Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 29 Issue 3 Thursday, January 19, 2012 50¢ Menino pledges: Students to get schools ‘closer to their homes’ By Gintautas Dumcius not know each other; News Editor children might not play Mayor Thomas Menino together. They can’t on Tuesday renewed a carpool, or study for the pledge to adopt a “radi- same tests. We won’t cally different” student have the schools our kids assignment plan for deserve until we build the city’s schools. In his school communities that nineteenth State of the serve them well.” City address, he also In a year, Menino said, called for the expansion a plan will be in place of neighborhood crime that allows for “children Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy students Katie Nolan and Eric Watts cut the ceremonial ribbon on watch groups and the attending schools closer a new wing of the school’s Neponset campus during a ceremony last Thursday evening. The students creation of an advisory to their homes,” adding “I are surrounded by teachers, l-r, Sr. Jean Plausky, CSJ, Rose O’Hare, Patricia Kelley, and Eileen Frain. board that would focus know I have talked about The renovation project ended in December and added several new classrooms and a lab to the Neponset on the casino issue. changing the student Ave. campus. Story, page 3. Photo courtesy Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy “Pick any street. A assignment plan before. dozen children probably We have made many attend a dozen differ- improvements over the State plans to replace Red Line ent schools,” Menino years. 2012 will be the bridge next year on Clayton Street said. “Parents might (Continued on page 4) By Melissa Tabeek Line over Clayton Street Bridge, constructed in MassDOT spokesper- Meg Campbell ready Special to the Reporter near Fields Corner. The 1911, has a number of son Mike Verseckes The Massachusetts span is set to be replaced unresolved maintenance said that proactively to do her part on Bay Transportation in 2013. issues ranging from replacing of the 100- Authority (MBTA) will The meeting will be an inadequate vertical year old bridge is best host a public meeting held at Leahy-Halloran clearance and steel cor- for limiting the impact school board on Jan. 30 to discuss Community Center, 1 rosion to steel piers that of construction on the By Gintautas Dumcius reconstruction plans for Worrell St. from 6 to 8 need to be eliminated to community. News Editor a bridge that carries the p.m. ensure better reinforce- “The bridge is old and She’s been a Boston Dorchester leg of the Red The Clayton Street ment of the bridge. (Continued on page 17) Public School teacher, a poet and the head of the Codman Academy Public Charter School in Dorchester. This month, Meg Campbell picked up another title: Bos- ton School Committee member. Her appointment to Meg Campbell the 7-member board may make her one of the few I felt I had something to – if not the only – charter offer and some free time. school representatives I really wanted to do it. on a district board in the And I went back a second country. She unsuccess- time. I think that Boston fully applied for one of can and should have the the open slots last year best public schools in the as well. country.” The existing O’Hearn Storage building in Fields Corner, left, is contrasted with an artist’s rendering of “I just wanted to be of Campbell, 59, started how the building might look after a restoration. Images courtesy Historic Boston, Inc. service,” said Campbell, the Codman Academy a Jones Hill resident. Public Charter School Key Fields Corner building eyed for “My kids are grown and (Continued on page 5) INSIDE THIS WEEK possible re-use, restoration Childrens’ librarian By Pat Tarantino neighborhood history the years that now sit as a reminder of the stirs fun, learning in Reporter Staff and ensuring that the largely unused. Historic district’s rich history as Lower Mills. The O’Hearn Stor- building remains a vital Boston Incorporated, a an economic hub. Page 5 age Building in Fields part of the district for preservation group that Historic Boston se- Corner is home to a Post years to come. specializes in research- nior program manager Office and a handful of Located at the inter- ing and re-purposing Jeffrey Gonyeau said small businesses, but section of Adams Street underecognized historic that when his organiza- local historians and and Dorchester Avenue, sites, believes the struc- tion began surveying developers believe a the O’Hearn Building is ture could be converted the neighborhood in renovation project could actually a combination of into a mixed-use resi- the spring of 2008, the be the key to unlock- three separate buildings dential and commercial O’Hearn building was All contents copyright © 2012 Boston ing a forgotten piece of linked together over property, while serving (Continued on page 9) Neighborhood News, Inc. Believe quality lives and breathes in Dorchester.

World-class health care where you live. This is our belief. Steward.org Page 2 THE Reporter January 19, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Possible indictments Dot student wins in Probation probe college scholarship loom over State House By Gintautas Dumcius instead. City Councillor Tito Jackson News Editor (District 7) who was the vice chair of The cameras may have been trained the Post Audit committee last year, on Mayor Thomas Menino on Tuesday ascended to the top of the committee. night for his State of the City address, City Councillor Bill Linehan (District but before the speech more than a few 2) stayed atop two committees that will eyes were glancing toward the front command the spotlight in 2012: The row, where U.S. Attorney Carmen Or- Census and Redistricting Committee, tiz was seated between Congressman which is handling the redrawing of the Stephen Lynch and City Councillor political boundaries for the city’s nine Michael Ross. council districts, and the Economic Her office is reportedly close to Development and Planning Com- indictments in the patronage scandal mittee, which will scrutinize the any Youth Enrichment Services (YES) presented Dorchester’s Shawn Moore, that engulfed the state’s Probation casino proposed in Boston. Murphy had center, with its annual Abel Harris Scholarship recently. The 18 year-old is originally intended to set up a special a student at Guilford College in North Carolina and is a past participant in Department. An independent report, YES programs. The scholarship is named for a YES student wjo was slain in requested by the state’s Supreme committee on gambling, but backed 1985. Pictured above (l-r) are: Bryan Van Dorpe, YES Executive Director; Da- Judicial Court, in 2010 called the off after he said he was approached by vid Giammatteo, Kathy Desmond, Shawn Moore, Laura Stone, and Rachada hiring and promotion processes riddled his colleagues, who preferred to send Hiranyaket, YES Academy Director. David, Kathy, and Laura were friends with “systemic abuse and corruption.” the issue to the economic development with Abel Harris and are proud to share his legacy with today’s YES Kids. The independent report followed a committee. Boston Globe series on the department, City Councillor Matt O’Malley noting that current and former state (District 6) assumed the chairmanship Suspect in stolen car chase arrested in Port lawmakers frequently supported can- of Government Operations, which was Norfolk didates for jobs within the agency. The previously held by former City Council- report did not directly link lawmakers lor Maureen Feeney (District 3). A man from Reading was arrested on Monday morning after he allegedly to the alleged hiring and promotion City Councillor Mark Ciommo caused a four-car crash on I-93 near Freeport Street while driving the wrong abuses. (District 9) retained his post as chair way. The suspect, Richard Saunders, fled on foot and was later found hiding On Tuesday, the Globe reported that of the budget-reviewing Ways and under a car in Dorchester’s Port Norfolk neighborhood. results of a federal probe, in the form of Means Committee, while City Council- According to State Police, a trooper on Adams Street noticed a Dodge Caravan indictments, were likely on their way. lor At-Large John Connolly kept his that had been reported stolen and began “a slow speed chase” around noon. “I got up this morning and I read it Education Committee chairmanship. The driver refused to stop, then sped up and raced onto Morrissey Boulevard like you and everyone else,” state Rep. Yancey, who said he created the going the wrong way. Ronald Mariano, a Quincy Democrat Post Audit committee in 1984, told the In a statement, State Police said:”At that point we terminated the pursuit but and a member of House leadership, Reporter on Monday that he had not continued attempting to monitor the vehicle’s path of travel. Reports indicated told the State House News Service. sat down with Murphy yet to discuss that the suspect vehicle continued from Morrissey to the rotary and then onto “I don’t know what the deal is. I don’t the changes. Route 93 going southbound in the northbound lane. The wrong way operator know what the indictments are. I’m Yancey said he would have preferred is believed to have caused a four-car crash on Route 93 north prior to Freeport sure by the end of the day, there will the Ways and Means Committee. Street and got off the highway in the Neponset area.” be wild rumors.” “I have far more experience than State Police report the 48 year-old Saunders drove into Port Norfolk, where The rumors already had a running Ciommo,” Yancey said, adding that officers found him under a car on Taylor Street. They add nobody appeared to head start, with names and numbers Murphy was likely rewarding sup- be seriously hurt in the crash. Saunders was taken to Boston Medical Center in heavy circulation among the state’s porters. with minor injuries. chattering class. Yancey ran against Murphy for the For her part, Ortiz declined to presidency last year, but, he added, Young man shot to death on Trull Street comment on the investigation to the he harbored “no ill feelings” about Reporter when asked about it after the the moves. An 18 year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday afternoon at 23 Trull St. mayor’s speech. near Uphams Corner. Boston Police say the victim, Christopher Pichardo of Political observers also noted the In Mattapan, another candidate Lynn, was found inside the house and was taken to Boston Medical Center, presence of Elizabeth Warren, the for U.S. Senate where he was pronounced dead in Boston’s first murder of 2012. Anyone with Harvard Law professor and former The former head of a Haitian- information is encouraged to call the Homicide Unit at 617- 343-4470. Obama administration official who American cultural organization Man arrested after alleged Shaw’s robbery is angling to take on U.S. Sen. Scott unexpectedly threw his hat into the An East Boston man was arrested Saturday afternoon after he allegedly Brown this fall. Warren made her way ring for US Senate last weekend. attempted to rob the Shaw’s supermarket on Morrissey Boulevard. The suspect, through the crowd of elected officials, Eno Mondesir of Mattapan made the Israel Bullard, 50, was detained by a store security guard after he allegedly with some help from Roger Lau, who announcement on Saturday to a small demanded money from a clerk, claiming that he had a gun. No weapon was has worked as an aide to U.S. Sen. John group of supporters outside the State found, but Bullard has been charged with unarmed robbery. Kerry, U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano House. As a Democrat, he will compete and others. against Elizabeth Warren, among Brown, a Wrentham Republican who others, to challenge incumbent Sen. Zoning plan for Dot Ave. to be presented Jan. 25 occasionally has been the recipient of Scott Brown (R-Wrentham) in the A mayorally-appointed group working with the Boston Redevelopment Author- kind words from Menino, also attended November election. ity and charged with consolidating, updating and correcting inconsistencies in the speech. Mondesir resigned on Dec. 28 from zoning regulations along Dorchester Ave. is set to meet next week. The meeting his longtime role as chairman is scheduled for Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Viet-AID office on Charles St. Baker receives arts committee, of Haitian-Americans United, Inc., The group and the BRA are looking to consolidate two zoning districts – Yancey loses post audit committee which stages the annual Haitian Unity Dorchester and Dorchester Ave. into one zoning district. BRA staffers spent Newly-elected City Councillor Frank Parade in Mattapan and Dorchester, the fall gathering input at neighborhood group meetings and are expected to Baker (District 3) was handed the among other cultural events. Accord- provide an update at the Wednesday night meeting. chair of the Arts, Film and Tourism ing to Marie Auguste, the secretary Dorchester Ave. runs for five miles and forms the neighborhood’s spine. Committee as City Councillor Charles of the HAU board, Nesly Metayer Group members include Aileen O’Rourke, a resident and professional planner; Yancey (District 4) was slid out of the will serve as interim chair of the Bob Susi, owner of Susi Auto Body; Eileen Fenton of Columbia Savin Hill Civic chairmanship of the Post Audit and non-profit’s board. Association; Mike Mackan of the Lower Mills Neighborhood Association; My Oversight Committee, under the com- Lam of Viet-AID; Roseanne Foley of St. Mark’s Main Streets; and Tam Le, mittee assignments for 2012 released EDITOR’S NOTE: Material from owner of Pho Hoa restaurant, among others. last week by City Council President managing editor Bill Forry and State The BRA board will likely take up the issue in the spring. More information Stephen Murphy’s office. House News Service contributed to this is available at dotavezoning.org. Yancey, who is a frequent critic of report. 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Principal Kate Brandley, Fr. Sean Connors, Councillor Felix Arroyo, Councillor Frank Baker, Rep. Marty Walsh, John Williamson, Christopher Churri, James Walsh, Associate Superintendent of Admistration and Finance, Bishop Robert Hennessey, Mary Grassa O’Neill, Secretary of Education and Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, and students Katie Nolan and Eric Watts.

