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Volume 30 Issue 20 Thursday, May 16, 2013 50¢ Next question: How many of 24 will make the ballot? Signature- gathering deadline is next Tuesday

By Gintautas Dumcius News Editor The door to the Election Department closed on Monday at 5 p.m., marking one end to the first leg of Boston’s 2013 municipal elections countdown as the last-day candidates applied for nomination papers Councillor-At-Large Felix Arroyo takes names at the Dunkin’ that had been available since Donuts shop in Fields Corner. Gintautas Dumcius photo April 30. While 24 people – a mix of including state Rep. Marty and District 4 Councillor elected officials, community Walsh, former state Rep. Charles Yancey. activists and long shots – have Charlotte Golar Richie, former Others live in West Roxbury applied for the papers, not all School Committee member (City Councillor At-Large John of them are expected to gather John Barros, Codman Square Connolly and Suffolk District enough signatures to make Health Center co-founder Bill Attorney Dan Conley), Hyde the ballot. Others may run for Walczak, Barstool Sports’ Park (District 5 Councillor Rob other municipal offices. David Portnoy, Rev. Miniard Consalvo), Jamaica Plain (City Nearly half of the two Culpepper, TOUCH 106.1 FM Councillor At-Large Felix dozen hail from Dorchester, co-founder Charles Clemons, (Continued on page 9)

Tasia A. Jones will be one of the performers in this weekend’s Craigslist post leads first- ever Dorchester Fringe Festival. She will appear on Sat- urday at the Erick Jean Center for the Arts in Four Corners. cops to stolen goods Photo by Luke Barosky Bill Forry The victim reported the Reporter Editor break-in on Monday morning Fringe Festival Area C-11 detectives busted and then circled back with Suspect post: A Craigslist ad a 23 year-old Dorchester man police later that same day after for a “very nice camera in good on Monday as he attempted she saw her Canon Powershot condition” led a Savin Hill to sell them a pair of stolen SD780 camera— with its woman— and Boston Police— gives ‘edgy’ artists cameras that he posted for sale distinctive pink case— listed to the culprit, who posted his on Craigslist just hours before. for sale along with another phone number with the ad. One of the two cameras was camera on Craigslist. Area restaurant on Columbia Rd. their star turns among the items that had been C-11 detectives called the that same evening. When the By Chris Harding perhaps the most prestigious stolen the night before from a number attached to the ad and suspect— identified as Amilton Special to the Reporter theater festival in the world. Savin Hill Ave. car. set up a meeting at the KFC (Continued on page 9) The first-ever all-free “Fringe festival” means Dorchester Fringe Festival different things in different (DFF) filled with “edgy” places, but generally connotes INSIDE entertainers will take place no formal jury process, mini- A ‘down payment’ this weekend at two venues. mal staging, and a predilection Rev. Sean Connor, pas- Supported by the Dorchester for experimental and up-and- on Greenway trail tor of St. Ann’s Parish Arts Collaborative (DAC), the coming artists whose work DFF will showcase theater may be hard to categorize. since 2008, is is leaving and performing artists, mostly Dorchester has no main- planned in Mattapan Sq. Dorchester for a pastor- from Dorchester, but some stream arts festival, so there’s By Gintautas Dumcius to partially demolish and ate in Weymouth. from greater Boston, in a wide nothing technically to be on News Editor refurbish it this summer. Page 8. range of genres, including the fringe of, but that didn’t The state’s Department of Joe Orfant, the depart- theater, musical theater and faze DFF co-producers: Up- Conservation and Recreation ment’s chief of planning and spoken word. hams Corner poet Liam Day plans to create a new public resource protection, called the The fringe festival concept and Savin Hill performance square through the clean work a “down payment” on the originated in 1947 in Ed- artist Obehi Janice. up of a decrepit Mattapan completion of the Neponset inburgh, Scotland when a Day, a Cushing Ave. resi- Square building, which once Greenway trail. group of performers who had dent, describes the unexpect- housed a mattress store but State officials have spent been excluded from that city’s edly strong response of local has become an eyesore on the years chasing federal dollars main theater festival, found artists: “We actually had city’s doorstep. The agency to complete the greenway’s alternative spaces on the to turn down many people paid $400,000 for the former expansion, a project likely All contents copyright “fringe” of the city in which to because we had no more room. furniture store in 2010 and is to cost $16.8 million. The © 2013 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. perform. Now Edinburgh is (Continued on page 6) expected to spend $300,000 (Continued on page 17) Page 2 THE Reporter May 16, 2013 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Cullinane opens account A rally about excellence for 12th Suffolk House run

By Gintautas Dumcius reporters attempting to pry specifics News Editor out of the longtime lawmaker and Dan Cullinane, who has worked former mayor. “The clock is running, at the State House and in City Hall, so I’m closer,” he said after remarks is considering a run for the 12th Suf- to the New England Council at the folk House seat if state Rep. Linda Hampshire House. In the direction of Dorcena Forry wins the May 28 running? “I’m closer,” he said. How special election to fill former state much closer? “Several months closer,” Sen. Jack Hart’s seat. Dorcena he said, clearly enjoying the back-and- Forry, who has been in the House forth with reporters. since a 2005 special election, is facing Capuano, who was elected in 1998, off against Dorchester Republican didn’t have many kind words for his Joseph Ureneck to represent a Sen- current place of employment, saying ate district that includes Dorchester, that Congress has done little beyond South Boston, parts of Mattapan. and “pontificating and posturing” this year. a portion of Hyde Park. In his remarks, he said the attack in Benghazi, which led to the deaths of four Americans, has raised legitimate questions. The White House has been under fire over how much control it exerted over talking points on the attack and how much it was attempting to insulate the State Department from Suffolk Construction Chairman and CEO John Fish chaired the Boston Scholar any damage. But Republicans have Athletes Pep Rally held recently at the Agganis Arena in Boston. The actor turned hearings on the matter into a and Dorchester native Mark Wahlberg made a surprise appearance at the sideshow, and they have a “get Hillary event, which benefited Boston Public high schools’ scholar athletes. Pictured, Clinton” feel to them, he added. from left, are Fish, TechBoston Academy student Shay Webster, and Wahlberg.

One Dot candidate jumps into at-large race; another drops out SUPERteens sought for summer program On the last day mayoral and at-large Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Daphne Griffin, Boston’s Chief of Human candidates were able to apply for Services and Executive Director of Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF,) Dan Cullinane on the campaign trail. nomination papers at City Hall, a have announced the return of the citywide SUPERTeens Program for Boston Savin Hill resident waded into the race, youth ages 13-14. The program runs out of ten BCYF Community Centers, while another Dorchester resident The 12th Suffolk House district including the Holland, 85 Olney Street, Dorchester; Leahy-Holloran, 1 Worrell withdrew his name from contention. includes Peabody Square, Cedar Street, Dorchester; and Mildred Avenue, 5 Mildred Avenue, Mattapan. On the , who appeared Grove, Lower Mills, and Mattapan. Catherine O’Neill application, there is a section to select a preferred center. in an ad last year for House Speaker Thomas Finneran, Elizabeth The program offers Boston youth a high-quality service-learning experience US Senate campaign, pulled a Mattapan Democrat, held the seat Warren’s during the summer months. Youth in the SUPERTeens program will have the nomination papers to run for at-large before Forry. opportunity to attend weekly leadership development workshops, gain work on Monday. A Lower Mills native and Cullinane, vice president of the experience in BCYF Community Centers and participate in scavenger hunt Savin Hill resident, O’Neill had been Cedar Grove Civic Association, opened field trips to Boston’s arts and cultural institutions. serving as campaign manager for state a campaign committee on Friday with The program will run seven weeks beginning on July 8 and ending on Aug. Rep. Linda Dorcena Forry’s Senate the state Office of Campaign and 23. The teens will work 15 hours a week from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays run, taking over for Political Finance. Cayce McCabe and Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. after he left for District 8 Councillor “It has been an honor working for Participants must be at least thirteen years old on or before July 8 to participate mayoral campaign. Linda Dorcena Forry and I am com- Michael Ross’s and will receive a stipend at the end of the summer for successful completion of O’Neill is well-known in local mitted to seeing her become the next the program. The application and other information can be found on BCYF’s political circles and wrote a play based state senator representing the First website, cityofboston.gov/BCYF. Application deadline: Fri., May 31. Suffolk district,” he said in a statement on some of her experiences, titled on Tuesday. “In the coming days I “Murph.” will continue to meet with my family Separately, local activist Gene Public input asked on Open Space Plan as well as residents from Dorchester, Gorman said on Twitter he is pulling The city of Boston is preparing a new citywide Open Space Plan for the years Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Milton as I out of the at-large race. “I am pulling 2015 to 2021. As part of this effort, the Parks and Recreation Department has consider running for state representa- the plug on my campaign,” he tweeted developed a questionnaire to enable the public to provide valuable input about tive should the 12th Suffolk seat be on Monday night, before deleting his their park use and preferences. The Open Space Plan will look at all public open vacated. Linda has done a great job Twitter account. “Election cycle better space, regardless of ownership, including parks, playgrounds, squares, malls, serving the district and I would have spent getting Marty Walsh elected urban wilds, community gardens, cemeteries, greenways, trails, thoroughfares, big shoes to fill. It would be a great mayor.” and harbor islands. The Plan will also look at city residents to understand responsibility and one I hope to earn.” Reached by email, Gorman, who demographic and socio-economic trends which impact the use of open space. To Other potential candidates include jumped into the race after City fill out the survey, visit cityofboston.gov/parks/about/questionnaire.asp where Stephanie Everett, a former aide Councillor At-Large Felix Arroyo you will find links to the questionnaire in English, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian to state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz launched a mayoral bid, confirmed Creole, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, and Portuguese. (D-Jamaica Plain), and Mary Tuitt, that he will not run for City Council an aide to state Rep. Gloria Fox At-Large. Gorman has been involved (D-Roxbury). Everett and Tuitt with the Dorchester Historical Society Man shot dead in Calvary Cemetery both ran in the District 3 race when and Dorchester Youth Soccer. Investigators are trying to figure out who shot and killed a man whose body Councillor Maureen Feeney opted City Councillors At-Large Ayanna was found in a Mattapan cemetery last week. Police say officers responding to against running for another term. Pressley and Stephen Murphy are a radio call for a person shot in the area of Calvary Cemetery at 800 Harvard But the general election came down running for reelection. St. found the victim with apparent gunshot wounds on Saturday morning. to Frank Baker, who eventually won, The departures of City Councillor Emergency medical workers who responded to the scene pronounced the man and John O’Toole, whose campaign At-Large John Connolly and Arroyo dead. Police did not immediately release the man’s identity. Anyone with was managed by Cullinane. to run for mayor have set off a stampede information is encouraged to call detectives at 617-343-4470. (AP) Cullinane worked in Feeney’s office of hopefuls. Michael Flaherty, a in 2009 and was deputy field director former city councillor at-large from for state Attorney General Martha South Boston, is hoping to return to the Coakley’s unsuccessful US Senate 13-member council. Michelle Wu, a Dorchester Reporter run in 2010. He also served as field former Warren campaign aide, jumped A Readers Guide to Today’s (USPS 009-687) director with Dorcena Forry’s state into the at-large race in December. 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Fax Phone: (617) 825-5516 Subscriptions: (617) 436-1222 May 16, 2013 The Reporter Page 3 Memorial Day committee plans May 27th ceremonies War veterans attached bers and neighbors who lot near Florian Hall on to the Stone Post named have made the ultimate Hallet Street at 10 a.m. for their fallen leader sacrifice over the nation’s The parade will follow a marched there to observe history. Past speak- route up Hilltop Street, what was then known ers at the cemetery onto St. Brendan’s Road, as Decoration Day. The have included generals, onto Milton Street. The cemetery has been the service men and women procession will turn right scene of speeches and and one future president: onto Granite Avenue memorial salutes ever then-Senator John F. to Gallivan Boulevard since, with generations Kennedy. and then turn into the of Dorchester families A parade of veterans cemetery via Adams gathering to pay their groups will step off from Street. respects to family mem- the McKeon Post parking Ashmont Hill organist comes ‘full circle’ with Sunday recital Ashmont Hill Chamber Sunday’sconcert pres- Music will present a ben- ents the work of five efit organ recital by na- composers from periods Members of the 2013 Dorchester Memorial Day planning committee: First tive son Aaron Sunstein spanning five centuries, row, from left to right, Mike McLoud, John O. Scannell, Donald Newell; back this Sunday at 4 p.m. at from the late Renaissance row: Frank Cahill, Mike Hegarty and Steve Bickerton. All Saints Church. Sun- in Spain to the twentieth By Bill Forry Army Medical Center in war dead are buried. stein, a doctoral degree century in America. The Reporter Editor Fort Bragg as the Patient The annual observances candidate at Indiana varied program includes Dorchester veterans Services Sergeant Major. at Cedar Grove always University, returns to Buxtehude’s Toccata in are planning to honor The McKeon Post is the include a ceremony Boston to perform this F Major, BuxWV156; Aaron Sunstein the city’s war dead— and “host post” for this year’s at the statue— which recital on the historic Bach’s Prelude and Saints’ Choir of Men victims of the Mara- ceremonies with Frank memorializes Benjamin church’s magnificent Fugue in a minor, BWV and Boys while studying thon bombings— at this Cahill of Saint Mark’s Stone, Jr., who led a C.B. Fisk organ. 