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Slam, ban, thank you, mayor Menino, task force discuss BC stadium expansion, parking ban
By Ben Phillips
Acting Mayor Thomas Menino and other city officials met Sunday with members of the Allston-Brighton/Boston College Community Relations Committee to discuss BC's proposed expansion of Alumni Stadium- as well as a game-day-only parking ban proposed for Brighton. ·•1t was a '(Cry positive meeting with a lot of common ground," said Menino spokesman Howard Leibowitz, add ing that the acting mayor spoke with committee members for about an hour. Leibowitz said committee members asked Menino to establish a stadium expansion task force containing repre sentatives from various city agencies. He added that the acting mayor hoped to construct such a board within the Boston College Alumni Stadium today, without the college's proposed 12,000-seat expansion Looking mayoral: Acting Mayor Thomas Menino, week. who has stated he wants to act mayoral between now "They also asked the mayor to reiterate the city's recog During a Journal interview Friday, Menino said BC and November when the election for the city's top nition of the task force as a legitimate representative of the must "play by the rules" and follow established approval post is held, also appears to have worked on looking community," Leibowitz said, adding that Menino planned procedures. "The neighborhoods will be there much longer to issue such a statement sometime this week. mayoral. Continued on page 11 Michael Maloney photo Taking out the A-Line tracks No doubt Removal of old trolley line rails slated for next June project, including transportation bond accounts or the regu By Sean Donovan lar operating budget. Tracy-who is also managing Suffolk County Sheriff in Thomas Gov. Weld's recent signing of the Fiscal Year 1994 Robert Rufo's campaign for mayor- said this project was budget included a provision to remove the long unused A one of the first items she began working on when she took line MBTA tracks by next June 30. The tracks, which run Acting Mayor Menino says office in 1991. from Packard's Square in Allston to Watertown, haven't "The anger level and the frustration level is so high, we seen public use since 1969. he has no qualms about had to act on this to make it happen," she said. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority spokes Calling the tracks "an eyesore to the community and a man James Ball estimated the cost of removal at $2.5 acting mayoral hazard," Rep. Kevin Honan said he, Tracy, Rep. Warren million. "The language was included that we remove them, Tolman, Sen. Mike Barrett, and Sen. Lois Pines have called but there's no money for it," he said. "No appropriation was By Ben Phillips for a July 27 meeting with MBTA general manager John J. made for this project." Haley Jr. to ensure the removal plan is quickly and But state Rep. Susan Tracy (D-Allston-Brighton) said Acting Mayor Thomas Menino says he wants to act Continued on page 2 mayoral between now and November, when Bostonians there were a number of existing possibilities to finance the will elect a pennanent replacement for former mayor Raymond Flynn. Luzier wants to be winner in November 'T Jl spend as much time as I have to governing the city. Will that hurt me in this campaign? Sure it will," Former assistant AG looking for District 9 seat said Menino, who said he hopes voters will remove the "acting" from his title during the Nov. 2 city election. By Harrison Sheppard "But we can't afford to Jet a day go by without someone ta1dng care of the city." Don't call him Mr. Lucky. During an exclusive Journal interview, Menino Although he has apparently had a string of extraordinary odds-busting ticked off a list of actions he took during his first week successes that would bewilder the craftiest of Las Vegas bookmakers, Will at the helm, including creating 700 summer jobs for Luzier prefers to emphasize his experience and his stance on the issues in hi s Boston youth and ordering the Water and Sewer Com \Jid for the District 9 City Council scat, currently held by I 0-year incumbent mission to throw out a proposed rate hike. Councilor Brian McLaughlin. Continued on page 19 First Luzier won a $866,000 Megabucks jackpot in December 1989- netting him, after taxes, about $30,000 a year for the next two decades. Next: INSIDE "I won- you know the story on my luck's been done, OK?- but I won a the Journal year's worth of free movie passes too," he said. ··r 'm not hesitant to talk about [luck) but I don't want it to overshadow my MDC pool to open Saturday· Page 2 experience and the issues," said Luzier, a fonner state assistant attorney together • Page 8 general. ··1 have a background in law enforcement, I have management Banning experience, and as a lawyer I have been a negotiator. It seems to me from my Venting anger at parents • Page 11 perspective that I'm the best person for the job in the race right now. Luck is Continued on page 9 Will Luzier Page 2 The Journal July 29, ·1993
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Pharmacy Tips Menino orders MDC to finish pool After receiving a letter from Acting Mayor Thomas by Charles P. Kelly Beware of bikejackings Menino, MDC officials sajd Tuesday the pool would be District 14 police have warned residents that there have B.S., R.PH. painted this week, repairs would be completed and the pool been several recent bicycle thefts, some of which involved FULL DISCLOSURE should be reopened by Saturday. assailants holding bikers at gunpoint and taking away their Dentists have been educating In a letter issued Thursday to MDC commissioner Ilyas vehicles. the public to the fact that plaque Bhatti, Menino and District. 9 City Councilor Brian Police recommend that bicyclists register their bikes plays a major role in the development of gum disease and McLaughlin asked Bhatti to "fast-track" pool repairs. with District l 4and purchase a lock for them. If you see any tooth decay. This sticky coatingofbacteria must be removed "These families and young people deserve more than from the teeth on a daily basis with flossing and brushing promises. They deserve action," they said_ "If we believe in suspicious activity involving bicycles, call District 14 po lice at 343-4260. to avert oral disease. Because plaque is largely odorless and young people, we need facilities like this pool to show the colorless, however, many have difficulty in spotting it in children that we want them to have fun this summer, and to order that they may remove it. To help them in this effort, be safe." BAIA sponsors mayoral dyes known as disclosing agents are available which identify areas of plaque. These colored mouth rinses are candidate session VFW to ask for liquor license intended to be swished around in the mouth, then spit out. Four mayoral candidates are scheduled to appear at a A look at the teeth in the mirror will then show areas where Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2022 plans to ask the 0 Brighton-Allston Improvement Association forum Aug. 5, the disclosing agent adheres plaque. Once the colored to city's Licensing Board and Alcoholic Beverages Control 7:30 p_m. at the District 14 police station in Brighton Center_ areas are identified, they can be brushed and flossed to Commission for a full liquor license at its Faneuil Street City Councilor-at-large Bruce Bolling, former WGBH effectively remove the plaque. building, according to press reports. TV Channel 2 anchorman Christopher Lydon, Acting Mayor Hint: Disclosing agents are particularly helpful for small children VFW members apparently want to expand their current Thomas Menino, and former Police Commissioner Francis who are just learning to brush. license to serve liquor, which now restricts service to Roache are scheduled to be on hand to meet area residents members and guests of the VFW. and discuss their campaigns. ATTENTION MEMBERS: The hearing will be held Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in City The BAIA has invited the public. Open discussion will Hall. be encouraged_ •Federal Government tracks are no longer needed prompted the decision to remove Service Benefits Plan • them. "We no longer need them," he said_ "The communities A-Line have asked us to remove them. There's a general consensus Retirees and Active Employees among the neighborhoods that they should be removed." We are approved to fill your prescription Continued from page I efficiently implemented. Tracy said that the changing nature of the traffic adjacent • MEDEX Gold • "They're a real hazard," Honan said of the tracks. "They to the tracks was causing too tnany problems to allow the Special lower price with your new card haven't been used forover20 years and they have an adverse tracks to stay. She added that the cost of reopening the tracks impact on the business community. I think that Allston to commuter use was prohibitive. • Tufts Plan, State Employee Brighton, from a beautification perspective, will benefit ''The reality is that people know it's not going to come greatly from the removal." back," she said. "And you will hear countless stories of how & Retiree John Hancock The bill mandates that the track removal be "conducted many times cars skid on those tracks and how many injuries Pharmacy Access Plan concurrently with the resurfacing or other major improve people suffer from them." and most 3rd party plans accepted. ments" on area roadways in order to lessen the adverse Ball said before removal can begin, the MBTA must first These symbols PCS, PCS impact on surrounding communities. file an environmental impact report with the Department of RECAP, PAID, and APS allow Ball said that community discontent and the fact that the Environmental Affairs. us to fill your prescription.
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SAVE jokes. Coneheads, like Wayne's Call RED .CAB's World, the fi lm that helped spawn 24-Hour Service it, adds detail and history to the 734-5000 characters. The mov ie shows how Beldar Conehead (Dan Aykroyd) and his genetomate Prymaat (Jane Curtin) crash on Earth and are forced to assimilate themselves into the Get the point?: Dan Aykroyd, as Beldar Conehead, reads the morning .. ;~ ······ .y : New Jersey suburbs. Trying to track newspaper just like any other normal, average, red-blooded (?) envoy from them down is crazed INS commis the planet Remulak stranded on Earth. Aykroyd stars with Jane Curtin and PARENTING: sioner Gonnan Seedling (Michael Dave Thomas in Coneheads, spawned from an old series of sketches on A CHANCE TO McKean, fro m "Laverne and "Saturday Night Live." DO IT BETTER Shirley" fame), who is detennined to have the illegal aliens thrown out of the country. return to their home planet ofRemulak, but its main flaw is Successful parenting Beldar is forced to take a variety of jobs as, among that it offers absolutely nothing new with the characters and requires specia! skills. others, an auto repainnan, taxi driver, and driving instruc that everyone involved in the movie is content playing roles .,, Learn more about your child in groups for parents tor, while befriending his neighbor Larry Farber (Jason they could play in their sleep . and grandparents of children under five years in a Alexander, from "Seinfe ld"). Prymaat gives birth to a When Michael Richards (Kramer on "Seinfeld") shows beautiful ploy setting. daughter, Connie, in a horribly.disgusting but funny scene, up as a hotel clerk, the audience laughs- not because he has i.l .· Led by child development specialists, who: and the Coneheads devote the next decade or so to raising done anything funny, but because it's "Kramer" working at · • Allswer your questions l their daughter. the hotel. Such second-hand humor is found throughout the , • Offer discussion groups on child rearing topics { Things come to a head when Seedling is up for a movie. Though some of the laughs are fresh, many have a jf • Lead guided play and octivity groups f0< children and parents ,{ promotion and is asked by government officials why he has stale, reheated fl avor to them: ~ j ~ .~ Special Groups ior Twins ::· spent millions of dollars trying to find the Coneheads. In Perhaps the best advice for seeing this film is to wait until ·~. and Their Parents ·) order to save his job, Seedling begins an all-out campaign to it comes out on video (around Christmas, probably). There, .t fi nd and deport Beldar and his family. cozily tucked into the television set among other sitcoms 4 Week Groups Start in June, July & August The movie is funny in parts, and features a bi zarre, and comedy sketches, Coneheads will finally be home. THE PARENT-CHILD CENTER Planet of the Apes-like atmosphere when the Coneheads Rated PG at the Copley Place and in the 'burbs Brookline. MA 02146 Call: 566-6555 Cliffhanger *** .. . Stallone 's on the come rep. If the plot sounds familiar, it's because . :;:;:.,. ~--....,---·::::· : ·X::· ••....,. _... ------" back trail in th is flick about an ex-climber it's the same one, basically, that reared its who gets a second chance at self-respect cinematic head in Moon over Parador, a when he goes after some bad ass heist 1988 flick, and not because in real life Wash meisters led by a deliciously malevolent ington, today, some might see similarities. John Lithgow. The shots way way up sheer Rated PG-13 at the Copley Place and in the mountainsides are enough to make you lose 'burbs SPECIAL OFFER! your lunch for utter terror. Stallone sti ll Enjoy a designer cooler can' t act, but he's more fun that way. 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Is there a doctor in the house?: Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford), wrongly accused of his wife's murder, proves it's a run-derful life and that there might be a doctor in the house, but not for very long, as he high-tails it for the exit of the city jail. The movie version of the successful '60s TV show, The Fugitive stars Harrison Ford as Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard, who is obsessed with the capture of Kimble. The film opens Friday, Aug. 6, and is rated PG-13.
