Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 36 Issue 46 Thursday, November 14, 2019 50¢ Fourth at-large seat waits on recount as Mejia and St. Guillen camps reap signatures By Katie Trojano Reporter Staff Last Tuesday’s election for Boston City Council-at-large ended with just ten votes separating the fourth and fifth place finishers, Julia Mejia and Alejandra St. Guillen. St. Guillen initially conceded defeat on election night, but when unofficial city figures showed just a ten-vote win for Mejia, her campaign switched Julia Mejia: “Every voice and up and said they would seek every vote matters.” a recount. In a press conference last Wednesday, St. Guillen told reporters: “With the vote margin, so, so low, you have the possibility of suppressing the vote by not having every single person counted.” One of the new Red Line cars at an MBTA facility in South Boston. Daniel Sheehan photo Mejia said last week that she welcomes the recount, but that she has already won by getting T to begin rebuild of Red Line with this far. “I’ve never worked in a city government and have rollout of new train cars next spring (Continued on page 5) Alejandra St. Guillen: Making sure “every vote is counted.” By Daniel Sheehan intercom units, and automatic Reporter Staff ‘We’re fixing the system passenger counters. In gen- MassDOT Secretary Steph- but we’re also modernizing eral, they are slightly larger, Jury says that tenants anie Pollock and MBTA Gen- it at the same time. 2020 is with an increased capacity eral Manager Steve Poftak going to be a big year for of about 18 to 20 additional in Uphams Corner case unveiled the first two (of six) the T’ passengers compared to the pilot Red Line cars at a press MBTA GM Steve Poftak older models. The trains are conference at Cabot Yard in also faster and have a more can stay in their homes South Boston last Thursday, the Red Line car fleet. advanced acceleration and By Katie Trojano six-unit apartment building noting that they are expected “We’re fixing the system but braking system, said Poftak, Reporter Staff at 6 Humphreys Place, tried to enter service beginning we’re also modernizing it at who explained that the process Two tenants facing evic- last year to “clear out” the next spring. the same time,” said Poftak. of growing the fleet will lead tion from an Uphams Corner building by issuing no-fault The arrival of the pilots “2020 is going to be a big year to a more efficient transit apartment building won an eviction notices to everyone marks one of the first steps for the T.” timetable. 18-month legal battle last living there, a process that toward the T’s complete re- The new cars boast wider “Right now we have 218 cars week that will allow them to had been initiated last year by building of the Red Line, a doors for easier exit and entry, in the Red Line fleet. When stay in their homes. the building’s previous owner. multiyear process that will LED screens that will display this procurement is done, we’ll According to renters and “The Boston Housing Court involve infrastructure im- maps and service updates, ac- have 252 cars in the Red Line supporters from City Life/ jury awarded Jean Paul Doh provements, signal upgrades, cessibility improvements, gap fleet. That’s goingto allow us Vida Urbana, Greg McCarthy, and Tunde Kunnu possession and the full replacement of mitigation devices, emergency (Continued on page 11) the developer and owner of a of their property, meaning that they are allowed to stay in their apartment,” said Jason Colin, student attorney at DAP exhibition turns a lens on HLAB and lead advocate in the case. “They were also awarded the city’s dynamic music scene damages, which have not yet been calculated,” he added. Belmer and Jenny Bergman Uphams Corner, has spent By Daniel Sheehan (Continued on page 15) Arts & Features Editor told the Reporter that the ob- close to 20 years shooting the “Staged: New Visions of ject of the show was to train a Boston music scene, mainly Boston Music Photography,” a lens on the newest generation in the hip-hop and rap circles newly installed exhibition cur- of photographers popping up of Dorchester and Roxbury. A rently on display at Dorchester on the scene. self-described “portrait pho- Art Project (DAP) in Fields “I think photographers don’t tographer,” Belmer aims to be Corner, offers a glimpse at always notice each other as creative when she’s at work. some of the best photography much as they should,” said “When I shoot, I always try work going on in Boston’s Belmer. “Boston needs a net- to create something iconic,” work. We’re hoping this show she said. “I think about it as Jenny Bergman, left, and music scene. Jaypix Belmer are co-curators At the exhibition’s opening will help people connect and getting someone to express All contents © 2019 of “Staged,” a DAP exhibition Boston Neighborhood reception last Thursday eve- help get the word out.” their visual soul, and that’s on photography. ning, “Staged” curators Jaypix Belmer, who grew up in (Continued on page 16) Dan Sheehan photo News, Inc.

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See sportsmenstennis.org. foot lot on Plain Street in • Irish Pastoral Centre, 512 Gallivan Blvd. will Dorchester’s Neponset host a performance by Annawon Weeden of Mashpee neighborhood. Most Wampanoag Tribe to commemorate Native Ameri- of the parcels on the Friends and family of Barbara Colby joined State rep. Dan Hunt and DCR street are closer to 5,000 can Heritage Month, 6:30 p.m.. Suggested donation: officials at the ribbon cutting. Katie Trojano photo $10. Space is limited for both events. Call 617-265- square feet. 5300 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat. Residents said Da- Saturday (16th) – The Boston chapter of Brother- Rehabbed Colby playground vid Higgins’s proposed hood For the Fallen (BFTF) will host its 3rd annual building, in an area fall fundraiser event from 7-11:30 p.m. at the IBEW is re-opened at Tenean Beach where zoning calls for Local 103 Hall on Freeport Street in Dorchester. single-family homes, To purchase tickets for the fundraiser event—$40 By Katie Trojano an adult, she devoted her community in terms of would be too large and apiece--visit brotherhoodboston.org. Reporter Staff time to many community revitalizing the space out of character with • Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester Grand Draw- Community members, organizations and she and making it a true the neighborhood. They ing Gala at Fairmount Copley Plaza, 6 p.m. Contact elected officials, and was a positive figure in community asset.” also criticized Higgins Patty Lamb at [email protected] for tickets. representatives from the this community known She added, “I was told for letting the existing Monday (18th) – Ash Carter, former Secretary Department of Conser- for her enthusiasm, that this was moved out property deteriorate, in of Defense and director of Harvard’s Belfer Center vation and Recreation loyalty, and generosity. of a site where it was part by using it to store for Science and International Affairs, discusses his gathered at the the Bar- Today, DCR maintains getting continuously construction debris and distinguished career and his new book, Inside the bara Colby Playground Barbara Colby’s legacy flooded and it’s -some plow trucks. Five-Sided Box: Lessons from a Lifetime of Lead- at Tenean Beach last with the completion of thing we’re trying to do Higgins’s attorney, ership in the Pentagon on Mon., Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Friday afternoon to of- a new playground in her as an agency and a larger George Morancy, had at the JFK Library. All Forums are free and open ficially re-open the facil- name.” organization – to make argued that unlike most to the public. Reservations: call 617-514-1643 or ity, which was built in For his part, Hunt said: sure that when we are multi-family proposals register online at jfklibrary.org/forums. 1985, renovated in 2005, “This is an investment making these invest- on side streets these Thursday (21st) – The next monthly meeting of and rehabilitated once that represents a lot of ments we are making days, the proposed the Boston State Hospital CAC will be held today again over the last year what the Baker Admin- them in smarter places building would not from 6-8p.m. at the Foley Building, 249 River St., at a cost of $350,000. istration has done across where they’re not going violate zoning require- Mattapan. Members of the public are welcome to “This particular DCR Dorchester. Sen. Linda to get flooded out over ments for density or attend. playground has a unique Forry and I worked on time.” distance from property Thursday (28th) – Thanksgiving Day. Dorchester connection an environmental bond In closing the cer- lines. He asserted that Saturday (30th) – City of Boston’s annual light as it was named after a bill when I first came in, emony, Barbara Colby’s without zoning relief for and unite trolley tour of Dorchester village tree resident who devoted her and this is an example brother, Jack Colby a multi-family building, lightings, 4-8 p.m. In Peabody Square, the stop at adult life to local causes,” of it coming to fruition. thanked “everybody who Higgins could legally 7 p.m. will include a ceremony to officially re-name said DCR interim Com- I just wanted to thank has put this together. build two single-family the plaza outside of Ashmont station for the late missioner Jim Mont- the secretary and the It’s really been a delight homes of 4,700 square Vincent A. Droser. gomery. “Barbara Colby commissioner for this to see it. The [old] play- feet each. was born in 1941, at- investment; this is a ground had been really Nearby residents were tended St. Ann’s School, great day for Dorchester devastated by the water joined by the mayor’s Fontbonne Academy, and for the Port.” and it was all made out of office and City Council- and was a dedicated girl Kathleen A. Theoha- wood and this new steel lors Frank Baker and scout while contributing rides, Secretary of the material is going to last Annissa Essaibi-George to the Catholic Youth Massachusetts Execu- for a long time. “I’d also in opposing the proposal Organization.” tive Office of Energy and like to thank my family because of the number While thanking state Environmental Affairs, and friends that have of units and its design. Sen. Nick Collins and said that she “couldn’t shown up here,” he said. The board rejection vote state Rep. Dan Hunt for be more thrilled to honor “Thank you all for com- was unanimous. their work and support of Barbara’s legacy and ing and enjoy the park.” -UNIVERSAL HUB Vincent A. Droser the project, he added, “As her engagement in the November 14, 2019 Cameras could aid BPD in ‘blocking the box’ cases Boys & Girls Club News ...... 17 Dorchester Reporter Drivers who go too through a traffic light “Enforcement by tra- information from being (USPS 009-687) far into an intersection but do not clear the inter- ditional measures is used for non-enforce- Opinion/Editorial/Letters...... 8 Published Weekly Periodical post- and block traffic from section before the signal very challenging and ment purposes. age paid at Boston, MA. advancing in other direc- changes. arguably exacerbates the The legislation would Neighborhood Notables...... 10 POSTMASTER: Send address chang- es to: 150 Mt. 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The meeting is 16 – A public meeting to discuss the redevelopment William Clapp House, 195 Boston St., Dorchester. sponsored by BPDA. Also planned for discussion: of Bayside site will be held on Sat., Nov. 16 from Codman Square, Four Corners honor ‘Hidden Codman Sq. NDC’s proposal to build 19 affordable 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Carson Place (BTU), 180 Mt. Heroes’ – The annual Hidden Heroes and Sheroes rental units with 8 parking spaces on a portion of Vernon St., Dorchester. Light breakfast and refresh- Celebration hosted by the Codman Square Neighbor- city-owned land at 270 Talbot Ave. and Spencer ments provided. For more info, see CitizensCon- hood Council and the Greater Four Corners Action Street. Contact: Stephen Harvey, 617-918-4418 or [email protected]. Coalition will be held on Fri., Nov. