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It's a completely different atmos Water Heater Replac!;l ment 0 Same Day SPlv;",ol licensing and entertainment board on Aug, 20 proval We will also let the neighborhood phere," she 'd, "Anyone around for footbaU to get approval for its 2007 football schedule, know we ever intend to do something like games kno s they have tremendous impact which includes a nighttime ganle that several on the co unity," residents said rescinds on a previous promise Ie force said that the community was Task fo member John Bruno mentioned ~ ~ , ~o ~ !,~,, ~o ~ ol. ! o q, 119 made by the school. never jJotified ahout the Brown gaole and in Boston Co ege's increased involvement with Chapel Street. Newton • !CI1~~ The gaole, a contest against Ivy League stead und out after it was scheduled, police, fire departments and neighbors for Fully Insured: Master lie. No. 10719 A VPI Value Plus Installer rival Brown, is scheduled for Sept. 21 at 7:30 footbaU g es to control traffic and excessive p,m. in Harvard Stadium, according to Har tailgating, audience member caUed BC vard's athletics Web site, The hearing, sched "H yOI~ felt a lapse in the "model or parking on gaole day," uled for 10 a,m. on Monday, is to approve the Boston liege currently uses assigned on- entertainment license for all Harvard's foot commun~cation, that wasn't campus par 'ng and satellite parking lots with baU gaoles, which is a yearly procedure, It ~Id . Tailgating is only school officials said, alIGwed fa three hours prior to kickoff, not , 0 Harvard installed lights at the stadium last after the g~e, and spectators are not allowed year, and residents said they were told the to re-enter e field if they leave. lights were only for practices in the faU, when "It's a m el that's really eliminated neigh it gets dark earlier, They were under the im ''If rou felt a lapse in communication, that borhood problems on gaole days," said BC ultra pression, even with the lights, that Harvard wasn'f intelJde(~" said Kevin McCluskey, director of public affairs Jack Dunn when would not hold nighttime footbaU games. Harvltd's director of community relations, reached by hone, WESNWILLY "We thought the answer was 'no night McCluskey described the game as "fairly In additi n, BC employs 226 police offi gaoles,'" said Harvard AUston Task Force low-k~y" and said that the universi ty has al cers and urity personnel, which includes member John Cusack at a meeting Monday ready contacted Boston Police and the Dis Boston, sta e and Boston College officers, for night. trict J branch ill Brighton to work on a park every gaol ,plus 34 medical response work According to minutes from the July 26, ing Ifan. The Boston Cannons of Major ers and 30 event staff, 2006, task force meeting provided by the Lea Lacro",:e currently play their home Task fo member Harry Mattison mo- Boston Redevelopment Authority, Harvard's game at Harvard Stadium, The gaoles start at tioned for e task force to request Harvard associate director of athletics Jeremy Gibson either p,m, or '/:30 p.m" and McCluskey de move the aole to Saturday and try a night was asked if the lights meant Harvard would them as having gone ''fairly well," gaole next ear after proper community noti hold evening sports events. 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Welcome Baby brings one t ~6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Brighton Force~ until midnight on Thursday and October - 8 p.m., candlelight This year, VAC will honor time celebratory home vi it t Marine Health Center, third floor, Harvard-Allston Task Force Friday. During these extended sion. This month, it will be Mark Manning, the owner of the farnilies with newborns (b' to 77 Warren St, Brighton. meetings will be h6ld 6:3(}.8 :30 hours, programs will be available by Monsignor John Dillon Stockyard Restaurant, for his months). The visit celebra • p.m. Upcoming ~eetings are to teens throughout the club, in- y of Framingham. years of diligent support. The birth of a new baby in the :cI.liS of 1970 reunion Wednesday, Aug. p. Monday, cluding areas such as the Music For more information, call SI. fundraiser wi II take place at the munity, promotes early chil • Sepl 10, Wed.oesday, Sepl :16, Clubhouse, Kids Cafe, dance stu- G briel's Rectory at 617-254- Splangler Center at Harvard Uni and family literacy and co ': The Brighton High School Wednesday, Moochy, dio, weight room and gym. in ad- 6 82 or Richard Marques at 617- versity. This celebration will cO' families with communi Pass of 1970 is having a reunion 9ct- io,. 22, W~y, Nov. dition to the late evening hours, 2 392. incide with VAC turning 50 this sources. To refer oneself or ug. 18 at Lombardo's in Ran Oct. .14; the West End House will also year. This is also the year of Man one, call 617-474-1143, ext olph. For more information, Monday, Nov. 26 ~ Monday, Dec. 10. Please visit rvw·cityolf provide dinner 10 the teens and Br,ghton High ning's 50th birthday, and he has Parent & Baby Group eelS lease contact Harry Cosman at free transportation services to agreed to celebrate the milestone every Friday, I 0:3G-ll :30 a. ., at 508-588-7219 or visit www. boston.govlbralalls/onbrighton and neighborlloods throughout the SChool reunion along with VAC. the Commonville Tenants om brightonhighschoolalumni.org. for updates cbat\ges, or con tact Gerald Autler at GeraJdAJI city at the end of the night r information regarding the For more information or to get munity Room, 1285B Co on ler.BRA@ cityofbo~il);,:gov with Tbe West End House has pr0- reunion for the classes of involved, call Amy Bell at 617- wealth Ave., Allslon. Registe with tree removal hearing vided quality programming for 782-9400 or e-mail Amy.Bell@ Randiat617-474-1l43,ext. 28. .. any questions. All oJet;;;gs are in ~11~9 and 1960, please visit the The Boston Parks and Recre- the Honan-Allston Ubrary at 300 the youths of Boston since its in alt)mni Web site at www. advancewithvac.org. Playgroups - call to re ster. . alinn Department will be hosting North Harvard St ception in Boston's Old West End b ' tonhighschoolalumni.org or All playgroups will be host at a public bearing to discuss the reo in 1906. The Boston Foundation co tact William Bell at tes@ BPD conducts the Wmship School, 54 Di ton moval of seven public shade trees Allston CiYic grant enables the club to keep its to ng.com or Diane McGrath St., Brighton. Many Ian ges at St Elizabeth's Hospital in doors open late this summer and 'ott at 617-787-9873. compliance checks spoken. Brighton on Friday, Aug. 24, al Association to meet to ensure that teens have a safe The Boston Police Department -Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-I 10 a.m. The hearing will be held The Allston Civic Association and fun place to escape the streets will conduct Minimum Age Pur p.m., playgroups for 2-year in the Conference Room of the will meet Monday, ug. 20, at while school is not in session. chase Law Compliance Checks (siblings younger than 6 m Boston Parks and Recreation De- 6:30p.m. at the Honan Allston Li Tbe West End House offers throughout 2007. The undercover welcome). · partment located at 1010 Massa brary, 300 North Har'fard St, AU comprehensive after-school and e fourth annual Brian Honan checks are conducted 10 ensure -Wednesdays, 10:30 .m.- cbusettsAvenue, third floor, Rox ston. This month's ,!","ting will summer programs for youths age RunlWaik takes place Sun that businesses selling alcohol 12:30 p.m., playgroup for 3- 04- and/or tobacco are following the bury. take place on the un.1 Monday ~f 7-18 and serves more than 1,000 dlI , Sepl23, beginning at noon, year-olds (siblings younger The bearing will discuss an ap the month rath<7 !haD the usual young people each year. Pr0- a~ The Kells of Boston, 161 laws regarding the age for pur 6 months welcome). plication for seven tree removals third Wednesday of the month. grams include education, the arts, B ton Ave. Allston. The firsl chase of such products, and that -Thursdays, I G-ll :30 businesses are following the on Cambridge SI. due to the inter Genzyme .Corp. wjll att~ 'n leadership development, commu l ,op<> entrants will receive race T playgroup for I-year-olds. ference with the expansion of St. describe thelt plannrc!inator Mayor's Office of Jobs and Brighton Parade. Stage and iII 1 1110nl~r Manning Network programs Thesdays, . Wednesdays, of volunteers, at 617- 1729. street entertainers are welcome. munity Services and the Thursdays and Fridays from Vocational Advancement The Allston Brighton Family Redevelopment Authority. Artists will lend their talents to noon-4p.m. 1 will host its fourth annual Network offers free program for more information, call the this community event and Tbe second and fourth Satur Volunteers needed Oct. 17. The event will families in Allston-Brighton with at 617-562-5734. day of each month from n00n-4 Volunteers are ~ for the fundraise for Franciscans Hospi p.m. Allston Village ~treetJ Fair Bi tal for Special Needs Children. Current exhibits include centennial event Sunday, Sept- For more information, call Also in this week's paper, see what's new at .•. Brighton-Allston Transformed 23, to assist musici~ monitor Joan Pasquale, director, at 617- & Bull Market the moonwalk, make cotton 254-0632, or e-mail The Joseph M. Smith Community Health Guides are available, if de- candy, and give away T-shirts jpasquale888 @honnail.com. Center, page 22 Parents and Community Build Group, 21 St Elizabeth's Medical Center, page 22 Oak Square YMCA, page 22 The West End House, page 23 Short-term Stays wo fi7r Families t 1
