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Volume 34 Issue 10 Thursday, March 10, 2016 50¢ Mattapan trolley line awaits $3m infusion while study prepared ‘Full menu’ of options going forward on order

By Bill Forry Editor The MBTA board will hear a request to pump a fresh $3 million into the Mattapan high-speed trolley line next week as state officials await a consultant’s report that will detail how much it costs to operate the line and lay out options for the future. The fleet of Presidential Conference Cars that are used on the line are at “the end of their life,” according to In the meantime, the request Jeff Gonneville, the T’s chief for new funds to maintain the operating officer, who spoke line in its current form is an BPS high school students rallied on Boston Common on Monday. Aedan Harasymiw photo to the Reporter on Tuesday. acknowledgement that any Gonneville said that an engi- changes – in the form of new or neering firm will be soon be restored trolleys, repurposed asked to compile a study on the Green Line cars, or a more BPS students walk out line that will itemize its costs, radical departure, like electric the viability of the vehicles buses – are years away from and infrastructure – includ- implementation. in protest of budget cuts ing bridges and the right of Gonneville said that the way – and the prospects for consultant has been asked By Maddie Kilgannon from the high schools. keeping the line in operation, to scope out a “menu of pos- Reporter Correspondent According to BPS spokes- either with the trolleys or with sibilities” for the future of the Several thousand Boston person Daniel O’Brien, 3,650 different vehicles. Gonneville line. The MBTA board will be public school students walked students walked out of class on expects the report will be presented with the options out of their classrooms and Monday. There are 17,600 completed by this summer. (Continued on page 14) onto the city’s streets on enrolled in the city’s high Monday morning, protesting schools. budget cuts at schools in “The Boston Public Schools Boston and across the country. appreciates the passion stu- State Senate homes in The action was part of a dents have for their education coordinated national response and their interest in making on housing crisis, lays to the tens of millions of dollars their voices heard,” said that are being cut in large O’Brien. “While BPS en- numbers of cities. courages student activism out strategic initiatives Reaction in Boston to the and advocacy, we do not By Jennifer Smith Massachusetts will need reduced funding has become condone students leaving almost 500,000 new housing school without permission and Reporter Staff increasingly fierce in recent Targeting everything from units by 2040, according to missing valuable instruction weeks as neighborhoods ab- zoning, foreclosures, millen- Metropolitan Area Planning time. The district is working sorb the realities of what the nials, and the steady creep of Council projections. Given collaboratively with student estimated $38 million cut to gentrification, a state Senate that, Forry said, the state the BPS budget will mean for Samantha Little, Snowden In- leadership organizations to ternational sophomore: One of report released last week laid needs to take a “holistic” provide students across the specific schools. For their part, the protest organizers. out a strategy for dealing with approach to the housing city opportunities to lead students say they fear the Maddie Kilgannon photo the housing crisis across the issue, increasing resources removal of crucial programs (Continued on page 7) commonwealth. for families and children The Special Senate Com- while also ensuring adequate mittee on Housing outlined housing stock. Marshals step up the hunt 19 proposals, many tied to Nine subcommittees, made existing or pending legislation up of legislators and com- for double-murder suspect and some recommending munity advocates, homed in initiatives to offset rising on state-led efforts to combat Three years after Haitian- By Jennifer Smith land costs and minimize born Jean Weevins Janvier (Continued on page 5) Reporter Staff displacement. “Massachusetts became a naturalized US A fugitive sought for the needs a revolution in housing citizen, he allegedly killed 2011 double-murder of two production to keep up with 23-year-old Judith Emile and Haitian-American sisters in the demand for new housing 21-year-old Stephanie Emile, Dorchester has been placed statewide,” the report said. with whom he had previously on the US Marshals “15 Most Committee chair Sen. Linda been romantically involved, Wanted” list. After four and a Dorcena Forry of Dorchester according to Suffolk County half years of searching for the said most housing concerns are District Attorney Daniel man, the Marshals Service is interconnected in areas where Conley’s office. Jean Weevens Janvier, sought All contents copyright offering a $25,000 reward for housing lags behind booming information leading to his by law enforcement for 2011 © 2016 Boston double homicide. population numbers. Neighborhood News, Inc. arrest. (Continued on page 19)

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Thursday (10th) – Town Hall meeting on Boston & Fire Public School budget co-sponsored by City Council- lors Tito Jackson and Annissa Essaibi-George, 6 Fire claims one p.m. at Mattapan BPL, 1350 Blue Hill Ave. life in Codman Friday (11th) – Boys and Girls Clubs of Square building Dorchester Alumni & Friends Reunion Party, 7 p.m., Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St. 21+ event, ID A woman was killed required. For more information or to sponsor the early Saturday morning event, please contact Patty Lamb at 617-288-7120 in a fire that destroyed or [email protected]. her apartment in the former Girls Latin Acad- Saturday (12th) – DCR and Phillips Candy A group of volunteers gathered at The Banshee in Dorchester after assist- emy building in Codman House 24th Annual Kids Spring Egg Scramble 11 ing senior citizens at the Ditson Street Senior Housing complex. The elderly Square. The one-alarm a.m. sharp at Pope John Paul II Park, 763 Gallivan residents were displaced by a Feb. 16 that caused an estimated $500,000 in fire was reported at Blvd. in Dorchester. Call the DCR at 617-333-7404, damage to the building. The volunteers helped residents pack up their be- 3:30 a.m. at 380 Talbot ext 104. Children ages 4-8 can join in the scramble longings before renovations begin. Photo courtesy Rodney Byrd Ave. No one else was for toy and candy filled plastic eggs scattered across injured. The fire caused the field. an estimated $250,000 in damage, according • Enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with the Volunteers help out seniors to the Boston Fire De- Greene-O’Leary Dancers at the Kennedy Library in partment. Investigators Dorchester. 10:30 a.m. To make a reservation, please displaced by Ditson St. fire from the fire and police visit the Celebrate! page at jfklibrary.org/celebrate department and the or call 617-514-1644 and leave your full name, the Residents of a Fields Cross and the Mayor’s sonal effects in advance Suffolk County District number in your party, and your contact information. Corner elderly apart- Office. of demolition that will Attorney’s office are now • Ward 14 Democrats elect delegates to the state ment complex that was “We’ve had a remark- precede renovations. investigating the cause party convention in a caucus at Anthony Perkins damaged in a two-alarm able response,” said “There was a good of the fire. fire last month are get- Donna Finnegan, the deal of water and smoke Community Center,155 Talbot Ave., Dorchester. Adams Corner Doors open for registration between 12-1 p.m. ting assistance from the CDC’s chief executive damage, so carpeting Chairperson Darryl Smith will call the Caucus to property’s owners and officer. As of this week, will need to come up. bank robbed order at 1 p.m. Call 617-903-7648 or email darryl. volunteers. No one was six of the seniors were Some of the units need on Tuesday [email protected]. injured when a morning still staying at the just a minimal rehab and blaze broke out on Feb. Doubletree Hotel, down some need to be totally The East Boston Sav- Sunday (13th) – 10th annual Dorchester Chili 16 inside the Ditson from 22 in the immediate gutted,” said Finnegan. ings Bank at 489 Gal- Cook-off at the IBEW Hall, 256 Freeport St., Street Senior Housing wake of the fire. Most of Some of the residents livan Blvd. was robbed Dorchester, 4 p.m. For more information contact at 25 Ditson St., but 46 the residents have been will be re-settled in on Tuesday morning by Pat O’Neill [email protected]. residents were displaced re-settled with family, another property owned a young man who fled in in the incident, which friends or in other rental by the Fields Corner a green Jeep Wrangler Monday (14th) – Town Hall meeting on Boston caused an estimated housing. CDC on Leroy Street in in the direction of I-93. Public School budget co-sponosored by City Council- $500,000 in damage. Finnegan says it could Dorchester, according No weapon was shown lors Tito Jackson and Annissa Essaibi-George, 6:30 The Fields Corner take six months— or to Finnegan. The city’s during the incident, p.m. at Adams Street BPL branch, 690 Adams St., Community Develop- longer– to make the Department of Neigh- which took place around Dorchester. ment Corporation, which necessary repairs to the borhood Development 8:40 a.m., according to Boston Police. • Ward 13 Democrats caucus at 6:30 p.m. at the owns and manages the building. Last weekend, is also providing critical building, swung into a group of volunteers assistance in finding new The suspect is de- Christo Ray School, 100 Savin Hill Ave., Dorchester scribed as a white male, to elect delegates to the state convention. Contact action quickly to find organized through the housing units for the temporary housing for Banshee Pub were on displaced. about 23 years old, Kelly Walsh ( [email protected]) or Mike Chris- 5’9”, medium build and topher ([email protected]) with questions. the seniors with critical hand to assist the resi- – Bill Forry assistance from the Red dents in boxing up per- clean-shaven, wearing Tuesday (15th) – McCormack Civic Association a blue hat, grey hoodie, meets at 7 p.m. at Blessed Mother Teresa Parish blue jeans, black sneak- Hall in basement of Saint Margaret Church. ers with red markings. Letter carrier assaulted There is no word yet on Wednesday (16th) – Cel- how much money was ebrate St. Patrick’s Day a with stolen in the robbery. a night of live music at ester, on Jones Hill route One dead after 2261 Dorchester Ave. Milton’s A letter carrier for the own Jenna Lotti, pop-soul United States Postal car plunges into singer-songwriter and winner of Service was assaulted Dorchester Bay Female Performer of the Year at by a group of teenagers A 2 5 - y e a r - o l d the New England Music Awards, last Tuesday (March will perform while you enjoy Lawrence man died Jenna Lotti 1) on Jones Hill— and Saturday after he ap- a special New England Boiled Boston Police are asking Dinner. Call 617-698-2261 for reservations. parently drove his car for the public’s help in into Dorchester Bay identifying the suspects. near UMass Boston. March 10, 2016 The incident happened The incident happened at about 3:15 p.m. near around noontime. 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By Jennifer Smith and ride-for-hire driv- that characterization president of Boston Dorchester. Uber notes and Saturday nights Reporter Staff ers could not pick up out of hand, although Coach and a spokes- a 96 to 97 percent rate was set up in 2014 and Discussion contin- fares at cab stands or the company asserts man for The Ride Safe of calls that turned into is due to be cancelled on ued to swirl this week at Logan Airport nor that fully half of its Massachusetts Coali- completed trips in those March 18. around ride-for-hire solicit street pick-ups. drivers are working ten tion, said his group is same neighborhoods. Federal officials said companies like Uber Officials anticipate hours or less a week disappointed with the From 2012 to today, last week that the MBTA and Lyft, after a bill pushback on proposed and part-time drivers current proposal. “We Uber said, wait times had failed to follow unveiled last Friday company-carried insur- would be discouraged truly believe that the bill in Dorchester have civil rights guidelines proposed regulations for ance requirements, such from signing up due to can be improved,” he told dropped by two-thirds requireing the agency to the industry, including as a $1 million policy the extensive regulatory the Reporter, ideally, and now average under fully examine the impact two-step background covering a driver from hurdles. he said, by combining four minutes. The 2013 of cancelling late-night checks, that advocates the acceptance of a fare Fingerprinting driv- “full-blown background report found that fewer service on minorities for stricter oversight say through drop-off. ers, which is not man- checks” with finger- than 75 percent of taxi and low-income riders. do not go far enough. In a statement, Uber dated in the legislative printing. “We’ve come pick-ups in Dorchester Taken in conjunction The House Financial Boston General Man- proposal, is a flash-point to the conclusion that arrived in under 20 min- with an MBTA vote Services Committee, ager Chris Taylor said in these discussions. this is the only safe utes, as compared with to enact substantial chaired by Rep. Aaron the company is “grateful Boston has started fin- way for these people to more than 99 percent of fare hikes, the loss of Michlewitz, offered up for the thoughtfulness gerprinting cab drivers, operate in the market. Uber trips. late-night service was legislation that would and diligence” of the and Uber has objected to We, as the chauffeured Ride-for-hire services poised to strike a dis- establish a new state Financial Services Com- the process. car industry, are doing have plugged gaps in proportionate blow to division to monitor so- mittee in drafting the Company officials say it voluntarily and asking many riders’ moves from those communities, said called TNCs (transporta- regulations. “We have that the screenings in the state to make it and between T stations. Forry, Chang-Diaz, and tion network companies) questions and concerns place are thorough and a mandatory require- Coinciding with the Hwang in calling for the like Uber and Lyft. about language in this reveal only potentially ment.” imminent cancellation delay. The regulations would bill that we are raising relevant information Areas of Boston like of late night MBTA “I believe the equity require drivers to pass with the Legislature,” he on their drivers, while Dorchester and Mat- service, Uber has an- analysis will show what background checks con- said. “We want to ensure fingerprinting could tapan have seen a surge nounced a $5 fare cap we already know, that ducted by the companies that riders, drivers, bring to light arrests in Uber use in the four that would be enacted the suspension of late- and the state and submit regulators, Uber, and that led to no charges or years since the service for its uberPOOL service night service will dis- to twice-yearly inspec- other TNCs will still convictions. Such checks set up operations in the along T subway lines proportionately impact tions of their vehicles. be able to use innova- would limit the options commonwealth. Uber during late night hours low income riders,” said Vehicles transporting tive new technology to of potential drivers from officials say ride-for-hire for four weekends start- Forry in a statement. passengers through deliver more people to demographics with dis- services offer riders ing on March 19. “Late-night service is mobile-app-facilitated more places safely and proportionately high more options and faster State Senators Linda not a luxury for many platforms would have reliably.” rates of arrests, regard- response times in under- Dorcena Forry and So- people in my district. It to display state-issued Central to the discus- less of their conviction served neighborhoods. nia Chang-Diaz, along is unfortunate that the decals rather than spe- sion is Uber’s identi- records, the company According to the city’s with Diana Hwang, fiscal control board cialized livery plates. fication of itself as a noted. 2013 Taxi Consultant who is running for the would move to end this In other instances, technology company, Boston Police Com- Report, taxi dispatch vacant Senate seat in valuable service without higher fares meant to not a transportation missioner William Ev- responses in Dorchester East Boston, have called first completing the incentivize drivers dur- company, as it links ans has pushed for the and Mattapan lagged for the MBTA’s Fiscal equity analysis required ing periods of high potential drivers with fingerprinting require- significantly below the Management Control by federal civil rights demand, known as potential passengers ment, as have other law rest of the city, with a 52 Board to delay the guidelines.” surge pricing, would through a mobile app enforcement officials percent response rate in planned suspension of be prohibited during platform. Critics of the from across the state. Mattapan and between late night service. Late weather emergencies, services have dismissed Scott Solombrino, 59 and 63 percent in night service on Friday

