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Volume 32 Issue 1 Thursday, January 1, 2015 50¢ Legends of the lens Walsh, BTU agree to extend school day by 40 minutes 60 schools over next 3 years By Bill Forry The expanded instruction Editor will eventually impact about Schoolchildren in 20 select 23,000 students and is equiva- Boston Public Schools will lent to adding one month of get an additional 40 minutes instruction for elementary of instructional time starting students. Teachers will get next fall if a deal hammered out between the Walsh admin- Registration for BPS istration and union leaders is ratified by teachers and the begins this week Boston School Committee Page 5 later this month. The extended school day will eventually an annual stipend of $4,464 impact 60 elementary and for the extra classroom time, middle schools across the BPS which according to BPS is system over the next three about 20 percent lower than years. It’s an advance that the typical hourly rate. It Bill Brett photographed the inauguration of Mayor Martin Walsh on January 6, 2014 at Boston Mayor Martin Walsh hailed will cost the city an estimated College’s Conte Forum. Bill Forry photo as “landmark movement” and $12.5 million per year once “a true turning point in our fully rolled out to all 60 mission to provide world-class, schools. 21st century education to every Walsh said that in addition Portraits of Boston’s Irish young person.” to extending the school day, The proposal was announced the plan “nearly doubles the in a press conference held last amount of time allotted to as seen through Bill Brett’s lens Friday afternoon (Dec. 26) at teachers for planning and the BCYF Roslindale Commu- professional development.” By Peter F. Stevens photojournalist at the Boston whose devotion to her family nity Center. The mayor was “I’ve always said that posi- Reporter Staff Globe (his 50th anniversary and her faith were the bedrock joined at the event by Richard tive change can happen in our Bill Brett’s latest book, “Bos- with the newspaper was in of the Brett family’s success. Stutman, the president of schools when we work closely ton, Irish,” is literally a labor June 2014). With Carol Beggy’s Her family’s saga both on the Boston Teachers Union, with our teachers and em- of love, a work that offers an incisive, keenly hewn prose the “old sod” and in Boston BPS Interim Superintendent power them to lead the change. evocative and deeply layered accompanying the book’s 262 (Dorchester, in the Bretts’ case) John McDonough and Michael Teachers are the ones who examination of the city’s unique photographs, “Boston, Irish” is will ring familiar for countless O’Neill, the president of the make the progress possible,” a work that belongs not only in readers of Boston Irish. Irish history and heritage, from Boston School Committee. (Continued on page 5) the high and mighty to those the hands of anyone with even Recently, Bill Brett talked whose impact upon the commu- a passing interest in the city’s with the Reporter about the nity has been quieter but no less rich Irish tapestry, but also in book. important. The cornerstone, of those of anyone with an interest Q. Do you consider “Boston, City warns of spike course, is Brett’s photographic in the history of Irish America Irish” your most personal book treasure trove of the Irish and and Ireland itself. to date? Irish Americans his camera Brett has dedicated the book A. No question about it. I’d in heroin overdoses to his late mother, Mary Ann been thinking about doing this lens has captured over his five By Bill Forry has been an acute problem. Brett, an Irish immigrant (Continued on page 16) decades as an award-winning Editor The unidentified men ap- Mayor Martin Walsh says parently died of overdoses, that a spike in suspected according to preliminary Documenting agents of ‘change’ overdoses from heroin and reports from Boston Police. other opioids is cause for Last Friday, Walsh told By Eliza Dewey alarm in hard-hit neighbor- the Reporter that the spike Special to the Reporter hoods, especially Dorchester, has brought new urgency to Boston-based photojournal- where a pre-Christmas rash a longtime problem. ist Don West and longtime of incidents prompted health “I think in some cases we journalist Kenneth J. Cooper, officials to issue a public have heroin that’s being laced a Dorchester resident, have warning. with some type of other drug, co-authored a new book, The Boston Public Health so a lot of people are overdos- “Portraits of Purpose: A Commission announced on ing because of that,” said Tribute to Leadership, “ Dec. 23 that there had been the mayor. “It was reported that is a collection of pho- 32 suspected overdoses in in one paper that we have tographs and profiles on 127 Boston over a two-day period (Continued on page 4) African-American leaders Don West has photographed the previous weekend (Fri., and their supporters who many of Boston’s most influ- Dec. 19-Sat., Dec. 20). The have worked toward racial ential leaders over the last biggest concentrations were and economic equality in the five decades. in downtown Boston, East Boston area in recent decades. Photo courtesy Don West Boston, and Dorchester. The book features local leg- Since that time, there have exhibit that West put together ends such as former state Obama and former South been additional incidents, for the Museum of African representative and mayoral African President Nelson including two people who American History on Beacon candidatere Mel King and Mandela, with an emphasis on were found dead on Saturday Hill in 1997, utilizing work busing-era education activist their visits or ties to Boston. evening in the hallway of a from his previous ten years All contents copyright Ruth Batson as well as global The concept for the book South End public housing © 2015 Boston (Continued on page 17) figures like President Barack originated from a photography building where drug activity Neighborhood News, Inc. Big bank services without big bank fees.

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First Night admission buttons cost only $10 shooting is being held in a public meeting in Barletta Heavy Division, to the project email and are available at participating CVS locations, on high bail after he late January, according to the community. In- list, contact Nathaniel participating Bank of America branches, online at was arrested last week to the Massachusetts formation will be avail- Curtis at 617-482-7080 ArtsBoston.org, at BosTix booths (Copley Square and for charges including Department of Transpor- able about the project’s or ncabral-curtis@ Faneiul Hall), and other locations. Admission to First illegally carrying a fire- tation. The 60-year-old first phase, temporary hshassoc.com. For more Night outdoor events is free, but admission buttons arm. Daquane Mitchell, overpass is slated to be roadway configurations, information or language allow entrance to First Night indoor performances 24, was arraigned in demolished in the new and traffic controls, and assistance, contact John and activities, on a first-come, first-served basis. For Roxbury District Court year. more information visit FirstNightBoston.org. officials will address Romano at 857-368-8905 on Monday with second • Jubilee Day Concert at 1 p.m., 46 Joy St., Beacon The public informa- long-term phasing, envi- or john.romano@state. offenses for illegally car- Hill, Boston. Join the Museum of African American tion meeting at 6 p.m. ronmental controls, and ma.us. rying a firearm and am- History and the Handel and Haydn Society at the on Jan. 21, 2015 at public outreach strategy. munition, and trespass- historic African Meeting House, the nexus of the ing, according to Suffolk abolitionist movement, to commemorate President County District Attorney Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Dan Conley’s office. The Proclamation 152 years ago on that day as well as the Glad tidings at BMC Dorchester resident is forthcoming 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil A Dorchester tyke was currently on probation War in 1865. See maah.org The co-hosts collaborate the first baby born on for unlawful possession for their third First Night Jubilee Day Concert with Christmas morning at of a firearm and had music by H+H and stories by MAAH, while also Boston Medical Center, previously served a three- celebrating the bicentennial of H+H, America’s oldest the hospital announced year prison sentence continuously performing arts organization. last week. Baby girl Judy following a conviction for Thursday (1st) – The 3rd annual Leahy Holloran Tran was born at 3:21 an armed assault with in- Community Center Polar Bear Plunge in memory of a.m. on Dec. 25 to parents tent to murder. Mitchell Brian Leahy will be held at 8 a.m. at Tenean Beach. Meritrinh Tran and Cang was also charged as an Registration is $20/person. Best Costume wins Grand Bui of Dorchester. Judy armed career criminal at Marshall. For more information and pre-registration, was born weighing 10 Monday’s arraignment. please contact: Robert Genduso at robertgenduso@ pounds, 6.7 oz. “They Mitchell’s bail is set at gmail.com; Tom Leahy at [email protected]; or are all doing great!” said $25,000 and has been Craig Galvin at [email protected]. Proceeds Timothy Viall, BMC ordered to stay away from benefit the Leahy Holloran Community Center. spokesperson. 115 Homestead St., the Breakfast immediately following at the Deadwood scene of his arrest. He Brewery. Sponsored by Boston Bowl. will return to court on • Join the DCR for a free First Day Hike for all Jan. 16. ages, noon at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. Teens face charges for ••• Hike a 1.5 mile (1 hour) easy figure eight loop through Kenloy McTaggart, 58, the park. Enjoy scenic views of the Neponset River is also facing gun charges along the way. Afterwards, enjoy a free cup of hot assaulting two Boston cops and a required $5,000 chocolate at the McKeon Post at 4 Hill Top Street. Seven teenagers are morning to arrest Woo- officers, who were hos- cash bail for illegally Be prepared for cold weather: dress in layers and facing charges for at- benson Morisset, 19, pitalized because of their carrying a firearm and wear winter boots. Friendly dogs allowed on leashes tacking and beating two on a default warrant injuries. ammunition during his not to exceed 7 feet. The hike starts promptly at 12 Boston Police officers for failing to appear The Morissets will be arrest on Alpha Road last noon. Meet at the Hallet Street entrance. For more attempting to serve an in court. Upon arrival, arraigned at Roxbury Friday. McTaggart alleg- information, call 617-333-7404, ext. 104. arrest warrant, the Suf- Morisset and his brother Municipal Court and edly pointed a firearm at Saturday (3rd) – Haitian-Americans United, Inc. folk County District Lorcen Morisset, 18, and all five juveniles will another driver in a “road (H.A.U.) will host the 16th Annual Haitian Indepen- Attorney’s office said four female juveniles, appear before the Boston rage incident,” according dence Gala at Lombardo’s in Randolph starting at Tuesday. aged 13 through 16, Juvenile Court. to Suffolk County District 7 p.m. The event serves as a unique opportunity for Police visited a Wayne and a 17-year-old male, Attorney Spokesman dignitaries, local community leaders to get together Street home on Monday allegedly attacked the Jake Wark. McTaggart to honor Haiti’s ancestors, celebrate the victory of the is due back in Dorchester 1791 Haitian Slave Revolution, and commemorate District Court on Jan. 27. the 211th anniversary of the Proclamation of Haiti’s Lawmakers sign off on ••• Independence. The keynote Speaker for the Gala A suspect arrested in a is Haitian-born, Dr. Michel DeGraff, professor fatal stabbing at a Blue of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Fund for Boston events Hill Avenue party early Technology (MIT), who’s working with his MIT in the morning on Dec. 21 Boston Mayor Marty Boston.” fund as a “nimble” ad- colleagues to improve access to education in Haiti. is being held without bail, Walsh would control All fund records will ministrative vehicle. Mayor of Boston Martin Walsh will be honored for according to the office a new special events be considered public “The municipal ac- his outstanding support for the Haitian-American of the Suffolk County fund under legislation record, including the cept and expend process Community of Boston and for people living in Haiti. District Attorney. lawmakers sent to the identity of donors and can be too cumbersome For more information, see hauinc.org. Aquiles Perez, 33, of governor’s desk on the events for which for large-scale events Hyde Park was arrested January 1, 2015 Christmas Eve. The donations are made, that must be organized more than a week after legislation (H 4530), Walsh spokeswoman quickly (think: victory the stabbing that took the Boys & Girls Club News...... 13 Dorchester Reporter filed by Rep. Daniel Kate Norton told the parades for local sports life of 23-year-old Rafael (USPS 009-687) Ryan (D-Charlestown), News Service. 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Make checks and money or- office, the bill allows the mayor and the City can obtain from private Perez stabbed Guzman city officials to “more Council. sources to produce events Days Remaining Until ders payable to The Dorchester after a verbal alterca- Reporter and mail to: 150 Mt. effectively and efficiently The five-member that benefit not only the ML King, Jr. Day...... 18 Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, tion became physical. 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By Lauren Dezenski ride from Faneuil Hall to Hyde Park, Reporter Staff with final passes through places For Dot’s political junkies looking significant to him during his time as for a fix, 2014 was not a year to mayor, including Bowdoin Geneva disappoint. Starting with a Dorchester and Mattapan Square. Menino’s final native’s inauguration at Boston advice to Mayor Martin Walsh: “Take College in January and moving along care of the people of Boston.” with a series of special, primary, and Liquor licenses: a new deal general elections and the fight to bring After a century of state control, the more affordable housing to the city’s city of Boston reclaimed the ability to neighborhoods, the last 12 months distribute its own liquor licenses last had something for everyone. Following summer via legislation that called for a is one reporter’s Top Ten, listed in a new licensing board and 75 new liquor random order: licenses to be made available over the Charlie Baker, Dorchester’s pal following three years. The enactment of It probably didn’t hurt that Re- the new arrangement had taken nearly publican gubernatorial candidate three years of wheeling and dealing Charlie Baker made some 30 stops in from the neighborhoods to Beacon Hill Dorchester and Mattapan on his way and all levels of local government. It to defeating Martha Coakley for the came in the form of an amendment Corner Office on Beacon Hill. Although tacked onto the economic development she won handily in Boston, including bill that made it to the governor’s desk Mattapan and much of Dorchester, in the final hours of the year’s legisla- Dan Hunt won a special election in March to succeed Marty Walsh as the state the attorney general’s numbers in the tive session. The new law stipulates Representative in the 13th Suffolk District. Mike Deehan photo capital city weren’t strong enough to that 60 of the 75 total licenses are to get her over the finish line. Baker eked be targeted to restaurants in areas like in the November election. colleagues, the first such event in out the win and since then has been re- Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury, The second: The race to fill the 5th nearly a century. In an interview with visiting a number of the places where and local businesses have already Suffolk seat vacated when former state the Reporter in September, Henriquez he and Lt. Gov.-elect Karyn Polito begun applying for the first 25 licenses, Rep. Carlos Henriquez was convicted maintained he was falsely accused and stumped before the election. Baker has among them Dot 2 Dot Cafe and Pho of assault and battery and expelled falsely convicted while saying he had summoned Dorchester and Mattapan Le in Fields Corner. by the House. Evandro Carvalho, backed away from earlier promises to people he met on the campaign trail Special elections who visited Henriquez in prison to re-run for the 12th Suffolk seat once for spots on his transition team and in keep on coming ask for his permission to run for the out of prison. He said he would be his administration. The start of the year continued the seat, emerged triumphant in the April focusing on improving himself day-to- RIP, Mr. Mayor Menino spate of special elections that had primary. He was sworn in on May 14, day. When he voted in the Democratic Less than a year out of the office he beefed up political news over the and then successfully fended off a slate primary, Henriquez said, he wrote in held for some 20 years, former Boston previous few years. In Dorchester, two of challengers in both the primary and his own name because he still believed Mayor Thomas M. Menino passed away state rep seats were vacated for very general election in the fall. he is the best candidate for the job. on Oct. 30, 2014 just before the general different reasons. Henriquez works The Breakfast election. City officials went to work The first: The race to fill the 13th on improving self A brouhaha over the hosting role enacting funeral plans that had been Suffolk seat vacated last year after Carlos Henriquez suffered a devas- at the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in drawn up by Hizzoner himself. Boston Marty Walsh defeated John Con- tating fall from grace in the wake of his South Boston bubbled up briefly after turned out to mourn “the peoples’ nolly for mayor. In March, Dan Hunt indictment, conviction, and sentencing Linda Dorcena Forry was elected in mayor” the following weekend for the emerged victorious from a field of five on assault and battery charges and 2013 to the so-called “Southie seat” in services and for the funeral procession Democrats and he went unchallenged his eviction from the House by his (Continued on page 13)