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PIPE, from page 1 Dan Willtts. "He's turned his life around.' Wtlli P. llite, president of the Uni~ Association of Wash ington,Ijl.c., which oversees the pipefi~ union, said iri a state ment ,. ~ ~e members of Local 537 have the right under the law Ito decide :who they want to repre sent therr iriterests. The United Association is not aware of any SPECIAL SPECIAL legal obstacle to Mr. Campbell 199.99 ~~~ ~ 6O%TO servirig as an officer of LocaI 537 Suits from Jones Only at Macy's. at this time. Therefore, this is to New Yo rk & our 70% OFF Oearance. Altani. Reg. 5475. When you tollce an Style & Co. pique tally a log! union issue." after special extt. 4()IM, off polo. Conon/spandex. 219.99. Shom. Also from dearance kldswear. For misses and But a UA official who reql!est our John Ashford Girls' 2-16; petites. Orig.· ed anonymity said the associa & Club Room. boys' 2-20; 12.98-14.98, Waim3()-.42. infanlS' 0-24 mos. after special tion's officials iri Washington Reg. 530-$36, O(ig.- 9.98-532, 7.99. were aware of Campbell's past after spKiill after special 19.99. 4.99- 19.99, and some were concerned that sp~iaI2.99- bavirig a convicted murderer as a 11 .99. busiriess agent poses an "image problem" ~or the union, which represents 2,600 Hub tradesmen. ~ Since his release from prison, SPECIAL $55 SPECIAL $69 Campbell has steered clear of Olamond-accent hoop earrings in 14k whi te or Cultured freshwater pearl & diamond earrings In yellow gold. Reg. $180, after special 76.50. I 14k gold. Reg. 5200, after speCial 585. trouble, worked as a pipefitter, gotten married, bought a home and had a son. "1 deeply appreciate the faith the members have placed in me," Campbell said of his election. Justin Hawkes, spokesman for the National Right to Work Foun dation, a union watchdog group, said Campbell's election high lights the possible pitfalls of forced union membership. 'This would be one of many SPECIAL $299 SPECIAL $1999 . 14k gold 17" graduated 2 ct. t.w.' diamond earrings in 14k white gold. reasons why Massachusetts Byzantine ne<:klace. Reg. $4000, after special 52380. needs a righ~-to-work law that Reg. 5800. I makes union affiliation and dues after spe
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dr..ling illegal, addictive sub s~r::ces in direct violation of the :nderson, ongmally from C skill, N.J., was arrested oQ ay 17 when police executed a ~h warrant at his 29 Suther tahd Road home. According to IIJ police report, Henderson OWed police where the drugs re in his apartment and said, ,~ Y roommates have nothing to d with this; everything in this a artrnent is mine." 1He posted the $5,000 cash bail at~his May 18 arraignment in B 'ghton District Cowt. Henderson has been in jail . ce June 25, when police ~t pped him for speeding near Matchett and Washington street~ intersection and found a s all amount of cocaine on him. nderson was charged with an er count of possession of a s B substance and his bail Quality. Qual)tlty. And Everything In Between. revoked. secutors on Thesday origi When you rep'afe a window, you need one t at fits just right. Andersene windows n y sought $25,000 cash bail, not only come In thousands of sizes, they also giw l'OU natural wood interiors, b t Clerk Magistrate Connine low-maintenance exteriors and energy saving rformance. There's no better way to ng set bail for the lower """'ON "ERA'" RL' "'I". Fonner Boston Cottege footbatt ptayer Ray Henderson, #3, talks make your home brighter and more beautiful. ount and ordered Henderson's $ ,000 bail from Brighton be Brtan Toat, #16 durtng practice In on otd photo. ferred to his Superior Cowt the end of the month, theDA's of- ously has no criminal record fice said. he's well-respected in a lot Arlington Coal & Lumber National Lumber & Kitchen Views enderson is currently being Attorney Aviva Jeruchim, who public forums," she said. Sudbury Lurber Co. 15 Needham St., Newton h Id without bail for 60 days, so represents Henderson, said that Henderson is due back in 718 Beacon St., Newton Center e en if he posts the remaining her client is well known for his on Sept. 21 for a pretrial Wilmington Builders Supply 11 Maple St., Mansfie ld $ ,500, he will remain in jail until athletic achievements. "He obvi- ence. 1-800-254\8500 25 Central St., Berlin www.wilmbUild.com 1·8oo-370-WooD "ww.national-Iumber.com www.knchenviews.com Jackson Lumber & Millwork 215 Market St., Lawrence, MA Moynihan Lumber 234 Prim rose St., Haverhill, MA No . 'leading, MA 978-664-3310 www.jacksonlumber.com B<3veny, MA 978-927-0032 PL3istow, NH 603-382-1535 W'NW.moynihanlumber.com
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By Richard Cherecwlch They are committed to making a couragement to continue to w9rk STAFF WRITER difference in the neighborhood on these kinds of issues closely RCN Business Services understands e Friends of Rogers Park and were diligent about it." with the police," he said. what you need and delivers. w recently named one of the The group started lasl fall and In the fall, they will also begin 10 neighborhood crime watch has met periodically over the past to examine concerns about trafjic RCN Business SE,rvices provides Unlimited ups in Boston; an interesting 10 months to address public and pedestrians using the park. phone oVf.r our own fiber-optic lines and di tinction, because the young drinking, vandalism and drug ac The Friends aim to slow do,!,," high-spee(l Internet with download speeds up doesn't consider itself a Ii vity in the park and improve cars and get one or two n]w ~IIl1ditional crime watch. ments neighbors thought could crosswalks. The group is also in starting at 5Mbps. In fac~ the group acknowl be made. There had not been an the beginnings of a proposal to edged that there isn't much crime advocacy group for Rogers Park install new lighting. The Bost n Plus, you II get outstanding service with in ~e Brighton park at all. in IS years, Pahre said. Park and Recreation has allocat our dedicated in-house support team. Even l'We' re not officially a neigh A few months ago, members of ed $25,000 to begin a masler better, gel all this at the lowest monthly rate lxjrhood crime watch, but you the group noticed drug acti vity in planning process to examipe see, there's a fuzzy line between the park. Three people identified new lights, something Pal)re available. crime watch and park advocacy the incidents and told police said was a direct result of the It really is no surprise that once customers ¥'fup," said Michael Pahre, the about the developing pattern, group's advocacy. l ~filitator of the group. "In Pahre said. They also notified of "Having a group like this g~ e chose RCN Business Services, most never rucger Park, there is more crime ficials about the teenagers who Rogers Park a bit more visibility," switched back. "11 a very good crime watch. It's drink in the park late at night. he said. I m~ch more a quality-of-[jfe situa ''When the lights go ou~ they Boston has 600 active neigh tiqn over at Rogers Park." go in the corner and drink their borhood watch groups that meet [The Friends of Rogers Park re beer and cause their problems," every few months, and the Top ~ 0 ce~ved their award from the Pahre said. awards are designed to in B9.ston Police Neighborhood The group worked on issues awareness citywide. Cljime Watch Unit during the Na besides crime as well, setting up a ''We give out these awards so ti9n~ Night Out celebration at dialogue between parents of folks know that a neighborh Frlmldin Park Zoo in Dorchester small children and dog owners crime watch is a way to mak a O~Ug. 7. Persistent communi who let their pets run unleashed difference in the neighborh ," ca .on with the local D-14 com in the park. "As you can imagine, Porcelli said. 'They're desi~ m .ty service offers led to the that's a big problem for kids who to acknowledge people for tpe F~ends of Rogers Park receiving are scared of dogs." Pahre said. work they do, but also to get the nored. "Owners and parents talked word out so other people stjut • They continued to provide re through the issues to get keep their own crime watch groups.'r Inte good infonnation about pub dogs away from kids. People For more inforrnLltion ~n ested? Call us drinking, vandalism and traf have found that successful." Boston Police's neighbofi issues," said Joseph Porcelli, a Pahre, who lives a half-block crime watches, visit www.bost - at 877.726.7400 p gram director for the crime away from the park on Foster crimewatchcom or call 617-3 3- w tch unit. '1nstead of one call, Stree~ said the Top 10 distinction 4345. For more inforrnLltion ut • thh kept on it and took it upon should bolster the group to con the Friends of Rogers Park, visit • themselves to make sure police tinue its efforts. groups.yahoo.comlgroup{friends_ ·•. wbre doing what they could do. "I think it gives us a lot of en- of-rogers"'parki. I • I Order photo
