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Volume 30 Issue 46 Thursday, November 14, 2013 50¢ Reporter One-on-One ‘Building As the hurrahs die down, Pathways’ Walsh looks back, ahead By Gintautas Dumcius opens door News Editor Marty Walsh arrived at the Park Plaza Hotel around 6 p.m. on election to union jobs night and headed up to the 15th floor. For the But observers say more first time that day, he was nervous. West Rox- slots, funds sorely needed bury, Beacon Hill, and the Back Bay, friendly By Gintautas Dumcius guys and girls. It doesn’t turf for his opponent, News Editor get any faster than that. John Connolly, had seen Tom Olson holds up a That’s transmission a high number of voters pale blue cord in front through glass.” turn out. of the class. Outlets and Olson, a 46-year-old Inside the hotel wires hang from the ceil- Medford resident, has room, he was joined ing over the heads of 15 spent 28 years in the by his mother Mary, men and women, many telecommunications his brother John, his of whom are wearing business, working with longtime partner, Lorrie green hard-hats. “FiOS,” fiber optics, copper, and Higgins, and her daugh- Olson says, holding the security systems. And ter Lauren, and his blue cord a little higher. on this chilly Thurs- campaign manager Meg “Anybody know what day in October, he is Costello. The candidate that stands for?” inside a training center kept in touch with his The answer comes in Dorchester across campaign workers, who cautiously, in unison, from the International were crunching num- from the class: “Fiber Brotherhood of Electri- bers inside the “boiler integrated optical solu- cal Workers (IBEW) room” and keeping him tions.” Says Olson, “Now, Local 103 Hall talking updated. when you see the com- about the technology Walsh showered and mercials with Comcast that surrounds him and focused on writing Mayor Tom Menino and Mayor-elect Marty Walsh spoke to reporters after and FiOS and Verizon, his students for the day. his victory speech. He the two met in Menino’s City Hall office last Wednesday. Photo by Isabel Leon you’ll be able to say ‘I The students, all didn’t write a concession know what FiOS is.’ people of color from speech, believing that if the “heart and head,” he over me, that we were go- leader from Dorchester Fiber integrated optical Boston, most of them he had to deliver one, said. “At 7:30, I just got ing to be okay,” the state recounted 48 hours later solutions, right? High- women, are in the middle he would speak from a feeling, a feeling came representative and labor (Continued on page 5) end communications, (Continued on page 17) Salas’s salon keeps Short and sweet: Red Line pace with styles bridge replaced in 3 days By Will Taylor site on Saturday, said to squeeze nickels and in Adams Village Special to the Reporter the traditional method stretch the dollar as far “Get in and get out as of bridge installation as we can. So taxpay- By Bill Forry moved in with family fast as you possibly can. I would have taken up to ers should know that’s Editor members in Savin Hill think people prefer [this] 10 months to complete. what’s happening here Mary Salas was born and she came of age in to the pain of years of “Governor Patrick has tonight.” to style hair. a three-decker at 99 construction.” been pushing us to work The new bridge re- As a child growing up Sydney Street that’s The speaker was State quickly, to be innovative places a 112-year-old in her native Greece, she since been destroyed Hair Image owner Mary Transportation Secre- and creative, and this span that had a fatigue never met a doll that by fire. tary Richard Davey, and is literally a heavy lift rating that had fallen didn’t need a complete Ten years later, after Salas holds a photo from the 1980s that shows her he was referring to the bridge that we will be below statutory limits, makeover. honing her skills at a guiding principle behind rolling into place,” he according to an engineer- shop in Lower Mills, she with other stylists who “I had a passion,” says worked at the salon. the installation over the said. (Continued on page 4) Salas. “I wanted to go opened her own salon Photo by Bill Forry weekend of a new $5.5 “If we did it the conven- to school to become a in the heart of Adams million bridge above tional way, it would have stylist, but in Greece at Corner. Last Thursday, herself? She’s become a Clayton Street near been upwards of $7 or the time, the men were Mary quietly marked coiffure consigliore and Clam Point that shut $8 million,” said Davey, the hairstylists. I was her 25th anniversary in all-around-confidante down Red Line train ser- who emphasized that told I should become a business. to three generations of vice between Ashmont smart infrastructure seamstress instead.” In a district that’s seen customers— the large Station and JFK/UMass investment is a central Needless to say, Mary its share of comings and majority of them from from Friday evening to goal of the Patrick ad- was thrilled when her goings over the last quar- the immediate neighbor- Monday morning. ministration. “We’re family immigrated to ter-century, Mary Salas’ hood. Hailing the project as a trying to be creative and All contents copyright the United States at age Hair Image has become a saver of time and money, thoughtful and, frankly, © 2013 Boston (Continued on page 9) Neighborhood News, Inc. 16. She and her sisters fixture. And the woman Davey, who was at the continue to find ways The joints are jumpin.’

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By Gintautas Dumcius Mariamma White-Hammond, News Editor executive director of Project HIP- The confetti had barely left the HOP; Sean Weir, head of the Cedar cannon on election night by the time Grove Civic Association; and Steve speculation was underway about the Bickerton, Jr., who has worked for next race. Walsh. The elevation of Dorchester’s As for Savin Hill’s Bill Walczak, Marty Walsh to the mayor’s seat who ran for mayor in the preliminary in City Hall means there will be a and warned about the hazards of House seat vacancy within the 13th a casino in East Boston: He said Commissioner Ed Davis with Annie and Gareth Kinkead, Jr. Suffolk District next year. Inside the Tuesday night that he is happy at Gareth P. Kinkead, Jr. passed away on Tuesday at age 87 after a lengthy Park Plaza Hotel’s ballroom that Shawmut Construction, the firm that illness. Mr. Kinkead, along with his devoted wife Annie, has been at the center night, there was already talk about he was working at before he mounted of civic life in Mattapan for decades. who might be interested in replacing a mayoral bid. In recent years, the Kinkeads have been the driving force behind improve- Walsh, a Democrat and labor leader Walsh doesn’t plan to leave the ments to Almont Park and the Wheelock-Mattahunt Community Center. Mr. in union-rich Dorchester. Walsh has House until around the end of the Kinkead’s activism in Mattapan dates back to the 1970s, when he organized served in the House for 16 years, win- year, meaning the special election a civic association on Messenger Street. A computer analyst by trade, Mr. ning the job in 1997 in a special election will play out over the course of next Kinkead later moved to Colorado Street, where he has remained a key civic after Jim Brett, another Dorchester winter and spring. He will be sworn leader in a section of the city that he lovingly called Shangri-La. guy who ran for mayor but received in as mayor on Jan. 6. “I remember him back in the 1970s, when Gareth started Shangri-La around different results, decided to take a job the Messenger Street area,” said Mayor Thomas M. Menino in an interview with the New England Council. At UMass Boston, panel with the Reporter. “When everything else was falling apart, he brought people Add to this speculation the pos- mulls Golar Richie bid together. He’s the ultimate person who made Mattapan what it is. He’s a model sibility that District 3 City Councillor The end of the first wide-open for everyone. Guys like him are the DNA of our community.” Frank Baker will take a job in the mayoral race in 30 years has led to a “His life’s work was bettering the community and the neighborhood in which Walsh administration, prompting steady stream of post-race forums and he lived,” said his daughter, Gloria Kinkead, one of three children he leaves another special election locally, and all dissection of the results including a behind. “He always was about enriching young people’s lives and making sure manner of names are likely to surface. discussion focused on the third-place seniors had a good life as they aged. He always believed that one person could The first candidate to officially finisher, former state Rep.Charlotte make a difference.” announce for the Walsh seat is likely Golar Richie. The Dorchester Mr. Kinkead will be waked on Monday at Charles Street AME Church on to be Dan Hunt, who handles govern- Democrat, who worked at the nonprofit Warren Street from 6 to 8 p.m. His funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Charles ment affairs for the state Department YouthBuild before becoming a mayoral Street AME with a burial planned in Forest Hills Cemetery. of Conservation and Recreation candidate and who is now on Walsh’s An editorial, Page 8. and chairs the Ward 16 Democratic transition team, talked about her Committee. Hunt, whose father and experience on Tuesday night. brother made runs for the seat when She said she was in Los Angeles it opened up in 1981 and 1997, is an County, touring a YouthBuild project On The Record attorney. site with a top Republican, when her Another possibility is Annissa phone started to jump with the news Eissabi George, who fell short of of Menino’s decision not to run again. receiving one of the four City Council In between that and the Sept. 24 At-Large slots in the November preliminary, it seemed like a “blur,” municipal election. She came in fifth she said at the forum, which was put place, receiving about 30,500 votes together by the Center for Women in citywide. In a post on Facebook, Es- Politics and the McCormack Graduate saibi George, who owns a Dorchester School. Avenue yarn shop, said she was When weighing whether to run, she “seriously considering” a campaign had to take into account whether or and will decide by Thanksgiving. “I not her sister would be able to take have so much to offer the City and care of their ailing father, who died in the State and I know I would be an August while she was on the campaign excellent candidate and Representa- trail. Male candidates are more willing tive. Over the next few weeks I will to jump in, she said. “The guys are consider the results of the City Council better at this; they just say, ‘I’m in.’ race and look closely at the turn-out ” Golar Richie also said she expected in my favor in Dorchester and in the more support from women and people 13th Suffolk specifically.” of color during her run. Based on a Reporter review of During the discussion, EMILY’s unofficial election numbers, Essaibi List, the Democratic-leaning group George received 4,658 votes in the that supports women candidates, Dorchester-based precincts that make came under fire for not providing up the 13th Suffolk House District. financial support to Golar Richie (One precinct is in North Quincy, on beyond a $500 donation. Joyce the other side of the Neponset River, Ferriabough Bolling, who worked while the rest are in Savin Hill, Clam on the communications side of Sandra Seone-Seri and Jillian Eweka represented Latin Academy at the city Point, parts of Codman Square, Adams the campaign, said she constantly league all-star soccer game on Sat., Nov. 9 at Wentworth. The event featured Village and Port Norfolk.) Voters fielded questions from reporters who a game between north and south division. Photo by Patrick O’Connor could choose up to four candidates, asked when the support from the and there were a total of eight on the organization was coming. She also at-large ballot. asked the campaign fundraiser if the Woman pulled from beneath train at Shawmut Craig Galvin, the owner of a organization could spend some money, Boston firefighters extracted a woman who became trapped under a Red Line Dorchester real estate firm and a through independent expenditures, train on Monday afternoon at Shawmut station. The incident remains under former candidate for the District 3 on the campaign’s behalf. “It was just investigation, according to an MBTA spokesman. Train service on the line was council seat, is also weighing a run. a horrible experience,” Ferriabough suspended for about two hours as the operation took place. The woman, said He said last week that he has received said. Ultimately, Ferriabough said, to be in her 20s, was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. calls from friends and family who think it came down to numbers. “Charlotte the State House job would be a good fit. lost because her base didn’t come out,” “Having put my name on the ballot she said. Some panelists also cited a A Readers Guide to Today’s Dorchester Reporter before, I know what an undertaking Boston Globe column that came out (USPS 009-687) it is,” he said. “And Marty Walsh has four days before the election, which Published Weekly done a wonderful job with his hands-on ripped the Golar Richie campaign as Dorchester Reporter Periodical postage approach with this and it needs at dysfunctional. paid at Boston, MA. least that amount of attention and In addition to Golar Richie, the pan- November 14, 2013 POSTMASTER: Send ad- probably more.” A rival of Galvin’s in elists included Ferriabough, UMass dress changes to: 150 Mt. 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By Colleen Quinn Pressley was advocating for to get on store shelves and Jim Cook, founder of Samuel “When I started brewing State House a home-rule petition before in restaurant taps. If the Adams Brewing Co., said he Sam Adams, I realized some- News Service the Legislature, as well as wholesaler ignores the brewer, began brewing beer at his thing very surprising here in When it comes to beer, legislation filed by Sen. James they are locked in to the kitchen table in Massachu- Massachusetts – once I sold wine and liquor licenses, the Eldridge (S 93) that would partnership with no way out setts nearly 30 years ago. my beer to a distributor they Legislature is being asked to provide for local control of because of a 1971 law, Martin He said he hopes fellow craft held the rights to my beer step aside and relinquish some liquor licenses. The home rule and other brewers testified. brewers can follow in his forever. Not my lifetime, or control. petition is awaiting a vote in Brewers are pushing for a bill footsteps, but fears the ties my children’s lifetime, my Lawmakers on Tuesday the City Council. (H 267) to make it easier for to wholesalers will hold them grandchildren’s lifetime - heard from craft beer brewers There is a disparity between them to opt out of contracts back. Today, Sam Adams has forever,” he said. who want changes to a law neighborhoods, Pressley said, with wholesalers, filed by Rep. 1 percent of the market share they say “handcuffs” them pointing out that the North Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley). of beer in the U.S. in their ability to compete End has 99 liquor licenses because of unbreakable ties while Mattapan has nine. Tour the All Saints restoration project on Sunday to wholesalers. Municipal Roxbury has 26 licenses, 17 of officials appealed to remove which are for package stores, control of liquor licenses from according to Pressley. the state and give it to local “This is an issue that is hurt- officials. And wine drinkers ing our entire commonwealth,” want to lift a ban on direct wine Pressley said. sale shipments to consumers. Pressley said she hopes Advocates for each of the changes to the law will encour- three bills called alcohol- age the growth of more restau- related laws outdated, and rants, which bring economic failing to reflect the times. vitality to a neighborhood. “We At-Large Boston City Coun- must reduce the barriers that cilor Ayanna Pressley urged make it harder for businesses lawmakers to overturn the to thrive,” she said. state’s “antiquated” liquor In 1971, when the Legisla- license law by lifting caps and ture passed laws governing wrestling control away from relationships between brewer- the state to give it to local ies and wholesalers it was to communities. protect the local distributors Pressley told lawmakers a from the whims of national 1933 law that gives the state beer makers, according to Rob authority over liquor license Martin, founder of Ipswich Ale caps hurts small restaurant Brewery and president of the owners who are unable to Massachusetts Brewers Guild. find an available license, The law provided enormous and deprives neighborhoods protection to “mom and pop” of needed economic develop- wholesalers from the national ment. brewers, he said during a Often the only way to get hearing. Join the Dorchester Historical Society for a behind-the-scenes tour of the ongoing restora- a license is to buy one that The industry dynamics have tion project at All Saints Church at 209 Ashmont Street this Sunday afternoon. The parish someone else is holding - a task shifted in four decades, Martin began an extensive project to renovate the historic Gothic Revival building and its grounds argued. Small craft brewers last summer. Parishioner Jeffrey Gonyeau will conduct the tour, which begins at 1 p.m. The that some say is nearly impos- current phase of mostly exterior work is expected to be complete by the end of 2013 and will sible or extremely expensive. fight for wholesalers’ attention be immediately followed by interior restoration and building systems upgrades in 2014. A Great Rate Now...Step It Up Later!