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By Lauren Dezenski building and representatives will be that they would retrofit the buildings, River Street campus, Ridings said. Reporter Staff on hand to field questions. which are owned by BPHC and set These plans were initially talked about In order to ensure a “full com- “It is important that there is a back from River Street near the Foley in June 2013. The mayor’s Office of munity review,” Boston City Hall full community review process prior Senior Residences, to house programs Neighborhood Services will coordinate has announced a public meeting for to the facility opening,” said Walsh for people recovering from substance the meeting. concerned residents ahead of any plans spokesperson Melina Schuler. abuse: one for men nearing the end All replacement facilities citywide to site recovery programs in Mattapan BPHC’s Building N on River Street, of prison sentences, and the other for must be made available to the homeless for homeless people displaced by the with 74 beds, is expected to open this people who need a short-term residen- until a new bridge to Long Island is closing of the Long Island Bridge. month. The adult day care location next tial program. in place. Construction of a new span The meeting, set for next Tuesday, door, expected to offer 20 program beds “Next week’s community meeting is expected to take a minimum of 36 Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Mildred Avenue or 50 emergency beds, was also expected is an opportunity to continue the months. In December, the mayor’s Community Center will include Mayor to be operational this month, according meaningful and necessary conversation office announced plans to convert a Martin Walsh, the office of the Chief to the city which has been renovating with those directly impacted by the former city transportation building on of Health and Human Services, and both locations. relocation of recovery and treatment Southampton Street into a permanent the Boston Public Health Commission The process has received considerable programs in Mattapan,” said BPHC homeless shelter. That building – which (BPHC) who will discuss a possible backlash from Mattapan residents and spokesperson McKenzie Ridings in a will not be ready for occupancy until location off River Street. elected officials for what they feel is statement on Monday. next spring— will reportedly house as Dr. Huy Nguyen, the BPHC’s interim a less-than-rigorous public outreach A second meeting, still in the works, many as 490 people when completed. executive director, will present an process. will revisit discussions about the ongo- overview of the planned use for the In October, city officials announced ing EMS garage construction at BPHC’s New Burke High program to help homeless teens By Jacob Aguiar school classroom,” said Danielle Ferrier, ex- the program began.” part time employment.” banks partner with us, Special to the Reporter McIntyre. According ecutive director of Redis- With the addition of Linsly Seide is one of city officials support our A non-profit program to the Department of covery, a homelessness the Burke school the the students who has goods drives, families and that assists high school Elementary and Second- prevention non profit privately funded pro- been assisted by the friends take in youth. It students who are home- ary education there are organization, created gram will operate in six initiative. Seide came looks a little different in less and without parents 6,000 homeless and alone YouthHarbors. different schools in the from Haiti to live with each community, they or guardians will begin high school students in “Six years ago a Malden Commonwealth. is father in Malden in support us in their own operations at the Jer- the state. High School counselor “Housing and food se- the middle of his high ways, but they all support emiah E. Burke High YouthHarbors will contacted me stating that curity is our top priority,” school career. Last year, us and it is phenomenal.” School in Grove Hall. The begin operating at The he had 22 homeless and said Ferrier. “YouthHar- Seide and his father had Still, the program has YouthHarbors, which Burke School in January alone students enrolled,” bors is as much a drop-out a falling out and Seide not grown as fast as Fer- was launched six years and already two students said Ferrier. “The school prevention programs as it found himself homeless. rier would like. It gets no ago at Malden High, con- are eager to enroll in the was working really hard is a housing program. It He met with the outreach state or federal funding. nects eligible students program,” said McIntyre. to find them resources is about creating a stable worker for YouthHarbors “Not having sustain- with housing and support “We are dealing with but these kids are too environment for them so at his school. They were able funding limits the through graduation. it more and more and old for child services that they can meet the able to find him housing amount of money we can It’s a resource that is we were always strug- and ineligible for state social expectations.” at his sister’s home. use to subsidize housing,” increasingly needed by gling to find resources,” services for adults. So us- “These kids cannot Due to overcrowding, said Ferrier. “It also students at the Burke, said Mcintyre. “When ing some federal stimulus not focus on learning if he was forced to leave reduces the amenities according to Lindsa someone is 17 or 18 money, and by making they are concerned about there as well but found we can provide for like McIntyre, the school’s there is nothing for them some adjustments to our where there going to sleep affordable housing and transportation costs. headmaster. besides adult shelters existing programs, we and what they are going a part time job with the There is no question of “Homelessness is an which have a ‘survive if stabilized those students to eat. The students who help of YouthHarbors, need in the high schools. epidemic in the public you can’ culture.” housing situations and are homeless and still which also subsides his I have six schools on my get to school demonstrate rent. wait list, but I can not a large commitment to Now 21, Seide will open a new site until I graduating,” said Ferrier. graduate at the end of am sure I can support the YouthHarbors does not the school year. He plans site. If I had sustainable partner with any shelters to further his education funding I could open more but instead attempts to and is also considering sites faster.” house students with ex- enlisting in the military. In years of operation, tended family or friends “I can’t thank Youth- Youth Harbors has that can support them. Harbors enough,” Seide served 221 students and “We house about 80 said. “I do not know 94 percent of them have percent of our students where I would be without stable housing, and 97 with extended family them. They have given percent of them have who can support them,” me really everything I graduated or are on track said Ferrier. “About 20 could need.” to graduate, according to percent of the time the YouthHarbors is fund- Ferrier. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation student has to pay rent ed by donors, foundation “I think economically The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and about 1 percent and corporations. The and as a society we should Invites you to the of the time we have to program is designed to support these students First ConstructionInvites you to theUpdate Meeting help the student find a work closely with the and recognize that with- market rate apartment. school community. out stable housing they We provide food, and “Our local chamber of just don’t have a base First ConstructionFor Update the Meeting basic necessities as well commerce partners with from which to function,” and assist with finding us,” said Ferrier. “Local she said. Casey ArborwayFor the Project

Wednesday,Casey Arborway January Project 21, 2015 City warns of spike

PublicTuesday, Information January 13, 2015 Meeting 6:30 – 8:00 PM in heroin overdoses Boston English High School Auditorium 144 McBridePublic Information Street, Jamaica Meeting Plain, MA (Continued from page 1) officials said that the and Dec. 28. 6:30 – 8:00 PM seen an increase in heroin Boston Police Drug Unit “Unfortunately, our city The purpose of Bostonthis meeting English will beHigh to introduce School Auditorium the Jamaica Plain community to use, but it’s always been was investigating the has not been spared the the MassDOT Construction Team including key members of the project’s selected there, we’re just seeing it cause of the spike in increase in heroin-related 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA more. It’s a very difficult overdoses by conduct- illness seen throughout contractor, Barletta Heavy Division. The meeting will also provide attendees with an overview of first phase of construction operations including temporary roadway issue to tackle. We still ing so-called “controlled our region,” said Dr. The purpose of this meeting will be to introduce the Jamaica Plain community to the MassDOT need to do more about configurationsConstruction Team including and traffic key members controls. of the project’sThe project’s selected long contra termctor, Barletta phasing, Heavy environmental Division. buys”— in which police Huy Nguyen, interim controlsThe meeting and will alsopublic provide outreach attendees strategy with an overview will alsoof first be phase addressed. of construction This operations meeting marks prevention and cutting test the potency of drugs executive director of the theincluding kick-off temporary of theroadway construction configurations phase and traffic and controls. all residents, The project’s abutters,long term phasing, local business back on the number of being sold on the street. Boston Public Health owners,environmental and controls interested and public commuters outreach strategy are will strongly also be addressed. encouraged This meeting to attend. marks the kick- heroin addictions — and The Health Commis- Commission. “This re- off of the construction phase and all residents, abutters, local business owners, and interested commuters on the pills. The pills are sion said last week that cent spike in suspected areThe strongly Boston encouraged English to attend. High In case School of inclement is accessible weather, a snow for date people for this with meeting disabilities. has st what leads to the heroin.” 761 doses of the opiate overdose cases highlights MassDOTbeen set for January provides 21 reasonableat the same time accommodations and location. and/or language assistance free Walsh said that the antidote Narcan have just how important it of change upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American 32 Boston EMS calls for SignThe Boston Language English High and School languages is accessible other for peoplethan English,with disabilities open. MassDOT and closed provides captioning reasonable for been administered to is that substance users, videos,accommodations assistive and/or listening language assistancedevices andfree of alternative change upon request material (including formats, but not suchlimited asto audio overdoses last weekend patients by Boston Fire, their families, and the tapes,interpreters Braille in American and Sign large Language print), and as languages available. other than For English, accommodations open and closed captioning or language — while alarming — are EMTs and trained family community at large know for videos, assistive listening devices and alternative material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and assistance, please contact MassDOT municipal liaison, John Romano by phone probably just a starting members in the city so far how to identify overdose large print), as available. For accommodations or language assistance, please contact MassDOT point. “Those are just the (857)municipal 368-8905, liaison, John or Romano by email by phone at [email protected]. (857) 368-8905, or by email at [email protected] Request should be. made this year. Over the same symptoms and prevent asRequest soon should as possible be made asprior soon to as thepossible meeting, prior to the and meeting, for more and for difficult more difficult to toarrange arrange services ones that are reported,” period in 2013, 499 doses overdose deaths.” includingservices including sign-language, sign-language, CARTCART or orlanguage language translation translation or interpretation, or interpretation, request should be maderequest he said. “People die of of the drug were used. Nguyen said the agency shouldat least ten be (10) made days beforeat least the meeting. ten (10) days before the meeting. overdoses every day and According to BPHC of- was stepping up instruc- a lot of times they’re not ficials, 19 doses of Narcan tions on the proper use of ToTo be abedded added to the project to the email project list, please email contact list, Nathaniel please Curtis, contact Public NathanielInvolvement Specialist, Curtis, at Public documented.” were administered to Narcan at city homeless Involvement(617) 482-7080 or Specialist, [email protected] at (617) 482-7080. or [email protected]. In an advisory issued individuals in Dorchester shelters and through on Dec. 23, public health alone between Dec. 19 other outreach programs. dotnews.com January 1, 2015 The Reporter Page 5 Walsh, BTU agree to extend school day by 40 minutes (Continued from page 1) hours of class time per 14 meeting and would he said. day. likely vote on the matter O’Neill, who expressed “People talk about on Jan. 28. The Boston confidence that the pro- charter schools and Teachers Union, led posal would pass muster charter schools were by Stutman, will meet with the school board designed to be a labora- to discuss the plan on and teachers, said that tory where you see some Jan 14. the first 20 schools to get best practices. It doesn’t At Friday’s press the additional 40 min- then mean you make conference, Stutman utes per day will likely charter schools the end expressed confidence be drawn from the pool all and be-all, it means that the plan would pass of Level 3 schools that you learn from what they with the strong support are considered priority. did,” said O’Neill. of his members. “We are very focused “Charter schools affect “The school day exten- on the level 3 schools,” about 5,000 students in sion will help our students O’Neill told the Reporter. Boston; we have 57,000 by offering well-planned, “We want to stop any students in our district,” school-based instruction more from dropping to 4 noted O’Neill. that promotes teach- and we want to bring our McDonough, who was ing and learning while 3s up to 2. Extended time primarily responsible allowing for increased is one of the key things for negotiating the extra participation in a variety Mayor Walsh spoke during a press conference at the Roslindale BCYF Com- we’ve learned.” time and pay package for of under-served subject munity Center on Dec. 26 to announce a proposed extension of the school day. Currently, students teachers, said that the areas, such as art, music, Mayor’s Office photo by Jeremiah Robinson in traditional BPS el- 40 minute increase was drama and foreign lan- time to the school day by cess at Boston Public in the best possible place ementary schools are in a” reasonable balance of guage,” said Stutman. working with the BTU on turn-around and magnet to succeed. This is not a class for six hours a day. what was achievable.” “We are pleased to have a compromise. schools. [At] six hours, situation we can allow Middle school students He called the 17 percent been part of a truly “Experts agree that the vast majority of to stand. We’ve talked are typically in class increase in work time for collaborative effort that adding more learning Boston Public school about this changing for for six hours and ten teachers “an incredible brought this about.” time makes a real impact kids still receive less many, many years. To- minutes. The additional increase.” In announcing the on a school’s success,” classroom time than the day I’m proud to say that 40 minutes will close a The Boston School news, Mayor Walsh said Walsh. “We have national average. We we can move forward gap with charter schools, Committee will discuss made good on a cam- examples of that suc- have to put our students from talking to action.” which average about 8 the proposal at its Jan. paign pledge to add more Registration for ’15-‘16 school year begins Jan. 5