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...... -.;- ultarrest assault with a deadly we.!pOn. in the back seat of Coates' car -'_.- The victim later reported to ~1()1J(:e with an open bottle of Hennessy 'u,' On Aug. 10, pOlice found a that his car had been damaged, ,:ognac. Howell was charged -, victim covered in blood and 1 and Madison was subsequently with being a minor in possession •• bleeding from his head, knee and -' charged with malicious destruc of alcohol. -u timjilt at the comer of Malvern FIG'HTING FOR WHAT - tion of property. a and Ashford streets in Allston. - Air-conditioning theft YOU BELIEVE a' er man, who reportedly -_. tol police his name was "Jake Vandalism Police are seeking a former prosecutor, Tim has S . ," approached the scene. Police resporvjed to a van warrant for the arrest of -'.. ~ 11 wn,rlC •• rt to bring justice to dozens ~man reportedly told police 6 dalism report at 43 Brainerd Robert MacNeil, 46, of 56 that he had been inside the nearoy Road in Allston on Aug. II. Burtnn St, Brighton, after of He will bring this same Shaw's and did not see the event. Witnesses told police that r group MacNeil allegedly stole two air pa~; ~ lcm and determination to his Popce suspected "Smith" was of around 12 people ~ in conditioners from the Shaw's at involved in the assault and ques leather clothes with spiKes had 370 Western Avenue in Brighton. as your next State Senator. tiohed him. The man reportedly demanded entry to a Jlar1Yi but the On both July 30 and 31, witoess fled the scene while police hosts refused to let them in. As the es said that MacNeil entered the checked his information, and he group left, they reportedly kicked Shaw's, walked to a display of air ran into 48 Pran St. and locked I out windows and spray-painted conditioners, took one and the door. The victim identified obscenities outside the house. walked out the front door. The air "Smith" as his roommate, Jake Later, police responcte4 to 80 conditioners are valued at Came, 20, of 48 Pran St., Allston, Allston St. where suspectS match $179.99. Police were able to an
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, n benefits more : .. h ~:~ I than welcome e're thrilled to learn about the education ne- "" fits package that Harvard is proposin 1 for :W;" I North Allston residents. <,u 1\ plan that includes tutoring by undergraduate studfnts, lectures from Harvard scientists, summer programs, out- "" I .1 reach to teachers, scholarship and community service Dy un1ergraduates sounds like a great idea. I ~. [This neighborhood will have to sacrifice a lot to aim ri'io "" out of control ,The Big Dig accommodates cars and trucks, but the sound ," , M~sachusetts Turnpike toll-payers hear is a freight trainl~ Good s, bad grass, crabgrass 9.~:I ling out-of-control and straight for their wallets. :~, oIls on the Massachusetts Turnpike are set to ~ at ~s 0, I'm on my hands and ~e beginning of next year from $1 to $1 .25 at the AIlstrn knees in the garden. I \ haven't even stopped to Th~ Weston toll booths, and from $3 to $3.75 at the Tea put on gardening gloves, wlrich I -;\YIjliarns and Sumner tuunels. always do because 1 hate dirt _,', Turnpike authorities now say that won't be enough 0 under my nails, because 1 see this iooJer the $1.4 billion debt for the Big Dig. The result: 011- I j1ayers will have to dig deeper into their pockets. URBAN "", Jhe problem, according to officials, is a $26 millio in (lARDENER crease in debt payments, $25 million in deferred mainte nance and $12 million for FastLane discounts. -'" kdd it up and it's a hefty $63 million. The scn, eauu~ .,------cJ;.e3Se will raise only $25 millibn, a $38 million shortf~ll. big clump of ... something. 1 The shortfall, they say, can only be made up by hiking nace it from the end of a pointed grass-like leaf, grab the stalks at eydn further - perhaps as much as doubling them, th~l ugh ground level, and start pulling - nuinpike officials say no decisions have been made alld pulling. The spreader roots w.PP't be made until after public hearings. are stretched out just under the surface of the soil. Finally, out : ~ut double the tolls, and voila! - the red diSllPpc~ comes the last tiny bit of roo~ a frp~ the budget. mal triumph. One monster roots : N.I other roads in the commonwealth are mainuillK~ i" 2 feet long. gas tax revenues. The Pike, paid for with toll rev,ehule This is crabgrass (Digitaria SilI'.), one of 300 species. Digi ago, should be no different. This paper has ad"~lted tlria is in the grass family, like for increasing the gas tax to cover the cost of I Big ~,wn grass, but the grass blades and mainUtin the Pike. grow outwards from the center, would be the most t;quitable to the Pike's fim$:ial more borizontal than upright. In New England, there are only two """',J">< uproot crabgrass. crabgrasses to contend with, both I don't know for sure why the common name. a[lIlua.ls, similar in appearance, but different in size. My sample ::~~~h:erbicides for danger is crabgrass, but I can guess at two was the larger of 1he two, making like poison iry. Limit possibilities. One, the leaves and the roots _ We want to hear from you. Leaas or a circle of about 18 inches in di by applying it with a ameter. grow sideways and a crab moves sideways,:- ~ '2~''''''''§'S.' columns should be the leaves of daytime phone 1 don't know for sure why the ais~~~~~~~':~ plant.lto The best time ification. and, two, it makes people crabby to see it i - ·• common name is crabgrass, but I it is when the plant is 300 \\U1tIs. j can guess at two possibilities. their yards. : By mail: The~Comtnunit)' NewI!p8pCIw, ~ One, the leaves and the roots active ingredient in • ters to 1he Editor, P.O. Box 9 12, Needham, MA iI ·• grow sideways and a crab moves ROImdlup is glysophate, thought fax:(781)433-82Ol.By ,. ': sideways; and, two, it makes pe0- tbelileasl dangerous of herb i - aIIston-brighto.com. ple crabby to see it in their yards. Hpwe'ver, recent tests indi aquatic grasses, removal of inva faucet on a stake. I foun<6he -----+---1 Crabgrass outcompetes and over an inert ingredient in sive species, etc.) rely on volun item for sale under "outdoor mllS more desirnble plants in the causes mutations in teers. Find out how you can get faucet extender" and "Yard But garden bed and the lawn. It is Perhaps there is a involved at ler" on Google : at most often found in mois~ fertile uses glysophate in a www.epa.gov/owow/monitor hnp://www.abcdistributing.CJ2.m/ soil in sunny areas. Bare spots base than Roundup. I inglvol. home/cataloglcaUtem_pg.8 ? will fill up late the following to have toads in my • Grass is growing more slow G=351&~162, $9 d spring with crabgrass sprouts are great insect ly. Let it get to the same height as hnp://www.heclringer.com//web fi:om the 150,000 seeds that each earlier in the season, but mow Icataloglproduct_detail.aspx. id ·• PuBLISHER, KIRK DAVIS plant produces per season. less often. Scalped grass is prone =94405 , $36, plus $12 for'll'6- • EDITOR IN CHIEJo, GREG R EIBMAN, [email protected] allston·brighton,com To keep it out of a garden bed, and gasoline vapors to burning out and dying from foot hose connection. = 254 Second Ave., P.O. Box 9113, Needham, MA 02492 (.171_....;10 use mulch to shade the soil or off the topic of garden drought. - plant thickly. While lawn care the topic of environ- Local garden events - EDITOR - VALENTINA ZIC. (781) 433-8333 services recommend the use of Plants in bloom • unday, Aug. 19, 10:30 * m. Both smog and pre-emergents, so-called because gm~~~~~~a~:'~; the pump are at Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeclda until 11:30 p.m. or noon. Wiiik ~le herbicide is applied before during the spp.), gay feather (Liatris spp,), ing tour led by volunteers ~ weed seeds can genninate, there Queen Anne's lace, Rose-of boretum lristory and topici:of HANDEL, in a less environmentally harmful :~~S~I:~elIll~'~~SSforiOllS almost from Sharon. At the southwest comer seasonal interest. No need: to way to rout it keep the lawn ~ in the United of Glenmont Road and Foster preregister. Free. Meet in cront healthy, thick and lrigh. Crab gasoline vapors are Stree~ near Rogers Park: Harle of the Hunnewell Building 'lisi grass dies with 1he first fros~ so contribute to orone for quin glorybower (Clerodendrum tors Center. Arnold ArboretIun, nlSeed bare patches in the lawn careful wben refueling trichotomum) is a shrub 6 feet Jamaica Plain, 617-524-1I18, SALES REPRESENTATIVE - HARRIET STEINBERG. n.ght away. Perennial lawn grass the gas cap tightly after lrigh and wide or wider with large ext. 100. : REAL ESTATE SALES - KEN L EDWAK, starts growing immediately after pre,,,,bt vapors from escaping. oval leaves, spicy wlrite flowers, • Friday, Aug. 17, 2-4 p.m.lIa sowing. Started in 1he fall, lawn in early morning red-pink sepals that are as pretty tive Plants for the Late Suni1!>er PRODUCTION MANAGER - BARBARA GORSKI, (781) 433· 6784 as the flowers and last much ...... ' . . . grass gets the jump on crabgrass. or e,verrijlg wben it is coolest. List Garden. Tom Smarr, head hOtti Because crabgrass needs sunlight velricles are longer and, later, berries like blue culturis~ is very knowledge3ble GENERAL E·MAIL - Al LSTON [email protected] b) genninate, a bealthy lawn marbles. The flowers are bloom and interesting. Garden in;1he SPORTS E·l'I1AIL - ALLSTON-SR1Glff'ON.SPORTs@lCI'IC-CCN mowed lrigh shades the soil and ing now. Even from the middle of Woods, Framingham. New ~g ,. . ..,..' . . . keeps crabgrass seeds from the street, you can get a wlritf of land Wild Flower Society, 508- EVENTS E-MAIL - ...... , .... ,., . . sprouting. in Ibe garden the spicy clove-like scent. Also 877 -7630, ext. 3303. To keep crabgrass from stalcing • BI~ckberri'es bear fruit on on Foster Street near Glenmont is • Saturday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS out territory in your lawn, also twl:)-Yloaf·old stems. Cut out the an especially nice combination of noon. Invasive Plants. Donna Information -1,(888)-333,1960 Sales Fax NO. - (781) 433-8201 avoid 1he following: frequent irri carried fruit this year red daylilies with russet black Trenlonte will identify the most Editorial Fax NO. - NO . - (781) 433·8359 and the plant's energy will eyed Susans. cOmfilon plant invaders in Mass i NO. - 1-8D0-624-7355 Photo reprints - (866) 146-86W gation; mowing short; fertil izing during the summer. Leave dir,ecpod into the new stems to achusetts and discuss methods on grass clippings for natural fer increas<~ the crop. Favorite tools for controlling their spread. COPYrighl~:;,:a~;:*~Inc. All rights . tilization, and water deeply, but • vegetative restoration Last week, 1 mentioned ex ArnOld Arboretum, Jamaica any means without only once a week or less. In a gar- aCllviti<:s (seeding, planting trees, tending the outdoor faucet with a Plain, 617-524-1718, ext. 100. ·1 I - " 10 FROM PAG ONE I O'Brien's will still know your narn~ q! BR'EN'S, from page 1 beer, still the same. crowd."" [ can use now. Before, it had stuff Nault, who played his 'first falling through the ceiling." concert at the club in 1998,' ~ aid :- And now? The bathrooms are the changes made him "feel :s!ark purple with black tile, com Helated." .