Continued from page 4 ent, violent and loads of unabashed action and fun . You 'vc seen it all before, but in prevent ani the 'burbs Last Action Hero, there's more of it-and, mals from us well , what's not to like about Arno ld? Right, ing a Free Willy ** ... Just another tale about a Maria? crawl space boy and his pet killer whale. Jesse's (James Rated PG-13 in the 'burbs The Risk of Rabies is on the Rise as a den. Richter) the boy; Willy's (Keiko) the killer By: Mark Pear/mutter, MD • Secure whale- and together they make for few big Sleepless in Seattle *** ... Tom Hanks and garbage cans splashes in a flick that comes perilously Meg Ryan play gorgeous types who have to Since last September, the Massachu to reduce the attractio n of close to being all wet. resort to happenstance (she hears Hanks on setts Department of Public Health re hungry rac- Rated PG at the Copley Place, the Circle a shrink's radio talk show) to get it on with ceived 312 reportsofrabies throughout the state including '.l rabid raccoon just coons, skunks and strays. and in the 'burbs the opposite sex. There 's also a cute kid over the Brighton boarder in Newton. What to do if you or pet has been bitten (Hank's son in the fli ck) who's there to be Because of this outbreak and the recent Because of the recent outpouring of lntheLineo/Fire*** 112 . .. Clint Eastwood wise when the ciders ain' t. What does it all influx of raccoons to the area, it is espe rabies cases, you should treat every bite scores big marks, in an otherwise formula add up to? Even though the obvious answer cially important for people to vaccinate bya wild or domestic animal as if it were fl ick, as a Secret Service agent (Frank is just another clichc-cluttcred flick, there's their pets and to educate their family caused by a rabid animal. The following Horrigan) after redemption 30 years later more here than meets the celluloid thanks in about rabies. steps should be taken. for not being able to stop John F. Kennedy's large measure to the charms of Hanks and If not promptly treated rabies, a virus • Attempt to identify the animal in volved. The most common an Ryan. The pair, despite their material, bring caused by a bite, scratch or contact with imals associated with rabies are rac a little bit of magic to the screen whenever an infected animal's saliva, can para SCREEN PEEKS lyze and kill the bitten person or ani coons, skunks, foxes and bats. they're on it. mal. More common wild animals in • Wash the wound with warm soapy assassination. Faced with having to thwart Rated PG at the Nickelodeon and in the the Allston/ Brighton area likely to carry water for at least 10 minutes. another assassin, played by John Malkovich, 'burbs rabies include raccoons, skunks, bats • Seek immediate medical attention. Eastwood's character gets what few in life and possums. These animals not only Go directly to the nearest ever do-a second chance. And Eastwood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs**** ... can transmit the infection to pets in emergency treatment center or bring the actor, gets what few fellow actors ever It 's tough beating a woman pure as the new cluding cats and dogs, but also to hu your pet to the veterinarian fo r an evaluation. do - a bi g fat role. And he docs what even fallen snow and a bunch of dwarfs with mans as well. If you know the animal that bit your fewer know what to do when they get them names like Sleepy, Dopey and Grumpy (not Things you can do to help control rabies. pet could carry rabies, then fu rther treat - play the roles to the hilt and with honesty. to be confused with Boston's mayoral can There are a few simple guidelines ment will depend upon your pet's rabies Eastwood's performance lifts an otherwise didates). you can follow to keep your pets vaccination status. If your pet was never ordinary film into an unfo rgettable one. Rated G at the Copley Place and in the and family safe from rabies. vaccinated, it may have to be put to sleep Rated R at the Cheri. the Circle and in the "burbs • Have your dogs and cats o r quarantined for several months. 'burbs vaccinated. Remember: The best way to prevent rabies is What's Love Got To Do With It *** ... • Obey leash laws and report all to have your pet vaccinated. If your pet has Jurassic Park *** ... Lots of genetically What's love got to do with it? Plenty, ac strays to the local dog officer. bitten someone, it is i111portant that you notify your local animal control officer as engineered dinosaurs thundering about eat cording to the life and times of lean, mean • Don't feed your pets outdoors as well as yo11r board of health department. ing lots of scared silly folks make a visually singing machine Tina Turner, as chronicled it may attract wild animals and s trays. Your pet 111ay have to be confined for 10days breathtaking film - they also make pro in What's Lol'e Got To Do With It, the • Keep your distance from wild for observation to make sure it is not ill with ducer Steven Spielberg an even wealthier movie. As portrayed by Angela Bassett, animals, even if they seem tame. rabies. man than he already is. Tina Turner is more than a match for hubby • Do not keep wild animals as pets. For further information the contact the Rated PG-13 at the Cheri, the Circle and in Ike Turner as well as, it would seem, fire, • Never touch dead animals. Emergency Treatment Center at St. the 'burbs wind and any other act of nature that might • Install a chimney cap to prevent Elizabeth's Medical Center at 789-3000 get in her way. Good to look at and listen to. raccoons and other animals or the Massachusetts Department of Last Action Hero*** ... Derivative, trans Rated Rat the Cinema 57, Harvard Square, from gaining access inside your Public Health, Division of Epidemiol ogy at 522-3700 X420. parent, violent - and thanks to Arnold the Circle and in the 'burbs home. Schwarzenegger, who plays fi lm-within-a • Seal areas around your house to fi lm hero Jack Slater, deri vative, transpar- ·• Bill Kelly Dr. Mark Pearlmutter is chief of the Eme rgency Treatment Center at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 736 Cambridge St., Boston 789-3000 Page 6 The Journal July 29, 1993