By Lauren Dezenski and view which schools BPS Welcome Centers, tem, with slightly more K2 families received a to home, McGuire said: Reporter Staff will be on their options including in Dorchester students receiving their top-three choice – about This year, incoming K2 Mark your calendars: list at DiscoverBPS.org. at the Campbell Re- top three choice schools. 10-15 schools down from students attend schools Registration for the Beginning in Jan., BPS source Center at 1216 “And for this school year more than 30 under the an average of 1.01 miles Boston Public Schools Registration Hotline op- Dorchester Ave. on Mon- 47.3 percent of families old system. For students away compared to 1.33 2015-1016 school year erators will be available day, Tuesday, Thursday, requesting a K2 seat got entering 6th grade, 64.5 miles in 2013. For incom- begins this month for during business hours to and Friday from 8:30 their top choice and 73.0 percent got their top ing sixth graders, “in children entering pre- answer any questions at a.m. to 5 p.m. and on percent got one of their choice and 89.2 percent 2013 the average school kindergarten, kinder- 617-635-9046. Wednesdays from noon top three choices,” Mc- got one of their top-three was 1.72 miles away. garten, and grades six On DiscoverBPS.org, to 7 p.m. Mattapan’s Guire said. “Historically, choices.” Today it’s 1.34 miles.” and nine. “Families can now go Mildred Avenue Com- under the old plan, about Students are also at- Parents are encour- deeper in their school munity Center will be 72 percent of incoming tending schools closer aged by school officials searches w/ new filters, open on Thursdays and to register their children there’s a lot more info Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to for these grades in the for students with dis- 5 p.m. BPS will also offer first registration period abilities and English Saturday registration , which will run from Language Learners, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Homeowner & Renter Jan. 5 to Jan. 30 because we have expanded our Jan. 10 and 24 at the doing so increases a options for before/after/ Dorchester location. family’s chances for as- extended day options Last year, 84 percent Resource Night signment to one of their and student supports of families waited less top choice schools. sections (i.e., school than an hour to register Over the last two nurses, social workers, at a welcome center and years, enrollment in guidance counselors) for 64 percent spent under Tuesday January 13, 2015 the city’s schools has schools on the site,” said 30 minutes. Familes held steady around the McGuire. who pre-register at sis. 57,000 mark, according Those looking to enroll mybps.org will also have from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to BPS spokesperson Lee their children in all an expedited wait time McGuire in a statement other grades may do at the welcome centers. Mattapan Branch Library on Monday. so between Feb. 4 and The 2014-2015 school Families can pre-regis- March 20. year was the district’s 350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126 ter online at Bostonpub- Familes can also reg- first shot at the new licschools.org/register ister their children at student assignment sys- If your mortgage payments have become a burden due to high interest rates, life changes, loss of income or for any other reason, our team of experienced and compassionate foreclosure prevention counselors can help you find a solution. Our Services are FREE and Confidential For more information please contact Mercedes Paulino at 617-­298-­2045 or [email protected] Page 6 THE Reporter January 1, 2015 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Fields Corner Costello joins Dot contingent 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills for First Night festivities 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Uphams Corner By Chris Harding 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Special to the Reporter Comedian Sue Costel- Grove Hall lo, organist Heinrich 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 Christensen and other Mattapan Branch Dot performers will 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 devote prime parts of their New Year’s Eve All branches of the Boston Public Library will be to the grand tradition closed on Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day. of entertaining their fel- Adams Street Branch low Bostonians as part Friday, January 2, 9:30 a.m. – Baby/Toddler of First Night Boston. Play Group. In 2014, the City of Monday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Boston became custodi- 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. an of First Night Boston, Tuesday, January 6, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool the largest and longest- Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. running New Year’s Wednesday, January 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Eve arts festival in the Help; 6:30 p.m. – Pajama Story Time. country. Each year from Thursday, January 8, 3:30 p.m. – Homework 1 p.m. to midnight on Help. December 31, nearly one Codman Square Branch million people gather Friday, January 2, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story in downtown Boston Time; 11 a.m. – Preschool Films. for a celebration that Monday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; showcases over 1,000 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. artists in 200 perfor- Tuesday, January 6, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. mances and events at Wednesday, January 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework over two-dozen indoor Help. and outdoor venues. Thursday, January 8, 3:30 p.m. – Homework When the city took Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. over from the indepen- Fields Corner Branch dent foundation, they Friday, January 2, 9:30 a.m. – Winter Program slashed the admission Social. button price roughly Saturday, January 3, 12:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. in half to just $10, but Monday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. that meant they could Comedian Sue Costello, a Savin Hill native, will appear in her first-ever First Tuesday, January 6, 3:30 p.m. – Homework pay fewer performers Night performance at the new adults-only First Night Lounge at the Hynes Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Convention Center. and rent fewer spaces. Wednesday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool However, thanks to Figment-sponsored innovative spirit, First all about growing up in Films and Fun. Figment Boston, the artists will jangle the Night Boston will be an Dorchester, but decided Thursday, January 8, 3:30 p.m. – Homework local contingent of a senses of curious revel- attraction for residents to save that for The Help. nationwide network of ers with such offerings and visitors, supporting Strand in 2015. So for Grove Hall Branch volunteer public art- as Jellyfish Swarm, businesses in our local First Night, I’ll tell a Friday, January 2, 3 p.m. – Gaming Club. ists, a group that runs Celestial Scintillation, and regional economy.” lot of stories about how Saturday, January 3, 10 a.m. – Operation an interactive family Glowfa, and Sing-A- Funny-woman Sue going from Dorchester LIPSTICK; 1 p.m. – Baby Diaper Bank. festival in the summer Long-A-Ding-Dong. Costello confided that to Hollywood was a Monday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. on the Rose Kennedy “First Night is one her friendship with culture shock and how Tuesday, January 6, 3:30 a.m. – After School Greenway, about 20 of Boston’s signature Walsh influenced her hilariously embarrass- Tutoring with 626 Boston; 3:30 p.m. – Homework local artists stepped up annual events,” noted debut in the new adults- ing it was at times. I Help. with free mind-boggling Mayor Martin Walsh, only First Night Lounge am so proud of Marty Wednesday, January 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework interactive arts instal- “in the same company at the Hynes Conven- and I’m psyched that Help; 6 p.m. – Teen Afternoons. lations. On New Year’s as the Boston Marathon tion Center. we can come together Thursday, January 8, 3:30 p.m. – After School Eve in the northeast and Independence Day She told the Reporter, like this. Two kids from Tutoring with 626 Boston. corner of the Common, celebrations. Founded “I’m beyond excited to Savin Hill who know Lower Mills Branch in 1976, by a group of perform at First Night how much you need your Friday, January 2, 1 p.m. – Cary Grant Classic Films: Bringing Up Baby. LEGAL NOTICE artists and community as it is the beginning of roots to grow!” activists, it’s the oldest my relationship with Melville Park’s Hein- Monday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; COMMONWEALTH OF and largest New Year’s the Mayor’s office to rich Christensen will 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. MASSACHUSETTS Tuesday, January 6, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. THE TRIAL COURT arts festival in the help contribute to what continue his decade- PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT world. Over the years, Marty is doing for the plus tradition of giving a Wednesday, January 7, 12 p.m. – Computer Suffolk Probate & Family Court Basics; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 it has been replicated Arts in Boston. We 9 p.m. “Bach and friends Boston 02114 by over 250 cities and were going to do my recital” on the C. B. Fisk Thursday, January 8, 3:30 p.m. – Homework (617) 788-8300 Help. CITATION ON PETITION FOR towns. While maintain- show ‘I Wasn’t Trying organ at King’s Chapel, FORMAL ADJUDICATION ing its accessibility and To Be Funny’ that is where he is music direc- Mattapan Branch Docket No. SU14P2896EA , 10 a.m. – Laptop Class IN THE ESTATE OF tor. As soon as that gig Saturday, January 3 CHRIST VAN HUYNH Fall/Winter. DATE OF DEATH: 05/21/2012 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 ends, he will scooted To all interested persons: over to the Arlington Monday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. A petition has been filed by: Ann Huynh of Tuesday, January 6, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Dorchester, MA requesting that the Court Street Church for a enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy 10 p.m. concert with Wednesday, January 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework and for such other relief as requested in Help. the Petition. And also requesting that: Ann WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. fellow organists from Huynh of Dorchester, MA be appointed Arlington Street and Thursday, January 8, 3:30 p.m. – Homework as Personal Representative of said estate Help. to serve Without Surety on the bond. FAMILY DENTISTRY the Christian Science You have the right to obtain a copy of Monday, January 12, 3:30 p.m. Homework Help. the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Mother Church. Court. You have a right to object to this First Night stalwarts Tuesday, January 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- Office Hours A. Major Dance Compa- Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Youth ney must file a written appearance and Woodworking Class; 6 p.m. – Conversation Group objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. ny, based in Dorchester on 01/08/2015. with Miss Cannon. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 Center, will once again by which you must file a written appear- present a sampler of Uphams Corner Branch ance and objection if you object to this Friday, January 2, 2 p.m. – Live-Action Angry proceeding. If you fail to file a timely lyrical jazz, hip hop and written appearance and objection followed Birds. by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty African dance during (30) days of the return date, action may two shows at Hynes Saturday, January 3, 11 a.m. – Lego Builders. be taken without further notice to you. Monday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. The estate is being administered under Family Festival. formal procedure by the Personal Rep- The Grand Proces- Tuesday, January 6, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story resentative under the Massachusetts Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Tissue Uniform Probate Code without supervi- sion down Boylston sion by the Court. Inventory and accounts Street features sev- Paper Stained Glass Craft. are not required to be filed with the Court, Wednesday, January 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework but recipients are entitled to notice regard- eral Dot schools and ing the administration from the Personal Mattapan’s Dynasty Help. Representative and can petition the Court , 3:30 p.m. – Homework in any matter relating to the estate, includ- productions Caribbean Thursday, January 8 ing distribution of assets and expenses Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Weekly of administration. Festival stars. Check Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- out firstnightboston. STEM Challenge Recycled Racers. STRONG First Justice of this Court. Monday, January 12, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Date: December 05, 2014 org for a full picture and Ann Marie Passanisi schedule of all the First Help. Register of Probate Night festivities. Tuesday, January 13, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Published: January 1, 2015 Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. dotnews.com January 1, 2015 The Reporter Page 7 Four months ago, Dorchester resident Fabienne Eliacin was far from achieving her dream of owning her own home. With a credit score stuck in the low 600s, no bank would even think about giving her a mortgage at a reasonable rate. On December 10, at a graduation of her class in the Moving from Debt to Assets program, Eliacin was able to stand in front of her fellow graduates, their families, and program supporters and announce proudly that, with a Purchase and Sale Agreement now being reviewed by the lawyers, she was about to see her dream of home ownership come true. After boosting her credit score with help from Moving from Debt to Assets and finding a home in the Dudley Village community, she was on her way to becoming a homeowner. Eliacin’s story of financial success was one of three by graduates on the topic of “How Moving from Debt to Assets Made a Difference in my Life” shared at the graduation of class number 47 in this program. “It’s not just my story,” said Eliacin. “Every person in this class had the opportunity to turn their life around, to make a change, whether it is small or big. This program gave them hope!” Moving from Debt to Assets is a financial education program that is committed to helping people make long-lasting changes in the way that they manage money. It Fabienne Eliacin, far left, is pictured with other graduates in the Moving from Debt to Assets program. focuses its attention on low-income, under-served units of affordable housing and a new commercial asset-building/financial education. communities and is offered in six different languages. enterprise are being developed. The graduation of Class 47 brought the total This graduation marked an important milestone. This Initiative is part of a new strategic approach number of graduates in Moving from Debt to Assets to It is the first Moving from Debt to Assets class to intended to help transform high-poverty, distressed 936. The event was held in the brand new Quincy graduate as part of the Choice Neighborhood Initia- neighborhoods into communities with healthy, af- Heights Community Room constructed by developer tive. The Choice Neighborhood Initiative, a project fordable housing, safe streets, and access to quality Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation of the Department of Neighborhood Development of educational opportunities. As part of this Initiative, as part of the Quincy Heights project. This class was the City of Boston and funded by HUD, with a long the City of Boston has funded ESOL classes, Adult made possible by support from the Mayor’s Office of list of active non-profit partners, is focused on the Basic Education, an after-school program, and, Jobs & Community Services of the City of Boston. area around Quincy Street in Dorchester where 129 through Moving from Debt to Assets, financial

Darryl Elliott was rec- ognized as one of Boston’s best Physical Therapists by the online site ekneewalker. com. Elliott owns and oper- ate Elliott Physical Therapy in the Marketplace on Morrissey, located at 960 Morrissey Blvd. Elliott attended North- eastern University in 1984 graduated as a physical Darryl Elliott therapist in 1990. During his 20-plus year career, Darryl has provided physical therapy at the Carney Hospital, in private practices, and at Boston University. He also taught both physical therapy and athletic training courses as an adjunct faculty member at Northeastern University and Boston University. Opening Elliott Physical Therapy at 960 Morrissey Blvd in Dorchester is exciting because it is where Project Hope, a multi-service Brigham & Women’s Hospital or the graduates are also interview- his career began. He and his wife, Patti, approach agency on Dudley Street at the further training through Partners ing for positions at Tufts Health community service with the same vigor, always quick forefront of efforts in Boston to in Career & Workforce Develop- Plan. “The graduation ceremonies to support local charities that align with their values move families up and out of pov- ment (PCWD), the next-highest for our WDEP programs are al- of health, well-being, and education. Darryl enjoys erty, celebrated the graduation of program level. Founded in 2004, ways such gratifying events,” said coaching his two active sons, Tommy and Jack, in 13 students from its Community WDEP prepares low-income Robyn Eastwood, Project Hope’s soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey. His years of Partners in Health Professions residents of Boston, particularly Assistant Director of Develop- coaching combined with his knowledge of physical (CPHP) program on Dec. 18. from Roxbury and Dorchester, for ment & External Affairs. “Our therapy have helped him develop preventive injury The students were honored in a mid- and entry-level employment students work so hard and apply programs. ceremony at Project Hope’s Com- in the health care field. WDEP has themselves so diligently, it’s very Over the last twelve years Darryl has emerged munity Building at 550 Dudley St. a formal agreement with Partners rewarding to be able to celebrate as a leader in the physical therapy community, The CPHP program is one of HealthCare, one of the area’s their accomplishments and give and was recently recognized as one of Boston’s top three job training tracks that biggest employers, which offers them their just recognition. physical therapists by ekneewalker. He successfully Project Hope offers through interviews and the potential for Questions about the WDEP developed physical therapy offices as a partner in its Workforce Development & employment for graduates from program can be directed to Robyn a large physical therapy company, and has taken Employer Partnerships (WDEP) Project Hope’s training tracks. Eastwood at 617-442-1880 x206 or leadership roles in the Massachusetts Chapter of program. CPHP is the mid-level, Of the 13 graduates, seven have by email at reastwood@prohope. the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), pre-employment training program interviewed for the higher-level org. and the Northeastern University PT Alumni Group. that prepares graduates for entry- PCWD program and three have For more on Elliott Physical Therapy, see their level administrative positions at already been accepted. Several of elliottphysicaltherapy.com or call 617-506-7210. Bubbles’s Birthdays and Special Occasions By Barbara McDonough Jan. 6, 1945. The Patriot Ledger will be 176 years Happy New Year; Bonne Annee; Gutes Neues old on Jan. 7. Jahr; Felice Ann Nuovo; Prospero Ano Nuovo; Celebrities having birthdays are Frank Langella, Gelukkig Nieuwjarr; Gott Nytt Ar; Chuc Mung 75 on Jan. 1; Cuba Gooding Jr., 46 on Jan. 2; Robert Nam Moi; Hau’oli Makahiki; and Athbliain Faoi Loggia, 85 on Jan. 3; Robert Duvall, 84 on Jan. Mhaisel! 