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Volume 33 Issue 42 Thursday, October 15, 2015 50¢ Change is in the air at Adams Village Woods Sonny’s Gerard’s takes helm abutters property at Cedar hear plans to be sold, Grove Civic for sale renovated By Bill Forry By Meggie Quackenbush By Bill Forry Editor Reporter Correspondent Editor A new leader has If everything goes as The longtime owner of taken the reins at one Lauren Woods planned over the next Richard Elia Adams Corner’s oldest Gerard Adomunes of Dorchester’s oldest Boston Police officer few month, Sonny’s Pub “Not finalized yet” commercial building has “45 years in busines” and busiest civic asso- and Restaurant, a long- entered into an agree- ciations. Lauren (Smyth) attended St. Brendan time fixture in Adams Tuesday night at a meet- ment to sell the property have already met with Woods, 33, is the new Grammar School, Boston Village owned by the late ing at Sonny’s that was to a trio of local investors. the executive board of president of the Cedar Latin School and UMass Sonny Elia and his fam- organized by Boston’s Gerard Adomunes, who the Cedar Grove Civic Grove Civic Association. Amherst. She served as ily, will, after a thorough Office of Neighborhood has owned and operated Association to outline She succeeds Sean Weir, Mayor Thomas Menino’s renovation, re-emerge in Services and Mayor Gerard’s Restaurant and their initial plans for the who stepped down at neighborhood coordina- the spring as “Industry,” Marty Walsh’s office. Adams Corner General restoration and reuse of the end of the summer. tor in Dorchester from an eatery that would “We’re planning to Store since 1977, told the building. Woods has served as a 2009-2013. In that role, serve American comfort renovate every square employees on Wednes- “Our goal is to pre- member of the associa- Woods attended hun- food and be open seven inch,” Arrowsmith told day that the sale of the serve the integrity of tion’s executive board for dreds of civic and com- days a week for lunch the gathering. building at 772 Adams the neighborhood and 11 years and served as munity events and has and dinner, with a 1 a.m. Designs for the new St. should be completed rejuvenate the busi- vice-president under a solid understanding closing time. look include installing by the end of November. ness district, including Weir for the last three of how a well-run civic That was the news a new façade, putting in The buyers are a trio of a complete restoration years. association works. that the prospective new a glass front door and men with deep Dorches- of the restaurant,” said A Boston Police of- “It’s difficult enough to owners, David Arrow- new windows along the ter roots: Christopher Roche, who said the men ficer, Woods is a native get people engaged and smith and Martin Davis, front of the premises, Roche, Russ DeMariano have all been customers of Cedar Grove who (Continued on page 9) delivered to abutters (Continued on page 9) and Ed Brooks. They (Continued on page 9) Mary Whalen’s life and times center on a little white house By Jennifer Smith has always, always been Reporter Staff in my family,” she said. Just past the Dot- Although not sure House, between the how old the building is, flat, gray, stone front Whalen is certain that of a pharmacy and a it tops 100 years. The three-decker with peel- property was marked on ing brown siding, sits a atlas plates as belong- house with clean white ing since at least 1889 siding, neat black shut- to her mother’s uncle, ters, and an American who oversaw the home’s flag jutting from above construction. the double front doors She is the youngest of atop a brick stoop. three siblings. Her older Inside, Mary Whalen brother Frank lived in sits in the home on Jamaica Plain and died Dorchester Avenue that a few years ago. The she has lived in her entire middle child, Teresa, life, since her birth in the Mary Whelan lives in Townsend. The Firefighters Alector Tavares (left) and Michael Kelly pose on the back of the fall of 1935. The living History buff two older children were 2016 Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation calendar. CJC Photography room is a study in family Whalen said, chuckling, born on Meetinghouse presentation: photos of on a brisk sunny morn- Hill before their father her mother and father, ing in October. lost his job in a recession. Flexing their muscles for charity her brother and sister, As much as Ireland (Continued on page 8) By Jennifer Smith The muscular dozen Proceeds from the 2016 her nieces and nephews. may be in her blood – both Reporter Staff grace the second an- calendar will help the On the wall behind her sides of her family left Between rushing into nual Boston Firefight- Burn Foundation “ease heavy brocade couch is the old country – she is burning buildings, as- ers Burn Foundation the suffering and hard- a framed map of Cavan the only native of Fields sisting the sick and calendar. At a “Turn Up ships of burn victims and County, Ireland. Corner in the family. As injured, and generally the Heat” launch event their families.” Among “I’m a Cavan girl,” to her home: “This house being stand-up commu- last Thursday, hordes the most vulnerable nity members, 12 Boston of attendees, mostly of their beneficiaries firefighters found time young women, packed are the children at the David I. Finnegan, a Dorchester native who last week to strip down the Royale nightclub in Shriners Hospital for had a long career locally as a lawyer, politician, All contents copyright to their suspenders in the downtown Boston as ’80s Children. and broadcaster, died on Monday. He was 74 © 2015 Boston name of charity. music blasted away. (Continued on page 11) and lived in Bluffton, SC. Page 12. Neighborhood News, Inc. Who’s looking after your health? Choose Your Doctor Today.

Call 617-696-8809 for help selecting a Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton primary care physician or specialist. Page 2 THE Reporter October 15, 2015 dotnews.com DOT BY THE DAY Police, Oct. 16 - 21, 2015 Courts A snapshot look at key upcoming events in and around the neighborhood for your weekly planner. & Fire Friday (16th) – Clean-up at Edward Everett Man indicted for May Square starts at 8 a.m. Bring supplies and prepare to death of teen cyclist help the community alongside EDENS by sweeping, A grand jury indicted cleaning, weeding, mulching, and planting. See a Dorchester man for edwardeverettsquare.org for more information. manslaughter last week Saturday (17th) – Family Fun movie event at in the death of an 18 Mattapan Community Health Center, 1575 Blue year-old cyclist who Hill Ave., Mattapan, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. features Tim was struck and killed on Burton’s Corpse Bride, rated PG. All kids under 6 Talbot Avenue last May. must be accompanied by an adult. Limited seating. Gregory McCoy, 27, was Contact Amanda Reyome at 617-898-9006. allegedly under the influ- • City pumpkin float at Frog Pond, Boston Com- ence and fled the scene mon. For more information, please call the Boston of a collision that caused Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. fatal injuries to Fritz • Fundraiser for St Mark Community Education Philogene and injured Program’s ESOL classes 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s, 1725 two other people at the Dorchester Ave. Tickets $25 for Adults / $10 for intersection of Talbot children under 12. For more information, call Mike Avenue and Norwell Oliver 617-288-2515. Street just after 10 p.m. • VietAID honors James T. Brett, President and McCoy was also driving Chief Executive Officer of The New England Council, recklessly and without and Trinh T. Nguyen, Director of the City of Boston’s a license, according to Office of Workforce Development at its annual Mỹ prosecutors, who say Gala, 6-10 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 256 Freeport St., that McCoy fled the Dorchester. Tickets available now and at the door. The Polish flag was raised above The Banshee on Dorchester Avenue on Mon- scene on foot, leaving a For more information contact Linh at linh@vietaid. bloody trail behind him. org or 617-822-3717 x15. day morning. The pub and restaurant — which typically sports the familiar tricolor of Ireland— lost a bet with the nearby Polish-American Citizens Club Witnesses helped lead Tuesday (20th) – 14th annual Pumpkin Float police to the suspect, who at Pope John Paul II Park begins with registration over the outcome of Sunday’s soccer match between Poland and Ireland. Poland won the Euro Cup qualifying game 2-1. was arrested at his home at 5:30 p.m. with the float starting at 6 p.m. on Photo courtesy Polish American Citizens Club on Wentworth Street. Davenport Creek inside the park. Bring your hollow, carved pumpkin and join the floating parade of the residence hall. illuminated jack-o-lanterns down the creek to the Abutters, UMass butt heads Edward M. Lambert, Neponset River. Halloween costumes are encour- Jr., vice chancellor for aged. Pumpkins can be no larger than 8 inches, or government relations they won’t float. Floats and candles will be provided. over Columbia Point permits and public affairs for At the end of the event, pumpkins are collected for By Jennifer Smith ments, both of which ing and asked for time to UMass Boston, said the compost and used in Boston gardens. The float is Reporter Staff house large numbers of review the plans. utility plan has been presented by MA DCR and co-sponsored by the A University of Mas- UMass students. The UMass Boston is pur- discussed at length with Trustees of the Reservation. sachusetts Building Au- company also owns the suing the construction abutters in past meet- thority project hit a bump Bayside office building at of a 1,000-bed residence ings. in the road last week, as 150 Mt. Vernon St. and hall, to be built off Mt. “We certainly have no two of three permitting the adjacent Doubletree Vernon Street. Accord- problem sharing infor- requests it sought before Hotel. ing to the UMBA, the mation,” said Lambert. a City Hall board were Mostyn said the compa- authority is negotiating A spokeswoman for tabled after objections ny had been in discussion with one of seven develop- the UMass Building from Columbia Point with the university about ers who responded to Authority said all previ- abutters. UMass officials their plans for about a request for proposals ously requested changes emphasize that the util- three years, but was not issued earlier this year. had been made to the ity and street repair properly notified of the Patricia Filipone, execu- plan, and “if we have projects under review Thursday hearing at tive director of the UMass to delay for two weeks, are unrelated to the City Hall. Building Authority, said we are fighting winter broader plans to build a Members of the Resi- the dormitory is expected conditions. We are trying first-ever dormitory on dents Council at Harbor to open for the fall of 2018. to get these utilities in the • Ghosts of Boston: Haunts of the Hub at Fields its Dorchester campus. Point also said they did Freshmen and transfer ground.” Corner BPL. Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of The UMBA went be- not know about the hear- students will likely fill Boston: Haunts of the Hub, explores more than fore the City of Boston’s three-hundred years of the city’s haunted history Public Improvement on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fields Commission last Thurs- Corner Branch, located at 1520 Dorchester Ave. day to seek approval to Wednesday (21st) – Community meeting for relocate and upgrade parents, educators and students to discuss creating utility lines, roadways a unified enrollment system for district and charter and sidewalks near the schools in Boston. 5:30 p.m. Mattapan library, 1350 terminus of Mt. Vernon Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan. Street on the UMass Boston campus. 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By Jennifer Smith meeting, may indicate according to O’Rourke. Reporter Staff that the man was from Police data shows that Dorchester residents outside the neighbor- part one crime has de- gathered last Wednes- hood. Every available creased by 15 percent day night (Oct. 7) for a resource is being directed since this time last year public safety meeting toward solving the case, in D-4, and 11 percent addressing a churn of said George Julianel across the city. low level crime and with the sexual assault Yet, as one resident specifically prompted unit, although the unit put it, “we don’t feel by an attack on night deals with over 900 cases safer. It feels like it’s of Sept. 27, in which a annually. getting worse.” He was woman on Harbor View Police presence is be- echoed by residents of Street was robbed and ing increased in the area Jones Hill, who have sexually assaulted at and a camera was in- been experiencing a knifepoint. The victim stalled at Robert E. Ryan series of thefts from was reportedly observing playground Wednesday, motor vehicles. the super-moon eclipse Baker said. In response Superintendent-in- when she was accosted. to a woman’s request, Chief William Gross “This kind of thing superintendent Bernard asserted that “judges has never happened O’Rourke with the bu- are dropping the ball” by Police released surveillance footage of a man believed to be involved in an here,” said city council- reau of field services said sending repeat offend- armed sexual assault and robbery on Harbor View Street on Sept. 27. They lor Frank Baker, who a police cruiser would be ers back out onto the are investigating a possible connection between the assault suspect and a convened the meeting regularly stationed near street with disconcerting suspect in four armed robberies, one of which took place the same night in at the Little House last the rear of the station regularity; an unnamed Fields Corner as the assault on Harbor View, as they match similar descrip- Wednesday night along from for a few hours in Dorchester judge was a tions and reportedly threatened the victims with knives. Image courtesy BPD with Boston Police. “I’ve the evening. particular example, he lived here my whole The meeting also said. Gross guessed that has called police multiple resident escalated as Though most cameras life and I’ve never seen covered general safety most of those arrested times to report suspi- the resident decried the in the area are traffic anything like this.” concerns, including for robbery, assault, or cious or criminal activity amount of prostitution cameras which do not Police were called at thefts from vehicles, firearms charges have a and waited half an hour in the area and a cor- record video, Baker said about 11 p.m. The as- prostitution, and the number of similar convic- or longer for a response responding number of he hopes to increase the sault suspect, described increased homeless tions on their records if he even got one. related paraphenalia left number of recording as a black male in his population after the already. While there are “break- in the open. Joe Baker cameras in strategic 20s of medium build closing of the Long Island Questions were raised downs” in the efficiency loudly posited that those areas. with short black curly shelter. Many attendees regarding the most ap- of a system which relies concerns should be of For women interested hair and a small amount expressed feeling grossly propriate and effective on civilian dispatchers lower priority in light of in learning about per- of facial hair, has not underserved by police, way to report both crimes correctly prioritizing the violent rape. sonal protection, R.A.D been apprehended. A reporting slow response in progress and potential emergency calls -- “you Frank Baker insisted, self-defense courses will security camera near times and an uptick in criminal behavior. Call- are not speaking directly “You can’t tell me it be available on Monday the scene showed the low-level criminal activ- ing 911 is the best course with a police officer, hasn’t gotten better” of Oct. 19, Tuesday Oct. suspect, police said, who ity in their area. of action, O’Rourke said. Gross explained -- po- late, referring to the over- 20, Monday Oct. 26, appeared to be wearing Almost all measures Many at the meeting lice said it remains the all decline in prostitution and Tuesday Oct. 27. All his hair in “two distinct of violent crime have recounted horror stories best system currently with an increased police courses will be hosted by braids” and may have left dropped in the past five of slow or nonexistence in place to deal with presence along Dorches- officers from D-4 at 5:30 in a black SUV. years, with the excep- police response. Joe emergencies. ter Avenue and a john- p.m. at the Little House That a car was in- tion being commercial Baker, city councillor An exchange between foused zero-tolerance at 275 E. Cottage Street volved, police said at the breaking and entering, Baker’s brother, said he the Bakers and another policy for solicitation. in Dorchester.