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A top Walsh “And the nervousness campaign. his time at the State rank and file. But we’ll up in that place.” supporter, Dorchester’s went away.” “We really pounded House after 16 years as see what happens. I’m Before he resigns his Joyce Linehan, has After the polls closed, the doors,” Walsh said. the state representative not opposed to it.” House seat, Walsh plans pushed for the bill. he received a text mes- He himself put in almost for the 13th Suffolk Dis- He and Connolly to at least get a hearing “I have to try to get it sage from Alessandra 17 to 18 hours a day after trict. He remains in the haven’t talked since for a bill that would done,” he said. Petruccelli, state Sen. the Sept. 24 preliminary, early stages of putting election night. Asked Anthony Petruccelli’s he said. his future administra- about a potential slot in wife, telling him that he “I didn’t have a down tion together. He said the Walsh administra- had won her East Boston minute. I came home, I wants a chief of staff tion for Connolly, Walsh precinct. He would later went to bed. I woke up, who is a “good listener” said, “I’m not ruling it learn he had won East I went out.” with “compassion for out. I don’t know if John Boston, which also had a Asked if he felt some people,” but who will also would want it, though.” referendum on a casino of the criticism of unions be willing to say “no.” As for his dwindling at Suffolk Downs on the crossed a line during the “That’s also going to be days at the State House ballot, by a slim margin. campaign, Walsh said, the finance director,” and any priorities before “I think he was banking “I thought it was too Walsh said. “Can’t give he leaves, Walsh said, on winning East Boston,” much, in a way. I mean, away what you don’t “I’m not sure what the Walsh said of Connolly, a people didn’t look at the have.” speaker’s looking to do councillor at-large from other side, what labor Will he have Dorches- as far as legislation.” West Roxbury. “I think I represents, 40-hour ter-specific items on his Meanwhile, he plans to won all of the communi- work week, benefits, mayoral agenda? Walsh focus on constituent ser- ties of color, wards, for pension, preserving the said he will focus on vices, though some “open the most part. I think I middle class in a lot of improving schools in the constituent cases” could won most of them all.” ways. I think people kind area and the business come with him to City Winning every precinct of lost sight of that. … I districts. “When we talk Hall, he said. “These are in Ward 18, which in- think people were trying about revitalizing busi- my constituents, they’ve cludes Hyde Park and to demonize labor and I ness districts I certainly been my constituents for Mattapan, “was huge,” don’t think it’s fair.” look to Hancock Street, most of the 16 years. I he added. It was mostly the print Dorchester Avenue, want to properly address Around 8:45 p.m., the media, he said. “I think places like that,” he them.” call came in from the it was unwarranted.” said. “Columbia Road, Walsh was back in the boiler room: He was go- Walsh, who benefited maybe.” State House last Wednes- ing to be the 48th mayor from millions in spending When he was asked day for a formal session of Boston. by labor-backed outside about keeping William and received applause In the interview with groups, acknowledged Evans, the South Boston from his colleagues. “It’ll the Reporter, Walsh that the controversial resident appointed last be strange not being in credited the field team, arbitration award to the month by Mayor Thomas the House anymore,” he which included Costello, Boston police union and Menino to serve as acting said. Sitting inside 11 Joe Rull, and Dan Man- an illegal bus drivers’ police commissioner, Beacon Street, where ning, for the win. He strike didn’t help. “But,” Walsh answered, “Let’s he would often go to heard about their thor- he said, “I’ve got to say, see what happens.” He make calls to donors, oughness throughout after the primary it said he will be reviewing Walsh turned wistful election day; people really kind of died down the structure of the up- and called the welcome

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Monday, November 18, a Dot native and Arts opened its 15th season 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Director of Dorchester with this the latest Homework Help. Tuesday, November 19, 10:30 Academy, plays ‘Lisa,’ effort of Obie Award- a.m. – Preschool Yoga Story Time. Wednesday, mother of six and Dave’s winning playwright, November 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 outspoken daughter. Kirsten Greenidge, un- p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Thursday, “As a someone who der the direction of C1 November 21, 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework grew up in a neighbor- Artistic Director, Shawn Help. hood of Boston and lived LaCount. CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH most of my life here, Set in a fictitious Thursday, November 14, 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool I appreciate Kirsten’s suburb north of Bos- Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Celebrating the Day of the ability to explore some ton, “Splendor” pieces Dead with Art; 4 p.m. Teens Making Zines. Friday, of the difficult issues together a mosaic of the November 15, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. of race, class, and cul- lives of locals haunted Monday, November 18, 3:30 p.m. – Homework ture that still challenge by holiday nostalgia. Help; 3:30 p.m. – Create 3D Sculpture with the ICA; our communities and Four actors from Dorchester are the principle According to the review 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Tuesday, sometimes inhibit their players in Company one Theatre’s production in the Boston Globe in November 19, 11 a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time; 3:30 ability to evolve and of “Splendor”: Top, Nicole Prefontaine and Greg this “ambitious take on Maraio. Below, Obehi Janice and Mike Henry James p.m. – Homework Help. Wednesday, November 20, change,” says Prefon- race, class and gender… Knowlton. Photos courtesy Company One Theatre 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, November taine, who is the niece Greenidge samples the 21, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU of Cedar Grove’s, Sr. lives of 10 characters on son lost his life on a dare. Other local actors Afterschool Homework Help. Marie Prefontaine. “In Thanksgiving week at He struggles to maintain include Obehi Janice, FIELDS CORNER BRANCH general, this story, the various times between a positive spirit, fueled by a Dorchester-based Friday, November 15, 10 a.m. – Baby Signs; 3:30 place, and its characters 1965-2012. Her fictional a little afternoon delight, playwright, performer, p.m. – Teens Making Zines. Monday November 18, all feel like home to me. Bellington is a familiar Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and teacher (who hap- 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tuesday, November Seeing and hearing those place, where random and snippets of conversa- pens to play a teacher 19, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6 p.m. – Boston characters and being in townspeople end up tion with strangers he in the play!) and Mike Public Health Commission: Affordable Care Act that place is a comfort I chatting awkwardly in meets in line. When Henry James Knowlton, Public Forum; 6:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. Wednesday, have never experienced line at Dunkies and the his remedies fail him yet another Dorchester November 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and Fun; onstage before this play.” Foodmaster closes to and Dave is crushed by native, who says he is 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, November Critic Nancy Gross- become a Whole Foods. the weight of his grief, honored to be a part of 21, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. man on the Talkinbroad- She also gets at subtler, Maraio’s collapse is dev- a premiere celebrating GROVE HALL BRANCH way website singles out underlying changes, like astating and raw. As his the beautiful complexity Thursday, November 14, 4 p.m. – BTU these two Dot thespians the way skin color may daughter, Prefontaine of our state’s people and Afterschool Homework Help. Friday, November for special praise. “ matter less now than channels her pain into modern history. 15, 10:30 a.m. – CANCELLED – Preschool Films. Greg Maraio is particu- what’s in your wallet.” biting cynicism, only Get details on remain- Monday, November 18, 3:30 p.m. – Homework larly impressive as Dave Among the multiracial letting her guard down ing showtimes at compa- Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Murphy whose teenage ensemble are four Dot briefly with her father.” nyone.org Tuesday, November 19, 11 a.m. – GED Workshop; 11 a.m. – Job Seeker Workshop; 2:30 p.m. – FNC Baby and Toddler Play Groups; 3:30 p.m. – Homework New director, season planned Help. Wednesday, November 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, November 21, 3:30 for Ashmont Hill Chamber Music p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Ashmont Hill Cham- tor. Christina Keefe, explained, organization and our Homework Help. ber Music, known for president of AHCM, “This innovative plan current audience mem- LOWER MILLS BRANCH bringing chamber mu- along with her board of for AHCM includes bers and new members Thursday, November 14, 4 p.m. – BTU sic into the homes of directors are currently staff recruitment, board for generations to come,” Afterschool Homework Help. Friday, November Dorchester, is preparing working on a strategic recruitment and a fund- said Keefe. 15, 1 p.m. – Thankful Film Series: Planes, Trains to unveil their 2014 Con- plan, in conjunction raising development Ashmont Hill resident and Automobiles. Saturday, November 16, 10:15 cert Series with a newly with a non-profit arts strategy which will and founder of Ashmont a.m. – Homebuying 101. Monday, November 18, 4 appointed artistic direc- consultant. Ms. Keefe surely benefit both the Hill Chamber Music, p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Rachel Goodwin recently Feature Film: The Croods. Tuesday, November 19, stepped down as artistic 3 p.m. – E-mail Basics; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. director. Wednesday, November 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Byrne & “Ms. Goodwin’s abil- Help. Thursday, November 21, 4 p.m. – BTU ity to provide exquisite Afterschool Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Lower Mills music programming for Holiday Stroll. nearly 30 years was an MATTAPAN BRANCH Drechsler, L.L.P. asset to the neighbor- Thursday, November 14, 3 p.m. – Drop-in hoods of Dorchester Crafts; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. and its surrounding Friday, November 15, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Films. neighborhoods. We wish Saturday, November 16, 9:45 a.m. – Urban Readers; Attorneys at Law her all the best in her 10 a.m. – Fall Laptop Classes. Monday, November Eastern Harbor Office Park future music endeavors,” 18, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story and Play Time; 3:30 said board member Nick p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Calos. Homework Help. Tuesday, November 19, 3:30 p.m. Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Keefe says that there – Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Family Movie Night; will be an announcement 6 p.m. – Laptop Class. Wednesday, November 20, of the name of their 10:30 a.m. – Fun with Books; 3:30 p.m. – Homework new artistic director Help. Thursday, November 21, 3 p.m. – Recyclable REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS in January. “The new Art: No-Sew Fabric Collage.3:30 p.m. – Homework director will provide a Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, very special 2014 con- UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH cert series for all our Thursday, November 14, 4 p.m. – BTU After- workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, Dorchester residents, school Homework Help. Saturday, November young and old.” 16, 11 a.m. – Gede: A Celebration of Life & Death. medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, Visit ashmonthill- Monday, November 18, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; chambermusic.org or 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Tuesday, liquor liability and premises liability call Christina Keefe at November 19, 10:30 a.m. – Family Story Time; 3:30 617-680-7542 for more p.m. – Homework Help. Wednesday, November 20, information. 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, November Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 21, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – 3D Sculpture. November 14, 2013 The Reporter Page 7 Reporter’s News about people People in & around our Neighborhoods

Tufts Medical Center has awarded grants totaling $250,000 to six community organizations through its Dorchester Health Initiative (DHI) to provide an array of physical and emotional health and wellness services to youths, seniors and fami- lies. The six organizations are Bird Street Community Center, Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Kit Clark Senior Services, Project RIGHT and Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center. DHI Advisors and Tufts Medical Center staff present five of the grantees with their award checks. From left to right: Ira Schlosser, DHI Advisor; Robert Scannell, Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester; Garry Sanon, Kit Clark Senior Services; Kevin The Boys & Girls Club of Casey, DHI Advisor; Angela Johnson, Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center; Sherry Dong, Director of Community Health Dorchester and Dorchester Improvement Programs at Tufts Medical Center; Chrasandra Reeves, DHI Advisor; Maxine Service, Bird Street Community House Multi-Service Center Center; and Michelle Nadow, Dorchester House Multi-Service Center. will use the funding to provide and promote healthy nutrition program, which offers nutri- Center and Sportsmen’s Ten- academic support and recre- selected through an open and fitness services, with the tional counseling and exercise nis & Enrichment Center ational activities, to support and competitive application goal of reducing obesity cases. programs to improve fitness will each provide a variety of adolescents in achieving their process and are eligible for Kit Clark Senior Services will and chronic disease manage- services, including individual personal and academic goals. up to three years of funding. continue to offer the Fit-4-Life ment. Bird Street Community case management/counseling, The award recipients were

