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By Linda Rosencrcmce TAB Staff Writer t-Large City Councilor Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Stephen Murphy recently A spent $4,380 of taxpayers· celebrates 25 years of miracles money to inform Boston residents that he will not release copies of his Ry Debra Goldstein More than a dozen other prema­ e-mail correspondence to the public. !'AB Staff H'riter ture and at-risk babies lay in their as reqmred by law. cah Bemis went home own bac;smets nearby. Heart, res­ This month, Murphy sent out with her motht.:r. former piratory and oxygen monitors 14,600 letters, at a cost of 30 cents Brighton resident Jody, linked their tiny bodies to glowing each, to Boston residents detailing Land her father. Jell. last green lines undulating on comput­ his "feud" with the TAB newspapers week for the first time. Light as a er monitors above their heads. over the release of his e-mail. fca\her in her mother's am1s, Leah Some of the infants had feeding Murphy contends that going pubh\; weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces. She tubes attached to them with e-mail correspondence is an was 7 weeks old and thriving. The Neonatal Int1:ns1ve Care invasion of privacy. When she was born on Aug. 1 Unit at St. Margaret's Center. a The letters were written on City at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, part of St. Elizabeth's Medical Council stationery Leah weighed 2 pounds, 13 Center, is a testament to life in the "It's a judgment call whether this ounces. Her mother had gone into face of imminent death. Doctors ?u was campaign-related or constituent labor in her 29th week of preg­ estimate more than 12,000 babies a: ~ communication, but it doesn't seem nancy. A full-term pregnancy is 40 have been cared for at the St. like a legitimate use of taxpayer weeks; Leah was born almost Margaret's NICU since it opened ~ funds," said Samuel Tyler, president three months premature. in 1974 to care for at-risk and pre­ L-~~~~~~~~~~~~~--:;._..--.--~~~~-' ~ of the Boston Municipal Research After the birth, Jody and Jeff mature babies. The facility has Bureau, a fiscal watchdog agency. touched Leail's face and looked at about 330 admissions a year. Jody Bemis roe~ and soothes her seven-week old daughter, Leah, in the Neonatal Inte~ive Care Unit at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Robin Bavaro, a spokeswoman for their baby in the nurse's amlS. "We're now seeing the survival Mayor Thomas M. Menino, said her They could not hold her, though. of these babies down to 24 weeks percent at 25 weeks. "It wasn't until 25 or 30 years ago office had no comment because the The nurse carried Leai1 away from of gestation," said Dr. Ronald Pye, "By the time you get to 27 that technicians understood what it issue involved "council business." her parents, upstairs to the chairman of the Department of weeks, 90 percent of these babies was that these babies needed," In a telephone interview last week, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pediatrics and chief of the now survive," said Pye. ''Ten said Pye. Once technicians began Murphy told the TAB he sent out the There, she was set in a plastic Division of Neonatology at St. years ago, 90 percent of these to understand that underdeveloped letter because he had no other means warming table and attached to a Elizabeth's. "We're now seeing babies died." lungs were a major problem for of communicating with his con­ tiny respirator. For the first day, upwards of25 percent surviving Prior to 30 years ago, neonatal premature babies, they began stituents. Leah did not breathe on her own. at 24 weeks, and upwards of 50 intensive care units did not exist. BIRTHS, page 38 E-MAIL, page 37 Is Michael Capuano leaning left? strong and voting him into the Eighth plish is stop bad things from happening. I Congressman stakes out a Congressional District seat, an office made don't mind it temporarily." liberal claim, but it may historic by Capuano's predecessors, among Key word: temporarily. Naturally, Capuano them John F. Kennedy, Thomas ''Tip" wants a Democratic majority - and plans to z not be enough to ward off O'Neill and Joe Kennedy. stick around to see it happen. ~ a re-election challenge Living up to the standards of the past, how­ But a year after beating nine other candi­ ~ ever, is a challenge, to say the least. A fresh­ dates in the Democratic primary, Capuano is z~ man Democrat in a Republican-controlled still trying to distinguish himself among 435 ~ By Ken Maguire House gets about as much accomplished as representatives in the House. So far, it's been ~ o TAB Staff Writer an eager new alderman in a city with an ide­ an adjustment switching from powerful ~ Mayor Mike Capuano got things done. alistically opposed, control-freak mayor. So mayor to anxious student. ::: Congressman Mike Capuano wants nothing what's a guy to do? "It's been frustrating because I am used to .,~ done. "Make sure Congress does nothing," getting things done, or close to done, quick­ It's an odd paradox for a man who has Capuano said of the Republican majority. "If ly," said Capuano, 47. 'The first six months, been credited with putting Somerville on the they do anything, it's going to be bad - so at it was frustrating. I still feel like I'm on a map. The city rewarded him by coming out least stop it. The best I can hope to accom- CAPUANO, page 38

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On the Green Line, additional cars are planned for thousands heading for the Cleveland Circle, C branch, but not the D Brookline golf course branch. During peak hours, up to 80 MBTA buses By Debra Goldstein an hour will be driving a loop from Forest TAB Staff Writer Hill to The Country Club to Cleveland Circle. hile golfers take their first Support staff will have permits to park on swings on the Ryder Cup green Cassidy Field in Cleveland Circle and Lars W today at The Country Club of Anderson Park, Putterham Meadows Golf Brookline, spectators are pouring through Course and Allendale Farm in Brookline. Cleveland Circle and Forest Hill. Since non­ Cassidy Field will have about 630 vehicles residents of the neighborhood are not allowed parked on it, said Boston District-14 Police to drive within a one-mile radius of the event Capt. William Evans. If the weather is too itself, city officials and Ryder Cup organizers wet, though, all of those cars will be redirect­ have chosen the two urban centers as the ed to park in other satellite lots farther away. main transit points from which Massachusetts In exchange for access to parking on Bay Transportation Authority buses will shut­ Cassidy Field, the PGA Tournament tle spectators to the gala event. Association will pay to install three new Seventeen city agencies and the state police baseball diamonds in the park and repair Thousands or Ryder Cup fam will pass through Cleveland Circle this week. are involved in funneling the stream of peo­ damage by early November, said Loring. The Beginning today, Boston police have In addition, a spending bill passed in field will have two exits, one adjacent to the ple to the posh Brookline putting grounds to promised to have a police van stationed full August has earmarked $100,000 for improve­ reduce the impact on residents living in the Ground Round restaurant and the other next time at the Cleveland Circle intersection. ments in Cleveland Circle, said state Rep. inundated neighborhoods. According to to the Waterworks Complex. "I think the Cleveland Circle intersection Brian Golden (D-Brighton), who pushed for Boston Transportation Department After dropping off their passengers, limou­ will work better when we're there than when the funding. The money will be funneled to sines will be parked along Beacon Street, Supervising Traffic Engineer Dick Loring, we're not there," Loring said a meeting with the district through the Massachusetts 17 ,000 to 20,000 people are expected to take from Cleveland Circle to the beginning of St. the Cleveland Circle community last week to Historical Commission. one of the two MBTA shuttles. About 6,500 Thomas Moore Parkway. The limousines will explain plan surrounding the Ryder Cup. Aberdeen and Reservoir Civic Association support staff have clearance to park in the use the Waterworks Complex as a turnaround Residents complain that the city has made president lauded Golden for fighting for fund­ vicinity of The Country Club itself, said site, said Loring. no beautification efforts in the neighborhood, ing improvements. The Boston Transportation Authority will Loring. which will be Boston's gateway for fans "This is the first time in our recent memory The shuttles will run 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday increase neighborhood patrols and ticketing attending what is touted as a $63 million that Cleveland Circle got any money," said of nonresidents parking in resident-only park­ through Thursday during pre-tournament event. The Parks and Recreation Department Webster. 0 ing spots during the event, said Loring. rounds, and start slightly earlier Friday has planted four new trees this year. Although Residents with parking and traffic com­ through Sunday, when the tournament itself is Although the BTA does not have the authori­ Cleveland Circle beautification has been lim­ plaints and concerns related to the Ryder under way, said Loring. ty to tow cars in those areas, said Loring, if ited thus far, Boston Parks and Recreation Cup are urged to call the Boston towing is deemed necessary, "We can change The majority of the spectators are expected Maintenance Supervisor Bernie Lynch said Transportation Department Ryder Cup hot­ to arrive at the transit points on the Green and regulations during a 24-hour period." additional plantings will happen this fall. line at 212-4606. Boston College undergraduate housing sites proposed Community task BC plans to submit an Institutional cent to a cemetery, and on a plot of tical within the next five years. Building student housing adjacent Master Plan Notification Form, a wooded, state-owned land adjacent White said BC would like to con­ to Alumni Stadium was ruled out force recommends preliminary step in the master plan­ to Alumni Stadium. Both were ruled sider using the Moore Hall site in the because it is located over ning process, to the Boston out as both unappealing and infeasi­ future, though. Massachusetts Water Resources adding dormitory Redevelopment Authority within the ble. Residents objected to the location Authority pipes leading to the space near existing next 30 days. According to White, Thomas because of its proximity to the ceme­ Chestnut Hill Reservoir that need to In addition, BC Executive Vice Moore Hall, which is used for staff tery, homes on Lake Street and the be kept accessible for maintenance residential halls President Frank Campanella con­ offices, would have to be destroyed reservoir, and its distance from a pro­ and pumping. Task force member By Debra Goldstein firmed that 1,500 to 1,600 students and a new residential hall built. But posed student center on the middle David Bertino explained that the TAB Staff Writer live off-campus in Allston-Brighton, before that could be done, a new campus. "People really didn't feel it MWRA plans to build a small main­ he Boston College despite lower numbers given recently office building would have to be was an appropriate area for a dorm," tenance structure on the site, and will Community Task Force shot by BC. built elsewhere on campus to house said task force member Paul T down two of the three loca­ Community members supported the displaced staff, which is not prac- Berkeley. HOUSING, page 6 tions proposed by BC for new under­ the idea of building additional under­ graduate housing on the main cam­ graduate housing adjacent to existing pus along Commonwealth Avenue at dormitories on the middle campus. a task force meeting last week. 'The consensus on the task force Wooded hillside safe from development · Community members also said they is that this is the most plausible pro­ were disappointed that BC's proposal posal on the table right now," said State will not allow Boston College housing for adding undergraduate housing task force member Kevin Carragee. above pipes leading to Chestnut Hill Reservoir on-campus would only reduce the He and other community members number of students living off campus suggested that BC officials need to By Debra Goldstein ment auspices of the Metropolitan In fact, the state has quashed by450. think more creatively though about TAB Staff Writer District Commission, one thing is Boston College construction pro­ Paul White, BC associate vice possible locations for additional !though there is no date clear: The MWRA does not plan posals for that site repeatedly president of State and Community housing. in sight for the transfer to part with the small parcel of since 1949, when the MDC trans­ Affairs, said that the proposals were The other two sites proposed for A of Chestnut Hill land nicknamed Beer Can Hill on ferred all of the Lawrence Basin ideas floated to the task force to get additional undergraduate housing Reservoir out of the hands of the which Boston College had sug­ except that plot to the trustees of their insight. "This is almost a pre­ were at Thomas Moore Hall, located Massachusetts Water Resources gested building undergraduate Boston College. In a 1982 letter, liminary stage," said White. • along Commonwealth Avenue adja- Authority and into the manage- housing. IIlLLSIDE, page 6

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Trash code violations hit home Property owners in Allston­ Hidden treasures Brighton received 334 citations for violating trash codes during the first week of September, when a massive influx of students were moving in and out of homes. The first week of September marks an annual ritual in which streets are jammed with moving trucks, side­ walks were filled with discarded belongings and residents tradition­ ally complain loudly about the mayhem. · Citywide, 2,096 code violations were issued, according to Boston's Director of Code Violations Jim Cahill. Main Streets meeting The Brighton Main Streets annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Green Briar Restaurant, 304 Washington St. The keynote speaker of the meeting will be Kennedy Smith, the executive director of the national Main Streets office in Washington, D.C. For more information, Brighton Main Streets can be reached at 779-9200.