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By Matt Murphy immediately ripped the session led to the House the Legislature, pro- State House proposal, offering a taste acting on a bill without ponents of increasing News Service of what the governor can the blessing of the Edu- access to charter schools Gov. Charlie Baker expect from opponents of cation Committee, said have filed a lawsuit and reignited a debate last charter schools over the she’s trying to keep an are in the process of Thursday that has vexed coming months. MTA open mind as the debate bringing a ballot ques- and divided Democrat President Barbara Mad- ramps up again. tion to voters. Critics and Republican law- eloni said the plan would “I think this is the very of charter schools say makers in recent years, “severely undermine” first step in a process, so they subvert the local proposing an expansion the state’s public educa- I’m going to read the bill governance of school of charter schools that tion system. first, but I hope you will committees and sap would be targeted toward “His plan would ac- take this as genuine and resources from local the lowest performing celerate the dangerous at face value, I sincerely school districts. districts statewide. direction in which we am going to work with Peisch said she would Baker chose the are already headed: all comers who are genu- “prefer” that changes Brooke Charter School in toward being a state with inely committed to doing to charter school laws Mattapan, in the district a two-tiered education Gov. Charlie Baker made his case for an expan- justice for kids who are take place through the of Education Committee system, one truly public sion of charter schools outside the Brooke Charter underserved in whatever Legislature and she is Co-Chair Sen. Sonia and the other private, School in Mattapan on October 8. setting they exist in,” the “cautiously optimistic” Chang-Diaz, to lay out but financed with public SHNS image/Antonio Caban senator said. that will be the case. a case and proposed dollars,” Madeloni said Last year, the House’s Asked if she felt added ing the extra mile to the Phoenix Academy path forward to expand in a statement. “The bill to partially lift the pressure this session enroll as many high-need Charter Network, said and more closely align truly public system charter school cap ulti- due to the threat of the students as possible,” he rejected the notion charter schools with will always welcome all mately failed in the Sen- ballot question moving Education Secretary Jim that charters skim the traditional public school students. The private ate, dooming the issue forward in the absence of Peyser told the News best students from the districts. system will continue to for the session. Funding legislation, Chang-Diaz Service. pool, leaving traditional Baker’s pitch, and the find ways to underserve that follows students said she too would prefer Another provision public schools to educate expected push from the those with the most to charter schools, and a legislative solution. would allow districts students in need of more administration to get needs and then use the impact that has on “For me the driving to partner with charter services and attention. the Legislature to act inflated claims of success cash-strapped school pressures that I feel are operators to help reha- “A lottery is a lottery. by next summer, makes to grab an ever-larger districts, became a major one to do right for my con- bilitate low-performing It’s a game of chance, good on a campaign share of public education point of contention in the stituents in my district schools before they and one of the things promise to fight for a funding.” The gover- 2014 Senate debate over and two, to try to midwife enter Level 5 status that bothers me the most charter school expansion nor’s bill, which he is expansion. a good system into being and are put at risk of about the cap is you take in the face of critics both expected to file with the “I’m perfectly happy that works for the state a state takeover. The parents and kids and you on and off Beacon Hill House later Thursday, to have a conversa- as a whole. Those are bill would also permit put them into a game of who argue that char- would allow the state to tion about the funding plenty pressures enough, charter schools to reach chance in which the vast ters siphon important license up to 12 charter formula if they want so I don’t need additional agreements with local majority are going to financial resources away schools statewide, above to have a conversation motivation, but the bal- districts to participate in lose. We have to be able from traditional public existing caps, in districts about that,” Baker said lot initiative process, district-wide enrollment to do better than that,” schools. that perform among the on Thursday. “But we whether it’s in education systems based on parent Baker said. “As I stand here today, lowest 25 percent in should all remember or in other policy, I have preference, similar to Dozens of students there are 37,000 kids the state, or about 70 that the kids that are always felt is a very what has been proposed from the Brooke Char- who want to get in to a districts. served in public charter blunt tool, so if we can in Boston. ter School joined the charter school, 37,000 While that section of schools live in the same do it better with more Despite the attempt governor, holding signs families who simply the governor’s bill is communities and same precise instruments in to encourage charter that read, “Lift the cap” want...something bigger “basically the same” as neighborhoods as kids the Legislature I would schools to serve more in both English and and better for their chil- what advocates have pro- that go to traditional certainly prefer that,” high-need students, Spanish. dren,” Baker said, later posed in their petition for public schools and the Chang-Diaz said. Madeloni said charters The Education Com- indicating that he could a 2016 ballot question, traditional public schools Boston Foundation tend to lose a significant mittee plans to hold be willing to negotiate Baker’s bill goes further and the charter schools President Paul Grogan numbers of students with a hearing next Tues- with legislative oppo- to allow charters to give are both being paid for called Baker’s proposal English language and day on charter school nents over the funding added weight in lotteries through a combination of a “sober, pragmatic, special education needs bills, including Baker’s issues that doomed a bill for seats for seats that state and local funding.” gradual approach,” and who can’t meet their proposal. Baker told in the Senate last year. would give added weight For children who still said he’s excited to see “disciplinary demands reporters he personally Both major teachers to low-income students, might like to enroll in a governor elevate the or whose academic and planned to testify before unions, the Massachu- English language learn- a charter school but issue of access to charter social needs are signifi- the committee. setts Teachers Associa- ers and other “high do not get picked in a schools to the top of his cant.” Chang-Diaz, whose tion and the American needs” students. lottery, Baker said his priority list. Baker, citing his previ- concerns over expanding Federation of Teachers, “This is intended to administration has been Grogan, who named ensure charters are go- ous work on the board of the charter cap last “pretty aggressive” about new Boston Superin- increasing Chapter 70 tendent Tommy Chang school aid and is in the as an example of the process of evaluating “ideal” administrator to new standards as part translate more of the suc- its review of the PARCC cesses in charter schools standardized test. into programs at district Senate President schools, said expanding Stanley Rosenberg said charter schools will help he has planned three set more examples for caucuses for members how other public schools to hear from proponents can succeed. and opponents of charter “I think there will be school expansion as the a convergence,” he said. Senate begins a “deep A coalition of parents dive” into all legisla- and educators called the tion related to charter Massachusetts Educa- schools. The first caucus tion Justice Alliance - which took place on joined the chorus uniting Wednesday - included against Baker’s bill. officials from the Massa- “The Governor’s bill chusetts Charter Public would divert more and School Association, the more money from our Neighborhood House public schools to charters Charter School, Phoenix that aren’t accountable Charter Academy and to their local communi- Brooke Charter Schools. ties, and it would do The next caucus on nothing to address the charters is tentatively high suspension rates scheduled for this week. that charter schools Rep. Alice Peisch, use to educate fewer the House co-chair of students with special the Education Commit- needs, students who are tee who helped push a learning English, and charter bill through the students from economi- House last session, told cally disadvantaged the News Service the areas,” said Russ Davis, governor’s bill would of Massachusetts Jobs “go through the same With Justice. process” as any other bill. Andy Metzger contrib- Along with bills before uted reporting. dotnews.com October 15, 2015 The Reporter Page 5 Men of Boston team with Boston’s finest eateries for women’s health C o d m a n S q u a r e serving up delectable Health Center hosted fare from more than 30 its annual Men of Boston of Boston’s finest restau- Cook for Women’s Health rants and caterers. 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KHJ21073_CCA098_US_News_MoreBenefits_10x8.indd 1 3/23/15 2:41 PM Page 6 THE Reporter October 15, 2015 dotnews.com Geiger Gibson pioneer health center celebrates 50 By Paul Halloran viable. Special to the Reporter A neighbor checks in The community health center move- The health center on Columbia Point ment in the United States may have was now part of a new agency and had had its beginning at Columbia Point, a new name; all it needed now was a Dorchester, in 1965, but only after the new home. idea had been conceived and executed As a student at nearby BC High, Joe more than 8,000 miles away. Corcoran had watched the Columbia In the late 1950s, H. Jack Geiger, Point Housing Project being built in a Brooklyn native who was attending the early 1950s. Three decades later, medical school at Case Western Reserve as principal of one of Boston’s leading in Cleveland, earned a Rockefeller development companies, he wanted to Foundation scholarship, which allowed tear it down and start over. him to travel to South Africa where he Although it was a federal project, and encountered Sidney and Emily Kark, Corcoran Jennison was the only bidder, British doctors who had created the the Boston Housing Authority was in community health center model and no hurry to have public housing units called it Community Oriented Primary demolished, even with the promise Care (COPC). of new and improved housing stock. After returning to the US, and “Nobody wanted to touch it,” Corcoran finishing medical school in 1958, recalled. Geiger moved to Boston and did his When Corcoran revisited the issue residency in internal medicine at with the US Department of Housing Boston City Hospital over the next six and Urban Development, he got the go- Columbia Point, in the Harbor Point good) at 5 p.m. that day,” he recalled. years. Geiger also worked on other keen ahead and Corcoran Jennison worked development that was created in the By noon, a meeting with representa- interests during that time, especially with Geiger Gibson and architects early 1990s. tives from the Boston Department of the civil rights movement. In 1964, he on the design. Ground was broken “The health center was a godsend,” Health and Hospitals was convened helped found the Medical Committee in March 1989, with a brick from the Rue said. “Before it came, any time we and Health and Hospitals agreed to for Human Rights (MCHR), which he original health center placed in the had to go to the hospital if it was an become the grantee for the health described as the medical arm of the foundation of the new building, which emergency we had to call the police. center, replacing ABCD and committing civil rights initiatives. opened in 1990. We couldn’t afford cabs and there were to 18 months in that role, according to Geiger’s involvement with the civil “Columbia Point has been in the no buses. It was a blessing when they Gustafson. rights movement was a longstanding forefront of not only providing quality, built the health center.” One of the priorities for Health and one. In 1940, when he was 14 years affordable health care, but is also in- Public transportation eventually Hospitals was to name an on-site medi- old, his parents took him to Harlem strumental in assisting the community made its way to Columbia Point, but cal director, a position that eventually to see the play “Native Son” and there to adapt to the challenging demands of it could take up to six hours round trip went to Gustafson. Schwager became he encountered Canada Lee, a famous ethnic, racial and economic diversity,” to visit one of the downtown hospitals acting executive director several African-American actor and Broadway noted Ray Flynn, at the time the mayor located only a few miles away. It months later and the two worked well star. Later, Geiger went to see Lee at of Boston. “Columbia Point has been could be a taxing ordeal, especially together. When Schwager and Scovell his home, where he was invited to stay. a vital strand in the fabric of Boston for a mother with children, or elderly completed their assignment, Health During his time with the actor, he met social life.” residents. and Hospitals essentially left as well, with and followed the doings of numer- The new health center was part of a Not long after its opening, as many allowing the health center to transition ous civil rights activists, which honed sweeping overhaul of public housing on as 200 patients per day were being seen back to being an independent organiza- his interest in the overall movement. Columbia Point, which was rebranded at Columbia Point, but the ultimate tion. In the years between 1958 and 1964, as Harbor Point in 1990. testament to the success of the model Gustafson, who still practices pe- Geiger was a busy man and doctor. He Most of the buildings in the original created by Geiger and Gibson was what diatrics at Neponset Health Center, took time off duty as a junior faculty project were demolished; the others came next: Within five years, 18 more called the early 1980s a “rollercoaster member at the Harvard School of Public were completely renovated. Columbia health centers opened in Boston. ride” for the health center. By 1984, the Health to serve in Mississippi as a Point went from being a highly undesir- Today, 50 years after it all began, rollercoaster was dangerously close to field coordinator for the MCHR. There, able neighborhood to a sought-after community health centers in the US going off the track. But help was not far during the Freedom Summer of 1964, destination. Today, there are 1,283 serve 23 million people at more than away – about three miles to be exact. he met Dr. Count Gibson, a Georgia units – 400 public housing and 883 9,000 sites. Something great, indeed. Enter Neponset Health native who was chair of the Preventive market rate. Tough times While the center at Columbia Point Medicine department at Tufts Medical “This is the safest place in the city In the late 1970s, life was tough on was struggling to survive, the Neponset School. to live,” said Murielle Rue, a nearly Columbia Point. Crime and illegal Health Center was thriving. It had In January 1965, Geiger went to 60-year resident. drug use were rampant, and when the opened in 1970 as the result of a Washington, D.C. to meet with Sanford A new health dynamic economy faltered, there was decreased grassroots movement that saw people, Kravitz, one of the leaders of the Office With the change in housing stock investment in the facilities by the especially young mothers, going door of Economic Opportunity, which had on Columbia Point came a significant government. Buildings were boarded to door to solicit community support. been created by President Lyndon B. change in demographics. Fewer low- up while some 400 families remained The case for a health center in the Johnson as part of the War on Poverty. income residents on Columbia Point in residence there. The residents were Neponset section of Dorchester included Geiger stressed the valuable role com- meant fewer people inclined to take among the poorest in the city and had many of the same points that had been munity health centers could play in the advantage of the services offered by some of the greatest medical needs. made at Columbia Point. US and asked Kravitz for $30,000 for the health center. The key to Harbor Addressing those needs was not al- “It took three exchanges on the T a feasibility study. Health Services’ long-term survival ways easy. “If you called an ambulance, to get to Carney Hospital three miles “You can’t have that,” Geiger recalled has been a willingness to adapt to the they would come to the entrance to the away,” said Jean Hunt, a 45-year nurse Kravitz telling him. “You have to take needs of the community. peninsula and wait for the police to and founding member of the Neponset $300,000 and do it now.” Over the last three decades, Harbor escort them in,” said Bob Taube, the Health Center board of directors. Adder In short order, with Tufts Univer- Health has grown to be one of the state’s first executive director of the health her husband Jim, a former Neponset sity as a sponsor, the Boston Housing largest and most diversified community center after the 1985 merger with board president who is president and Authority agreed to renovate four health agencies. The agency developed Neponset Health. CEO of the Massachusetts League apartments in the Columbia Point the Elder Service Plan, a program for As conditions deteriorated, many of Community Health Centers: “The Housing Project as a base and on Dec. frail elders at risk of nursing home more people left, although it might original focus of Neponset Health 11, 1965, the Columbia Point Health admission, in 1996. In 2000, it the more accurately be portrayed as Center was to provide services to Center became the first such clinic in Ellen Jones Community Dental Center an escape. Fewer people living at mothers and children.” the nation to open its doors, focusing . in Harwich. A full-service community Columbia Point meant fewer patients The Neponset board was asked to con- Delta Health Center, the rural model health center was opened in Hyannis for the health center, which was placed sider merging with the Columbia Point. under the Tufts aegis, then opened in in 2003. And, in 2014, as part of the into receivership with Action for Boston “In 1985, there could not have been a Mound Bayou, Mississippi, after over- national expansion of the community Community Development (ABCD) as more unlikely alliance,” said Driscoll, coming numerous political obstacles. health center program and the pas- the grantee. Scovell & Associates, a who was the director of Neponset at It was the start of something great. sage of the Affordable Care Act, a consulting firm that specialized in the time. “Neponset and Columbia Dan Driscoll, the president and fifth center was opened in Plymouth. managing health centers, was brought Point were serving two starkly different CEO of Harbor Health Services, the HHS also operates three Women and in to assume leadership of the day-to- demographics, even though they were agency that was formed as a result of Infant Children (WIC) programs in day operation. only three miles apart.” a1985 merger between Columbia Point Dorchester. The Neponset Health Mel Scovell, a former head of Med- The merger was done, and the name Health Center and Neponset Health Center collaborates with Steward icaid services for the Commonwealth, Harbor Health Services was chosen Center, said the model created by Carney Hospital on treatment and served as executive director, with to represent both the Neponset and Geiger and Gibson was a breakthrough prevention of infectious diseases such Chuck Schwager his right-hand man. Columbia Point neighborhoods. A few social innovation. “It was designed as HIV and Hepatitis C. They reported to the board of directors. years later, in 1990, the Columbia Point to bring comprehensive health care Turning 50 is worthy of celebration One of Scovell’s first hires was Dr. Health Center was renamed the Geiger to underserved communities, to the for any organization, but it is especially Paul Gustafson, a pediatrician who Gibson Community Health Center and people who needed it the most but had gratifying for the Geiger Gibson Com- came on board in 1977 after completing the boards of the two centers were been left behind,” he said. munity Health Center to reach the his residency at Boston City Hospital. combined into a single Harbor Health Eyewitness testimony milestone, considering the obstacles it Gustafson spent most of his first year board offering a common vision. Murielle Rue can attest to the effect has overcome to get there and the role building a practice, though it got to Taube, a psychologist who had been of that breakthrough. She moved to it has played in the history of health the point that he thought it may have serving as director of mental health Columbia Point in 1956 – the “first care in the life of a Boston neighborhood been for naught. services at Neponset, took over as African-American in my building” – and and across the country. “I remember a Friday morning in executive director at Geiger Gibson brought up her family there while “Geiger Gibson is part of this com- August or September of 1979,” he said, after the merger – and after Schwager working at Geiger Gibson for 34 years, munity,” said Murielle Rue. “It always “when we received a notice that the had returned temporarily to evaluate first as a receptionist then as head will be.” And as it should be, for this is health center was going to close (for Columbia Point and ensure it was of medical records. She still lives on where it all began. dotnews.com October 15, 2015 The Reporter Page 7 New director takes charge at Fields Corner Main Streets

