Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 31 Issue 46 Thursday, November 13, 2014 50¢ HUG TIME AT THE WHITE HOUSE Evans pleads for help from public in shooting probe Gives little info at public meeting By lauREn DEzEnSki terms of the investiga- REpoRtER Staff tion of the gunfire that Community members occurred just before 5 looking for answers in p.m. a week ago Tuesday the Election Day shoot- outside the CVS parking ing outside of Lower lot at Dorchester Avenue Mills Library received and Richmond Street. few new details about the He reiterated that the ongoing investigation on shooting was not ran- Monday night, less than dom – an argument had a week after the violence sparked the gunshots occurred. that seriously injured More than 200 resi- Keldon Liverpool. It is dents from the Lower not clear if Liverpool, Mills neighborhood and who was walking on the beyond gathered in St. sidewalk between CVS Gregory’s Auditorium and the Lower Mills for a discussion on the Library, was involved in recent crime in the the argument. neighborhood that was On Wednesday, Bos- hosted by state Rep. Dan ton Police said Liverpool Cullinane, state Sen. is in stable condition Linda Dorcena Forry, and improving at Boston and Boston Police Com- Medical Center. Evans missioner Bill Evans. said Monday that he had Also in attendance were been unable to speak to Ajani Boyd, 11, of Dorchester, a Boston Latin School and Project STEP student, was honored by First City Councillors Ayanna investigators. Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on Monday. Pictured at right is Mary Jaffee, the executive Pressley, Charles Yanc- The session at St. director of Project STEP, which teaches classical music to city kids, including Boyd, who plays the ey, and Frank Baker. Gregory’s was billed as a double-string bass. Story, page 9. Steven E. Purcell photo Beyond pleas for any- public safety meeting, but one with information to many in attendance told come forward, Evans had the Reporter that they Three pitch city for Maxwell site little to give to his audi- saw it as an opportunity ence, and nothing new in (Continued on page 4) By Bill foRRy Fairmount commuter seized by the city in 2011 development on the site. EDitoR rail corridor that are for its owner’s failure The Walsh administra- The city of Boston is now on the fast track to to pay back taxes and tion issued a request for A mixed reaction vetting a trio of proposals revitalization thanks in was briefly considered proposals last summer submitted by develop- large part to state and as a new home for a after a series of com- ment teams to turn federal investment in the municipal storage yard munity meetings. The to BRA plans for an old Uphams Corner transit line. in the waning days of the deadline was Oct. 21. manufacturing complex The Maxwell site, Menino administration. Sheila Dillon, the into a mix of housing which formerly housed But, after an outcry executive director of Mount Vernon St. and other uses. The a bread factory, is a 2.5- from residents, Menino the city’s Department By Eliza DEwEy called “100% Plan” will former Maxwell Box acre industrial parcel personally halted those of Neighborhood Devel- SpEcial to thE REpoRtER include more detailed Company at 65 East Cot- that sits adjacent to plans and committed to opment (DND), which A city initiative to drawings that would tage St. is one of several the Uphams Corner seek out a new buyer who controls the site, said revamp Mount Vernon eventually be available dormant sites along the MBTA station. It was would create a mixed-use (Continued on page 20) Street at Columbia for construction bids. Point is moving ahead, The project also in- although feelings about volves Boston’s Trans- ADSL Field House named for Collyer the proposal are mixed portation and Public based on the input of Works departments By JacoB aguiaR Former mayor of Boston stakeholders at a public as well as McMahon SpEcial to thE REpoRtER Ray Flynn also attended meeting last Wednesday. Associates; Crosby, Sch- The All Dorchester the ceremony. The Boston Redevelop- lessinger & Smallridge Sports League (ADSL) Collyer, 86, began ment Authority (BRA), LLC; and Omloop Design dedicated a city-owned playing baseball in Town the city’s planning agen- as outside consultants. field house in Fields Field when he was about cy, held the session to (Continued on page 7) Corner to longtime coach 12 years old. He played discuss the final design of and mentor Jim Collyer his first official Park the project’s first phase. on Sat., Nov 9. Mayor League game in 1951, Referred to by developers Martin Walsh spoke at and continued pitching, as the “25% Plan,” the the event which was sometimes in front of document describes the also attended by State thousands of