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Waiting to play Council discusses college housing Honan wants universities to increase on-campus numbers
By Linda Rosencrance TAB Staff Writer oston city councilors will meet with representatives B of the city's universities to encourage them to build more on campus housing for their students, City Councilor Brian Honan said last week. z ;:: The City Council has been a: < ::;; under considerable pressure in ~ recent months from citizen groups CJ)z who want to limit the number of !;: .,> students living off campus. As a result, some council mem ~a. u. bers want to talk with university ~ - officials to find ways to end the Kids wait for the start of a late-afternoon soccer program last week at the Allston-Brighton YMCA summer camp. For more on the camp see page 3. influx of college-age renters into city neighborhoods, according to Honan, chairman of the council's COLLEGE, page 30 The money is in, but does·it matter? very important in this race," said Robert Platt, Gabrieli and O'Connor are fourth and fifth Funding could have little a fonner fund raiser for Kennedy. "But look at in the poll, respectable slots for two people impact on Congress race [John] O'Connor and [Christopher] Gabneli. MoEe ~ e}~_etj('tl who were virtually unknown before the race They've poured lots of money into this race but not enough to win the coveted seat. By Dorothy Pomerantz and it hasn't helped them in the polls." new.s inside· ''Most of the money I have goes to support TAB Staff Writer An analysis of Federal Election my family," said Flynn. "My strength is in the Stipt.15 Dem,QCratic;prinmcy n a typical congressional race, the candi Commission disclosure documents reveals As meeting people and going door to door." 11pp.rQach~ tl)e Tacejortjre ~th 1Disttjct date with the most money going into the that millionaires Gabrieli and O'Connor have Some pundits say Flynn's strength is actual primary will probably win. the most money to spend in the race. Gabrieli •·· sYite Representative~t .~'h~ting 'W· ly his name recognition. According to · I < J>rom~ of 9f~;y~_s ~~~t~ But this year's race for the Eighth is no typi has at least $1,961,285 on hand and nw DiNatale, the race cannot be looked at from a '1JegiJ:l on Page~9. - cal congressional race. O'Connor is sitting comfortably on $744,863. purely monetary point of view because of the For the IO Democratic But most of that money is from loans the celebrity status of Flynn and former radio talk candidates slugging it candidates made to themselves. If one looks Time may be running out for the likes of show host Marjorie Clapprood. out for Joseph solely at donations, O'Connor and Gabrieli Gabrieli and O'Connor. With the Sept. 15 pri 'Those two have already paid for their visi Kennedy's Eighth rank fifth and sixth, respectively, in the IO-can mary looming closer and closer, the contest bility," DiNatale said. "Right now, all the Congressional Congressional District didate race. that is taking shape has nothing to do with money the other candidates are raising is going Bt hDistrict seat, the rules of the "Gabrieli is like a ghost candidate," said money, leaving the millionaire candidates out to buy visibility. If you have 100 percent visi www.t-0wnonline.com/Bth game have changed. Lou DiNatale, a political polJster and senior in the cold. bility you don't need as much money." The frontrunner, fonner felJow at the University of Massachusetts A recent Boston Herald/WCVB-TV People like Flynn and Clapprood ~ recog Boston mayor Raymond Flynn, is near the. McCormack Institute. "He's all electronic. He Channel 5 polls shows that Flynn, who has nized wherever they go. But money can be an bottom of the money list while those with the exists principally on TV. He's trying to main raised only $92,913 and lent his campaign no advantage for a less well-known candidate most to spend are lagging in the polls. tain an image long enough to build a reality money at all, is leading the pack with 18 per trying to get an edge. "At first, I thought that money would be underneath him." cent of the potential vote. MONEY,page 31
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By Judy Wasserman That was the consensus of 23 Allston TAB Correspondent Brighton children who were waiting to take a nfortunately, for field trip to a water-amusement park last many kids, summer week. They had just completed District 14's camp is only a Junior Police Academy, a citywide program U dream. But in for children 9- l 2 years old. The participants Allston-Brighton, something is visited the adult Police Academy and being done to fulfill more of observed recruits at work. The children spent those dreams. time with the canine w1i.t, the moWlted The Allston-Brighton YMCA police, and the special operations division. and the Boston Police They visited Boston Police Headquarters, Department's District 14, which talked with officers about their jobs, and encompasses Allston-Brighton, learned what happens when a suspect is work together to provide schol arrested. They also learned how to perform arships for 20 local children to cardiopulmonary resuscitation. attend the YMCA's summer The Junior Police Academy was designed camp for a two-week session. to "reach out and give kid · an opportunity to The camp, which hosts campers see how the police department works," said from 3 through 13 years old, Chris Rogers, Di trict l4's community youth runs five sessions over the officer. Rogers conducted the one-week pro course of the summer. gram. "The kids get to know who the police The scholarship program, now Keira Tom (left) and Carlos Guerra, both 6 years old, play a round of cutey catcher during afternoon snack break at the YMCA summer camp program in Brighton. really are, and they won't see us as enemie . in its third summer, is part of a The positive interaction goes a long way." citywide effort involving all 15 To date, 20 scholarships are Rogers works with local have," he said. Known during the school year for his anti police districts. It was initiated funded in each police district. schools and the Faneuil and Garvin applauded the partner drug and anti-violence programs, Rogers con after John Ferrell, president of ''We would always like to send Fidelity housing developments to ship between the YMCA and tinues that theme in the summer. For exam the Greater Boston YMCA, and more [kids to camp]," said identify children for the scholar District 14. ple, he teaches that violence should not cause Boston Police Commissioner Rogers. ships. He then helps them com "More can build from this," he more violence, and th~t it is not "a chicken Paul Evans met to discuss how In fact, enrollment has plete the camp application. said. "The Y would be thrilled to their organizations could work increased each year. According Accepted applicants become part be involved in more programs thing" to seek help or to help other people. together to meet the needs of to YMCA Executive Director of the 110 camper population at with the police. They are positive Now in its second year, this summer's Boston children. Tun Garvin, in 1995 there were the YMCA on Washington Street role models for our youth." Jw1i.or Police Academy enrolled 23 students "We reach out in the commu only I 00 campers citywide; riow in Brighton. Garvin cited other informal from Allston-B1ighton schools, including nity and identify kids who can 't there are 300. He said he sees a Besides having fun at YMCA YMCA-District 14 partnerships, Edison and Taft middle schools, Garfield afford to go to camp," said Chris "real t>enefit'' from the camp camp, Rogers said he knows the such as visits from police offi Elementary School, and Our Lady of the Rogers, District l4's community scholarship program because it is kids are learning. 'They're learn cers on bicycles. Such occasions Presentation, St Anthony's and St. youth officer. "It's nice to be able another way for the police to be ing social skills and self-esteem, allow the kids "to see the police Columbkille 's schools. to do something positive for the more involved with children in and the counselors help them as real people, as their friends," - Judy Wassennan community." the community. work out any issues they might Rogers said. 0 CORRECTION A front-page story about the tax-incentive package that is being consid Police get border buffer ered for the New Balance Shoe Company contained incorrect informa tion about the number of employees the company will hire after it State approves Brookline police jurisdiction 500 moves to the former Honeywell Bull site on Life Street ["Incentives in yards into Boston and vice versa the balance, Aug. 11-17]. The company employs 280 people at its cur "There's borders that only if an officer was enforcing an long-awaited rent site and plans to employ about 300 people by the end of 1999. arrestable offense, accordingto Sgt. go through buildings Company officials expect New Balance to have between 350-400 500-yards law Margot Hill, spokeswoman for the that go into house's Boston Police Department employees by the year 2004. By Jeremy Pawloski Police have always had arresting TAB Staff Writer back yards." authority to follow suspects outside or police departments in their jurisdictions for felonies, pro Boston, Brookline and State Rep. John Businger vided their pursuit was "fresh and F Newton, borders separating continuous," said Hill. But if a The city of Boston LicensiJig Board will hold a the three communities are about to police officer witnessed a traffic public hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 in become a thing of the past. The offense, such as running a red light, Room 809A at City Hall to discuss the following right to enforce the law of the land yards over one another's borders. the officer did not have the right to . item: will be extended 500 yards over The law is scheduled to take effect venture over his border and pull the • an application by the Corrib Pub, 396 Market each other's boundaries. in November. car over. St., Brighton, for pennission to open at 10 a.m. on In a move that is being hailed by The new law differs from the old The new law simply states that a Sundays and to serve alcohol beginning at 11 a.m. law enforcement officials in all three in that it includes Newton, which police officer may exercise "all for the sale of beverages with brunch. The restaurant is also seeking communities, Gov. Paul Cellucci shares a common border with both police powers" 500 yards over a approval for a plan to construct a one-story addition at the front of the recently signed into law House Bill Brighton and Brookline. neighboring town's boundary - a establishment for seven new booths and a one-story addition at the rear 5019, which strengthens a 1979 But more importantly, the new change which both increases police of the establishment for expanded kitchen facilities. The Corrib Pub has statute authorizing police in Boston law radically widens the scope of authority and eliminates the type of a seven-day all alcohol license. and Brookline to enforce laws 500 the 1979 statute, which gave BORDER, page 5 CONTENTS Below isa list of key pertonnel and contact numbers: School news ...... 7 WE WANT YOUR NEWS! Editor ...•...... •.. Peter Panepento (781) 433-8334 Welcome co the Allston-Brighton TAB! We are eager to serve as a Editorial ...... 10 Reporters ....•.... 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Thar's bccausr we offer M Aldie Street in Allston, plans for people who qualify for has been chosen as Miss Allston MassHealth Benefits. as well as Brighton for the annual Allston rhose without healrh insurance. Brighton Parade. Either way, you get to pick your McLaughlin, who has been a own doctor from'some of the familiar face in the St. Anthony's bcsr around - maybe one whose Parish her whole life, will be hon office is near your home or one ored at the Sept. 13 parade and will who speaks your language. And navigate the parade route in a con you can call our Member Services vertible. On Sept. 2- her 16th Hor Line 24 hours a day. when - birthday - she will be handing out ever you need help. free roses at the annual Good Plus, Network Healrh keeps you Neighbor Day at Sawin Florist in and your family healrhy wirh Brighton. wellness programs to help you "Our family is very honored that lose weight, stop smoking, man Melissa has been chosen to repre age srress, and prevenr childhood disease. We're affiliated with some sent her community," said M~ McLaughlin McLaughlin's mother, Millie, her of the most respected hospitals in self an almost ubiquitous figure at line dancer and has been a soloist in the area including Mass General St. Anthony's. ''MeJjssa is quite several shows. and Beth lsrad Deaconess Medical Center. excited to be given this honor, and I McLaughlin has volunteered as can tell you that she will thoroughly the assistant coach for the St. So choose Network Health. enjoy every minute of it." Anthony's Cheerleaders, and has You'll ger qualiry medical care, as NETWORK HEALTH well as the respect you deserve. McLaughlin attends Arlington donated her time to the parish's THE PLAN FOR CARING Catholjc High School and graduated after-school program. from St. Anthony's School in 1996 The 15th annual parade begins at Step 1: Call 1-888-738-7720 on the honor roll. She also attended 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, and will the Thomas Gardner School in run through the heart of Allston Step 2: Choose Network Health Allston. Brighton, from Packard's Square, llis summer, he is working at along Brighton Avenue, Cambridge Nrtworli H,./tb u , pLm !f tbt Gim~mlgr l lraltb Allia1111 11uluJ111g 1bt Cotnbn ... ,,,J S..ntml~ Hrupit•h ,,,J ntigUorbootl ht•ltb m11m '""' yo•. the St. Anthony's Summer Day Street and Wa hington Street, to Camp. Oak Square. She has been a member of the Volunteers are still needed to help cast for the annual St. Anthony's make the event a success. For more Parish Show for the last decade. Her information, call parade organizer It's check-up time again. But it's your health first role was as a fairy godmother in Joe Hogan at 782-5152. a comedy skit. She has also per care plan that needs an examination. formed as Cinderella and a front- - Peter Panepento !!'.)" Do you pay expensive premiums for your health care plan? Secure Horizons~ offered by Tufts Health Plan, is a federally quali fied managed care plan with no plan premium.* And, there are Police get border buffer absolutely no plan deductibles for any covered services. Plus, we BORDER, from page 3 businesses residing in Brookline offer $5 doctor visits. confusion that led to arrests deemed have sidewalks and metered park !!'.)" Does your health care plan include coverage illegal by the courts in the past. ing space outside their front door for prescription drugs? The confusing wording of the old wruch are located in Brighton, he Secure Horizons members can add comprehensive 500-yards law stated that arrests said. prescription drug coverage for a modest premium.* could be made by police 500 yards "Our borders will be safer," Checkout outside their own borders, provided O'Leary said of the new law. "In !!'.)" Is vision care part of your health care plan? the officer learned of an arrestable order to patrol Brookline effective As a member of Secure Horizons, annual eye exams are only $5 and Secure Horizons. offense "through personal observa ly, we have to be allowed to patrol eyeglasses are free from a special collection once every 12 months. lf your current health care plan tion" and that the crime took place the Boston streets." doesn't seem quite as fit as Secure "within rus jurisdiction." Indeed, in many locations, !!'