By Meggie Quackenbush “JP was a very differ- new building facades, Fields Corner is such champion” for the com- Special to the Reporter ent district, it was very awnings and windows, a dangerous neighbor- munity. W h e n R a n d a c e art-driven,” Rauscher which she hopes will hood that people can’t “It’s so refreshing to Rauscher took over as said. “I’m hoping to do create a more welcoming visit it to have dinner in work with people who executive director of more art-related things appearance for potential one of our great ethnic really believe in the the Fields Corner Main in this district.” customers by removing restaurants or shop in neighborhood and im- Street last month, she Rauscher said she’s potentially off-putting one of our businesses.” proving it, and who have found herself confronted most looking forward barriers. While Rauscher said so much enthusiasm for by challenging miscon- working on storefront “Some of the things she’s always looking people working together ceptions about her new improvement efforts we’re looking forward to for support from new to improve it,” Rauscher locale. in Fields Corner, and in the future are our anti- volunteers and interns, said. “Some people just particularly hopes to grate campaign, ‘Make her efforts in Fields Cor- To learn more about op- brush it off as a danger- restore and maintain Dorchester Great, Not ner have been bolstered portunities to volunteer ous neighborhood,” she the neighborhood’s his- Grate,’ to get businesses by an active board and with the Fields Corner said. “We’re working to toric beauty. She plans to remove their grates,” an enthusiastic board Main Streets, visit the educate people outside to work with businesses she said. “We want to president, Lee Adelson, website at fieldscorner. of the Dorchester com- to design and install dispel the myth that who she calls a “true org. munity.” Rauscher, who lives in Jamaica Plain, said she’s Randace Rauscher Boston Police detail bill moving found a supportive and program. enthusiastic community As a mixed-media that’s not so different collage artist, she was again after override vote from the one she calls impressed by the level By Katie Lannan public safety in Boston. bill on Thursday. Hunt’s bill, cospon- home. of support that Main State House He encouraged lawmak- “Then we should be in sored by Forry and fellow “Both have the same Streets provided to her amount of pride. Fields News Service ers to support a revised good shape and agree- Boston lawmakers Reps. and others involved The House last week bill, if the city petitioned ment,” Hunt said. “Two Daniel Ryan, Nick Col- Corner has so much with the stroll, and she pride,” she said. overrode a veto from Gov. for one. hundred other communi- lins and Russell Holmes, wanted to get involved. Charlie Baker on a bill Instead, the House ties have similar details, would authorize the Bos- Rauscher took over “I couldn’t believe they at Fields Corner Main that would allow retired added a provision ad- or the ability for retired ton police commissioner would do all the work for Boston police officers to dressing the unemploy- police to serve details for to appoint retired city Streets in mid-Septem- you. I just thought that ber from Rosanne Foley, serve on details within ment insurance issue to a special events or things police officers as special was so great,” she said. the city, after legislators budget bill they approved of that nature. Boston police officers, enabling who served as a tempo- Rauscher spent five rary replacement after found a solution to the last week. A section of obviously is a larger force, them to perform detail years working as execu- governor’s concerns. the bill stipulates that and at the same time work as needed. former executive direc- tive director at JP Cen- tor Evelyn Darling left in Baker last month ve- retired police officers the need is that much The original Boston ter/South Main Streets, toed a home rule petition appointed as special greater.” City Council petition, March 2014. Rauscher, where she expanded a native of New York, filed by Rep. Daniel Hunt officers, in municipalities Around 50,000 detail offered in July 2014 the district’s Art Walk, (H 2339), writing in a with laws allowing such requests went unfilled by Councilor Michael moved to Boston over which aims to encour- 20 years ago and started message to legislators appointments, will be last year, Hunt said. He Flaherty, notes that the age patronage of local that the U.S. Depart- subject to state unem- said the bill would provide police department has her non-profit career as artists, to a year-round a fundraiser working at ment of Labor warned his ployment insurance laws. relief to the department’s seen its ranks decrease program featuring 40 office that the measure The Senate’s version staff while also allowing while detail requests organizations like The different businesses. Pine Street Inn and The would knock Massachu- of the budget bill does its retirees to supplement have increased, leaving Now, a focus on art and setts out of line with not include language on their incomes. the city unable to fulfill Children’s Trust Fund. creativity is something She became interested federal unemployment unemployment insur- The House voted 121 all requests. The petition Rauscher hopes to bring law standards. ance, though Sen. Linda to 33 to override Baker’s describes retired officers in working with Bos- to Fields Corner through ton Main Streets after Baker wrote that he Dorcena Forry has filed veto. A two thirds margin as well-suited to serve on pop-up galleries and strongly supports the an amendment seeking to of approval is required details because of their participating in an art stores that highlight stroll sponsored by the legislation’s goals and add it. The Senate is set in the Senate as well to training and institutional local work. believes it would enhance to take up its spending complete an override. knowledge.

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And of see any children, and Mary Whelan’s Dorchester Avenue house (above, center) hides a small garden along,” she said, smiling. course the church was now you go to church in which Whelan (below) likes to eat breakfast and admire the butterflies. “So I was the only one of the center of our lives.” and they’re coming into Jennifer Smith photos the three of us who was And then they all church and it’s beauti- actually born here.” grew up, slowly, mov- ful,” she said. “There From that day to this, ing through schooling, are grandparents there, with an exception after watching their gen- mothers fathers, aunts, college when she was in a eration marry, have uncles. Like days of old.” religious order for a time, children, and leave for “These are the big Whalen has remained the promise of suburban things to me,” she said in the house. The three life and better schools. later. “The family re- siblings attended the Over time, the exodus turning, and the faith, St. Ambrose Grammar left a void that was filled making our parish such School. Frank was in its with commercial lots. In a wonderful and vibrant first graduating class, her youth, it was mainly place.” and Whalen in the fifth. Irish and Italian clans. The house has changed. “Growing up here, it But Whalen stayed Not much in style but in was a real neighbor- long enough to see things structure. hood,” she said. “There change yet again. Whalen’s uncles used were many, many fami- “When I compare to live in the upper lies here.” Where now things now, it has turned residence of the two- there are commercial 360 degrees because family home. She cared for them, puttering up the narrow stairs surges forward, smile of Siena Parish School She also works at poll- when they rang a little wide and hands gestur- in Norwood while in the ing stations on election LEARN – TO – SKATE CLASSES bell, until they died. In ing excitedly as talk religious order. day, and loves that one is RECREATIONAL • FIGURE • HOCKEY SKATING SKILLS later years, the door turns to the past. “I Post-retirement, she just down the street from always had a passion has been doing volun- her home. Sometimes BAY STATE SKATING SCHOOL Brookline separating the two units CHILDREN (41/2 up) & ADULTS Cambridge was removed, leaving for history,” she said, teer work, and the one new citizens cry when As Featured on “Chronicle” Medford crediting a secondary that gives her the most they vote, she said. “It Newton/Brighton a passageway between Up O school teacher of hers pleasure should surprise just means so much to Sign 4 ver Quincy the living room and the ow! 5 Yea who “made history just no one. In September, them.” N rs! Somerville staircase. South Boston Now Mary Whalen live.” Whalen received an And then she reflects 781-890-8480 Waltham keeps house for herself in She earned a bach- award for her 3,000 again on the house, still West Roxbury elor’s degree in history hours of service as a standing there after www.BayStateSkatingSchool.org Weymouth a ittle white house with Non-Profit hallways filled with pho- from Boston College and volunteer State House more than 125 years It tos of family members, a degree in secondary tour guide. “It’s just will go to her niece in the Kennedys, and sports education from Boston so thrilling,” she said. New York who, she said, stars. The second front State College, which she “People from all over lights up her world. “So, door remains closed. leveraged into 39 years the world, and they’re whatever,” Whalen said, And sitting in front of of teaching eighth-grade just mesmerized by the laughing, “she’ll sell.” the fireplace you see a American history and whole thing. Having But for now, she has clue to her real passion, government in Braintree taught history, having the butterflies in her a framed, glass-covered, while commuting from taught about Samuel garden, her tea on the illustrated alphabet home. For 28 consecutive Adams and John Adams porch, and her church board. “I” for “Inaugu- years, she took classes and George Washington, up the avenue. “You ral,” “R” for “Revolution- of eighth graders to and to stand before those know, I really feel a ary Soldier,” “W’ for “The tour Washington D.C. monuments and artifacts commitment to it, and Washingtons.” She also taught eighth- and present them to the to past generations. It’s Whalen’s small body grade students for five people. How blessed, how my legacy, right? And I TSF | 6.75 x 6 | SepTember 2013years at St. Catherine honored I am.” love it.” Photo by Bill Miles

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Adams and Minot streets group will be composed the civic group’s mem- She also hopes to form for more than 45 years. of local people. bership — and grow a new committee to plan He started working at “It’s great to see people Gerard Adomunes plans to sell his landmark Adams attendance at monthly a celebration of the civic the corner store as a who are living here and Corner store and restaurant. Bill Forry photo meetings, especially association’s upcoming th teenager and bought the invested in our neigh- when there will be 80 anniversary. Woods building at age 20. borhood invest more. Last summer, a real Gallivan Blvd. from important votes on de- knows something about “I vowed to build this Gerard’s is a staple build- estate trust purchased longtime owner Arthur velopment projects and the civic group’s long business and gave it my ing and it needs some a collection of storefront Murphy. licenses that impact the history. Her own grand- all,” Adomunes wrote love. Gerard Adomunes condos across from Another landmark Cedar Grove community. father once served as its in a letter to employees has been such a great Gerard’s at 775-789A eatery— Sonny’s— is “Our neighborhood president. distributed on Wednes- community partner for Adams St. for more also poised to be sold is really being looked “Sean [Weir] did a day. “I worked closely so long,” said Woods. than $1.5 million. The to a new owner as well. at now and there will great job,” Woods said, with my employees to The sale — once com- same buyers— a father- Details of that proposal be developments that referring to her pre- create a good workplace plete— will be the latest and-son team of Peter were aired at a com- need our attention,” said decessor. “He really environment, committed in a flurry of real estate and John Lydon— also munity meeting held at Woods. stepped up and came to to offering exceptional activity in the Adams intend to buy a second, the restaurant and bar Her vice-president is understand what it takes value and convenience Village business district. larger building at 526 on Tuesday night. Patty McMahon, who has to run a civic association. Sonny’s abutters hear plans for sale, new eatery on site (Continued from page 1) contingent on the potential is closed. Construction would ture for the potential buyers, are aware of and comfortable and setting up a sliding wall buyers getting financing,” he begin in mid-December and although, Conway said, their with other changes planned between the bar and dining said Tuesday night. “It’s not take four to five months, with combined experience fits to- for Adams Village – including area for small private parties. sold. It’s all potential.” Elia an anticipated open date in gether “like a hand and a Sam Mavericks, which will Souza Design Architects, a added that Arrowsmith and late spring. glove.” Arrowsmith has clocked be setting up shop in the old prominent Boston design firm Davis are supposed to have a Attorney Conway stressed ten years in the construction Hollywood Video building and responsible for many of the signed letter of commitment that besides the floor-to-ceiling business at the Boston-based has a similar concept to their newer establishments that to him by Nov. 15 before any redesign, not much else would contractor Capital Construc- proposed establishment. He have transformed the city’s renovation can begin. change at Sonny’s. Capacity tion and Davis has managed said the partnership is just Seaport District, created the In the meantime, Arrow- would stay at 147 seats, and Boston’s Blackthorn Pub and looking to add value to the proposed floor plan, according smith and Davis will go before the new owners are not seek- The Littlest Bar. “It’s indica- neighborhood. “Everyone to the buyers’ attorney, Carolyn the city’s Licensing and Enter- ing an entertainment license tive of how serious they are; seems happy here today,” he Conway. tainment Board this week to (athough Sonny’s busy Keno they’re buying the building and said. “It’s going to be a good Still, there are things that get approval for the transfer business would likely not be a making a huge investment,” venture for us and I think it’ll need doing before “Industry” of the liquor license. They feature of the new establish- she said. be good for the neighborhood.” opens its doors, said current plan to hold another meeting ment). At the meeting, Arrowsmith owner Richard Elia. “It’s all with abutters once the sale This will be the first ven- stressed that he and Davis

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Trecek-Kingtold the Reporter that Sat., Oct. 17, 2 p.m. – Fall Fairy Houses. Mon., Oct. the Masonic Hall on Columbia 19, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Comics Class Road is under consideration. for Youth; BTU Homework Help. Tues., Oct. 20, 10:30 The program’s current building a.m. – Preschool Reading Story Time. Wed., Oct. 21, in the South End has been sold 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Thurs., Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 3:30 and their lease is set to expire in The Boston Children’s Chorus is weighing a plan to relocate their May 2016, Trecek-King said. They p.m. – Homework Help; LEGOs Builders Club. headquarters from the South End to the Masonic Hall building on Codman Square Branch have plenty of time to consider Columbia Road in Upham’s Corner (above). new locations, he said. Although Thurs., Oct. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. 4 they have been considering a more Chorus has specific needs for making sure the building meets p.m. – BTU Homework Help; Homework Help Party permanent base for the past few any potential new site. These their needs as a program. No with Pumpkin Decorating. Fri., Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. years, the sale “forced their hand” include high ceilings in a number binding arrangement is in place – Computers for Beginnners; 11 a.m. – Preschool a bit, Trecek-King said. of rooms with sizable width and at this time. Films; Preschool Story Time. Mon., oct. 19, 3:30 Upham’s Corner is familiar ter- depth, small rooms for breakout “The goal is certainly to be part p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework ritory for the Children’s Chorus, sessions, and office and library of the fabric of the community,” Help. Tues., oct. 20, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story which often performs at the space, according to Trecek-King. Trecek-King said. He said the Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Oct. 21, Strand Theater. If the organiza- About 50 locations have been program hopes to be a welcome 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., oct. 22, 12 tion decides to move forward with considered so far, he said. While asset to the area, rather than com- p.m. – Free Information of Getting Into, Going To the Masonic Hall, it would be many have had potential, Trecek- ing into the neighborhood without and Paying for College; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; transforming the second through King said the Masonic Hall is reaching out to those within it. 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6 p.m. – Gwendolyn fourth floors into a school. a promising location to begin “We need to have conversations,” Quezaire-Presutti as Oney Judge. As a musical program, the connecting with the community, he said, “and we’re in the middle Fields Corner Branch assessing local resources, and of having those conversations.” Thurs., Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. – Computers for Be- ginners; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Lego Club. Fri., Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time; “West Side Story” opens Friday at Strand 3:30 p.m. – Fiber Arts Class for Youth. Sat., Oct. 17, Fiddlehead Theatre Theatre on Friday, Octo- Side Story. The show will Sat., Oct. 17, 8 p.m.; 10:30 a.m. – October Movies. Mon., Oct. 19, 3 p.m. Company will open its ber 16 at 8 p.m. with the run for six performances Sun., Oct. 18, 2p.m.; Fri, – ESL Conversation Group; 3:30 p.m. – Homework 21st season at the Strand American musical, West only, including Oct. 16, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. Help. Tues., Oct. 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6 24, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 25, p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Wed., Oct. 21, 10:30 2 p.m. a.m. – Preschool Films and Fun; 3:30 p.m. – Home- Tickets for each show work Help. Thurs., Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. – Comput- ers for Beginners; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. are $4-25, but special Upham’s Corner Health Center discounts are available Grove Hall Branch to seniors, students, Thru Sat., october 31 – Boston 2050: High is now groups of 15 or more and Water. The High Water Collective, comprised of Dorchester residents. artists and curators Stacey Cushner, Susan Em- Fiddlehead Theatre will merson and Jason Pramas have put together a be providing special show to promote a higher visibility on the subject of ACCEPTING transportation by Old global warming, the rise in sea levels and its com- Town Trolley from Cop- munity impact. These artists are bringing this show ley Plaza to The Strand to Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library, NEW PATIENTS! Theatre by reservation to start a conversation within these communities. only. Due to limited Thurs., Oct. 15, 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5 seating, make sure to p.m. – Family Movie Night; 5:30 p.m. – TILL Autism call the box office at Workshop. Sat., Oct. 17, 10 a.m. – The Lion & The 617-514-6497 to get your Mouse. Mon., Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. name on the list. Tues., Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m. – Tuesday Tales. Wed., Leonard Bernstein’s Oct. 21, 3 p.m. – Teen Afternoons; Homework Help. BIG PATIENTS, Thurs., Oct. 22, 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5 soaring music brings little patients to life the retelling of p.m. – Family Movie Night. Shakespeare’s most ro- Lower Mills Branch mantic love story, Romeo Thurs., oct. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; and Juliet. Set against 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Book the gang violence of Discussion. Fri., oct. 16, 10 a.m. – Friday Morn- and everyone in between. New York City in the ing Movies; 1 p.m. – Taylor & Burton Film Series. late 1950’s, West Side Sat., Oct 17, 12 p.m. – MOVE Boston Inc. Presents: Story tells the tale of Making your Coins Count. Mon., Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. two star-crossed lovers – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. whose families’ heritage Tues., Oct. 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., 617-287-8000 and prejudice brings Oct. 21, 10:25 a.m. – Circle Time with Ms. Angela; their love to a tragic 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Oct. 22, 12:30 end. Featuring Arthur p.m. – Read for the Record; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Laurent’s book and Ste- Help; 4 p.m. – Teen Movie Thursdays: The Ring; 4 Call to become a patient at UCHC phen Sondheim lyrics p.m. – BTU Homework Help. in such classic songs as Mattapan Branch “Tonight,” “Maria” and Thurs., oct 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 “Somewhere.” p.m. – Homework Help. Mon., Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. – We also have URGENT CARE Fiddlehead’s largest Craft Corner; Homework Help. Tues., Oct. 20, 3:30 season ever will con- p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework for illness and accidents that don’t tinue with Disney’s The Help; 5:30 p.m. – Tech Tuesday; 6 p.m. – ESL Con- Little Mermaid from versation Group with Miss Cannon; Wed., Oct. 21, need a trip to the ER November 17-Dec 6; the 10:30 a.m. – ESL High-Beginner English Class; 3:30 hit Broadway sensation p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m. RENT from February Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. 5-21, 2016, and the time- Uphams Corner Branch less classic *Show Boat* Thurs., Oct. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 -As well as FLU SHOTS! April 22-May 1, 2016. p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Mon., Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., oct. 20, Create Se habla Espanol 415 Columbia Road All productions will take Falamos Portugues Dorchester place at The Strand Artwork for “Mark the Dot” Exhibition; 3:30 p.m. – Nu ta papia creolo Theatre at 543 Columbia Homework Help. Wed., Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. – Home- Chúng tôi nói tiêng Vięt www.uphams.org Rd., Dorchester. work Help. Thurs., Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. dotnews.com October 15, 2015 The Reporter Page 11 Reporter’s News about people People in & around our Neighborhoods