By Melissa Tabeek was hosted by Principal building now finished, of the clergy, staff, St. all those who had been students, who gave him Special to the Reporter Kate Brandley on be- those students have Ann parishioners, as involved in bringing the a tour of the new wing. After nearly six months half of the Academy’s since been able to move well students, families project to its successful “We see so much in the of work, the second phase regional director, Russ back into the building. and friends of the Acad- completion. way of bad press [about of construction at the W. Wilson and included The new expansion emy. The celebration in- “I am most grateful for schools] and school clos- Neponset campus of Pope a prayer from Bishop consists of four new cluded a welcome prayer, the cooperation of our ings,” Baker said. “Now John Paul II Catholic Robert Hennessey and classrooms and a multi- selections performed by politicians, civic leaders, we have a school that’s Academy was completed St. Ann’s pastor Rev. purpose art room. These members of the Pope the Catholic Church, the been invested in, it’s last month. The Acad- Sean Connors. rooms have been outfit- John II Academy’s the- Catholic School Offices, in the middle of the emy held a dedication During the construc- ted with state-of-the art ater company, a ribbon and the Campaign for neighborhood…it’s quite ceremony last Thursday tion, students in the technology, including a cutting by two students Catholic Schools that an impressive space,” night to celebrate the school’s fourth through science lab that mim- and a blessing of the made it happen,” said said Baker. finished project, which eighth grades were relo- ics the feel of a high gymnasium and new Brandley. “I think they [students] added new classrooms cated to temporary space school experience, said wing from Bishop Robert Newly-minted city were excited to show above the school’s gym- in the former Aquinas Brandley. Hennessey. councilor Frank Baker their parents where nasum. Junior College building Thursday’s ceremony Thursday night also was also in attendance they’re going to school Last Thursday’s dedi- on Adams Street in Mil- was attended by local provided an opportunity and was impressed by now,” added Baker. cation ceremony event ton. With the Neponset politicians, members for Brandley to thank the excitement of the

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The current assign- the overhaul of the school “I’m really hoping that ment plan divides the assignment policy is a it’s a task force that city into three zones for top priority for 2012, reflects a generation of elementary and middle but added that he will Bostonians who know Mayor Thomas Menino and his wife Angela are shown with their children and schools. High schools are be focused on the follow- we’re better than our past grandchildren after his State of the City speech on Tuesday night. city-wide. through from Boston and I hope it’s a truly Photo courtesy Mayor’s Office “I know I have talked Public Schools (BPS) independent task force.” about changing the stu- officials. Crime was also a focus more citizen participa- focusing on job creation and how it’s going to dent assignment plan “So I applaud the of Menino’s annual ad- tion, working with the and transparency. The impact Boston if we’re before. We have made mayor for really coming dress, which drew a police on these issues.” board’s creation comes lucky enough to get it,” many improvements out strong on this, and crowd heavy with elected A number of crime as Suffolk Downs, an he said. “You can have over the years. 2012 will now I think it’s up to officials, City Hall aides watch groups are already East Boston race track, all the advisory boards be the year to finish the everyone from elected and insiders to Faneuil working in Dorchester, is putting together a you want to have, I guess, job,” Menino said. officials to BPS parents to Hall. Attendees included with the Columbia Savin proposal for a resort but in the end the City The promised move hold BPS to getting this U.S. Sen. Scott Brown Hill Civic Association casino, an effort that Council will be doing its towards neighborhood done in a way where the and his expected chal- attempting to organize Menino supports. due diligence.” schools drew a warm policy will really change lenger, former Obama residents by street. The mayor said he The state gaming response from state Sen. for the better,” Connolly administration official Several crime watches is looking for a “cross- commission, a separate Jack Hart (D-South Bos- said. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. exist in email form, section of individuals,” entity headed by Stephen ton) and other elected The process must start Congressman Stephen with residents shooting including legal experts, Crosby, a UMass Boston officials. with the understanding Lynch, Gov. Deval Pat- details out to neighbors to serve on the board. dean, is still in the early “I couldn’t be happier that the current policy is rick and U.S. Attorney on break-ins and assaults “I want transparency, stages as well. The com- to hear the mayor say a “failure,” Connolly said. Carmen Ortiz. provided by police. I want to make sure that mission arose out of a that,” Hart said. “I think unfortunately, Menino said that while The police force will the community knows law legalizing casinos in “It’s chasing young people view this policy as crime has fallen 25 per- expand by 25 recruits, what the mitigation is,” Massachusetts. families out of the city helping our most under- cent over the last six Menino said in his speech, he said. “This is a very Menino also announced and frankly only the served kids and hurting years, “we must drive it and the “Unresolved important move forward a plan to revamp the mayor has the authority middle class kids, but the lower yet,” noting that by Shootings Project” will for our city and our state. Madison Park Tech- because he controls the reality is that this policy the end of 2012, there will also see growth. We’ve got to do it the right nical Vocational High school committee,” said hurts the majority of kids be 100 new neighborhood “That’s important to way the first time. And School into a “career City Council President in this city, from every crime watch groups in me,” said City Councillor it’s not going to be done readiness and workforce Stephen Murphy. neighborhood and every the city. At-Large Felix Arroyo, overnight either. This is development” school. The Murphy said Menino’s walk of life and every “I’ve always believed who coached two children going to be a project that schedule and curriculum last effort was marred economic circumstance,” the crime watches are who were later gunned may take a year, maybe will be changed, and two by “hue and cry” from he added. the perfect kind of com- down. Their murders a year and a half.” chefs – Barbara Lynch “certain groups,” who Connolly added that he munity meetings – no remain unsolved. Asked about the board, and Gordon Hamersley complained that the hopes the task force will egos, no fancy titles – just Menino, a longtime Murphy noted the City – will participate in a school assignment policy include parents who have a job to get done.” supporter of casinos, also Council will also be culinary program and could not be changed children in the school After the speech, Me- announced the creation focused on casinos. offer internships and until all schools are system or are going nino emphasized, “I want of a Gaming Advisory “The City Council is apprenticeships. equally top-notch. “This through the lottery. more of those, I want Board “with leaders from going to take up the outside city government” question of the casinos J  D.

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222-5146. January 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 5 New children’s librarian finds niche in Lower Mills By Jackie Gentile they’re visiting [and ask] work and finding books. and hosting a summer Special to the Reporter where are they from and Previously, Bonds had event for library visitors. There’s a new face at say, ‘This is a good book. worked at the Norman B. One age group in whom the Lower Mills Library. What about this one?’” Leventhal Map Center, Bonds wants to spur Angela Bonds is finding Bonds earned a bach- which is housed in the interest in the library her stride as the branch’s elor’s degree in history Central Library. In her is teenagers, especially children’s librarian. A at Framingham State three years there, she 16- to 18-year-olds. Roxbury native, she University and a mas- worked with rare maps, “I can design programs worked at the Central ter’s degree in Library helped researchers find for them but since I’m Library in Copley and Information Science maps they were looking still getting to know Square for 13 years. at Simmons College, for and conducted remote them, I feel like it’s a As a student at Boston taking classes part-time research, finding maps slow process,” she said. Latin Academy, Bonds and working full-time. for those out of state. “I’m hoping that I can worked with friends after Though Bonds “wasn’t Angela Bonds has begun her duties as the new “It’s interesting to go from bring something new school, often racing each the biggest fan” of her childrens’ librarian at the Lower Mills BPL branch. being public service to to the library – maybe other to shelve a cartful high school librarian, Photo by Jackie Gentile being some researcher,” something bigger.” of books. She also worked she had positive influ- more open, it felt more time, she is figuring out she noted. “It’s so weird. With her warm, inviting at the circulation desk, ences from the BPL. Al- welcoming, I was like how to “brand” it, given It’s so much quieter. Now and eager disposition which became a favorite ice Stern, who worked in ‘oh, this is cool,’” she said. its diverse lineup: three here, it’s like so much and sense of humor, task for the shy teenager. the young adult section; “Maybe I do want to be stories, a few songs stuff [is] happening. Bonds seems the right “I had the best experi- Kendall Flowers, about a librarian. I like being depending on the chil- You can’t sit down.” fit for the job, comparing ence and I know a lot of whom Bonds said, “My here. That helped a lot.” dren’s attention span, Though she is only three her job to her family. people don’t love working 17-year-old self loved As the children’s librar- and finally, crafts that months into her new “Crazy things happen. in circulation but I had so her”; and Allison Deseife, ian, one of Bonds’ respon- relate to the stories’ position, Bonds has big You might not agree with much fun,” said Bonds. who was the children’s sibilities is preschool and theme that day. plans for the Lower everything but it’s your “I liked talking to a lot librarian at the time. All toddler story time on Students from sur- Mills branch including home, it’s your family,” of people. I felt like it had a hand in guiding Tuesday and Wednesday rounding schools visit improving circulation, she said. “I love every- was really fun just to Bonds to her profession. mornings, respectively. for homework help in the signing more kids up for thing about working in talk to them for just a “When I saw how it is in Though the activity is afternoons. Bonds helps library cards, creating the library and working second and find out if the public library, it felt currently called circle students with computer programs for teenagers in the BPL specifically.” Meg Campbell ready to do her part on school board (Continued from page 1) cent of charter school roared.” the school committee’s tion in that this is what she said of Hicks and oth- twelve years ago inside students come from the Asked about whether vote to close and merge we have.” ers who supported her. a community health immediate community, the city should reverse schools. Boston has had Campbell added that At Codman Academy, center. Dorchester High she said. “I would like to course and move away an appointed school com- she’s not a politician Campbell has an ap- School, located nearby, look at where the kids are a mayorally-appointed mittee since 1992, after and cautioned against pointed school commit- was among the least coming from and where school committee and a referendum. Some the committee becoming tee. sought-after high schools they’re going,” Campbell back toward an elected elected officials have sug- a “political stepping “I think it works,” she by parents, before turn- said, acknowledging that school committee, Camp- gested a hybrid model of stone.” She pointed to said. “It’s kind of like – do ing into Tech Boston some students will still bell said the issue was an elected and appointed Louise Day Hicks, a you want an elected Academy, which hosted need to be bused. As an “not on my radar.” school committee. controversial politician hospital committee, do President Barack Obama example, she pointed to The issue gained trac- “Whatever the popu- who opposed busing and you want an elected last year. the Edward Everett El- tion in 2010, largely lace decides, I will was elected to the school police committee? I think “I think there are ementary School in her due to some frustrated obviously abide by,” committee, the City it gets kind of messy.” stronger offerings,” Jones Hill neighborhood, parents and school ac- Campbell said. “But for Council and Congress. Campbell said of the and wondered whether it tivists smarting over me it’s a bit of a distrac- “You want them back?” current system, which can have more students includes over 120 schools. who can walk to school “As an overall system, but still be a racially it’s a large complex diverse school. 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Page 6 THE Reporter January 19, 2012 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington St. • 617-436-8214 City Hall exhibit features Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Ave. • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills heavy dose of Dot artists 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Uphams Corner By Chris Harding 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Special to the Reporter Dorchester artists Grove Hall contributed the majority 57 Crawford St. • 617-427-3337 of the pieces in the two Mattapan Branch current exhibitions at 1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan • 617-298-9218 City Hall organized with the help of Dot curators Ongoing – Homework Assistance Program (HAP). in honor of Black History Trained mentors offer homework help when Boston Month. Public Schools are in full session. Monday through All the works in both Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. At the Grove Hall “Journey” and “Identi- Branch, HAP is also available on Saturdays at ties” were chosen and 1-3p.m. hung by John Crowley, Adams Street Branch the Curator and Exhibi- Friday, January 20, 9:30 a.m. – Open Winter tion Coordinator for the Playgroup. Make the library your playground this Mayor’s Office of Arts, winter in our open playgroup, for children ages 1 1/2 to 6. Children must be accompanied by an Tourism and Special Dorchester artist Adam Bullock’s collages include street scenes from the Events. But Crowley adult. 