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. [email protected]. Public meeting on Pope Park playground set for Nov. in the Great Hall, 6 Norfolk St., Dorchester, located at Community meeting on future of 260 Washington St. 14 – The Department of Conservation and Recreation the corner of Washington Street and Talbot Avenue. – TSNE MissionWorks will host a community meeting (DCR) will hold a public meeting on Thurs., Nov. 14 To purchase tickets, visit codmansquarecouncil.org/ on the future direction and use of 260 Washington from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Leahy Holloran Com- csnc-events/hidden-heroes/. St. on Mon., Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will be munity Center to seek community input and present Public meeting on Codman Square housing propos- served. Register at [email protected] or go online the conceptual design plans for reconstruction of als – Codman Square Neighborhood Development to 260washington.eventbrite.com. Pope John Paul II Park playground. Corporation’s proposal to build 23 affordable rental SEND UPDATES TO Historical Society program on Nov. 17: “Every House units with 12 parking spaces at 5-29 New England Ave. Has a History” – The Dorchester Historical Society will will be the subject of a public meeting on Tuesday, [email protected] host a special program, “Every House Has a History: Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at Codman Square Health Center’s SEE NEW EVENTS DAILY AT DOTNEWS.COM dotnews.com November 14, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 3 Zoning questions dominate Mattapan Neighborhood Council session By Kevin Perrington- to remain affordable for all the time, which brings vision of what’s in the Turner our families.” extra cars on the streets. future for Mattapan and Reporter Correspondent Wu added that the They also buy everything the issue of zoning. At its monthly meeting city’s growth needs to electronically, so more “I see more engage- at the Mildred Commu- be better balanced with packages come which ment by residents and nity Center a week ago the needs of existing means we have delivery actually going through Monday, the Greater residents. “As long as trucks and fewer trees,” the process and saying Mattapan Neighbor- we have a system where he added. ‘we are the city’ and we hood Council (GMNC) the majority of construc- Jessie Dambreville don’t want to see anyone took up zoning issues, tion and development of Mattapan said more displaced. People not among other things, projects are having to go needs to be done to being able to afford to with city councillor at- before the zoning board give residents a voice live. We don’t want to large Michelle Wu and of appeals for a special in development in the turn it into a Los Angeles City Councillor Michelle Wu spoke to the Greater Larry DiCara, a former approval and exception, neighborhood. where you have 10,000 Mattapan Neighborhood Council on Nov. 4. city councillor who now we will always have a “Mattapan is starting people who are living Kevin Perrington-Turner photo works as an attorney system that is driven by to go through massive on the streets who make For more information info.gmncouncil@gmail. specializing in city zon- influence and relation- growth with gentrifica- $150,000 a year that on future GMNC events, com. ing matters. ships,” she said. tion,” she said. “I’m not can’t a afford a home.” visit g-mnc.org or email More than 50 people DiCara, who served anti-growth, but I’m enjoyed food and drinks several terms on the anti-gentrification and as they gave their opin- city council and grew how it’s done. And that’s ions on how things are up on the Mattapan- where zoning comes in. going in the neighbor- Dorchester line, spoke With population growth hood. to the number of younger you’ve got to have space Wu, on the eve of residents in the city for people, but you have her re-election, focused and the importance of to do it smartly.” on her main cause: a creating new housing Fatima Ali-Salaam, revamp of the Boston for them. chair of the council, said Planning Development “There’s a whole bunch zoning is “the issue” in Agency (BPDA). of 20-somethings. A lot of the neighborhood right “The way that we do folks don’t get married now. “You need growth development in Boston or don’t get married till and population always right now is through a they are older,” he noted. in order for any neigh- system of special ap- “So, all these 20 -some- borhood to stay alive. provals and exceptions,” thing people are looking There’s thousands of she said. “Our base for a place to live and dust ball cities across the zoning code is so out of often it’s not with mom country with no popu- date that it is function- and dad.” lation,” she said. “We ally obsolete. Every new “We have to take a look need planned population development is a new at the changing lives at growth, we need to be negotiation rewriting all of us have lived,” he able to provide housing, zoning code for that spot continued. “I have three we need to be able to pro- without doing the plan- daughters, all of them vide jobs, schools, places ning to ensure the city are 22. They lead a very of worship, all those can grow sustainably, different life than I do. things have to be met.” equitably, and in a way They take Uber and Lyft She also offered her

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650 Broadway 53 Commerce Way SM Everett Plymouth 781-905-1500 memberspluscu.org Page 4 THE REPORTER November 14, 2019 dotnews.com Miranda talks of family, Cape Verdean issues in first House speech By Jack Goldman made his way from Cape Reporter Correspondent Verde to Massachusetts, In her first speech to and how her grandfather the House chamber on kept his family afloat on Beacon Hill last month, his $70 per week. She state Rep. Liz Miranda, also let the rapper Ice representing Roxbury Cube speak for her at and Dorchester in the one point. Fifth Suffolk district, “It is great, great honor focused on urging her and pride that I stand fellow representatives before you,” Miranda to fund a Cabo Verdean said. “I never would have Cultural Center. thought that a little girl Miranda, the co-chair born from a teenage mom of the Cabo Verdean Cul- like me would find her way into this significant chamber.” Miranda spoke about the Cape Verdean-Amer- ican population that she represents. More than 50,000 people with roots in Cape Verde live in Boston, she said, noting the 45 percent of that number who live in her State Rep. Liz Miranda, representing the Fifth Suffolk district, delivered her “maiden” speech in the district. Another 30,000 House chamber last month. Photos courtesy Rep. Miranda’s office live in Brockton, she bury and Dorchester … me and my district and the most impact for Cape and the promises for added. thank you for believing Cape Verdeans all over Verdeans in Boston and tomorrow.” Miranda thanked vot- in me, voting for me to be the world.” throughout the Com- Miranda’s speech was ers who last year elected your representative, and Miranda asked her col- monwealth,” she said. received with a standing her to replace former for advocating with me leagues to support grant- “Cultural and commu- ovation – a customary representative Evandro for increased resources ing $200,000 in state nity centers are critical gesture for all inaugural Carvalho, quoting one of for our state’s most mi- funds for the survey by to our communities. speeches in the House. Rep. Liz Miranda America’s most famous nority district—with 94 the Feasibility Commis- They unite us, they are The House ultimately hip-hop artists to em- percent people of color,” sion that Rep. Carvalho safe spaces for all ages authorized $75,000 for phasize what a historic tural Center Feasibility Miranda said. put together in 2017. to learn and grow, they the study in an amend- choice her district made. Commission, used the “In the words of Ice The study “is an im- provide valuable social ment to the upcoming “To the people of the occasion to tell stories Cube, ‘Today is a good portant initial first step services, and they are budget, according to fifth Suffolk district rep- about her family: How day!’ It is a profound that will determine how places to affirm and hold the current version of resenting parts of Rox- her great-grandfather’s and meaningful day for and where we can have our stories, our histories, the bill.

You’re invited to a Community Meeting 260 Washington Street, Dorchester Monday, November 18, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Refreshments served Please join TSNE MissionWorks for a discussion on the future direction and use of 260 Washington Street.

TSNE MissionWorks is engaging stakeholders in a community meeting with Massachusetts State Representative Russell Holmes and Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell to discuss the history of the project, hear the needs of the surrounding community, and ensure that the property is held as a long-term community asset. JOIN US ON NOVEMBER 18 In 2014, TSNE MissionWorks purchased the property as a long-term asset for community use, with a vision for Register robust, vibrant services and programming for the residents of the Four Corners and Bowdoin-Geneva neighborhoods. EMAIL: [email protected] Learn more about TSNE online: www.tsne.org WEB: 260washington.eventbrite.com dotnews.com November 14, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 5 Map tells the story of Wu’s dominance in citywide voting Boston City Councillor city, from East Boston Michelle Wu was the top to Allston to Hyde Park. vote-getter in the Nov. 5 Councillor Michael election, coasting to re- Flaherty, who finished election and garnering third Tuesday and is some 7,500 votes more represented below by than Annissa Essaibi- orange, also followed a George, who finished trend from the prelimi- second in the at-large nary, topping the ticket contest. in certain corners of the Wu, whose name has city, including South been floated as a pos- Boston and Charles- sible challenger to Mayor town. Marty Walsh, topped Julia Mejia won the the at-large ticket in fourth at-large seat and most of the city’s 255 gets the fourth check precincts — repeating a mark — at least for feat she accomplished in now. According to the September’s preliminary unofficial results, she election. beat fellow first-time As you can see in the candidate Alejandra St. attached map, Wu — Guillen by just 10 votes, represented by the color leading St. Guillen to call blue — finished first in for a recount. precincts across the – WBUR Fourth at-large seat waits on recount as camps reap signatures (Continued from page 1) This recount is crucial in will incur, including for recount process: Mejia wrote, “Our mes- received by 5 p.m. on no real political backing making sure that every legal counsel. • St. Guillen’s cam- saging throughout this Friday, Nov. 15, to be to that extent,” she told voice and every vote mat- Also on Tuesday, St. paign will need to col- campaign has been to counted. WBUR. “I think that we ters. Now is the time to Guillen’s campaign man- lect 50 signatures of amplify voices that aren’t Secretary of State Bill have won because we make that happen.” ager, Jessica Bahena, registered voters for each heard and feel left out of Galvin hopes the recount have shown other people She’s also asked that told the Reporter that ward where a recount is government processes.” is complete by the end of what is possible when we volunteers looking to “we are deeply thank- sought within 10 days • The Boston Election the month. “They have step into our power.” help her campaign come ful for over 80 volun- of the election, which is Department will coordi- the option and most prob- In a tweet on Tuesday, into the campaign office teers who have mobilized Nov. 15. For her part, nate with the Secretary ably will ask for a hand Mejia wrote, “our mes- and sign a petition, help across the city to support Mejia, the unofficial win- of State’s office to set up count of the 66,000 bal- saging throughout the gather petition signa- us in making sure we ner, has decided to also the recount, if St. Guil- lots, which means ... each campaign has been to tures in neighborhoods, reach the Nov. 15 dead- canvass for the necessary len’s team submits the card will be individually amplify voices that aren’t sign up to be a recount ob- line and that every vote signatures of registered paperwork on time. examined to make sure heard and feel left out of server, or donate to help is counted.” voters. • Absentee ballots that choices are count- government processes. cover costs the campaign Here is a look at the In a tweet on Tuesday, from overseas must be ed,” he told WBUR. Page 6 THE REPORTER November 14, 2019 dotnews.com The Me2 Orchestra a welcoming place Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 for musicians on a ‘stigma-free’ mission Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Uphams Corner 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Grove Hall 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 Mattapan Branch 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218