Kailana Harriott, a interview with State Firefighters flex charitable muscles junior at Elizabeth Seton Representative Jennifer Academy, Dorchester, E. Benson, who repre- was chosen as one of only sents the Mass. 37th in 2016 calendar 10 young women from Middlesex District and the Greater Boston area who is House Chair of the (Continued from page 1) Taking on a calendar to participate in the Girls Joint Committee on Con- month means more Theron Holder doesn’t About Political Partici- sumer Protection and than amping up their have far to travel from pation (GAPP) leader- Professional Licensure. workouts and scrimping his Bowdoin-Geneva ship program sponsored GAPP girls will also be on food, the firefighters home to his Ladder 7 by Boston GLOW, Girls introduced to interna- said. They each commit station in Dorchester. Leadership Organized tional delegations hosted to at least two other The 35-year-old Decem- Women. GAPP provides by the US Department charitable events to sell ber calendar-closer is girls with leadership of State and other lo- the calendar and spend a repeat figure, having training, service- cal women who hold time with young burn nailed down July in the learning opportunities, political office. Elizabeth victims outside of the calendar’s inaugural cultural enrichment and Seton Academy, the hospital. year. Taking part again professional mentoring only all-girls Catholic For the kids, “it gets was an easy decision, he which empowers them high school in Boston, is them out and used to be- said, even though “we’re to become community an independent, urban ing looking at,” Skrabut never gonna hear the leaders and active world school that provides a said, adding that it is end of it.” citizens. On October 6, nurturing community often such a crucial Holder spends any Harriott, who is vice that embraces religious, part of the children’s chance he can helping president of the ESA cultural, and ethnic well-being that it is out with the foundation. Student Council, visited diversity for learners incorporated into their “I realize that it’s for the the Massachusetts State from 25 communities in physical therapy pro- greater good, something House to conduct an the greater Boston area. that we can do to give grams. back to the children,” “Those kids are he- he said. roes to us,” said Alector Two students from Smentana and culminat- The Burn Foundation Tavares, representing Dorchester will perform ing the afternoon with a aims to comprehensively August 2016. The son with the Boston Youth performance of Stravin- care for victims, whether of Cape Verdean immi- Symphony Orchestras sky’s The Rite of Spring. grants, Tavares, 31, has Fields Corner native Alector Tavares is Mr. August (BYSO) at their 58th The 200-plus young that means paying bills in the 2016 calendar if they are unable to a background of military Season Opening Concert musicians are just some work or funding pri- service, which seemed new to the job, just a Adams Street native is on Sunday, October 18. of the young musicians vate rooms for burned no more dangerous to few years in. But, to a clocking in with what is Edwin Jones, 15, and that have been accepted children, who are often him than growing up in man, they said this is likely his only time on Damon Levin, 18, will by audition to be a part extremely uncomfort- a tough neighborhood. their career for life, even the calendar. each play the Double of the 2015-2016 Season able with being seen in Firefighting is an after being paraded on “I thought it’d be cool to Bass during the 3 p.m. with the Boston Youth their conditions. It has incredible adrenaline stage in front of cheering look back; I looked half- concert at Symphony Symphony Orchestras. covered the $150,000 for rush, said Tavares, women for the cause. decent,” said Kelly, who Hall. The performance Each May BYSO Audi- Physical Therapy and but the calendar is a Michael Kelly, 32, appears as Mr. January. will be conducted by tions nearly 900 young Occupational Therapy different beast. “We always wanted to be a He may let himself go BYSO Music Director musicians and accepts rooms at Massachusetts get butterflies. You get firefighter. Now with two now, he joked. Federico Cortese. approximately 500 General Hospital, said nervous,” he admitted. years on the fire service The 2016 calendar The young musi- young students between foundation treasurer Many of the firefight- under his belt – after four is available for $20 at cians will play pieces the ages of 5-18 from all Phil Skrabut. ers are still relatively years in the Navy – the BostonFireGear.com. by Brahms, Mozart, over New England. Four from Dorchester win Shattuck Awards Four Dorchester residents were among the recipients of this year’s Henry L. Shattuck Awards, awarded to employees who go above and beyond their job description: Maria Carvalho and Taska Watts of the Boston School Depart- ment, Steven Tankle (pictured at right, center with Mayor Martin Walsh) of the Public Works Department, and Devin Taylor of the Boston Police Department. The awards were presented at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau. The event was held at the Boston Seaport Hotel. Tankle is a 20 year veteran of the city and is currently the Director of Code Enforcement.

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By Barbara McDonough 56; George “Norm” Wendt, 67. Oct. 19: John “I Love Lucy,” one of television’s early smash hits, Lithgow, 70. Oct. 21: Judge Judy Sheindlin, 73; first aired on Oct 15, 1951. Symphony Hall opened Carrie “Princess Leia” Fisher, 59. to the public on Oct. 15, 1900. Marie Antoinette was Those celebrating their birthdays are Boston’s beheaded on Oct. 16, 1793. The opening celebration former First Lady Cathy Flynn, Dan Mullin, Jen- of the Richard J. Murphy School was held on Oct. nifer Sheehan, Richard Livingston, Matt Skillin, 16, 1973.The 1989 earthquake hit the San Francisco Caroline O’Brien, Carole (O’Connor) Kerin, Ann Bay area on Oct. 17, registering 7.1 on the Richter Holmes, Matt Ferolito, Lisa (Cook) Brennan, Kathy Scale. The Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Association Burke, Steve Norton, Erin Curley, Veronica Earl, held its 25th and last High School Information Day and Frank Doyle Jr. on Oct. 18, 1998. Thomas Edison died on Oct. 18, Also observing their birthdays are Doug MacNeil, 1931. Sunday, Oct. 18, is the feast day of St. Luke, Kristen White, Stephen Mulvoy, Vinny Gilpin, the patron saint of doctors and artists. Barbie Langis, Mary Gilpin, Kelly Butts, Mike The Virgin Islands celebrate the third Monday of Traft, Steve Morrison, Kelly Curley, Pattie Brett, October (Oct. 19 this year) as the end of hurricane Jim O’Brien, twins Mike and Tom Ciampoli, season. “The Six Million Dollar Man” premiered on The John F. Kennedy Library was dedicated on and Addyson Bulman. Those celebrating special Oct. 20, 1973, with Lee Majors as astronaut Steve Oct 20, 1979. birthdays are Danielle Cook, Edward O’Neill, Austin. Ernest Hemingway‘s “For Whom the Bell Phyllis Hartford, and Stephen Browning. anniversary on Oct. 21. Tolls” was published on Oct. 21, 75 years ago. The Those celebrating their anniversaries are Matt Celebrities having birthdays are: Oct. 15: Penny USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) was launched and Sheila Hobin and Charlie and Pat Gillen (their “Laverne” Marshall, 72; Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson, on Oct. 21, 1797. The MBTA will celebrate its 118th 51st). Page 12 THE Reporter October 15, 2015 dotnews.com Editorial East Boston Savings opens Morrissey branch; David Finnegan: 28th location for fast-growing franchise

By Ed Forry A long record East Boston Savings Bank opened a new in public life branch office at 960 Morrissey Blvd last David Ignatius Finnegan, a member of a prominent Monday, Oct. 5. It is political family with roots in Dorchester, died on the 28th location for the Monday in Bluffton, S.C. at age 74. The cause of rapidly-growing bank death was given as lung cancer. franchise. Some 70 years ago, Mr. Finnegan was a lively In ribbon-cutting presence in Neponset, his boyhood neighborhood ceremonies, bank chair- where the streets were the best playgrounds. As man and CEO Richard a teenager he joined his brother John in treks up Gavegnano said: “We to Wollaston Golf Club across the river where he look forward to build- caddied with a certain panache while learning how ing and expanding our to play the game skillfully. existing relationships His education was all and introducing our local: St. Ann’s School, community banking Boston English High, culture to others in the Stonehill College, and Dorchester area.” Boston University’s In an interview, law school – with a Gavegnano said the stint at Harvard for a bank has grown rap- master’s degree later idly since it acquired in life. While in college, the South Boston-based he held a steady job Mt. Washington Bank working nights on the in 2009. display desk at the “We’re going to have Boston Globe. 30 offices by the end of Once out of the the year; this one on groves of academe, Mr. Morrissey Blvd, Beacon Finnegan took zestfully Street in Brookline and David Finnegan to public life. He served Kneeland Street in Chi- two terms on the Boston natown brings us to 30. School Committee, made several unsuccessful runs Since the acquisition for the mayor’s office, most notably in a showdown we have grown tremen- with Ray Flynn. He was a broadcaster, hosting a dously from 22 branches radio show on WBZ in the early 1980s and a televi- then,” he said. sion show on Ch. 7 later on. In his later years, Mr. The bank, which com- pleted a conversion from Finnegan was a lawyer and lobbyist specializing in Pictured, l-r: Leonson Campbell- Teller, Diane McBride- Branch Manager at insurance cases before retiring to South Carolina in a mutual bank charter Gallivan Blvd., David Kelliher-President of Auburn Construction, Edward the early years of the new century. to a fully publicly-held Merritt- Executive Vice President at EBSB, Keith Armstrong- SVP, Consumer Of David Finnegan the man and politician, former company in 2014, now and Business Banking at EBSB, Jackie Hartshorn- Branch Manager at Mor- Mayor Flynn said on hearing of his death: “The best has $3.4 billion in assets. rissey, Richard Gavegnano- CEO, Chairman & President of EBSB, John Car- thing about running against David Finnegan was The brand’s increased roll- EVP & Chief Operations Officer at EBSB, Tricy Candelario- Senior SSR, after a hard fought campaign, you knew you made a visibility features an Trina Soto- Teller, James Morgan- SVP, Retail Banking at EBSB, Michael good friend. Seventy six spirited and well attended aggressive marketing Tran-Teller Supervisor. neighborhood forums, debates and candidates nights strategy, highlighted by throughout the neighborhoods Boston in 1983, but an advertising campaign more attractive for a flow into that one theme boring. We have a very never a personal attack or a harsh word from David that seems to reflect customer.” that can be applied good theme we have a or among any of the candidates. David was a man Gavegnano’s personality The bank’s ubiquitous to real estate, to your great background, video and a public official whom I had deep admiration and marketing sensibili- ad messages depict con- investments, it can be action of construction and respect for. Whether on the School Committee, ties. struction workers and a applied to you earning going on, and that’s what on radio or in a tough campaign, Dave was an “I’m not a banker, I repetitive “work, work, your money and wanting we’re doing, construct- articulate and well-informed competitor, but always am an entrepreneur work” chant. a safe place for it. ing houses, and big a complete gentleman. All the citizens of Boston can by spirit, so it’s all re- “We just won a golden “The kids seem to buildings to create jobs.” be grateful for David Finnegan’s outstanding record tail,” Gavegnano said. award for our ads. We like it,” he said of the East Boston Savings of public service.” “Meaning you want the wanted to come up ad. “A lot of parents tell Bank operates two other The second-youngest of nine children born to Julia customer to come in and with a tag line that me that when it comes branches in Dorchester: and Joseph Finnegan, the latter a state senator in experience your product was accurate to what on the radio their kids One is located on Talbot the Depression years, Mr. Finnegan leaves his wife, or your services. And the bank represents,” sing it. The branding I Avenue near Codman the former Ellen Olsen of Bluffton, S.C.; three sons, that’s what we’re about, said Gavegnano. “We think it’s been accepted. Square. A second is David of Boston, Joe of Los Angeles, and Michael of and I hope that we make represent working hard When I look at other located on Gallivan Nashville; a daughter, Trish Giampaoli of Naples, a little bit of a difference for the customer, and banks ads, quite frankly Boulevard near Adams Fla.; four brothers, Joseph and John, a former Mas- when people see our everything seemed to they’re stale and too Village. sachusetts state representative and state auditor, commercials, that it’s both of Naples, Fla., Thomas, of Dorchester, and Stephen, of Milton; two sisters, Eleanora Golden of Delray Beach, Fla., and Julie Matzel of Mashpee; Breast cancer screenings save lives and four grandchildren. (In 1967, the year he graduated from law school, By Darren M. Evanchuk, M.D. is vital that women appropriate for breast cancer Mr. Finnegan married Patricia Harden. They had Breast cancer is an invasive and potentially life- screening consult their doctors and schedule regular four children and their marriage ended in divorce.) threatening disease that has touched countless lives screenings, especially women with underlying risk A service in Mr. Finnegan’s memory will be in Dorchester and across the country. More than factors such as a family history of breast cancer. announced at a later date. 200,000 women and men in the United States will be Health advocates and the medical community were so committed to fighting breast cancer through – Tom Mulvoy diagnosed with some form of breast cancer this year Associate Editor and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. There early detection that, in 1985, they established every is no single cure for all breast cancer patients, but October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to serve education, awareness, and screening can dramati- as both a call to action and an annual reminder to cally reduce the number of people who suffer and schedule a screening. The Reporter ultimately die from this disease each year. We know that early detection can make the “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” The key to treating breast cancer is early detection. difference in the lives of breast cancer patients A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. All too often, breast cancer is diagnosed in a patient everywhere. That is why my colleagues and I at 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 only after he or she has discovered a symptom – Carney Hospital are proud to offer annual check-ups, Worldwide at dotnews.com usually a lump – and arranged for a visit to the mammograms, nutrition education, and screenings Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) doctor. By the time a cancer is detectable to the to our community. We know that these services save William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher human touch, however, it is much more likely to lives and we want to make sure that no one dies Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor have spread to other parts of the body and can be from a disease that could have been detected and Barbara Langis, Production Manager much more difficult to treat. The best way to save the successfully treated at an early stage. Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager Breast cancer can be life-threatening, but with Maureen Forry, Advertising Sales lives of those with breast cancer is to locate and treat News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 tumors before patients know that they even exist. early detection services and an informed community, Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] Thankfully, there’s a way to do this. it doesn’t have to be. If you are a woman 40 years of The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in With increased rates of mammography screening age or older, or if you have a strong family history of advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, since the 1990s, the mortality rate for breast cancer breast cancer, talk to your doctor about scheduling or cut any copy without notice. has decreased by more than 30 percent. Through a your next screening, then pick up the phone and Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade range of techniques including mammography and remind a loved one to do the same. It’s five minutes Next Issue: Thursday, October 22, 2015 MRI, doctors can detect breast cancer in its earliest that could save a life. Next week’s Deadline: Monday, October 19 at 4 p.m. Published weekly on Thursday mornings stages, allowing us to treat it more effectively and Dr. Darren M. Evanchuk is Chief of Oncology at All contents © Copyright 2015 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. improving the chances of cure. For this reason, it Carney Hospital. He may be reached at 617-296-1265. dotnews.com October 15, 2015 The Reporter Page 13 DeLeo: Mass should get ‘fair share’ from fantasy sports sites

