to do with how much you are earning. P"RSPECTIVE I f we had our choice, we'd all like our taxes to be lower. But while we all have a right to complain, it's time we stopped bad-mouthing our state. Massachusetls is not ''Tax- Outofmu pribeval: the little bulbs

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EVENTS E-MAIL - [email protected]...... it is dry enough to work -shaped fl~~ers that only tiny petals, and is unusual weeks ahead of us in the bloom Spring-blooming bwbs are . Dark blu~ Siberian and cute. N. 'Hawera' is adorable cycle, but most of the .cherry bees GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS adapted for changeable weather. squill has lis that hang along with its petals swept back as if it are nol yet in bloom. Citu_ """"""-11888)-333-1960 Sales Fax NO. - (781) 433-8201 SolIle of the first plants to bloom the f1owe~ tems. Both bee avail were facing into a stiff breeze. • Friday, May 4, 11 a.m.-1:30 Ma in Telephone NO. - (781) 433-8359 Editorial Fa. NO . - (781)" 3-8202 able in sh es of blue o~ in white, Many more miniatures are avail Classified NO. -1--800-624-7355 PhoIo ..po'" - (888) 7460f!803 are known collectively as ''the lit p.m. Wellesley College Club, tle bulbs." They are 4-6 incbes taU, and a rare rosier shade that is able that bloom throughout the Wellesl y. Botanical illustrator with smaJI flower.; and include called p' but may seiem more daffodil season. Plant them in the Wendy lfollender presents ''City COMMUNITY front of the border so that taUer, 111 I NEWSPAPER crocus, Glory-<>f-the-snow like mauve r Wac. Trees: Under the Canopy," an il g11 Glory-<> the-snow, Siberian later plants don't hide them, but COMPANY (Chianodoxa), several types of lustrated lecture. Fee includes •••. t ••••• III • . c •• Friday, April 20, 2007 AJltton-llrlghton TAB, II PERSPECTIV Remembering a fine uto body man ack around the mid '60s, Jon Soligan was a body man extra using the stuff and continued a man do~ his best cars. You told me the car was never and his SOn answered; his son who having had at least 10 ordinary. straightening the metals and filling wn"" ~ ne always insisted on hit. What do we do? If we get a has taken over the running of the years of auto body expt> What had attracted me to the with lead fillers when they had to new one it will be expensive. and a B v:;~~~J,~er'W~orlanarishi~'p . No business. and like his dad, he does rience behind me, 1 bad driven by place is that the man was outside inswad of the plastics that were p that shop.I I had used one might have that crap in it. equal quality wodc. the comer of Lincoln Street and of the door with an arc welding taking over the trade. Metal finish John Soligan It's your car," he told the man. "My dad passed away two years Cambridge streets in Allston, sebJp, and he was welding an alu ing was an ~ and the best of them kI after 1 "No," he answered the man. "I will ago from cancer," he told me. minum door of some foreign car. wem to gradually retire to be re as 1 might feel 1 not put that plastic back on the After telling him 1 was so sorry to He was placing a patch on the placed by the newer expert body ~ . 1 never trunk. In fact 1don't even have any hear, he said to me. "My dad lived MEMORIES lower comer of this dooc. filIo· men. In 15 to 20 years time. thejl'tatunl of that man. He in this shop. and I'll not get any. a good life and passed away with ''Mind if 1 stay a while and look me.. such as Jon Soligan were to guns as a body man My reputation means that much to the satisfaction that he had at what you're doing'/" become rare individuals. in doin~the work me." The man complained but achieved all in his life he wished R. F. CAUAHAN "Not at aJJ," he answered me. One time when visiting him, 1 to the . may of gave in and got a new lid. to." After completing his welding of viewed him insta\ling a brand-new adjus , who had Jon Soligan was not just a quali In reference to the above. on this patch, he proceeded to shape it nos<: on a Porsche 156 Model au him. They learned to ty body man. He was a veteran of June 30. 2000. Jon had the plea noticing that some new persons level and pick out the low spots, fi tom:lbile. He had fit it up and was thel/Illln and bel was well the United States Air Force and sure and distinction of pinning the had begun to occupy the old radia nally filing the whole sebJp so you seam welding the two sections to . industry as~ps in his finished 20 years as a major and re second star on the shoulder of his tor repair shop. had one complete assembly as gether with an acetylene torch, msurance comparues lined from the Air Force Reserve son. Major General James M. Soli In prior years it had been an ac though it had never been damaged using a double-O tip. This is had a high regard for with full honors. He was a pilot. gan, who became a chief of staff in tive garage, doing body work and It amazed me that lJ(lmeone had amcllg the finest in size welding He brought up two sons to become the US Air Force. Now that is an jeaJing with mechanical issues. as that kind of skill. especially with one can go with controlling tem ~~~~'~.Tha~ ~~:: pilots in the US Air Force and one accomplishment any person in life well as radiators. I had never aluminum, and 1 was a body man. pernbJre. He used mechanics wire his shop. He was now. James N. Soligan, is active can feel he has achieved, the pride Icnown the people who had owned From the mid-'50s, body shops as a b3se rod. He was seam-weld ~,,- '<~h~n wodc. I with the rank of lieutenant general. of having such a successful son. it and took the place for granted. had acquired the new "Bondo" ing and hammer-welding the two w0rkjng on the I had visited John three years He had since that promotion been The building has been th= from fillers that would fill ill dents. It sections. staggering from various ~ Mo=1es aM discov ago while working as a parts deliv promoted again on June 26, 2006, pemaps the rum of the cenrury. was the beginning of the plastic points until they were one in the been ~ with ery man for Toyota. We ta\ked a to lieutenant general. His other From 1965 to the present, a sign body fillers that ·shops were to use same as a steel unit After this, then 1 showed it to him. while, and 1 had to go hack to 00- sons are successful in life also. and had been placed ahove on the roof in the near fubJre. In the beginning the linaJ leveling and filing was ac, more and see how liver parts and promised to get are doing what they love to do in with the words Foreign Auto years, dealers and various shops complished. A minimum of lead " He toldlme. 1 dis hack and visit He did not tell me their chosen fields. Body. Jon Soligan had moved in took advantage of this new filler was used in some hard-to-do areas more Was there. He he was ill. He was a proud man in I have learned to feel just as Jon ",d started his foreign auto repair system, and body men that were where the form could not be mold we IPnol"" and told the man that respect Soligan fel~ in that, "If you do not business after having been em originally quality fmish metal ed ~ropedy. Even the Porsche fac do that kin!! of wodc One time he told me. "You have love what you are doing then find ployed by Foreign Motors on workers had begun to rum into tories did that No one could tell it was junk. He needed to have a love for doing what you something that you do love to do, Commonwealth Avenue, a Mer less-than-skilled in the industry. was ever done. 1 are doing in body work or any and do it." At 74 years old. 1 am converl;atior. heard Je of his ~edes dealer. On Griggs Stree~ On the same token. lhe SbJbborn 1 ::arne to visit Jon from time to other endeavor. If you do no~ then doing what I have always loved to those little stalled garages were his men such as 1 had thell me~ Mr. tirru; and even wodced at the shop 1 do n I put that get out of it" do. and I write. I do hope my read first venbJre at being independent Jon Soligan, had insisted on not for .1 while. He always insisted in any of my customer's Last week I called to say hello ers enjoy.

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By Bob Katzen chines video gaming or local aid lar committee process including allO\~g legi:>iate,rs to ear revenues from tax hikes for spe valuable voluntary revenue Other provisions include requir public he;arings. Opponents said tax hikes for cific programs. A "No" vote is stream to help solve the state's Copyright © 2007 Beacon Hill ing any tax hikes or tax cuts to be that the rules are restrictive and orOl!rlllllS. The rules pro against allowing it). budget problems without raising Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. considered first foll wed by c0n anti-{\emocratic and would fur leader- Rep. Kevin Honan, No taxes. thers said that they do not sideration of all other amend theI decrease the input and power Rep. Michael Moran, No support casino gambling but ar THE HOUSE AND SENtXfE. ments; prohibiting ellITI1adcing of of individual members. They ar said that gued that it is unfair to prohibit Beacon HilI Roll Call records revenues from tax hi kes for spt> gued that it is unfair to prohibit anti-{\emocratic members from offering amend local representatives' votes on cific programs and requiring amendments on casino gambling reduces the power of ALLOW DEBtXfE ON CASI ments to legalize it. Amendment four roll calls from the week of members to file all proposed and local aid. Some noted that the ranllc-and-tjle members; They ar NO GAMBLING (H 3999) oppon nts said that any gambling April 9-13. There were no roll amendments via computer rather 10Cl~ aid resolutions already ap member wl\o propos House 23-131 , voted mostly proposals should be filed as sepa calls in the Senate last week. than paper. Supporters said that pro',ed by the House are not bind should be ~owed to along party lines and rejected an rate bi Us and go through the en amendment allowing members to these rules would impose fiscal ing and are based on an unfair for ~:~~t:art~ that revenue tire committee process including RULES FOR HOUSE BUD responsibility in light of the state's mu.a that provides 80 '" aid, health offer budget amendments dealing public hearings. They noted that GET DEBtXfE (H 3999) estimated $1 billion deficit and communities with less money worthwhile with casino gambling. slot ma several separate pieces of pro House 133-20, voted mostly establish how much revenue the than they were promised by Gov. of having no chines and video gaming. The casino legislation have already along party lines and approved a state would receive prior to debate De'ral Patrick. (A "Yes" vote is for the use 9t the rev- rules proposed by the Democratic been fi led and would be consid leadership prohibit consideration ~ t of Democratic leadership on where to spend the money. the rules. A "No" vote is against ~:nents ered by the House later in the ~ponsored rules to be followed They noted that the prohibition on the rules). rule is nable of any gambling amendments. year. (A "Yes" vote is for allow when the House considers the fis offering local aid amendments is I:ep. Kevin Honan, Yes used since 200 I. Five Democrats joined House ing members to offer budget cal 2008 state budget beginning included beeause the House on l:ep. Michael Moran, Yes that it is important to Republicans and voted to allow amendments dealing with casino on April 23. Two Democrats April 9 already approved resolu approach andI to first members to file gambling gambling. slot machines and Joined the House's GOP members tions biking local aid above last iJ.LOW EARMARKING OF wh~thler to rai taxes and amendments. Some amendment video gaming. A "No" vote is and voted against the rules. A key year's level by $235 million. TAX: HIKES (H 3999) to spend all the supporters said that they support against allowing it). j1rovision bars members from Some noted that any gambling House 18-135, voted strictly rev'~nule. (A ''Yds'' vote is legalizing casino gambling and Rep. Kevin Honan, No proposing amendments dealing proposal should be filed as a sepa al0l1g party lines and defeated a allo.wiIlg members to eannadc argued that it would produce a Rep. Michael Moran, No with casino gambling, slot ma- rate bill and go through the regu- Republican-sponsored amend-

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BC grads give back On Friday, April 13, the West End House received a special visit form Boston College Law School students as part of the Grads Give Back Day. The vol unteers got to feel and see the real "West End House" experience as they shadowed members through their daily adventure at the club, which included dance lessons, reading, drawing, playing pool and foosball in the game room and basketball and football in the gym. The grad students and our members tourea the club in teams offour.