ADAMS STREET BRANCH The Adams Street branch will be closed for the construction of a new building. CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH Thurs., Nov. 14 – 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; HISET/GED Prep Class; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Club. Fri., Nov. 15, 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories. Sat., Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. – Citizenship Class; 10 a.m. – ESL Conversa- After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, conductor Ronald Braunstein founded the Me2/ Orchestra tion Group. Mon., Nov. 18, 3:30 p.m. – Homework to “erase stereotypes” of people with mental illness. The documentary “Orchestrating Change” follows Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Tues., Nov. members of the orchestra as they live with their diagnoses. (Screengrab from “Orchestrating Change”) 19, 10:30 a.m. – Unleash the Amazing Quilter in You; 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories; 3:30 p.m. – By Daniel Sheehan with mental illness or are I qualify as someone liv- of the last taboo sub- Homework Help. Wed., Nov. 20 – 1:30 p.m. – Knit/ Arts & Features Editor allies to those living with ing with mental illness, jects.” She hopes the film Crochet Circle; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Ronald Braunstein, mental illness. No audi- I have learned so much gives people an accurate Nov. 21, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU an internationally ac- tion is required, and that about it,” she said. “Just portrait of that reality, Homework Help; 4 p.m. – HISET/GED Prep Class; claimed music conductor, sense of openness allows to give an example, some- with all the good and 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Club. saw his career derailed members to pursue their thing like OCD is a seri- bad that comes with it. FIELDS CORNER BRANCH after he revealed that musical interests in a ous life-altering struggle; “It would have been easy Thurs., Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Films and Fun; 3 he had bipolar disorder. judgement-free zone, said it’s not just wanting to to make a fluff piece p.m. – Tech Help; 3 p.m. – Tech Help; 3:30 p.m. – In 2011, with the goal Friedman. keep things tidy. I’ve about the orchestra, but Homework Help; Ornament Making Workshops.. of removing stigmas “Ronald has become a begun to see it in myself, the members wanted to Fri., Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time; 10:30 attached to mental ill- mentor to them, because and the older I get, the show it like it is, and a.m. – Preschool Storytime; 2 p.m. – Friday After- ness, he founded Me2/ he’s been through what more pronounced it is.” show all aspects of it. noon Fun. Mon., Nov. 18, 3:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Orchestra, the world’s they’re going through,” Betty Hillmon, another With mental illness there – Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Fields Corner Com- first music organization she added, “and he con- Dorchester resident and are ups and downs,” munity Meeting. Tues., Nov. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Home- for people suffering from tinues to go through accomplished cellist who she said. “People have work Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. mental illness. that.” was recruited to the setbacks and they pick – Ukulele Classes for Kids. Wed., Nov. 20, 10 a.m. Now, a documenta- Beth Langan, a retired orchestra by a mutual themselves up and keep – Adult Stress Relief Coloring; 3:30 p.m. – Home- ry film about the Me2/ Dorchester resident with friend, said attending going. We filmed for two work Help; Ornament Making Workshops. Thurs., , 10:30 a.m. – Films and Fun; 3 p.m. – Tech Orchestra’s members little musical experience, rehearsals opened her years, and we followed Nov. 21 Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Ornament Mak- said she was looking for eyes to the prevalence of them through accom- and their experiences ing Workshops. a creative way to occupy mental illness, a reality is spreading the word plishments and setbacks. GROVE HALL BRANCH about Braunstein’s life- her free time when she that affects one out of Two were hospitalized, Thurs., Nov. 14, – 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 changing organization. heard about the Me2/ five Americans, including one was incarcerated, but p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Club; The Grove Hall branch Orchestra and decided herself. what was fantastic is they 5:30 p.m. – Orchestrating Change Film Screening of the Boston Public Li- to pursue her dream of “A strange thing hap- always returned to the and Panel Discussion.. Fri., Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. – brary will host a screen- learning to play the fiddle. pened,” she said. “Being orchestra. They were wel- Short Preschool Movies; 2:30 p.m. – Teen Gaming. ing of “Orchestrating “I heard there were no in the orchestra, I began comed back, no questions Sat., Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – ESL Conversation Group. Change” this Thursday auditions and said, ‘This to realize I’ve been hav- asked. It’s an incredible Mon., Nov. 18, – 11 a.m. – ESL Beginner English (Nov. 14) at 5:30 p.m. is the orchestra for me!’” ing dips of depression for support community for Class; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., Nov. 19, Margie Friedman, co- she said with a laugh. years and didn’t know it. them, and it has changed 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; Preschool Story Time; director of “Orchestrat- Despite being a novice, The more I thought about their lives in ways 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Nov. 20, 10 a.m. ing Change,” told the Langan said she was wel- it, I realized this is what they never imagined.” –Creative Writing Workshops; 1:30 p.m. – Knit/Cro- Reporter that it was “an comed with open arms by people are talking about: Thursday’s screening at chet Circle; 3 p.m. – Anime Club; 3:30 p.m. – Home- honor” to share the or- Braunstein and the rest you don’t go down to the the Grove Hall BPL will work Help; Kids Cooking with Miss Debbie..Thurs., chestra’s story. “They’ve of the orchestra. “I’m bottom of the hole, you be followed by a panel Nov. 21, – 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – created a really stigma- absolutely committed to go halfway. I’ve learned discussion featuring the BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – USCIS Information free zone,” she said. “Half his leadership,” she said. a lot about myself by film’s co-directors, Margie Hours; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Club. . are living with mental “It’s very specific and being in this orchestra. Friedman and Barbara LOWER MILLS BRANCH illness, and half not, totally supportive, and What I’m learning about Multer-Wellin, as well as Thurs., Nov. 14, 3 p.m. – Computer Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework so it’s a model for how I’m also learning things is the reality. … I now Ronald Braunstein, the about music that I didn’t look at people and no Help; 5 p.m. – LEGO Club. Fri., Nov. 15, 9 a.m. society could work with orchestra’s music direc- – Little Wigglers’ Lapsit. Sat., Nov. 16, 12 p.m. – know...usually people at longer assume anything.” compassion, understand- tor, Caroline Whiddon, its Boston Mosaic. Mon., Nov. 18, 3:30 p.m. – Home- ing, and acceptance.” his level of competence That process of eliminat- executive director, a musi- work Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help;. Tues., After founding the or- are really not interested ing stigma is at the heart cian from the orchestra, Nov. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Nov. chestra in Burlington, in people who aren’t very of the organization, as and David Jones, M.D., 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime; 3:30 p.m. – Vermont, with his wife, good but enjoy playing. well as the film, said Ph.D., a medical histori- Homework Help. Caroline Whiddon, It’s a very open yet rigor- Friedman. At screen- an and medical ethicist at MATTAPAN BRANCH Braunstein started a ous approach to music.” ings and Q&A panels Harvard University who Thurs., Nov. 14, 12 p.m. – Senior Jewelry Mak- second branch of the Langan added that the about the documentary, also directs the Arts and ing Class; 3 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. organization in Boston, experience has made her she explained, audience Humanities Initiative at – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – GrubStreet Presents: which rehearses weekly more aware of the ways members have shared Harvard Medical School. Poetry/Hip Hop Storytelling; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO at VietAID in Fields mental illness can impact their experiences with The screening is free and CLub; 5:30 p.m. – Family Board Game Night; 6 p.m. Corner. The orchestra people’s everyday lives. mental illness, which open to the public. – Sleepy Story Time; 6:30 p.m. – Yoga. Fri. Nov. accepts members who live “In spite of the fact that Friedman called “one 15, 10 a.m. – ESL Beginner English Class; 10 a.m. – Baby & Toddler Lapsit; 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & Play; Smart From the Start Story Hour. Sat., Nov. 16, Podcast puts its focus on tenant grit in 9 a.m. – Vertieres Book Fair; 10 a.m. – Computer Basics Class; 12:30 p.m. – Zumba with Carlina; 1:30 p.m. – Haitian-Creole; 2 p.m. – Vertieres Book ’60s,’70s at Columbia Point project Fair. Mon., Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & Play; 3:30 A new podcast from by the historian and po- struggles in and around mothers—standing up p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., Nov. 19, 10 a.m. – Jacobin magazine and litical scientist Howard Boston public housing.” to the mayor’s office, Toddler Time; 2:30 p.m. – Beginning Meditation; the Economic Hardship Zinn and sets its sights The podcast, which organizing sit-ins to get 3 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. – Home- Reporting Project focuses on “important events in producer Rosie Gillies the services they were work Help; 4 p.m. – Tinker Time. Wed., Nov. 20, on the Columbia Point working class history” calls “a great oral his- owed, fighting evictions, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; 1:30 p.m. – Knit/Crochet public housing project told from the perspec- tory project of Dorches- and creating their own Circle; 3 p.m. – Full STEAM Ahead; 3:30 p.m. – n and how its tenants tive of organizers and ter,” features interviews power,” said Gillies. Homework Help. struggled with, and or- working-class people. from dozens of Boston The podcast will be UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH ganized against, horrific The first chapter, “The residents and activists, available to stream with Thurs., Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Make and living conditions and the Point: Rebellion and including longtime com- a Patreon account at Take: Photo Holder. Mon., Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. – busing crisis in the 1960s Resistance in Boston munity organizer Mel peopleshistorypod.net be- Baby and Toddler Lapsit; 2:45 p.m. – Kids Cooking and 1970s. Public Housing,” which King and former city ginning Thurs., Nov. 14. with Miss Debbie; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4:30 The podcast, “A Peo- will debut with Episode councillor Chuck Turner. – DANIEL SHEEHAN p.m. – Make It Mondays: Science: Cloud Dough. ple’s History,” is adapted 1 on Nov. 14, tells “the “It’s a story about regu- Tues., Nov. 19, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., from the book written untold story of the tenant lar people—mainly black Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. dotnews.com November 14, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 7 Reporter’s News about people People in and around our Neighborhoods Dot unions donations help veterans connect with jobs By Jack Goldman and more people willing Reporter Correspondent to help. I see more and Building trades unions more people wanting to based in Dorchester make sure that our vet- donated $13,000 to Hel- erans are taken care of. mets to Hardhats at a “It’s a win for every- State House fundraising one,” he added. “You event last Friday. Hel- serve your country, you mets to Hardhats aims to should have the ability to connect National Guard, find a good career. You Reserve, and transition- should have the ability ing active-duty military to feed your family with members with trades honor and dignity. You unions jobs, according should be able to retire to a release from the with your head held Massachusetts