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Mail to: New Pond Village, 180 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081 Page 8 The Journal July 29, 1993 EDITORIAL MATT ABOUT BEACON HILL Banning For Brett-er or worse? By Matt Barron from passing on to consumers the charges for attorneys who work on behalf of the bank in housing mortgage transac As the Boston mayoral race begins in earnest with tions. So when Jim Brett says he is as comfortable in the departure ofRaybondanza for Roma, it behooves us to boardrooms as he is in the living rooms, you know why. together examine the record of one of the leading candidates, Dorchester Rep. Jim Brett. Brett has been a key player in Leadership loyalist The idea of setting up a parking ban for Brighton during the House of Representatives for most of his tenure, which You don't get named to four chairmanships under two home footbal I games at Boston College is a weapon which the began in 1981 after he won a crowded primary to take the speakers without hewing to Sam Rayburn's dictum of"go city ofBoston must consider deploying in some form. Failing seat which had been held by John Finnegan who resigned along to get along". Brett has been adept at gaining his to do so admits defeat to BC and leaves the neighborhoods to become the State Auditor. gavels but at what price? On a number of legislative reform open to spillover traffic from other surrounding communities. issues, Brett has cast hi s votes against the interests of open Newton has already banned parking near BC on game In Jim We Trust and accountable government. A year before the George days, and Brookline appears poised to do the same. IfBrighton When Speaker Charles Flaherty replaced Rep. David Keverian coup against then Speaker Tom McGee, as the fai ls to have similar protection, it will become the only Cohen of Newton with Breu as the chairman of the rules reform forces began to gather steam, Brett voted community in which spectators can park their cars- thus Committee on Banks & Banking, few were surprised. against a budget amendment to provide funding for the inflaming already sore relations between the college and the Cohen was well known as an articulate advocate for televising of all House budget hearings. Also in 1984, Brett community. consumer and environmental issues and as a leader of the voted against an amendment requiring the State Auditor to But the parking ban would have offensive implications as pro-choice forces in the House. As a patron saint of conduct a biannual audit of all the budget accounts of the well. Enacting such a ban would show solidarity with neigh MassPIRG, Cohen sponsored much of their annual legis Legislature, including personnel and other internal expendi bors and prove to BC that the opposition is united against the lative agenda. The banking lobby was heartened by tures. proposed expansion of Alumni Stadium. It would also place Brett's arrival because he was someone "they could work Brett opposed an amendment to limit leadership salary an unexpected kink in the college's traffic mitigation plan: if with." bonuses that would have held the Senate President and the ban passed, BC would have to park all spectators in lots or Brett's voting record on some key banking issues of House Speaker to a 50 percent annual salary bonus (down on campus. Forcing BC back to the drawing board would buy the 1980s was reassuring lo the pinstripe crowd. In 1984, from 110 percent); party floor leaders to no more than 25 time to convince the college and the city that the stadium Brett voted for a bill that granted tax loopholes to certain percent bonus and committee chairs to no more than $1,000 cannot become bigger. mutual banks. Two years later Brett opposed a bill that bonus pay. If you get incensed at politicians who raise their City Councilor John Nucci has recommended a ban, but would have prohibited the investment of state funds in own pay, you will not like l\nowing that in 1987, Brett Transportation Commissioner Rina Cutler says she'll prob banks that were found guilty ofa felony. In 1987, Brett ably not enact Nucci 's suggestion, rightfully arguing that voted against legislation that would have prohibited banks Continued on page 9 banning on-street parking in Brighton would inconvenience residents because of the lack of driveways in the neighbor hood. But hopefully Cutler can devise some sort of system that would selectively ban game spectators from Brighton Butt out, Barrett, says BC task force streets. Talking with BC officials appears to have failed. But instead of punting the ball , residents should hold the line, Editor's note: This was originally an open letter to the Veronica B. Smith center at which several hundred enforce a ban and force BC to recognize the power Qf Acting Mayor Thomas Menino. people came to voice their opposition. community activism. Wh ere was Paul L. Barrett? To the editor: On June 30, another big community meeting: Close to The Allston-Brighton/Boston College Community Re 300 people attended, including Beverly Johnson, assistant lations Task Force is respectfully requesting that Boston director of institutional planning and development. At the Redevelopment Authority director Paul L. Barrett with head table was our acting mayor, Thomas Menino. It was an draw immediately from further involvement with the excellent gathering on a hot 90-degree evening in a poorly Boston College master plan. Mr. Barrett's conflict of ventilated room with no air conditioning. The opposition interest, behavior, unscrupulous actions and blatant bias testimony was endless. is highly indicative of a "done deal." Wh ere was Paul L. Barrett? Where was Father Monan? Publisher Mr. Barrett's ignorance of the democratic process is Where was [BC athletic director} ChetGladchuk? All were Robert L. Marchione highly disturbing. The task force, made up of duly elected invitees. Why would they want to come, and be exposed to General Manager officers of neighborhood organizations, is suddenly not the communities' true feelings? It could only make this Anthony L. Skidmore recognized by Mr. Barrett, because of its opposition to the "done deal" more awkward. They declined. Editor Bill Kelly Boston College stadium expansion. Why didn 'tMr. Barrett There is no compromise or "community benefits" that feel the same way when we were reviewing and approving will replace the loss of property values, the quality of life Senior Reporter Ben Phi!Ups all other projects relating to BC expansion? The task and the degeneration of our neighborhoods. Although the force is following the guidelines set forth by the BRA BRA has done many positive projects, they are working in Contributors Beverly Creasey while Barrett is doing his "sideshow." reverse in this situation. Misplaced allegiance and loyalty Sean Donovan Patrick Gildea There are none so blind as those who do not wish to should not be the driving force behind the decision to Chris O'Leary see-- expand Alumni Stadium. A fair trial will not happen with Wendy Wyeth In the July 22 Allston-Brighton Journal , Barrett said Paul L. Barrett. Th e handwriting is on the wall. Columnists Matt Barron "although he has received upwards of three dozen letters Chns Crowley in support of the proposed stadium expansion, he had not Amit Etkin received one letter critical of the project." Marion Alford Editorial Design Wh ere was Paul L. Barrett? John Carmilia Bill Kelly On Jan. 19, there was a highly successful meeting at