.)" Does your health care plan provide dental coverage? Horizons, call us at 1-800-877-8888. But in the precedent-setting case Brookline's borders with Brighton There is no plan premium for preventive dental care. Coverage is for cleanings, exams and bite-wing X-rays twice a year. Your co-pay is We'd be happy to explain how you of Commonwealth vs. Zorrilla, the actually cut through a back yard or can get tl1e quality health care courts determined that police track split a house in two, according to just $12. coverage you de;eive. We'll also send ing a car for a non-arrestable state Rep. John Businger (D !!'.)"What about quality health care coverage? offense, such as a broken tail light, Brookline ), a lead sponsor of the you a free in.fom1ation kit. We are part of Tufts Health Plan, a leader in the managed care Call us toda)' could not make an arrest, even if a new 500-yaids legislation. industry for over 15 years. Tufts Associated Healtl1 Maintenance subsequent investigation of a car ''We have artificial borders, and Organization, Inc. has been awarded full accreditation status by the 1-800-877-8888. turned up - as in this case - the borders don't make a lot of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This is the high cocaine or other hard drugs. sense," he said. ''There's borders est level of accreditation the organization provides to health pJans. (TDD: 1-888-899-8977) Brookline Police Cruef Daniel that go through buildings that go O'Leary said the new law will into hou e's back yards." !!'.)"Are you covered in case of emergency? make it easier for alJ three depart In an extreme example of the Secure Horizons has you covered. You're covered 100% for emer- ments to pull over drunk drivers seemingly arbitrary nature of the gency and urgently needed care anywhere in the world, when med- SecureHorizons(!D and cars that commit traffic offens two boundaries, O'Leary cites the ically necessary. We believe it's important to cover you even when m es, since police will no longer have Cleveland Circle Cinema, which you're away from home. TUFTS w Health Plan for Seniors to worry about motorists escaping has a parking lot technically in into neighboring communities. . Brookline and a theater area techni Come and get to know us! Please call for a reservation: 1-800-877-8888. Furthermore, if evidence of more cally in Brighton. Tuesday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. severe crimes is found during a ''If we get a call to go there and Phillips Old Colony House South Boston Senior Center traffic stop that takes place over a there's a fight in one of the theaters, 780 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA 136 H. Street, South Boston, MA town's border, police won't have to technically we can't take police worry about motions to suppress action," he said. Free Parking Monday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. and tlie case being thrown out of Similarly, on the Newton line, Wednesday, August 19, 10:00 a.m. Carney Hospital court, he said. the Route 9 Star Market lies in Green Briar 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA The need for an extension of Newton, wrule its parking lot is in 304 Washington Street, Brighton, MA Validated Parking police powers over the borders is Brookline. particularly necessary for Boston The new 500-yards law is more In-Home Appointments Are Also Available. and Brookline, added O'Leary, than five years in the making; it because of the ambiguous nature of needed approval from the Boston All Secure Hotizons members must continue to pay Medicare premiums and use contracting ()fOviders and pham1acie. the line wruch divides the two com City Council, Brookline Town Minimal copayments and limitations will apply. Comprehensive prescription drug coverage is available for a $74 munjties. Meeting and the Newton Board of monthly premium. Most Medicare beneficiaries are eligible, including those under age 65 entitled to Medicare on the Along areas of Commonwealth Alderman before it was submitted basis of Social Security disability benefits. Tufts Health Plan is a federally qualified Medicare contracting HMO. Avenue, for example, houses and to the Legislature. 0 Page 6 The Allston-Brighton TAB, August 18 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/all tonbrighton rt Paradise stays open Anna K. McGuire, D.M,D ~?a~c1~~~ ~~~!:~on-~Av• sued the city after itc; Office of Con umer tO fight City ruling Affairs and Licensing issued the deci ion General Dentistry for the entire family pulling the license because of repeated over By IJ.nda Rosencrance crowding violations. The club was to have TAB Staff Writer turned in its license July 8. Suffolk County Superior Court At a July 15 hearing, attorneys for the club Wednesday 8t Saturday Sam • 9pm, judge has allowed the Paradise argued that the city should not be allowed to A rock club to remain open until a pull the license because dancing is a form of Thursday 8t Sunday Sam • 5pm hearing is held to determine if the city's deci free speech that is protected under the First sion to pull its entertainment license is consti Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. City tutional. attorneys, however, said the issue had nothing On Monday, Aug. 10, Judge Carol S. Ball to do with the Constitution, but rather with * caring for the dental needs of your entire family issued a ruling saying the Paradise could stay the club's ability to provide a safe environ open until a hearing is held to determine the ment for its patrons. * Home/In Office Bleaching Systems available validity of the club's assertion that its right to The decision to pull the Paradise license have entertainment is protected by the First stems from overcrowding violations on Feb. Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. 28 and ApriJ 5 of this year. According to * Same day Emergency Appointments However, the judge's ruling does not pre police, the M80 room had exceeded its 237- vent the city from taking other steps to make person capacity by more than 50 percent. * Extended evening & weekend hours for your sure the club addresses its ongoing public Lo has said that the club has had a history convenience, including Sundays safety concerns. of overcrowding and other violations dating ''I have received Judge Ball's decision," back to 1995. Lo said despite repeated * Most insurance plans and credit cards accepted said Nancy Lo, director of the Mayor's Office promises by club management to get things of Consumer Affairs and Licensing. ''It under control, nothing ever changed. appears that the court is questioning the law, Since 1995, the club has been hit with * New Patients Are Always Welcome not the actions of the city. I am currently dozens of violations of its entertainment 0 reviewing the decision with my legal counsel license. The violations, include assaults, * Conveniently located on the Green Line 8" train and we are exploring every means available improperly controlling crowds outside the to the city to protect the safety of patrons and club and overcrowding. It has also been workers at the Paradise." slapped with numerous violations of its liquor At the beginning of July, attorneys for the license for serving underage patrons. 0 1607 Commonwe.alth Avenue IN BRIEF Brighton, Massachusetts 02135 Phone (617) 7S2-5455 Fax (61_7) 7S7-6025 CDC sponsors art contest Representative and state Senate candidates an opportunity to share their views with the city's The Allston Brighton Community cable viewers who may call (617) 973-4848 Email: [email protected] Development Corporation presents the Allston to pose their questions. Brighton Ethnic Festival Art Contest, Celebrate The first in the series of four forums on the Diversity of Allston Brighton with an Channel 24 will focus on the 18th Suffolk Original Work of Art. The first priz.e is $500. District state Representative race which cov There wilJ also be other large cash prizes. ers Allston, Brighton and a section of In order to enter: Brookline. The forum with all the five state • a contestant must live or work in Allston Representative candidates will be cable cast Brighton; on Cable Channel 24 at noon, 3:30 p.m. and • a contestant must create an original piece JO p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and of visual art of any type: painting, three dimen fake-Out Cafe, Bakery & Home Delivery Service Thursday, Aug. 20. lt is a repeat of a one-hour sional art work, or photograph; cablecast of Sunday, Aug. 16. • all adults must submit a slide of their art The Fresh l Large'Cheese Pizza & 9 BUffalo Wings. CENTER HOUSE ti :/>lzz.1t May net be combined wj/f) other epecia/$. ~aJ!iWB...... -= www.townonline.com/austonbrighton August 18 - 24, 1998 The Allston:Brighton TAB, page 7 SCHOOL NEWS East Coast Aero Tech Aviation Technical Training It's an honor to mention them Classes Begin Tuesday, Sept. 22nd - Hanscom Field, Bedford The aviation industry is undergoing unprecedented growth. There is a City Excellence described the project as "dedicated 5 staff wrote in its award applica desperate shortage of federally licensed aircraft mechanics and technicians to improving the quality of educa and this is reflected in increasingly higher entry level salaries and earlier tion that, after considerably plan promotional opportunities. Our graduates are in steady demand by such Awards Programs tion and career development oppor ning, they decided that all Allston companies as Cessna, Pratt & Whitney, Delta Airlines and many, many others cites Gardner tunities for the Gardner School Brighton 's public schools will nationally and locally. Placement assistance is available. community." Over the next three focus on literacy development. In EAST COAST AERO TECH has been on the leading edge of aviation technical Elementary School years, the full-service program at fact, the purpose of the Cluster training since 1932. You can be ready for FAA licensing in only 15 months. Gardner will expand, and will ulti Literacy Initiative is ''to raise stu Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Give some thought to an and Cluster 5 mately be open six days a week dent achievement." To that end, exciting new career! from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. and on most schools will address good literacy Call now to get additional infonnation or to arrange for a tour of our campus Saturdays from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. practice at both elementary and at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. Our toll·free number is By Judy Wasserman 1·800-292-3228. Ask for Kevin. TAB Correspondent As it grows, the project will secondary levels, develop safety r,------~ wo Allston-Brighton edu develop according to the needs and net strategies, and establish class I Fill out the mailer below and send it to us: I cational institutions have desires of the community. Gardner room practices and staff develop Mr. Kevin Harkins received honorable men staff said likely areas of interest ment. Cluster 5 staff wrote that "if East Coast Aero Tech T 150 Hanscom Drive, Bedford, MA 01730 tions in the 1998 City Excellence will include educational enrichment students can adequately read and for students, including art and write, all other subjects will be Send infonnation __ I would like to visit ECAT __ Awards Program: Gardner Name.______Elementary School and Boston music; baby-sitting training; intro enhanced." Address______Public Schools' Cluster 5. duction to computers; career devel In conjunction with the literacy City or Town ______~ The Boston Management opment for students and parents, plan, Brighton High School formed Phone======Consortium, a public-private part such as resume workshops, skills a partnership with Boston Call now 1-800-292-3228 for information nership with the city of Boston, training and mentorship programs; University School of Education, ~------~ established the awards in 1989 "to and entrepreneurship programs, with the purpose of focusing on encourage learning, creativity and which will focus on business instructional practice.in secondary I (LASSES BEGIN SEPT. 22 •tMJj!ili$'.• collaboration within city govern opportunities. There will also be level literacy. Two writing projects ment." The focus is on partnerships parenting programs, legal educa were developed: "Hear Our Since 1932 between city departments, commu tion and services, health education Voices," for entering ninth-graders; and recreation. and "Producing Writers," for l2th East Coast Aero Tech nity agencies, businesses, academia 150 Hanscom Drive +Bedford, MA 01730 +781·274-8448+Fax 781-274-8490+ (800)292-3228 and Boston residents who work to In applying for its award, Cluster graders. 0 http://www.ecaerotech.com + e·mail: admissionsOecaerotech.com find solutions to city problems. More than 70 teams were nominat ed for this year's awards. Winners were chosen in six categories: man- The Boston Management Consortium, a public ~ SEJME BANKS SAY TffANK5 pri vate partnership with the city of Boston, established the awards in 1989 "to encourage learning, creativity and collaboration within city government." aging for safer neighborhoods; neighborhood pride; leadership; customer service; service to youth; and innovations in education. Gardner Elementary School was cited in the leadership category for its Extended Services School, which was initiated this year with help from a three-year grant from the DeWitt Clinton Foundation. Under the program - whose pri Our new checking accounts work for you. Our combined minimum is easier than ever to achieve. mary partners are the Allston All of your accounts including checking, savings, CD's, IRA's and MMDA's, work to waive monthly fees. Brighton YMCA, the Allston Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition Plus, you get the kinds of benefits you want: free ATM transactions, no withdrawal fees, free checks, and the Schools of Education and Social Work at Boston College - and interest on your checking balance. Come in and open your account today. Gardner is developing a full-ser vice community school. Cluster 5 was cited in the innovations in edu cation category for its literacy teamwork. In praising the winners, Mayor Thomas Menino said their accom plishments "have improved city services through hard work and creative problem-solving." In its award application, Gardner Telephone: 617 730-3500 Extended Services School staff Brookline Village • Coolidge Corner • South Brookline • Longwood • Washington Square - '0111 Member FDIC/DIF www.townonline.com/aDstQObrlghton Page 8 The Allston-Brighton TAB, August 18 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton IN BRIEF Allston Civic Association Commonwealth Development and to meet Aug. 18 Faneuil Housing. The league also needs volunteer the summer away The Allston Civic Association will coaches and referees. Knowledge of Sippin' meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the the game is not required. For more Thomas Gardner School at 30 Athol information, call Officer Steve Law St in Allston. The scheduled agenda at 343-4376. is as follows: District 14 police and the Police •7 to 7:30 p.m.: neighborhood Athletic League are the youth soc issues cer sponsors. •7:30 to 7:50 p.m.: Franklin Yang, owner of Allston Village Buffet, 90- Councilor posts 92 Harvard Ave., Allston, will dis cuss his plans to transfer a beer and local office hours wine license from Ichiban Japanese City Councilor Brian Honan will Restaurant at I66 Harvard Ave. to his hold local office hours from 10 am. restaurant. noon Aug. 21 at the Jackson Mann •7:50 to 8: 10 p.m.: Allston Community Center, 500 Cambridge Properties, 236 Brighton Ave., St., Union Square, Allston. The pub Allston, will discuss plans for an lic is invited. automotive glass installation facility Honan may also be reached at and apartments at that location. Boston City Hall at (617) 635-3113. •8: 10 p.m.: discussion of the City Council hearing regarding student ARCA will not housing and college campus goals meet in August planned for Sept. 24. The Aberdeen & Reservoir Civic Association will not hold a public Soccer league seeks meeting this month because the players, coaches, refs Jewish Community Center, which provides space for ARCA's meetings, Registration forms are available for will be closed in the second half of the Fall Youth Soccer League. The August. Ashley Olafs.5on enjoys cookout fare after the Allston-Brighton Athletic Committee's girls basketball games. league is open to all Allston and ARCA's next meeting is Sept. 17. Brighton children from 6 to 12 For more information, call 232- years old. All games will be played 0995. exchange for two hours of commu Home-buying class offered evenings from 6:30 to 8:30. lncome at McKinney Playground on nity service every month. eligible graduates will receive a city The Allston-Brighton Community Faneuil Street every Saturday begin SERVE is a nonprofit community grant of $500 to $ l ,000 which can Food exchanged for Development Corporation will begin ning Sept. 19. service program sponsored by be used to pay for closing co ts if a five-session home-buying course Pick up registration forms at the community service Commonwealth Tenants they purchase a home in Boston. Sept. 9 that will teach participants District 14 police station, the SERVE New England provides Association. Graduates will also have access to about all aspects of buying a home. 