11am Introduction to Email. neighborhood. His work is among those featured at a new exhibit on the third Tuesday, January 24, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler asked two Dorchester floor of City Hall. artists/curators Destiny Storytime – Winter Session. Stories, songs, games Palmer and Laurence Consignment (owned by said in a joint statement. these canvases were seen & crafts especially chosen for children ages 2 to 4. Pierce to recommend Valerie Mergupis Owen) “Its goal is to create a last February and March Children must be accompanied by an adult. local black artists to and Traditions Remixed. supportive community at Hancock 309 Gallery. Wednesday, January 25 3:30 p.m. Kids Tech invite to show. Palmer The latter is an artist for young artists of color, “For the past five years Time. Weekly fun with technology on laptops. Each and Pierce had been collective founded by encouraging collabora- I have been creating week, we will focus on a different use for tech (basic featured in previous Massachusetts College tion and networking.” what I refer to as ‘stream computer use; drawing & cartooning; formatting city group shows both at of Art and Design (Mas- The Mayor’s Gallery of consciousness’ draw- documents; putting images in your projects; and City Hall and the gallery sart) alumni Destiny on the fifth floor of City ing, an idea I borrowed basic 3D modeling.) For ages 10-14. Limited seating. space which was started Palmer and Stephen Hall hosts the solo show, from the great Beat Must either attend the first class, or demonstrate about a year ago at the Hamilton. “Journey: Paintings and Generation writers of the ability to use a track-pad. Strand Theater. “This collective comes Drawings by Laurence 50s and 60s,” Pierce says. Ongoing – Homework Assistance Program Four of the six art- out of the spirit of coop- Pierce.” This colorful “Sitting in my studio, I’ll (HAP). Trained mentors offer homework help when ists featured live in eration and community exhibition of about 15 relax and let my hand Boston Public Schools are in full session. Monday Dorchester, and all of building among artists paintings and drawings guide the implement through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30pm them are represented of color, which has grown shows the range of this defining the drawing. Codman Square Branch by one or both of two out of their experiences Oldfields Road painter, Sometimes the image Friday, January 20, 10a.m. – Laptop Instruc- Dot arts organizations: in Massarts’ Black Art- who teaches art at the becomes figurative and tions for beginners. Participants must have a valid Hancock 309 Gallery and ists Union,” the artists Dimock Center. Some of more often purely ab- ID and library card. Registration required. stract.” 10:30 a.m. – Preschool storytime. In the Scollay Square Tuesday, January 24 11a.m. Preschool Story- Gallery on the third floor time. If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, of City Hall, “Identities: bring them to the Codman Square Branch of the Gerard’s Five Young Artists from Boston Public Library for storytime. Be sure to call Boston” features about in advance to verify that this event has not been 20 canvases, some of rescheduled or canceled. Winter Menu them much larger than Wednesday, January 25, 10a.m. Laptop Instruc- those in the “Journey” tions for beginners. Participants must have a valid show. ID and library card. Registration required. “The exhibition fea- Fields Corner Branch Dinner Specials tures paintings, draw- Wednesday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool ings, photographs and Films and Fun. Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. collage and focuses on Grove Hall Branch Roast Turkey Dinner...... $11.99 Thursday, January 19, 12:30 p.m. – Computer with stuffing, potato, vegetable, cranberry sauce & gravy. the individual identities of the artists,” says Classes: Email. Create an email account and learn Crowley. “Though the how to open and send emails. **Pot Roast with Gravy...... 11.99 medium, subject matter Friday, January 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool and technique in their Storybook Films. **Irish Ham with Wine Sauce...... 10.99 art are varied, there is Monday, January 23, 1:30 p.m. – ESL Conversa- a common continuity tion Group. **Pan Fried Sole Francaise w/Lemon White Wine Sauce...... 12.99 and vitality in their Tuesday, January 24, 10:30 a.m. – Sugarfoot expression.” Coley Musical Performance for Kids. Registration *Macaroni & Cheese w/Chicken & Broccoli...... 12.99 The Traditions Re- required. Please see Ms. Maija for details. mixed duo contributed Wednesday, January 25, 4 p.m. – Artsy pieces as did a third Afternoon with Ms. Maija. **Broiled 10 oz. Sirloin garnished w/Onion Rings...... 14.99 Dot resident, Adam Thursday, January 26, 12:30 p.m. – Computer Bullock. Palmer’s new Classes: Microsoft Word. *Shepard’s Pie...... 9.99 large paintings blend 6 p.m. – Kids’ Trivia Night. Dorchester cityscapes Lower Mills Branch Below are on availability with the woodland land- Tuesday, January 24, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool scapes of her native Circle Time.Mattapan Branch Connecticut. Hamilton’s Thursday, January 19, 5 p.m. – College Essay **Broiled Salmon Filet with cucumber dill sauce...... 14.99 acrylics depict African Workshop. We will be holding two workshops. Please goddesses and other bring a print out of your essay or upload your essay **Broiled Swordfish...... 13.99 black females. Bullock, to GoogleDocs. another recent MassArt Friday, January 20, 2:30 p.m. – Teen Movie **Swordfish Fantasia...... 15.99 grad, creates collages Night.In January, we will be showing Anime clas- of photos he has taken sics in the Teen Room. Join us for the screening of of Dorchester street Mamoru Hosoda’s The Girl Who Leapt through Time. Please ask your server about our dessert specials. scenes which he then 4 p.m. – Teen Game Time. Please call in advance **Choice of 2, Soup, Salad, Potato or Vegetable. enhances with painting to verify that this event has not been rescheduled *Choice of 1, Soup or Salad. and drawing. or canceled. All of the above dinners are served with rolls & butter. Also on display are Wednesday, January 25, 10:25 a.m. – Fun Sherwin Long’s por- with Books. Partnership with Mattapan Branch of * Steak and egg items are cooked to order. Thoroughly cooking beef & eggs reduces traits of famous Afro- the Boston Public Library and Early Intervention. your risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at a higher Americans and Daniel Open to all. risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Thursday, January 26, 5 p.m. – College Essay * Please inform your server of anyone who has a food allergy at your table. Callahan’s photographs of his own face painted Workshop. with a variety of designs. Uphams Corner Branch For further informa- Monday, January 23, 4 p.m. Chinese New Year GERARD’S ADAMS CORNER tion call 617-635-3245 Craft. Welcome in the Year of the Dragon. 772 - 776 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 or visit cityofboston.gov/ Tuesday, January 24, 10:30 a.m. Family Story 617-282-6370 arts. time. Pre-reading children and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us. January 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 7 Reporter’s News about people in & around People our Neighborhoods Dot scribe Sweeney digs deeper into Boston’s mob history By Pat Tarantino For the past decade, ity by letting gangsters the Boston suburb. Reporter Staff Dorchester native and speak for themselves. Following the popular- Crime might not al- longtime reporter Em- “Power of the lam ity of the story, Sweeney ways pay, but it certainly ily Sweeney has spent means you get a lesser became a staff reporter gets you places. hours pouring through sentence,” reads a quote for The Boston Globe At least that was the police records and press from late 80s Mafia and was soon compiling case for Gustin Gang clips concerning some of member and frequent stories like “Greatest member and informant the bloodiest stories in fugitive Sonny Mercurio. Hits: A Mob Guide to Thomas G. “Red” Cur- Boston’s rich history of “I advocate everybody Boston.” She helped ran, whose tuxedo-clad, organized crime - Cur- run away.” research mob history bullet-riddled body was ran’s included. Sweeney For Sweeney, who for Warner Brothers as found at the wheel of a will release a book, “Bos- combined file footage part of a documentary car resting at the bottom ton Organized Crime” on from police records produced in conjunction of a West Quincy Quarry Jan. 30 with more than with present-day shots with the popular Boston- in May of 1933. 200 rarely-seen images of crime scenes, local focused crime thriller documenting the rise stories like Curran’s hit The Departed. and fall of mobsters in close to home. While no stranger to the Greater Boston area. “It was interesting the colorful history of The book, part of a taking the present day organized crime, Swee- series published by Arca- pictures whenever I ney said she is still dia Publishing, reads as got an exact address,” surprised by some of the something like a morbid Sweeney said. “There’s information her research coffee table book, offering a three-decker building has turned up. She points readers a firsthand view on [906] Dot Ave by to a photo of Morris of some of the city’s that glass repair place I “Whitey” Hurwitz, a most notorious gangsters walked by all the time. popular boxer in the Emily Sweeney from the prohibition era I double checked the 40’s with underground through the rise of the address and pulled up connections, enjoying Soon after, a funeral Italian Mafia and the old phone directories just a summer day at the was held on Dorchester violent gang wars of the to make sure. [It] turned beach, to the contents Avenue for the Southie 1960s that left a trail of out that was the funeral of the pugilist’s pockets, native before he was bodies throughout the parlor where the poor which Brookline Police that there are lessons not-forget,” Sweeney interred in Mattapan’s city. guy’s funeral was.” collected and stored in to be learned from these writes in her forward. Mount Hope Cemetery, a While the subject mat- Sweeney began digging a long-untouched file images once the shock “They illustrate how ceremony attended by no ter is at times quite into organized crime as a folder. has settled. criminality, human na- one but a small gathering graphic, Sweeney adds reporter for the Brookline Although much of “The mug shots and ture, and the community of police officers. some touches of personal- TAB, where she ran a Sweeney’s work sets crime scene photographs of Greater Boston have cover story detailing out to give readers a contained in this book are changed - and how much the surprisingly large crime scene-side view pieces of history chroni- has stayed the same - Bubbles’ Birthdays number of mob connec- of organized crime, she cling a violent past that over the years.” And Special Occasions tions found throughout is quick to point out we cannot-and should By Barbara McDonough Edgar Allen Poe was born in Boston on Jan. Charter schools showcase set for Feb. 4 19,1809. The first basketball game was played on Charter public schools Charter schools are tu- lottery, which will be 915 Commonwealth Jan. 20, 1902. George Burns was born in New York in the Boston area will ition-free public schools held in March. Avenue, Boston, MA For City on Jan. 20, 1896. Five companies (Hitachi, hold a free information that are open to all The showcase is being more information, call JVC, Philips, Matsushita, and Sony) announced the and enrollment show- children in Grades K-12. held at the BU Fitness 617-523-0081, or visit development of the camcorder on Jan. 20, 30 years case on Saturday, Febru- Enrollment for each & Recreation Center, charterschoolboston.org. ago. John Marshall was appointed the fourth Chief ary 4 from 9 a.m.-noon school is determined by Basketball Court #1 Justice of the United States on Jan. 20, 1801. Bob at Boston University. Kraft bought the Patriots on Jan. 21, 1994. A fire The showcase offers a gutted 100 buildings in the North End on Jan. 21, great opportunity for 1847. The first flight of theConcorde was made on parents to learn about Jan. 21, 1976. The last flight was on Oct. 24, 2003. the academic programs URBAN AGRICULTURE The Blizzard of 2005 began on Jan. 22. It left 26 offered by Boston-area CITy OF BOsTON | ThOmAs m. mENINO, mAyOR inches of snow on Boston Common and 22.5 inches charter public schools, of snow at Logan Airport. Queen Victoria died at many of which have the the age of 82 on Jan. 22, 1901, after a reign of 64 highest MCAS scores years. ”Laugh-In” premiered on Jan. 22, 1968. Jan. in the city. Parents COMMUNITY VISIONING MEETING 22 is the feast day of St. Vincent, the patron saint can meet with leaders of wine growers. from those schools, and REZONING FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE The Chinese New Year is observed on Jan. 23; complete applications for Come Envision the Future of it is the Year of the Dragon, 4710. “Barney Miller” the fall 2012 school year. premiered on Jan. 23, 1975. On Jan. 23, 1849, Urban Agriculture in Boston with Us! Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to receive an MD degree. John Hancock was born JOHN C. in Braintree on Jan. 23, 1737, 275years ago. Pie Keynote Speaker: Will Allen Day is celebrated on Jan. 23. Gold was discovered GALLAGHER Urban Agriculture Leader, Former Pro-Athlete, in California on Jan. 24, 1848. The first canned beer (Krueger’s) went on sale on Jan. 24, 1935. Insurance Agency and 2008 McArthur “Genius Grant” Recipient Poet Robert Burns was born in Scotland on Jan. 25, 1759. The Howard Johnson’s Restaurant on HOME Morrissey Blvd. burned to the ground on Jan. 25, Demonstrations, free food samples, and more! 1981. Apple’s MacIntosh Computer went on sale & One of Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Food Initiatives for the first time (for $2,495) on Jan. 25, 1984. AUTO Celebrities having birthdays are: Michael “the WHEN: Monday, January 30, 2012 6-8:30PM Phantom” Crawford, 70 on Jan. 19; Dolly Parton, 66 INSURANCE on Jan. 19; Jean Stapleton, 89 on Jan. 19; astronaut Specializing in Hom- WHERE: Suffolk University, Downtown, 73 Tremont Street, 9th Floor* “Buzz” Aldrin, 82 on Jan. 20; Placido Domingo, 71 eowners and Automobile Insurance for over a half * Maximum capacity: 150 persons. Must bring some form of I.D. 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Phone: For more information , go to: Also observing their birthdays are Pat Higgins, Ed Donovan, Julie Ann Spinner, Yvonne Tofuri, HTTP://TINYURL.COM/BRAREZONEURBANAGRICULTURE John Morrissey, Lauren Walsh, John Carroll, 617-265-8600 George Mooney, Carol Fallon, Sarah Doherty, “We Get Your Plates” Diane (Cheney) Bird, and Quinn Carver. Rich and Frances Innocent and Gregory and Sarah Ashe will celebrate their anniversaries this week. Page 8 THE Reporter January 19, 2012 Editorial Commentary Third time must From Dot to Dongzhimen: work on school Chasing the American Dream assignment fix in the Middle Kingdom In his State of the City address on Tuesday the chance to try things night, Mayor Menino pledged to “radically” change By Mike Shaw here that I never would the Boston Public Schools’ much-maligned school Special to the Reporter have back in Boston and assignment plan by this time next year. This is One New Year down, one to go. career paths that weren’t welcome news to the ears of many thousands of One of the best things about living overseas has even remote possibilities Boston parents who continue to roll the dice— to be the holidays. As an ex-pat, I observe all of my are now accessible. literally— with their kids’ education each year at native holidays, like the Fourth of July, Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas. But in addition to these I get to I’m not saying that By Mike Shaw this time. enjoy several other “festivals” during the year with Beijing is the best place in To realize this goal, however, the mayor and his my Chinese hosts. The biggest and best of these is the world to live – and not just because my Muscovite team need to first radically change the way they Spring Festival or “Chun Jie”; what we call Chinese girlfriend would take issue with that. (“Where is have attempted such reforms in the past, starting New Year. the lovely snow?!”) with a more open, inclusive, and representative Right now the whole country is gearing up for There are myriad problems here. The pollution task force charged with considering public comment a week-long party that starts this Sunday night. is horrendous. It is beyond crowded. The language and engineering a new plan. (Hello 10-day vacation!) The skies over Beijing, and is really hard to speak (imagine there being three Most of all, Menino himself must articulate what every other Chinese city, will be absolutely filled ways to pronounce the word “hello” and each of them he wants to see in such a plan, outline his preferred with fireworks. And when I say filled, I mean filled. means something different). And while the paths to alternative, and then seek comment from the Each year when the clock strikes midnight almost success are everywhere, none of them are easy. More larger community. Then, after appropriate public every family will set off some rockets and in a city doors are open here than there are back home, but comment, he himself needs to sell the final plan of 20 million people the result is nothing less than you need to be incredibly social and know the right to the larger community. This is not one of those awe-inspiring: the largest uncoordinated fireworks people to be able to walk through most of them. issues that the mayor can simply delegate to an display on Earth. But for all of the problems, it comes