~..., :l?lete with flushing urinal. They "I'm so incredibly happy;;' he -don't smell bad, but there is an in said. "It's almost like starting ;:;erted cross carved into the wall. fresh." .. : Owner Frank Strenk purchased Bands are still comin!;:' 'Brien's in 1985, and the bar O'Brien's has a show booked al :bas housed live music ever since. most every night for the ' iiext :'Ibe 70-person capacity room month - and 1be regular crowd ~gan to pick up in the early seems pleased with the new =l 990s, booking its patented mix look. ' ~ . oef local and natlonal metal, punk '1£ there's one thing 1 wbuld :and hardcore acts. have liked changed, it's to '!lave : While the redone barroom fea that pole removed," said Cllan, jrres a clean stage and a shiny pointing to a pole in the m1!1dle 'flew wooden bar, there are re of the floor near the stage:hI'd ~ders of what makes O'Brien's like to be able to get a mos~ pit -'lttill O'Brien's. A painting of the going." inm reaper hangs behind the bar, Changes aside, Nault sai4'lhat the next band on the bill's dmms O' Brien's has maintained· its :!it .underneath a front window family-like atmosphere, W!lere - all the regulars know each Oiher. oend, well, the skull-crunching "It's the kind of place where :'8ound of the Angels of Meth is so you walk up to the bar ana' the ;'ud you can't help but pay atten bartender has your beer ready ;'on. Even with the renovations, because he knows you," t lsaid :ihe bar isn't likely to attract a new Nault. .:' :elientele. I O' Brien's is still the kino of : "TIus show epitomizes * hat place that books bands JVith ~' Brien 's is about," said Nault names like Adolf Satan, Sexcre :Un's a working-dass, hard-rock ment and The Tampoffs, but iflg, hard-drioking crowd, but PliOTO BY MATTHEW HEALEY Brett Silverberg, 1eft, I g.Jlta~st lor the band 'repress, and bass'st Shan lam at O ' B~en ' s . now it has a sign in the batbrJlOm -they're respectful." telling employees to wash \heir :: So what led to O'Brien's be hands. It's still a dive, but a Glean :soming a little less like CBGB for the right time," clean floor that much. I class, but [ have a feeling "I like how's there's a little one. oand a little more like, say, The While the diff"renlp, "[t had to be done, and 1 look stay the same." more room," said Andre Chan O'Brien's, 3 Harvard 4ve., :tells? jarring to some forward to rocking the hell out a concert Tuesday night, of Medford, who's been attend Allston, has live shows through : 'The owner had plans for four he's gotten neoahl,e of it," said Harris when inter patrons agreed that even ing shows at the bar since 2004. out the week. C~eck ; r five years. The place really from a few people viewed at the bar a few days a face lift, it still felt the "It's still O'Brien's, so 1 can't \vww.obrienspubboston . com~jor :needed it and he was just waiting regulars dOll 't after reopening. "It looks a lot really complain. Still the same a calendar and more injorma- ..- I ..~ ..- -.. 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Mellone said that assigning a Harvard is working on putting ucation was the first benefit pre realm, economic development, ;lUres from Harvard's timeline showed dollar amount to the benefits together a par~lIel master plan sented to the community from a housing and construction mill' ;ould be of the education portal would be was irrelevant. 'The building for community benefits, and ed- li st that also includes public gation. eots to better open in spring 200S, but isn' t going to provide services, 0' beiog devel Spiegelman said the university the program is," he said. neighboring wants to begin as soon as possi Added task force member ble. John Cllsack, "As long as this ;hborhood is Before opening the ponal and commwtity continues to produce . ntury science starting education programs, children, they will be tutored in rtant we share Harvard will conduct a survey math, sdence and in the future, IIIMe developing of community needs to deter English and the life sciences. If /II an said. mine what resources to allocate left open intentionally, it will be a .,n benefits Har to education benefits . benefit we can never calculate." rer include sum Task force member Brent Chris Gordon from the Har Whelan asked Spiegelman for . outreach pro- vard Al.ston development group an estimate of how much money I teachers; would be allocated to the educa agreed with Cusack's assess j community ser- tion programs, but she said the ment. "We're going to be doing 9'lduates; and ex this for years and years, and you Computer survey must be done first. or Home .Xisting programs 'The idea is to make the pro can hold us accountable," he EEKS Networking larships and sum- gram meet the need," Spiegel said. TOGO Problems? man said. Attendees of the meeting re phasized that pro A majority of the task forc"l quested Harvard both work with 11IilL<1.zt"" For at Home Service be offered to all agreed with Spiegelman, and existinE community education "ng within the North said they were wary to assign a progratlS, such as those at the :h Brighton area af dollar amount to the educatioq Jacksorl Marm Community Cen nstruction. benefits for fear of the money ter, and offer health education ed by Kevin Mc dictating the program. programs at the portal. Harvard arvard's director of "Let the benefits drive the said th6Y are going to work close relations, this would budget. Don't let the budgel ly with existing community pro " north of the Massa drive the benefits," said taslt granos :md Boston Public Schools [Situ", In Your Life Jl1lpike and south of force member John Bruno. and w:1I ex3O]ifle adding more Offi'"i!lrcornp"''"'''''''' counseli"f! witfi a venue, between Mar- Task force Chairman Ray programs. of r=W.a nope ana confokna Ca".'" patients and their families self.esteem • Depression lama gets the most money in A-B Anxiety • ACOA'. [rufivjd""'rUs - Coupks -:ramify ColUlSeIi"f! from page 1 age donation to each party was Block-Schwenk donated to unission for the first half roughly the same, around $1 ,180. make Hue more than one Democ 'M llrtl1l11 %wnfeYI 9o£5'W LICSW "Certainly we have a SlJOng core ratic voice is beard from in the run CfuistiJJn Counsefor Personal Care· Medlcallon RemInder ~ that period, 30 residents of pro~ive activists in the com up to dte presidential election. 655-6551 Ught Housekeeping· Meal Preparation a total of $34,115. Thir munity, and I would see that group ''One thing that I fear is that ShoppIng· Certified HeaHh Aides nose people gave money to being drawn to Obama," saif! there's just going to be some c0ro 6-24 hour care . who received a sum of Schofield. "I think a lot of~ nation of Hillary Clinton without a Free Innial Nursing Assessment i. Democrat Hillary Clio sive activists have Ieamed that vigorous debate," be said "I think s next with $8,400, or 25 even if it's a small contribution, ., it's important that we have a real • work • anxiety All our caregivers are LIcensed, Skilled, • depression Supervised and Thoroughly Screened ,of the total contributions. the a~gate we can see that t healthy debate within the party and tiok that Obama is tapping • personal relationships licensed -Insurad • Bonded adds up." that WI' look at what they're saying • chronic illness :Ie local momentum that Famt,t Owned & Operated - Your kMKI one is our farritt meniIer The AUston-Brigbton results do and what we're doing. I hope we Evening boon available Patrick built last year," said not reflect the rest of the state, vote o:n that rather than on image." 21 Elm Hill Ave., Bos-Iun, MA 02121 21 Democratic Committee where Romney has received tIje Infconation about campaign 427-1997 Fax 427·9997 J nan Tim Scbofield. "Obvi most contributions. Clinton bas re contributions is available at the Deval brought a lot of people ceived the most money nationally, Federal Election Conarnission 10 process, including people followed by Obarna and RoIIlIlEjY, Web site, http://www.fec.gov/. ]ever contributed to a politi respectively. :ampaign before. There's a ection there." )rdon Street resident Kevin Here 'k-Schwenk said that it's ,rna's record that led him to Comes late. l.ba\!e cornelO truSt experience ~riJe ~ her than the metoric. As the ju OTsenator from llIinois, Obarna Bride as bad an excellent voting record • MOl"" of the ID issues that are important to me, Brldt & Croom "cularly on the environment - Gut!SU 0," R.ho s" KJwm. and the war," he said. R-kaDmuJ 1\vo Republicans, Mitt Romney barge Sizes Afailablc treacmem 825 Bcaoon St., 511ilc 16 !Ii?H... TtAII ,j""" ""om cem atllIClion NcwtOfl Caner 'd Rudolph Giuliani, followed 617.332.2872 /lffia and Clinton, receiving 26 Touch ofKlass :ent together. Five people do d to Clioton, five to Romney one to Giuliani . •tricia Anthony, the Ward 21 Iblican Committee chairman, that it's still early and contribu could pick up soon. She also the high turnover of residents liston-Brighton means less of opulation will contribute. liston-Brighton is not a typical lllChusetts community. We many srudents and many im mts who are not yet voters," . lid. 