Teens visit MIT Josue Vaquerano, 14, takes . r guitar lessons In the Music ",,£~ The West End House's Teen Clubhouse and plays onlH)lH>nel1~j -- Education and Career develop with his MUllc Mentor for two ,,~, ment coordinator Jolanda Porter hours each week. : •• ,' I recently led two groups of high school students to take part in dren and teens can learn voice, campus tours and learning op piano,drurns, recorder,glUtar, ~v 7, portunities at MIT. On Friday, olin, digital music and mUGh·i April 13, the teens talked with more! r· 2''; undergraduate students and Classes are taught by profesA~ watched a musical performance sional musicians and Berldll6? as part of the Campus Preview College of Music students. 'tba! Weekend at MIT for high school Music Clubhouse is open daily students. On Wednesday, April from 3-8 p.m. 18, the future entrepreneurs trav Call Lori Leahy at 617-787- eled across the river to the MIT 4044, ext. 33, or lleahy@w~ COURTESY PHOTO endhouse.org for more informa Sloan School of Management to BC law students take part In "Grads Give Back Day· at the West End House. Sho'''W~':~;~::~I:~~~:~J:a,son Langberg and Andrew Schulte, attend graduate classes and partic back row, and Dina Bem.rdalll, front row, willi West End House members Josella S and Jennifer Carbonel. tion. ipate in Sloan's Fellow Town Hall meeting. Passport to Belonging 4044 or Richard@westend- in 787-4004, ext. 13, or kbealey@ bouse.org. westendhouse.org. Come hear ' .. You are cordially invited to our the Cambridge Free swim lessons kick-off event for the Wesl End House's Second Century of Ser Become a West Free art classes and Symphony Orchestra The West End House offers free ~ swim lessons through the end of vice Initiative - our Passport to End tflouse Neigbbor music lessons offered On Monday, May 21, the est I June. Swim lessons for ages 7-10 Belonging Celebration, n Satur TIle West End House Boys & Calling all young artists! The End House gymnasium will ,be : are offered on Monday, Wednes day, June 2 from 7-11 p.m. at the Girls Club of Allston-Brighton in West End House offers free art transformed into Symphony Hall : day and Friday at 2:30 and 4:30 West End House on 105 Allston vites you to be a good neighbor by classes for youths age 7-18 and when the ambridge Symphony : p.m. Lessons are offered for ages St in Allston. Families and friends volunte!ring at the club. We offer free music classes for youths age Orchestra visits the club. Wein- , 11 and up on Monday, Wednes are invited to join us earlier in the a vari"ty of opportunities to 10-18. vite everyOne to join us for this II day and Friday at 4 p.m. For day for the West End House World make a real difference in the In the art studio, we offer free free concert at 7:30 p.m. . more information, please contact Family Festival from 11 a.m. unIi.l lives of the many children and visual and performing art classes For more information, conf;:lct I Jenny Nute at 617-787-4044, 2 p.m. teens. after school (3-7 p.m.) including Katie Hellley at 617-787 404lI, ' ext. 24, or jnute@westendhouse. For more information, contact Volunteers help with home ceramics, painting and dance. ext. 13, I'lr khealey@westeno- I org. Richard Fahlander at 617-787- work cr participate in programs In our Music Clubhouse, chil- house,org= I • :, ~------~------~ I, I

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Jackson Mann Community honored. They are: Patrice DiNa eight-week course costs $50, and dren. Restaurallt, is served to chilctten Center, 500 Cambridge St., is one tale, former principal of the Ho each class lasts two hours. Por There are two after-school and their families four day( a of46 facilities under the jurisdic race Mann School for tbe Deaf more information, call VIrginia or sites, one at the Jackson Mann week. tion of Boston Centers for Youth and Hard of Hearing, flnd now a Eric at 617.{j35-5l54. complex in Union Square, and Some subsidized slots 3Jjd and Families, the city of Boston s Boston Connects administrator; one at the Hamilton Elementlrry scholarships are availabl~, ~d largest youth and human service Diane Joyce, former administra Ongoing programs School on Strathmore Road. For the programs accept childc,,!,e information about after-school vouchers. - agency. Besides JMCC, the com tive coordinator of JMCC, and Full-day preschool for 2.9- to :' programming, call the communi plex in Union Square houses the now director of programming for 6-year-olds. ty center office and ask 10 ' be Oh nt' to ito I Jackson Mann Elementary Boston Centers for Youth & Fam Afer-school programs for 5- to E nrlc me ac IV les,. I added to the information contact School and the Horace Mann ilies; Ellen McCarthy, retin!d l2-y/ -olds at Jackson Mann Activities include Weight list. Sacha McJntosh of Jac~on i School for the Deaf and Hard of principal of the Hamilton Ele complex in Union Square and Watchers, Alcoholics Anohy- I Mann or Ann McDonough of the Hearing. For information about mentary School; and Dr. Joanne HarnGton School, 198 Strath mous, lae kwon do and martihl I Hamilton will contact families re programs and activities, call the Russell, principal of the Jackson more Road. The program is fund arts, and computer classes. ,,": garding after-school registrati6n. JMCC office at 617-635-5153. Mann Elementary SchOOl. ed, in part, by Ihe After School for Jackson Mann encourages reSi- 1 Both programs provide ser For more information, call Bar All Partnership. dents to suggest additional vices during the school year, in ell- i bara Pecci, JMCC administrative Boston Youlh Connection for nchment activities they would . JMCC celebrates cluding snow days and school va coordinator, at 617-635-5154. teens, two sites: West End Boys like to See available at Ihe com- I cation weeks, and also 30 years & Girls Club and Faneuil Gar munity center. The center . ~!ll l throughout the summer. The The Jackson Mann Communi dens Development. strive to provide new prograJi.1s I Computer community center is committed ty Center is celebrating 30 years Aclult education programs for whenever possible. I to providing out-of-school time ,,~ of collaboration. classes begin ages 18 and older, including mous, tae : programming 52 weeks a year to , Four women who were instru JMCC is offering computer Adult Basic Education, pre-GED, arts. Jacksqn help working parents. Even Start under way - -' mental in establishing the center classes for adults Thesdays, Gffl and ESOL. The program is residents to)· 1 richment .1 t ~~ft~:~ a~~1to~~ Both programs provide safe, Even Start is a family literacy and its various will be Thlrrsdays and The funded by Ihe Massachusens De fun and enriching learning e!lvi program funded by the Massa pamnent of Education. like to see UV1IJuau.le ronments for the children. chusens Department of Educa ESOL classes at Hamilton munity strive to mtntide Both programs are state li tion. The program is a collabora Scbco~ in partnership with Boston censed, and transportation from tion between the community College Neighborhood Center. neighborhood schools may be center, Jackson Mann School, EITen Start Family Literacy available. Students receive home and the Family Nurturing Center Prog;ram for English-language work help and participate in vari and meets at the Jackson Mann ous academic and enrichment ac Community Center. .&IT SIMPII good timel to make tivities at each site. For registration information, If Is S55 there, it's S55 here. We measure in "ft,,,_,,,-h,,,,l arrangements, and Boston University tutors also contact the program's directbr, YOU ' hOme, ~ , felOOWl your old top, instal Gregory Hastings, at 617-635: YOU ' new top and dean up. 54 Years in busi at Mann provide literacy support at both 5153. • nasI. Always protJ:l, happy customelS. We 0WfI sites, and at the Hamilton, hot the lactory, supper, provided by the The Kells The program's goals are to im prove children's literacy ski"s and academic performance; as~ist parents to improve their English literacy skills; educate parents about healthy child development leaking problem, and home environments cOn now ·for.,Springo. , ducive to literacy development; W,e san fit any ~lze1 assist families in assessing com munity resources to improve . a oose cornu. for , flat or ,sloped Brand New 19' x 31' Family Size Oval Pool educational, economic and social II I JfU: p;ea.. Ktlm/as, foundationso FREE BACKYARD SURVEY - no dpip, rrpairobk opponunities; and help parents SlLfaC(! tMt d()('.j 1101 We do full b!ocome effective advocates for 800-752-9000 su,'1pOft bactmn and ~iJJ 61 'l' J100 JMn of trouble themselves, their children ~d ambassadorpoolsocom frttpklll ~ their community. J Friday,April20,2007 AUston-Brlghton TAB, page 13 OBITUARII:S