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Go mbeannai Dia duit Congressman (May God Bless You) Michael Capuano 7th Congressional District www.mikecapuano.com Mayor Martin J. Walsh dotnews.com March 10, 2016 The Reporter Page 5 Senate panel homes in on housing crisis, offers strategies (Continued from page 1) report notes, provisions ing – “as though it were contribute to an overall family use. The authors income range, a propor- systemic patterns of in state law can prohibit a windfall,” the authors shortage of traditional also suggest developing tion much higher than in homelessness and assist disposing of the land said. A bill on the subject workforce housing, new affordable housing surrounding communi- residents forced out of at below-market rates. is being considered by such as three-deckers, geared toward the grow- ties,” that report said. their houses, whether The authors recommend lawmakers. duplexes, and garden ing transitory young In an interview, Forry by foreclosure or rising support for joint legisla- A proposal for “millen- apartments. The lack adult population. pushed against senti- rents. More than half tion to facilitate such nial villages,” perhaps of supply has driven Many cities rank below ments of “NIMBY-ism” of renters in greater transactions. the flashiest take- away up the price of units the state’s ten percent across the state, where Boston are paying more The report parallels from the report, was in three-deckers by 95 affordable housing reluctance to build af- than 30 percent of their efforts being made on floated as an innovative percent between 2009 benchmark, although fordable housing stock incomes toward housing, the city level, said Sheila approach to the influx of and 2015 (to $477,057), the city of Boston leads leaves long-time resi- categorizing them as Dillon, Boston’s housing young people between 24 the report noted, adding greater Boston in the dents in the lurch down cost-burdened, accord- chief. “I was very pleased and 30 into the state’s that rents continue to share of affordable hous- the line. “When I’m talk- ing to the Center for to see that there is great populace. rise sharply as well ing available for those ing about creating hous- Housing Policy. About 38 alignment in this with More than 24,000 “under this demand earning 80 percent or ing that’s affordable, percent of homeowners initiatives that are com- millennials moved pressure.” less of the area median it’s for their families,” are paying more than 30 ing from the state and into Boston, Somer- To further free up land, income, according to Forry said. “It’s for the percent of their gross in- things we are working ville, and Cambridge the report recommends a Boston Foundation kids who grew up in that come toward mortgages on in Boston,” she said, between 2000 and 2012, investing in preservation report. “Nearly one out community and went to and taxes. noting that the report according to the hous- and the rehabilitation of of five housing units in college but can’t afford For the most part, the raised a number of ideas ing report, accounting blighted lots, and zoning the city are affordable to move back.” Senate report grapples that the city would like for 73.9 percent of the more land for multi- for households in this with the question of to work into its housing population growth in how to make the most policies. that region. In the educa- effective use of exist- Dillon sees as a tional sphere, more than ing land. Selling state- highlight the report’s 120,000 graduate and owned surplus land for recommendation to post-doctoral students Happy below market value end a requirement that attend area universities, to affordable housing residents who have been more than 90 percent of developers would be a forgiven some of their whom live off campus. boon to the housing stock mortgage debt pay state Young adults’ quests St. Patrick’s for workers, but, the taxes on the relief fund- for affordable housing Day Ashmont mix-used development secures funding for construction and The Ashmont TOD2 Carruth building. To keep the community Evacuation Day development team has In an email distributed apprised of the project’s announced they have last Thursday, Mathieu progress, a community closed on the financing Zahler, senior project meeting is planned at to construct the six-story manager for Trinity Fi- All Saints Church on from mixed use project. The nancial, said the funding March 31 at 6:30 p.m. transit-oriented project was solidified on Jan. 29. On the agenda: the proj- will rise from Dorchester “The contractor has ect schedule, points of District 3 City Councillor Avenue on the current been working hard to contact for construction- site of Ashmont Tire, secure City permits and related questions, and across the street from began to mobilize earlier the local hiring plan. Frank Baker the Trinity-developed this week,” Zahler said. -Reporter Staff Page 6 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com Councillors hear concerns about high school cuts in town hall meetings

By Maddie Kilgannon Latin Academy, which is Reporter Correspondent expected to see a $500,000 Parents, students, and cut to its budget. Fletcher educators gathered at shared that the school’s Dorchester’s Kroc Center administration has plans on March 2 to discuss the to lose both the Arabic proposed Boston Public program and one math School budget for the teacher who teaches both upcoming year, which 7th and 8th grade. The include across-the-board budget cuts add up to cuts to the city’s high the loss of five full-time City councillors Tito Jackson and Annissa Essaibi-George (center, top) listened as parents, students schools. Boston City positions from the school, and educators discussed proposed budget cuts to Boston high schools. Maddie Kilgannon photo Councillors Tito Jackson she said. No money and Annissa Essaibi- is budgeted for school being cut from the school. being stripped down to C h a r l e s t o w n H i g h towards the end of the George, who co-chair the supplies next year, she Two science teachers are the bones. School’s Diploma Plus meeting said noted that Committee on Education, said, leaving that burden retiring this year, and at Frustration was also program were also on prisoners at South Bay have scheduled ten Town to fall on individuals. this time the administra- expressed at the dispar- hand at this meeting. House of Corrections Hall meetings by council Troy Henniger, who tion does not plan on ity in funding between Diploma Plus focuses cost $50,000 per person district. was appointed Head- hiring replacements. charter and public on under-accredited to house annually. About 25 people at- master of Latin Academy It was stressed time schools. Paula Bulls, students older than 16. “The BPS students get tended last Wednesday’s in 2015, is also serving and time again that a teacher at Brighton It provides an alternative $18,900,” said Jackson. session, which was as head of the History schools were not just High School, said that to dropping out of school “Your condition is not billed as a meeting for department. The school losing beloved teachers in the last month her completely by creating a your conclusion,” he residents of District 7, also does not currently and essential programs, school received five new curriculum that goes at continued, adding: “I which includes parts of have a head of the Arts but they were also losing students from charter each individual student’s hope that I am speaking Dorchester and Roxbury. department. their identities as a direct schools. own pace. directly to the budget on The two councillors “Without a department result of the steep cuts. “The timing is not There are currently that one.” began the meeting by head,” she said, “there is Snowden International surprising,” she said. about fifty students in the Future town hall meet- stressing that their pur- no one to structure the will lose their Japanese “It’s right on time for program at Charlestown. ings on the subject are set pose was to hear directly programs.” language program, testing season.” The program is slated to for Thurs., March 10 at from the community and Brenda Chaney, who the O’Bryant will lose Last year between be cut next year to ac- the Mattapan branch of less to share their own recently retired from some science classes, January and June count for an anticipated the BPL, 1350 Blue Hill thoughts. teaching at the O’Bryant and Boston Community Brighton High received $600,000 slash to the Ave. at 6 p.m.; and Mon., One of the parents School of Math and Sci- Leadership Academy will roughly fifty students high school’s budget. The March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at who spoke was Kerry ence, said that budget be losing its leadership who had left charter program costs $500,000 the Adams Street BPL, Fletcher, who has two cuts there will result curriculum. Schools, schools, Bulls claimed. to run. 690 Adams St. daughters at Boston in six faculty positions across the board, are S t u d e n t s f r o m Councillor Jackson,

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By Katie Lannan he made of the committee Backed by a coali- State House at an October hearing for tion known as Great News Service a more gradual increase Schools Massachusetts, Boston Mayor Marty in charter capacity, the question that could Walsh, a self-described Walsh said he supports appear on November’s “ally of charter public lifting the state’s cap on ballot takes a similar schools,” found common charter schools, but not approach to lifting the ground Monday with the “aggressive expan- cap as legislation filed some of the students sion” proposed in the by Gov. Charlie Baker. who walked out of his ballot question. The proposals have gen- city’s district schools in “To put it simply, this erated heated debate a protest over funding, as proposal does not provide between proponents and each spoke in opposition for the sustainable char- critics, with each side’s Boston Public School students spoke out against a ballot initiative that would to a ballot initiative that ter school growth that argument often coming lift the cap on the number of charter schools in the state during a hearing at the State House on Monday. State House News Service photo would lift the cap on its proponents seek,” back to efforts to close charter schools. Walsh said. “Instead, achievement gaps. As- Monday to protest a “By lifting the cap and advanced placement The petition (H 3928), it would wreak havoc sertions that charter tight city education on charter schools and music theory classes which would allow the on municipal finances, schools provide edu- budget and potential cutting the budget for would be cut. authorization of up to undermining our ability cational opportunities programmatic cuts in the BPS kids, you create a Latin Academy stu- 12 new charter schools to support either new to students who would next school year. After culture war where BPS dent government presi- or charter expansions or existing schools in otherwise lack access rallying on the Boston kids realize their educa- dent Andrianne Dao a year, came before the Boston. For this reason, to them are countered Common, more than 20 tion is limited and their said one student’s access Legislature’s Education I respectfully urge the by claims that divert- of the students joined the resources are limited to a quality education Committee for a hearing, Legislature to take up ing funds to charters Education Committee because of the charter “should not come at a drawing testimony from more comprehensive squeezes districts that hearing, where some school situation in an us- detriment to another.” educators, parents and reform legislation. I are already struggling testified in support of versus-them scenario,,” “We cannot open more students, many with don’t exaggerate when financially. increasing funding for said Clark Lacossade, a charter schools while our experience in Boston’s I say the fate of public Hundreds of Boston their schools and in Boston Latin Academy public schools deterio- public school system. education in the city of Public Schools students opposition to charter junior who said he was rate,” she said. Reiterating a request Boston depends on it.” walked out of class on expansion. concerned his Arabic BPS students protest budget cuts in Monday ‘walk-out’ (Continued from page 1) John D. O’Bryant School doing this. We’re still had gathered, and got woman Rachel Maguire. co-chair the Commit- meaningful discussions of Math and Science, in middle of the budget into their cars without MBTA Transit Police tee on Education, have on the BPS budget pro- said, “Even if we get in process, so I think that speaking to anyone. made five arrests, ac- scheduled ten town hall cess and become more trouble, this is what has we have a long way to As the students began cording to T spokesman meetings throughout engaged.” to be done. This is our go before a final budget’s to disperse, many contin- Joe Pesaturo. the city. Students left their education. It’s worth it.” there. I would much pre- ued to Downtown Cross- Since the original bud- Two are scheduled classes at about 11:30 After rallying around fer the students stay in ing. Over the course of get proposal meeting on for the coming week: a.m. and gathered on the bandstand for about school, but the fact that the protest and rallies, Feb. 10 there have been Tonight (Thurs., March Boston Common before an hour, the students they are out advocating, a few fights broke out roughly a dozen sessions 10) at the Mattapan moving toward the State moved the rally up to the I commend them for it.” among students and hosted by district city Public Library at 6 p.m.; House, carrying signs front steps of the State Both the governor police responded, de- councillors for parents, and next Monday, March and chanting as they House. and the mayor exited escalating the situations. teachers, students, and 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the moved along. City Councillor Tito Faneuil Hall on the No arrests were made by advocates. Councillors Adams Street branch A Boston Latin School Jackson, who has been Quincy Market side, Boston police, according Jackson and Annissa of the Boston Public sophomore who gave vocal in his support for where fewer protestors to departrment spokes- Essaibi-George, who Library. her name as Jaylene the budget-cut protests, from Dorchester, told talked to students and the Reporter, “I was in reporters in the shadow History, and my teacher of the the Robert Gould just said to stay safe and Shaw and Massachusetts to make a difference.” 54th Regiment Memorial Other students told simi- at the edge of the Com- lar stories about teachers mon on Beacon Street. “ I’m grateful to supporting their protest; “They’re doing the at the least, no one right thing,” the council- stopped them. lor said. “Some others have Dana-Farber In anticipation of the won’t stand up for them, protest, BPS sent a letter some others won’t have to parents last Friday, their back. But I stand care so close.” encouraging them to with these young people. tell their students to Either we stand up for – Dan, Cancer survivor stay in class. “While we these young people, or encourage our students we walk away from our to become leaders in future, and that’s what their community and ad- all of them are saying vocate for their schools, to us.” BPS does not sanction Shortly after 1 p.m., students leaving school the students headed without permission dur- down to Faneuil Hall, When Dan learned he had cancer, he wasn’t going to settle for anything less than ing the day,” the letter where Mayor Martin the top cancer center in New England, Dana-Farber. So when he found a Dana-Farber said. “Students who Walsh and Governor choose to participate Charlie Baker were host- practice nearby, it made getting the expert care he wanted so much easier. will be marked absent ing a press conference from any classes that to announce the Forbes Through Dana-Farber’s community locations, patients like Dan benefit from they miss. If your child Under 30 summit set does leave school, we will to take place in Boston treatment based on the latest research from expert oncologists close to home. notify you by phone.” in October, and rallied An hour after the outside the Hall. scheduled walk-out time, Following the press Today, Dan is cancer-free and grateful to have Dana-Farber in his community. students were showing conference, Walsh, who To learn more, call us or speak with your doctor about a referral. up at the Parkman Band- had initially opposed stand on the Common the walk-out, told the and being greeted with Reporter that he was wild applause from their unaware the students fellow protestors. were outside the build- When asked if she ing, adding, “If there’s was concerned about the thousands out there, repercussions of walking when we walk out there, out of class, Codman we’ll talk to them.” The dana-farber.org/communitycare Square resident Elexxus mayor then said, “I felt Ryan, a sophomore at the there are other ways of Page 8 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Fields Corner Irish Film Festival runs through Sunday; 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills final show: ‘The Mayor of Boston, My Son’ 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841