'We also have a lot of re . ""'", and these are people who NEWSPAPERS pend one or two years in the BayView Assisted Uiving, South Boston www.allstonbrightoptab.com .unity. That would account r area being lower than odler www.SepjorLivingResidences.eom www.brooklinetab.com n campaign contributions." The Cambridge Homes, West Cambridge www.eambridgeehropicle.com rail, Democrats dominated I fimdraising in AUston www.SepjorLivingResidences.com www.doversherbornoress.eom ;/lton, receiving 69 percent of JFK Assisted Living, Central Squ.are, Cambridge www.needhamtimes.com total contributions. 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Details below. Geeky but cool FoCell AKA (:hrlstopher Mlntz.f'lasse) Hal (Reece Thompson) listens attentively while GInny (Anna Kendrick) cub the rug wtth NIcola (Avlva). tells hIm about the joys of debatIng. The 17-yebr-Old virgins Love and 'Rocket' I hen a teen-centered coming-of young lead actors. f you ever bump into Jeffrey Blitz - the producer added that she hoped he age high school comedy WO£ks, .lonah Hill ("Vugin," "Knocl::ed Up") I former fiction writer, former stutterer, would be willing to keep his ftlm within it cap be a rollicking joy to watc~. plays the crass, foul-mouthed Seth; current documentary and feature fiIm- the high school tealm because he was obvi Ca'4.in point: "American Grafii Michael Cera (TV's "Arrested Develop- , maker - at a social gathering, don't ously good fit that. Weti" and "American Pie." When it doesn1t, menn is Evan, the film's voice of reason; bring up topics like target audiences or the "I told her that the only way I would do a well, if ·you' ve already bought your ticl::~ newcomer Christopher Mintz-Plasse messages of his movies. But feel free to talk high school movie was if it was one that feels you might as well take a nap. C~ tackles the central role of the nerdy ---4------about Alfred Hitchcock, Oscar like it's as much for an adult audience in point: "Can't Hardly Wait," "Ca btl! self-assured hanger-on, Fogel! nominations and the idea that one as it is for kids, that doesn't shy away reer Opportunities" and countl:r AKA McLovin. thing does indeed lead to another. from some of the awkward sexual others you can't remember or you ' The three actors recently sat Blitz fully believes that the early things that kids go through f that age. trying *' forget. down to talk about the film that's popularity of his sweet and intense She agreed to tha~ so I set oIf to take all "Superbad" comes across as the offbeat g<:oerating prerelease buzz because of its 2002 spelling bee documentary "SpeU- these idea~ that had been generated love child of "Graffiti" and "Pie." It's rau sbared lineage with ''Knocked Up," the hit bound" led directly to a green light for his when I was making 'Spellbound.'" cous but smart. It's outrageous but sweet. comedy of the summer. new comedy, "Rocl::et Science," the story For instance, when he was shooting the The story is simple. It covers a day "I'd "I think the focus of this is the friendship of a stuttering teen who's asked to join his first film, he once wondered about rn~no',- I a night in the lives of some high school o!' the two guys," says Cera in a high- high school debate team. He happily insists sibility of fi young kid being lured seniors - longtime best pals - who are p:;tched voice. "Normally, I don't think teen that many of the new film's ideas were spelling bee by a girl he thought he was trying to get some booze for a party movies care much about that." formed during the making of "Spellbound." love with. He dido 't find anyone like that while also dealing with the fact ¥t "Normally, teen movies are about a guy "When 'Spellbound' was at the LA. the spelling bee world, but was . they're about to be separated for the st a:nd a girl," chimes in Mintz-Plasse, who Film Festival, a producer at HBO films saw by the idea and jotted it down. time when they head off to college. e has a sort of stunned 1001:: about him, as if it, then called me and said, 'Whatever you "So here was someone telling me to film's success has as much to do with e he still can't believe he landed such a juicy want to do as your first film, I want to do.'" off and write a script about ,¥gh touch of producer Judd Apatow ('The,40 part in the film. Blitz, who had made "Spellbound" over and I had all these notes pased on things Year Old Virgin," "Knocl::ed Up") a~ it "Or they're about some guys who you a three-year period by maxing out credit thought we might encounter on does with the spot-on choices for SU PERBAD, page 15 cards, was elated by the HBO offer, until The Twinemen A sh t of Morphine (and women) continue on Mark Sandman I t's a long climb up to floor of the Cambridge ing studio - that sprawling, comfy I::nown as HI-N-DRY. Conway hikes up all those usually drive MUSIC New EDSYMKUS where he home sel of farm animals and his partner, Laurie Sargent. Former Boston Conway and Sargent I make that royalty, of the scene - he drummed in • Right and Morphine, Face to Face. They in Orchestra Morphine, band" project that did a to celebrate the life and late Mark Sandman, Morphine and resident that became HI-N-Dry. both founding members, Morphine reedman Dana Twinemen, the band residence at Atwood's Cambridge. A release band's third album, ~ happens there on Aug. 21. i Conway, who can ~ rhythmic time or pound ~ with Keith Moon ferocity, _Page 14 Allston-llrighton TAB Friday, August 17, 2007 www.allstonbrightontab.com l. MusIc and a Massage: This Is music These are posters from the 191))s, a bridge. Tickels: $7-$9.25. Call 617- for a couse, os opposed to the flme when artlsls took pride in cre 621-1202. music that just gels you drunk and oflng posters to disseminate Infor unruly.The 3rd annual benefit con moflon. Today, we get the Sharpie A Pound(stone) 0/ Laughl: Yes, she's cert Hot stove, Cool Music: The Fen produced -Yard Sole" ~gns that are sflll around. Comedienne Paula way POrk 5alllo."'I$ will bring flve ubiquitous on the weekends this Poundstone, who Is also a mother flme Grammy Award wI(lner John flme of year. At the 14th Annual and .writer, Is a favorite among pe0- Legend os a headliner and the po Summer Poster Show, you'll be able ple who enjoy off-kl~er comedy tenflol to make a lot of money for to browse through a stunning col and biting politico! observations. The Foundkltion to Be Named Later lection of more than 50 original vln Poundstone was recenfly a guest (RBNL). That's the actual name. ~ toge posters in categories like on -Real Time with Bill Moher: was launched by the socially music, trove! and movies. There are where she suggested" global aware, but creot1vely Impaired Ep also war or country-speclflc pieces. warming" should hove been called stein brothers (Poulls a social work Price for the items range from $50 -extended allergy season" be er In the Brookline Public Schoo sys to $10,000. Your Von Holen poster cause that way, people would care · tem. Thea does something for the won't be worth anything until the more. Don't miss this comic legend Red Sox). The mission of FTBNL (even world runs out of paper. Through with her unique fashion choice and the acronym Is owI Food&: This ~obbler tas just peachy obblers are easy ti thicken the juices and tried power andlor soda. We tested IF""l"iF~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~-----'" make, A generous flour, cornstarch and tapioca. both and settled on one and one ___~h portion of fruit is Our favorite cobbler was thick- half teaspoon baking powder Cobbler topped with a tender ened with minute tapioca that for the topping with the nicest The cobbler should be eaten on tbeday it is made.lfposstble, serve itsligbdy wannanddoo'\ and subtly swe BOSTON BALLET SCHOOL Boston Newto n Norwell Salem 'Superbad' justJ may be super 617.456.6260 617.456.6263 781.871.7468 in 2008 SUPERBAD, from page 13 just don't believe are friends," Enroll NOW ad~Cera. Hill, who is just as boisterous for Fall Programs! and almost as foul-mouthed in person as he is in the film, feels Fall dasses begin Sept 5 I that one of the strongest compo nents is the quasi-autobiograph Ages 2-AduJt ical script by Apatow regular Seth Rogan (the. star of "Knocked Up") and Rogan's longtime pal Evan GOldberg. ''It's an extraordinarily well written script," says Hill. "And r. ------~ to make things sound more nat I ural, we were able to be pretry II ~ I§' 'I ~ ~ [e ,!, ~ III :11) • a:I #;, IJI free with how we wanted to say * CIIP 'M' Sa.. ;- -1 0°/: - ~ Replace that rotted :I things. It was more about the in I For ARalny Day! I SENIOR: leaking problem, :I tentions of the scene and the emotional beats than the actual I :.!'IS~~U_ N! : now for Summer_ :I words," I We can fit any size: II Hill goes out of his way to I flat or sloped :1 praise Apatow, who worked I foundations. 'I closely with director Greg Mot I We do full digouts! :'I tola ("Arrested Development," .. _ ., .... " EV8/' (Michael Cera) and Fogell (Christopher MI"atz.f'la.",,) ''Undeclared'') on "Superbad." hatch" plan to buy some booze for a big party. I FREE ESTIMATES· 781-820-7381 "Judd also worked on 'The All three actors to it. I guess they remembered a lack of reality and Larry Sanders Show' and swprised at the what it was like back in high about teenagers. 