back to that expert panel and appointees. It will take his own That image, of an almost-unimaginably huge energy in the air, those fireworks exploding overhead. political will and talents to make it happen — or not. pyrotechnic barrage for as far as the eye can see, There is a Chinese Dream that is taking hold here Unfortunately, Menino and his administration and the feeling that it inspires, is something that and it looks suspiciously like the American Dream face a considerable credibility gap on this issue. doesn’t go away while living in China. It’s hard to that I grew up learning about. In 2004, hundreds of parents, eager for a change, describe the energy here. There is a near-constant China is on the move. participated in a series of long public meetings buzz that pervades the air when you’re walking But you know what? Instead of this making me feel aimed at fixing the assignment plan. In the end, around. Everybody is busy. Businesses are starting bad for my home country, it gets me excited. When there were no substantive changes made aside from and growing. Development is happening on a scale you hear about what China is accomplishing, the the creation of more K-8 schools. Again, in 2009, that we have no way of relating to in the US. things that are being built and the excitement in the sitting superintendent, Carol Johnson, rolled I’ve lived in Beijing for the better part of a presi- the air, know this: It’s all done out of sheer force of out a plan that would have re-structured the city dential term now. Since I landed in the middle of will. There’s nothing happening here in China that into five zones — instead of the current three— and the Olympics I’ve watched from afar as a financial I know my neighbors back in Dorchester can’t do. allowed for more walk-to options. Once again that crisis hit, unemployment soared and a housing Our education is better. Our creativity runs circles year, citizens were disappointed when — after market crashed. But while my countrymen have around the Chinese. We know how to work just as another round of public meetings— Johnson’s plan been struggling to climb back from the brink of a hard. Somewhere in the last 20 years we simply was shelved in the face of opposition from activists new Great Depression, I’ve been living in a world lost the will to excel. who claimed that the city’s students of color would of 9-10 percent GDP growth and plenty of jobs. Living in China has reminded me of what is pos- be clustered into underperforming schools. While a gaping hole has been marking the spot of sible. I wish that everybody back home could look Since then, many more parents have grown the Filene’s Basement site in Downtown Crossing, at what is happening here and be inspired again disillusioned with the BPS over false starts and two huge luxury mall/office/condo complexes, each like I have been. poorly thought-out changes, like the proposed the size of BC High’s campus, have opened on either Mike Shaw is a Dorchester native who grew up in closing of the Clap School in Dorchester and the side of my apartment building. Savin Hill and moved to Beijing in 2008. He is an scuttled relocation of Boston Latin Academy. In all China is on the move. The hype in the press back editor for a major PR and news distribution firm and of this, Mayor Menino has too often been absent home isn’t wrong. It is a whirlwind and living in the regularly writes about life in China and China-US from the forefront when important changes are in middle of it is intoxicating. The opportunities are relations on his blog, beijingbostonian.blogspot.com. the offing, even though all of this is clearly done so endless as to be nearly overwhelming. I’ve had Follow him on Twitter at @zax2000. at his order and behest. If Menino is sincere about his desire to finally get this done— and to do it within one year— the proof Off the Bench will be in the choices that he and Carol Johnson make in the coming days. We don’t need eight community charrettes to know what’s broken with Cause & effect & all of us the assignment plan before designing a fix. We’ve already had those meetings— two times over. By James W. Dolan the idea of a creator obsolete? Tom Menino and his staff know what’s wrong and Special to the Reporter I would argue that time itself is an effect and thus they are equipped to design a new system now. That God is the uncaused cause has long been caused by a force outside of time. Thus, what we see The mayor should then take that model around— one of the principal arguments for a supernatural, as an extended process measured over time may be personally— to community forums across the city all-powerful being. Some unexplainable, mysterious different apart from time. That may sound like so and get feedback. After that, he and Johnson should force must have begun the creative process, otherwise much science fiction but it is a plausible, albeit not roll out a final plan for everyone to scrutinize and there would be nothing, or so the argument goes. provable, explanation for evolution. then sell it to communities one by one. To use a CSI analogy: The immediate cause of I do not see existence as an infinite series of The stakes are high on this: If Menino does not the victim’s death was a head wound caused by a incoherent coincidences. That hypothesis, in my deliver on this promise, it would mark the third projectile that was fired from a weapon in the hands view, would be more preposterous than belief in time in ten years that he has failed to provide of an assailant, the proximate cause, who was paid an Intelligent Being that created and in some leadership in this critical area. We believe he is by the victim’s business partner who discovered the mysterious way guides it. Without that belief, we are the product of some cataclysmic accident that up to the challenge. – Bill Forry victim was having an affair with his wife. The string of remote cause spins out endlessly, by chance set the process in motion. Reducing it each one further removed from the murder but to those bare essentials gives rise to the question: each necessary for the crime itself. The confluence Where did the “stuff” that generated the cataclysmic of all those events that ended in the murder was the accident come from? The Reporter existence of the persons involved, their relationships, Religion and revelation are vehicles by which we “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” their psychological profiles, values and motivations, reach out to the unknowable. There are believers, A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. to identify a few. frustrated with the obvious failings of religions, who 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 So, too, with science, as the web of life and the prefer to deal direct. There are others who believe Worldwide at dotnews.com objects that surround us are better understood. With it is all a fantasy. Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) each discovery, a door is opened to a new mystery, At least for me, religion provides a more satisfac- Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher a revelation that upon exploration and analysis tory answer to who what and why we are. The William P. Forry, Managing Editor leads to new and even more complicated discoveries, acceptance of an Almighty also provides a foundation Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor linked one to another. that supports belief in truth, justice, and love as Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor As our knowledge deepens, we discover a vast ocean absolutes that transcend man’s capacity to distort Barbara Langis, Production Manager of cause and effect. Each new cause we discover is them. Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager itself an effect caused by something else. Where God exists at the end of causes -- the unexplainable News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] does this great unraveling take us? and unknowable source. It all comes down to a leap Some say science will eventually be able to explain of faith. Believers leap toward God; atheists leap The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. it all; others say there is no explanation. Most toward science; and agnostics are reluctant to leap. believe that effects must have a cause. If the world While acknowledging the deficiencies in all the The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. and its creatures had a more direct and immediate worlds’ great religions, including my own, I need the sense of purpose, structure, guidance, and comfort Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade cause – the Genesis description – the source would Next Issue: Thursday, January 26, 2012 be more apparent. that my faith provides on this journey. I am not strong enough to travel this road without it. Next week’s Deadline: Monday, January 23 at 4 p.m. However, it is now obvious that creation was an Published weekly on Thursday mornings extended process occurring over billions of years. But James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District Court judge who now practices law. All contents © Copyright 2012 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. who or what started the process and who or what sustains it? Does the fact it was so remote render January 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 9 Key Fields Corner building eyed for possible re-use (Continued from page 1) large arched windows, one of the properties added additional floors, that residents most com- linked the buildings with monly asked about. staircases and freight el- “ W h e n w e f i r s t evators, and ultimately started doing surveys reopened as commercial in Dorchester, a lot of storage space. Most people said ‘That’s a big recently, the building blank building in the was purchased from neighborhood, what’s the O’Hearns in 1980 the story behind it?’” by Richard Jerrier and Gonyeau said. After has seen limited use in doing more research, the past three decades. Gonyeau’s group real- Gonyeau said Jer- ized there was much rier has been largely more to the building receptive to the idea of than meets the eye. repurposing parts of The smallest of the the building over the three buildings located past two years and has at the back of the prop- allowed Historic Boston erty is actually the to send in architects oldest structure in the to review the building. Fields Corner area. It Although Jerrier has was a federalist-style not finalized any plans house built in 1795 for for work on the prop- Isaac Newcomb Field, a erty, Gonyeau remains prominent businessman optimistic that there and the namesake of the might be some action on village itself. During the project in the near the 18th century, the future. Field family owned a “He’s got a lot of sen- total of six houses in timental attachment to the area and operated the building,” Gonyeau a large retail store and said of Jerrier. “He’s horse-care business that the first person to say The Field House, shown in a circa 1870 image from the collection of the Dorchester Historical Society. employed as many as 40 something should hap- The house, whose appearance has changed dramatically, is believed to be part of a complex of buildings at 1444 Dorchester Ave. The house dates back to 1795. Photo courtesy DHS/Historic Boston, Inc. workers. pen in the building, but Taylor said the house it’s also a very big step area is really important recent developments would be terrific. The new life into the historic was originally built for someone to take.” for any vibrant business like the city’s Dorchester Viet-AID condos attract site. along Dorchester Av- Fields Corner Main district. You want to Avenue street improve- a lot of activity and it’s a “Most people call enue but was moved Streets director Evelyn have those eyes on the ment project and the lot lighter now, it gives a [buildings like these] away from the street Darling said she has street patronizing the creation of moderately sense of vibrancy in the ‘ w h i t e e l e p h a n t s . ’ by later generations been following this and district. The more we priced housing built by area,” Gallagher said. They’ve lingered and of the Field family to other Historic Boston can bring people into the Viet-AID in 2005 show “ I think the more foot outlived their original make room for the two projects closely. She district, the better, and promise for revitalizing traffic you have in the use or have been highly commercial buildings welcomed the possibility what better way than the neighborhood. area, it becomes safer modified and don’t lend that now line the avenue of increasing the housing by building residential Gallagher said there I think. The perception themselves to any cur- and at a time housed the stock in the area as units?” was always interest is that it’s becoming a rent use,”Gonyeau said. Dorchester Music Hall a way to fortify local Local business owner in the O’Hearn build- healthier place, I get a “That’s where we see on its top floors. businesses. John Gallagher, who ing and a belief among real sense of vibrancy.” opportunity, where we Around 1890, the “There’s definitely a owns a nearby insurance locals that getting the While the project is can come in with some complex of buildings need for more housing in agency that has operated structure running at still far from a reality, imagination and really were sold to the O’Hearn Fields Corner,” Darling on the avenue for more full capacity could spur Gonyeau and his col- make something out of family, who bricked said. “Having people than 55 years, said future development. leagues are hopeful that a space.” over the music hall’s living in or near the this project and other “I think [the project] they can breathe some Letter to the Editor Mattapan Square is also a gateway to Boston To the Editor: city’s downtown via the that deserves attention. Mattapan consistently improvement. A beauti- agencies and our elected Last month the Mas- Southeast Expressway. Mattapan Square is advocated for a nicer ful new Mattapan Com- officials will provide sachusetts Department It could offer striking traversed by thousands mix of restaurants, cafes, munity Health Center sufficient resources and of Transportation issued eye-appeal, similar to of commuters daily via markets and shops along is nearing completion on encouragement to enable a request for proposals the Zakim Bridge on the Blue Hill Avenue, a with pleasant landscap- one edge of the Square. busy Mattapan Square to to develop Parcel 25, northern side. According broad, multi-lane boule- ing and an upgrade to It can be a springboard realize its full long-term an open tract roughly to a January 2nd Boston vard. The Square would the ugly security grates to redevelopment in potential as a dining and bounded by Kneeland Globe article, the Boston be a much more lucrative on many storefronts. tandem with the new shopping magnet on the Street, Chinatown, the Redevelopment Author- generator of revenue if Mattapan Square Mattapan Square Main city’s southern border. Leather District and ity is a collaborator in only there were more offers Mayor Menino Streets program, which Jeff Stone Fort Point Channel. planning the develop- attractive businesses to a superb opportunity took 10 long years for Milton The RFP states that ment. induce drivers to stop. to burnish his strong local leaders to secure. 