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Volume 35 Issue 50 Thursday, December 13, 2018 50¢ Campbell to focus on city-wide equity in next term By Jennifer Smith body’s president. neighborhoods, particularly Mattapan and News Editor In a conversation with the Reporter in her Dorchester, not through a deficit lens but City Council President Andrea Campbell council office last week, Campbell said she through a lens that highlights all of the is looking to continue to use her platform has not lost sight of her roles in representing incredible work that people are doing in to push for equity across a city strained a district and being a Mattapan resident the community every single day to expand by housing costs and grappling with new as she continues to head up the council. resources for our youth to make sure we industries as she prepares for another run “The reason I sought this role out, after have more parks, affordable housing, and for her District 4 seat. being encouraged by some colleagues to just to make sure to ensure that it’s a safe The 36-year-old councillor swept into do it, was to raise the profile of District 4,” and thriving and prosperous community.” office in 2015 by unseating 32-year she said. “To get folks to talk about these With her suitcase packed for a work incumbent Charles Yancey. Two years trip, and munching on almonds, Campbell later, her colleagues elected her the first At-large field lining up for ’19 discussed the continuing need for invest- Andrea Campbell African-American woman to serve as the Page 16 (Continued on page 11) Pushing positive lens Fed tax program eyed for growth in ‘Opportunity Zones’ Boston limited to 13 zones By Bill Forry tisan support in a frac- Editor tured Washington— say A new federal tax- it could be significant in deferment program in- communities that have tended to spur economic lagged behind the cur- growth in select low- rent phase of economic income neighborhoods growth here and nation- across the country will ally. Skeptics say the tax launch in the new year. benefits may be more The Internal Revenue of a “sweetener” with Service (IRS) will of- only marginal impacts fer qualified investors in high-cost cities like significant tax breaks Boston. on capital gains over the Whatever the potency next decade if they buy of the tax incentive, in and develop property in Boston’s neighborhoods specific census tracts— they will be contained Spiffed-up future for old school pub dubbed “Opportunity to just 13 census tracts, The Dot Tavern at 840 Dorchester Ave. closed in early November. The building’s new owner, Doug George, Zones.” including Dorchester’s intends to re-open it under new management as soon as possible as he plans a more robust renovation Advocates for the fed- Columbia Point penin- project for the property. The Dot Tavern was— until its hiatus— one of just a handful of “old school” eral initiative— which sula, the Boston Harbor pubs left on the avenue. Editorial, Page 8. Christopher Blair/Blair Images has enjoyed rare bipar- Islands, and sections to the west of the Blue Hill Avenue corridor that include lands largely off What we know at this point about how the table for redevelop- ment, including Franklin Park and four large the city is recasting the BPS footprint cemeteries. City of Boston officials By Max Larkin Officials routinely mention that two- were asked to pick the WBUR Reporter thirds of BPS buildings were put up zones last spring by the As it faces daunting challenges that have before World War II. And a 2017 analysis Baker administration. built up over decades, the Boston Public performed by an architectural firm found With but a few weeks Schools system is embarking on a major that they’re showing their age. That to make nominations, transformation. analysis judged that the acoustics, air Mayor Walsh’s team Over the course of the next decade, the quality, and building ventilation to be of economic and hous- $1 billion “BuildBPS” plan will remake the “poor” or “deficient” in about half of those ing advisors opted to district’s physical footprint inside and out. buildings, for example. The plan, long a priority for Mayor Marty About a third of Boston’s own capital (Continued on page 3) Walsh, will also change the way students spending on BuildBPS — around $190 move from school to school and from home million — will go to deferred maintenance, to the classroom. The bright central atrium at the center of which Perille said had reached “crisis As the plan has solidified over the past the new Dearborn STEM Academy, which proportions” in some schools. It will also pay several weeks, interim superintendent opened in 2018. for tech upgrades and other improvements Laura Perille has said people can expect to Robin Lubbock/WBUR photo throughout the district. An additional see the “construction or major transforma- the district’s 125 schools can expect a $13 million will go to buy “21st-century tion” of 12 schools launched or completed by totally new learning space at the end of this furniture” — chosen from a ‘menu’ by 2027. Among those are the Carter School, drawn-out process. But nearly all students schools — that’s mobile, ergonomic, or may Boston Arts Academy, the Quincy Upper throughout the city can expect to feel some better suit students with disabilities. All contents School and the Eliot K-8, many of which of the ripples of BuildBPS. The process will end, officials hope, with copyright © 2018 have been waiting for new facilities for Here’s how the district is proposing to safe, modern learning environments — and Boston many years. solve its structural problems, and what’s the end of the ‘egg-carton’ classroom. Neighborhood That means around 10 percent of likely to change. (Continued on page 4) News, Inc.

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Friday (14th) – Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre The victim was declared Company’s The Nutcracker opens this evening at dead at the scene. Police 7:30 p.m. for a 13 show-run at the Strand Theatre are looking for a maroon through December 23. Tickets start at $25. For more minivan in connec- ticket information, visit ballettheatre.org. tion with the shooting; Saturday (15th) – Boston City Singers perform they say a man shot perform at 11 a.m. at Hope Central Church, 85 the victim, got into Seaverns Ave. in Jamaica Plain and will showcase the vehicle and then the singing talents of children aged 4 to 11 from fired several more shots the organization’s Jamaica Plain and Dorchester Mikeira Marshall and Medgene Joseph, students at Codman Academy Charter before the driver drove Kodaly and Training Chorus groups. School, were on hand at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Friday Wellness away. Anyone with Sunday (16th) – Boston City Singers free Winter Clinic at the Dorchester YMCA on Washington Street last week. The students information is asked to Stars holiday concert at 3 p.m. at St. Ann Church, 243 are working as interns with the ARL program, which offers affordable pet care contact homicide detec- Neponset Ave., and feature performances by children for dogs and cats at the Y every Friday. Services are open to all Dorchester tives at 617-343-4470 from Boston City Singers’ Carolers and teens from residents, and while walk-ins are welcome, appointments can be made by or anonymously to 1 its Cantare, Harmony and Tour Choir groups. The calling (857) 413-5964. In order to receive services, dogs must be leashed, and 800-494-TIPS. cats must be in a carrier. For more information, see arlboston.org. singers will be accompanied by the Saint John Paul Catholic Academy’s String Ensemble. Admission First-degree murder is free. Free-will donations to Boston City Singers’ Pressley’s last council hearing verdict in Gallivan Scholarship Fund will be accepted at the door. road-rage case Monday (17th) – Author Tom MacDonald speaks a time for survivors to speak up A 31-year-old Dorches- at Adams Street BPL, 6:30p.m. The Dot-born writer ter man was found “So why another hear- around age 13. But he will discuss his book “Murder in the Charlestown By Jennifer Smith guilty Tuesday of the ing? Because we still have was there to advocate for Bricks.” 690 Adams St. Dorchester. News Editor first-degree murder of questions,” Pressley said mental health resources Sunday (23rd) – A Festival of Nine Lessons & Congresswoman-elect 21-year-old Joey DeBar- Monday evening. “People for young people in his Carols with the All Saints’ Choir of Men and Boys, Ayanna Pressley’s last ros in the parking lot of closest to the pain should community. 4 p.m. at All Saints, Ashmont, 209 Ashmont St., hearing as a Boston city the Gallivan Boulevard be the closest to the Having been abused Dorchester See allsaints.net for more info. councillor was an echo of McDonald’s in April power and driving policy from a young age, White Thursday (27th) – The JFK Library welcomes one she held eight years 2017. Jurors convicted making.” said, “what I did not National Marionette Theater for a 10:30 a.m. ago, a listening session on Deonarine Ganga of And the speakers understand then but I performance of “Peter and the Wolf.” Played out violence in the city where the homicide by gun shared pain — of sexual understand now was the on a handcrafted stage alongside the original score councillors’ voices were after what prosecutors assault, of physical scars, impacts of post-traumatic of the famed composer, Prokofiev, these carefully quiet and the community described as a “chance of children who survived stress, anxiety, and manipulated puppets will introduce the audience was given the reins to encounter and verbal shootings, and those who things of that nature.” to the Russian tale of young boy. Free, but reserve speak up for help, respect, exchange in traffic did not. At one point, Mary seats at jfklibrary.org. and justice. near the intersection “I need help, we need Christine Smith, whose Franklin, who lost of Gallivan Boulevard help, our children need son survived a shooting, her husband in a still- and Granite Avenue” December 13, 2018 help,” Dorchester resi- steadied herself as she unsolved murder, and on April 13, 2017. 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UPCOMING CIVIC Assoc. MEETINGS • FULL LISTINGS ON PAGE 10 Pressley will be featured speaker at EMK program – project is to address safety at these three high-crash locations. No. 4” and Vivaldi’s “Violin Concerto,” performed with virtuosic Congresswoman-elect Ayanna Pressley will participate in a Work includes traffic signal upgrades; geometric improvements; flair by Boston Baroque concertmaster Christina Day Martinson. moderated discussion at the EMK Institute on Thurs., Dec. 13 sign replacements and more. Families are welcome! The event is free, but tickets are required. at 6:30 p.m. Pressley will preview the issues she will be fighting Author Tom MacDonald at Adams Street BPL – On Mon., Dec. 17 Order online at bostonbaroque.org, call 617-987-8600 x1 or pick for in the 116th Congress, share insights from her longstanding at 6:30p.m., Dot-born author Tom MacDonald will discuss his book up tickets at BPL branches in Dorchester. commitment to community-based policy reform, and reflect on “Murder in the Charlestown Bricks” at the Adams Street branch Haitian Artists Assembly Launch City Hall Exhibit – The Haitian her most recent history-making campaign. of the BPL, 690 Adams St. Dorchester. MacDonald was raised in Artists Assembly of Massachusetts’ launch a new art exhibition Meeting House Hill Civic Association Holiday Social– The Meeting Braintree and now works in Charlestown for St. Mary–St. Catherine “Who We Are, What we Bring” at Boston City Hall at a reception House Hill Civic Association will host a holiday social from 7-9 p.m. of Siena Parish as Director of Social Ministries and Director of Harvest on Froday, Jan. 11, 4 p.m., third floor hosted by the Office of Art on Fri., Dec. 21 at First Parish Church, 10 Parish St., Dorchester. on Vine Food Pantry. He teaches creative writing at Boston College. and Culture of the City of Boston. HAAM is a volunteer group of Mattapan public hearing on state road upgrades – A public hearing Carney Hospital Holiday Giving Bake Sale – Carney Hospital hosts Haitian artists, created in 1995 to foster fellowship among the will be held on Wed., Dec. 19 by MassDOT to discuss the proposed its annual Holiday Giving Bake Sale on Thurs., Dec. 13 from 8 a.m.