O ’ S u l l i v a n f r o m ship. Being on ice skates Dorchester, was in- Michael attended was second nature to ducted into the Curry Archbishop Williams Michael. He was fast College Hall of Fame for High School. As a senior, and steady and he could Hockey on Nov. 1. Archies’ went on to the skate strong like the Mikey began his state finals and the team wind. His stick handling hockey career start- placed second. Michael was sharp and precise. ing with Dorchester was ranked 4th all-time He was a team player Youth Hockey (DYH). in scoring at Curry Col- and a good friend to have Hewas part of the famous lege with 172 career on and off the ice. midget team (1999-2000) points. He excelled on Mikey O is the third that placed first in their the ice during his four person in his family Michael O’Sullivan division, won the state hockey seasons there. In to be inducted into a Michael (Mikey championship and trav- his junior season, he was Hall of Fame. His O) o’Sullivan, son of eled to Houston and won named the Joe Concan- grandfather, William Daniel and Denise the national champion- non Award winner as the (Bucky) Jennings, is in Division III New Eng- the Boston English High land Player of the Year, School Hall of Fame. Bubbles’s Birthdays while also being named His aunt, Mary Ellen the ECAC Northeastern Jennings-O’Sullivan, is Dorchester Girl Scout DeShawna Green presented And Special Occasions Player of the Year. He in Cathedral High School the Leading Women Award to Mayor Thomas M. By Barbara McDonough also made the First team Hall of Fame. Menino at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts’ It was 25 years ago, Nov. 14, that “Murphy All-League voted by the His family and many 22nd annual Leading Women Awards Breakfast Brown,” with Candice Bergen, made its TV debut. New England Hockey friends are very proud last week. Elvis made his movie debut in “Love Me Tender” Writers Association his of Michael. Center in Dorchester ers girls to discover their on Nov. 15, 1956. Mr. Potato Head was introduced freshman, junior and *** and helps with their values and passions. In- on Nov. 15, 1952; the Teddy Bear, on Nov. 15, senior seasons. During DeShawna Green, cheerleading squad. novation and creativity 1902. The Lewis and Clark Expedition reached his junior and senior a 15-year-old Girl Scout After high school she are at the very core of the the Pacific Ocean on Nov. 16, 1805. The full moon seasons he led the na- Senior, has been in- hopes to attend Harvard Girl Scout experience. on Nov. 17 is known as the “Beaver Moon.” The tion in short-handed volved in Girl Scouts University and become The prestigious list Suez Canal opened to traffic on Nov. 17, 1869. goals. He was named for five years. She has a respiratory doctor, of honorees includes Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico assistant captain his participated in the CEO but her main goal is to Denise Kaigler, Senior on Nov. 19, 1493. Mickey Mouse will celebrate sophomore, junior and advisory committee, was become the President of Vice President, Corpo- his 85th “birthday” on Nov. 18, the day he first senior seasons. a girl board member the United States. rate Affairs & Communi- appeared in a Walt Disney film, in 1928. The late Michael played profes- and assisted with the The Leading Women cations, Boston Scientific astronaut Alan Shepard was born in East Derry, sionally for the Fort 100th anniversary gala, Awards brings hundreds Corporation; Joyce Ma- NH, on Nov. 18, 1923, 90 years ago. Worth Brahmas for one where she met Chelsea of women and other roney, Senior Director, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg year. Then he played for Clinton. Green is on the members of the greater Customer Experience Address in less that two minutes on Nov. 19, 1863, the Huntsville Havoc, John D. O’Bryant School Boston business commu- & Services Marketing, 150 years ago. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” SPHL league for five of Math & Science’s nity together to celebrate Kronos, Inc.; Sheila opened on Nov. 19, 1975. Robert Kennedy, the years. A broken ankle cheerleading squad and leadership, honor our Lirio Marcelo, Founder younger brother of JFK, was born in Brookline sidelined Mike for a year. has been involved with awardees and support and CEO, CARE.com; on Nov. 20, 1925. Princess Elizabeth Alexandra As a result of that injury student council since 4th the Girl Scout mission. and Helen G. Drinan, Mary married Philip Mountbatten in Westminster his professional career grade. She volunteers at Girl Scouts inspires, President, Simmons Abbey, on Nov. 20, 1947. “The Sheik,” with Rudolph ended. the Perkins Community challenges and empow- College. Valentino, was released on Nov. 20, 192. James Michael Curley was born in Boston on Nov. 20, 1874. The devastating fire at Windsor Castle St. Christopher Second Annual Fundraiser happened on Nov. 20, 1992, the Queen’s 45th In early October, on a dedication to residents wedding anniversary. clear 80 degree evening, and staff of Harbor Point Celebrities having birthdays are: Prince Charles, St. Christopher held its and for his support of St. 65 on Nov. 14; Curt Schilling, 47 on Nov. 14; second annual fundraiser Christopher over the last Yanni, 59 on Nov. 14; Ed Asner, 84 on Nov. 15; on the “Spirit of Boston” 10 years. Judge Joseph Wapner, 94 on Nov. 15; Lisa Bonet, where guests enjoyed S t . C h r i s t o p h e r 46 on Nov. 16; Marg “CSI” Helgenberger , 55 on breath taking views wishes to thank com- Nov. 16; Danny DeVito, 69 on Nov. 17; director of the Boston skyline, mittee members Larry Martin Scorsese, 71 on Nov. 17; David Ortiz, 38 good food, and great Baker, Ryan Bettez, on Nov. 18; Linda Evans, 71 on Nov. 18; and Bo company. Thanks to Rev. George Carrigg, Derek, 57on Nov. 20. many generous sponsors Gloria Carrigg, Lind- Those celebrating their birthdays are Conor and donors, in addition say Chaves, Eugene Hughes, Peter Cahill, Bill Doherty, Kevin Walsh, to individual tickets and McGlynn, Don Norton, Elizabeth Rouse, Daniel Meade, Eileen Morrill, proceeds from the silent and orlando Perilla. Kyle Johnson, and Brian McGillicuddy. auction, the $50,000 Special thanks to Lou- Also observing their birthdays are Virginia goal for this event was ise Tardiff, Pastoral Leydon, Susan Murphy, Christopher Castaldi, achieved! The evening Associate and Commit- Bob Genduso Jr., Larry Feeney, Donna Cook, concluded with a tribute tee Chair, who aslo toook Michele Morgan, and Freda Foley. Matt Donohue to the 2013 honoree, on the role of “developer” is celebrating a special birthday this week. Orlando Perilla, CEO for six weeks. Thank you Those celebrating their anniversaries are Bill and Chairman of the to all who supported the and Ginnie Brett, “Wacko” and Molly Hurley, and Harbor Point Task Force, event in any way! Charles and Michelle Cook. Rev. George Carrigg with Orlando Perilla. Inc. for his service and Page 8 THE Reporter November 14, 2013 Editorial Commentary Mattapan loses Start transition by getting Dot right The mayor-elect is from Dorchester and so are went live over the weekend. It’s the place to go to a civic ‘giant’ three of the six co-chairs he appointed to lead his submit ideas, and resumes, to the transition team. Gareth P. Kinkead, Jr. passed away on Tuesday transition team: Charlotte Golar-Richie, John Here’s one comment: The Walsh camp needs to after an illness that had slowed him down consider- Barros, and Joyce Linehan. A fourth, Catherine get a new map of the city because the one that now ably in recent months. Mr. Kinkead and his devoted Craven, has lived in Lower Mills. leads off the mayor-elect’s transition website splits wife Annie were at the center of civic life in Mattapan No one should read too much into that statistic. Dorchester into north and south. As a candidate, for decades. His death at age 87 leaves a giant hole in From all accounts, the full transition team will Walsh pledged to do away with this divisive and the neighborhood that he lovingly called “Shangri-la.” likely include several dozen boldface names from unnecessary terminology. His campaign was If this section of the city every corner and sector of the city. triumphant because he succeeded in uniting his comes even remotely close to For the vast majority of us who won’t serve on home neighborhood behind him, so it’s jarring to see the idealized vision of that the committee – but who have some thoughts about this split carried into Walsh’s transition website so term, it has everything to do what should change in municipal government – now prominently. Hopefully, it won’t be there for long. with the involvement of the is the time to get engaged. The Walsh team has set – Bill Forry Kinkeads, who have served up an online portal for that purpose – Boston14.org their community with distinc- tion and without fanfare since the 1970s. He was particularly in- What does ‘One Boston’ signify? strumental in planning for long-needed improvements By Eoin Cannon a low opinion of Boston, a sense that our intramural Gareth P. Kinkead, Jr. to Almont Park, his favorite conversations are inherently unimportant. walking circuit in the neighborhood. Mr. Kinkead “My mission as mayor is to make Boston the hub of Contrast this view to the storyline that has devel- also played a key role in organizing community input opportunity for every resident. To open the doors of oped around Bill De Blasio’s insurgent triumph in into changes at the Wheelock-Mattahunt Community opportunity to a strong and growing middle class and New York. Lefty lion Tom Hayden took to the pages Center, which closed for a time as the city set up a those struggling to get there. To build a community of the Guardian to speculate about its promise of a new partnership with Wheelock College. of shared prosperity and a place of equality. … One new, populist left. Talking Points Memo took note But he also spent his lifetime cobbling together Boston regardless of where you live or who you are.” of a David Axelrod protégé’s brilliant New America the essential building blocks of a neighborhood Martin J. Walsh image-crafting and its role in propelling De Blasio’s worth living in. His wife Annie, whom he met and November 5, 2013. campaign fortunes into the stratosphere. Setting married 25 years ago after both had lost their first aside New York’s inevitably bigger footprint, why spouses, was his partner in all of it. They organized It’s been fun to read both the numbers and the is De Blasio’s election heralded as a progressive walking clubs and bowling leagues and set up a pair narratives telling of how Marty Walsh drew together revolution while Walsh’s is dismissed as either a of community gardens in their beloved Almont Park. the coalition that produced electoral victory last week. melange of “interests” or a parochial turn inward by “He was a grand man,” Annie Kinkead said. “He was As a campaign foot soldier, I only got a snail’s-eye-view the neighborhoods? beloved by all people who met him – including me.” of how these moving parts came together – a positive Pundits are missing the bigger picture if they see Mr. Kinkead’s optimistic outlook on life and on his vibe at different kinds of doors, new attentions from nothing of larger significance in Boston’s election. If neighbors was leavened by his capacity to show up friends who had ignored the campaign – the rest just inequality and insecurity are damaging the general and do the quiet work necessary to make Mattapan cobbled together from uneven newspaper coverage welfare and the economic outlook in New York, and a desirable, comfortable place to live. and the positive messages coming from campaign across the nation, then why isn’t that the message “We’ve lost a special friend, an ambassador, one HQ. But no sooner was the election in the rear-view voters sent in Boston by responding to Walsh’s with great humor as he went about the work of the mirror than the storytellers and number crunchers underdog message of “opportunity, community, and community,” said Dr. Azzie Young, president and were all saying the same thing. Besides uniting the equality”? In this context, “One Boston” is not just CEO of Mattapan Community Health Center. “We lunch pail labor movement with the activist left, a slogan, it’s a survival strategy. When people are were blessed to have him as part of our team as we are Walsh had brought together a coalition of working- fragmented, they can’t mobilize to solve problems trying to build our new health center. He was one of and middle-class voters that swept away supposed or even adapt to change. The fundamental lesson of the first people I met with in 1996 when I arrived in racial barriers. the new inequality is that when only the few thrive, Mattapan and he always gave great advice, support But if a consensus has quickly emerged about how society as a whole suffers. and encouragement.” Walsh won, no such unanimity is evident about the Far from being caught up in parochial concerns, City Councillor Rob Consalvo, who worked closely significance of this victory. What does this coalition cities may be leading the way forward in America’s with Mr. Kinkead over the last decade, summed up his mean for the future of Boston and even for the future response to this challenge. With the federal govern- life nicely: “Mr. Kinkead was a true gentleman and of the nation? Does it represent a fundamental shift, ment paralyzed and many states facing financial that was conveyed in everything he did. He could be a new politics of unity? As the campaign’s reach crises, cities are being hailed as the new laboratories forceful when it came to making sure that City Hall expanded, Walsh developed a “One Boston” theme to of innovative policy, economic growth, and social and elected officials delivered for Mattapan, but he express it – a deft rhetorical turn that helped make connection. always did it in a positive way. He always saw the the campaign feel like a growing movement. But the And Boston always has punched above its good in people and in his neighborhood.” ultimate meaning of the Walsh coalition is yet to be weight when it comes to influencing urban and Mayor Tom Menino called on Mr. Kinkead regularly known – it will remain a campaign strategy until it ultimately national policy. Even as recently as the to join city committees and advise him on everything starts to produce tangible change. Certainly Walsh’s crime-reduction “miracle” of the 1990s, Boston has from elder affairs to the design of a tot lot in Almont first move was to invite all Bostonians to be a part been a national leader in urban policy that breaks Park. “I always looked to him for advice on what of it, whether they voted for him or not. down barriers and gets things done. Combine that we were doing and what could we do better,” said I think it holds out hope that the naturally aligned tradition with a relatively healthy Commonwealth Menino. “I see him as a real hero there. There was interests of working people across all races and the and a forward-looking partner (for now) in the something special in his blood.” complementary arguments of social activists and Patrick administration, and Boston is poised to do Donald Caisey, who runs the Mattapan Patriots labor leaders can merge into a powerful progressive great things. football and cheerleading program, will miss Mr. response to the narrative of inevitability around But there are cultural differences among cities that Kinkead’s advocacy, good humor, and jokes. He told economic insecurity in our age. determine the rhetoric and the progress of change. one at the end of every civic meeting— and drew a Consider the view from the neighborhoods – home We tell our stories differently and we act them out laugh every time. “He was a mentor to some many not only to the members of this coalition but, now more accordingly. New York might see a more starkly young people on the way to conduct yourself. He than ever, to the best-informed and most eloquent confrontational approach to the class divide, home as was a gentleman, but he commanded the room,” commentators on city life. Bill Forry of the Dorchester it is to both Wall Street and the South Bronx. That’s said Caisey. “And when things needed to get done, Reporter explained what the unifying experience of never been Boston’s style, and it’s not Walsh’s either. he was the one. He was our best advocate. He was the election meant for the city’s biggest, most diverse, Boston can lead the way, but it will do so by its own the mayor of Mattapan.” and sometimes most divided neighborhood. Chris lights, drawing on its unique strengths. – Bill Forry Faraone in the JP Gazette said Walsh won because Among Boston’s distinctive qualities is its cultural working-class voters saw “someone who believes they life – the commitment to imaginative expression that deserve a piece of the American pie they’ve helped the venerable nonprofits, the creative entrepreneurs, to build and maintain.” and the feisty neighborhoods already share in com- Folks with bigger platforms didn’t see it this way, mon. Culture is how the stories get told and pictures The Reporter just as they didn’t see the coalition itself coming. get painted that help us to imagine our collective “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” The Globe’s op-ed pages, for example, have been a future. A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. cavalcade of cynicism and faint praise. Marty is a This is why I’m especially hopeful about Walsh’s 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 “nice guy,” they sniff. A safe bet. The voters “turned proposed Office of Cultural Affairs. The cultural life of Worldwide at dotnews.com inward” in typical Boston fashion. Walsh spurned “big a city exists on many levels: from major arts festivals Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) picture” issues and played “interest group politics.” to out-of-the-way open studios; from university film William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor I don’t want to return resentment for resentment, screenings to grammar school finger painting ses- Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher sions; from poetry workshops to DJ’d house parties; Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor so I’ll spare you the media-bashing and turn to the Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor larger point: Political coalitions represent common from the MFA to the MBTA. But perhaps as much Barbara Langis, Production Manager ground among people who might otherwise see their as any other realm of city life, Boston’s culture is Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager interests diverging. New coalitions thus represent not riven by social and geographic divisions. A dedicated News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 only political realignments but also, by implication, and empowered city agency can support all of these Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] social possibilities. They are, and always have been, activities in various ways, but it can go further, by The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in the means by which democracy shapes collective creating connections among them that express the advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. identity. I argued to anyone who would listen to me unifying themes of the era. The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, during the campaign that turning over this kind of This will be among the first areas in which the story or cut any copy without notice. new ground was Marty Walsh’s stock-in-trade. He of One Boston begins to be told, and the ultimate Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade hadn’t had the chance to do it electorally yet, but significance of the Walsh election begins to take shape. Next Issue: Thursday, November 21, 2013 Eoin Cannon, a former news editor at the Dorchester Next week’s Deadline: Monday, November 18, at 4 p.m. he had been doing it personally and politically for Reporter, is a lecturer at Harvard University and Published weekly on Thursday mornings nearly two decades. All contents © Copyright 2013 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Those who continue to underestimate Walsh and, interim associate Director of Studies in History and worse, who diminish his voters as parochial, betray Literature. November 14, 2013 The Reporter Page 9 Letter to the Editor First Parish to re-dedicate steeple, honor Menino at two-day ceremony To the Editor: from 3-6 p.m. Mayor Thomas Menino has graciously outcome will bring Over the last few months many people have agreed to join us for a gala fundraising event that we a new era to city. approached me to say how wonderful it is that the have titled “20 Bells for the Mayor.” Mayor Menino There is much that steeple of First Parish Dorchester on Meetinghouse has said that the first debate during his first mayoral Mayor Menino has Hill has been restored and returned to its place atop campaign was held at First Parish. Now he will join done for the people of our tower. Numerous people, some that I have never us toward the end of his tenure and we will ring Dorchester and there met before, have commented about the feelings that the church bell twenty times to honor the mayor’s are many challenges come over them when they see the steeple. One twenty years of service to our community. Tickets ahead of us. Poverty, morning I got a call from a friend who was stuck for this event are $100 and can be purchased on our violence and racism Rev. Art Lavoie, minister of in traffic on I-93 to say that it made his day a little website firstparishdorchester.org. remain strong here. First Parish Church, was brighter that he could see the sun shining off the On Sun., Nov. 17, we will dedicate the steeple as Yet, I see many rea- shown holding items that gold leaf of the weathervane. a beacon of welcoming, strength and hope for the sons for hope. People were placed into a time capsule atop the church’s What is it about this beautiful steeple that touches people of Dorchester at our 11 a.m. service. This who live in Dorchester rebuilt steeple last August. people’s lives so profoundly? Perhaps we are all congregation is continuing a proud legacy. Having have a certain pride The steeple will be re-dedi- moved when anyone in our community accomplishes founded Dorchester in 1630 as a group of immigrant for this community cated this weekend in a pair something grand. Perhaps we see that shining white settlers from England, we are deeply committed to and we can turn those of events. steeple as a symbol of hope, peace and unity for the helping to make Dorchester a place where every good feelings into Photo by Bill Forry people of Dorchester, a sign that we can realize our person, whatever their background, can find here the kind of support dreams. Perhaps, we see the steeple as a prayer, acceptance and respect and the opportunity to have and respect for our neighbors that will raise us all rising in all its beauty to reach the heavens. I am not a fulfilling life. to new heights and new levels of compassion and sure how it touches you but we at First Parish are This is a time of change. I write this on the eve understanding. very grateful for the support, prayers and donations before the mayoral and city council elections whose - Rev. Arthur Lavoie, First Parish Dorchester