'Freaks and Geeks,"'. he saYi'. has been getting from school." was to make it as reaI- "Something always spoke to diences at advance ~~~~~ji Cera adds yet another dimen- could. Young people me in his work about things that "My mom saw it a it, sion to why he thinks the film talked down to and I could relate to - real human and my dad saw the works. I think they respond emotion mixed with things that trailer and said that exactly ''If you don't feel that you they recognize." were insanely funny to me." the way he and his friends were these guys in high school, brings the discussion Cera mentions that everyone talked when the were you at least knew them. It's adult audience for a involved made sure the film 's younger," says Mintz- lasse. something everyone can identify wanting to make main point stayed on the friend "It's aimed at us," ys Hill, with. And not just the three main completely clear. It's ship between Seth and Evan, referring to the film's tended guys, but also all the other high and that they were going audience. "Our theory been school characters. It's not like a the few minutes through the beginnings of a that if we like it, the s proba- cartoon version of high school." could be a bit jar kind of separation anxiety. bly a lot of people out re like Hill jumps in with why explains. "It's like 'That was always prominent us that' ll like it But I . it's today's teens will feel right at stel>pir'g into a hot tub. You dip with Greg," be says. 'That's what reached far beyond r hat we home watching it. and it feels like some we had to care about when we ever thought. My partnts liked ''I think people respond to ~ttack:irlg you, but once and were making it, hope that the it. It was amazing for ~e to bear honesty," he says. "I felt that the in, you can relax and audience cares about that, too." my parents say thaI related reason the movie was made is jets on." Love is as comp..l...l..·'..... ~~" /~ as 'Rocket cience' ROCKET, from page 13 was growing up, but wasn', audiences. I feel like I try to like you can draw all sorts bound,' but never did. So the till he enrolled at Johns Hop· make a movie that 1 would real diff·ere,ot things from it." screenplay sort of formed around kins Univer hy, whe;re he in·· ly love to see. And I'm going to doubt, a fair and honest that." tended to study fictiop writing, keep doing that. I want to be an!.w~:r. but one in need of a re And that st9ry angle is right at that he found another dimen·· lieve that I'm not such a freak question: Do you think the center of "Rocket Science." sion to moviemaking out there, that tllere are enough audiences and adult audi ''More than being about debate "One fi 1m class d~ it: 'The: other people out there like me, will have similar reac and more than being about stut Films of Alfred Hitchfock' ," h" who have a sensibility like to it? tering, for me the movie is about recalls. "Everything 'lias differ mine, that they're gonna want yes, I think so," he a kid trying to make sense of love ent for me after thaI. And some to see the movie. too." "For me, if there is a mes - where it comes from and where along the lin'1 I decided OK, then what's the message it 's that life is too com where it goes and how you sort of that . the process. cjf makin ~ of HRocket Science"? to be boiled down to a master this thing that can't be mov,es was more lDteresllng to 'Tm not a fan of message me~f sag, e . I think kids and adults mastered or even understood," me than the process of fiction movies," he says. "I'm not a be able to draw that idea explains Blitz. 'The idea is here's writing. I'm more 0 an extrCI fan of the idea that there's a les the movie, even if it's not a kid who wants to believe love vert and I don't have the son learned. Because I feel that overt. Hopefully, at the should be so simple, but it's not. willpower to keep myself in my interesting stories have inher you' ll feel that it's a movie So within this movie, love is like room." ent value. They don't need a a lot of loose ends to it, rocket science, love is an equa So who is your t get audi moral. They don't need the SIO is what I really like in tion that has many variables and ence, he's asked. I ry1eller to explain to people mQ~ie s." is entirely cOlnplex." "I don't know," be says. "I what the purpose of the movie :'YlllKIIS can be reached at Blitz enjoyed movies when he don't think in te of target was. I much prefer a movie that es~mkus ~~ CIIC. COin. Just a shot of Morphine for MORPHINE, from page 13 ingly laid bacle, speaking in a slow, relaxed manner, boasting perfect enunciatioo, when he takes time out from rehearsing hi s own music, producing that of oth ers, and, on a recent warm sum mer day, quietly strumming a gui tar on one of the couches at lll-N-Dry. lWinemen's music, much like Morphine's before it, is tough to categorize, as it exists somewhere in a world of rocle, jazz, blues and punic, and moves in and out of a writing style that seems equal parts formal and spontaneous. Even though Twinemen's sound is startlingly original, Conway ad mits that there are some ties to the past that will never be broken. ''Dana and I will always be The Twlnemem""n!:~~~i~~~~:~ Colley, Laurie Sargent and Billy C~~:~'~~~y \hose guys that were in Morphine, residency at A Tavern and have a new CD coming out In m for better and for worse," he says. The ''for worse" part is that some what to do, and to have similar creative circumstances. "When we're working. we people don't like it because something m~~~L.~~~.· 1\vinemen seems reminiscent of morose, but a .. recalls record a lot, we're improvising Morphine, and some people like it Conway. "Bui we had no idea with the tape rolling," explains because it seems reminiscent. The what we would d 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN -~ ' - "SUMMER JUST GOT A SUPERSHOT OF COMIC ADRENAUNE!' AT THf MOVlfS """'" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Is'Rush'in STARTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 CHECK LOCAL USTINGS THEATERS AND SORRY, NO PASSES ' FOR THIS MTHIS IS FUN FAMILIES .a.r.ct stotca. I'II.M AD"ItSOIlY .:wtD Detective Carter (Chl1s Tucker) and Chlefl,nspect,or Lee (Jackie Chan) share one olthe worst cab rides olthel. lives. ' 'Rush Hour 3" (C+) Tucker is again trash·talIcing, motor· more often Wince at race·baiting and gay mouthed Los Angeles detective James panic jokes. ove him or bate him, Chris Tucker is Carter, although he's been demoted to direct· With its ~ttion·film tropes, Paris locatio worth his weight in comic gold to ing traffic. Chan reprises dignified Chief In· and all·star supporting cast, it's like th L Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour" spector Lee of the Chinese police. dumbest BQhd film ever made. franchise. In amazingly lanle opening scenes, The greal Max von Sydow, screen alte He and co-star Jackie Chan are Carter ogles women, makes fat ego of recently deceased master Ingmar like the B-movie Fred Astaire and jokes and causes collisions, while Bergman, goes through the same motions hf Ginger Rogers. Critics once ob Lee guards an ambassador who is went thrOllgh in a much better recent . served that Astaire gave Rogers nonetheless shot by an assassin. Paris expal Roman Polanski shows up as class, while she gave him sex appeal. The plot is so gratuitous you can pint·sized "'rench police inspector who pe . Well, Chan gives the series action· ignore it and take restroom breaks forms bodY-cavity searches on our heroes. film cred, thanks to his uncanny ath· I at will. For the record, it involves a There is, however, a very funny tribute letic prowess, especially at age 53, By James Verniere trip to Paris, the Chinese triad, a Tucker to Abbott and Costello's immo and a global audience, while Thck· supposed secret list of triad memo 'Who's 011 First?" routine, and Chan er, 34, gives the films a jolt of hip Film Critic bers, Lee's Japanese foster brother forms an a rial action·film ballet on the stree! bwnor. Kenji (Hiroyuki Sanada) and a superhot and girders of the Eiffel Tower that is He may be shannelessly channeling the Parisian model named Genevieve (Noemie breathtaking. Eddie Murpby of the "Beverly Hills Cop" Lenoir). But whqll'd really like to know is how period, and you may be appalled by th min· Watching, and more importantly hearing, Chinese gOvernment can ban "Rush Hour Tucker sing a national anthem duet with an strel·show nature of much of the coJlll'dy in knowing pirates will be selling bootleg the screenplay by Jeff Nathanson ~ 'Rush anti·American French cabbie (Yvan Attal of sions of it On the streets of Beijing? Hour 2," ''The Tenminal"). But if yould like ''Munich'') is funny any way you look at it, .. and Chan and Tucker have chemistry. But the to know what one of these films wduJd be Rated i'G·13. "Rush Hour 3" corl ta~n.s like without Tucker, remember, if you dare, film is so lowbrow you can hear its knuckles profanity, t nwe humor, sexual situations ''The Tuxedo." dragging. You' ll laugh frequently, but you'll violence ...... L...... ,,: ...... " ...... Lflving in the past DIIR-'.E-TIP ~ , The Countess Cellmene (Ludlvlne Sagnler) attracts the attention of Moliere (Romain Dul1s). TUCKER ImlWllu ctIN ''Moliere'' (B+) French countryside, involving Monsieur has sh ts of spectacular beauty. Jourdain (a very funny Fabrice Luchini), a In one, the Countess, a dilettante wealthy merchant besotted with a Countess popular salon, addresses a roomful of n opening scenes in Laurent Ttrard's (Ludivine Sagnier), and Jourdain's beautiful, male listeners. The tableaux of 1iJ3SIIeI~lol :? red ''Moliere,'' actors on a 17th-rentury stage unfulfilled wife (a stunning Laura Morante) hauie couture resembles nothing I play the slock farcical cb3l'3f'ters Cuck· and daughter. living bouquet of flowers. It's good old and Trollope. Later, Jean·Baptiste Po Taking the name, ahem, Tartuffe, Moliere Countess. que1in, also known as Moliere (Romain Duris