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Volume 33 Issue 36 Thursday, September 3, 2015 50¢ Primary will trim council choices in Districts 4,7 By Jennifer Smith Reporter Staff Voters in select parts of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan will go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in a city preliminary election that features only two district seats in contention. With only five candidates seeking one of the four at-large council seats, there will be no balloting in the rest of the city of Boston next Tuesday. In District 4, the longest serving city councillor, Charles Yancey, is attempting to stave off two challengers: Andrea Campbell, a lawyer and former member of Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration, whose grassroots energy and resonant personal history has provided a financial windfall for the Bicycles lined up outside the Bowdoin Bike School, which has recently opened a new shop on Southern campaign; and Terrance Williams, a community Avenue in Codman Square. John Savoia/ Bowdoin Bike School photo activist who ran unsuccessfully against Yancey in 2013, stresses the importance of youth outreach. Jovan Lacet, who will also appear on the ballot in District 4, has withdrawn his candidacy and endorsed Dorchester bicyclists seek Yancey. Lacet says he will mount a write-in campaign for at-large. Yancey’s opponents hope to overcome the incum- expanded and safer routes bent’s 32 years in office and the notoriously low turnout of council-only election years. Yancey, for his By Jennifer Smith US Census Bureau’s American and sustain active transportation (Continued on page 4) Reporter Staff Community Survey. More people options and lifestyles,” Mayor Bicyclists in much of Dorchester are biking, it reports, especially Martin Walsh said in a statement are out of luck if they want to go in the Northeast. when Seskin was appointed. for a convenient bike ride around “We all have that story of the Her appointment and her work New VietAID chief their neighborhoods but don’t own first ride. … That ‘aha’ moment with the city’s Boston Bikes their own bikes. However, a new that turned us onto cycling and program coincide with a proposed Active Transportation Director all its possibilities,” said Noah Hubway expansion. The green and charts fresh course and more Hubway stations may Hicks, founder of the Bowdoin silver bike ports scattered across By Jennifer Smith indicate there’s a shift coming in Bike School and bike shop, which the city touch only the edge of Reporter Staff the priority given to cyclists on hosts a series of weekly rides Dorchester, a neighborhood with Hue Pham has lived in Dorchester streets. through partnerships. an active biking community but two places: South Viet- The number of Bostonians who Stefanie Seksin is the city’s first relatively few internal options for nam and Minnesota. This use bikes to commute to and from Active Transportation Director. casual and safe biking, residents week, she flew from Min- work rose from 1.3 percent to 1.7 Her duties – which began just said. neapolis to her new home percent from 2009 to 2012, as two weeks ago – encompass Hubway expansions are “an in Boston, preparing to compared to the national average “implementing new initiatives important first step,” Hicks said, take over as executive di- of 0.6 percent, according to the to create people-friendly designs but the end goal should be to in- rector for the Vietnamese and programs that encourage (Continued on page 4) American Initiative for Development (VietAID) in Dorchester. Civic watchdog Joe Chaisson dead at 83 Pham, 53, brings statement to the Reporter. “He business acumen and a Hue Pham: cited for busi- By Bill Forry ness sense, compassion. Editor was a civic leader who fought compassionate core to the A Savin Hill native whose hard for the people of Dorchester, organization. She joins most complex issues name became synonymous with making significant changes in our the initiative at a time of community life - es- opposition to the proliferation of community that will benefit many of expansion on multiple pecially the economy, billboards across the neighbor- generations to come.” fronts: The growth of af- entrepreneurship, and hood died on Aug. 26 after a “We’ve lost a local hero and it ter school and pre-school civic engagement,” Pham lengthy fight against pancreatic is our hope that those who know programs geared toward said in a prepared state- cancer. Joe Chaisson, 83, was him continue to keep his values low-income youths, the (Continued on page 7) a lifelong Dorchester resident and dedication alive through launch of a Fields Corner who became deeply involved in building up the neighborhoods community plan, and a civic association activism in the and staying unified,” said Walsh, continuing affordable de- 1970s. This week, his passing who worked closely with Chaisson velopment program. The was mourned by a wide array of through the Columbia-Savin Hill group has recently taken neighbors, including the mayor Civic Association. on a $15 million, 35-unit of Boston. Congressman Stephen F. Lynch affordable development “Joe Chaisson’s legacy and all was among those who visited in Four Corners. Joe Chaisson: “We’ve lost a local that he stood for will forever be Chaisson’s wake on Monday eve- “For 21 years, Viet- All contents copyright hero” said Mayor Walsh. part of the Savin Hill community,” ning at Murphy’s Funeral Home AID has collaboratively © 2015 Boston Bill Forry photo said Mayor Martin Walsh in a (Continued on page 5) tackled some of the Neighborhood News, Inc.

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Polls business at 754 Adams will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are St. since the 1960s— also available for those who wish to vote in person at when it was owned and the Election Department, located in Room 241, at operated by his father, Boston City Hall. For voters who have any questions Alexander ‘Sonny’ Elia. about absentee ballots, please call 617-635-2211. The elder Elia died in For all other concerns call 617-635-3767. July 2014 at age 88. The Richard Elia, left, and his son Matthew are shown outside Sonny’s in Adams Thursday (10th) – Public meeting at 6:30 p.m. business is now owned Village Tuesday afternoon. Bill Forry photo by Matthew Elia, 41, the at Boston English High School to discuss upcoming is open to prospective “I just love the area cent months. However, 15th annual B.A.A. Half-Marathon set for Sun., namesake’s grandson and the son of Richie buyers.” and the neighborhood no deal has been reached. Oct. 11, starting and finishing at White Stadium Sonny’s has been a period,” Sonny Elia “I would want $2 mil- in Franklin Park. See baa.org or email info@baa. Elia, who works nightly at the eatery, which fixture in Adams Village told the Reporter in ’99. lion for this place,” said org Participants will run along New Washington since 1968 when Sonny “These people here were Elia, who said his current Street and Forest Hills Drive with street closings does a heavy trade in food, beer and lottery, bought the bar that was just great.” plan is to continue to from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. previously known as This week, Richie Elia work alongside his son • Information session for prospective volunteers including a busy Keno business. Amaru’s Café. Prior to acknowledged that he until age 75. “I could see to help students in grades K-3 in a local school or that, Elia and his ex- and his family have a good future here for my after-school setting. If you are age 50 or over, attend “It’s definitely not true that we have sold,” Richie tended family ran a had the business ap- son. It’s a comfortable, today’s meeting at the Boston Teacher’s Union from popular luncheonette in praised and have been good business.” 1-3 p.m., 180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester. Please Elia told the Reporter on Tuesday. “But the door the South End called The approached by several -Bill Forry call 617-399-4699 or email pwaters@generationsinc. Colonial. potential buyers in re- org See generationsinc.org Saturday (12th) – Savin Hill Neighborhood Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information or Milton real-estate broker Flynn to obtain a map, please send a request to savinhill@ outlook.com. If interested in participating, deadline to get on the map is Sept. 5. charged with defrauding investors • Upham’s Corner 4th annual Street Festival, A Milton real estate were seen confiscating repay prior investors, ac- 12-4 p.m. Free. Stoughton St. (between Columbia agent with an office in items from his office cording to the complaint. Rd and Everett Avenue.) Live music, local food Dorchester was arrested at 161 Granite Ave. in He could face as many vendors. For more information please contact the last week on federal wire- Dorchester last Friday. as 20 years in prison if Upham’s Corner Main Street office at 617-265-0363. fraud charges, according According to the com- convicted. • The Dimock Center will partner with HoodFit to the US Attorney’s plaint released by US A Boston Globe profile and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) to host office. Daniel J. Flynn, Attorney Carmen Ortiz’s of Flynn, published last the first annual ‘Road to Wellness 5k Walk/Run.’ III, 52, has been under in- office, Flynn defrauded May, described Flynn as The event will kick-off at The Dimock Center and vestigation for a scheme investors of millions in a “strait-laced real estate continue through the Roxbury community. Contact in which he allegedly a real estate investment broker and auctioneer,” Katie Gallagher at 617-442-8800 x1285 for more tricked investors into scheme that began in at who was known as a information. lending him money to least 2007. Flynn used “go-to guy” to assist in • End of Summer Beach Party at the Boston buy property he already investor’s money to pay Greater Boston’s charity Centers for Youth & Family (BCYF) Curley Com- Daniel J. Flynn, III owned. Investigators his personal debts and to gala circuit. munity Center’s M Street Beach in South Boston from 12-5 p.m. Features a barbecue by Sweet Cheeks, DA says Ashmont Pereira’s prints on the beach games, kayaking, stand-up paddle boards, murderer was Police, Courts & Fire passenger-side door. family activities and live music by the Endless tracked to and from Later, GPS data showed Summer Band. For further information please call the scene by his him in the same area as 617-635-3911, or visit boston.gov/summer. both of Dorchester, One of the BMWs sped ankle bracelet were charged as ac- away, then the two men the car. Sunday (13th) – The third annual Dorchester A Mattapan man was All three men, who Park Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day will cessories to murder. ran up Bailey towards ordered held without bail Dorchester Municipal Dorchester, got into hid behind a large door begin at in the smaller ball field at the Adams Monday on charges he rather than face family Street entrance to the park. The Family Fun Day Court Judge Johnathan the remaining car and murdered Jean Louis, Tynes ordered Johnson- sped away. The car was members in the court- goes from 12 to 4 p.m.on the larger ball field in the 20, and injured a teen- room, had not-guilty upper park. Walk up the path from the cars to the McNeil held without registered to Robinson- ager on Bailey Street on bail; Robinson-Gilmere Gilmere; the other car pleas entered. back of the park to enjoy food trucks, entertainment, July 11. Robinson-Gilmere’s music, horse-drawn carriage rides, facilities, face had bail set at $250,000. to Johnson-McNeil’s Among the evidence According to Ham, grandfather, Ham said lawyer pleaded for low painting, balloons, puppets and games for the kids. a g a i n s t T y s h a w n bail. He said his client See dotpark.org for more info. Louis and a friend were Louis’s friend, mean- Pereira, 21: Tracking in a car on Bailey Street while, drove him to a had an alibi for the night data from the GPS device around 6 p.m., waiting local hospital, where he of the murder - he was September 3, 2015 he was wearing as a con- for another friend to was pronounced dead, at a cookout on Bailey dition of his probation for come out of the nearby she said. 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Yves Dambreville with his daughter Takreem investigators that Offi- bean community and Dambreville, a 33-year From getting them in Dambreville-Russo cer Dambreville trained. city government. He was veteran of the Boston job training programs, They were excited about a friend and mentor to apprentice union jobs, his teaching – they many that followed in force and a committed advocating for the Hai- wife, Ingrid, and their become taxi drivers or found him uniquely his footsteps.” advocate for the Haitian tian community and children. helping their kids get able to adapt lessons Police commissioner and other Caribbean Caribbean community Dambreville’s career an education.” from Boston to their William B. Evans also communities, has left as a whole.” path was informed by A friend of his since very different reality in extended his sympathies a legacy of cultural The Caribbean com- his Boston roots and the early 1980s, Joseph Haiti.” Before his death, to the family. “Detective outreach, friends and munity is reeling from his Haitian descent. His Chery worked with Dambreville had been Dambreville was a hard- coworkers said. the news, passed along long history of service Dambreville in City preparing for a new leg working, dedicated and “We extend our sin- through concerned includes Army service Hall. Chery told the of his life. He retired well respected member cere condolences to his phone calls and social in Vietnam, after which Reporter that Dam- from his post in the B-3 of the department,” he friends and family,” the media, said Shirley Shil- he returned to Boston breville was a fair and Mattapan district in said in a statement.” State Department wrote lingford, president of the to join the police. While dogged advocate, and 2012, and was working Mayor Martin Walsh in a statement. The Caribbean American on the force, he became immensely proud of on building a house in tweeted that the death department said it was Carnival Association of the then-Mayor Flynn’s his Haitian American Haiti where his wife was a “tragic loss.” “providing all appropri- Boston Inc. “It was like liaison, his tenure end- identity. “We have lost could eventually join A wake will be held ate consular services,” I heard about the death ing soon after the may- a true statesman, a real him. “All he talked about on Fri., Sept. 4 at Alfred but declined to provide of my brother last night,” oral torch was passed to gentleman who was fully was his retirement to Thomas Funeral Home further information, Shillingford said. He Thomas Menino. committed to his com- Haiti,” Chery said, as in Milton from 5 p.m. to citing privacy concerns. was a steady presence “He loved both coun- munity,” he said. “He Dambreville anticipated 9 p.m. A funeral Mass Dambreville was well in her family’s life, she tries and he gave to was a very dear friend to helping a new genera- will be celebrated on respected in Boston added. both,” said former state a whole lot of people who tion of locals in his home Sat., Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. for the work he did as All who spoke ex- representative Marie St. believed in connecting country. at The Cathedral of Mayor Raymond Flynn’s pressed their condo- Fleur. “He gave to both people, building bridges, And those stateside the Holy Cross at 1400 liaison to the Caribbean/ lences for Dambreville’s wholeheartedly. You go Haitian community. and truly believed in are reckoning with the Washington St., Boston.

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This are still in the planning Hicks said they wrangled allows everyone to keep stage but excited to get more than a dozen vol- up, even the very young started. Historic Boston, unteers to get the shop or very old, and offers the Inc. is partnering with Bowdoin Bike School celebrated the grand opening of their new location on in shape for their grand chance for nearby bike- Hicks on the venture. Southern Avenue near Codman Square on Aug. 15. John Savoia photo opening on Aug. 15. owners to be inspired Hicks and his small selves rather than rely- more happy bike riders process,” Hicks said. “We offer a bike shop and join them, Hicks staff are getting under- ing mainly on grants and on them. “We want people to stay alternative for not just said. By following the way at their new shop, donors, Hicks said. Their “Part of our shop out on the road. We people in Dorchester, but Bowdoin Bike School on where they can actually end game is simple: more experience is that we want people to love their all over Boston,” he told Facebook and Twitter, earn the revenue to fund bikes on the streets and include you in the repair bikes.” the Reporter. Normal riders can keep up with their programs them- Dorchester bicyclists look for change, see little (Continued from page 1) Dorchester bike enthu- left behind,” Hicks said. Fenway/Kenmore, with be successful.” Boston Bikes’s news- crease bicycle ownership siasts have expressed “All of Dorchester’s major Dorchester playing host In Dorchester, four letter, Seskin said she and teach people how to consternation over what roadways need to be to four stations: Uphams potential stations are was familiar with the reliably care for their they see as an improve- looked at.” Corner, E. Cottage Street up for consideration: “epidemic of pedes- bikes. He added that he ment schedule that is The Hubway expansion at Columbia Road, JFK/ Uphams Corner Health trian deaths,” which is hopes they can ride in the lax at best and insulting may be a good start, but it UMass station, and the Center, Dorchester Av- chronicled in a report, city without the stigma at worst. has been a long time com- UMass Boston Integrated enue at Savin Hill, Savin “Dangerous By Design.” that shared roads aren’t “We’re basically getting ing, cyclists say. Since Sciences Complex. There Hill T Station, and Four As Boston has become a meant for the physically zero new infrastructure,” 60 Hubways docks were are currently no Hubway Corners. regular witness to bicycle vulnerable bikers. said Philip Lindsay, a introduced into Boston in stations south of Uphams The cost of a yearly fatalities and accidents, It’s a stigma borne out in Dorchester resident of 2011, 30 more have been Corner. Hubway membership “safety and access are death and injury counts, three decades and an placed within the city, But that may change is $85, but a subsidized key to transportation, as it turns out. Anita avid biker. He and others according to Hubway and with the newest Hubway membership costs $5, but we also need to think Kurrman, a 38-year-old pointed out inconsis- Boston Bike’s websites. expansion. In a survey according to Boston about impacts on public medical researcher, was tencies in bike lanes Cambridge, Somerville, distributed online that Bikes, which counts 800 health, equity, and social the latest of at least 13 along Massachusetts and and Brookline also joined just closed, Boston Bikes subsidized members. resilience,” she said in the bicyclist deaths in Boston Dorchester avenues as in on the project, bringing has asked for public Those who have started message. in the last five years they move into Dorches- the total of Hubway input for 10 new docking out with a Hubway subsi- Vineet Gupta, director after some 520 crashes ter. They said the lack of stations to 140. stations. Five other bike dized membership often of planning for the Boston involving bikes annually, dedicated space leads to In Boston, the vast locations will determined enjoy the experience of Transportation Depart- according to the Boston confusion over whether majority have been in the by sponsors, according to biking enough that “they ment, told the Reporter: Globe’s archives. bikers are expected to act northern portions of the the Boston Bikes’ post. went out and bought a “Dorchester as much as Watching ghost bikes like cars or pedestrians. city, such as the financial Since the last expan- bike,” Hicks said. The any other neighborhood pop up on street corners, “I feel like we’re getting district, Back Bay, and sion, in 2014, which expansion “plays a role is a priority when it comes added 10 stations on both in expanding biking to bike safety.” sides of the Charles, Bos- infrastructure,” but not He cited bike lanes on ton Bikes has received nearly quickly enough. “long and big streets” more than 33,000 sugges- Boston Bikes declined such as Blue Hill Avenue, tions for Hubway docks, a request to interview Freeport Street, and Tal- All my best this they said. The proposed Seskin, citing the timing bot Avenue as part of the stations for this round of her new position, and ongoing improvements. “have focused on options a Hubway spokesperson City Hall is listening, Labor Day that are close enough to was unavailable to com- he said, and residents are the existing network to ment. encouraged to reach out. ensure the stations will In a greeting through Have a safe & wonderful weekend