By Michael Norton Janet Wu, “I’m not sure this because online, it makers approved a law a very, very contentious State House of the actual pie that can be anywhere in the banning texting while issue,” DeLeo said. News Service we’re getting right now to world and as long as driving and said he’s “My feeling is that Massachusetts should be honest with you. But somebody’s got a way “open” to hearing from in terms of Uber that get its “fair share” of I think the state should of paying - which is those who are pushing they have to play by wagering on popular get its fair share.” usually the credit card for a ban on handheld some of the rules of the fantasy sports sites, The Fantasy Sports right - it’s really hard to devices among drivers taxi service,” DeLeo according to House Trade Association has figure out how individual in an effort to make the said, mentioning checks Speaker Robert DeLeo, partnered with Dentons, states can manage the state’s roads safer. on driving records and who said the growing a government relations situation. But when we DeLeo said he uses criminal histories and industry could be the company, and monitors were working on the his phone while driving, insurance requirements. subject of legislation or legislation across the casino bills, we ran out and said he only feels “It requires a little regulation through the United States affect- of bandwidth and even guilty about doing so more enforcement on executive branch. ing the fantasy sports though it was being if he deviates from his Uber,” he said. “On the During a WCVB-TV industry. The asso- raised at that time all we lane. Drivers who use other hand I will tell you “On the Record” in- ciation’s board includes could do was to urge both the phone while behind that the people who use terview, the Winthrop members from ESPN, the gaming commission the wheel are able to Uber just absolutely love Democrat who holds Draft Kings, Fan Duel, and the treasurer to do look ahead, DeLeo said, it. Just my office ... it great power over which Gannett Co. Inc./USA the research on it and adding, “If your mind seems like the younger bills emerge for votes TODAY, CBS Sports come up with policy wanders then that’s an people seem to be more and which do not, also Robert DeLeo Digital, Yahoo Fantasy recommendations.” issue.” attuned to it that some said he’s open to hearing Attorney General Maura Sports, RotoWire.com, DeLeo also expressed Transportation Com- of the older people,” said arguments from propo- Healey, who says the Head2Head Sports and mixed feelings about mittee Co-chair William DeLeo, who was first nents of banning drivers sites are not banned other companies. potential MBTA ads pro- Straus of Mattapoisett elected to the House in from using handheld under state or federal In June, the association moting alcohol products and Economic Develop- 1991. devices and said trans- laws but that she want to reported that partici- during the interview, ment Committee Co- DeLeo was also rela- portation companies like protect consumers who pants in fantasy sports which aired Sunday chair Joseph Wagner tively upbeat about the Uber “have to play by use them. in the U.S. and Canada morning. While saying “I of Chicopee have both potential for an Indy Car some of the rules of the Draft Kings and Fan had reached nearly 57 would rather not see that asked DeLeo recently to race in South Boston, taxi service.” Duel announced this million, a nearly 40 being done,” he noted the sit down with them and comparing the potential Fantasy sports sites week that they would percent increase over MBTA’s ongoing revenue talk about advances in event to visits from the like Draft Kings and bar employees from par- 2014. Calling fantasy needs and the prevalence hands-free cell phone Tall Ships that have Fan Duel appear to have ticipating in any online sports a “fast-growing of alcohol ads on TV, on- technology, DeLeo said. drawn tourist and visi- caught lawmakers off fantasy sports for money pastime,” the association line and in newspapers Legislation regulating tors to the city. guard with expensive after reports surfaced said players are spend- and magazines. transportation network “I think the major advertising campaigns about employees access- ing an average of $465 “So I’m not sure quite companies like Uber question is funding,” he that aim to lure custom- ing company data that per year, up from $95 in frankly if it’s going to and Lyft remains before said. “I am told -- I’m not ers with the potential to they could use to play on 2012. During Sunday’s make a real major dent the Financial Services sure if this is true -- that win millions of dollars. a competing company’s NFL game between the in stopping people from Committee and DeLeo the folks who live along The Legislature, which site. Cincinnati Bengals and having alcohol, if you put said he couldn’t predict that area have approved has long relied on the “I want to know that Seattle Seahawks, Fan the ads on,” he said. whether it would pass it. I would like to see it state Lottery to deliver there are safeguards to Duel ran an ad saying Regarding distracted this year or next year. happen. I think it would financial aid to cities and level the playing field for 1 million fans had won driving, the topic of a He’s been getting be a big thing for the towns, in 2011 legalized all users and to protect money and that Fan Duel recent legislative hear- updates from commit- city. I think it would be casinos to expand its kids,” Healey said this pays out $75 million per ing, DeLeo noted that tee co-chair Rep. Aaron a big moneymaker for share of revenues from week. week. technology was “a whole Michlewitz of Boston. the city.” gambling, but lawmak- DeLeo added, “I know Senate President lot different” when law- “He tells me it has been ers in Massachusetts and the treasurer has voiced Stanley Rosenberg, an around the country have her opinion, that she architect of the 2011 yet to come to grips with might want to get in- casino law, said Tuesday online gaming. volved here and run that he’s encouraged the A Pleasant Home for the Neglected: Asked if there is a role it like she does the Massachusetts Gaming for the Legislature to Lottery.” Commission and Trea- regulate fantasy sports Asked about getting surer Deborah Goldberg sites, DeLeo said, “There a bigger share of the to conduct research may be. I can’t answer revenue pie associated because of potential that.” He said he’s with wagering on fantasy impacts on the Lottery. “anxiously awaiting” a sports sites, DeLeo told Rosenberg added: “I’m report on the topic from “On the Record” co-host not sure how you manage

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City of Boston Credit Union hosted a 100th Anniversary Party on Boston City Hall Plaza on Tuesday, October 6 at City Hall Plaza. The event included a com- plimentary lunch served from three local food trucks, music and giveaways. The highlight of the event was an 8’ x 4’ cake designed and created by Montilio’s Bakery. The cake, which highlighted Boston landmarks was completely edible and fed over 1500 people. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh addressed the crowd sharing some historical facts about the Credit Union, which was co-founded by Mayor James Michael Curley in 1915. City of Boston Credit Union is one of the oldest credit unions in the country, established in 1915. Photo courtesy City of Boston Credit Union

Police District C-11 St. Gregory’s Auditorium. Owners of month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great gmail.com (new e-mail address.) The Non-emergency line for seniors: the vacant lot at 1210 Morton St. will Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, next meetings will be held on Oct. 15, 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone discuss their revised plans. Due ($7) 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. number, where you can report loud are now due. No meeting in Nov., only a Columbia-Savin Hill Hecla/Lyon/East Streets parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 holiday stroll; no meeting in December. Civic Assoc. Watch days per week. See the web page: dorchesterlowermills. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Police District B-3 News org. 7 p.m., at the Little House, 275 East Lyon, and East Streets will meet at For info, call B-3’s Community Codman Square Cottage St. For info: columbiasavin- Susi Auto Body Shop 79 Freeport St., Service Office at 617-343-4717. Neighborhood Council hillcivic.org. corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. Lower Mills Civic Assoc. The Codman Square Neighborhood Ashmont-Adams Assoc. All residents are invited to join. Meeting 7 p.m., Tues., Oct. 20, in Council meets the first Wed. of each Meeting on the first Thursday of Linden/Ellsworth/Leedsville each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Watch Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. For info, call 617-288-0818. Ashmont Hill Assoc. McCormack Civic Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last The next meeting: in Blessed Mother Thursday of the month. The month’s Teresa Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. Info: meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. call 617-710-3793. 29. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assoc. Message Line: 617-822-8178. The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. First Parish Church. For info, contact The monthly meeting, usually the Megan Sonderegger. E-mail address second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in is: [email protected]. Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Melville Park Assoc. Info: [email protected] or Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap 617-825-1402. (garden at Shawmut Station), the first Clam Point Civic Assoc. Sat. of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are usually held on the The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at the second Monday of the month (unless it’s Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., Dues of $10 pp is now being collected at the corner of Freeport St., across from Peabody Slope Assoc. the IBEW, on street parking available. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Cummins Valley Assoc. Assoc.’s meetings, the first Mon. of Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at the month, at Dorchester Academy, the Mattahunt Community Center, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Mondays peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Pope’s Hill Cummins Highway. For info on dates, Neighborhood Assoc. call 617-791-7359 or 617-202-1021. Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system. Eastman-Elder Assoc. PHNA meetings, usually the fourth The association meets the third Wed. of the month at the Leahy/ Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., at the Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. Upham’s Corner Health Center, 636 The next meetings are: Oct. 28 and Dec. Columbia Rd, across from the fire 3, one week later than usual because station. the previous Wed. evening is the night Fields Corner Civic Assoc. before Thanksgiving. The FCCA meets the first Tues., of Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. each month in the basement hall of Meetings the third Tuesday of the St. Ambrose Church at 7 p.m. New month at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club, members are welcome. Call 617-265- 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. 5376 for info. St. Mark’s Area Civic Assoc. Freeport-Adams Assoc. Meetings held the last Tues. of the The meetings will be held the second month in the lower hall of St. Mark’s Wed. of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Church, at 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic. Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. com. 11 police station). West Selden St. & Groom/Humphreys Neighbor- Vicinity Assoc. hood Assoc. The West Selden St. & Vicinity The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of Neighborhood Association meets the the month, 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation fourth Thurs, of each month, from 6:330 Army Community Center, 650 Dudley ti 8 p.m. at Economy Plumbing, 875 St., Dor., 02125. For info, call 857-891- Morton St. Mattapan, 02126. 1072 or [email protected]. Dorchester Historical Society Hancock St. Civic Assoc. The Society’s headquarters is the Meetings, on the third Thurs, from Clapp House, 195 Boston St., Dor. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 02122. E-mail: dorchesterboardoftrade. 540 Columbia Rd, across from the com. For info: call 617-293-3053. Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@ (Continued on page 22) dotnews.com October 15, 2015 The Reporter Page 15 Future Boston 101: Suffolk class visits Chill on Park of collecting permits, attending zoning meet- ings, and gaining ap- provals from neighbors and the city. “We want the shop to be like it’s a part of a customer’s home,” explained Alan Issokson, who partnered with his wife Wendy to open the Alan Issokson speaks to a group of students who visited Chill on Park last Thursday. Elana Aurise photos store. “We are proud of what we serve here and we know customers will come back if they try what we have to offer,” Wendy Issokson said, who handpicks tea, ice cream, coffee and soup from towns like Sudbury, Lynn, Roslindale, and Watertown. With a col- lection of delectably unique ice cream flavors like Dutch Apple Pie and Pumpkin Oreo, they are building a reputation beyond their immediate neighborhood. “Chill on Park knows how to develop a better city,” Professor Allison said, pointing to the store’s unique partner- ship with Dorchester Boys and Girls club and Prof. Robert Allison of Suffolk University with Chill the Louis D. Brown on Park owners Wendy and Alan Issokson. Peace Institute. Teens from both organizations work part-time at Chill By Elana Aurise Professor Robert Al- on Park. The store has Special to the Reporter lison, who teaches a Fields Corner’s Chill on class on “The Future of also launched special Park has already become Boston” selected Chill events, like a Tuesday a popular destination for on Park as a stop for his “Family Night” with coffee and ice creamn freshman class after his free balloons and treats lovers since it opened last wife told him about her for the children. They’ve May. Last Thursday, the positive experience on an also partnered with the Park Street storefront earlier visit— particu- Boston Public Library became a classroom too, larly with the hospitality branch next door to host as a groups of Suffolk of the staff. special events, including University students Alan and Wendy Is- a “Spooky Story” hour joined their professor sokson opened Chill on on Thurs., Oct. 22 from for a tour of the business. Park after nine months 6-7 p.m. Workshop to re-imagine Columbia Road With an eye toward the from 2 to 5 p.m. at the at amber@livablestreets. future of Columbia Road, Fairmount Innovation info or at livablestreets. the LivableStreets’ Em- Lab, 584 Columbia Road, info/reimagining_colum- erald Network Initiative Uphams Corner. RSVP bia_road is hosting a workshop to Amber Christoffersen in Uphams Corner on Sunday, Oct. 25. The workshop, “Rei- magining Columbia Road: From Traffic Jam to Tree-Lined Green- PEEK- - way,” is intended as a A forum for appreciating and sharing concepts of strong and aesthetically BOO! pleasing street design. It focuses on the length of road between Edward Everett Square to Frank- lin Park, bearing in mind Columbia Road’s role in PRESENTED BY connecting the parks of the Emerald Necklace. An open house style presentation of previous Columbia Road designs will pair with insight from Loeb Fellows and local designers and plan- ners. Refreshments will be served as attend- ees discuss Columbia Road’s potential as a October greenway, welcoming to commuters, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike. ZOO HOWL 24 & 25 FranklinParkZoo.org The family friendly workshop takes place Page 16 THE Reporter October 15, 2015 dotnews.com Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill

Coming along Route 3, Hubby and the paintings were all on display from I saw quite a few red maples among Sept. 8 to Sept. 27 at the Archives. the trees with their green leaves. Her painting came in third in the Quite a few years ago, one of the TV October gave a party, oil-painting category. Bravo, Barbara! weathermen said that cooler weather Of course we had to thank Tommy, and shorter daylight accounted for the The leaves by hundreds came; one of the owners of the Irish Village, change in color. The red maples are The chestnuts, oaks, and maples, for being so kind to us. Usually Eileen, just beautiful. the head of our tour, goes to the Stage *** And leaves of every kind. Stop Candy House in Dennisport to I was sorry to hear from pal Eileen get fudge for Tommy but she was not Burke that our longtime friend Ann By George Cooper felling well. Because we know where (Flynn) Maloney had passed away the Candy House is located, she asked on Oct. 6. Ann was the wife of the if we would get the fudge for Tommy. late John Maloney and the sister of At 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Hubby and I James Flynn, Edward Flynn, and were on the road to Stage Stop. We the late William and Charles Flynn. local police know our neighborhood Cape, we decided that we would go arrived there a little earlier than the She was a sister-in-law of Ruth and where they grew up. to Burger King since their coupons 9 o’clock opening time. The employees Edward Sullivan. Ann, a secretary in Also, at the September PH meeting, were in Sunday’s newspapers. While saw us waiting outside and they kindly the Boston schools, often spoke with President Phil Carver announced we were in “BK,” the heavens opened opened their store a little early for us. Hubby about the schools after both that he was retiring from his post as up. The solarium area, all glass over While the clerk was filling our order for had retired. She was a lovely lady and president. We were all shocked. Phil the tables and chairs, was in about Tommy, I said that I lived very near a friend to many. The last time I saw explained that he was taking over a five inches of water on the floor. The Phillips Candy House in Boston. The Ann was at the Bostonian Nursing new position at UMass Boston and falling rain came in where the glass clerk’s eyes lit up. “I love Mary Ann. Care and Rehab Center. he would not have enough time for panels joined. It was sad to see. Later We have such a good time together.” I *** Pope’s Hill business. We were all sorry that day, we drove up to the Agway told the woman that I would tell Mary I was so happy that I was listening to see Phil leave. Phil’s wife Pam was Store to get canned cat food for our Ann Nagle. By the time we arrived to John Costello, who was filling in for at the meeting that evening. John outdoor cat “Louie.” Before we finished back at the Irish Village, breakfast Paul Sullivan on the Irish Hit Parade Schneiderman, our vice president, has shopping in that “feed and grain” was still being served so Hubby and on WROL last Saturday at noon time, kindly offered to step in as president. store, the rains came down heavily I ate heartily and Eileen presented because John mentioned that he had At an impromptu E Board meeting once again. We waited in the store Tommy with the fudge, which he loves. just been speaking to Lenny Lilly. after the September PHNA meeting, for quite a while with our purchases We had packed most of our clothing Lenny told John that he, a Boston John said that he would need the help until the rain subsided. I have never on Thursday evening. We had several police officer, would be working at of all the E Board members to help seen such heavy rain. Diet Cokes in the fridge so we didn’t the Irish Heritage Festival at Florian him serve the association. Quite a Of course I had to visit the Den- take them out until the last minute. Hall and the McKeon Post the next few E Board members have already nisport Post Office. The personnel We were sad to leave. On the way day. John said that Lennie looked volunteered. are so nice. I told the clerk that I home, however, we had another place great in his uniform. The Pope’s Hill *** wanted “Forever” stamps but not the to visit, the Market Basket Store near Association is pleased that Lenny, Back to our five days down at the “blowing” flags. If I don’t have my the Sagamore Bridge. There were not who still lives in our neighborhood, Irish Village: To say we had a great glasses on, I can’t tell which is the too many shoppers at the time we is a Community Service Officer for time at the Village is an understate- right way up. He gave me the water were there. We stocked up on milk District C-11 in Fields Corner. By ment. The food was excellent. I had lilies stamps, which are positively and bread and other staples. We had the way, at our Sept. PHNA meeting, comfort food: hash (for breakfast), beautiful. We also had to visit the to jam the food into the car with all Lennie announced that another local shepherd’s pie, and meatloaf. Hubby Santander Bank,during the day of the our luggage and our Cape purchases. resident, Tommy Rose, was in charge had mostly beef and steak. The day heavy rain to deposit a check and get Not many were going off the Cape at of the Bike Squad. It is great that the we had the torrential rains on the a little more cash. We explained that Friday noontime so we had an easy we used their branches in Dorchester ride home. (Traffic going onto the Cape and Quincy. The people there were so was much heavier.) When we arrived nice to us. They invited us to come home, we unloaded the car. I think back to their office the next time we I heard a sigh from the motor when were down the Cape. the car was empty and much lighter! I had a chance to chat with my When we had a minute, we put the friend Barbara Sullivan from Lower dates on our calendar when we will Mills while we were down the Cape. visit the Irish Village in the spring. Barbara entered a senior citizen art We can’t wait to return. contest, sponsored by Secretary of *** the Commonwealth William Galvin I love this saying by Bernard at the Commonwealth Museum (the Berenson: “Miracles happen to those Archives). The theme of the paintings who believe in them.” was to be the Revolutionary War and Byrne &

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF THE TRIAL COURT MASSACHUSETTS PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT 24 New Chardon Street Suffolk Probate & Family Court Boston 02114 24 New Chardon Street (617) 788-8300 Boston 02114 CITATION ON PETITION FOR (617) 788-8300 FORMAL ADJUDICATION CITATION ON PETITION FOR Docket No. SU15P2084EA FORMAL ADJUDICATION ESTATE OF: Docket No. SU15P2393EA SIMAO ROSA ESTATE OF: a/k/a: SIMAO MENDES ROSA MAUREEN COMERFORD DATE OF DEATH: 07/02/2015 a/k/a: MAUREEN F. COMERFORD To all interested persons: DATE OF DEATH: 05/31/2015 A petition for Formal Probate of Will with To all interested persons: Appointment of Personal Representative A petition for Formal Appointment of has been file by Malvina Monteiro Rosa of Personal Representative has been file by Dorchester, MA requesting that the Court Patricia L. Perry of Boston, MA requesting enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy that the Court enter a formal Decree and and for such other relief as requested in Order of testacy and for such other relief the Petition. The Petitioner requests that as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner Malvina Monteiro Rosa of Dorchester, MA requests that Patricia L. Perry of Boston, MA be appointed as Personal Representative be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. the bond in an unsupervised administration. You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceed- You have a right to object to this proceeding. ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file To do so, you or your attorney must file a a written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 11/05/2015. Court before 10:00 a.m. on 10/29/2015. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance by which you must file a written appear- and objection if you object to this proceeding. ance and objection if you object to this If you fail to file a timely written appearance proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written and objection followed by an Affidavit of appearance and objection followed by an Objections within thirty (30) days of the Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days return date, action may be taken without of the return date, action may be taken further notice to you. without further notice to you. Unsupervised Administration Unsupervised Administration Under The Massachusetts Uniform Under The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) Probate Code (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under A Personal Representative appointed the MUPC in an unsupervised administration under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- is not required to file an inventory or annual istration is not required to file an inventory accounts with the Court. Persons interested or annual accounts with the Court. Persons in the estate are entitled to notice regarding interested in the estate are entitled to notice the administration directly from the Personal regarding the administration directly from Representative and may petition the Court the Personal Representative and may peti- in any matter relating to the estate, including tion the Court in any matter relating to the the distribution of assets and expenses of estate, including the distribution of assets administration. and expenses of administration. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: October 02, 2015 Date: September 28, 2015 Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Register of Probate Published: October 15, 2015 Published: October 15, 2015

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Members of the Club enjoyed a screening of Boston Ballet’s “Only When I Dance,” a film documenting the life of Irlan Silva, a Brazilian Dancer who overcame many obstacles to become a professional dancer and now lives in The Music program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester offers lessons in Boston. The screening, which included a Q & A session with Irlan, was made drums, bass, piano, voice, saxaphone, and guitar. We also offer an Ensemble, possible thanks to the Boston Ballet. Step Squad, Drumline, Music Council, and a Songwriting & Recording class. Tween Program - The Tween pro- the Summer, members can sign up & Employment After-School Jobs gram serves members ages 11-16 and is for a 4-week program which includes program. Applicants must apply online Upcoming Special Event: designed to help bridge the transition a variety of off-site trips. For informa- and turn in a copy of the application from our school-age program into the tion on the Tween program please to the Club. Positions will begin in Destination U Teen program. With an emphasis contact Max Barbosa (mbarbosa@ November and run through April A College Fair on life skills, healthy nutrition and bgcdorchester.org). and include up to 10 hours/week. active lifestyles, the program offers a For information on the Career Prep with Flair! variety of activities including: Nutri- Career Prep Program - The Career program please contact Mike Joyce Tues., Nov. 10th tion Education Workshops, Cooking Prep program at the Club has already ([email protected]). Classes, CrossFit, Field Trip Fridays, begun placing deserving teens into 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Yoga. We also offer Life Skills after-school employment this Fall. Music Program - The Music Teens are invited to an evening of Week programs during the February During the month of October we will program at the Club offers a Lessons and April school vacation weeks for up also be accepting applications from (voice, guitar, bass, piano, drums & information including discussions to 13 members. Each week includes teens taking part in the City of Boston’s saxaphone), along with an Ensemble with admissions officers, college on-site and off-site activities. During Department of Youth Engagement Group, Music Council, Songwriting & access counselors, and alumni. We Production, Drumline and Step Squad. There are also daily opportunities for will also have info on alternative drop-in activities and our Activity college programs. For info contact Nights on Mondays and Fridays. For information on the Music program Santi Dewa Ayu at: sayu@bgc- please contact Ayeisha Mathis (am- dorchester.org [email protected])

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COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 24 NEW CHARDON STREET PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 617-788-8300 617-788-8300 Docket No. SU15P2396PM Docket No. SU15P2397PM in the MATTER OF in the MATTER OF KEIRA ANNE O’SULLIVAN BRIDGET CHRISTINE O’SULLIVAN of BOSTON, MA of BOSTON, MA CITATION GIVING NOTICE CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 and §5-405 and §5-405 RESPONDENT RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) (Person to be Protected/Minor) To the named Respondent and all other To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed interested persons, a petition has been filed by William J. O’Sullivan of Boston, MA in the by William J. O’Sullivan of Boston, MA in above captioned matter alleging that Keira the above captioned matter alleging that A. O’Sullivan is in need of a Conservator Bridget O’Sullivan is in need of a Conserva- or other protective order and requesting tor or other protective order and requesting that William J. O’Sullivan of Boston, MA (or that William J. O’Sullivan of Boston, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Corporate as Conservator to serve With Corporate Surety on the bond. Surety on the bond. The petition asks the Court to deter- The petition asks the Court to deter- mine that the Respondent is disabled, mine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 10/29/2015. This day is NOT return date of 10/29/2015. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objec- specific facts and grounds of your objec- tion within 30 days after the return date. tion within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above- limit or completely take away the above- named person’s right to make decisions named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. State expense. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Register of Probate Date: September 28, 2015 Date: September 28, 2015 Published: October 15, 2015 Published: October 15, 2015