from the community that has made this possible. TSF | 6.75 x 6 | SepTember 2013 Next weekend we invite you to join us as we re-dedicate our glorious steeple. On Sat., Nov. 16, Salas’ salon keeps Photo by Bill Miles

pace with styles Preparation. Support. Success. Apply to The Steppingstone Academy. in Adams Village The program is free. The results are invaluable. If your child is motivated and loves to learn, Steppingstone can help prepare and support him or her all the way to college graduation. The Steppingstone Academy is a free after-school and summer academic program, created in Boston, and nationally recognized for its success. At Steppingstone, 80% of students who complete our program go on to graduate from a four-year college. We accept hardworking Boston students in fourth or fifth grade, and we stay with them. For life. Mary Salas outside of her Hair Image storefront on Adams Street. Photo by Bill Forry To apply to The Steppingstone Academy, call 617-423-6300 or visit us online at www.tsf.org. (Continued from page 1) coming in. It helps the She muses— only half pre-existing businesses in jest— that she’s mar- survive and become Make your child’s dream ried to the business and stronger. I love the chal- the village itself. lenge of competition of college a reality. “The neighborhood myself.” changes every so often, “I’m especially excited but I absolutely love it about the Boston Sports here,” says Salas, who Club,” said Salas, refer- has a vacation home in ring to the fitness club Greece that she rarely that has signed a ten sees. “I have families year lease to occupy who’ve been with me space that housed a Rite- since day one. They call Aid pharmacy until last 2nd ANNUAL BASKETBALL me their fountain of spring. The club will youth.” open next spring, but TOURNAMENT The color accents and construction to resurface curling irons aren’t all and improve the vil- 3 on 3 Dorchester YMCA that’s changed since the lage’s main parking lot YMCA of Greater Boston BOSTON BRANCH NAACP late 1980s when she first is already underway. Basketball Tournament hung out her shingle “Mr. Cifrino has been on Adams Street. The very generous,” Salas McCarthy’s shoe store says of Tom Cifrino, the across the street gave man who manages the way to an Irish bakery, realty trust that owns SHOOTING Greenhills, that’s become the parking lot and ad- a regional destination. jacent building. “I think TO NEW The Eire Pub’s welcomed two hours of parking is another president and very reasonable on that HEIGHTS assorted senators. And lot, because it is private the old hardware store property.” on the corner of Minot Salas has no immedi- once run by Mr. Blasi ate plans to set aside • All ages Welcome has been reinvented as her scissors. But she’s Saturday • $45 per Team in Advance a popular Italian eatery interested in one day • $60 at the Door by his sons. passing the business November 16th, 2013 The latest new eatery off to another worthy 2:00PM - 6:00PM on the block is a hit dog operator. She’d like to and soul food take-out spend a few months out Please register by November 13th restaurant— right next of the year back in her For more information please contact: Andrew Angus (617)436-7750 door to Mary’s Hair native country. Casaundra Knight (857)284-6407 Image— that is fast “Hair Image is my becoming a local favorite. baby, so I want to make Dorchester YMCA ymcaboston.org 617-436-7750 “I really like to see sure it continues in the YMCA of Greater Boston 776 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124 these new businesses right hands,” she says. Page 10 THE Reporter November 14, 2013 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

Police District C-11 News Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assoc. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: [email protected] or 617- 825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available; at 6:30 p.m.- Info: clampoint.org. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: On Nov. 1, Vietnam veteran and retired prison guard Wendell Williams received the Heroes Among Us columbiasavinhillcivic.org. award at the Boston Celtics’ first home game of the season. Mr. Williams, a Dorchester resident, earned Cummins Valley Assoc. the recognition through his 8-year participation as a volunteer academic mentor with Boston Partners in Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the academic achievement of Boston’s public Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at the Mattahunt school students by providing them with in-school volunteer support. Photo courtesy Boston Partners Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Hancock St. Civic Assoc. for a local food bank. Info: Call 617-710-3793 or Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- The next meeting, Thurs., Nov. 21, from 6:30 to [email protected]. 7359 or 617-202-1021. 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 540 Columbia Rd, Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assoc. Eastman-Elder Assoc. across from the Strand Theatre, 540 Columbia Rd. The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish The association meets the third Thurs. of each Info: [email protected] (new e-mail address.) Church. For info, contact Megan Sonderegger. New month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, The following meeting is Dec. 19. e-mail address is: [email protected]. 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Watch Melville Park Assoc. Fields Corner Neighborhood A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Civic Assoc. East Streets will meet at Sussi Auto Body Shop 79 Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from The FCNCA, which includes 63 streets and eight Freeport St., corner of Linden St. All residents are 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at civic associations in the Fields Corner area, will hold invited to join. the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. its second meeting on a Mon. (TBA) 6:30 p.m. at St. Linden/Ellsworth/Leedsville Peabody Slope Assoc. Ambrose Family Shelter, 25 Leonard St.. The larger Watch The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assoc.’s meet- organization hopes to pull resources from city, state, For info, call 617-288-0818. ings, the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester and other entities. Lower Mills Civic Assoc. Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: Freeport-Adams Assoc. The meetings are held the third Tuesday of the peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the month in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. Please Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assoc. month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office bring bottles/ cans and any used sports equipment Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. to the meeting for Officer Ruiz. Dues are being [email protected] giving your name, ad- Groom/Humphreys collected for the upcoming year. The Holiday Stroll dress, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, usually Neighborhood Assoc. will be held on Thurs., Nov. 21. See the web page: the fourth Wed. of the month at the Leahy/Holloran The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, dorchesterlowermills.org. Community Center at 7 p.m. The next meeting will 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community McCormack Civic Assoc. be a combined Nov./Dec. meeting on Dec. 4. Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call Meetings the third Tues. of the month (Nov. 19) Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the Please bring canned goods to the regular meetings Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. St. Mark’s Area Civic Assoc. Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic.com. Fields Corner Main Street A “Pajama-Tini (Fields Corner Main Street ) 9th Annual Martinis on the Avenue, Thurs., Nov. 7, 7 to 10 p.m., at the Blarney Stone, 1505 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester Board of Trade The DBOT welcomes new members; e-mail the DBOT or call 617-398- DBOT. Visit the website for info: dorchesterboard- oftrade.com. The mailing address is DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. 02122.