PHOTO BY JIM WALKER Information for newcomers Lily Montagna, 6, left and Ariel Richman, 8, play in the sand on Saturday, Sept 11, during the Hobart Park Neighborhood Association's annual picnic. to the neighborhood An information session for the residents interested in improving Community classes "Debt Free Living" teaches residents from 6-7:30 p.m. and cost $10 each. Leadership in Neighborhood and their English and learning about held Jackson Mann how to rid themselves of credit card, Gymnastics and pre-ballet classes for Community Services program will the community are invited to par­ at car payment or mortgage debts. ages 4 to 12 years old will begin Oct. be held Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 6 ticipate. LINCS organizers are par­ Several classes are being offered this ''Debt Free" costs $15 for the three­ 2. The Saturday classes run for I 2 p.m. at the Jackson Mann ticularly interested in working with fall at the Jackson Mann Community hour program. weeks and cost $60. Call the center Community Center, 500 recent immigrants and newcomers Center on Cambridge Street. On Beginner Spanish classes are being at 635-5153 for more details. Cambridge St. Allston-Brighton to the community. Thursday, Sept. 23 from 6-9 p.m., held on Tuesdays, starting Sept. 28, IN BRIEF, page 5

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By Debra Goldstein who worked for the company For confidentiality reasons, the U.S. into area shops TAB Staff Writer between June 26, 1996, and July 1, Department of Labor does not dis­ Brighton towing company 1998. The suit, filed by the U.S. close the identity of who filed the By Matthew Call Avenue, police said. The same was ordered to pay Department of Labor, accused Fries complaint initially, according to U.S. TAB Staff Writer employee reported to police on A $52,000 in back wages to of violating the Fair Labor Standards Department of Labor spokesman John wo local teenagers were Sept. 11 that the back door of the its employees in a court order two Act by not paying drivers the proper Chavez. "It could have been just a arrested last week and shop was broken into and a safe, weeks ago, after an investigation by minimum wage of $5.15 per hour routine compliance check; it could T another is wanted for quest­ containing $1,500 cash and person­ the wage and hour division of the and overtime wages for working have been an employee complaint, or ing in connection with a number of al papers, was stolen. An investiga­ U.S. Department of Labor. more than 40 hours in a work week. it could have been a third party," said burglaries at several Allston busi­ tion revealed that a $135 charge Fries Towing Inc., of 25 The company did not admit liabil­ Chavez. nesses earlier this month. was made with the card on that Goddenough St., Brighton, will pay ity, but agreed to pay the back Fries Towing Inc. could not be Police say Bruno Fagundes, 18, of same day, police said. 0 the money to 47 tow truck drivers wages. reached for comment. 0 135 Washington St., Brighton, and Romulo Silva, 18, of 8 Harvard Terrace, Allston, took part in four burglaries around Allston, three right next door to each other. Both men were arrested on You've spent your. whole life searching for Monday, Sept. 13, and charged with breaking and entering, two counts of attempted breaking and entering, larceny, receiving stolen property things that work specifically for you as a woman. and conspiracy to commit a crime after police investigated reports of a break-in at the Mayfair Foods on Brighton Avenue. Why should your health care be any different? At 3: 15 a.m. Sept. 13, police received three 911 calls for a break­ ing and entering at the Mayfair mar­ ket. A resident of an apartment When it comes to health care, building behind Mayfair said that he saw three men trying to pry open women want only the best. But the back door of the store. He was woken up by the noise the men finding that quality close to home were making outside his window. is also important. We offer

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IN BRIEF, from page 8 Training and Fitness, Water Polo, Tai Chi, and Creative Movement Harvard holds & Ballet will join regular Scuba Neighborliness on the rise Allston-Brighton Day and other classes in the upcoming Harvard University is inviting resi­ season. ,L ,y dents to attend its Allston-Brighton The YMCA is located on ' !,-, Day at the Harvard Stadium on Washington Street in Brighton and Saturday, Oct. 2, starting at 11 :30 can be reached at 782-3535 for a.m. A lunch will be held at the class information. Allston-Brighton tent, between the Dillon Field House and the Palmer Computer center opens at Dixon tennis courts at Harvard, before the 1 p.m. Harvard-Colgate Franciscan Hospital football game. Both the lunch and The Franciscan Children's Hospital game are free to residents and is officially opening ''The Microsoft reservations for tickets can be Clubhouse," a state-of-the-art com­ made by calling Harvard's Office puter center for patients and students of Community Affairs at 495-4955 of the hospital. The grand opening before Sept. 29. will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at the hospital on Warren Street in Boston. Celtic star Paul Pledge walk to Pierce will join Tim Wakefield of the benefit breast cancer Red Sox at the ceremony. For more St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is information, call 254-3800, ext. inviting people to join in its 5674. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Homework assistance the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. A homework assistance program The five-mile pledge walk will for students grades 3-8 will be benefit breast cancer research and offered this fall at the Faneuil education. For more information, Branch Library, 419 Faneuil St., PHOTO BY JIM WALKER call the Center for Breast Care at Oak Square. The program provides Eric Thomp.wn, center, and Celia Pabner, chat as they eqjoy some food during the annual Langley neighborhood block party 789-2400. students in grades 3-8 with an after on Saturday, Sept. 11. ' school opportunity for free home­ YMCA starts fall programs work assistance from academically Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5 The Homework Assistance ed and students must register in Athletic classes are being offered successful high school mentors. p.m. throughout the school year. Program is funded by Putnam advance. Please call the Faneuil by the Allston Brighton YMCA Weekly homework assistance ses­ The program begins Oct. 12, 1999, Investments and the Boston Public during its fal l schedule. Boxing sions will be held on Monday and and runs through May 12, 2000. Library Foundation. Space is limit- IN BRIEF, page 23

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Page 12 The Allston-Brithto• .rAB, September 21 - 27, 1999 . www.townonline.com/al lstonbrighton OPINION The income gap e've grown so used to seeing rosy economic news -record unemployment, rising profits, skyrocketing financial markets - W. . that our first inclination is to shrug off statistics that threaten to tarmsh the unage of our gleaming economy. But if we are to understand the ~onomic history we are watching, we need to look at all the numbers, includ­ mg these: . The wealthiest 20 percent of households now receive more than half the mcome earned each year in America. After adjusting for inflation, the income for the poorest one-fifth of house­ holds has fallen 12 percent since 1977, while the income for the top one-fifth has grown by 38 percent . When Ronald Reagan took office in 1980, corporate CEOs earned about 40 times as much as the average worker. In 1990, it was 85 times as much. A new study by the Institute for Policy Studies shows what this historic boom has done .for the guys in the comer offices: CEOs of major companies now earn 419 times as much as the typical production worker. . The dirty secret of this ~storic economic boom is that the rich are getting nc~er and the poo~ are getting poorer. Those in the middle are barely holding the1r own. According to figures released last week by the Congressional Budget Office, inflation-adjusted income earned by the middle fifth of house­ holds has actually fallen by more than 3 percent since 1977. Thi.s trend is particularly important to keep in mind as legislatures in Washington and Boston take up a dramatic act of economic policy-making. Congress has approved tax cuts worth $792 billion over the next 1O years. The Massachusetts Legislature is considering cutting the state income tax by as much as 16 percent. Forget for ~ min~te all. the other arguments for and against these tax propos­ ~s , and consider this: Will these tax cuts narrow or widen the gap between the LETTERS nchest and poorest Americans? . The answer. is obvious. The Republicans' tax cuts, now awaiting a presiden­ In defense of the BRA brunt of the cost of subsidizing affordable housing. Ed Logue, West Tisbury, Martha's Vmeyard tial ~eto, ~eav1ly favor the wealthy, cutting income tax rates, capital gains taxes I read with great interest your interview with Tom O'Brien and inhentance taxes. It will return an average of $22 a year to families in the ["Ba~g the past," Aug. 24-30]. I think he is doing a Editors note: Ed Logue was the director ofth e Boston lowest 20 pe~nt of i~comes, $265 a year to a couple making $50,000, $2,700 good JOb. It would be much better if he and the mayor Redevelopment Authority from 1960-J967. a year to a family earnmg $200,000, and $5,100 a year to the 1ichest 20 percent were always on the same page. of households. I was particularly interested in his comment that Gov. Cellucci's proposed cut in the state income tax would similarly return during my time at the BRA (1 %0-1967 , post- more money to those who earn the most, delivering small chanoe to the middle 0 West End) the "concept of urban renewal had Tell US what JOU think! class and nothing to the poor. really ridden roughshod over neighborhood We want to hear from you. Letters or But, the Republicans sputter, cutting taxes must benefit the wealthy because · interests." Nothing could be further from the guest columns should be typewritten they pay the most taxes. True enough, but only if you're talking about income truth. The only clearance project I operated was and signed; a daytime phone number taxes. Government Center, better known as Scollay is required for verification. Or call our . Most workers, for instance, pay more in Social Security taxes than in Square. Tom is too young to remember Scollay reader call-in line at (781) 433-8329. By ~come taxes: Social Security taxes are levied only on the first $72,600 of Square. It was a certainly not a residential neighbor- mail: The TAB Community Newspapers, mco~e, so Bill Gates and other billionaire CEOs pay no more in Social hood. It was a commercial slum as the testimony at l...etteJ:s to the Editor, P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA Secunty taxes than some of their shop managers. the public hearing clearly demonstrated. It is true 02492. By fax: (781) 433-8202. By e-mail: B~t Y?U don ' t~ Congress talking about cutting the Social Security tax, or some old timers wax nostalgic about it [email protected] or [email protected] making It m~re eqm~ble . Nor, f~r that matter, have they done anything yet to The rest of our program involved preservino shore up Social Secunty so working Americans can count on it for retirement income. neighborhoods, not tearing them up. We brou~t the con- As for state taxes, poor and middle class families pay almost as much in cept of partnership with the community to the process. MDC lls h ded The Washington Park section of Roxbury, the South Cove, ca UR ee sales taxes as wealthy families. Property taxes are an increasingly onerous bur­ the South End, and Charlestown were all involved in the I appreciated the recent column by Rep. Brian Golden den on senior citizens and middle class homeowners. But you don't see rehabilitation process, quite extensively. I spent far more detailing the lack of responsiveness by the Metropolitan Cellucci pushing ballot initiatives to cut the sales tax. time in the neighborhoods than in downtown projects. I District Commission concerning safety problems at the Instead, they promise to "give the people their money back," then file legis­ attended all the hearings which were always well-attend- intersection of Nonantum Street and Brooks Street In lation giving most of it to people whose paychecks and personal worth have ed. With the single exception of Charlestown, support was August 1998, I wrote to the MOC, noting significant safe- grown the most over the last two decades. virtually unanimous. And in Charlestown, a clear majority ty issues and outlining a number of recommendations to . 