- artists, promote Haitian culture in New England and build cultural intersection improvements at the following three intersections: 5 p.m. Benefits the Behavioral Health Department. Items for sale bridges across different communities. This exhibition will feature Morton Street at Harvard Street; Morton Street at Blue Hill Ave; and will include cupcakes, cookies and much more. The event will take paintings of Boston’s cultural landmarks, historical figures with ties Morton Street at Courtland Road & Havelock Street. The meeting place in the lobby of the main hospital. to New England social themes relevant to Boston; the reception will will take place at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library, Boston Baroque concert at Strand Theatre on Dec. 30 – Mayor include the signing of an art book “Migrating Colors: Haitian Art in 1350 Blue Hill Ave. at 7 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to Marty Walsh has invited Grammy- nominated Boston Baroque to New England.” The exhibition will be in City Hall through Jan. 30. provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted perform its sixth annual free community concert at the Strand SEND UPDATES TO with the proposed project for safety improvements at the three Theatre on Sun., Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Ring in the New Year with family [email protected] intersections along Morton Street. The intent of the proposed and friends and enjoy Bach’s sparkling “Brandenburg Concerto See new events daily at Dotnews.com dotnews.com December 13, 2018 The Reporter Page 3 “emerging investment Fed tax program aimed at ‘Opportunity Zones’ strategies and how com- munities can maximize (Continued from page 1) to Baker’s office within housing— notably the a three-week span in mixed-income Harbor opportunity zone impact.” limit the scope to just The event— billed as a a handful of areas that March. The nominated Point development— and Boston tracts had “sig- is heavily controlled by networking opportunity include public housing with “investors, elected developments and— in nificant public owner- state and city interests, ship or control,” said including UMass and officials, developers, and some cases— parks, cem- municipal leaders – was eteries, and open space Grace— including public the Boston Public School housing developments system. The 20-acre advertised as “free” by that cannot be purchased the agency, but closed to or re-developed. The city like the Mary Ellen Mc- Bayside Expo parcel— Cormack Development which UMass is now the press for reasons not could have nominated up immediately available. to 20 percent of income- in South Boston, which marketing to private sits in one of the 13 city developers in a deal Meanwhile, Council eligible census tracts for President Campbell the program. zones. that could potentially Other sub-neigh- yield $200 million for the continues to press for an The decision to limit the explanation of why city number to 13 reflects the borhoods— including university— is located Uphams Corner, for squarely in the census officials did not engage Walsh administration’s her or her constituents apprehensions about example, where the city tract and was central to is currently engaged in the city’s calculus. in a discussion before unleashing a wave of making nominations for new private investment a community process The Opportunity Zone aimed at revitalizing the program was added to the zones. dollars into sections of “Zero census tracts in the city already beset by A map shows census tracts that are designated as business district— were the federal tax code last “Opportunity Zones” in shade. considered for nomina- December. Under the Mattapan,” Campbell concerns about displace- emphasized to the Re- ment and gentrification. tion. However, it was law, investors who buy find that there were no Opportunity Zones deemed by city officials to and develop property in porter. “Which, if you “Initially, when the census tracts selected have been identified, look at the demographics state asked us to nomi- be “too risky,” given the the zones can defer tax on from Mattapan, which individual census tracts lack of clear guidelines almost all capital gains and the criteria, [the nate these census tracts, includes much of her that were approved in a zones were intended for] our foremost concern from federal authori- invested from now until District 4 constituency, fast-paced process that ties about how the new 2026 by using an invest- those communities that was the potential for and worried that the com- leaned heavily on the were under-resourced or Opportunity Zones to incentive program would ment vehicle known as munities could be locked governor of each state work and absent “assur- a Qualified Opportunity where you could not get further fan the flames out from adding tracts for for recommendations. investors to look twice.” of gentrification in our ances that it’s not going Fund (QOF). It is a good the decade-long duration In April, Gov. Baker to displace residents,” deal, at least in theory, She is particularly neighborhoods,” said of the legislation. nominated 138 census concerned that public Andrew Grace, the direc- according to Grace. particularly for those “We have completely tracts for designation “We’ve been invested willing to keep their housing developments tor of Economic and missed the opportunity and the US Treasury in Dorchester were not Strategic Planning for in Uphams Corner, funds in an Opportunity when it comes to Op- accepted and certified working closely with Fund for 10 years, earn- included. “I have public the Mayor’s Office of portunity Zones and I’m them in May. Many housing [BHA] buildings Economic Development. our community partners ing total exemption from still waiting on responses of the Massachusetts including DSNI to create any capital gains tax on in my district— Franklin But, at least one Boston from the administration zones are concentrated Field, Franklin South leader thinks that the development without the investment. How as to why certain areas in so-called Gateway displacement. We were the model will work —that need investment city may have miscalcu- were selected and others Cities— Springfield, and haven’t had invest- lated in its conservative concerned about includ- in practice, however, were not,” Campbell L a wre nce , L o we ll , ing it given the absence remains to be seen. ment for decades. Why approach. The scarcity told the Reporter in an Haverhill— where land weren’t they designated? of zones in Boston is a of guidance and details,” On Wednesday, the interview last week. is more readily available he said. state’s Office of Housing And I’m still waiting on missed chance to spur A scramble to respond at lower cost than in the a response.” investment, says City Columbia Point was and Economic Develop- to a federal timeline capital city. picked because it met the ment was set to host an Reporter News Editor Council President An- Across the United Boston officials were Jennifer Smith contrib- drea Campbell. She said income requirements, all-day conference at States, 8,700 rural, tasked with making includes a mix of existing UMass Lowell to discuss uted to this report. she was “shocked” to urban, and suburban their recommendations

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Dorchester Medford Square Norwood Everett EOL Page 4 THE Reporter December 13, 2018 dotnews.com the McCormack Middle another building. But What we know at this point about how School on Columbia they pledged to keep Point in Dorchester and WREC’s rising seniors, of the two high schools as well as its special- the city is recasting the BPS footprint in the West Roxbury education communities, Educational Complex together as cohorts next (Continued from page 1) — we’re not opposed Company found that the [the word] ‘close’ any- (WREC). year. That annual spending to that,” said Jessica district had almost twice where,” wrote then-BPS has already begun, and The district has The Small-Schools Tang, president of the as much space in its 135 chief of staff Makeeba pitched the WREC clo- Conundrum is expected to be com- Boston Teachers Union buildings than it had McCreary to a colleague. pleted by the 2022 fiscal sures as an emergency On another key ques- (BTU), who remembers students to occupy it. It In the end, community measure: This summer, tion, the latest BuildBPS year. Nate Kuder, a top having to sand graf- suggested ‘right-sizing’ resistance — and a re- financial official for the city inspectors found report expresses more fiti off desks herself. the district by closing or vised capacity estimate that the WREC building explicit alarm: Boston’s district, said he hopes “The major part of the consolidating between — led to the scuttling the annual spending will had become unsafe, due many small schools. plan we’re concerned 30 and 50 schools. of any wave of planned to “water migration” There’s one BPS school take the district from “a about is the closures, The BTU and activists closures. place where people feel through the building for every 446 students the consolidations, the immediately disputed The BuildBPS plan is and a crumbling roof. enrolled in the district. like they’re constantly restructuring.” the McKinsey results, tangling with the same having to call or make Still, in a reminder That ‘average school’ is ‘Right-Sizing’ — saying that its flawed issues raised in 2015. of the prickliness of a good bit smaller than noise in order to get Now, and Later methods led to a “wildly But its rhetoric around the repairs that they closures, WREC com- those in other urban dis- As always, the con- inflated” estimates of ‘right-sizing’ is more munity members have tricts, like Philadelphia think are necessary to a troversy begins when excess capacity — act- nuanced. place where every school resisted ahead of a Dec. (596 students), Chicago schools are moved, ing as if a gymnasium The ‘Phase II’ report 19 vote. (580), and New York knows when they can reshaped — or closed. could serve as multiple proposes adding new expect to see window up- Franco Yee, a junior (611) — and that means Boston may be growing classrooms, for example elementary school seats at the school, said the losing out on economies grades, roof upgrades, again, but BPS enroll- — and that those esti- in underserved neigh- bathrooms — those type fate of his school has of scale. ment is still in long-term mates were a pretext to borhoods in the southern become an all-consum- To quote the ‘Phase II’ of systems upgrades decline. It’s down 12 close schools. parts of the city that that we need to be ing distraction: “We report, “on a per-pupil percent since 1994, with In emails obtained by are expected to grow, should be focusing on basis, small schools continuously repairing.” much of the drop at- the parent organization including Roxbury, As you might expect, our education right cost more and have tributable to expanding QUEST, district officials Dorchester, and Matta- now — but this is our less diversity of pro- that part of the plan is charter schools. weighed the potential pan. But it also gestures mostly uncontroversial. main focus: keeping gramming than larger In 2015, an audit savings of mass closures vaguely at the need for our school together,” schools.” More schools “They’re updating the conducted by the con- against the unappealing “program and building roofs, and the boilers Yee said. “Basically, means more buses, sulting firm McKinsey & optics. “We are not using utilization plans” in we’re suffering because more ancient boilers neighborhoods with ex- of their neglect — their and leaky roofs, and cess building capacity, mistakes.” more administrators to such as Charlestown or Officials have said oversee it all. Allston-Brighton. they lack the space “All these [costs] The only planned clos- to move the WREC represent resources ings laid out so far are of students en masse to pulled away from the classroom,” the report continues. 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edward m. Open Tuesday – Sunday KENNEDY 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. institute emkinstitute.org Page 6 THE Reporter December 13, 2018 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Uphams Corner’s ‘Cookie’ Sheers Adams Street 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square cited as ‘Community Ambassador’ 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 K a r e n “ C o o k - Fields Corner ie” Sheers, a com- 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 munity organizer for Lower Mills the Dorchester Bay 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Economic Development Corporation was pre- Uphams Corner sented with a “Commu- 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 nity Ambassador” Award Grove Hall from Keolis Commuter 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 Services, the MBTA’s Mattapan Branch partner that operates the 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 commuter rail. Sheers has been deeply involved ADAMS STREET BRANCH with the planning and ex- Thurs., Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. – Baby & Toddler ecution of community art Sing; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO restorations, promotion Builders Club. Fri., Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. – Baby & Tod- of the Fairmount Line’s dler Playgroup. Sat., Dec. 15, 10 a.m. – Pancake use by new passengers Breakfast & Story Time. Mon., Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. – and various cleanups, Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Author Tom McDonald. helping to re-landscape Tues., Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Art Shown (left to right): Clary Coutu, Keolis Director of Environmental Affairs; the Uphams Corner Sta- tion and remove more Club. Wed., Dec. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Karen “Cookie” Sheers, DBEDC Community Organizer; David Scorey, Keolis 6:30 p.m. – Holiday Magic Show. Thurs., Dec. 20, General Manager and CEO. than 100 bags of trash and debris from tracks 10:30 a.m. – Baby & Toddler Sing; 3:30 p.m. – Home- and passenger areas. In work Help; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Builders Club. addition to the award, CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH Keolis plans to donate Thurs., Dec. 13, 2 p.m. – Dorchester Career Ac- cess Points; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. $2,000 to the Dorchester Fri., Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories; 3:30 p.m. at Bay EDC. CHRISTMAS – Homework Help. Mon., Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. – Home- work Help. Tues., Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. – Free Quilting All Saints, Ashmont LEGAL NOTICE Classes; 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories; 3:30 p.m. COMMONWEALTH OF – Homework Help. Wed., Dec. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Home- MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT work Help. Thurs., Dec. 20, 2 p.m. – Dorchester Ca- PROBATE & FAMILY COURT reer Access Points; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET FIELDS CORNER BRANCH Please come and celebrate BOSTON, MA 02114 Thurs., Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., CITATION GIVING NOTICE Christmas with us: OF PETITION FOR Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time; 10:30 a.m. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON – Reading Readiness. Mon., Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. – PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 Docket No. SU18P1274GD Homework Help. Tues., Dec. 18, Homework Help; A Festival of Nine in the MATTER OF: Gingerbread House Workshop; 6:30 p.m. – Hatha JAYDEN D. ARMSTRONG Lessons & Carols of BOSTON, MA Yoga. Wed., Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films; RESPONDENT Homework Help; Gingerbread House Workshop. with the All Saints’ Choir Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other Thurs., Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films; 3:30 interested persons, a petition has been filed of Men & Boys by Clarissa Brown of Dorchester, MA in the p.m. – Homework Help; Gingerbread House Work- above captioned matter alleging that Jayden @ D. Armstrong is in need of a Guardian and shop. Sunday, 23 December requesting that Clarissa Brown of Dorchester GROVE HALL BRANCH (or some other suitable person) be appointed 4:00 p.m.: Join us as we prepare for as Guardian to serve on the bond. Thurs., Dec. 13, 12:30 p.m. – Tech Thursdays; The petition asks the Court to determine Christmas in this traditional service that the Respondent is incapacitated, that 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 5 p.m. – Holiday Sparc!; of scripture lessons interspersed with the appointment of a Guardian is neces- 6 p.m. – Board Game Night; Chamber Music Concert. sary, and that the proposed Guardian is Fri., Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Movie; 3:30 p.m. carols and hymns sung by the choir appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain – Homework Help. Sat., Dec. 15, 12 p.m. – Holiday and congregation. specific authority. You have the right to object to this Party & Bake Sale; 1 p.m. – Sankofa Group; 3:30 p.m. proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance – Homework Help. Mon., Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. – Home- at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the work Help. Tues., Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Christmas Eve return date of 12/20/2018. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Dec. @ you have to file the written appearance if Monday, 24 December you object to the petition. If you fail to file 19, 10 a.m. – Drop-In Career Assistance; 11 a.m. – the written appearance by the return date, Toddler Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., 7:30 p.m.: Choral & Organ Prelude action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the Dec. 21, 12:30 p.m. – Tech Thursdays; 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Candlelight Procession written appearance, you or your attorney 209 Ashmont Street must file a written affidavit stating the specific Homework Help; 5 p.m. – Holiday Sparc! Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124 & First Mass of Christmas facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. LOWER MILLS BRANCH Parish Office: 617.436.6370 IMPORTANT NOTICE Thurs., Dec. 13, 1 p.m. – Holiday Mosaic Work- The outcome of this proceeding may limit The Rev’d Michael J. Godderz, Rector or completely take away the above-named shop; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; LEGO Club. Fri., Christmas Day person’s right to make decisions about Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wigglers; 3:30 p.m. – Andrew Sheranian, Organist personal affairs or financial affairs or both. @ The above-named person has the right to ask OZOBOTS. Fri., Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wig- & Master of Choristers Tuesday, 25 December for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request glers; 3:30 p.m. – OZOBOTS. Sat., Dec. 15, 10 a.m. 10:00 a.m.: Sung Mass with Carols on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, – Holiday Magic Show. Mon., Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. – one may be appointed at State expense. Witness, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice Homework Help; 4 p.m. – LEGO Club. Tues., Dec. of this Court. All Saints is handicap accessible and is located Please visit www.allsaints.net for a Felix D. Arroyo 18, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Yoga & Movement; 11 Register of Probate a.m. – Email Basics; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. next to the Ashmont T Station. complete listing of music and services. Date: November 19, 2018 Published: December 13, 2018 Wed., Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. 20, 1 p.m. AllSs_xmas2018-xmas.indd 1 12/3/18 2:07 PM – Holiday Mosaic Workshop; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; LEGO Club; 6:30 p.m. – Little Fires Every- where. Fri., Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wigglers; 3:30 p.m. – OZOBOTS.. MATTAPAN BRANCH Thurs., Dec. 13, 12:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Crafts, 7yo+; Dorchester Door and Window 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Yoga. Fri., 1555 Series Vinyl Replacement Windows Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Story Hour. Mon., Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & Play; 3:30 p.m. – Homework 2018 Energy Star Qualified Help. Tues., Dec. 18, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m. – $189 each! $189 each! Pop-Up Crafts, 7yo+; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Yoga. Fri., Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. – Story Hour. 21 ¼ x 36 ¼ 23 ¼ x 36 ¼ 27 ¼ x 36 ¼ 30 ¼ x 36 ¼ 33 ¼ x 36 ¼ UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH 21 ¼ x 40 ¼ 23 ¼ x 40 ¼ 27 ¼ x 40 ¼ 30 ¼ x 40 ¼ 33 ¼ x 40 ¼ Thurs., Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Holiday Pajama Storytime. Fri., Dec. 14, 3:30 18 ¼ x 44 ¼ 19 ¼ x 44 ¼ 21 ¼ x 44 ¼ 23 ¼ x 44 ¼ 27 ¼ x 44 ¼ 30 ¼ x 44 ¼ 33 ¼ x 44 ¼ 35 ¼ x 44 ¼ p.m. – Lego Builders. Sat., Dec. 15, 11 a.m. – Little 19 ¼ x 48 ¼ 21 ¼ x 48 ¼ 23 ¼ x 48 ¼ 27 ¼ x 48 ¼ 30 ¼ x 48 ¼ 33 ¼ x 48 ¼ 35 ¼ x 48 ¼ Voices, Big Change: Bridges Not Walls Mon., Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Lapsit; 2:30 p.m. 18 ¼ x 52 ¼ 19 ¼ x 52 ¼ 21 ¼ x 52 ¼ 23 ¼ x 52 ¼ 27 ¼ x 52 ¼ 30 ¼ x 52 ¼ 33 ¼ x 52 ¼ 39 ¼ x 52 ¼ – Kidz Cooking with Miss Debbie; 3:30 p.m. – Home- 18 ¼ x 56 ¼ 21 ¼ x 56 ¼ 23 ¼ x 56 ¼ 27 ¼ x 56 ¼ 30 ¼ x 56 ¼ 33 ¼ x 56 ¼ 35 ¼ x 56 ¼ 39 ¼ x 56 ¼ work Help; 4:30 p.m. – Make It Mondays. Tues., 18 ¼ x 60 ¼ 21 ¼ x 60 ¼ 23 ¼ x 60 ¼ 27 ¼ x 60 ¼ 30 ¼ x 60 ¼ 31 ¼ x 60 ¼ 33 ¼ x 60 ¼ 35 ¼ x 60 ¼ 39 ¼ x 60 ¼ Dec. 18, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Dec. 19, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Craft Program; 3:30 18 ¼ x 64 ¼ 21 ¼ x 64 ¼ 23 ¼ x 64 ¼ 27 ¼ x 64 ¼ 30 ¼ x 64 ¼ 33 ¼ x 64 ¼ 39 ¼ x 64 ¼ p.m. – Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Create Your Own Comic. Thurs., Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Monday-­‐Friday 7:30-­‐5:00 • Saturday -­‐ 7:30 12:00 Help; 5:30 p.m. – Revealing the Magic of Kriolu: the 41 Hallet Street, Dorchester (617) 282-­‐6900 Cape Verdean Creole - English Dictionary. Sat., Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m. – Last Minute Gifts. dotnews.com December 13, 2018 The Reporter Page 7 Reporter’s News about people People in & around our Neighborhoods TREE LIGHTING FANS VNA Care’s Health Care Gala raises more than $250,000 VNA Care, a nonprofit and CEO of Mutual visiting nurse Assoc. of America, a Trustee based in Dorchester, re- Sponsor, served as Fund cently honored industry the Mission chair. Gala leaders while raising co-chairs were Loriann more than $250,000 Meagher and Linda during the 13th annual Hope-Springer. Gala Heroes in Health Care Committee co-chairs Gala at the Mandarin were Debra Angeloni Oriental, Boston. The and Renee Picard Walsh. Honorary Gala Chairs Barbara Belony, RN, of Stephanie Bletzer of Mattapan and her 13-month- and Presenting Spon- Dorchester served on the old daughter Ja’nyaah-Lynn had a prime spot for sor of the event were Gala’s Host Committee. the 77th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common Amy and Joshua Boger. Part of VNA Care, VNA on Nov. 29. The holiday decorations throughout The Gala is VNA Care’s of Boston was the first Boston Common and the Public Garden included the City of Boston’s official 2018 Christmas tree, a signature fundraising organized visiting nurse 46-foot white spruce tree donated by Ross McKel- event and has raised Assoc. in the United lar and Teresa Simpson from Oxford, Nova Scotia. millions in essential States and provides vital funding for home health health care services in care provided by the From left: Barbara Belony, RN, of Dorchester, Su- people’s homes. When a 132-year-old VNA of Bos- san Servais, Rod Hemingway, and Donna Duppee patient nears the end- ton and end-of-life care contributed to the success of VNA Care’s Heroes in of-life, specialized care provided by VNA Hos- Health Care Gala as volunteers on the Host Com- focused on pain and pice & Palliative Care. mittee. Heroes in Heath Care has raised millions symptom management in vital funding for VNA Care’s home health care, “The success of the palliative care and hospice care. is provided by VNA event would not have Roger Farrington photo Hospice & Palliative been possible without Care. Together with the financial support of and vision,” said Laura Thomas A. Croswell, VNA Care Network, our generous sponsors. Wise, manager of Fund President and CEO of VNA Care serves more We are also fortunate Development. Tufts Health Plan; and than 200 communities that the event brought At the Gala, VNA Care Dr. Joan Y. Reede, Dean in Eastern and Central together a tremendous presented Heroes in for Diversity and Com- Massachusetts. For more Allyn Hunt and Anna Wankum of Dorchester are group of people who are Health Care awards to munity Partnership of information, visit vna- ready for the entertainment to begin at the 77th now more committed Agios (accepted by Dr. Harvard Medical School. care.org. Annual Tree Lighting. than ever to our mission David Schenkein, CEO); John R. Greed, president