Congressman Michael Capuano 7th Congressional District www.mikecapuano.com dotnews.com September 3, 2015 The Reporter Page 5 Civic watchdog Joe Chaisson dead at 83 (Continued from page 1) was often the first to take answer, ‘He isn’t against season for decades. on Dorchester Avenue. the floor at monthly civic anything, he is defending Chaisson was diag- “Joe was with me in association meetings in something else. He is for nosed with terminal the Bulger fight,” said the Little House, where Dorchester.” cancer in 2012 and was Lynch, recalling his Columbia-Savin Hill On Monday inside the guest of honor at a 1996 campaign to win neighbors convene on Murphy’s funeral par- testimonial dinner that a state senate seat once the first Monday of each lor, Chaisson was sur- fall. held by former Senate month. rounded by momentoes In an interview with President William M. Annissa Essaibi- and photos gleaned from the Reporter in Novem- Bulger. Lynch competed George, a former presi- his years of civic engage- ber 2012 at his Auckland with Bulger’s son, Wil- dent of the association, ment. The lapel of his Street home that he liam, for the open senate said Chaisson mentored suit was emblazoned shared with his wife seat. “Joe was with me her and many others who with a pin featuring the Carol, Chaisson reflected ninety percent of the are now civic leaders in “Parade Guy” symbol on his decades of civic time, which if you know the community. of the Dorchester Day association activism. Joe, wasn’t too bad.” “It is Joe who I would Parade. Chaisson was “My feeling is that I’ve Chaisson had an turn to in a times of un- a longtime member of tried to do what’s right easy smile, but was certainty,” said Essaibi- the Dorchester Day for the neighborhood also known as a tough George. “Some would Celebrations Committee as a whole, not just customer— someone interact with him and and organized the an- Columbia-Savin Hill. I who stood up often on wonder “Why is that Joe nual “Salute to Seniors” like to feel that I’ve done matters of civic concern Chaisson against every- luncheon that has been some positive, but I know facing Dorchester. He thing?” To that I would a staple of the Dot Day I’ve been wrong, too. I’d say the changes here Joe Chaisson and wife Carol. have mostly been for the a civic leader. to each other. positive,” said Chaisson, Asked in 2012 why he Joe taught many of us who lived in the same despised outdoor adver- how to fight for what is house that his mother tising, Chaisson barely right, whether the cause bought in the 1950s. contain his contempt: was political or private. He recalled the con- “They serve no purpose He touched so many struction of the south- whatsoever. They’re lives and never expected east expressway, that dangerous, because you anything in return.” slices through the Savin take your eyes off the A funeral service for Hill community, as a for- road.” Joe Chaisson was held on mative event in his life. “Joe Chassion was Tuesday morning in the Chaisson was a youth a watchdog, historian Gilman Chapel at Cedar when state engineers and father to and for Grove Cemetery. In lieu built the highway that Dorchester,” said Eileen of flowers, donations in cut parts of his neighbor- Boyle, the current presi- Joe’s memory for cancer hood off from the sea. The dent of the civic associa- research may be made to interstate also became tion. “He wanted people Beth Israel Deaconess a magnate for outdoor to work together and Medical Center, Attn: advertising. Billboards create a neighborhood Dr. Bullock, 330 Brook- became Chaisson’s pri- Joe Chaisson in a familiar pose during a civic celebration. were everyone knew line Ave., Boston, MA mary focus of concern as each other and listened 02215. Primary will trim council choices in Districts 4,7 (Continued from page 1) In related news, the Boston Globe last week, by some of the raises’ elected officials, espe- in all of Boston’s neigh- part, has re-emphasized council pay raise discus- at-large challenger An- staunchest advocates. cially when it comes to borhoods.” his commitment to the sion continues to shift, nissa Essaibi-George “Enough is enough,” improving our schools, Polls will be open in community and has with Mayor Martin vehemently criticized Essaibi-George said in a making our streets districts 4 and 7 from promised to continue Walsh proposing a raise the salary discussion in statement. “Bostonians safer, and creating 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on serving his constituents. of 13.7 percent -- higher light of poor attendance demand more from their economic opportunity Tuesday. In District 7, in- than the independent cumbent Tito Jackson board’s recommenda- faces a slate of familiar tion of 11 percent -- to names, squaring off $99,500. Council presi- against former State dent Bill Linehan filed Rep. Althea Garrison, last week for another TOUCH 106.1 co-found- raise, this time for a er Charles Clemons, salary of $105,000. pro-life advocate Roy Some sitting coun- Owens, Kevin Dwire, cillors and several and community activ- challengers have been ist Haywood Fennell outspoken about their Sr. All of Jackson’s disapproval of the push opponents have run for for a higher wage, in- the seat in the past and cluding Dorchester’s Jackson has promised Ayanna Pressley and to continue to push for fellow at-large council- transparency and ac- lor Michelle Wu. After countability on the part city councillor atten- of the city government. dance records were Most of the prelimi- made public in the nary candidates are scheduled to attend a candidates’ forum hosted by the Black Eco- nomic Justice Institute at the Dudley Branch Library on Sept. 3. The event will run from 5-7:30 p.m. and will fea- ture discussion of black economic interests and a round-robin style discussion with can- didates and attendees from Dorchester, Mat- tapan, and Roxbury, the Institute said in it announcement. All District 4 candi- dates have confirmed their attendance, and the only candidate cur- rently not confirmed from District 7 is Gar- rison. Page 6 THE Reporter September 3, 2015 dotnews.com Project DEEP plans first-ever street hockey tourney on Oct. 12 The first-ever Street mediately following the fee per team. Each team Hockey Jamboree to finals there will be an will receive ten shirts benefit Project DEEP award ceremony and and may have up to ten will be held on Columbus cookout. players on each team. Day, Monday, October There will be three Registration forms 12 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. divisions in the Oct. 12 for the street hockey The jamboree will be tournament: Mites (6-8 tournament can be found held at Garvey Park years old), Squirts (9-11), at projectdeep.org. The Street Hockey Rink and and PeeWees (12-14). registration deadline is King Street Courts. Im- There is a $300 entry Friday, September 18.

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The following roads will be impacted during the 2015 B.A.A. Half Marathon KEY . Forest Hills Drive . Half of the Forest Hills Rotary . Forest Hills Street . New Washington Street Runners Forest Hills Rotary Traffic Detour . Arborway – Inbound/Outbound Portions of the rotary will be open to . Jamaicaway – Inbound/Outbound vehicular traffic during the race.

WASHINGTON STREET DETOURS: Variable message boards will indicate NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND South on Frontage Road, through Forest Hills Rotary, Left on Brookley Road, right on Cemetary Road, recommended detours to vehicles in the area. left on Cemetary Road, right on Forest Hills Street, through Forest Hills Rotary, Detour signs will be posted. Police will be left on Rossmore Road, right on Washington Street. continue on New Washington Street. posted to assist with traffic.

Mattapan_Dorcherster Reporter.indd 1 8/31/15 8:51 PM dotnews.com September 3, 2015 The Reporter Page 7 New VietAID chief charts new course (Continued from page 1) path to success when she ment. “In times of national and was growing up, which she local transition, it is easy to is happy to see turned on its lose sight of our strengths and ear. “Leadership happened focus on the pain we experi- after we finished college, got ence. So I’d like to take this promoted, became a manager, opportunity to congratulate then you got to be a leader,” the Board of Directors and Pham said. “Now, when we the Staff of VietAID for their talk about youths, those are commitment to excellence and our future leaders.” innovation.” She wields a fair amount Though the organization is of past leadership roles in established in the community, her favor. “She’s had a lot of it is growing and developing experience in both the private its programs. The Fields sector and the public sector,” Corner-based initiative needs Thai said. new ideas, and Pham said she Before taking this post, is entering the post with clear- Pham was executive director eyed affection. Boston isn’t of the Center for Academics strange to her. She has visited and Sports at the Univer- the city, and Dorchester, many VietAID is based at the Vietnamese American Community Center on Charles Street in Fields sity of St. Thomas College of times. She is replacing her Corner. Image courtesy VietAID Education in Minneapolis. older brother, Nam Pham, They were nine siblings, father was a tremendous tance of the Vietnamese and She also has worked in com- as executive director after he with two parents in their 40s, inspiration to her. “He was a to treat Vietnamese residents munity outreach and resource moved to a post in the Baker and Pham was the middle very compassionate man,” she and businesses as integral development capacities, some administration. child. Her father had been a said. “He was always there for parts of the neighborhood,” specifically with Vietnamese “In order for VietAID to diplomat, often dealing with people.” she said. Americans. Outside of the succeed, we need a very the United States. They moved Pham inherits an orga- Fields Corner was “revital- United States, Pham has also innovative director,” said to Minnesota for the siblings’ nization central to many in ized by Vietnamese entre- managed child welfare and Kim Thai, co-chair of the education and because her Dorchester. The Vietnamese preneurs,” she said, and the adoption programs in Vietnam VietAID board of directors. father had fallen in love with American Community Center, grit of those who dedicated and Thailand. The majority of the residents the land over multiple visits opened in 2002, was the themselves to cultural efforts Pham is hunting for a place in their housing projects are there, Pham said. nation’s first Vietnamese is laudable. “It is the com- to live in the neighborhood, to not Vietnamese, Thai said, Five years after the move American center. It is a “focal munity of Dorchester that stay close to her new charge. and a voice encouraging and still attached to her point,” Thai said, hosting enables us to welcome and help It is her first week on the job, broad acceptance is key to homeland, Pham became parties, educational events, people in a way we couldn’t as Pham notes, and it’s mostly maintaining the organization a United States citizen, a children’s activities, ballroom individuals,” she said. been paperwork and introduc- and community balance. mixed experience for her. “We dancing competitions, and Among the projects Pham tions so far. VietAID’s many “She’s being brought in to decided that to become a U.S. more. Managing the weight of is most eager to embrace initiatives will sap most of give us new ideas,” Thai said. citizen was not a matter of the community’s expectations are programs to empower her time, but she said she can “How can we continue to reach fighting for freedom,” she said, will take ingenuity, Thai said. young people, especially in already feel the spirit of the out to the community?” slowly. “But I did feel free.” The Dorchester Vietnamese conjunction with low-income group, into which she cannot As an immigrant herself, She attended Augsburg community feels unique, Pham assistance. Children need to wait to dive. Pham’s story is a familiar Collage in Minnesota, study- said, because at a time when grow up knowing that they “I feel that when everyone one. She and her family left ing accounting, finance, and immigrants and refugees were can improve the communities comes to work, they bring their Vietnam in 1975 when the economics. Tempering her being persecuted, “Dorchester that raised them, Pham said. hearts,” she said. North Vietnamese invaded. business-mindedness, Pham’s had taken steps to build accep- There was a presumed

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Carney Hospital 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA Page 8 THE Reporter September 3, 2015 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 UMass Boston’s OLLI program offers Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills wide range of studies for fall semester 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Finally, this reporter By Chris Harding Uphams Corner Special to the Reporter will present two Wednes- 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Senior citizens in day afternoon videocon- UMass Boston’s Osher ferences that may be Grove Hall Lifelong Learning In- accessed in Hingham, 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 stitute (OLLI) program Plymouth, and Nan- Mattapan Branch never know quite where tucket: “Shakespeare’s 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 their love of learning will ‘Richard III’ ” and “The lead them. Many ride the History of Mystery 9: Ag- Adams Street Branch shuttle bus from the JFK atha Christie’s Hercule Through Sept. 10 – Countdown to Kindergarten T station out to classes on Poirot.” StoryWalk (DURING LIBRARY HOURS) – Walk Columbia Point. Others No academic or other together and enjoy the benefits of a wonderful chil- may find themselves credentials are required dren’s book and physical activity. Follow the pages riding an elephant in a for the programs. There of Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! in Eng- Catherine James of Dorchester rode with an el- are no tests, no papers, lish and Spanish on a StoryWalk from the Adams jungle in Thailand. ephant during a trip to Thailand with a group of Part of a national and no degrees. Daytime Street Branch of the Boston Public Library to the OLLI members led by UMass Boston’s Dr. Wichian Kenny School, and across the street to Historic network of 119 similar Rojanawon. classes meet once a organizations spread week and a term lasts New England: Pierce House. The StoryWalk® throughout all 50 states, The Fall 2015 on- Another Jones Hill anywhere from 4 to Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpe- the UMB OLLI program campus offerings range resident, cable TV host 12 weeks. In addition, lier, Vermont and developed in collaboration with enriches the intellectual, from entry-levels like “A and theatre columnist during each semester the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and social, and cultural lives Web, Not a Maze: Find- John Joseph Fahey, there are about 40 one- the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Thurs., Sept. 3, of those 50 or older ing Information with the continues his American shot lunchtime lectures 3:30 p.m. – LEGOs Builders Club. Mon., Sept. 7, without the pressures Google Search Engine” Lit series with “Notable known as Brown Bag Labor Day - All branches of the BPL are closed. of the typical university to more specialized like Dramas on the Ameri- presentations. Irene Tues., Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time; environment. “The Kasena of Ghana: can Stage.” This course Roman will do a special 2 p.m. – Gwendolyn Quezaire – Presutti as Oney Nearly 1,200 seniors A Cultural Expedition will examine works by presentation on “Leon- Judge. Thurs., Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; study at the Harbor Point to West Africa.” William Inge, Lillian ardo da Vinci and the 3:30 p.m. – LEGOs Builders Club. Tues., Sept. 15, campus each semester, Among the veteran Hellman, Tennessee Last Supper.” 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. Thurs., Sept. according to OLLI of- Dot facilitators is re- Williams, Reginald Rose, OLLI also sponsors 17, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 3:30 p.m. – LEGOs fice manager Lucille tired elementary school and Lorraine Hansbury. theater outings to tour- Builders Club. Tues., Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. – Pre- Nguyen. “We currently teacher Helena Zubrin, This fall, Cedar Grove’s ing Broadway musicals school Story Time. Thurs., Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m. – have 119 members from who continues her Mon- Robert P. Dunford, a and local productions Babysing; 3:30 p.m. – LEGOs Builders Club. Dorchester and 2 from day morning “Working 38-year veteran of the at the Huntington and Codman Square Branch Mattapan,” she said. with Watercolor” series. Boston Police force and Speakeasy theatres, as Fri., Sept. 4, 11 a.m. – Preschool Films. Mon., “We have 18 total course Other Dot residents former commanding of- well as day trips to Sept. 7, Labor Day - All branches of the BPL are facilitators who live in teach popular language ficer of the Boston Police New England museums. closed. Tues., Sept. 8, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Dorchester, 5 of whom courses. Judy Planchon Academy, will repeat his Among the 2016 overseas Time. Fri., Sept. 11, 11 a.m. – Preschool Films. are OLLI Scholars.” The continues her “Interme- popular class on “The adventures on offer are Tues., Sept. 15, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. latter are young people diate French Conversa- Police, the Constitution “England, Scotland, and Fri., Sept. 18, 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime. pursuing an advanced tion through Cinema” and the Citizen (Part II).” Wales” and “Portugal: Tues., Sept. 22, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. degree in Gerontology in series while Jones Hill’s Other courses led by Porto, Lisbon and the Fields Corner Branch the university’s nation- Dr. Irene L. Roman has a Dot residents include Dr. Algarve.” Fri., Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time. ally celebrated PhD strong following for both Aurobinda Mahapatra’s To enroll in courses, Mon., Sept. 7, Labor Day - All branches of the program. her “Basic Italian” and “An Introduction to the which start in mid- BPL are closed. Tues., Sept. 8, 1 p.m. – Comput- Dorchester provides “Introduction to Italy Conflict in South Asia” September, visit www. ers for Beginners; 6:30 p.m. – Gwendolyn Quezaire roughly 10 percent of the and Italian Culture.” and Genevieve Forde’s OLLI.umb.edu, or call – Presutti as Oney Judge. Wed., Sept. 9, 10:30 student body and ranks This past spring she co- teaches two classes, 617 287-7312 to request a.m. – Preschool Films and Fun. Fri., Sept. 11, second only to Quincy as led a Classical Studies in one on Italian cuisine, a catalog. Full or partial 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time. Wed., Sept. 16, the neighborhood with Italy trip through Rome, the other on Far East scholarships may be 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and Fun. the most OLLI members. Umbria, and Tuscany. cuisine. available on request. Grove Hall Branch Thru Sat., October 31 – Boston 2050: High Water. The High Water Collective, comprised of Late artist Chandler celebrated in artists and curators Stacey Cushner, Susan Em- merson and Jason Pramas have put together a show to promote a higher visibility on the subject Mattapan event on Sept. 13 of global warming, the rise in sea levels and its community impact. These artists are bringing this The family of the late tion of more that 80 show to Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public local artist, Fay Chan- cultural and advocacy Library, to start a conversation within these com- dler, is celebrating her organizations, this event munities. Sat., Sept. 5, 10 a.m – Operation LIP- life with a free family will feature the passions STICK; 1 p.m. Baby Diaper Bank. Mon., Sept. event at Mass Audubon’s Chandler dedicated her 7, Labor Day - All branches of the BPL are closed. Boston Nature Center, life to: art, music, and Lower Mills Branch 500 Walk Hill St., Mat- nature. Representatives Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 p.m. – Building Pathways tapan on Sunday, Sept. of Montserrat College Program Information Session. Fri., Sept. 4, 10 13 from 11 to 3 p.m. of Art in Beverly will a.m. – Classic Disney Movies. Mon., Sept. 7, Through the collabora- demonstrate painting in Labor Day - All branches of the BPL are closed. Thurs., Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m. – Gwendolyn Quezaire – Presutti as Oney Judge. Fri., Sept. 11, 10 a.m. – Classic Disney Movies. Thurs., Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion. Fri., Sept. 18, 10 a.m. – Fay Chandler Classic Disney Movies. Mattapan Branch “plein air” as will noted to see people collaborate, Thurs., Sept., 3, 6:30 p.m. – Adult Yoga. Mon., local artist Tova Speter and she would have Sept. 7, Labor Day - All branches of the BPL are who is well known for been thrilled to see art- closed. Tues., Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Tech Tuesday; public mural making ists and nature lovers 6 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group with Miss Can- ARE YOU AGE 50+ AND LOOKING throughout Greater and those who want to non. Wed., Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m. – Garden Club. TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR Boston. MusiConnects discover both coming Thurs., Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. – Gwendolyn Quezaire COMMUNITY? will also perform on site together at this event.” – Presutti as Oney Judge. Sat., Sept. 12, 2 p.m. – and the Nature Center This event is part of Video Games. Tues., Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m. – Tech We are currently recruiting volunteers to start in the itself will lead walks Finding Fay: A Free Fall to help improve reading skills for K-3rd grade Tuesday; 6 p.m. Wed. Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m. – Gar- though this magnificent Family Festival, which den Club. – ESL Conversation Group with Miss students in a local school or after-school setting. landscape. runs from September Stipends available. Cannon. Mon., Sept. 21, 3:30 p.m. – Craft Corner. “After my mother’s 10th through the 15th. Tues., Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m. – Tech Tuesday; 6 p.m. Come to an Information Session death last winter, our The festival will begin – ESL Conversation Group with Miss Cannon. family decided we with the presentation Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wed., Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m. – Garden Club. Sat., wanted to honor her life, of the Fay Chandler Sept. 26, 3 p.m. – Video Games. Boston Teacher’s Union / Carson Place her achievements and Emerging Artist Award Uphams Corner Branch 180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 her spirit in a way that at the City’s Emerge Mon., Sept. 7, Labor Day - All branches of the Please call (617) 399-4699 or email all Boston might enjoy,” Festival at City Hall. BPL are closed. Thurs., Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m. – Ev- [email protected] to RSVP. said her son, Alfred D. More information can be erything You Need to Know About Applying for (“Appy”) Chandler in a found at findingfay.com. College Financial Aid. Sat., Sept. 26, 12:30 p.m. WWW.GENERATIONSINC.ORG statement. “Mom loved – Boston Ballet Story Time. dotnews.com September 3, 2015 The Reporter Page 9 Reporter’s News about people People in & around our Neighborhoods Dot’s McDonagh to be honored as one of state’s top lawyers