Building high and be able to do Trades Council. whatever you want to The overall union fun- do with your life.” draising effort ultimate- Donations by the ly delivered more than unions based in Dorches- $65,000 to the charity. ter included $5,000 Said Peter Carpen- from the International ter, a National Guard Brotherhood of Electri- veteran who teaches cal Workers Local 103, apprentices with Operat- $2,500 each from the ing Engineers Local 4 in Plumbers & Gasfitters Pictured (l-r): NECA Greater Boston Executive Manager Glenn Kingsbury, Helmets to Hardhats Execu- Local 12, the New Eng- Medway: “The Helmets tive Director Darrell Roberts, Massachusetts Building Trades Council President Frank Callahan, and to Hardhats program is IBEW Local 103 Business Agent Jay Frasier. land Regional Council of a great resource for the Carpenters, and Pipefit- young men and women ing Trades Council Presi- “We are honored to brave men and women to Hardhats, expressed ters Local 537. Heat & coming out of the mili- dent Frank Callahan work with Helmets to who epitomize sacrifice, optimism about the Frost Insulators Local tary today, and a great emphasized that sup- Hardhats and to provide selflessness, discipline, charity’s ability to con- 6 and the Iron Workers resource for the building porting charities such as career opportunities for honor, and commitment. nect with supporters and District Council of New trades to gain qualified, Helmets to Hardhats is our returning veterans,” They embody the values the futures of returning England each donated disciplined people with a doing right by veterans he said. “There will al- of our unions.” veterans. $1,000. proven work ethic.” who have put so much on ways be a place in the Darrell Roberts, exec- “Every time I come to Massachusetts Build- the line for their country. building trades for these utive director of Helmets this event, I see more Fundraiser at IBEW Hall on Saturday aims to raise funds for families of fallen police officers By Daniel Sheehan Boston police officer Patrick chapter sent officers to nearly of urgency and gravity to his was in attendance, and this Reporter Staff Munroe, who founded the Bos- 70 funerals in the past year. work with BFTF, he added. year, Boston Police Commis- The Boston chapter of Broth- ton chapter two years ago, de- After beginning with just four “It’s an important thing, sioner William Gross will erhood for the Fallen (BFTF), scribed how the organization members, the organization especially now, that people serve as keynote speaker. At- a national organization that has built a support network for has grown to include 540 of- need to realize that police large city councillor Annissa provides support for families fallen officers and their fami- ficers today. officers are people too. They Essaibi-George, a supporter of police officers murdered in lies that crosses state lines. Munroe’s sense of duty have families...a lot of times of the organization, will also the line of duty, will host its “When an officer is killed in comes from a personal vision people see us as the first line of be in attendance. 3rd annual fall fundraiser this the line of duty, we’ll send of- for change: A close friend government, but they don’t see Price of admission to the Saturday (Nov. 16) from 7 p.m. ficers to the wake and funeral who was a NYPD officer was the story behind the person. event, which will also include to 11:30 p.m. at the IBEW services,” said Munroe. “Each killed in the line of duty in It’s about not leaving families a silent auction, raffles, food, Local 103 Hall on Freeport chapter sends an officer, and 2007. Given that, he said, the behind because it could be any a cash bar, and live music Street. we assist with logistics for recent murders of Sgt. Sean one of us. We all know that.” from Boston-based cover band In addition to Boston, BFTF flights, funeral services, and Gannon of the Yarmouth Po- The yearly fundraiser at Bearfight, is $40. has chapters in New York, also make a donation to the lice and Sgt. Michael Chesna of IBEW has done a lot to boost To purchase tickets, visit Fort Worth, Aurora, Dallas, family.” the Weymouth Police hit close BFTF’s profile, said Munroe. brotherhoodboston.org. and Chicago. Munroe said the Boston to home. They also lent a sense Last year, Gov. Charlie Baker YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE Dorchester Historical Society At the Dorchester His- “350 in attendance” at which organist at St. Mary’s Church America, and to Europe. torical Society, we have been Louis provided music. Snip- in Quincy. His service during In 1957, Louis ventured featuring mini-biographies pets mentioning Louis’s pres- the war was relatively short. closer to home: to Manhat- of Dorchester residents who ence as a pianist and song He was a sergeant detective, tan. It was there he died, on served in World War I. This conductor at similar events general staff, in the Army’s Aug. 31, 1957 – “suddenly,” week’s profile, excerpted from were published throughout Military Intelligence Divi- according to his obituary. He the text written for the Society the decade. Later in life, sion. He enlisted on Aug. 29, was 70 years old. Following a by Julie Wolf, features Louis through the 1920s and 1930s, 1918, and was discharged on funeral Mass at St. Gregory’s Ferdinand Korb. such performances, particu- April 24, 1919. Church in Dorchester, he was He was born at 118 Long- larly at events hosted by the In 1920, Louis resumed his buried at Roslindale’s Mount wood Avenue in Boston on Knights of Columbus (he was long career as a piano teacher Cavalry Cemetery, as his par- May 17, 1887, the sixth child a member of Milton’s Bishop at 1177 Washington Street in ents and three of his sisters of Joseph Korb, a hairdresser Cheverus Council), continued Dorchester (possibly a music had been decades before. from Bavaria, Germany, and to garner press. school) and became a piano The archive of these histori- Alice Towle of Charlottetown, Louis remained in the fam- salesman at Hallet & Davis cal posts can be viewed on the Prince Edward Island, the ily home through both of his at 179 Tremont Street in blog at dorchesterhistorical- daughter of Irish émigrés. parents’ deaths, his father’s Boston, a job he held through society.org. The Dorchester There were 10 other children Louis Ferdinand Korb in 1911 and his mother’s in at least 1937. Historical Society’s historic in the family, the eldest of 1915. (His sister Florence, By the time Louis registered houses are open on differ- whom, Ellen, succumbed to late Factory, as were many 26, died two weeks after their for World War II’s “Old Man’s ent dates. The Lemuel Clap diphtheria at age 2 in 1881. neighbors. The two boarders mother, of lobar pneumonia.) Draft” in 1942, he was living House (1712 and remodeled In the 1900 census, the Ko- and Louis’s brother, William, When he registered for the at 28 Sanford Street. Still a 1765) at 199 Boston Street is rbs’ Dorchester household were hairdressers like Louis’s draft in 1917, his registration salesman and teacher, he had open on the third Saturday at 1 Baker’s Court contained father. card listed 2145 Dorchester a new employer: M. Steinert & of each month. The James 14 members: Louis and his In June 1902, Louis gradu- Avenue as his address, but Sons, Boston’s preeminent pi- Blake House, 735 Columbia siblings, their parents, their ated from the Gilbert Stuart his service card showing ano showroom at 162 Boylston Road (1661) and the William mother’s sister, and two male School in Dorchester Lower 1066. Thirty years old when Street. The store is still there Clap House, 195 Boston Street boarders. Sisters Alice and Mills. Earlier that month, the drafted, described as single today. Following the end of (1806) are open on the third Frances and their aunt were Boston Globe had described and afflicted with “heart WWII, Louis, still employed, Sunday of each month. Open laborers at the Baker Choco- a civic affair in Milton with trouble,” Louis worked as an cruised extensively to Latin hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Page 8 THE REPORTER November 14, 2019 dotnews.com Editorial What election results from last week Election delivers might mean for the Latino community By Lauren Sampson ship roles. Indeed, in early 2018, Massachusetts historic City Council and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal was ranked the worst state in the country by the Last week’s election for Boston City Council drew Given the authority vested in our local elected of- Economic Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank, about 16.5 percent of the city’s electorate to the polls. ficials, Tuesday’s election represents a critical turn- for economic and social disparities between white The underwhelming turnout notwithstanding, the ing point for Boston. For the first time in the city’s and Latinx residents. results of the election were notable for many reasons. history, women and people of color will represent If Latinx communities are shut out of political Firstly, when seated in January 2020, the new a majority on the City Council — 7 of its 13 members decision-making and civic leadership roles — and if council will be the most diverse in terms of ethnicity will be people of color; eight will be women. In one they are unable to afford college tuition or a mort- and gender in city history. Eight of the 13 councillors of the least affordable cities in the country, many gage — these disparities, along intertwined racial will be women. A majority of the council— 7 of the of the winning candidates touted their records as and economic lines, will only worsen. Representation 13— will be people of color. There is an open ques- housing activists, running grassroots campaigns matters. When debating solutions to the crisis facing tion at the moment as to who will be seated in the focused on housing affordability, racial justice, and minority- and women-owned businesses (who receive fourth at-large council slot. But whether it’s Julia economic inequality. less than one percent of city contracts), who has a Mejia or Alejandra St. Guillen who prevails follow- Boston has been a majority-minority city in the seat at the table matters. When developments such ing a recount, the council will add a Latina voice to last two censuses and children of color make up more as Suffolk Downs impinge on the Latinx community its chamber. than 85 percent of the students attending Boston in East Boston, who is deciding makes a difference. Mejia surged between the preliminary— in which Public Schools (BPS). We shouldn’t be surprised that Given the primacy of housing to candidates’ cam- she placed fifth— and the Nov. 5 final. In Mattapan diverse candidates won on platforms that prioritized paigns, we would not be surprised if this council pri- and parts of Dorchester, where she has long been a issues pertinent to communities of color and com- oritizes affordability, pushing for increased commu- resident, Mejia posted strong showings. Often, she munities of immigrants. nity engagement and transparency in development was in the top four. In some places, like Mildred We should be shocked that it took so long for Bos- projects under Boston Planning and Development Ave’s 17-7 precinct, Mejia actually topped the ticket ton to get here. Agency review, which disproportionately displace over the incumbents. She finished third at Codman The absence of Latinx representation in City Hall immigrants and people of color. Square Library. She grabbed the fourth spot at one has been striking, and last Tuesday’s election results Since 2013 alone, 19 large residential projects have of the two Lower Mills precincts (17-14). are an important corrective. Regardless of whether been approved in East Boston, of which Suffolk Downs St. Guillen was stronger in her own base— Mis- Julia Mejia or Alejandra St. Guillen prevails in a is the latest and largest. These projects cannot be sion Hill, JP, Roslindale. But she showed weakness recount, it will mark the first-ever election of a Latina considered in isolation, but must be analyzed in the in predominantly African-American precincts across councillor, as well as the first election of a Latino, context of community needs in order to avoid yet wards 13, 14, 15 and 17. Ricardo Arroyo, in several years. another Seaport. Most impressive, of course, was Councillor Michelle Even though the push to reduce racial disparities That two Latinx representatives will sit on the Wu, who topped the ticket with 20.7 percent of the has long been portrayed in Boston as a struggle be- City Council means the growing Latinx community citywide vote. She captured 41,616 votes— about tween black and white residents (the