• Kanen of Waltham and Michael A gmveside service was held Peter Coletti D. Coletti of North Andover, and Wedne1day, April 12, at Beth EI $AVE 15·70% OFFII Raised in Brighton many nieces, nephewl , great Cemetery, West Roxbury. New, Used Reconditioned nieces and great-nephews. Memorial donations may be A memorial service in celebra made to National Multiple Scle but spent Peter Joseph Coletti of Water tion of his life was held arurday, rosis Society, lOlA First Ave., her home in FITNESS IPMENT! wn died Thesday, April 3, 2007, April 14, at the Chapel oftlJe Sal Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451. Cape Cod, aJ: Newton-Wellesley Hospital. vation Army, Waltham. tioned sinctj Ite.was 53. Memorial donations may be Kenney built ~om and raised in Brighton, he made to the Salvation Anny, 33 Judith Kenney 1988. She was a son of the late Patrick and Myrtle St., Waltham, MA 02453. Graduated from tend to her hO!lsep,lants, Josephine (Kerr) Coletti. He lived The Braseo & Sons Memorial gardens. in Newton for several years be Chapels, Waltham assisted the Brighton High She leaves fore" moving to Waltham, where family with arrangemenL~. Kenney and he resided most of his life. He had J uditll A. "Judy" Kenney of Harwich Port: Iher lived in Watertown for just a few North Eastham died Wednesday, Judith KeDIDd)j months. Belle Freedman April I I, 2007, at EPOCH of Michelle 1\1 graduate of Newton North • Huge Selection Brighton resident Harwich. She was 67. wood, High School, Mr. Coletti was em Born in Cambridge, the daugh hollen of FO/'PO,roulgiJ • Award Winning Service ployed with the Newton-Welles ter of tlle late Edward L. Sr. and bara ,~:; • Since 1988 ley j:iospital for many years he Belle (Kaplan) Freedman of Hazel (McAdam) Kenney, she and a nephewN,. fore working at Kentucky Fried Brighton died Monday, April 9, was "used and educated in Jr. of North Chicken in Waltham for several 2007. Brighten, where she graduated Her burial years. Wife of the late Nath3n Freed from B;jghton High School. Pond 'In his spare time, he had a pas man, she leaves her SOlI and his Mjss Kenney received a bache Memorial 'Select models sion for music and enjoyed help wife, David S. and Jeun Freed lor of arts degree in education made to the Visit us at www.pfe-inc.com while supplies last ' in!} 'others. He devoted much of man of Waltham; her grandson, from Boston State Teachers Col rial Fund, his time to the Salvation Army on Kenneth Freedman; and her lege in 1961 and began teaching Franklin St, NEWTON tl flANOYER ". NATICK ?1~ICINIIH Sf 228 I III llMlUJ\ JUI ?tfW CINrRAI 51 Myrtle Street in Waltham, espe great-grandson, Brian. first gr:de in the Medway school MA 02110. I( \It 1/011 Plkt'lIrhltPJl ' Irlle ~31 Oltp 135 cially during the Christmas Kettle She was the sister of the late system. In 1965, she received a RrFtuttl s l'\ SI.u hllchl 181 8l'h 21'1'1 NI'.llu NIB IIII') Drive. 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Sbe'sgrown into her about [my performing] ... My was would be funny if you bring out role of Burlesque Queen, relishing family comes to my shows." Comly, Casual Dining Ibe martini, and you show up in the opportunity to choose n sIlIge After watching a performance p'.asties and fishnets." name and character. last year, Honey's 90-year-old Fast & Flavorlul Food .: Miss Honey's reaction? "No "There are different tyP(,'s. You great awrt confessed that she too way! ... Most of the people in the can be the vamp, the sultry Mari was ollC(,' a showgirl, in Boston's a)IClience are gay. They want to lyn Monroe ... I've never beeo a Scollay !lquare, a Burlesque hub Family Friendly ~ men's hot bodies, not mine." Marilyn person. My sort of sex that occu pied Government Center $4.95 Children's Menu (under 12 y.o.) ;: But after three weeks of being iness is a goofy silliness with a in the euly 1900 ~. Unlike her ~ed, Miss Honey, who says lot of over-the-top facial expres niece, S.... eet Lorraine (her old includes a soda & kid's sundae she's never been an exhibitionist, sions." stage name which she prefers to Sertling Lunch & Dinner Daily ~greed to appear the last night of be called), is not proud of the \he show, "fully coVered," in an Boston Babydolls weeks sbe spent as a dancer in n't know Sunday Brunch 11:30-2:'00 <;l!JIrageous costume designed Boston's Old Howard and Craw Scbool got Paradise Lounge, 8o~J ' JI ~m clothing and beads she'd ford House theater.s. Even after Sunday, Apn122. 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At 14, she per He said, :' Shedding her clothing onstage stage, casting exag erated formed in vaudeville shows at her?" I . for the first time was both terrify glances towards heave" and The InOOn Club in Westfield, and school with b;lg and exciting, she says. "It's shedding clothing as sh \lent, The Five Star Theater in Holyoke, way out ofeve:()jtl:ling. ." ope thing when you're in a [bur till she emerged wearin only Massachusetts. She left home at These f~ue] class with other devil horns and a red pointed tail. 16 to a::tend Boston's Robert gets her \yomen ... [Stripping] was break Honey says that being II Bur Brigham Scbool for nursing. "American iIlg a taboo, because, growing up lesque star has had a positive ef During dtis time she often spent momingto Ciatholic, this is not something I fect on her life: Since performing weekend!: with her aunt and uncle Cline, and when bb,e call!. ~ought HI be doing." she's lost 20 pounds, and gained who liveC in the area out to see :, Since that successful audition, an incredible amount ofscTf con ''My almt was very strict, but Boston ~al~~?E;::, ~ Honey has performed with fidence. my uncle was a singer, he loved got talent," I¥e Babydolls in special events and "I am not ashamed of what I dancing," Sweet Lorraine recalls. got that real monthly shows at Boston~ Par- do." She says, "My boss knows "I asked bim to take me to 'The " I " "Stnmge Magic" is the band recorded away from ~iving a Charms life and produced by Jim , ative force was a qHARMS, from page 15 in the van, a Iqll.-.=nent drummer leaving in to The Charms. With their cYan Zandt), who named their song "Broken the tour~ fust month and late-night Ilstfights in Vee says the songs were reQord!,'d Ifeart" the "Coolest Song of the Week" earli volving Vee and fooner keyboardist Kat Kina in furiously with lots of er this year on his radio show. "Strange various paOOni lots around the COlDrtry. drinking involved." ~agic" is also the band's debut on Van Fans lookin for specifics aboul what hap This time around, the 1"CCOI4ing process J"3S ~dt's Wicked Cool Records. pened on that \(Iur will be disapJX.inted. Gui a bit more soher, with the having a!lout ... MorganStanley-- -~-- :' Vee's happy to report that this past tour, . tarist Joe Wit,(la, the only other surviving two weeks to experiment tracks. The ~uring which the band generally played to original memiK'r of the band, doem't go into result is a with virtujilly more fans at bigger venues, was much more detail on the DVD, saying that maybe be'll all the tracks studio. I fun than the last one. The legendarily ill-fated dish the dirt "when 1 write my bock" Vee also took some her song "Bolder, Brighter, Bigger ~ 2005 Pussycat tour has been documented in So those IJI,'eking a behind·the-scenes writing. There's the soft ''S.he 's Wait,-, !he new DVD "Easy Trouble." glimpse of the prnblems should .isten care ing" and the slightly political w'li'I than any other Cireu•••• :: The DVD looks at the fully to "Strange Magic." which was inspired by ~e - The Boston Globe 'That album was taking OOrly days of punk in The Charms Mid\Wst and seeing the !'th Boston and how this band, a crappy situation and the rest of the country andu ~:t:~, ." formed in 2002, became a IT and the Bears Place making something good ''Everything here is cti says ee. Tuesday April 24 ,'" huge success thanks to a after it," says Vee. 'The "Boston is a rich city, . It's not like ,,1 TlCkels S8 Pussycat tour was the Akron, Ohio." I ¥e-track demo tape they Call. 617-492·2327 ~~~~ 1 :'; 1 made to book gigs. worst experierlCe of my But the core of The has atwpys '. : ''This was just a side pro- life and I need",1 to recov been to be a fun band, one could tum a fOct;' says Vee. "Six weeks after \W sent that er. When I wrol UJe record, it was l:ind ofa re stoic crowd into a and that ele- , ~ tape, clubs were calling us. I knew enough lease of all that h1uff. It isn~ in every song, but ment is evident on the with "So 0- ., about being a musician to know that never some of them l1Ilve clues as to what happened" mantic" and "Broken .. , bappens, but we weren't prepared to be a ca One in parti tuar is ~ 'Here 's to )-bu," a song "I think there are two) ~:~t~of:n:wn~'\irig;' reerband ." many assumed to be aboot an ex·boyfriend. says Vee. "One is a lot m whbre ," ': That statement rings true when the docu Here's a sample lyric: you can put political has a '" mentary goes into the infamous Pussycat "You had a way out/You bad a way in! But more playful and escapist I ~ b\g appJecircus,ot't: tour, the band 's first national tour and the one you threw it aU away for one lilll!: kiss! And that sometimes, that gets a lost in ur that nearly ripped them apart. no, I just can't relate." culture. A lot of uber is li t- "That tour was so unusual:' says Vee. "I "Oh yea, thot's defInitely abou t ex-band weight. And then indie to be seri us don't think anyone could operate under those mates," says Vee about the song. 'There are all the time, We're kind middle. We . I defInitely learned who can lots of interesllng tidbits in that song. The don't'think about the critics 'WhIm with the road and who can'\." thing is, there i~ a saying that whit happens ing. 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Adam is an anti-social think romantic thoIIlIIrts In "Blades of GIory_ ' Howard ~ ghes - wh0 lnever speaks ~ntenced to communtty service or ap publicly -11' not claim i,iIi country church of Rev. Ivan ties a horde of VikinOmarauders than an actual movie. - Chelsea Bain to be his nfidante and j"rite his I!!!s Mikkelsen), a young cleric wrth wearing helmets wrth homs and skull exclusive utobiography~ His gray _ past but a surprisingly opti faces. As history, thiSIs complete ('ngoing hair dyed rk brown, GETe captures _ view of existence. Ivan and nonsense. But as entertainment, the dizzyin anxiety of a person I\I!aIll debate the meaning of I~e . don't knock tt. "Pathfinder" is shot in ..UIIES OF IIJIIIY" (1:+) whose sta us as a "great ran" threat- am's sen-initiated assignment is to that desaturated, virtu I black-and WI !'mell continues to make movies ens to exp e at any moment into Iiaill an apple cake using the frurt of white style we saw in ' 300" and fea for frat boys who think gay people are utter cal ny and Sham~ (Rated R) tnelree'in the church yard, a tree tures state-of-the-art digital visuaf an absolute laff riot. Ferrell plays Chazz ''TIE ' (8) , I tiMer assau~ from the forces, accord effects. What tt lacks In subtlety and Michael Michaels, an All-American fig Take "Farg ." Now, remove the iattJ Ivan, of the devil. "Adam's plausibiltty, rt almost makes up for in um-skating champion forced to com laughs w a sharp kn~~ and add a .J" is, among other things, a glorious eye-candy, including the pel» in the "pairs" division with seem splash of ' emento." Voila, "The Dm-iJay religious parable and one face of leading lady Moon ingly gayer-than-gay Jimmy MacElroy Lookout.' hris (Joseph Gordon of al ri/ogy of films. The film has a Bloodgood. Filmmakers t:nally are (Jen Heder), an effeminate young man Levitt) su red a serious1head seriously disturbed, ~ also character learning how to use CGllo tell a whose rich adoptive father (William wound in n accident. ChriS just istically whimsical, Nordic sense of story and not to rely on rt graturtous FKlrtner) bears a striking resemblance wants to who he was. But the humor. and cartoonish special effects. to Uberace. Having said that, "Blades damage to is brain won'l allow tt. "AQUA ruN HUIIGER FOIICf COI.OII "PERFECT STIWI6EII" (C-) of Illory' is funny and even at times He has pa ial paralysis, ~oor short lIME FRM FOR TlEATERS" (8+) Making an effort not to say "Perfect uproarious. Scenes invoMng "Grublets term melTl ry and must Write things The film behind the.bomb scare that Stranger" is perfectly awful, I merely on Ice," a kids' show Chazz joins after down. "Tfj Lookouf is Pfedictable rattled the Hub in January is funny. state that rt is a typical April release, he and Jimmy are banned and and has pi devices instead of char The main characters are foul-mouthed an unremarkable, programmatic ~ljled of their medals, are reminis acters. Risi g lead i ng-ma~ Gordon pieces of junk food : Meatwad (Dave effort. Halle Berry is the heroine of cent of the classic "This Is Spinat Tap." Levitt ("MY terious Skin," "Brick") Willis), a lump of meat; Master Shake this seedy neo-film noir, She is (Rated PG-13) has genuin charisma an holds your (Dana Snyder), a dim-witted milk Rowena Price, an undercover reporter "AlEHOUSE DOG" (1-) attention a this film's flal'(ed and shake; and Frylock (Carey Means), a for a New York tabloid. Ao meets a Dol9ona it, don1 you just love a wounded ~ ro o( Rated R) j floating basket of fries wrth a high IQ. slut-like girlfriend Grace (Nicki Aycox) , can ne who can work tt for the cam "MEET THE IISONS" (B) The trio lives in a nonsensical wortd who tells her of incriminating e-mails eral'The lovable pooch is Rexx, a When a mo .e starts off w~h a baby set)~ southem New Jersey where she received from a powerfuf, middle fun:1 film star with an ego the size of in a box bei g left at night pn an tfrey Interact wrth humans, most aged advertising mogul (Bruce Willis), Manhattan. One day, Rexx loses his orphanage oorstep, you fear the nOtably their portly neighbor Cart whom she met in a chat room. That way while shooting a spectacular worst. "Mee the Robinsonk" is most ~iS), and are tormented by the chat room and those sc3ndafous e slurt, and finds himsen with a new ly good scie ce, some tim+travel, a Mooninrtes, digital creatures wrth a mail references are tip-offS that we nalT e ("Dewey") and a new job - little basebal and an amusihg plot pe{1Cllant for filching home fumish will be gazing upon a lot of computer mascot of a run-iJown firehouse. twist that tu s our carrot-topped her il!l/S. The humor is off-color and polrt screens, something I can get enough Whe n the neighborhood is struck by a into the fath r of, well, his son. But I ically incorrect, but rt is what fans of of at work, thank you , V91Y much. slell of suspicious fires, Shane does only after he meets him in the futur' tM'Show have come to expect. - ''TIE SlTlJATIOII" (C-) some digging. "Firehouse Dog" isn't Out of Di Studios, and ipresen' Tenley Woodman Connie Neilsen keeps her golden hair the next "Lassie.' It's predictable and in 3-D in sel ct theaters, "Meet th "1IlACII1IOOI(" (A·) tucked under an Iraqi headscart in cheesy, and with a running time of Robinsons' ells the story 9f a g,5 Se'ITn 1944 in Holland, where the "The Sttuation," a blase waI drama almlst two hours, rt takes rtsen a little junior orphan inventor, his base' ?CII , r NazIS are on the brink of defeat, the that resonates with as much emotion too !eriously. StiU, these old tricks are playing and a wackb:ily "~;;~k Book" is based on a true story as a blip on the evening news. She maslered by a brand-new dog, and who adopts inventor hero ut ioyoJving a ~eroine of the Dutch res is plays Anna (Neilsen), a reporter based the nsu ~ is charming. (Rated PG) - only after them f[rse~ , STARTS FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Cheh;ea Bain CHECK LOCAl LISTINGS FOR THEATERS ANb SHOwTlMES ~ce. Dark-haired Rachel Stein (a in Iraq. When a group of American or at least his own SOfI ....., ., PASSES IoCCD'lED fOIIlMlS ElfCAGtM(IfT. marvelous Carice van Houten) is a soldier kills a local boy, Ihe gets a "'DIIIUSF' (1:+) inventiOlls.lFlated G) - Ke owers tsacher at a 1950s Israeli kibbutz chance at a juicy story. Anna is also Resh-eating zombies, secret govern when we meet her. The film is a flash tom between two surtorl, Dan ment experiments, "Werewofves of the biick memoir of her turbulent and (Damian Lewis), a CIA official, and SS," Detroit muscle, a psychokiller exciting years, first hiding from the laid (Mido Hamada), an Iraqi photog beh irJ d the wheel of a death rnacI1ine, Nj!2)s in the home of a fundamentalist rapher who sells his work to foreign sexy ;tuntwomen and terminaf stage IJtltCt1 Christian family and then work news outlets. It's the mosl uneventful STDs. Wetcome to "Grindhouse," ing undercover for the resistance as a love triangle in the world , "The whem it's a blast 25 percent of the time. femme fatale, a bottle-blonde bomb Srtuation" plays like a visual re-cre The mst of the time, it's just a grird. A snell-cum-singer named Ellis de Vries. ation of newspaper clippings rather three-hour plus tribute to the double-bill Like "Soldier of Orange," "Black Book" is on one level an expose of the depth of Dutch collaboration wrth the Nazis iiiId how much of that collaboration was driven by ordinary greed. 'IIImRIIA" (C-) NEW SCHEDULE! Less the boy who cried wolf than the qog who cried whoof, DreamWorks' "DlSturbia" is Hitchcock's voyeuristic Leaf & Yard Waste ic "Rear Window" rejiggered for tech-savvy teens . Under . 0 '8II-lllonlth house arrest, Kale (teen collected during Shia LaBeou!) takes to spy his neighbors, including the the week 1lIICII11-CIIlO newcomer Ashley (Sarah Roemer of ''The Grudge 2") and d vintage Mustang owner Mr. i'Wner (hulking, Silver-haired David Merse). Soon, a young redheaded Collection dates: woman is kidnapped by someone dri April 30 - May 25 on YOUI" recycling day ving a vintage Mustang, and Julie 'MTYIU invites Mr. Turner over. OMG . The Put leaves, grass, weeds In open balTels "VERY FUNNYI" best thing about "Disturbia" is that ...... If or paper leaf bags. Tie brush with sbing, clever trtle. The rest of rt is generic to OQ the bone, padded wrth instant eleva 3 ft. max length x lin. max diameter tor music and just another DVD I will never rent. ''PATII'IIIER: L£GEJIII OF TIE lHIST Put out on curb before 7,W WARRIOR" (8+) This is a sword-and-moccasin spec tacle as visually lush and action packed as "300." 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in the middle of the intersection MARATHON, from page 1 lot of people ~apids, Iowa, to watch daugh of Beacon Street and Chestnut "A decided ter Tara, who lives in Brighton, Hill Avenue were tasked with "di to stay away today." run her third Marathon. recting" wheelchair and bike traf- A woman named Karen, fic. PFC Ringuette, who trekked all the way from 'That's why they put us here, military policeman to help prevent cnlShes," said one 1, ______Atlanta to watch a friend run, said that the cool weather was soggy yet sprightly volunteer. probably a blessing for the run ners. "I ran a marathon in At lanta last year when it was 87 degrees out," she said. "It was so tough. These guys are lucky." Liquids, not luck, seemed to he the only thing on the minds of runners, who grunted past the mile 22 Gatorade station, their faces contorted with pain and fa tigue. "It's a test of human spirit," said Kate Siegel, a Thfts sopho more and volunteer at the Gatorade station. "Getting through it is all about positive at titude." Siegel and several dozen other I Thfts volunteers were spread out Sisters of the Franciscan MIuIonarIe. Mary Pat Barrett, right, and aJong Commonwealth Avenue, Emilie Duehaney U". """"'"' on during the 111th Boston Marathon. passing out Gatorade and cheer- ing on 195 'of their classmates , who were taking part in the Presi dent's Marathon Challenge. The team, led by Tufts President Lawrence Bacow, were running to raise money for charily. · Though a decent sized crowd gathered up and down both sides of Chestnut Hill Avenue and Bea con Street around Cleveland Cir cle, securily officials said that ?umhers were down from last year. "A lot of people decided to stay ~way today," said PFC Ringuette, a military policeman who has heen assigued to Marathon duly ~or the last few years. "It's been busier in the past." In addition to fewer Marathon watbhers, up to 10 percent of reg istered runners also stayed home, according to published reports. orne may have possibly feared Ijypothermia, which can he brought on by cool temperatures and exacerbated by high winds. To assist runners in distress, heating tents and first aid stations were set · up along the course. lonathon Liu, supervisor of the Mile 22 aid station, said that nothing major had happened so far, aside from an incident where a man pulled his hamstring mus <;Ie. • "It's been quiet so far, the way I tike1it," Liu said. · Despite the wet, slick roads, there were no wheelchair crashes, as there had been in prior years, althbugh one bicycle medic suf fered a minor fall while·navigat ing lcorner. Volunteers stationed