insinuates himself into the rich man's fami ly On some level, the film is just an altJ1PUse of ''The Beat My Heart Skipped"), and his and confidence, observes how Jourdain is ex· bodice·ripper conspicuously troupe return to Paris from the provinces, ploited by a greedy aristocrat (a terrific ripped bodices. It needs more "Tom 1m I•• ". where they have become fannous, to a theater Edouard Baer), tutors Jourdain in writing and style sexual shenanigans. But it is reserved especially for them. acting to help him woo the Countess, all the made and cast. Duris appears to But the young Moliere, remyuscent of a while courting Jourdain's neglected wife be· his cheeks with cotton a la Brando certain immorta1 Preston SturgfS character, hind his patron's back. If you know Moliere tics nre often delightfully C~,;r~~~~~~! :~~ doesn't want to write farces anymore. He's and recognize the character nannes, you pro'" Morante ("The Son's Room'') is through with making the grounOJings laugh. ably know where this is headed. Beautifully loyely. In lieu of an actual farce by ~ c /lere, He wants to be taken seriously! as an artis~ shot and scored by Gilles Henry and Frederic this bit of drolerie will do. and for that tragedy is king. Talgom, respectively, ''Moliere'' is reminis· Soon, disguised as a tutor, Moliere be· cent of "Shakespeare in Love" and, occasion· Rmed PG·J3. "Moliere" 5 uat comes eruneshed in a domestic farce in the ally, "Black Adder" and Monty Python and references and situations. Friday, August 17, 2007 Allston-ilrighton TAB, page I ~ www.allstonbrightontab.com · • era, is back, and he's still being • in the night in his ChOPper?~iS is UEL CAMTAMTE" (C) • the question no-Dydget, tal -show hunted. By whom and for what rea Jennij~r Lopez's turn as a low-rent QUICK host Virgil JdereJCu (Teodo Corban) son hardly needs to be explained in femme fatale named Puchi is just wants answered, ,00 the ar)Swers he these ultraviolent, paranoid times. one of the unfortunate elements in fliCKS gets offer an amusingly Ka\,<"esque They're after us; that's the only "EI C~ntante ," the ambitious musical "ONE OF T E BEST glimpse into Eastem E uro~ poli thing we know for sure. biography of salsa legend Hector \11 1"1 '\ il"" h~ .I a I11l" \('rnil'rl', tics. (Not Rated) Distinguishing hunter from hunted Lavoe (Marc Anthony) . Lavoe , a DATE MOVIES F THEY EAR! unll'" ollH'r" i\l' nuh.' d. is the brain -teasing conce~ of the teddy bear of a man whom Anthony IT OFFERS WHAT SUMMERMOVlES "Bourne Identity" films. Damon and doeso't remotely resemble, came to ARE SUPPOSED TO = TOTAL ESCAPr "Allene TALE" I(EV IN CRUST. 1106 ~geles mime.6 (8-) the rest of the cast are all first-rate. New 'York from Puerto Rico and, New Releases The live-action "Arctic Tal" gives us "The Bourne U~imatum" is finally a along with Tito Puente, Celia Cruz a newborn polar bear end a walrus "TlIS IS EIIllA/II" (AI damning vision of a rogue U.S. gov and Willie Colon, established salsa cub instead of penguins, pueen With punk-fueled whiplash rhythm, an emment that believes the 9/11 as ~ major musical force. Lavoe had Latifah instead of M orga~ Freeman ingratiating central character and an attacks talept, and a talent for self-destruc and Harvard graduate Kri>fin Gore Jye-opening story, Shane Meadows' have given ~ license to surveil, tiO~ . Anthony, who suggests a Latin among the wr~ers . This perhaps ;uperb "This is England" is en autobi "rendition," torture and kill anyone Sinatra, is magnetic onstage, but explains why "Arctic Tale" comes :>graphical look back at his skinhead it likes. Have a ball watching offstage his Hector is putty for 10uth. Twelve-year-old Shaun comes across as "An Inconveni nt Truth for Jason Bourne revoke it. (Rated PG- Polar Bears and Walrusas." Melting Lopez'S Puchi. Ultimately, this under the influence of a locai' gang of 13) tribute to a legend might ice and earlier end hottet summers heartfe~ ;kinheads who adopt him as their best be appreCiated by those who mascot and give him not just a new have wreaked havoc wi\h the "BRATZ: THE MOVIE" (C-) cqme knowing - and loving - look, but protection and a sense of "ancient rhythm of the seasons." But What do you get when you mix bad lllvoe. (Rated R) - Stephen !amily. The skinheads here are not do we really need a sYTphony of acting, songs swiped from a Schaefer the neo-Nazis of reputation, but an walrus farts? Just in case you don't tween 's iPod and dialogue that marchic, interracial gang who get the message, slic around for sounds like a text message? 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Flaherty recently e Office of Governmental & Bridge Inspection Program to in presented a donation to the Community Affairs at clude the mandatory inspection of 130ston Conference of Commu aU highway tunnels recently r,ity Health Centers at the Bow BOSTON COLLEGE passed in the House Committee doin Street Community Health on Transportation and Infrasnuc pnter to help fund Boston's invites you to the ture. anti-violence initiatives, includ Since the July 2006 death of jI'g a public forum on combat- Allston-Brighton Boston'College Milena Del VaUe as a result of a gviOlence. falling ceiling panel in one of the ''Our community health cen Co munitylTask Force Mee' g Big Dig tunnels, many questions rters are one of the first lines of have been raised about the short defense against the violence Tuesday, August 21, 2007 tenn and long-tenn safety of this that is terrorizing a growing 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. project These questions include number of neighborhoods in Th;e Brighton Marine Health Cent r issues relating to inspection of the our city. Violence is becoming runnel. When the National Trans IS 77 farren Street, Brighton, MA 02 35 accepted as a way of life," said L :..-__.. ... portation Safety Board met July Flaherty. 'This award acknowl- ...... """" cou,,,,, 10 to discuss its yearlong investi edges the Boston Conference of City Councilor Michael F. Flaherty presented a donation to the ;rhe Task Force meets the third gation into the accident, they is f:ommunity Health Centers for Boston Conference of Community Health Centers. TlIesday of every month to discus sued a series of reconunenda their crucial role as key leaders ~ C's Institutional Master Plan. tions, including the establishment safeguarding our communi- ranging impact on the well- expand and strengthen of a nationwide tunnel inspection 'es from the tragic violence being and health of Boston's programs dedicated to program. Capuano's legislation I This month's agenda: laguing our streets, schools residents - particularly its ing violence. (H.R 409), which was filed in eand homes ." youth," said James W. Huni Jr., ''Community health centel'S1 (1) IMPNF Filing Update January, creates a program mod Flaherty awarded an over- president and chief executive are longstanding, valued (2) Student Behavior Plan eled after the nationwide bridge sized $2,500 check and written offi cer of the Massachusetts tutions in the cc;~I::~ inspection program. resolution to Adela Margules, League of Community Health they serve," said Ie Currently there are no national the executive director of Bow- Centers. ''Councilor Flaherty's chairman of the nos:ron information: (617) 552-478 standards or requirements for in Igc'[email protected]!du , www.bc.edu/imp doin Street Community Health show of support today reflects ference of Community specting highway runnels. in Center. who accepted the check both hi s commitment to this Centers' Task Force on stead, this responsibility lies with on behalf of aU 25 health cen- public health issue and his un- lence. "As a result, health the runnel owners, wbo have ters in the Boston Conference derstanding of the role commu- ters both influence and are . complete authority to detennine of Community Health Centers. nity health centers can play in pacted by the quality of 12 Monlth bow their tunnels should be in The donation will aid the con- addressing violence and its ef- their neighborhoods. spected. At a minimwn, tunnel ference in its work to enhance feets on the community at grateful to Councilor 1'I.1hp/i'l.i owners must follow the require 423 Wes/linglOf1 St. and expand anti-violence initia- large." for his support of a Bos;tonl Brighton, MA 02135 ments included in their bonding tives at the city's community The conference and Flaherty forum on violence that 617-~ agreements relating to the struc health centers. The conference will co-sponsor a forum on vi- leverage the uniqu,ee rc:'!~~ www.MercantiIeBoston.com ture. created a Violence Prevention olence this fall where public tive and experience 0 r ''Clearly, thi s level of scrutiny Task Force last year. health community members, nity health centers was not enough in Massachusetts, ''Violence is a major public city leaders and key stakehold- fronting violence and more must be done to ensure health issue due to its wide- ers will collaborate on ways to communities." the safety of the traveling public. There is no question that national standards should exist for the in "Jnts for tunnels. This will in a national certification program low-up actions relating to spection of aU highway tunnels," clude the maximum amount of for highway tunnel inspectors and tions. The legislation also said Capuano, who is a member time pennitted between inspec implement a program to train in rizes funds for the iml:::;t~: of the House Committee on tions and the manner in which in spectors. tion of a tunnel Transportation and Infrastructure. Sj:1ections will be carried out. The States will be required to main program. Under this proposal, the Secre secretary will also establish the tain an inventory of aU highway H.R. 409 is now eligib l ~ tary of Transportation will estaJ>. qua1ifications necessary for those tunnel inspection reports, includ consideration on the floor Iish minimum inspection require- conducting inspections, establish ing infonnation detailing any fol - House. Boston City Council Television Comcast OIl1lUleI 5 J Aug. 8. on special law re: voting for aU legal MA - 25th Year JOa.m -5p.m 3 p.m.'