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Cu.,torncr mu." have a Circle Checking Account to have a Circle Savings Account. Circle Savings Accounts available for personal accounts onl): Parade planners TI1e minimum halan LETTERS 254 Second Ave., P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA 02492 617/254-7530 Working for safer streets Making the right move EDITOR - PETER PANEPENTO, (781) 433-8334 I want to thank the many residents of Allston-Brighton On behalf of the Coordinating Committee of the ...... ~~~-~-~~:.~~~-~-~~-~ ... ~~~········ ·· ···················· · · · · ·· for attending a recent hearing of the Public Safety Allston-Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition and the SENIOR REPORTER - LINDA ROSENCRANCE, (781) 433-8358 Committee of the City Council to testify about lowering Board of Directors of Brighton Main Streets, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to Oz and Ann Rabinovitz, SALES REPRESENTATIVE -ED SIEGAL, (781) 433-8253 the speed limit on certain streets to 25 miles per hour. Many people spoke about the danger to children and ARTS EDITOR -TAMARA WIEDER, (781) 433-8362 elderly because of speeding cars. The Boston Police Department testified that last year 1,185 people PuBLISHER -CAROLE BRENNAN, (781) 433-8313 Tell us what you think! required medical attention after they were struck by We want to hear from you. Utters or EDITOR IN CHIEF -GEORGE DONNELLY, (781) 433-8350 cars. guest .columns should be typewritten Everyone agreed that drivers need to slow down .SALES DlRECfOR - CRIS WARREN, (781) 433-8264 and siglle¢ a daytime phone number and that it will take several different measures to is n.'quired for verification. Or call our CIRCULATION DlRECTOR -RYAN FARRELL, (781) 433-6760 achieve this goal, inc14ding lower speed limits, better ...._ _ __. reader call-in line at 433-8329. By nlail: enforcement, better marked crosswalks and better driver PRODUCTION MANAGER - RONALD DUCE, (781) 433-8290 The TAB Comm.unity Newspapers., Letters education. to the Editor, P.O. Box 9112, Needham. MA 02492. By Hearing from this cross-section of people was very fax: (781) 433-8202. By e-mail: [email protected] GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS informative. People are anxious to make our streets Circulation lnfonnation -(781) 433-8307 Sales Fax Number- (781) 433-8201- safer for pedestrians. I will continue to work with the Main Telephone Number- Editorial Fax Number - (781) 433-8202 Transportation and Police departments and residents on owners of Best Price Moving & Storage in Allston, for (617) 254-7530 Arts/Calendar Fax Number - these important issues. If this is an issue you would like moving our organizations into new offices at 320 Classified Number-1-SQ0-624-7355 (7 81 ) 433-8203 . to be more involved with, please call my office at (617) · Washington St. in Brighton free of charge. As everyone knows, moving is always disruptive, Copyright 1998 Community Newspaper Co. 635-3113. COMMUNITY Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction by Brian J. Honan, often expensive and sometimes unpleasant However, NEWSPAPER any. means without permi~slon is prohibited.· Boston City Councilor; Best Price and their five-man team of moving profes COMPANY I I Allston-Brighton LETIERS, page 13 • 4 • • www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton August 18 - 24, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 11 COMMENTARY All journalists will pay Notices send the for Barnicle's errors proper message ike Barnicle screwed fering treatment of Barnicle and whether to believe or not. That By Eva Webster seems to have tarted doing in up.Butalljournalists Patricia Smith, an African-American should not be the case. The truth is s someone who devotes Allston what community activists M will pay. columnist who resigned at the the very foundation of our business. substantial chunks of time and concerned residents have begged Our readers demand a lot of us. request of her editors when it was Whether Mike Barnicle dismissed A and energy prodding city them to do for a long time. For But as newspaper professionals we discovered earlier this summer she his responsibility to check on jokes agencies to provide better services to years, people in this neighborhood demand even more of ourselves. So had made up characters in her borrowed from a friend and slipped my neighborhood, I never thought I and throughout Boston have been columns. into a column that credited only would feel compelled to defend the harping on the ISD to do a better job And with each new discussion, the himself through his well-known by city and scold residents instead. This credibility of the news media in gen line, or whether he read Carlin's is just too weird. Usually, it is the eral will come under fire. book and swiped the jokes directly, other way around. It just shows you Tell us what you think This i not the first time Barnicle has the result isn't funny. that things are not always simple as Is Eva Webster right in her asser By Carole Brennan been charged with failing to live up It's all bad news. It all breaks they are in John Wayne movies. In tion that the Inspectional Services to the ethical standards by which we down our relationship with our read real life, depending on the situation, Department should be writing measure good journalists. So one ers. It sends a message that we don't sometimes the bad guys may actual out warnings to Allston-Brighton can hardly consider an opinion on care enough about them to do the ly be the good guys, and vice versa. property owners highlighting as a journalist it i particularly the present without considering his best job possible. Barnicle apolo Allston resident Ellin Murphy potential problems with their painful to watch another new man past. Still, no one but Barnicle really gized Tuesday in a press conference, recently got angry because the city properties? Or are the warnings prnctice bad journalism and bad know of what journalistic crimes he where he took to the podium with inspector left a notice that pointed an inva<;ion of privacy? To gel judgment, and along the way dis is guilty. Globe management. He said, "This out external maintenance problems your opinion on the record, call credit this profession a Little bit fur Nevertheless, all journalists will is not the time to be sloppy." with her deteriorating garage. The the TAB Speak-Out! line at (781) ther. pay the price of this very public dis True enough, Mike. But just when notice was harmless - no fine - 433-8329 and leave a message. Barnicle plagiarized George cu sion. is the time to be sloppy? Would the just a reminder that there is a mainte Carlin, knowingly or otherwise. He Our indu try is under more scruti fall be better? Wait till 2000? When nance problem. did it. Those were Carlin's jokes in ny now than it has ever been before. folks are tired? Late night news Ms. Murphy and some of her of monitoring our housing stock and Mike's column. Barnicle carelessly And there is good reason why. casts? Early editions of the paper? neighbors who received similar executing necessary improvements decided his Boston Globe readers Barnicle is not the only one who When is the time? notices were so livid that they con and compliance with the code. were not important enough for an all screwed up. Patricia Smith screwed And he worried that his reputation tacted The TAB and the office of Judging from external mainte out effort. up. CNN screwed up. The New had been hurt. Hello, Mike Barnicle. City Councilor Brian Honan to com nance, Allston-Brighton properties, And if Barnicle's public defense is Republic. And, unfortunately, many It has been hurt. Know it. But that's plain. Apparently, the reason they on average, are less attractive and in to be believed, Channel 5 viewers others. They all betrayed their read only fair. You screwed up; one way disliked the notices so much was that worse condition than properties in the apparently deserved no better treat ers. They all buried for at least an or another you betrayed your readers. their hearts skipped a beat when they central partS of the city (not to men ment. That their summer reading list article, a column or a newscast the But the majority of our good journal saw the City of Boston logo. Many tion the suburbs). Too many people was recommended by someone who importance good journalists must ist colleagues have not. They push of the residents are elderly people, just let things go. Due to the low per had actually read the books appar place on the truth. The absolute themselves every day, every week to and they don't like being jolted. (I centage of owner-occupied properties ently was too much to expect. A crit truth. That place where we look our do the best job possible for the read would argue that everyone's heart - unlike in mo t suburban commu ic who reads the books he recom readers right in the eye and say: For er. To deserve the trust our readers needs to flutter every now and then nities - there is not enough pressure mends? Not me, says Mike Barnicle. everything I'm worth, thi ' is true, want to be able to place in us. - it comes with being alive. Just on homeowners to keep their proper The Barnicle debacle will contin fair and accw-ate. So while you are in a brief, apolo imagine contacting The TAB every ties beautiful. Once things become ue in newsrooms around the country This is not the best time to be a getic mood, don't forget to say you time you have a home ownership ugly, no one cares anymore, and it and in coffee shops and kitchens all journalist. We are an industry haunt are sorry to your colleagues. And all related headache.) seems impossible to make a street over the commonwealth for days to ed. A news business plagued by the journalists who have to work a little Nevertheless, The TAB reporter, inviting and elegant, as it hould be. come. The Globe's decision to sus ghosts of those whose mi takes we harder now to make up for your accustomed to writing about In purely aesthetic terms, there are pend Barnicle for two months, have taken to the people. Now our sloppiness. "defenseless" residents against the many houses whose impact on the reversing an earlier call for his resig mistakes are on the front page. We Carole Bremu.m is the publisher of city bureaucracy, lent a sympathetic neighborhood is just hard to ignore. It nation, will be debated in journalism are paying with a taste of our own the Metro Unit of the Community ear to the complaints. The article put ranges from trash in full public view, schools and media watch institutions medicine. And we are paying even Newspaper Company. Over the past John Eade, the lnspectional Services to terribly overgrown or callously for years. And journalists of color more dearly with the lost confidence 20 years, Brenn.an has worked as a Commissioner, on the defensive to paved-over front and side yards, peel and many others will weigh the pos of our readers. It used to be we journalist for the Associated Press, justify the notices. ing paint, crumbling masonry, broken sibility that the Globe operates under watched for them; now they are The Worcester Telegram and Gazette Contrary to the article's intention, I gutters causing severe water damage, a double standard because of the dif- watching us. They are wondering and Gannett newspapers. was delighted to learn that the ISD WEBSTER, page 13 The unkindest cuts came from the media he saying "the devil is in the details" different tack: Boston Globe and the Boston Herald) should eral or a Democrat. took on new meaning for acting Gov. ''Downtown Community Center Cut by not be overlooked, there are a few hard realities Yet a third reason why Cellucci's vetoes may T Paul Cellucci last week. Cellucci," - Middlesex News, Aug. 11. to the news business, one of which is that no tum out to be the mo t savvy move he's made Cellucci had been hoping for a hero's wel "Cellucci Vetoes $6.7M in Local Work," - one reads the newspaper in August. can be summed up in two words: Joe Malone. come when he vetoed about $200 million in The Patriot Ledger, Aug. 11. Not really of course, but a related truism of Malone is Cellucci's Republican rival in the spending from a supplemental budget approved "Cellucci Blocks Brockton Request," - The politics echoes that impression: If you are race and his conservative nemesis. Malone has by the tate legislature in the waning days of Enteiprise, Aug. 11. going to get bad headlines, get them during a been pounding Cellucci mercilessly for his their 1997-98 session. "Cellucci's Vetoes Cut Funds for Area beautiful week in August when virtually no one "liberal spending." Cellucci's vetoes may be an Projects," - The Lowell Sun, Aug. 12. is paying attention. effort to up the ante with Malone - at the "Cellucci's Veto Hits WMass Projects" - Cellucci may be gambling that by the time expense of local projects. Union News, Aug. 1I . most people start paying attention to the gover The only flaw in that scenario are the politi The headlines, of course, were entirely pre nor's race - the week after Labor Day - the cal polls, which have shown Cellucci with dictable. No politician can cut $200 million bad headlines will be yellowed and forgotten. more than a comfortable margin of support By Steve LeBlanc from a budget designed to fund one-time build In return, Cellucci will have his footage of among Republican primary voters. In fact, ing projects without hitting some nerves. the State House steps signing ceremony and his Malone said Cellucci's tough new image is By taking the ax to dozens of local projects white billion-dollar poster - perfectly staged proof that his campaign is closing the gap. - from repairs to elderly apartment complexes for a campaign television ad. Voters should also not rule out the possibility Cellucci said the money - part of the state's to repairs for crumbling sea walls - Cellucci The only flaw with that strategy is that old Cellucci genuinely believes the vetoes were the $1.2 billion budget suiplus- hould be virtually guaranteed himself bad press. newspaper headlines have a way of gaining a right thing to do, that the money really does returned to the pockets of taxpayers. He said Despite the predictability of the press, how second life - especially in the negative ads of belong in the pockets of taxpayers and not in the vetoes, combined with a tax cut and an ear ever, Cellucci's staff appeared genuinely sur your opponents. the hands of elected officials - even if it is lier round vetoes, will allow him to give back a prised and lamented the ''hammering" the act Another reason why Cellucci's strategy may spent on worthy projects. total of $1 billion in tax cuts this year. ing governor was taking in the local papers. pay off is the belief that the only people who · Certainly that is the tack Cellucci has taken. Cellucci even took to the steps of the State Cellucci, however, is engaged in the political care about the cuts are probably Liberal or At one point, he even pointed to the fact that House to announce the vetoes. He was flanked battle of his life. In the end, the bad headlines Democrats - or both - and wouldn't have his wife is a librarian to prove he is not by a large white sign that read: "Tax Cuts. may tum out to be a skirmish he lost on the voted for him anyway. opposed to the public good and is not as mean $1,000,000. Signed. Sealed. Delivered." way to winning the war. That also could be a dangerous strategy. as his opponents portray him. That was the headline Cellucci was hoping First a little context. Every Framingham resident who might have Ultimately the wisdom of Cellucci's $100 to get in the next day's newspapers. While the impact of the local press (i.e., visited the community center whose funding million gamble will be where it should be - in Unf~~p~tp.J.t.fqr ~ the press took a slightly every newsg_~jn !he. state ,other than the ~as vetoed by Cellucci is not necessarily a lib- the hands of voters. 