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couraged to par1icipate with Brighton Branch preschoolers and will receive 40 Academy Hill Road, take-home activity sbeets to rein Brighton, 617-782-6032 force the concepts at home. Preschoolers will also receive a commemorative T-shirt and three Russian author Ella books to keep. No re:gistration re Gorlova to speak quired. Call the library for more , All are invited to attend a book information. talk about Boston in Russian by author Ella Gorlova on May 17 at Book Discussion Groups 1 p.m. Gorlova's book, ''From Tbe OK Club-TbeOnly Kids Boston About Boston" is the first Club is a monthly book discussion 600k to tell the story of the Hub's group for children in grades four ~omplete history in Russian. Ad and higher. Books are: chosen each mission is free. For more infor- month by club members and will ation, call 617-782-6032. be available one month in advance of meeting at the FlI!leuil Branch. I A snack will be provided. Prereg 'Spring into Spring' istration is required. Preschoolers, classes, friends Cover to Covet: Teen book and family are invited to ''Ring club - A monthly discussion into Spring" on April 25 at 10:30 group for teenag in grades * LunCh Included a.m. Storyteller Sarah Salerno seven and older. BOOks are avail * Certified Instructors . Thomas will perform and encour able one month in advance at the * Indoor alr-condhloned courts age audience participation. Ad Faneuil Branch librory. Preregis * Swimming at our mission is free. For more tration required. outdoor pool complex * 8 Outdoor Courts information, call 617-782-6032. The Faneuil Pagctumers - a at Babson College monthly book discussion group Book discussion for children 10 and older with a for more details call parent. Books will be available robin tanner at .7.\ book discussion is offered at one month in advance at the Fa 781.263.5715 11' a.m. the last Wednesday of neuil Branch. Preregistration re every month at the Brighton Li brary. The featured selection for quired. .~cU>s ~pril25 will be ''Bee Season" by Bedthne Stories Myla Goldberg. Copies of the 140 Great Plain Ave ., An evening edition of "Story book are available at the branch. TlIDe," followed by p craft, takes Everyone is' invited and new place Thesdays froID 6-6:30 p.m. members are welcome. For more Free and open to the public; no information, call 617-782-6032. registration is required. . 6re t~a;" P' Hommel Tennis (amp P' Learning(onnections P' Am (amp Help for beginning Lap-sit Story Time