busing battles will have more allies, and more authority figures 7,000 more than her two colleagues who came in of the 1970s are emblematic of that), Latinx residents dedicated to correcting our lack of representation. second and third— Annissa Essaibi-George and now constitute about one-fifth of Boston’s population. The urgency cannot be overstated. Boston’s Latinx Michael Flaherty. Just over 42 percent of BPS students are Latinx. community is suffering. Consider the “severe” repre- Essaibi-George, it should be noted, was impres- Indeed, Latinx population growth is responsible sentation gap between Latinx students and teachers sive in her own right. Tuesday marked her debut in for 92 percent of Boston’s population growth since at BPS, or the Boston Police Department’s entangle- second place. Her vote total continued to grow across 1980. Over the next two decades, this growth will ment with federal immigration officials to apprehend the city and she topped the ticket in 23 of the city’s be fueled more by domestic migration and natural and deport Boston residents. precincts, including in places like West Roxbury and population growth than international immigration, We can no longer treat diversity and inclusion in Allston. She was consistently second behind Wu across in part because the median age of these residents is terms of the black-white binary that has plagued Boston. It’s notable, too, since Essaibi-George was more than 10 years younger than the population at Boston’s racial politics for decades. Instead, we must not “ticketed up” with other candidates. Wu joined large. Latinx residents make up just shy of 15 per- ensure that our political institutions fully reflect the forces with St. Guillen and District 7 Councillor Kim cent of all workers in Suffolk County and 10 percent communities they serve, so that Latinx students, Janey, for example. Essaibi-George carved her own of all Boston business owners. And this population workers, and business owners can have a meaning- path to victory and has assembled a base of support is incredibly diverse, encompassing Puerto Ricans, ful voice and full participation in Boston’s political that is now truly citywide. Salvadorans, Colombians, Mexicans, Brazilians, and and economic life. In District 5, Ricardo Arroyo prevailed over Maria Guatemalans in neighborhoods throughout the city. Lauren Sampson is the civil rights fellow at Law- Esdale Farrell. Both candidates have deep roots in Despite these contributions to Boston’s popula- yers for Civil Rights. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal is the Hyde Park, but it was Arroyo who made the more tion and economy, Latinx residents in Boston and executive director of Lawyers for Civil Rights. This effective appeal to voters in Roslindale and Mattapan. the state fare worse than their white counterparts article was first published by WBUR 90.9FM on Nov. He won 22 of the 30 precincts in the district. The 54- on almost every metric, from household income and 8. The Reporter and WBUR share content through a 45 margin of victory for Arroyo was a matter of 927 homeownership, to education and access to leader- media partnership. votes in his favor. (The total tally was 5,325-4,398.) Of the three new faces who will join the council Neighbors want the city to take charge of in January (Liz Breadon will represent Allston- Brighton, filling a vacancy left by Mark Ciommo), Arroyo may be the most intriguing. The 32-year-old Richardson Park, home of the Blake House son of Boston’s first-ever Latino councillor— Felix A. By Cara Gillis of our city councillors. But because the parks are Arroyo— he was reared in a family devoted to public Special to the Reporter managed by the state rather than the city, we were service and politics. He went to law school, became a Residents who live in the neighborhood sur- unsuccessful in solving the problem. public defender and has been an advisor to Suffolk rounding Richardson Park would like the care and DCR also charges us a fee to hold public events in County DA Rachael Rollins. maintenance of the park now provided by state’s our park. In 2018, a group of volunteers organized Arroyo speaks bluntly—yet eloquently— about the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) the first annual Pear Square Art Fair. The main racial divide in Boston and how his own experience to be taken over by the city of Boston. goal of this event is to bring people together as a in a trailblazing Boston family has taught him how The park, located between East Cottage Street community to enjoy the park. We planned the event, to navigate and improve the city. and Columbia Road, is best known as the home of which was free and open to the public and featured In District 4, Andrea Campbell won her third term the historic Blake House, Boston’s oldest residence. various local art vendors and musicians, and it was as councillor for Mattapan and Dorchester by defeat- For the past five years, residents have found that a fabulous success. We generated no income from the ing Jeff Durham by a staggering margin of nearly 88 dealing with the DCR on a variety of issues has not event and we left the park better than we found it. percent. The raw vote count was 5,732-492. There been productive. We believe the city of Boston would Then we received the bill from DCR for $1,200 in was never really any question as to the outcome of be a more responsive partner when it comes to these “permitting fees.” In such a densely populated area, this little-watched race. This election offers ample issues, the first of which is the scarcity of trash cans. this park is essentially our shared backyard and we evidence that Campbell has mastered the job of so- Currently, the park has one poorly located, often care for it as such. Being charged to actually enjoy it lidifying her base. overflowing trash can for the entire area. As a result, was a disappointing shock and we asked the DCR to The Boston City Council’s Class of 2020 will be it is frequently blanketed in litter. erase our debt and waive the fee going forward. The more diverse and more progressive than the one now The 7-Eleven and the KFC located in a nearby agency refused. seated. That’s a good thing for the city. Bill Forry square serve as sources for much of the trash. Kids Councillor Frank Baker was able to secure funds use the path on the hill as a shortcut to school and to cover the debt and got the fee for the 2019 event it is frequently littered with trash and dog waste. reduced, but we were told that the fee reduction There are plenty of neighbors who try to help out by was a one-time deal and would not be repeated in The Reporter picking up trash when they can, but the lack of bar- subsequent years. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” So it looks like DCR policies may prevent us from A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. rels makes this inconvenient to do on a regular basis. Nearby Meaney Playground, at the intersection using our local park in a meaningful way. The Pear 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125 Square Art Fair could become a Dorchester tradition Worldwide at dotnews.com of East Cottage, Pleasant, and Pond streets, has Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) a fenced-in play area with a climbing structure, that residents from all around can enjoy. William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor swings, and benches, but no trash can. Years ago, Neighborhood parks flourish and thrive because Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher there were two well-used trash cans in the park. If the surrounding residents use them and are invested Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor Barbara Langis, Production Manager there was litter, concerned neighbors picked it up in their care and upkeep. We feel that if these parks Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager and put it in the cans. were owned and operated by the city of Boston, there Maureen Forry-Sorrell, Advertising Sales Both cans disappeared and were not returned, would be more accountability to the residents nearby. News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 despite repeated requests from neighbors. DCR We have started a petition on Change.org to ask Advertising: 617-436-1222 x14 E-mail: [email protected] The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in seemed attentive and would respond to our concerns the city to assume responsibility for these parks. We advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. with various, sometimes confusing excuses. sincerely hope that there will be widespread support The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. Finally, this year, we were told that the barrels for this request, as this issue may impact other parks Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade were intentionally removed to “encourage park users and other organizations as well. Next Issue: Thursday, November 21, 2019 to embrace a carry in-carry out trash policy.” Cara Gillis is a member of the Dorchester North Next week’s Deadline: Monday, November 18 at 4 p.m. We were finally given a clear answer - that it was Neighborhood Association. The group may be reached Published weekly on Thursday mornings against their policy to provide our neighborhood at [email protected]. All contents © Copyright 2019 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. park with trash barrels – so we enlisted the help dotnews.com November 14, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 9 Campbell proposal for city IG gets mixed reviews at hearing By Katie Trojano clear that the ordinance but from a proactive “With regard to the who added, “Although “No one is really going Reporter Staff is not meant to be reac- stance.” city, we’ve been here we are appointed by the into these departments City Council Presi- tionary,” Campbell said Per Campbell’s pro- serving the city of Bos- Governor’s office, the city and ensuring that the dent Andrea Campbell’s during the hearing.” I posal, the city IG would ton,” he said, “and we are of Boston pays the budget policies on paper are be- proposal to create a city don’t want folks to get be appointed by an ad- going to continue serving for the Boston Finance ing implemented in the office of Inspector Gen- the sense that the city of visory board consisting the city of Boston. The Commission, so it’s well spirit in which they were eral (IG) received a full Boston has some corrupt of community members issues that are important within your budgetary written.” Campbell said. hearing last Thursday at government where em- and city employees and here are having an office powers to be able to in- “None of these offices City Hall. ployees are going rogue. would serve a five-year that’s independent, that crease that.” cover that specifically, Campbell’s proposed That is far from the case. term. To protect the office provides confidentiality, Richard Ianella, who which is why the scope ordinance would give the We have a workforce that from political reprisal, and that is willing to col- volunteers on the Boston which is defined in the IG a broad purview to is dedicated.” the IG could not be re- laborate and have rela- FinCom, spoke about the ordinance is broader investigate complaints of “The vision for this,” moved from office except tionships with taxpayers work that the commis- than the Finance Com- waste, mismanagement, she added, “is how can for cause. Additionally, and agencies.” sion does: “In closing, mission and the [state’s] and corruption across we set up an office that he or she would have a Councillor Michael let me say this: Very IG’s office, but with the city government while works in partnership floor set for an annual Flaherty, the chair of the quietly, very effectively expectation that this of- promoting efficiency with the state Inspector budget, and would have Committee on Govern- the Boston Finance Com- fice would work with all and holding city depart- General, who is here the power to issue and ment Operations, asked mission is doing its job. of you.” ments accountable to with us today, and does enforce subpoenas. Cuhna, “Would it be fair We are looking to change Councillor Matt taxpayers. so at the local level, not “This came about to say that you’re saying the lives of those in the O’Malley offered his “I wanted to be very from a reactive stance through looking at we already have that?” city, and to eliminate backing to Campbell, various appointment Cunha replied, “Yes.” waste, fraud, and abuse saying, “I support the ef- structures for other mu- Boston Finance Com- in Boston.” forts of what the council Plamen Karadonev