By Kristina Carroll I was perfectly poised Maureen McDonagh to be the person who is one of the state’s top connects the community lawyers, according to to the legal resources and Massachusetts Lawyers the legal resources to the Weekly. The newspaper community.” Pictured at the College Bound Dorchester Matriculation Celebration (l-r) included the Dorchester McDonagh’s favorite were Elizabeth Najjar of Cambridge; Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson; native in its part about her job is Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley of Dorchester; CBD Board of Direc- list of the Top Women watching her mentors tors Member Janelle Woods-McNish of Dorchester; Mary Jo Meisner of The Of Law Of 2015— a mix graduate and telling Boston Foundation; CBD Board of Directors Member Rob Perez of Sudbury; of women who have been them to go change the College Bound Dorchester CEO Mark Culliton; Massachusetts Governor Charlie noted as outstanding world. Baker; CBD Board of Directors Member Tom O’Donnell of Dorchester; CBD mentors, teachers, and “I enjoy sending them Board of Directors Chair Sean Curran of Sudbury; CBD Board of Directors out there, having spent Member James Rooney of Dorchester; and College Bound Dorchester Senior influencers in the law Vice President Michelle Caldeira of Dorchester. Romana Vysatova photo community. She will Maureen McDonagh some time in our city seeing how tough it is for accept her award on to switch careers in the low income people and October 28 at the Mar- 1980s when she noticed really getting a sense of College Bound celebrates 54 riott Copley Hotel. so many teachers being what its like trying to McDonagh grew up in laid off. walk in someone else’s St. Peter’s parish and at- Now an employee at Bowdoin-Geneva success stories shoes,” she said. tended Mt. Saint Joseph Harvard Law School’s On Aug. 25, an enthu- completion of the non- Massachusetts Governor While she loves what Academy before heading Legal Services Center, siastic crowd of students, profit’s HiSET certifica- Charlie Baker, Boston she does, she says her to Suffolk University to McDonagh believes her parents, friends and tion program and their School Superintendent job is not always easy. pursue law. She gradu- office has played a large staff gathered at the subsequent enrollment Tommy Chang and Col- The hardest part is ated law school 28 years role in her winning the Bruce C. Bolling Building in a community college lege Bound Dorchester having to witness the ago, and since then has Lawyers Weekly award. in Roxbury for College or four-year university. CEO Mark Culliton tragedies and hardships been working tirelessly “When you represent Bound Dorchester’s The organization turns addressed students, that many of her clients to provide low-income low income individuals third annual Matricula- formerly failing students commending them on face everyday. individuals with access who are in need of legal tion Celebration. Fifty into role models within their milestone achieve- “Most people are one to attorneys in court. services who couldn’t four Bowdoin-Geneva their community. The ment. Two College Bound or two paychecks away “It always came from afford the services, we residents, ages 19 to 27, nonprofit’s goal is to Dorchester graduates from devastation, and I the goal of trying to do it while we’re training previously deemed “least make college graduation shared their stories about meet a lot of people for help people,” McDonagh Harvard Law School likely to succeed,” cel- a norm for Dorchester how the program has whom that devastation told the Reporter this students—so the stu- ebrated their successful youth, not the exception. transformed their lives. has happened,” she said. week. “My whole life dents are seeing a world “And they’re no longer I’ve represented people they probably never one or two paychecks who were accused of see, get to go to court Dot Bay leader DuBois away, they’re in the crimes who didn’t have and represent people middle of it.” an attorney.” in court, the unrepre- to be honored on Sept. 10 She encourages young She worked for ten sented people get great people who are inter- Jeanne Dubois, the nor Charlie Baker is years doing just that, as representation, and it’s a ested in law to follow former executive director expected to attend the a court-appointed bar ad- real win-win situation,” in her footsteps, noting of the Dorchester Bay event which will raise vocate. Then, McDonagh said McDonagh. “So I that while becoming a Economic Development funds for Dorchester was asked to be a mentor think it’s a win for the successful lawyer may Corporation, will be Bay EDC. The event attorney—helping new community and a win for appear daunting and honored for her twenty begins with a reception lawyers just starting out the way our office works difficult, it is not impos- years of leadership on at 6 p.m. Contact Angela handle child abuse and with the community, to sible. Thursday, September 10 Yarde at 617-825-4200 neglect cases. provide superior legal “If someone told me at the Strand Theater in x210 for tickets or more “When an attorney representation to people when I was graduating Uphams Corner. Gover- information. began representing who couldn’t afford it from law school that 28 families in these impor- otherwise.” years later I’d be on the tant cases, they wanted McDonagh credits Age Friendly Boston faculty at Harvard Law them to have a mentor Dorchester for influ- School, and still getting attorney, so we started encing her decision to hearing set for Sept. 10 to represent the low doing trainings and pursue a career in law. Joseph Edwards of Mat- income people that I’ve mentoring people for “I think that when tapan, a 2015 gradu- in Codman Square their first few cases,” always made my career you grow up in the ate of Boston College The city’s Commis- question, “What can we she said. “And I enjoyed about representing, you inner city, you see a lot High School, won special sion on Affairs of the do to make Boston a more that teaching part of it could have knocked me awards at Senior Class of injustice around you, Elderly will host an age-friendly city?” The very much.” over with a feather—I’d Assembly, an event set and it influences you Age-Friendly Boston Great Hall is located at 6 M c D o n a g h h a d be shocked, I wouldn’t aside to celebrate and to want to sort of try to event on Thurs., Sept. Norfolk St., Dorchester. plenty of experience as believe you,” she said. reward its seniors. Ed- even the playing field 10 at 5:30 p.m. the Great To RSVP for the event, or a teacher. She worked “So I think the thing is, wards won a Black-Lati- somewhat,” she said. “So Hall in Codman Square. learn more, please email as a high school teacher follow your passion and no Student Union award I guess because I grew and a Cape Verdean Stu- The initiative seeks com- Andrea Burns at andrea. in Boston, but decided things will work out.” up in the neighborhood, dent Association award. munity feedback to the [email protected]. Bubbles’s Birthdays and Special Occasions By Barbara McDonough (“Hope” from “Days of our Lives”) Alfonso, 51; Bob Britain declared war on Germany on Sept. 3, Newhart, 86. Sept. 7: Michael Feinstein, 59. Sept. 1939. The first Secret Service man to die in the 9: Angela Cartwright, 63; Adam Sandler, 49. line of duty was William Craig on Sept. 3, 1902. Those celebrating their birthdays are Jim Sul- He was riding in a carriage with President Teddy livan, Robin Keogh, Paul Flaherty, Kaitlyn Feeney, Roosevelt when it was struck by a street car. Craig David Catinella, Paul Mullen, Dr. Mark Ostrem, was killed and the president suffered cuts and Morgan Hurley, Janet Blanchard, Matt Carver, bruises. Sweden changed from driving on the left Mary Meeghan, Sen. Brian Joyce, Barbara Mullen, side of the road to the right side on Sept. 3, 1967. Corey Allen, Pauline Bolger, and James Ramsey. “The Price Is Right” began telecasting on Sept. 4, Also celebrating their birthdays are John Mc- 1972. Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme attempted to Donough, Sinead Monaghan, Catherine O’Connell, assassinate President Ford on Sept. 4, 1975. Mary Celeste Colletti, Patrick Mullen and Gerry Puritans settled Salem on Sept. 6, 1628. Shawmut Cardinal. Michele Mooney and Joseph Condon are Village was renamed Boston and settled by John celebrating special birthdays this week. Hugs and Winthrop & Co. on Sept. 7, 1630. Harvard’s Hasty kisses are sent to Hubby/Vinnie, who celebrates his Pudding Club was founded on Sept. 8, 1795. Former birthday this week. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Those celebrating their anniversaries are Tom Roosevelt, former Massachusetts Governor William and Rita Nutley, Frank and Ellen Daley, Tom and Weld, and the actor Jack Lemmon were among the Nora Campbell, Keith and Pam (Wallace) Evans, many celebrity members who were welcomed into and Steve and Melissa Graham (their 19th). Very the club later on. Queen Elizabeth I was born on The first Labor Day observance was held on Sept. best wishes, along with hugs and kisses, are set Sept. 8, 1533. WBZ’s talk-show host Paul Sullivan 5, 1882. to Lou and Teri Pasquale, who will be married 64 died on Sept. 9, 2007. California was admitted to Celebrities having birthdays are: Sept. 4: Mitzi years on Sept. 9! the Union on Sept. 9, 1850. Gaynor, 84. Sept. 5: Carol Lawrence, 80; Kristian Page 10 THE Reporter September 3, 2015 dotnews.com Neighborhood’s finest qualities on display as we say farewell to Carl Hosea