Co-chairs, Allston-Brighton/BC Community Task Force Photographer Joshua Lavine Design and Production Supervisor Chris Boland Luzier rebuts McDermott, Design and Production Sharon Ryall Sales Manager John B. Mcsherry Advertising Manager says.don't give up to ·ac Lawrence Stearns Advertising Account Executives K1eran Conway Controller/Collections To the editor: represented, I'm not willing to concede defeat on the sta Sam Serrano I offer this letter in response to a letter from one of my dium expansion issue. To talk of settlement when, as BC Customer Relations opponents [Jerry McDermott, last week] in which he set represents it, the community consultation process has al Stefania Baccari out a laundry list of concessions which he says the ready begun, is to exhibit just the kind of weakness that my The Journal Is published weekly by the Brighton Messenger Publlshlng Corporation, Box 659, Boston, Mass. 02258. Subscrip community shou ld request from Boston College in ex opponent claims to abhor. tions are available within Allston, Brighton and Brookline, at a rate change for allowing the proposed stadium expansion to go Additionally, in his list of concessions, he nowhere of $19.00 per year and other areas via first class mall atS45.00 per year. forward. mentions anything which would alleviate the traffic conges The Journal Is sold at newsstands throughout Allston·Brighton Brookline and Boston. can (617)-254·0334 lor advertising rates and As an attorney who has participated in countless tion and public safety problems which are at the heart of information. The Journal is a member of the The New England negotiation sessions, I know that one never offers a neighborhood opposition. Press Assn. •l 1993 Brighton Messenger Publishing Corp. All rights re~rved . settlement proposal unless the prospect of defeat looms. I In the words of a popular song: "Get up! Stand up! Don't .,.o " "' s" • don't think that the citizens of Allston-Brighton are wi ll give up the fight!" USSPI ······ . _. ~ ...~ " 0 ing to concede their defeat. I know that as someone who .. : ~.. .. - hopes to represent this district and as someone who has Will Luzier ~lllJll( ~WSPAPER '... : ·''* '::' ASSOCIATION \ ~ ... , ~· always tried to exert strong advocacy for those he has Candidate for District 9 City Council July 29, 1993 The Journal Page 9 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events The entry fee is $110 per golfer and it includes gifts, green register or for info, call Joe Eliseo at 254-9306 or Lin Fore thought fees, carts, door prizes, locker room use, refreshments, Bumford at 783-0090, ext. 7256. •It's the golf event of the year-that's right, all you niblick lunch at the caddy shack and a full course dinner at the and mashie owners, it's the Allston Board ofTrade (ABOT) clubhouse. Everything, it would seem, except a guarantee Fanueil Branch Library ( 419 Faneuil St.; Tel. 782-6705) Annual Golf Tournament. And it's slated to be held, Mon that you'll reach each green in regulation. As the event is • "Sail on a Sea of Books" Summer Reading Club day, Aug. 30, at 12 noon- a shotgun start, as it were- at limited to 144 golfers, interested parties should reserve continues on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. through Aug. 17. the Oakley Country Club, 410 Belmont St., Watertown. early. Proceeds will benefit the ABOT Scholarship fund. To Stories, games, crafts and reading logs for kids 5 and under. ELECTION '93 years of his tenure, he was the supervisor of a small division like to see local school administrators have more power to within the department, which mainly prosecuted white discipline and "expel troublemakers or perhaps send them Luzier collar crimes. to some rehabilitative environment." After leaving the attorney general's office, Lozier served As a former public prosecutor, Luzier said public safety Continued from poge 1 as counsel to the Boston Rent Equity Board for 14 months. issues are critical to his campaign. Besides increasing the number of police on the force for community policing, just an interesting sideline." In May he decided to make a bid for the District 9 seat. Luzier said he would like to see more efficient use of the He says hitting the jackpot did not influence his life on "I think I can do a better job than is being done right now current officers. a grand scale, but added that it did allow him to leave his job by the incumbent," Luzier said. "I believe I 0 years is a long tenure in City Council. A person's effectiveness wanes after "I have sat in the Boston municipal court and seen police and campaign full-time: "That's really the only way that it officers sit there for the better part of a full day and get paid has affected my life. I'm still driving the same car I drove they've been in a position for a certain number of years. for sitting on a bench waiting for a case to come to be when I won Megabucks. I still have rent to pay and car Therefore, at the risk of becoming a lame duck before I start, called,"Luzier said. "If you were able to cut down on court payments and all of those things. I'm the sole breadwinner I would assure the voters that I will be in the City Council for no more than four two-year terms and I would call upon time, you can increase the street time." He also would like in my fam ily." As an afterthought, he also adds, laughing, to see officers switch to a five-day-in-a-row schedule, as "I'm still a Democrat." all my opponents to make that same assurance." Two issues that Luzier said arc important to him are opposed to the current three-on, two-off schedule. Luzier, a 17-year resident of Brighton, has worked on "I think community policing is very important. And I numerous political campaigns at federal, state and local public safety and education. "My feeling about the school system in general is that I think it needs to be decentralized also believe that staffing levels are dangerously low," levels. Most recently, he served as the district co-chairman with the institution of system-wide school-based manage Luzier said. ·'Because I've been a prosecutor, and worked for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign. He served as state with police, public safety issues are very important to me." assistant attorney general for 12 years. During the last four ment and budgeting with participation by both teachers and administrators in that process," he said. He said he would MATT ABOUT BEACON HILL jobs give a hiring preference to economically disadvan Court's resident expert on health care issues, proposed a For Brett-er taged youth. During the fat budget years of the 1980s, many series of amendments raising the cigarette tax to fund the Beacon Hill pols delighted in giving out plum summer jobs restoration and some modest expansion of preventative to well connected contributors and other supporters, not health services. The tax increase would have added mi l or worse? inner city kids. lions to AIDS, substance