0ven how inadequately government does so many things, it's difficult to supported the plan. resolve the problems at this intersection. I have raised Justify any tax cu~. ~u~ if ~e are going to cut taxes, we ought to do it in a way On my frequent visits back to Boston, I visit each of these issues repeatedly with the MOC, and despite that encourages this nsmg tide all boats, not just the yachts. 0 those neighborhoods. They are healthier and stronger than promises of prompt action, this location continues to pose they ever were. considerable risks to pedestrians and bicyclists. That is why Tom can now say that Boston is one of five On behalf of the Hobart Park Neighborhood cities (I would say more) that have kept their in-town resi- Association, I join Rep. Golden in asking the MOC to dential character. take immediate action to resolve these safety problems One of the more interesting aspects of our program is and, in so doing, to improve our community's access to that our brand of renewal has faded from memory. the Charles River. 254 Second Ave., P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA 02492 617/254-7530 Kevin M. Carragee We should not give up insisting that the government - Hobart Park Neighborhood Association MANAGING EDITOR - D EW AYNE LEHMAN, (78 1) 433-8355 1 particularly the federal government - should bear the [email protected] ····························i'i~~~·"E~~~~···=··o~~·~··a~~;~~~;~·:·68·i·)·433~83 02··········· [email protected] SPE/\KOUT! ············· ·· ··· ·s·~~;~~.. ~~~~~~~···.=· L~~;·R·~~~~~~~~~:··681)·43·3~·835i······ coming up with a way to put takes brains and courage. We need [email protected] 1 Skip the PR · Boston College and BU undergrad­ action, not photo opportunities. . ······ ·· s~~··~·~~~~;~·;~··=··c;~·~~ ·a;·;~;:;·(78· i·)·433~8399...... I was amused by the picture of our uates in dorms where they belong ...... :.\~~ · "E~~;~~··=·:r~~~~·w·~~~~~:·681)·43·3~8362...... ~~~:,d~:c;~~~~~;~f stu- [email protected] Speak·Out! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~!~~:~~:: ::::::~~i.~~~:~~~~~~;:~?.~: ~i. :~~:~~:~~: i T:::::::::: , ~t~~y~~~~ ;~~~~~!~~~ ~at. Aspecial feature of The Allston-Brighton TAB is a call-in telephone line. EDITOR IN CHIEF - Bos UNGER, (78 l) 433-8350 our city councilor with the help of The line is designed to connect the newspaper with its readers, with an [email protected] the Boston University's liaison for easy wo:y to pass along news tips, contribute to the editorial pages and let ········c·;;~~~~~~··D~~~··=· ·R·~~~··F~~~~~···(7"8!)·433 ~·676o...... Allston-Brighton were shown pick- us know what you think of our performance. Acall to (781) 433-8329 will give ...... :...... ing up an old couch. Very cute, access to our voice mail system. Gallers are invited to leave a brief message. good exercise, excellent public Messages can be anonymous, and callers who do not want their GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS relations and well intentioned, of comments published are asked to make that clear. ~ /~ Circulation lnfonnation - (781) 433-8307 Sales Fax Number- (781) 433-8201 course. But when you think about it, isn't it ridiculous for our elected caners who leave messages for publication are ~ ..,,-;.. '~ Main Telephone Number - Editorial Fax Number - (78 l) 433-8202 asked to lea\!e a name and ~ ~ -" "~ (617) 254-7530 Arts/Calendar Fax Number - officials to be scoring brownie 41 phone number in case we \I Classified Number-1 -800-624-7355 (78 J) 433-8203 points with the community by pick­ ~~" ing up students' trash. Their efforts have a question about the ~ - : • ~ ~ t;-(j~ Copyright 1999 Community Newspaper Co. COMMUNITY GUALITY)(ibrliNI! can't even make a dent in this mess comment. All items that are w ~·~ Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction by published in the next week's edi- e> . NEWSPAPER we have to deal with each ~. COMPANY any means without permission is prohibited . September. 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voted on Beacon Hill GAS HEATING Beacon Hill Roll Call records local homeowners who currently receive Sen. Steven Tolman: no senators' votes on four roll calls a property tax abatement or exemp­ I SERVICE CONTRACTS !As LOW AS from the week of Sept. 13- 17. There tion. It also allows communities to Senate keeps were no roll calls in the House last exempt from the tax the first week. $100,000 of a property sale; 50 per­ exemption option 20 CENTS A DAY. cent of the property tax; commercial The Senate 26-8, rejected an amend­ and industrial property and property ment eliminating the option for local Notes on Senate votes communities to exempt commercial A "pairing" process, used only in owned by low-income taxpayers, including seniors. Supporters said and industrial property from the I the Senate, is a procedure which percent tax on real estate sales or the allows a senator who is absent when this pro-environment bill simply gives communities and its voters the three percent surcharge on all prop­ the vote is taken to express his/her right to impose a tax to preserve erty taxes. Amendment supporters view anyway. Under the arrange­ said commercial and industrial prop­ ment, the absent senator contacts a open space and historical buildings and build affordable housing. They erty owners should be required to senator who is present and plans lo share the costs of environmental vote the opposite way. The present noted communities, despite state and federal grants, do not have ade­ projects which benefit them as well senator agrees lo "pair" his vote as homeowners. Amendment oppo­ with that of the absent senator. quate funds to meet these objectives. Enroll in The Comfort Plan, (A "Yea" vote is for the bill). nents said these business property · Neither vote is counted in the offi­ owners are already heavily taxed a heating service contract from cial total - they cancel each other Seri. Thomas Birmingham: did not vote and argued local communities, not out. This process allows both sena­ ServicEdge. Benefits include: Sen. Stephen Lynch: yes the legislature, should decide who tors to be unofficially recorded on Sen. Steven Tolman: yes will be subject to these new taxes. the roll (A "Yea" vote is for eliminating the Priority emergency service call. option of local communities to Following a longstanding tradi­ Senate backs 1 percent tax exempt commercial and industrial 24 hour availability 7 days a week tion of senate presidents, current on real estate sales property from any new tax. A "Nay" Expert, licensed technicians Senate President Tom Birmingham The Senate 23-9, rejected an amend­ vote is against eliminating it and rarely votes on roll-call votes. ment eliminating the option for local favors the exemption option). Parts or parts and labor protection communities to impose up to a I Sen. Thomas Birmingham: did percent tax on the sale of real estate. not vote Plan options start at 20¢ per day Property, transfer tax Amendment supporters said it is Sen. Stephen Lynch: no measure approved unfair to have a small group of Sen. Steven Tolman: no The Senate 35-0, gave near-final home sellers fund environmental projects which benefit the entire approval to and sent to the House a Senate overrides road, bill giving local communities two community. They said the other bridge projects veto ••• ervioEdge - option of up to a 3 percent surcharge options to raise funds for the preser­ The Senate 31-4, overrode and sent Eastern Enterprises vation of open space and recreation on all property taxes is fairer and to the House for action, Governor A Sister Company to Boston Gas land, renovation of historical build­ spreads the tax burden among more people. Amendment opponenL'i said Cellucci's veto of an additional $50 ings and construction of affordable voters in local communities, not the million in borrowing to provide As the region's largest, local provider of heating and cooling services, we prtde housing. The proposal allows com­ legislature, should decide which, if state aid to local communities for munities lo opt to impose up to a I ourselves on the experience of our local technicians. So local, m foct, it's o good any, tax they want to impose. (A road and bridge projects. The legis­ percent tax, to be paid by the seller, lature authorized $150 million for bet one lives right in your neighborhood. 1-888-942-EDGE (3343) on the sale of real estate or to levy "Yea" vote is for eliminating the I percent tax option. A "Nay" vote is these local projects, but the gover­ up to a 3 percent surtax on all prop­ against eliminating it and favors the nor vetoed $50 million and reduced erty taxes. The tax would take effect funding to $100 million. Override TO ENROLL OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, only if approved by a city council or I percent tax option). Sen. Thomas Birmingham: did supporters said cities and towns are town meeting and ratified by voters CALL 1 ·888-942-EDGE OR not vote depending on this money and noted at the polls. The bill specifically Sen. Stephen Lynch: no VISIT US AT WWW.SERVICEDGE.COM exempts from either new tax any ROLL CALL, page 22

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Offer valid to end of season. : 10 a.m. - Walking L------L------~ L------~ 10 a.m. - Free cholesterol, dia­ betes and blood pressure screening For more information on the Community Card or how you can get your own, COMMUNITY Noon - Lunch. Suggested dona­ NEWSPAPER call 1-800-982-4023 or visit us at: www.townonline.com/communitycard ICOMPANY tion, $1.50 www. IOWIOl ll lt . CO• 1 p.m. - Senior swim, YMCA in Oak Square ... ~ ...... _...... wwW.town®iioe.com/allstonbrighton xzz•x••••e•·•······•••e•••••••••••• IN BRIEF BOSTON COMMON FOODS For the Uncommon in Great Tasting Foods IN BRIEF, from page 10 Brightonopoly lights the neighborhoods of Brighton. Branch Library at 782-6705 for The game will be on display and more information. comes to library available to play at the library FROl\'.I OUR DELI Historic Neighborhoods is kicking off through December. Roasted Chickens ...... $2.99 ea. Book discussion . a new exhibit at the Brighton library Brightonopoly Day officially starts when it will hold Brightonopoly Day the exhibit, beginning after school at Boar's Head Roasted Turkey ... $4.99 1b. Book Discussion Group Will on Oct. 14. Brightonopoly, an inven­ the library on Oct. 14. Prizes will be Resume in October at the Brighton tion of last year's third-grade class of given out to winners of the game. For Boar's Head Deluxe Ham ...... $3.99 lb. Branch Library. The Adult Book the Garfield School, is a version of more information, call Historic Boar's Head American Cheese . . $1. 99 1b. Discussion Group at the Brighton the board game Monopoly that high- Neighborhoods at 426-1885. Branch Library,40 Academy Hill ----- Boars • Head ----- Road, will resume iL<; monthly meet­ ings beginning Thursday evening, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The book to be FROM OUR PRODUCE DEP'l'. discussed will be 'The Hearts and rcand's Romaine Hearts (3 pack) ...... $1.59 Lives of Men" by Fay Weldon. This Suspension novel is a modem fable for grown­ Iceberg Lettuce ...... $.59 ea. ups. It is a winy love story in which Specialists good triumphs over evil, and true Established 1908 Carrots (1 lb. bag) ...... $.39 love outJa'>'ts lust and greed. All inter­ Guaranteed ested are welcome to join the group, "Brake Service You Can Trust" FROM OUR DAIRY and the book is available at the 229 Brighton Avenue - Allston • 782-1075 branch. For further information, Garelick Farms Milk ...... $1.99 ga1. plea'iC call 782-6032. Tropicana Original Orange Juice . $1. 99 112 oa1 Recruiting teens r------, Any Boston teen currently in eighth l BUY a JUMBO MUFFIN l or ninth grade is eligible to enter a l and get a CUP OF l lottery this autumn to enroll at HOST()' cmmo"1 FOODS Allston-Brighton's Media and l GREEN MTN. COFFEE l 1 17·- Cenlrt' St., 1'ewton Technology Charter High School (617) 96t-7878 during September 2000, as a part of l Exp. 11fJ1fJ9 FREE! l t'a.~ 61 7-969-1331 the inaugural ninth- and 10th-grade ~------~ classes. Only 40 studenls per grade will be chosen. For more informa­ tion, call 8244224 or check out the school's Web site at \\.ww.match­ Self Esteem Boston Presents school.org. Unforgettable You Dance Mentor immigrants one on one Celebrating Music & Dance Learn about helping adult newcom­ ers to the United States become sclf­ sufficient and contributing members of the 20th Century of their new communities at a One Sunday, October 3rc1 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. With One information session on Hynes Convention Center - Boston Tuesday. Sept. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. A Dance Honoring Senior Citizens The infom1ation sc~sions will be hdd at the One With One otlices at LINE DANCE, BALLROOM DANCE & SWING Brighton Marine Health Center on to the Bob Bachelder Totem Pole Orchestra Warren Street. Participant.-; interested in wori:.ing SPECIAL MEMORY LANE DANCE BY one on one to tutor an adult immi­ The Massachusetts Ballroom Dancers grant in English will be invited to attend a weekend mentor training RAFFLE FOR CASH & PRIZES seminar. The free Oct. 1-3 seminar Hynes Convention Center - Boston will include training in lesson plan­ ning, goal setting, cross-cultural com­ The proceeds of this event support munication and issues of prejudice Self Esteem Boston• Charitable Programs and stereotyping. During the mentor­ ing program, the immigran~ will be TICKETS ON SALE NOW! simultaneously enrolled in an office CALL (617) 983-1111 job training program 38.5 hours per week, where they will learn typing, ADMISSION PRICE computer and phone skills. $ I 0 - Senior Citizen Mentors will need to commit to $15 - Under 55 years of age working with a student for a three­ CONVENIENT hour tutoring session every week, for to public transportation Green line/Buses nine months. For more details, and to sign up for an information session, Discount parking for $7 at the Prudential Tower caIJ Cate McGrai I at 254-1691. Parking Garage for the ffrst 250 cars TO ORDER TICKETS Celebrate the history Send a check or money order to: of Allston-Brighton Self Esteem Boston, P.O. Box 1105,jamaica Plain, MA The Brighton Allston Historical Society has several upcoming ~~~ events planned for the month of 'Ji. · ~\ AM · l'tJO · WXKS October. On Tuesday, Oct. 12, at NA~Al ~ ~ 'l ' Bo1ton1 O""'""' ""' AMUSfMfNTS , '~ COMMUNITY e 7:30 p.m., the Society will present ,,. • "' " '\lWWAP!R ~ A~..... If ...... ('Ot.\PANY ilie history of Brighton Center, as it and the Harvard Avenue commer­ ~~ , '"ti,,., ,,.,, ,,,_,,,,, ,,, ''·""· "" ,~,:,~· · · ··· ...... cial district have been nominated 8FTH (SK.UL DLKONI'\\ 1 .MRP I • Mw1n1 Cfi'TER ~ for inclusion into ilie National ·~·'''' ~ Register of Historic Places. The Th an Medical Group, Inc. Massachusms presentation is being held at the • Brighton Evangelical Church on Congregational Church on Washington Street. On Sunday, Oct. 17, from2-5 p.m., a narrated cruise will depart from the WBZ Pier for a three-hour cruise down the Charles River. lickeL<> cost $18 for members, $20 otherwise. The Historical Center can be reached at 562-6348. ' www.townonline.com/altsfo'nbrighton . .. ,_ . H EALTH C LUB ROUNDUP More than one way·to pump iron By Will Broaddus where your arms feel strongest, at the TAB Correspondent top and bottom. As a result, on a ree weights or weight Nautilus, you exert yourself through machines? That is the the entire range of motion, not just in F question. the middle. Free weights (what used to be These days, Nautilus machines are called "dumbbells") and weight still widely used, but they aren't with­ machines both can help you pump up, out detractors. r------, but depending on what your needs Igor Muravyov, a personal trainer DON'T REPLACE 1 and desires are, you need to make dis­ with Gold's Gym, says that with criminating choices for your workout: Nautilus, "people [are] not getting the YOUR OLD BATHTUB First, a look at how they each same development" in the muscles . ._ .. REGLAZE IT! work: Why? "Even though they're working Weight-lifting machines, like harder where they have more machines of any kind, are designed to strength," says Muravyov, "where ~ · s170 make nature more efficient They take they have relatively little strength, [the ~====:::d the pull of gravity on a weight and muscles are] hardly being used at all." redirect it through a pulley or lever, Such discrepancies in perfonnance transforming weight into resistance. between free weights and weight When you use a Cybex, Universal or machines vary and multiply, depend­ I Nautilus machine, you aren't lifting a ing on which trainer you talk to and weight so much as your ability to lift which machine you're discussing. : EASTERN REFINISHING CO. : is impeded by a force equivalent to One thing all trainers agree on, how­ the weight. One advantage to mediat­ ever, is that the things that make most I 1·800·463·1879 I ing gravity this way (in theory, at weight machines safer and easier to I COUP.ON EXPIRES 9/27/99 • l&I I least) is that pulleys and levers allow use also make them less effective. L------~ Friday, September 24ih beginning at 7:30AM on USA- Channel A29. , machines to distribute force with Take a Universal Gym machine: more precision. The weight plates are pinned to a rod Andfor scores updated continuously all weekend long, When you curl a free weight, it's so they won't drop off on your toe. tune to Cablevision Channel A49. easier to lift at the beginning and end This stability also ensures that you llllCABLFJ1/SION us~ of the motion but most difficult in the can't tear a muscle if you suddenly Call 617-787-8888 to order today! NETWORK middle when your forearms are at a lose control of the bar. 90-degree angle to your body and But the effort it takes not just to have the least purchase against the push weights up and down but to LEGAL NOTICES vertical action of gravity. Your biceps keep them from rocking back and GRASSO ESTATE The Trial Court any item of said account, you must, in ad­ are strongest at the top of the curl, forth is an important part of the work­ LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family dition to filing a written appearance as where you arms gain momentum and out you get from free weights. Commonwealth of Court Department aforesaid, file within thirty days after said Massachusetts SUFFOLK Division return day or within such other time as can finish almost with a swinging As Muravyov puts it, a shoulder The Trial Court Docket No. 99P 2077 the Court upon motion may order a writ­ motion. press with free weights "is not only Probate and Family ten statement of each such item together Court Department NOTICE with the grounds for each objection there­ The Nautilus machine, hailed as a going to use your shoulder muscle, SUFFOLK Division to, a copy to be served upon the fiduciary breakthrough in the early 1970s, but it also going to use all the muscles Docket No. 99P 2021 In the ESTATE OF Paul Dennis Mahoney pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 5. To all persons interested in the estate of redistributes weight through a gear­ that stabiliz.e the dumbbell, and keep NOTICE Paul Dennis Mahoney late of the County WITNESS, Edward J. Rockett, Esquire, shaped like the shell the machine is it in that line of motion you 're target­ of Suffolk Date of Death August 9, 1999 First Justice of said Court at Salem this In the ESTATE OF Victor J. Grasso second day of September, 1999. named for- that makes the weight ing." A machine that keeps the To all persons interested in the estate of A petition bas been presented in the harder to lift at the points in the arc Victor J. Grasso late of the County of Suf­ above captioned matter praying that the Pamela Casey O'Brien PUMPING ffiON, page 25 folk Date of Death July 14, 1999 will be proved and allowed and that Nils Register of Probate Remmers of Boston in the County of Suf­ AD# 947632 A petition has been presented in the folk be .appointed executor, without sure­ Allston Brighton Tab 9/21/99 above captioned matter praying that the ties on his bond. HEALTH & WELLNESS CALENDAR will be proved and allowed and that Jane VADALA A. Donnelly-Cruickshank, of Boston in the IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE­ LEGAL NOTICE 7435. County of Suffolk, be appointed Adminis­ TO, YOU OR YOUR ATIORNEY MUST COMMONWEALTH OF Registration required tratrix, with the will annexed without sure­ F.ILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN MASSACHUSETIS ..... FRAMINGHAM PARK & RECREATI ON MEMORY WALK The Alzheimer's ties on her bond. The first named execu­ SAID COURT AT Boston 24 New Char­ PROBATE COURT ..... 1999 DEPT. , 475 Union Ave., Framingham, sponsors trix has died. don St 3rd fl Courthouse BEFORE TEN SUFFOLK ss. Association of Eastern Massachusetts holds its O'CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 Case No. 99P 2031 aerobics and body-toning classes at Bowditch annual walk Sunday, Sept. 26, to raise funds in IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE­ A.M.) ON September 30, 1999 Field. Fee $42 each; $75 for both classes. For TO, YOU OR YOUR ATIORNEY MUST To Robert Vadala of Boston in said the fight against the debilitating disease. The six­ FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN Wills only: In addition you must file a writ­ County of Suffolk, and to his wife heirs more information, call (508) 620-4834. mile walk starts at Canal Park/CambridgeSide SAID COURT AT Boston 24 New Char­ ten affidavit of obl'ections to the petition, apparent or presumptive...... FREE WOMEN'S HEALTH SCREENINGS for don St 3rd fl Courthouse BEFORE TEN stating the speci ic facts and grounds Galleria, Cambridge. Registration Begins at 8:30 O'CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 upon which the objection is based, within A petition has been presented to said underinsured, uninsured or low-income women a.m. For more information or to register, call A.M.) ON September 30, 1999 thirty (30) days after the return day (or Court alleging that said Robert Vadala, is ages 40-64, including mammograms, clinical such other time as the court, on motion unable to make or communicate informed (617) 868-6718, or visit www.emassalz.org. Wills only: In addition you must file a writ­ with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in decisions due to physical incapacity or ill­ breasf exams, pelvic exams, pap smears and ..... SPIRIT HEALTH WORKSHOP David ten affidavit of objections to the petition, accordance with Probate Rule 16. ness is a Physically Incapacitated person other tests. Women under age 40 with personal stating the specific facts and grounds and praying that Erika Holt of Boston, in Mulligan, MSW, will lead a four-part workshop upon which the objection is based, within Witness Elaine M. Moriarty Esquire, First the County of Suffolk or some other suit­ or fam ily history of breast or ovarian cancer also Tuesdays: Oct. and Nov. from 4- thirty (30) days after the return day (or Justice of said Court. able person be appointed Guardian. 5, 19, 26 2 eligible. For more information, call Planned such other time as the court. on motion Date September 2, 1999 Richard lannella 6:30 p.m. at the Professional Training Center, Parenthood/Preterm Health Services of Greater with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in Register of Probate Court If you desire to object thereto you or your BayPath Home and Community Services in accordance with Probate Rule 16. AD# 947632 attorney should file a written appearance Boston, 1055 Commonwealth Ave., Boston; Allston Brighton Tab 9/21/99 in said Court at Boston before ten o'clock downtown Framingham. The cost for all four (617) 616-1630. Witness Elaine M. Moriarty Esquire, First in IJie forenoon on the 30th day of Sep­ sessions is $50/person, $65 for CEUs. To regis­ Justice of said Court. Register of Probate Court tember 1999, the return day of this cita­ ..... FREE WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES for Date September 2, 1999 Richard lannella ter, send a check by Sept. 30 to BayPath, 354 AD#lf you desire to preserve your right to tion. underinsured or uninsured women ages 40 and Register of Probate Court file an objection to said account, you or Waverly St., Framingham, 01702, attn. Ellen. For AD# 947633 your attorney must file a written appear­ Witness, Elaine · M. Moriarty, Esquire, up, including mammograms and gynecological more information, call BayPath at (508) 872- Allston Brighton Tab 9/21/99 ance in said Court at Salem on or before First Judge of said Court, this 2nd day of services, offered by Deaconess-Waltham the fourth dax of October, 1999 the return September 1999. 1866 ext. 160. MAHONEY ESTATE day of this citation. You may upon written Hospital's Breast and Cervical Cancer Initiative...... HOSPICET RAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS request by registered or certified mail to Richard lannella, Register. Women under age 40 with personal or family LEGAL NOTICE the fiduciary, or to the attorney for the fi ­ MetroWest Homecare, a division of MetroWest Commonwealth of duciary, obtain without cost a copy of AD# 949291 history of breast cancer or who have a cervical Medical Center, will begin a training program for Massachusetts said account. If you desire to object to Allston Brighton Tab 9/21/99 symptom also eligible with doctor's referral. For hospice volunteers in September. Volunteers are more information, call Deaconess-Waltham men and women of all ages who offer some of Hospital, (781) 647-6606. their free time in assisting the hospice team in ..... METROWEST WELLNESS CENTER on Route caring for patients and their families by provid­ 9 westbound (761 Worcester Road) in ing companionship, respite for the family, . Framingham, part of the MetroWest Medical To place your legal notice errands and transportation. For more informa­ Center system, offers free workshops and fee­ tion, call Ginny Seegel, volunteer coordinator, at based courses. Some classes/workshops held at (508) 424-0735. call Wendy Buckley at Natick's Leonard Morse campus of MetroWest ~-... Medical Center. Call 1-800-265-8624 for com­ · 781-433-7998 or fax to Ongoing plete schedule, fees and registration informa­ ..... FREE MAMMOGRAMS available through the tion . American Cancer Society for women age 40 and ..... PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH FOOD 617-385-1183 over: uninsur~d. underinsured, or on Medicare ALLERGIES meets regularly at the Rice House. or Medicaid. Various locations in Greater Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills, Boston. For a listing of locations or to make an 309 Washington St. For more information, call appointment, can' Cynttria McClain at (617) 556' · (508rss5:7859". · - - - www,towaonlineieom/allst0nbrighton ~pt~inber 21 J 27, 19991118' Alfltan.arighta~, page 27 ~~~----~~------...... SCHOOL NEWS