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By Bill Forry is delighted with its Managing Editor performance. “It’s like trading in Father Daily is look- your old broken-down ing forward to hearing Chevy for a new Beemer,” St. Gregory’s two resi- explains Father Vincent dent organists —Diane Daily, the pastor at Doherty and Busby— as St. Gregory’s church they accompany singer in Lower Mills. Some Sean Roper and others might raise him and during the liturgy. He’s say the new organ that also looking forward to was installed in the loft a respite from repair- at Dorchester’s oldest men, whom he had on Catholic church this speed-dial because the week is more akin to a old church organ was Rolls Royce. constantly in need of A six-man crew used work. a hydraulic lift to hoist The pastor believes the 550-pound musical this to be the fourth behemoth up into its organ to inhabit the new perch on Tuesday loft in the 1863 church. afternoon as a very hap- The original was likely py pastor looked on. The a Hastings model that organ, manufactured in was installed around Macungie, Pennsylva- the time the church nia, is a state-of-the-art opened. A second Hast- instrument that cost ings model— with the $90,000 — almost all of elaborate, wooden pipes it paid for by generous that are still visible atop parishioners from St. the rear of the church’s Greg’s, a point of pride interior— was installed for Father Daily. around 1902, followed “This is a beautiful, by the electric organ in cathedral-like church 1980. and it deserves the finest The pipes in the back instrument we can get,” of the loft have not Fr. Daily said as he worked in decades, ac- watched the workmen cording to Father Daily, carefully maneuver the but they will remain in organ into position. “I place. think this is a hopeful sign that we’re build- ing, we’re growing. Our attendance is up and Roger Mansen, Rev. Vin- we’re fortunate to have cent Daily, Al McNeeley some very generous pa- and Greg Martiros after rishioners who stepped the new Allen organ was forward at the chance to lifted into place in the choir loft at St. Gregory’s help us.” Church on Tuesday, The new organ will Jan. 17. blast out its notes via Photo by Bill Forry 14 new digital speakers located throughout the church. The old electric organ, which dates back • Now accepting new patients to about 1980, was “good for its time,” according • Open seven days a week to Greg Martiros, whose company, G. Paul Music, • Extended evening hours available is the New England dealer for the Allen Organ Co. Allen, located in the “heart of Penny- slvania Dutch country,” has been in business since 1939 and is the only American-owned Where Exceptional Primary Care Meets Convenience. digital organ-maker, Martiros says. Father Daily and St. Gregory’s musical direc- tor, James Busby, “test drove” the 3-manual, 58 stop Protége model organ at Immaculate Conception parish in Marlborough before agreeing to purchase the new one for St. Greg’s. Roger Mansen, who serves as the musical director at Immaculate Our Obstetricians do local deliveries | Our Pharmacy is right in your mail box | Our Providers are close to your heart Conception, was on hand for Tuesday’s delivery in Dorchester and helped • Adult & Family Medicine • OB/GYN • Specialty Care to get it tuned up for • Pediatrics • Pharmacy Services • And More... its debut performance: a 10 a.m. funeral Mass yesterday. Mansen says that his parish has had the exact same Allen 398 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA | (617) 282∙3200 | www.hhsi.us organ in its church for the last five years and Page 12 THE Reporter January 19, 2012 Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill There is much more Hubby and me were an I had never even found pening. On a hot summer oven-baking going now over-zealous fan and his one made from artificial day we would love seeing that the weather is cold. wife. He was holding a greens that I could Paul and Kathy sitting Hubby, daughter Sue, huge letter “D” while keep from year to year. in their yard, with their and I love leaving the his wife was holding a “Winter is the time for comfort, for Well, this year, much grandkids having a ball oven door open after small section of a fence to my delight, Hubby’s in the small pool. I whatever was baked with four pickets. Every good food, and warmth, for the touch of sister Peg gave us a would see Kathy, shovel has been taken out. time the Pacers had a friendly hand, and for a talk beside the kissing ball, made from in hand, after sizable There are more baked the ball, the husband fresh greenery, for our snowstorms, attacking potatoes and baked would yell, “D-fence” fire. It is the time for home.” Christmas gift. It is still mounds of snow so we all chicken. I broke out my (for “defense”) to urge hanging from our porch. could drive more safely heavy velour robe to the Celtics’ defense play- By British poet, Edith Sitwell I could not take it down in our little area. I can put on while watching ers onward. It was a riot with the Christmas still hear her speaking TV later in the evening. to watch as they waved lights. It still looks too of the wonderful times We make sure that our the “D” and the fence. By “alive.” I will keep it that she and Paul had outdoor cat Louie has the way, the Celtics also hanging until the greens in Punta Cana (in the plenty of food to keep honored two members meet just once a month luncheons, just as Cora get too dry. Dominican Republic). him warm. I still don’t of the Army National during Jan., Feb., and had done. We enjoy the I was sorry to read of She was a cat lover just have all the Christmas Guard that evening. I Mar. Then the group will luncheons so much that the death of Joseph Sam- like us and daughter decorations back in the also must mention that return to its bi-weekly we don’t want to make martino Sr. on Jan. 12, Sue. She and Paul have attic as yet. Hubby took any time we cheered time schedule ‘til the any other plans for the at age 94. Joe was well five cats. down some of the outside the Celtics, a Noise bad weather returns luncheon days. known in the Neponset We learned, seven Christmas decorations Meter would appear on late next fall. The group The other day, while area for the businesses years ago, that Kathy but the Christmas star the Jumbo Trons. The meets at 4 p.m. at the Hubby, daughter Sue, which he began on Mor- had cancer. In all these is still shining from our louder we hollered, the Irish Pastoral Centre, and I were talking, rissey Boulevard. He following years, she has rose trellis. The next farther up the meter the which is located in St. Hubby mentioned that and his brothers-in-law never let her illness slow “warm” day, he will take noise would register. Brendan’s Rectory, 15 he must put on his “best Matthew and Philip her down. She would that down and put up At one time during the Rita Rd., next to the bib and tucker” when began with the Phillips shop and babysit. She our Valentine lights. I evening, we made it to church. The meeting be- we were getting ready Candy House. They went and Paul would still still have a few New the top of the meter. gins with refreshments to go to the Garden to on to develop Phillips have celebrations at Year’s cards to write. We learned, at the at 4 p.m., followed by the see granddaughter Erin Old Colony Restaurant/ their home for their girls Then the unused cards Irish Pastoral luncheon singing from 4:30 to 6 receive her award. Sue Freeport Tavern. In and their families. She will go up into the attic. in December that we will p.m., under the direction asked what a “tucker” recent years years, loved Christmas. “That By the way, did you hear have an interim Senior of Maureen McNally. was. Neither of us knew they and their families was her holiday,” one of that the wind chill factor Coordinator at the cen- (Maureen plays and the answer. Sue googled developed the Ramada her girls told me. Our atop Mt. Washington tre while Cora Flood is sings at the Irish Pas- the phrase “best bib and Inn and Comfort Inn, the neighbor Janie saw her this past cold Sunday out on Maternity Leave. toral Centre’s Mass and tucker.” “Early bibs were Deadwood Café, and the this Christmas and said was 53 below zero? And (Cora should have her luncheon each month.) somewhat like modern Boston Bowl. Joe Sr. is she was rallying because we thought we were cold baby any time now.) The singing practice is bibs, although they were survived by his wife of 69 of “her” holiday. She only in Boston! Taking Cora’s place is free; donations are wel- not specifically used to years Anna (Strazzula), recently stopped driving. I must tell you about Catherine Moloney, who comed to help with the protect clothing from his children Mary Ann Paul told me over New the fans in front of will fill in for Cora till cost of refreshments. It spills the way they are Nagle and Joseph Jr., Year’s weekend that us during the Celtics’/ Easter. Catherine asked sounds like lots of fun. I now. Tuckers were lace and his brother Francis. Kathy was in the hospi- Pacers’ game at which me to mention the Irish also thanked Catherine pieces, fitted over the Our family sends its tal with a blockage and granddaughter Erin was Music for Memory sing- for sending us a list of bodice-sometimes called sympathy to the Sam- that Hospice had been honored. Just in front of ing group, which will the dates for the 2012 ‘pinners’ or ‘modesty martino and Strazzula called in for her. Her pieces’. These came into families, who are such a girls were wonderful. prominence by the end of vital part of our Nepon- Each took a turn staying the 17th Century. Tuck- set businesses. with her, keeping vigil ers are even mentioned Our own little Pope’s with their Dad at the in Charlotte Bronte’s Hill area, mainly hospital. Jane Eyre.” Houghton, Rowley and St. Ann’s Church in The postage rates will Tilesboro Sts., has been Neponset was nearly change this Sunday, deeply saddened by the filled with her large Jan. 22. The only time death of one our longest family and her many I read anything about residents, Kathleen friends. Fr. Sean Con- this increase a few “Kathy” (Barry) Nei- nor, pastor of St. Ann’s, months ago, the article mann, at age 64, on focused on the tribute said that the first class Jan. 11. Kathy and her that the eldest daughter postage rate would be husband of 42 years, Julie read for her sisters 45¢. 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If you are the importance of folic may also help prevent Truth: Some women to take folic acid. tion between a mother’s planning a pregnancy acid in their diet before Alzheimer’s disease by do everything right dur- Truth: Every woman emotional condition and or are pregnant, do and after pregnancy. protecting the neurons ing pregnancy, but due to needs folic acid every Spina Bifida. not drink alcohol. No Important growth of the nerve cells critical for other things like genetics day. Myth: Foods that have amount of alcohol is safe baby happens very early learning and memory. or environmental fac- Myth: I don’t plan on folate, like orange juice, for the unborn baby. in pregnancy, before Emerging research sug- tors, may still have a getting pregnant any also have folic acid. So If you have additional most women even know gests that folic acid defi- child with a birth defect. time soon, so I don’t have having a cup of orange questions about folic that they are pregnant. ciency can also increase Myth: There is no to take folic acid. juice will give me the acid, prenatal health Folic acid can prevent the brain’s susceptibility history of Spina Bifida Truth: Half of all preg- folic acid I need. care or preventative birth defects of the baby’s to Parkinson’s disease. in my family, so I don’t nancies in the United Truth: Our bodies health care, make an ap- brain or spine if a woman The Spina Bifida As- have to take folic acid. States are not planned, actually absorb the syn- pointment at the Health takes it before and dur- sociation of America Truth: 95 percent of so it’s important to take thetic form of folic acid Center with a doctor, ing pregnancy. Folic presents some myths Spina Bifida cases occur folic acid every day. found in vitamins more nurse practitioner or acid, also called folate, and truths regarding in families without a Myth: Some people are easily than they do foods certified nurse midwife is a B-vitamin that, folic acid and Spina history. just destined to have a with folate. 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Club Members Enjoy Outing to Shawnee Peak Ski Area On Saturday, Janu- ary 7th, 150 members and chaperones hit the road early in the morn- ing to head to Bridgton, ME and the Shawnee Peak Ski Area to enjoy a day of skiing and snow- boarding on the slopes. After an introduction to the ski area and gather- ing all of the necessary equipment for the day, our members headed A group of 150 members and chaperones from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester at the Shawnee Peak Mountain in Bridgton, out for their lessons. ME for a day of skiing and snowboarding. Thanks to the generosity of Shawnee Peak our members received lessons, equipment Thanks to an enthusi- and lift tickets for the day. astic group of volunteer instructors, and a few Girls Low Rim League falls along the way, our (Friday afternoons) be- group was now ready to gan play on 1/13 and head out on the lift to the 14&U Co-ed League tackle the various trails (Saturday mornings) available. Our members started play on 1/14. then spent the afternoon These three leagues will enjoying the company of continue league play friends while enjoying through the end of Feb- this great outdoor activ- ruary to be followed by ity. Our thanks to Mr. their respective play-off Chet Homer, owner of tournaments. Our four Shawnee Peak for his travel teams also kick- generosity and to his off play this month. Our staff for their hospital- Boys 12 & under team ity on this exciting spe- stands at 1-1 after a 37- cial event. This is the 35 victory over the New- 2nd year of this fun spe- ton Boys and Girls Club. cial event and plans are Our Stars were led by in the works to return De’Andre Dew-Hollis, again next January. For Erilson Teixeira, Kevin info on any of the Club’s Zarnoch, Joseph Nor- special event program- man, Luis Rodrigues, ming you can contact VP Bryan DeLaCruz, Eben of Programming, Mike Butler, Keyshawn Joyce at ext. 2110. Barnes-Lacey, Darian Kavu, Darius Hinds, Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester taking their lesson prior to heading up the Mountain Winter Basketball during the the 2nd Annual Outing to Shawnee Peak Mountain. We offer our special thanks to Mr. Chet Program Shaheim Turner, Jo- siah Simcock and Deijon Homer, Owner of Shawnee Peak, who made this opportunity available to our members once again this This Winter, the Club year. is offering two Clinic Holmes. Our Girls 14 & programs, three intra- under team also stands Terrell Davis, Walter Bernard Barbosa (12), Music Clubhouse club member audience. mural leagues, and we at 1-1 after their 30-3 Dew-Hollis, Raul Cardo- Jordan Williams (12), Program Other programs include have four teams entered win over the Salem, MA so, Le-Zhan DosSantos, Evandro Teixeira (12), The Music Clubhouse Rock Band Nights and into the N.E.N.E.A.P.C. Boys and Girls Club. Gilson Teixeira, Rood- Danielson DePina (6), program will be starting our upcoming Club- League of Boys and Our All-Stars were led ly Charitable, Saide Christopher Shelton (5), up the Winter/Spring house Idol competition. Girls Clubs in the re- by D’Mitra Weathers Smith, Dirique Richards Eduardo DeLeon (3), Jay session of classes begin- In addition to the lesson gion. Our two Clinic (8), Daynaja DePina and Morris Barnes will Rodrigues (2), Alberto ning the week of 1/23. program and these spe- programs take place on (6), Jasmine Credle (4), open up their season Monteiro (2), Christo- Classes will be offered cial events, for members Saturday afternoons Marissa Grannum (4), on 1/20 when they host pher Vazquez, Rafael in piano, voice, bass, ages 10 and up there with Little Rim (ages Betzalee Matos (2), Jas- the Salem, MA Boys Garcia, Paul Lewis and drums and guitar and are Open Music times 5 to 7) at 1:00 and the mine Castro (2), Deana- and Girls Club. Lastly, Anthony DoSouto. All are taught by Berklee built in to the schedule. Low Rim (for players nee Dunbar Lee (2), the Boys 18 & under four teams will continue College student work- These sessions are a in the intramural pro- Shannon Zarnoch (2), team stands at 2-0 in home and away play study interns. Our Win- great time for members gram) taking place at Alicia Feliciano (2), Mya league play with one through the middle of ter session of classes will to experiment on the 2:00 p.m. The 6-team Nunes, Abby Connolly of those victories com- March in hopes of quali- meet weekly through instruments or for stu- Boys Low Rim Intramu- and Alexis Capers. The ing at home against the fying for the post-season the end of April. An- dents in the lesson pro- ral League (Thursday Boys 15 & under team, Cambridge Boys and tournament which will other upcoming event is gram to practice what afternoons) began play which includes team Girls Club, 54-42. Our take place in early April. our monthly Open Mic they have learned. For on 1/5 while the 4-team members Christino oldest Boys were led by For more information on Night (1/20). The Open information on the Mu- DaSilva, James Alves, the Winter Basketball Mic Night is a great way sic Clubhouse program program please contact for members to show- please contact Ayeisha Athletic Director, Bruce case their special talents Mathis at 617-288-7120, Byrne & Seals at ext. 2210. in front of a receptive ext. 1410.