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Russian collection Exhibit: Return to Yafa An Swimming. Ar<' h p ,~ S .nnd·.< . The Brighton Branch Library exhibit of pbotographs Music, N a ture, received a gift from the estate of taken by Palestinian refugee chil Ro pes Cou rsc, Jennie Levey to benefit the Russ dren, of their journey to Wellesley, MA ian collection at the library. The Je salem and their aJICestral vil IL' l\lZ:;· ILl 't6i IUI)Q-20 11 1\2"1-\l(,l<..il"1 Bilbo Baggins Fund has been cre lages, presented by the organiza Three, two-week sessions offer boys and girl fl (ages 8-14) the chance ated. Materials include Russian tion Birthright Unplugged. The to try new sports and adventure activities, including: fiction, nonfiction, classics and exhibit may be view during all Ron CLIMBING · S PORT FITNESS AND WEll~I!SS • fB.""ICI NC • GOLf O UTDOOR/INDOOR G AMES ' I NTRODUCTORY S t UBA AND SNORKELING best-sellers; Russian OVDs; hours of library operation, Tenacre Special Prc>!I.·arrls Swim Lessons June 4-8.11 -15,18-22 Private ---- C.I.T. Program/or Boys and Girls ages 15 ~.17 ---- Russian videos; and Russian through May 25. Rising Star Sports June 11-15, June 18-22 Iormon·lnfortl\,lt1Cln,{.1111-:-'lj2~; \11111,,1 ':'ltllI books on CO. Football August 20 - August 24 The library invites all Russian Preschool Story TIme ('- nt.liI (.lIl1p"'" 1i.1Il.! hd II or); liT \ 1.. ,t II \I II .1,111,111,111 1)1 t!. readers and commnnity members For children age 3 t 5 and their to sign up for library cards and caregivers: stories, songs, finger '(iew the existing collection. plays and a craft. See children's , For more information, call librarian to register. avery Friday BELMONT HILL SCHOOL ~17-7 82-6032. . at 10:30 a.m., through May 4. , SUMMER PROGRAMS Homework assistance Homework Helper Program , A Boston PubUc Schools and homework helper teacher will be in til children's ~ We offer a co-education I environment for programs room to help with homework ~ ages 6 to 18, in the (ollowing areas: r The Homework Assistance every Monday and Wednesday, Program has begun for the year at 4:15-6:15 p.m. _ • Academics • Art _ the Brighton Branch Library. High school tutors assist younger Toddler Story TIme ChiJdren Monday through Thurs For children age 1 I f2 to 3 1f2 , ~ . Sports • Music ~I day, 3-5 p.m. The Homework years old and their caregivers: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a ~~ ~ \lelper Program has Boston Pub Please contact 617-993-5215 !i.c School teachers in the chil craft. See the childrell 's librarian chin's area of the Brighton to register. or visit our website at www.belmont-hill.orglsummer Branch Library Mondays and for information and registration. ThUrsdays, 4-6 p.m. There is no Chess Instruction cbarge for this service. For ages 10 and older; all skill I levels welcome. lass meets I every Saturday, II a.m.-2 p.m. LEAP SCHOOL & SUMMER FuN TODDLERS/PRESCHOOUKIN DERGARTEN F, aneuil Branch For Adults LEXINGfON, CONCORD, SUDBURY" BEDFORD 419 Faneuil St., Brighton, Tai chi class 617-782-6705 Extraordinary Teaching Team dedicated to Excellence In Early Education! Tai chi class takes place every .1.'111... Camp Stimulating and Exciting Creative Arts/Science Curriculum! Monday from 6:30-7 : ~0 p.m. for Come Explore, Learn , Grow and have Fon! Programs for children: ages 10 and older. Jow instructor ~r Regis College Shuzhi Teng for an hour of relax July 9-13 ADMISSIONS (78 J) 861-1026 • www.leapschool.com Story TlIDe - Monday and ing tai chi instruction, No regis " July t6-20 ~ July 23-27 tration is required. Wednesday, 10:30-11:15 a.m. RI(C\ Boys cr.d Gi ~, 8·15 . For children age 2 to 5 and their caregivers; stories and a paper Chess instruction Meadowbrook School of Weston craft. No registration required. Free instruction in basic and J.... 18·22' -'!>g. 20-2A Boy. and Girl. 6· I. Reading Readiness - Every advanced chess for ages 10 and other Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. older with Richard Tyree takes For more j ..folillCllion

needs volunteers '1 TO VNA Care Network & Hos support are provided. pice, a nonprofit visiting nurse For more infonnati()tl about 'Shiny l tWI . 'cwo! Simon ·w;;;:::: I =::f,:"":~~t asro«iation, needs volunteers becoming a hospice vohmreer, ASK A80UT OUR to provide practical and emo call Nancy Barcelo, volunteer AlL·STARS POSITION CAMP tional support to terminally ill I 25·27, 2007 coordinator, at 888-6(>3-3688, patients and their families in Eastern and Central Massachu- ext. 4271, or visit setts. Training, supervision and www.vnacarenetworlLorg. -.. 24 Allston-BrIghton TAB 20,2007 WWW.aIlslonbrightontab.com FROM PAGE ONE • Annual Allstotn food ev· ""'~ lllingsoon TASTE, from page 1 "H brings in people Big City, Bravo Pizzeria, Carlos Cucina Italiana, Camino Real, who would never Cafe Belo, The Draft, Hanmaru, Herrell's Cafe, Rangoli, Scullers have heard of these Jazz . ClublBoathouse Grille, businesses Seoul Bakery, Soul Fire and Sun set Grill & Tap, and Yi Soon, otherwise. " first-timers Punjab Palace, Won Jimmy Gentile, der Bar, and Deep Ellum will also be there. Allston Village Main Streets The Taste of Allston, which b.ighlights the breadth and depth gift pack from New Balance. of local cuisine, is a boon to local There will also be a raffle in restaunints who get valuable ex which the lucky winner will take posure for minimal expense. "It home a Vespa scooter, courtesy of showcases food, and brings in ad sponsor Herb Chambers. ditional business for these restau The live entertainment is IlOt to rants," said Gentile. ''It brings in be missed and includes a perfor people who would never have mance by jazz pianist Sam Gill heard of these businesses other man, and dancers from Mt\SS Mo wise." tion Youth Dancers and Pamela Main Streets also gets a boost Raff's Tap Dance Studio. from the event, which raises Promotion committee chair money to fund such activities as man Erin Scott urges people to at graffiti removal, new trash bar tend, if only to try something rels, and design and tech support you've never tried before. for local businesses. ''There's lots of potefltial for I The event, which runs from 6-8 deliciousness," she said. "You p.m., will feature a silent auction can't go wrong with a f()()d-based o,ffering BU and BC tickets, and a event."

Want to go to the Taste of Allston? Where: Doubletree Guest can buy tickets online at Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers http://www.allstonvillage.co Field Road, Allston m1events/tasteofallston.php, When: Wednesday, April 25, or by calling 617-254-7564. 6-8 p.m. Tickets can also be bought at How: Tickets are $25 in ad The Pet Shop, 165 HilfVard . ALE Pttq"TO vance, or $30 at the door. You Ave., Allston. At tile MIntII ..nual "Taste of Allston Village,' at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, Joe Krollll, assistant manager of Citizens _~llrV8rd Street looks on as daughter Rel>ecc~, sesame chicken.

Residents: Intersection Allston man under redesign won't help investigation for INTERSECTION, from page 1 the current ''P' -rated intersectiorl with Some asked for more con[l)D'unil~ J being best, and ''P' being worst , two "C" -rated intersections. Using Bpecial efits in return for agreeing to Brookline assaults Few members of the task force dis- software, he showed an animat... l slide plan. IPRERA, from page 1 evidence to cbarge bim.," said agreed with Black's description of the which modeled what the actual traflk pat "Why don't you create 0' Leary. "[Prera has] somewhat current intersection as a confusing and !ems would look like after the change. beds on the old campus in dents could be related, she called the same descril)tion and some of chaotic mess, with three roads, two traf- Task force member Paul Berlceb:y was changing the intersection?" said Brookline Police. the methods used [by the reported fic lights, an MBTA stop and a lack of not convinced, IIDd said he could 1I0t see dience member. "She was brought mer to the Wmchester assailant] " adequate pedestrian crossing controls how two mediocre intersection!. were BC officials noted that new detectives at District 14, and as a In the Allston ~ both vic being the culprits. better than one bad one. "C plus C planned on the site of the result of that tbey came up with a tims reported thut they ~ed the ''There is too much stuff in that inter- equals F, in my opinion," he said Thomas More Hall, but deterredl car the suspect had used," Brook-suspect naked from the waist down section at one time," said Dumont. Berkeley's and others' main objec- discussion of that topic to a roeeting. line Police Capt. Jobo O'leary allegedly masturbating while sitting But many task force members were tions seemed to center around the loss of The abundance of diagrams I said. in a parked car. They occurred at 25 skeptical that the proposed two-part so- a seamless north-south route through the nations throughout the meetirlg According to Jake Wark, Warren St. and 525 Cambridge St. lution, to upgrade the current intersec- intersection. not convince everyone that le l~:~~ I spokesman for the Suffolk County One of the Brookline incidents ' tion and create a second intersection 300 If the changes are made, driveJs com would truly benefit the greater d District Attorney's office, the two involved the suspect allegedly yards to the east, would actually im- ing north on St. Thomas Mort: Road ty, and not just Boston College. I cars used in the April 4 and April asking the victim to touch his ex- prove matters. would be forced to make two tllffiS to ''I don't see what the 10 incidents were traced to Prera's posed abdomen, and the other two ''The whole intersection does not need continue their northward journe y onto neighborhood is," said task father. During their investigation involved the suspect allegedly , to be redesigned to make it function bet- Lake Street. They would have to first ber Janet Tambascio-Fraber. detectives observed Prera using coming up behind the victims and ter," said task force member Tun Burke. turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue, Boston College." both cars, whicb led to his arrest inappropriately grabbing and BC proposes to straighten and re- and then right onto Lake. The reverse ''I strongly disagree with on Friday at the Copley Marriott touching them. route St. Thomas More Road so that it would hold true for southbound drivers. Tom Keady, BC's VP for cortm;l~ty Hotel, where he works. The three Brookline attacks re- ends at a new intersection 300 feet to Some feel that this is an unacceptable fairs, who maintained that a Although police said descrip- portedly inVOlved a man de the east of the current one on Com- inconvenience that would also possibly section was better for everyc,ne, Miheth," tions of the Brookline attacker scribed as in his early 208, light monwealth Ave. The new intersection create more slowdowns. However, they were BC students or match those of Prera, they have skinned, either Asian or Hispanic would also function as an Black claimed that far from inlpeding muters. not charged him for three reported and between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 I entrance/exit to a future driveway traffic, the changes would actually im Gerald Autler of the BRA incidents in Brookline. feet 8 mches tall. Prefa generally d feeding the new Brighton campus. prove traffic flow, especially doing rush the smoother flow of east-weSt O'leary said they were still in- matches that description. The proposal would also involve a hour, when as many as 200 veb.icles per would reduce joumey vestigating wbether Prera was re- .Prera is. currently being held ; total re-vamp of the existing intersec- . hour pass through. lutioc as fewer vehicles sponsible for attacks on a woman Without baIl at the Norfolk County traveling alone on Wmchester House of COITection in Dedham. tion, including creating better pedestrian ''The lights can be coordinated to pre the benefits may be more of a I re~:ional crossings and building a new MBTA vent delays," Black said. "You won't benefit than a neighborhood oeq,ent. Street on Feb. 25 and April 10. Atthe .time of his arrest hewason : platform in the middle of Common- necessarily have to stop twice." Black ''I'd like to come to a about "Rigbt now it is under investi- probation for a prevIOUS VIOlation gation, but we do not have enough III Norfolk County. wealth Ave. also added that the 300 additiom~ feet of whether this makes sense number Black said that the plan would replace trip length was negligible. of perspectives," Autler said. Waterworks developer: 1954 Ave. price too high , COMM. AVE., from page 1 against demolition. "I'm glad that Mr. YII'S In September 2006 and February 2007, the Landmarks Commission rec- . giving up, but it sllmn that ommended that the house be neith<;,r de he's Mlting someone molished nor moved, two actions that Yu sought permission for in order to pr0- else up for trouble .. " ceed with his plans to build 42 condos. Abigail Now it is up for sale for $3,395,000, Furey according to the Multiple Listing Ser vice. If it does in fact fetch this price, Yu lot, true dream location," witli "enor • stands to earn a healthy profit. He bought mous potential for creative developer." It the house for $2.8 million in April 2004. also curiously lists the property cnder the However, there's some doubt that Yu "land" and "commercial" categories on will get even close to the asking price, the MLS, not the "bouse" category. considering that the house and land are The listing also fails to make mention assessed at only $1.1 million, and the of the deed restriction. It simply reads property does not seem to have much p0- "buyers to perform own due diligence, tential for development after the com no representations made." mission's decisions. Abigail Furey, an abutter to th~ proper The commission based its recommen ty and local activist, fears that tllis could dations on the fact that the house is create a headache for the next Jwner, if part of the Aberdeen Architectural that person tries to develop it in a similar Conservation District, a unique way to Yu. "I'm glad that Mr. Y\I'S giving up, but it seems that be's setting someone "streetcar suburb" area of Brighton 1954 Commonwealth Ave. that was designated as such in 2002. else up for trouble," said fitrey. "Or Most older houses and apartments in maybe he thinks that another developer not in the business of delIIlQl,iti,)n any's experrise in the restoration of Furey now sees few options for the the district contain deed restrictions may have more pull or better co·onections shown interest in the house, . storically significant properties. property, which is rapidly falling into a preventing their demolition. to push through a demolition." reservations about the price. owever, he has since reconsidered. state of disrepair. She said thilt she un What has local residents concerned is Neither listing agent Todd Glaskin of ''I was interested in it based on what derstands that the owner wants to re the fact that despite Yu's lack 'If success Coldwell Banker Brokerage, nor any Look who's int,em;tql i,t could be, and what it wasn't, but at coup his investment; but the high price in developing the site, the real estate bro one in his office, could be relChed for Merrill Diamond of Di~un9Indl'Sina that number it doesn't make sense," he locks out both those that would want to ker seems to be marketing the property comment. The TAB also attempted to cori LLC, the developers of '~ aid , referring to the price tag. "But if live in the property, who would be un toward developers. reach both Dan Yu and his attorney, but works complex, said that he ?e [Yu] was interested in sitting down likely to afford it, and renovators, for The description of the property on the neither returned calls. ested in the property when fld talking and maybe doing a joint whom a restoration would not be cost MLS touts it as a " 13,OOO-square-foot So far at least one developer who is placed on the market, due enture, I would consider it." effective. ( www.allslonbrighlontab.com Friday, April 20, 2007 AllstOlJollrlghton TAB, page.25 AT THE 0 A K S ~ UARE IvMeA