TAFT, from page 26 Brighton; they are joined by Rita guage arts, working with new text­ that, St. Anthony's expects to start a Marrocchio of Brighton. St. books. They will also focus on . student-run newspaper in October. Colurnbkille's, located on Arlington upgrading the science curriculum. FiNE WiNE CEllARs Phillips, who is beginning his Street, opened with a kindergarten Plans also continue to celebrate the of C~Es1Nu1 Hill second year as principal, said more through eight enrollment of 220, but school's 75th anniversary this year. Located next to Star Market in the emphasis will also be placed on Battles said she expected that num­ The school welcomes a new first­ Chestnut Hill Shopping Center on Route 9 community involvement. Working ber to increase because of late regis­ grade teacher, Elizabeth Donnelly. closely with McNamara House, a trations. This year the school will A Convenient Full Service Package Store Specializing in neighboring senior citizen housing focus on improving the science cur- Exam school test scheduled PERSONALLY SELECTED FINE WINES complex, St. Anthony's wi ll host a 1iculum; math, language arts and The Boston Public Schools will student/senior citizen reading pro­ social studies have already been administer the Independent School & Offering a Full Selection of BEER and LIQUOR gram and plans to present a series addressed, said Battles. The Home & Entrance Exam for entrance to the ~~Iii- of concerts at McNamara House. A School Association and the alumni city's three exam schools Saturday, partnership with St. Elizabeth's will also begin to plan the celebration Nov. 6. The registration deadline is Medical Center will provide health of the school's 1OOth anniversary in Sept. 27. One of the 12 exam loca­ w 1 ~%OFF programs for all grades, and the the year 200 I. tions is Brighton's Taft Middle office of State Treasurer Shannon Joining the faculty this year are School. Students in grades 6, 8 and 9 ROSE!OlH\T'f Wk EN You Buy ANy Six BorrlEs of ESTATE R E . O'Brien will initiate the "Savings Julie Gorman, sixth grade; and David are eligible to take the exam; appli­ Thc,,..-•'1RcwlncoU>.,...... ,. O§EMOUNT STATES WI NES Cents" student banking program. Guervitz, physical education. Two cations are available from the stu­ New teachers at St. Anthony's teachers have also opted to job share; dent's present school principal. FREE TASTINGS include Dina Turrell, first grade, and Mary McCrorey and Ruth Kenney Boston's three exam schools are Evrny FRidAy & SATURdAy AhERNOON Wendy Morrissette, physical educa­ will share teaching third grade. Boston Latin Academy, Boston tion. Latin School and John D. O'Bryant Clos Du Bois C~ARdoNNAY ..$9. 99* Our Lady of the Presentation School of Mathematics & Science. New faces at Columbkille's Sister Mary Duke, principal of Our New students are admitted to Jo~NNY WAlkER BlAck 750Ml .$2 5. 99* As Mruy Battles begins her 13th year Lady of the Presentation School in grades 7 and 9; O'B1yant also as principal of St. Colurnbkille's Oak Square, said last week her accepts new students in grade IO. PERRiN CoTEs--Du--RHONE .....$9. 99 School, she says she is excited about school's enrollment of 163 "is stable For more information, call your OuR WiNES ARE CkupER by Tin DouN! the school's many new young fami­ with last year's." This year, she said, school principal or the BPS office, 15% OFF all Regular Price Wines lies and their plans for different teachers will focus on English Ian-· 635-9512 or 635-9514. 0 school activities. She said last week 10% OFF Regular Price Sparkling Wines and Magnums. there are several new kindergarten and first-grade parents who are "very (617) 2J2--1020 enthusiastic" about working with the ------CONVENiENT PARkiNG -----­ school. Leading the Home & School * NET PRiCiNq Association this year are two St. Colurnbkille graduates, Susan Carter of Dedham and Andrea Whalen of

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Seduced by its dancing flames, ''It's just a matter of remembering crackling wood and cozy warmth, you have a fire in your home and it Fresh Crisp Local homeowners often forget that a fire­ belongs in your fireplace," Collins place fire and its byproducts can be says. "You should be attentive to it." Mcintosh &Cortland Apples "..Sold in 4-5 lb. Baskets 5 9 ¢ lb. dangerous and should be handled Collins says that homeowners who with care. seasonally bum a face cord of wood Extra Fancy Sweet Most chimney fires and carbon (an 8-by-4-foot pile) should get their monoxide poisonings can be traced chimney cleaned annually. Only sea­ Bartlett Pears ....sotdm4-5 lb. Mets 59¢ lb. to lack of regular inspection and soned wood, which is grayish in maintenance, according to fire safety color, has splits and cracks and is Extra Fancy Fresh Crisp officials. Fireplace and chimney lightweight, should be burned in a Iceberg Lettuce...... 79¢ head structures can separate and crack as a fireplace. Wood should be split and house settles with age. These fissures dried out for at least six months to a Sweet Ripe California can allow heat and fire to escape and year for proper seasoning. The wood­ ignite the house. Structural damage pile should be kept off the ground in Honey·dews ...... $1.98 each and the presence of animals and a sunny, airy location and covered birds' nests in chimneys are not read­ only on rainy and snowy days. ily visible to homeowners. Seasoned wood bums cleaner and 560 Pleasant Street• Watertown• 923-1502 Nor is the buildup of creosote, a produces less creosote residue than Fire safety experts reconunend having Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am-6pm, highly combustible, wood-burning unseasoned wood. Hardwoods, such your fireplace inspected regularly by certified professionals. Sunday 8am-2pm residue that collects inside the chim­ as oak, bum best. Softer woods - check out our website www.arusso.com ney. Unless their fireplaces and chim­ pine, maple and birch - bum Fortunately, with proper mainte­ neys are inspected by a certified pro­ faster, produce less heat and result nance, most of these fires are pre­ fessional, most people don't know in greater creosote deposits. ventable. they have a problem until a fire Unseasoned wood is often "It's money well spent," Collins breaks out, usually in the roof and detectable by its fresh tree fra­ says. '"Think of the TV commercial attic. grance. It may hold twice the water that says, 'You can pay me now or House fires sparked by fireplace of seasoned wood, making it harder pay me later.' Why wait until things use are mostly due to lack of mainte­ to ignite and more likely to spit get to the point of major repairs or a nance, improper operation or failure sparks onto the hearth and carpet. minor disaster? Why not keep ahead to take safety precautions. Damage If the fireplace does not have an of the game?" 1/3 Off Your Return Fare runs into the thousands of dollars. ash pit, homeowners should place From Logan International Jim Collins has been inspecting, ashes into a metal bucket and take it Fireplace checklist repairing and cleaning fireplaces and outside, Collins says. To be safe, Fire safety experts recommend: With our "Priority Ticket" chimneys for 15 years in his off-duty wait a week for them to cool before • Have a fireplace and chimney checked and maintained every three One Coupon Per Ride, Round Trip Fares Only hours as a chimney sweep in the disposing of them or sprinkling Midwest. He employs off-duty fire­ them over a garden, evergreens and to five years if used only occasional­ men who inspect about 1,000 fire­ plants. ly and annually for those who bum at least a face cord of wood a season. 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By Will Broaddus TAB Correspondent f you've accumulated not only too much stuff, but too many I different bookcases and shelves to stuff it all into and onto, it's time to get serious about storage. When the motley coJJection of all­ purpose shelving units standing around your home starts to take up more space than they save, there are several approaches worth trying. Standards and brackets, once they are screwed into the wall, can hold the same volume of as your old bookcases, but will leave empty space that you can fill however you please: with new furniture or nothing at all. Standards - the thin, squared metal pieces that support brackets - usually come in metal gray or bronze, or they may be finished in black or white, which is usually more expensive. Standards will g involve you in the most two compli- ~ cated acts of carpentry associated ~ with building new shelves: finding ~ the studs in your wall and aligning ~ the standards. ~ Standards have to be screwed into ~ studs, the boards that hold up your ~ wall, or else they won't support ClosetMaid shelving systems are a big seller at Home Depot. The company also has its own Web site, where you can create measurements for your own needs. much weight There is always a ver­ tical stud at the comer of each room standards to the next stud, and screw from 4 to 18 inches in width. to a flanged track, which is also rails. These allow for special features and a horizontal one just beneath the the second standard on that line, so But some of the prepackaged secured along the top stud. such as SuperSlide, a rail that hangs ceiling. In addition, it's always 16 that it will hang parallel with the shelving systems more closely antic­ Whichever option you choose, off the front of each shelf and allows inches from the center of one stud to first. Repeat the process for bringing ipate your needs in the bedroom, you're saved from having to look for you to slide a hanger down its entire the center of the next. Most stud­ the second standard in line with pantry or utility room. Spur Storage vertical studs. length. Kits provide pantry baskets searchers, though, look for the nails plumb. A level, stud finder and Designs packages a variety of wood­ The big seller over at Home deep and strong enough for 10 or 12 where drywall, baseboards and light screw driver are all the tools you'JJ en shelves, standards and brackets to Depot, in almost every location, is pounds of vegetables and ashelf for switches have been nailed into the need to perform both these opera­ make home entertainment centers, OosetMaid, which uses wire mesh storing 20 shoes. You can diagram stud. Remember that you can pur­ tions. (You may also want a hammer home offices and work benches. shelving. As an aisle attendant put it, your room and outfit it with shelves chase a stud finder (usually around to start screws in.) Sterling Hardware makes a system "As long as you think logically, you at www.closetrnaid.CQm and take the $20) at your local hardware store: a Standards and brackets are the for workrooms called Fast-Mount, can do anything with this stuff." printout to Home Depot, where magnet within the device locates the basic building blocks of wall-mount­ which takes advantage of the hori­ At a cost of $10.40 for a shelf of 8 they'll cut the material for you. nails in the stud and announces their ed shelving, and manufacturers zontal top stud which, in basements, feet long and 16 inches deep, it's If shelves are like picture frames location with a signal or beep. package them to serve various func­ is often exposed. The standards sim­ also cheap to experiment with. These for the contents of your life, these Your standards should hang level tions around your house or apart­ ply hang by hooks on the exposed shelves are secured by wall-mounted systems will make yours a work and plumb in order to support weight ment At Home Depot, you can stud or from brackets (load tested for brackets, front mounting poles or of art. evenly. After screwing the top of a choose from yards and yards of stan­ 600 pounds) screwed into the top standards into a stud, use a level to dards, brackets of every length and stud, whether it's exposed or not. bring it into line with plumb, or particle board shelves that may vary 1J1ey can also hang by a notch fitted ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS Ill !!!!!! straight up and down, and then secure that bottom end. 