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If you live or work in Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth or Suffolk County, you can EOL take advantage of all of the benefits Members Plus has to offer! Page 4 THE Reporter May 16, 2013 Richard Family: Martin was ‘Boston Strong;’ Jane progressing Editor’s Note: The positive news and look healing from the shrap- than anyone can know. attack as well as their Richard family issued ahead with guarded nel wounds and burns to From the moment loved ones who are going the following statement optimism. If things go his legs, and we remain of the attack, all of us through a hell we wish on May 9. well, Jane could be ready hopeful there will be have been in the hands we never had to know. to transition to the re- improvement over time of well-trained people Many of you feel an in- Last evening, just 23 habilitation stage of her from the hearing loss who are incredibly good credible need to do more, days after the bombing recovery in the next few he suffered. It will be at what they do. We which is understandable attack on Boston, our weeks. several months before thank the courageous and gracious. We will seven year old daughter Getting to this point we know what, if any first-responders and need help, as we cannot Jane underwent her has not been easy for improvement Denise Samaritans who stabi- get through this tragedy eleventh surgery. While Jane. In addition to all or Bill will experience. lized and comforted us on our own. We know she has more trips to of the surgeries, she Henry is back at school, on the scene as well as how difficult it is to stand the O.R. ahead of her, has also had to fight which gives him a needed the medical staff at the The Richard Family: idle when something last night’s operation off infections and other sense of routine and nor- hospitals for quick action Henry, Jane, Martin, terrible happens, so we marked an important complications. After malcy. We will continue and life-saving care. We Bill, and Donna. thank you for respecting milestone, as doctors not being able to com- to stay together in the particularly want to our privacy and giving us We will recover because were finally able to close municate with Jane for Longwood Medical Area thank the people who space to not only recuper- of these dedicated and the wound created when the first two weeks, she until Jane is discharged. quickly got to Jane and ate and rest, but also to talented people. the bomb took her left leg woke up with difficult Our focus as a family addressed her injury in ensure the one thing the People near and below the knee. Part of questions that needed remains on healing from the street because they attack does not break is far have made loving the procedure involved to be answered. There our injuries, both physi- saved her life. We also our bond as a family. gestures and poignant preparing Jane’s injured are not words to describe cal and emotional. salute those who stood As hard as it is for us remembrances. We are leg to eventually be fitted how hard sharing this guard over Martin’s to do so, we ask for your Thank You to the aware of tributes and for a prosthesis. heartbreaking news was body so he was not continued patience as we Community vigils across the area By closing the wound, on all of us. We would like to take alone. Those officers work through something and around the world. the incredible medical As for the rest of the this time to also ac- will never know how for which there is no Martin was a big sports team at Boston Chil- family, Bill and Denise knowledge the strength comforting that was in roadmap, and there are fan and what has taken dren’s Hospital laid the were discharged from we draw from the com- our very darkest hour. no instructions. place across the sports groundwork for Jane to Beth Israel Deaconess munity. The outpouring The doctors, nurses, We look forward to world – from our local take an important step Medical Center a week of support from friends, psychologists, social sharing another up- teams to our arch rivals, forward on the long and after they were admit- family and total strang- workers, technicians, date when Jane leaves by teams and by indi- difficult road ahead of ted. While no sight has ers has been incredible, orderlies, volunteers Children’s Hospital for vidual players – reminds her. One of the things returned to Denise’s and it is uplifting to and administrators at rehab in the coming us why. Martin was we have learned through injured eye, her doctors our family in this most both Boston Children’s weeks. We will post any “Boston Strong,” and all of this is to not get too have been pleased with painful and difficult Hospital and Beth Israel future statements at now we must all be for high or too low. We take how she is healing from time. Well-wishes reach Deaconess Medical Cen- RichardFamilyBoston. him and for all of the today’s development as her surgeries. Bill is us, and they help more ter have been incredible. tumblr.com. victims of this senseless Sunday’s Hometown Comfort for The One Fund-Boston The tragic events of At the heart of that Freeport St., Dorchester. “Hometown Comfort is include live entertain- Marathon bombing. April 15 affected us all, embrace will be a comfort “Dorchester is a com- about helping, and about ment and a live auction. A donation of $25 per but Dorchester was espe- food, dine around with as munity of action and coming together so we During the day, the family (free to blood cially hard hit. Members many as 25 area chefs determination, and can heal – individually American Red Cross will donors) is suggested of that community are preparing and sharing despite our grief and and as a community.” conduct a blood drive for the daytime event. pulling together with their version of comfort shock we are compelled The comfort food tast- from noon to 6PM, while Tickets for the evening Hometown Comfort, an food. to act – we all want to do ing, spearheaded by in the events tent outside events are $75 per per- event to support our city The event is Sunday, whatever we can,” said celebrity chef Chris Dou- the hall, Hometown son, $50 for blood donors. and help it heal with the May 19 at the IBEW Mark Juaire, spokes- glass of Ashmont Grill Comfort will feature Corporate sponsorships embrace of a hometown. Local 103 Hall, 256 person for the event. and Tavolo, is from 6-9 games, food, raffles, and for Hometown Comfort PM. Tom Ashbrook, host other family activities. are available at several of NPR’s “On Point” from All money raised will levels from $10,000 to WBUR Boston, will be go directly to The One $100,000. master of ceremonies for Fund-Boston to sup- BRA the evening, which will port the victims of the REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS BLUE HILL AVE/CUMMINS HWY STATION AREA WORKING ADVISORY GROUP Public Announcement The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) is seeking nominations from: Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science are rigorous college preparatory programs for low- s Residents income and first-generation college high school students. Both programs are Federally-funded and s Community groups consist of a six-week academic summer residential program as well as after school tutoring and s Business owners / Business organizations academic enrichment classes. In order to participate, students must either attend specific target high s Non-profit organizations schools or live-in specific target neighborhoods in Boston or Chelsea (see websites for details). s Institutional establishments Summer program dates are June 23, 2013 – August 2, 2013. Academic year 2013-2014 dates are to be determined. There is no cost for enrollment. for a Working Advisory Group (“WAG”) for the Blue Hill Ave/Cummins Hwy Station Area Improvement Plan as part of the Fairmount Indigo Participants in the six-week summer residential program are eligible to receive free meal benefits Planning Initiative. The WAG will assist the BRA, other city agencies, and through the USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children. Free meals are provided to attending a designated multi-disciplinary planning consultant team in developing children 18 years of age and under, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual an Improvement Plan for the Blue Hill Ave/Cummins Hwy MBTA station orientation, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service or area. Potential components of the plan will include economic program activities. Below are the SFSP Income Eligibility Standards. Children who are members of development, business district improvements, public realm households that receive food stamps, or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian improvements and open space. Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible.

The Blue Hill Ave/Cummins Hwy Improvement Plan process will Household Size Yearly Monthly Weekly begin in July 2013, and should take approximately 6-8 months. 1 $21,257 $1,772 $409 Meetings will typically be held in the evening at various locations in the 2 $28,694 $2,392 $552 Mattapan neighborhood. It is anticipated that between 8-12 members 3 $36,131 $3,011 $695 will be appointed to the WAG by Mayor Thomas M. Menino. 4 $43,568 $3,631 $838 Nomination forms are available at www.fairmountindigoplanning.org, 5 $51,005 $4,251 $981 6 $58,442 $4,871 $1,124 by request via email to [email protected] or by 7 $65,879 $5,490 $1,267 phone (617) 918-4431. You may also submit a nomination without a 8 $73,316 $6,110 $1,410 form stating the name of the individual, his or her street address, email address, and any affiliation to neighborhood groups or institutions. Each For each submission should also include a statement as to how this person would Additional be qualified to serve on the WAG. Household member add: $7,437 $620 $144 ALL NOMINATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 5PM For more information visit our websites at www.bu.edu/ub or www.bu.edu/ubms or contact our office ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2013 by calling (617) 353-3551. Our priority application deadline for Summer 2013 admission was April 15. Upward Bound applications are currently being reviewed on a rolling basis and Upward Bound Math EMAIL: [email protected] Science applications are being considered for a summer waitlist. MAIL TO: Jeremy Rosenberger Boston Redevelopment Authority To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 1 City Hall Square, Room 910 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Boston, MA 02201-1007 Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider OR VIA FAX: 617.742.4464 and employer. May 16, 2013 The Reporter Page 5 Richard Family: Martin was ‘Boston Strong;’ Jane progressing Dot youth leader meets First Lady Michelle Obama In a White House cer- Mellon YouthLeader. world of exploration, emony in the East Room, The program encour- fantasy and creativity for First Lady Michelle aged him to connect and children of all ages. I con- Obama joined Institute engage with children gratulate them on this of Museum and Library and adults alike at the national recognition,” Services (IMLS) Director Museum and in Boston said U.S. Representative Susan Hildreth to pres- neighborhoods. This Mike Capuano. ent the 2013 National responsibility positively Medal winners are Medal for Museum and impacted his sense of self, selected from nationwide Library Service to Boston and both individual and nominations of institu- Children’s Museum. The institution have greatly tions that demonstrate nation’s highest honor benefitted. Tayquan innovative approaches to conferred on museums raised his GPA from public service, exceeding and libraries for service 0.7 to 2.5 over the past the expected levels of to the community, the several months because community outreach. National Medal cel- he better understands Later this year, Sto- ebrates institutions that that hard work yields ryCorps – a national make a difference for rewards. nonprofit dedicated to individuals, families, Now 16, Tayquan recording, preserving, and communities. Carole reflects, “It felt like and sharing the stories Charnow, President & the Museum was made of Americans – will CEO of Boston Chil- for me. And the way visit Boston Children’s dren’s Museum, and kids react to me at the Museum to document Dorchester resident Museum – asking for me stories from the com- Tayquan Pomare-Taylor by name, learning from munity. accepted the National me – shows me that I To learn more about Medal. have something to give.” the 2013 National Medal Two years ago, Bos- “Boston Children’s for Museum and Library Dorchester’s Tayquan Pomare-Taylor, 14, left, joined First Lady Michelle ton Children’s Museum Museum is truly a gem Service winners, please Obama, right, and Boston Children’s Museum President and CEO Carole Char- selected then-14-year- with a dedicated staff visit imls.gov/medals. now at a White House ceremony last Wednesday. The First Lady presented the old Tayquan as a BNY who have created a National Medal for Museum and Library Service to Boston Children’s Museum. Schoolhouse apartments sold to new owner The Schoolhouse renovated 1850s school Fund, Inc. which sold it properties in Boston’s one-bath; eight are said Gary Hofstetter, apartment complex on building that was later to Urban Capital Part- Back Bay. “The market one-bedroom, one-bath Northeast Regional River Street in Lower home to the Lower Mills ners, based in the Back is strong in Lower Mills with a den; and 14 are Director at New Boston Mills has been sold to a Knights of Columbus. Bay. Vincent Norton, and in all the neighbor- two-bedroom, one-bath. Fund. “Multifamily is new property manage- According to the prop- one of the original devel- hoods right now and I In addition, six of the extremely hot in the ment firm for $11.1 erty’s website, units in opers of the property, is expect it will stay strong units are affordable. market right now so we million. The 54,119 the development range the principal of Urban into the future. I intend “With consistently decided to leverage the square-foot develop- in price from $1555 to Capital Partners, LLC. to keep it for the long high occupancy rates, existing conditions and ment, which opened in $2150 per month. It was “I love the asset and haul.” Schoolhouse has been capitalize on this well- 2008, houses 62 apart- 97 percent leased at the the location,” said Nor- Of the 62 total apart- a very successful and performing property.” ments in two separate time of the sale, accord- ton, whose company ments at Schoolhouse, stable asset in our – Bill Forry buildings, including a ing to the New Boston also owns and manages 40 are one-bedroom, Northeast portfolio,”