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I hope that you are collecting announcer said that he had hoped she your leaves and putting them out would be in Las Vegas very soon. She each trash-collection day for the was so at ease singing as she walked composting collection. The trees in our “Now is the time of the illuminated woods… around the stage that I think she is yard seem to be very slow in losing ready to go right now. (I am sorry that their leaves. The leaves on our trees every leaf glows like a tiny lamp; I never got her name.) She sang mostly seem to fall in December. When we are the songs that she had written. She our driving, we look for the beautiful one walks through their lighted halls was wonderful. leaves. There are some pretty trees Then it was time for Josh to come even as close as on Morrissey Blvd., with curious enjoyment.” to the stage. Almost everyone in the near the Kokoras Insurance Agency. Garden stood up and applauded. Our geraniums are still living, even By nature writer John Burroughs The sound system was terrific and with the cold. We must bring them up it showed off Josh’s beautiful voice on the porch so they will last one or perfectly. He also walked around two weeks longer than on the ground. the stage, singing to all parts of the *** to the Asian Buffet on Wednesday cartwheels twice. By the way, we met garden. I knew only two of Josh’s If we guessed correctly, it was the evening. There were eight of us. Hubby a lovely couple, Kathy and Tom, from songs. I love his “I Dreamed a Dream” Irish tenor Ronan Tynan who led the had bought that day’s Cape Cod Times Saugus. Kathy had won the stay at the from “Les Miserables.” When the crowd in singing “God Bless America” newspaper and saw a coupon for the Irish Village in a raffle. They joined concert was over, Sue and I walked on Red Sox Parade Day at the finish buffet. Because we had the coupon, our group and had a good time. down the staircases to the street. We line of the Boston Marathon on each of us received $2 off our meal. On Friday, our group had a lovely walked out to the main street where Boylston Street. I love Ronan Tynan. How nice! There is such a variety of breakfast before we departed for we thought we could easily catch a He seems like such a nice person. food available at the buffet that we all home. It was during breakfast cab. A Boston Police woman officer *** had plenty to eat. I loved that I could that Eileen presented Tom with asked us if we trying to get a cab. We A little more about our mini-vacation make a salad without green veggies: his delicious fudge. We returned to said, “Yes.” She ushered us across the to the Irish Village: Hubby and I had tomatoes, carrots, beets, cheese, and a our room to get ready to leave. On street where there was a cab stand a ball shopping at the wonderful little iceberg lettuce, which is not too Thursday evening, we had packed our just up the street. (I told her that I stores on the Cape. We visited four high on the harmful level for Warfarin suitcases for the trip home, except for was the “Bullpen Cop’s” cousin and Christmas Tree Shops. I bought a patients. the clothing we needed plus some cold she laughed.) Our very nice cab driver second pair of toaster tongs to go with On Thursday, the evening before food in the fridge. That made Friday took us to Amrhein’s Restaurant in the one that pal Sarah Ashe bought we had to leave, after we had eaten very easy for us. There was little to Southie where Hubby was waiting for for us when she was down the Cape. dinner at the Irish Village, we, of pack. We discovered that work on the us. We were home well before 11 p.m. We either break the tongs or misplace course, stayed in the dining area so Sagamore Bridge had been cancelled *** them. I also bought my Halloween we could hear Norman Payne. A lady on that Friday and traffic was flowing The Christmas Shoppe will once candy at one of the shops –Tootsie named Sheila came in to hear the easily. We breathed a sigh of relief. We again be held this Friday, Saturday, Pops. Hubby found Green Tea at one music along with her relatives from were so early leaving the Cape that and Sunday, Nov. 15 to 17, at the of the shops for pal Eileen, who enjoys Ireland. We knew that Sheila was a we decided that we would stop at the Laboure Center on West Broadway in it. (It is not recommended for those great professional singer from hearing Market Basket Store in Sagamore. South Boston. The shop benefits the taking Warfarin, a blood thinner.) We her other years. Eileen prevailed upon What a store! We got milk and bread, Laboure Centre, Catholic Charities. tried to stay clear of the tee-shirt and her to sing for us. She agreed and among other things, to replenish our The shop features thousands of sweatshirt stores. We heard that the moved to the stage with Norman. Her fridge. That store always seems to Christmas decorations, gifts, prices were not yet down. first song was terrific and beautifully have a sale on boxes of tissues so we ornaments, nutcrackers, and more. I must mention that our group enjoys sung: A River Runs Through It. She piled the bag of tissues on top of all the The hours of operation are from 10 joking with Tom, the manager of the also sang the tribute to Our Lady of other things that we had purchased a.m. to 4 p.m. dining area at the Irish Village. He is Knock (“Golden Rose”) and The Fields during the week. And then we headed I heard on WBZ that the Enchanted awfully good to us. Our trip organizer, of Athenry. Eileen told me that Sheila’s up Route 3 for the hour-long trip back Village will open on Nov. 16 and will Eileen Collins, collects a few dollars CD is for sale in the Irish Village to Boston. run to Jan. 5 at Jordan’s Furniture from each of us near the end of our Gift Shop. Eileen then prevailed on *** Store in Avon. Last year, Hubby, stay to buy fudge at the Stage Stop another great singer to step up to the Two weeks ago, our phone rang. Sue, and I met Hubby’s sister Peg, Candy Store in Dennisport to thank microphone. It was Tom, the dining It was our friend Ann. She was not his niece Terri, our daughter Jeanne, Tom. He loves fudge! I saw a photo of room manager. I am sorry that I can’t feeling well and wanted to know if and granddaughter Erin the day Tom in his costume at the Halloween name his songs; they were in Gaelic we could use her tickets to see singer after Christmas and toured the party on Saturday evening, thanks to and beautifully sung also. Finally, Josh Groban at the Garden. I almost exhibit. It was delightful. We stopped my pal Barbie. He was “Fonzie” from on that last evening, Eileen prevailed dropped the phone because daughter several times and took photos with “Happy Days.” upon our bartender, Brigid, to perform Sue had tried to win tickets but missed scenes from the Enchanted Village Not every meal during our stay at for us. She does the best cartwheels. out. I called Ann back and said that as backdrops. The photos came out the Cape was supplied by our hotel so She started out with one set of three Sue and I would be delighted to go. terrific. Of course, on the way out, we we drove in the rain down the road cartwheels and then graduated to four It had been a while since we were in bought six of Jordan Marsh’s famous town at night. Hubby decided that blueberry muffins. Peg and Terri it should be easy to take us in town bought a whole dozen of muffins, some as long as we left early. Within 15 to freeze. Earlier that day we had met minutes we were in town. He dropped up at the IKEA Store’s cafeteria and us very near the door we were to had enjoyed their very-reasonably- enter. It is a little frightening to see priced luncheon. It was a delightful all the security people at the Garden. way to spend the day after Christmas. Sue was much more familiar with *** the seating arrangements and found Here is a lovely “Prayer for Veterans” our seats easily. It was amazing how that was in a recent church bulletin: quickly the seats began to fill. The “During these difficult times, we audience was a wide range of ages. remember those family members and There were very young people up to friends in far-away places. Let us lift people older than I. There were even in prayer the many men and women folks in wheelchairs who were seated serving here and abroad in our Armed quite close to us. Forces. May they know of our respect The gal who was the opening act and gratitude and be kept safe in the for Josh had a beautiful voice. The Lord’s love.” Follow us on Twitter Readers can now sign up to get DotNews. And, of course, check our regular news headlines and links to website dotnews.com for daily news, breaking news from the Dorchester expanded crime reports and our Reporter at Twitter. Follow us @ political blog, The Lit Drop.

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COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 24 NEW CHARDON ST., BOSTON, MA 02114 24 NEW CHARDON STREET BOSTON, MA 02114 Docket No. SU13P2578PM BOSTON, MA 02114 • 617-788-8300 Docket No. SU13P2686GD in the MATTER OF Docket No. SU07P1618GI1 in the MATTER OF KARIM THOMPSON CITATION GIVING NOTICE DAIMIAN JOHNSON of DORCHESTER, MA OF PETITION TO EXPAND of DORCHESTER, MA CITATION GIVING NOTICE THE POWERS OF A GUARDIAN CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR IN THE INTERESTS OF OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR ELIZABETH LEAR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER of DORCHESTER, MA FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 RESPONDENT PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 and §5-405 Alleged Incapacitated Person RESPONDENT RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) To the named Respondent and all Alleged Incapacitated Person other interested persons, a petition To the named Respondent and all To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed has been filed by Stephen Jeffrey of other interested persons, a petition has Dorchester, MA in the above captioned been filed by Dept. of Mental Health of by William Thompson, Jr. of Palm Bay, FL Boston, MA in the above captioned matter and Darryle K. Thompson of Randolph, matter requesting that court: Expand the alleging that Daimian Johnson is in need MA in the above captioned matter alleg- powers of a Guardian. of a Guardian and requesting that Dept. ing that Karim Thompson is in need of a The petition asks the Court to make Behind-the-scenes of of Mental Health of Boston, MA (or some Conservator or other protective order and a determination that the powers of the other suitable person) be appointed as requesting that William Thompson, Jr. of Guardian and/or Conservator should be Guardian to serve on the bond. Palm Bay, FL and Darryle K. Thompson of Randolph, MA (or some other suitable expanded, modified, or limited since the All Saints Church, Ashmont The petition asks the Court to determine person) be appointed as Conservator to time of the appointment. The original that the Respondent is incapacitated, that serve Witout Surety on the bond. petition is on file with the Court. the appointment of a Guardian is neces- The petition asks the Court to deter- Restoration Project sary, and that the proposed Guardian is You have the right to object to appropriate. The petition is on file with this mine that the Respondent is disabled, this proceeding. If you wish to do court and may contain a request for certain that a protective order or appointment of so, you or your attorney must file a specific authority. a Conservator is necessary, and that the written appearance at this court on or proposed conservator is appropriate. The You have the right to object to this before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of petition is on file with this court. proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or You have the right to object to this 11/21/2013. This day is NOT a hearing your attorney must file a written appearance proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or date, but a deadline date by which you at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the have to file the written appearance if return date of 12/05/2013. This day is NOT your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the you object to the petition. If you fail to a hearing date, but a deadline date by which return date of 11/29/2013. This day is NOT you have to file the written appearance if file the written appearance by the return you object to the petition. If you fail to file a hearing date, but a deadline date by which date, action may be taken in this matter the written appearance by the return date, you have to file the written appearance if without further notice to you. In addition action may be taken in this matter without you object to the petition. If you fail to file to filing the written appearance, you or further notice to you. In addition to filing the the written appearance by the return date, your attorney must file a written affidavit action may be taken in this matter without written appearance, you or your attorney stating the specific facts and grounds must file a written affidavit stating the further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney of your objection within 30 days after specific facts and grounds of your objec- the return date. 1 p.m., Sunday, November 17 tion within 30 days after the return date. must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objec- IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE tion within 30 days after the return date. The outcome of this proceeding may The outcome of this proceeding may Parish of All Saints, 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester IMPORTANT NOTICE at the limit or completely take away the above- limit or completely take away the above- The outcome of this proceeding may Take a tour of the comprehensive restoration project in full swing at the Parish of All named person’s right to make decisions named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs limit or completely take away the above- about personal affairs or financial affairs Saints. Jeffrey Gonyeau, Dorchester Historical Society board member will conduct the or both. The above-named person has the named person’s right to make decisions or both. The above-named person has right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make about personal affairs or financial affairs tour. Gonyeau also provides fundraising and other preservation support to the project. or both. The above-named person has the the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone this request on behalf of the above-named may make this request on behalf of person. If the above-named person cannot right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make Meet in the parking lot at 209 Ashmont St., where there is plenty of parking. The this request on behalf of the above-named the above-named person. If the above- afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at named person cannot afford a lawyer, State expense. person. If the above-named person cannot church is also a 3-minute walk from the Ashmont T station. The tour will take approxi- afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First one may be appointed at State expense. State expense. mately 1 hour and 15 minutes, and will be mostly walking, standing and climbing stairs. Justice of this Court. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First First Justice of this Court. Patricia M. Campatelli Justice of this Court. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate casual clothes. Register of Probate Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Dorchester Historical Society • www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org Date: November 06, 2013 Register of Probate Date: October 18, 2013 Date: October 24, 2013 Page 14 THE Reporter November 14, 2013 Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 10) Mattapan Health Center First Parish Church Leahy/Holloran Community Center Weight Watcher’s meetings will be held each The church welcomes donations of food and The Leahy Holloran Community Center will hold Wed. at the Mattapan Community Health Center, clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- its 19th annual Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors on at 6 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes early to register. Call Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 Tues., Nov. 19, 6 to 8 p.m., at the center. Call 617- 617-898-9052 or 617-898-8026 for info. p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 635-5150 for reservations. The Holiday Fair will be Irish Pastoral Centre Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. held on Sat., Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables The IPC, located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 All Saints’ Parish may be rented @ $50. Call Lisa at 617-635-5150 to Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each Boys (grades 3 to 6) who like music are being reserve a table or for more info. Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will recruited for the choir. Membership is open to Montessori School Fundraiser be a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for boys of all faith, regardless of religious affiliation. The 14th annual “Seeds Planted: Harvest Begun” info. The Music for Memory group meets on the Rehearsals, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7:30 fundraiser, to benefit the Notre Dame Montessori second Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., with singing at the 10 a.m. Mass each Sunday. School, located at St. Christopher’s Church, will be p.m. “Singing can unlock the brain.” Suggested Call 617-436-3520 for an audition held at Florian Hall, on Tues., Nov. 19, from 6 to 9 donation: $3 to $5 per session, with refreshments St. Ambrose Church p.m. Jack Geiger, co-founder of the Geiger-Gibson served, Contact Maureen at: McNally4us@yahoo. The choir is seeking new members. Sovereign Bank Health Center, the first community health clinic com for info. Annual Fundraising Banquet, Sat., is allowing parishioners attending Sunday Mass to in the US, will be honored. Tickets, $75; call 617- Nov. 16, at Florian Hall. park in their parking lot while at Mass. The Hispanic 282-0101. Irish Social Club Community of St. Ambrose moved to St. Mark’s in Carney Hospital’s Programs The November schedule is: Fri., Nov. 15, Pub Sept. Bible Study meets each Monday, following A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second Night/ Erin Og; Sat., Nov. 16, ,Mass for Deceased the noon Mass. Sr. Damien leads the study on the Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. members and Installation of Officers, with Denis coming week’s liturgy readings, with refreshments. The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: Curtin; Sun., Nov. 17, Noel Henry’s Irish Show All are welcome. The choir welcomes new members. instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- Band; Sat., Nov. 23, Declan Nerney; Sun. Nov. 24, St. Ann Church 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group Fundraiser for the Irish Social Club, with Mossie Senior Retreat, Sat., Nov. 23, with lunch begin- (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to Coughlin and the Boston Irish; and Sat., Nov. 30, ning at 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria, followed 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support the Tony Kenney Christmas Show. The club is by a presentation by Fr. Vincent Daily, a retired groups at Carney: Family Support, Breast Cancer located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. Donation, missionary priest. There will be time for Confessions Support, Al-Anon, AA, and Overeaters Anonymous. usually $10 pp and the retreat will conclude with the 4 p.m. Mass. The next Senior Supper is scheduled for Wed., Dec. Milton-Quincy Congregation Call the rectory to register. St. Ann/St. Brendan 11. (Temple Shalom) women’s bowling league, Tues., 7 p.m. at Boston Learn to Skate Lessons Temple Shalom of Milton and Temple Beth El Bowl. New members welcomed. Voice, piano, guitar, Learn-to-skate lessons for children (4 and 1/2 and have merged with the new name of Congregation violin, and viola lessons are now available. See the older) and adults are offered in Quincy and South Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills. Worship services, flyers at the rear door of the church. Advent and Boston and other rinks. Wear figure or hockey skates, in the Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The Family Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 30, from 5 to 9 p.m., and for beginner, intermediate, or advanced lessons, phone number is: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: office@ on Sat., Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mark your taught by professional instructors. Call 781-890- TempleShalomOnline.org for info. calendars now. Sr. Ann’s Knitters will meet at 60 8480 or visit online at baystateskatingschoool.org. Pilgrim Church Boutwell St. on Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.St. Ann’s 2013 Adams St. Library The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; Reunion, Sat., Nov. 23, 7 p.m. to midnight, at Florian Become a member by sending dues to Friends of all are welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the Hall, with DJ and food. Tickets, $25 ahead of time the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Conference Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public and $30, the night of the reunion. Mail check to Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; is invited. Browse the gift shop, which is open Maria Dillon at 112 Granite Ave., 02124 or contact individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and weekdays and Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for [email protected]. lifetime, $50. details. Community lunch is served free every Sat. St. Brendan Church Codman Square Neighborhood from noon to 1:30 p.m.; the public is welcome. Pilgrim Men’s clothing is still needed for the Long Island Council Christian Endeavor Society meeting, second Tues. Shelter for the Homeless: shirts, pants, sweatshirts, Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the of each month at 6:30 p.m. Pilgrim Church is a sweaters, coats, jackets, rainwear, footwear, belts, first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Congregational Christian Church, associated with hats, and white sox. The Food Pantry is in great need Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk the United Church of Christ, and is located at 540 of non-perishable food. Please be generous. Annual St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. Holiday Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $50 Bowdoin St. Health Center Divine Mercy Celebration to rent a table; e-mail: [email protected]. Goods The nuns usually celebrate the Eucharist in honor will be accepted for the White Elephant Table on Peace Circle, where those affected by violence may Fri., Nov. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the church hall, speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month, 6 of Divine Mercy on the third Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in Neponset, with Exposition at 6 p.m., with no stuffed animals or clothing. The Turkey to 8 p.m., sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Shoot, on Sat., Nov. 23, at 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall. Ctr, the BSHC, and the Louis Brown Peace Institute. Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and Mass, with Fr. Call Janet at 617-296-2075 for info. Richard Clancy, at 7 p.m. For further info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. (Continued on page 18)