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''Taking care of your heating system and your ventilation invisible danger Storm windows help Mike Ohlinger, president of a systems - these are the most chimney service company, says one important things as far as getting keep Old Man of the most important things a home­ yourself through the season safely." owner can do when winterizing his You should also replace a fire­ Winter at bay or her home is have the heating sys­ place screen with a more insulating tems checked out. That means hav­ door. A screen will let cold air seep By Leslie Goldrru:m ing the system cleaned and inspected into the house once the fire has been CNC Correspondent annually by a certified heating con­ extinguished. h, the weather outside tractor. (Look under Heating As far as storing firewood during ·• may be frightful, but as Contractors in the Yellow Pages.) the winter months, it is best to keep 0 long as your home is fully If you have a chimney, have the logs covered with a breathable winterized and ready to battle the flue cleaned by a CSIA-certified material such as burlap, he said. wind, snow and sleet, inside, it real­ chimney sweep; the term stands for Ideally, wood should be kept off the ly can be delightful. Chimney Sweep Institute of ground, away from moisture, in a Jason Smith, a glass store cus­ America, and ensures the sweeper is semiprotected area. Avoid storing tomer-service manager, says when professional and competent, wood in the garage, for it often wir1terizing your home, be sure to Ohlinger said. invites mice, carpenter ants and inspect all of the windows, inside Ohlinger also suggested conduct­ other shivering critters. STAFF PHOTO BY WINSLOW MARTIN and out. During the more frigid ing a full inventory check of crucial Homeowners should consider buying a carbon monoxide detector for the home. Here, And when it comes to winter­ Sudbury Fire Department Lt. George Moore checks levels near a hot-water heater. months, storm windows will add a household safety supplies. This proofing your plants, just let nature durable extra layer of protection by means taking stock of all detectors take its frosty course - with one keeping cold air from blowing (smoke, carbon monoxide), check­ exception. Roses need to be shield­ Protect yourself with and fire deprutments in 1995 and inside. Also, Smith says to check the ing the fire extinguisher and locating ed from harsh winds. 1996, the levels found were too low caulking around the windows by flashlights, candles and matches. Rose cones, made of plastic foam, a carbon monoxide to affect the average person, accord­ placing your hand next to the seal. If ''When it comes to fire and smoke can be placed over the flowers to ing to the American Gas Association you detect any chilly air seeping in, detectors, they should be tested protect them. Otherwise, try wrap­ detector and the Gas Research Institute, which you need to have your windows every two to three months for bat­ ping bushes and trees with burlap conducted the survey. recaulked. tery replacement," he said. for an extra layer of protection. By Janet Josaitis Denk Known by safety engineers as "the One other point of his winterizing Outside the home, owners can And when you're done with that, CNC Correspondent Chicago Incident," the city of checklist: check the gutters on the roof to get inside. s storm windows go up Chicago experienced an enormous "For homes that have insulating ensure they are free of debris; and the mercury goes problem with ambient levels of CO units in them, make sure they've not Ohlinger says leaves and such can A down, homeowners should in the atmosphere, which caused failed, that there's not condensation create an ice blockage when it consider buying a carbon monoxide hundreds of alarms to go off in the between the panes," Smith says. snows. Have a chimney cover Home sweet detector for the home. area during the first season they were Again, this would be a sign of fail­ installed to prevent snow and win­ Each year, about 250 fatal poison­ available. 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By Marsha Kay Seif more information and well-designed new one can make life easier with a Lever door handles not only help Access One, allows the cook to see CNC Correspondent products are becoming available. variety of simple solutions. the disabled, but make opening a the burners from a seated position. omeowners spend a huge Recent exhibits focusing on uni­ It's a good idea, for instance, to door easier for anyone carrying A raised dishwasher is easier to chunk of their lives fine­ versal design include the LifeStages reinforce walls when you first build, packages. load and unload. H tuning their homes, only Home, co-sponsored by Builder in case you need to i.estall grab bars Access One Remote Keyless In the bathroom, a battery-operat­ to discover upon retirement that magazine in Dallas, and "Beyond later. Entry handle sets and deadbolts ed bath seat, from Access One, dips these havens they spent so much Time, Beyond Space: A Home for Although it's best to eliminate from Kwikset Titan offer homeown­ in and out of the tub and even time and money to create no longer All Ages," operated by the steps completely, portable ramps can ers the same convenience that many reclines with the push of a button. meet their changing needs. University of Southern California's increase accessibility where steps are enjoy in their cars. An easy push on the rod of an There are too many bedrooms, Home Modification Action Project necessary. An electric Stair-Glide The Doorman from Access One EAFLO Automatic Faucet Control, too many stairs and not enough in downtown Pasadena. stairway from Access Industries is an turns a traditional sliding-glass door from Access One, turns on faucets light. The rooms are too small and According to a study commis­ alternative inside the house. A little into an electrically operated door. A in the bath or kitchen. the hallways too narrow. Tubs are sioned by Builder magazine and seat that attaches to the banister can Private-Door remote control from no longer accessible and kitchens no Masco Corp., the mature buyer whisk you to the second floor. Tri-Corto automates interior doors. Boomers, take note longer practical. wants a spacious, well-equipped Beefed-up lighting also is increas­ Anderson Wmdows makes an elec­ Universal design techniques, Research suggests that as many as kitchen; a first-floor master suite; a ingly necessary as people age. Even tric window opener. which also alleviate the chance of half of the home accidents each year formal dining/living space and the younger people need good light for An oversize wide-angle peephole, accidents and promote indepen­ could be prevented by modification option of a home office. reading, sewing and other close from AdaptAbility Products for dence, could allow many older peo­ or repair. If only more homeowners Respondents also said they want­ work. Quality Living, allows people sitting ple to stay in their homes. planned ahead, incorporating the ed a flexible home equipped with Sometimes, just adding tele­ in wheelchairs and even those According to the most recent sur­ principles of universal design, a cost-efficient products and materi­ phones in strategic places, so you · standing a few steps away to see vey by the American A1>sociation of concept that acknowledges that als, where they could remain for don't have to rush to answer one, who's at the door. Retired Persons, more than 83 per­ since people differ in size, age and life. can help. So might something as cent of people over 50 would like to ability, the home environment and Meanwhile, "most people are still mundane as a magnifying glass left Kitchen and bath remain in their own homes for life. home products should be conve­ responding to emergencies, such as next to a phone or the magazine Kraftmaid Cabinetry and General And even that percentage might nient for everyone. a fall," says Julie Overton, a geron­ rack. Electric are the first to design a uni­ be low, suggests Nancy Hitchcock, Home modification and a variety tologist and the project manager for An Upright Outlet from Access versal kitchen, including an electric information specialist with the of new products can make it easier USC's Home Modification Action One raises normal outlets 20 inches. movable sink. Height-adjustable Center for Universal Design at to cook and clean, prevent accidents Project. 'They usually don't find And something as simple as raising cabinets and counters, plus a low­ North Carolina State University. and minimize the need for personal out about handy home products the height of furniture can make life ered oven and microwave, make "People who said they didn't want care services. A safe, comfortable until their health forces them to start easier. cooking and cleaning accessible to to stay in their home might not have home allows older people to age in looking." New products that solve all kinds everyone, including children and known that they could fix them up place rather than move in with adult Her advice: "If you're remodeling of problems for the abled as well as people in wheelchairs. so that they could." children or to a retirement facility. when you're 50, think about doing the disabled range from easy-grip A side-by-side refrigerator, some Universal design is long overdue, Unfortunately, because the philos­ it for life. Then you won't have to knives and potato peelers to easy-to­ believe, is easier to use than the tra­ Hitchcock says, and with 76 mil­ ophy has been slow to catch on, redo it lat~r." use wine bottle openers. ditional model, with the freezer on lion baby boomers reaching age 65 some of the initial universal design Don't be afraid, says San Diego The talkies also are a welcome top. Pullout shelves, including one by 2010: "I think there's going to products went begging, says Andrea designer Peni Wilson, who special­ innovation. There are talking ther­ directly under the microwave, are be a big increase in builders' inter­ Tannenbl}um of Dynamic Living, a izes in universal design. Good mometers and talking clocks and convenient, as are a built-in stool est." Connecticut company specializing design doesn't have to look institu­ scales. There's even a voice-activat­ and plenty of wire and plastic As Bishop sees it, "Boomers are a in such products. And even though tional or stigmatize a home or its ed light switch, from Dynamic kitchen organizers. demanding group with lots of dis­ interest in the subject is beginning residents. Living. Just say, "Lights," and A countertop range with knee posable income, which we're not to increase, she says, the earlier lack Even grab bars come in designer voila! space underneath allows the chef to afraid to spend." of interest means that those manu­ colors, which can add to, rather than A variety of door accessories sit in a wheelchair or on a stool. A When yesterday's flower children facturers no longer have the capital detract from, the general decor. allows easier access to a home and cook top with staggered burners and are ready to admit that they're get­ to expand. from one room to another. front controls alleviates accidents. A ting older and need homes designed Even so, a handful of architects, Whole-house help Duromatic Door Hinges, from smooth-top cook top makes it possi­ to accommodate their changing builders and remodelers have begun Homeowners interested in AdaptAbility Products for Quality ble to slide rather than lift pots. needs, he says, universal design catering to aging baby boomers, and redesigning a home or building a Living, adds 2 inches to doorways. An over-the-stove mirror, from might finally become mainstream.