By Chris Harding Commissioned by Bord Uphams Corner Special to the Reporter Scannán na hÉireann/ 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 The final film to be the Irish Film Board Grove Hall screened at this week- (IFB), nine short films 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 end’s Irish Film Festival, are scheduled for screen- Mattapan Branch Boston (IFFB) – “The ing. Also on tap, Neil 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 Mayor of Boston, My Jordan’s historical biopic Son” – is a documentary of Irish revolutionary, Adams Street Branch about one Dorchester “Michael Collins,” which Thurs., March 10, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; resident that is narrated will be celebrating its 12:30 p.m. – Watercolor for Older Adults; 3:30 by another. 20th anniversary at the p.m. – Homework Help; LEGOs Builders Club. Fri., More than 45 films festival. Collins led a March 11, 9:30 a.m. – Baby Toddler Playgroup. will be shown from to- guerrilla war against the Mon., March 14, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 day (March 10) through UK, helped negotiate the p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Tues., March 15, 10:30 Sunday at the Somerville creation of the Irish Free a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Theatre in Davis Square. State, and led the Na- Help. Wed., March 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; The IFFB, the largest tional Army during the 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., March 18, 9:30 Irish movie festival Irish Civil War. The film Mrs. Mary Walsh of Dorchester, the mother of Mayor a.m. – Baby Toddler Play Group. outside the Emerald stars megastars Liam Martin J. Walsh, was interviewed by reporters at Codman Square Branch Isle, attracts discerning Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Ireland’s Shannon Airport in September 2014. Mrs. Thurs., March 10, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; movie-lovers who don’t and Julia Roberts. Walsh and her son are featured in a documentary 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., March 11, know where the Emerald Another highlight: that will be screened at this weekend’s Irish Film 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 2 p.m. – Baby Isle, or Dorchester, are. “The Woman’s’ Council Festival in Somerville. Bill Forry photo Story Time. Sat., March 12, 12:30 p.m. – Book Visiting Irish filmmak- – Women of the Revolu- Talk & Smoothies. Mon., March 14, 3:30 p.m. – ers and directors, special tion” screens on Sunday law. The film follows a The above-mentioned Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. guests and legendary afternoon, showing with religious man’s attempts festival closer, “The Tues., March 15, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Time; post-screening hooleys the recently discovered to uncover his wife’s Mayor of Boston, My 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., March 16, 3:30 celebrate the best Hi- earliest-known Irish- suspected affair. Son,” a documentary p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., March 18, 10:30 a.m. bernian films of last language “talkie,” “A As always, IFFB excels about Mayor Martin – Preschool Story Time; 2 p.m. – Baby Story Time. year. IFFB announces Night of Storytelling” with its documentaries, Walsh, is paired with Sat., March 19, 10 a.m. – Codman Square Brnach its awards prior to the by Robert Flaherty, starting with “Older the film “An Klondike,” reading Group 2016. event, allowing directors, from the Harvard Film Than Ireland,” which a unique Irish language Fields Corner Branch producers, and actors to Archive. delves into the memories western tale featuring Thurs., March 10, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. attend screenings and Today (Thursday), of 30 Irish centenarians. Walsh’s own Connemara Fri., March 11, 10:30 a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time. take part in talk-backs. Director Mark Noonan Saturday’s schedule home town of Rosmuc, Sat., March 12, 10:30 a.m. – Duplo Days. Mon., The theme of this IFFB will appear at the screen- will showcase Global Ireland. March 14, 3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group; 3:30 is “16 in 16,” alluding both ing of his debut feature Vision Documentary’s Take note that this p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., March 15, 3:30 to the 16th iteration of the film, “You’re Ugly Too,” awardee, “Unbreakable: four-day festival which p.m. – Homework Help; 6 p.m. – BTU Homework Boston festival and to a this year’s Best Break- The Mark Pollock Story.” in recent years had been Help; 6:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. Wed., March 16, watershed time in Irish through Feature Award Created over the course scheduled after the St. 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and Fun; 2:30 p.m. – history. winner and festival of six years, this remark- Patrick’s Day revelry, Midweek Movie; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., Sunday’s schedule opener, a comedy/drama able film chronicles the will this year precede March 18, 10:30 a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time. will deliver an array of starring Aiden Gillen triumphs and setbacks it in order to avoid any Grove Hall Branch screenings marking the (“Game of Thrones”) and of an indomitable Irish- conflict with the St. Pat’s Thru March 18 – In celebration of Black History 100th anniversary of the Lauren Kinsella (“Albert man, the first blind and Easter holidays. Month, the Grove Hall Branch is proud to present Easter Rising in Ireland Nobbs”). man to reach the South Tickets to each IFFB Triumph! Black Military Unsung Heroes. Thurs., in 1916. Supported by First time filmmaker Pole, who shortly before screening are $15 for March 10, 3:30 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Sat., Culture Ireland as part Kev Cahill’s comedy his wedding fell from a opening night and $12 March 12, 11 a.m. – Chair Yoga. Mon., March 14, of the Rising’s 2016 cente- “More Than God” has second story window and for all other screenings, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., March 16, 3:30 nary, the festival proudly been awarded Best Short was paralyzed from the to be paid online or at the p.m. – Homework Help; Teen Afternoons. Sat., hosts the US premiere Film and represents the waist down. Six years in box office. An All-Access March 19, 11 a.m. – Chair Yoga. of “After ’16 Program,” a best of Irish shorts 100 the making, “Unbreak- Festival Pass is $85. A Lower Mills Branch one-off short film initia- years after independence able” shatters the mold complete schedule of Thurs., March 10, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; tive to commemorate the on the wave of last year’s of the “inspirational” events is available at 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., March 11, 10 landmark occasion. historic gay marriage documentary. irishfilmfestival.com. a.m. – Disney Film Series; 1 p.m. – Robert Mit- chum Film Series: Cape Fear. Sat., March 12, 11 a.m. – Family Yoga. Mon., March 14, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5 Please come and celebrate p.m. – Made in Massachusetts Film Series. Tues., March 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., March 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., March 18, 10 a.m. – Disney Film Series; 1 p.m. Dorchester’s Tenth Annual – Robert Mitchum Film Series: Night of the Hunt- er. Sat., March 19, 11 a.m. – Family Yoga; 12:30 p.m.– Book Signing. St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Mattapan Branch Thurs., March 10, 3 p.m. – Vinyl Thursday; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Saturday, March 19, 2016, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help. Fri., March 11, 10:30 a.m. – Story Time with Ms. Celia; 2:30 p.m. – Movie Friday. Sat., March 12, 10 a.m. – Laptop Class. Mon., March 14, 10:30 Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall a.m. – Reading Readiness; 3:30 p.m. – Communi- Quilt; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., March 800 Columbia Road, Dorchester 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; Comics Class for Youth; 5:30 p.m. Special Guests Govenor Charlie Baker Mayor Martin J. Walsh – Drawing for Adults; 6 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group with Miss Cannon. Wed., March 16, 10:30 a.m. – ESL Intermediate English Class; 10:30 a.m. 2016 Dorchester Hall of Fame Inductees – Toddler Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., March 18, 10:30 a.m. – Story Time wiht Ms. Celia; Jim Rooney 2:30 p.m. – Movie Friday. Sat., March 19, 10 a.m. The Honorable Marie St. Fleur – Laptop Class. Uphams Corner Branch The Honorable W. Paul White Thurs., March 10, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., March 11, All proceeds to benefit Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry 2:30 p.m. – February Film Series. Mon., March 14, 3:30 p.m. – Computer Lab; Formatting a Word Doc- Blessed Mother Teresa Parish ument; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. 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300 delegates and dis- Dorchester resident ship and direction to our institution grow.” tinguished guests from John Carranza, the 26 staff members, cre- Carranza graduated across the nation who Environmental Support ates job flows, updates from the University of attended the American Services (EVS) Super- protocols and helps to Massachusetts at Am- Legion Auxiliary’s an- visor for Beth Israel maintain the essential herst in 1996 with a nual Washington DC Deaconess Medical Cen- functions of his depart- Bachelor’s of Science de- conference held at the Washington Hilton Feb. ter (BIDMC), has been ment. gree in biology. Prior to 22-25. The winter event selected to participate in “I want to develop joining the BIDMC team provides an opportunity the Associates program myself and help future in 2012, he worked as for the organization’s of The Partnership, Inc., leaders in my depart- an embryologist for ten leadership to hear from a yearlong leadership ment develop as well,” years at Reproductive Washington-based ex- and career growth pro- he said. “I hope to learn Science Center where Cynthia Johnson-Smith perts on issues relevant gram for professionals of how to take care of com- he contributed to the of Mattapan’s William to the ALA’s mission and color in Massachusetts. munities and manage creation, amendment, E. Carter American Le- to meet with Congressio- gion Auxiliary Unit 16 As a supervisor, Car- hospitals, and I’m look- and maintenance of all nal representatives on ranza provides leader- John Carranza ing forward to helping department protocols. was one of more than key legislative priorities. Bubbles’ Birthdays and Special Occasions

By Barbara McDonough the singer Carrie Underwood, 33; the Bruins’ The actor Barry Fitzgerald was born in Dublin Tuukka Rask, 29; John “Mad Men” Hamm, 45; on March 10, 1888. The Salvation Army in the Prince Edward, 52. March 12: Liza Minnelli, 70; US was founded on March 10 in 1880. March 10, Barbara Feldon, 83. March 13: Charo, 65; Neil 1965, was the date of the premiere of the movie Sedaka, 77. March 14: Billy Crystal, 68; Michael “The Odd Couple” in New York City. US paper Caine, 83. March 15: Mike “Beach Boys” Love, 75; money was first issued on March 10, 1862. March Judd Hirsch, 81. March 16: Jerry Lewis, 90; Erik 12 was the date of the German invasion Estrada, 67; Victor Garber, 67. of Austria in 1938. Bermuda was taken over by Those celebrating their birthdays are Denise the English on March 12, 1609. Pres. Franklin Ellis, Debbie Harden, Maria (Glavin) Lyons, Susan Delano Roosevelt gave his first Fireside Chat on Walsh, Bill Thayer, Mary Ellen (Beatty) White, March 12, 1933. Maria Ryan, Pat Moran, and Susan (Chaisson) The Girl Scouts of the USA were founded by Jeffreys. Juliette Low on March 12, 1912. It was on March Also observing their birthdays are Jim Barry 12, 1888, that the celebrated Great Blizzard ap- Jr., Mary Anderson, Bob Norton, Eileen O’Malley, proached the Boston region. It left 35 to 50 inches James Wall, Bernadette Glikin, Ellen O’Neil, Heidi of snow – and drifts 30 to 40 feet high – in its Moe Singer, Hailey Harraghy, Roseann Schiffman, wake. In New York, 200 deaths were attributed to Kevin McGough, Ava Tankle, and WROL’s Matt the storm. Chester Greenwood received a patent O’Donnell. Special good wishes are sent to Tom for his earmuffs on March 13, 1887. Jorge Mario Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first tele- Cheney, who will be 92 this week. Terry and Jane Bergoglio, cardinal-archbishop of Buenos Aires, phone message to his assistant in the next room: Boyer and Peter and Liz Carver are celebrating was elected pope three years ago, on March 13, “Mr. Watson, come here. I need you,” in Boston, their anniversaries this week. on Mar. 10, 1876. 2013. He chose the name “Francis.” Julius Caesar Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. this was assassinated on March 15 in the year 44 BC. Point, NY, on March 16, 1802. coming Sunday, March 13. Remember to turn The US Military Academy was established at West Celebrities having birthdays are: March 10: your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed.