abuse, family health, community Brett told Boston Globe editors and reporters that "If we health centers, WIC programs and other line items which Continued from page 8 don't focus on the children's issues, then the children's had been gutted in recent years. You guessed it, Brett voted issues are going to become DYS (Department of Youth no and the McDonough package was rejected. It is this kind voted against an amendment that provided that the $11,500 Services) issues, and they are going to become dropout of voting behavior that has earned Jim Brett consistently pay increase for legislators go into effect after the next issues, and ... Department of Correction issues in years to low ratings from the state's leading child welfare and election (January I 989) instead ofretroactively. In January come." You might wonder when Brett has come to human services organizations. of 1989, Brett voted against an amendment to postpone the embrace the view that investing funds in children's ser salary increase until the next session (1991-92). vices up front will pay dividends down the road by reduc Running and gunning ing more costly In 1989, during Brett's tenure as the chairman of the The candidate of diversity? expenditures for treatment, rehabilitation and incarcera Committee on Criminal Justice, he took on the gun lobby On the stump, Brett has trumpeted the claim that his tion. over the issue of assualt weapons. In the wake of several campaign is best able to celebrate and acknowledge the During the budget debates of 1986, Brett voted to kill an mass shootings in California and Texas, Brett was able to diversity ofa changing Boston. Brett points to his Dorchester amendment that would have added $2.6 million for com push through a bill to ban the sale and use of certain types neighborhoods where he has stood up for Vietnamese munity-based residential and day services, including pre of assault weapons in Boston. It was a stunning victory for merchants and worked to represent all people of color. On scrcening and crisis services for children and adolescents. Brett, because he was able to defeat the gun nuts and the constituent service front, Brett has indeed stepped for Women voters will be interested to learn that in the rednecks of GOAL, the Gun Owner's Action League, (the ward to assist many new residents who are changing the 1987 budget deliberations, Brett voted to kill an amend state affiliate of the NRA). political and economic face of Dorchester, making it the ment that would have added $451,000 for a day care Michael Yacino, GOAL 's lobbyist, is a short, most diverse community in the city. But up at the State demonstration project based on units serving 7 to 13 mustachioed man who wears cowboy boots on his frequent House, Brett has quietly undermined his outreach efforts children, including funds for day care referral centers. Two trips to the State House. Affectionately known by Beacon with a series of votes that have had devastating conse years later during the debate on the FY 1990 budget, Brett Hill insiders as "Yosemite Sam," he turned loose his well quences on Boston's growing ethnic and minority popula voted to deep-six an amendment that sought to increase by trained cadre of hunters, sportsmen and other firearms tions. $3.5 million the funding for day cart: services through the buffs in a well orchestrated attack on the Brett bill. When Back in 1984, Brett voted against an amendment by Rep. Department of Social Services. The funds were earmarked the dust had settled however, Brett had handed Yacino a Byron Rushing (D-Boston) to require that at least one for state supported day care services, including day care rare and humiliating loss. member of the Metropolitan District Commission be a subsidies for low-income working parents and teen parents With the issues of urban violence as near to many voters minority. In 1985 and again in 1986, Brett voted against and protective day care slots for children at risk of abuse or as the crackle of gunshots on a hot summer night in measures to allow voter registration by mail, which would neglect. Dorchester or Roxbury, you might think that Jim Brett's have greatly empowered minority voters. In 1987, Brett While we grownups can decide forourselves ifwc want credentials on crime and guns would stack up well against voted against legislation that would have expanded voter to wear seat belts, it is only common sense that kids be such rivals as former Police Commissioner Francis registration by allowing local registrars of voters to conduct required to use seat belts for health and safety reasons. In "Mickey" Roache and Sheriff Bobby "Blue Lights" Rufo voter registration sessions in recreation areas such as parks, 1987, after voters repealed the mandatory seat belt law and his Deputy Dawgs. For all the hoopla on the assault gyms or ball fields. In 1989, Brett helped defeat an amend passed by the Legislature in 1986, Brett voted against a bill weapons ban, the fact remains that it is handguns which arc ment to the state budget by his Dorchester colleague, then that required use of seat belts or restraints on children under responsible for the streams of blood that flow through some Rep. Nelson Merced, that would have increased from $2 12. of Beantown's mean streets. million to $3 million the funds for the Gateway Cities Like most committee chairmen, Brett gets his fair share Voters who arc aiming for a strong law and order program to aid new refugees. It would seem that there is of campaign contributions from special interest lobbyists. candidate might be surprised at what they find when they more to fulfilling a pledge to be a mayor who unites people In 1990, Brett accepted $375 from three prominent lobby look through the cross hairs at Brett's gun control record. across racial and ethnic lines than just opening a campaign ists for the tobacco industry. Fast forward to the spring of Back in May, 1984, Brett helped shoot down a bill that field office in Roxbury. 1991 and the FY 1992 budget debate. Rep. John would have allowed localities to enact their own handgun McDonough, the Jamacia Plain Democrat and the General Continued on page 13 Children's champion? Jim Brett has pledged to create a children's cabinet and to target resources that address the range of specific issues that impact on kids. The idea was likely spawned by Brett's campaign manager who formerly worked at the Legislative Daly graduates from Curry Children's Caucus under Rep. Kevin Fitzgerald ofM ission Hill. Unfortunately Brett's rhetoric as advocate for children Lisa Daly, daughter of Maureen and John Daly of Allston, recently does not match the reality of his public record as a law graduated from Curry College in Milton with a Bachelor of Science maker. degree in nursing. Lisa attended St. Anthony's School in Alltson and In the budget debate of 1984, Brett voted to kill an amendment requiring that all state summer and seasonal Boston Latin Academy. 