5; Nicolas Cage, 51 on Jan. 7; and Katie Couric, The L St. Brownies will take their 111th plunge 58 on Jan. 7. into the frigid waters of Dorchester Bay about Those celebrating their birthdays are Coleman 9:30 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 1. Up to 5,000 swimmers Clifford, Mary Healey, Julianna Horgan, Tracey will participate in the event. Thursday’s will be Cook, Mary Madden, Tyler Clark, Bruce Tankle, the 114th Mummers’ New Year’s Day Parade in Patricia Esdale, Nancy Kenney, Daniel Morrissey, Philadelphia and the 126th Rose Bowl Parade. Ellis Geraldine Power, and Thomas Swain. Island opened on Jan. 1, 1892. The 55-mph speed Also observing their birthdays are Charles limit was set by President Nixon 40 years ago. Maneikis, Margaret Murphy, Lauren McCarthy, Friday, Jan. 3, is the feast day of St. Genevieve, Kevin Henry, Claudina Quinn, John Harrington, the patron saint of Paris. The state of Alaska was Christine Devine, Todd Joyce, Nicholas Juliano, admitted to the Union on Jan. 3, 1959. Gigi Eacmen, Pat Murray, Kasey Stern, and Mary Dorchester was annexed to Boston on Jan. Jan. 5 100 years ago. “Wheel of Fortune” began Kennedy. James and Carol Landers are celebrating 4, 1870. George Reeves, a boxer turned actor airing on Jan. 6, 1973. Former President George their anniversary this week. (“Superman”), was born in Woodstock, Iowa, on H. W. Bush and Barbara Pierce were married on Page 8 THE Reporter January 1, 2015 dotnews.com Baker win tops State House press corps 2014 picks By Matt Murphy State House News Service Election years guarantee no shortage of storylines for those who chronicle politics in Massachusetts, and so this year’s top story as voted by the State House press corps should come as little surprise. But even as the statewide elections created strong demand for ink and bandwidth, 2014 had plenty to offer off the trail, from policy debates on gun control and welfare reform to controversial court decisions and a viral phenomenon that had everyone from House Speaker Robert DeLeo to Mitt Romney dumping ice on their heads to raise money for ALS. The tragedy of last year’s unanimous top story - the Boston Marathon bombings - was replaced by a near unanimous one of personal political redemption in 2014, as Beacon Hill readies to watch Gov. Deval Patrick leave office after eight years and Republican Charlie Baker takes over. Maybe because it felt a bit too much like a national story, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s rise to prominence as a darling of the left who continues to bat down overtures for her to run for president didn’t make the top 10 list this year, though she did receive votes. The 2024 Boston Olympic bid, the House’s decision to vote former Rep. Carlos Henriquez out of office, the Legislature’s uncommonly quick response to the brief court legalization of “upskirting” and the Supreme Court’s rejection In one of his last official acts, Mayor Thomas Menino, right, appeared at a groundbreaking ceremony of the abortion clinic buffer zone law also earned at the former St. Kevin parish in Uphams Corner with Cardinal Sean O’Malley. votes, but didn’t make the list. The same went for Scott Brown’s loss for U.S. at potentially as one of the future leaders of investigation and trial have also led to new hiring Senate, this time in New Hampshire, the governor’s the Democratic Party in a polarized Congress. practices in state government. first pardons, the elevation of Ralph Gants to chief Moulton’s primary win also dashed the hopes of 6) 2014 ELECTIONS - HEALY FOR AG/ justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Richard Tisei, the former Senate minority leaders COAKLEY OVER GROSSMAN — The 2014 upheaval in the health care and hospital industry. and GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, who elections had many storylines and personalities, So what did make the cut? The following are thought he had a chance after coming close to from the passage of an earned sick time ballot the top 10 political stories of 2014, as ranked by beating Tierney in 2012, but got steamrolled question to the repeal of a law indexing the gas Massachusetts state government reporters and against the fresh-faced Democrat. tax to inflation. But one of the undisputed stars to scored based on cumulative points: 8) ROSENBERG’S WOBBLY RISE TO emerge from the election was Attorney General- Counting Down the Top 10: POWER — It was two summers ago when Senate elect Maura Healey, a former assistant attorney 10) MINIMUM WAGE — Among all the policy Majority Leader Stanley Rosenberg, an Amherst general who left her job to run her first campaign debates on Beacon Hill this past year, few had as Democrat, made a decisive move to sew up the for public office and is now poised to become the clear cut and immediate impact on the lives of support of a majority of his colleagues and declared first openly gay state attorney general in the United working residents in Massachusetts as the back- himself the Senate president-in-waiting. Yet once States. Healey started her campaign as a political and-forth over the minimum wage. Knowing that that was over, Rosenberg faded back into his role unknown, but quickly energized voters on her way activists planned to take the issue to the ballot if as top advisor to Senate President Therese Murray, to a primary thumping of well-known former state the Legislature didn’t act, the House and Senate doing little over the course of the past year to senator Warren Tolman, who had the institutional came together to enact the first increase in the upstage or undermine her leadership, which after backing and support from people like Gov. Deval minimum wage since 2008. They voted voting to eight years is winding to an end. As his expected Patrick that led many to think he was a lock. Healey raise the rate incrementally over the next three rise to power became more imminent, Rosenberg went on to easily defeat Republican John Miller years from $8 an hour to a nation-leading $11 an began to quietly hold meetings with fellow senators in the general election, and will now succeed her hour in 2017. Along the way, proponents of linking and advocates seeking advice, input and feedback former boss Attorney General Martha Coakley. future wage increases to inflation lost out, while about how he might lead the Senate and where he Which brings us to Coakley, who ran and lost for some business groups warned the hike could hurt should put his focus in the new year. Then came governor, but deserves credit now for something job creation. The state will find out if they were the headlines over the past several weeks that she did win - the Democratic primary. Coakley right soon enough. The first increase to $9 an hour have given Rosenberg his first challenge. Driven led from start to finish, eventually holding on to goes into effect on Jan. 1. by reporting in the Boston Globe, Rosenberg’s defeat Treasurer Steven Grossman and two other 9) CONGRESSMAN TIERNEY KNOCKED relationship with his younger boyfriend Bryon Democrats - Dr. Donald Berwick and Joseph Avel- OFF BY NEWCOMER — U.S. Rep. John Tierney’s Hefner has come under scrutiny after Hefner lone - in a hard fought campaign for the Democratic 18 year career in Washington was ended by an was reported to be behind a Twitter feed that nomination for governor. Before a hairsbreadth upstart former Marine from Salem named Seth mocked Murray, and other senators privately victory by Baker, Coakley managed to bury many Moulton. The upset made Tierney Massachusetts’ complained that Hefner was involving himself of the demons that still haunted her from her 2010 first incumbent congressman since 1996 to lose into Senate business, claiming to have sway over race for U.S. Senate against Scott Brown and left re-election. Tierney, a Democrat, was actually one committee assignments and leadership decisions. many voters with a different image of her as a of the last newcomers to knock off an incumbent Though Rosenberg promised a “firewall” between person and a candidate. when he defeated Republican Peter Torkildsen the his personal and professional life, it didn’t stop 5) THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND same year Rep. Jim McGovern bested Republican Hefner’s employer Regan Communications from FAMILES AND JEREMIAH OLIVER— Insti- incumbent Peter Blute. But after surviving a trying to transfer Hefner to Florida, prompting tutional failings at the Department of Children stiff Republican challenge in 2012 at the height him to quit his job. So far, Rosenberg’s supporters and Families made headlines through the year, of his vulnerability after a scandal involving his have held firm, with the vote to make him president stemming from the case of a 5-year-old from brother-in-law and off-shore gambling, Tierney scheduled in Jan. 7. Fitchburg, Jeremiah Oliver. He went missing fell to a fellow Democrat. Moulton, a 36-year-old 7) PATRONAGE ON TRIAL — For nearly former Marine with a physics degree from Harvard, three months from May through July, Beacon rocketed from obscurity and is now being looked Hill functioned with one eye and one ear closely attuned to the happenings in federal district court where former Probation Commission John O’Brien and two of his former deputies were on trial for The Reporter running a corrupt patronage hiring scheme. A jury “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” convicted O’Brien of racketeering, conspiracy to A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. commit racketeering and mail fraud charges, for 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 which he was sentenced by the judge to 18 months Worldwide at dotnews.com in prison - actually a short stay compared to the Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) maximum he could have received. Elizabeth Tava- William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor res and William Burke III received lesser sentences Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher for their roles, with Tavares sentenced to three Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor months, and Burke given a year of probation. The Barbara Langis, Production Manager trial, which can trace its roots back to a 2010 and Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager an independent investigator’s report on patronage News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 in the Probation department, was watched closely Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in as much for the details of the hiring scheme as for advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. the potential blowback on elected officials. Though The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, no lawmakers were formally indicted, some were or cut any copy without notice. called to testify and others fell under a cloud of Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade suspicion. U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz’s prosecu- Next Issue: Thursday, January 8, 2015 Next week’s Deadline: Monday, January 5, at 4 p.m. tors used the trial to suggest House Speaker Robert Published weekly on Thursday mornings DeLeo had divvied up jobs at Probation to secure All contents © Copyright 2015 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. the speakership, a charge DeLeo flatly denied as he engaged in public war of words with Ortiz. The Charlie Baker dotnews.com January 1, 2015 The Reporter Page 9 Editorial Middle ground hard to find in police debate Can’t you be both pro-police and anti-excessive force? That very reasonable but fine line has begun to feel like a tightrope in the days since the execution-style murder of two New York City police officers on Dec. 20. The absolutist rhetoric being hurled on both sides of the divide is unhelpful and disappointing, especially when it is advanced by people who should know better. Moderate voices need to step up to the extrem- ists on both sides – from those who would cast all police as racists to police union officials who read any critique as an abject betrayal. They’re both wrong. Responsible citizens – especially people in communities like our own – understand that law enforcement personnel have a very difficult, stressful and sometimes hazardous job. Police officers and their families in this community are held in very high regard – and they’ve earned that distinction through their service and sac- rifice. They are our neighbors, friends, spouses, children, and family members. But that does not mean that individual instances of police misconduct should reflexively in the fall of 2013 only to be found dead in April be defended or shrugged off as the occasional cost on the side of a highway in Sterling. Subsequent of doing business. In those instances in which reports and independent investigations found police officers have injured or killed civilians, the severe management lapses at the agency as public has every right to expect that justice will caseworkers assigned to the Oliver family failed be served. And, when justice proves elusive, the to engage in the types of proper oversight and American people have an obligation to demand family visits required. The Oliver case led to the a change in course. forced resignation of DCF Commissioner Olga Roche and sparked heated debates over policy and The protests that have manifested themselves funding as Gov. Deval Patrick tried to improve across the country have been rooted in that the management and provide additional resources conviction. The failure of local authorities to indict to reduce caseloads for social workers. The DCF police officers in civilian killings has become a situation also became a major focal point of the systemic problem – and one that threatens to 2014 elections, and promises to continue to be a top undermine faith in our system of justice and issue for lawmakers and the new administration the rule of law. moving forward. As in all mass protest movements, the motives 4) THOMAS MENINO, 71 — The “urban and tactics of the protesters can be confusing and, mechanic,” who just last year opted against running Former Probation Commissioner John O’Brien was sometimes, fringe elements can render otherwise for a fifth term as Boston’s mayor, passed away sentenced to 18 months in prison after he was con- purposeful protests into something other than after a battle with cancer. Thomas Michael Menino, victed of racketeering and conspiracy in a federal that. Officers, some of whom have been subjected who was settling into a life of retirement after 20 corruption case. AP photo to insults that are not warranted, are right to years running City Hall by working at Boston feel frustrated when their personal reputation University and penning a memoir, announced in contractor, hired new web developers, and raced to is called into question. Here in Boston, these March that he was battling an advanced form of build a new site that went live in November. While officers and their commanders have shown the cancer. Coming just days before the election in all this was happening, health officials worked to professionalism that we have come to expect November, Menino’s death shocked the city and prevent residents from losing health insurance by from them in managing public protests. And we the state. In the days that followed, candidates extending existing plans and enrolling hundreds of expect that will continue. halted their campaigns, throngs of well-wishers thousands of subscribers into temporary Medicaid The deaths of two NYPD officers at the hands waited in line at Faneuil Hall to say thank you and plans. At a meeting in February, Health Connector of a man who had already attempted to kill his a televised funeral with a guest list meticulously Executive Director Jean Yang broke down in tears ex-girlfriend earlier that day shook that city and crafted by Menino himself to include everyone from at a board meeting under immense pressure as she the country – as it should have. But those who former aides to Vice President Joe Biden allowed spoke of the demoralizing effect on her staff. All told immediately linked the atrocity to earlier state- a grieving capital city to say goodbye to its mayor. a $174 million project turned into a $254 million ments of support for reform were irresponsible 3) CASINOS — Once again casinos have exercise, with the state’s share climbing from $16 and divisive. Subsequent actions – including by cracked into the list of top stories for the year on million to $42 million. And that’s not counting the some police who turned their backs on New York two fronts. Three years after lawmakers approved potential costs of keeping consumers enrolled in City Mayor Bill DiBlasio at a funeral service for expanded gambling in Massachusetts, the Gaming coverage while the site was rebuilt, which is now one of the two slain officers this week – were Commission this year handed out the first licenses. being eyed as a potential driver of a major budget poorly-timed and unprofessional. We should MGM Springfield, the lone qualified applicants gap heading into 2015. expect more from our public servants. in western Massachusetts, walked away with 1) CHARLES DUANE BAKER— The runaway Finding common ground in this tense moment the first resort casino license, while the battle top story the year is the rise of Charlie Baker and will require responsible leadership from moder- for a license in Greater Boston proved a bit more the return of bipartisan government to Beacon ate voices on both sides of the debate. In New contentious. Okay, a lot more contentious: after Hill. Baker, a Republican, defeated Attorney York, DiBlasio has shown admirable restraint voters in East Boston rejected Suffolk Downs bid General Martha Coakley to succeed Gov. Deval by not escalating the war of words initiated by for a casino, the owners of the horse-racing track Patrick as the 72nd governor of the Commonwealth reckless political foes, including one of his own moved quickly to put together a new bid with starting in January. After eight years of Patrick, predecessors. Here in Boston, our own leader- the governor did not run for a third term. That Mohegan Sun for a casino solely on track property ship – Mayor Martin Walsh, Commissioner Bill created an opening for Baker, who lost to Patrick in Revere. But with Las Vegas mogul Steve Wynn Evans and elected officials of color and religious in 2010, to run again. Campaigning as a new promising a glitzier resort with more and higher leaders – have set the right tone in their comments paying jobs, the license went to Wynn Resorts and and improved candidate who felt that he did not do himself justice in his first campaign, Baker and actions. their proposal for a casino on the Mystic River in The nation wants and deserves such moderation Everett. One more major hurdle for developers abandoned the “Had Enough?” mantra for a more forward-looking message and campaigned as a from its leaders, but that stance cannot be a remained - the voters of Massachusetts. Anti-casino stand-in for justice. Decisive action is required at advocates put a question on the November ballot moderate who wanted to improve the management of state government, improve schools and invest the federal level to ensure that civilian killings by to repeal the casino law, touching off an expensive police are urgently pursued by the Department of and emotional debate over the pros and cons of in communities outside of Boston. The Republican also made inroads in traditionally Democratic and Justice in instances when local jurisdictions fail to expanded gambling, but one that voters ruled on proceed with criminal charges. Until then, there decisively, voting 60 percent against repeal. A slot minority neighborhoods in Boston and elsewhere to build a broad coalition of support that even the will remain a reasonable doubt about whether parlor has also been licensed at the Plainridge all lives are truly considered equal under the Racecourse in Plainville. strong Massachusetts Democratic machine couldn’t law. That doubt is a reality that cannot stand, 2) CONNECTOR WEB WOES — The state stop. The election of the Republican who got his especially within communities of color. It is rolled out its first health exchange website as part start in government as a top aide to former Govs. also an unfair burden to put on the good men of the Affordable Care Act in the fall 2013 - just in William Weld and Paul Cellucci, has ushered in time to make last year’s list of top stories when the a wave of turnover on Beacon Hill and a lot of and women of law enforcement who conduct site built by contractor CGI failed to adequately new/old faces with ties to previous Republican themselves with restraint and – in the absence function as a portal for residents to purchase administrations. Those changes will continue into of justice – are sullied by the actions of a few. health insurance. The fallout from the IT failure the new year when Baker takes office and must In this instance, no one should feel compelled became a major storyline for the following year, work with House and Senate Democrats to turn to pick a side. as Gov. Deval Patrick’s team severed ties with the his agenda into reality. – Bill Forry Page 10 THE Reporter January 1, 2015 dotnews.com Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