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Attorneys at Law Stephen Puleo will talk about The Eastern Harbor Office Park Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Copies of his book, Dark Tide, may 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle be purchased at the talk ($16.00). Mr. Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Puleo will be happy to sign your copy.

On Jan. 15, 1919, a 50-foot-tall steel tank filled with 2.3 million gallons REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS of molasses collapsed on Boston’s waterfront. The flood demolished auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, wooden homes, even the brick fire workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, station. The number of dead wasn’t known for days. medical malpractice, head and burn injuries,

liquor liability and premises liability Dorchester Historical Society 195 Boston Street Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 Dorchester, MA 02125 www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org January 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 Baseball Hall’s elections regularly fail the “fair” test According to recent in, then why shouldn’t lot closer in the voting. revelations by the BBC, what’s-his-name get in, Popularity, personality, the prize jury assigned Sports/Clark Booth to?’, the possibilities visibility, connections, to choose the winner of become almost infinite. pals, and politics all the 1961 Nobel Prize for nati Reds acquiring between mighty slim Which is why many of make a difference. They Literature had among along the way the nice and forget-about-it. At those who have a vote always have. They its nominees Graham reputation of being a some very distant point, reject these arguments always will. Greene, Robert Frost, terrific fellow and truly the Veteran’s Commit- totally. Let me give you an E.M. Forster, Isak (‘Out class act. Is all of that tee may redress this But if all that ag- even more fascinating Clark Booth of Africa’) Dinesen, and last stuff relevant? Not deplorable discrepancy gravates them, it is historical example: Back Dean was swept into the Mr. Hobbit himself, terribly, but it’s often but Trammell will be a some of their behavior in the 1930s, Dizzy Dean Hall of Fame on a wave J.R.R Tolkien. Instead, a huge factor, which is mighty old buck if and that fiercely aggravates of the Cardinals and of sentiment. Ferrell they chose an obscure worrisome. when that happens and me. Popularity has al- Cubs and Wes Ferrell, never got a whiff.Was teller of tall tales from Now it should be it’s even money that ways been a factor in who pitched for the Dean better? Maybe a Yugoslavia named Ivo stressed, and I do, that whatever acclaim even- this process, and that’s Indians and Red Sox, little. Was he that much Andric, whose obscurity Larkin is not being tually comes his way will wrong. Larkin, a smart among others, were better? What do you has only deepened over honored just for having arrive post-mortem. and affable fellow, was highly comparable. Both think? the half century since been “a swell guy.” One It is simply not fair. always a pet of the press were raw-boned, swag- A variation on that past. has no problem with his Because there is simply as a player and contin- gering, flame-throwing, same theme was in play The point of this pre- selection. He deserves a not that much difference ues to be prominent in country boys with plenty in this year’s voting. cious little anecdote be- niche in Cooperstown. between Barry Larkin baseball circles as a high of attitude and both Jack Morris, the best ing, obviously, that when If not quite a “great’ and Alan Trammell. profile anchor on the briefly burned brightly pitcher of his times mere human beings player, he was certainly Certainly not enough to Major League Baseball before flaming out with and one of the best big- attempt to confer the a very good one even if justify immortality for TV network. Does all dead arms, finished by game money pitchers of laurels of immortality frequent injury kept his one and total rejection of that translate into age 30. Dean won 20 the entire modern era, on other human beings overall stats a bit on the for the other. significant additional games four times with should have made it with a certain amount of low side. Still he was a Moreover, this vexing support in the Hall of a high of 30 and a total Larkin. But when he dumb thinking leading lifetime .295 hitter who contradiction is hardly Fame election? But of of 150 victories. Ferrell played, Jack was an aloof inevitably to irrational won an MVP, three Gold isolated. There are too course, old Sport! How won 20 or more six times, and cranky guy who pratfalls is not uncom- Gloves, had speed, hit for many such examples. In could it be otherwise? winning 25 twice and a never curried favor or mon. It’s a thought that decent power, and was December the Veteran’s Let me put it this way: total of 193. Dean was befriended the press. He helps us understand the named to a dozen all-star Committee tapped Ron If Barry Larkin had a happy, fun-loving, got 382 votes good for 67 otherwise inscrutable teams, although that Santo, long the Cubs been an aloof and moody even charming character percent, and that brings behavior of the people last distinction doesn’t elegant third-base- player who slipped qui- in a country-bumpkin him painfully close. But who decide who should mean near as much as man(1960-’74) It was etly into retirement and sort of way, and a huge with only two more years be in Baseball’s Hall of it once did. hardly inappropriate; disappeared, he would favorite with the press. on the ballot, probably Fame. But the question is indeed, many believe it still eventually get into After he burned out he not close enough. Not that I would on this: If Barry Larkin, was totally over-due as the Hall of Fame because remained in the game as Maybe that’s what my own dumbest day then why not Allan well as bitterly ironic he’s unquestionably de- an immensely popular happened back in 1961, compare the Baseball Trammell? The classy given that Santo finally serving. But he wouldn’t broadcaster. Ferrell was too. Maybe the Nobel Writers Association of shortstop and leader made it around the first have made it this year, cranky, famously hot- folks just decided Andric America (BBWA) or the both on and off the field anniversary of his death. not in only his third year tempered, and disliked, was a better guy than Hall of Fame Veteran’s of some fine Detroit But with the naming of eligibility, and he and even feared, by the press. Forster, Tolkien, Frost, Committee to the Nobel Tiger teams in a 20-year of Santo there was an Allan Trammell would After he burned out, he or Graham Greene. Let’s Prize gang, or suggest career, Trammell com- immediate hue and cry have been a heck of a disappeared. In time, hope not. that the artistic claims pares well with Larkin in behalf of his arch of Graham Greene and in all the meaningful rival, Ken Boyer, the Jack Morris are compa- statistical credentials. long-time and highly rable. But the process for Dominant characters in estimable Cardinals conferring honors in the their respective leagues, third baseman. If Santo, fields of both are similar they were strikingly then why not Boyer? If and there are those who similar in terms of both you look it up, you’ll find F R E E G E D & E S L C L A S S E S will insist a well- played skill and presence. Over- the difference in their baseball game is a work all the edge does go to cases is marginal. of art just like a good Larkin and he deserves Old-timers would take book, and that it is the nod ahead of Tram- this argument even unnecessary to quibble mell. But if one belongs, further and demand, about which has deeper so does the other. if Santo and/or Boyer, meaning. Yet in this year’s bal- then why not Stan Hack Higher The bottom line is loting, Trammell lagged or Jimmie Dykes? A few this: When you pass far behind Larkin. In years ago, the Veteran’s out lofty honors, you only his third year of eli- Committee came close to Education assume a tremendous gibility, Larkin got 495 naming Kennie Keltner. responsibility, so you votes and was named Earlier, Larry Gardner need to be both smart on 86 percent of the was a popular cause. If Development & and honest about how ballots (with 75 percent you factor in his highly you do it. That seems to necessary for election) regarded (in his time) Upliftment me to be Rule No. 1. whereas Trammell, in managing skills (and Hope for a brighter future In its latest delibera- his 11th year on the why would you not?), the tions, proclaimed in the ballot, got 211 votes good most worthy of all these www.hedup.org Program annual opening salvo of for 36 percent. With only dear old third-sackers the new year, the BBWA four years of eligibility for enshrinement at anointed Barry Larkin, left, Trammell’s chances Cooperstown is probably a quite worthy shortstop of getting selected –at Dykes. On and on it goes. who labored all of his 19 least by the BBWA When you get into the Weekly Classes begin January 23rd, seasons for the Cincin- – range somewhere game of ‘if so and so is Monday evenings 7‐8:30PM. Call (980) 22‐HEDUP for more information. IS YOUR CHILD CURRENTLY IN 4TH GRADE? IF SO, APPLY TODAY!