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ALL TYPES OF ROOFING McDonagh Roofing RUBBER ROOFING GUTTERS CLEANED & INSTALLED CHIMNEY FLASHING & POINTING VINYL SIDING VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 617-471-6960 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates License #99713 www. McDoNAGHRoofing.net November 14, 2013 The Reporter Page 15 Big deal getting less rosy for NFL’s battered retirees Now that baseball league to its roots and by an almighty power- is done we are free Sports/Clark Booth might have been a pro- structure led by the TV to sit back and savor verbial bombshell had it networks, would fight the merry mayhem of and unexpected distinc- the hammering he took been allowed to play out them like mad dogs the National Football tions alone would remove playing the game, it may in the courts amounts to and easily ensnare the League although it can many players from the not be worth a thin dime chump-change. proceedings in the courts be argued – and will be comp pool. But it’s now under the terms of this The owners are elated for a hundred years, if here – that the biggest also being implied that dubious arrangement. with the deal, as well need be. Might this have game of the season has to be eligible for “major” You are going to hear a they should be. Nothing happened? We’ll never already been played, payouts, players from whole lot of squawking since the threat of a know for sure, will we. That’s a mighty windfall although who won or the modern era must be soon enough. new league spiced with In the end, most play- when you consider it’s lost surely depends on diagnosed with “severe In retrospect, it’s stun- anti-trust action by the ers didn’t want to wait for being achieved without your point of view about brain injury” before they ning how misunderstood government had scared the rest of their lives, and any heavy lifting or many things. reach the age of 45. the settlement was when them so deeply. You’ll maybe more. Did they lesser effort, save for After that curious If they begin to crack first announced. Dissent never get them to admit bring pressure to force the mere snap of their contest, it has taken thereafter, apparently was relatively mute and it now, but many had the cop-out? Now that fingers. only two months for the it don’t count, pal, or at scattered. Media reac- believed the price of they’re realizing how In one year, by offer- retired cannon fodder of least nowhere near as tion was overwhelmingly settling the crisis would badly they got rooked, ing one more weekly the NFL to wake up. Not much. approving. Amazingly, be five times greater, there’s no chance they’ll televised game, the NFL surprisingly those aged Of course, still un- some even argued it maybe more. And it ever admit it. owners can reap almost and battered gridiron defined and left to be was far more than the should have been. It’s sad, really. The twice what they must warriors are bristling. determined is what owners ought to have But the players’ side other day it was quietly pay to totally reimburse For it has become in- distinguishes a “most been obliged to do. They got cold feet and fell for revealed the NFL plans untold numbers of play- creasingly clear that severe” brain injury were widely praised for the argument that if to add another Thursday ers having legitimate the alleged “historic” from one that’s only, let’s their generosity, even they didn’t surrender, night game on its own claim to compensation settlement aimed at say, “a little severe,” or though if you’ve been in the all-powerful, deeply nice little gold mine of a for permanent injury in compensating those “severe” some days but this dodge longer than connected, totally ruth- TV network. Cable and their workplace. who’ve left the game tolerable others. And 48 hours you should less moguls, backed carriage fees, etc., for the In the end, it really maimed and addled won’t the deciding of all know that’s a term to by their heavily-paid additional game will en- won’t cost them a nickel. is grossly inadequate, that to the satisfaction be sparingly used when pawn, the commissioner, rich the owners another What a great country! which means the boys of all concerned be some describing most any and further sustained $1.3 billion annually. are about to be taken for kind of circus. You can owner of any game at yet another ride, this one see where this business any time. most unkind, given that is headed: straight into How the tune has it comes wrapped in a the land of Jabberwocky! changed in just two Change the Outcome historic con-job. It is clear that the months. As also reported In a nutshell, the deal relatively few who end by the Times, a poll of of the Game negotiated by the NFL up diagnosed with the players, both active and owners and lawyers most awful conditions retired, conducted by representing their ex- – Lou Gehrig Disease, Al- Sportsblog.com, resulted Looking for players purportedly zheimer’s, Parkinson’s, in 95 percent of the created a $765 million dementia – would remain respondents declaring Athletes and pot (minus fees for test- eligible for maximum they believe the owners Non-Athletes ing and administrative compensation: up to $5 “got off cheap” while costs) from which to million, for instance, 94 percent believe the in Grades 5-8 distribute compensa- for ALS victims (unless settlement was simply a tion to roughly 4,500 they died before 2006). business decision having ex-players who signed Heavier payouts also re- nothing to do with them You Can Be Great on the Field and onto a law suit charging main scheduled for those seeking to “do the right owners with deliber- afflicted with what’s thing for the players,” let In the Classroom ate deception about the being termed “severe alone admitting to any long-term impact of head cognitive impairment.” wrong-doing or express- injuries. It was further But there’s no definition ing regret. Looks like the implied that some 20,000 yet of what constitutes lads are waking up; alas ex-players, including that miserable condition for them, it’s a bit late. FREE TUTORING AVAILABLE AT that vast majority not let alone how severe said The fact of the matter partaking in the law impairment must be. is that such are the ALL DORCHESTER SPORTS LEAGUE suit, would be “eligible” The process of arriving at windfall riches currently for payoffs, as would such crucial distinctions engulfing the NFL: A the estates of untold – profoundly affecting $765 million settlement ADSL has open slots in their free tutoring program numbers of deceased the distribution of many for an issue that had players. millions of bucks – is seen threatened to shake the Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm It sounded wonderful, as very tricky. As ever, “Sports & Education Together” although even a quick the devil is in the details. LEGAL NOTICE check of the math back So what else is new? a winning combination when it was piously It seems likely, at least COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS proclaimed in September at this early stage, that THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT had to immediately sug- a lot of ex-players are Suffolk Probate & Family Court gest to anyone capable of sure to be mighty disap- 24 New Chardon St., Boston 02114 (617) 788-8300 handling a calculator that pointed. Such ranks will CITATION ON PETITION FOR such lofty claims were constitute the significant FORMAL ADJUDICATION 1565 DorchesterADSL Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 Docket No. SU13P2487EA preposterous; that is, if majority, including those IN THE ESTATE OF Ph: (617) 287-1601 more than a fraction of who can reasonably HANNAH MICHELLE GAYLORD-MacRUAIRI Proudly serving our community since 1983 what was promised will claim chronic discomfort DATE OF DEATH: 10/26/2010 To all interested persons: be delivered. Now in ranging from migraines A petition has been filed by: Samantha November suspicions are to memory loss to a life N. Gaylord of Dorchester, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and already being realized full of aches and pain Order of testacy and for such other relief as that fraction with a much beyond the normal. as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Samantha N. Gaylord of chance of meaningful It’s already clear pay- Dorchester, MA be appointed as Personal compensation begins to ments for such “minor” Representative of said estate to serve With Corporate Surety on the bond. look downright tiny. complaints are likely to You have the right to obtain a copy of Nothing is set in ce- be mighty minor. Being the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to EIRE ment yet. But according merely punch-drunk in this proceeding. To do so, you or your to details gradually leak- your old age won’t pay at attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 ing from the process this window, old Sport. a.m. on 11/21/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline pub – as reported by the Said ranks are swell- by which you must file a written appear- near-infallible-on-such- ing every day, often ance and objection if you object to this subjects New York Times dramatically. The other proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- ten appearance and objection followed 795 Adams St. • Dorchester – the terms of “eligibility” day, it was Tony Dorsett, by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may seem to be fast revising. once the superb Cow- be taken without further notice to you. Surprise! boys’ running back, The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal “President’s Choice” It now appears, ac- who piped up to claim Representative under the Massachu- cording to the Times, that he doesn’t always setts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and that only players with recognize or remember accounts are not required to be filed with the “most severe” brain the name of the fellow the Court, but recipients are entitled to Serving Lunch & Dinner notice regarding the administration from injuries are certain to be he sees in the mirror. As the Personal Representative and can compensated and that depressing as that state petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of the estates of players of affairs may be for Mr. assets and expenses of administration. Every day, Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- who’ve made such claims Dorsett, and however STRONG First Justice of this Court. but died before 2006 will indisputable it may be Date: October 16, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli 7 days a week not be eligible. Such new that it is the result of Register of Probate Page 16 THE Reporter November 14, 2013 Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester 1135 Dorchester Avenue • (617) 288-7120

Players in the Boys 15&U division of Intramural Floor Hockey get into the The N. E. Aquarium visited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester with their action at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester. All four divisions of play will traveling exhibit for members to enjoy. The event was hosted by the Education continue regular season games this month before heading into post-season play. program which also offers Homework Help, Tutoring and small group activities.

All-Star Basketball Try-outs - The ([email protected]). afternoons and Saturday mornings. Club will offer 5 All-Star travel teams “Learn To” & Swim Lesson The cost for both programs is $40 for Upcoming Special Event: this Winter which will compete against Re-registrations - Registration for each 7-week session. For registration Boys and Girls Clubs in the region. the next session of “Learn To” classes information, or to inquire about avail- Theater Program Regist. Try-out dates/times for these teams for members ages 3 to 5 years of age able openings, please contact Kevin Vo are as follows: Boys 12&U (11/20 at will take place the week of 11/18 ([email protected]). Saturday, November 23rd 6:00 p.m.); Girls 14&U (11/19 at 6:00 and begin the week of 12/2. Classes 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. p.m.); Boys 15&U (11/19 at 6:30 p.m.); include sports, swim, art, and more. Family Thanksgiving Dinner Xanadu, Jr. Show Girls 18&U (11/30 at 1:00 p.m.); and There are also playgroups available. - Members and their parents are Boys 18&U (11/30 at 3:00 p.m.). Ages During the same week we will also invited to join us for our Annual for all teams are determined as of take registrations for the next session Family Thanksgiving Dinner to be Members ages 10-18 are in- January 1st and High School players of Swim Lessons. This includes current hosted by the Kids Cafe program. vited to register for our new are ineligible. Team practices will participants re-enrolling as well as The Turkey Dinner, with fixings, will Theater program being of- be held in December and regular new registrants. The Swim Lesson be held on Wednesday, November fered in partnership with Fid- season play will begin in January. For program is open to members ages 20th in the Gamesroom at our Marr dlehead Theater. Auditions information please contact Bruce Seals 3 to 18 with classes held weekday Clubhouse and also at our Denney Center Unit located in Harbor Point. will be held in December to For information contact Maureen select the cast members. Cooper ([email protected]).