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SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER GLM 183A:6 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of the Boston Municipal Court, Dorchester (Docket No. 1507-CV-0286) in favor of the Trustees of the Codman Commons Condominium Trust against James Phillips, Individually, and James Phillips in his capacity as Representative of the Estate of Mary-Teresa E. Phillips, establishing a lien pursuant to GLM 183A:6 on the real estate known as Unit 265-E of the Codman Commons Condominium for the purpose of satisfying such lien, the real estate will be sold at Public Auction at Twelve (12) o’clock P.M. on the Twenty-Seventh (27th) day of October, 2015 A.D. at 265 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124. The premises to be sold are more particularly described as follows: Description: UNIT NO. 265-E, (the “Unit”) of Codman Commons Condominium (the “Con- dominium”), established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 183A and created by Master Deed dated January 15, 1988, and recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds on January 20, 1988 at Book 14422, Page 117, the address of which is 239, 241, 245, 251, and 265 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124, together with an undivided percentage interest appertaining to said Unit in the common areas and facilities of the Condominium, and together with the rights and easements appurtenant to the Unit as set for in said Master Deed. Said percentage interest is subject to reduction incident to the inclusion of additional Phases to the Condominium as described in Article 13 of said Master Deed. Attached [to the Unit Deed recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds on February 9, 1988 in Book 14470, Page 345 (the “Unit Deed”)] and made a part [thereof] is a copy of a Plan bearing the verified statement of a registered architect certifying that it shows the unit designation of the Unit [thereby] conveyed, and of immediately adjoining units, and that they fully and accurately depict the layout of the Unit [ ], its location, dimensions, approximate area, Bring in this ad for main entrance and immediate common areas to which is has access, as built. Said Unit is [ ] conveyed together with the exclusive right and easement to use, subject to off and in accordance with the provisions of the Master Deed the Parking Space designated on the full grooming package. Site Plan, recorded with the Master Deed, as No. 5. 10% The Unit [ ] is intended to be used for residential purposes as set forth in the Master Deed. The Unit and the undivided interest in said common areas and facilities [are] conveyed (i) subject to the provisions of said Chapter 183A and to taxes attributable thereto for the current fiscal year, as are not now due and payable; (ii) subject to and with the benefit of the provisions hereof and all the rights, restrictions, easements, agreements and other matters referred to or set forth in 916 Dorchester Ave said Master Deed and in the Declaration of Trust for the Codman Commons Condominium Trust, dated January 15, 1988 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds on January 20, 1988 at Book 14422, Page 164 and the By-Laws contained therein and any rules and regulations promulgated Dorchester, MA 02125 pursuant thereto, and the obligations thereunder to pay the proportionate share attributable to said Unit of the expenses of the Condominium as set forth in Section 4 of said Master Deed and in said Declaration of Trust, all as amended from time to time in accordance with their terms; and (iii) subject to all easements, restrictions, agreements and other matters of record affecting said Unit and said common areas and facilities insofar as now in force and applicable; all of which (617) 288-DOGS (3647) the grantee (jointly and severally, if more than one grantee) by acceptance and recording [of a deed to the Unit] agrees to comply with, perform, assume and pay. Terms of sale: A deposit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at the office of Schofield Law Group, LLC, 29 Commonwealth Follow us on Facebook Avenue, Suite 700, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in-full of the purchase price. In the event of an error in this publication, the description of the premises contained in the Unit Deed recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 14470, Page 345 shall control. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Tuesday - Saturday The Trustees of the Codman Commons Condominium Trust, Lienholder, by their attorneys: Schofield Law Group, LLC, 29 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 700, Boston, Massachusetts 9 a.m. -6 p.m. 02116, (617) 557-4545. dotnews.com October 15, 2015 The Reporter Page 21 Examining the Bruins, starting with the Hamilton factor Hockey is back! So league setting the tone how much sense would God’s in his heaven, all’s Sports/Clark Booth for even heavier po- it make to match seven right with the world, eh? licing by socking the on seven in extra in- Well, not quite my Canucks’ Raffi Torres, a nings, sitting down, say, dear Pippa. The Boston difficult to play with with more uncertainty particularly brutal and the center fielders and Bruins are already in consistent brilliance on the Bruins front than recidivist goon, with a shortstops? Silly, don’t last place and looking than defense in the NHL. we’ve seen since the re- 41-game suspension you think? I’d prefer a not likely to stray too far Sure, every century or markable Harry Sinden for a savage assault full period of overtime therefrom over the next so an Orr, a Shore, or era was ending a decade in Anaheim. There’s hockey, after which, six months. a Bourque come along ago – that another sea- concern about drugs. if it’s still a tie, so be Hold on Bucko, says and it’s a no-brainer. son begins and what a The Blackhawk Patrick it. Tie games often have you. Is it possible, even Otherwise, it’s a tricky difference a year makes. Kane, a star of stars, is considerable merit. remotely reasonable, to business to confer im- Last October, Sports on thin ice with the law Whatever, even Don give up on a team after mortality before it has Illustrated was picking as an investigation into Cherry, who’s even more five days and three losses been earned. On the the Bruins to face the a rape charge continues. of a traditionalist, thinks when there are 79 more other hand, when you LA Kings in the 2014-15 And it’s only October. the new deal is terrific percentage of goals, it games and 25 weeks left sense so much as the Stanley Cup finals. But Spicing all of this yet and early response has also ought to be left in the in the regular season? possibility of it blos- then Zdeno Chara got more are intriguing been great. They say it hands of the refs, where Maybe! soming, you are mighty hurt, salary-cap woes rules changes dealing will reduce shootouts it has resided forever. The ranks of the arm- careful about letting it forced them to give away with the long aggravat- by 70 percent and that And 98 percent of the chair experts crowing “I slip away and this – so Johnny Boychuk, and ing issue of overtime, would be a godsend. time they get it right, told you so” are already say the critics – is where the rest, as they say, is and the introduction As for the replay or as right as replay is forming. To them, giving and how the Bruins history. of still more television wrinkle, it’s aimed at going to get it. up has been a fore- blundered. For what it’s worth, replay options, which resolving scoring con- More replay is anath- gone conclusion since But there’s a wild the Kings also finished may or may not be a troversies when there’s ema, nor will it be any June when the Bruins card in this equation. out of the money last blessing. a dispute about someone more efficient. Take mounted their radical Did the kid want to play season, done and gone Overtime has been a being offside or interfer- the first instance of re-boot in a series of dra- here? Was he happy in April. Furthermore, mess since its beginning, ing with the goalie. It’s the new gimmick being matic, if questionable, here? Is it here where they, too, have been when it was aimed at a bad idea. One resents witnessed here when a moves highlighted by he might have fulfilled smacked around the appeasing casual fans any further incursion on perfectly good goal by the dumping of Dougie his promise to its full- first couple of games this who are contemptuous any of the games by more the Bruins against the Hamilton, the would-be ness? These are not the season despite having of the strategic value of TV-replay gimmickry. Canadiens was negated franchise defenseman, good old days wherein the divine presence of ties in hockey. That the Like all such artifices, by a perfectly ludicrous on the Flames for three a player, no matter his Milan Lucic in their shootout is a joke has relentlessly pushed by referee’s call affirmed by no-more-than-respect- stature, kept his mouth lineup. If all this means finally dawned on the idiots who believe they a horrible TV replay call. able draft picks, which shut and dared not think anything, it’s that things non-hockey people now can re-invent the wheel, Something near poetic everyone agrees was not twice about such issues, change fast in today’s in charge. Only took it is unnecessary and about that, wouldn’t you enough. Hence their ea- especially if he played game where parity’s them about a decade. unwelcome. say, with an interest- gerness now to proclaim hockey in a league where iron grip keeps getting Their answer is an OT Linesmen rarely blun- ing point being made themselves “right.” But the owners long and tighter and the gap skating three on three der on offsides, and when that entails the Ca- “hold on,” says I. notoriously enjoyed the between the haves and instead of four on four for they do it’s just the law nadiens shafting the He’s gone for good divine right to indenture have-nots keeps getting five minutes after which of averages at work, Bruins. The more things and performing 3,000 their players, no ques- smaller. there’ll be the loathsome something we should be change, the more they miles away, but if this tions taken. It’s a season rich in shootout. able to live with. As for remain the same, old season does go down the Those days are long promise. At least a dozen Your host remains the goalie-interference Sport. drain, young Hamilton is gone. Hamilton had teams can plausibly ar- skeptical. It’s still a play, which to some going to be the central options, meaty ones, gue they’re Cup contend- contrivance. In baseball, degree occurs on a high character in the wrench- and he’d have had no ers. The Islanders now ing melodrama unless hesitation invoking hang out in Brooklyn. he totally bombs up in them if not here and Quebec may be return- Calgary which, while I’m now, then soon enough. ing to the league. There’s hardly chairman of his I’m convinced that he labor peace with near fan club, I don’t expect. yearned to leave and all teams in the black. So a kind of setting the Bruins would have Revenues and ratings in perspective of this been unwise, maybe are rising. Potential lingering and nagging even stupid, to resist. superstars are debuting. “Hamilton issue,” about Hamilton and his agent On the other hand, which you’re going to protest piously. But I do real problems, many hear enough to drive you not believe them. What of them too familiar, nuts this season, seems else would they say? also beset the league. quite in order. Moreover, nothing in The concussion issue The notion that Ham- Dougie’s body language hovers, landing on the ilton remains a very since the unpleasantness Bruins in only their promising young player last June went down sug- second game. Regulat- remains totally valid. gests he’s anything but ing violence – at least But he ain’t there yet, mighty pleased how it all the part that is deemed old Sport, nor would he worked out. In the end, it malevolent – remains be the first who, for all comes down to whether a struggle, with the his lofty promise, never they got enough for him. quite arrives. Probably not! Hamilton has the tal- So it’s against that OHN ent and profile but he curious backdrop – rife J C. also has a bit more to ALLAGHER prove before gracing LEGAL NOTICE G the Hall of Fame. The Insurance Agency COMMONWEALTH OF gushing evaluations MASSACHUSETTS of his incipient “great- THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT AUTO ness” that I’ve been SUFFOLK DIVISION reading lately make me 24 NEW CHARDON STREET BOSTON, MA 02114 wonder if his media fans Docket No. SU15D1913DR INSURANCE were watching the same DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and MAILING Specializing in Auto- player I studied closely ELENA MARGARITA YOUNG vs. mobile Insurance for last season and found th THOMAS YOUNG to be erratic, unable or To the Defendant: over a half century st The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for unwilling to use his size Divorce requesting that the Court grant of reliable service to and strength to proper a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the Dorchester com- the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, OPEN advantage, too much Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at munity. more comfortable on the Court. An Automatic Restraining 7:30 p.m. offense than defense, Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action – with a tendency to be which would negatively impact the cur- New Accounts rent financial status of either party. SEE AWOL when the going Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Welcome got tough, and lacking You are hereby summoned and SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 12 – 2 p.m. AND THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER 5:30 required to serve upon: Elena Margarita HOUSE in the nasty edge that Young, 159 Auburn St., Brockton, MA 1471 Dorchester Ave. 02302 your answer, if any, on or before sets apart the great 12/10/2015. If you fail to do so, the at Fields Corner MBTA CATHEDRAL 7-12 HIGH SCHOOL ones. While surely still court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also BOSTON’S 7-12 INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL very young, he was not required to file a copy of your answer, Phone: learning as fast as one if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. 74 UNION PARK STREET IN BOSTON’S SOUTH END ticketed for “greatness” Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- 617-265-8600 CALL 617-542-2325, EXT. 312 OR VISIT WWW.CATHEDRALHIGHSCHOOL.NET really should. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 25, 2015 There are few posi- Felix D. Arroyo “We Get Your Plates” Register of Probate tions in all of sport more Published: October 15, 2015 Page 22 THE Reporter October 15, 2015 dotnews.com Neighborhood Notables

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By Maddie Kilgannon classrooms earn nine the English Language uniform,” he said. been given a new, more Special to the Reporter paws, they receive prizes Learners program, who At the beginning of structured, approach. “I keep saying, ‘Good such as backpacks filled used to move around to the open house, Bryan And she spoke about morning,’ which just tells with school supplies that classrooms, were finally addressed the crowd of student choice: Every you what kind of day it have been donated by given their own suite in students, teachers, and day students can choose was,” says Emily Bryan, Cradles to Crayons. which to teach. neighbors who had been to participate in different the new principal at the Six year-old Katie Also new this year for invited. She talked about activities such as ballet, Thomas J. Kenny School had the biggest smile the students: uniforms, various new partnerships music, sports, or biking. near Adams Corner as on her face as she held a move the School Site between the school and She mentioned watching she welcomed a parent her mother’s hand at the Council okayed last year. organizations such as some of the students to the school’s open house school No. 1,” she said. open house and excitedly Students come to school BalletRox, Boston Bikes, biking earlier that day. on Sept. 24. The Kenny School is a told Principal Bryan that wearing their blue polo The Bell Foundation, “I’m particularly proud Bryan officially took community that includes she had earned a paw shirt with a custom Ken- Generations Inc, and of those who fell and got charge at the elementary 320 students, more than in class that day. Bryan ny School patch. Devon, many others. The Kenny right back up,” she said. school in July after stints half whom are English gave her a big high five, 7, a second grader, has is now the only Boston Bryan invited parents as a Lynch Leadership language learners. At one of dozens that she no complaints about the public elementary school to become members of Academy Principal the open house, the idea gave to students at the team-building approach. to offer a fifth-grade the school’s site council Fellow at the Warren- of one community for the open house. He wants to be a football debate team, she noted, to help the school admin- Prescott K-8 School and school was stressed by A volunteer group player when he grows thanks to a partnership istration in making deci- as an English teacher Bryan and other staff. made up of parents, com- up. “The new uniforms with Debate Mate. This sions. Sixteen parents at the Joseph Lee K-8 They have developed an munity members, former are like a football team year, she said, recess has signed up. School and Clarence acronym for the Kenny students, and school staff Edwards Middle School. mission: P.R.I.D.E, spent the better part of She earned her bach- which stands for perse- last summer trying to Lofts at Lower Mills, Dorchester, MA elor’s degree at Emerson verance, responsibility, physically improve the Middle-Moderate Income Affordable Housing Oppt. College and her master’s schoolhouse on Oakton integrity, dedication, Five One and Two Bedroom Units in education at Lesley and effort. Every morn- Avenue. They added University. ing, the students now fresh coats of vibrant 100% and 120% of income “I think this school recite the Kenny school blue and yellow paint. has been too long forgot- pledge right after the Posters displaying celeb- Located at 1245 Adams St. All units are available by lottery. ten,” said Bryan of her Pledge of Allegiance. rities who had attended new assignment.” After college were added to the # of Household Price During the day, classes Bedrooms Size meeting with students, that embody the values walls. New lights were families, and staff, she of the pledge earn “paws” installed in the base- 1 Up to 100% $203,600 knew they deserved a (a nod to the school’s ment to make it more 2** Up to 100% $235,350 welcoming. Teachers in fight. “We’re making this mascot, a wildcat.) When 2 Up to 120% $294,200 1 Up to 120% $256,300 2 Up to 120% $294,200 ** Wheelchair Accessible Unit Preferences Income Limits 100% 120%  Boston Resident  Household Size minimum 1 per BR 1 HHS—$68,950 1 HHS—$82,750  1st Time Homebuyer 2 HHS—$78,800 2 HHS—$94,550  Disabled Household 3 HHS—$88,650 3 HHS—$106,400 (Accessible Unit Only) 4 HHS—$98,500 4 HHS—$118,200

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November 10, 2015 Call, email or online for Application Return by mail to: (978) 456-8388 MCO Housing Services [email protected] P.O. Box 372 www.mcohousingservices.com Harvard, MA 01451 Use and Occupancy Restrictions Apply. Maximum Income and Asset Limits Apply. For more information or reasonable accommodation contact: MCO Housing Services: (978) 456-8388 Page 24 THE Reporter October 15, 2015 dotnews.com

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LEGAL NOTICE

The inaugural class of the quincy College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program pictured here at the Grand opening COMMONWEALTH OF Ceremony of the PTA Laboratory on the Plymouth Campus (From left to right) Joanne Lawrence (Pembroke, MA), Desiree Silva MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT (Brockton, MA), Bailee Sullivan (Weymouth, MA), Melissa Mello (Plymouth, MA), Christine Rodday, PT, DPT, Instructor/Academic PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Coordinator of Clinical Education for the PTA Program, Veronica McLaughlin, PT, DPT, Instructor for the PTA Program, Alyssa SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET Mello (East Falmouth, MA), Jennifer Reynolds (Plymouth, MA), Lisa Boyer (Bridgewater, MA), Jill Bailot (Whitman, MA), and BOSTON, MA 02114 Gretchen Bobola (Mattapoisett, MA). Denise Maccaferri photo Docket No. SU03P1007GI1 in the INTERESTS OF: MICHAEL O’REILLY Quincy College inau- in the entire country providing the students Quincy College affords a 2 year, 5 semester as- of BOSTON, MA CITATION GIVING NOTICE gurated their new Physi- that was newly approved technology for complet- students the opportunity sociate degree program. OF PETITION FOR RESIGNATION OF A GUARDIAN cal Therapist Assistant last year to offer a PTA ing electronic documen- to successfully prepare The inaugural class OF AN INCAPACITATED PERSON RESPONDENT (PTA) Program and program.The brand new, tation and the ability to for and excel in the began this September. Incapacitated Person/Protected Person hosted a Grand Open- 900 square foot PTA lab utilize a SMART Board professional environ- PTAs work under the di- To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition ing Ribbon Cutting for is fully equipped with for instruction. ment” says Christine rection and supervision has been filed by Leon P. Drysdale of Manchester, NH in the above captioned their Physical Therapist modern equipment and “The state of the art Rodday, Physical Thera- of a licensed Physical matter requesting that the court: Accept the Resignation of the Guardian. Assistant Program Labo- full of technology that is equipment and tech- pist Assistant Faculty Therapist. The PTA pro- The petition asks the Court to make ratory on the Plymouth at the forefront of PTA nology built into the at Quincy College.The gram is a combination of a determination that the Guardian and/ or Conservator should be allowed to Campus on the afternoon training. This includes, Physical Therapist As- Physical Therapist As- foundational education resign; or should be removed for good cause; or the the Guardianship and/or of September 30, 2015. but is not limited to, sistant laboratory at sistant (PTA) Program is courses, technical educa- Conservatorship is no longer necessary The PTA Laboratory is and therefore should be terminated. The original petition is on file with the court. the main laboratory and You have the right to object to this educational space for proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or 2012-2014 your attorney must file a written appear- the brand new Quincy ance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/12/2015. This day College Physical Thera- is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Deficiency Free Survey date by which you have to file the written pist Assistant Program appearance if you object to the petition. which is hosting it’s If you fail to file the written appearance 123 BED – SUB-ACUTE REHAB CENTER by the return date, action may be taken first cohort of nine stu- in this matter without further notice to dents this fall, with you. In addition to filing the written ap- Religious Services Chapel pearance, you or your attorney must file a maximum of twelve a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 allowed per cohort. The Vietnamese Programming (Menu, Activities & Staff) days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE Quincy College PTA The outcome of this proceeding may Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy limit or completely take away the above- program uniquely fulfills named person’s right to make decisions a need in the region – it about personal affairs or financial affairs Short-Term Rehabilitation After Hospitalization or both. The above-named person has is one-of-a-kind in the the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may Plymouth and South make this request on behalf of the above- Long-Term Care with Dedicated Nursing named person. If the above-named Eastern Massachusetts, person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. one of only six programs Compassionate End of Life Care Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. in the state of Mas- Felix D. Arroyo sachusetts and one of Register of Probate Date: October 7, 2015 only six other programs 321 Centre Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 617-825-6320 www.stjosephrehab.com Published: October 15, 2015