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The mission of Project D.E.E.P. is to foster the educational, athletic and social growth and development of middle school children of all races, creeds and ethnic backgrounds throughout the Dorchester community. Page 6 THE Reporter May 16, 2013 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Fields Corner Fringe Festival gives 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 ‘edgy’ artists a star turn Uphams Corner (Continued from page 1) On Friday, May 17 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 We wanted to start there will be a full pro- Grove Hall small without getting gram at the Savin Bar 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 too complicated. Our goal and Kitchen, 112 Savin Mattapan Branch was just to get something Hill Avenue, and on 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 up, even if it wasn’t per- Saturday a completely fect, hoping that it will different line-up at the ADAMS STREET BRANCH eventually become an new Erick Jean Center Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. annual, signature even, in Four Corners. The Friday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing. Saturday, maybe at the Strand.” acts range between 8 May 18, 10 a.m. – Introduction to Watercolor. Co-producer Janice, minutes and half an hour Monday, May 20, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Homework who will do her cur- in length. All performers Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. rent solo show “Fufu & will be waiving their Tuesday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. –Toddler Storytime; Oreos,” adds, “Perform- regular fees since the 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wednesday, May 22, ing artists thrive in a city festival is free. 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. – Tech for when spaces welcome “The Dorchester Arts Kids; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. them with open arms. Collaborative was ex- Thursday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. It’s important that those cited to be approached Savin Hill resident Obehi Janice, one of the two Friday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing. Saturday, spaces exist further by the organizers of the founders of this weekend’s first annual Dorchester May 25, 10 a.m. – Introduction to Watercolor. away from the center. I Fringe, and particularly Fringe Festival, will perform her acclaimed solo CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH think the idea of seeing thrilled that they are piece “Fufu & Oreos,” referencing favorite Nigerian Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; a show downtown can using the new Erick Jean and American treats, as part of the free two-day 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Friday, be complemented by Center for the Arts as performing arts smorgasbord. May 17, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. Monday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU seeing a show in our one of the venues,” said board chair of DAC. with Codman Square neighborhoods.” Andrea Kunst, outgoing Afterschool Homework Help. Tuesday, May 21, 11 “We have been working Neighborhood Develop- a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time!; 3:30 p.m. – Homework ment Corporation for Help. Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 p.m. – Homework over a year to provide Help. Thursday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. – Homework an arts and performance Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. space in the Four Cor- Friday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. Open House ners neighborhood of FIELDS CORNER BRANCH Dorchester, and expect Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. – Laptop Workshop; that the festival will 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Friday, May 17, 11 expose more people from a.m. – Play to Learn Playgroup and Story Time. all weekend around Boston to several Monday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. of our neighborhoods Tuesday, May 21, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 and to our extraordinary p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. talent.” – Hatha Yoga Class. Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 May 17-19 On tap this Friday, at a.m. – Baby Signs; 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and Savin Bar and Kitchen, Fun; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, May 23, Lamberts Fitness Center will be literary per- 11 a.m. – Laptop Workshop; 3:30 p.m. – Homework formances by Willie 735 Wm. T. Morrissey Blvd. Help. Friday, May 24, 11 a.m. – Play to Learn L C Wideman-Pleasants, Playgroup and Story Time. F Dorchester , MA Bob Follansbee, U- GROVE HALL BRANCH Meleni, Fay Fay, Bolaji Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 617-265-1994 Ogunsola, Obehi Janice, 6 p.m. – Dancing on the Balcony: Dance Perfor- and London Bridgez; mance. Friday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Mary Casiello, Musical • All womens fitness center Film; 3 p.m. – Kids and Teens Gaming Afternoon. Performance (Acoustic); Monday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 • Tons of classes – 50% off enrollment Doug Fitzgerald, (Com- p.m. – MAYker Mondays. Tuesday, May 21, 10:30 all included in membership edy); Dead Pony Party a.m. – Little Wigglers Storytime; 2 p.m. – Family Lowest Price of the year (Improv); and Friends Nurturing Center; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 www.lambertsfitness.com of Gertrude, (Sketch p.m. – Teen Gaming Afternoon. Wednesday, May Comedy). 22, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Otaku On Saturday, over at Teens. Thursday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. – Homework the Jean Center, come for Help; 6 p.m. – Composting with Worms. literary selections by the LOWER MILLS BRANCH Codman Square-based Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Pentimenti Women’s 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion. Friday, May 17, 10:30 Do you have COPD? Asthma? Writing Group, and by a.m. – Preschool Films; 1 p.m. – MGM Musical Film Write on the Dot, a Series; 4 p.m. – Watercolor Painting. Monday, May Emphysema? Snoring? Problem sleeping? collaboration between 20, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Feature UMass Boston students Film: Parental Guidance. Tuesday, May 21, 10:30 Ask your primary care physician about our new service... and Dorchester authors. a.m. – Spring Reading Readiness; 1:30 p.m. – Mosaic The latter group is fold- Quilt Project; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wednes- ing into the DFF its day, May 22, 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Circle Atrius Health season finale showcase Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, May Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Program and release party for its 23, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Friday, May 24, second annual literary 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films; 1 p.m. – MGM Musical publication. Also ap- Film Series; 3:30 p.m. – Memorial Day Drop in Crafts. Th e Atrius Health affi liated practices: Granite Medical Group, Harvard pearing will be MATTAPAN BRANCH Vanguard Medical Associates, and South Shore Medical Center, recently Marlon Carey (Hip Thursday, May 16, 12:30 p.m. – The Elderly opened the Atrius Health Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Program for patients Hop); Marquita Niles Commission; 3:30 p.m. Make It: Duct Tape Crafts; (Hip Hop); Kendall 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and other Ramseur (Musical Per- Homework Help. Friday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. – Tod- pulmonary and sleep disorders. formance); and Shawn dler Films. Monday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Lavoie, (Performance Story Time and Craft; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help Art). Tuesday, May 21, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 There will also be p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 5:05 p.m. theatrical presentations – Family Movie Night. Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 by April Ranger; Afore- a.m. – Fun with Books; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. mentioned Productions, Thursday, May 23, 3 p.m. – Drop-in Crafts; 3:30 doing a staged reading p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool of “The Daughters”; Rox- Homework Help; 6 p.m. – Laptop Classes. Antoine Badlissi, MD Mark Berenberg, MD Jaime Pareja, MD Milana Shturman, MD Stephen P. Tarpy, MD bury Repertory Theater; UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH Urbano Project; and Thursday, May 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; The program is run by doctors who are board certifi ed in Tasia Jones. 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 4:30 Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. For exact times and p.m. – Make Your Own Magic. Saturday, May 18, more details visit the 10:30 a.m. – Lego Builders. Monday, May 20, 3:30 Atrius Health Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Program DFF Facebook page. p.m. – Homework Help. Tuesday, May 21, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 90 Libbey Industrial Parkway, Suite 106, Weymouth | 781-682-0600 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, May 23, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Visit www.atriushealth.org/services/pulmonary.asp to learn more. DOTNEWS.COM Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Watercolor Painting.

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continue for several attorney. However, he hood Service Center years, and even develop began his legal career and Jamaica Plain Area into lifelong friendships. following law school as Planning Action Council. Research has shown an assistant district Milly created ABCD’s that mentoring relation- attorney at the Suffolk first immigration clinic, ships lasting at least County District Attor- which is now accredited one year, particularly ney’s Office, where he by the Board of Immigra- for girls, result in more currently works in the tion Appeals. She is positive outcomes in a Juvenile Division. currently working to girl’s social-emotional Foss co-founded the expand the immigra- development, academic Roxbury CHOICE Pro- tion program to three performance, and abil- gram, an initiative to other neighborhoods in ity to make healthy turn probation from a efforts to reach and serve decisions. There are punitive sentence into Boston’s immigrant Milagros “Milly” many essential elements a beneficial relationship population. Arbaje-Thomas for a successful match, with the court. On a case- She became director and directed by Theater including the volunteer’s by-case basis, offenders of ABCD’s Mattapan Director Ms. Susan commitment and the are given the alternative FSC in 2011 and has Picillo. More than 40 professional assessment, to apply to, and complete, done extensive work in students participated in training, and support the educational programs. In organizing that com- the production, including volunteers receive from addition, Foss founded munity to make positive Dorchester’s Hannah the agency’s social work a Reading Program in changes that encourage Gaffey ’16. “Magic is staff. Big Sister wishes to which volunteers read in economic growth and real and it is in this cast,” Big Sister Elly Van Faasen (r) and her Little Sister congratulate Van Faasen early elementary class- build community pride. said Gaffey, a freshman. Aniah. on making a difference in rooms in Roxbury. He is She oversees foreclosure The story about familiar the life of her Little Sister also working to create a prevention services and Big Sister Elly Van favorite voicemail came fairy tale characters who as a caring, supportive diversion program for the state-funded ESOL Faasen and her Little from Aniah who was must put aside historic friend and mentor. There Suffolk County Juvenile classes, has fostered Sister Aniah of Dorches- checking in to make differences and band are 500 girls waiting for Court. significant college part- ter recently celebrated sure I was okay because together to protect the a Big Sister just like MBA Access to Justice nerships and increased their one year anniver- she thought I lived near forest where they and you. Learn how you can Section Chair Isabel program funding. sary. Big Sister said that there.” their stories live. The positively impact a girl’s Raskin and Vice Chair ••• one of the first people Big Sister Associa- play featured both heroes life, donate or volunteer Susan Anderson pre- Dawn Salmons of to contact her after the tion of Greater Boston and villains including at BigSister.org. sented the report of the Dorchester made the Marathon Bombings asks mentors to make as Snow White, Scar, ••• Access to Justice Award Dean’s List for the fall was Aniah, “Out of all a commitment of at The Three Little Pigs, nominees at the March semester of the 2012 the people that reached least 12 months, though Little Red Riding Hood, meeting of the MBA’s academic year at Berklee out to me on Marathon many Big and Little Cruella D’Ville and many House of Delegates, College of Music… Pan Monday to check in, my Sister relationships more. which unanimously ap- Zhu of Dorchester, MA ••• proved the honorees. was named to the Dean’s Salem State students, Bubbles’s Birthdays The awards recognize List for the fall 2012 Marie Limage and the efforts of attorneys semester at Washington Andrea Randolph, And Special Occasions and law firms who have University in St. Louis. residents of Mattapan, By Barbara McDonough made significant strides Zhu is enrolled in the uni- are the recipients of the Today, May 16, is the feast day of St. Brendan, in enhancing access to versity’s College of Arts newly-established Mas- the Navigator. The first Academy Awards were justice. & Sciences… - Tariq sachusetts High Demand presented on May 16, 1929. The first movie to “Our system of justice Meyers, a resident of Scholarship. is the heart of our