Police District C-11 Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assoc. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available. The meeting dates are: Jan. 12, 2015, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. Mayor Martin Walsh joined Boston Police and other city officials to visit the streets and businesses in the Bowdoin 13, May 11, and June 8. Geneva section of Dorchester on Christmas Eve. The mayor greeted residents and handed out toys to kids. In doing Cummins Valley Assoc. so, Walsh continued a tradition started by his predecessor, the late Mayor Tom Menino, who visited Bowdoin Street Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at every Christmas Eve. Mayor’s Office photo by Don Harney the Mattahunt Community Center, Codman Square 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Planning Open House, at the Salva- 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Mondays tion Army Center, 650 Dudley St. 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Neighborhood Council Columbia-Savin Hill The Codman Square Neighborhood Civic Assoc. UMass Boston Police will now join Cummins Highway. For info on dates, the Boston and State Police at each call 617-791-7359 or 617-202-1021. Council meets the first Wed. of each Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, meeting. Please bring canned goods to Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 275 East Cottage St. For info: colum- the regular meetings for a local food biasavinhillcivic.org. bank. Info: Call 617-710-3793 or civic@ Eastman-Elder Assoc. mccormackcivic.com. The association meets the third Meetinghouse Hill Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., at the Civic Assoc. Upham’s Corner Health Center, 636 The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at Columbia Rd, across from the fire First Parish Church. For info, contact station. Megan Sonderegger. New email Fields Corner address is: meetinghousehillcivic@ Neighborhood Watch gmail.com. For info, call 617-288-0818. Melville Park Assoc. Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap Freeport-Adams Assoc. (garden at Shawmut Station), the first The meetings will be held the second Sat. of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon. Wed. of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. 11 police station). Dues of $10pp are now being collected Groom/Humphreys Peabody Slope Assoc. Neighborhood Assoc. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood The GHNA meets on the third Wed. Assoc.’s meetings, the first Mon. of of the month, 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salva- the month, at Dorchester Academy, tion Army Community Center, 650 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Hancock St. Civic Assoc. Assoc. The next meeting, Thurs., Jan. 15, Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim PHNA meetings, usually the fourth Church (in a new room), 540 Columbia Wed. of the month at the Leahy/ Rd, across from the Strand Theatre. Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. Info: [email protected] (new email address.) Discussions: 80 Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. proposed units of housing at St. Kevin’s Meetings the third Thurs. of the and the permanent closing of the Bank month at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club, of America in Upham’s Corner. 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. Hecla/Lyon/East St. Mark’s Area Civic Streets Watch Assoc. A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Meetings held the last Tues. of the Lyon, and East Streets will meet at month in the lower hall of St. Mark’s Susi Auto Body Shop 79 Freeport St., Church, at 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic. corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. com. All residents are invited to join. Dorchester Historical Linden/Ellsworth/ Society Leedsville Watch The William Clapp House is the For info, call 617-288-0818. DHS headquarters: 195 Boston St., Lower Mills Civic Assoc. Dor., 02125. Meetings, Tues., 7p.m., in St. Dorchester Board Gregory’s Auditorium. Please bring of Trade bottles/ cans and any used sports The DBOT welcomes new members; equipment to the meeting for Officer email the DBOT or call 617-398-DBOT. Ruiz. See the web page: dorchester- Visit the website for info: dorchester- lowermills.org. boardoftrade.com. The mailing address McCormack Civic Assoc. is DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. 02122. Upham’s Corner Station Area (Continued on page 14) dotnews.com January 1, 2015 The Reporter Page 11

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Like everyone else, I love Christmas. Thanks to pal Loretta, I learned that I think back to when I was little. We my long-time friend Ginny Biagiotti young cousins had our photo taken with “Christmas- that magic blanket that wraps itself about us.: that will be retiring from the Cedar Grove an almost life-sized cardboard cutout of Cemetery at the end of this year. Santa drinking a bottle of Coca-Cola. I something so intangible that I is like a fragrance… a day in which Loretta, the cemetery’s treasurer, don’t know where Santa ended up but announced Ginny’s retirement at the how I wish I had the cutout today. I also we think of everything we have ever loved.” annual Christmas Mass on Sun., remember that Santa put a tangerine Dec. 21, in the Gilman Chapel at the in the toe of each of our Christmas By Augusta E. Rundelr cemetery. Ginny has provided her quiet, stockings. In those years, tangerines kind, compassionate, caring, competent were a big deal. counsel to thousands of people at the *** said, “Hi” to Capt. Sexton of District quite a few people at the evening’s show time of the loss of their loved one. The When I was teaching, it was all about C-11. We also had a chance to chat because it was called “What Christmas hugs she has given during her 35 years singing in the choir at Midnight Mass at with Community Service Officer Mike Means to Me.” When we made it to the at the cemetery are too numerous to St. Kevin’s. I remember one Christmas Keaney before he had to go back on second floor, our pal Eileen Collins, count but they always seemed to be at Eve when it was snowing quite heavily. patrol. There was quite an assortment who had ordered the tickets for us, was the right time and place. I was so happy The police drove us part way down of food on a table: sausages, peppers, waiting to be seated. Right after we sat to hear that, although she will miss her Columbia Road to help us get home after and onions; meatballs and ziti; garlic down, Dorothy Columbre kindly ordered work and her friends at the cemetery, church at 1:30 a.m. or so. By the way, my bread; and chicken and ziti. We also Diet Cokes for all of us, to celebrate she will be able to spend more time with good friend Eileen Burke’s sister, Betty met Sgt. John Burns, who is the head Christmas. The room was, indeed, filled, her family and friends and at her beloved Sullivan, was the youngest in the choir; of the Community Service office. I also but, for this evening, there were quite a St. Brendan’s and St. Ann’s churches. I I was the second youngest. I remember met Billy Kelly, who did a great deal of few youngsters. I think there was one hope to see you soon, Ginny. another Christmas Eve when there was the decorating at the restaurant. Kevin group of 44 people attending. *** also a terrible snowstorm. Our kids Barry came over and sat with us. Tracey There were two men and two women I was saddened to hear of the death of were quite young so we knew that we Campbell, the daughter of the owner, performers this evening. Sometimes Dorothea (Norton) Pembroke, on Sun., would not be able to walk them to St. kept us in Diet Coke. Tracey also told they sang alone about their remem- Dec. 20, at age 84. Dottie was the wife of Ann’s. I went to Midnight Mass. When us that the restaurant had once been brances of Christmas. Other times, all Michael for 60 years. She was the mother I came home from church, I discovered called “The 1310,” their street number four sang together. They sang some of Joan Morris, MaryEllen Deagle, that our area of Neponset had suffered on Dorchester Avenue. While we were familiar songs: “It’s Beginning to Look Noreen Leahy, Carol Harrington, a power outage. When I walked in my eating, we watched the wall-sized TV. a Lot Like Christmas,” “Mr. Grinch,” Eileen, Patricia, Jean, and Denis. She front door, there was a faint beam from It was the biggest one I had ever seen. “Holly, Jolly Chistmas,” “Rudolph, the was also the mother of the late John a “dying” flashlight, barely lighting the Tracey also told me that the restaurant Red Nose Reindeer,” and “Christmas “Jackie” Pembroke. She was the sister stairs from the second floor landing. sometimes hosts a painting brunch on Time Is Here.” Of course, the kids all of Michael Norton, and the late Paul, Santa had already come and Hubby had Sunday afternoons. She told me that sang “Rudolph” and “Mr. Grinch.” The Gerard, Phillip, and Marian Norton and finally gone to bed. they were very successful. I also met quartet sang “”O Holy Night,” in both Claire Swaider. Her funeral Mass was *** Peggy Flynn, from Leedsville Street. English and French. held on Christmas Eve morning, with On Wed., Dec. 10, Hubby and I were After the police guests left, pal Jane Then the host asked all those who burial following at the Cedar Grove invited to the Christmas Party for the Matheson was able to sit and chat were born in December to raise their Cemetery. Dottie was well known and Freeport/Adams Neighborhood As- with us. After running back and forth hands. There were not 12 so he enlisted a well liked in the Pope’s Hill Neighbor- sociation. It was held at Peggy O’Neill’s to Newburyport following the death of grandmother and a couple of volunteers. hood. The sympathy of all our area is Restaurant at 1310 Dorchester Ave. my niece Cheryl, it was so enjoyable to Each of the 12 people were given a part sent to Mike and to all their children. The place looked beautiful. There were just sit and enjoy speaking with Jane, of the “12 Days of Christmas.” The She will be greatly missed. Styrofoam snowflake decorations. In Barry, and Kevin. We thanked Tracey first person was to fly like a partridge. I was also sorry to read of the a corner of the dining area, there was for being such a kind hostess and for The second one was to act like a turtle unexpected death of Christakis Naoum a ten-foot tree bathed in white lights. serving such good food. Her 88-year-old dove. The third was to act like a French on Dec. 16. He was the brother of It was gorgeous. In another corner of Dad, John O’Neill, owns the restaurant. hen. The grandmother had “five golden Elizabeth “Betty” Naoum, who lived the room, there was a Santa on a table What a nice way to spend a cold evening. rings” and danced around the stage, in the Neponset area before moving to surrounded by white lights. *** holding her ring hand in the air. “Seven Quincy. My sympathy is sent to Betty We were welcomed by pals Jane On Dec. 13, Hubby, Daughter Sue, swans a-swimming” was hilarious; so from her friends in Neponset. Matheson and Barry Mullen. We took and I drove to the Common Market in was “11 Lords a-Leaping.” Everyone *** seats and were immediately invited Quincy. There were lots of cars in the laughed and gave the participants a A delicious hint: if you can find them in to go to the buffet. On our way, we parking lot. We knew there would be big round of applause. It was an enjoy- your local store, buy a package of either able evening. We were asked to leave Lemon or Lime Oreo Cookies. They are promptly because there was another scrumptious. You will love them. show immediately following at 9 p.m. *** I never had a chance to get the names Here is an Irish toast for the New Year: of the four performers. “In the New Year, may your right hand Byrne & *** always be stretched out in friendship, never in want.” Anderson, L.L.P. 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Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester shown performing in the Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester pictured at the Annual Mark Music Showcase to close out the Fall program. Our members were joined Wahlberg Youth Foundation Christmas Party. Thanks to the many donors who by performers from several other partnering Music Clubhouse locations for supported the Party and allowed all 250 guests to leave with a variety of gifts. the event. Marr-lins host Billerica/Blue as they take on the league’s best! Gymnastics, F.I.T. Club, our daily Hill - The Marr-lin Swim Team closed Winter Athletics Program - The Fitness program, and activity gyms Winter Program: out the month of December by hosting Winter Athletics program will kick- for our Teen members. For more the Billerica and Blue Hill Clubs for a off the week of 1/12 with Clinic, information contact Bruce Seals Limited Openings tri-meet. In January the team will close Intramural, and All-Star Basketball ([email protected]). for our out the dual-meet season by hosting components. We will offer Little Rim M.F.A. Community Arts Initia- Watertown (1/11) and traveling to (ages 5 & 6), Low Rim (ages 7-11) tive - Thanks to our being named a Evening Enrichment Arlington (1/17) before taking part in clinics, along with a Boys Low Rim community partner, Club members Activities the 2-day League Championship Meet League (ages 11&U), Girls Low Rim have enjoyed a variety of on-site and on 1/24 & 1/25. All 14 teams from the League (ages 12&U), and a Co-ed off-site experiences with the Museum Winter enrichment activities be- N.E.N.E.A.P.C. league and over 1,000 15&U Intramural League. We will of Fine Arts. Recently, members gin the week of 1/12. Limited swimmers will descend upon Keefe also sponsor Boys 12&U, Girls 14&U completed a project that will be on openings remain for team sports, Technical School for the weekend. The and Boys 15&U All-Star teams in the display for M.L.K. day. Club members fine arts classes, education en- team will then attend/host various N.E.N.E.A.P.C. League each of whom and parents are encouraged to visit richment programs, photogra- invitational meets before participating will compete against Clubs in the the Museum on this day as it is open phy, small group clubs (all ages), in the Regional Championship Meet in region. In addition to the Basketball free of charge. Congratulations to all film classes, music activities, and March. Best of luck to our swimmers programs we will offer Beginner the participating members! more. Looking back on a year that had a lot going on