Healthy Kids program registration Y receives grant I eck out the ~'s Web site for fu expertise in business, art, dance, or share an idea, call Linda Sil Day a Success Registrailpn for the YMCA's for teen center dates and bnes at www.ym music, education or other areas vestri at 617-787-8665 or e-mail ston.org. / are sought. For more information [email protected]. With more than 300 partici- late spring session is going on The Oak Square YMCA an now. Programs include Spo,ts, • pants on Saturday, April 14, al the nounces that it has received an • Oak Square YMCA, Healthy aquatics, basketball, baseball, other endorsement of its new Out..,nuaI fund • Kids Day was a success. The gymnastics, kmate and more. l he Teen Center project. The AII ~.·gnlttheY evenl included gymnastics, rock late sprinS session begins Ihe stonlBrighton Boston College week ofApril 30 and will contin I elp the Y $uce a difference in climbing, a moonbounce, fitness Community Fund has awarded th lives of fellow community • activities,local organizations pro- ue through June 23. Contact Ihe the Oak Square YMCA a I I welcome ce nter for more infor • mbers. Bec~me a volunteer or · viding information and many $50,000 capital granl for the Teen d nate during the campaign that mation or visit the YMCA Web other fun activities promoting Center. Mayor Thomas M. Meni through pril. The Y's goal site to download the full progrllll family health and wellness. A no and Boston College set up this . to raise $8~000 to support the brochure at special thanks to the Boston Col fund years ago to help support the I olarship program. Residents www.ymcaboston.org. Finandai lege women's hockey team, Moe community. The "fund" had a invited to rbch out to help the assistance available through the Maloney and many others for is competitive application process, and families in the communi YMCA's aceess program. volunteering. The YMCA would and the YMCA Teen Center pro by donatin* to the Reach Out like 10 thank Big BrotherslBig gram resonated as an important b paign or l)y becoming a vol Sislers, theAllslonlBrighlon Sul> Teen Night at the Y investment in the community. teer or spor$Or. For more infor stance Abuse Task Force, WIC The oak Square YMCA will Boston College joins the New I ation, call jack Pucci at 617- nutrition program, Joseph Smith have teen flights on Fridays from Balance Foundation, the Facili -8668. / Community Health Center and 6-10 p.m. ruKi special "teen only" ties Initiative, a funding collaho the AIISlonlBrighlon Community hours on S\1ndays from 7-9 p.m. ration of the Children's Invest , teen Ncrlllliler-to be Development Corporation for There will be special events, pro . ment Fund and providing information to our grams and other activities for Build-the-Out-School-Tune Net attheY members and guests. teens in the AllstonlBrigl:.ton work, the Commonwealth of In respo~J t~ the need to pro area. These nights are open to the Massachusetts Executive Office de safe ~nstructive out-<>f Camp Connolly public and will be supervised, by of Health and Human Services hool-time ftivities for young YMCA swff. For more informa Youth at Risk grant, sponsored hy , ults, the Oak Square YMCA is Summer Programs .tion, contaCt the teen supervisor, Rep. Moran, Rep. Honan and . ding a stahd-a1one teen center Registration is going on now Zack Em()llds, al 617-782-3535 Sen. Tolman, as the lead funders its propert}-. The center will be for; the YMCA's annual summer or bye-mail zernonds@ymca on the project that are helping mpleted b~ the summer. Thank One Installation canlp and programs. The Oak boston.org. make this project a reality. ou to the su:port and lead dona Square YMCA's program is buill The YMCA has raised a total of oDS from the New Balance No Mess ... No Stress __ . on the core values of caring, hon AquatiCs open house $440,000 toward the $601,000 oundation, e Children's Fund, esty, respecl and responsibility. project While the YMCA contin ostNet, the ICommonwealth of Over 1.3 Million Installed Since 1979 An aqIJlltics open bouse for ues to raise the required money, Campers and families will find assachusetts and other individ- Manufacturer's Lifetime Guarantee traditional activities, positive prospective employees tIl<:es the project is moving forward. aIs. To I~ more or to donate, s\;llf role models, and diverse en place May 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Any Permitting has commenced and all Jack Fucci at 617-782-3535. Exclusive Colors and Styles for your bath.~tu~b:. ~E~~~e~J rollment. Registration informa community members with oopat demolition has begun. Tbe goal is and wainscot. .. Subway Tile. Beadboard, ~~saiC . 12x12" Tile, tion is available al the welcome ic experience or those looking to to have the project completed by 6" Tile. 5" Diamond Tile , Granites & Marbles that ONLY Re-Bath olfen;!!! get involved in life guarrling, this summer to begin to serve chance ~ fibleSS center or by contacting Heather So easy to clean ... NO MORE MOLDY GROUT LINES! 1\ving al 617-787-8669 or by e teaching wimming lesson,; or youth at this critical time of year. Memberships for children and mail al htwing@ymcaboslon general administration are a;ked To donate to the Then Center ults of all ,ges are available for Professional Service .. .find us on Angie's List and Craig's List!!! ~ porg. to stop by. Capital Fund, call Jack Fucci, ex e Oak Sqlljlfe YMCA. Stop by IAPMO , H.U.D., UL. NAHB, ASTM & ANSI tested and approved. -.. For more information, call Tori e facility !or membership and ecutive director, at 617-787-8668. Visit One of Our Showrooms: LeBreton at 617-787-8662 or gram. inf.!'~ation. Confiden Get fit this spring e-mail vlebreton@ymcabolOtn. .al scbolarsjUps are available to -Framingham: -Pembroke: Oak Square 419 Worcester Ad . 558 Corporate Park Dr. Visil the Y's 37,OOO-square org. YMCA ose who qualify. For more in fool state-of-the-art facility and receives grant ormation, cjontact the welcome (West of Shoppers World Near Ate. 30) (Off Oak St. Rte 3 Exit 12) Or @ www.rebath.com see whal the Oak Square YMCA YMCA publishes neM' Tbe Allston-Brighton Boston nter at 6117-787-3535 or tdur- has 10 offer. The YMCA's mem College Community Fund has @ymca ton.org. ·I:Ybl:t@W:' bership for all program provides mission statement awarded the YMCA a grant to income based pricing 10 those The yMCA of Greater Boston purchase a movie projector and ~Untteet~ needed who qualify. New member fitness ~ is dedJcated to improving jumbo screen. The equipment will Have a skill to share .,#:ttQi I packages are available now al a the health of mind, body and spir s~ial available "Tht Rtfrtshln9 Rt mcdtl" ,-J.. be used to conduct community ·th chil~ or adults? Want to I discounled rale. For more infor it of individuals and families in movie nights throughout the year. coaching? How about becom mation on memberships or pro our cOn1Jnunities. We wekome Tbe unit can be used outdoors and gramming call the welcome cen ing a YMC+A greeter and wel men and women, boys and girls indoors. The Y has a plan to hold come friends and neighbors as ler al 617-787-3535 or visil of all incomes, faiths and cul Flick and Float parties, watching a To advertise your Retail or Real Estate www.ymcaboslon.org. they enter tiJe facility? Those with tures. movie while floating in the pool. business in the Allaton-Brlghton TAB or one ofthe other award-winning Eastern Massachusetts Community ~=:~ ~~~==~_A_T_T_H_·__ I~_ JT_H__ C_ E_W__T _ E_R____ ~ __~ __~~~ __ Newspaper Company papers: ! The Joseph M. Smith Commu- ble. The program also cover; cho abetes among this vulnerable pop group approach, provides mutual nity Health Center, 287 Western lesterol and glucose ~ ; , and ulation. Tbe Smith Center Dia support. A new class forms every CONTACT . IAve ., Allston, is a nonprofit orga nutrition counseling. betes Collaborative is part 0 two mon~, each one consisting 't nization that offers comprehen- For more information abcut the Massachusetts' program to im of four sessions over eight weeks. sive medical, dental. counseling Women's Health Network Pr0- prove quality of care and quality A new clas~ will be staned as the and vision services to all individ gram, col1617 -208-1660. of life through the managed~ previous one ends. Emphasis is Ret811 Advert...... uals and families regardless of care model. I placed on ihe integration of diet Harriet Steinberg circumstance. Below are commu BinII.,.1demic .. Tbe center's diabetJ:s treatment manageme?t and exercise. Every 781/433-7865 nity events offered by the Health program is unique in that all tm1 beginner receives an odometer Center. For more information II ese ,talioo specialists the patient must see on and a sel o~ measuring cups to re about the events ·or health center Through funding from the a regular hasis are on staff or keed mind him ~r her that it's all about Real Estate Advertise,. services, call Sonia Mee at 617- Boston Public Health Commis hours at the center each mon~tthhl exchanging bad habits for health Mark Macrelli 208-1580 or visit sion, the Joseph M. Smith Com Whereas patients at many heal sustaining ,?nes. I . h munity Health Center will provide centers often have to travel Tbe Smith Center is proud of its 7811433-8204 !www.Jmsc c.org. .COMMUNllY information sessions througbout other medical venues to see s team apprfach to diabetes man !Jl~APER the community on bow relidents cialists, at the center, patients ~ agement, ~mt staff are quick 10 ••••alt ..... eo •••• , I Free health screenings can proleCt themselves anj their treated on site. On staff are regisj point out that the most important Free glucose, . cholesterol and family from bird flu and pandemic tered dietitians, a certified podia; team me~her is the patient. blood pressure screenings are con flu. For more information, call lrist, and entire vision and dental ''Compliance with the program is ducted monthly throughout the FrancisCO at 617-208-1562. departments. An endocrinologist everything!" said McLellan. 'The community. For more informa from the Joslin Clinic sees patienj' patient wllo listens, learns and MShfeLines tion, call Kim at 617-208-1581. 5nIh once a month at the center. then acts tppropriately will have Joseph CenIer As the ultimate in "one-stop the greatest comfort level." Diabetes Co'dl6latille Women's Health shopping," the center had its ~t The cenb is committed to pr0- "It i well documented that Diabetes Day in November. Db viding hi~-quality, affordable, NetwOrk African-Americans and Hispan that day, all interested diabetic P'j primary h'F."th care to residents of Free health services are avail ics and Latinos suffer dispropor tients saw as many specialists as Allston-Brighton, Waltham and !• able through the Joseph M. Smith tionatey high rates of death and their personal schedules pennil surro~g communities, regard I Community Health Center illness from diabetes," said Smith ted. Another Diabetes Day less of therr ability to pay. Tbe cen Women's Health Network Pro Center Diabetes Collatorative being planned for May, date to ter's fac~ties are at 287 Western gram.A woman older than 40 with coordinator Olga McLellru~ regis announced. Ave., Allston; and at 564 Main Fawnna: the new l60mile route from V'kIlesly to Bo$ton a low income who has no insur tered nurse. Another attraction to the cen St., Waliliam. Appointments can ance, or insurance that does not This flSseSSment bas pronpted a ter's diabetic patients is the gro I be made ~y calling 617-783-0500 cover physical exams, mammo nationwide initiative to improve weight loss clinic. Open to all ~ for Allston and 781-693-3800 for grams and Pap tests, may be eligi- the ouu:ome of the diagno!is of di- tients with weight concerns, tJ\ Waltham.