Lynn Stefano and Jack Burns of Dorchester were spotted at the event. The celebration was presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Honourable Karen Casey, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, the Six educators from Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy (SJPIICA) were presented with the annual Boston Parks and Recreation Department, The Yawkey Award for Teaching Excellence at a ceremony on Nov. 8. The Yawkey Award recognizes profes- Province of Nova Scotia, Jumbotron sponsor Jet- sional educators who exemplify the highest standards in teaching and inspire and encourage children Blue, and presenting sponsors Exelon Generation, of all backgrounds and abilities to learn and practice Catholic values. Shown above are the winners: the Coca-Cola Company, and Bank of America with (l-r) SJPIICA teachers Kat Strumm, Christine Coppola, Laura Conway, Nicole Spaulding, Elise DiChiap- additional support provided by WCVB Channel 5, pari and Patty Thompson with the Yawkey Foundations’ Maureen Bleday, Jim Healy and John Gabelus. Magic 106.7 FM, and the Boston Globe. SJPIICA photo YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE Dorchester Historical Society Ivers Adams, who lived at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Co- lumbia Road, where there is now a Burger King, was the first president of the Boston Baseball Assoc. in 1871. He founded the Boston Red Stockings and invited Harry and George Wright and two other players of the disbanded Cincinnati Red Stockings to form the Boston Red Stockings. Adams was born in Ash- burnham, Massachusetts, on May 20, 1838. In 1857 he Above, Ivers Adams. Right, moved to Boston to become an a photo of his home at the apprentice in the dry-goods intersection of Columbia firm of Houghton, Sawyer & Road and Washington Street Company. He later moved to as identified by Anthony Sam- sport, he encouraged his company, helped to rebuild his family to Dorchester. He a position at the John H. Pray marco in his book “Dorches- businessmen friends to bring on the property, which then died in 1914, two years after & Sons Company, a carpet ter Then & Now.” their friends to the games. continued making carpets to his team was named the company. city’s business profile. Along The Great Boston Fire meet the high demand of the Braves. After seeing the Cincinnati with four other individuals, destroyed the buildings emerging middle class in the The archive of these his- team play on Boston Common he raised $15,000 by selling of the John H. Pray Sons Boston area. It is said that torical posts can be viewed in 1869, Adams felt that shares in the new company. & Company in 1872, and Adams was well on his way to on dorchesterhistorialsociety. Boston needed a professional Seeing the benefit of estab- Adams, who was now part millionaire status by 1880. At org. team as a way to raise the lishing baseball as a spectator of the ownership of the age 44, he retired and moved Page 8 THE Reporter December 13, 2018 dotnews.com Editorial Free from custody, cancer in remission, Maybe it’s not DiMasi speaking out for prisoners’ welfare By Matt Murphy in exchange for $65,000 last call yet at State House News Service in kickbacks concealed Two years after his battle with cancer resulted as payments from his law in a shortened prison term, former House Speaker associate. the Dot Tavern Salvatore DiMasi is stepping back into the public DiMasi did not want to eye, offering harsh criticism of the federal Bureau discuss the charges or his One of Dorchester’s throwback barrooms— the of Prisons and indicating a desire to be an advocate trial in the interview, but Dot Tavern— suddenly went dark at the beginning for the better treatment of prisoners. struck a somewhat defiant of November. But fans of the vintage watering The former North End politician said last week that note when he said it could hole should not hit the panic button. At least, not the cancer that led to his “compassionate release” be difficult for public just yet. from federal prison was in remission. He also said officials to always see Doug George, the Dorchester resident and real that the Federal Bureau of Prisons operated like a the “bright line…I spent estate developer, bought the three-story building Former Speaker Sal Di- “rogue, rogue agency.” probably the last 10 years Masi back at the State at 840 Dot Ave. last month. The building includes DiMasi’s comments came during his first public trying to put all of that in the first-floor tavern that has been there for most House on Dec. 4. interview since a federal judge allowed him to be the past,” he said. “I did SHNS photo of the 20th century, by some accounts. released from prison due to his declining health the best I could under the Down the line— perhaps a year or more away— after he served five years of an eight-year sentence circumstances presented to me and I tried to comply will come a massive renovation project that for public corruption. He returned home to Boston with the law.” George expects will yield a new look and a more from a North Carolina prison last November. Asked if he thinks he broke the law, DiMasi food-oriented bar and restaurant. He’d like to keep “My health is much, much better. I’m in remission. said, “The complications of my case still need to be the same name, but says that’ll be a decision made I’m lucky,” DiMasi told WGBH’s Jim Braude during discussed as to what the merits were. That is in the with whoever the new operator will be. an interview on “Greater Boston,” which aired last past and I understand how people might see that In the meantime, George is actively looking week. differently than I would,” he added. for an experienced, local operator to re-open the DiMasi said he had been battling both throat and During his career, DiMasi fought to preserve gay tavern as soon as possible. In an interview with prostate cancer, and backed up his wife, Debbie marriage and keep casinos out of Massachusetts. the Reporter, he said he has been fielding calls of DiMasi, who had publicly advocated for her husband’s He also played a significant role in writing the interest from existing restaurateurs in and around release, saying he was being denied medically universal health care law that became the model for Dorchester who are keen to explore a new business necessary treatment in prison. the Affordable Care Act and he worked with former in the space. Whatever it will become, George says, “It’s systemic with the organization. The Bureau Gov. Deval Patrick to pass landmark climate change it will be a food-bar model. of Prisons does not provide the health care needed, legislation and a $1 billion investment in life sciences. The tavern— in its current state— belongs to a not just for me, but for anybody,” DiMasi said. “You can try to taint the good-deed doer, but you category of Dorchester destinations that have — one The former legislator had been back on Beacon can never taint the good deed,” DiMasi said. by one— closed up shop or been transformed into Hill a day earlier where current House members Looking back, he said that for a time he thought more upscale eateries. Longtime residents can had gathered to listen to their colleagues who will he would die in prison. And while he said he thinks recall a time when a full-on Dot Ave “pub crawl” not be returning next year give farewell speeches. he got what he deserved with a “compassionate would have included perhaps two dozen stops— DiMasi said he was “nervous” to return to the building release” and not special treatment, DiMasi said he and, if fully consummated, a likely hospitalization. where he had held sway for almost five years as was “disgusted” with how the federal prison system Since the 1990s, many of the old haunts have given speaker, but he was also humbled by the reception he handled other prisoners’ requests for medical release. way to different enterprises. received. Members applauded after House Speaker DiMasi said he was grateful that his case helped Layden’s, the Emerald Isle, the Tara, Mickey’s, Robert DeLeo, DiMasi’s successor, introduced his create momentum for the issue, but doesn’t want to Cuchalainn’s, the Leedsville Cafe— all long gone. predecessor, a floor guest of the House. stop there. “Am I dedicated right now to make sure Tom English’s, which will be bulldozed sometime DiMasi spent 30 years in the House, and served as that I can try to change prison reform, that I can in the new year to make way for a new mixed-use speaker from 2004 until his resignation in 2009 under try to change compassionate release, health care building, will soon belong to the ages. a cloud of suspicion. In 2001, he was convicted for his for prisoners, the criminal justice system. Yeah, Many of the old-school bars that sent your grand- role in a scheme to steer almost $18 million in state I’m going to work on that. I’ll speak on it anywhere father home to sleep on the couch have long since contracts to the Burlington software company Cognos I can,” he said. been “re-imagined” and— truth be told—improved upon: the Lower Mills Pub, Donovan’s, Ashmont Grill, Blarney Stone, the Banshee (nee Vaughn’s), Blend (nee Peggy O’Neil’s), and Dbar, (nee Ned Finding Light in Dark Times: Kelly’s, then Adelphia Lounge). There’s something about the progress inherent An Interfaith Family at the Holidays in these transformations that manages to be both satisfying and a little sad. There’s a tinge of that By Roy Lincoln Karp liberal. It held rallies in support in the Dot Tavern hiatus. Some might cavalierly Special to the Reporter of peace in the Middle East, relegate the Dot Tavern to “dive bar” status— and When we were kids, my sister advocated for social justice, and that’s fine. But it’s unlikely that those people and I clamored for a Christmas ran a homeless shelter where I ever mounted a stool there or buried an 8-ball in Tree. When we asked my mother volunteered on Sunday nights. As the corner pocket or pumped quarters into the why couldn’t have one, she replied, I prepared for my Bar Mitzvah, Playboy-themed pinball machine. “Because we’re Jewish!” We would Rabbi Roli Matelon showed me You heard right: Playboy pinball. Let the regrets then decorate the pussy willows in anti-war films like “The King of spill out onto the floor alongside your pitcher of Bud. the living room with origami and Hearts “and taught me about tik- No frills? Fair enough. But the joint is clean, random trinkets found around the kun olam, the moral responsibility well-maintained, and the beer comes in pitchers house. When family friends came to repair the world. if that’s your speed. The food? Okay, there was over, we would direct them to our If asked for my religious affilia- no food, unless you carried it in with you from pathetic little Chanukah Bush tion, I now say I’m a Jewnitarian. the Avenue Grille or New Store on the Block. The and ask, “Isn’t it sad?” That my spirituality is best sum- sprightly glass of rosé you’ve been craving since Then I married an Irish Catholic marized with the punch line of the summer? Yeah, that’s in ample supply two gal from New England and I a joke seems fitting. Jews have blocks over at 224 Boston Street. finally got that Christmas Tree I always been good at laughing at The Dot Tavern’s days are numbered. Such is always wanted. We shared both themselves. Our sense of humor life. But, let’s savor it while we can. Here’s to our traditions: Easter and Pass- has helped us survive centuries of re-opening the Dot Tavern in the new year, if only over, Christmas and Chanukah, oppression. In the darkest times, for a few last calls. boiled dinner and bagels and lox. we defiantly shout, “L’Chaim!” – Bill Forry Each December, we set up an (to Life!), which I have always oversized Balsam Fir alongside thought of as the purest essence our Menorah, which strikes me Universalists. After some church of Jewishness. as a potential fire hazard. But shopping, we found a spiritual Last December, when our new The Reporter these are the kinds of risks you home at First Church in Jamaica minister lit the Advent candle, our “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” have to be willing to take in an Plain, where we have been active daughter Lucy shouted, “Look, a interfaith family. members for the last eight years. Menorah!” Then last week, she A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. For a number of years, my wife Under the leadership of the late said she wanted to watch the 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125 and I took a somewhat laissez faire Rev. Terry Burke, the church was Charlie Brown Chanukah Special. Worldwide at dotnews.com attitude toward our respective politically left and liturgically as We had to laugh, both at her Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) religions. Courtney clung to the close to High Church as a UU and ourselves. Operation Don’t William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor leftmost fringe of Catholicism, can be. This fulfilled my wife’s Confuse the Child was not going Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher sometimes attending services at desire for the rites and rituals to be as easy as we thought. Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor At the end of the Christmas Eve Barbara Langis, Production Manager the Paulist Center on Park Street, she remembered fondly from Jennifer Smith, News Editor but was otherwise repelled by childhood. As a Jew, I always felt service at First Church, we turn off Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager Church doctrine regarding women welcome and that my traditions all the lights and stand together Maureen Forry-Sorrell, Advertising Sales and gays. I clung to my cultural were honored. I liked that the in the darkness. From the flame News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 Advertising: 617-436-1222 x14 Jewishness, regularly attending church was non-creedal and of a single Advent candle, we light E-mail: [email protected] services at Michael’s Delicatessen that services included readings each other’s candles until the en- The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in in Coolidge Corner. from different faiths and secular tire sanctuary is filled with warm advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. When we started a family, we sources. light. Then we sing “Silent Night.” It is a deeply moving service and Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade felt we had to sort things out so as First Church also reminded Next Issue: Thursday, December 20, 2018 to not confuse the kids. Instead me of the synagogue where I a reminder that we have all the Next week’s Deadline: Monday, December 17 at 4 p.m. of tacking hard toward Old or celebrated my Bar Mitzvah. B’nai light we need if we would just turn Published weekly on Thursday mornings New Testament, we cut the baby Jesherun was denomination- toward one another to share our All contents © Copyright 2018 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. in half and became Unitarian ally Conservative, but politically love and laughter. dotnews.com December 13, 2018 The Reporter Page 9 hope to be really setting subsequent offenses. City ban on plastic bags effective on Friday an example for other big However, retailers can cities in state,” she said. apply for a temporary By Daniel Sheehan Acquario pointed out others, said Acquario. ington, D.C., have led to that Cambridge “has “We felt like coupling a 90 percent decrease in Violators of the plastic exemption if they need Reporter Staff bag ordinance— which more time to get rid of A city ordinance passed been doing this for two those two and modeling plastic bag usage. With years now.” ourselves after Cam- Boston now on board, was spearheaded by their existing supply of last year limiting plastic City Councillors Matt single-use bags. bag usage in Boston goes The two-pronged ap- bridge’s successful bag she expects the entire proach of banning plastic ordinance was the best state to soon join in the O’Malley and Michelle For more details on into effect on Friday (Dec. Wu— will be hit with an the ordinance and to 14). The law mandates bags and setting a price for us,” she explained. fight against plastic bag tag for reusables sets the She noted that identi- waste. initial $50 fine, followed apply for exemption, visit that all bags issued by by $100 fines for all boston.gov/plastic-bags. retail stores must be ei- Boston plan apart from cal measures in Wash- “With this step, we ther reusable, recyclable, or compostable. LEGAL NOTICE Establishments can COMMONWEALTH OF no longer stock single- MASSACHUSETTS use plastic bags with THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT handles. The ordinance Suffolk Probate & Family Court does not apply to plastic 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 bags without handles, (617) 788-8300 such as those used for CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION meat and produce. Docket No. SU18P1267EA As an incentive for ESTATE OF: MARIE R. CYPRIEN customers to bring their DATE OF DEATH: 03/07/2018 To all interested persons: own bags for their shop- A petition for Formal Adjudication of ping, the ordinance also Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Frantz states that all reusable Cyprien of Chepachet, RI requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order bags must be sold for at and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Frantz least five cents. Cyprien of Chepachet, RI be appointed as Stephanie Acquario, Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an the city’s plastic bag re- unsupervised administration. You have the right to obtain a copy of the duction coordinator, has Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. been making the rounds You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a at community meetings written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day across the city in the lead of 01/18/2019. up to Friday’s deadline. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance So far, she said, feedback and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance from city residents has and objection followed by an Affidavit of been encouraging. Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without “I’ve been to over 25 further notice to you. Unsupervised Administration community meetings Under The Massachusetts Uniform now, and overall the reac- Probate Code (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under tion to the ordinance has the MUPC in an unsupervised administra- tion is not required to file an inventory or been overwhelmingly annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice positive,” she said. regarding the administration directly from According to Mass the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the Green Network, Boston estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. is the latest of 88 towns Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First and cities across the Justice of this Court. Date: December 07, 2018 Commonwealth to enact Felix D. Arroyo a plastic bag ordinance. Register of Probate Published: December xx, 2018

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Mattapan public hearing on state road upgrades A public hearing will be held on Wed., Dec. 19 by MassDOT to discuss the proposed intersection improvements at the following three intersections: Morton Street at Harvard Street; Morton Street at Blue Hill Ave; and Morton Street at Courtland Road & Havelock Street. The meeting will take place at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave. at 7 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project for safety improvements at the three intersections along Morton Street. The intent of the proposed project is to address safety at these three high-crash locations. Work includes traffic signal upgrades; geometric Boston City Singers will perform at St. Ann Church on Neponset Avenue this Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. improvements; sign replacements and more. The Winter Stars Concert will feature voices from Singers’ Carolers and teens from its Cantare, Harmony Carney Hospital Holiday Giving Bake Sale and Tour Choir groups. The Saint John Paul Catholic Academy’s String Ensemble will accompany the Carney Hospital hosts its annual Holiday Giving singers with traditional folk songs to more modern holiday favorites. Bake Sale on Thurs., Dec. 13 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Hollis Cole, a 13-year-old member of the Tour Choir, and Miles Cole, 8, with the Training Chorus, joined Benefits the Behavioral Health Department. Items the Boston City Singers when their family moved to Savin Hill. “They do such a nice mix of teaching for sale will include cupcakes, cookies and much the kids discipline but also keeping it fun,” said their mom, Jennifer Cole. “I’m amazed at how from so many diverse upbringings and types of parent backgrounds they manage to unify the kids through more. The event will take place in the lobby of the singing.” “It’s also something that helps them to develop poise,” Cole said. “They have a lot of fun, and main hospital. I think the group dynamic is really neat, watching them all together perform as a unit.” JFK Celebrate series continues Sunday’s concert is free of charge, however donations to the Boston City Singers Scholarship Fund will The John F. Kennedy’s Celebrate! series runs be accepted at the door. – Madeleine D’Angelo through the fall of 2018 and the spring of 2019. Designed to expose young audiences to the strong will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. On Thurs., these carefully manipulated puppets will introduce diversity of cultures embedded in American com- Dec. 27, the JFK Library will turn to the National the audience to the Russian tale of young boy. See munities, the arts-focused programming revolves Marionette Theater performance of “Peter and the jfklibrary.org for more info. around everything from difference forms of dance and Wolf.” Played out on a handcrafted stage alongside (Continued on page 14) music to marionette puppetry. All of the performances the original score of the famed composer, Prokofiev, DON’T MISS OUT on a single issue of the Dorchester Reporter Have every issue of Dorchester’s own hometown newspapaper delivered by mail directly to your home or office. Order your own subscription today! ______6 months trial $15.00 ______12 months $30.00

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Call 617-436-1222 Fax this order form to 617-825-5516 Or email: [email protected] dotnews.com December 13, 2018 The Reporter Page 11 Campbell to focus on city-wide equity in next term (Continued from page 1) and Councillor Michael Overall housing goals under construction on plan because we’re in a this market in the com- ment in her district, Flaherty of South Bos- may be moving along, Blue Hill Avenue near recession or something munities they grew up which covers large ton were the two most she said, but they are Cummins Highway. else where the market in.” parts of Dorchester and prominent advocates on not necessarily hitting Campbell supports is down.” She still has a full Mattapan and some of the council for the 2016 all of the benchmarks initiatives seeking to The City Council is slate in front of her, Roslindale and Jamaica Community Preserva- with respect to seniors, bring the Fairmount looking for ways to guide Campbell said. Her dis- Plain, saying she is tion Act that is generat- for one instance. “We Line up to a subway one potential windfall trict has high incidences focused on making sure ing, through a property in government have to standard of service, as industry – cannabis – of fatal violence, includ- that her neighborhoods tax surcharge, revenue show up,” she added, the wide stretch of her in neighborhoods that ing a murder two weeks are poised to take ad- for affordable housing, “and so if it’s changing district relies on the historically have been ago outside a Codman vantage of the city’s open space, and historic IDP or linkage, then less-frequent commuter negatively impacted by Square gathering on the boom times while they preservation. we have to do that. If train service without zealous enforcement very subject. Violence is last. “We have a lot of it’s reducing current any standard stations of now-outdated drug tied to disinvestment, “You know, folks see development projects AMI that we use for nearby. But there are laws. The two open Campbell often says, the city of Boston boom- with affordable units development projects, also “tremendous gaps” recreational marijuana as she underlines the ing and doing really well because of the CPA, we have to do that.” between the Red Line shops well outside of need for strong local and they’re wondering, ‘ but there’s more than Which is where plan- and Fairmount, she Boston have raked in schools, more available at what point does that we can do to make ning comes in, Campbell notes, and finding af- millions in the weeks green space and youth trickle into District sure that some of these said. A Boston Plan- fordable, reliable modes since their opening. At programming, and ad- 4?’” she said. Some development projects ning and Development of transit for the bulk of a hearing last week, dressing anxiety around of her residents have use a lower AMI (area Agency initiative in her district should be a Campbell worried that displacement. never set foot outside median income), which Mattapan is poised to priority. the city was “behind She is driven by the of their neighborhoods, is more reflective of evaluate most of the “Residents have been the ball” in laying out fundamental question of she noted in recalling a what people can actually neighborhood and shape wanting this for a really equity groundwork for how access to resources senior who wanted to afford,” she said. “We future investment. long time,” she said of an industry it knew was and support in the city visit “that new neighbor- could be a little bit more “Pushing for Mat- the PLAN Mattapan coming. affects life outcomes. It hood” – the Seaport. creative in our senior tapan to be undergoing project. “I’m extremely Some of the most vocal is a question prompted “So there are folks that home repair program.” the process was a prior- excited it is happening residents are nervous by how her path di- still feel very discon- Many seniors want ity of mine since Day and that we’re pulling about marijuana shops verged from that of her nected from the boom to stay in their homes, One when I joined the in the community and opening up in their twin brother, Andre, generally,” Campbell Campbell noted, but council,” she said. “That various stakeholders. villages, with one ongo- who died at 29 while a said, “but also from the they don’t have the priority moved up on to I still have a concern, ing discussion around pre-trial detainee in jail. new beautiful spaces cash on hand to make the top of the list when in that the boom that the best placement “There’s so much