nicipalities across the mission (FinCom) chief Campbell answered president is trying to do country,” said Campbell. Sheriece Perry encour- that having an indepen- here, and I understand Trio marks return “The Community Preser- aged the committee to dent IG’s office at the city some concerns over the vation Act (CPA) is also consider the roles the level would yield many duplication of efforts, of the Dot Jazz Series a great example of where state Inspector General benefits. “My concern is but I think that this in By Daniel Sheehan has taken the challenge we used a public process and the FinCom already around you all having to an opportunity to provide Arts & Features Editor to play bass on the harp and a community process play in holding state and be invited in by depart- more avenues for the The Dot Jazz Series in my trio as well, as he to appoint a committee city agencies account- ments to do trainings, population of the city and will be back in All Saints’ is capable of doubling all that oversees those dol- able. to be as proactive as you beyond.” Peabody Hall this Thurs. other parts in the music. lars. The independence “I believe that the role would like,” she said.” This week, Campbell (Nov. 14) with music from He has great credentials really has to come from of the Commission serves This new position “would told the Reporter, “After the Plamen Karadonev for his young age such as the appointment itself.” the purpose that is in- separate the invitation, our hearing, I am more Trio. A native of Bulgaria performances with the State Inspector Gen- tended by the ordinance responsibility or privi- convinced than before who plays the piano and Boston and New York eral Glenn Cuhna took that you are proposing lege from the administra- that we need this office accordion, Karadonev symphony orchestras. the occasion to talk about at this time. I think that tion to an independent in the city of Boston, and moved to Boston in the “Austin is one of the his responsibilities and with the appropriate sup- office that is mandated I look forward to working early 2000s and has been most sought-after drum- his thoughts on creating port of the Commission, and equipped with the with my colleagues to get immersed in the city’s jazz mers in Boston and New a companion IG in the there’s a lot more that we power to act without something done by the scene ever since. England. He is an excel- state’s capital city. can achieve,” said Perry, invitation.” end of the year.” Stylistically, he draws lent musician, also a from a base of classical jazz composer, very open and traditional folk music, minded, and eager to ex- incorporating certain ele- plore new music that we ments into more contem- create together. I am truly porary jazz tunes. Kara- grateful for the chance We provide assistance donev explained how that to have them both in my mix of influences comes band!” to help keep your out in his compositions: Karadonev said the “Folk music is in the audience can expect to loved one at home, foundation of much of the hear a blend of different classical and contempo- genres Thursday night. Caring and support you as rary styles that we know “We have prepared some caregiver. today,” he said. “We often of my latest compositions for a loved see examples of folk music that meld jazz, folk, EDM, one at from different parts of bass and drum and other We make your the world using the same contemporary styles. Be- home? modes and rhythms as sides having a harp in the contemporary music... band, I also play accordion job easier. for the past several years in addition to piano and I have continued explor- keys. ing and drawing material “We will be joined by from my native folk music vocalist Elena Koleva, a again, which I have al- faculty member at Berk- ways loved and continue lee College. Elena has a to be fascinated by its truly unique sound and • Primary care physicians rhythms and melodies.” adds another dimension We coordinate, provide Karadonev’s trio will be to my music and to the and supervise all the • Transportation rounded out by the harp- already broad diversity ist Charles Overton and in the group.” health care and home • Home Care and VNA the drummer Austin Mc- The Dot Jazz Series services needed to A Program of All-Inclusive Care • Adult Day Health Center Mahon. 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Public meeting on Pope Park playground set for Nov. 14 The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will hold a public meeting on Thurs., Nov. 14 from 6-7 p.m. at the Leahy Holloran Community Center to seek community input and present the con- ceptual design plans for reconstruction of Pope John Paul II Park playground. The playground has been fenced off since early September. They will also go over the anticipated schedule for demolition and con- struction work. The meeting will include information that was shared at a previous public meeting on this project in late September, which allowed attendees to vote on the playground’s color scheme, bench and landscape options. The presentation made will be viewable after the public meeting on DCR’s website at www.mass.gov/dcr/past-public-meetings. The public will be invited to submit comments after the meeting, with a deadline for receipt by DCR of Friday, Nov. 22. Comments may be submitted online at mass.gov/ dcr/public-comment or by writing to the DCR office. Sportsmen’s Tennis Ball on Nov. 15 Sportsmen’s 2019 Tennis Ball will be held on Fri., Nov. 15 from 6-11 p.m. at Lombardo’s in Randolph. Featuring music from Wolrd Premier Band. Awards go to distinguished member Tracy Heather Strain, community builder American Heart Association and tennis trailblazer Leslie Allen. For more info on tick- ets ($100) or sponsorships, contact Mary Long and 617-288-9092 or [email protected]. See The Boston Police Department Area B-3 station welcomed kids and teens to its annual Halloween party sportsmenstennis.org. on Oct. 29. Mayor Walsh and Commissioner Gross were in attendance at the event, in which the police Public meeting on Codman Square station was converted into a haunted house for the afternoon and evening. housing proposals City of Boston/Mayor’s Office photo by Isabel Leon Codman Square Neighborhood Development Citizens Connect to Bayside public cial program, “Every House Has a History: Where Corporation’s proposal to build 23 affordable rental meeting on Nov. 16 to Begin?” on Sun., Nov. 17, 2 p.m. at the William units with 12 parking spaces at 5-29 New England A public meeting to discuss the redevelopment of Clapp House, 195 Boston St., Dorchester. Learn how Ave. will be the subject of a public meeting on Tues., Bayside site will be held on Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.- to find the date of construction, the original owners, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at Codman Square Health Center’s 12:30 p.m. at Carson Place (BTU), 180 Mt. Vernon subsequent owners, and changes made to a property Great Hall, 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester. The meeting St., Dorchester. Light breakfast and refreshments over the years. Also gain insights into the history and is sponsored by BPDA. Also planned for discussion: provided. For more info, see CitizensConnectBayside@ evolution of your neighborhood. Bring your laptop Codman Sq. NDC’s proposal to build 19 affordable gmail.com. or tablet, log onto the DHS network, and explore for rental units with 8 parking spaces on a portion of yourself during the presentation. Speakers include: city-owned land at 270 Talbot Ave. and Spencer Historical Society program on Earl Taylor, Kayla Skillin, Marti Glynn. Street. Contact: Stephen Harvey, 617-918-4418 or Nov. 17: “Every House Has a History” [email protected]. The Dorchester Historical Society will host a spe- (Continued on page 14)

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Five resolutions lay out T’s commuter rail vision By Chris Lisinski Although members and decarbonized en- Investment aiming at a see the greatest increase over the next three State House of the Fiscal and Man- terprise.” similar goal. in ridership. months will develop a News Service agement Control Board The only major chang- Planned service inter- The board also “ex- rail transformation office The five resolutions made edits, the resolu- es to the original propos- vals will not be universal pects that the system of and the bus transforma- the MBTA Board ad- tions approved unani- als were the addition of across the system, but the future will be largely tion office and, in the opted on Nov. 4 not only mously closely reflect a fifth resolution calling the board instructed electrified” and urged short term, work toward call for a commuter rail the versions drafted by for a new bus trans- the MBTA to work to- the Legislature to adopt electrifying the Provi- system with more fre- Chairman Joseph Aiello formation office and ward rapid transit-like language in Gov. Charlie dence/Stoughton Line, quent, electric-powered calling for MBTA staff clarification that work conditions with 15- or Baker’s bond bill reform- the Fairmount Line and service, but they also to work toward trans- to develop high-level 20-minute gaps between ing the T’s procurement parts of the Newbury- focus on additional park- forming the current accessible boarding is trains and maximizing practices, which influ- port/Rockport Line from ing, station connections, commuter rail system consistent with the on- return on investment ence the pace of work. Boston to Lynn. and high-level platform “into a significantly more going Program for Ac- in the next decade with Based on the approved boarding. productive, equitable, cessible Transportation focus on lines that will resolutions, the MBTA Page 12 THE REPORTER November 14, 2019 dotnews.com Safety fixes under way at Gallivan-Adams intersection tative to get a better understanding of what the issues were,” Paul said, “and By Katie Trojano push button for people seeking to cross was grateful that they were able to we had electricians and other engineers Reporter Staff Gallivan from Granite Avenue to Ad- fast-track the project. do some investigation of what we could The state’s Dept. of Transportation ams Street, there is no button for a “This is definitely a fix that was do in the short term.” (MassDOT) will be enhancing pedes- pedestrian to use when trying to cross needed,” he said, “I’d been advocating He added that “we developed a design trian crosswalks and signals at the Adams Street on the other side. for this even before I authored the letter for the three pedestrian crosswalks at intersection of Gallivan Boulevard and He also went into detail about traf- [in 2018]. I’ve seen accidents and near the intersection. One of them had the Adams Street in Adams Village this fic issues in the middle of the heavily misses and heard from constituents pushbuttons and the pedestrian signal month. The “fast-track fix” comes after traveled intersection where drivers who avoid crossing the intersection heads integrated into the system. We lobbying initiated by state Rep. Dan anxious to get on their way are regularly altogether. It has been a source of frus- followed the representative’s sugges- Cullinane led to funding for the work. frustrated while navigating their way tration for me over the years.” tion of implementing the pedestrian “There are not enough safe crossings through a maze of lights and green- He said that he had “filed an amend- signal into the traffic controller at the along the boulevard,” Cullinane told the arrow turn signals, often going through ment in the budget for $100,000 for other crosswalks.” Reporter last week. red lights and speeding up at turns, these improvements. We are going to Paul said that the project should be In a letter to a MassDOT highway putting pedestrians at great risk. make sure that every penny of those wrapped up in the next few weeks. administrator last year, Cullinane He added that MassDOT has been funds goes toward making sure that As for MassDOT’s larger scale imple- noted that while there is a pedestrian “incredibly responsive to this,” and he the intersection becomes safer and mentation plan, he said, “It’s currently more aesthetically pleasing. We want programmed a few years out in our five- the community to know that there’s an year plan. We are just going through investment.” a process now of collecting data and Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Dorchester Andrew Paul, a MassDOT engineer, scoping the work, but haven’t yet identi- visited the intersection with Cullinane. fied any specific interventions through Holiday Celebration Committee invite you to the “We did a site visit with the represen- this corridor.”