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NMLS #403469 Page 10 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com Editorial Earning confidence – and cash – A night to hail to get back into the job market By Chanie Infante Louisma Robin Valentine, a divorced mother of three who 3 Dot treasures Five years ago, James Newton received a mailing was hobbled by debt and poor credit, committed to If a neighborhood can claim to have a beating from Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership the FSS regimen. She worked full-time to support heart, there’s no question that ours can be found (MBHP). It was an invitation to learn more about herself and her young children. any given day on a block in the middle of Dorchester the agency’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, “I am a very private person who does not like to Avenue near Savin Hill. which helps put Section 8 voucher-holders on a course ask for help,” explained Valentine. “When I first That’s where you’ll find this community’s most towards employment and economic independence. started, I was so embarrassed about struggling and important institution, one that is also, thankfully, At the time, Newton was strug- did not want anyone to know. When you see your among our most well-led and respected. gling. A widower and a single life on paper, it really hits you that this is what you The Boys and Girls Clubs father to his 13 year-old son, who need to do.” of Dorchester — founded in has special needs, James was The support of her immediate family has been a the early 1970s by the Marr unemployed after working in the tremendous help, she said, allowing her to manage family — provides services computer technology field since her work and school schedule, with time to take to thousands of kids and 1981. her son to his soccer practice and games opn the families each year in after- “I was so depressed and un- weekends. school, summer camps, and healthy,” said Newton. “I needed so “My next goals are to continue with school and be much help with everything; finding a homeowner,” said Valentine. “I want to be able to early childhood education James Newton programs. The club helps us a job, and help with my son. The pass on a legacy to my children.” raise our children in a safe constant communication by phone and mail is what Now a student at Quincy College and UMass and nurturing setting that helped motivate me.” Boston, Valentine was one of 45 people who is Dorchester at its best: Today, Newton is completing his certification as a graduated from the program on Feb. 25. District 4 inclusive, dynamic, diverse systems specialist this summer. He plans to enroll in City Councillor Andrea Campbell was on hand to and fun. the next certification course that will later lead him congratulate the group. Tens of thousands of to his goal of a Bachelors degree. Newton’s dream “I am honored to be here celebrating the work of young people have been of homeownership is now within reach thanks to MBHP and particularly the success of the Family given the opportunity to the savings he’s built through the FSS program’s Self-Sufficiency Program and its participants,” Coun- play, learn, love, and lead mandatory escrow account. cillor Campbell said. “I thank MBHP for its mission by the people who work at Fifty pounds lighter and healthier, Newton also to ensure that the region’s low- and moderate-income the club. credits the support he received from the program individuals and families have support in finding and One of the institution’s staff helped motivate him to lose weight and exercise. retaining decent affordable housing and attaining greatest achievements has He continues to work on living a healthier lifestyle financial independence.” been its ability to retain while working as a lifeguard. The MBHP self-sufficiency program is getting amazing people — some “Some of the successes of our participants are strong reviews for its performance. A UMass of whom have been on the intangible that data cannot capture,” explains Boston report on its outcomes— funded by The watch here for decades. David Kelley, the FSS director who guided Newton Boston Foundation and published last year— That longevity and experi- through the course. found that the MBHP effort has a significantly ence matters in good times, Newton is one of the success stories of the FSS higher enrollment rate (14 percent) than the na- and, especially, in times of program, which is organized in collaboration with tional average (5 percent), with a higher level of stress, when families in COMPASS Working Capital. The voluntary program escrow accumulation ($13,598 compared to $5,607). crisis need a dependable is designed for Section 8 certificate holders, who “This success makes MBHP’s FSS program a ally and counselor. must commit to a five-year involvement, with regular powerful example for assessing the opportunities Longtime Boys and Girls Three of the longest- meetings and phone calls. The program connects and challenges low-income particpants face when Clubs of Dorchester staff serving Boys and Girls them with resources like job training programs, trying to advance in the labor market,” the report Mike Joyce, Bruce Seals, resume writing, first time homebuyers workshops, concluded. and Queenie Santos will Club personnel will be honored tomorrow night GED and ESL classes. Anyone who currently holds a Section 8 voucher be honored at Friday through MBHP is eligible to apply, regardless night’s Reunion at Flo- at Florian Hall at a re- To graduate, participants must be employed and rian Hall. union event for “alumni” free from public assistance for a year before they of educational level, work experience, or current of the club. Mike Joyce, matriculate. As an incentive, participants who employment status. To learn more about MBHP and Queenie Santos, and Bruce Seals have given a increase their earned income while enrolled build an the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, visit mbhp.org combined 85 years of service to the children and escrow fund which is then rewarded in a lump sum or call 617-859 -0400. teens of Dorchester. — up to $25,000—upon completion of the program. Chanie Infante Louisma is a Dorchester resident Joyce, who has worked at the club since the Funding from The Boston Foundation has now with a passion for working with people. She is involved day it opened its doors on Deer Street in 1974, is allowed the program to expand to target residents with several community programs and writes about a legendary coach, friend, and mentor. His calm, who reside in the Fairmount corridor in Dorchester her experiences in Boston at her blog LifeByZen. You soft-spoken, friendly demeanor amid the bustle of and Mattapan. can connect with her on Twitter: @LifeByZen. a youth center sets the tone for everyone else. The definition of a steady hand, Mike is the Boys and Girls Club personified. Mayor Walsh reflects on the Rising Bruce Seals, the onetime NBA star who came to Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Massachusetts “As someone who followed my father into the union, the Boys and Girls Club back in 1990, is another of Congressman Richard Neal spoke at a Boston Col- I also feel pride in the role of the labor movement and the club’s pillars. Seals, who has now coached two lege forum – “Reflections on the 100th Anniversary of leaders like James Connolly. Connolly spent several generations of Dorchester kids, is the go-to-guy for Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising” – on Feb. 22 in Gasson years before the Rising as a labor organizer in the pep-talks and, when needed, some tough love. Hall on the BC campus. They were welcomed by the United States, including some time spent living not Quenette “Queenie” Santos is a Columbia Point Rev. Oliver P. Rafferty, a Jesuit priest and director of far from here, in Mission Hill. native who runs the club’s Walter Denney Youth B.C.’s Irish Studies Program. Following are excerpts “We should also remember his daughter Nora Center Clubhouse in the Harbor Point development from Walsh’s remarks: Connolly, one of the many remarkable women of the and oversees the highly successful Safe Summer “I’m sure there are some in the room more quali- Rising. She came to Boston weeks after her father’s Streets program. A mother of five herself, Queenie fied to explain the historical importance of the Ris- execution to raise support for Irish independence. She has been “like” a mom or sister to hundreds of kids ing. In any case, I want to focus my reflections on gave a memorable speech at Faneuil Hall, on a stage over her 20-year-career at the club. what the Rising means to me and my family on a I am privileged to share myself from time to time. Friday’s event starts at 7 p.m. and it offers a great personal level. All of us in the global Irish Diaspora “Perhaps most personally, I take pride in the fact chance to say thank you to these three outstanding take pride in Ireland’s history. That pride can take that Patrick Pearse developed his ideas about human individuals while re-connecting with old friends. It many different forms, just as in Ireland there are freedom in my mother’s home village of Rosmuc. will feature music, dancing, food, raffles, and a photo many different ways of being Irish. He was a leader of the Rising, and one of its great booth. Tickets are $30 at the door. Or go online to “But one common theme is self-determination. writers and poets. He was the one who read out the bgcdreunion.org to purchase tickets online and save That’s what the Rising was about. Even before the Proclamation of the Irish Republic on the steps of the $5. - Bill Forry people got behind those rebel leaders, it had run General Post Office on that fateful Easter Monday. throughout Irish history; it was there in the role of … “I’ve spent many summers myself in Rosmuc. I the trade union movement; and it was there in the can testify to the way the land there inspires you, The Reporter plight of the tenant farmers. the people inspire you, and the culture inspires you. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” The desire for self-determination, the ability to … I can say also, in a deep sense, that these values A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. control your own destiny. It’s also what so many and this history are what led me into public service 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 immigrants are looking for, and have always looked and are the reason I’m standing here today as mayor. Worldwide at dotnews.com for, when they come to America. “I want Boston to be a place where anyone can Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) “My father came to Boston from Ireland nearly make their own destiny. I want Boston to be a William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher 60 years ago, in 1956. 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And this history should drive us Next week’s Deadline: Monday, March 14 at 4 p.m. many of the leaders had to the United States, and to support them and welcome them as brothers and Published weekly on Thursday mornings the support they got from, as they said, Ireland’s sisters.” All contents © Copyright 2016 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. “exiled children in America.” dotnews.com March 10, 2016 The Reporter Page 11 Senate panel advises caution on any marijuana laws

By Colin A. Young con Hill, and members of dollars, we estimate the votes, Lewis said, pale in November is vastly issues for the state than State House the Senate committee on tax revenues and the in comparison to the different and vastly more was the case with de- News Service Tuesday acknowledged license revenues in the one that could be on the complicated and more criminalization in 2008 A group of lawmakers that the Legislature is $50 to $60 million range November ballot. challenging and has far or medical marijuana in outlined an approach to likely to forgo its chance on an annual basis,” he “The question that greater ramifications for 2012,” he said. marijuana legalization to legalize the drug on its said. “We think that may we’re now considering the health and safety and Tuesday that would own terms and instead not even be sufficient to and will be before voters quality of life, economic involve the Legislature opt to weigh in after cover the full gamut of tinkering with a voter- voters. public and social costs approved ballot initiative In recent years, that we would incur.” to a far greater degree lawmakers have been The Senate committee than has been custom- reluctant to tinker with also recommends prohib- ary in order to address ballot question language iting, or at least placing “serious concerns” it has approved by voters, argu- a temporary moratorium with the prospect of full ing that the will of the on, home cultivation of legalization. voters was made clear marijuana. Under the In anticipation of vot- on Election Day. But the ballot initiative lan- ers deciding whether report Tuesday details guage, adults would be to legalize the adult dozens of “recommended able to grow as many as use and commercial actions” the Legislature six mature plants and 12 sale of marijuana in could take to tailor the seedlings in their homes November, the Special ballot question language for personal use. Senate Committee on if it is approved. Marijuana advocates Marijuana on Tuesday “If that is the deci- have had marked success released a report -- the sion of the voters in taking marijuana reform November to approve the efforts directly to the culmination of a year Last call at Gerard’s – Rep. Dan Cullinane, left, and Rep. Dan Hunt, of research, they said ballot question and move voters. Possession of less right, presented Gerard Adomunes, center, with a citation from the House of -- stocked with warnings forward, I have no doubt than an ounce of pot was Representatives last weekend as the longtime restauranteur and store-owner about legalization and that the Legislature will decriminalized by voters prepared to serve his last customers in his iconic Adams Corner eatery. Ado- laying out recommended respect the will of the in 2008 and four years munes has sold his Adams Street building to a team of new investors. Sunday alterations to the ballot voters,” Lewis said. “At later voters handily ap- was the last official day of business for Gerard’s restaurant, while his general initiative language, if it the same time, when proved the medical use store will stay open in limited hours this week as they liquidate their stock is approved by voters. somebody is voting in No- of marijuana. But those at discount prices. Photo courtesy Rep. Dan Cullinane “The bottom line is that vember, assuming this legalizing marijuana is is on the ballot, I doubt far more complex than that they will be thinking a simple yes or no ques- about ... whether you tion,” Sen. Jason Lewis, should be allowed to grow chairman of the special six plants at home, or committee, said. “And 12 plants or no plants, although a ballot initia- and I doubt they’ll be tive doesn’t lend itself thinking about whether to all of that complexity, the tax rate should be you have to say yes or no, 3.75 percent, or whether what we hope, partially it should be an excise tax through the work that versus a sales tax.” we’ve done and this After the release of report, is that residents the Senate committee of the state will start to report, the campaign be- understand the complex- hind the ballot initiative ity of the issue.” blasted the committee Among the concerns as “legislators who have raised by the committee abdicated their responsi- are the impacts legal- bility to legislate.” ization would have on “Up until late last year, children and teens, the this was a one-person ability of law enforce- committee. They hastily ment officers to discern put together a group of when a driver is under people, they hastily con- the influence of mari- vened a trip to Colorado juana, the changes in and within weeks they the black market that hastily put out a report,” would be spurred by Jim Borghesani, commu- legalization, and the nications director of the mechanics of cultivating Campaign to Regulate a new industry that Marijuana Like Alcohol, remains illegal at the told reporters. “This is federal level. not a deep dive, this is a A ballot initiative sup- very shallow dive.” ported by the Campaign The Senate commit- to Regulate Marijuana tee’s recommendations, Like Alcohol would le- i f a d o p t e d , w o u l d galize the adult use of significantly alter the marijuana and make it current ballot initiative available through a regu- language. lated retail industry. The Whereas the initiative ballot initiative would calls for a 3.75 percent impose a 3.75 percent state excise tax on retail state excise tax on retail marijuana sales on top of marijuana sales, allow the state’s 6.25 percent adults 21 and older to sales tax, the Senate possess up to an ounce committee recommends of marijuana in public an excise tax of 5 percent and establish a Cannabis to 15 percent to be col- Control Commission to lected from growers, a oversee the new industry. marijuana-specific sales When a significant tax of 10 percent to 20 change in law appears percent and allowing destined to go to vot- municipalities to enact ers, the Legislature has an additional 5 percent sometimes sought to local sales tax. avoid a messy ballot The higher tax rates, question battle by in- Lewis said, would be stead drafting its own necessary in order to legislation to effectuate cover the all the costs the change on terms associated with imple- lawmakers agree upon. mentation of the law and This year, however, to deal with the impacts there is little support for of legalization. taking up a marijuana “Based upon the size of legalization bill on Bea- the market, half a billion Page 12 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