0 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton August 18- 24, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 13 LETTERS FROMPAGElO Jackson-Mann Community Center, where we viding us with our wonderful rent-free office such fine local establishments as Elder Service sionals made moving day for us as painless as picked up the photocopier that Administrative space in such a terrific spot in Brighton. We are Plan and Best Price Moving & Storage. it possibly could be. Coordinator Diane Joyce generously donated to genuinely honored by the support shown us by The Allston-Brighton Healthy Boston A friendly, efficient and multicultural Best BMS and the coalition for our new offices. Coalition, Brighton Main Streets and the Elder Price team, comprising Raz Palty, Itay Golan By 3 p.m., Best Price had moved all of our Service Plan invite everyone to stop by any and Eitan Tal (all originally from Israel), Shane furniture, equipment and files into the time to see our new offices at 320 Washington McKenna (from Ireland), and Utan Matos newly renovated ground-floor office space St. The coalition's first community meeting of (from Brazil), arrived at the coalition offices at in the old USTrust building, currently the fall will be an Open House at our new site 221 North Beacon St at 7:30 a.m on Aug. 5 to owned by East Boston Neighborhood We want to bear from on Monday, Sept 14, from5:30-7:30 p.m load the truck with the desks, filing cabinets, Health Center/Elder Service Plan. you. Letters pr guest (Remember, coalition meetings are typically chairs, tables and boxes of materials that we We literally could not have made this coJllO:ll,lS.$hould be ~Writ~ held the first Monday of the month, except had accumulated over four years as tenants of move without the donation of services from ....___ ten and signed; a daytfrne phone when it falls on a holiday such as Labor Day or the Vocational Adjustment Center. Best Price Moving & Storage. We thank number is ,required forverifica- the Fourth of July.) The coalition's office filled the truck, so it everyone at Best Price for their assistance and , lion. Or call our reader call-in line at 433~ Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting wasn't until after we unloaded our belongings encourage everyone to consider this locally .8329. By mail: The TAB Commupjty , on Sept. 14 and tour all three organizations' at our new office that we made our way to St. owned mover for any moving or storage New~'J)aper$. Lettel:S to the Editor, P.O. Box ' offices. We look forward to seeing you then. Elizabeth's Medical Center to load up with the needs. 9112. Needhrun,.. MA .02·... ·.·• 4·. 92. By .fux.. ··. : (.781) J..... Christine James, Coordinator, Allston-Brighton furniture, etc., from Brighton Main Streets' We also want to express our gratitude once 433~8202. By e-mail: enepento~cnc .cotn _ Healthy Boston Coalition; Ann Griffin, ~ "' office. Our final stop of the day was the again to EBNHC-Elder Service Plan for pro- _ "' Program Manager, Brighton Main Streets C(>MMENTARY WEBSTER, from page 11 architectural detail destroyed or removed, front steps and doors scratched, chipped, often unsafe. It all happens slowly, and each and every instance of such deterioration How do I plan my pregnancy? - if pennitted to go on - leads to an overall seedy look that defines Allston-Brighton as a second-rate neighbothood. Additionally, it pro What should I eat in the first trimester? What should vides little incentive for neighbors to spend money on fixing their houses with first-class materials and excellent I expect during childbirth? And other professional advice. All too often, the thinking goes: "It can stay like this for a few more years, and then I'll just cover it all up with vinyl siding." Boston aspires to be a world-class, compelling questions to ask your world class 08/GYN. first-rate city. Well, Allston-Brighton has the largest population and is the most densely populated neighbothood of Boston. I, for one, will never settle for my neighborhood to be second- or The OB/GYNs of Brigham third-rate. There are many permanent residents in the area who are also tired of seeing run-down, badly main and Women's Hospital are tained or poorly restored houses. These concerned residents have been as helpful with the tough urging the city to crack down on neg ligent property owners so their igno questions as they are with rance and laziness no longer con tribute to Allston-Brighton's second the easy ones. Answers rate status. By pointing out various mainte based on research, years nance issues early - which, if not addressed, have the potential to tum a property into an eyesore - the of care and the resources ISD inspectors are doing an excel lent service to the neighbothood, and of the most trusted name they are definitely our allies. Their increased scrutiny should apply to in women's health. In everyone, absentee landlords and - resident owners alike, young or old. fact, our gynecology and If someone feels that they were wrongfully served with a notice, women's health program is rated preferred birthing center in Massachusetts. Call tough. Just sort it out by talking to ISD. It is a small price to pay if the entire neighbothood gets a chance to among the top 5 in the 1-800-BWH-.9999, Monday through benefit from ISD's increased vigi Call lance. country by U.S.News & 1-800-BWH-9999 Friday from Sam to The blue tickets that were recently given out in Allston may be shocking World Report ~ And it's for help in choosing a 5:30pm. One of our to people who are used to no one Brigham and Women's physician paying any attention to the way some convenient: receive your experienced referral of our streets look. But to the majority or to receive a free copy of of the residents these blue tickets prenatal care near your home or office, coordinators will help show that Commissioner Eade is tak our Directory of Obstetricians ing ISD in the right direction. I don't then deliver at our premier Center and Gynecologists. you choose the BETH GOLDBAUM. M.D. think he should be asked to explain NEWTON CORNER OFFICE why the inspectors are doing what they are supposed to be doing in the for Women and Newborns, the most OB/GYN who best meets your needs. first place (even if they are unable to do everything they should). The ISD deserves to be praised BRIGHAM AND when it displays an energetic and WOMEN'S HOSPITAL proactive approach to a long-standing problem - assuming, of course, that www.bwh.partners.org we have the desire and the courage it takes to become a first-rate neighbor PHYSICIAN OFFICES IN: BOSTON · BRAINTREE • BROOKLINE · CAMBRIDGE · CHESTNUT HILL · JAMAICA PLAIN · NEWTON • NORWOOD · WELLESLEY hood in a world-class city. Eva Webster, a Brighton resident, is ~ president of the Aberdeen & PAR1NERS. Partners HealthCare includes Brigham and Womens Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, The North Shore Medical Center, McLean Hospital, Reservoir Civic Association. HI AL T H CAt l Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare and the community-based doctors and hospitals of Partners Community HealthCare, Inc. Page 14 1be Allston-Brighton TAB, Augu t 18 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/a11stohbrigl1ton POLICE LOG THE HOTTEST TENNIS IN BOSTON IS AT THE COOLEST PLACE PRCD iJNS HIPS Two charged with pot while being booked. Jose Chavavvia, 23, no address possession given, was arrested and charged D Boston Police arrested two peo with armed home invasion. ple after officers were called to 18 Hobson St. on Aug. 6 to investigate a loud gathering. Teen charged According to reports, police with car break responded to the above address at II Boston Police arrested a 14- about 10 p.m. and found about a yeat-old boy after they allegedly dozen people drinking and allegedly saw him and another man breaking smoking marl juana. into a car on Washington Street at According to police reports, the about 4 a.m. on Aug. 9. group was sitting at a picnic table, According to police reports, offi allegedly with a plastic bag full of cers approached a red car that was marijuana on the table, along with open, and saw two males going more spread out on a paper bag on through it. The two males took off, the table. The officers smelled and one managed to elude police. smoke when they arrived, and a 15- The second male was caught by the year-old Brighton male said the officers, the report said, and he was marijuana was his, police said. holding a camera. The teen was arrested for posses Police tracked down the owner of sion of a Class D substance. the car who said the camera was his. While checking out the area, He al o said a CD player was mis - police arrested a second person, ing. . Kevin Andrews, 19, of Dorchester, The teen, a 14-year-old, was and charged him with possession of arrested and charged with breaking a Class D substance. and entering a motor vehicle, and The police asked nine other peo larceny over $250. ple, all men between the ages of 15 and 23, to leave. According to Woman reports stolen purse reports, police also summoned the II Boston Police responded to a owners of the building to appear in call at 400 Western Ave. at 4:20 p.m. Brighton District Court on charges on Aug. 8 after a Cambridge woman of keeping a disorderly house. reported someone stole her purse. The woman told police that while Tenant allegedly hit with getting into her car, two men came e Cadillac hammer over and one grabbed her purse, according to reports. The men then lfl Boston Police responded to a tl:ks off fhe event! hopped back into a brown car, and call from a woman at 7 Wilton St. headed down Western Avenue who reported that a man broke into toward Soldiers Field Road. her apartment and began fighting , Police are investigating the inci •••INVl>STMl&N't'Ml\1'1A01!M'I! Priday night, with her husband. We il)ll!lnteat!if mlJWlll According to police records, dent. ugust21 police arrived at the apartment at about 2:50 on Aug. 7, to find two Woman charged t 7:3opm men fighting on the kitchen floor. with stealing wallet One of the men, who was identified D Boston Police responded to a as a resident of the apartment, had call at 1: 15 p.m. on Aug. 8 from a been cut a number of times on the store at 80 Brighton Ave. after an arms, and also was bleeding from employee reportedly saw a woman his mouth. He had allegedly been trymg to steal a wallet from a cus hit with a hammer several times, tomer's purse. according to reports. According to the police report, the Before the officers could get the customer told the employee a situation under control, the other woman tried to steal her wallet. man crawled out of the kitchen win Stacey Ward, 44, of Dorchester, was dow and attempted to flee the arrested and charged with larceny. scene, police said. Police said the attorney general's Police chased the man down the office had an outstanding warrant fire escape and outside before for the woman on charges of posses catching him, according to police sion of a Class A substance, conspir reports. While police tried to arrest acy to violate the drug laws and the man, he allegedly kicked three resisting arrest. officers and later spat at officers POLICE LOG, page 25 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton August 18 - 24, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 15 PEOPLE Brighton residents win City Excellence Awards Four Brighton residents were hon ored with City Excellence Awards from the Boston Management Consortium for their contributions to improve the city's quality of life. Beth Barry, Alicia Wilson, Lisa Bello and Antonio Barbosa were honored recently by Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Channel 56 news anchor Karen Marinella at a dinner at the New England Aquarium. Barry and Wilson were members of the Leaming and Information Network for the Community Technology Task Force, which received the consortium's John Hancock Innovations in Education Award. Its five-year technology plan helped train 2,000 teachers and led to the installation of 7,000 networked computers throughout the school sys tem. Bello, of the City of Boston Employee Assistance Program, won the Fleet Bank Special Recognition Award. The EAP Program assists city employees in alcohol and substance abuse, stress management, depres sion, grief counseling and elder care. Barbosa was a member of the I Boston Schoolyard Initiative team, which won the consortium's Neighborhood Pride Award. The team has worked with residents, organizations and businesses in neighborhoods throughout the city, reviving and redesigning formerly paved-over schoolyards, making them safe places for children to play · and learn. The Boston Management Consortium, sponsor of the City Excellence Awards, is an indepen dent, nonprofit partnership, joining 140 private and academic sector organizations with the City of Boston. Allstonian joins founders group get your hands Allston resident Maurice L. White was recently admitted as a member on Boston's best of The Massachusetts Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America. cable value The society is open to American ciliz,ens who are lineally descended from an ancestor who settled in any of the colonies prior to May 13, 1657, and who lived in the period of the American Revolution, from 177 5 to 1783. Optimum1V By Cablevision has 108 channels of 1V's best choice. White, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, is retired from Plus a limited-time connection price with any the Trust Department of The First Optimum Premium package. National Bank of Boston, where he served as a supervisor. He joined Founders and Patriots by virtue of Connect now. You'll never let go. his descent from John Wheeler, who settled at Ipswich during the 1630s, and from Comfort Wheeler, who fought in the American Revolutionary War. For more information about the organization, call (617) 367-0998. 