de- Dorchester and a ju- The program directs $2 win an Academy Award was the silent movie Bianca Brito “Wings.”, Matt Molloy’s Pub, in Westport, County mocracy. The work these nior Politics major, was million for scholarships Mayo, was dedicated on May 17, 1989. The late attorneys do protects named to the Dean’s to defray tuition costs Larry Glick was born on May 17, 1928. (He died Salem State student the fundamental rights List in Ithaca College’s for students pursuing on March 26, 2009, in Boca Raton, FL, at age 87.) Bianca Brito of Dorches- of their clients and our School of Humanities careers in high demand The first Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, ter is the recipient of the communities; more im- and Sciences for the fall disciplines such as 1875. (”Aristides” won the race.) On May 17, 1987, newly-established Mas- portantly, it ensures the 2012 semester. Tyrell science, business and the USS Stark was attacked by two heat-seeking sachusetts High Demand legal system continues to Carter of Dorchester health care. The scholar- missiles off the Iranian coast. At least 18 naval Scholarship. The pro- serve us all,” Anderson made the Fall 2012 ships support training personnel were killed. Sat., May 18, is the day to gram directs $2 million said. Dean’s List at Syracuse. and degree completion honor our Armed Forces. Mount St. Helens erupted for scholarships to defray The Massachusetts ••• in disciplines that are on May 18, 1980. It blew steam and ash more than tuition costs for students Bar Association, in- The Archbishop Wil- deemed to be critical 11 miles in the air. King Henry VIII ordered that pursuing careers in high corporated in 1911, is liams High School The- shortage areas. Out of Anne Boleyn be beheaded on May 19, 1536. Pope demand disciplines such celebrating a century atre Ensemble recently some 5,000 applicants, John Paul II was born on May 18, 1920. Sun., as science, business and of service to the public, hit the stage with an 800 students (16%) May 19, is the Feast of Pentecost. Jackie “O” died health care. The scholar- the profession and the original musical pro- across the state were on May 19, 1994. ships support training rule of law throughout duction entitled “This awarded the scholarship. Charles Lindbergh made the first solo trans- and degree completion its 2010-11 association is the Story,” written atlantic flight on May 20/21, 1927. The Wright in disciplines that are year. The MBA is the pre- Brothers patented the airplane on May 22, 1906. deemed to be critical eminent voice of the legal The last “Tonight Show,” with Johnny Carson, shortage areas. Out of profession that serves aired on May 22, 1992. Arthur Conan Doyle some 5,000 applicants, the legal community and was born in Edinburgh on May 22, 1859. On 800 students (16 percent) the public by promoting May 22, 1972, Richard Nixon became the first across the state were the administration of American president to visit Moscow. The strongest awarded the scholarship. justice, legal education, earthquake of the 20th Century hit Chile on May ••• professional excellence 22, 1960, with the magnitude of 9.5, killing 2,000 Dorchester resident and respect for the law. people and leaving two million homeless. Adam Foss was honored ••• Celebrities having birthdays are: Tori Spelling, with the Massachusetts ABCD’s Milagros 40 on May 16; Debra Winger, 58 on May 17; Tina Bar Association Prosecu- “ M i l l y ” A r b a j e - Fey, 43 on May 18; Cher, 67 on May 20; Mr. T., tor Award at the MBA Thomas will receive an 61 on May 21; and pianist Peter Nero, 79 on May Annual Dinner May honorary degree from 22. Big hugs and kisses are sent to Pierce Brosnan 9. Foss, an assistant Emmanuel College (sigh), who is celebrating his 60th birthday today, district attorney in the in recognition of her May 16. Suffolk County District outstanding commitment Those celebrating their birthday this week are Attorney’s Office, is one to and achievements for Jean Lee, Jean Cain, Pat O’Neill, John Collette, of six being celebrated low-income residents of Dolly Farquharson and her brother Don, the same with Access to Justice Boston neighborhoods. day, a year apart; Sr. Kathleen Natwin, Chris Awards at the Westin Milly will accept the McIntyre, Ellen Maneikis, Andrea (Genduso) Boston Waterfront. honorary degree on Krause, and Kathy Connell. “These honorees are Saturday, May 11 at Also observing their birthdays are Nancy Lee, true legal heroes. They Emmanuel College’s Leslie (Bankowski) Cocciardi, Sherry Curley, have dedicated them- 91st commencement Matt Cook, Ch. 5’s retiree Frank Avruch, Gerry selves to making sure all exercises. Daly, Ernest Waiters (USPS), Ch. 5’s retiree Mary Massachusetts residents Recently appointed Richardson, and Don Watson. Special birthday get the legal help they Deputy Director for greetings are sent to Marianna Hannigan and need,” MBA President Field Operations, Milly Dorchester resident Adam J. Foss (left), of the Jack Doherty. Robert L. Holloway also oversees day-to- Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, received Those celebrating their anniversaries are Jim Jr. said. “All attorneys day operations at three the 2013 Massachusetts Bar Association Access to and Jean Hunt (their 43rd!), Ed and Pat Miller should emulate their ABCD neighborhood cen- Justice Prosecutor Award from MBA President (their 45th!), George and Gerri Munroe (their commitment.” ters: Mattapan Family Robert L. Holloway Jr. at the MBA Annual Dinner 45th!), and Stephen and Virginia Cooper. Foss initially thought Service Center, Parker at the Westin Boston Waterfront on May 9. he wanted to be a defense Hill/Fenway Neighbor- Photo by Merrill Shea Page 8 THE Reporter May 16, 2013 Editorial Ombudsman’s Report Obama’s Restraint in the newsroom Justice Dept. – for better or, maybe, worse By Michael Jonas the increased willingness of If you were a casual follower of the special election voters of all backgrounds to Michael Jonas violates the primary for the state Senate’s First Suffolk District support minority candidates for office. seat and learned results of the April 30 balloting the The Senate primary drew particular attention old-fashioned way, nothing seemed amiss. The daily because of the prospect of Dorcena Forry, a Haitian- public trust papers the next morning reported that state Rep. American, capturing a seat that has been held for Linda Dorcena Forry had edged Rep. Nick Collins by decades by Irish-American sons of South Boston. A further “new Boston” storyline emerged in the race, The Obama Administration has stumbled a little less than 400 votes to capture the Democratic nomination. however, when Collins, vying to continue the hold badly with its Justice Department’s overzealous But for anyone following the race more closely, on the seat of Irish-American Southie pols, began and heavy-handed seizure of telephone records of which today means being glued to an Internet promoting aggressively his efforts to win support Associated Press (AP) reporters and editors. The connection, the close contest between the two House in predominantly black precincts of Dorchester and president should step in to personally apologize for colleagues proved to be quite the roller- coaster ride. Mattapan. If there was any hole in the Reporter’s his attorney general’s mistake— and send a clear That’s because early in the night, with only a small coverage of the primary, I think this is where it message that such a brazen, broad incursion into fraction of the district’s 77 precincts reporting, the showed up. the private records of a news organization and its Associated Press inexplicably called the race for At one point, Collins held an endorsement press employees will never happen again. If necessary, Collins. Boston.com, the Boston Globe’s free website, conference at the corner of Bowdoin Street and the president should fire Mr. Holder. quickly followed suit by also declaring Collins the Geneva Avenue with a group of black residents billing According to the AP, the Justice Department victor. themselves the “Communities United Committee.” secretly accessed the phone records of 20 phone lines, Meanwhile, in the Reporter newsroom, news editor The group included William Celester, a former Boston including personal phones belonging to employees, Gintautas Dumcius was poring over the returns and police superintendent, and the head of the state in an effort to identify a source or sources who may working the phones trying to figure out what was organization of minority law enforcement officers. have fed reporters information that led to a 2012 happening. He said there had been a sense during But a press advisory promoting the event also listed story about a bomb plot targeting Americans in the day among many operatives he talked to that Kathy Gabriel, a one-time state rep. candidate who Yemen. The bomb plot was foiled and the AP— in Collins had the edge, and he had started to put the told the Reporter she hadn’t endorsed anyone in the consultation with the Obama administration— held wheels in motion for the Reporter to deliver news of race. Later in the campaign, the Collins camp issued off on reporting details of the conspiracy until the a Collins win. The AP call was now confirming the a press release citing the support of black clergy, government itself was preparing to make it public gut-driven speculation that had been circulating erroneously including Rev. Jeffrey Brown. Brown anyway. Still, Attorney General Eric Holder has during the day. initially told the paper he was staying out of the characterized the “leak” of classified information As is common newsroom practice when an election race, but following the endorsement controversy he as a serious problem that “required very aggressive is expected to be close, Dumcius had prepared drafts actually decided to back Dorcena Forry and recorded action.” of two stories: one narrative outlining a Dorcena Forry a “robocall” on her behalf. But the actions of Holder’s lieutenants were win and one telling the tale of a Collins victory. He While the Reporter didn’t shy away from reporting way too aggressive. In a break with a longstanding pasted the Collins victory story into the staging page on what looked like classic bits of endorsement funny custom, the Justice Department did not limit the on the Reporter website. “All I had to do at that point business, it never explored the broader storyline the scope of their review to a single reporter or editor, but was write the top paragraph and hit the “post” key, endorsements were intended to project – that Collins sifted through thousands of phone numbers over a ” he said in an interview. But Dumcius held off until was gaining real momentum among minority voters. two-month period, according to the New York Times. he could confirm the result. He texted Mike Deehan, In the end, that turned out not to be the case. Dorcena The government took this action without notifying the paper’s correspondent at the Collins campaign Forry beat Collins by margins of 7-to-1 or better in the AP or its reporters until after the fact. party at the Blarney Stone in Fields Corner, asking many minority-dominated precincts. This violation of privacy represents a serious incur- whether he could confirm a Collins win. “He said, ‘No, Whether those minority leaders who endorsed sion into the personal rights of individual reporters I can’t do it. Collins’s folks are saying it’s too close Collins actually had much political clout and and on the freedom of the press as guaranteed under to call,’” said Dumcius. He then reached out to the could deliver votes to him seemed like a legitimate the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It sends Dorcena Forry campaign, which told him the same question from the start. Dumcius and Tom Mulvoy, a chilling message to people who work at any level of thing. So Dumcius did what may be the hardest thing the paper’s associate editor who is overseeing all of government— or in any other sector— that speaking of all to do in the Twitter era of instant reporting: the state Senate race coverage, both said the short to the news media could result in your name and He did nothing. special election campaign cycle and limited reporting number being scrutinized by the feds. And it is the Before long, he received a text from the Dorcena resources were reasons why the paper didn’t get to latest in a troubling trend of Obama-led probes into Forry camp saying they were declaring victory. He got a deeper look at groups like Communities United. leaks— all of which seem focused on limiting the on the phone with her campaign manager to confirm But Mulvoy also said that because there will always public’s access to important information about the this. Meanwhile, Dumcius said Deehan reported in be extra scrutiny of the paper’s coverage of Dorcena actions of their government. from the Collins party, where the AP call had put Forry, who is married to Reporter publisher and editor Mr. Holder— and the president —owe the AP and supporters in a celebratory mood. “They started to Bill Forry, it was probably safer to stick to reporting the nation more than an explanation. They must sense something was wrong,” Dumcius said Deehan the substantive endorsement misstatements rather condemn this troubling breach. Astonishingly, they told him. than to “try to plumb the depths of emotion about must now re-affirm their own commitment to one of With the Dorcena Forry campaign declaring a win, the race in those particular neighborhoods.” the most fundamental of American principles: the Dumcius flipped the stories, preparing her victory A story raising questions about whether the black freedom of the press. story to go live on the Reporter website. He said he leaders endorsing Collins had any real electoral juice – Bill Forry looked it over a few more times and then, a little to deliver might have looked like it was “playing before 10:30 pm, hit “post.” Shortly after, the AP defense on Linda’s side,” said Mulvoy. “That was retracted its call. Boston.com then pulled its Collins part of the discussion, though it was not the deciding Saluting the victory declaration from the website. factor.” Class of ’13 “It’s the craziest election night I’ve ever had,” says Given the inherent awkwardness of the paper’s Dumcius. It’s still unclear what prompted the AP to reporting on a contest involving Dorcena Forry, the It is commencement and project a state Senate primary based on incomplete narrower reporting that stuck to the endorsement graduation season! Over the returns, or why Boston.com followed that lead. The kerfuffles may have been the right call. But I think it next month, the Reporter will local Dorchester paper certainly didn’t want to get underlines the way in which certain types of stories feature photos and news about beat on calling an election in which the neighborhoods that involve Dorcena Forry may end up being left for the Class of 2013. We ask that you please send it covers were the chief battleground. In the end, the others to pursue. us information about your proud graduate by Reporter wasn’t. The best call of the night proved to email to [email protected] be Dumcius’s decision to hold off until he had firm Michael Jonas, a veteran Boston journalist and numbers himself, or at least an unequivocal victory the executive editor of CommonWealth magazine, declaration from one of the two camps. is serving as the Reporter’s ombudsman during the *** special election campaign for state Senate. His job is to There was much talk during the campaign about provide independent oversight of the paper’s coverage The Reporter all the ways that the contest was yet another sign of the race, a temporary position the paper has created “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” of the emergence of “new Boston,” a somewhat loose because one of the Senate candidates, state Rep. Linda A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. catch-all term that has come to represent the city’s Dorcena Forry, is the wife of Reporter publisher and 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 shifting demographics. It has primarily referred to editor Bill Forry. Readers with comments or concerns Worldwide at dotnews.com the big increases in minority population in the city, about the paper’s Senate race coverage are encouraged Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) but at times it is also invoked to describe the influx to contact him by email at dotnewsombudsman@ William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor of younger professionals to Boston or even to signal gmail.com or by phone at 617-224-1624. Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor Barbara Langis, Production Manager Fr. Sean Connor to leave St. Ann parish Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager Fr. Sean Connor, who has led St. Ann parish in rest of my years,” Fr. Connor wrote. News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 Neponset since 2008, will leave his role as pastor Connor is a Marshfield native who also serves, along Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] later this summer to take on new duties at Sacred with his fellow Dorchester pastor, Fr. John Connolly, The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in Heart Parish in Weymouth. Fr. Connor, 46, explained as a chaplain for the Boston Police Department. advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. the news to parishioners at Sunday Masses and in a The Archdiocese of Boston has not yet indicated The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, letter distributed to the St. Ann community. who will replace Fr. Connor. The church is currently or cut any copy without notice. “As you know it would be very hard for me to say transitioning into a cluster system in which Catholic Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade yes, even to the Cardinal, when it involves leaving parishes will be bundled into “pastoral collaboratives” Next Issue: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Dorchester. I feel blessed to have been asked to come that will be phased in over a number of years. Under Next week’s Deadline: Monday, May 20, at 4 p.m. here, five years ago this June. I am most blessed to that plan, St. Ann and St. Brendan parishes would Published weekly on Thursday mornings call you friends and to have been with you on this be teamed into one cluster. All contents © Copyright 2013 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. journey of faith. You are very special to me and in – Bill Forry many ways I would be happy to remain here for the May 16, 2013 The Reporter Page 9 Next question: How many of 24 will make the ballot? (Continued from page 1) name to the Elections he wrote. “We’re going signatures back in the Arroyo), and Mission Hill Department. The com- to come up with some hands of city elections (District 8 Councillor plicated rules surround- fairly unique ways to run officials for certification. Michael Ross). ing signature-gathering this campaign and raise The preliminary election Yancey, who was elect- have led Rep. Walsh to money.” is slated for Sept. 24. The ed to the City Council call for a change through Next Tuesday, May 21, top two vote-getters in in 1983, has been cagey a home rule petition. is the next deadline for that election will face off about whether he plans “It’s an unfair barrier candidates: They have on Nov. 5. to run for reelection or to getting on the ballot, to get their nomination plunge into the mayor’s and it mostly affects race, or run for both. candidates of color, can- The Walsh and Conley didates who aren’t as campaigns say they well funded as others, already have enough sig- and candidates without natures – each candidate networks that take years Civic Virtue, Public Education, needs 3,000 certified to build,” he said in a and Democracy statement issued by his signatures from regis- Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation will tered voters – to make it campaign on Wednes- be accepting competitive bids for Concession By J. Keith Motley, PhD, UMass Boston Chancellor onto the ballot. Conley’s day. “If you can get 3,000 Permits at state parks, beaches, pools and camp said last week that valid signatures, you it had turned in 10,000 should be able to get on reservations around the Commonwealth. In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bomb- signatures, though the the ballot. Boston’s rules 2013 Concessions may include: ings, I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of educa- Elections Department should be closer to the tion in our lives. Commonwealth’s rules.” Mobile Healthy Food Sales Agricultural Permits stops counting them No one disputes that education helps us de- after 3,600. Fundraising is another Cross-Country Skiing Healthy Snack & Drink Vending velop discipline and work ethics that enhance our Four years ago, Mayor matter. In 24 hours this Downhill Skiing Telecommunications Installations Thomas Menino’s crew week, Barstool Sports’ productivity. But beyond producing capable future picked up 20,000 sig- Portnoy apparently Community Boating Optical Viewing Machines employees, I believe that our schools should also natures on the first day raised over $15,000. engender deep insight into the entire human expe- The Internet mogul, who the nomination papers Please visit the DCR website for more information rience—cultural, social, political, and spiritual. lives in Lower Mills and were available, while on bidding, permits, and Requests for Proposals Education, when made available to all, fights the challenger Michael who wavered several times over jumping in, (RFPs): mass.gov/dcr/concessions.htm or email establishment of a monopoly on ideas about truth, Flaherty’s team cobbled [email protected] together about 5,000. said on his website that good, beauty, and human happiness by privileged A Boston voter can he is now in the race for individuals or groups in society. Liberty is preserved sign nomination papers “the long haul.” “This All RFPs posted at MA procurement website, when we examine human activity in all its various for many mayoral candi- is just the beginning,” www.comm-pass.com spheres of existence, and recognize historical pat- dates, but the signature terns at work that marginalize or empower, exclude only counts for the first or include, obscure or clarify, subjugate or liberate. candidate to get the Widespread education nourishes the ex- Dorchester traordinary qualities displayed by so many who responded bravely and selflessly amid the chaos Craigslist following the explosions, who confronted the sus- Historical pects in armed combat in the night, who provid- post leads ed leadership for our cities and towns in the af- Society termath of the crisis. I am proud to say that many cops to UMass Boston students and alumni are among stolen the exemplars of civic leadership who have re- Walking tour of Savin Hill sponded in these difficult times. We have seen in the past how hysteria gener- goods Saturday, May 18, 2013, 2 pm ated in crisis has resulted in the curtailment of (Continued from page 1) Michael Kozuch, history teacher and resident of Dorchester, will lead a walking freedoms and the closing of borders. Thus far, Dos-Santos— produced tour of Savin Hill. Explore Savin Hill’s architecture and hear about its large Boston’s response has focused on maintaining a the cameras from a bag, number of spectacular Victorian-era wood-frame houses. free and open community. the detective placed This is what expanded access to education him under arrest. The Annual Meeting, Sunday, May 19, 2013 can do, and, I believe, has done in greater Boston suspect’s father— after 2 pm he was alerted to the ar- and Massachusetts. We are by no means perfect, rest—arrived at the C-11 Slate of Board members, re-cap of year’s accomplishments, plans for the but I suggest that we have experienced the mul- stationhouse with a bag coming year and slide show about Cedar Grove Cemetery. To be held at DHS tiplier effect of making education available to a of items that he said he’d headquarters. greater proportion of the community. found in the suspect’s Dorchester Historical Society We in public higher education are working to room. The bag included 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 • wwwdorchesterhistoricalsociety.org instill virtues that undergird a healthy society. We five GPS navigation devices and assorted recognize that embracing these civic virtues al- cords and equipment. lows for the ongoing conversations necessary to Dos-Santos has been preserve our democracy. charged with “buying, Byrne & At Boston’s public research university, we receiving or concealing wholeheartedly accept our responsibility to aid in stolen goods.” Police the development of citizens who understand and returned the camera to the victim. Drechsler, L.L.P. appreciate the dearness and fragility of liberty in “This was a great job our cities and towns, our commonwealth, our na- by the victim to take tion, and our world. Our community’s way of life the initiative and let- Attorneys at Law and sense of freedom depend very heavily upon ting us know about the Eastern Harbor Office Park the pursuit of a shared understanding of what is Craigslist post. And it the good and what are the proper goals of human was a great job by the 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle life. As a proud public university, we will endeav- detectives following up,” Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 said C-11 commander or to keep the debate current and its quality high. Capt. Richard Sexton. To learn more about UMass Boston and the value of public higher education in our great REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS commonwealth, please visit us at umb.edu, or For call 617.287.5000 to register. the latest auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, updates workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, log on to dotnews.com medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, AND Follow liquor liability and premises liability www.umb.edu us on twitter @DotNews Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 Page 10 THE Reporter May 16, 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. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn. 34th annual Garage Sale, Sat., May 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. 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 Assn. 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 Assn. 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. (new meeting place), across from the IBEW; The Bird Street Community Center in Uphams Corner celebrated its 35th anniversary with a dinner event at Florian on street parking available; at 6:30 Hall last Tuesday evening. More than 250 people gathered for the event, which also served as a farewell to outgoing p.m.- Info: clampoint.org. Bird Street executive director Andrea Kaiser. Pictured above are, l-r, Bird Street alumna Niurka De Jesus, Andrea Codman Square Kaiser, keynote speaker Juan De Jesus, and Bird Street board president Dara Concagh. Photo by Bill Forry Neighborhood Council 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Mondays Groom/Humphreys Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. The Codman Square Neighborhood 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Neighborhood Assn. Please bring canned goods to the Council meets the first Wed. of each Cummins Highway. For info on dates, regular meetings for a local food bank. month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great The GHNA meets on the third Wed. call 617-791-7359 or 617-202-1021. of the month, 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salva- Info: [email protected] or Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, Eastman-Elder Assn. 617-710-3793. 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. tion Army Community Center, 650 The association meets the third Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call Meetinghouse Hill Columbia-Savin Hill Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., at the 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Civic Assn. Civic Assn. Upham’s Corner Health Center, 636 Hancock St. Civic Assn. The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at Meetings the first Mon. of each Columbia Rd, across from the fire The next meeting, Thurs., May 16, First Parish Church. For info, contact month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, station. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Megan Sonderegger. New e-mail 275 East Cottage St. For info: colum- Freeport-Adams Assn. Church, 540 Columbia Rd, across address is: meetinghousehillcivic@ biasavinhillcivic.org. The meetings will be held the second from the Strand Theatre. Info: gmail.com. Cummins Valley Assn. Wed. of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the [email protected] (new e-mail Peabody Slope Assn. Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. address.) The following meetings are The Peabody Slope Neighborhood the Mattahunt Community Center, 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. June 20, and July 18. Assn’s meetings, the first Mon. of Melville Park Assn. the month, at Dorchester Academy, Meeting at Epiphany School, at 6 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: p.m. (earlier starting time). Clean-up peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. R & R Landscape Co. of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Pope’s Hill P.O. Box 220664 Dorchester, MA 02122 Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of Neighborhood Assn. 617-828-7404, 617-506-8996 the month, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., at the sign up at [email protected] [email protected] Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor giving your name, address, and e-mail http://www.rr-landscaping.com Lower Mills Civic Assn. address. PHNA meetings, usually the The monthly meetings are held the fourth Wed. of the month at the Leahy/ third Tuesday of the month in St. Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. Please The next meeting will be Wed., May 22. Now that spring is here, R & R plans to start the landscape season in mid to late March (weather permitting). We hope that you, as a bring bottles/ cans and any used sports Babysitting for members will now be valued customer, continue to use our services. As always, we equipment to the meeting for Officer provided during the meetings, thanks offer a variety of landscape services: from cleanups to Ruiz. See the web page: dorchester- to Adrienne Kaszanek. installations. A full range of maintenance contracts are also lowermills.org. Port Norfolk Civic Assn. available to custom fit our customers’ needs. Please call us at McCormack Civic Assn. 617-506-8996 to request your spring cleanup or any of our other Meetings the third Thurs. of the various landscape services. Meetings the third Tues. of the month at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club, Thank You. month (May 21) including nominations 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. for the Executive Board at 7 p.m., in (Continued on page 16)