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CONTACT US FOR AN APPLICATION: 215 Sydney St., Dorchester, MA 02125■ Phone (617) 282-6710 ■ Fax (617) 282-6712 Page 16 THE Reporter January 19, 2012 Neighborhood Notables (Continued from page 10) purchase price is $125. The Flower Show will run p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 Lower Mills Civic Assn. from Mar. 14 to 18. Guests at the fundraiser will Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday have a preview of the Flower Show, plus a ticket to St. Ambrose Church of the month (Feb. 21) in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, see the Flower Show any time during the next four Fr. Paul Cloherty is now in residence at Mar- 7 p.m. Now is the time to become a member, send a days. Call 617-635-4032 for info and tickets. ian Manor in South Boston. Fr. Richard Conway $7 check to DLMCA, 15 Becket St., Dor., 02124-4803. Carney Hospital’s Programs underwent triple bypass surgery on Dec. 16 and is Please include name, address, phone, and e-mail A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second recovering at this brother’s home. Sovereign Bank address. Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. is allowing parishioners attending Sunday Mass to McCormack Civic Assn. The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid park in their parking lot while at Mass. Meetings the third Tues. of each month (Feb. 21), instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- St. Ann Church at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall, 4012, X2093 for schedule. The next Senior Supper St. Ann’s Lucky Thousand Drawing, the second with an update on Kan Man Foods. Please bring is Mar. 14. Monday of each month in the school cafeteria, at canned goods to the meeting for a local food bank. Franklin Park Zoo 7 p.m. The adult, teen, and youth choirs welcome Info: McCormackCivic.com or 617-710-3793. Winter Volunteer Day, Sat., Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to new members. Melville Park Assn. noon. Wear layers; bring leather gloves. Meet at St. Brendan Church Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at the Valley Gates Parking Lot. Snow Festival (sled, Men’s clothing for the Long Island Shelter is still Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, snowshoe, build snow people, and track animal needed: shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 prints), Sat., Feb. 4, 1 to 4 p.m. jackets, rainwear, footwear, belts, hats, and white p.m., at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. Adams Village Business Assn. sox. The Food Pantry needs non-perishable food. Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. Please be generous. The Color Guard is selling Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at Kit Clark Senior Services $10 worth of scratch tickets for $20, with chances [email protected], giving your name, Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: of winning $1,000. Only 300 tickets will be sold. address, and e-mail address. PH meetings, usu- health care, socialization, adult day health, memory St. Brendan’s Voyagers Club will hold its dinner ally the fourth Wed. of each month at the Leahy/ respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, celebration on Fri., Feb. 17, at Florian Hall. Only Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The next mental health and substance abuse counseling, 200 tickets (at $150) will be sold, including a full meeting is Wed., Jan. 25, 2012. Carney Hospital’s and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home course dinner and a chance to win $10,000. It will President Bill Walczak will be the guest speaker. Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with be $50 for those who just want the dinner. The The following meetings are: Feb. 29 (a week later home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: parish will join 200 other parishes throughout the than usual because of school vacation week), Mar. 617-825-5000. archdiocese in a Holy Hour for Life on Sun., Jan. 28, Apr. 25, and May 23. Adams St. Library 22, from 3 to 4 p.m. Port Norfolk Civic Assn. “Voices of History,” with members of the Handel St. Gregory Parish Meetings usually the third Thurs. of each month & Haydn Society, and music ranging from 1100 to The Legion of Mary meets each Fri. at 5:30 p.m., at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club. Info: 617-265-5780. 1994, with classical, folk, and multi-cultural idioms, in the lower church (prayer room). The Prayer Group St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. at the library. on Mon., Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m, Become a meets each Wed., 7:30 p.m.; enter by the side door Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in member by sending dues to Friends of the Adams St. across from the rectory garages. The parish will the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Ave., Dorchester, join tihers in a Holy Hour for Life in Sun., Jan. 22. stmarkscivic.com. 02122. Family membership is $5; individuals, $3; 3 p.m., in the church. Dorchester Historical Society seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and lifetime, $50. St. Mark Parish The headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp Monday Matinees at 2 p.m. with popcorn: Jan. 23, Tet Celebration, the Year of the Dagon, Sun., Jan. House, 195 Boston St., near Edward Everett Square. “Chocolat,” and Jan. 30, “Eat Pray Love.” 22, following the 11:30 a.m. Mass, in the church “Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919,” with Irish Pastoral Centre hall. A small Food Pantry has been set up by the the author Stephen Puleo, on Sun., Jan 29, at the The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 St. Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on William Clapp House, 195 Boston St. Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each the third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be p.m. to receive a bag of groceries. A Holy Hour each Dorchester Board of Trade Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m., in the church. The address for the Dorchester Board of Trade, P. a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. O. Box 220452. Dor., MA 02122. Contact the Board The IPC has a “Music for Memory” program, with Knights of Columbus at 617-398-DBOT (3268). Maureen McNally. It meets once a month (for Jan., Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, Feb., and Mar.). Welcome and refreshments at 4 and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new Murphy/Leahy-Holloran Community p.m., and singing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call the IPC Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the Center for additional dates and further info. The singing second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, Youth Beginner 1, on Tues. and Thurs., 4:20 to is free; donations for refreshments are welcomed.) Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). 4:50 p.m. @$25 pp. For info, check with the Aquatic Temple Shalom Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. Please Staff at 617-635-5150. Membership is just $20 per “Waiting for Superman,” shown on Sat., Jan. 21, join the Holy Hour for Life, Sun., Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. family. Irish step dancing classes on Thurs. evenings 7 p.m. Donations is $3 per person or $5 for two. St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Project D.E.E.P. needs tutors. Advance reservations get free popcorn or water. Call Meetings each Tues., 7 p.m., in the white building Call 617-635-5027. 617-698-3394. The temple has relocated; the office, in the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages Kennedy Library 38 Truro Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. 7 to 14. “The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onas- Box 870275, Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, K Club/St. Brendan Senior Trip sis,” at the library on Mon., Jan. 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone Overnight trip to the Turning Stone Resort Casino, For reservations to the free programs and forums: number remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: in NY’s Mohawk Valley, on Sun./Mon., Mar. 25/26. 617/514-1643 to be sure of a seat or visit the web [email protected] for info. Trip includes $10 meal credit and $40 freeplay or page: jfklibrary.org. Divine Mercy Celebration $30 in Bingo Dollars and $10 freeplay on the first Flower Show Fundraiser The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the day. On the second day, a free breakfast buffet A kick-off fundraiser, sponsored by the Boston Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third coupon and $25 in freeplay or $ 20 in Bingo Dollars. Parks Dept. will be held at the Seaport World Friday of each month (Jan. 20), at St. Ann’s in Cost: $169 for double occupancy; $165 for triple Trade Center on Tues. evening, Mar. 13, from Dorchester, with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of occupancy; or $249 for single. Call 617-929-1176 5:30 to 8 p.m. The proceeds will help restore the Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. For further for tickets and info. greenhouses of the Boston Parks’ Dept. Discounted info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. K Club tickets @$100 may be purchased by Valentine’s Day, First Parish Church The meetings are held every other Monday (Jan. Feb. 14, for the reception, which has an Open Bar The church welcomes donations of food and 23) in Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m. The following dates and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. After that, the clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- are Feb. 13 and 27. The club welcomes new members. Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club The club meets on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. for (617) 436-8828 DAYS refreshments and 1 p.m. for Bingo, in St. Gregory’s (617) 282-3469 Auditorium. 2012 The next meetings are on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 and 21. DUFFY Dot House Senior Guys & Gals Steinbach’s Service Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ROOFING CO., INC. at the Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave.; ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING Station Inc. also offering many trips. All are welcome. Info: • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 617-288-3230. • CHIMNEYS 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 Blessed Mother Teresa Seniors Fully Insured State Reg. Corner of Gibson Street Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed by Bingo, Free Estimates 617-296-0300 #100253 dominoes, and cards, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are duffyroofing.com NOW State Inspection Center welcome. (Continued on page 18)

Geo. H. Richard & Son AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 Roofing Co. (617) 825-2594 FAX (617) 825-7937 Established 1865 All types of Roofing GUTTERS 617.698.4698 Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service Licensed Fully Insured Harry S. Richard 150 Centre Street Free Estimates MA Reg. #102415 Dorchester, MA 02124 www.ghrichardroofing.com January 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 17 Owner of Codman Square restaurant admits he broke law in bid to get his license back; pleads for mercy By Adam Gaffin food-serving license of license, he had to shut after-hours party that he not only violated addition to the unli- Special to the Reporter his Lorenez Island Kui- immediately. began early on Jan. 8 board regulations and censed hours, some 125 Christopher Graham sine restaurant because With no money to pay and ended when police, disregarded an order people were inside. Its says he found himself the check he used to for the license, Graham responding to the latest from a police detective, license only allows for in pretty dire straits pay for its renewal had told the Boston Licensing noise complaint about but he broke the law by a maximum of 34. The the weekend of Jan. 7. bounced. And as the Board at a hearing on the 657 Washington serving food without a restaurant also had a The day before, a police detective, Robert Mulvey Tuesday, he panicked St. restaurant, arrived license and letting people DJ working in the base- detective had seized the warned him, without the and held an illegal around 2:55 a.m. and drink well after the time ment even though its shut him down. they would have had to entertainment license Graham raised enough leave if the restaurant doesn’t allow for one. State plans to replace money to pay for his were legally open. Ernest Bennett, an license - $100 plus $1 for “You have to abide by aide to City Councilor each of the 34 seats in the rules of this board Charles Yancey, also Red Line bridge next year the restaurant - but the and the Commonwealth pleaded with the board move may well backfire of Massachusetts,” she to be lenient. Although on him: The licensing told him. “When a police Graham did a “terrible” board votes Thursday officer tells you you need thing, he has done a lot of on whether to strip him to be closed, you need to good for the community, of his license altogether be closed.” Bennett said, adding, or suspend it for a period Board members Su- “we would just hate to of time. zanne Ianella and Milton lose another small busi- “I took bad advice,” Wright held their own ness in our community.” Graham said, plead- counsel. “Please don’t take this ing for mercy. Graham Graham said he didn’t business away from said if the board shuts intend to open that night. the community,” said him down, the move But somebody - he didn’t Bennett. will throw restaurant say who - made the Elma Thompson, a employees out of work, suggestion to him as member of the Com- end plans for a Codman the restaurant hosted a munity Improvement Square redevelopment private birthday party Association, said nearby project he is involved that afternoon for a four- residents have grown in, deprive the neighbor- year-old girl. As that weary of after-hours hood of a meeting spot party wound down, he events at the restaurant, and cost his mother her decided to stay open, this some of which she said life savings and retire- time with a cash bar. He don’t end until 6 a.m. This MBTA bridge at Clayton Street near Fields Corner will be replaced next ment money - which she disputed a police report She was backed up by year under a plan that will be reviewed in a Jan. 30 meeting. has been plowing into the that he only opened the a strong showing from restaurant to help keep restaurant up at 1 a.m. Boston Police District (Continued from page 1) work, there will be one replacement project was it afloat. for the after-hours party, C-11. Four officers at- weekend closing of Clay- done in Oct. 2010 in Phil- an impractical use of Board Chairwoman but did not dispute being tended the hearing, ton Street and three lipston, Mass. Mass- space and technology. Nicole Murati Ferrer, shut down by a phalanx unusual for a hearing consecutive weekend DOT was able to complete It’s approaching the end however, told Graham of C-6 officers shortly that only involves issues closures of the Red Line the demolition and of its useful life and we she was finding it hard before 3 a.m. related to a food-serving on dates not yet deter- replacement of the Phil- want to plan for it now to deal with the fact Mulvey said that in license. and replace it when we mined. The demolition lipston Route 2 Bridge can rather than have it and replacement of the with a disruption of too far gone and have to bridge is tentatively traffic of less than five replace it immediately,” scheduled for either days. The project has said Verseckes. Labor Day or Columbus been done one other time T h e r e p l a c e m e n t Day weekend 2013, when for Cedar Street Bridge bridge will be con- the Red Line will be in Wellesley, Mass. Both structed separately on closed. projects caused minimal an adjacent piece of For that week, both disruption to residents land then swung into Clayton Street and and commuters, said place by a self-propelled nearby Dickens Street Verseckes. modular transporter would be closed to traffic MassDOT plans to (SPMT), akin to a giant for four days. For all Red work with the MBTA to forklift. Although the Line closures, bus service engage with the commu- construction will happen will replace T service nity over the course of the over a longer period of between Ashmont and next year to ensure that time, the actual demoli- JFK, said Verseckes. those that will be affected tion of the old bridge By doing the bulk of the by the construction can and replacement of the construction on a piece have their voices heard. new bridge will happen of land in the immedi- “We want to have the over the course of a few ate vicinity rather than chance to have public around-the-clock days having to implement outreach, control traffic over a long weekend. lane closures, there is a and build a constituency Verseckes said that minimum disturbance on that we would want to there will be some clo- the average T customer, keep informed,” said sures, but it will be a commuters and neigh- Verseckes. “bare minimum.” During bors, said Verseckes. pre-bridge replacement The first “Heavy Lift”