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from the Taft Middle School: Davis field corps. ward Cleveland Morrison. Junior week. The Bengals are scheduled to Brighton High hopes Singh, Eduardo Mendizabal and Consistent offensive production Francisco Carreno will also see sig­ face Madison Park on the road to contend despite Robert Phal. Christian Orsono and will surely be a hurdle for Brighton nificant minutes up front. today (Sept. 21, 3 p.m.) before Henry Lopez from the Edison this fall. The primary responsibility Brighton opened the season with returning home to host Charlestown graduation losses along with Glen Martinez for generating goals will fall upon games against Latin Academy and (Sept. 23, 3 p.m.) at White Stadium By Chad Konecky (Columbia), Jonathan Ortega Jamaican transfer and junior for- Dorchester (after press time) last in Jamaica Plain. 0 TAB Correspondent (Timilty) and keeper Reynaldo ake nine goals and six Guevara are the other promising assists away from last freshmen. T year's 5-5-3 Brighton High Another exciting arrival in '99 boys soccer team, and the gritty will be the Bengals' expanded reg­ Bengals wouldn't have come with­ ular-season schedule. After playing in a country mile of the state asso­ 12 games a year ago, Brighton will ciation tournament berth the pro­ play 15 contests that count in '99, gram earned last fall. including a nonlcague clash with Still, that's precisely the offen­ perennial Division 1 heavy Malden sive output Brighton will have to Catholic. replace now that former forward So how does Oakes figure the and team-leading scorer Karishna locals, minus Joseph, will compete Joseph is starting as a freshman at well enough in the Boston City Newbury College. No worries, says League North Division to return to Brighton's third-year head coach the postseason? Mostly thanks to Robert Oakes, who will steward his an improving defense. Senior keep­ most experienced lineup ever er Yves Elveus returns and can toward another post-season appear­ count on considerable support from ance. junior three-year starters Joel "I'm feeling pretty good about Dessin and Santiago Montesinos on this group," said Oakes, who guid­ defense. ed the Bengals to the No. 14 seed The defense is also solidified by in last year's Division 1 postseason the presence of talented sophomore bracket (Brighton lost, 9-0, to even­ sweeper Raul Moreno and junior tual sectional finalist St. John's defensive midfielder George Prep). "We lost a lot, but we have a Nikou. lot back." The Bengals are sound through­ What's more, Oakes, who earned out the midfield as well. Seniors his Massachusetts Youth Soccer Juan Correa and Erwin Lopez (the Association certification this past reserve keeper) are dependable, summer, will enjoy a voluminous while sophomore Pedro Flores, the influx of Brighton-based talent. A third baseman on Brighton's whopping seven neighborhood Boston City League title-winning middle school promotions are baseball squad this past spring, is a expected to see varsity minutes as standout at left halfback. Jaymie PHOTO BY GLEN COOPER freshmen this fall. Topping that list Joseph, a junior and younger broth­ The Bengals boasts a strong team this year, despite the departure of former lead scorer Karishna Joseph, left, who began his

of newcomers are three talents er of Karishna, rounds out the mid- freshman year at Newbury College this fall. I T 9'. • . -.- . f ' •• c • ..- ' ...•• •••• , .. ,•• , , www.townonline.com(allstonbrighton ~- ­ State finance chief not fretting ..... ,,.,..,,, ~~, more showers, ~" Ille.....::.., more sinks, 27 • ~- over ongoing budget impasse more mirrors, lloute e w...ltoed more ca~inet hardware, ---::..:::::... more towel bars, mere .. . By Michael P. Norton The Democrats in Massachusetts • a reduction in the 5.95 percent State House News Service -control the Legislature and can income tax rate: s long as the state keeps override any veto that Cellucci • an extension of the 3 percent saving money and as long makes if they unite behind a cause. investment tax credit: A as employees keep getting But if the clock runs out, so does • the continued phase-out of the paid under interim budgets, the man their advantage. In recent weeks, capital gains tax; who runs state government doesn't Cellucci has pointed out the possible • a program that helps more mind. And he'll be especially happy veto advantage he may secure while seniors pay for prescription drugs; if the budget resolution includes also ripping legislative leaders • the elimination of a plan to steep tax cuts. because they've been unable to pass sweeten the early retirement benefits • In Business for SO Years Andrew Natsios, Gov. Paul the annual budget by the July I for teachers; CeUuc-ci's Secretary deadline. • Factory Trained Technicians • the House plan to restructure oAdrninistration and Finance, said Budget talks continued last week archaic MBTA finances, which will • FREE Estimates last week that the state saved $100 between Senate President Thomas result in higher fares. million by using bare-bones interim Birmingham (0-Chelsea) and Natsios said he's more concerned • Approved by All Insurance budgets in July and August. The House Speaker Thomas Finneran with "what comes out the other Companies state is operating under a third inter­ (0-Mattapan). Birmingham, after end" than with the process. • WE WORK ON ALL MAKES im budget this month, and another attending a press conference on gun 'Those are all long-Lenn issues," one for October is in the offing if control, reported no progress and he said. 'Those are permanent AND MODELS House and Senate leaders continue said he's reviewing Finneran's latest things that will be on the books for to disagree over how to spend $21 counter-proposal. a long time." 444 Watertown Street billion in fiscal 2000. Birmingham also again empha­ Birmingham recently listed his The savings rate breaks down to a sized that the pair are confounded top priorities in the budget talks. Rt. 16, Newton, MA 02158 daily summer savings to taxpayers by sweeping, long-tenn issues and They include sending more state of $1,612,903. ln addition to the fis­ are not at loggerheads because of education aid directly to cities and Tel: (617} 558·6317 cal considerations, NaL<;ios, like their egos or ambitions. towns under the existing formula, Cellucci, says the administration's Birmingham and Finneran are con­ expanding prescription drug pro­ hand is strengthened wiL'i eve!) sidered possible Democratic guber­ grams, giving property tax relief to passing day in the budget impa<;se. natorial rivals in 2002, when eligible elders and fighting overly • That's because the window for the Cellucci's current Lenn ends. aggressive tax cuts. ARCAND s Legislature to override gubernatorial Natsios agreed that the issues of The House is particularly interest­ budget vetoes expires on Nov. 17, contention, due to their long-tenn ed in winning passage of it<; MBTA SUSPENSION SPECIALISTS unless lawmakers agree to suspend impact~. deserve a-; much thoughtful reforms and is pushing for much ,A" the rules that govern sessions and consideration as is necessary, even if larger tax cut-, than the Senate. 229 BRIGHTON AVENUE - ALLSTON extend formal sessions through the it means delaying approval of the House leaders have also warned 782-1075 holidays and the rest of 1999. final budget. against a rapid expansion of state 11 "As long as we get our one­ He said the administration's top programs and against spending the Servicing the Allston-Brighton twelfth (monthly] budgeL<;, we're budget priorities, in no particular yet-to-be-delivered national tobacco Community Since I 90811 very happy," NaL<;ios said. order, are: settlement funds . ..J

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Under the law, Murphy [radio show]," said Murphy, who is required to black out the personal contends the TAB has an unfair information and release the rest of advantage over him because it has the e-mail. more or an opportunity to reach resi­ When asked why he didn't inform dents. his constituents about that exemp­ Murphy said he will continue to tions, Murphy said, "It would be too refuse to release e-mail sent to him complicated to tell them that I would by his constituents - he said he is have to redact that [personal] infor­ willing to tum over e-mail sent by mation .... " him, or sent to him by other govern­ The issue of the councilors' e-mail mental agencies - even though he as public record first surfaced in has been ordered to do so by the February when the TAB requested state's supervisor of public records, copies of the councilors' e-mail for who has mled that all e-mail, as well Jan. 3-16, 1999, as well as copies of as written correspondence, sent or the e-mail of Menino and Thomas received by a public employee, is a O'Brien, head of the Boston matter of public record, except for Redevelopment Authority, for that limited exemptions. same period. The supervisor, Carolyn Kelly While the mayor and three city Mac William, has turned the case councilors initially complied with the over to the attorney general's office request and produced their e-mail for enforcement. The attorney gener­ documents, most of the others al could order Murphy, as well as the denied the TAB's request, contend­ six other city councilors who have ing that their e-mail is private. refused to release their e-mails, to Allston-Brighton Councilor Brian tum over copies of those records to Honan, At-Large Councilor Peggy the TAB, or decide to take no action. Davis-Mullen and Back Bay In that case, the TAB could take the Councilor Thomas Keane turned councilors to court. over their e-mails following the Murphy has vowed to take his TAB's initial request. Councilors fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Maura Hennigan and Francis Court, which has already ruled that "Mickey" Roache later turned over e-mail is subject to public records' their e-mails. Councilor Albert laws. 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I I • f ~ , www.townonline.com/atlst6nbrighton FROM PAGE ONE Neonatal Intensive Care Unit celebrates miracles BIRTHS, from page 1 weeks." mothers were given an injection of oxygen, and reduces the trauma your baby's being cared for by other working on technological solutions. Many of the babies that arrive the steroid betamethasone a few babies experience in their lungs people." Traditional ventilators were just too have wrists small enough to fit days before they gave birth, their when they are hooked to ventilators. Mother and baby, who had been big for the tiny infants. through an adult's wedding ring. babies developed rapidly right Jody was given an injection of living in a hospital for the first A major breakthrough was the Babies who were less than 1 pound before birth, especially their lungs, betamethasone while she was in month and a half of her life, seem development of the Amsterdam when they arrived at the NICU have giving them a lower risk of health labor, and she credited that with totally enamored of each other as ventilator in 1972, which could be survived to go home, and a string of complications, said Pye. Leah's rapid and healthy develop­ they exchange expressions and talk used with premature babies, said medical findings have upped the ''The other thing that we're seeing ment. A couple of hours after she at each other. By the end of Leah's Pye. The specially designed ventila­ babies' survival rate. is these babies that do survive are gave birth, still woozy with all the hospital stay, Jody was detaching tors created the pressure needed to From 1987-90, the St. Margaret's having much better outcomes," Pye medications she had been given to and attaching Leah's heart and oxy­ keep a continuous airway open into NICU took part in research trials of added. ''These babies survive with slow her labor, she went up to the gen monitors at will, whenever she an infant's lungs. a surfactant, a substance humans fewer complications in tenns of NICU unit in a wheelchair to visit wanted to cuddle or feed her child. With the new equipment came the need in their lungs to keep their neurological complications." her baby. "It's like a whole new world," need for intensive care units to pro­ lungs expanded, said Pye. ''These Scientists are developing a "It was pretty terrifying here the said Jody. "Not many people get to vide support for the infants. The St. babies don't produce enough of this method of instilling nitrous oxide to first couple of times," said Jody. know about the NICU." Margaret's NICU opened two years substance to keep their lungs help open up constricted blood ves­ But, she says, the nurses encouraged The center does have many fans, later. It was a 25-bed neonatal unit, expanded." The smfactant is put sels in irlfants, said Pye. Another her participation in taking care of though. A group of women makes and Maureen O'Sullivan was the into the babies' lungs through the work in progress is a fonn of liquid Leah, taught her a great deal about quilts for the babies, writing love head nurse. oxygen tube of their ventilator. ventilation called perflurocarbon parenting and gave her confidence. and comfort to the baby on each "Before the unit opened up, if Another discovery was that when which helps in the absoiption