By Raymond L. Flynn Kelley family— a family who has contributed so On Tuesday at St. Ann’s Church in Neponset, once much to help other families. again the proud Dorchester community turned out We talked about Lynda Kelley Hosea’s recently for one its finest son’s, Carl Hosea. Carl passed away deceased father Frank Kelly, who ran various benefit on Sunday after his courageous battle with cancer. events and cooked turkeys every Thanksgiving and The funeral Mass was Christmas day for hundreds of elderly and shut ins Commentary one of the most moving at St. Augustine’s and St. Monica’s Church. He was services I ever attended. an example of what kind of family the Kellys are. Fr. Tom, Fr. Connor and Fr. White were on the altar. Every time I drive by St.Monica’s Church I think Carl Hosea and his wife Linda. of Frankie. Carl’s friend Tom Munichiello did a great job in his class people like us who believe in traditional family Unfortunately, the Old Harbor Housing Develop- remembrance homily and I told Carl’s son Jimmy, his values. They simply don’t understand the loyalty ment has been in the national news recently with the Dad would have been very proud of how well Jimmy we have for one another. We have priests here from brutal beating of a homeless man by two brothers spoke in the Church. The Church was filled by 9:15 St. Ann’s like Fr. Tom MacDonald, coaches, young at the JFK train station. This is the kind of event a.m. for a service that began at 10 a.m. couples, long time residents, teachers, political that receives national news, not the Carl Hosea As Tommy said, “Carl wasn’t a prominent celebrity, leaders here.” tribute or the good kids from Dorchester who ran but he sure had a lot of friends.” Long time friends Eddie Kelley, Eddie Rollo the street hockey tournament, or the boxing show A week ago at the Boston Teacher’s Union Hall was and I had a great conversation about the good old at Peter Welsh’s Gym for Carl Hosea. a night everyone will long remember. I don’t know days, especially talking sports. We talked about But attending these events, reminded all of exactly how many people attended the friendship our mutual friend, the legendary Bob Cousy of the us about all the wonderful and caring people in party for Carl, but it had to be well over 1,000. Some Boston Celtics, Jimmy Cotter of BC High, Charlie neighborhoods like Dorchester and Southie. The said it was closer to 2,000 people. Carl was a great Bunker of Dorchester High School, Walt Mortimer, best of America. young man who was well liked. Bobby Timmons, Gerry Kenneally, Jim Collier and Sure Boston has changed dramatically the past 15 The entire community came together to support Fran Duggan. But when my long time friend Kevin years, but “neighborhood pride” is still in the hearts the Hosea- Kelley family. Earlier in the day, a Hayes joined in on the conversation, naturally we of the many good working class people who still live street hockey tournament in honor of the former had to shift the topic to hockey. Kevin is the proud there and even those who have moved out. They T employee was held at Garvey Park in Neponset. father of a Boston Bruins, and a New York Rangers always come back in time of need. I spoke to more The party was like “old home week” talking about hockey stars, Jimmy and Kevin Hayes. people at the BTU Hall last week who were angry all the wonderful families from the neighborhood, The Carl Hosea tribute was a great night to with the two brothers who beat up the innocent the C.Y.O. teams, the band, Fr. Jim Larner, Fr. honor a special friend, family and community. We homeless immigrant man. Nobody ever heard of Connor and Fr. Costello, the musical shows, St. were all back at St. Ann’s Church on Tuesday to them before. They certainly never did anything Ann’s School, and even more recently, the youth say farewell to a young man who taught us all the to help their neighbors or community. I only wish hockey program at the rink. meaning of loyalty and pride. The sun was shinning that some in the national media would write about Even today, I watch kids play hockey with my in Dorchester on Tuesday and even better days ahead people like Carl Hosea. grandchildren at the Neponset Rink, who I played for Carl in Heaven. But I kept thinking, where is he But as one old timer said to me Saturday night, with their grandfathers at Town Field and Garvey going to go fishing in Heaven? No exaggerated fish “Ray, I’ve given up on the national media. They have Park. At the testimonial, Kathy and I had a chance stories up there, Carl. a bias and it’s so apparent. They can’t even report on to talk to Kathy’s next door neighbors growing up Ray Flynn is the former Mayor of Boston and U.S. political events fairly and they look down on working with on Old Harbor Street in South Boston, the Ambassador to the Vatican. Walsh invokes his own struggle with cancer Why black lives matter more in awareness bid By James W. Dolan right and wrong. Laws are a poor substitute for a Special to the Reporter sense of values learned at home, reinforced at church, Reflecting on his own struggle with cancer, while The “Black Lives Matter” movement in one form or and practiced in the community. praising a West Roxbury teen who beat the disease, another has gone on for decades. Today it is focused Despite progress in other areas, the influence Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Wednesday proclaimed on the actions of police officers who lack the maturity, once exercised by those informal values-shaping September to be Childhood judgment, and self-discipline to use a weapon only mechanisms has declined. Our youth today are Cancer Awareness Month. News as a last resort. While the vast majority of police bombarded with distractions suggesting that what’s “When this was presented to Background officers know when to exercise restraint, there are right is anything you want to do and what’s wrong me back a few months ago, I some only too willing to make a benign situation is anything that interferes with that. thought about my own journey in life,” said Walsh, bad, or a bad situation worse. We go from one extreme to the other. While I was who talked about his treatment at the Dana-Farber A better selection on the bench, criminal justice reform consisted of Cancer Institute for Burkitt Lymphoma at the age process and improved stiffer penalties – longer, often mandatory, sentences of seven. Off the Bench training should reduce imposed to deter crime and at least temporarily Walsh remembers a lot about the time he was sick. instances of police over- disable criminals. That approach provided some “I knew I was sick, but I didn’t know exactly how reaction. But police officers are human beings, like the relief, but obviously inflated the prison population. sick I was. My parents did. But I think it shapes you rest of us, and even the good ones from time to time Now criminal justice reform includes reducing as a human being, tremendously. I think it shapes may exhibit poor judgment and lack of self-control. sentences, putting fewer people in jail, and relying you as an adult too,” he told reporters on Wednesday. In my experience, the Boston Police Department is on community-based correction programs. R.J. Agostinelli, 17, who was at the mayor’s side an outstanding example of setting and enforcing The harsher “reforms” were due to increased for the proclamation, knows the struggle of childhood standards of police behavior. drug-related offenses and the violence associated cancer. Agostinelli was 10 years old when he was But the police are only responsible for a fraction with them. The sale of drugs provided the money diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. of violent deaths of black people. The number of for guns that were used to establish and protect “Cancer is a family disease. It effects the entire fam- murders of blacks committed by black perpetrators is markets. With few job opportunities, black youth ily because all the family members have emotional overwhelming. That tragedy, so evident to me while often chose the high-reward, high-risk path of drug turmoil because of it,” said Agostinelli, who echoed I was on the bench, continues at an alarming rate. dealing. Many of the murders were drug-related. Walsh in describing childhood cancer as a struggle Drugs and guns are a toxic mix, and the victims are Will violence be better controlled with a more for both children and their parents. often innocent bystanders, some of them children. lenient policy, one that focuses on treatment and Agostinelli, who now advocates for awareness of Residents of high crime areas want police protection rehabilitation. Perhaps, but only if the money we childhood cancer, said he finished treatment in 2012 while knowing the risk of black on black violent crime now use to incarcerate too many offenders is used and has been cancer-free ever since. far exceeds the likelihood of an unjustified police instead to rehabilitate them. Even that may not be Walsh praised the teen for being instrumental shooting. Police officers also feel more at risk when enough unless we do something about our disgraceful in getting the Zakim Bridge lit in gold throughout patrolling such areas. They are apprehensive and, gun culture, which seems unlikely in this political this week. Gold is the color for childhood cancer therefore, more likely to overreact when confronted. climate. awareness. Given that, supervisors must carefully screen officers We’ve lost the “war on drugs” that has been –STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE before assigning them to high crime areas. going on for over 30 years. In order to eliminate the The causes of black crime are many, and often financial incentive that generates the murders in related to circumstance beyond the control of the the drug trade, we may have to consider legalizing The Reporter offenders. They include family dysfunction, drugs, drugs. The money spent on the “war” might then “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” health issues, poor education, and the lack of be used to discourage drug use (look what we’ve A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. job opportunities. 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But unless the deeper underlying problems or cut any copy without notice. endure, that part which laws or kings can cause or are addressed, I fear the death toll will continue to Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade Next Issue: Thursday, September 10, 2015 cure.” So often we must rely on our own resources mount. All lives matter but black lives now matter Next week’s Deadline: Monday, September 7 at 4 p.m. to deal with intractable problems. That does not more because they are more vulnerable. Published weekly on Thursday mornings mean we are alone. There is faith, family, clergy, James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District All contents © Copyright 2015 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. community, all the elements that teach us what is Court judge who now practices law. dotnews.com September 3, 2015 The Reporter Page 11 Green thumbs thriving in Four Corners By Chanie Infante Louisma As a beginner, I did not want to feel overwhelmed Summer is almost over, the days are getting so I bought more seedlings and decided that I can shorter and soon the temperatures will turn cooler. always sow some seeds later if needed. One of my Hopefully, you have been able to take some time to fellow gardeners, Cleveland “Cleve” Riddick later enjoy the weather by going away on a trip, getting confirmed that I was on the right track with mostly more fit or simply taking some time for yourself. I planting seedlings just to get started. It took a while usually train to run as soon as spring hits. for him to warm up to me and share some of his But not this year. Instead, I caught the gardening gardening tips. Once he felt comfortable or likely just bug. felt sorry for this rookie, he slowly started to share My local community garden helped me literally some of his gardening secrets. He even identified grow my newly found hobby of urban gardening. Most the best nurseries in the area to purchase healthy of my friends, some who live in Four Corners asked seedlings with great prices. the same questions, “You grow your own vegetables? Immediately, I visited Cleve’s favorite nursery and There are community gardens in Dorchester?” bought broccoli, swiss chard, bush beans, collard Living in an area that is mostly concrete, one of greens, cauliflower and leeks. Noni also picked out the challenges is finding space to grow and cultivate two watermelon varieties: crimson sweet and icebox a garden. Urban gardening is a great way to access watermelon. She also picked out a cantaloupe which fresh foods and it can be possible even in a small along with the watermelons, I did not think they plot at your local community garden. were going to grow because this rookie who thinks Through the Boston Natural Areas Network, com- she is a professional assumed the soil at the garden munity gardens are present in several communities was not the right for it. As vines, they are spreading in the City of Boston and available for growing quickly and I have yet to figure out how to contain vegetables and small fruits like strawberries. The them for over-running my veggie plants. extensive list includes 39 community gardens in Yes, one of the watermelon plants has seen fit to Dorchester of which 6 are in the Four Corners prove me wrong. It is creeping rapidly and bearing neighborhood. Coordinators are assigned to each 8 fruits so far. I also learned that cucumbers vines garden and must be contacted to request space Cleveland “Cleve” Riddick is one of the more sea- also creep rapidly and must be given room to spread. availability. soned gardeners at the Greenwood Street Com- The only thing I did not do was turn the soil. In March, I contacted the assigned coordinator munity Garden in Four Corners. Turning the soil means digging up the ground and for Greenwood Street Community Garden which is Chanie Infante Louisma photo airing it out. According to Cleve, it is also when you the nearest to my home. Louise Zimmerman, the are supposed to lime the soil. Liming enriches the soil plot and picked out most of the seedlings we planted. garden coordinator, said a few spots were open and and provides better growing conditions for plants. Without any guidance or knowledge outside of I was able to reserve my own space. I was assigned Even though I skipped that step, my garden is orchid care, I took a trip to a local nursery and picked the smallest space which I was more than happy still growing successfully and better than one or out a few vegetables such as zucchini, yellow squash, to accept. I get to garden and that was all I really two of the plots. Remember, I did mention healthy Asian eggplant, poblano peppers and tomatoes. I cared about. competition earlier. figured that was enough to get started at the very At Greenwood Street, there are nine gardeners This rookie still has so much to learn like how least which turned out to be a poor assumption. including the coordinator. It is a small community of to strategically place some plants because they This rookie later learned that while there was still supportive gardeners with a little healthy competi- complement each other’s growth. Next year, I plan danger of frost outdoors, I could have used that time tion. Due to our eventful winter this year, we had on returning to the garden and do it even better. Part to start seeds indoors to have seedlings to plant in to wait a little longer to get in the garden and get of my plan to get a head start is to get on Cleve’s the ground after the last frost. started. In April, I picked up my key for the garden gardening schedule so I can prep, plan and harvest Much to my surprise, what I thought was a small gate and some snow was still on the ground. By early as well as he does. garden plot is not so small after all. The seedlings I May, some of my fellow gardeners started sowing To find a community garden near you, go to planted filled less than a quarter of my plot. It was seeds and planted some seedlings while I did not bostonnatural.org. then that I realized the need to either start growing start until the end of the month. Chanie Infante Louisma is a Dorchester resident some seedlings or buy more and fast. By that time, As a rookie, the full extent of my previous gardening with a passion for working with people. She is June was only a few weeks away and I felt it was not experience was strictly indoors with orchids at home involved with several community programs and enough time and worried that I would not harvest and my office at work. I really wanted my own garden writes about her experiences in Boston at her blog, before summer was over. It was a poor assumption and grow my own vegetables so I was determined to LifeByZen. You can connect with her on Twitter@ by this rookie because I did not know then that I really make it happen. My biggest helper is Noni, my LifeByZen. can continue to grow, rotate some crops (spoken like 12 year-old daughter, who helped me clean up the a true farmer, right?) and harvest through the fall. Cost of bringing MBTA into ‘good repair’ climbs to $7.3 billion By Andy Metzger Benefitting from more information than a prior percent, and bus service is only 9 percent of the State House News Service report in February, the report released Monday repair backlog. The Red, Green and Orange lines The cost of bringing the MBTA’s trains, stations, showed differences both positive and negative are in the greatest need, while the Blue Line has tracks and other assets into good working condition compared to the older report. a relatively small state-of-good-repair backlog, has only grown larger with closer scrutiny, rising to The new report included major decreases in the according to a presentation given by MBTA Capital $7.3 billion, according to a presentation on Monday. amount of work needed for power, bridges and sig- Budget Director Thom Duggan. That is $651 million larger than the $6.7 bil- nals, while the state of good repair backlog increased Managing the repair backlog will be expensive. lion state-of-good-repair backlog Transportation for track and vehicles. Track costs increased by $885 The state of good repair backlog could be eliminated Secretary Stephanie Pollack reported last winter. million and vehicle costs increased by $737 million by 2040 by investing $765 million annually. Annual Pollack’s earlier estimate was more than double the at the same time required signal work decreased expenditures of $472 million at today’s dollar value $3.1 billion state of good repair backlog reported by $579 million and bridge costs decreased $302 million. would keep the repair backlog where it is. transportation officials in 2009. While power assets make up a relatively This year the state plans to spend $663 million on “The number has moved significantly because small portion of the repair backlog, Poftak state-of-good repair and safety projects. If that level we’ve become more precise,” said Steven Poftak, said the power assets are in the worst shape. of state spending continued, the backlog would be a member of the MBTA Fiscal and Management Rail dominates the repair backlog. Subway accounts reduced to $2.6 billion by 2040, officials said. Control Board, who has worked on the issue. for 44 percent while commuter rail accounts for 43 The state-of-good-repair program looks at the cost of replacing or repairing equipment and infrastruc- ture to bring it into good working condition. State of good repair reporting has grown larger and more detailed, covering more than 250,000 assets, up from the 95,316 included in the 2009 report. As the cost of bringing the system into a state of good repair increases, the tension between the goals of improving existing service and expanding service to new areas could heighten. Last week MBTA officials disclosed that Green Line Extension costs could rise from $2 billion to $3 billion unless steps are taken. “It’s important to have this information at the same time as the board and the Commonwealth are making decisions about the Green Line because another billion dollars at the Green Line is money that isn’t going into the assets we already have, and it’s a balancing act,” Pollack told reporters. She said, “We have to do both and the questions is how you balance.” Some “major gaps” remain in the repair database, which lacks data on commuter rail infrastructure, such as rail, power and signals, officials said. “You can’t even begin to make the right choice until you have that information,” Pollack said after the meeting, referring to the costs associated with establishing positive train control on the commuter rail, the Green Line Extension and state of good repair. Page 12 THE Reporter September 3, 2015 dotnews.com Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events Police District C-11 Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assoc. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church, resuming in Sept. . Info: [email protected] or 617- 825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available. Carney Hospital’s Programs A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Carney’s adult/child/ infant CPR and First Aid: instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- East Boston Savings Bank awarded scholarships to local students from the communities of Allston, Dorchester, 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes Roslindale, South Boston and West Roxbury. Scholarships were presented by James Morgan, Senior VP of Retail support group (free), third Thurs. of Banking, at the Annual Community Scholarship Reception in August, held at the bank’s Gallivan Boulevard branch every month, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., in Dorchester. Pictured above are Dorchester winners (l-r): Rushieka Gordon, Iyla Driggs, Mollie Mannion, James Morgan, Senior VP of Retail Banking, Victor McCall-Scott. Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support group at Carney: Family Support. The next Senior Supper has been moved to Codman Square Neighborhood month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Susi Auto Body Shop 79 Freeport St., Wed., Sept. 23, at 3:30 p.m. To reserve Council Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. a seat, call 800-488-5959. For further The Codman Square Neighborhood 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. All residents are invited to join. info, call 617-506-2397. Council meets the first Wed. of each Columbia-Savin Hill Linden/Ellsworth/Leedsville Civic Assoc. Watch Meetings the first Mon. of each For info, call 617-288-0818. month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, Lower Mills Civic Assoc. 275 East Cottage St. For info: Meetings,, 7p.m., in St. Gregory’s columbiasavinhillcivic.org. Auditorium. Last meeting until Sept. Cummins Valley Assoc. See the web page: dorchesterlowermills. Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at org. the Mattahunt Community Center, McCormack Civic Assoc. 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Mondays The next meeting: Tues. Sept. 15, in 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Blessed Mother Teresa Hall, beginning Cummins Highway. For info on dates, at 7 p.m. Nominations for the Exec. call 617-791-7359 or 617-202-1021. Board will be accepted. Info: call 617- Eastman-Elder Assoc. 710-3793. The association meets the third Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assoc. Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., at the The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at Upham’s Corner Health Center, 636 First Parish Church. For info, contact Columbia Rd, across from the fire Megan Sonderegger. New e-mail station. address is:meetinghousehillcivic@ Fields Corner Civic Assoc. gmail.com. The FCCA meets the first Tues., of Melville Park Assoc. each month in the basement hall of Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap St. Ambrose Church at 7 p.m. New (garden at Shawmut Station), the first members are welcome. Call 617-265- Sat. of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon. 5376 for info. The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at the Freeport-Adams Assoc. Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. The meetings will be held the second Dues of $10 pp is now being collected Wed. of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Peabody Slope Assoc. Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood 11 police station). Assoc.’s meetings, the first Mon. of Dorchester Historical Society the month, at Dorchester Academy, The DHS invites you to a tour and 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: tasting at the Boston Harbor Distillery, peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. 12R Ericsson St., in Port Norfolk, on Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Sun., Sept. 20, 4 to 6 p.m.; $50 pp. The Assoc. Society’s headquarters is the Clapp Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system. House, 195 Boston St., Dor. 02122. PHNA meetings, usually the fourth email: dorchesterboardoftrade.com. For Wed. of the month at the Leahy/ info: call 617-293-3053. Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. Groom/Humphreys The next meetings are: Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Neighborhood Assoc. and Dec. 3, one week later than usual The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of because the previous Wed. evening is the month, 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation the night before Thanksgiving. Army Community Center, 650 Dudley Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. St., Dor., 02125. For info, call 857-891- Meetings the third Tuesday of the 1072 or [email protected]. month at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club, Hancock St. Civic Assoc. 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. Meetings, on the third Thurs. (Aug. St. Mark’s Area Civic Assoc. 20), from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Meetings held the last Tues. of the Church, 540 Columbia Rd, across from month in the lower hall of St. Mark’s the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@ Church, 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic.com. gmail.com (new e-mail address.) Leahy/Holloran Community Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Center Watch LHCC is located at 1 Worrell St. A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and East Streets will meet at (Continued on page 17) dotnews.com September 3, 2015 The Reporter Page 13