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Every House Has a History: Where to Begin? Learn how to find the date of construction, the original owners, subsequent owners, and changes made to a property over the years. Also gain insights into the history and evolution of your neighborhood. Bring your laptop or tablet, log onto the DHS network, and explore for yourself during the presentation. Speakers: Earl Taylor, Kayla Skillin, Marti Glynn Dorchester Historical Society 195 Boston Street Dorchester, MA 02125 www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org dotnews.com November 14, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 13 Community Health News Globe: Grand jury probing municipal pot agreements not run for more than percent of gross sales. nity agreements. By Colin A. Young tors have also been community agreements five years and that the That is not happening. Nine months later, the State House wrestling with. with marijuana busi- community impact fee In fact, nothing in this governor and legislative News Service The Globe report- nesses. A federal grand jury ed that at least six State law requires ap- paid to the municipality section of the law is being leaders seemed wholly is looking into the man- communities – Great plicants for marijuana by the licensee cannot respected.” unaware of the CCC’s datory agreements and Barrington, Eastham, business licenses to exceed three percent A spokesperson for the ask and bills that would payments between host Leicester, Newton, enter into a host commu- of the establishment’s CCC said Tuesday that address HCAs (S 1126/H communities and mari- Northampton, and Ux- nity agreement before gross sales. the agency “would not 3536, among others) juana businesses, ac- bridge – have received the Cannabis Control But the CCC has wres- comment on a pending remain pending before cording to a report in the subpoenas from US At- Commission (CCC) will tled with the policy for federal investigation.” the Joint Committee on Boston Globe, delving torney Andrew Lelling’s consider an application. more than a year now Lelling has already Cannabis Policy. into an issue that state office seeking details on The law stipulates that as entrepreneurs, law- filed charges against a After a hearing of regulators and legisla- the communities’ host those agreements can- yers, and lobbyists have public official in connec- the Cannabis Policy shared stories about cit- tion with a host commu- Committee last week, ies or towns demanding nity agreement. Federal co-chairs Sen. Sonia Tool is being developed to a greater percentage prosecutors allege that Chang-Diaz and Rep. of gross sales or other Fall River Mayor Jasiel Dave Rogers largely asks that would not Correia solicited bribes declined to comment on plug rental information gap appear to comply with from at least four mari- the report of a grand jury financial support” from years have been un- the language of the law. juana companies that investigation, but both By Chris Lisinski Lawmakers have faced applied to open in Fall chairs said they expect State House MassHousing, Kuehn able to agree on a major Charitable Foundation, housing production bill pressure all year to River by telling them he their committee will News Service pass news laws address- would only issue local advance HCA-related State officials and Massachusetts Hous- despite a general con- ing problems with host approvals needed – a legislation this session. nonprofit housing -or ing Partnership, The sensus that the existing community agreements responsibility that only “You’ve seen and heard ganizations plan to Boston Foundation, housing situation is un- but so far no proposal rests with the city’s from this committee that develop a second-in-the- and individual donors, tenable for many people has gathered steam on mayor – if he person- we have tried to pri- nation online tool over according to a press and a drag on economic Beacon Hill. ally collected hundreds oritize the issue of host the coming year to make release — and backers growth. “Your statute is very of thousands of dollars. community agreements every affordable rental expect it to be ready Despite the condi- specific ... it says that the The CCC has deter- for an early hearing. It unit listing available on to launch some time in tions, officials support- community impact fee mined that it does not is something that we are a single platform. 2020. ing the Housing Naviga- shall be reasonably re- have the authority to actively looking at and Plans call for the Minnesota is the only tor initiative say that lated to the cost imposed regulate HCAs or to both of us would like to Housing Navigator other state in the nation some property manag- upon a municipality. deny a business license move legislation on the Massachusetts tool to that offers a one-stop ers have open wait lists That is not happening,” because of an agreement issue,” Chang-Diaz said. list the state’s entire online tool collecting but struggle to transmit Jim Smith, an attorney that both the business Rogers added that inventory of affordable all available affordable information to potential at Smith, Costello and and municipality en- “the committee is look- rentals, current open- housing listings, offi- residents. Crawford who repre- tered into. The CCC vot- ing really carefully at ings and lotteries under cials said. The roughly 200 hous- sents dozens of mari- ed in January to formally these issues and I would one umbrella. It would “The Navigator aligns ing-search employees juana businesses, told request that the Legisla- anticipate the commit- give property managers with MassHousing’s across the state spend lawmakers in July. “It ture grant it “statutory tee moving a bill on a simple way to manage mission to confront the more than half of their also says that it should authority to review and host community agree- their listings online. housing challenges fac- time looking for prop- be no more than three regulate” host commu- ments.” Officials and advo- ing the Commonwealth erty listings, too, work cates hope that consoli- to improve the lives of that would become eas- dating the information its people,” MassHous- ier with a centralized in one location will ing Executive Director tool, officials said. increase access to af- Chrystal Kornegay said. “At a time when af- DOES YOUR BIG BANK MAKE YOU FEEL SMALL? fordable housing, which “We use technology for fordable housing is al- has become increas- so much today, many ready in short supply, SWITCH TO EBSB, IT’S A NO BRAINER! ingly difficult to find in may be surprised this the idea that thousands a strained market. doesn’t already exist.” of families suffer with “We are proud to Massachusetts has unaffordable rents or OPEN ANY NEW EBSB PERSONAL support this initiative, fewer than half as many risk homelessness sim- which will help simplify affordable units of hous- ply because they can’t CHECKING ACCOUNT & EARN UP TO an often complicated ing available as it needs access information on and opaque process for the population of ex- where units are avail- for families looking for tremely low-income res- able is not acceptable,” * a home they can af- idents, a definition that Boston Foundation CEO $ ford,” said Department includes households Paul Grogan said in the of Housing and Com- earning 30 percent or release. “Housing Navi- munity Development less of their area’s me- gator Massachusetts is Undersecretary Janelle dian income, according a smart solution that we 100 Chan. to an April report from are pleased to be able to Work is underway the Federal Reserve support.” on the Navigator — Bank of Boston. boosted by “initial-stage State legislators for

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(Continued from page 10) (ADSL) will offer one-on-one tutoring for children health and more. Insight gained from the session will Kennedy Library Forums in ages 6-13 for only $25 per school year. Starts Oct. 1, inform future Caucus initiatives to address concerns November Mon-Thurs, 3-5:30 p.m. Seats are limited. Register impacting Black and Latinx populations. The goal is Ash Carter, former Secretary of Defense and di- at alldorchestersports.org. to build a coalition of residents, advocates, and all rector of Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and Enchanted trolley tour makes interested stakeholders to facilitate positive change International Affairs, discusses his distinguished for people throughout Massachusetts. For more in- stops Dec. 6-8 formation, visit mablacklatinocaucus.com. career and his new book, “Inside the Five-Sided Box: The Mayor of Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour Lessons from a Lifetime of Leadership in the Pen- will take place from Fri., Dec. 6 to Sun., Dec. 8 this BPDA public meeting on Honda tagon” on Mon., Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Roland Mesnier, year in several Boston neighborhoods. The event will dealership proposal for Morrissey White House executive pastry chef from 1979 - 2004, include tree lightings, holiday performances, and Blvd. discusses his distinguished career and his new book, children can meet Santa. It’s the 24th edition of the A public meeting hosted by the BPDA will be held on “Creating a Sweet World of White House Desserts: A citywide event, and the event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss a proposal Pastry Chef’s Secrets” on Wed., Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. All in Mattapan Square Fri. night (Dec. 6). Dorchester to develop a new Honda Brand auto dealership at Forums are free and open to the public. Reservations will be the first neighborhood the festivities hit Sat. the location previously occupied by the J.D. Byrider are strongly recommended. Reservations guarantee (Dec. 7) at 1 p.m. in Codman Square, and the tour and Westminster Dodge auto dealerships at 710-720 a seat in the building but not the main hall. Doors will end in Adams Village at 6:30 p.m. on Sun., Dec. Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester. The meeting will be to the main hall open approximately one hour before 8. The event is sponsored by Bank of America. held at Work Inc., 25 Beach St., Dorchester. For more the program begins. To make a reservation, call 617- Strand Theatre concert on Dec. 8 info: Contact Lance Campbell at 617-918-4311 or 514-1643 or register online at jfklibrary.org/forums. features Boston Children’s Chorus [email protected]. Codman Square, Four Corners Join Boston Children’s Chorus for cherished tales Boston Public Library’s Homework honor ‘Hidden Heroes’ paired with music celebrating light, joy, and peace Help The annual Hidden Heroes and Sheroes Celebration in a concert at the Strand Theatre on Sun., Dec. 8 Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help pro- hosted by the Codman Square Neighborhood Council at 3 p.m. Contact: [email protected]. gram is underway offering free afterschool help and and the Greater Four Corners Action Coalition will Irish Pastoral Centre events in mentorship provided by high-achieving high school be held on Fri., Nov. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Great November students. The program, offered Monday through Hall, 6 Norfolk St., Dorchester, located at the corner Thursday from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. is open to students in of Washington Street and Talbot Avenue. At this cel- The Irish Pastoral Centre at 512 Gallivan Blvd. will host author Maureen Kavanagh on Thurs., grades K-8; no registration required. Boston Teacher’s ebration, we individuals in the community who have Union tutors are also available during select weekdays demonstrated leadership, initiative and commitment Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and read from her memoir recalling her daughter’s opioid addiction. from 4-6 p.m. for students in grades K-12. Visit bpl. to improving the quality of life in our neighborhood org/homework. are honored. The 2019 awardees are: Cathy Baker- On Fri., Nov. 15 the IPC will host a performance by Eclipse, Millennium Award; Burgess Realty and Annawon Weeden of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to Police District C-11 Peter Robinson, Civic Leadership Award; Cynthia commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Beckford Brewington and Ann Thorne - Neighbor- Suggested donation: $10. 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Raised Robert Chapski and his formerly of Dorchester, Development, Brookline in North Dighton, he was husband Doug Murphy 92. Wife of the late John Public Schools. the son of the late Harry of Dorchester. Grand- R. Donovan. Mother of HARDIMAN, Kath- and Ellen McConville. mother of Roxine Chap- Paul F. Donovan and his leen “Sis” (Fulford) in ski, Brenton Chapski, wife Virginia L. of Milton, Dorchester. Wife of the Brother of the late Robert Katie Murray, Jeff Mur- Karen M. Tewhey and her late John T. E. Hardi- S. McConville. He was a Cedar Grove Cemetery ray, and Greg Murray. husband James of Oak man. Mother of John T. graduate of Coyle High A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River Great-grandmother of Bluff, Martha’s Vineyard, Hardiman, Jr. and his School, Boston College and Tufts University Chapel available for: Weddings, memorial services, Carter Elise Chapski. John M. Donovan and wife Mimi Robicheau- Donations may be made his late wife Theresa of Hardiman of Dorchester, School of Medicine. He and celebratory masses. Indoor Services available for in her memory to The E. Bridgewater, Thomas Patricia A. Hardiman was a member of the Mil- winter burials. Greenhouse on premises for fresh flow- Leukemia & Lymphoma E. Donovan and his wife of Dorchester, Kathleen ton Historical Society. ers. Columbarium for cremated remains. Plant a tree Society, 3 International Nancy E. of Randolph, M. and her husband John was the husband of program. Drive, Suite 200, Rye David J. Donovan and Christopher Straka of Hertha for 63 years. He 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 Brook, NY 10573. Anna of Randolph, Kevin Maine, and Maureen F. was the father of John, Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. CONNOLLY, Lor- W. Donovan and his wife Hardiman of Dorchester. Mary, Owen and his wife raine M. (Andrews) of Laura A. of Randolph, Jo- Sister of Helen Czupailo Katherine, Alicia and Dorchester and South seph M. Donovan and his of Quincy, Mary Jutkie- her husband Richard, Boston. Mother of Robert wife Kathleen F. of Can- wicz of Braintree, and the Christine, Luke and his Connolly and his wife ton and the late Susan E. late Robert Fulford and wife Katelyn, Kathryn Marianne of Millis, Ed- Paulsen. Sister of Edward Margaret Lefort. Grand- and her husband John, TEVNAN TEVNAN ward Connolly and his Smith of Randolph and mother of Christian J. Julie, Elizabeth and her wife Paula of Walpole the late Arthur and Don- Gabrielle R., and Mar- husband Seth, and the 15 Broad Street 415 Neponset Avenue and Ann Brosnihan of ald Smith. Also survived tina M. Straka. Survived late Ellen. Grandfather Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 Whitman. Sister of the by 17 grandchildren, by several nieces and late Robert Andrews. 