(Continued from page 1) the state Senate— a position that for decades included master of ceremonies duty at the breakfast. South Boston District City Councillor Bill Linehan announced that he believed he should take over the role of breakfast emcee, a direct challenge to the senator, who managed to make him change his mind in quick order. Dorcena Forry, who is married to Reporter publisher and editor Bill Forry, became the first woman, the first person of color, and the first Dorchester resident to host the annual event. By all accounts, she met the high expectations as host. As Gov. Deval Patrick embraced her on stage, he remarked: “This is what a Forry and a Patrick look like these days.” Walsh settles in After a knock-down, drag-out fight with John Connolly, Martin Walsh State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry was sworn in as mayor of Boston a hosted at St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast of firsts in March. She is shown above Evandro C. Carvalho celebrated his April 1 victory in a five-way Democratic few days into 2014 accompanied by the primary to replace former state Rep. Carlos Henriquez. A Fields Corner sounds of Yo-Yo Ma playing his cello. with Gov. Deval Patrick. Don West photo resident who once worked in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, In an interview with the Reporter in Carvalho was born in Cape Verde and came to Boston at age 15. February, Walsh said he was “moving Political observers suggest that the slowly and steadily,” though in later results in Dorchester reflected not so interests: Already furiously engaged from the Savin Hill T Station; fiery interviews, the mayor acknowledged much Tolman’s failure to organize but in fighting against a proposal to site exchanges at the monthly Columbia that the constant crush of media rather Healey’s success as a candidate, a $10 million trash transfer facility Savin Hill Civic Association meetings; attention, foreign to the 17-year state with some venturing to say that she there, Widett Circle’s merchants and and generationally different views rep from Dorchester, sometimes gets in is cut from the same cloth as Deval neighboring Newmarket are now about parking needs for a 14-unit the way. Recent flare-ups, like a clash Patrick and Elizabeth Warren. The facing an even more daunting threat residential development directly with the City Council over pay raises country’s first openly gay attorney in the form of dueling proposals to across the street from an MBTA sta- and the fate of the homeless displaced general (a former pro basketball build massive sports stadiums on or tion in a neighborhood clogged with by the sudden closure of the Long player) promised voters: “I will give near their land. Boston 2024 boosters cars. Not to mention that this is all Island Bridge, perhaps are signs that it everything I’ve got every day, and have pitched the idea of reclaiming happening in Mayor Walsh’s backyard. the honeymoon is over and done with. I’m going to leave it all on the court.” parts of Widett Circle for a new The development challenge comes New face: Maura Healey Widett Circle in the spotlight Olympic Stadium. Should Boston get in the wake of one of Walsh’s biggest Political newcomer Maura Healey’s Before its name was splashed across the Olympic bid, every sited facility initiatives from his first year: an decisive win over well-connected the front page of The Boston Globe, has been promised an extensive public aggressive housing plan that promises Warren Tolman in the September’s Widett Circle was a spot where the New comment process. 53,000 new units of housing stock Democratic primary for the attorney Boston Food Market businesses kept The Savin Hill “hole” by 2030. So far, plans for the Savin general’s office was an upset. In to themselves. Together (more than 20 Arguably one of the juiciest stories Hill project seem to be progressing Dorchester, she was edged by Tolman food production operations and 700- out of Dorchester, or at the least the as backers are securing permits from in a majority of the precincts, but in the plus employees) they pumped out fresh best-named story this year, has been the city. Developer David Higgins neighborhood where many believed the produce and proteins for a hungry, the fight over the fate of the so-called told the Reporter in November that he well-connected former state lawmaker growing city. Now, the food production “Savin Hill hole.” The story has it all hoped to have the building ready for could count on a sturdy base of support, hub on the Dorchester-Southie line – developers chomping at the bit to fill Christmas 2015. his win was anything but a landslide. in the curve of I-93 faces encroaching in the long-vacant hole straight across Page 14 THE Reporter January 1, 2015 dotnews.com Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 10) by professional instructors. Registration is now every Wed, from 10 a.m. to noon at 15 Rita Rd., Parade Committee Meeting taking place. Call 781-890-8480 or visit online at: where freshly baked breads are served. Everyone is The next meeting of the Dorchester Day Parade baystateskatingschool.org. welcome to come and join in the friendly conversation Committee will be held on Tues., Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Adams St. Library and various weekly activities. Mother and toddler in the Breakfast Room of the Ramada Inn, 800 Become a member by sending dues to Friends of playgroup., each Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, in St. Morrissey Blvd. If you are interested or know of the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Mark’s lower church. All are welcome. a Dorchester veteran who would like to be Chief Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; Irish Social Club Marshal, have that person come to the meeting, individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and The club is located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. where we wil be holding nominations and elections. lifetime, $50. Donation, usually $10. The criteria are: you must be a veteran and a resident Codman Square Neighborhood Leahy/Holloran Community Center of Dorchester. You must be have attended three Council The center is located at 1 Worrell St. consecutive meetings to become a voting member. Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the Milton-Quincy Congregation New members are always welcome. first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great The new name : Congregation Beth Shalom of the Ronan Park Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Blue Hills. Worship services, in the Great Hall, 495 Meetings held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Bowdoin St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number is: 617- St. Health Center. Bowdoin St. Health Center 698-3394 or email: office@TempleShalomOnline. Carney Hospital’s Programs Peace Circle, where those affected by violence may org for info. A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month, 6 Divine Mercy Celebration Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Divine Mercy Observance is held the third Friday The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: Ctr, the BSHC, and the Louis Brown Peace Institute. of each month. For further info: call the Sisters at instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- Call Janet at 617-296-2075 for info. 617-288-1202, ext. 114. 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group Pilgrim Church First Parish Church (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; Weekly worship services and cooperative Sunday 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support all are welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the School, Sunday at 11 a.m. Fellowship Dinner, second groups at Carney: Family Support. Milton’s Fran Conference Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public Friday of each month, 5:30 p.m., in the Parish Karoff will teach yoga classes (all levels) in Jan. and is invited. Browse the gift shop, which is open Hall; everyone is welcome. Fair Foods each Friday, Feb., on Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. , in weekdays and Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; $2 for a bag of fresh produce Cushing Auditorium (2nd floor). Cost, $50, due at details. Community lunch is served free every Sat. and open to all. 10 Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill; the first class on Jan. 8. Wear comfortable clothing from noon to 1:30 p.m.; the public is welcome. Pilgrim firstparishdorchester.org and bring a yoga mat. Dates are Jan. 8, 15, and Christian Endeavor Society meeting, second Tues. St. Ambrose Church 29, and Feb. 5 and 12. E-mail at fran.karoff or call of each month at 6:30 p.m. Pilgrim Church is a 617-640-7698 Thanks to all who helped with the Feast of St. Congregational Christian Church, associated with Ambrose. Please continue to say healing prayers for Learn To Skate Lessons the United Church of Christ, and is located at 540 Sr. Damian, who is now at Marian Manor. On New Learn-to skate lessons, for those 4 ½ yrs. through Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. Year’s Eve: a 6 p.m. in Viet., and on New Year’s Day, adulthood, are offered in Quincy and South Boston Irish Pastoral Centre at 10 a.m. in Viet. and 10:30 a.m., in Eng. and other rinks. Wear figure or hockey skates for The IPC is located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 beginner, intermediate, or advanced lessons, taught St. Ann Church Rita Road. Dorchester. Our coffee social meets Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the BUSINESS DIRECTORY church. 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a division of dotnews.com January 1, 2015 The Reporter Page 15 They served the world of sport in their own special ways Maybe ‘tis ever thus, nan, pitched well and recruit of the ‘50’s who but those from the realm Sports/Clark Booth wrote even better; two realized his full poten- of sport for whom the bell classics about baseball tial, unfortunately, as tolled in 2014 seemed Will McKaney, struck sadly depleted with the life. Between them, a Blackhawk. Murray a notably smart and down at football prac- losses of Gerry Finn of super-scouts Bill Enos ‘Muzz’ Oliver, slick estimable band, bearers tice, was just 19. the Springfield Union, and George Digby centerman of the BOW and keepers of much Basketball lost one of Joe Murphy, straight logged more than a line, was another fabled history. Custom here its most charming schol- arrow of the Lawrence century as bird-dogs. ex-Bruin from that hard- obliges a parting salute. ars, Dr. Jack Ramsey. Eagle Tribune and proud Digby tried to convince luck pre-Orrian era. We knew Jerry Also, Bob Houbregs, vet of WWII, and Billy Red Sox officials that a Hockey also lost wily Coleman best as the Wah Wah Jones, Tom Kipouras, who became kid named Willie Mays front-office operatives smooth second base- Gola, Caldwell Jones, the distinguished sports had promise. They didn’t Pat Quinn and Keith man of those relentless Lou Hudson, Marvin editor of the Salem believe him. Allen. Plus, Edgar Yankee champs of the Barnes of Providence, News after years as Most Rev. Joe Ma- LaPrade, Olympian ‘50’s and later the love- and the esteemed Dr. dogged gumshoe of the guire, long the Bishop Bob Suter, Wally able announcer of a Ernie Vandeweghe, old Herald. On a story – of Springfield, lettered Hergesheimer, Gilles sweet and quite out of perennial loser. But who worked his way any story – the puckish in both baseball and Tremblay, Ross Lons- the past. He looked you above and beyond all through medical school Kippy was a veritable hockey at Boston Col- berry, and Carol Vad- in the eye, his word was that he ranked with starring for the New Colombo; simply relent- lege. How many other nais, the urbane fellow his bond, you could take the elite of baseball’s York Knicks. less. high churchman of any who accompanied Phil it to the bank. “Bresh” genuine war heroes. A Soccer lost the fabled In football Chuck faith could have made Esposito to the Rangers. was special! US Marine fighter pilot, Eusabio, the Portu- Noll, rock-hard man a comparable claim? Sy And Viktor Tikhonov, Don Zimmer: One has he survived 57 missions guese legend known of few words but an Berger, guiding genius brilliant maestro of the little time for arguments in WWII, 60 more in as ‘the Black Pearl’, iron will, may have of Topps, didn’t invent Soviet Red Army Hockey about his managerial Korea, a crash landing and Alfredo DiSte- coached the finest baseball cards but he Team. skills, or whatever. It en-route, earning 13 fano, grand master of football team ever as- sure did perfect them. A final three: only matters that he was air medals and two Real Madrid. Track sembled; the Steelers When he performed his Jean Beliveau: His quintessential “base- Distinguished Flying lost Frank Budd and of the late ‘70’s. Fuzzy first ulnar collateral passing brought an en- ball.” Malamud couldn’t Crosses. In terms of real Mel Patton, who was Thurston, dauntless ligament transplant on tire nation to a pause. have created him, nor combat, Jerry Coleman for years “the world’s Packer’s pulling-guard, Tommy John, Dr. Frank It was not so much his could Lardner, Runyon, had few equals. fastest man.” Gary was yet another football Jobe didn’t realize it. greatness as a player – or Harris. Believe me Ralph Kiner also lost Bettenhausen raced warrior sadly ending But he was impacting indisputable – that so when I tell you that prime seasons to WWII in the Indy 500 twenty- up in dementia. Other baseball history far moved the masses as his beyond that seemingly yet still managed to one times. Louise gridiron-greats lost more profoundly than greatness as a person. It plump and oafish front, dominate the post-war Brough, long the queen were Gordie Soltau, Abner Doubleday ever was a nice reminder of there resided a dear National League with of American Tennis, Earl Morrall, Bob did. Louis Zamperini, the way it was. fellow who understood his awesome power won 35 titles; four at Newhouse, and Ed the 1936 Olympian who Dick Bresciani: this game as much as and earn a niche in the Wimbledon. Sprinkle. Was anyone later emerged “unbro- Long-time Red Sox pub- any ever did, and loved Hall of Fame. Tony Eminent Aussie Crick- tougher than Ed Sprin- ken” from a Japanese lic relations guru and it more. To those who Gwynn, too, made it to eter Phillip Hughes kle; or meaner? Rob prisoner of war camp, is official team historian! knew him well and liked Cooperstown as one of suffered catastrophic Bironas, Hank Lauri- about to be immortalized He was the Keeper of him immensely, Zimmy the most stylish bats- head injuries when cella, Bob McNamara, in a much anticipated the Flame. The last of was also special! men of the modern era struck by a delivery. An and Bull Bramlett. movie. the truest of the True Be- So here’s to the class although it was his Australian institution, Simply crazed in his In hockey, greatly tal- lievers. He essentially of 2014. Well Done! service in crusading Hughes was only 25. memorable Patriots ented Dougie Mohns devoted his life to this against the evils of the At the other extreme, stint, the wonder, at was a prized Bruins team. It was quaint and smokeless tobacco that Hashim Kahn, patri- least to those who knew killed him that might arch of the reigning royal him, is that the mad Bull best be remembered. Al family of Squash, was lived another40 years. Dark should have made 100. Pakistani-born, he Alas, we lost too many the Hall. At a pivotal mo- was taught the game such great characters. ment, George (Shot- by British imperialists. The delightful Al gun) Shuba –one of the The LPGA lost Danielle Longo, tub-thumper for true “Boys of Summer” Downey. Swashbuck- the old Sportsman Show, – greatly befriended ling James Hellwig, was for a half century Best Wishes for a Jackie Robinson. who called himself ‘the the nicest of the old- Baseball also lost Ultimate Warrior’, was fashioned “men about Jim Fregosi, Eddie one of wrestling’s great town.” Bill Samko was Happy New Year! O’Brien, Ray Sadecki entertainers. long the trainer at Holy and Bob Welch, who Boxing lost flamboy- Cross. Al Forrester triumphed over alco- ant promoter Mickey worked at Fenway seven holism and won a Cy Duff; light-heavyweight decades and was Dick Young. Tom Veryzer, champ Matthew Saad Radatz’s happy chauf- Jerry Lumpe, Billy Muhamaad ; brief feur on the Monster’s McCool, and Frank heavyweight titlist Jim- rides to the rescue from Torre, Brooklyn-boy to my Ellis, ultimately the bullpen. Jim Bros- the core and brother of beaten by Alzheimer’s; Joe. Jim Burton! He and mystifying ma- was on the mound when rauder ‘Hurricane’ the Red Sox lost the epic Carter, whose triumph OHN 1975 World Series. over a murder-charge J C. Some were very old. At exceeded anything he GALLAGHER 102, Cuban stylist Con- did in the ring. Bob rado ‘Connie’ Mar- Dylan wrote a song Insurance Agency rero had been baseball’s about him. Denzel oldest survivor. At 96, Washington portrayed HOME Lou Lucier was the Red him on the screen. Sox oldest alumnus. At The owner-class got & 98, once irrepressible hit hard, especially in AUTO tennis starlet Dorothy the NFL. At 88, Henry ‘Du-du’ Cheney was Clay Ford died; he INSURANCE said to have been as owned the Detroit Lions Specializing in Hom- spry as ever. Carmen 50 years and never eowners and Automobile Berra, devoted wife of won a thing. Ralph Insurance for over a half Yogi, was 85. Wilson, 95, owned century of reliable service Others were much the Buffalo Bills their to the Dorchester com- too young. Only 20, entire existence, never munity. NASCAR’s Kevin Ward winning the Big One. Jr. died in the midst of In a salty rendering of New Accounts a tantrum on an upstate the American Dream, New York dirt track. At Smiling Jack Satter Welcome 23, Cardinals’ phenom rose from selling hotdogs 1471 Dorchester Ave. Oscar Taveras died on a Chelsea street at Fields Corner MBTA when he ran his sports corner to hobnobbing car off a Dominican with baseball royalty back-road. Troubled as part-owner first of Phone: Congressman Brad Halsey, ex of the Red Sox, then the Yanks and A’s, was 35 265-8600 Yankees. Brassy Jack “We Get Your Plates” when he fell off a cliff. loved every minute of it. Michael Capuano The Naval Academy’s Local media ranks got Page 16 THE Reporter January 1, 2015 dotnews.com Boston’s Irish as seen through Bill Brett’s lens (Continued from page 1) and continue to give back back were imbued in you adopted [Rahel, 7; Beza- for a long time, but the so much to the commu- and your siblings from wit, 10; Selamawit, 8; time now felt right. nity. I wanted to present your mother? and Andualem, 5] is so Q. Why did it seem so the ones I’ve met and A. No question about moving. It is something timely at this particular photographed over the that. In many ways, it’s that never would have juncture? years in one place. very similar to Marty happened here 25 years A. In large part because Q. In doing so, you’ve Walsh’s story. Simply ago and shows how much the city of Boston – along gone farther back into the put, without my mother, has changed for the Bos- with the region – is city’s past than in your we wouldn’t have made ton Irish, and because of changing so much and previous books. it. She barely made it the Boston, Irish. The so fast. The Boston Irish A. Yes, and that’s one out of Ireland herself photo shows how America have come so far from the of the key points of the ahead of British arrest. really is the land of op- time of “no Irish need ap- book, to show that while Her brother was an IRA portunity. ply” and have made such so much has changed for soldier in the Irish civil I also like the one of a deep impact here. So the Boston Irish and right and I believe that not lanthropists, politicians, war, and she delivered Father Daniel J. Ma- many have been so suc- now things seems to be only have the Boston, restaurateurs, chaplains, messages as a courier honey – the firefighters’ cessful in politics, busi- changing faster, it was Irish shown a blueprint cops, firefighters, you for them. chaplain in every sense of ness, everything. I began not an overnight process. for immigrant success, name it. It is time for Q. This is probably an the word, revered by the to go through my files The road was long, hard, but they also have a duty the Boston, Irish to give impossible question to department. As pastor and realized that along and full of suffering for to help out those trying back – actually, they are answer, but do any of of St. Francis de Sales with the Kennedys and so many, but the thing to make their way. So giving back, so I mean it’s the photos have special Church in Charlestown, other big names, there is that the Irish here did many of the people in time for them to continue resonance for you? Father Dan has also were also so many other overcome so much. the new book are doing giving back. I believe it’s A. The one of the served the community Boston, Irish – nuns, Today, there are newer exactly that, whether an obligation. O’Neill family, Sara and with love, humility, and priests, social workers, immigrant groups here they’re successful busi- Q. For you, that sense Diarmuid and the four dedication. He’s a priest’s and the like – who have who are on that road, ness people, clerics, phi- of striving and giving Ethiopian orphans they priest.