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This lovely poem was written by her mother’s terrific voice. I understand Josephine Wayland, who lived on that there is a documentary on the Neponset Avenue for quite a few years. Lifetime Channel about Georgia. She Her daughter Anne has sent me other is the prettiest 86-year-old I have ever poems that I have used over the years. “Be kind to me when I am old. seen. (She has amazing cheekbones.) If I remember correctly, her Mom even Be patient with my ways, She has appeared on TV on the “I Love hosted a Reading Club in her home. (By Lucy” show. If you come across the the way, Anne’s brother, Greg Wayland, And if I irritate you, dear, documentary about Georgia, please is on the NECN Channel.) My mother watch it. You will be amazed. wrote poetry when she was in high Be mindful of the days *** school. My maternal grandfather was Thanks to a “heads-up” from a friend, also a poet. Many of his poems were about When I shared all your little woes I learned that our mutual friend Judy current events and were published in the And heard your slightest cry. (Minehan) Jones, who is retired from local Jamaica Plain weekly newspaper. Carney Hospital, had lost her husband *** I kissed each bump to make it well Francis, on May 7, at age 78. Many know As I have mentioned before, my Judy because she worked in the Ambula- brother Jackie and I lost our mother in And wiped your teardrops dry.” tory Care Unit of Carney, with such great 1945. I was 10; my brother was 6. (As a doctors as Dr. Deborah O’Keefe and Dr. matter of fact, it was May 7.) We did, And, so dear child of mine, Mark Ostrem. Judy was the gal behind however, have a wonderful grandmother the inside desk, who would make out who came to live with us and who took Be kind when I grow old the paperwork for various tests. I knew care of our father and the two of us. that Francis was not well but Judy, at When I was in high school, I was not a Until the Shepherd calls me back the wake, told me that he passed away big fan of Shakespeare. Grandma used peacefully but unexpectedly. I send my to read the words to me, with expression, To His eternal fold.” sympathy to Judy, and to their children: so that I understood them. Jackie and I Michael, Mary Rattigan, Stephen, John, were also fortunate to have two caring and Kevin. aunts, Getta (named for her aunt, who *** was named for the Battle of Gettysburg) would want for Mother’s Day. First was Hubby has already taken photos of it. Last Wednesday, Hubby, daughter and Ethel, both of whom lived close and a handmade gift from a child. The second *** Sue, and I went to St. Gregory’s for the 4 watched over us. As a kid, I would love was a complete day off. The third was I am far from computer savvy so I was p.m. Mass for the Feast of the Ascension to comb my grandmother’s long white a day at a spa. I disagree. I heard, on delighted to find the address for One holy day. In our pew there was a prayer hair with her bone comb. I would then WBZ, that most Moms would like a gift Fund Boston, Inc., which is collecting card, which said,” Pray for Peace and make one big braid for her. She would card. I think that would be more like it. funds, by mail, for the victims of the Justice.” On the reverse side, there make a bun with the braid at the nape I myself love receiving flowers. Marathon bombings. The address is: was a prayer, asking God to heal the of her neck and put in big white hairpins *** One Fund Boston, Inc., 800 Boylston victims of the Marathon bombings and to hold it securely. The best thing that I When my brother died, my sister-in- St. P.O. Box 990009, Boston MA, 02199. asking that peace may reign in America remember about my mother was watch- law Peg and niece Terri gave us two The phone is 1-855-617-FUND (3863). and throughout the world. We took one ing her put on face powder just before azaleas, which Hubby planted against We have already put a check in the mail. prayer card home. she went in town to shop. She probably the back fence. They are still small but *** At the end of Mass on Sat. afternoon, didn’t bring home much because we had are covered with flower buds. The big Hubby and I have always appreciated Father George stood at the back of very little money during World War II. hot pink azalea, planted at the edge of the film work of Ray Harryhausen. We the church and gave a beautiful pink (By the way, Hubby’s father died the the back yard, is magnificent. It is such just loved the movie “Jason and the carnation to each of the women attending next day, May 8, but in 1963, 18 years a vibrant color that I thought it was in Argonauts,” where Jason did battle the Mass. We all loved receiving the later than my mother, and 50 years ago full bloom. We checked it out on Mother’s with the skeletons. Ray even helped to beautiful flower. I told Father George last week.) I heard, on Ch. 7, the list of Day and discovered that about one-third create the ape in “Mighty Joe Young.” that the flower usually lasts at least a the top three gifts that most mothers of the flower buds have not opened as yet. His animation work was amazing, week. We thank Father for the pretty especially in those years, when there Mother’s Day remembrance. were no computers to help him achieve *** the effects he wanted. Although the morning weather on *** Mother’s Day was not the best, Hubby A bit of information: If you have and I had a great time. We had already always wanted to go to the Museum bought pansies and a few geraniums of Fine Arts, or would like to see that earlier in the week. On Sunday, very beautiful museum once again, why not early, we bought more geraniums and take yourself there on Memorial Day quite a few impatiens. We must find weekend, either on Sat., Sun., or Mon., the time, in the next few weeks, to May 25 to 27. The museum, located plant them in our two whiskey barrels at 100 Huntington Ave., will waive and in our big flower pots. When we its usual $25 entrance fee all three arrived home, I spoke for a while with days. Because of all the sadness that my sister-in-law Peg and wished her a Boston has endured with the Marathon “Happy Mother’s Day.” bombings, New York’s Metropolitan Just after lunch, our daughter Museum of Art has loaned the Boston Jeanne and granddaughter Erin came museum three of its paintings. The first in from Rockport. Erin had a big exam is “Northeaster” by Winslow Homer, the on Monday so they only stayed about second, “Lachrymae” by Frederic, Lord an hour and a half. (Son-in-law David Leighton, and the third, “The Monet was going to do the cooking because of Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil” Mother’s Day.) Erin had brought her by Edouard Manet. I would go just to iPhone with her so Grandpa, Auntie Sue, see the Egyptian sarcophagi once again. and I (Grandma) were able to see her *** as she tried on her (senior) prom gown. I was watching TV last Thursday It was red, which looked beautiful with as Romeo and Juliet, the swans that her coloring. I asked what she was going spend the warm weather in the lagoon to wear for jewelry but she said that she in the Boston Public Garden, were didn’t need any. “My gown is beaded on released from their winter home into the top so I don’t need anything more. I will lagoon. I began to read about the swans have a corsage on my wrist.” She even because I think they are so beautiful. showed us the way she is going to have I discovered that both of these mute her long “dirty blonde” hair styled for swans are female. They are devoted the prom. (Her hair becomes even more to each other and get along very well. blonde as the summer goes on.) Her prom This year marks the 25th anniversary is this Friday evening so we pray she, of the return of the swans and so there her date, and the rest of her classmates was even a little parade to the lagoon. have wonderful weather. From the photo in the May 8 Boston We had asked Jeanne and Erin to stay Globe, there were many little children until son Paul came by about four p.m. so watching the entire ceremony. we could all go to dinner. They weren’t *** able to stay that late with David cooking. I very seldom get a chance to watch About 4 p.m., we left for Gerard’s. We “Ellen” in the afternoon although I enjoy all got our favorite meals. (My meatloaf her show very much. I did, however, dinner was wonderful.) We didn’t have happen to see the show where Cher dessert at Gerard’s because Sue said she appeared with her Mom, Georgia Holt. had purchased dessert at Stop & Shop on I learned that, years ago, Georgia had Sat. evening. About 8 p.m., that evening, made musical tapes. Georgia found these Sue brought out vanilla ice cream with tapes in her garage and showed them to hot fudge sauce. I only had a little and her daughter. Cher then had a profes- it was wonderful! sional take the music off the tapes. Her *** mother has a wonderful voice, even at Here is a great thought “He who is age 86. Ellen had both Cher and Georgia thankful for little enjoys much.” (anon) sing a song together. I was astounded at May 16, 2013 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News It’s spring, time to up your walking activity for a healthier You!

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Material for this tivity for at least 30 times a week, after 12 ing before your exercise Activity guideline article was taken from minutes on most days weeks. is always a great idea recommendations Pregnant Women: the American Podiatric of the week. Walking As we age we need because it warms up Children and Ado- 150 minutes per week Medical Association has the lowest impact more exercise. Being your muscles. Begin lescents: 60 minutes of moderate activity website. For more in- on bones and joints. physically active is your exercise slowly, per day of moderate if not already active, formation go to apma. the key in maintain- gradually increasing to vigorous activity. preferably spread activ- org or call Mattapan The benefits of ing quality of life and time and intensity, Include muscle and ity over week. If already Community Health walking include: independence. 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Getting Started • Beware of warning Women who walked 1. Before beginning signs and signals of a briskly at least two your walking program, heart attack, such as Bringing the hours weekly decreased check with your doctor. chest and arm pain, their breast cancer risk If you have a medical dizziness, and light- pieces of your by 18 percent. condition or have had headedness. • Reduced risk of a recent injury it is • Use the appropriate health care non-insulin dependent best to check with your equipment and clothes diabetes (Type 2). The doctor first to prevent for the activity. Diabetes Prevention problems. Preexisting • Take 3-5 minutes together. Program showed that conditions will not before the activity to walking 150 minutes necessarily prevent stretch and warm up

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester members gathered at the 20th Anniver- Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester collaborated in a team- sary of the New England Women’s Leadership Awards with honorees (L-R) building activity at the College Works Retreat in NH. The retreat was of- First Lady Diane Patrick, US Attorney Carmen Ortiz, and Margaret Blood. fered through the Grand Circle Foundation to promote college awareness. 20th Anniversary of the New Jaxtimer of BNY Mellon as well as our provides a hot, nutritious meal to England Women’s Leadership Emcee, Lisa Hughes from WBZ-TV members of all ages weekenights. For Upcoming Special Event: Awards - Congratulations to First Channel 4 Boston. more information please contact Zack Lady, Diane Patrick, United States Social Recreation Program - The Solomon (zsolomon@bgcdorchester. Music Clubhouse attorney, Carmen Ortiz and Margaret Social Recreation program, which is org). Blood, each of whom was recognized based out of the gamesroom offers daily Spring All-Star Teams - The Club Open Mic Night this past week at the 20th Anniversary drop-in activities, small group clubs, has two All-Star teams this Spring Friday, May 17th of the Club’s New England Women’s special events and field trips for ages 5 competing against Clubs from the Leadership Awards. We would also to 12. Upcoming events include a trip region. The Co-ed 12 & under Soccer 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. like to thank Club members Fatima to Build-a-Bear (5/17) for our Bantam Team stands at 2-1 on the season after St. Hilaire, Kristen Fields and Maeve members and a hike with the Outdoor a 2-0 victory over the Salem, MA Club. Our monthly Open Mic Night Mccarthy who served as Presenters Adventure Club (5/25). Other upcom- Next up for our Stars will be Waltham is open to members ages 10 as well as Kayleigh Kozlowski, who ing events include a Spring Field Day, on 5/21. Meanwhile the 18 & under Co- & older. Members interested in served as the Keynote Speaker for Girls Scouts Trip and a Fishing Trip, all ed Volleyball Team is at the half-way taking part must pre-register the evening. In addition to the many in June. The program also houses the point and will host the Woburn Club with Ayeisha. New acts are wel- generous event sponsors we would Kids Cafe, offered in partnership with on 5/22. For info please contact Bruce like to thank our Chairperson, Joanne The Greater Boston Food Bank, which Seals([email protected]). come.