Democratic Ward Caucuses Several Democratic Ward Caucuses will be held in the coming weeks to elect delegates for the state party convention in June. Ward 14 Democrats will caucus on Sat., March 12 at the Anthony Perkins Community Center, 155 Talbot Ave. Doors open for registration at noon and the caucus will start promptly at 1 p.m. Call 617-903-7648 or email darryl. [email protected]…Ward 13 Democrats caucus on Monday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cristo Ray School, 100 Savin Hill Ave., Dorchester. Contact Kelly Walsh ( [email protected]) or Mike Christopher ([email protected]) with questions….Ward 17 Democrats will caucus on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Sheet Metal Union Hall, 1157 Adams St. Any Democrat registered in Ward 17 as of January 31, 2016 is eligible to run. In addition, people can apply to be add-ons if they fall into the category of youth, disabled or minority. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate hosted a forum focused on Women in Dorchester Chili Cook-off on Sunday Leadership at various levels of government on Monday. The event included panel discussions featur- Join neighbors for the 10th anniversary of the ing State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and state Treasurer Deb Goldberg; and a second panel with Dorchester Chili Cook-off on Sunday, March 13 City Councillors Ayanna Pressley, Michelle Wu and Andrea Joy Campbell. The program is available for 4-7 p.m. 256 Freeport Street, Dorchester. For more viewing online at emkinstitute.org.Above, l-r, Councillors Michelle Wu, Ayanna Pressley and Andrea J. information, contact Pat O’Neill pattiashmont@ Campbell are pictured with panel moderator Lauren Dezenski. gmail.com. Photo by Eric Haynes, Courtesy of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Boys and Girls Club Reunion at Florian Hall guided tour, please visit dorchesterhistoricalsociety. national-youth-violence-prevention-week. Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester Alumni and org. BASE offers Softball for Girls Friends Reunion Party at Florian Hall on Friday, Public meeting The BASE, a youth-based organization located March 11 at 7 p.m. 21+ event, ID required. For more on Climate Change Initiative in Boston, is actively looking for girls ages 8 to 19 information or to sponsor the event, please contact The city of Boston and the Boston Harbor Associa- who wish to learn how to play softball. For more Patty Lamb at 617-288-7120 or plamb@bgcdorchester. tion, in partnership with the City’s Climate Ready information, please visit thebase.org. org. The Boys and Girls Club needs tutors for those in Boston initiative and the BSA Foundation will host Free recital at All Saints Church grades K to 12 who need homework assistance after a public meeting on Sat., March 12 from 1-4 p.m. at on April 10 school one to 2 hours per week. Volunteers need not English High School, 144 McBride St., Jamaica Plain. A free father-son recital featuring Dr. Michael be teachers or experts on the subject. High school Meeting organizers will serve food, with childcare Judd Sheranian and Andrew Sheranian performing students can fulfill their community-service hours. and translation services provided upon request. To works for violin, voice, and organ will be at All Saints Call Emily at 617-288-7120, to volunteer. register: resilientboston.eventbrite.com. Church, Ashmont on Sun., April 10 at 4 p.m. Dorchester Historical Society BPD Peace Rally on April 7 Quiet Season Jaunt in Franklin Park Observe Evacuation Day with a talk from Middie BPD Boston Peace Rally in celebration of National Frederick Law Olmsted NHS offers a “Quiet Season Clapp Baker on Sun., March 20 at 2 p.m. at the William Youth Violence Prevention Week on Thurs., April 7. Jaunt” in Franklin Park on Sat., March 26 at 2 p.m. Clapp House, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester… On All entries for each contest must be received by March This 90-minute tour is free and open to the public, April 17 at 1 p.m. – Guided Tour of the EMK Institute. 17. For entry forms and more information, please visit but advance registration is required by Thurs., March To learn more information and register for these bpdnews.com/news/2016/3/1/bpd-announces-upcom- 24. To register, please email [email protected]. events, visit: emkinstitute.org. To buy tickets for the ing-3rd-annual-boston-peace-rally-in-celebration-of- (Continued on page 16) dotnews.com March 10, 2016 The Reporter Page 13 Slainte!´ Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our friends and neighbors, from the MCCA.

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(Continued from page 1) refurbished in the late air compressors – are later this year and any 1990s, but with few or routinely maintained change to the current no replacement parts by T workers with an system would be subject available for some of the eye toward preventing to community review, key components, certain larger problems from he said. pieces, like brakes and becoming fatal flaws for The MBTA now has valves, are engineered, the antique conveyances. ten PCC cars avail- cast, and installed by Gonneville first in- able for the Mattapan skilled tradesmen at troduced the notion of line, survivors of what the T’s Everett Shops a thorough review of once was a much larger facility. Other, larger the line’s future during fleet. The cars were components – the a January meeting of original engines and the T’s Control Fis-

Byrne & cal and Management Control Board as part of a five-year spending a larger briefing of the schedule – called the LEGAL NOTICE state of the authority’s Capital Improvement vehicle fleets. The mere Plan – which will itemize COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS notion of studying a plans for procuring new Anderson, L.L.P. SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT potential change to the vehicles, building sta- PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT line sparked immedi- tions, and maintaining NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT ate pushback on social the current fleet. The OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR Attorneys at Law Docket No. SU15P2893GD media. The Save the MBTA board is expected 24 NEW CHARDON STREET Mattapan Trolley Face- to vote on the proposed PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 Eastern Harbor Office Park IN THE INTERESTS OF book page now counts CIP in May following a FLEVOR K. GREEN 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle OF DORCHESTER, MA 1,538 members. series of public meetings MINOR The request for fund- on the options. Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Notice to all Interested Parties 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a ing comes as MBTA of- Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor filed on 11/24/2015 by Vincent Earl Green of ficials prepare to unveil Roslindale, MA will be held 03/30/2016 08:30 AM Review Hearing. Located at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114. REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or 617-288-2680 by appearing in person at the hearing. If you 617-288-2681 choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, minor over age 14 has the right to be present FAMILY DENTISTRY at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important liquor liability and premises liability court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Office Hours notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 February 18, 2016 Felix D. Arroyo vening ours vailable Register of Probate e H A DORCHESTER, MA 02122 Published: March 10, 2016

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Gina McCarthy, the Leadership in Energy administrator of the En- and Environmental De- vironemtal Protection sign (LEED) distinction. Agency, visited Matta- Cleanup of the former pan Community Health Brownfield site at 1575 Center last Monday to Blue Hill Ave. remedi- recognize the health ated eight parcels of land Pictured above, l-r: Christopher Brandon, MCHC Board Treasurer, Dr. Azzie Young, MCHC President center for transforming a within Mattapan Square and CEO, Gina McCarthy, U.S. EPA Administrator, D. J. “KeKe” Fleurissaint, Mattapan, Glenola Mitchell, former urban brownfield and effectively removed MCHC Board Chair, Dr. Thomas Hawkins, MCHC Board Member and Tina Petigny, Executive Director of Mattapan Square Main Streets. into its current home the area’s public health in Mattapan Square. threat. behavioral health ser- McCarthy, who grew up Dr. Azzie Young, presi- vices. The health center in Dorchester, toured the dent and chief executive also provides on-site facility and addressed a of the health center, mammography services group of approximately described the visit as in partnership with Bos- 30 guests. She began an opportunity to share ton Medical Center and her career at the Mass MCHC’s success story Mass General Hospital. League of Community directly with the Obama MCHC is the only com- Health Centers working administration and ac- prehensive community with Dorchester’s own knowledged the federal health center in Matta- Jim Hunt. She served stimulus package, which pan and Hyde Park and as Commissioner of the contributed nearly $11.5 is the largest employer Connecticut Depart- million to help pay for in Mattapan. ment of Environmental the center. –Reporter Staff Protection before mov- “I can’t thank everyone We’re Seeking Input from Our Community. ing to the EPA as an enough for your ongoing assistant administrator commitment to and sup- The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) and being confirmed as port of our work. Let’s administrator in July keep letting our lights JOHN C. is seeking applications for new members for its Community Liaison 2013. shine so that others will GALLAGHER Committee (CLC). The CLC was formed to facilitate communication Completed in Au- see our good work and between the NEIDL and the community and to ensure transparency gust 2012, MCHC’s Spread the Word,” said Insurance Agency in the activities of the NEIDL. 59,000-square-foot, $34 Young. million facility has been Founded in 1972, designated an “EPA MCHC provides a broad AUTO The mission of the CLC is to promote a continuing conversation Brownfields Success array of health services, INSURANCE between the community and the NEIDL about the NEIDL’s activities in New England” for including primary care, and research. This dialogue must be an honest and respectful land and community dental care, OB-GYN, Specializing in Auto- exchange of information, questions, and concerns intended to build revitalization and was nutrition education, awarded with a Silver preventive health, and mobile Insurance for trust and understanding. over a half century of reliable service to The NEIDL, owned and operated by Boston University, is dedicated the Dorchester com- to the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments for munity. newly emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. The NEIDL New Accounts contains state-of-the-art BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories to conduct this important research in a safe and secure environment. Welcome Individuals interested in becoming members of the committee may  1471 Dorchester Ave. apply online at www.bu.edu/NEIDL or by contacting Valeda Britton,  at Fields Corner MBTA Executive Director, Community Relations/Boston University Medical  Phone: Campus; email: [email protected]; phone: 617-638-1911.  617-265-8600   “We Get Your Plates”   All applications must be received by April 1, 2016.  log on to  dotnews.com Page 16 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 12) Mattapan Youth Soccer annual fundraiser on Sat., April 2, zoonewengland.org/zootopia2016. St. Patrick’s Dance Celebration Spring season for Mattapan Youth from 7-11 p.m. at the International ESA hosts Spring Gala at Kennedy Library Soccer children ages 5-14 years old will Union of Elevator Constructors Local on April 24 Join JFK Library for a St. Patrick’s begin Mon., April 4th and end Sat., June 4, 50 Park Street. Tickets available at Elizabeth Seton Academy’s Annual Day celebration from 10:30-11:30 11th. Registration will be at Mildred the door or at alldorchestersports.org Spring Gala at Granite Links Golf a.m. to see the Greene-O’Leary Irish Ave Community Center from 10-12 p.m. or call 617-287-1601. Club, April 24 from 5-9 p.m. For Dancers on Sat., March 12. To make a on Sat., March 12th and Sat., March Cedar Grove Baseball further information, please contact reservation, please visit the Celebrate! 19th. Please contact Carolyn MacNeil Registration Greg O’Neill at [email protected] page at jfklibrary.org/celebrate or call with any questions at 617-581-2838. The 2016 seasons starts on April 30 Police District C-11 617-514-1644. ADSL fundraiser on April 2 for all children ages 3.5-18. Register Non-emergency line for seniors: The All Dorchester Sports League online at cedargrovebaseball.com 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone Winter Farmers Market in number, where you can report loud Codman Square parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 Boston Water and Sewer Commission Winter Farmer’s Market Saturdays days per week. from 10-1 p.m. through March 19 at Police District B-3 News Great Hall, Codman Square. For info, call B-3’s Community Service IN YOuR Mother’s Day Walk for Peace Office (Officer Souza) at 617-343-4711. Info Sessions Ashmont-Adams Assoc. NEIgHBORHOOD Information sessions for the 20th Meeting on the first Thursday of Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 will be held at Peace Institute Office, Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. DORCHESTER 15 Christopher St., Dorchester from Ashmont Hill Assoc. 10:30-1 p.m. on April 16. RSVP to Meetings are generally held the last Uphams Corner Municipal Building • 500 Columbia Road [email protected]. For Thursday of the month. For info, see Fridays, 10 am –12 pm • March 18 & april 22 more information, please visit moth- ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: ersdaywalk4peace.org. 617-822-8178. FIELDS CORNER Zoo New England Ashmont Valley Kit Clark Senior Center • 1500 Dorchester Avenue Youth Awards Neighborhood Assoc. Nominations for the annual Zoo Meetings are usually the 2nd Monday Mondays, 10 am –12 pm • March 14 & april 25 Hero Youth Award are being accepted or Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at through Friday, March 18 at 5 p.m. 776 Washington St., Dorchester. MATTAPAN Nomination forms are available at Mattapan Public Library • 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Fridays, 10 am –12 pm • March 4 & april 8 Come See Our ATTENTION: Videos! come meet with a Boston Water and Sewer representative in your neighborhood and learn DORCHESTER YOUTH how to keep your pipes clear. You can also pay your water bill with a check or money order, talk SO CCER PLAYERS!!! about billing or service problems, apply for a senior or disabled person discount, and more. Spring House League Registration Ends March 22nd!!