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If you don't communicate your concerns, you." want if only they become good enough.) Feeling Susan Odland, MA , LMHC, is a licensed By Susan Od/and he'll never know. Pick your battles, because angry and disappointed with your parents is not psychotherapist and counselor in private prac there are bound to be difference in living styles the same as blaming them. You are merely look tice in Belmont. Address questions ofa personal I' ve been feeling angry toward my parents that just have to be tolerated. Assertiveness is ing at your life realistically and acknowledging or psychological nature to: Susan Odland, clo lately, both because ofhow they treat me now and requesting, not demanding. For example, it's Journal Newspapers, PO Box659, Boston, Mass. because I'm remembering more of how they your perceptions and fee lings. This is a very aggressive to say, "You have a lot of nerve, important process and can actually lead to a less 02258. Her column will appear every other week treated me when I was a child. Butlfeel so guilty pigging out on my icecream!"This is assertive: in the Journal. that I'm angryatthem! It isn'tfairtoblame them pained relationship with your parents eventually. "I was disappointed yesterday when I went to for my problems, is ii? My roommate is 1'1e with his rent, leaves all Many adults feel guilty when they first begin the dishes to me, nibbles on myfood , etc. I've let ..------ to take a critical look at their parents. The guilt is these things go for a long time in the interest of usually a holdover from childhood, when a child peace and harmony, but now I'm feeling like mistakenly believes that their parents can do no I'm going to explode. I don't want to lose him as wrong and that they 're treated poorly because they a roommate, but I want to have some power deserve it. (This belief allows children to maintain around here, too. Any advice? some hope that they might just get the love they When people hold in their anger as you have We're making Slam, ban Continued from page 1 Striking up a ban a difference in than the students will," he said. Officials and committee members also con LUCK Civic Association president Marion firmed that they discussed Councilor-at-large John Alford, who attend~d the meeting, said Menino's Nucci 's proposed game-day-only street parking comments pleased her. "We had a fantastic meet- ban for Brighton. ing," she said. , Nucci has filed a resolution in the Council Brighton. Committee co-chairman John Carmilia recommending that Boston Transportation De who is also running for the District 9 City Coun partment Commissioner Rina Cutler enact a park At Fleet Bank, we're working hard to make a positive cil seat-said he would wait and see what Menino ing ban. But Cutler, who attended Sunday's meet difference in the way you bank. After all, we're a different kind of bank. did during the next week. ing, said she would probably not implement such Carmilia said he and other committee mem Backed by all the resources of the Fleet Financial Group, we're able to a ban on Brighton streets. "I don't think much of offer you the kind of innovative products and services you need today. bers told Menino they wanted Boston Redevel the neighborhood has driveways," she said. " It opment Authority director Paul Barrett removed Like our low rate home equity loan and money-saving credit card offers. might become more problematic." So stop in soon and find out how we can make a difference for you. from the stadium expansion approval process. While Cutler said she was awaiting the traffic Several committee members have accused Barrett analysis before deciding upon proposals for miti of lobbying BRA board directors to approve the gating traffic problems, she did say marking some expansion. streets for resident parking only during game days Menino told committee members he would is an option, as is allowing BID trucks to tow speak to Barrett, Carmilia said. Leibowitz said nonresident cars parked in resident-only zones. Menino had no opinion yet on whetherto remove BC public affairs director Douglas Whiting A Mcmlxr of F1«r Firund.J Gioup Barrett from the approval process. described the proposed parking ban as "overkill." Barrett could not be directly reached for "There must be a better way of getting at this," he \Wre here to make a difference:- comment, but he did issue a statement Monday said, pointing out that BC has offered traffic JO Birmingh~m Parkway, Brighton, MA 0~135, (617~ 7~2.J5~0 about BC's traffic mitigation proposals. "The mitigation measures aimed at increasing MBTA Lobby Haun . Mon, Tues, Weds 8.30-4.JO, Thurs, Fn 8.30-5.JO poss ibility of a parking ban shall be taken into ridership and decreasing on-street parking. Drive Through Noun: Mon, Tues, Weds 8:30-4:30; Thurs, Fri 8:30-5:30 Member FDIC. ENJOY WHALE WATCHING INA BIG WAY! L~ Sail to the Whales on Boston's Biggest Whale Watch Ship and Save $3.00 Qff MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND One Adult Ticket With This Ad! 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E:qJed the belll.- Golf and skiing close by. $298,500. Code-GAW AMA additional $25,000. Code-RARAMA. available. $65,900. Code-RAEAAN. (802) 728-5635 SWEEPING GREEN LAWN WITH SPARKLING POOL for your summer THIS GREAT HOMESITE with mini-farm pleasure make this a special property. lfi.(;j\;1;i,;1 potential covers all your major building concerns. Power and water are near the IMjjJ\fil•\1 Quality cons truction in this 3 bedroom • 1111 " • building site and it has an approved plan for CATAMOUNT contemporary home. Family room with CATAMOUNT PROPERTIES in-ground septic. The 30 acres are suitable for PROPERTIES built-in entertainment center. 4 miles =::::..-==...-: horses or cattle and it has a great pond site. If ';'::::.! from Silver Lake. Just lis ted at $174,500. E:qiedlhebea: --- you've been looking around, compare this Code-BEG RFR. (802) 728-5635 one. It has it all! $38,900 Code BKSPSU (802) 728-5635 WATERFRONT PROPERTY ON ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS through the many windows in large spacious rooms of BROOKFIELD POND! This beautiful 4- IDEAL FOR RETIREMENT OR this custom home. If you work with wood or bedroom home could be your year l'tltJj'J I '"if' STARTER HOME. Very neat and 1g.1;mwf·' have other hobbies, the basement is currently CATAMOUNT round home or seasonal retreat. Take CATAMOUNT PROPERTIE.,.., S room for expansion in the unfinished set up as a woodworking shop. Also on the ~~!!.!!.~ advantage of all of the activ ities of the .,...... second fl oor. Wonderful views a nd property there's a 7-stall horse barn with ring ._.... _!' E:qJed the belll.