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As for a team like the Red with issues like health, before, Boston also loses how best to keep them for Sparky, a tall scotch Sox, you have the best medicine, and injury, oft-wounded reliever healthy, though there’s and soda brought out medical services in the they are instantly out of Andrew Bailey. Mean- no shortage of theories. the best in him – on or universe at your finger their depth. while, the Yankees, Relievers have always off the field. tips and it’s eager to payroll teams should Yet it has reached whose staggering injury been inscrutable. For It’s the likes of such serve your every tender be so affected. Or is it the point – nay, well ordeal has made them much of baseball history colorful chaps that stir whim. merely ironic? surpassed it – where it’s sentimental favorites, it was a role reserved old-timers – we dino- Yet the problem has Yet here we find the impossible to talk about were disabling Eduardo for the screwiest and saurs, if you will – to never been greater, and Yanks hanging out on the games and how they Nunez a day after getting most hard-boiled veteran wonder if modern tech- while I don’t have facts top, as usual. GM Brian are being won or lost and Joba Chamberlain back. rubber-arms. niques and tactics aren’t to back that up, I know Cashman is taking how seasons are evolving Not to be outdone, the Save “maybe” for Jona- what they are said to it’s true, and so do you. well-deserved bows for or ought be managed Rays disable Brandon than Papelbon, the Red be. Ostensibly modern Knowing how to skill- skillfully patching his without weighing the Gomes, and the A’s, Sox never had greater players in all games, fully deal with injury lineup with cheap, vet- injury factor, appraising who’d already lost nine ones than Ellie Kinder, most especially baseball, is becoming a crucial eran role-players while the disabled lists, and/or players in one month, Dick Radatz, and Sparky have colossal advan- attribute of a smart his erstwhile all-stars probing the waiver wire disable Josh Reddick, Lyle, although Sparky tages in the maintaining front office. Last year, gracing the D.L continue in search of reinforce- and the Rangers do unfortunately got to of health, conditioning, the Red Sox used injury to mend. But then it’s ments. It has become the the same with iron- certify his brilliance and durability. as the major excuse for only May. We’ll see how study within the study. willed A.J. Pierzynski, in the Bronx. This de- The list is endless: an awful season and, things look in July. Has it always been while the Orioles’ Brian lightful trio had much better equipment, bet- accordingly, got much If there’s an explana- thus? Yes, to some Roberts undergoes sur- in common, including ter playing conditions, sympathy. But the Yan- tion maybe it has to do degree. For as long gery sidelining him two unlimited moxie and a safety features (helmets kees were just as much with the simple fact that as people have played months. fine sense of the absurd. etc.), huge advances in impacted yet won the in all leagues nowadays, games requiring any All this in two days! So But most importantly, surgical procedures, division and made the more games are played, degree of contact, or it goes in baseball these all three were fabulous new medical tools (MRIs playoffs. Both teams last in longer more grueling even just sheer exertion, days. screwballs whom a Ring etc.), vitamins and other year lost well more than seasons, by bigger and people have been getting Hanrahan is a huge Lardner might have legal enhancements, a thousand games of stronger people, with hurt. It goes with the loss for Boston. He’s a been pleased to create. sophisticated training player-service to injury. greater intensity than territory and those who big, beefy character, so it Kinder, whose wonder- programs, year-round However, at their pres- ever, for the highest choose to play accept seems astounding that an ful works were mostly medical attentions, ent rate, the Yankees stakes ever. that. apparent minor forearm wasted on indifferent heightened sensitivity to will exceed that this This discussion has But vaguely there’s strain should escalate Sox teams of the fifties, issues like concussions, year. With 11 play- been mainly confined to the sense that these into major flexor tendon was even more legend- regulated diets, and ers disabled and 306 baseball. But when you phenomena – however damage so swiftly. It will ary for his antics. It was counseling. manpower-games lost, watch hockey’s astound- familiar – are edging to take him six months to said the stiffer he got, Where once a part- they’re second only to the ing Stanley Cup Playoffs the level of explosion, as recover, maybe nine. But the better he pitched. time team doc and a Dodgers, who’ve been – a veritable human if they are spiraling out it’s now becoming clearer There’s that legendary poorly trained trainer decimated, in injury demolition derby – it of control while never in retrospect that there tale of him driving his bore most of the burden, impact. It’s interesting seems a wonder as many being more dominant as were warning signs. car into a Brookline all teams now have on that the two highest- survive as do. elements in the analysis. After five seasons of tree at five in the morn- I use the term “sense” heavy duty relieving ing and explaining to because it’s not possible he sagged late last year the gendarmes that he to “know” for sure. in Pittsburgh. He was had swerved to avoid Of all the stuff that’s shaky in March, got running over a dog. It Mrs. Jones’ Soul Food governed by statistical banged-up in April, and is inspired a teammate – affirmation in sports, the gone in May. Should the probably Frank Sullivan 2255 Dorchester Ave., Lower Mills injury factor, which is Red Sox have wondered – to observe, “Actually, among the most vital, is why the Pirates were I think Ellie saw three the least informed. You so eager to dispose of a dogs.” can’t grade injuries the seemingly vital piece in Old Ellie’s madcap Special Daily Menu way you do base hits. Nor their re-building? Might life-style had no effect is there a body of statisti- Hanrahan have been on his performance. Tuesday - Beef Brisket/Pigs Feet/Chitlins - Alternating cal evidence from the compromised by a yearn- Indeed, it may have 1933 season to compare ing to tough it out? It inspired it. He pitched with what’s happening wouldn’t be the first time well deep into his forties. Wednesday - Meatloaf Every Day in 2013. There’s plenty a beefy character failed Radatz, who for at least of myth from the good to recognize signals be- two seasons was the Thursday - Oxtails Fried Okra old days, but anecdotes ing sent by his own body. greatest relief pitcher aren’t evidence. Relievers are notably ever to walk the face Okay, so the research vulnerable because of the earth, was even Friday -Fish & Grits is not terribly valid and while their role has wilder off the field. It’s Take Out the premises are shaky. Saturday -Smoked Ham But you must agree the Call discussion has never been more extensive Sunday - Deep Fried Turkey or relevant? Is that 617-696-0180 merely a by-product of the Internet-driven 24-7 news cycle or can we Dinner Plates with two sides: again blame the talk- 195 Ashmont Street, Suite D1, Dorchester, MA 02124 show mindset where Conveniently located next to Ashmont MBTA Station Pork Chops w/gravy...... $11.95 BBQ Ribs St. Louis Style... 12.95 ignorance is invariably bliss. 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(Continued from page 10) The next Senior Supper, Wed., June 12. family activities, and a blood drive from noon to 6 St. Mark’s Area Leahy/Holloran Center p.m., with a $25 donation (blood donors, free). In Civic Assn. Check the Spring Guide for new programs. the evening, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be food, Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the Town Field Reunion entertainment, an auction, and more, with a $75 lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: Reunion at the McKeon Post, for all Town Field donation (blood donors, $50). All proceeds benefit stmarkscivic.com. Kids, Sat., June 1, 7 p.m., $25 pp, after May 6. One Fund Boston. Dorchester Historical Society Call Brian or Kathy at 617-471-7695 or Tom at Franklin Park News A walking tour of Savin Hill is scheduled for Sat., 617-436-1287. Kite and Bike Festival, Sat., May 18, 11 a.m., in the May 18, 2 p.m.: meet at the Savin Hill T. Annual Adams St. Library Picnic Grove. Free bike rentals (all sizes). Free food meeting, on Sun., May 19, 2 p.m., at the Clapp “Introduction to Waterclolor, Drawing, and from local food trucks. For info call 617-442-4141. House, 195 Boston St., with a slide show on the Creative Problem-Solving,” on Saturdays, to June Irish Pastoral Centre Cedar Grove Cemetery. The headquarters of the 8, 10 a.m. to noon, plus Wed., June 5 from 6 to 8 The IPC, located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 DHS is the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St., p.m. The classes are free and limited to 10, ages 55 Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each 02125, near Edward Everett Square. The DHS and older. Pre-registration is required. Participants Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be seeks volunteers and donations to help preserve must commit to all sessions. Call Elisa at 617-436- a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. the society’s artifacts. 6900 or [email protected]. Become a member by The Music for Memory group meets on the second Dorchester Board of Trade sending dues to Friends of the Adams St. Library, Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Singing Business to Business (B2B) Event, hosted by the c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Ave., Dorchester, 02122. can unlock the brain.” Suggested donation: $3 to Codman Sq. Health Center, 637 Washington St., Family membership is $5; individuals, $3; seniors, $5 per session, with refreshments served, Contact Dor., Thurs., May 16. 6 to 8 p.m. Open to members $1; businesses, $10; and lifetime, $50. Maureen at: [email protected] for info. The and non-members, free of charge, with light refresh- Codman Square Neighborhood IPC will honor three volunteers (Mai Gallagher, ments, DBOT members only may reserve a table to Council Mary Gardiner, and Angela Durkin) on Sat., May display business info. Reserve table at time of RSVP: 18, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Irish Social Club, Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the West Rox. [email protected] by 5/10. “Meet first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great the Mayoral Candidates,” Thurs., Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Irish Social Club for social and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for forum. “Ca$ino St. Info: call 617-265-4189. The club is located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. Night,” to benefit the DBOT Scholarship Fund, in Bowdoin St. Health Center Donation, usually $10 pp. Sat., May 18, Benefit for October. The DBOT welcomes new members; e-mail Irish Pastoral Centre; Sun., May 19, Wild Rovers; Peace Circle, where those affected by violence the DBOT or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the website Fri., May 24, Pub Night/Colm O’Brien; Sun., May may speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month for info: dorchesterboardoftrade.com. The mailing 26, Erin’s Melody; and Fri., May 31, Pub Night/ (May 14 and June 11), 6 to 8 p.m., sponsored by address is DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. 02122. Innishannon. Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr, the BSHC, and Cedar Grove Baseball the Louis Brown Peace Institute. Call Janet at Boston’s County Mayo Assn. Donate loose change to Members Plus Credit 617-296-2075 for info. The annual Mass for Boston’s County Mayo Assn Union for Cedar Grove Baseball. will be held at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton Mattapan Health Center on Sun., May 26, at 11 a.m. Carney Hospital’s Programs Weight Watcher’s meetings will be held each A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second Wed. at the Mattapan Community Health Center, Annual Cedar Grove Mass Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 6 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes early to register. Call The 33rd annual Mass in memory of the deceased The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: 617-898-9052 or 617-898-8026 for info. will be celebrated by Rev. John Connolly Jr., pastor instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- St. Mark’s Area Main Street of St. Brendan Church, on Sun., May 26, 11 a.m., 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group in the Gilman Chapel at Cedar Grove Cemetery. A “Dot Does Good,”/”Hometown Comfort,” a time (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to concert of patriotic music will begin at 10:45 a.m. when Dorchester honors Marathon victims and 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support Following the Mass, coffee and pastry will be served. first responders, Sun., May 19, at the IBEW, 256 groups at Carney: Family Support, Breast Cancer All are welcome. Freeport St. During the day, noon to 4 p.m., for Support, Al-Anon, AA, and Overeaters Anonymous. 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Community lunch is served of Neponset. Son of the Donald leaves his sons, Sun., June 9. Eileen Ivers & the Immigrant Soul free every Sat. from noon to 1:30 p.m.; the public is late Patrick and Mary Duane Greenidge of will appear on Friday advanced admission, $20, at welcome. Pilgrim Christian Endeavor Society meet- (Price) Doherty. Brother Raynham and Randy the gate $25; Black 47, on Saturday $10 advanced ing, second Tues. of each month at 6:30 p.m. Pilgrim of Ann and her husband Greenidge of Brock- admission, $15, at the gate; and Atlantic Steps, on Church is a Congregational Christian Church, Edward Holt of Quincy ton, daughter, Afton Sunday, $10 advanced admission, $15 at the gate. associated with the United Church of Christ, and and the late William Greenidge of Dorchester, Black Catholic Choir Concert is located at 540 Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. Doherty. Devoted uncle grandchildren, Marcus, Black Catholic Choir’s 20th anniversary concert, St. Ann Church of Derek and Elizabeth Juliana, and Laila, and Sun., May 19, 4:30 p.m., at St. Katherine Drexel Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are Holt both of Quincy his loving soulmate Mag- Church, 517 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester. now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the and Melissa Clancy of gie Whiting of Dorches- church. St. Ann’s Knitters will meet on June 19 (final Medfield. ter. Brother to George R. Recycling/Yard Waste News meeting of the season), 10 a.m., at 60 Boutwell St., Yard Waste Collections, to May 24, on your regular GREENIDGE, Don- Greenidge, Sr. of Boston making items for charity and for the next school recycling/trash collection day. ald W. “Birdman” of and David Greenidge, bazaar. A selection of children’s books is available Dorchester, formerly of Sr. of Londonderry, NH. Temple Shalom during Mass. Please return them to their place after Cambridge. Son of the He was prececeased by The worship services are held at the Great Hall Mass. Register now, Vacation Bible Camp; 9 a.m. to late M. Norma (Mar- brothers, Jon Hassell Sanctuary in the First Congregational Church, 495 3 p.m. with care available from 7 a.m., for Grades getson) Greenidge and and James Greenidge. Canton Ave. The temple has relocated; the office, 38 KO (3 year olds) to 6 (entering grade 7 in the fall). Beresford B. Greenidge. Also survived by many Truro Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box Register online at our website. Reunion of Class of In addition to his former loving cousins, nieces, 870275, Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The 1964, St. Ann School, scheduled for fall, 2013; contact wife, Elizabeth Camp- nephews, and friends. Great Hall, 495 Canton [email protected] or [email protected] CLASSIFIED AD Ave., Milton. The phone with names of graduates. Bring Back Our Youth 34th ANNUAL ASH- number remains the 80’s Bingo, to benefit St. Ann’s Youth Ministries, MONT HILL YARD same: 617-698-3394 or Fri., May 17; doors open at 6 p.m., in St. Ann Gym; SALE – Sat., May 18, 9 e-mail: office@Temple- $25 pp, tables of 8 available (not confirmed until AM-2 PM. Over 40 loca- ShalomOnline.org for paid in full). Contact: [email protected] or TEVNAN TEVNAN tions in one of Dorches- info. ter’s finest Victorian [email protected]. “The Wizard of Oz,” Sat., 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue neighborhoods. Start at Pilgrim Church May 18, at 7 p.m., and Sun., May 19, 5 p.m., in St. Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 Ocean or Alban Street. The Worship Service Ann/Neponset School Hall; proceeds given to the 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 617-288-6626 or www. each Sunday at 11 a.m.; Marathon victims. Tickets, $5; light refreshments ashmonthill.org. #20 all are welcome. Bible will be sold. Attorneys at Law Divine Mercy Celebration www.tevnan.com LEGAL NOTICES The sisters usually celebrate the Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third Friday of each COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF month, at St. Ann’s in Dorchester, with Exposition MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT SUFFOLK, ss. at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT Mass at 7 p.m. For further info: call the Sisters at NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT G.L. c. 190B, § 3-306 NOTICE AND ORDER: 617-288-1202, ext. 114. “Close to Home” IN THE ESTATE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT CATHERINE NORA CIAMPOLI OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR First Parish Church a/k/a CATHERINE N. CIAMPOLI Docket No. SU12P0078GD The church welcomes donations of food and DATE OF DEATH: May 5, 2010 IN THE INTERESTS OF GENESIS PHEONIX VEGA SUFFOLK DIVISION OF DORCHESTER, MA clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 MINOR Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 617-788-8300 Notice to all Interested Parties To all persons who have or may have some 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at interest in the above-captioned estate and, if Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MI- interested, to the Office of the Attorney General nor filed on05/09/2013 by Brenda L. Villegas 10 Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. and the Department of Veterans Affairs, notice is of Dorchester, MA will be held 06/11/2013 hereby given on April 1, 2013 that the Petitioner 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. All Saints’ Parish Barbara F. McDonough of Burlington, MA intends Located at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, to file with the above-named Probate and Family MA 02114 - Family Service Office. Boys (grades 3 to 6) who like music are being Court, not sooner than seven (7) days after this 2. Response to Petition: You may recruited for the choir. Membership is open to notice, a Petition for Informal Probate of a will. respond by filing a written response to the Cedar Grove Cemetery Petition for Informal Appointment of Personal Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- boys of all faith, regardless of religious affiliation. Represen tative to serve without surety on the ing. If you choose to file a written response, Rehearsals, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to Bond Barbara F. McDonough of Burlington, MA. you need to: CONSECRATED IN 1868 The estate is being administered under File the original with the Court; and 7:30 p.m., with singing at the 10 a.m. Mass each Mail a copy to all interested parties at least On the banks of the Neponset informal procedure by the Personal Repre- five (5) business days before the hearing. Sunday. Call 617-436-3520 for an audition sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available Probate Code without supervision by the Court. (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the St. Ambrose Church Inventory and accounts are not required to be right to request that counsel be appointed Inquiries on gravesites and above-ground filed with the Court, but interested parties are for the minor. Sovereign Bank is allowing parishioners at- garden crypts are invited. Non-Sectarian. entitled to notice regarding the administration 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A from Personal Representative and can petition minor over age 14 has the right to be present tending Sunday Mass to park in their parking lot the Court in any matter relating to the estate, at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it while at Mass. Greenhouse Now Open including distribution of assets and expenses of is not in the minor’s best interests. for your home gardening and cemetery needs administration. Interested parties are entitled to THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important petition the Court to institute formal proceedings court proceeding that may affect your rights and to obtain orders terminating or restricting has been scheduled. If you do not understand Cemetery Office open daily at this notice or other court papers, please the powers of Personal Representatives ap- contact an attorney for legal advice. LEGAL NOTICES 920 Adams St. pointed under informal procedure. A copy of May 9, 2013 the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Patricia M. Campatelli Dorchester, MA 02124 from the Petitioner. Register of Probate COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Telephone: 617-825-1360 MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 NEW CHARDON STREET PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 Suffolk Probate & Family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court Boston 02114 617-788-8300 “Caring for your life’s journey...” 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 (617) 788-8300 Docket No. SU13P0963GD Boston 02114 Boston 02114 CITATION ON PETITION FOR in the MATTER OF THOMAS BRUNO (617) 788-8300 (617) 788-8300 FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. SU13P1039EA of DORCHESTER, MA CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION GIVING NOTICE FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION IN THE ESTATE OF MATTHEW J. MURRAY OF PETITION FOR Docket No. SU13P1042EA Docket No. SU12P2483EA APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN IN THE ESTATE OF IN THE ESTATE OF DATE OF DEATH: 05/14/2000 FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON ROBERT VINCENT McCARTHY ANITA JOYCE JONES To all interested persons: PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 a/k/a ROBERT V. McCarthy a/k/a ANITA BATES, ANITA HOBSON A petition has been filed by: Peter J. Hoy of RESPONDENT Milton, MA requesting that the Court enter Alleged Incapacitated Person DATE OF DEATH: 12/23/2004 DATE OF DEATH: 07/06/2012 To the named Respondent and all other To all interested persons: To all interested persons: a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the interested persons, a petition has been A petition has been filed by: Ian M. Mc- A petition has been filed by: Vanessa filed by Department of Mental Health of Carthy of Menlo Park, CA requesting D. Bates of Cambridge, MA requesting Petition. And also requesting that: Peter Boston, MA in the above captioned matter that the Court enter a formal Decree that the Court enter a formal Decree J. Hoy of Milton, MA be appointed as alleging that Thomas Bruno is in need of a and Order of testacy and for such other and Order of testacy and for such other Personal Representative of said estate Guardian and requesting that Marie Dwyer relief as requested in the Petition. And relief as requested in the Petition. And to serve Without Surety on the bond. of Dorchester, MA (or some other suitable also requesting that: Ian M. McCarthy of also requesting that: Vanessa D. Bates of You have the right to obtain a copy of person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. Menlo Park, CA be appointed as Personal Cambridge, MA be appointed as Personal the Petition from the Petitioner or at The petition asks the Court to determine Representative of said estate to serve Representative of said estate to serve the Court. You have a right to object to that the Respondent is incapacitated, that Without Surety on the bond. Without Surety on the bond. this proceeding. To do so, you or your the appointment of a Guardian is neces- You have the right to obtain a copy of You have the right to obtain a copy of attorney must file a written appearance sary, and that the proposed Guardian is the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Petition from the Petitioner or at and objection at this Court before 10:00 appropriate. The petition is on file with this the Court. You have a right to object to the Court. You have a right to object to a.m. on 06/13/2013. court and may contain a request for certain this proceeding. To do so, you or your this proceeding. To do so, you or your specific authority. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline You have the right to object to this attorney must file a written appearance attorney must file a written appearance by which you must file a written appear- and objection at this Court before 10:00 and objection at this Court before 10:00 proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or ance and objection if you object to this your attorney must file a written appearance a.m. on 06/13/2013. a.m. on 06/06/2013. proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline ten appearance and objection followed return date of 06/06/2013. This day is NOT by which you must file a written appear- by which you must file a written appear- a hearing date, but a deadline date by which ance and objection if you object to this ance and objection if you object to this by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty you have to file the written appearance if proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- (30) days of the return date, action may you object to the petition. If you fail to file  Funerals ten appearance and objection followed ten appearance and objection followed be taken without further notice to you. the written appearance by the return date, by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty The estate is being administered under action may be taken in this matter without  (30) days of the return date, action may (30) days of the return date, action may formal procedure by the Personal further notice to you. In addition to filing the Cremations Representative under the Massachu- written appearance, you or your attorney be taken without further notice to you. be taken without further notice to you. must file a written affidavit stating the The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under setts Uniform Probate Code without specific facts and grounds of your objec-  Pre-Arrangements formal procedure by the Personal formal procedure by the Personal supervision by the Court. Inventory and tion within 30 days after the return date. Representative under the Massachu- Representative under the Massachu- accounts are not required to be filed with IMPORTANT NOTICE setts Uniform Probate Code without setts Uniform Probate Code without the Court, but recipients are entitled to The outcome of this proceeding may 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE supervision by the Court. Inventory and supervision by the Court. Inventory and notice regarding the administration from limit or completely take away the above- accounts are not required to be filed with accounts are not required to be filed with the Personal Representative and can named person’s right to make decisions DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 the Court, but recipients are entitled to about personal affairs or financial affairs the Court, but recipients are entitled to petition the Court in any matter relating or both. The above-named person has the notice regarding the administration from notice regarding the administration from to the estate, including distribution of right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 the Personal Representative and can the Personal Representative and can assets and expenses of administration. this request on behalf of the above-named petition the Court in any matter relating petition the Court in any matter relating Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- person. If the above-named person cannot to the estate, including distribution of to the estate, including distribution of STRONG First Justice of this Court. afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at assets and expenses of administration. State expense. assets and expenses of administration. Date: May 9, 2013 Service times and directions at: Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Patricia M. Campatelli STRONG First Justice of this Court. STRONG First Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. www.dolanfuneral.com Date: May 09, 2013 Date: May 3, 2013 Register of Probate Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Patricia M. Campatelli Date: May 1, 2013 Register of Probate Register of Probate May 16, 2013 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, May 16 • The next monthly meeting of the Boston State Hospital Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) will be held at the Foley Building, 249 River Street, Mattapan, MA from 6-8p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Saturday, May 18 • Walking tour of Savin Hill, 2 p.m., led by Michael Kozuch. Meet at Savin Hill T. Sponsored by Dorchester Historical Society.

• Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival,11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ellicottdale & Shattuck Picnic Grove in Franklin Park, Circuit Dr. Join thousands of people in Boston’s giant backyard, Franklin Park, and celebrate spring! Bring your own kite or buy one in the park. Bicycles of all sizes to borrow, including training wheels, available from Boston Bikes. Enjoy a picnic from local food trucks. Free. Raindate: Sunday, May 19th same time. Brought to you by Discover Roxbury: discoverroxbury.org and the Franklin Park Coalition:franklinparkcoalition.org For more information check the websites or call: 617-442-4141.

• The Epilepsy Foundation New England’s 2013 Boston Walk is at a new location: DCR Pope John Paul II Park in Neponset. The Boston Walk has become our biggest annual event featuring Boston Natural Areas Network’s Spring Festival and Perennial Divide is this Saturday, May 18 at BNAN’s lunch, games, and fun for children and adults of City Natives, 30 Edgewater Drive, Mattapan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival is free for everyone and is all ages!Register at firstgiving.com/efmri $10 per held rain or shine.The Festival’s highlight is the Perennial Divide where anyone who shares an interest person; free under age 12 epilepsynewengland.org. in community or backyard gardening can come together to swap plants and gardening tips. Participants are requested to pre-divide their perennial plants into smaller pieces and to bring their own containers Sunday, May 19 for plants to take home. You do not need to bring plants if you are a beginning gardener; there are plenty • “Hometown Comfort”, a day for our community of free plant divisions to share. The Spring Festival also includes a Gardener’s Market of native plants to honor victims and first responders by collecting and vegetable seedlings propagated at City Natives along with organic fertilizer and soil amendments to blood, raising money for The One Fund-Boston, help gardeners build their soil. Proceeds from all sales will benefit BNAN’s City Natives. There is also and supporting one another with the embrace of a a free workshop on beekeeping presented by resident beekeeper Mike Graney; as well as workshops on hometown. All of Dorchester is coming together on fruit trees, mushrooms and collecting rainwater. This event also offers the opportunity to take a self- guided tour of the Learning Garden and network with other gardeners. For more information about the Sunday, May 19 at the IBEW Local 103, located at Spring Festival and Perennial Divide, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or bostonnatural.org. 256 Freeport Street, Dorchester. Daytime event is a hometown family carnival 12 noon to 4 pm, “Under Saturday, May 25 Sunday, June 2 the Big Top”, including amusements, games, music, • The Grove Hall Memory Project, 2 p.m., at • 50th anniversary Dorchester Day Parade starts arts, crafts, and prizes. Fun food, hot dogs, ice cream, the Grove Hall BPL branch, captures stories and at 1 p.m. in Lower Mills. cake.Nighttime event is 6 to 9 p.m.with comfort food images from the lives of Roxbury residents and tasting from some 30 area chefs who are bringing preserves them for future generations. Learn about their best bites. Live music, live auction, and NPR’s Roxbury’s role in twentieth-century Boston and Tom Ashbrook will be hosting. Call 617-825-3846 enjoy presentations by Discover Roxbury and by HELP WANTED or see hometowncomfortdot.com. Robert Hall, Associate Professor of African American • Dorchester Historical Society annual meeting, Studies at Northeastern University. 2 p.m., 195 Boston St. Bessie Tartt Wilson Initiative for Children seeks • The Haitian-Americans United, Inc. (H.A.U.) in Tuesday, May 28 an experienced and strategic new President/ collaboration with the General Consulate of Haiti Ashmont Cycles is bringing bike resources to Grove in Boston, is pleased to invite the general public Hall for a workshop on urban bicycle riding. Come CEO. BTIWC strengthens early education to participate in a series of events to celebrate the for a chance to win bicycle-themed prizes donated and care for children with the greatest need 2013 Haitian Heritage Month in Massachusetts. by Boston Bikes and the Boston Cyclists Union. 3:30 through advocacy, public policy development, The 13th annual Haitian-American Unity Parade p.m., 41 Geneva Ave. All ages welcome; no cycling communication and research. The President/ will take place on Blue Hill Avenue, Sunday, May experience necessary. 19, starting in Mattapan Square at 1 p.m. CEO will lead research/advocacy initiatives, build collaborations, raise funds and manage Tuesday, May 21 the organization. Requires passion for • Grove Hall Senior Workshop at Grove Hall Sell/Buy your Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., 11 a.m..-1 children, knowledge of early education, child p.m. Guest speakers: Andy Davis, Carney Hospital; triple decker development and/or family and community Katrina Morse, Grove Hall Branch Library; with James Zoll. engagement, successful track record of AARP representative. Light refreshments to be fundraising with corporations and individual, served. Sponsored by Project RIGHT. James is a former Army Captain experience designing and managing complex who speaks English and Vietnamese. Friday, May 24 projects, and ability to inspire. btwic.org. • Dorchester Day Parade “Golden Gala” —origi- 1165A Dorchester Avenue Send cover, resume and salary history to nally set for April 18—features a $10,000 drawing Dorchester, Massachusetts 02125 Susan Egmont, Egmont Associates, segmont@ to raise funds for the June 3 parade. It has been egmontassociates.com. rescheduled for May 24. 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