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You know, the although you should homer that also glori- ranks of the indisputably the wonderful tearjerker one about that amiable never underestimate ously gave him a chance great who were given no that Bob Cousy’s farewell drunk Terry Lennox and the largeness of the ego to not tip his cap one last such tributes are even became in 1963, all the how he lead the relentless of these characters, nor time. more impressive. Every- more engaging because gumshoe Philip Marlowe their acute need to have It was vintage Ted, one knew Joe DiMaggio it was clearly unscripted on a merry chase through it salved. laden with the salty was at the end of the line with that anonymous fan the shadier dens of iniq- So who can blame Da- impertinence that had in 1951, but he skillfully punctuating the proceed- uity in Mexico and Lotus vid Ortiz for contending flavored his entire two ducked any reveling in ings with a wail straight Land before arriving at that what’s good enough decades of sharing his public, for which he had from the heart of our almost poetic grace, the the sort of spectacular for Brothers Jeter and greatness with us. Not no taste. Babe Ruth town: “We love ya, Cooz!” dying slugger prayerfully resolution no literary Rivera is certainly good surprisingly, it left us would have loved to have And then there was the delivered the most touch- craftsman ever crafted enough for him. And if thrilled to the core and received the honors he farewell to Bobby Orr, ing farewell address in better than Raymond you want to quibble about still capable of being richly deserved from also at the old Garden. all of sports history. Chandler. their relative greatness weepy over its tender the Yankees, but they The avalanche of ap- It was not as if tragedy But that was then you’ll understand Ortiz memory. Amazing! managed to duck the plause enveloping the was then new to the and now is now. And has no time for that. He’s Tributes back then obligation for 14 years, humble hockey hero as business. Addie Joss suddenly the term, “long set the wheels in motion weren’t confined to the until he was on his very he stood with head bowed and Ray Chapman had goodbye” has new and with a slick off-season almighty. Often they last legs. at center ice reverberates fallen at the height of very different mean- announcement that were extended to lads Few consensus im- near four decades later. their careers. Christy ing. Big Sport, which has gave everyone plenty for simply being good mortals have eased more It seemed like it would Mathewson, gassed in a way of co-opting some of of time to plan their guys, deservingly well quietly into retirement never end. World War I, was every the nicer nuances of the tributes. Doubtless he’ll liked. It was on that than Jackie Robinson. That was a soaring inch the hero. A plane culture, has laid claim graciously. accept such basis that the Red Sox In the 1960s, the three moment, but also bit- crash in a cornfield had to it as the label for the booty as comes his way. in 1961 gave Vic Wertz arguably foremost stars tersweet, in large part claimed football’s Knute ponderous art form of The David Ortiz Victory his “Day,” one replete of the era – Baseball’s a tribute to what might Rockne. When hockey formally bidding farewell Lap will be a major sub- with swell gifts. Then Sandy Koufax, Foot- have been. In the end, legend Howie Morenz to another of our sporting plot of the forthcoming the next day, they traded ball’s Jimmy Brown, all these occasions have died of an embolism at demigods. season, no matter how him. Only on the Red and Basketball’s Bill some such burdens. 34, his services were Maybe it was inadver- the ballclub fares, or Sox! If memory serves Russell – all slid softly They are celebrations held at center ice in tent, but the Yankees where it finishes. correctly, Sibbi Sisti, a away with terse and for sure, but also implicit Montreal’s Forum as – long lovers of all such That much – the Vic- career utility player, got unexpected off-season acknowledgements of the tens of thousands wept in theatre – may have tory Lap, if you will – is comparably honored by announcements. None of rigidity of mortal limits. the driving snow outside. raised the gig to a level new, although fond fare- the old Braves. “Days” them, you see, had either It is from that painful By 1939, tragedy was of obligation with the wells are hardly new. In were as much frolics Mr. Ortiz’s enthusiasm awareness that all these hardly new to sport. Yet recent and elaborate the good old days – that for the fans as for the for the limelight or Mr. tributes derive. Gehrig’s tragedy touched back-to-back dispatching would be roughly into guests of honor. They Jeter’s skills at manag- The surpassing ex- a higher chord, never of a princely pair of their the 1960s – the revered were also aimed at goos- ing it. Moreover, times ample is the first and since approached. For big ticket items. departing star would be ing the gate, especially have changed. most inspiring: the over- none have been obliged The more sophisti- accorded his very own if business was slow. If baseball has always whelmingly wrenching to face up to their doom cated may have found “Day,” with the mayor Gifting was creative. If hogged this show, three tribute to Lou Gehrig so publically nor handle it a bit heavy-handed and/or governor further a player had a farming of the most tender occa- at Yankee Stadium on the unfairness of it so and unnecessary while gracing it with the body background, he might get sions I’ve witnessed have July 4, 1939, when before brilliantly. His was the the more practical may politic’s approval and the a cow; if a hotshot from come from other games. 62,000 people, and with ultimate “Goodbye.” have wondered why guys issuing of lofty proclama- urban America, maybe a who made hundreds of tions. Believe it or not. red convertible; if old, a millions playing a kids’ that stuff was actually rocking chair. Everybody game further deserved a big deal, they being got a watch. Sometimes to be showered with stuff simpler times. even the writers chipped they’ll neither need nor The ultimate example, in with a gift. want in the Real World. at least hereabouts, was It’s baseball, so long But for better or worse, the sendoff accorded a dominant in our sporting the sporting public seem- grumpy and essentially scene, that has featured ingly couldn’t get enough unwilling Ted Williams most of this stuff. There of it, lapping up all the at Fenway Park on the have been stray such ritual and ceremony in day of his last game, moments in the other town after town, even Wed., Sept. 28, 1960. He games – special occasions as it inevitably got hope- merely remained very over the years – but it’s lessly redundant and much in character in baseball that minted the something of a strain on finding the entire busi- art form and baseball the honorees. ness a needless aggrava- that has milked it most. The precedent has been tion. A reluctant Ted got When their retirements set, maybe cemented. It’s a fishing rod, a boat, a are firmly established an odd business, but bundle of other such toys, well in advance, players methinks we’re stuck and one last chance to of stature have long been with it. It may even get impart his lofty disdain expected to stand for to the point where a jock’s to his good-buddies up tearful farewells in their true measure can only in the press box – his own ball yards, like it or be defined by the large- beloved “Knights of the not. The 1983 tribute to ness and loudness of his Keyboard” – before mag- Carl Yastrzemski was

Mrs. Baker shares memories of the first Evacuation Day. March 20, 2016, 2 p.m. at the William Clapp House 195 Boston Street Celebrate Evacuation Day. Come to hear Middie Clapp Baker talk about her reminiscences of the events leading up to the fortification of Dorchester Heights and how that fateful night resulted in the British being forced to give up their occupation of Boston without a shot being fired. Through the magic of time travel, Submit Baker (born Submit Clapp) will share her memories about events and people and Dorchester life in the second half of the 18th century. Dorchester Historical Society 195 Boston Street • Dorchester, MA 02125 617-265-7802 www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org Page 18 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester 1135 Dorchester Avenue • (617) 288-7120

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Music program offers drop-in program- Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted Spring Training sessions for the ming, structured lessons in bass, drums, piano, voice, guitar and saxaphone, Savin Hill Baseball League. Participants were able to get a head start on the and small group activities around audio production, recording, and more. season prior to try-outs and the move to outdoor practices and games. Regional Fine Arts Exhibit - Congratulations please to partner with Boston Parks & Recreation to the following members whose artwork has been to offer a new Golf Instruction program for members Upcoming Special Event: selected from our local exhibit to be entered into ages 7-18. Classes will be held on Wednesdays and Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts there will be one class at 6:00 p.m. and a second class Spring Registration competition: Gabrielle Maynard - “A City Street;” at 7:00 p.m. Classes will begin on 3/30 and conclude Max Murphy - “Underwater;” Sushmit Barua - on 5/4. Registrations will be accepted on 3/24 at our Thursday, March 24th “Magic World;” Madeline Murphy - “The Street” and Spring program registration on a first come basis. “Hummingbird;” Nashari Davis - “Flamingo;” Niah For more information on our Athletic programs 6:15 - 8 p.m. Owens - “Pink Mobile;” and Maisha Faustin - “Ice please contact Evandro Miranda (emiranda@ Cream Cone.” These works of art will be displayed bgcdorchester.org). We will be hosting registration for Spring at the Northeast regional exhibit being held in New Summer Program Registration - The Club will programs in all core program areas in- York City. Registration for our Spring series of be hosting registration for the 2016 Summer Program cluding Athletics, Music, Education, classes will take place on 3/24 and include: Sculpture, on the following dates: 3/12 (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.); Media Arts, Aquatics, Fine Arts, Teens, Painting, Fashion Design, Architecture Design, a 3/14 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.); and 3/16 (5:00 - 8:00 Social Recreation, and more. For info Spring Theater Class, and our Museum of Fine Arts p.m.). Registrations will be accepted for ages 5-12 Class. For info on the Arts program contact Jessica (5 as of 9/1/15) and the registration fee will be $350 contact Brendan McDonald at bmcdon- Hulslander ([email protected]). for all age groupings. For more information please [email protected]. New Golf Instruction Program - The Club is contact Kevin Vo ([email protected]). GREENHILLS IRISH BAKERY 25 years in business!

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Here’s to 25 more years in Dorchester/Boston

780 Adams St., Dorchester, MA • 617-825-8187 www.greenhillsirishbakery.com Mon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sun. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. dotnews.com March 10, 2016 The Reporter Page 19 Marshals step up hunt for double-murder suspect (Continued from page 1) Janvier, 34, is wanted by Boston police and the district attorney’s office on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed assault in a dwelling, and car- rying a firearm without a license. Police responded to the Emile sisters’ Harlem Street apartment at about 9:15 a.m. on Nov. 15, 2011, a mild fall morning. The young women inside had suffered fatal gunshot wounds after being shot “execution style” and The victims: Judith and Stephanie Emile. left in the yellow-brick the US Marshals Service ily and bring them some Boston police and the building, according to for consideration each active, specifics on the and the Boston Police level of comfort,” said US Marshals ask that officials. Police found year and only three efforts to apprehend Department for their Boston Police Commis- anyone with a tip contact a two-year-old toddler, or four spots opening Janvier are not being ongoing efforts to seek sioner William Evans in the Marshals office in a niece of the sisters, annually. “When it gets released. justice for the Emile fam- a statement. Boston at 617-748-2600. alive but alone with their to this level, it is such a “I commend the work of bodies. priority,” Sullivan said. The Homicide Unit “It’s a horrendous identified Janvier as “the crime,” he said. “Two person responsible for young Haitian women the homicides” in early at the beginning of their February 2012. By then, careers, and they were he was believed to have violently taken away fled the state and pos- from their families.” sibly the country, leading They have had no closure authorities to appeal for on the loss of their dedi- the community’s help cated and hardworking in locating the former sisters, Sullivan said. Dorchester resident. Sullivan estimates He is described as a that most fugitives are 6-foot-1-inch black male apprehended by the weighing approximately Marshals Service within 150 pounds, with black a year. The Top 15 list hair and brown eyes. comes with additional Police cited ”numer- resources, funding, and ous interviews, along visibility, he said. with the recovery of The last Massachu- forensic evidence, which setts fugitive to be added ultimately led to the to the Top 15 was Peter issuance of an arrest Castillo, charged with warrant for Janvier.” shooting and killing Today, his whereabouts Army veteran Stephen are unknown. Given Perez in Boston’s The- the nature of his ac- ater district in 2012. cused crime, Janvier is Upgraded to the Top considered armed and 15 in October 2014, dangerous. Castillo was arrested in “It is difficult to imag- the Dominican Republic ine what kind of mali- the following January. cious individual could Although the marshals perform the unspeakable have been on the Janvier crime Jean Janvier al- case since Boston police legedly committed that requested their assis- took the lives of two tance in 2012, there have young sisters,” said been few leads. As the US Marshals Service investigation remains Deputy Director David Harlow in a statement. “The US Marshals will TH dedicate all our available 36 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! resources along with the Best prices of the year plus bonus FitRewards points. help of our federal, state, and local law enforce- ment partners to bring Janvier to justice and answer for these heinous crimes.” Janvier arrived in the United States in 1997, according to the Marshals, becoming a naturalized citizen in 2008. He is believed to have relatives in Haiti and Montreal, although the marshals emphasized this week that they are not ruling out the possibility he is still in the United States. “It’s fair to say there’s no way this guy is still in 30 days of BIG Massachusetts,” said US Marshal Neil Sullivan, who works on the fugi- savings! tive task force in Boston. Don’t miss our Olympic theme party, Few cases ever make EAST MILTON • 364 Granite Avenue it to the Top 15 Most Saturday 3/19/16. Open House all day, Wanted list, the mar- 617.698.0260 Join today at www.fitnessunlimited.com non-members and guests are invited. shals said, with hun- Some restrictions may apply dreds of files submitted Page 20 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com An agreement on painkiller limits How Much Money By Matt Murphy for signs of addiction ramping up his encour- night, blended approaches and Andy Metzger as part of the effort to agement for lawmakers taken by both branches State House curb the substance abuse to finalize a substance to produce legislation Will You Need News Service epidemic ravaging the abuse prevention bill that she said “might be House and Senate ne- state. before their focus turns a landmark” for other In Retirement? gotiators struck a deal on The agreement struck to the budget. states battling addiction Tuesday to put limits on by a six-member confer- Senate Ways and to painkillers and heroin. first-time opioid prescrip- ence committee after Means Chairwoman The House, which meets Have you underestimated? tions and use additional nearly seven weeks of Karen Spilka said the in a formal session on screening of students and negotiation comes as Gov. compromise bill (H 4056), Wednesday, plans to vote emergency room patients Charlie Baker has been which was filed Tuesday on the conference report Presented by Brian W. O’Sullivan, CFP, ChFC, CLU then, and the Senate will likely follow suit on What is enough? If you’re consider- Thursday. “It should be ing retiring in the near future, you’ve on the governor’s desk before the week is out,” probably heard or read that you need Neighborhood Arts CoNCert iN CollAborAtioN with hiberNiAN hAll Spilka said. about 70% of your end salary to live The conference report comfortably in retirement. This esti- adopts House-backed measures to limit first- mate is frequently repeated … but that time prescriptions of doesn’t mean it is true for everyone. It powerful painkillers to may not be true for you. Consider the a seven-day supply, and following factors: would require patients 12 presenting in emergency Boston MARCH rooms with symptoms of Health. Most of us SATURDAY an overdose to be screened will face a major 2:00PM within 24 hours for signs health problem at Public Quartet of addiction before being with discharged. some point in our BoSton City SingeRS CantaRe ChoRuS Music by beethoven, Jenkins, Mendelssohn, shostakovich & More! “We agreed with both lives. Think, for a of those. We thought they moment, about the were good constructs. The costs of prescrip- governor started that pro- cess. The House improved tion medicines, and LOCATION it,” Senate President recurring treatment Hibernian Hall - 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury Stanley Rosenberg said for chronic ailments. during an interview Tues- These costs can really take a bite out day night on WGBH’s “Greater Boston.” of retirement income, even with a Baker had initially great health care plan. proposed a three-day supply limit on pills, and a controversial expansion Heredity. If you come from a family of the civil commitment where people frequently live into their law that would have 80s and 90s, you may live as long or allowed doctors to hold longer. Imagine retiring at 55 and liv- involuntary for up to 72 hours patients presenting ing to 95 or 100. You would need 40-45 with an overdose. years of steady retirement income. The bill also incorpo- rates a Senate provision Portfolio. Many people retire with in- that would allow patients aDMiSSion iS FRee! to request that only a vestment portfolios they haven’t re- Come meet the musicians - Please RSVP in advance to ensure your seats. Seating at the door subject to availability. portion of their opioid viewed in years, with asset allocations Refreshments will be Served! prescription be filled that may no longer be appropriate. RSVP online at in order to discourage CollaBoRation with: overuse of painkillers New retirees sometimes carry too much www.celebrityseries.org/bpq or call (617) 482-6661, weekdays 10am-4pm or the proliferation of risk in their portfolios, with the result unused medicines that being that the retirement income from can get into the hands of their investments fluctuates wildly people struggling with with the vagaries of the market. Other www.celebrityseries.org substance abuse. retirees are super-conservative inves- tors: their portfolios are so risk-averse that they can’t earn enough to keep up with even moderate inflation, and over time, they find they have less and less purchasing power.