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Arancio, Kathleen mother and grandmother. Kimberly A. Donovan and may be made to the Hull ton. Jean was also a tal- Leah Gorman, Liz Gor- M. 74, in Chesapeake, Kathleen is survived by James M. Donovan, all Seaside Animal Rescue, ented dress designer and man and Emily Gorman- VA. Born in Dorchester, her husband of 50 years, of Dorchester. Daughter 487 Nantasket Ave., Hull, seamstress. At one time Melo and their families. MA, she was the daugh- Joseph Arancio; son, Nich- of Thomas A. Brown of MA. 02045. she had been a top sales He is also survived by his ter of the late Frank olas Arancio and his wife, West Yarmouth and the GLYNN, Mary T. (Pas- associate and sewing in- cousins Mary Margaret and Catherine O’Shea Christine; daughter, Nan- late Doris M. (Burgess) ciucco) of Quincy. Wife structor at Singer Sewing Saxon and Virginia Prince Pietroski. Formerly of cy Harris and her husband Brown. Sister of Patricia of the late John J. Glynn. Machine in Brockton. Jean From and extended fam- Needham, MA, Kathleen Neil, along with her two M. Cordova of Phoenix, Mother of Mary Jo Glynn was a longtime and active ily from Louisiana. If was a successful busi- grandchildren Derek and AZ, Kenneth A. Brown of of Quincy, John J. Glynn member of the Universal- desired, contributions in ness owner and Certified Samantha Harris. Canterbury, NH, Paul M. and his wife Maryann of ist Unitarian Church of Terry’s memory may be Real Estate Appraiser. Clark, Evelyn M. Brown of Lebanon, NH Quincy and Patrick P. Brockton. She was a past sent to Mass. Audubon, In her youth, she was an “Mikey” (Cohane) of and Timothy J. Brown of Glynn and his wife Donna president of the church, massaudubon.org. or to accomplished dancer and Braintree, formerly of Sudbury. Also survived by of North Easton. Mary is a Sunday school teacher, The Open Gate (a fund gymnast. Kathleen retired Dorchester and Chelsea. two grandchildren, nieces also survived by her twin member of the Women’s supporting GLBT studies to the Virginia Beach area Wife of John R. Clark. and nephews. sister, Elizabeth White Fellowship and founder of at Harvard), hgsc.org. with her husband Joseph Mother of Johnna and her DUGGAN, Ann Marie of Canton and the late the Literary Group. Jean MALONEY, Ann V. in 2013. She was a wife, husband Steve Rowley of “Nancy” (Flaherty) of Carmilla Massey, John, is survived by her four (Flynn) of Dorchester. Lakeville, April and her Hull, died unexpectedly, Domenick, and Leon- children Sandy J. Lioy Wife of the late E. John Anniversary Mass husband Paul Connolly she was 80. Wife of 55 ard Pasciucco. Cherished and her husband W. Peter Maloney. Sister of James being held for of Braintree and the late years to Matthew Dug- grandmother of Jeffrey Lioy of Carver; George F. J. Flynn of Quincy and his Agatha Louise Clark. gan of Hull. Mother of Glynn and his wife Cindy Gowen, III and his fiancee late wife Helen, Edward L. Dorothy Beswick Grandmother of Shannon Matthew J. Duggan of of Quincy, Matthew Glynn Bettina P. Rago of Scotch Flynn of Dorchester and and Joseph Beswick and John Connolly, Timo- Hull and grandmother of Quincy, Meghan Glynn Plains, NJ; Robert W. his late wife Dorothy, and on Sunday Oct. 18th thy and Caitlin Rowley. of Matthew J. Duggan, of Somerville, Katelyn Gowen and his wife Paula the late William A. Flynn at 8:30 AM Donovan, Kathleen Jr., Jacqueline Gouthro Glynn of Quincy and of Brockton and Jamie G. and his wife Virginia Of Wey- and Dillon Kelly all of Saint Ann’s Church A. (Brown) Michael Glynn of North Pelletier and her husband of Quincy, and the late mouth. Wife of Robert Dorchester. Great grand- Easton. Great grand- William of Brockton. She 243 Neponset Ave. Charles (Rodney) Flynn of S. Morong, Jr. Mother mother of Braden and Dorchester MA mother of Jack Glynn and also leaves many grand- Dorchester. Sister-in-law of Daniel C. Donovan, Lucas. Daughter of the the late Kathleen Glynn. children, nieces, nephews of the late Mary F. and her late Patrick and Agnes Mary was born in Boston, and grand nieces and husband Frank McGov- J. (Connolly) Flaherty. and spent many years in nephews. Jean was the ern, Francis and his late Nancy was born in Boston Dorchester before moving sister of Joanne Ramsey wife Jean Maloney, Ruth and raised in Savin Hill, to Quincy in 1972. She was of Texas, Jerry Goodwin and Edward Sullivan, TEVNAN TEVNAN Dorchester, she graduated a member of St. Kevin’s of Medford, MA; George the late Rita and the late from Dorchester High Parish in Dorchester. Goodwin of Maine and Francis Flemming. Also 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue School for Girls Class of Donations, in memory the late Jacqueline Roach- survived by many lov- Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 1953 and then attended of Mary, may be made Wentzel. Please consider ing nieces, nephews and 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Massachusetts Teachers to Old Colony Hospice, donations in Jean’s name friends. Remembrances College. Nancy was as- One Credit Union Way, to Alzheimer’s Associa- may be made to St. Ann’s signed to the very first 4th Floor, Randolph, MA tion, 480 Pleasant Street, Church. Attorneys at Law www.tevnan.com Bookmobile, as an avid 02368-4633. Watertown, MA 02472 or McGrath, Joan A. reader, this was a position GOWEN, G. Jean to the Arthritis Founda- (Condon) of Brockton, she was very proud of. Her (Goodwin), 86, of Brock- tion, 29 Crafts Street, formerly of Dorchester, working career included ton. She was the devoted Newton, MA 02458. age 79. Wife of 60 years 32 years at the South Post- wife of the late George F. LECKINGER, Robert of Joseph V. Mother of al Annex and many years Gowen. Jean was born T. of Dorchester, age 72, JoEllen Carlson and her “Close to Home” as a Real Estate agent for in Quincy and raised formerly of Norwell. Hus- husband Ted of Newport, Century 21 selling real in Maine and Dorches- band of Paula (Laturnau) VT, Joseph V. McGrath, estate in South Boston and ter, daughter of the late Leckinger of Mashpee. Jr. and his wife Jeanne Hull. She was a great sup- Louis and Velma (Boivin) Father of Todd Leckinger of Hanover, Mary White porter for Fr. Tom Burke’s Goodwin. She had been of Huntersville, NC and and her husband John Hurling Club in Boston. a resident of Brockton Amy Appel Newton. of Walpole and Paul C. Nancy found pleasure in since 1949. A graduate LEVERICH, Joseph McGrath and his wife the simple things in life, of Jeremiah Burke High “Terry” of Dorchester. A Diane of Stoughton. Sis- her faith, her family and School in Boston, Jean Harvard educated mathe- ter of the late Katherine vanilla milkshakes. She furthered her education matician, teacher, and life- Smith, Virginia Decot, will be remembered as at Miss French’s School long birder, Terry taught Paul, Thomas and William Cedar Grove Cemetery a devoted wife, mother, of Design in Boston and mathematics at Brookline “Buddy” Condon and Mary CONSECRATED IN 1868 grandmother and dear earned an associate’s High School (1972 - 2001) Jacoby. Also survived by friend who brought grace degree. She retired as an and at the MIT MITES eight grandchildren and On the banks of the Neponset and style to the many office administrator from program. Terry leaves many nieces and nephews. lives she touched. Dona- the Women’s Educational beloved partner Jane Gor- Donations in Joan’s mem- tions in memory of Nancy Industrial Union in Bos- man, and her daughters ory may be made to St. Inquiries on gravesites are invited. Jude Children’s Research Non-Sectarian. Hospital, 501 St. Jude Cemetery Office open daily at Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 920 Adams St. or The Home for Little Wanderers, 10 Guest St., Dorchester, MA 02124 Boston, MA 02135. Telephone: 617-825-1360 MILLER, Albert age 84, of Dorchester, veteran and retiree of the U.S. Coast Guard. Husband “Caring for your life’s journey...” of Shirley Hunt Miller of 65 years. Father of four children; Curtis Miller (deceased), Sharon Miller Mason of Boston, Robert Miller (Tonnie) of Roslin- dale and Wayne Miller of Everett. Also survived by seven grandchildren, thir- teen great grandchildren, two great great grandchil- dren, brother of Shirley Nancy Duggan (R.I.P.) Miller Vanderhall (James Sept. 7, 1935 - Sept. 30, 2015 Vandy) of Ridgeway, SC, sisters-in-law; Valerie Nancy (Ann Marie Flaherty) was born and raised in Dorchester and the daughter of Miller of Dorchester, Ju- Patrick Flaherty and Agnes Connolly both from Carraroe, Co. Galway. dith Hunt of Mansfield, Marylou Flood and Judy Nancy was a loyal member of the Fr. Tom Burke’s Hurling Club since she “married into Price of Cambridge, Pa- the club” 55 years ago. Nancy married Mattie Duggan one of the founding members tricia Shelton of Boston  of the Club and held many position throughout the years including their secretary and and Gloria Waddie (de- Funerals ceased), brother-in-law of  treasurer numerous times. It was a rare occasion that she missed a meeting or a game Albert Watts of Boston, Cremations and she played a significant role in the club over the years. dear aunts Lila Copeland  Pre-Arrangements of Boston and Margaret Nancy was employed by the US Postal Service for 32 years until her retirement in 1992. McCaskill of Charlotte 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE She received many postal awards for her service and dedication to duty. Nancy was also NC. He is predeceased DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 a real estate agent in Hull and South Boston and retired in 2005. by his parents, Roosevelt and Betty Miller and his 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 Nancy is survived by her loving husband Mattie, their son Matthew, grand children brothers Odell and James Matthew Jr., Dillon and Jacklyn and great grandsons Braden and Lucas. Miller. He is also survived Service times and directions at: by a host of nieces, neph- ews, cousins and friends. www.dolanfuneral.com Nancy will be deeply missed by all. Rest in Peace. dotnews.com October 15, 2015 The Reporter Page 27 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, October 15 the creek to the Neponset River. Halloween costumes • The next monthly meeting of the Boston State are encouraged. Pumpkins can be no larger than 8 Hospital Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) will be inches, or they won’t float. Floats and candles will held at the Foley Building, 249 River St., Mattapan be provided. At the end of the event, pumpkins are from 6pm-8pm. Members of the public are invited collected for compost and used in Boston gardens. to attend. The float is presented by MA DCR and co-sponsored Friday, October 16 by the Trustees of the Reservation. • Edward Everett Square Clean-up starts at Ghosts of Boston: Haunts of the Hub at Fields 8 a.m. Bring supplies (gloves, broom, etc.) and Corner BPL. Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of prepare to help the community alongside EDENS Boston: Haunts of the Hub, explores more than by sweeping, cleaning, weeding, mulching, and three-hundred years of the city’s haunted history planting. Check out the Edward Everett Square on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fields website, edwardeverettsquare.org for images and Corner Branch, located at 1520 Dorchester Ave. great information about the square. If you are a survivor of a homicide victim and are Saturday, October 17 interested in a transformative experience through • The Shirley-Eustis house hosts third annual the process of writing, The Louis D. Brown Peace Harry Potter event from 1-7 p.m. with a focus on Institute has partnered with famous author of “All Harry Potter’s “Goblet of Fire.” The event includes The Aeolus String Quartet, the graduate resident Souls”, Michael Patrick MacDonald to create a Witchcraft and Wizardry classes, themed games and string quartet at Juilliard, will perform in concert 4-week Leadership Academy class. By the end of the tournaments, along with performances by Berklee at Dorchester’s All Saints’ Church on Sunday, Oct. 4th week, you will have a product and a chapter. The College of Music’s Audire Soundtrack Choir and 25 with clarinetist Todd Palmer. The 3 p.m. perfor- course begins this evening from 5:30-8 p.m. Space Harry Potter Soundtrack Orchestra. Admission to mance in Peabody Hall is paty of the Ashmont Hill is limited. To register, please contact Alexandra this year’s event is $15 ages 18 and up. $10 for under Chamber Music series. Tickets are $25 for adults and at 617-825-1917 or [email protected]. 15 18 years old. Costumes are not required, but highly $18 for students with a “lavish” reception to follow. Christopher St., Dorchester. encouraged. Contact Patti Violette at 617-442-2275. Christian Steiner photo Wednesday, October 21 • Family Fun movie event at Mattapan Commu- • VietAID honors James T. Brett, President and • Community meeting for parents, educators and nity Health Center, 1575 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, Chief Executive Officer of The New England Council, students to discuss creating a unified enrollment 11 a.m.-1 p.m. features Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, and Trinh T. Nguyen, Director of the City of Boston’s system for district and charter schools in Boston. rated PG. All kids under 6 must be accompanied by Office of Workforce Development at its annual Mỹ 5:30 p.m. Mattapan library, 1350 Blue Hill Ave., an adult. Limited seating. Contact Amanda Reyome Gala, 6-10 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 256 Freeport St., Mattapan. at 617-898-9006. Dorchester. Honorary chairs include Mayor Martin Thursday, October 22 • Graduates of Mount Saint Joseph Academy J. Walsh, State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, and • St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children hosts Reunion weekend includes alumnae soccer match at Nam Pham, Massachusets Assistant Secretary of Diamonds of Dorchester, a reception, dinner, and 3p..m followed by a trivia competition at 6p.m. On Business Development. Tickets available now and live auction event from 6-8:30p.m. at the Fairmont Sunday, the day will begin with a celebration of Holy at the door. For more information contact Linh at Copley Plaza. A program and presentation of the Mass at 10 a.m., followed immediately with Brunch [email protected] or 617-822-3717 x15. John M. Corcoran Award for Excellence will be given at 11a.m. For more information please contact the Tuesday, October 20 to Angela Menino. To make a donation, learn about Advancement Office at 617-254-1510 or by e-mail • 14th annual Pumpkin Float at Pope John Paul II sponsorship opportunities, or purchase a ticket to at [email protected]. Park begins with registration at 5:30 p.m. with the this event, please contact the Development Office • Hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will float starting at 6 p.m. on Davenport Creek inside the at St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children at float on the water and festive family activities will park. Bring your hollow, carved pumpkin and join the 617-436-8600 or [email protected]. be offered. Adults and children are encouraged floating parade of illuminated jack-o-lanterns down to wear Halloween costumes and bring 8-inch or smaller carved pumpkins that will be lit and then floated on Frog Pond. For more information, please HELP WANTED call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. • Fundraiser for St Mark Community Education Small, friendly Neponset Circle Personal Injury AVP Media, Program’s ESOL classes features good & refresh- Law Firm seeks administrative help. Duties Public, Community, include answering telephones, copying, fax- ments from around the world: Vietnamese, Haitian, and Marketing Relations Cape Verdean, Hispanic, Caribbean, African and ing, contacting and greeting clients, opening Irish. Plus raffles and gift baskets. 6 p.m. at St. and filing mail, sending letters and medical WORK, Inc. is seeking an individual to assist in its Mark’s, 1725 Dorchester Ave. Tickets $25 for Adults requests, and generally assisting attorney positive impact on the Disability Community. / $10 for children under 12. For more information, with daily functioning of firm. No experience Individual will coordinate, develop, and prepare all call Mike Oliver 617-288-2515. necessary, but must be smart, friendly, per- media releases, will liaison with Local, State and National elected officials and like organizations, and represent sonable, reliable, and hard working.PT or full WORK, Inc at numerous events and public meetings time, flexible hours. 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Seeking an enthusiastic leader with well-rounded, 4x4s with plows or other heavy equip preferred. Please contact 617-691-1506 if you require any as- non-profit management experience. Details: www.YOFES. Contact: sistance in responding to this advertisement. org/executivedirector American Sweeping/Aero Snow Removal Resumes to: Please email resume and cover letter to LLucien@YOFES. 617-379-3553 or easy online apply at: Jim Cassetta, President org by October 30, 2015. www.dejanaindustries.com 25 Beach Street YOFES is an Equal Opportunity Employer or stop by: 84 Tenean Street, Dorchester, MA Dorchester, MA 02122 and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. 9 am-5 pm, Monday - Friday

Large 9 Room Colonial with 5 to 6 bed- In the heart of Pope’s Hill rooms, 2 baths and 5 to 6 car driveway. Neponset area this gracious lovingly cared for home awaits you. Close to all major high- ways and area amenities. Three levels of living space will accommodate a busy lifestyle SOLD with plenty of room to have your own space to chill. A great back yard for cookouts with friends and family and plenty of room to play lawn games awaits you. Come and see this beautiful home and judge for yourself!

Offered @ 599,900.00 793 Adams Street Call Louise Smith direct @ 617-817-1517 for appointment Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 28 THE Reporter October 15, 2015 dotnews.com

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