14 great-grandchildren, nephews. Donations in of Helen Corcoran, Mi- 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Cherished grandmother many nieces, nephews Kathleen’s memory may chael, Julie, Meghan and of Leigh Ann Martin, and her cousin Myles be made to the Carmelite Max McConville, Rich- ard, Louise and William Attorneys at Law Erin Brosnihan, Peter Coates. Alice grew up in Sisters at Marian Manor, www.tevnan.com Connolly, Rachael Con- Dorchester, St. Ann’s Par- 130 Dorchester St., South Gedney, Luke, Eleanor, nolly and Michael Con- ish, where she graduated Boston, MA 02127. Henry and Charles Mc- nolly. Lorraine was born from Dorchester High HORGAN, Ruth A. Conville, John, Char- in Boston and raised School for Girls, Class a longtime resident of lotte, Christine, Thomas in South Boston. Dona- of 1943. She attended Norwell, 94. The mother and George Flatley, Rob- tions can be made to the Fisher Junior College of Cheryl Horgan Bea- ert and Peter Dixon and NEW CALVARY CEMETERY Brookhaven Hospice, 114 and worked in the Radio cock of Southport, CT, John Chandler. Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian Turnpike Rd., Suite 206 Research Lab at Harvard she was predeceased by McLAUGHLIN, Lau- Westborough, MA 01581. College. Alice worked for ren A. of Plymouth, Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. her husband, Francis L. CORCORAN, James Catholic Charities as a Horgan, as well as her formerly of Dorchester. Grave pricing starting at $1,200 R. “Bob” formerly of Home Health Aide and son David L. Horgan. Lauren was the sis- Package pricing from $3,700 (includes grave purchase, first Dorchester. He was the was a volunteer for more She was the daughter of ter of Linda Walsh of opening & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches husband of fifty-three than 20 years at the the late Michael J. and Weymouth, Julie La- starting at $1,400 (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening years to Margaret A. Turner Free Library and vanchy of Scituate, Janis & Inscription) (Carroll) Corcoran. He St. Mary Parish in Ran- Caroline J. Rados and the sister of the late Marie McLaughlin-Kelley of 617-296-2339 was the father of James R. dolph. Donations may be Newport, Rhode Island Corcoran, Jr. and his wife made in her name to the Rados Ostler, Robert 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, and Kevin McLaughlin Susan of Kingston, and “Friends of the Turner Rados and Dorothy Ra- Pre Need Opening Arrangements Paul C. Corcoran and his Library”, c/o Turner Free dos Camden. Donations of Florida. She is sur- vived by her good friends Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available. significant other Donna Library, 2 North Main St., to the Masonic Charity Foundation would be Arlene McGovern and Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. Aubertine of Braintree. Randolph, MA 02368. Brother of William J. GENOVA, William J. appreciated; 74 Cheshire Conrad Hoban, many Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments Corcoran of Florida, and of Boston/Lower Mills, 83. Road, Wallingford, CT cousins, including Bev- Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery the late Maureen E. Born in Natick to Sebas- 06492. erly McEvoy, Kim Na- in West Roxbury Powers. Also survived by tian and Gladys Genova. LAFFERTY, Mary woichik, Kathleen Ross, his four grandchildren, Bill leaves his wife of 60 “Betty” (Callahan) of Eileen Walls and Joanne The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries Andrew, Neil, Lauren years, Jeannette Conway South Boston. Wife of Wing, as well as several Main Office located at: and Paul, Jr. Bob was Genova, and his son, Bill, the late Eugene J. Laf- nieces and nephews. Lau- 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 born in Boston in 1942 to of Somerville. Daugh- ferty. Mother of Stephen ren was the daughter Pricing information and maps available online at: of Holbrook, James and of Lawrence and Alice (Creighton) McLaughlin. www.BostonCemetery.org LEGAL NOTICES his wife Pam of OH, Paul of Dorchester, Robert She held a special place in 617-325-6830 [email protected] COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS of South Boston, Jo- her Uncle Bobby’s heart THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT seph and his wife Tina, as well. Lauren worked Suffolk Probate & Family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court Michael and his wife with her father as his “Caring for your life’s journey...” 24 New Chardon Street 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02114 Mary, Mary Connolly administrative assistant (617) 788-8300 (617) 788-8300 at the Mulry Funeral CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR and her husband Thom- FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION as, Florence Connolly Homes for many years. Docket No. SU18P2282EA Docket No. SU19P2315EA Donations made be made ESTATE OF: ESTATE OF: and her husband James CECIL H. GUSCOTT EDWARD DAVID ROUST all of Dorchester, Eugene in Lauren’s memory to DATE OF DEATH: 08/01/2018 DATE OF DEATH: 08/11/2019 To all interested persons: To all interested persons: and his wife Kathy of Angell Memorial Animal A petition for Appointment of Special A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Center at 350 S Hunting- Personal Representative has been filed by Appointment Personal Representative has South Boston, Richard Michael Bruno of Melrose, MA requesting that been filed by Kathleen Roust of Milton, MA of Dorchester and the ton Ave, Jamaica Plain, the Court enter a formal Decree and Order requesting that the Court enter a formal and for such other relief as requested in the Decree and Order and for such other relief late Jean Cairns and MA 02130. Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Ryan as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner O’BRIEN, Gertrude P. McManus of Boston, MA be appointed requests that: Kathleen Roust of Milton, MA her late husband John as Personal Representative(s) of said estate be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of Gloucester. Daughter “Joan, ” 94. Joan is to serve Without Surety on the bond in an of said estate to serve Without Surety on unsupervised administration. the bond in an unsupervised administration. of the late Eugene and survived by her broth- IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE ers, Brendan O’ Brien You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the Mary (McDonald) Cal- Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. of Sturbridge and John You have a right to object to this proceed- You have a right to object to this proceed- lahan. Also survived ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file by many grandchildren Thyne of L.A. Aunt of 17 a written appearance and objection at this a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day and great-grandchildren. nieces and nephews and of 11/25/2019. of 12/04/2019. numerous great-grand This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Donations in memory of by which you must file a written appearance by which you must file a written appearance Betty may be made to nieces and nephews. She and objection if you object to this proceeding. and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance If you fail to file a timely written appearance the South Boston Special was the daughter of the and objection followed by an Affidavit of and objection followed by an Affidavit of Kids and Adults c/o East late Hazel (Pritchard)  Funerals Objections within thirty (30) days of the Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without return day, action may be taken without Boston Savings Bank, and Thomas J. O’Brien. further notice to you. further notice to you. Sister of the late Richard,  Cremations Unsupervised Administration Unsupervised Administration 708 East Broadway, Under The Massachusetts Uniform Under The Massachusetts Uniform Patricia, Winifred, Paul, Probate Code (MUPC) Probate Code (MUPC) South Boston, MA 02127.  Pre-Arrangements A Personal Representative appointed under A Personal Representative appointed under Thomas, Francis, Law- the MUPC in an unsupervised administration the MUPC in an unsupervised administration McCONVILLE, John is not required to file an inventory or annual is not required to file an inventory or annual F. M.D. retired orthope- rence, Gail, and Theresa. 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE accounts with the Court. Persons interested accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding in the estate are entitled to notice regarding dic surgeon, 92. Dr. Mc- At Joan’s request, please DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 the administration directly from the Personal the administration directly from the Personal make a donation to Har- Representative and may petition the Court Representative and may petition the Court Conville practiced at the in any matter relating to the estate, including in any matter relating to the estate, including Carney and South Shore rington Hospital: Attn: 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 the distribution of assets and expenses of the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. administration. Hospitals. He served Development Depart- Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First ment, 100 South Street, Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. as Chief of Orthopedic Service times and directions at: Date: November 04, 2019 Date: October 23, 2019 Surgery and President Southbridge, MA 01550. Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo harringtonhospital.org/ www.dolanfuneral.com Register of Probate Register of Probate of the Medical Staff Published: November 14, 2019 Published: November 14, 2019 support-harrington/ dotnews.com November 14, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 19 Gilpin takes leave of top State Police post By Colin A. Young will continue to advance very difficult situation State House these and other essential and I think the decisions News Service initiatives to ensure the she made and followed After exactly two years Massachusetts State through on with respect leading the 2,100-mem- Police reflect the val- to both eliminating Troop ber Massachusetts State ues of the communities E – which was her idea, Police force during a time they serve: honor and OK? -- and the pursuit of scandal and turmoil, integrity.” of the information that Col. Kerry Gilpin will During a press confer- was required to actually retire as superintendent ence on Nov. 6, Baker follow up on potential at the end of this week. said the work at the prosecution was a really The 49-year-old Gil- State Police is not done. important step forward pin was tapped by Gov. He said he “would expect for the State Police and Charlie Baker in 2017 that at some point in the one that I believe took a to lead the State Police not-too-distant future lot of courage,” he said. amid a controversy over we’ll probably file a pack- Baker said that he the department’s han- age of reforms” with the would have more to say dling of an arrest report Legislature. about a replacement “in for the daughter of a The governor wished a few days” and gave a central Massachusetts Gilpin well and said he bit of a job description judge and the abrupt understood that it would for the next State Police retirements of Col. Rich- be difficult for “anybody colonel. ard McKeon and his top Col. Kerry Gilpin will retire as superintendent of the State Police at the end pursuing an agenda like “I think it’s got to be deputy. of this week. State House News Service image that inside an organiza- somebody who gets that She later oversaw the tion like that.” But when there’s a lot of work implementation of sig- build upon this founda- a bachelor’s degree in overtime fraud amid rev- asked if he had lost con- that still remains to nificant reforms after an tion,” Gilpin wrote to criminal justice from elations that more than fidence in Gilpin, Baker deal with a number of overtime fraud scandal State Police employees, Western New England 20 troopers apparently did not give a direct issues, administrative roiled the ranks. In a adding, “I urge you to College in Springfield put in for overtime shifts answer. and otherwise that are letter released on Nov. remain focused on your and served in the crime they did not work. “I got the fact that associated with the State 6 announcing her retire- continued efforts to earn scene services section “A number of troop- when she took the job Police,” he said. ment effective Nov. 15 and maintain the pub- of the State Police as a ers violated the public’s she was walking into a – the two-year anniver- lic’s trust. There is work trooper and sergeant. trust in the Department sary of her swearing-in left to be done, but I am Along with Baker, Gil- by failing to live up to – Gilpin said leading the confident it will be ac- pin oversaw the imple- the high standard of HELP WANTED department “has been complished by the many mentation of automatic conduct that Colonel the greatest honor of my outstanding men and vehicle locator devices in Gilpin set to fulfill the professional life.” women who demonstrate all marked State Police Department’s mission Part-time “The last two years a relentless commitment vehicles to, as the gov- -- protecting and serving Community Engagement Manager have presented tremen- to our organization’s ernor said, “ensure that all the people of Massa- (20 hours/week) dous challenges for the mission.” supervisory personnel chusetts,” Baker said in a department. However, I Gilpin, of Hampden, will have real-time in- statement. “I am thank- Boston College Corcoran Center for Real believe that with great joined the State Police formation concerning the ful that Colonel Gilpin Estate and Urban Action adversity comes great in 1994, and served as location and movement has advanced several opportunity. We have deputy division com- of every trooper on the important reforms such Bachelor’s degree & (1-5) years relevant accomplished so much mander of the Divi- job,” and the elimination as eliminating Troop E experience required during this difficult time, sion of Standards and of Troop E, the Turnpike- and referring 46 troopers and I am confident that Training before taking focused unit that was the for criminal prosecution Apply at www.bc.edu/hr (search req3450) you will continue to the top job. She earned subject of a probe into and our administration Page 20 THE REPORTER November 14, 2019 dotnews.com

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