spectators, basic layout of a street, Senators Linda Dorcena until he was 63. Collyer including the number Forry and Sonia Chang joined the ADSL board and width of lanes, the Diaz as well as many Jim Collyer, second from left, is shown with (l-r) of directors in 1989 and width of the sidewalk, of the city’s elected of- Boston Park League President Walter Bentson, for- he has been dedicated and the location of bus ficials including city mer Mayor Ray Flynn, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to enriching children’s stops, crosswalks, street All contents copyright councillors Frank Baker and State Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry. lives through baseball lighting and other out- © 2014 Boston and Ayanna Pressley. Photo courtesy ADSL (Continued on page 19) door amenities. The so- Neighborhood News, Inc. Page 2 THE REPORTER November 13, 2014 dotnews.com DOT BY THE DAY Police, Nov. 13 – 20, 2014 Courts A snapshot look at key upcoming events in and around the neighborhood for your weekly planner. & Fire Thursday (13th) – Community forum on future Police: Suspect in of Mattahunt Community Center in Mattapan, woman’s murder 5:30-7:30p.m., 100 Hebron St., Mattapan. also found dead Friday (14th) – Elizabeth Seton Academy A man wanted for Autumn Auction starts at 6 p.m. at IBEW Freeport killing his girlfriend in Hall, Dorchester. The buffer dinner event includes their Bowdoin Street a slient auction, raffles, and live auction. Edward apartment was discov- W. Forry, co-founder of the Dorchester Reporter, ered near his car off will receive the school’s Hazard Yet Forward award. I-195 in Rehoboth, also Tickets $50 may be purchased by calling 617-296- dead, Boston and State 1087 x20 or email [email protected] police report. The Boston Saturday (15th) – K-8 Showcase of Schools, 9 Police Department had a.m.-1p.m. at all Boston Public early education, issued an alert for Paulo elementary, middle and K-8 schools. Take tours Rosa, 30, after the body and meet faculty. A high school only showcase is of Audilia DaVeiga, 33, planned for Dec. 4 at Madison Park High, 6-8 p.m. was discovered in their Go to discoverBPS.org or call 617-635-8015. Juanjo Novella’s Freedom’s Home 45 Bowdoin St. apart- • Join neighbors on a family friendly walk along ment around 4 p.m. on the future riverfront Neponset Greenway trail at Saturday afternoon. 11 a.m. Meet at Ryan Playground by Basketball Artist chosen to create Courts 330 River Street, Mattapan. Free and open to all. Rain cancels. Presented by Boston Natural Areas Network and Mattapan Food & Fitness Coalition. Fields Corner sculpture A Spanish sculptor has will be lit up at night. VietAID’s executive been selected to create a Novella was one of three director Nam Pham said permanent art display in artists who were final- that the artist’s “will- a plaza near the Town ists in the competitive ingness to continue to Field playground in process. modify his design based Fields Corner. A ten- “Inspired by the moun- on community input, member committee has tainous island cliffs in including the important awarded the commission Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay element of color,” was an Paulo Rosa to Juanjo Novella, whose as well as the shapes of important factor in the “Freedom’s Home” sub- the roads circumscribing decision. “Pending the results mission was one of 144 Fields Corner, Novella “This unique sculpture of an autopsy, the cause considered in a year- seeks to integrate the will create an icon for and manner of death will Get a closer look at the future Mattapan section of long process led by the piece with the com- Fields Corner and will remain under investiga- the Neponset Greenway trail on Saturday. Above, Vietnamese American munity,” according to help to establish Fields tion,” police reported. a view of the trail near Mattapan station is shown Initiative for Develop- a statement issued by Corner as a destina- Col. Tim Alben of the in a rendering. Courtesy DCR ment, Inc. (VietAID) VietAID this weekend. tion for business and State Police reported a and the City of Boston “Through “Freedom culture,” Pham. “As a State Police helicopter • Dorchester House Multi Service Center is hosting Parks Department, the Home,” we honor those refugee who, like many, pilot found Rosa’s body its annual Masquer-Aid Ball on Saturday, Nov. 15 Boston Art Commission. who have sacrificed their came to America in near his car around 8:30 at 7 p.m. at the UMass Boston Campus Center. The project— which has lives for our freedom,” search of freedom, I am a.m. on Sunday morning. Tickets to the Masquer-Aid Ball can be purchased a budget of $500,000, stated Mayor Martin very moved by Novella’s The couple leaves two online at: dorchesterhouse.org/masquer-aid.