787.8888 www. cablevision-boston .com Off to the Peace Corps Brighton resident Joel Marc Augen, son of Barbara Augen, recently left for a two-year stint as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama. He .will work in a small business development pro gram, assisting micro-businesses and local entrepreneurs in projects aimed at developing and sustaining the local economy. Augen will also teach basic accounting and business skills. Augen graduated from Programming and pricing subject to change. Standard connection only. Northeastern University in 1997 with a bachelor of science degree in busi ness administration and international BOSTON'S BIGGEST CABLE LINEUP business. Page 16 The Allston-Brighton TAB, August 18 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton BUSINESS NEWS 'GooclNeighbor Day' will be a flowery affair or the second consecutive Boston University and the Brighton year, Allston and Brighton Board of Trade, local church and F residents will have an oppor civic groups and Miss Allston tunity to meet with each other and Brighton will as ist with the day's develop new friendships when B&G tasks. Sawin Florist hosts "Good Neighbor The Sawins have once again named the Franciscan Children's Hospital of Brighton as the beneficia ry of flower recipients' donations, which will help kick off Franciscan Children's Hospital Day on By Rosie Hanlon Thursday, Sept. 17. "We are so pleased to raise money for Franciscan Children' Hospital," said George Sawin. '1t has been Day" Wednesday, Sept. 2. Beginning there for our family for many, many at 8 am., the florist shop, which is years, i111d the work that their staff located at 238 Faneuil St. in does there is nothing short of miracu Brighton, will give away 15,000 lous." roses in bunches of a dozen to any Last year's "Good Neighbor Day" one who visits the shop. raised more than $1,000 for the hos Owners Barbara and George pital, and the "good neighbors" Pasquale Canters receives his free roses from volunteers Pat Shaw (middle) and Pauline lznodda at last year's Good Sawin will ask recipients of those included mailmen picking up and at Sawin Florist. roses to keep one for themselves and delivering roses with their mail, and give the others to 11 different people schoolchildren who gave roses to I0:30 a.m., and the shotgun start is at charities. The event is sponsored by Allston-Brighton restaurants wilJ as a way to create or renew a friend local nursing homes. 12:30 p.m. Box lunches will be Peoples Federal Savings Bank and serve as orted favorites from their ship. The Sawins want to help create "Good Neighbor Day" is celebrat served. A sit-down awards dinner Boston Volvo. menus. a friendlier neighborhood. ed throughout the United States and will folJow the tournament. For more information, contact To accommodate the more than Traditionally regarded as a symbol of Canada. Each golfer will be automatically Tom McLaughlin at (617) 782-7870. 25 restaurants, the event will take friendship and love, the rose is the For more information, call George entered in a door-prize drawing for a place in two locations: the Knights national floral symbol. Sawin at (617) 254-4454. 19-inch color television donated by Fall Festival of Columbus hall at 541 Mayor Thomas Menino will be Joe Elisio of the Silhouette Lounge. of Flavors is set Washington St. and the Brighton present at Sawin's to hand out roses Golf tourney will A variety of prizes will be offered on Elks hall at 325 Washington St. The to visitors. State Reps. Steven feature many prizes every par 3 along the course, includ With summer coming to an end, two.halls are directly across the Tolman and Kevin Honan and City ing a two-year lease of a Volvo Brighton Main Streets and the street from each other. Councilor Brian Honan will also The Allston Board of Trade will host donated by Boston Volvo. Jack.son Mann Community Center For more information, contact Ann attend. WBZ News Radio 1030 wiIJ its Annual Golf Tournament The cost of the event is $125 per will team up to host the first Fall Griffin at B1ighton Main Streets at promote the event on the air. Monday, Aug. 3 l ,'at the Oakley person. All proceeds will benefit the Festival of Flavors on Sunday, Sept. (617) 779-9200 or Ann McDonough Volunteers from Boston ColJege, Country Club. Registration begins at Scholarship Fund and other local 27. A variety of new and existing at the Jackson Mann Community Center at (617) 635-5153. Kennedy Day School is awarded $500 grant The Kennedy Day School at the Franciscan Children's Hospital and Rehabilitation Center received a $500 grant from the Mobil Educational Alliance program. The money will be used to purchase lan Want to talk politics? guage software to help nonverbal students communicate. COME AND WATCH THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES SQUARE OFF IN THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR! DINING OUT? Brian Donnelly Community Newspaper Company and WBUR, Boston's National Public Radio Directions: FRAMINGHAM . COMMUNITY News Station, invite you to one of the first public debates among Democratic NEWSPAPER STATE COLLEGE COMPA ~Y candidates for Governor! m: v\\'. • ,,•r,::-, rr ~'- •r, From the Massachusetts Turnpike (1-90): LOG ON TO Former Congressman Brian Donnelly, Attorney General Scott Harshbarger and Take Exit 12, follow Rt. 9 East, two former state Senator Patricia McGover~ will answer questions from a media miles to the Edgell Rd./Main St. www.townonline.com/dining Framingham Exit. Take your first right panel, the audience and one another in an hour-long forum. onto the Framingham State campus. FOR DINING NEWS AND RESTAURANT From 1-95 (Route 128): REVIEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL WHEN: Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Take Exit 25 to the Massachusetts . Debate Turnpike (1-90) West, and follow the COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AND Seating is limited so please arrive no later than 5:15 p.m. directions above. THE PHANTOM GOURMET. will be aired From Route 495: WHERE: Framingham State College at 7 p.m. Take Exit 22 to the Massachusetts College Center, Forum Turnpike (1-90) East, and follow the on WBUR directions above. Parking for College Center is in the Church Street lot across from COMMUNITY the center. Overflow parking is i11 NEWSPAPER tire Student Parking Lot 2 off I COMPANY Maynard Road. www.townonline.com www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton August 18 - 24, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 17 RELIGION Stepping up Hill Memorial to 4 p.m. Customers are always wel come, as are new vendors. For plans yard sale more infonnation, call Shirley at Hill Memorial Baptist Church will 782-7519. hold a yard sale at I 0 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. The sale, which will raise Assumption Center money for the church, will be held in the church yard, 279 North offers Masses Harvard St., Allston. The Assumption Center, 330 Market Those interested in donating items St., Brighton, has Mass enrollments for the sale are invited to bring them for many occasions: weddings, to the sale or to call the church at anniversaries, birthdays, births, sick 782-4524. Organizers say they are ness, and deaths. It also offers per not collecting donations of clothing petual, five-year, annual and individ for the sale. ual Masses. The center, which is the home of Vacation Bible the Augustinians of the Assumption, is associated with Assumption School begins College in Worcester. It is open Brighton Evangelical Monday-Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to Congregational Church has open 4p.m. ings for kids between the ages of 5- For more information, call 783- 12 years old to participate in its 0495. Vacation Bible School. The school, which will run from 'Contemporary Liturgy' 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, through Thursday, Aug. 27, fea group is open to all tures crafts, stories, lunch and drama St. Columbkille Church at 321 activities. The church is located at Market St. in B1ighton invites the 404 Washington St., Brighton. community to participate in its For more information, call The "Contemporary Liturgy Rev. Karen Ftitz at 254-4046. Community" at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. The group gathers after Synagogue announces Mass for coffee and donuts. High Holiday series Children's choir The Boston Synagogue has released its schedule for the High Holidays in welcomes members September and October. St. Columbkille Church invites chil Rosh Hashanah services will dren in grades 2-8 to participate in begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. its children's choir. Rehearsals are Services on Monday, Sept. 21 will held Thursdays, from 2: 15 to 3 p.m. be held at 8 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 or from 3:30 to 4: 15 p.m. p.m. Services will begin at 8 a.m. For more information, call the and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. church at 782-5774. Yorn Kippur services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8 a.m. Food pantry is open and 6 p.m. twice a month Kol Nidre services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. Hill Memorial Baptist Church's Boston Synagogue is located at 55 food pantry is open every second Martha Road in Charles River Park. and fourth Saturday, from 10 a.m. For more information, call Robyn until noon. The pantry, located in the Conroy at 523-0453. church at 279 North Harvard St. in Brighton, serves Allston and Brighton residents. Flea market Contributions of food or cash are is every Saturday welcome. Every Saturday through September, For more information, call the weather permitting, the Brighton church at (617) 782-4524. Evangelical Congregational Church at 404 Washington St in Brighton Send your religion announce Center holds an outdoor flea market ments to TAB editor Peter to supplement the income from its Panepento. The mailing address is thrift shop. Revenue goes to support Allston-Brighton TAB, PO. Box programs such as food assistance, 9112, Needham, MA. 02192-9112. clothing giveaways and community Our fax number is (781) 433-8202. suppers. The e-mail address is ppanepen Liz Tempesta runs the steps at the Harvard Stadium in Allston. Flea market hours are from 9 a.m. [email protected]. We get around Wingate at Brighton is a long-term and post-acute skilled nursing facility where compassion meets gracious living. On the outside, www.townonllne.com/arts beautifully landscaped grounds surround us. On the inside, elegance and comfort abounds. Not only are we committed to returning individuals to their optimum lifestyle and independence, but we provide a place where the partnership between residents, families, and caregivers is deeply valued. Our services include: . • • 24-hour Skilled Nursing Care ·Wound Management ·Comprehensive Rehab Program ·Pain Management ·Medically Complex Care • Diabetic Management Management ·Surgical Recovery •IV Therapy ·Care and Comfort To find out more about the home-like setting of Wingate at Brighton, please call 617-787-2300. WI NGA.TE AT BRIGHTON 100 NORTH BEACON STREET· BOSTON, MA 02134 JCAHO A CC REDITED 'Page 18 The AHston-Bri911ton TAB,IAugust 18- 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton LOOKING BACKWARD When cattle roamed the landscape The first of two parts became the economic mainstay of By William P. Marchione the town for more than a century, TAB Correspondent profoundly influencing virtually ne of New England's every aspect of Brighton's econom great institutions, the ic, political and social develop 0 Brighton Cattle Market, ment. was founded in mid-1776 when the The first stockyard in Brighton father-son team of Jonathan Winship I and II put out a call to the farmers of Middlesex County urging them to slaughter their cattle The selling and l!Ild send the resulting meat supply butchering of cattle to the village of Little Cambridge (later renamed Brighton) to help became the economic feed General George Washington's mainstay of the town soldiers. The British had just evacuated for more than a Boston, and the Army of New century, profoundly England, then headquartered in and around the liberated city, was in influencing virtually desperate need of provisions of all every aspect of ~ kinds. u. Why was Little Cambridge Brighton's economic, ~ selected as the point of delivery for :;: this meat supply? political and social § The village, then still a part of development. ~ Cambridge, lay just outside of ._....______..:. Boston, astride the main road (the The Brighton stockyards were located on the northern side of Washington Street in Brighton Center in 1820, behind the Hastin~ Watertown Highway, now Tavern. The tavern was replaced in 1830 by the Cattle Fair Hotel Washington Street) linking the was laid out next to the Bull's metropolis to its western hinter Head Tavern, an inn that stood on Kingsley Merwin provides the only immediately successful. As early as sion," one source notes, "was in its land. It was therefore a logical col the site of201 Washington St., description of the Winship 1777, as the records of the Army of day a house of much impotence, lection point. about a quarter of a mile east of Slaughterhouse known to exist. New England indicate, the family's and was surrounded by a large tract The enterprising Winships, who Brighton Center. The oldest slaughterhouse in two warehouses in Little of highly cultivated land; besides held a contract from the U.S. gov The cattle pens probably stood Brighton was by then long aban Cambridge contained some 500 rich, well-stocked pastures, on ernment to supply meat for the on the flat land opposite the tavern doned: barrels of salted beef. So important which browsed many varieties of army, soon realized, however, that (Nantasket Avenue, Snow and Open the great gate [to was this meat supply to the revolu fancy cattle." The Wmships estate there was more money to be made Shannon streets cross that acreage Powderhouse flill]. On your left is tionary cause that the army posted comprised more than 100 acres. the old slaughterhouse fast falling soldiers to protect it against possi By 1790 Jonathan II (the elder from doing the slaughtering them today), where a str~ provided a selves, which, of course, necessitat convenient water supply for the to decay. The floors have mostly ble sabotage. Jonathan having died in 1784) was ed the establishment of a local livestock. gone, the timbers are rotting and In 1780 Jonathan Wmship II the largest meatpacker in slaughterhouse. The Winship slaughterhouse the doors have mostly fallen from built an elaborate residence at the Massachusetts, putting up some The cattle and slaughtering stood at the foot of nearby the rusty hinges. The ground all eastern end of the village (on the 5,000 barrels of beef a year for for trades, which the Winships Powderhouse Hill (now called around is covered with Mayweed. site of the present District 14 police eign markets alone. launched in 1776, quickly trans Academy Hill), at the southeast The Winship family's stockyard station), a short distance from the Other slaughterhouses soon formed the sleepy agricultural vil comer of present-day Chestnut Hill and slaughtering enterprises were stockyard. ''This Winship man- lllSTORY,page 24 lage of Little Cambridge into a Avenue and Academy Hill Road. thriving commercial center. The In her reminiscences of Brighton selling and butchering of cattle in the late 1820s, Mary Ann , Care to Chat? SPECIAL Talk Politics. Talk Science Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fiction. Ttoi:~ed $14,95 Brain Donnelly will conduct a live chat MES science fiction writer Jeff Carver luncheon Specials Se rved Mon.-Sat., 11-4 on Town Online. 