FROM THE BRIGHTON-ALL. ON MENTAL HEALT : ~ The Brighton-Allston Mental designed to offer education, sup to discuss strategies for living wi children deal with the expression Health Association has been in port and problem-solving skills ADHD. Subjects include: pare and resolkon of their problems. the community since 1965 pro for families in need ofhelp. Some ing styles, family issues, sc vid,ing comprehensive 'l"aluation of the following are examples of problems, impulsivity and m For.J.with aM treatment for children and groups fonning at BAMHA: cine. parenb in reccMlIY I adults at our outpatient clinic and Tbe Register at 10 a.m., Walk at Noon stance use; shame and anger ofl£n report intense frustration, are raising children who have ex common, vexing parent~ ,. d ---- also ---- stigma, guilt. shame and isolation perienced severe negleGt, aban problems such as temper outb ' around k; behaviors to avoid; dealing with these emotional and and bowlto get help. donment and/or abuse in their and oppositional beha I r. APRIL 28: Cohasset, Dartmouth, Easton. Gomam N.H ., Hyannis, behavioral problems. early childbood. Tbe goal of the Group members, including Marblehead. Newburyport, Northampton, and Worcester BAMHA is offering an array of group i to work with families to takers and their children, I APRIL 29: Boston, Journey of Hope. groups and family treatment in For~The dolesoent Boys and devel p understanding, "kills and more effective ways to listen, Concord Mass., and Plymouth order to meet the needs of the spond, communicate and pIll Gim G pIS will focus on issues support that will enahle care MAY 5: The Bet\(shires, Nashua. and Portsmouth community. The group model of givers to foster health, growth lem-solve. of adolescence. Topics will in fers a rich forum in which fami- and development in dJe entire clude: ¢ducation goals, self-es MAY 6: Greater Springfield. and Manchester . lies and professionals may share famiJ y. Art to help cope with teem, sj,xuality, peer mediation, Register online, t www.msnewengland,org, , and use knowledge to build on drug use and family issues. elilotion and take advantage of ePledge! 'Strengths and enhance wellbeing. Coping with ADHI!)

Here's a list of what is happen knopsnyder@alls(pnbrighton For more information, e-mail other low-interest rate loans in the hood greenspace issues. The puPa ing at the Allston-Brighton Com cdc.org or call 617-787-3874. Jum at gonzalez@allston- state. Graduates will hilVe access lic is invited to the next AlIsio~ munity Development Corp., 320 bri;~toncdc.org. at jor- to low down-payment financing Brighton Greenspace Advocaten Washington St., Thim Floor. Harvard Task Force ~1@l:alIs~nlbri!:htc>Dc~lc.c,rg or options for buyers of all incomes, meeting, e-mail Heather at knPJ?; 1 Brighton, MA 02135. Phane 617- Seeking Saving to free individual home-buying snyder@ allstonbrightoncdc.oig, 787-3874 fJr more information. to meet counseling and have access to or call 617-787-3874, ext. 215,. ,._ A Harvard Task porce will meet foIr Success? follow-up workshops. The regis 1),.4 MACDC Legislative on April 2S from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1be Allston Brighton CDC of tration fee is $35 per person. Pre A-B Bedbug rv~~ at St. Anthony's, 43 Holton St. fem an innovative program, Sav registration is required. For more r" Action Day ing for Success, that helps to lJ~ fl~U"C is inviteQto thefiJ'th information, to see when the next Eradication Initiative· "oj The MassachusettsAssociation Allston Brigbton build wealth. Through individual citywide course begins or to register, call The Allston Brighton Bedbugq of Community Development development accounts, income C ~ ~~: lt;",!M~a;YO~~r Jose or Michelle at 617-787- Eradication Initiative provide~ ~ Corporations will present a Leg Neighborhood meeting e li !~b le residents of Allston a 3874, ext. 35, or e-mail pauli- assistance to Allston-Brigh~6~l! islative Action Day in the Great The State of the Allston Brighton and adjoining commu [email protected]. tenanlS who have been affecte.i-' Hall of the State House on April Brighton Neighborhood meeting nities (all of Boston, Brookline, Renovations have been started by bedbug infestation. AlIston' 2S from 10:30 a.m.-1 :30 p.m. will be May 23 at the Veronica NeiVIon, Watertown and Cam at 48-50 Glenville Ave. that will Brighton tenants can receive -IIf- ' Meet with key legislators and de Smith Senior Center. 20 Chestnut bridge) can have their savings Chorus result in 33 affordable condo to $300 per family to replace mat: I cision makers to discuss the 2007 Hili Ave., Brighton Center. Re matcbed each month as they its 2007- miniums. At 81 Hano St., there tresses or up to $200 per unil lO ~ LIFT Campaign. Join more than freshments will be served at 6 p.m. male plans for higher education, during will be 12 new affordable home propel1y owners to defray exter~ q 30 CDCs from across the state to with the meeting starling at 7 p.m. small business develop.ment or May 4, ownership units, both condos and mination costs. ""I advance the cause of community homeownership. The program is Au<\itions take single-family townhouses. The To qualify, tenants provide .the development. For more informa Latinos en Accion ma:le possible with the support of 'I:~~( prepared CDC is taking the names of po- following documentation: I';.' a tion, e-mail Pouya Shahbodaghi the United Way of Massachusetts llla'~llllll I 1;ln"ers 7 to tential home buyers. • Documentation of bedbug ili<" at [email protected]. sets long-tenn plans Ba:,'s Funding Futures initiative. For more information, to add festation. This can be an ISD'ret" The Latinos en Accion Latino Allston Brighton CDC and the one's name to the homeowner port, a letter from the landlord·Or" Allston Brigbton CDC leadership committee met twice All,ton Brighton Resource Cen ship unit list or to register for other written documentation- tI, " in February to discus open space ter are working to get the word Homebuying 101, call Michelle reports of infestation. .' ~" offers Credit Smart class and long-term planning. Latino out to working ' families in the at 617-787-3874 or e-mail con • Proof that you are a tenant iff" The Allston Brighton CDC, in residents ofAllston -Brighton con neighborhood about wealth tact information to meiser@all Allston Brighton. This can be ' lY" partnership with the city of sider open spaces to be very im building opportunities. Allston sronbrightoncdc.org. copy of an apartment lease, a Util"'" Boston, offers the Credit Smart portant to personal and communi B ri;~ton CDC is helping people ity bill or driver's license willi money management class, begin ty development. They would like bui.d wealth by providing infor 'Homebuying 101' current address. h ~1 ning May 3 at the Gardner Ex to see more stable programs that mruion, counseling and matcbed in Spanish • Receipts for the new mat,d tended Services School in Allston. are accessible to youths, such as savings through the Saving for into the offered tress. Receipts must be dated OCt\>' The class is free ' of charge. For sports teams and indoor activities Success program so that people Doo\elv Anartmenti' formerly The next Homebuying 10 I 1, 2004, or later. • •. "~ more information, call Leah when the weather Is c-old. They may return to school, grow a Rental. course in English begins on April Applications to this fund wllJj1verted market- Monday nights. It is sponsored by funds run out. State funds for thi{ ' Latinos en Accion feels that ter is making sure neighborhood of one- Brookline Bank and Boston Pri initiative were obtained with thf1 Allston condos marketed there is a need to increase safety resi dents receive the full benefit vate Bank & Trust Company. assistance of state Rep. Kevin 'G! 1 in parks and other open space of the tax system through the For more information or to reg Honan and state Sen. Steven ToI>; Twelve new affordable town areas, and that organizations and Earned Income Tax Credit by of ister, call or e-mail Jose Paulino at man. .~ )'1 houses and condos are being mar institutions should provide more fering free tax return services. 617-787-3874, ext. 210, or pauli To apply for funds, call Jullnr: keted on Hano Street in Allston; effective information about open leah Krieger, financial literacy [email protected]. Gonzalez for an intake form ' -OOJ another 33 affordable condos will space activities and opportunities. pro:~ coordinator, may be 617-787-3874, ext. 217, e-maJ];" be marketed on Glenville Avenue In the long term, besides open reached with any questions or to Allston Brighton [email protected].,! in Allston. For information or to space, Latino residents feel that it sign up for an information ses admiI$~~~rnLitecl finan,ce. He CDC wins grant for inquire about the properties, call is important to: sion. E-mail kri.eger@allston ore-mail Michelle Meiser at 617- open space planning • Work together with the Mass bri~htoilcdc . org or call 617-787- Affordable housing 787-3874, ext. 218, or achusetts Association of CDCs 3874, exl 220. Allston Brighton CDC re [email protected]. rental opportunities , .~ and other housing campaigns to cei ved a $31,000 grant from the " secure funds to create more af Gl'll!en Gathering Massachusetts Neighborhood The Allston-Brighton CJ?C Neighborhood planning fordable housing and to continue Planning Initiati ve, a program of goes great owns several buildings with yalo initiative focus groUp addressing substandurd housing. the Department of Housing and cancies for income-eligible appli,. • Continue to address sub tan The Green Space Advocates Community Development. cants. To find out about vacanW A neighborhood planning ini dard housing condi tions, includ met,t monthly. For more informa This grant will support the All cies, prequalify or obtain . ~ , tiative focus group will be on ing bedbugs, mold, lead paint and tion on open space programs, e ston Brighton Greenspace Advo application, call Maloney Projiel{i April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jack asbestos. mail Heather at knopsnyder@all cates' work on developing Allston ties at 617-782-8644. son Mann Community Center, • Fight housing di scrimination. stollbrightoncdc.org Brighton Green Space Connec " 500 Cambridge St. " • Increase Latino participation tions, strengthen network of pub Tenant ',,1" regarding institutional expansion GI'I!ater Boston Bedbug lic parks and to make parkJands in Allston-Brighton, with empha counseling available "'_ ' Friends of Rogers Park accessible to all modes of trans • I· It sis on Harvard University and Tank Force happenings Tenants that are facing evic- tomeet portation. The grant will allow II Bosto!! College. ABCDC offers funding for ASGSA to convene a neighbor tion, looking for housing or h~Y6 f The Friends of Rogers Park • Organize frequent informa bedbug eradication. It provides hood envisioning process to build an Issue with a landlord that car{£ i will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. on tive sessions about immigration up 10 $300 per family to tenants consensus on community open be resolved, the Allston Brighi\l~~'l April 24 at the EF International law and procedures. to replace mattresses or up to space and transportation needs in CDC might be able to help. Con Language School, 200 Lake St., • Explore options to help young $200 per unit to property owners Allston Brighton. tact Juan Gonzalez at 617-78'7-') Brighton. For more information, Latinos increase their adjustment to defray extermination costs. and This grant creates an opportu 3874, ext. 217,' or e-mail gO~J contact Heather Knopsnyder at to life in the United lares. r)r more information, e-mail and nity in 2007 to work on neighbor- [email protected]. .... v,;i2 "