of "It's hard to feel like a parent when one. They knit hats and booties for there was a sick baby, Dr. [Joseph] the newborns, too. Parents and nurs­ Kennedy was there 24 hours a day," es have bought countless Beanie said O'Sullivan. Kennedy launched Babies to adorn the tiny plastic a campaign to establish a center to bassinets. care for at-risk and premature And in 1994, when Mother babies from throughout the region, Theresa told the cardinal she wanted and he got it. ''When the new unit to visit and bless babies during her opened up in 1974, we had a house visit to Massachusetts, he took her staff," said O'Sullivan. to the St. Elizabeth's NICU. Tt was one of only six nurseries Charlene Bent-Mack, one of Leah's · ving at-risk and premature nurses, was there. "She went to lilldilts in Massachusetts. every baby and every staff person," St. Margaret's began to train nurs­ said Bent-Mack, who treasures a es to care for the tiny patients, and medal given to her by Mother its NICU unit became the first in Theresa. A photograph of Mother Boston to provide neonatal nurse Theresa blessing one of the NICU practitioners. At that point, St. infants hangs on the wall. Margaret's was located in Hundreds of fonner NICU Dorchester as a separate entity from patients and their parents demon­ St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. St. strated just how much of an impact Margaret's moved to Brighton, as the hospital and its staff had played part of St. Elizabeth's, in l 993. ~ in their lives at a 25th anniversary "Back then we were saving ~ celebration at the Children's babies at 27 weeks," said ~ Museum last Saturday. > O'Sullivan, who recently returned il! Meanwhile, Jody, Jeff and Leah to work as a nurse at the Brighton in were at home adjusting to a new NICU. "As time went on, we were ~ life. Next year, they plan to be at the saving younger and younger babies. ..::: reunion though, sharing their suc­ And now, 25 years later, we're sav- gL------1------' cess story and greeting and meeting ing babies that were born at 24 Leah Bemis sleeps in an incubator during her last day at the Sl Elizabeth's Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unil the extended NICU family. 0 Capuano claims one of the most liberal voting records in Congress CAPUANO, from page 1 and fl ag burning, and he voted freshman representative, sounded changed my opinion, and we' ll talk collapse. But who cares. He's LOO learning curve, a steep one. I feel against a proposed nation "Day of ' like a candidate when he rapped about it. I find most of the votes for percent supportive," Hamilton said. like I have a pretty decent grasp on Prayer." When the Massachusetts Capuano for filing no bills in his me are relatively simple." George Bachrach, one of the most it." delegation splits, he often has sided first six months on Capitol Hill. Capuano says he's always voted progressive candidates in last year's Voters in the Eighth District, a with super-liberal Barney Frank ''The tradition is to send a liberal honestly, whatever the ideology. He campaign, agrees that Capuano is historically progressive district that instead of moderate Joseph congressman down there with an was branded a "conservative," he not voting defensively. includes Cambridge, Somerville, Moakley. That was the case on June agenda, to hit the ground running," said, back in the mid-l 980s, when, "My sense is that Mike Capuano Belmont, Watertown, Chelsea and 9, when Capuano voted in favor of as a Somerville aldennan, he voted is a decent and reasonable moder­ large parts of Boston, have come to an amendment allowing privately against a proposed reinstatement of ate-to-progressive political figure, so expect a leader to carry the liberal funded abortions at overseas U.S. "The best I can hope rent control. And, despite having a I don't find it surprising, and I think flag on Capitol Hill. There were few military hospitals. less-than-diverse City Hall during it's quite good that he's voting on a better champions of the little guy Is this the real Capuano, the to accomplish is stop his years in Somerville and once progressive line," said Bachrach, than fonner House Speaker Tip Somerville townie who was seen as bad things from declining an invitation to speak at who fi nished third behind Capuano O'Neill and, most recently, Joe a moderate, an alternative to Ray the State House against the death and Flynn. I don 't see it as a politi­ Kennedy. Flynn, in the primary last year? Or happening." penalty, according to one Somervi lle cally calculated move; I see it as a "I'm guessing that at this time, I is this Capuano the savvy politician source, Capuano has his backers on natural result of the district he repre­ have one of if not the most liberal who can only gain politically by the question of his progressive cre­ sents and his background." Congressman Mike Capuano voting records in Congress," casting liberal votes in Washington dentials. The chal lenge, Bachrach conti n­ Capuano said. - well aware that back at home at "When Capuano was mayor, he ued, is for Capuano to become a Indeed, many of Capuano's votes least one possible challenger, John was pro-choice, in support of gay leader. would earn him an honorary seat on O'Connor, is trying to stake out the O'Connor said. "People want to see rights, in support of workers' rights, "At the outset of his the Cambridge City Council, where left? that you're a national leader on in support of immigrants' rights," [Congressional] career, Michael you could be branded "conserva­ "Right now, he's not living up to issues. If he does that, I' ll vote for said Jack Hamilton, executive direc­ Capuano was somewhat the acci­ tive" for abstaining from a vote on the tradition of Joe Kennedy or John the guy. You've got to start with an tor of the Community Action dental congressman, to himself as such weighty local issues as US.­ Kennedy or Tip O'Neill," said agenda. Mike fai led the first litmus Agency of Somervi lle. "On any lib­ much as anyone else," Bachrach Burma trade policies. In March, for O'Connor, a Cambridge business­ test. In the first six months, he fi led eral litmus test, he scores 100 per­ said. "As a voter looking for who to example, Capuano voted to support man and environmentalist who one amendment. We don't need to cent. His liberal voting record now support, the question of leadership funding for the Peace Cotps just spent $2 million in last year's cam­ send'someone to that level who doesn't sotprise me at all. I think it becomes very important. This is a days before voting in favor of a res­ paign, finishing fourth. needs on-the-job training. The evi­ suiprises him more. He's one of the great district from which to draw olution "criticizing the People's O'Connor claims he has not dence is the absence of evidence. first people out of the chute com­ cutting-edge ideas. Boston­ Republic of China for its human decided if he will challenge He's a middle-of-the-road plaining about East Timor." Cambridge is the district in America rights abuses in China and Tibet." Capuano next year. He's stated in Democrat." Hamilton, who was a rent control to draw new and creative thinking. Not tough stances, but on more the past that he'll examine Capuano denies his votes are cal­ activist in the '80s, suggests it's That's the responsibility and burden significant votes, he's been consis­ Capuano's voting record and if it's culated to ward off challengers. Capuano's style, not politics, that is of the congressman." tently liberal. On Republican-spon­ not liberal enough, he'll challenge ''That's bullshit. I've never done more conservative. Moakley, the elder statesman of sored bills, Capuano has defended the incumbent. O'Connor, who said that in my life and I'm not going to "If some gay guy came up and the Massachusetts delegation in the gay adoption rights, abortion right'i he understands the limitations of a start," he said. "Show me where I kissed [Capuano] on the cheek, he'd CAPUANO, page 39 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton • h, ~1 .,. 1 ~ 1 .. 1 > r t ~ ' ------~ ------

Congressman stakes his claim CAPUANO, from page 38 very smart, but he needs to act like a - islation reauthorizing the State House, recalled his freshmen days in member of Congress ... not like he's Department for the next fiscal year." 1972, when he'd watch Tip O'Neill some schoolyard guy who's trying Overall, said Boston City and George Bush in some of the to settle old scores. He's going lose Councilor Tom Keane, Capuano is "bloodiest debates you've ever if he keeps acting like that.," representing, albeit carefully, the seen." But at day's end, the political­ O'Connor said. interests of the district. ly opposed leaders would go out for An example of how Capuano "Looking at it from the outside, a drink or a round of golf on the won't ruffle any feathers, O'Connor Mike has done the kinds of things a weekend. said, was when he voted to approve first-term congressman who wants Today, Moakley said, the climate a Congressional pay raise. The bill is to remain a congressman should do. is much different. awaiting President Bill Clinton's sig­ He's been a leader on a number of ''The message and the messenger nature and will boost legislators' issues, whether it be the runway at get mixed up," the South Boston base salaries from $132,100 to [Logan] airport, or health care-relat­ Democrat said. "You take a position $136,700. ed issues," said Keane, who finished against something on a bill, some of "I might have voted to give ninth in the primary last September. them want to shoot you. Civility in myself a raise if I filed 50 bills and "He picks issues he can have an .: Congress is at its lowest ebb." was working my tail off," O'Connor impact on." ~ The atmosphere makes it that said. "I don't think the progressive The runway issue was Capuano's ~ much tougher for a freshman repre­ stance is to vote for pay raises for coming out party, of sorts. When ~ sentative to succeed, Moakley said. members of Congress." Massport pushed its plans for a new ~ He sees hope, however: "Mike The raise, Capuano responded, runway, few leaders took notice. The ~ Capuano is tough, he can take it." was a "cost-of-living adjustment." new runway would redirect more air ~ Moakley and Barney Frank "It's an easy cheap shot," he said traffic over Cambridge and ~ recently were quoted in a Boston of O'Connor raising the issue. Somerville. "' Capuano was the first politician to Congressman Mike Capuano tries to distinguish himself a year after emerging from a Herald story urging O'Connor to Capuano then took a poke of his field of 10 Democrats to claim the historic Eighth District seat. not challenge Capuano. Moakley own at O'Connor's wealth~ "I don't take a stand against the proposed denies the "protect your own" have family wealth that I can clip runway, and his outspoken opposi- existed. [Previously] it was nothing Rehabilitation Act of 1999. He also charge that critics have leveled into. I need to pay my bills," he said. tion appeared to trigger a flurry of but a political sham. They never, says he's not concerned about criti­ against them. Roll CalJ newspaper in followers, including Boston Mayor ever met." cism for the quantity of bills he files. "Barney Frank sticks up for Washington issues report cards on Thomas M. Menino. Capuano has in. Capuano says the runway issue People can file bills all day and seek Capuano because he likes the way legislators and just last week gave the past, however, taken criticism for has been his biggest accomplish- · out headlines, but that doesn't mean he votes. It's not because you're a Capuano strong marks. It noted that leaving vacant a Somerville seat on ment as a congressman. "Every they'll be successful, he said. congressman that makes you accept­ he may never achieve the stature of a Massport community advisory politician in the state, with the "I'd rather get things done than able to your colleagues, it's the way Tip O'Neill or the Kennedys, but board. As mayor, he said, no one • exception of Paul Cellucci, is on just file bills," he said. "This job is you vote and your philosophies," stated: "It is perhaps no accident that ever told him about the board. When board," he said. perfect for grandstanders. I'm not Moakley said. Capuano is one of the very small Somerville resident Allison Stieber He hopes for similar success as he Don Quixote looking for windmills. O'Connor, however, sees it differ­ number of freshman Democrats who approached him about the empty heads into the fall session in I like to get things done. I want to ently. He says the delegation, includ­ has been able to show any success ~eat, Capuano filled it. Washington. Last week, he filed a hang onto [the seat] for at least ing Capuano, is trying to bully him legislatively. He succeeded in getting "Nobody from Massport or any- bill to reimburse vision rehabilitation another term .... If I ever see no hope out of running. his own amendments adopted on the where else picked up the phone," professionals for services provided. of the Democratic Party taking con­ "[Capuano is] very capable and juvenile justice bill and passing leg- Capuano said. "I didn't know it It's called the Medicare Vision trol, I'll leave." 0

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