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As the summer of 2015 wanes, Boston temps have form for me to sign, noting that I was volunteering not eased. Our AC has been on a great deal. I fear to give up my license. (I have had one since August the electric bill. When it was in the 90s, Hubby and of 1958.) The clerk gave me a special number and I did not go out very much. We did not check our “Clams aren’t all that’s baking, I was called within five minutes. I told the clerk back yard. Our apple tree had dropped probably that I was going to give up my license but I had several hundred pieces of damaged fruit. We were Temperature records are breaking.” hoped to have a Mass. ID. She told me to get back stunned when we went outside. I try to save empty “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” against a screen and smile. She took my photo. tomato boxes when I see them in the stores. They She then gave me a temporary paper ID and told are smaller than apple boxes and I can still lift them me that the new ID would be at my home within a when they are filled with apples. Hubby and I had week. She said that because I gave up my license collected about half of the fallen ones and boxed of them and couldn’t read any. I put on my old voluntarily, I would not be charged for the ID. (I them. Some apples we put in our broken whiskey “distance” glasses and still could not read any think that cost was $25.) barrel to save to box for the following week’s trash line. The woman told me I should check with my I feel good now that I have given up my license. collection. eye doctor to see what was going on with my eyes. I should never drive if I cannot read any of the The next morning, our yard was clean. I was She gave me the Registry paper work back after lines on the eye chart. I will have a nice ID in a stunned. There were no fallen apples. Hubby stood she wrote that I had failed the eye test. week and am happy to have it. I will see my eye in shock. Then he saw our next-door neighbor, I immediately went home and called to see if I doctor in about a month to find out what is going Alfred. It was he who had picked up the rest of the could see my ophthalmologist, Dr. Oates, before my on with my eyes. apples for us. Alfred said his brother and he would birthday (Sept. 18). He was busy until after then. *** dispose of them for us. We were amazed. That was The clerk asked if I would like to take another Sometimes, Hubby, daughter Sue and I go to the such a heavy job. Thanks to both! doctor in the group. I said, “Yes.” After I thought 7 a. m. Mass at St. Gregory’s Church on Sundays *** it over, I decided that I would give up my license. when we were unable to make our own church’s On another hot day, I was sitting on my front stairs (I never drove much anyway. I was always afraid Mass on Saturdays. Other times we attend a lovely eating a sugar-free Italian Ice. Another neighbor, I would hurt our kids.) Hubby had two jobs and function at St. Gregory’s but we first attend the Dee, hollered over and asked if we would like some also went to night school to get 84 hours beyond his St. Greg’s Mass that precedes the function. Last tomatoes. “We’d be delighted,” we said.” Dee came master’s degree. He needed the car almost all the Saturday, however, we did not attend the Mass first. over with four picture-perfect tomatoes. She told me time. As I got older, I was even happier that I didn’t The next day, we would be attending Fr. Richard that she had different types of tomatoes, one even drive because of some inconsiderate people on the Putnam’s farewell Mass at St. Brendan’s Church orange-colored. She saw that we had not planted road. I called and cancelled the appointment with since he has been recalled for duty by the Salesian our tomatoes this year. I thanked Dee. When I went the doctor that I was to see because I couldn’t get Order in New York State. in the house, Hubby and I knew exactly what we’d my ophthalmologist. I then asked if I could make *** have for supper – BLTs. They were scrumptious!. an appointment with my own doctor in October. I That Saturday evening, we went to the First *** should have remembered that Dr. Oates said to me Annual Collaborative Cookout for St. Angela, St. About three weeks ago, I received a large postcard at my last visit, “You’ll come to see me when you Gregory, and St. Matthew parishes. St. Gregory’s in the mail, reminding me that I had to renew my must.” (I was told I had started cataracts.) activities are such fun and the staff and parishioners driver’s license. I thought I would renew it early to The following Thursday, Aug. 27, I was early at the are so welcoming. We picked up our pal Eileen get it over with. I went to the Braintree Registry Registry. The line outside was not too long. It was Burke, who was delighted to come to this pleasant office and stood in a line outside the building for very warm, and the line didn’t seem to be moving. event since she had just suffered the loss of her at least an hour and then spent two and one-half Then I overheard someone say, “This Registry office brother, Cornelius “Connie” Sullivan on Aug.1. hours sitting on a wooden bench inside. opens at 10 a.m. on Thursdays.” I finally was able Hubby let Eileen and me off at the usual place on Finally my number was called and I went in to get inside within the hour. Dot Ave. We discovered that there was construction to find No. 8. A very nice gal took my papers and The line moved fairly quickly. When I finally got there. Along came St. Greg’s parish secretary Julie asked me to step to the eye machine. She asked to the registry desk, I told the employee that I had Hayes and her daughter, who showed us the new me to read line 1, then 2, and finally, 3. I tried all decided to turn in my license. He took out another route to walk. We were a little early for the cookout. Eileen Collins was already there and invited us to sit with her, Peggy, Marilyn, Evie, and Norma. When we sat down, we noticed that Gerard and his crew were getting the food tables ready. We knew we would be eating great food. Then Father Daily came into the hall. That was the time to start the buffet line. The food was excellent. There were cheeseburgers, large pieces of chicken, potato salad, tossed salad, and pasta salad. For desserts, there were terrific chocolate chip cookies and brownies. We had our choice of soda, water, coffee, and tea to drink. I know I left out some of the food items because I ate so much that I dared not look at any more. Almost everyone with us said that they felt heavier getting up from their chairs than when they sat down. There will be more about St. Gregory’s Cookout and the wonderful people I met in next week’s column. I will also write about my longtime friend Joe Chaisson. What a valiant fight he put up against cancer! *** Added info: About 9 p.m, this past Sunday, daughter Sue called and said, “Your TV show, “Seniors Count,” is on TV now. Turn on Ch. 9.” The program had already started. Sue told me that Eileen Collins had e-mailed her. Carol Murphy had seen me while “cruising” the channels and called Eileen. The program seemed to go well. The show’s host, Annette, asked the right questions and I was able to answer them. So keep turning on Ch. 9 for the next week or so. You may see the program, “Seniors Count.”

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By Colin A. Young drug is important. We amount of money that Jeanne Flynn, a Amphastar Pharmaceu- said, is better than that State House know it saves lives by the Legislature put on Bourne resident, said ticals asking to discuss deal. News Service reversing overdoses in the table and brought us she saw the life-saving ways the company might “I think that this is the The pharmaceutical an instant and bringing close to half a million dol- power of Narcan for be able to keep down the absolute best agreement company that makes those people back from lars,” Senate President herself a few years ago cost of the life-saving that you could hope for the opioid overdose re- the brink of death.” Stanley Rosenberg said when she used it on her Narcan. and want because what versal drug naloxone, Opioid overdoses killed to Healey at a press son, Brian, who died of “Since June of 2014, it does is it cuts through sometimes known as an estimated 1,256 conference announcing a heroin overdose this reports indicate that the red tape, it cuts Narcan, will pay more people in Massachusetts the agreement. “We’ve spring. the cost of the medica- through the middle men, than $300,000 into a new in 2014, up from 939 lost too many young “While he wasn’t as tion has increased 111 it establishes a bulk pur- state trust fund to help in 2013, according to a people who had such fortunate this time percent, from $19.56 to chasing arrangement so make the medication Department of Public great promise and to around, in May, I was $41.43 for a 2 milliliter now cities and towns will more affordable to Bay Health report that mea- know that we now have at least able to see the dose,” First Assistant be able to access [Nar- State cities and towns, sures confirmed and this medication and will results, that it did work Attorney General Chris can] directly through Attorney General Maura probable cases of opioid- have it more available well, it did work quickly Barry-Smith wrote in the state Department Healey announced Mon- related deaths. means that we can save and it still gave him an the letter. “These in- of Public Health,” she day. Since last August, more lives.” opportunity to have a creases have strained said. “It doesn’t require Healey said her of- police officers and fire- The fund will be admin- life,” Flynn said. “Every access to this life-saving extra paperwork, submit fice reached an agree- fighters in Worcester istered by DPH, which life you save is the pos- medication at exactly receipts so you get a ment with Amphastar have saved 129 lives will purchase Narcan sibility of something that the moment when it is rebate after the fact.” Pharmaceuticals that using Narcan, and other in bulk at a wholesale could turn, in recovery, most needed. My office Tackling the state’s requires the company to communities have re- price of roughly $33 per into something of a has heard regularly opioid epidemic has been pay the state $325,000 - ported similar numbers, dose, Healey said. Cities shining star.” from local law enforce- atop Healey’s priority roughly the cost of 10,000 Healey said. Statewide, and towns will be able Healey said her office ment and public health list since she won the doses of Narcan - to help she said, first responders to take advantage of the became very interested workers worried about attorney general’s office offset the cost of the drug, administered 11,000 state’s bulk purchase by in the issue of Narcan their ability to maintain in her maiden political which has risen from doses of Narcan last year. buying Narcan directly affordability “as a con- supplies.” campaign. about $22 per dose in The first-of-its-kind from DPH. sumer issue, as a public Amphastar did not Earlier this month, March 2014 to reports of payment will be depos- “Narcan is a life saver. health issue” as the price respond Monday to a Healey and House first responders paying ited into the state’s new There is just nothing of the drug steeply rose request for comment Judiciary Chairman as much as $65 for one Municipal Naloxone Bulk more basic than that,” at the time it was needed from the News Service. John Fernandes filed dose. Purchase Trust Fund, said Health and Hu- most. Earlier this year, the a bill that would allow “For every fatal which was established man Services Secretary Soon after then-Gov. attorneys general of prosecutors to charge overdose in the state with initial state funding Marylou Sudders, who Deval Patrick made New York, New Jersey people in possession of we know there have of $150,000 as part of chaired an opioid task regulatory changes in and Ohio each reached more than 10 grams of been countless more the budget process the force formed earlier this March 2014 to allow first an agreement with fentanyl -- a synthetic overdoses. We know Legislature concluded in year by Gov. Charlie responders to carry and Amphastar to cut and opioid often used to give that many of those over- July, Healey said. Baker. “It allows our first use Narcan, Amphastar then cap the price of the heroin a boost in potency doses have not resulted “Thank you for taking responders to completely raised its prices, the drug for state agencies, -- with the more serious in fatalities because of the little seed that we reverse a death, an opioid attorney general’s office municipalities and drug crime of trafficking, a life-saving medication planted and turning death, a heroin death, said. treatment centers. The carrying a sentence of called Narcan,” Healey it into a big garden, and to get someone to In February, Healey’s agreement secured for up to 20 years in prison. said. “We know this because you tripled the treatment.” office sent a letter to Massachusetts, Healey Uphams Corner Health Center gets grant to treat addiction The Uphams Corner our community and the The health center is of addiction, such as the especially due to the hams Corner Health Health Center has been Greater Boston area,” expected to hire ad- hiring of an Alcohol and sheer increase of deaths Center has been serving awarded a 330 Grant said Therese Fleisher, ditional case managers, Drug Counselor. in the last year.” the people of Dorchester from the Human Re- project manager for as well as staff for a more “Licensing is our big- The Health Center since 1971, and has over source and Services the health center says. comprehensive addic- gest hurdle to treating itself has seen two over- 12,000 patients. People Administration (HRSA), “This grant will allow tion services program, opioid addiction in our doses in its clinic this with any questions are a federal program that is us to offer enhanced which will open in late center. This grant will year, according to a press encouraged to call 617- part of the Health and treatment services to November. The Behav- help us better serve release issued this week. 825-9205, extension Human Services (HHS) the community at large. ioral Health department our population,” said The HRSA grant was 8738, or email jtomet@ department. This first It provides a wonderful already has taken steps Lisa Perrone, Behavioral also awarded to five uphams.org time award will allow opportunity for us to step to treat addiction during Health Director. “We other health centers in for the licensing of the up the response by our regular care. The grant will be now able to the Boston area. Up- Uphams Corner Health health center to better will allow for greater re- boost the support given Center as an outpatient serve our patients.” sources for the treatment in this sort of disaster, addiction treatment program, in addition to the primary care, social services, dental and eye care already Byrne & provided. The move is a much-needed support in the community. “There is an opioid addiction epidemic in Anderson, L.L.P.