John Stenson, owner of the Eire Pub, greeted the assembling crowd gathering for the September 16, 2014, celebration that marked the 50th anniversary of That’s 19-year-old fiddler Kevin Doherty of Dorchester atop a backhoe from the the Adams Village destination that has played host to U.S. Presidents Ronald family business, K. Doherty Construction, during a break in his day. “I carry Reagan and Bill Clinton and numerous politicians and celebrities. The Eire the fiddle with me almost all the time,” Kevin says. “But I don’t normally play Pub was opened by John’s father, Thomas C. Stenson, who died in 2000, and at work.” He did give an impromptu concert for this photograph, taken in a remains a regular stop for neighbors and those who live in the suburbs, who parking area at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. Kevin keeps a pretty crowd around the horseshoe-shaped bar waiting for a draught and a “dog.” busy schedule. By day he works with his father, also Kevin, on construction John’s family has roots in counties Sligo, Clare, and Mayo, and his parents sites and, afterwards, attends the construction management night program met at a club that Tom was operating in Everett. When Tom opened the Eire at Wentworth Institute of Technology. This branch of the Dohertys is from Pub, he put up the famous signs, “Men’s Bar” and “Gentlemen’s Prestige Bar.” Donegal, a place Kevin visits twice a year. He performs with area bands and “Eire Pub and Locke-Ober were the last two places that were licensed to oper- is a regular at the Cape Cod Irish Village in Yarmouth. “I just tell people that ate that way,” John says. “We’re open to everyone now, so the sign confuses I’m a construction worker on weekdays,” says Kevin, “and a fiddler on the people. The historic preservation folks won’t let me change it, so it stays.” weekends.”

The Hunt Family is solidly Dorchester. Thomas Hunt emigrated from Co. “I’m a convener by nature,” Joyce Linehan told a Boston Globe reporter in Mayo in 1890 and settled on Houghton Street in Pope’s Hill around 1905. His 2005. Indeed, this music publicist, arts advocate, and political activist, now grandson, James Hunt, Jr., standing in front of his sons, was raised nearby Chief of Policy for Mayor Walsh, is known for bringing different groups of by his parents, James and Grace, and when Jim Jr. married his wife, Jean, people together. Joyce’s home in Dorchester’s Lower Mills, where this photo- they too made their home a few doors up the street. Jim is the longtime CEO graph was taken, has been dubbed “Ashmonticello” by friends and gained a of the Massachusetts League Community Health Centers. James III (left) reputation as a gathering place for organizers and policy wonks. Her living studied at Saint Ann School (as did all of his brothers) and graduated from room has been the launching pad for several campaigns, including two notable Boston Latin School, followed by University of Massachusetts Amherst, and successes: Elizabeth Warren’s run for U.S. Senate and Martin J. Walsh’s bid Suffolk Law School. He served as the chief of Environment and Energy in the for Mayor of Boston. A Dorchester native, Joyce’s father, John J. Linehan, a Menino Administration and now works for Northeast Utilities. Daniel, (center first generation Irish-American with roots in Macroom, Co. Cork, was a state behind his father) is the youngest, and attended Boston Latin Academy, Boston representative from Mission Hill in the late 1950s, after winning the seat his College, the University College of Galway, and Suffolk Law School. Inspired father held. By the time Joyce entered the political fray she already had a suc- by his studies in Ireland, Daniel ran successfully for state representative cessful career as a music manager and publicist and co-owner of the Ashmont in 2014, in the seat previously occupied by Mayor Walsh. Peter C. Hunt (far Records label. Among the bands Joyce managed are The Smithereens and The right) graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and Bridgewater State Lemonheads. And, for most of the 1990s, she ran the East Coast operation of College. Peter worked with Investors Bank and Trust Company and took a Sub Pop Records, which launched the careers of Nirvana, The Afghan Whigs, financial management assignment in Dublin, Ireland, for two years in 2004. and Sebadoh, among others. Peter is an insurance executive for New York Life dotnews.com January 1, 2015 The Reporter Page 17 ‘Portraits of Purpose’: West, Cooper document true agents of ‘change’ Ray Flynn and Thomas Menino as examples of significant change. They “helped guide the city away from hostility” to a new era of “racial friendship,” Cooper says. “[Menino] made getting along the normal course of things – anything else was ‘nonsense.’ He used that word a lot.”

What hasn’t changed, Cooper contended, is that “political power is not evenly distributed” and “structural poverty [and] income inequality” that falls largely along racial lines remains entrenched. The book includes a profile on the four Boston City Councillors of color and highlights the fact that of the nine district seats, only two members are people of color. Despite his collection’s growth over the years, West says that he often fields questions from people about why some- “We all have value as a human one is not included. [and] all of us should respect and “You can’t include everybody,” he says honor [that],” said Ken Cooper with a laugh, adding (above) on one of the themes his that there are a “vast number” of qualified book “Portraits of Purpose,” co- people to choose from. authored with Don West. He does plan, however, to expand the collection (Continued from page 1) Cooper said that the moving forward. He as a news photographer. process of writing the also explains choices The initial collection has profiles highlighted for that some might find 25 pieces. Following its him the importance of controversial, such as warm reception, the the basic “humanism” former City Councilor Museum asked West that underlies social Chuck Turner and for- to return the follow- activism. mer Massachusetts state ing year. He did, with “We all have value as Sen. Dianne Wilkerson, another 25 faces added a humans [and] all of us who each served time in to the mix. In addition to should respect and honor federal prison following the high-profile leaders [that],” he said. The pri- an FBI investigation of that he had covered, mary issue at the heart public corruption. he also sought to shine of the recent headlines “I believe in redemp- light on “unsung heroes,” on race and policing that tion,” West says. “I think bringing “a history for- have rocked the nation is the contribution [to the ward that you wouldn’t one of human tragedy – community] is greater find in the usual news the loss of “an eighteen than the mistake – and media.” year-old boy in Ferguson, that the contribution can The book’s intent, West a twelve-year-old boy in continue.” says, is to highlight those Cleveland,” referring to West’s vision expands who have worked for the high-profile shoot- beyond the pages of his “social justice,” which he ings of teenagers Michael book. He has held vari- describes as “an umbrella Brown and Tamir Rice, ous community events term” that encompasses respectively. and forums in recent multiple areas in which The other lesson, months on the topic of activists seek greater Cooper says, is the im- social change, utilizing social equality. portance of collaboration the book as a platform “What happened in and connections between for conversation. He is Ferguson and what individuals. He holds up planning on more events happened in New York the example of the writer to come. recently, relative to those James Baldwin, who is Cooper adds that the grand juries – we can profiled in the book, as book will hopefully whet see that we need judicial greatly influencing the readers’ appetite, en- reform. So that’s a justice lives of two Boston-area couraging them to seek piece,” West explains. leaders: Haverhill-based out more information “There’s [a need for] Congregational minister about the people who justice in the health care Horace Seldon, who cites are covered. At 55,000 area. There’s [a need for] Baldwin as the inspira- words, the book “offers justice in many different tion for his fifty years up a lot of history” for areas of our society.” of anti-racism work; a photography book, he The book is “about and former Cambridge says. He hopes that the b r i n g i n g f o r w a r d Mayor Ken Reeves, who way it is arranged in “bite dialogue and interest in sought perspective in sizes” of information these areas that we need Baldwin’s words follow- will fit with the way to talk about and we need ing the Boston Marathon that readers consume to change,” said West. bombings of 2013. information in today’s Eastern Bank helped The book provides an digital world and will underwrite the book’s exploration of the ways “stoke people’s curiosity” publication. West ex- in which Boston has to delve deeper into the panded the collection taken great strides for- lives of some of Boston’s and sought out Cooper, a ward – and other areas in greatest and latest social Pulitzer Prize-winner, to which there is still room leaders. write 500-word profiles for improvement. Cooper for each photograph. points to former mayors Page 18 THE Reporter January 1, 2015 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES

BYRON, Mary A. Chase and her husband Braintree and the late resa M. and her husband late John and Margaret nephews. Donations in (Joyce), age 91, of Jeffrey of Norwell, Paul Catherine Cusick, Thom- Robert Owens of West- (MacDonagh) Kelly. Fa- Rosalie’s memory may Milton. Wife of the late F. and his wife Sheila, as, Robert and Francis wood, Sheila A. and her ther of daughter, Nancy be made to Home and James Raymond Byron. and Patricia A. Ambrose Joyce. Grandmother of husband Kevin Roake of Kelly Stutman and her Hospice Care of Rhode Mother of Robert and and her husband John, 17 grandchildren & 11 Norfolk, Thomas J. and husband Richard, and Island, 1085 North Main his wife Mary of Milton, all of Milton, and Jeanne great grandchildren. his wife Michelle Kelley sons, Mark of Dedham, St., Providence, RI 02904. James W. and his dear M. O’Connell and her Former employee of of Walpole and Kevin M. Paul and Richard of PEMBROKE, Doro- friend Sondra Stearns husband Paul of Norwell. John F. Kennedy Li- and his wife Karen Kelley West Roxbury, 12 loving thea Ellen (Norton) of Plymouth, Janet M. Sister of Vincent Joyce of brary. Longtime active of Dorchester. Father-in- grandchildren. Brother age 84, of Dorchester. parishioner of St. Agatha law of the late Noreen of James and Claire Kelly Wife of 60 years of Church. Expressions of (Cahill) Kelley. Papa of of Milford and Myles and Michael J. Pembroke. sympathy may be made Julianne Kelley, Mary Joyce Kelly of N. Ando- Mother of Joan and her to New England Chap- Theresa Kelley, Rachel ver. He was pre-deceased husband Kevin Morris TEVNAN TEVNAN ter, Multiple Sclerosis Owens, Kevin Roake, by his sister, Mary, and of Milton, MaryEllen Society, 101A First Ave., Christian Kelley, Shane Bill Leary, brothers, and her husband Kevin 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue Waltham, MA 02451. Kelley, Niall Kelley and John, and Pricilla Kelly, Deagle of Pembroke, Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 DUNAY, Henry L. Mabel J. Kelley. Brother Joseph, and Joan Kelly. Noreen and her hus- 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 88, of Avon, native of of John and his late wife Andrew was a Naval band Thomas Leahy, Dorchester. He was Christine Kelley of Mil- veteran of WWII serving Carol and her husband Attorneys at Law a retired accountant ton and the late Claire on the USS Arkansas John Harrington, Eileen www.tevnan.com from Hill’s in Canton. and her late husband BB33 and was a Second Pembroke, Patricia Pem- Henry was the husband Charles Bell, William J. Lieutenant in the Army broke, Jean Pembroke of Veronica “Ronnie” Kelley, Edward P. and during the Korean War. and Denis Pembroke all (Csizmazia) Dunay for his late wife Dorothy Kel- Hall of Fame member and of Dorchester and the late 57 years; father of Mark ley and James G. Kelley. captain of the English John “Jackie” Pembroke. “Close to Home” Dunay and his wife Brother-in-law of Mar- H.S. football team class of Sister of Michael Norton Lynda of Norton, Cathy garet Kelley, Barbara 1944; graduate of Boston of ME and the late Paul, Ames & her husband Kelley, Peter and his College class of 1950, Gerard, Phillip, Mar- Scott of Sandwich and wife Patricia Brennan, Masters in Chemistry ian Norton and Claire Nancy Dunay-Boyd and John and his wife Ellen University of Lowell. Swaider. Also survived her husband Joseph of Brennan, Margaret and Andrew began his career by 13 grandchildren and Foxboro; grandfather her late husband Jack working in the FBI Crime 2 great grandchildren. of Stephanie and Mat- Esperian and the late Lab, Washington D.C. Remembrances may be thew Dunay and Steven, Edward Brennan. Paul and is a retired Interna- made to St. Ann Church, Alexander and Michael is survived by many lov- tional Chemist for W.R. 243 Neponset Ave., Cedar Grove Cemetery Boyd; and the brother ing nieces and nephews Grace, Lexington, MA. Dorchester, MA 02122 of Edward Z. Dunay of and his longtime friend Those wishing to honor ROLAND, Theodore CONSECRATED IN 1868 North Hollywood, CA. Thomas Whitey O’Hara. Andrew’s memory can A. of Dorchester, origi- Memorial gifts may be Please make donations in make donations to the , 85 nally from Des Moines, On the banks of the Neponset made to, 501 St. Jude Paul’s memory to Juve- Astor Ave. #2, Norwood, IA, died after a sudden Place, Memphis, TN nile Diabetes Research, MA (www.kidney.org) or illnessh. Ted was a musi- Inquiries on gravesites are invited. 38105. 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, the National Parkinson cian, artist and long-time Non-Sectarian. K E L L E Y , P a u l MA 02481. Paul was a Foundation 800-473- old school bike messenger Joseph of Westwood, Navy veteran of WWII, 4636 (parkinson.org). in Boston. Wife Sandy Cemetery Office open daily at formerly of Mattapan. serving aboard the USS MASON, Rosalie A. Tarrant, father Donald, 920 Adams St. Husband of Patricia E. St. Paul CA73, Life Mem- (Danahy) of Mansfield, brother Tom and partner Dorchester, MA 02124 (Brennan) Kelley. Father ber of Dorchester Lower formerly of Dorchester. Danny Brewington are Telephone: 617-825-1360 of Paul G. and his wife Mills VFW Post 8699, Wife of the late Michael heartbroken. Mother Patrice of Hanover, The- Retired MBTA trackman L. Mason. Mother of Rosemary and sister for over 20 years, and Catherine M. Connaugh- Wendy pre-deceased a former member of ton, Rosemarie Loesher, him. Burial service pri- Teamsters Local 25 and Michael R. Mason and vate. Carmen’s Local 589. Barbara M. Manley all Sugrue, Mary (For- KELLY, Andrew of Mansfield and Lisa merly Sister Denise, Joseph, 87, of West A. Maffie of Canton. SND) of Dorchester. Roxbury and Falmouth, She was pre-deceased Daughter of the late formerly of Neponset. by 9 siblings and is also Denis and Margaret Andrew was the beloved survived by 13 grandchil- (Downing) Sugrue. Sister husband of Rita (Man- dren, 1 great grandson, of Margaret M. Beirne of ning) Kelly and son of the and many nieces and Watertown and Frank Sugrue of Boston and LEGAL NOTICES the late Joseph, Paul and Dennis Sugrue. COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Sister in-law of Jeanne & MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT the late Margaret Foley PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Sugrue. Also survived by SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 NEW CHARDON STREET many nieces & nephews. PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 617-788-8300 Boston 02114 TEWKSBURY, Ellen Docket No. SU14P2923PM (617) 788-8300 in the MATTER OF CITATION ON PETITION FOR G. of Dedham, formerly FECKER ST. HILAIRE FORMAL ADJUDICATION of Dorchester, age 57. of DORCHESTER, MA Docket No. SU14P1410EA CITATION GIVING NOTICE IN THE ESTATE OF Mother of Shannon Wil- OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR WALTER I. SELIGSOHN son and her husband OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER DATE OF DEATH: 05/18/2014 PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 To all interested persons: Jason of North Attleboro and §5-405 A petition has been filed by: Ann D. LEGAL NOTICES RESPONDENT Seligsohn of Dorchester, MA requesting and Erin Tewksbury of (Person to be Protected/Minor) that the Court enter a formal Decree and To the named Respondent and all other Dedham. “Grandma El- COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Order of testacy and for such other relief COMMONWEALTH OF interested persons, a petition has been as requested in the Petition. And also len” of Isabella and Jack- MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS filed by Brigham & Women’s Hospital of THE TRIAL COURT SUFFOLK, ss. Boston, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that: Ann D. Seligsohn of son. Cherished sister of PROBATE & FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT alleging that Fecker St. Hilaire is in need Dorchester, MA be appointed as Personal SUFFOLK DIVISION PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT of a Conservator or other protective order Representative of said estate to serve nine brothers and sisters. 