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' www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton i ~ugu8t 18 - 2l:t.i; 199 'ttle"M!Sftlll Brighton l'AB, page' 19 THE RACE FOR THE EIGHTH The 'third option' It's time to save time Independent candidate Congressional candidate Anthony Schinella' s issues Phil Hyde says Americans run from workers' rights work too much to military budget cuts By Linda Rosencrance TAB Staff Writer By Linda Rosencrance hil Hyde calls himself "Mr. TAB Staff Writer Timesizing" and he wants to be the nthony Schinella's mantra is "pros next United States representative perity for all." P from the 8th Congressional District. Schinella, who lives in Mission A Hyde, who lives in Somerville, is the only Hill, is the Independent candidate running Republican in a field of 12 candidates - for the 8th Congressional District seat. including 10 Democrats and one "I'm running for this eat to give people Independent - vying to replace Rep. Joseph the chance to vote for a serious candidate P. Kennedy on Capitol Hill. The 8th who know how to do things cleaner and Congressional District includes parts of better," said Schinella, 33. "At least they'll Boston, as well as Watertown, Belmont, have a third option for once." Originally from Concord, N.H., Schinella Somerville, Cambridge and Chelsea. >w A fiscal conservative and a social liberal, was an Air Force child for the first 12 years a: > Hyde said he is a longtime independent who of his life, moving from one U.S. city to "' 15 is running as a "pro-choice Republican." In another. i!: Schinella said even before U.S. Rep. 1996, Hyde - who accepted no campaign ~Anthony SchineUa contributions during that race - said he bat Joseph P. Kennedy announced he was not ~ going to run for re-election, he was getting Agreement and instead create a fair trade tled Kennedy's name and $2 million war calls from people telling him to run against policy that protects both foreign and domes chest and still won 16 percent of the vote. In Phil Hyde the six-term congressman. tic workers; 1995 and 1997, Hyde ran unsuccessfully for When he heard that Kennedy was not •ensure workers' right to form unions; alderman at-large in Somerville. said Hyde. going to run for re-election, Schinella said he • end corporate welfare; Hyde, who has raised only $200 for this "Through timesizing we would avoid lay called all the people he knew and asked them •cut the military budget, end military for campaign, said his one big issue is the rising offs, we would squeeze the work week, not what they thought about his chances of win eign aid and restrict the export of weapons; economic anxiety beneath the "phony" low the work force," he said. ning .. • create a federal income-tax deduction for unemployment rate. Because of the so-called Hyde's plan would allow people to use ~ "I don't have a very big organization," he apartment renters; economic boom, he said, full-time workers technology so they would work 30-hour said. "It's just me and six people." • provide a single-payer health-care option are overworked, part-time workers are weeks while still gettir:ig paid for 40 hours. But what he lacks in organization, he said and promote preventive care; underemployed and the middle class is being Hyde said he wants to.liberate the "wage he makes up for in enthu iasm and energy. •promote alternative energy sources, cre dissolved. slaves" of today, just as President Abraham "I'm going to get it done by showing peo ate millions of jo.bs and end the country's The solution, said Hyde, who would not Lincoln, another Republican. ended the ple I'm concerned about the things that really dependence on fossil fuels; divulge his age but instead answered that he unlimited work week of slavery. matter," he said. • repeal the telecom bill and create true is "middle-aged," is "timesizing." "It would give us family time for family Although he said he's not naive enough to competition by emphasizing community pro "Timesizing is a bipartisan program that values," Hyde said. ''The kind of time we think that a freshman congressman can get gramming and not corporate consolidation; Democrats like for topping the downsizing had 30 years ago when one working parent things done on his own, Schinella said he and of jobs and Republicans like for stopping the could support the whole family. I walked would build coalitions with others on Capitol • establish real campaign reform by limit upsizing of government programs, taxes and every street in Somerville last year and met Hill in order to accomplish his goals. ing terms and campaign donations and pro: tpublic debt. It's the intelligent alternative to all kinds of people who haven 't seen the An engineer at WUNR, a small AM radio viding free television and radio time for can selling guns and undercounting joblessness," north end of the standard 40-hour work week station in the North End, Schinella said, "No didates. said Hyde, who has had extensive high-tech for 10 years now. They're on 40-hour work one wiU work harder for the people of the ''The Schinella for Congress campaign will training and research experience. week salaries, yet they're working 60-, 70-, 8th Di trict and their families than I will." limit contributions from individuals to An economic designer and president of the 80-hour work weeks routinely, ome of them Schinella said he will fight to: $199," aid Schinella, who has raised about consulting firm Timesizing As ociates, based on work-saving software." • replenish the Social Security trust fund $2,000 so far. in Cambridge, Hyde is shopping for a pub To people who are skeptical of his idea, before privatizing the ystem; SchinelJa said he's in this race because lisher for a book he has written about time Hyde points out that there are two American • repeal the North American Free Trade somebody has to tell people the truth. sizing. companies that have been timesizing instead 'Tue key is to Hyde, who is originally from Toronto, of downsizing for decades - expanding aRd show people you Canada, argues that by working a World War shrinking their work week, instead of can do things II work week of 40 hours - stretched even expanding and shrinking their work force. BILLS GOT YOU differently," he longer by overtime - Americans can never Those companies, he said, are Lincoln said. "All I can take advantage of time-saving technology. Electric of Cleveland, Ohio, and Nucor of DOWN? do is tell them But cutting the work week, he said, would Charlotte, N.C. the truth, I can't improve the quality of life, cut unemploy People shouldn't be skeptical, Hyde said, make them lis- ment and boost the whole economy. The noting that even Joe Kennedy liked his idea. concept is well known in Europe, where six- "When I talked about timesizing at an week vacations and 35-hour April 13 forum for downsized custodians at ..------work weeks without pay Tufts University Chapel, Joe Kennedy called cuts are already common, me his kind of Republican," he said. 0 Got a few Questions? ~~~-- Voted #I Bakery by FREE PHONE CONSULT f 998 Readers l?hoice !i"ciiEoiti WATERFORD VILLAGE IEADE CHOICE "t•os Apartment Community welcomes the commuter rail to Bridgewater , \ .IJwa rds - Attorney Cort ... commuting to Boston just got easier! FEATURES ...\~~~· DECORATED CAKES OF DISTINCTION • 100 acres of manicured landscape • Fitness Center, Sauna, and Steam Room r!'' ,:; ~~~; Come to Daniel's and create a beautifully • Pool, Tennis, V-Ball and Golf ~, .,/ Ji\. decorated cak~ for any occasion. 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(617) 254-8900 Fax (617) 254-5522 ~t-,--~::···~~,.•:;: ·. ' Supplying you with all your summer needs. Page 20 The Allston-Brighton TAB, August 18 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton POLITICS Principal outlines her campaign principles Stein's platform focuses on education, accessibility This week, The Allston-Brighton TAB begins profiling the five Democratic candidates for the 18th District state Representative seat. The order af the profiles has Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in been chosen at random. The remaining three can.didates Architecture and Interior Design will be profiled during the next two weeks. The Certificate and Continuing Education Programs Democratic primary will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15. in CAD, Desktop Publishing, Decorative Arts By Jeff Ousbome and Interior Design TAB Correspondent DESIGN YOUR FUTURE tate representative candidate Nadene Stein makes Fall Classes Start August 31 And October 26 no bones about what sets her apart from her oppo 320 Newbury Street. Boston. MA 02115 617 262 5000 S sition - or whether that difference is important. www.the-bac.edu 'The biggest difference is that I'm a woman, and there are a large number of intelligent, active women in the dis- trict," Stein said. "And I think that women, by virtue of socialization, are better able to connect and empathize with people than men are." The 35-year-old Stein grew up in New Jersey and Connecticut. But like so many area residents, she moved to Boston to attend college and never left. After graduat ing from Boston University in 1984, Stein settled in Brighton, and has earned advanced degrees in education from BU and the University of Massachusetts at Boston. The Stein file She's the principal at the Wayside Academy in Marlboro. Not swprisingly, the biggest plank in her plat Name: Nadene Stein fonn is education. Occupation: Principal at Wayside Academy in 'The state should fund education refonn completely," Marlboro · ,.; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •" said Stein. "And the state should explain exactly where that money is going. Reform should include a mentoring Political experience: None We're Back! [program] for teachers and a way of assessing them Key endorsements: The National Organization Doctors and social workers have ongoing professional for Women, the Massachusetts Women's development, so it should be mandatory for teachers to Political Caucus and the GEM list, a political continue their learning. Businesses should do the same action committee that supports women candi for their employees." dates Stein opposes charter schools and student vouchers, the latter which would provide funding for students to go to non-public schools. trict. I support property tax relief for those having a hard August 15th 1998 "It hasn't been shown conclusively that [vouchers] time. We should also increase funding for the would be a better system," said Stein. "And some charter [Community Development Coiporation], who give class 305 Washington St. schools are for-profit. There's no accountability there. The es on how to buy a house. Tenant-managed housing is Brookline Village , teachers don't have to be certified and those students also a good idea." : · don't have to take the MCAS [comprehensive tests]. I On health care: ''I support universal health care. We ~ Sandwichese & Wraps don't think [charter schools] should be set up as some already have it for people under 18, but that should be The same kind of competition. But we should figure out a way to expanded to include dental and vision care. For the elder friendly reduce centralization and give schools more autonomy." ly, we should help on high-priced prescriptions, allow That said, she does support a statewide curriculum them to keep their own doctors and increase funding for facee ... framework and statewide testing for students. home health care." 'The Frameworks program is not Big Brother. These Stein noted that she'd make community visibility a pri ••• NEW are just guidelines for teaching how to explain, discuss, ority, as well. "When I go door to door, people say that they elect and Dinners compare and contrast," Stein said. Stein said she is also interested in other district staples people and once they're elected, they never see them & LARGER RESTAURANT such as housing, health care and neighbomood issues. again," she said. ''I'd like to have at least one full day a ...... •...... ••...... Much More Though this is her first campaign for public office, she's week in the district, go to different places and communi served on the Allston-Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition, cate with people. Committee meetings like the [Allston Monday - Saturday 6:30am - 9pm the Allston-Brighton Community Development Civic Association] and the [Brighton Allston Sunday Barn - 2pm Coiporation and the Ward 22 Democratic Committee. Improvement Association] serve a purpose, but there's 617-277-4466 "I'm not really a political person," she said. ''I'm a always an agenda and not everyone goes to them. I'd '" •• • ••• • • • • • • ••••••• • •• •. •. • •••• • ••• • • •. • ••••••• • •• , neighbomood activist person, and my experience comes like to have a weekly roundtable discussion - not just from that place." a place to complain about things, but a place to be On housing: "It's hard to rent and to buy within the dis- proactive." 0 Parade of Value~ Coupon lxh'z:ivz:igzmzz:i S E NIOR CALE NDAR The annual Allston-Brighton Parade Is a celebration of all that's good with Allston and Brighton. Programs and classes by the Brighton. Brighton. Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service 1 p.m. - Bingo 1-3 p.m.- Venus' Bingo rMore than 50,000 people will line the route for this year's 14th annual parade on Sunday, September 13. The parade will Include dozens of marching bands while Center, 20 Chestnut Ave., for the entertainers lead the way through a 2. 7-mlle route that runs from Packard's Comer In week of Aug. 18-24. The senior cen \Vednesday,Aug. 19 Friday, Aug. 21 Allston, through Allston Village and Brighton Center, to Oak Square. ter is open Monday-Friday from Noon - Lunch. Suggested dona 10 a.m. .-Walking This Is the foremost celebration In the Allston-Brighton community. Everyone will 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served look to their Allston-Brighton TAB Parade Issue In September for all parade and Monday-Thursday at noon. tion, $1.50 10 a.m. - Free financial consulta festivity information. Telephone: 635-6120. 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. - Senior Swim tion with Steven Chiu: by appoint PUBLICATION DATES: September 1 & 8 • DEADLINE: August 27 & September 3 at the YMCA, 470 Washington St., ment RATES: $ 79 one week, $109 two weeks • CIRCULATION: 6,000 • SIZE: S" x 2-1/2" Tuesday, Aug. 18 Brighton. 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. - Senior Swim Dancing and Concert at aty Hall at the YMCA, 470 Washington St., For further Information contact Ed Siegal at 781/433-8253 9 a.m. - Exercise Oass. No cost Plaza - Glen Miller Orchestra Brighton. or Steve Currier at 781/433-8277. 9:30 a.m. - Crochet 10 a.m. - Bowling. 