-- Economic Development Hear dents July 31. Soccer Camp • Aug. 2 www.ciJyojboston.gov/ciJycounciu/ive.asp ing on denial of liquor licenses in Empow erment Zone (ljve). Thursday, Aug. 23 Boys & Girls - Ages 5-15 Weekly programming schedule for, 10 a.m. - Education Hearing on sta WARM-UP FOR FALL SEASON Aug. 17 to Aug. 23 Thesday, Aug. 21 and plans for city's preschools May 10 a.m. - Government Ops Hearing on (2:04). M HALF & FULL DAYS Friday, Aug. 17 firearm regulation July 31 (I :36). 12:30 p.m. - Environment and OPIENINGS STILL AVAILABLE 10 am. - Boston City Council ~eeting 12:30 p.m. - Public Safety on Hearing Hearing on recycling and litter reduction Aug. 8. on security re: shipments to and from Bi forts July 26. 114. WWW. 12:30 p.m. - Government Ops Hearing oLevel4 Lab (July 30). 2:30 p.m. - Housing Hearing on on Special Law re: unlicensed firearms in 3 p.m. - Ways & Means FY08 Budget ty at BHA elderly developments July ca~:~~:~~:~in:~M~a:~ss::a~C:husetts must {ompty residencies and places of businesJ July 31 Hearing - Boston Public Library June 8 (2:24). M of Public Health and (1:36). (1:57). or town in which they 2:30 p.m. - Education Hearing on res0- Programming schedule is subject lution supporting physical educaj' n K-12 Wednesday, Aug. 22 change based on the scheduling and May 15 (2: 15). 10 a.m. - City and Neighborhood Ser ofliv e hearings and meerings, which vices Hearing on incentive-board recycling carried in their entirety. Monday, Aug. 20 May 22 (0:51). For nwre infoT'l1l11rion, on Boston 10 am. - Public Safety Hearing on II :30 a.m. - Boston City Council Meet Council Television, call Tom Cohan at smoke detector technology Aug. 6. ingAug.8. 635-2208 or e-mail TOIn.C·olum~~cilwJt 12 p.m. - Boston City CouncilM!~tillg 2:30 p.m. - Government Ops Hearing boston.gov. EDUCATION NOTES News from 'J11eArch. year, after-school hours are 2-6 ater club, taught by ~r.:~ l . IFonner Hamilton students or p.m. ; on snow days and school STAGE students. The p Hamilton School teachers who have interesting or vacation weeks, the program sponsors a chapter Seeking former students e?tertaining stories to share with meets at Jackson Mann Commu Women/Strong Girls. ollow Your More than 80 years ago, wben srudents, teachers and parents are nity Center, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. During an after-school book club is ' the Hamilton Elementary School invited to e-mail the summer the program meets at planned. Heart ... was new, the school was very dif [email protected] JMCC, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. In addition, ferent than today. There was no or call Judy Wassennan at 617- The state-licensed program dents and their families arelill.Vilt· computer lab, no cafeteria and no 635-5233 after Aug. 20. provides homework help with tu ed to join the Hamilton cotQlP I~ ' that's what after-school program, just to tors from Boston University; nity when it goes apple plcllin1! name a few differences. After School Program sports and recreational activities; Saturday, Sept. 29. we do What was it like to attend or The Hamilton After School literacy, math and science enrich Hamilton students and teach at the Hamilton many years Program, which runs 52 weeks a ment; computers; and arts and who live in Allstorl-Blcight~qiare ago? Hamilton would love to year, is accepting applications for crafts. The students also partici welcome to enroll in House' bear stories about the school from tile 2007-08 school year. Located pate in Brighton Main Streets' an school prowmm. Trampo~prn l former students and teachers. in the school at 198 Strathmore nual Trick or Treating in Brighton from other schools may be la~il . What better way to learn history Road, the program is open to chil Center. able. than from the people who were ctfen 5 to 12 years old. Hamilton After School, which To enroll a student for Corey Road, Brighton, 1 actuaUy there? Stories from I'!'he after-school program pro will begin its ninth year, also of of school, call aft':r-~chool Hamilton's past will be published Vldes unintenupted services 52 fers a math and science club; gui tor Ann McDonough, bYAu2.I.I: j, in the school's regular newsletter, weeks a year. During the school tar and recorder clubs; and a the- at 617-635-5154. Physical and Occupational Thee py • Congestive h eart failure • Heart attack To advertise your Retail • Recovery aher heart surgery JACKSON SCHOOL or Real Estate business in the • 24-hour nursing care announces Watertown TAB & Press • Planning for home care or long-term care limited openings for or one of the other award-winning • A h ome-like environment Eastern Massachusetts Community • Spacious rooms a nd common areas FALL 2007 JACKSON Newspaper Company papers: • Dining room with menu options SCHOOL Jackson is a private, K-6 Catholic, For a free brochure and Elementary School, located in Newton, MA CONTACT personal tour, call accredited by New England Association R.tail Advertl.er. Pam Howard 617-731-0515 of Schools and Colleges, Inc. 78 11433-8265 For further information contact the Real E.tate Advertiser. Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group has been prp,';di,.g Director of Admissions: Ken Ledwak 78 11433-8262 rehabilitation, healthcare & senior housing [email protected]. for more than 55 years. COMMUNiTY Phone: 617-969·1537 ext. 222 111111 INEW SPAPE R I COMPANY www.alIstonbrightontab.com AT THE OAK SUUARE YMCA '. ------Schdol-age for community members. Pr0- 8662 or e-mail Kern" at grams include sports, aquatics, [email protected]. J: " child-care programs basketball, baseball, gymnastics, Re.,jstration is going on now for '" karate and more. The Summer Teen Night at t h e Y " fall Wore- and after-school pr0- Sessions will run through Sept. I grams lat the YMCA. Join one of in two four-week sessions as well The Oak Square YMc4:' will the Y'~ programs with options of as eight-week sessions. New pro have teen nights on Fridays from three tf:> five days per week. The grams include dodgeball, volley 6-10 p.m. and special "teen §f!1y" YMc,~ has a variety of fun and ball and adult gymnastics. Con hOUIli on Sundays from 7-9.p.m. ed3caonal activities in a state-li tact the welcome center for more There will be special events, pro ce program. Children of all grruns and other activities for teens infonnation or visit the YMCA . " abiliti , in kindergarten through Web site to download the full ill the AIIstonlBrighton area. sixth l;racte, are welcome. Pro program brochure at www.ymca These nights are open to the Qublic gramsl are at the Oak Square boston.org. Financial assistance and will be supervised by ~CA YMC A Put your adv . ing in Fall Home Improvement • 1f!~JOSePh M. Smith Commu- eligible. The program also covelli Joseph Smith Center during the eek of September 24th and reach nity ealth Center, 287 Western cholesterol and glucose testing, D over 600,00 households throughout Eastern Ave., f4llston, is a nonprofit orga- and nutrition counseling. ia betes Collaboral!ve Massachuse ! niza~on that offers comprehen- For more infonnation about the "It is well documente Third annual Hot lenge on our basketball coUll-. West End House kids cheer During this two- to three-hollT StoVe, Cool Music volunteer commitment, yoar Music and baseball will team employees can "shadow" alIT up once again this summer to hit kids as they go througb their lIf another homerun for charity at ternoon routine at the West EJII the third annual Hot Stove, Cool ". House. .. MusIc: The Fenway Park Ses- If you want to bring Y0Ar sions. The charity fundraiser will group in after work or on tUe tak"place on at Fenway Park on weekend, we can tailor this 0; Friday, Aug. 24, at Fenway Park portunity to meet your comps ad'p.m. ny's expectations of a volunteer fain Boston all-star musicians, day. For more details, call Ka;' athl'etes and celebri ties for a spe Healey at 617-787-4044, ext. I~. cialv'concert to benefit Boston - Rea Sox GM Thea Epstein's - Foundation To Be Named lAter, Nominations for 2007.: of Whicb West End House Boys 2008 Honan fellowshi": & Cirls Club is a beneficiary. The West End Hous.e is noW Featuring John Legend, Buf accepting applications for tl)e fal!); Tom, Kay Hanley, French fifth class of Brian J. Honan Fel Lick featuring Wyc Grousbeck lows through the West Entl and Thea Epstein, Peter Gam House Boys & Girls Club. The mohs and the Hot Stove AII Honan FeUowship was estatl Star's. Emceed by Mike O'Mal lished in 2002 to memorialize ley." , former City Councilor and weSt End House member Brian 1. 'Offlcer Dejesus Honan. , The feUowship empower.s speaks to the Teen youth from across Boston to beI Leadership Program come engaged and influenc~ Youth Service Officer Edwin change in their community, d~ DeJesus spoke with members at velop leadership skills, and stirtj · the .. West End House on Thurs u1ate an interest in public se~ daY-I Aug. 2. Dejesus led a work vice. FeUows learn aboljt sbop and discussion to talk Galyan Wu, Natalia Boy, Wendy ~, Lesley Llu and Jonathan Kotomort posed while lathartng on sunscreen as they government and politics, ident:( openly with teens about the dan awaited the Boeton Red Sox to take the lleld on Thursday, Aug. 2. 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