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Page 16 THE Reporter September 3, 2015 dotnews.com Czar Goodell’s sanctions file shows faults, and consistency This is written as all deep devotion to divine overall, the NFL’s drug of New England, with rights ever dared to enforcement policy re- anxiety bearing on the Sports/Clark Booth be. For an example of mains ludicrously lax unbearable, awaits the more contemporary iron- because that’s precisely impending resolution manded? How do you We risk it at our handed sporting tyrants, what the owners insist of “Deflategate,” the establish proper levels peril. And, it seems try the iron-willed auto- upon. They have no first week of September of mayhem lest the game to me, that’s precisely crat currently in charge interest in getting as having arrived and with spiral further into a kind what’s happened. At of the National Hockey tough as baseball has it the first tentative of gladiatorial madness? a time when a strong League, or Major League been, nor has the public steps into the NFL’s How do you compen- commissioner may be Baseball’s recently re- demanded it be. Goodell raging gauntlet leading sate the victims of its more needed than ever, tired ex-commissioner. hasn’t done enough to to Soupey Sunday in inherent excesses and the sitting one has been All sporting commis- change their minds. faraway February being protect many more from reduced to a caricature. sioners are despots by • On issues of outra- about to be taken with becoming victims? How Not that “Deflategate” definition. Although geous personal conduct, the usual belligerence do you keep professional has accomplished that some - and there’ve been he has tried hard. He football, the widely al- all by itself. Far from it! and bombast, of course. a notable few - can be of benched Adrian Peter- with the game balls leged national pastime, It’s a long train of abuses It seems inconceivable the benevolent stripe. son a whole season for would not be tolerated from destroying itself and failings that have led that this bloody fiasco Goodell is a despot and allegedly abusing his son and his advisory to all and taking down with it to this messy moment. can be stretched any a corporate schemer, and only to have a judge over- teams was posted weeks the sport as it subsists Still, it’s the ultimate further. On the other a manipulator. But is he rule him. He suspended before “Deflategate.” with relatively more irony of this controversy hand, everything about it also an “idiot”? Don’t be another all-star, Ben Ro- • He has been cheered civility at lesser levels. - inspired by a grievance has been fairly inconceiv- ridiculous. He may not be ethlisberger, six games when he fined an all-star Because the game of so petty it borders on the able from the get-go. So as clever as Pete Rozelle for a sexual assault in lineman a half-million football, you see, is in preposterous - that it why not? or as noble and wise as a nightclub. He tried to bucks for unnecessary big trouble and the likes may prove to have been But let’s, for the sake the immortal Bert Bell ban Greg Hardy, now of roughness and docked of “Deflategate,” for all the straw that broke the of discussion, assume or even as crafty as his the Cowboys, 10 games teams draft picks for pro- of its bogus sound and commissioner’s back. it has been resolved predecessor and mentor, for domestic abuse but cedural irregularities. fury, will in the end prove Sweepingly branded at last and move on to Paul Tagliabue. But the courts let him loose No one complained when to be little more than a en route as a “despot’ what seem to me much Goodell is able enough, too. Another Cowboy, he slammed the Dolphins nettlesome bug bite. and an “idiot,” Roger larger questions that bright enough, and every Josh Bent, got 10 games for allowing bullying in Like it or not, all this Goodell emerges shaken have to do with such bit as competent as the for being DUI in the the locker room; nor did “stuff” is the domain of and maybe permanently indignities as may have rump court of owners accidental driving-death anyone complain about the NFL’s commissioner damaged. Is Goodell a been visited upon your who form the ultimate of a teammate. the investigative per- and the complicated despot? Why of course, favorite football team, authority allows him to • What’s most re- formance of the attorney bureaucracy over which old Sport. It’s what the let alone wounds to the be. In all games, commis- membered, however, is Ted Wells, lead litigator he, for better or worse, job is all about. It’s vanity of your favorite sioners are as strong as the case he booted. His in that case also. presides. It’s hardly a required. It’s what the quarterback. Such ques- the owners permit. Some original censure of the And certainly no one perfect system any more owners who hire and tions including: times less strong, but Ravens’ Ray Rice for complained when he than the one by which fire commissioners abso- How do you control never more so. assaulting his fiancée lambasted the New Or- the entire country is lutely demand, no matter this increasingly lawless Perplexing to me is was way off base and leans Saints for “Bounty- governed may be. But the game. game? How do you police the perception - -widely further compounded Gate” in 2011 in a stiff it’s the best that we’ve In his heart of hearts, its voracious personnel? asserted these past six- but Goodell’s own dumb ruling that ended the got and maybe even Kennesaw Landis, base- How do you maintain seven months in the fibs. But when he tried careers of three assistant the best of a bad lot, ball’s legendary original levels of dignity and media - that Goodell to rectify the blunder, coaches, crippled the to twist conveniently monarch, was as despotic sportsmanship justify- has done a poor job the courts stepped in careers of four play- one of Churchill’s more as any old-time Euro- ing the acclaim and policing his turbulent and thwarted him again. ers, and sidelined head provocative asides. pean prince weaned on riches so breezily com- fiefdom. I don’t see that. Critics want the courts to coach Sean Payton one He may have stumbled have more authority and full season even though here and there, variously the commissioner less. Payton was not believed over-reached or under- Would that improve the to have orchestrated the reached, but only by situation? One wonders. wrongdoing. small degrees. Overall, • On team violations, Overall, it seems to me, his record seems accept- Goodell’s maiden voyage that save for the Rice able. Again, it needs be and the one seemingly blunder, Goodell’s per- understood he’s done heavily influencing him formance in disciplinary what owners wish him down to this hour is the matters compares rea- to do. “Spygate” ruling against sonably with that of other Some major disciplin- Bill Belichick and the czars in other sports in ary rulings: Patriots in 2007. The this age wherein erratic • Such few performance combination of fines and behavior by athletes has enhancing drug violators draft picks surrendered become an increasingly as he has nailed, he has remains in the opinion of serious issue. Although hit hard. The Bengals’ many observers too light I wouldn’t argue any of Josh Gordon and LaRon a censure and thereby them has done enough. Landry, ex of the Colts, a lesson from which And mind you further, both suspended for more Belichick’s Patriots I’m not arguing that than half a season, are learned nothing. Is that tampering with the recent examples. But the attitude that’s driven football and conniving the over-reach on “De- however shamelessly to flategate?” Could be! The cover up that indiscre- better question may be, OHN tion is comparable to J C. “Is that unreasonable”? conspiring to deliber- • Basic decorum, and ately maim opponents. GALLAGHER at least the pretense Best Wishes for a So please don’t go there. Insurance Agency of fair play, have been Am only suggesting that important to Goodell. He in his rulings Goodell has censured the Falcons has been reasonably AUTO for pumping up audio consistent - neither too HAPPY LABOR DAY systems to confuse op- rough, nor too soft - and INSURANCE ponents, the Browns for hardly motivated by inappropriately texting Specializing in Auto- such ulterior motives as from the press box to the revenge or bias in other From all of us here at mobile Insurance for sidelines, the Vikings cases he’s handled. over a half century for heating up their So how is “Deflategate” of reliable service to footballs; and on that any different? one, he warned all the the Dorchester com- teams that monkeying munity. 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(Continued from page 12) Hall; everyone is welcome. Fair Foods each Friday, care, socialization, adult day health, memory respite, Irish Pastoral Centre from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; $2 for a bag of fresh produce homemakers, personal care attendants, mental health Call the IPC at 617-265-5300 or [email protected]. and open to all. 10 Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill; and substance abuse counseling, and transportation. Irish Social Club firstparishdorchester.org. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home Improvement Program Doors open @ 6:30 p.m. at the ISC, 119 Park St., St. Ambrose Church for eligible homeowners with home rehabilitation and West Roxbury. The club will be closed from Aug. 17 Help is needed at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sundays: low-cost home repairs. Info: 617-825-5000. to Sept. 6 for renovations. altar servers, choir members, and ushers. Please St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts Simon of Cyrene Society continue to say healing prayers for Sr. Damian. Meetings each Wed., 7 p.m., in the white building in The society will hold its annual fundraising St. Ann Church the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages 7 to 14. breakfast at the Venezia Restaurant, 20 Ericsson St., The Thursday 9 a.m. Mass during June and July St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club Port Norfolk, on Sun., Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. will be celebrated at 7 p.m. in the evening in the lower The club usually meets on Tuesdays (Meetings Send check for $40 PP to Simon of Cyrene Soc., PO church. The lower church is now air-conditioned for resume in Sept.) Box 54, South Boston 02127. the summer Masses. St. Ann’s $10,000 Dinner will be K Club Pope John Paul II Park held on Sat., Sept. 26. The 7 p.m. held each Thurs., Meetings, every other Monday, (Sept. 14 and 28 ) Become a friend of Pope John Paul II Park. A will now take the place of the 9 a.m. that morning at Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m. at Florian Hall. Meeting will be scheduled in the next few weeks. (correction) and will be held in the a-c’ed downstairs Boys and Girls Club News Call 617-875-0761. church; in Aug. and Sept., the 7 p.m. will be held in Dorchester Boys and Girls Club needs tutors for Ronan Park the day chapel at St. Brendan Church. piano, guitar, those in grades K to 12 who need homework assistance Next meeting, Bowdoin St. Health Center. Meetings violin, and viola lessons are now available. See the after school one to 2 hours per week. Volunteers need held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Bowdoin St. Health flyers at the rear door of the church. The 9 a.m. Mass not be teachers or experts on the subject. High school Center. Send donations to keep the park beautiful to: from Thursday to Saturday will be celebrated at St. students can fulfill their community-service hours. Friends of Ronan Park, P.O. Box 220252, Dor., 02122. Ann Church. (The 9 a.m. Mass from Mon. through Call Emily at 617-288-7120, to volunteer. Wed. is at St. Brendan.) St. Ann’s will hold Eucharistic Adams St. Library Upham’s Corner Main Street Adoration each Sat., following the 9 a.m. Mass until Become a member by sending dues to Friends of All committee meetings are held at the UCMS 3 p.m., with Benediction and the Chaplet of Divine the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton office, 594 Columbia Rd., #302, buzzer #6, Dor., Mercy. Confessions: Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:15 Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; and are open to the public. Info: 617-265-0363 or a.m. or from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saint Ann Knitters meet individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and uphamscorner.org. the 3rd Thursday of the month in the lower church. lifetime, $50. Field’s Corner Main Street St. Ann Youth/Teen Choir, singing at the 10:30 a.m. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Board meets the first Wed. of the month, at Mass on Sundays with practice beginning at 10 a.m. 1444 Dot. Ave., Dor. 02122, second floor 6:30 p.m. Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the St. Brendan Church first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Info or to apply: 617-474-1432. The 9 a.m. Mass on Thursdays during Aug. and Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Four Corners Main Street Sept will be changed to 7 p.m. each Thurs., in the day Info: call 617-265-4189. Four Corners Main Street, located at 1444 Dot. chapel. St. Brendan’s 25th Annual Cocktail Party, Fields Corner Main Street Ave, Dorchester, 02121; mailing address: P.O. Box Sat., Oct. 3, 7 to 11 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall. Please do 240877, 02124; phone: 617-287-1651; fax number, Meeting at the Fields Corner Business Lab, 1452 not bring clothing to St. Brendan for the Long Island Dorchester Ave., fourth floor. 617-265-2761. Shelter. It is now closed. The Food Pantry is in great Dorchester Park Irish Pastoral Centre need of non-perishable food. Please be generous. The The IPC is located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Rita Meetings held the third Wed. of each month, 6:30 9 a.m. Mass Monday through Wednesday will be to 7:30 p.m., in the Board Room on the second floor, Road. Dorchester. Our coffee social meets every Wed, celebrated at St. Brendan Church; (Thursday through from 10 a.m. to noon at 15 Rita Rd., where freshly Carney Hospital. See: dotpark.org. Saturday Mass, at St. Ann Church.) Contact 617-688- Friends of Ronan Park baked breads are served. Everyone is welcome to 0996, 617-835-9629; or 617-548-9860 for tix and info. come and join in the friendly conversation and various Mailing address: Friends of Ronan Park, P.O. Box St. Christopher Parish 220252, Dor., 02122. See: info@friendsofronanpark. weekly activities. Small faith groups have resumed on Thursdays, Milton-Quincy Congregation org for info. The Ronan Dog Park is undergoing from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call Louise at 617-834-9127. renovations. (Temple Shalom) Rosary (in Spanish), each Thurs., from 6 to 8 p.m. The new name: Congregation Beth Shalom of the College Bound Dorchester Call Jose at 617-541-3402. College Bound Dorchester (formerly Federated Blue Hills. Worship services, in the Great Hall, 495 St. Gregory Parish Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number is: 617- Dorchester Neighborhood Houses) offers a range The first annual Collaborative Cookout for St. of educational programs at multiple locations in 698-3394 or e-mail: office@TempleShalomOnline. Gregory’s, St. Angela’s, and St. Matthew’s Parishes org for info. Dorchester including early education for infants to will be held on Sat., Aug. 29, 5 p.m., in St. Gregory’s six-year-olds, out of school time programs for six to13- One Worship Place Auditoium Eucharistic Adoration will take place on Community church, with weekly worship gatherings year-olds, adolescent development programs, and Sundays from 2 to 4:45 p.m. For Confessions, please alternative and adult education. The site locations and Bible Study, on Fridays at 7 p.m., in the fellowship see Fr. Daily after Mass or call the rectory (617-298- hall at 1076 Washington St., Dor. For info, call 857- include the Little House, Log School, Ruth Darling, 2460) to make an appointment. St. Gregory’s Prayer and Dorchester Place. 342-2310 or e-mail: oneworshipplace.org. Group will meet on the first Saturday of the month, Pilgrim Church Mattapan United following the 9 a.m. Mass. Mattapan United is a grass roots community The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; all are St. Mark Parish welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the Conference organizing initiative that connects residents and other Items needed are toilet tissue, paper towels, leaders to define the future of their neighborhood Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public is invited. cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.) and shampoos, soaps, etc.. Browse the gift shop, which is open weekdays and and improve the quality of life in Mattapan. Info: Mother and Toddler Playgroup, each Wed., from 10 Karleen at ABCD, 617-298-2045, X245 or Karleen. Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for details. Community a.m. to noon in St. Mark’s Lower Church. lunch is served free every Sat. from noon to 1:30 p.m.; [email protected]. St. Matthew Parish Dorchester Multi-Service Center the public is welcome. Pilgrim Christian Endeavor Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Society meeting, second Tues. of each month at 6:30 DotWell’s Mommy/Daddy & Me fitness classes at to 5 p.m. 39 Stanton St. Dorchester the Dorchester Multi-Service Center, 1353 Dorchester p.m. Pilgrim Church is a Congregational Christian Knights of Columbus Church, associated with the United Church of Christ, Ave., on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., in the gym, and is located at 540 Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new Divine Mercy Celebration for children two years and older. Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the Dorchester People for Peace Divine Mercy Observance is held the third Friday second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, of each month, at St. Ann’s, Neponset. For further The group usually meets the second Monday of Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). Info: each month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Vietnamese-American info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. First Parish Church Community Center (wheelchair-accessible), 42 Adams Village Business Assoc. Charles St. Info: call 617-282-3783. Weekly worship services and cooperative Sunday For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. School, Sunday at 11 a.m. Fellowship Dinner, second Kit Clark Senior Services Friday of each month, 5:30 p.m., in the Parish Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: health (Continued on page 22)

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Fall Media Arts Program - The Club’s Media For those looking to experiment before joining a class Arts program will be offering a variety of Film and we will offer Drop-in Film class four afternoons a Upcoming Special Event: Photography classes this Fall. There will be 3 levels week between 2:00-4:30 p.m. For information please Fall Program Registration of Photography offered including Beginners (Mon- contact Sam Stockwell (sstockwell@bgcdorchester. days), Intermediate (Wednesdays), and Advanced org). September 9th & 10th – 6:15 – 8 p.m. (Thursdays) classes. The classes will take place at Fine Arts Program - In addition to our drop-in Registration for Fall Programs will take place 6:00 p.m. and are open to members ages 10 & older. classes for members ages 5-12 in the afternoon, the on 9/9 & 9/10 for all core program areas. For those interested in Film we will offer the BGCD Fine Arts program will offer evening enrichment Please be sure to update your membership Film Academy (Mondays), Making the Short Film classes. We will be offering Sculpture (2 classes on (Wednesdays), and Club News Team (Thursdays). Mondays), Painting (2 classes on Tuesdays), Teen for the new school year in advance. For more There will also be a drop-in Film Club (Fridays). Art (Wednesdays), Design (2 classes on Thursdays), information on the Fall registration please These classes are open to members ages 12 & up. and our Museum of Fine Arts Community Partner- contact Mike Joyce at mjoyce@bgcdorches- ter.org.

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The Boston Teachers Union is proud to endorse Charles Yancey for Boston City Council.

Charles’ unwavering support for the Boston Public Schools, all students, families, and the community sets him apart from every other candidate in the District 4 race. Charles will work to ensure that all voices are at the table; and we urge all Boston District 4 residents and families to vote for Charles Yancey in the preliminary municipal election on Tuesday, September 8th.

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By Colin A. Young of Public Safety and thorized to carry ECWs, trying to commit “suicide cies had approval from to receive approval from State House Security, tracks each use including the Massachu- by cop” at a busy intersec- the Secretary of Public EOPSS before it buys News Service of an electronic control setts State Police, only tion in North Reading, Safety and Security to ECWs or begins to train Police officers in weapon (ECW) -- a term the Northeast Massachu- the police department train and arm officers its officers in their use, Massachusetts used or that encompasses Tasers setts Law Enforcement said. with ECWs. At the end but each department is threatened to use a Taser and stun guns -- by police Council reported any The man waved a knife of 2013, 172 departments responsible for setting or stun gun more than officers around the state. ECW-involved incidents at officers and repeatedly had been authorized to its own policies for the a thousand times last A vast majority of last year (2). asked the officers to shoot use such weapons. use of ECWs. year, a slight increase subjects involved in The state does not him, according to police. N a t i o n w i d e , t h e “EOPSS approves from 2013. ECW contacts were male have readily-available North Reading requested number of local police department training In 2014, police depart- (88.5 percent), about 69 data on deaths associ- assistance from the An- departments that use programs,” EOPSS ments reported 1,037 percent were white, 16.8 ated with ECW use, dover department, which Tasers or stun guns spokesman Felix Browne Taser or stun gun con- percent were black, 11.9 but a list of 2014 police- equips its officers with increased more than 10 told the News Service. tacts -- defined as an percent were Hispanic involved deaths compiled Tasers, and the man was times between 2000 and “Departments are gen- individual officer issuing and 1.6 percent were by WGBH reported a safely subdued with a 2013, up from 7 percent erally responsible for a warning, displaying the labeled as “other.” Chelsea man died after Taser, police said. to 81 percent, according their own procedures, weapon or deploying the Among municipal police used a Taser three North Reading cur- to a 2013 report from the provided their training weapon toward a single police departments, times to subdue him. rently does not arm its U.S. Bureau of Justice has been approved by subject. That was a 3.7 New Bedford reported Proponents say ECWs officers with Tasers, Statistics. EOPSS.” percent increase over the the greatest number of are less lethal alterna- but has plans to deploy In 2004, former Gov. The law also mandates total contacts reported in incidents -- 105, down tives to firearms that still them later this year Mitt Romney signed that ECWs contain a 2013 and a .17 percent from 125 in 2013 and allow officers to protect once all of its officers a law making Massa- mechanism in order increase over the total 145 in 2012 -- followed by themselves and the pub- undergo training, chief chusetts the 49th state to track each time the reported in 2012, accord- Lawrence (57), Brockton lic during potentially Michael Murphy said in to allow police officers weapon is deployed, and ing to a newly filed state (30), Fall River (29), and violent situations. a statement. to carry ECWs, which that EOPSS compile an report. Holyoke, Taunton and On Monday, Andover As of Dec. 31, 2014, Romney equated to a annual report for the The report, presented Wareham (27 each). and North Reading police 190 municipal police “modern billy club.” Legislature on the use to the Legislature by Of the five non-mu- used a Taser to subdue a departments and five Massachusetts law of ECWs. the Executive Office nicipal departments au- man who was allegedly non-municipal agen- requires departments State child advocate reports on 40 deaths in 2014