The key to owning LEGAL NOTICE your new home? SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER GLM 183A:6 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of the Dorchester District Court (Docket No.: 1307CV000379) in favor of the Trustees of the Town Houses at Batchelder Street Condominium Trust against Juan Trust. Cruz, Isabel Cruz and First Horizon Home Loans establishing a lien pursuant to GLM 183A:6 on the real estate known as Unit 26 of the Town Houses at Batchelder Street Condominium Trust for the purpose of satisfying such lien, the real estate will be sold at Public Auction at 11 o’clock Owning a home is a dream A.M. on the 26th day of November A.D. (2013) at Unit No. 26 of the Town Houses at Batchelder Street Condominium Trust, located at 18-26A Batchelder Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02119. come true. So when it’s time The premises to be sold are more particularly described as follows: to make the dream a reality, you want a lender you can trust. Description: Residential Unit No. 26 of the Town Houses at Batchelder Street Condominium MassHousing offers you home Trust (the, “Condominium”) created by Master Deed recorded with the Suffolk County Registry mortgage loans that are simple, of Deeds, Book 38591, Page 173. straightforward and cost- effective. No hidden fees, no The Unit conveyed is laid out as shown on a plan filed simultaneously with said Master Deed. It adjustable interest rates or other is subject to and with the benefit of the obligations, restrictions and rights and liabilities contained surprises. Just reliable loans from in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, the Master Deed and the By-Laws filed therewith. a trustworthy source. As a public agency, we’re about people, The Unit is conveyed together with the exclusive right to use, subject to and in accordance with not profits. provisions of said Chapter 183A, Master Deed, Declaration of Trust and rules and regulations filed therewith; an undivided Sixteen and 67/100 Percent (16.67%) interest in the common areas and facilities of the Condominium, one unassigned parking space, and is further Visit us at conveyed subject to and with the benefits of all other rights, easements, and restrictions of masshousing.com record. or call 1.888.627.7562 The Condominium and each of the units is intended for residential purposes and other uses and get started on the road permitted by the applicable Zoning Ordinances and as set forth in the Master Deed. to homeownership. The Post Office address of the Condominium is 18-26A Batchelder Street, Unit 26, Boston, MA 02119.

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Terms of Sale: The amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars to be paid in cash, certified check or bank check must be presented at the time and place of sale in order to qualify as a bidder and shall be tendered by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as a deposit. The highest bidder shall sign a written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of his bid. The balance to be paid in cash, certified check, or bank check within (30) days of the date of the sale and upon delivery of the deed at the office of Blake J. Godbout and Associates, 33 Broad Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02109. The successful bidder shall be responsible for costs of transfer, including the purchase of documentary stamps and other recording costs.

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masshousing ______@masshousing Trustees of the Town Houses at Batchelder Street Condominium Trust #46 2013 November 14, 2013 The Reporter Page 17 ‘Building Pathways’ opens door to union jobs; Some say more slots, funds are sorely needed underrepresentation The program is a “golden support from the Boston Hill resident who has among minorities and opportunity for the right Housing Authority, Ac- a degree in electrical women,” Vogel said. person,” she added. “And tion for Boston Commu- engineering and whose Janet Jones, the head it’s not enough, it’s not nity Development, the wife is a union plumber, of the Dorchester Rox- nearly enough.” Boston Building Trades was showing Santiago bury Labor Committee, According to Vogel, Council, the US Depart- and his classmates the which keeps a close the small classes are ment of Labor, and BNY various types of fire eye on the number of intentional. “We want Mellon. The institute alarms and how they people of color working at to make sure they get has a yearly budget of worked. local construction sites, real attention from our $250,000, which pays “They start with praised the program instructors,” she said. for a project coordinator, simple things and they while noting the small “We want to make sure case management, train- help you build on a daily number of graduates. that on a day-to- day ing materials, supplies, basis,” Santiago said of “Since we’re a ‘majority basis, if they need extra some transportation and the program. “It helps minority city’ now, there help, our instructors are childcare vouchers. with your self esteem. has to be more,” she said. able to do that.” At the IBEW train- They prep you for what’s “There have to be more They would like to ing center, 32-year-old to come. They’re helping folks going through a do more, she said, but Yasmani Santiago takes the community, the in- program like this. We funding is limited. The a break from the classes. ner city.” have to speed this up.” program has received Doug Whalen, a Savin