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Page 18 THE Reporter January 19, 2012 RECENT OBITUARIES BAILEY, Patricia Harrington of Dorches- uncle to many nieces and of Natick and several Paula Neimann all of S A M M A R T I N O , A. (Fitzgerald) in ter, Attorney Robert K. nephews, especially to nieces and nephews. Dorchester. Daughter Joseph A. of Scituate, Dorchester. Mother of and his wife Aimee of his nephews to whom Brother of the late Billy of the late Fred & Anne passed away at home, age Carolyn M. Bailey of Braintree, Joseph B. of he was a good friend McDonnell, Marty Mc- (Carroll) Barry. Sister of 94. Joe is survived by his Milton, Glenn E. “Ace” Kingston, Roger L. of to David, Ed, Rick and Donnell, Joe McDonnell, Carol Casano of Brock- loving wife of 69 years; Bailey, Gregg P. and Pembroke, Timothy W. Mike McColgan. Frank Anna Elizabeth “Betty” ton, Sheila McDonough Anna M. (Strazzula), his wife Catherine L. of W. Yarmouth, and the spent most of his work- Purcell and Molly of Norwood and Thomas two children; Mary Ann Bailey, all of Dorchester. late Janice M., Eugene ing days at the Boston Harrington. US Army Barry of Weymouth. Nagle and her husband Sister of Mary Ellen P., and daughter in law Madison Square Garden veteran, Korea. Retired Nana of Ryan, Olivia, Patrick of Cohasset, and and her husband Paul Winifred L. Kelly. Aunt Club in which he retired member IVEC Local #4, Regan, Ava, Connor, Joseph A. Jr. and his L. Lynch Sr. of Quincy. of Connie Salamone of at age 87. Elevator Constructors. Kerri and Jillian. Kathy wife Karen of Scituate, Grandmother of Anna NH. Also survived by M c D O N N E L L , NEIMANN, Kath- was a life long resident one brother; Francis C., Nora F., and Finn many grandchildren and Thomas E. “Eddie” leen M. “Kathy” of Dorchester. The es- Sammartino of FL, 8 P. Bailey. Aunt of Paul great grandchildren, as of Dorchester. Father (Barry) of Dorchester, sence of her life was her granchildren, 16 great- L. Lynch Jr., Kerri A. well as her care taker of Michael McDonnell died surrounded by the family, they were the grandchildren, many Lynch-Delaney, and and friend, Tina Powers, of Attleboro, Ann Marie family she cherished, foundation of all that nieces and nephews. He Katie M. Lynch. Late and longtime devoted Toita and Robert Mc- she was 64. Wife of 42 was truly important is the brother of the late retired employee of dog Crystal. Donnell, both of West years to Paul Neimann. to her. Donations in William Martin, and Lil- NSTAR for over 20 years. McCOLGAN, Fran- Paris, Maine and the Mother of Julie Doyle memory of Kathy may lian Fuccillo. Donations Donations in Patricia’s cis J. “Sandy” Sr. late Miriam Fujimaki. of Dorchester, Donna be made to VHL Family in Joe’s memory may be memory may be made of Dorchester, after Eddie is survived by Gagne and her husband Alliance, 2001 Beacon made to The Home for to the Leahy-Holloran 89 fully-lived years. ten grandchildren, four Richard of Brockton, St., Suite 208, Boston, Little Wanderers, 271 Community Center, 1 Husband of R. Evelyn great-grandchildren, Lisa Baldassari and MA 02135 or see VHL. Huntington Ave, Boston, Worrell St., Dorchester, (Baszkiewicz) McCol- his sister Helen Devine her husband Victor and org to donate. MA 02115. MA 02122. gan. Father of Gale Mc- GRIFFITHS, Mary Millen of Boston, Mark E. of Dedham formerly McColgan and his wife Neighborhood Notables of Dorchester. Daughter Joanne of Marshfield, of the late Francis and the late Evelyn McCol- (Continued from page 14) fants to six-year-olds, out of school time programs Mary (Daley) Griffiths. gan, Francis J. “Sandy” Young Black Women’s Society for six to13-year-olds, adolescent development Sister of Agnes Walker McColgan, Jr. who is Sixth annual networking event, with light hors programs, and alternative and adult education. The of Milton, formerly of survived by his fiance d’oeuvres, at the Bell in Hand Tavern, Thurs., Feb. site locations include the Little House, Log School, Dedham and the late Da- Julie “Sheila” Murphy 9, 6 to 9 p.m.; $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Ruth Darling, and Dorchester Place. vid and Frank Griffiths. of West Roxbury. Grand- Roxbury Resource Center Mattapan United Also survived by many father of Colleen, Nicole A new community organizing initiative will hold nieces and nephews. and Kristen McColgan, “Primerica: Freedom Lives Series,” at the RRC, on Wed., Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. Call to reserve a seat. one-on-one meetings with residents and will hold KELLY, Jean M. all of Marshfield. Pre- meetings to meet needs in the neighborhood and to (Hughes) of Dorchester. ceeded in death by seven Cori Info Session at the RRC, 2201 Washington St., Roxbury, Wed., Jan. 25, 10 a.m. Call 617-989-9100, improve life in Mattapan. If you wish to be involved, Mother of Mary E. Kelly brothers and one sister. contact Jeff at 617-0298-1785, x202 or Jeffrey.stone@ and her fiance Charles H. “Sandy” was a cherished ext. 161 or 160 to register for either or both sessions. Upham’s Corner Main Streets bostonabcd.org. All committee meetings are held at the UCMS Dorchester Multi-Service Center office, 594 Columbia Rd., #302, buzzer #6, Dor., DotWell’s Mommy/Daddy & Me fitness classes and are open to the public. Info: 617-265-0363 or at the Dorchester Multi-Service Center, 1353 uphamscorner.org. Dorchester Ave., on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to TEVNAN TEVNAN Field’s Corner Main Street 10:30 a.m., and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., in the gym, for children two years and older. 100 City Hall Plaza 299653 Gallivan Boulevard The Board meets the first Wed. of the month, On Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., a “water Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 at 1452 Dot. Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info or to apply: 617- babies” class for children six months to 2.9 years. 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 474-1432. Info: 617-740-2235. Four Corners Main Street Dorchester Park Four Corners Main Street, located at 420 Wash- Attorneys at Law See: dotpark.org. www.tevnan.com ington St., Dorchester, 02121; mailing address: P.O. Box 240877, 02124; phone: 617-287-1651; fax Patch Council number, 617-265-2761. The Patch Council, advocating the needs of Friends of Dorchester families, meets the third Tuesday of HELP each month at Dorchester Cares, 200 Bowdoin St., “Close to Home” Ronan Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 617-474-1256, X222. Mailing address: Dorchester People for Peace WANTED Friends of Ronan Park, The group usually meets the second Monday of P.O. Box 220252, Dor., each month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Vietnamese-American Are You Seeking A Fulfilling 02122. See: info@friend- Community Center (wheelchair-accessible), 42 Part-Time Position? sofronanpark.org. $150 Sign-On Bonus! Charles St. Info: call 617-282-3783. Ask for details College Bound Hope for Troubled Families Our Homemakers Make An Impact Dorchester Families Anonymous: a self-help support program in the Lives of Elders C o l l e g e B o u n d Join Our Team and You Can, Too! for parents, grandparents, other relatives, and We are looking for responsible, Dorchester (formerly friends, concerned by the substance abuse of a loved Cedar Grove Cemetery mature people who would enjoy Federated Dorchester one; meetings at the Tynan School, 650 East Fourth helping elders remain independent Neighborhood Houses) St., South Boston, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. CONSECRATED IN 1868 at home. By providing light house- offers a range of edu- work, laundry, and errands in short Mattapan Adult Day Care cational programs at On the banks of the Neponset blocks of time, our homemakers The Mattapan Adult Day Care Program is held multiple locations in Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available find great personal rewards while each weekday from 8 am to 4 pm, 229 River St., Mat- enhancing the quality of life for Dorchester including tapan. Services included: nursing, social services, Inquiries on gravesites are invited. our valued elderly population. early education for in- Non-Sectarian. Qualified applicants must be 18+ arts & crafts, games, years of age and have their own breakfast/lunch/snack, Cemetery Office open daily at reliable vehicle. Must be available LEGAL NOTICES for at least two weekdays, daytime and transportation. 920 Adams St. hours: no evening or weekend op- COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Call 617-298-7970 to MASSACHUSETTS portunities. Call Human Resources MASSACHUSETTS Dorchester, MA 02124 THE TRIAL COURT SUFFOLK, ss. schedule a visit. Telephone: 617-825-1360 at 508-879-7070. PROBATE & FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT Horizons for Partners HealthCare at Home SUFFOLK DIVISION PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. SU11D2614DR NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT Homeless DIVORCE SUMMONS OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR BY PUBLICATION and MAILING Docket No. SU11P1138GD Children CAROLYN A. SAUNDERS IN THE INTERESTS OF Horizons is seeking vs. RUBEN DARIO GARCIA-DIAZ, JR JASON JAY WEBB OF BOSTON, MA volunteers to interact MINOR To the Defendant: Notice to all Interested Parties and play with 200 chil- The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Pe- Divorce requesting that the Court grant a tition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor dren living in family divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the filed on 06/08/2011 by Yosmaris Guerrero of shelters. Commitment: marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. Boston, MA will be held 02/14/2012 09:00 AM 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Located at two hours per week for 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114. An Automatic Restraining Order has 2. Response to Petition: You may six months. Info: call been entered in this matter preventing respond by filing a written response to the 617-445-1480. you from taking any action which would Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- negatively impact the current financial ing. If you choose to file a written response, Volunteers status of either party. SEE Supplemental you need to: Probate Court Rule 411. File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Needed You are hereby summoned and five (5) business days before the hearing. VITA, the Volunteer required to serve upon: Carolyn A. 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor Saunders, 22 Hendry Street, Boston, (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the Income Tax, Assis- MA 02124 your answer, if any, on or right to request that counsel be appointed tance Program needs before 02/23/2012. If you fail to do so, for the minor. the court will proceed to the hearing and 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A volunteers throughout minor voer age 14 has the right to be present adjudication of this action. You are also at any hearing, unless the Court finds hat it is the state to work three required to file a copy of your answer, not in the minor’s best interests. if any, in the office of the Register of THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important to five hours helping this Court. court proceeding that may affect your rights low-income tax payers Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please to prepare their tax STRONG, First Justice of this Court. contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: January 11, 2012 October 27, 2011 returns. In Boston call Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci 617-918-5259. Register of Probate Register of Probate January 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar Thursday, January 19 • The next monthly meeting of the Boston State Hospital Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Foley Building, 249 River Street, Mattapan, MA. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Monday, January 23 • JFK Library Forum on the Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 5:30 p.m., includes colleagues and writers Joe Armstrong, Betty Sue Flowers, Harriet Rubin and David Stenn, who share their memories of working with the First Lady during her time as an editor in New York City. Greg Lawrence, author of Jackie as Editor, moderates. All forums are free and open to the public. Reservations for forums are strongly recommended. Call 617-514-1643.

Tuesday, January 24 • The Boston Urban Forest Council will meet at the office of Boston Natural Areas Network, 62 Summer Street, Boston, at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to join the effort and the fun of improving and expanding Boston’s Urban Forest. To reserve your spot please call 617-542-7696 ext 20 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, January 25 • The monthly Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Associa- tion meeting is held at 7 p.m. at the Leahy-Holloran Community Center. Included on the agenda is Bill The Handel and Haydn Society will present a special Voices of America program at the Adams St. Branch Walczak, president of Carney Hospital. Library on Monday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. The event makes connections between US history and the development of classical music in New England. The program includes classical masterpieces of Bach, Wednesday, January 25 Handel, and Haydn; music of Boston composers Leonard Bernstein, William Billings, Julia Ward Howe, • As part of the Sacred Conversations Series, and Lowell Mason; and colonial hymns, spirituals, and Native American chant. Pictured above are Second Church in Dorchester presents “Reflections members of H&H’s professional Vocal Quartet: Sonja Tengblad, soprano; Carrie Cheron, mezzo-soprano; on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Adelle Banks, Christian Figueroa, tenor; RaShaun Campbell, bass. Production Editor and National Reporter, Religion Monday, January 30 Monday, February 20 News Service, Washington, D.C. at 6:30p.m. at • The Handel and Haydn Society will present a • JFK Library forum discusses The Presidency Second Church, 44 Moultrie St, Dorchester. All are special Voices of America program at the Adams and Civil Rights, examining key moments in the civil welcome to attend. For more information contact Rev. St. Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. The event makes rights movement during five American presidencies Dr. Cliff Hersey at 617-825-2797 or secondchnaz@ connections between US history and the development – from Roosevelt to Johnson – with a final panel gmail.com. of classical music in New England. The program examining contemporary civil rights struggles in the includes classical masterpieces of Bach, Handel, years after the signing of the Civil Rights Act. 12:30 • Jim Lehrer, former host of PBS Newshour, dis- and Haydn; music of Boston composers Leonard p.m. All forums are free. Reservations for forums are cusses his book, Tension City: Inside the Presidential Bernstein, William Billings, Julia Ward Howe, and strongly recommended. Call 617-514-1643. Debates, from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain, Lowell Mason; and colonial hymns, spirituals, and with PBS Newshour senior correspondent Ray Native American chant. Suarez at a special JFK Library forum, 5:30 p.m. All forums are free and open to the public. Reserva- Wednesday, February 15 tions for forums are strongly recommended. Call • A screening and discussion of Mrs. Kennedy’s 617-514-1643. famous televised tour where she describes her work on the restoration of the White House begins at 5:30 Sunday, January 29 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Library in Dorchester. • The Dorchester Historical Society hosts author All forums are free and open to the public. Reserva- Stephen Puleo, who will talk about The Great Boston tions for forums are strongly recommended. Call Molasses Flood of 1919. Copies of his book, Dark 617-514-1643. Tide, may be purchased at the talk ($16). 2 p.m., 195 Boston Street Dorchester. See dorchesterhis- toricalsociety.org FOR SALE FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA Dorchester Avenue (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com Dorchester, MA WELCOME TO: Prime Retail / Commercial 206 Savin Hill Avenue Dorchester 2,100 +/- sq. ft. SOLD (plus basement) Large single Newly Renovated family home Corner Location - Rear Lot with over 2,400 s.f. of living Misc. Income (Billboards) space. Has large lot containing Exposure & Visibility 14,810 s.f. $545,000 Call for more information and Miller-Shapiro Co. to schedule a showing. 781-224-0500 Page 20 THE Reporter January 19, 2012

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