10:30 a.m. - Weight Watchers Thursday, Aug. 20 Monday, Aug. 24 11:30 a.m. - Presentation, Stress 9 a.m. - Exercise 9 a.m. - Walking &Food 10 a.m. - Fix-it-Shop Noon - Lunch. Suggested dona Noon - Lunch. Suggested dona Noon - Lunch. Suggested dona tion, $1.50 tion, $1.50 tion, $1.50 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Senior 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. - Senior Swim 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. - Senior Swim Swim at the YMCA, 470 at the YMCA, 470 Washington St., at the YMCA. 470 Washington St., Washington St., Brighton. www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton August 18- 24, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 21 POLITICS The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston seeks healthy men, ages 18-65 to participate in a research study. The study involves a maximum Avoiding labels in a of two visits to our research center which last from one-half hour to two hours. We will take a medical history, competitive race sample your blood, and perform a phys- Golden: platform stands out ical exam. You will receive a free screen from the 18th district crowd ing for diabetes and payment of up to $90. If you are interested By Jeff Ousborne TAB Correspondent please call Jane at n a field of self-consciously "liberal" candidates (note 1 800 847 6060 or those quotation marks)- all who claim to be for 617 732 8578 or e-mail I working people, some who vie for the label of most progressive - 18th District State Representative candi [email protected] date Brian Golden is ambivalent about being tagged the "conservative." . . ' . · .... This is Massachusetts, after all. . -...... ''I've got people behind me who are of a more liberal Kehillath Israel Religious School persuasion and people behind me who are more conserv Registration now in progress Pre-K through 7th grade ative," said Golden. ''I'm just interested in being substan School starts September 10th - tive and specific. The question for me is always whether "Back to Shu!" Open House September 13 I'm saying something meaningful." Judith Holzer, Director of Education But whether you agree with Golden or not, he thinks 617-566-0079 e-mail: [email protected] he's saying something significantly different than Neil 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446 Duffy, Gil Hoy, Michael Moran and Nadene Stein. ''They're are all the same. They're perfectly nice peo ple, but they're vanilla." he said. ''For example, I haven't heard an original idea about education." Try school vouchers, a measure that he endorses. The Golden file Golden on education: "We shouldn't sacrifice another generation. It's been 25 years since busing ripped apart 1 Name: Brian Golden f. this city, and 25 years should have been enough. It's time • Occupation: Fonner legal counsel to Suffolk Always Consider The Source. for radical change. I'm the only candidate who went County Sheriff Richard Rouse through the Boston Public Schools, and as a product of them, it would be the easiest thing for me to say they're Political experience: Ran for state fine, and that I'm a good example. But it's sad when Representative in 1990, losing to Susan Tracy Chelsea and Lawrence Schools are breathing down our Key endorsements: International Brotherhood necks. Vouchers are the ultimate liberal issue: helping of Police Officers, the International Brothemood people who are strapped get their kid the best education of Correctional Officers, Corrections Officers possible. I believe that there's a government role in Local #4 I9, Service Employees International addressing social problems. Is the government responsi Union, Suffolk County Sheriff Richard Rouse, ble for making sure people get an education: yes. I'm not the National Association of Government anti-public school. But I was walking down Goodenough Employees, N.A.G.E., Sheet Metal Workers Street and a guy said, 'I'm really with you on the school t Local # 17, Iron Workers Local #7, Tuatnsters vouchers thing.' Anyone with a kid at St. Columbkille's i Local #25 or the Presentation School is going to be interested in thi s. " Golden grew up in Brighton, attended Boston Latin, Golden, 33, grew up in Brighton. He was an aide to Harvard University and William and Mary Law School. House Speaker Thomas Finneran (D-Mattapan), legal Since 1915, we 've made ii easy to find the right fixtures, On neighborhood and charter schools: ''There's a counsel to Suffolk County Sheriff Richard Rouse, and faucets and accessories. Our showroom offers an vague notion that busing is still good. If you're against it, also served in the Army. Golden ran for state representa extensive product selection and experienced staff. For you're an old-style Boston racist. Busing cost $40 million tive in 1990, losing to current congressional candidate the finest names ii) kitchens and baths, we are The Source. a year. That's money that could be used to pay teachers Susan Tracy. His mentors include former Princeton social more and reduce class size. We're on the cusp of an age scientist John DiUlio and the ubiquitous Reverend STANDARD OF LYNN when [charter schools and vouchers] are obvious. This is Eugene Rivers of Dorchester. about breaking the cycle of poverty, about preserving the Golden speaks unabashedly of the "pastoral" quality of A FERGUSON ENTERPRISE 400 Lynnway, P.O. Box 830, Lynn, MA 01903 fabric of our city so that there's more there than a penna political campaigning: ''It's about making that connection Tel: 781-592-1200 Fax: 781-592-1450 nent underclass living there." GOLDEN, page 22 Toll Free: 800-325-3351 The 1998 BankBoston. Classic ------presented by Bell Atlantic------is back. 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Date ____ Sudbury Road, Concord, MA 01742. Signature-·------.,,...- L------~~~-~ ..J Page 22 The Allston-Brighton TAB, August 18 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton Candidate tries to avoid labels COLLEGE NOTE S Grace A. Li, Victor A. Mendoza, GOLDEN, from page 21 the top five [states] for human ser Golden has raised hackles in pro University of Lisa H. Ngov and Matthew A. with another person." vices. The budget has increased 6 gressive circles for not being pro Massachusetts at Amherst Rufo. He also contrasts his opinion about percent over the past few years, so choice. But he sees that as a constitu Ten Allston-Brighton residents were recent state tax cuts and his discon the state's not stingy. 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' i tJ - -- -~ ------•------.- --b.------!! i..------____ ...... ------~------~------www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton August 18 - 24, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 23 PORTSI Road race a matter Of course said race committee member Jim Smith, seems charmed. Things are just falling into 5K run for local Down another Brightonian. "Raising that kind of place all over again." syndrome fund gears up money was beyond our wildest dreams. It was ' The Ttm White SK will raise additional really kind of touching to see so many famil funds by selling $2SO corporate sponsorships for second year iar faces come out of the woodwork and show which buy a space on the official race T-shirt. up on race day." Smith said the response from the Allston By Ch.ad Konecky The race, which is run in conjunction with a Brighton business community has been out TAB Correspondent two-mile Fun Walk, begins and ends at the standing. The city of Boston also provides all very once in a while in the world Green Briar on Washington Street. It will take necessary permits and police details for the of sports, something goes so place this year at noon on Sept 13. The 3.1- hour-long event free of charge. smoothly and effortlessly that mile course turns left on Foster Street, travels 'There's a real sense of a community E folks wonder if there was some up Lake Street to Oak Square, follows Faneuil cause," said McCarthy, who serves as co-race other force at work besides pure grit and Street to Market Street and returns to the director with Patrick O'Brien. ''We're real determination. The first Ttm White All-Bright Green Briar. excited to get going and we hope our response SK Road Race last year was one of those Green Briar owner Joe Fenton opens the is as good as last year's." moments. facility for the race committee's use on race For Smith, who grew up on Murdock Spearheaded by Brighton's Bernadette day, which this year coincides with the Allston Street, graduated from St. Columbkille's High McCarthy and family, the race benefits a Brighton Parade. The race committee fully School and works at Brighton District Court, Children's Hospital Down syndrome fund. expects this year's $12 preregistration fee to watching the race come to life through the White is a Down syndrome patient and generate a healthy sum in the name of charity. tireless efforts of countless volunteers gives McCarthy is his aunt. The event drew more ''It's really hard getting everything together him a genuine sense of old-fashioned neigh than SOO runners and raised more than in the summer because so many people are borhood pride. $18,000. away or have other things to do," said Deirdre "It's really amazing," he said. ''People can ''We never expected a response like this," Murray, a race coordinator. "But this event be incredibly selfless." 0 Tim White Mother's day Bus Stop, Centerfolds win playoff openers Ch.ad Konecky only a handful of econd chances. TAB Correspondent The league's A division single-elimina ans and officials scattered from tion post-season continued with last the courts at Smith Park to take week's semifinals - played after press F shelter from the intermittent time - and are cheduled to culminate showers that intenupted last week' Aug. 18 with the title game at Smith Park Allston-Brighton Athletic Commission on Western Avenue. The top-seeded Fritz Women's Basketball League playoff openers. But the only consistent raining came in the fonn of jumpers from Bus Stop shooting guard Karen Pinkas, who As if special ordered by poured in five three-pointers in a S6-40 . the sagging favorites, some win over the sixth-seeded Robert's Club. The No. 3 seed Bus Stop had trailed sloppy passing by the 28-22 before exploding behind Pinkas Robert's Club early in the after the break, exploiting the Robert's Club zone defense time and time again. second half, combined with "It was an absolutely incredible per athletic ball pressure in the formance," said league assistant director Joe Walsh Jr. 'It wasn't even like open court by Bus Stop, [Pinkas] had time to get into a rhythm sparked a transition game because the rain kept stopping the action. She was just on all night." that gained momentum The Robert's Club built an early lead, until the buzzer. thanks to the low-post dominance of for ward-center Kathy King, who made her way to a game-high 19 points. Frontcourt mate Karen Willensky also Cats, Jed by Brighton resident Sonya made an impact inside as Bus Stop con Lewis, were scheduled to face the tinued a summer-long pattern of strug Centerfolds in one emi.final. The other gling to contain an organized half-court semifinal pitted the second-seeded Freak offense. Bus Stop forward Diane Magnets, paced by dangerous shooting Coughlin provided just enough low-post guard Michelle Doonan, against Bus punch of her own to keep the No. 3 seed S~op in a match-up of perimeter prowess. within double digits at the break. Co-sponsored by State Rep. Kevin Then, as if special ordered by the sag Honan CD-Brighton) and the Allston ging favorites, some sloppy passing by Brighton Athletic Committee, the lS the Robert's Club early in the second team league consists of an eight-team A half, combined with _athletic ball pres Division for experienced players and a sure in the open court by Bus Stop, seven-team B Division for developing sparked a transition game that gained players, most of whom are still at the momentum until the buzzer. Pinkas gob scholastic level. bled up every open opportunity against 'The A division final should be a real the unsettled Robert's Club zone and fin pressure cooker," Walsh said. "I'm really ished with lS. looking forward to it. Any local hoops In the other quarterfinal, the fourth fan wouldn't want to miss this." 0 · seeded Centerfolds dispatched with No. S Middlesex, S0-28, after running out to The title game of the Women~ Allston-Brighton Athletic Commis,gon All-Star Christine Forrester drives past Courtney Ferguson in the annual a 32-18 lead. Centerfolds forward Sue Basketball League will begin at 7 p.m. , mother-daughter game. The mothers came out on top, 16-12. Johnson's relentless rebounding at both Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Smith Park on ends of the floor left Middlesex with Western Avenue. Page 24 The Allston-Brighton TAB, August J 8 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton LOOKING BACKWARD When cattle was king IDSTORY, from page 18 Herds of livestock converged on made their appearance. By the Brighton from every direction: 1860s, there were more than 40 Rhode Island, Cape Cod, New such establishments scattered over Hampshire, Vermont, even eastern the town. Canada, often to the consternation The success of the cattle and of the residents of nearby towns. slaughtering trades was reinforced By the 1820s the Brighton Cattle by three major events of the early Market was receiving 2,000-8,000 19th century: head of cattle every Monday, with the traffic on the roads to Btighton • Brighton's separation from assuming such proportions that the Cambridge in J807 (placing local clergymen of the country towns government firmly in the hands of complained of "the noise and confu the cattle and slaughtering inter sion of Autumnal Sabbath in ests); Middlesex ... the lowing of herds, • the selection of Brighton in the bleating of flocks, the redound 1818 as the permanent headquar ing lash, and the drover's voice and ters of the fair grounds and exhibi whistle, discordantly mingled with tion hall of the Massachusetts the songs of the temple." Society for Promoting Agriculture, In 1828 the ''New England site of the annual Brighton Fair and Farmer" estimated the value of cattle Cattle Show, the state's most sold at Brighton, principally for This 1832 view of Brighton Center, looking east, shows the Cattle Fair Hotel Oeft) with a herd of cattle being driven up Washington Street on its way to the main entrance of the Brighton Stockyard on Market Street important agricultural gathering; slaughter, over less than two months at $540,000, an enormous sum at the Island with a few head, cattle were Hotel, managed by Zachariah B. town auctioneer, standing atop a • the construction through the time. Another source tells us that the picked up from farmers along the Porter, who later operated raised platform, officiated every mar town, in 1834, of the Boston & average sale of cattle at the Brighton road so that the herd was at its max Cambridge's Porter House Hotel, the ket day as thousands of head of live Worcester Railroad, which soon Cattle Market in the 1835 to 1845 imum through Brookline. man for whom Porter Square and stock were sold to the rughest bidder. after began carrying livestock to period exceeded $2 million a year. About 1820, the stockyard was the Porterhouse steak were named. In 1837, for example, nearly 33,000 the Brighton Depot. Brighton was the chief market for moved from its original location at In 1852, the Cattle Fair Hotel was head of beef cattle, 1J0,000 sheep livestock in New England, and it the Bull's Head Tavern to the rear of magnificently enlarged in the and 17 ,000 swine were sold at the was a common sight to see herds of Hastings Tavern on the north side of Italianate style by noted Boston Brighton Market, in addition to large cattle, and occasionally of sheep, Washington Street in Brighton architect William Washburn. Its 100 numbers of oxen, horses and poultry. 1100111i111 driven through Brookline Village Center, just east of present-day rooms made it the largest hostelry in and up Washington Street to Leicester Street In 1830, the old tav the Boston suburbs, and the most Next week: lO'fllG Brighton. Starting down in Rhode ern was replaced by the Cattle Fair opulent by far of a score of "When Cattle Was King, Part 2: ••c. 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Police are investigating the inci dent. Man charged with drinking in public D Boston Police arrested a 22- year-old Brighton man on Aug. 7 and charged him with public drink ing. According to the police report, three men were walking past 1259 Commonwealth Ave. when the offi cers stopped the trio. One of the men had a bottle of beer with him, open and half-empty. When police asked the man to empty the bottle, the man allegedly said ~ 'Here, you take care of it," Six-year-old Tatiana Dancy p,ractices her cat's cradle with a counselor at the Brighton YMCA summer camp program, as fellow camper Keyla Vol_ev (right) looks on. according to the report. Stephen Hoyt, 22, of Brighton was arrested and charged with drinking in public in connection According to the police report, Police arrested Ernesto Gomez, men came up to the victim, pulled him, according to reports. The vic with the incident. officers watched two men exchange 23, of 34 Hano St., Allston, and out a knife and asked for his tim saw the pair go down drugs and money at about 5:30 p.m. charged him with possession of a money. Sutherland Road toward Drug possession The officers chased after the alleged Class B substance with intent to dis The victim took off, and the two CommonweaJth Avenue. buyer, who allegedly swallowed a tribute. men eventually stopped chasing Nothing was reported missing. is the charge plastic bag of white powder as he D Bo ton Police arrested a 23- saw the police approach, police Muggers demand money, year-old Allston man and charged said. get nothing him with dmg possession after offi Police then confronted the man, cers witnessed an alleged drug deal who turned over 11 plastic bags of D Boston Police responded to a outside 30 IWashington St. on Aug. white powder, $40 in cash and a call at 7:35 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the comer of Strathmore Road and We get ar0und. 10. beeper, according to reports. 