work that have been created necessary repairs. A you looked at the state is currently being ex- for a proposed site in to be done, and there’s a as a result of that boom. program might pair and the MBTA and their perienced in the city Fields Corner. “We are lot of need and still a lot I want to make sure seniors in multi-family proposal with respect to of Boston is not going going back and forth of inequities,” she said. that my folks know that housing with families the development of the to last forever, so we right now,” Campbell “And my job, of course, is every part of the city is looking for homeowner- T station,” a reference all have to sort of push said. “But it would be to continue to work with their city as well, but at ship opportunities, she to an ambitious mixed this planning process to a missed opportunity if my residents in partner- the same time, remind suggested. use, largely affordable happen probably faster we didn’t allow folks who ship to close those gaps the city and the admin- On the AMI front and development meant to than we want … so that were born and raised and I’m still excited and istration that while the the city’s Inclusionary transform a disused we can actually imple- in Boston – and we’ve grateful to do this work city as a whole may be Development Policy, MBTA lot by the Mat- ment what’s in that plan met some incredible ap- because it’s always been in a boom, that’s not the which sets developer tapan Square terminus while the city is still plicants who have done a purpose for me, and a picture for everybody.” requirements for afford- of the high speed trol- booming and not later their homework, who purpose fueled by that People are struggling able housing production, ley line. Nearby, the on, for example, have are experts in this – to be basic question.” to find affordable hous- she said, “we absolutely final station on the any excuses as to why able to take advantage ing, Campbell said. She have to revisit that.” Fairmount Line is well we can’t implement that of this opportunity and

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That’s hail a cab, use a ride intoxicated customers.” 2012 and 2016 were State House ing while impaired by unacceptable.” for hire service or take The Executive Office found to have both al- News Service marijuana is a feature The campaign urges public transit instead of of Public Safety and Se- cohol and drugs in their State public safety of the campaign, which drivers to find alternate driving. curity announced it will system, with marijuana officials launched a state- is anchored by television, transportation if they State Highway Safety provide funding to the being the most prevalent wide public information public transit and inter- have been drinking or Division Director Jeff State Police and 139 local of the drugs identified. A campaign this week net ads in both English using marijuana and Larason said the cam- departments to conduct third of all fatal crashes about the dangers of driv- and Spanish. stresses the importance paign “recognizes the “a stringent impaired nationally involve drunk ing drunk or stoned and “Drivers impaired by of having a plan to get vital role played by the driving enforcement ef- drivers, according to a mobilization of police marijuana, alcohol or home before starting people who get you home fort,” including patrols at the National Highway officers to conduct “strin- any other drug threaten the party. Like a similar safely -- whether it’s a high-incident locations Traffic Safety Adminis- gent” impaired driving the safety of every other campaign that ran on TV friend who stays sober, and sobriety checkpoints. tration. enforcement operations motorist on the road with over the summer, this an MBTA operator work- According to EOPSS, this holiday season. The them,” new Public Safety outreach effort suggests ing the late shift or a ride an average of 10 percent safe driving campaign Secretary Thomas Turco people who have been share driver who deals of all drivers involved in OHN is the first since retail said in a statement. “In drinking or smoking with an endless stream of fatal crashes between J C. stores began selling 2016 alone, 79 innocent GALLAGHER recreational marijuana people were killed by LEGAL NOTICES Insurance Agency COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT HELP WANTED THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE and FAMILY COURT PROBATE and FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Docket No. SU14P1949EA Docket No. SU16P0914EA AUTO Suffolk Probate and family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court NOTICE OF POTENTIAL 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 24 New Chardon St., Boston 02114 24 New Chardon St., Boston 02114 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BOSTON, MA 02114 617-788-8300 617-788-8300 INSURANCE 617-788-8300 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER This is a public notice that 1392 Dorchester Avenue LLC, and CITATION ON PETITION CITATION ON PETITION OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT FOR ORDER OF Specializing in Auto- Fields Corner Housing Corporation, have received a Preservation TO CHANGE NAME ESTATE OF: COMPLETE SETTLEMENT LINFORD EDWIN DUNCAN ESTATE OF: Loan by the City of Boston, Housing Boston 2030 Program, to Docket No. SU18C0547CA DATE OF DEATH: 09/13/2013 mobile Insurance for in the MATTER of: PERCY JOHNSON perform physical improvements to the properties located at 1392 A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement DATE OF DEATH: 11/08/2015 over a half century Dorchester Avenue, and 17-23 Faulkner Street in Dorchester REBECCA DAWN BARBOZA has been filed by Linette E. Duncan of A Petition for Order of Complete Settle- A petition to Change Name of Dorchester, MA requesting that the court ment has been filed by Marcelene Baptiste of reliable service to (02122). The Developer and its contractors are committed to Adult has been filed by Rebecca enter a formal Decree of Complete Settle- of Dorchester, MA requesting that the ment including a determination of heirs at ensuring the workforce employed by this initiative represents Dawn Barboza of Boston, MA court enter a formal Decree of Complete the Dorchester com- the diversity of the City of Boston, and to satisfying require- law, a determination of testacy and heirs Settlement including the allowance of a requesting that the court enter a at law and other such relief as may be final account, 1st and final and other such munity. ments of the Boston Residents Job Policy. Decree changing their name to requested in the Petition. relief as may be requested in the Petition. The intent of this notice is to encourage any individuals seeking Rebecca Barboza-Odiari IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the employment in the trades necessary for these projects, who are Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. New Accounts Boston Residents, especially those who identify as female and/or Any person may appear for pur- You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. a member of a minority group, to explore potential opportunities poses of objecting to the petition To do so, you or your attorney must file a To do so, you or your attorney must file a Welcome by filing an appearance at: Suffolk written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this available in performing the work supported by this funding. Probate and Family Court before Court before 10:00 a.m. on 12/31/2018. Court before 10:00 a.m. on 01/03/2019. Opportunities may exist for the following: Mason, Electrician, This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a 1471 Dorchester Ave. 10:00 a.m. on the return day of by which you must file a written appearance deadline by which you must file a written Carpenter, Carpenter’s Helper, Glazer, Appliance Installer, 12/24/2018. This is not a hearing and objection if you object to this proceeding. appearance and objection if you object to at Fields Corner MBTA Laborer, Floor Installer, Painter. date, but a deadline by which you If you fail to file a timely written appearance this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely and objection followed by an Affidavit of written appearance and objection followed For more information about these potential employment op- must file a written appearance if Objections within thirty (30) days of the you object to this proceeding. by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) Phone: portunities, please contact: return date, action may be taken without days of the return date, action may be taken Madeline Stein Witness, HON. BRIAN J. further notice to you. without further notice to you. DUNN, First Justice of this Court. Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Trinity Management Company, LLC Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. 617-265-8600 Date: November 21, 2018 Date: November 19, 2018 75 Federal Street 4th floor, Boston, MA 02110 Felix D. Arroyo Date: December 06, 2018 [email protected] Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. 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(Continued from page 10) volunteer group of Haitian artists, created in 1995 to month at 6:30 p.m. at 776 Washington St., Dorchester. Author Tom MacDonald foster fellowship among the artists, promote Haitian Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. at Adams Street BPL culture in New England and build cultural bridges Meetings are held in the St. Brendan’s Father Lane On Mon., Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Dot-born author across different communities.This exhibition will Hall – lower level at 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester Tom MacDonald will discuss his book “Murder in the feature paintings of Boston’s cultural landmarks, Tuesdays on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Charlestown Bricks” at the Adams Street branch of historical figures with ties to New England (Tous- Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. the BPL, 690 Adams St. Dorchester. MacDonald was saint Louverture, Frederick Douglas), social themes Clam Point Civic Assoc. raised in Braintree and now works in Charlestown for relevant to Boston; the reception will include the The meetings are usually held on the second Mon. St. Mary–St. Catherine of Siena Parish as Director signing of an art book “Migrating Colors: Haitian of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 of Social Ministries and Director of Harvest on Vine Art in New England.”The exhibition will be in City Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from Food Pantry. He teaches creative writing at Boston Hall through Jan. 30. the IBEW; on-street parking available. College. Police District C-11 Codman Square Neighborhood Council Jingle & Mingle Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets at the Barking Crab benefits BGCD Party Line phone number, where you can report loud the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the The Barking Crab presents the second annual parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Jingle & Mingle event to benefit the Boys & Girls Police District B-3 News St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Clubs of Dorchester on Wed., Dec. 19 from 5-9 p.m. For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at Columbia-Savin Hill Civic This seasonal soiree will transform The Crabby 617-343-4711. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Lounge into a winter wonderland complete with Apple Grove Assoc. at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: creative ice sculptures, festive décor and a sleigh full The Apple Grove Assoc. meets on the second Tues. columbiasavinhillcivic.org. of holiday surprises (including photos with Santa of every month from 6-8 p.m. at 1135 Morton St., Jones Hill Assoc. Claus himself)! Each $40 ticket includes two drink Mattapan. The contact is Ms. Myrtle Huggins at See joneshill.com for additional information. tickets, dinner, live music, silent auction, fun games, 617-429-8531. Eastman-Elder Assoc. a seasonal photo booth to snap all your holiday cheer Ashmont-Adams Neighborhood Assoc. The Assoc. meets the third Thurs. of each month, and more. Guests can also take a turn at a signature Meetings are typically held on the first Thurs. of 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, 636 ice luge sculpture! Tickets can be purchased in each month at the Plasterer’s Hall, 7 Fredericka Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. advance or at the door. All proceeds will benefit Boys St., at 7 p.m. Contact Pat O’Neill at pattiashmont@ Dorchester Unified Neighborhood Assoc. & Girls Clubs of Dorchester through the Rodman gmail.com. Please join the D.U.N. Assoc. contact list to stay Ride for Kids. Ashmont Hill Assoc. up to date. Provide your name, address, e-mail and Boston Public Library’s Homework Help Meetings are generally held the last Thurs.of the phone to [email protected] or 617-901-4919. Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Freeport-Adams Assoc. program is underway offering free afterschool help and Line: 617-822-8178. The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the mentorship provided by high-achieving high school Ashmont Hill Book Group month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office students. 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Page 16 THE Reporter December 13, 2018 dotnews.com At-large hopefuls join council incumbents in growing ’19 field By Jennifer Smith Michael Flaherty, and history of recovering director of Community Schools para-educator “I can’t wait! I can’t News Editor Michelle Wu are all from a traumatic brain Affairs at the Middlesex Taushawn Tinsley, of wait!” the Roslindale There is no presiden- seeking re-election, they injury she sustained Sheriff’s Office. Halbert Dorchester, rounds out resident wrote on Face- tial election in 2019, say. as a teenager and her cites work for elected of- the at-large field for book on Dec. 6, “To build nor races for governor, A pre-holiday boost decade of work with ficials, including former now. Tinsley works at relationships with the mayors, or state and of interest in the race the Massachusetts As- City Councillors Sam the Taylor Elementary mayor, to build relation- federal offices. The only started after Pressley’s sociation for the Blind Yoon and John Tobin School on Morton Street ships with colleagues game in Boston is the decisive primary defeat and advocacy with the and Gov. Deval Patrick. and was a regional plan- on the Council, with upcoming city council of Congressman Michael disability community on He is the director and ner in Boston with the everybody to adhere to campaign, with all Capuano in the Sep- her campaign website. a principal agent in Mayor’s Office of Emer- the needs of the District existing at-large incum- tember primary. With She has been joined founding the “People gency Management. He 5 and the City of Boston.” bents — minus exiting Pressley moving onto in recent months by of Color in Criminal also previously worked Lee Nave, Jr. has Congresswoman-elect the federal stage, her four other potential Justice Conference,” with the committee to filed with OCPF to run Ayanna Pressley—and seat will be filled for the candidates. according to his website. elect Mayor Marc Mc- against Mark Ciommo five potential at-large remainder of the term by Julia Mejia, who was Alejandra St. Guil- Govern in Cambridge. in District 9, represent- candidates already pre- 2016 fifth-place-finisher born in the Dominican len, of West Roxbury, A few district council- ing Allston/Brighton. paring for a run. Althea Garrison. It is Republic and moved to announced her intent lors may see opponents Hélène Vincent is run- Councillors at-large not yet clear if Gar- Dorchester when she to run last week. St. as well. Councillor Tim ning against Councillor Annissa Essaibi-George, rison— who did not was five, is the founder Guillen said she hoped McCarthy, whose Dis- Josh Zakim in District respond to inquiries for of the Collaborative to “address growing trict 5 covers parts of 8, which includes the this article— will be a Parent Leadership Ac- inequalities, from in- Mattapan, Hyde Park, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, LEGAL NOTICE candidate for the next tion Network. She cites come to public safety and Roslindale, is be- Fenway–Kenmore, Mis- COMMONWEALTH OF council term. more than two decades to education.” She is ing challenged by Yves sion Hill, and the West MASSACHUSETTS One candidate — in marketing, grassroots currently the director of Mary Jean, who lists End. SUFFOLK, SS. SUPERIOR COURT Amanda Smart of Brigh- organizing, and com- Mayor Martin Walsh’s his work experience as The at-large field CIVIL NO. 1884CV01947 ORIGEN CAPITAL INVESTMENTS VI, ton— opened an account munity outreach and Office for Immigrant a writer/poet with the is expected to widen LLC, with the Massachusetts engagement. She filed Advancement, and was European Parliament. considerably as the cam- Plaintiff, v. Office of Campaign and with OCPF in Septem- previously executive Posts on social media paign season gets going. NORTH STATION ICE CREAM, INC. and FRANCO MARZOUKI a/k/a FRANCO Political Finance back ber, after the primary. director of ¿Oiste?, a show him supporting Jennifer Smith can NOUREDDINE MARZOUKI a/k/a in January. A UMass In November, the statewide Latino civic Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s be reached at jennifer. NOUREDDINE MARZOUKI a/ka FRANCO N. 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BGCD attends Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Holiday Party: Many BGCD Keystone Members Volunteer at Polar Express Event: See details thanks to BGCD Board Member, Mark Wahlberg and the the Mark Wahlberg below. Youth Foundation for hosting our members at their annual holiday party! CONNECT THE DOT: FIND OUT WHAT’S INSIDE: DID YOU KNOW Upcoming Winter Registration: BGCD Takes Part in Polar Express BGCD Partners with The Harp + UPCOMING EVENTS Registration for the after school drop in Event: This past Saturday 200 tickets Bard Restuarant to Host Annual program is currently ongoing. Parents were given to families of Boys & Girls Ugly Sweater Party: Boys & Girls must register and attend an orientation Clubs of Dorchester who joined other Clubs of Dorchester presents our an- Ugly Sweater Party session prior to their child attending youth agencies at South Station to take nual Ugly Sweater Party! Join us at The at The Harp & Bard programming that runs from 2:00 - part in the Polar Express event which Harp + Bard Restaurant wearing your December 14 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. was hosted and sponsored by Keolis tackiest holiday sweater for food, fun Keystone Volunteers at Commuter Services. Families had an and raffles! New toy donations are Christmas in the City Evening enrichment program registra- unforgettable day taking a trip to the welcome! December 15 tion will take place on Monday, De- North Pole with Santa. cember 17th from 6:30 - 8PM at the Tickets are only $25 per person and Winter Program Registration Marr clubhouse This will be for winter Twenty-one of our teens from the Key- can be purchased at the door or ahead December 17, 6:30 - 8 PM programs running January through stone Club at BGCD spent the day dec- of time at The Harp + Bard Restaurant Jingle & Mingle at March. There will also be registration orating the trains, handing out goodie located at 1099 Dorchester Ave in The Barking Crab for the February school vacation week. bags and taking the decorations down Dorchester, MA. This is a 21+ event. December 19 Program registrations will be accepted after the ride. Many thanks to Keolis for all core program areas including Commuter Services on a first-class All proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls athletics, aquatics, education, and event and a thank you to the members Clubs of Dorchester. Many thanks to more. Please note that some programs of the Keystone Club for helping to The Harp + Bard for hosting this event may have a small additional registra- make the day a huge success. with us each year, we appreciate their tion fee. Please be sure your child’s continued partnership and support. membership is up to date. For any To learn more about how you can Please visit our website at bgcdorches- questions regarding registration please get involved at Boys & Girls Clubs of ter.org to learn more about the ways contact Brendan McDonald at bmac- Dorchester, please contact Mike Joyce you can help support the Club and our [email protected]. at [email protected] members this holiday season. 617.288.7120 | 1135 Dorchester Ave. | www.bgcdorchester.org

LEGAL NOTICES

Komonnwèlt Massachusetts THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPATMAN TRANSPÒ MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – HIGHWAY DIVISION (MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING DIVIZYON GRANWOUT (HIGHWAY DIVISION) Project File No. 608755 ANONS POU YON ODISYON PIBLIK Nimewo Dosye pou Pwojè: 608755 A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed intersection improve- ments at the following three intersections: Morton Street at Harvard Street; Morton Street at Blue MassDOT pral fè yon odisyon piblik sou definisyon pwojè pou pale sou amelyorasyon entèseksyon Hill Ave; and Morton Street at Courtland Road & Havelock Street in the City of Boston. yo pwopoze pou entèseksyon sa yo: Morton Street ak Harvard Street; Morton Street ak Blue Hill Ave; epi Morton Street ak Courtland Road & Havelock Street nan Vil Boston. WHERE: Mattapan Branch – Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue KI KOTE: Mattapan Branch – Boston Public Library Mattapan, MA 02126 1350 Blue Hill Avenue WHEN: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm Mattapan, MA 02126 KILÈ: Mèkredi 19 desanm 2018, 7:00 diswa PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become REZON: Rezon pou odisyon sa a, se pou bay piblik la yon chans pou li byen konprann kisa yo fully acquainted with the proposed project for safety improvements at the three intersections along pwopoze pou pwojè amelyorasyon sekirite nan twa entèseksyon ki sou Morton Street. Tout kòmantè ak Morton Street. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to opinyon moun fè konnen nan odisyon an pral ànalize ak pran an konsiderasyon, nan mezi maksimòm the maximum extent possible. ki posib. PROPOSAL: The intent of the proposed project is to address safety at these three high-crash PWOPOZISYON: Objektif pwojè yo pwopoze a, se pou rezoud pwoblèm sekirite nan twa kote sa locations. Work includes traffic signal upgrades; geometric improvements; sign replacements and yo, ki konn gen anpil aksidan ki rive ladan yo. Nan pami travay pou yo fè, genyen adaptasyon siyal upgrades; improved bicycle and pedestrian accessibility; and improved pavement markings. sikilasyon, amelyorasyon jeometrik, ranplasman ak modènizasyon siyal, amelyorasyon wout pou A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary bisiklèt ak pyeton, epi amelyorasyon balizaj ki atè yo. easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all Yon dwa pasaj sekirite nesesè pou pwojè sa a. Sa kapab mande peman, ak dwa aksè pèmanan oubyen needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be tanporè. Komonnwèlt Massachusetts gen responsablite pou li pran aksyon k ap pèmèt jwenn dwa pou discussed at this hearing/meeting. sèvi avèk teren prive ak piblik. Yo pral pale sou règleman MassDOT sou jwenn dwa pou sèvi avèk Written views received by MassDOT subsequent to the date of this notice and up to five (5) days teren, pandan odisyon / reyinyon sa a. prior to the date of the hearing shall be displayed for public inspection and copying at the time and Si MassDOT resewa yon opinyon ekri apre dat anons sa a, oubyen jiska senk (5) jou anvan dat date listed above. Plans will be on display one-half hour before the hearing begins, with an engineer odisyon an, dokiman sa yo pral disponib pou moun gade oswa kopye, nan lè ak dat ki ekri pi wo la yo. in attendance to answer questions regarding this project. A project handout will be made available Plan an pral egzibe yon demi èdtan anvan odisyon an kòmanse, epi pral gen yon enjennyè ki la pou on the MassDOT website listed below. reponn kesyon sou pwojè sa a. Pral gen yon dokiman enfòmasyon sou pwojè a, ki pral disponib nan Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the adrès entènèt MassDOT ki ekri pi ba la a. Public Hearing regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, Pou soumèt yon deklarasyon ekri oswa yon lòt pyès jistifikatif nan plas, oubyen anplis deklarasyon P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Roadway Project vèbal k ap fèt nan Odisyon Piblik la sou pwojè yo pwopoze a, voye li nan adrès sa a: Patricia A. Leav- Management, Project File No. 608755. Such submissions will also be accepted at the hearing. enworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Roadway Project Management, Project File No. 608755. Yo pral aksepte dokiman sa yo tou pandan odisyon Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be an. Dokiman ak pyès jistifikatif moun vle fè parèt nan transkripsyon odisyon piblik la dwe gen dat ki postmarked within ten (10) business days of this Public Hearing. Project inquiries may be emailed montre yo poste omen dis (10) jou anvan Odisyon Piblik sa a. Si yon moun gen kesyon sou pwojè a, to [email protected] li mèt voye kesyon yo nan adrès [email protected] This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommoda- Gen fasilite nan kote sa yo pou moun andikape kapab antre. MassDOT kapab fè aranjman rezonnab tions and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpret- gratis pou moun ki mande, oswa li kapab bay asistans nan lang (tankou entèprèt pou pale angle ak siy, ers in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for ak pou lòt lang, soutit vizib oubyen