24 NEW CHARDON STREET NOTICE AND ORDER: SUFFOLK DIVISION and requesting that some suitable person Without Surety on the bond. Beloved companion of BOSTON, MA 02114 PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT (or some other suitable person) be ap- You have the right to obtain a copy of Docket No. SU12D2427 pointed as Conservator to serve Without Docket No. SU14D2511DR OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR the Petition from the Petitioner or at the John Essex and also Docket No. SU13P2633GD SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Surety on the bond. DIVORCE SUMMONS The petition asks the Court to deter- Court. You have a right to object to this IN THE INTERESTS OF CLEOPATRA PLEDGE-LECKY, proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- survived by many loving BY PUBLICATION and MAILING JAYRELLE LARENZ FAIRWEATHER mine that the Respondent is disabled, SEANDEL GRANT Plaintiff that a protective order or appointment of ney must file a written appearance and nieces, nephews, in laws OF DORCHESTER CENTER, MA a Conservator is necessary, and that the objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. vs. MINOR vs. proposed conservator is appropriate. The on 01/15/2015. and friends. GENTRY JUNIOR GRANT Notice to all Interested Parties DENZIL W. LECKY, Defendant petition is on file with this court. To the Defendant: 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline To the above named Defendant: You have the right to object to this by which you must file a written appear- The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or Divorce requesting that the Court grant filed on10/29/2013 by Linnette Fairweather of A Complaint has been presented your attorney must file a written appearance ance and objection if you object to this a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of Dorchester Center, MA will be held 01/22/2015 to this Court by the Plaintiff, Cleopatra at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the proceeding. If you fail to file a timely Follow 08:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. return date of 01/08/2015. This day is NOT written appearance and objection followed the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Located at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd Floor, Pledge-Lecky, seeking a Complaint Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at the a hearing date, but a deadline date by which by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty Boston, MA 02114 – Family Service Office. for Modification. you have to file the written appearance if (30) days of the return date, action may Court. An Automatic Restraining Order 2. Response to Petition: You may re- you object to the petition. If you fail to file us on has been entered in this matter preventing You are required to serve upon: be taken without further notice to you. spond by filing a written response to the Petition the written appearance by the return date, The estate is being administered under you from taking any action which would Cleopatra Pledge-Lecky, plaintiff, action may be taken in this matter without or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you formal procedure by the Personal Rep- negatively impact the current financial choose to file a written response, you need to: whose address is 50 Evans St., further notice to you. In addition to filing the Twitter status of either party. SEE Supplemental File the original with the Court; and written appearance, you or your attorney resentative under the Massachusetts Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Dorchester, MA 02124 your answer must file a written affidavit stating the Uniform Probate Code without supervi- Probate Court Rule 411. specific facts and grounds of your objec- Readers can now sign You are hereby summoned and five (5) business days before the hearing. on or before March 5, 2015. If you sion by the Court. Inventory and accounts 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or tion within 30 days after the return date. are not required to be filed with the Court, required to serve upon: Dan Tran, Esq., fail to do so, the court will proceed to IMPORTANT NOTICE up to get regular news Law Office of Dan N. Tran, 1377 Dorches- an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to but recipients are entitled to notice regard- request that counsel be appointed for the minor. the hearing and adjudication of this The outcome of this proceeding may ing the administration from the Personal headlines and links to ter Avenue, 2nd floor, Dorchester, MA 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A action. You are also required to file limit or completely take away the above- 02122 your answer, if any, on or before named person’s right to make decisions Representative and can petition the Court breaking news from the minor over age 14 has the right to be present a copy of your answer in the office of about personal affairs or financial affairs in any matter relating to the estate, includ- 02/05/2015. If you fail to do so, the court at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- the Register of this Court at Boston. or both. The above-named person has the ing distribution of assets and expenses Dorchester Reporter is not in the minor’s best interests. right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make of administration. tion of this action. You are also required THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- this request on behalf of the above-named Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- at Twitter. Follow us to file a copy of your answer, if any, in court proceeding that may affect your rights has STRONG, Esquire, First Justice of person. If the above-named person cannot been scheduled. If you do not understand this STRONG First Justice of this Court. @DotNews. And, of the office of the Register of this Court. said Court at Boston, this 5th day of afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- notice or other court papers, please contact State expense. Date: December 15, 2014 course, check our website STRONG, First Justice of this Court. an attorney for legal advice. October, 2014. 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Wednesday, December 31 • First Night Jubilee Day Concert at 1 p.m., 46 Joy St., Beacon Hill, Boston. Join the Museum of African American History and the Handel and Haydn Society at the historic African Meeting House, the nexus of the abolitionist movement, to commemo- rate President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation 152 years ago on that day as well as the forthcoming 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War in 1865. See maah.org The co-hosts collaborate for their third First Night Jubilee Day Concert with music by H+H and stories by MAAH, while also celebrating the bicentennial of H+H, America’s oldest continuously performing arts organization. Discover the role of Boston’s black and white abolitionists that led to Lincoln’s historic proclamation, and the part H+H played during Jubilee Celebrations on January 1, 1863.

Thursday, January 1 • The 3rd annual Leahy Holloran Community The fourth annual Leahy Holloran Community Center Polar Bear Plunge will be held on Thursday at 8 a.m. at Tenean Beach in Neponset. Center Polar Bear Plunge in memory of Brian Leahy will be held at 8a.m. at Tenean Beach. Registration • Boston Redevelopment Authority hosts com- is $20/person. Best Costume wins Grand Marshall. munity workshop to discuss planning around Four Sunday, January 25 For more information and pre-registration, please Corners and Geneva Ave., 6-8 p.m. at Holland • Ashmont Hill Chamber Music presents Borromeo contact: Robert Genduso at robertgenduso@gmail. Community Center, 85 Olney St., Dorchester. String Quartet, 3 p.m. at Peabody Hall, Parish com; Tom Leahy at [email protected]; or Craig Call Ted Schwartzberg at 617-918-4238 for more of All Saints, 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester. See Galvin at [email protected]. Proceeds benefit information or go to fairmountindigoplanning.org ahchambermusic.org Tickets $25; students $18; the Leahy Holloran Community Center. Breakfast children under 13 are free. immediately following at the Deadwood Brewery. Wednesday, January 14 Sponsored by the owners of Boston Bowl. • American Legion Playground Community Monday, January 26 Join the DCR for a free First Day Hike for all ages, Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Franklin Hill Boys & • Adams Street Branch of the BPL hosts event, noon at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. Kick off Girls Club, 5 Shandon Rd., Dorchester. The Boston “Living Solo: A Practical Guide to Life on Your the new year with a brisk walk in the great outdoors. Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Own” with author Dr. Nancy Goldner. 6:30 p.m., Hike a 1.5 mile (1 hour) easy figure eight loop through Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to 690 Adams St., Dorchester. the park. Enjoy scenic views of the Neponset River a meeting to discuss upcoming improvements to the along the way. Afterwards, enjoy a free cup of hot American Legion Playground located in Franklin Thursday, January 29 chocolate at the McKeon Post at 4 Hill Top Street. Park. This project was funded by the nation’s first • The Irish International Immigrant Center Be prepared for cold weather: dress in layers and youth participatory budgeting process, Youth Lead (IIIC) begins six-week citizenship course begins wear winter boots. Friendly dogs allowed on leashes the Change. Young people between the ages of on January 29 and runs through March 5. The not to exceed 7 feet. The hike starts promptly at 12 12-15 brainstormed and developed projects across two-hour classes are offered twice on Thursdays noon. Meet at the Hallet Street entrance. For more the city, and held a city-wide youth vote to allocate in the afternoon from 1-3 p.m. and again in the information, call 617-333-7404, ext. 104. capital funds. For further information, please call evening from 6-8 p.m. The course covers all of the 617-961-3019. 100 naturalization test questions and writing sample Saturday, January 3 requirements. Students gain a deeper understanding • Haitian-Americans United, Inc. (H.A.U.) will Thursday, January 15 of the principles of U.S. history and civics. The entire host the 16th Annual Haitian Independence Gala • Adams Street Branch of the BPL begins a weekly process of U.S naturalization is reviewed including at Lombardo’s in Randolph starting at 7 p.m. The class, “Introduction to Watercolor and Creative the interview that the applicant will undergo. IIIC event serves as a unique opportunity for dignitaries, Problem Solving,” 12:30-2:30 p.m. As part of the citizenship specialists and immigration attorneys local community leaders to get together to honor Creative Aging program, artist and teacher Susan are also available to answer any questions. Course Haiti’s ancestors, celebrate the victory of the 1791 Krause will lead a progressive class in drawing, materials are provided and the requested class fee Haitian Slave Revolution, and commemorate the watercolor painting, and creative problem solving is $30 For more information and to register for a 211th anniversary of the Proclamation of Haiti’s for adults aged 55 and up. No experience necessary, class, contact Sarah at 617-542-7654, Ext. 36. Made Independence. The keynote Speaker for the Gala and materials are provided.Learn a new skill, make possible by the Massachusetts Office for Refugees is Haitian-born, Dr. Michel DeGraff, professor new friends, express yourself in a new way!Students and Immigrants and the Greater Boston Citizenship of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of are expected to attend most classes, and space is Initiative sponsored by the Fish Family Foundation. Technology (MIT), who’s working with his MIT limited. Call 617-436-6900 to sign up. 690 Adams colleagues to improve access to education in Haiti. St., Dorchester. Friday, February 13 Mayor of Boston Martin Walsh will be honored for • Fiddlehead Theatre Company’s production of his outstanding support for the Haitian-American Tuesday, January 20 The Wiz opens at the Strand Theatre. Buy tickets Community of Boston and for people living in Haiti. • Dorchester Day Parade Committee meets at now at reduced rate through midnight on Dec. 31. For more information, see hauinc.org. 7p.m.at the Ramada inn 800 Morrissey Blvd., in the Use code “OILCAN” at fiddleheadtheatre.com. breakfast room. If you or somebody you know are Tuesday, January 6 interested in becoming the next Chief Marshall for Tuesday, February 17 • Fields Corner Civic Association meets at St the Dorchester Day Parade we would love to have you • A Long Winter’s Nap Puppet Show at Adams Ambrose Church, 240 Adams St. in the hall in the come to our meeting. The criteria for becoming the Street Branch of the Boston Public Library, 2 p.m. basement at 7pm. New members always welcome. Chief Marshall; you must be a veteran and you must Many animals hibernate, migrate, or just persevere Any questions please call 617-265-5376. live in Dorchester. If you or somebody you know are to survive the winter. Timothy Turtle, Frog, Brown interested please join us at our next meeting where we Bear, Mrs. Rabbit, Snowman, and the Fox are some Tuesday, January 13 will be holding nominations and elections. You must of the characters you’ll enjoy meeting in this fun and • Mayor Martin J. Walsh will deliver his first be a member of the Dorchester Day Parade Committee educational winter program. 690 Adams St. State of the City address at 7 p.m. in Boston’s for three consecutive meetings in order to be a voting Symphony Hall. member. New members are always welcome. Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year Thank You to family, friends, 793 Adams Street customers & clients Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 20 THE Reporter January 1, 2015 dotnews.com Baker taps Peyser to serve as Education secretary By Gintautas Dumcius conservative, anti-public istration to push for an welcome in the debate mitment to improving Gov. Mitt Romney, and State House schools, charter choice increase in the number over public education,” public education and for seven years, he was News Service advocate,” Driscoll said of charter schools. Madeloni said a state- I’m very hopeful that the executive director of Staking out ground Tuesday. “And I was, of Baker was an ardent ment. “Our goal is to we will be able to work the Pioneer Institute for ahead of his expected course, a career super- charter school supporter make sure that Jim well together,” Peisch, a Public Policy Research. push to allow more intendent and educator, on the trail, and his Peyser - and other educa- Wellesley Democrat, told Peyser will succeed charter schools in Massa- teacher, etcetera, for campaign said he would tion officials who are the News Service. Matthew Malone, a for- chusetts, Governor-elect 40 years. And the truth work with lawmakers appointed to join the Peisch tried unsuc- mer Brockton schools Charlie Baker last week of the matter was we to increase the number new administration - will cessfully this year to superintendent who named a charter propo- worked extremely well of Bay State charter respond to the views of broker a compromise started as Gov. Deval nent and former Pioneer together.” schools if elected. educators, parents and with reluctant senators Patrick’s education sec- Institute official as state Driscoll said they put Massachusetts Teach- communities concerning over an education reform retary in 2013. education secretary. aside “philosophical dif- ers Association President all policy decisions they bill that would have “I hope that Mr. Peyser James Peyser, a ferences,” and described Barbara Madeloni said make. We will continue expanded charter school follows in Dr. Malone’s 58-year-old Milton Peyser as supportive the union remains com- to be strong advocates access in some districts. footsteps, recognizing resident and former of public schools and mitted to ensuring equi- for providing our stu- The bill cleared the that there’s a need to education adviser to willing to close charter table funding for public dents with the public House, but died in the provide equal access to past governors, has been schools that didn’t “mea- education, “based wholly schools and colleges they Senate. all students and that leading Baker’s transi- sure up.” on democratic structures deserve.” Asked what Baker’s means not favoring the tion team while on leave “I think in this day and and democratic engage- Rep. Alice Peisch, the selection of Peyser might charter schools over from his job as managing age we worry too much ment, and free from House chair of the Com- signal for the charter the public schools,” director at the nonprofit about ideology and we market thinking, which mittee on Education, school movement, Peisch said Richard Stutman, NewSchools Venture should worry about just underlines the campaign said in her “limited said, “I would hesitate president of the Boston Fund. performance,” Driscoll to privatize our schools.” contact” with Peyser to read anything into Teachers Union. The transition team told the News Service. The union during the through her role on the it without giving the Since the Nov. 4 elec- declined a News Service “His record stands as fall spent heavily in an committee she found him administration the op- tion, Baker has been request for an interview a hallmark for when effort to boost Baker’s to be “very reasonable.” portunity to directly slowly filling out his with Peyser. the public schools in opponent, Democrat “I look forward to state what their priori- cabinet, with public “I saw firsthand Jim’s Massachusetts leaped Martha Coakley. working with the new ties will be.” safety and transporta- experience and leader- forward.” “As in any democratic administration. The Peyser was also an tion slots left unfilled as ship improving public Driscoll said he ex- process, vigorous dis- secretary-designate has education adviser to Act- of Tuesday. Baker takes education throughout pected the Baker admin- agreement should be a long history of com- ing Gov. 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