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Date 8-7-98 Richard lanella Date 8-5-98 Publication Dates: September 8 10 Register of Probate Court RICHARD IANNELLA & Register of Probate Court #627895 Deadline: September 2 · ~.9tl\MUNITY Allston-Brighton Tab, 8/18/98 #626134 *Beldon Associates 1995 tfl ~~ER Allston-Brighton Tab, 8/18/98 --= 1 Page 26 The Allston-Brighton TAB, August 18 - 24, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton Kodaly kids benefit from early music ed Local teacher instructs children as young as 2 By Karen Tichnor TAB Correspondent hen my children were very young, my husband W and I had an evening rit ual of singing a song to each child before they fell asleep. The children , had special mommy and daddy songs - silly originals and simple old-time favorites like "When You Wish Upon a Star." Looking back, it's amazing our children requested our out-of-tune, nasal renditions. I also realize I missed a golden opportunity to expose my children to the world of music when they were preschoolers. Now, our voices have been replaced by compact discs and radio station disc jockeys. My children like music and they had the best intentions with the vio lin, trumpet, flute, piano, electric guitar and chorus. We were always encouraging with musical endeav ors, but they are not musicians. However, music - their music - is an important part of their lives. According to early childhood studies, music is one of the first Ruth Minden-Kusnitz teaches the Kodiily method of music to a group of children at the Lesley Ellis School in Arlington. skills to emerge in child develop ment. Babies as young as 2 months late Hungarian composer and music and melodies familiar to children. mental growth in many areas. For to sad. Sometimes young children have been reported to mimic pitch, educator Zoltan Kodaly (1882- Minden-Kusnitz, who also teach example, singing enhances emo arrive unhappy to a music class and by the age of 3, children can 1967). He believed music education es at the All Newton Music School, tional expression and language and then within five seconds they memorize and sing songs. Three must begin early, when young ears the Suzuki Institute of Boston and acquisition. Rhythmic activities are happy once engaged in the and 4-year-old children often create are sensitive to listening. various preschools, describes Song such as clapping, tapping and music." their own tunes while engaged in Kodaly (pronounced koe-die) Circles as a program that intro marching develop concentration Minden-Kusnitz also says young creative play. It's a ripe time to emphasized that music is for all duces young children to music con and motor skills. Listening to children who engage in music introduce children to singing, danc children and should not be thought cepts, singing and instruments. music teaches perceptive and atten enhance their memory, sequencing ing and simple instruments. of as a discipline for the gifted and ''The classes will be filled with tive skills. Deciphering musical and language skills. These cogni Early childhood music educator talented. Through positive encour songs, circle games, chants and codes helps children work with tive skills prepare children to tackle Ruth Minden-Kusnitz, director of agement and a sequentially based song-stories," describes Minden abstract concepts. Exposure to with confidence academic.areas Song Circles, a new Kodaly music curriculum, the Kodaly method Kusnitz. 'Tue use of percussion music builds children's aesthetic like math and reading as they grow program in Newton, jokes that peo prepares young children to achieve instruments [drums, shakers, trian growth by giving them the oppor older. Minden-Kusnitz advocates music programs are especially ben ple always ask her how she can music literacy (the ability to read gles and bells] will further help tunity to appreciate and create eficial to shy children. teach music to children as young as and write music). In-tune singing is establish musical skills in the area beautiful sounds. 2 years old. As a Kodaly-trained the central skill developed in the of beat and rhythm." Children are Minden-Kusnitz also points out "Kids gain self-confidence through music and it's an outlet for teacher, she echoes the beliefs of the Kodaly approach, since children grouped into classes according to early childhood music education naturally demonstrate this ability at age, ranging from 2 years old enhances social, emotional and their emotions," says Minden very young ages. The Kodaly (with an adult partner) to the old cognitive skills. Kusnitz. She reminds parents there method stresses singing music est group of 5- and 6-year-olds. "Children learn to take turns and are so many places where active often derived from folk tunes, Early childhood experts maintain take risks in front of peers," she young children aren't allowed to which provide harmonies, rhythms music education fosters develop- says. "Performing a little amount make noise but in a music class, helps build self-esteem. 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It is time for the Police, Scliools and Parents to ...... •...... •••••...... reinforce safety rules with children . RULES FOR BUS SAFETY BOARDING THE SCHOOL BUS 1. Always think, think think about safety! 2. Arrive early at the bus stop, so you won't have to rush. 3. When you see the school bus coming, line up without pushing - two big steps away from the curb. 4. Hold the handrail while you get on the bus. 5. Sit down and stay seated (so you don't fall down). • 6. Keep your feet in front of you so no one trips. 7. Keee your headkhands and arms, and all of your belongings inside the school bus. 8. Don t eat or drin on the bus. 9. Don't throw anything on the bus. 10. Be courteous and speak softly so the driver can do his/her job. UNLOADING THE SCHOOL BUS 1. Riders closest to the front should leave first. 2. Use the handrail when getting out of the bus. 3. If you have to cross the stree1, walk along the sidewalk eight steps past the front of the bus. 4. Make sure the bus driver sees you. 5. Walk out as far as the bus is wide. 6. Stop, listen, and look both ways. 7. If no cars are coming, cross ttie street. 8. Don't stop or turn back for anything! 9. Never walk behind the bus, or reach under the bus. For parents that transport their children by private vehicle. Seat belts are a sure way to keep them safe and healthy. Failure to use seat belts is a violation of the Law and subject to a $25.00 fine. To all drivers be aware of more children walking along the roads. As cutbacks in bussing budgets place more children walking. In some locations there might not be crosswalks so please yield to crossing children. Pedestrians on a crosswalk have the right of way and failure to stop for them is a $25.00 fine. · During the school year Police Departments receive numerous complaints on vehicles passing school buses when they are stopped with flashing lights o·n. Not only does this happen at Bus stops along the roadway. Also in the school driveways during the beginning and end of the school day. Most schools have posted at the entrance of their driveways signs limiting traffic at certain times to buses only. Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights is a $200.00 fine . Bus safety is taught in schools by your local Police Department Safety offers. This can be continued in the home by the parents. Please sit down with your children and discuss the Rules for Bus Safety. JEAN PAIOE Allston-Brighton YMCA Weiner's Pioe & Book Shop School of Dance Adult, Children & Family Programs Now At A New Location! Closed Until Aug. 26th After School Child Care: Swimming • Karate .- Ballet • Aerobics The First Day of Registration 19 Central Square, Cambridge Nautilus • Free Weights •Treadmills & Much More Call 617-277-4161 470 Washington St., Brighton 617-876-6140 1485 Beacon St., Brookline For more information: 782-3535 Featuring Imported Cigars, Magazines and Lottery ,, I RUDY'S CAFE Michael E. 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We want them to house University and Community talk about the problem of students President Paul Berkeley said and we want to talk about how to more of their students on·cam Relations Committee. living in the neighborhoods." although each university has a get them back on campus," he pus." Several months ago, a coalition Terry Cohen, co-chairman of community relations task force set said. "We have to get the univer The hearing of the City of AU ton-Brighton civic leaders Brighton's Corey Hill up to deal with neighborhood sities to have a goal of getting all Council's University and met with city councilor to dis- Neighborhood Association, said issues, those issues are usually their students living on campus. Community Relations Committee the coalition is hoping the coun discussed from the universities' Even if they have a goal to get a will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, at cilors wiJI give the residents a points of view. certain percentage of their stu 6:30 p.m. at the Brighton Elks "As a city council, voice in dealing with the universi "This is our issue. We wanted a dents living on campus, we don't Hall, 326 Washington St., ties. forum to focus on the problems think those goals are aggressive Brighton. 0 we'd like to ensure that as many students as possible live Getting his digs on campus." City Councilor Brian Honan cuss their frustration with the growing number college students out of their neighborhood. The group says some of the students are disruptive, loud and dirty. They are also concerned that the students are driving up the neigh borhood's already high rent prices because they are pooling their resources to double up in apart ment units. Although the Allston-Brighton residents are mainly concerned about students from Boston College, Boston University and Hc. rvard University, the city council wants to involve all . schools whose student live off campus. "We 've invited Boston College, Boston University, Harvard, Northeastern, Emmanuel, Simmons, Wentworth, Berkelee School of Music, all the universi ties that have students Jiving in the neighborhoods," said Honan,. "As a city council, we'd like to ensure that as many students as possible live on campus. We want Sam Fasulo (center) dives for the ball, while partner Geoff Wright and opponent Dean Valoras look on during the Mayor's Cup volleyball tournament held to say to them, 'Jet's build more recently at Cassidy Park in Cleveland Circle. housing on campus. So we're holding a council hearing in The Fall Home Improvement section will offer useful tips for projects from restoring an antique to rejuvenating a tired home. 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For further advertising information, contact your local account executive or call (781) 433-8200 and ask to speak with a Sales Manager. www.townonline.com/classifieds www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton August 18 - 24, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 31 FROM PAGE ONE The money's in, but does it matter? I I I I I I I I I I I I What the I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I candidates I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I have to spend I I I I I I I I I I I I ....__....L....: I Christopher j John George Thomas i Michael · i Marjorie Susan ! Raymond Alex Charles I I I Gabriell • O'Connor Bachrach Keane j Capuano : Clapprood Tracy t Flynn Rodriguez Yancey I I 'I I I I I I I I ,.. I I Loans from the candidate $1 ,800,000 : $581,000 $255,000 $150,000 : $24,185 : $100,000 : I I I I I Total contributions between $161,285 : $163,863 $219,194 $216,795 ! $226,773 ! $150,799 $176,358 l $92,913 $32,975 $21 ,910 I I I I April and July* I I I I I I I I I I I I Totals •11111· $1-·IW1111f"'i·~·rj• ! MfHl:!¥1 •@m!l@ll!!!fj"·l"'ij!lliji• i Miiijfi;j i Mffi1fri:I l Mffi1ippi i M$Hfr1:1 l - !-- !llfillil *Includes money candidates gave their own campaigns SOURCE: FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION CHART BY SAM CALOMO JR MONEY, from page 1 about. It doesn't have anything to percent of the voters are still unde candidates want to have about media campaign, and Capuano says According to FEC filing docu do with the latest polls." cided. Pollsters predict those voters $400,000 to $500,000 to spend just he plans to spend the bulk of his ments, Somerville Mayor Michael While having a lot of money may will make up their minds in the time on advertising. funds on ads. Capuano raised more money not be the key factor for front runners, between Labor Day and the prima "Most of the candidates don't have 'The more money we raise the between April l and June 30 than lack of money is definitely hurting ry, and experts say undecided voters the money to go on TY," said Platt. more ads we can put on TV,,., said any other candidate. those who are in the back of the pack. are swayed by television advertising But there is the chance that in this Capuano. "We knew we needed the Until a few weeks ago; Capuano With the exception of Flynn, the more than anything else. unpredictable race, even television money to compete and now it's all was considered a low first-tier candi people with the least money are also "A close race is always about an may not have the desired effect. going to go to television." date who might make a showing but the people lowest in the latest poll. end game, a crowded race is always Flynn says he is not planning to do In a race that is defying all political had little chance to win. But the lat Alex Rodriguez and Charles Yancey about an end game and an expen any television ads, but he still conventions, predicting an outcome est poll shows Capuano closing in have both raised less than $100,000, sive race is always about an end expects to win. has proved an impossible task. Many on Flynn and ahead of Clapprood lent their campaigns no money and game," said DiNatale. "In this case, 'There is a corrupting influence pollsters say that despite Flynn's who was considered Flynn's biggest can expect 1 and 2 percent of the you've got all three." of money in this campaign," said popularity, a bona fide frontrunner challenger. According to the poll, vote respectively. That's where the money comes in. Flynn. 'This election is beginning to probably will not emerge until days Capuano can expect 12 percent of "The people who aren't lending "Money buys television ads," said seem more like an auction. I don't before the elections. - the vote, while Clapprood is slightly themselves money are at a flat out DiNatale. 'The people who know plan to run any ads because people "As a rule of thumb, the campaign behind him with l 0 percent. disadvantage in this race," said the least and care the least will be know who I am." that spends more money tends to Capuano says that his jump in the DiNatale. "If they can't get into the paying attention in those last weeks Flynn's purist ways may hurt him win," said DiNatale. ''But with the polls has nothing to do with his suc bidding war and they are unknown, and those are the people who are down the line when candidates such millionaires;.the celebrities, and the cessful fund raising. they are basically out of it." going to decide this race." as Capuano and Clapprood hit the rest of the candidates, no one can get "None of this is due to money," Everything could change in the Fund-raiser Robert Platt said that aitwaves. Platt, who will be work a clear read on the race. Wait until said Capuano. "Raising money is an final weeks leading up to the elec in order to have a successful ad ing for Clapprood, says he plans on the end game though. That's when insiders game that only insiders care tion. 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