kontwole pou videyo, aparèy pou moun ki pa tande byen, oswa videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and dokiman nan fòma altènativ, tankou anrejistreman odyo, lang Bray, oswa dokiman ki ekri an gwo large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT’s lèt) si genyen. Pou fè aranjman sa yo oswa pou mande asistans entèprèt, tanpri kontakte Responsab Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/ MassDOT pou Divèsite ak Dwa Sivik la nan nimewo telefòn (857-368-8580), oswa nan nimewo faks TTY (857-368-0603) or by email ([email protected]). Requests should be (857-368-0602), oswa nan nimewo TTD/TTY pou moun ki pa tande byen (857-368-0603), oswa nan made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including adrès elektwonnik ([email protected]). Demann sa yo dwe fèt pi bonè ou kapab sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least anvan jou reyinyon an. Pou sèvis ki pi difisil pou jwenn yo, tankou lang ki pale ak siy, oswa CART, ten (10) business days before the meeting. oswa tradiktè ak entèprèt, demann yo dwe fèt omwen dis (10) jou ouvrab davans, anvan jou reyinyon an. In case of inclement weather, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the internet Si gen move tan ki pral fèt, anilasyon reyinyon an ap pibliye nan entènèt, nan adrès http://www. at http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/ massdot.state.ma.us/Highway/ JONATHAN GULLIVER PATRICIA A. LEAVENWORTH, P.E. JONATHAN GULLIVER PATRICIA A. LEAVENWORTH, P.E. HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR CHIEF ENGINEER ADMINISTRATÈ POU GRANWOUT ENJENNYÈ ANCHÈF Page 18 THE Reporter December 13, 2018 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES ALLEN, Bridget her siblings Mary, Bart- of Dorchester. Nana of CLARK, James J. Michael and Mary Gar- was the mother of four (Devane) affectionately ley, Patrick, and Nora. Emily, Mairead, Colin, of Dorchester. Husband rity. Predeceased by her children; Gina Scanlan known as Bridie. Bridie The family is asking 9. Sister of Bernadette of Rose A. (Luptak). husband of 68 years, and her husband Will was born in Carraroe, that donations be made Manning of West Rox- Brother of John Clark Albert A.Fitzgerald and Smith of Quincy, the Co. Galway, Ireland and to Team Impact, 500 bury and predeceased of Squantum and the siblings, John, Thomas, late Kevin Scanlan and moved to Dorchester in Victory Rd., 4th Floor, by 9 brothers and sis- late Thomas and Patri- Rita Rigoli, and Mary his late wife Debbie, the early 1950s where Quincy, MA 02171, gote- ters. Survived by many cia Clark. Also survived Doyle. Mother of Maryel- Paula McNally and her she resided for more amimpact.org. nieces and nephews. my many nieces and len Benson and her hus- husband Don of Quincy, than 60 years. Wife of BAKER, Eithne Donations in her memo- one nephew. James was band Richard of Plym- Nancy Scanlan and her the late Michael Al- T. (O’Sullivan) in ry may be made to Sea- a proud veteran of the outh, and Joan Traverse partner Eddie McLaugh- len, she is survived by Dorchester, formerly of sons Hospice, 597 Ran- United States Army. and her husband Paul lin of Quincy. Pau took her children; Maureen Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ire- dolph Ave., Milton, MA COVENEY, Stephen of Milton. Grandmother great pleasure in spend- (Allen) Verros and her land. Wife of John A. 02186. P. 67, of Quincy. Son of of five grandchildren. ing time with and caring husband Chris Verros Baker. Mother of Brian BURNS, Robert Marylou C. (Jones) Co- Great grandmother of 8. for her 6 grandchildren. of Mansfield, Thomas P. Gaffey of Arlington, J., Jr. 70, of Brockton veney of Hyde Park and Survived by her brother, She is also survived Allen and his wife Deb- Elaine A. and her hus- for the past 39 years,. the late Philip Coveney. Paul Garrity and sister, by six great-grandchil- orah (Tully) Allen of band Steven Thorpe of Native of Dorchester, Brother of Jack Coveney Elizabeth (Betty) Gar- dren. Pauline grew up Mansfield, and Michael Quincy, Patrick J. Bak- the only son of the late and his wife Barbara of rity, and her brother- in Dorchester with her Allen of Brockton, and er of Dorchester, James Dorothea and Rob- Princeton, MA, Elaine in law, Francis “Red” parents, the late Pe- her 8 grandchildren. F. Baker of Watertown, ert, he graduated from Coveney and her hus- Doyle, and many nieces ter and Molly (Bowe) She is also survived by Katie B. and her hus- Dorchester High School, band Robert Dynes of and nephews. Donations Russell and her four her sisters, Anne Mawn band Jarrod Marshman where he played football Hyde Park, Philip Co- may be made in her siblings, Evie Hackett, and Peggy Griffin, both of South Boston, Helen and baseball. He played veney of North Ando- memory to Saint Jude Fran Doyle, the late of Quincy and brother T. and her husband Da- French horn in St. Kev- ver, Michael Coveney of Children’s Research Louise and Eddie Rus- Michael Devane of Ire- vid Swanson of Quincy, in’s Marching Band. Hyde Park, and Susan Hospital, 262 Danny sell. Donations in Pau- land, as well as several and the late Michael B. Bob served in the U.S. Paolucci and her hus- Thomas Place, Mem- line’s memory may be nieces and nephews. Baker. Mother-in-law Army in Vietnam as an band Pasquale of West phis, TN 38105-3678. made to Rosie’s Place, Bridie is predeceased by of Kristine M. Baker Airborne Ranger and Roxbury. Uncle of 5 GILLAN, Eileen P. Attn: Donations, 889 Green Beret with the nieces, nephews. of Dorchester. Daugh- Harrison Avenue, Bos- 5th Special Forces, and DERBA, Joseph J. , ter of Joseph Gillan of ton, MA 02118. was awarded a Bronze 78, recently of Norton, Dorchester and the late ROWAN, Maureen Star Medal. Upon his originally from Dorches- Mary (Connolly) Gillan. F. of Dorchester. Sis- return, he resided in ter. Born in Boston in Sister of Maureen Gillan ter of Patricia Fla- Quincy, and was a mem- 1939, he was the son of Dorchester, Stephen nagan of Braintree, ber Teamsters Union. of Joseph J. and Helen and his wife Donna Gil- Kathleen Rowan of He also was an EMT for Jasevic Derba (born lan of Wakefield and Pa- Dorchester, Elaine Row- Bay State Ambulance Stanislava Jasevicius tricia and her husband an of Dorchester and the and taught EMS cours- in Lithuania). He is David Nihen of West- late William and Paul es. He was a member of survived by his older wood. Aunt of Samuel Rowan. Aunt of Anne Holbrook Sportsmen’s brother, best friend and and Jacob Nihen, Em- Fitzsimons of Dublin, Club, V.F.W., D.A.V., idol, Eugene and his ily Gillan and Andrew Ireland and Maura Fla- and American Legion, wife, Claire of Walpole; Bruno. Also survived nagan of Washington, and was a former Boy three sons. Joe leaves by many aunts, uncles, DC. Remembrances Scout volunteer. Bob his wife of 27 years, cousins and friends. may be made, in memo- was the husband of Patricia Roche Derba MAHONEY, Bar- ry of Maureen, to a char- Cedar Grove Cemetery Virginia M. (Carney) of Norton and former bara (O’Brien) of ity of your choice A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River Burns for 48 years; fa- wives Patricia Burke Weymouth, formerly of SHEA, Leo F. was Chapel available for: Weddings, memorial services, ther of James Burns of Derba, his oldest friend Dorchester. Wife of 56 born in 1925 to Anna and celebratory masses. Indoor Services available for Maine; grandfather of and the mother of his years of Paul Mahoney. and Walter Shea and winter burials. Greenhouse on premises for fresh flow- 4; great-grandfather sons, of Foxborough Mother of John and his raised in Dorchester, ers. Columbarium for cremated remains. Plant a tree of 3; brother-in-law of and Virginia Walsh wife Mary Mahoney of MA. He served in WWII Patricia Mankiewicz of Rhode Island. Joe Braintree, Michael Ma- and was the proud program. of Florida, Thomas leaves 4 grandsons; 2 honey of Quincy, Kath- chauffer of the president 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 Carney of Natick and granddaughters; 3 great leen and her husband of Commercial Union in- Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. Barbara Norris of Ala- granddaughters and 1 Claudio Carvalho of surance for many years. bama; and he leaves great grandson. In addi- Weymouth, William and He was predeceased by several cousins, nieces tion to his parents, Joe his wife Kristine Ma- his sister Margaret. Un- and nephews. Memorial was preceded in death honey of Norton, James cle Leo will be missed by gifts may be made to by his great grandson and his wife Michelle his niece, Claire Stan- Save the Chimps, P.O. Max. Joe served in the Mahoney of Abington, ton and her family and Box 12220, Fort Pierce, USCG Reserves. If you and Richard and his his nephews, Richard TEVNAN TEVNAN FL 34979. https://www. wish to remember him wife Kerry Mahoney of Stanton, Paul Stanton, 15 Broad Street 415 Neponset Avenue savethechimps.org/ with a memorial gift, Taunton. Daughter of Mark Stanton and their Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 Donations should be the late Frederick and- families. His loyal friend 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 directed to: Cathedral Hilda O’Brien. Grand- Dan Sayce and his part- CLASSIFIED AD 7-12 High School Ad- mother of 14. Sister of ner Betsy Czehowski ROOMMATE NEEDED: vancement Office, 74 the late Patricia Gray miss him already. . Attorneys at Law Codman Hill area, 12x14 Union Park St, Boston and Paul O’Brien. Re- SULLIVAN, Con- www.tevnan.com LR; 12x12 locked BR ; 02118-2142. Joe’s fam- membrances may be stance of Dorchester. parking in rear, w&dryer ily also suggests: Old made in Barbara’s name You likely knew Connie in basement. 12 minutes Colony Hospice & Pal- to the Dana Farber Can- Sullivan, either from to Ashmont walking, 17 liative Care, 321 Man- cer Institute. her lifelong Dorchester minutes to Shaws. No ley St, W. Bridgewater McCARTHY, El- home - St. Mark’s grow- “Caring for your life’s journey...” break-ins to cars or houses 02379-1022 or Cure Al- eanor M. (Berlo) of ing up, then St. Peter’s in 2 1/2 years. Bus stop 30 zheimer’s Fund. Hingham, formerly of and St. Brendan’s rais- seconds out front door. I FITZGERALD, El- Dorchester. Wife of the ing her five children - or have my six-year-old boy eanor F. (Garrity) late John F. McCarthy, from her years in Elder and girlfriend. Martin, 95, of Milton. Evelyn is and mother of Michael A. Services for the City of 781-367-6959. the daughter of the late McCarthy and his wife Boston, from her many Maryellen of Hingham, years of volunteer work Maureen A. Ghublikian at My Brother’s keeper NEW CALVARY CEMETERY and her husband Jack of in Brockton and the Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian Mashpee, John F. (Jack) Holy Father’s Retreat Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. McCarthy and his wife House in Easton, or Catherine of Sudbury from any of her many so- Grave pricing starting at $1,100 and the late Paul F. cial circles of friendship, Package pricing from $3,650 (includes grave purchase, first opening McCarthy; sister to the dancing, Paulist Center, & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches starting at $1,375 late Andrew Berlo, Paul clubs and committees. (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening & Inscription) Berlo and Kathleen Gor- She’ll be deeply missed 617-296-2339 ham; grandmother of by her cherished chil- nine, and great grand- dren Jimmy, Meg, Sean, 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, mother of 10. She was Carrie, Maura and Pre Need Opening Arrangements a longtime secretary to their spouses, by her Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available. the Headmaster of the 16 grandchildren, and  Funerals Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. Boston Latin School. 2 great-grandchildren, Donations may be made also by Tanya, Thanh,  Cremations Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments in Eleanor’s memory to and Tania who loving  Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery Seasons Hospice Care, called her their adopted Pre-Arrangements in West Roxbury 597 Randolph Ave, Mil- Mom, and by her loving ton, MA 02186. siblings, Theresa, Anna, 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries SCANLAN NU- Jack, Bud, and Frank, DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 Main Office located at: GENT, Pauline A. and their families Re- 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 “Pau” (Russell) of membrances may be 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 Quincy, formerly of made to My Brother’s Pricing information and maps available online at: Dorchester. Pauline was Keeper, Holy Cross Fa- Service times and directions at: www.BostonCemetery.org the wife of the late Rob- thers Retreat House or 617-325-6830 [email protected] ert Nugent and the late any of your own special www.dolanfuneral.com Edward Scanlan. She causes. dotnews.com December 13, 2018 The Reporter Page 19

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