A member of the “Building Pathways” gets a bird’s- eye view of I-93 while using a lift next to the New England Regional Council of Carpenters’ Center in Dorchester. Photo courtesy Construction Institute LivingLiving WellWell (Continued from page 1) by the Construction of a six-week program, Institute, a partnership learning construction between contractors and math and labor history, the building trades. withwith DiabetesDiabetes and getting introduced The program itself is to roofing, masonry, and small – there have been other trades. On this 54 graduates since day, they had physical 2011 and four training training at 7 a.m., before “cycles.” FREE departing for IBEW “The goal of the pro- H Local 103, touring, gram is to make sure HeaLt breaking for lunch and they’re exposed to as then sitting for a talk many trades as possible with officials from state so they can make an eDucation attorney general’s office educated decision about and the Massachusetts which trade they want event Commission Against to pursue,” said Mary Discrimination. Vogel, executive direc- Today, they will gradu- tor of the Construction ate from the program Institute and a former and, their instructors labor lawyer. and program backers Depending on the facil- hope, join the build- ity they’re in on a certain ing trades, which are day, the students get dominated by white men. hands-on training, learn The pre-apprentice- how to read blueprints, ship program, known and pursue financial as “Building Pathways,” literacy. At the end of the became the focus of program, the Construc- television ads and a tion Institute places mayoral candidate’s them in apprenticeship Bring your entire family for a day of fun. biography during the programs, meeting with race to replace Mayor training directors and Thomas Menino. State possible employers. Rep. Marty Walsh, a “Most importantly, the * exercise dance classes * Health screenings * Dorchester union leader majority of our place- who last week won that ments have been in race, helped set up the mechanical or licensed Games Health & nutrition workshops program, which is run trades, which have more * * * UMass Boston event to focus on innovations by women * Free snacks & giveaways * An event at UMass Director of Organization Boston set for Fri., Dec. Training at Year Up; 6 will highlight innova- Nurse Practitioner Doc- tions by local women of toral Candidate Leah color. The event, orga- Gordon; justice activist Saturday, November 16, 2013 nized by TedxRoxbury Natasha Vianna; and Women, will be held in City Councilor-at-Large the Snowden Audito- Ayanna Pressley. To reg- rium on the first floor of ister for the event, visit 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wheatley Hall from 6-9 tedxroxburywomen.com/ p.m. Confirmed speakers registration. include Tamika Mason, 1135 Morton Street, Mattapan Boston teachers to vote on no school Dec. 23, add day later The Boston Teachers only day of that week RSVP to 617-533-2242 or [email protected] #LWWD13 Union was scheduled to when school is scheduled Walk-ins welcome vote Wednesday on can- and said cancellation celling school on Dec. 23, plans have the support which would add a day of the union and the Sponsored by to the end of the school school department. “It’s year. Union President a quirk of the calendar,” Richard Stutman said Stutman said. Monday, Dec. 23 is the – SHNS Page 18 THE Reporter November 14, 2013 RECENT OBITUARIES ARBIT, Sidney of ney proudly served his Charlie was a longtime and friends. two cats, Ashes and late Charles MacDon- Randolph, formerly country in the U. S. Coast Boston musician and ONEILL, Edith M. Smoky, all of whom loved ald, Theresa Mayo, and of Dorchester, age 86. Guard during WWII. band leader of Scruffy (MacDonald) of Ed- their mother dearly. Alice Dugas, all of whom Father of Jordan Arbit Charitable contributions the Cat. Donations in ward Everett Square, Edith was a loving wife were from Roxbury, and his wife Sharon of in Sidney’s memory may Charlie’s memory may Dorchester, formerly of and mother and will be Dorchester, and South Sharon, MA. Grandfa- be made to Rosies Place, be made to VNA Hospice Mission Hill, Roxbury, missed by many. Many Boston. Survived by ther of Rebecca Arbit and 889 Harrison Avenue, Care, 100 Trade Center Meetinghouse Hill, grandchildren whom she many nieces, nephews, Zachary Arbit. Longtime Boston, MA 02118. Woburn, MA 01801. Fields Corner, and Ash- loved dearly, Michael grandnieces and neph- friend of Carol Yanofsky CHESTERMAN, DAVIS, Ruth Ella of mont, age 58 years. Wife and Linnea Peters, Ci- ews, great-grandnieces and her family. Brother Charles E. Charlie in Dorchester passed away of Mark T. ONeill, owner ara and Delilah ONeill, and nephews, all of of the late George, Ja- Dorchester, formerly November 2. Mother of of Boston Emergency and two grandchildren whom she loved dearly. cob, Millie, Rose, and of Des Moines, Iowa, Ruth E. Gregory of Ran- Service, Dorchester. in Florida, Taylor and Edith was a dedicated Sylvia. Although he age 53 years. Husband dolph, Curtis E. Davis Mother of Kelly A. and James ONeill. Daughter BINGO player at St. was out of touch with of Juliann K. Cydylo. of Dorchester, Joyce D. her husband Michael of the late Edith and Mary’s, Quincy. Dona- his daughter, Marcy Father of Clementine B. Coleman of Dorchester, Peters, Mark C. and Charles MacDonald. tions in Ediths memory Freedman, he never and Woolsey C. Chester- and the late John E. his wife Erin ONeill, Sister of Sandra Thomas, may be made to the stopped loving her or his man. Son of Carolyn Davis. She is survived Shawn M. ONeill and his Charlene Provost, Helen Lung Cancer Research grandchildren, Rayna (Essington) Chesterman by 14 grandchildren, 25 fiancé Danielle Hurley, Meegan, Patricia Mac- Foundation, 155 East Freedman and Ariel of Iowa, and the late great-grandchildren, 4 and Mark T. ONeill Donald and partner 55th St., New York, Price. Sidney worked in Edwin Chesterman. great-great grandchil- Jr., all of Dorchester. Jacquelyn Partridge, NY 10022, lungcancer- circulation at the Boston Brother of Nancy Cov- dren, and a host of nieces, Also survived by her James and Michael research foundation.org. Record American and as ington, Dan Austin, and nephews, other relatives loving dog Rocky and MacDonald, and the a foreman at the Boston Ted Austin, all of Iowa. Herald. One of his great- Son-in-law of William est loves for many years and Juliann Cydylo of Neighborhood Notables was coaching for the CT. Survived by sev- Hull Little League. Sid- eral nieces and nephews. (Continued from page 14) been set up by the St. Vincent de Paul Society; come St. Christopher Parish to the rectory on the third Monday of each month The annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to receive a bag of groceries. Nov. 24, following the noon bilingual Mass. People Items needed are toilet tissue, paper towels, cleaners are needed to cook the turkeys. Donations are most (Ajax, SOS, etc.) and shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy TEVNAN TEVNAN welcome. Small faith groups have resumed on Hour, each Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Thursdays, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Celia or call Our Lady of Fatima, in the church. 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue Louise at 617-834-9127. Rosary (in Spanish), each St. Matthew Parish Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 Thurs., from 6 to 8 p.m. Call Jose at 617-541-3402. Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 St. Gregory Parish to 5 p.m. 39 Stanton St. Dorchester The time for Confessions has been changed to 9:30 Knights of Columbus Attorneys at Law to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings in the upper Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, www.tevnan.com church. St. Gregory’s Prayer Group will now meet and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new each Saturday, following the 9 a.m. Mass, instead Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the of meeting Wednesday evenings, beginning Oct. 5. second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, St. Mark Parish Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). “Close to Home” Mass changes, as of Sun., Oct. 6: on Saturdays, 4 Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. p.m.-no change; on Sundays, 7:30 a.m.-no change, Adams Village Business Assoc. then, on Sundays, 9 a.m. in Eng.; 10:30 a.m. in For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. Span.; and noon, in Eng. A small Food Pantry has Kit Clark Senior Services LEGAL NOTICE Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: health care, socialization, adult day health, memory MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, mental health and substance abuse counseling, By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Leta Allen to Commercial Equity Partners Ltd., d/b/a and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home CEP Capital Funding dated October 2, 2009 and recorded with Suffolk Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with Registry of Deeds in Book 45573, Page 56, of which the undersigned is home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: Cedar Grove Cemetery the present holder by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 8, 617-825-5000. CONSECRATED IN 1868 2013 and recorded with Suffolk Registry of Deeds in Book 51767, Page St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts 276, and in which the mortgaged premises consists of certain real estate Meetings each Tues., 7 p.m., in the white building On the banks of the Neponset located in Boston, known as and numbered 495-501 Geneva Avenue for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of in the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages foreclosing, the same shall be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 am on 7 to 14. This is the scouts’ 59th year in the parish! Inquiries on gravesites are invited. the 2nd day of December, 2013, at said mortgaged premises in Boston, St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club Non-Sectarian. Suffolk County, all and singular premises described in said Mortgage. The club will meet on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. for To wit: refreshments and 1 p.m. for Bingo, in St. Gregory’s Cemetery Office open daily at A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon, situated in that part of Boston formerly called Dorchester and being shown as Lot 31 on a Auditorium. The next meeting, Tues., Nov. 19, at 920 Adams St. 12:15 p.m. for coffee and 1 p.m. for Bingo. Dorchester, MA 02124 plan of House Lots in Dorchester belonging to J. M. E. Morrill and C. H. Hetu, dated January 21,1895, made by Charles F. Baxter, C. E. and Dot House Senior Guys & Gals Telephone: 617-825-1360 recorded at the Suffolk Registry of Deeds in Book 2265, Page 305, said Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lot being bounded and described as follows; at the Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave.; NORTHERLY by a curved line at the intersection of Geneva Avenue also offering many trips. All are welcome. Info: and Vinson Court, 37.2 feet; “Caring for your life’s journey...” NORTHEASTERLY on Geneva Avenue, 30.25 feet; 617-288-3230. SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot 30 on said plan, 82.26 feet; Blessed Mother Teresa Seniors SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot 17 as shown on said plan,74.97 feet; and Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed by Bingo, NORTHWESTERLY on Vinson Street, 48 feet. dominoes, and cards, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are Containing 4,656 square feet, more or less, however otherwise said welcome. premises may be bounded, measured or described. For title, see deed recorded with said Suffolk Deeds in Book 19322, LEGAL NOTICES Page 28. COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Said sale shall be subject to all restrictions, easements, improvements, MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS covenants, outstanding tax titles, liens or claims in the nature of liens, SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT existing encumbrances of record, federal, state and municipal taxes or THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK DIVISION tax liens and municipal betterments, if any, created prior to the mortgage NOTICE AND ORDER: 24 NEW CHARDON STREET being foreclosed upon. Said premises shall also be sold subject to all PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR 617-788-8300 leases and tenancies having priority over said mortgage, tenancies or Docket No. SU13P2294GD Docket No. SU13D1613DR IN THE INTERESTS OF occupancy by persons presently on the premises and at the time of said DAMARTE CHRISTOPHER P. GETHERS DIVORCE SUMMONS auction, which tenancies or occupants are subject to said mortgage, to OF DORCHESTER, MA BY PUBLICATION and MAILING MINOR HAASSANATU WANU rights or claims in personal property installed by the tenants or former Notice to all Interested Parties vs. tenants now located on the premises, and also to all laws and ordinances, 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a UMARU WANU including, but not limited to, all building and zoning laws and ordinances. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a To the Defendant: MInor filed on 09/24/2013 by Virgie M. Hart The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for TERMS OF SALE: of Dorchester, MA will be held 01/06/2014 Divorce requesting that the Court grant 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars shall be paid in certified or bank Located at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd floor, a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of cashier’s check by the purchaser at the time and place of sale, and the Boston, MA 02114 – Family Service Office. the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, 2. Response to Petition: You may Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at the  balance of the purchase price shall he paid by certified or bank cashier’s respond by filing a written response to the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order Funerals check at the office of Daniel Briansky, Esq.,50 Congress Street, Suite Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- has been entered in this matter preventing 225, Boston, MA 02109, within thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. ing. If you choose to file a written response, you from taking any action which would  Cremations you need to: negatively impact the current financial The successful bidder of the sale of the premises shall be required to File the original with the Court; and status of either party. SEE Supplemental Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Probate Court Rule 411. sign at the auction sale a Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing five (5) business days before the hearing.  Pre-Arrangements You are hereby summoned and the above terms. 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the required to serve upon: Jenny H. Guirado- Gonzalez, Esq., Law Offices of Jenny H. 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE Other terms, if any, shall be announced at the time and place of sale. right to request that counsel be appointed The postal address’ of the mortgaged premises is known to me as 495- for the minor. Guirado, 112 South Street, Jamaica Plain, DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A MA 02130 your answer, if any, on or before 501 Geneva Avenue, Boston (Dorchester), MA 02122. minor over age 14 has the right to be present 01/09/2014. If you fail to do so, the court Petersham LLC at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- is not in the minor’s best interests. tion of this action. You are also required 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 Present Holder of said Mortgage THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights to file a copy of your answer, if any, in By; Daniel Briansky, Esq., Attorney for the Mortgagee has been scheduled. If you do not understand the office of the Register of this Court. Service times and directions at: 50 Congress Street, Suite 225, Boston, MA 02109 this notice or other court papers, please Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- contact an attorney for legal advice. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. (617) 742-4331 October 8, 2013 Date: October 28, 2013 www.dolanfuneral.com Dated: October 31, 2013 #47 Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Register of Probate November 14, 2013 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, November 14 • Behind-the-scenes tour of All Saints Church open to the public, showcases innovative and • Upham’s Corner Main Street annual breakfast Restoration Project, 1 p.m. 209 Ashmont St. Take a thought-provoking filmmakers and their work. meeting at Paraiso Restaurant, 750 Dudley St., tour of the comprehensive restoration project in full Tonight’s film is MISTAKEN FOR STRANG- 8 a.m. RSVP to Max McCarthy at 617-265-0363, swing at the Parish of All Saints. Jeffrey Gonyeau, ERS Filmmaker Q&A with Tom Berninger. Campus [email protected]. DHS board member will conduct the tour. Meet in Center Ballroom, 3rd Floor. the parking lot at 209 Ashmont St., where there is • Shattuck Partners, Inc. hosts its annual plenty of parking. The church is also a 3-minute Sunday, December 8 fundraising event, “Autumn Night at the Seaport” walk from the Ashmont T station. The tour will • Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy will host at Boston’s Seaport Hotel from 6 to 8:30 p.m. take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, and will its second annual Academy Christmas Fair, 9:30 Attendees will enjoy cocktails (cash bar), hors be mostly walking, standing and climbing stairs. a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 2214 d’oeuvres, music by WeJazzUp, and both live and Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate casual clothes. Dorchester Ave. A full day of fun for the whole silent auctions to benefit the patients of the Lemuel family including face painting, arts and crafts, and Shattuck Hospital. Tickets $100 call 617-971-3931. Thursday, November 21 pictures with Santa! Tons of raffle items including • The University of Massachusetts Boston Film theme baskets, restaurant gift certificates, and Friday, November 15 Series—an initiative of the Chancellor’s Office much more! For more information, please call the • The Hyde Park YMCA hosts its 28th Annual to showcase innovative and thought-provoking school at 617-265-0019. Auction at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1 Morrell filmmakers and their work— continues today at Street, West Roxbury. Entertainment will be 7 p.m. with the film BLACK OUT and Filmmaker • Holiday Open House at Dorchester Historical provided by Hyde Park’s own Katani Sumner. Q&A with Eva Weber. Free and open to the public. Society, 2 p.m. at William Clapp House, 195 Boston Catering will be provided by Sophia’s Grotto. Campus Center Ballroom, 3rd Floor. St. Diane Taraz will sing music from the Victorian Tickets are $30 per person in advance, $275 for a era. table of 10. Purchase your ticket @ ymcaboston.org/ • The sixth annual Lower Mills Holiday Stroll hydepark/auction. For more information, contact takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 21 Sunday, January 1 Michelle Consalvo at 617-276-1141 or mconsalvo@ with free trolley stops along the stroll route from • Victorian Architecture of Dorchester presenta- ymcaboston.org Carney Hospital to Forbes House Museum in tion at Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Milton. See lowermillsmerchants.com Co-sponsored St. 2 p.m. Saturday, November 16 by Lower Mills Merchants Assoc. and Lower Mills • St. Mark’s Area Main Streets visioning meeting, Civic Assoc. Raffles for great prizes, Santa Claus, 9 a.m. to noon, 1725 Dorchester Ave., St. Mark’s hot chocolate stops and live entertainment. Church Lower Hall What. Help determine “what’s HELP WANTED next” in your community for local businesses, • The next monthly meeting of the Boston State developments and more! Contact Meaghan Overton Hospital Citizens Advisory Committee is held at at 617-825-3846 or [email protected] the Foley Building, 249 River St., Mattapan from Hiring MA LICENSED Join in the celebration of two amazing milestones: 6 to 8 p.m. Members of the re-dedication of First Parish Dorchester’s the public are invited to LEGAL NOTICE Special Education Teacher recently restored historic steeple and the twenty attend. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS to work in special education program in a youth year legacy of our Honorable Mayor Tom Menino. THE TRIAL COURT 3 p.m., 10 Parish St., Dorchester. All proceeds from Thursday, December PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT services facility in the Metro/Boston area. Suffolk Probate & Family Court this event will benefit the Meetinghouse Restoration 5 24 New Chardon Street Bachelor’s degree in education/psychology Boston 02114 Project. Tickets for the reception are $100 per • The University of CITATION ON PETITION FOR and certification in secondary level Special person. The reception includes hors d’ oeuvres and Massachusetts Boston FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. SU13P2416EA Education REQUIRED. Experience working a cash bar during the course of the programmed Film Series, free and IN THE ESTATE OF events. Tickets may be SANTINA T. TARDANICO in institutional settings a plus. Exemplary a/k/a SANTA TARDANICO professional development and administration purchased, and general LEGAL NOTICES DATE OF DEATH: 08/14/2013 donations may be made, To all interested persons: support. COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF A petition has been filed by: Lois S. at firstparishdorchester. Tardanico of Dorchester, MA requesting View the full job description at MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS that the Court enter a formal Decree org. For more informa- THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT and Order of testacy and for such other www.collaborative.org. tion, call 617-436-0527. PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT relief as requested in the Petition. And SUFFOLK DIVISION SUFFOLK DIVISION also requesting that: Lois S. Tardanico of 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 24 NEW CHARDON STREET Apply with cover letter, resume and educator Dorchester, MA be appointed as Personal BOSTON, MA 02114 BOSTON, MA 02114 • N e i g h b o r h o o d Docket No. SU13D0884DR Representative of said estate to serve license number to [email protected]. Docket No. SU13D2350DR Without Surety on the bond. Health Plan sponsors DIVORCE SUMMONS DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and MAILING You have the right to obtain a copy of BY PUBLICATION and MAILING the Petition from the Petitioner or at second annual “Living MARGARETTE L. DEAN DAMION V. GILLINGS vs. the Court. You have a right to object to Well with Diabetes” vs. this proceeding. To do so, you or your The Italian Home for Children in Jamaica event, 10 a.m., 1135 JAMES B. DEAN KIA I LASHLEY-GILLINGS attorney must file a written appearance To the Defendant: To the Defendant: and objection at this Court before 10:00 Plain seeks a dynamic new Executive Director. Morton Street, Mat- The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint a.m. on 11/29/2013. The Home provides a comprehensive network tapan, in collaboration Divorce requesting that the Court grant a for Divorce requesting that the Court This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the grant a divorce for Cruel and Abusive by which you must file a written appear- of services to children, families and adults with the Massachusetts marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. Treatment. The Complaint is on file at ance and objection if you object to this 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. the Court. An Automatic Restraining proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- with emotional, behavioral and educational League of Community An Automatic Restraining Order has Order has been entered in this matter ten appearance and objection followed Health Centers, the been entered in this matter preventing preventing you from taking any action by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty special needs. The Executive Director will American Diabetes As- you from taking any action which would which would negatively impact the cur- (30) days of the return date, action may lead professional staff and volunteers who negatively impact the current financial rent financial status of either party. SEE be taken without further notice to you. sociation, and hosted status of either party. SEE Supplemental Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. The estate is being administered under are dedicated to the primary goal of helping Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and formal procedure by the Personal by Harbor Health Ser- You are hereby summoned and Representative under the Massachu- children and families improve their well- required to serve upon: Damion V. setts Uniform Probate Code without vices, Inc. Free. Health required to serve upon: Margarette L. Gillings, 770 Morton St., Mattapan, being and quality of life. Requires significant Dean, 51 Wilcock St., Dorchester, MA supervision by the Court. Inventory and screenings, games with MA 02126 your answer, if any, on or accounts are not required to be filed with 02124 your answer, if any, on or before before 01/16/2013. If you fail to do so, management and supervisory experience, 12/12/2013. If you fail to do so, the court the Court, but recipients are entitled to prizes, fitness classes, the court will proceed to the hearing and notice regarding the administration from understanding of nonprofit organization, and will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- adjudication of this action. You are also and health and nutrition tion of this action. You are also required the Personal Representative and can required to file a copy of your answer, petition the Court in any matter relating capacity to facilitate funding. Experience with workshops. Refresh- to file a copy of your answer, if any, in if any, in the office of the Register of the office of the Register of this Court. to the estate, including distribution of state/federal agencies is beneficial. www. this Court. ments will be provided Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- assets and expenses of administration. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- italianhome.org. Send cover, resume and salary to all attendees. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. STRONG First Justice of this Court. Date: October 2, 2013 STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 1, 2013 Date: October 24, 2013 history to Susan Egmont, Egmont Associates, Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Patricia M. Campatelli [email protected]. Sunday, November 17 Register of Probate Register of Probate

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Fields Corner Main Street hosted its 9th annual Martinis on the Avenue party, the “Paja- ma-Tini,” at the Blarney Stone on Nov. 7. All proceeds benefit FCMS’ work revitalizing Fields Corner. The pajama-themed party featured a live auction led by Craig Galvin. Photos by Mike Ritter/ritterbin.com Volunteer Johanna Grollon from Century 21 Cahill Associates Rep. Russell Holmes, Carl Sargent, FCMS President Lee Adelson, Event Auc- tioneer Craig Galvin, FCMS Vice President Ed Geary, Jr.

My Lam Khuong Nguyen Nam Pham, Viet-AID Mary Truong, Dorchester House Annissa Essaibi-George, Richard Rouse and Eileen Boyle Multi-Service Center.

The Fields Corner Main Street Board of Directors: Treasurer Nadine Fallon, Fallon Residential; Damion Outar, Vinfen; Christian Stroucken, Carney Hospital; Brian Corbett; FCMS Executive Director Evelyn Darling; FCMS Vice President Ed Geary, Jr.; Donna Finnegan, Fields Corner CDC; FCMS President Lee Fields Corner Main Street President Lee Adelson Adelson. and Doreen Treacy