By Andy Metzger 2-year-old girl in Auburn the Department of the medical examiner state services suffered friend since I became State House and the coma suffered Children and Families. on their cause. Those near fatalities in 2014, Child Advocate.” News Service by a 7-year-old boy from cases include a 2-year- including a 5-month-old A former juvenile Reports of abuse and Hancock. Half of the six child old girl who died while boy who was abused, a court judge, Garinger neglect of children in In 2013 and 2014 the deaths by injury docu- unattended in a car seat. 17-year-old boy who was proposed expanding the Massachusetts rose in Department of Children mented by the Office Last year the Office of struck by a motor vehicle jurisdiction of juvenile 2014, according to an and Families came under of the Child Advocate the Child Advocate re- and three teenage boys justice to include youths annual report released increased scrutiny for in 2014 were suicides, viewed reports of abuse who were shot. under the age of 18 Tuesday, which docu- losing track of Jeremiah while two were caused by or neglect concerning 184 Last year’s documen- who are charged with ments the deaths of 40 Oliver, a 5-year-old from motor vehicle crashes - as children mainly in foster tation of four “critical murder. For murder children receiving state Fitchburg whose body passenger and pedes- home or residential care incident” injury reports cases against people 14 services last year. was later discovered trian - and a 9-year-old settings. includes a 17-year-old years and older, jurisdic- The 40 deaths docu- along a highway in boy was shot and killed. Supported allega- boy sexually abused by tion now lies in Superior mented in “critical inci- Sterling. The agency is Sixteen children died tions of sexual abuse staff while living at a Court. Believing youth- dent” reports last year is now led by Linda Spears, of medical conditions, of children rose in 2014 state-funded program. ful crimes can hamper a the highest amount since who was previously part including complications compared to the year Garinger’s Tuesday person throughout life, 2011 and up from 29 of an organization that from premature births, before, and allegations of report will be her last, the child advocate also during 2013, according provided the state with cancer and pneumonia. neglect and abuse have as she has announced backs legislation that to the report by Child an independent assess- The office verified the risen annually since her plans to resign from would allow for “the Advocate Gail Garinger. ment of the department. cause of eight deaths as 2012. In 2014 there were the position she has held automatic expungement Near-fatalities and seri- The office receives sudden and unexpected 31 supported allegations since 2008, soon after it of juvenile court records ous injuries were down information on “critical” infant and toddler death. of sexual abuse, 109 of was first created. As the for first-offense non- last year, according to incidents involving the “Additional risk fac- physical abuse and 490 Baker administration violent misdemeanors the new data from her death or serious injury of tors, such as parental of neglect. searches for someone to upon final disposition office. a child receiving services substance use, were The office’s annual replace Garinger, she and a specified waiting The grim tally arrives from a state health and present in most of the report is spare on details wrote, “I would like to period provided there as state officials and the human services agency deaths,” Garinger’s of- about the incidents of commend in particular has been no subsequent public awaits reports or under state custody, fice reported. Another injury and death. Elizabeth Armstrong, delinquency or criminal on the high-profile and with the majority of 10 deaths have yet to Seven youths under who has been my deputy, offense charged during unexplained death of a reports coming from include a ruling from state custody or receiving my counselor, and my that period.” RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTY IN DORCHESTER Dorchester BUYERS SELLERS ADDRESS PRICE DATE JAshley Campbell pAtrick Kirrane Thomas Foley Melissa Johnston 1066 Adams St U:1 $365,000 8/13/15 Jonathan Casali R rene Patten 21 Annabel St U-3 $395,000 8/14/15 Hung Nguyen Gigi Nguyen Ludwig Alexis 64-66 Armandine St $490,000 8/12/15 Madison Herbert FNMA 22 Branchfield St U-A4 $154,000 8/11/15 Querita Petit-Homme renald Saintil US Bank NA TR 16 Calder St $278,775 8/10/15 Nakesisha Frith H helen Lewis Tr 794 Dorchester Ave Tr 794 Dorchester Ave U-1 $245,000 8/10/15 950 Dit Ave LLC S steven Ross TR Dottave Lending Tr 950 Dorchester Ave U-100 $267,500 8/14/15 Christina Letran dAnh Nguyen Adhanet Elias 159 Gallivan Blvd $355,000 8/10/15 James AlmeidA hUmberto AlmeidA hUyen Bui 60 Gibson St U-308 $225,000 8/12/15 Annika Cox Israel Lugo 139 Intervale St U-2 $182,500 8/11/15 Ahmad Koussa K kAthleen Heffernan 76 King St U-2 $403,000 8/11/15 Rachele Gardner dUstin Gardner Dalin Multi Family 2 lp 274 Norwell St $490,000 8/19/15 Euginio Tenorio Caitlin Meagher James Donovan Irene McSweeney 9 Park St U-2 $532,500 8/11/15 Hassan Shamseddine Upkar Singh Jahad Hasan Te Thach 75 Savin Hill Ave $450,000 8/14/15 Amy Gosler Christopher Gosler kobie Evans 537 Talbot Ave $380,000 8/10/15 11 Tilesboro St LLC Jean Szymaniak 11 Tilesboro St $485,000 8/13/15 Tam Nguyen Nguyen Nguyen Kimairys Amador 20 Tremlett St $565,000 8/13/15 Michael Batliner Cassandra Hildonen dAniel Devin 30 Tuttle St U-3 $430,000 8/14/15 Melvin Ross 3rd G gArrity Enterprises LLC 15 Wendover St $570,000 8/14/15

MATTAPAN Markell Graham USA HUD 20 Mildred Ave $419,000 8/14/15 Alexis Lawson James Evers Carol Evers 7 Ruxton Rd $288,000 8/13/15 dotnews.com September 3, 2015 The Reporter Page 21 City to expand car-sharing options in neighborhoods By Jennifer Smith Department (BTD) ex- We’ve brought Reporter Staff panding existing lots, In a continuing effort the statement said, to address parking and beginning this week. Of traffic difficulties well- the 80 spots, 48 will be Dana-Farber Cancer Care known to Bostonians, located in city-owned along with making the parking lots and the city a bit more green, remaining 32 on street the Walsh administra- corners. closer to you. tion is bringing 80 new DriveBoston is an early car-share vehicles to the step in Go Boston 2030, streets. the city’s transportation The cars, which are initiative. Over the next part of the DriveBoston 15 years, Go Boston 2030 program, will be parked aims to improve equality in allotted city-managed of transportation, reduce spaces, Mayor Martin environmental impact, Walsh’s office said in and catalyze economic an Aug. 26 statement. growth, according to its Ten of these spots will website. be in Dorchester, 12 “We are excited to in Roxbury, eight in continually offer new Jamaica Plain, and the ways for people to get rest scattered through- around the city,” said out the city. The first Gina Fiandaca, BTD location is set for Dudley commissioner. “Not ev- Square, with others erybody wants to own a expected to be rolled out car, but they may need through the fall. one occasionally, and we Most of the cars are see DriveBoston as one intended to service areas more tool for residents with few car-share op- who want a car-free or tions, with a particular car-light way of living focus on beefing up in Boston.” presences at “key MBTA The increase in des- stations” and bus routes. ignated car-share, and In a statement, Walsh therefore publically un- said: “All of our residents usable, spots is expected deserve the opportunity to be offset by the fewer to access car-share ve- residents needing to buy hicles and I am pleased and maintain cars, the we are able to expand Walsh administration DriveBoston to addi- said. Findings from a tional neighborhoods.” 2010 North American The mayor said the shared-use transporta- program is a tool to not tion study cited in the only relieve congestion report estimated that throughout the city, but each car sharing vehicle reduce reliance on car introduced removed ownership as a means anywhere from nine to of transportation. 13 cars from the road. ZipCar and Enterprise The city plans to Carshare — which work analyze car use data by registering with the to improve and fine- company and reserv- tune BostonDrive as it ing cars for specific moves along, according amounts of time — are to the statement. The the program partners, data is expected to help the mayor’s office said. evaluate the program’s Designating the parking success further down Dana-Farber Community Cancer Care spots will involve the the line. Boston Transportation Obama to attend If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder, Dana-Farber Community Cancer Care can help. Our Labor Day Breakfast; specialists are now providing exceptional care in a comfortable, union leaders hail convenient location, close to you. ‘shared commitment’ President Barack our shared commitment For an appointment or more information, visit: Obama will attend the to raising standards for Greater Boston Labor all working people,” Rog- dana-farber.org/communitycare Council breakfast on ers said in a statement. Monday, visiting a major The president’s push meet-up of union leaders for a trade deal with and Democrats in one of countries on the Pacific the most liberal states on Ocean has drawn criti- Labor Day. cism from labor leaders Rich Rogers, the execu- and from U.S. Sen. tive secretary-treasurer Elizabeth Warren, who of the Greater Boston said it would tilt scales Labor Council, confirmed toward international the news Tuesday after corporations. The labor the Boston Globe wrote council said more infor- about the visit on Mon- mation would be released day. Wednesday. The break- “For the President to fast is scheduled for D o r C h e s t e r • L aW r e n C e • M e t h u e n • M i Lt o n be joining us in Boston Monday at 9 a.m. at the on Labor Day following Boston Park Plaza hotel. Q u i n C y • s t o n e h a M • W e y M o u t h such a momentous year is - STATE HOUSE a great honor and we look NEWS SERVICE forward to celebrating Page 22 THE Reporter September 3, 2015 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES

CRONIN, Cornelius the late Carol A. (Boyle) was also very involved Peters, Barbara Harte, Ann Casamassima of Sisters of Charity, Mt. St. F. “Neil” of Canton Cronin. Father of Kevin with St. Marks and St. Gloria Alexis, Gemma Stoughton. Sister of Vincent Community, 125 formerly of Dorchester, M. Cronin and his wife Clare Church. Claire died Rogers, Angela Charles, the late Jack McCarthy Oakland St., Wellesley husband of 49 yrs. to Michelle of Easton, at the age of 87. Wife of Mickey and Lynette of Falmouth, Paul of Hills, MA 02481. Bridget Cronin of Boston, James P. Doyle. Mother Matthews and Joan Braintree and Rose Marie Tonra, John Joseph THANKSGIVING NOVENA TO Beth C. Healy and her of Diane Morris and Hunte. He is also survived Garrick of Randolph. of Dedham. Husband ST. JUDE husband Desmond of her husband Michael of by a host of brothers-in- Also survived by 13 of Patricia (Holland). O Holy St. Jude, Apostle, and Easton, Maura J. Proctor Braintree, Marie C. Doyle law and one sister-in-law; grandchildren and three Father of Melissa Walsh Martyr, great in virtue and rich and her husband David of Braintree, Michael uncle of six nephews, great grandchildren. and her husband Sean in miracles, near kinsman of of Canton, Sheelagh C. J. Doyle and his wife eight nieces, and several Remembrances may be of North Attleboro and Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor Corcoran of Braintree Ellen of Kingston and grandnieces. Relative made to Seasons Hospice Emily Bausemer and her of all who invoke your special and the late Cornelius F. Peggie Needham and of the Flemmings and & Palliative Care, 20 husband Brian of Savin patronage in time of need, to you Cronin III. Also survived her husband Peter of Knutt Families. Mall Rd., Suite 405, Hill, Dorchester. Papa I have recourse from the depth of by grandchildren Megan, Braintree and the late Morrissey, Beatrice Burlington, MA 01803 of Declan and Keeghan my heart and humbly beg to whom Jacqueline, Shannon, Jimmy Doyle. She was (Collins) of Everett, or the Joslin Diabetes Walsh and Brynn and god has given such great power to Erin, Connor, Neil, Paul, predeceased by many formerly of Dorchester, Center, One Joslin Place, Benjamin Bausemer. come to my assistance. Help me Cassandra and Danielle. brothers and sisters. Aug. 26. Wife of the Suite 745, Boston, MA Son of the late John in my present and urgent petition. Donations may be made Mother-in-law of Michele late Thomas Morrissey. 02215. and Josephine (Cooney) In return, I promise to make your to Fr. Bill’s, Quincy MA. Doyle of Dorchester. Mother of Sandra Grogan Sister Gabriel Tonra. Brother of Mary name known, and cause you to be or Rosie’s Place, Boston. Sister in law of Mary of Everett, Kathleen Marie Ryan, SC Cummings of Dennisport, invoked. Say three Our Fathers, DOYLE, Claire T. MacSwain of Malden Dwyer and her husband, of Mt. St. Vincent, Stephen Tonra of San three Hail Marys and Glorias. (Keegan) of Braintree and Mary Keegan of James and Michaeline Wellesley Hills. A Sister Antonio, Texas, Clare Publication must be promised. St. formerly of Dorchester. Rockland. Also survived Venere of Dorchester. of Charity (Halifax) Loughran, Kathleen Jude pray for us and all who invoke Claire was born in by 14 grandchildren, Sister of Jean Garrison for 74 years who was Tonra and Patricia Tonra your aid, Amen. This Novena Boston and grew up in three great grandchildren of MT. Grandmother missioned in New York, all of Watertown. Retired has never been known to fail. I Dorchester. She was and many nieces and of Michael Grogan and New Jersey, Quebec, employee of Verizon have had my request granted. a homemaker and an nephews. Lisa Giordano, Michellle Dartmouth, Lourdes and where he worked for 42 Publication promised. accomplished baker. She LANGLOIS, Linda Grogan, Denise Vacirca Halifax, Nova Scotia. years. Donations may be –F.J.S. (Cottam) of Dorchester. and her husband, James, Locally at Academy made in John’s memory to D a u g h t e r o f R u t h Nicole Villasorda and the of the Assumption, St. Susanna Church, 262 (Weinstein) Cottam of late Sean Grogan and his Wellesley, St. Margaret’s, Needham St., Dedham Dorchester and the late surviving wife, Kerry and Dorchester and Mt. MA 02026. Edward Cottam. Sister the late Richard Maffie. St. Vincent, Wellesley WRIGHT, Robert TEVNAN TEVNAN of Harold Cottam of She is also survived by Hills. Daughter of the Z. of Milton, formerly 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue Dorchester and Deborah six great-grandchildren. late John and Josephine of Dorchester, Aug. Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 Cushing of Brockton. O ’C O NN O R, (Goeugeon) Ryan. Sister 26. Husband of Mary 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Remembrances may be K a t h e r i n e J. of the late Rev. Gabriel (Kerrigan) Wright. made in memory of Linda (McCarthy) of Hanson Ryan S.J., John Ryan, Father of John and his to the American Heart formerly of Dorchester Jane Welch, and J. wife Mary Wright of Attorneys at Law Assoc. and Naples, FL. Wife of Virginia Ryan. Aunt IL and James Wright www.tevnan.com MATTHEWS, the late John P. O’Connor. of Mary Louise Ryan, of Milton. Grandfather Emmanuel D. 72, also Mother of Theresa Leahy Jane Welch, Barbara of Kathleen Wright of known as Padre, of of Naples, FL, Karen Welch-Mikus and her NY. Brother of Thomas Dorchester, formerly of O’Connor of Jersey husband Edward, and Wright of WY. If desired, Trinidad. He was the son City, NJ, J. Timothy Gabriel Ryan Welch contributions in Bob’s “Close to Home” of the late Mr. and Mrs. O’Connor of Brookline, M.D., also survived by memory may be sent to Olga Murray Matthews. Charles F.X. O’Connor several grandnieces and the Carmelite Monastery, Father of Desmond Lovell of Duxbury, Annmarie nephews, and her former 61 Mt. Pleasant Ave., and grandfather of two. Bouzan of Hanson student John Malarky. Roxbury, MA 02119. Late Brother of Jennylyn and the late Patricia Donations may be made to W. W. II Army Vet. Neighborhood Notables Cedar Grove Cemetery (Continued from page 16) for parents, grandparents, other relatives, and friends, Mattapan Adult Day Care concerned by the substance abuse or behavioral CONSECRATED IN 1868 The Mattapan Adult Day Care Program is held problems of a loved one; meetings at the Tynan School, each weekday from 8 am to 4 pm, 229 River St., 650 East Fourth St., South Boston, Mondays, 7:30 On the banks of the Neponset Mattapan. Services included: nursing, social services, p.m. Call 617-922-6036 for info. arts & crafts, games, breakfast/lunch/snack, and Horizons for Homeless Children Inquiries on gravesites are invited. transportation. Call 617-298-7970 to schedule a visit Horizons is seeking volunteers to interact and play with 200 children living in family shelters. Non-Sectarian. Hope for Troubled Families Families Anonymous: a self-help support program Commitment: two hours per week for six months. Cemetery Office open daily at Info: call 617-445-1480. 920 Adams St. Dorchester, MA 02124 LEGAL NOTICES Telephone: 617-825-1360 COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE and FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court PROBATE & FAMILY COURT INFORMAL PROBATE Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 New Chardon Street DEPARTMENT PUBLICATION NOTICE 24 New Chardon St., Boston 02114 “Caring for your life’s journey...” Boston 02114 SUFFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU15P1851EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR (617) 788-8300 ESTATE OF: ORDER OF COMPLETE CITATION ON PETITION FOR Docket No. SU15W0647 MARY LOUISE PUDDISTER SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE FORMAL ADJUDICATION SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DATE OF DEATH: April 13, 2015 Docket No. SU13P0488EA Docket No. SU15P2084EA TENESHA A. THOMAS, Plaintiff SUFFOLK DIVISION ESTATE OF: DOROTHY HOLLAND ESTATE OF: v. 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 DATE OF DEATH: 05/19/2003 To all interested persons: SIMEO ROSA VENDOL N. RYAN, Defendant 617-788-8300 SIMEO MENDES ROSA To all persons interested in above captioned A Petition has been filed by: Laura DATE OF DEATH: 02/02/2015 To the above named Defendant: estate, by Petition of Petitioner Paul J. Kuhns of Pembroke, MA requesting that To all interested persons: A Complaint has been presented Puddister of Dorchester, MA, a Will has an Order of Complete Settlement of the A petition for Formal Appointment of to this Court by the Plaintiff, Tenesha been admitted to informal probate. Paul estate issue including to approve an Personal Representative has been filed by A. Thomas, seeking a Complaint for J. Puddister of Dorchester, MA has been accounting and other such relief as may Maria A. Rosa of Roxbury, MA requesting that informally appointed as the Personal Rep- be requested in the Petition. For the First the Court enter a formal Decree and Order Custody-Support/Parenting Time and Final Account. and for such other relief as requested in the filed on April 7, 2015. resentative of the estate to serve without Petition. The Petitioner requests that Maria surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy A. Rosa of Roxbury, MA be appointed as You are required to serve upon The estate is being administered of the Petition from the Petitioner or at Personal Representative of said estate to Tenesha A. Thomas, plaintiff, whose under informal procedure by the Personal the Court. You have a right to object to serve With Personal Surety on the bond in address is 24 New Chardon Street, Representative under the Massachusetts this proceeding. To do so, you or your an unsupervised administration. Uniform Probate Code without supervision attorney must file a written appearance IMPORTANT NOTICE 3rd Floor, Boston, MA, your answer and objection at this Court before 10:00 You have the right to obtain a copy of the on or before October 15, 2015. If you by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but a.m. on 09/24/2015. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. fail to do so, the court will proceed to This is NOT a hearing date, but a You have a right to object to this proceed- the hearing and adjudication of this interested parties are entitled to notice deadline by which you must file a written ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file regarding the administration from Personal appearance and objection if you object to a written appearance and objection at this action. You are also required to file Representative and can petition the Court Court before 10:00 a.m. on 10/01/2015. a copy of your answer in the office of this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely in any matter relating to the estate, includ- written appearance and objection fol- This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline the Register of this Court at Boston. ing distribution of assets and expenses of by which you must file a written appearance lowed by an Affidavit of Objections within and objection if you object to this proceeding. Witness, JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, administration. Interested parties are entitled thirty (30) days of the return date, action If you fail to file a timely written appearance Esquire, First Justice of said to petition the Court to institute formal may be taken without further notice to you. and objection followed by an affidavit of Court at BOSTON this 28th day of proceedings and to obtain orders terminat- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- objections within thirty (30) days of the ing or restricting the powers of Personal August 2015. STRONG, First Justice of this Court.  Funerals return date, action may be taken without Representatives appointed under informal Date: August 19, 2015 further notice to you. Felix D. Arroyo procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, Felix D. Arroyo Unsupervised Administration Register of Probate if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.  Cremations Under The Massachusetts Uniform Register of Probate Probate Code (MUPC) Published: September 3, 2015 Published: September 3, 2015 Published: August 27, 2015 A Personal Representative appointed under  Pre-Arrangements the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE in the estate are entitled to notice regarding Advertise in the Reporter the administration directly from the Personal DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including Call 617-436-1222 x14 the distribution of assets and expenses of 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 administration. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First for our affordable rates. Justice of this Court. Date: August 24, 2015 Service times and directions at: Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Online at DotNews.com www.dolanfuneral.com Published: September 3, 2015 dotnews.com September 3, 2015 The Reporter Page 23 Reporter’s Calendar HELP WANTED