Spending habits. Do you only spend 70% of your salary? Probably not. If you’re like many Americans, you prob- ably spend 90% or 95% of it. Will your spending habits change drastically once you retire? Again, probably not.

Will you have enough? When it comes to retirement income, a casual assump- tion may prove to be woefully inaccu- rate. You won’t learn how much retire- ment income you’ll need by reading this article. Consider meeting with a qualified financial professional who can help estimate your lifestyle needs and short-term and long-term expenses.

Brian W. O’Sullivan is a registered repre- sentative of and offers securities, invest- ment advisory and financial planning ser- vices through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org). Supervisory Address: 101 Federal Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02110. Tel: 617.439.4389 dotnews.com March 10, 2016 The Reporter Page 21

Carpenters Local Union 67 Best Wishes to All Happy St. Patrick’s Day

From the Executive Board, Delegates, and Members of Carpenters Local Union 67 760 Adams St., 2nd Floor Dorchester, MA 02122 (617) 474-7879

G. Steven Tewksbury President/Delegate Christopher Shannon Vice President/Delegate Victor Carrara Recording Secretary/Alt. Delegate Michael Kerin Financial Secretary/Delegate John J. Glynn, Jr. Treasurer/Delegate Mark Dellascio Conductor Patrick Sugrue Warden Charles Cofield Trustee/Alt. Delegate Charles Hurl Trustee Patrick Donovan Trustee/Alt. Delegate Thomas J. Flynn Delegate Page 22 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES

CORRIGAN, Mi- Grandson of the late DRISCOLL, Timo- Nicholas Driscoll, Robert and Karen Kamenski. Bob O’Malley of Brain- chael J. of Dorchester, James and Carole Berg thy J. of Dedham for- Driscoll, Nora Driscoll, Stanley was born in the tree, Myles and his wife formally of South Bos- of South Boston, and the merly of Dorchester. He Sister Damian Driscoll, West End of Boston and Dorene McDonough of ton. Son of Joan Fish late Francis and Mary was the husband of Breda and Catherine “Kit” educated in Boston. He West Roxbury, Gen- of Dorchester and John Corrigan of Dorchester. (Donoghue) Driscoll with Driscoll. Contributions was a graduate of Eng- evieve and her husband Corrigan of Dorches- Also survived by many whom he spent 47 years may be made to: St. lish High School and Miguel Novo of Braintree, ter. Brother of Susan loving aunts, uncles and of marriage. Tim was Mary of the Assumption Northeastern University Donna and her husband Corrigan of Dorchester. cousins. born in County Cork, Ire- Church, Building Res- where he earned his de- Billy Gavin of Quincy land. The beloved son of toration, 420 High St., grees in electronics and and the late Ann Marie Timothy J. and Margaret Dedham, MA 02026. business administration. and Walter McDonough. ST. JUDE’S NOVENA ST. JUDE’S NOVENA (Crowley) Driscoll. Tim KAMENSKI, Stanley Stanley worked as an Sister of the late Harry May the Sacred Heart May the Sacred Heart emigrated to the United of Milton, formerly of electronical engineer for Welch. Also survived by of Jesus be adored, glori- of Jesus be adored, glori- States in the early 1950’s. Dorchester. Husband of Honeywell Corporation fifteen grandchildren fied, loved and preserved fied, loved and preserved throughout the world, now throughout the world, now With hard work and skill, the late Lucy (Cyronko) in Brighton for over 20 and ten great grandchil- and forever. Sacred Heart and forever. Sacred Heart he founded the Metropol- Kamenski. Father of years before retiring. dren. Remembrances of Jesus pray for us, St. of Jesus pray for us, St. itan Fence Corporation Diane Talutis and her Donations in memory may be made in memory Jude, Worker of Miracles, Jude, Worker of Miracles, and was successful for husband Stephen of Mil- of Stanley may be made of Genevieve to the Hos- pray for us. St. Jude pray for us. St. Jude over 25 years. In addi- ton and the late Jan- to American Diabetes pice of the South Shore, Helper of the Hopeless, Helper of the Hopeless, tion to his wife, Tim is ice Morine and Robert Association, 1701 North 30 Reservoir Park Dr., pray for us. pray for us. survived by five children: Kamenski. Brother of Beauregard Street, Alex- Rockland, MA 02370. Say this prayer 9 times Say this prayer 9 times Margaret Driscoll Conole Janina Dymsza of East andria, VA 22311. MURPHY, Francis J. a day. By the 8th day your a day. By the 8th day your and her husband David, Greenwich, RI. Grand- M c D O N O U G H , Jr. “Frankie” of Brain- prayer will be answered. prayer will be answered. and Kathleen Driscoll father of Dr. Stephanie Genevieve M. (Welch) tree, formerly of Dorches- It has never been known It has never been known all of Dedham, Timothy Talutis, Christopher Ta- of Quincy formerly of ter, suddenly. Father of to fail. Publication must to fail. Publication must Driscoll and his wife lutis, Pastor Jonathan Dorchester. Wife of Daniel Kelley. Son of the be promised. My prayers be promised. My prayers Jasmine of Westwood, Kamenski and his wife the late Joseph A. Mc- late Francis J. and Mary have been answered. have been answered. John Driscoll of Stamford Katie, Christine Metcalf Donough. Mother of E. (O’Malley). Brother – K.P.C. – M.C.B. CT, and Robert Driscoll and her husband Bud, Mary and her husband of Maureen Murphy and his wife Christine David Kamenski, Jason John Taylor of Milton, of Braintree, Kathleen of Franklin, and three Kamenski and his wife Joseph and his wife Lombardi of East Bridge- grandchildren: Kelly, Faith and Michael Ka- Maureen McDonough water, Eileen Murphy- Damian, and Hannah menski. Stanley was also of Dorchester, Maureen Tagrin of Randolph, TEVNAN TEVNAN Driscoll. Tim was prede- survived by nine great and her husband Jerry Colleen Crowe of South ceased by his daughter, grandchildren. Father- Connors of Medford, Boston, and Brian Mur- 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue Maura, and five siblings: in-law to Victor Morine Jean and her husband phy of Braintree. Frankie Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 is survived by many 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 LEGAL NOTICES loving in-laws, nieces, COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF nephews and longtime MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS girlfriend Denise Deziel Attorneys at Law THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT and her children Shan- www.tevnan.com SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 24 NEW CHARDON STREET non Deibel, Edward Kit- BOSTON, MA 24 New Chardon Street PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 Boston 02114 terick and his princess CITATION GIVING NOTICE CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR OF PETITION FOR (617) 788-8300 Michaela Deziel. Ac- APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN CITATION ON PETITION FOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON FORMAL ADJUDICATION tive member of Local 4 PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 Docket No. SU16P0495EA Docket No. SU16P0024PM PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 I.U.O.E. Donations in “Close to Home” Docket No. SU16P0332GD ESTATE OF: in the MATTER OF Frankie’s memory may SHAYON M. MOUNTAIN in the MATTER OF: EILEEN P. CHEEVERS of DORCHESTER, MA ERICA DECOTEAU DATE OF DEATH: 07/08/2015 be made to the American and §5-405 of BOSTON, MA To all interested persons: RESPONDENT RESPONDENT A petition for Informal Probate of Will with Heart Assn., 20 Speen (Person to be Protected/Minor) Alleged Incapacitated Person Appointment of Personal Representative St., Framingham, MA To the named Respondent and all other To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed has been filed by Mary Ellen Geary of interested persons, a petition has been Milton, MA requesting that the Court enter 01701. filed by Charise Y. Jacobs of Dorchester, by Marie H. Depina of Boston, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Erica a formal Decree and Order and for such MA in the above captioned matter alleging other relief as requested in the Petition. WEEKS, Bishop Wil- that Shayon M. Mountain is in need of Decoteau is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Marie H. Depina of Boston, The Petitioner requests that Mary Ellen liam James of Bos- a Conservator or other protective order Geary of Milton, MA be appointed as and requesting that Charise Y. Jacobs of MA (or some other suitable person) be ton. Husband of Vera Dorchester, MA (or some other suitable appointed as Guardian to serve Without Personal Representative of said estate person) be appointed as Conservator to Surety on the bond. to serve Without Surety on the bond in an (Hoffler) Weeks. Father serve With Personal Surety on the bond. The petition asks the Court to determine unsupervised administration. The petition asks the Court to deter- that the Respondent is incapacitated, that You have the right to obtain a copy of the of Kevin W. Weeks of mine that the Respondent is disabled, the appointment of a Guardian is neces- Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Milton and Kim Scott of Cedar Grove Cemetery that a protective order or appointment of sary, and that the proposed Guardian is You have a right to object to this proceeding. a Conservator is necessary, and that the appropriate. The petition is on file with this To do so, you or your attorney must file a Washington, DC. Grand- proposed conservator is appropriate. The court and may contain a request for certain written appearance and objection at this CONSECRATED IN 1868 petition is on file with this court. specific authority. Court before 10:00 a.m. on 04/14/2016. father of Lamar Weeks, You have the right to object to this You have the right to object to this This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Eboni Cummings, Mae- proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or by which you must file a written appear- On the banks of the Neponset your attorney must file a written appearance your attorney must file a written appearance ance and objection if you object to this gan Scott and Kristen at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written Scott. Beloved brother return date of 03/31/2016. This day is NOT return date of 03/31/2016. This day is NOT appearance and objection followed by an a hearing date, but a deadline date by which a hearing date, but a deadline date by which of John Weeks of Rox- Inquiries on gravesites are invited. you have to file the written appearance if you have to file the written appearance if you Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days you object to the petition. If you fail to file object to the petition. If you fail to file the of the return date, action may be taken bury and the late Lois Non-Sectarian. the written appearance by the return date, written appearance by the return date, action without further notice to you. action may be taken in this matter without may be taken in this matter without further Unsupervised Administration Clemente. He leaves further notice to you. In addition to filing the notice to you. In addition to filing the written Under The Massachusetts Uniform two great-grandchildren Cemetery Office open daily at written appearance, you or your attorney appearance, you or your attorney must file Probate Code (MUPC) 920 Adams St. must file a written affidavit stating the a written affidavit stating the specific facts A Personal Representative appointed a devoted church fam- specific facts and grounds of your objec- and grounds of your objection within 30 days under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- ily, other relatives and Dorchester, MA 02124 tion within 30 days after the return date. after the return date. istration is not required to file an inventory IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE or annual accounts with the Court. Persons many friends. Make Telephone: 617-825-1360 The outcome of this proceeding may The outcome of this proceeding may limit interested in the estate are entitled to notice limit or completely take away the above- or completely take away the above-named regarding the administration directly from donations in memory named person’s right to make decisions person’s right to make decisions about the Personal Representative and may peti- about personal affairs or financial affairs personal affairs or financial affairs or both. of Bishop Weeks to the or both. The above-named person has tion the Court in any matter relating to the The above-named person has the right to ask estate, including the distribution of assets Emmanuel Temple Pen- the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request may make this request on behalf of and expenses of administration. on behalf of the above-named person. If the Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG tecostal Church building “Caring for your life’s journey...” the above-named person. If the above- above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, named person cannot afford a lawyer, First Justice of this Court. fund, 471 Warren St., one may be appointed at State expense. Date: March 04, 2016 one may be appointed at State expense. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Felix D. Arroyo Dorchester. Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Felix D. Arroyo Published: March 10, 2016 Register of Probate Register of Probate Date: February 18, 2016 Date: February 18, 2016 Published: March 10, 2016 Published: March 10, 2016 LEGAL NOTICES

COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Docket No. 15E0157 THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PLYMOUTH PROBATE & FAMILY COURT To: Rosemarie Gilmartin, David PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK DIVISION 52 OBERY STREET, SUITE 1130 Suffolk Probate and family Court 24 NEW CHARDON STREET PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 Gilmartin and Patricia Powers, all of 24 NEW CHARDON STREET BOSTON, MA 02114 508-747-6204 Boston, in the County of Suffolk, a PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 Docket No. SU16D0281DR Docket No. PL15D1783DR petition has been presented to said DIVORCE SUMMONS DIVORCE SUMMONS NOTICE OF PETITION Court, by the Petitioner, James P. FOR CHANGE OF NAME BY PUBLICATION and MAILING BY PUBLICATION and MAILING McCarthy, who respectfully prays TERRI GILMORE SUSAN F. CRAIG-BAGHOUGH, Docket No. SU16C0054CA vs. Plaintiff that this Honorable Court enter in the MATTER of: Judgment, Reaffirming the author- DEMETRIC GILMORE vs. JAZZVONI DeANDRE ity of the Petitioner to transfer for To the Defendant: LHASSANE BAGHOUGH, JAMES-MALABRE The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Defendant nominal consideration the real To the Defendant: of DORCHESTER, MA Divorce requesting that the Court grant property located at 90 Grampian a divorce for irretrievable break- The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Di- Way, Dorchester, Massachusetts To all persons interested in a vorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce petition described: down. The Complaint is on file at the for irretrievable breakdown, allow plaintiff to to Rosemary Gilmartin and David Court. An Automatic Restraining Order resume the former name of Susan F. Craig, and A petition has been presented by Gilmartin; confirming and ratifying Jazzvoni DeAndre James-Malabre has been entered in this matter preventing prohibit defendant from imposing any restraint the March 5, 1991 recorded Deed you from taking any action which would  Funerals on plaintiff’s personal liberty. The Complaint is requesting that Jazzvoni DeAndre on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining nunc pro tune; and provide such and James-Malabre be allowed to negatively impact the current financial Order has been entered in this matter prevent- other relief as is just and appropriate change his name as follows: status of either party. SEE Supplemental  Cremations ing you from taking any action which would under the circumstances. Probate Court Rule 411. negatively impact the current financial status JAZZVONI DeANDRE RAWLINS If you desire to object thereto you If you desire to object You are hereby summoned and re- of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate quired to serve upon: Terri Gilmore, 35  Pre-Arrangements Court Rule 411. or your attorney should file a written thereto, you or your at- You are hereby summoned and required appearance in said Court at Boston torney must file a written Chipman St., Dorchester, MA 02124 your answer, if any, on or before 05/12/2016. to serve upon:Amy Kamon LaGarde, Esq., before ten o’clock in the forenoon on appearance in said Court 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE 593 Washington Street, South Easton, If you fail to do so, the court will proceed MA 02375, your answer, if any, on or before the 7th day of April, 2016, the return at Boston on or before to the hearing and adjudication of this DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 04/18/2016. If you fail to do so, the court will day of the citation. ten o’clock in the MORNING action. You are also required to file a proceed to the hearing and adjudication of Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- (10:00 AM) on 03/31/2016. copy of your answer, if any, in the office this action. You are also required to file a Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 copy of your answer, if any, in the office of STRONG, Esquire, First Judge of of the Register of this Court. the Register of this Court. said Court, this 29th day of Febru- STRONG, First Justice of this Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON.Edward G. Boyle, First ary, 2016. Court. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. Felix D. Arroyo March 1, 2016 Date: February 25, 2016 Service times and directions at: Date: February 16, 2016 Felix D. Arroyo Matthew J. McDonough Register of Probate Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Published: March 10, 2016 Register of Probate Register of Probate www.dolanfuneral.com Published: March 10, 2016 Published: March 10, 2016 Published: March 10, 2016 dotnews.com March 10, 2016 The Reporter Page 23 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, March 10 to the state party convention in a cau- stamps using recycled materials and p.m. at the Foley Building, 249 River • Mass Association of Minority Law cus at Anthony Perkins Community paper strip shamrocks. Followed by St., Mattapan. Members of the public Enforcement Officers (MAMLEO) Center,155 Talbot Ave., Dorchester. a special treat from Greenhills Irish are invited to attend. hosts a fundraiser for our building Doors open for registration between Bakery. Saturday, March 19 fund, 6-9 p.m. at 18-24 Washington 12-1 p.m. Chairperson Darryl Smith • McCormack Civic Association • Dorchester St. Patrick’s Day St., Dorchester. will call the Caucus to order at 1 p.m. meets at 7 p.m. at Blessed Mother Brunch to benefit Mary Ann Brett • Town Hall meeting on Boston If you have any questions, please don’t Teresa Parish Hall in basement of Food Pantry features Hall of Fame Public School budget co-sponsored hesitate to call 617-903-7648 or email Saint Margaret Church. inductees Jim Rooney, Marie St. Fleur, by City Councillors Tito Jackson and [email protected]. Thursday, March 17 and W. Paul White. Special guests Annissa Essaibi-George, 6 p.m. at Sunday, March 13 • Kids’ Garden Club, 4:30 p.m. at include: Governor Charlie Baker and Mattapan BPL, 1350 Blue Hill Ave. • 10th annual Dorchester Chili Adams Street branch library, 690 Mayor Martin Walsh. 9:30 a.m., 800 Friday, March 11 Cook-off at the IBEW Hall, 256 Adams St., Dorchester. Help us kick Columbia Rd., Dorchester. • Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester Freeport St., Dorchester, 4 p.m. For off gardening season early by sowing Sunday, March 20 Alumni & Friends Reunion Party, 7 more information contact Pat O’Neill sweet pea seeds in the library’s garden. • South Boston St. Patrick’s Day p.m., Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St. 21+ [email protected]. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Breakfast hosted by Senator Linda event, ID required. For more informa- • Mass Audubon annual Birders • Monthly meeting of the Boston Dorcena Forry. Parade in South Boston tion or to sponsor the event, please meeting will be held in the Campus State Hospital Citizens Advisory follows at 1 p.m., Broadway. contact Patty Lamb at 617-288-7120 Center at UMass Boston on Dorchester Committee (CAC) will be held from 6-8 or [email protected]. Bay. The theme for this year’s confer- Saturday, March 12 ence is Seabirds: Divers and Their • DCR and Phillips Candy House Drivers. All-day event Light breakfast 24th Annual Kids Spring Egg Scramble and lunch are included in the cost of 11 a.m. sharp at Pope John Paul II registration for the conference. Visit Park, 763 Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester. massaudubon.org. Call the DCR at 617-333-7404, ext Monday, March 14 NOW LEASING 104. Children ages 4-8 can join in the • Ward 13 Democrats caucus at 6:30 scramble for toy and candy filled plastic p.m. at the Christo Ray School, 100 eggs scattered across the field. Savin Hill Ave., Dorchester to elect del- UPPER WASHINGTON • Enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s egates to the state convention. Contact Day with the Greene-O’Leary Dancers Kelly Walsh ( [email protected]) at the Kennedy Library in Dorchester. or Mike Christopher (mchristopher4@ 10:30 a.m. To make a reservation, gmail.com) with questions. Dorchester, Massachusetts please visit the Celebrate! page at • Town Hall meeting on Boston jfklibrary.org/celebrate or call 617- Public School budget co-sponosored 514-1644 and leave your full name, by City Councillors Tito Jackson and Trinity Management will begin accep5ng applica5ons for affordable rentals (50% & 60% of AMI) the number in your party, and your Annissa Essaibi-George, 6:30 p.m. at for UPPER WASHINGTON beginning on January 19, 2016 for occupancy beginning in June of contact information. Adams Street BPL branch, 690 Adams 2016. Due to the an5cipated demand for the affordable rentals, a lo^ery will be held. • Ward 14 Democratic Committee is St., Dorchester. hosting a Democratic Caucus, to elect Tuesday, March 15 delegates to attend the Massachusetts • Lucky Green Crafts program for The Leasing Center for Upper Washington is located at 1474 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA Democratic Convention that will be ages three and up at Adams Street 02122. Applica5ons can be picked up at the Leasing Center Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. held in June 2016. branch library, 690 Adams St., to 5:00 p.m. With extended off hours on Thursday February 18th un5l 7:00 p.m. Please call the • Ward 14 Democrats elect delegates Dorchester, 3:30p.m. Make shamrock Leasing Center at (617) 929-4161 if an alternate applica5on delivery method is required. (TDD #: 800-545-1833, ext. 945)

Hub25 An informa5onal mee5ng will be held on February 9. 2016 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and on February 25-35 Morrissey Blvd, Boston MA 10, 2016 at the Viet Aid Community Center located at 42 Charles Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 BRA Income Restricted Housing Lottery from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Addi5onal office hours will be held at 1474 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122 on Saturday February 13, 2016, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

36 New BRA Income Restricted Apartments For Rent # of Units Type Rent* Income Limit 18 Studio $1,068 Up to 70% To be eligible to par5cipate in the affordable unit lo^ery, completed applica5ons must be either 13 1BR $1,246 Up to 70% received before 4:00 p.m. on March 19, 2016, or be postmarked by March 19, 2016. 4 2BR $1,424 Up to 70% 1 3BR $1,602 Up to 70% Reasonable Accommoda.ons will be made upon request. *Rent is subject to change when the BRA publishes the annual rents.

The Maximum Income Limits for Households for the Moderate Income Units (70% AMI) is as follows: 1 Person-$48,250*; 2 Person-$55,150*; 3 Person-$62,050*; Ameni&es: 4 Person-$68,950*; 5 person-$74,750; 6 person-$80,000 *Income Limits subject to change when the BRA publishes the annual Income Limits Units Sizes: 1BR's, 2BR's & 3BR's • Spacious Apartments • On-Site Laundry From March 22nd to March 28th applications can be requested by phone (617.782.6900) or email ([email protected]). Applications may also be picked up at the South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library (646 East Broadway, South Boston) Affordable Rents from: $923- $1,536 • A Variety of Floor Plans Tuesday March 22nd (1 pm to 6 pm) and Thursday March 24th (4 pm to 8 pm) and Saturday March 26th (10 AM to 2 PM) • Convenient to Transportaion Center Income Restric>ons Apply • On Site Parking Completed Applications can be dropped off to the SEB Office between 10 AM and 4 PM on April 6th and April 7th. The deadline for application drop off at the SEB Office is 4 pm on April 7th, 2016. HH Size 50% 60% • Heat and Hot water included th Completed applications can also be mailed to the SEB Office but must be postmarked by April 7 , 2016. 1 $34,500 $41,400 • Small Exercise Facility The SEB Office is on 165 Chestnut Hill Ave #2, Brighton, MA 02135. 2 $39,400 $47,280 • Central Air Condi5oning Selection by lottery. 3 $44,350 $53,220 • Garbage Disposal Asset, Use & Occupancy Restrictions apply. Minimum income limits apply. 4 $49,250 $59,100 • Community Room Disabled households have preference for 5 accessible units. 5 $53,200 $63,840 • Outdoor sifng area Preference for Boston Residents. 6 $57,150 $68,580 Preference for Households with at least one person per bedroom. Hub25 is a smoke free community

For more information or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 617.782.6900

RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTY IN DORCHESTER Dorchester BUYERS SELLERS ADDRESS PRICE DATE Andrew Visconti John Golden 888 Adams St U-2 $305,000 2/1/16 Miguel Monteiro Alice Monteiro Emily Prescott Est cArey Fox 11 Alexander St $252,500 2/19/16 Miguel Monteiro Alice Monteiro Emily Prescott Est cArey Fox 13 Alexander St $252,500 2/19/16 Joseph Wood Laura Wood Henry Higgins Jr Tr helen Higgins LT 408 Gallivan Blvd $491,500 2/19/16 Peter Williamson Kelly Childs 69 Pleasant St LLC 69 Pleasant St U-3 $340,000 2/16/16 Kristopher Kranzky Kayanna Scott-Brown Jamion Brown 372 Quincy St U-372 $289,999 2/18/16 Timohty Corsi Janelle Nanos Keith Hoffman 51 Waldeck St U-1 $340,000 2/19/16 Thanh Nguyen Nga Nguyen Robert Jones Janet Jones 916 Washington St $353,000 2/17/16

MATTAPAN Kevin Mcclay 15 Holiday St LLC 31-33 River St U-1 $375,000 2/18/16 Page 24 THE Reporter March 10, 2016 dotnews.com

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