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"'ayor welcomes with tools that are currently not at city. their disposal." "Everyone knows that we've residents to Cbelsea City Manager Jay Ash made great strides in addressing coffee, hours said, 'The Shannon Community Boston's housing needs, but we Mayor Thomas M. Menino Safety Initiative is a critical piece still have a lot or" 'work to do. and the Boston Parks and Recre of public safety strategies for mdi Housing is still too expensive for ation Department invite residents vidual towns and the common our working families," said Meni to enjoy informational coffee wealth as a whole. Shannon has no. 'This is an opportunity for us bours in various neighborhood made a substantial contribution to to learn from experts and leaders pru;ks throughout the city. The an increasing safety in our neighbor in the housing field and look for nual event series, sponsored by hoods and a better chance at a innovative solutions." Dunkin' Donuts, will take place more productive live for our In 2000, Menino launched the A,pril30 to May 11- youth." city's first housing strategy, called J;11e ninth annual coffee bour The recommendations break Leading the Wny. Following suc Sr many urban situa for city seniior$ and Means Committee, and I ap ners and the lellding thinkers on setts Convention Center Authori ty Initiative. The grants provide a tions." preciate the Senate president's the crisis facing high-rost cities to ty. , community-based approach to Mayor Thomas stop violence in urban communi 'This di play was a testament to cently announced confidence in me," said Tolman. begin the discussion about where ties. This program has been effec the outstandng abilities of our rate for senior citiz.dlS "We have a lot of work ahead of Boston sbould go next" 'Making Democracy tive in utilizing the "broken win horticulture learn," said Mayor deferred their n ...... ri.\n" us but I have no doubt that we can Housing Bost n 2012 will in Work: Citizens Rigbts dows" approach that began ill the Thomas M. :Menino. 'The Parks Presented by Mertiilo, produce a budget that is fair and clude neighborhood housing tours 1990s to combat inner-city viI> Department works year-round to option waspasseoD)1~;llYCouncij balanced." during the afternoon of April 26, and Responsibilities' lence. beautify the city in new and innov on April 4. The OpbOlj Newly elected Senate president followed by an all-day forum The League of Women Voters "People are worried to death in ative ways." will lower the rate from 8 Murray assumed the presidency April 27, at the Boston Conven of~rvtassachusetts announces an cities across the commonw alth The Park.! ~ent con percent to 4 aid seni09 March 21, following the resigna tion and Exhibition Center in event, "Making Democracy about the rise in gun violence," structed the clock, street setting who are having paym~ tion of Senate President Robert South Boston. Work: Citizens Rights and Re said Lew Finfer, director of lhe and tropical plants that enchant the their Menin Travaglini. Murray, the first fe For more information or to sponsibilities," Sunday, April Massachusetts Communities Ac Oeveland Circle area each sum CounciljlrSarn Yoo male Senate president, has register, VISIt www. 29, '2-4 p.m., at Faneuil Hall, tion Network. ''This legislation mer. The display, planted every L;ounqJ.\ on the local worked closely with Tolman in ci tyofboston.gov/housi ng Great Hall, Boston. provides common sense measures year in May, is anchored by a available to her former position as chair hoston2012. Keynote speaker will be Alan to limit crime guns and lessen the replica of the clock in Oeveland woman of Ways and Means. Sponsors for Housing Boston lGlazei, co-founder of City Year, access to guns." Circle and fars out into a diamond can The Senate Committee on 2012 include the city of Boston's with a welcome from Mayor 'The gun lobby will tell you we shape of exclusive !loral pieces. may hav9 Ways and Means considers all ~ent of Neighborhood De Thomas Menino. Also featuring As a reflection of the flower sbow velopment, Boston Redevelop already have tough gun laws and prope~ matters relating to the finances of tJfi( Wood Hill Middle School don't need new ones, but Mas,;a theme, the tropical plant arrange tr1elrtino said the commonwealth. ment Authority, Boston Housing Hand Bell Choir and winners of chusetts has a problem with ment in Brigtiloo contrasts-an un will en- Authority, Bank of America, league's eighth annual Online trafficking, and this bill will help usual pairing of high-maintenance to take adJ Keyspan, Local Initiatives Sup Student Essay Contest who will us find out where the guns are tropical planH: with the structured Menino to host Boston port Corp., Massachusetts Hous read essays and receive prizes. coming from and stop trafficking urban setting. Housing Conference ing Investment Corp., NEWIRE, The event is free and open to the in its tracks," said Nancy Robin Bringing well-needed color to Mayor Thomas M. Menino an and the Warren Group as media public, and is sponsored by Stop & son from the Million Mom March. brighten the area, the Parks De nounces that the city of Boston sponsor. Sbop. partment creaJes a tropical array of will host a bousing conference ,.For more information, call 617- Qeli eland Circle flowers each summer in Oeve with experts from across the na 5:13-2999, or visit land Circle. Foom May to Septem tion April 26 and 1:1, to assess fu WWw.lwvmaOIg. exhibit wins IkMer ber, the maintmlllce of this unique ture housing challenges, explore :I show awards flora is a daily affair. Of the three innovative solutions and begin S,tate goo b affickirg Boston Parks & Recreation D<> water trucks ,lesignated for daily mapping out a new plan of action. plant upkeep !fOund Boston, one niport doctments rise partment's Cleveland Circle ex option to The conference, titled "Housing hibit won two awards at the New full tank is needed to water the of Boston cootduc:t'*1 Boston 2012: Strategies for High iii'goo violence England Spring Hower ShOw flowers in the, Brighton location. survey on the Cost Cities," will include national The Joint Committee on Public hosted inside the Bayside Expo During the winter months, the found that cornmt\rlities bousing experts such as former nonnative plants reside in a green ~ety and Homeland Security re Center from March 16 through 25. interest rate was Secretary of the U.S. ~ent ;ently released a report which The theme of this year's shOw, house for care and protection from cent had a higher panicip'aiion l of Housing and Urban Develop !Ocuments a spike in youth gun "Yes, You Can!" encouraged ex the bitter frost that would destroy rate in the programS, !with ment Henry Cisneros; U.S. Rep. ~olence and recommends a series hibitors to create unique arrange them. The difficulty of mainte benefits to seniors Barney Frank, chairman of the fi )~ legislative efforts to reduce the ments in unexpected places. nance, bowevt!r, is worth the time incomes. nancial Services Committee; and ~cking of guns into Massachu As a longtime participant in tlle and effort. "With its new Freddie Mac's president and chief ~ cities. The report follows on a flower sbow, the Parks Depart ''Cleveland Circle is very open Boston's tax executive officer, Richard Syron. ~ovember 2006 hearing by the ment entered a display that con and bleak, but the tall, exotic and will In addition, the conference will :ommittee, and focuses on new veys the ability to construct a cre colOlful plann bring a positive draw housing experts from other 00/5 and existing efforts to com ative floral presentation in an change to the area. The display is major cities, the region and the ,a~ gun violence. out-of-the-ordinary setting. "Out very eye catching for pedestrians }Several legislators, local offi of Place, Out of Tune," the title of as well as those in cars," said iWs, members of the law enforce the Parks ~ent entry, repli Brighton resid:nt Helen Pillsbury. Cleveland Circle, the inspira Qent community, reverends and cated the tropical plants that sur 70-72 STRATHMORE ROAD, liens, and existing encumbrances of recon:l rtivists spoke passionately on the round the Cleveland Circle clock tion for the Parks Department's UNIT7OA-B1 having priority over Iho lien hereby being LEGAL NonCE satisfiitd, whether or not reference to sucfl vel! documented problem of during the summer months. M st 2007 Hower Show entry, was SALE OF REAL ESTATE restriclions, easement8, improvements, founded in llUS. Over the years, UNDER G.LM. 183A • • 6 outstanding tax titles, muniCIpal or other 'outh gun violence in the com gardeners would not readily place interest rate public taxes, assessments, liens or claims ci6nwealth and bow the proposed such plants in a city setting, but the the circle has "=ived many addi se Unit 7OA- 81 , Residential Unit In the nature of liens Of encumbrances is 70-72 Strathmore Road made in the deed. :?jslation can belp stop the tide in Parks team wanted to sbow that it tions, such as !he large clock that can Strathmore Anna Condominium 4) Additionally, and not by way of limita adorns the middle of the busy area. Assis- Boston (Brighton), MA tion, the sale shall be SUbject to and with !!Its which are being trafficked is possible to create a tropical mas the benefit of any and all tenants, tenan Itb towns and cities everyday. terpiece in any location. Manufactured by Electric Tune 7-t135-42~87 for more Br virtue of a Juc!9ment and Order for Sale cies and occupants, if any. , . o the Brighton District Court (Docket no. 5) No representation Is or shall be made :, iGuns are flooding the streets of The exhibit earned a Massachu Company in Medfield, the clock information. 0608CV.f5) in favor of David as to any amount of taxes due and out was dedicated .1D 200 I by Menino. Schmahmann , Trustee, of the Strathmore standing. commonwealth and are feed setts Horticulture Society Gold Arms Condominium Trust against flavio B. 6) The successful bidder is expected to )~ the rise in youth violence," Medal from judges wbo ex Created as a replica of an 1800s Tolman named Montero, establishing a lien pursuant to pay the condominium common charges commencing with the date of the auction. mode~ the clod, was named after G.LM. 183.6., s. 6 as amended on the real Ii/! State Sen. Jarrett Barrios, claimed the exhibit was "curb p Senate lea.fenl~ip estate known as Unit 70A· B1 of the 7) No representation Is or shall be made eQate co-chairman of the Joint pealing." In addition, it also glll' Seth Thomas, the creator of the Condominium for the purpose of satisfying as to any other mortgages, liens, or position such lien, the real estate will be sold at encumbrances of reoor

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