Saturday, September 5 with use of “BDA” code. Tickets are available now CERO Cooperative, a Dorchester- • City of Boston’s Poet Laureate visits the Dudley and can be purchased through StrandBoston.com based worker owned social venture, Branch Library at 2 p.m. This fall,Danielle Legros at the OvationTix.com at 866-811-4111. seeks Sales Team Leader to join Georges will meet and engage with aspiring and • Father Family Fun day is a free event for the our management team and boost practicing poets. Interested participants can bring entire family that combines community agencies examples of their work for discussion. 65 Warren committed to healthy and safe families with fun commercial organic waste diversion St. Roxbury. activities including pony rides, bounce house, service to grocery, restaurant and Tuesday, September 8 obstacle course, face painting and much more! Noon, commercial kitchens in the Boston • Preliminary election in the city of Boston in city 15 Talbot Ave., Dorchester. area. Worker-owner track includes $20 council districts 4 and 7 only. Polls will be open from Sunday, September 20 hr + benefits. See our online application 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are also available • PartARTS watercolor painting workshop at for those who wish to vote in person at the Election Geneva Cliffs, Dorchester, 12-2 p.m. at www.CERO.coop. Department, located in Room 241, at Boston City • Dorchester Historical Society hosts a tour and Hall. For voters who have any questions about tasting at the new Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Dorchester, MA: DotHouse Health, Inc. absentee ballots, please call 617-635-2211. For all Ericsson St., Port Norfolk from 4-6 p.m. See how seeks Dentists. Resp. for providing and other concerns call 617-635-3767. the historic 1859 Putnam Nail Factory/Lawley overseeing direct dental diagnosis, treat- Saturday, September 12 Shipyard/Seymour’s Ice Cream Company has been ment, procedures, and care for a specified • Savin Hill Neighborhood Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. transformed into a brand new, state-of-the-art craft patient pop. DDS,DMD, or foreign equiv in For more information or to obtain a map, please send distillery. Sample BHD’s New England Custom a request to [email protected]. If interested in Spirits and light fare from the Ashmont Grill. Admis- dentistry; current license or lim license to participating, deadline to get on the map is Sept. 5. sion $50 per person and reserbations are required. pract dentistry in the state of MA; knowl- • The Dimock Center will partner with HoodFit RSVP and pay at dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org. edge of community health center-based and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) to host Proceeds benefit the DHS Preservation Fund. dental practices; completion of dental the first annual ‘Road to Wellness 5k Walk/Run.’ Friday, September 25 residency in periodontology. 1 year exp The event will kick-off at The Dimock Center and • The People In Neighborhoods Can Help, PINCH as Dentist req. Email resumes to Mary. continue through the Roxbury community. The event Foundation to honor South Boston’s Billy Higgins [email protected]. is anticipated to engage over 1,000 participants from with the 2015 Jack Leary Quiet Leadership award over 200 surrounding communities to unite runners during the non-profit’s annual fundraiser and and walkers in their pursuit of wellness, as well as awards ceremony, 7 p.m. to midnight, at the West celebrate the rich history of Roxbury. There will be optional fitness training days held throughout the summer leading up to the walk/run. Contact HELP WANTED CODMAN SQUARE NDC Katie Gallagher at 617-442-8800 x1285 for more Executive Assistant/Special information. Projects Manager • The Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports and The Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager is Entertainment and Save the Harbor / Save the Bay responsible for a multitude of administrative and special project host End of Summer Beach Party at the Boston functions for this small, yet busy community development Centers for Youth & Family (BCYF) Curley Com- office which focuses on developing the neighborhood munity Center’s M Street Beach in South Boston economically and socially through implementing real estate from 12-5 p.m. Features a barbecue by Sweet Cheeks, and economic development initiatives, along with community beach games, kayaking, stand-up paddle boards, building and planning work. CODMAN SQUARE NDC The Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager reports family activities and live music by the Endless to the Executive Director, and works with all levels of the Summer Band. For further information please call DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE staff to achieve the agency’s goals/mission. 617-635-3911, or visit boston.gov/summer. The DEVELOPMENT Key Responsibilities: BCYF Curley Community Center is located at 1663 Codman Square NDC seeks highly motivated, self-directed • Provide administrative support to the Executive Director. Columbia Road in South Boston. and highly experienced manager to run Codman Square’s Includes managing the E.D.’s schedule, scheduling meetings, Sunday, September 13 real estate development department. Work closely with managing/producing executive-level written and verbal Executive Director and senior managers to manage all real communications, etc. • The third annual Dorchester Park Classic Car estate development and asset management planning activities • Staff, manage and implement special projects such Show and Family Fun Day will begin at in the smaller for this small yet busy non-profit organization with a $50 as the NDC’s 35th Anniversary Gala, website upgrades, ball field at the Adams Street entrance to the park. million in assets. NeighborWorks Week, annual meetings, etc. The Family Fun Day goes from 12 to 4 p.m.on the Must have deep experience in real estate development, • Research legislative and programmatic issues relevant to larger ball field in the upper park. Walk up the path especially in developing affordable housing using both public the agency’s work. • from the cars to the back of the park to enjoy food resources. Experience in conceptualizing and scoping out Manage Board communications including compiling, with the support of the Administrative Assistant, monthly Board trucks, entertainment, music, horse-drawn carriage project opportunities, bringing in deals, running sophisticated financial analysis and managing the project team (lenders, packets, produce coherent and concise Board minutes, schedule rides, facilities, face painting, balloons, puppets and equity investors, architects, engineers, attorneys, etc), in Committee meetings, etc. games for the kids. See dotpark.org for more info. support of a real estate development project a must. Develop • Manage/coordinate production of agency-wide reports, • Boston College High School hosts a school fair an aggressive, yet doable development pipeline for the agency. working closely with Senior Managers. from noon to 2 p.m. Families will have the opportu- Deep and successful experience in applying to public sources • Support management of information technology functions, nity to meet middle and high school representatives for real estate capital funding for projects required. Excellent including resolving and troubleshooting around computer software issues, phone issues, etc. from institutions throughout Massachusetts. Over project financial feasibility analysis and spreadsheet skill required. At least 5 years of staff management experience, Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field 30 middle and high schools will be in attendance including managing staff at the mid- and senior management including Catholic, independent, public, single- with 3-5 years executive level support experience preferred. levels required. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication gender, co-ed, boarding, day, large, and small schools. Bachelor’s degree in related field and 8+ years of skills, along with excellent computer skills (working with Visit bchigh.edu/schoolfair to register. progressively responsible experience in housing and/ hard and software) with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Saturday, September 19 or commercial real estate development, preferably in the software programs, including Excel. Typing 45-50 wpm a must. • Russian Grand Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s nonprofit affordable housing arena. Previous project and staff Seeking a self-starter, with tons of initiative, and a “can do” management experience required. Excellent verbal and written attitude. Must be well organized and detailed-oriented with “Swan Lake” at The Strand Theatre. Doors for the communication skills a must. Ability to simultaneously manage performance will open at 6.30 p.m., with the show ability to “think on feet”, handle a variety of functions and a diversity of projects, issues and tasks a must. Ability to work tasks concurrently and work independently, under pressure, and beginning at 7.30 p.m. The Russian Grand Ballet with others with diverse backgrounds as part of a team to multi-task with high degree of project and time-management brings the classic ballet to life with Russia’s brightest achieve goals a must. Competitive salary and benefit package. capacity.Send cover letter with salary requirements, and ballet stars to perform the full-length production. Submit resume and cover letter by September 25, 2015 to resume by September 25, 2015 to: [email protected] or send Tickets range from $18 to $48, plus fees and taxes [email protected] or by mail to Executive Director, Codman to Executive Director, 587 Washington St, Dorchester, MA Boston Dance Alliance members received $10 off Square NDC, 587 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124. 02124. No phone calls please.

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Offered @ 599,900.00 793 Adams Street Call Louise Smith direct @ 617-817-1517 for appointment Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 24 THE Reporter September 3, 2015 dotnews.com Irish Heritage Festival set for Oct. 11 at Florian Hall The fifth annual Association President to previous years. Press Dorchester Irish Heritage Sean Weir, one of the Gang, an innovative Irish Festival will take place organizers. The festival music group from Maine, on Sunday, October 11 was held for the first two performed last year. The from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m at years in Adams Corner to event has always included Florian Hall (55 Hallet help the local businesses performances of Irish Street) and the John in that area. In order to music and step dancing. McKeon Post AmVets 146 get more space for the Food vendors serving (4 Hilltop St.). Organizers event, the festival has Irish food will also be estimate that almost since been moved to included. The suggested 9,000 people came out to Florian Hall. “It was sad donation is $5 per person, the event in 2014. to move it, but it had to or $20 per family. The festival began be done,” said Weir. – Maddie Kilgannon simply enough. This year’s festival Rhythm in unison at the “It was just an idea lineup has still yet to be Irish Heritage Festival we had over a beer,” finalized, but organizers in 2014. said Cedar Grove Civic say that it will be similar Sean Smith photo

WINE OUTLET • BEER OUTLET • LIQUOR OUTLET • WINE OUTLET • BEER OUTLET • LIQUOR OUTLET Eatery wins OK for outside dining, WINE OUTLET • BEER LIQUOR LIQU OR entertainment; abutters unhappy the By Meggie Quackenbush he is disappointed with Reporter Correspondent the outcome of the hear- Despite concerns from ing. He said he hoped abutters and civic lead- the board would defer RAISING ers, the Zoning Board the petition in order to of Appeals on Tuesday clarify exactly what live approved a petition from entertainment means the owners of Sam Mav- and address the fears erick’s, a new Adams Vil- of residents about late- ROOF SALE night revelers in the lage eatery slated to open later this year, to allow neighborhood. OUTLET PRICES outdoor dining and live When the civic associa- late-night entertainment tion approved the concept at the restaurant-bar. earlier this summer, The board’s decision Weir said it also approved gives Julien Bolger plans for entertainment. Supreme Liquors and Shawn Ahern the But Weir said he and green light to host live others presumed that entertainment, includ- would mean televisions, ing an occasional DJ, some music, and an oc- after 10:30 p.m. Bolger casional Sunday brunch and Ahern also plan to performer. open a 60-seat patio Peggy Folan, who outside the eatery, but started a Facebook page assured the board that aimed at renewing the We are making room for over 400 New Wines any live entertainment village, said she thinks would remain inside the Sam Maverick’s is going We are Building A Wine Tasting Room so you can restaurant. to be a great addition. “SAMPLE WINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD” Sam Maverick’s will “There are multiple move into the long- nail and hair salons, We are installing a New State Of The Art Beer vacant Hollywood Video pizza places – we don’t Cooler for over 100 NEW Craft Beers ! building on the corner have any variety in the of Granite Avenue and neighborhood like you’d WE ARE OPEN UNTIL 11PM DAILY Gallivan Boulevard, and see in Roslindale or on will include seating for Center Street in West 220 inside and serve Roxbury,” said Folan. lunch, dinner, weekend She hopes Sam Mav- brunch and a late-night erick’s will promote foot Spirits BEERS menu. traffic and restore a Smirnoff Vodka...... 1.75ltr...... $19.99 Bud & Bud Light ...... 30 Packs ...$19.99 It is licensed to remain much-needed vibrancy Jack Daniels ...... 1.75ltr...... $39.99 Coors Light ...... 30 Packs ...$19.99 open until 12 a.m. to Adams Village. “We’re trying to liven The next step in the ap- Bacardi Rum...... 1.75ltr .....$19.99 Yuengling Suitcase ...... $16.99 Jose Cuervo Tequila...... 1.75ltr .....$29.99 up the corner and remove proval process is obtain- Sam Adams ...... 12pk ...... $13.49 ing an entertainment Bombay Sapphire Gin...... 1.75ltr .....$35.99 that boxy feeling to it,” Sierra Nevada ...... 12pk ...... $13.99 said Robert Allen, at- license from the city. Kahlua ...... 1.75ltr .....$34.99 Stella Artois ...... 12pk ...... $12.99 torney for Bolger and Ahern seemed optimistic Dr. McGillicuddy Fireball ...1.75ltr .....$24.99 Angry Orchard ...... 12pk ...... $13.49 Ahern, at the hearing. after the hearing, but Twisted Tea ...... 12pk ...... $13.49 But Eric Donovan of said that they would Spiked Seltzer ...... 12pk Variety .$13.49 Granville Street, whose continue to work to find WINES house directly abuts the common ground with the restaurant property, neighborhood. Kendall Jackson Chardonnay ...... $10.99 voiced concern at the “We’re just trying to Mark West Pinot Noir ...... $8.99 BRAND NAMES hearing about noise, go through the process Apothic Red/White ...... $9.99 traffic, and parking is- and be mindful of the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc ...... $12.99 FOR LESS !!! sues. Donovan, a father abutters,” he said. Mouton Cadet ...... $7.99 of three who has owned Weir said he plans to Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet ...... $12.99 his home for over ten attend the entertain- Ed Hardy Sangria ...... $5.99 years, said that no direct ment licensing hearing Woodbridge Varietals...... 1.5ltr ...... $9.99 abutters voted in favor in order to address the fears of Adams Village Cavitt Pinot Grigio ...... 1.5ltr ...... $10.99 ** All Beer Plus Deposit of live entertainment at ** All Wine 750ml unless noted the restaurant, and he residents. Yellow Tail Varietals ...... 1.5ltr ...... $9.99 said they are “dead set” “Not everyone is totally against outdoor seating. against them, but they “Restaurant, we’re fine have to work with the 540 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, MA with. Night club, we’re neighborhood to figure Supreme (across from McDonalds) absolutely against,” this out,” he said. “I think Donovan said. Sam Maverick’s is a great (617) 288-2886 Sean Weir, president fit for the neighborhood, I just think it needs to be WINE OUTLET • BEER LIQUOR LIQU OR Liquors of the Cedar Grove Civic NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. SALE EFFECTIVE 9/4 - 9/12/15 Association, said that a restaurant-bar and not WINE OUTLET • BEER OUTLET • LIQUOR OUTLET • WINE OUTLET • BEER OUTLET • LIQUOR OUTLET while he supports the a restaurant-club.” concept of the restaurant,