- beautiful floating bridge area. Better act lots of flowering trees. Th is one won't and plenty of room. Check this horse property E:qiedlhebe&: uick! $135,900. Cod e BKBUJO (802) 728-5635 last Ion . $89,250. Code BEDULA out! $172,900 Code WDKEEV. (802) 728-5635 July 29, 1993 The Journal Page 15 HELP WANTED :I-Iome :I-I e a.lth .Ai.ct es Contract Services Department Immediate work available for Mass. certified Assistant Co-ordinator home health aides in Allston . Brighton, 20 hours per week position. Develop database, Payroll and Billing Representatives Brookline and Boston. Day, evening and co-ordinate mailings & newsletter, assist with Our continued growth has resulted in two weekend hours are available . We offer fundraising & planning, supervise interns, excellent opportunities in our contract competitive pay rates and flexible schedules. assist in developing public health evaluation service area. You will be trained on out in Please call today for an appointment: tool. Excellent organisational ability, written & house Cyborg/Ross package. A challenging verbal communication, wordprocessing & opportunity for a motivated individual to ~ TAC'MEDICAL database, experience in Human Services, Public service our national network of Branches. ~ SERVICES• Health and/or community organizing. Knowl You should enjoy working in an environ edge of Allston/Brighton neighboorhood. Hand ment which requires a high level of accu 617-964-9420 1-800-287-2347 racy and pride in compliance with specific 60 wells Ave, Newton MA 02159 in resumes and cover letter by Thursday Temp Specialists EOE/A.A. August 5th to: Laurie Sherman, Allston/ procedures. Minimum requirements are: Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition, c/o Jackson •Above average communication skills Mann Community Ctr. 500 Cambridge St., •Detail oriented TOPIACE Allston MA 02134 •Two years college education or AN ADIN equivalent office experience Sal~s Pe>si't:ie>r-.. Non-smoking office. Parking provided. 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Standard towing capacity is 2,000 pounds with a 200-pound maxi The Lincoln-Mercury Division ofFord Motor Company mum tongue load. is flying high with the introduction of two all-new vehicles We drove the loaded version LS model with its all to the lineup for the 1993 model year: The Mercury Villager digital dash, trip computer, tilt and slide sunroof with shade, minivan and the Lincoln Mark VIII personal luxury car. power seats with lumbar, power mirrors and locks and a host In fact, these two 1993 vehicles arc the sixth and seventh of other amenities. all-new offerings from Lincoln-Mercury in the past three The interior is handsome, comfortable and roomy. The let) 1 M llJ H W.}W 18 i gt~ years. four optional captain's chairs, along with the rear bench seat a The 1993 Mercury Villager is the first-ever minivan for can accommodate seven passengers and the seats can be 1 Lubricate By Wendy Wyeth It's barbeque with a twist. For a unique approach to the all-American summcrtradition, try Barbeques International, located at 129 Brighton Ave. in Allston. TI1is small family owned restaurant offers international : PLYMOUTH LASER cui sine from India, Japan, Mexico, Lebanon among others. • TIA'bo • AJr Col'ldlllof*IQ • Floor MllS • Pwr. Loeb e. Pwr. For the more squeamish cater, there is a wide selection of Windows • Fog l..amp9 • A1.CIFM C-.Ue • Speed Control American standards such as barbequc chicken, sirloin tips 4' mo..._ or PwcheM for .no~.... Rtbltt and ribs. But don't get too comfortable with the menu 1 19 1 34D ,.mo.• 19,092 11 0n1tr because it changes every six months with new dishes being $348.15 x 48 • $18.815. DOMi P8Y"'enl of '295. 111 mo. ~ .00 rellndlble eec. dep. al S!500 required. cloeecHnd ...... Tiile, --Ind tldra. Slit #93-0001~ added and specials rotated daily. '·My wife experiments in the house first. Then the dish Sticks to your ribs: The 17 EASTERN AVE. DEDHAM SQ. OFF RTE. 1 \1IENEED USED CARS TODAY goes on the special board and we see how people like it," fare at Barbeques said restaurant owner Nisar ·'Nick" Ahmed. Ahmed's wife, International at 129 1 Diana Ahmed, does almost all of the cooking and food Brighton Ave. in Allston ~11 ·Jl~·4~40 OR 1·~0~·~4~·~~17 rn: tit~~~1~cEs preperation for the restaurant. One current special is beef will fill your belly and curry and Lebanon beef kabob. satisfy those hunger pangs. Michael Maloney photo The kitchen offers three "Cheap Eats Delivery" guide styles of barbcquing tech for those who don't want to niques: clay oven, open grill , leave the house for an open WEEKEND RENTAL SPECIALS and open flame us ing grill taste. FRIDAY 'TIL MONDAY skewers. Each item is pre pared to order and a large The res taurant was selection of naan, clay oven bought by the Ahmeds two baked breads, are available years ago and was newly baked fresh to order. renovated. The beerand wine list was also recently ex Some of the most popular panded to include 23 differ items on the menu, accord ent styles of beer and an as ing to Ahmed, are the Mexi sortment of international can shrimp kcbobs and the wines. barbeque baby back ribs. All menu items are priced less "We are a casual place," than$ I 0 and there is a brand said Ahmed. "I would really new all -you-can-cat lunch like to see that people get to buffet for $4.25. The restau know us. We are just a small rant is listed in Dining In's place with good food." HOURS: Mon. -·Thurs. 7-8, Fri. 7-6, Sat. 8-5 AS SEEtJ l'ITHENYNEX YELLO\'/ PAGES • AS SEEN INTHE NY"JEX YELLOW PAGES July 29, 1993 The Journal Page 19 POLICE ALL-BRITE SOFTBALL LEAGUE Mugging .on Gardner Street SPONSORED BY ACADEMY VIDEO A woman was struck in the head and robbed at knifepoint Police described the first suspect as a Hispanic male in 407 WASHINGTON ST. BRIGHTON CENTER by three males July 18 while walking on Gardner Street near his early 20s, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 130 pounds. The Melvin Avenue, District 14 police said. second suspect was described as a white male, also in his 787-3900 The victim told police she had just stepped off a trolley early 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with blond hair and blue eyes. SILHOUETTE 15-4 and was walking home at about 10:30 p.m. when she was Police described the third suspect, believed to have driven GERLANDO'S 14-5 grabbed from behind and dragged into a parking lot at the getaway car, as a dark-skinned male. LAST DROP 11-8 Gardner and Melvin, where she was allegedly assaulted and The victim said the robbers threatened to cut off her VERSYSS VIPERS 10-10 robbed. fingers if she did not give them all her money, according to JOEY'S 9-10 The suspects then fled in a blue, four-door car believed police reports. CORRIB PUB 9-11 to be a Honda, police said. - compiled by P.J. Gildea IRISH VILLAGE 8-10 GREEN BRIAR 1-19 ELECTION '93 THIS WEEKS GAMES JULY 30 FRIDAY 8:00 PM DALY GERLANDO'S VS. IRISH VILLAGE 9:30 PM DALY JOEY'S VS. SILHOUETTE AUG. 1 SUNDAY 8:00 PM DALY GERLANDO'S VS. GREEN BRIAR 9:30 PM DALY SILHOUETTE VS. IRISH VILLAGE No doubt in Thomas AUG. 2 MONDAY 7:30 PM SMTH LAST DAOP VS. JOEY'S tar programs to help establish community and keep Boston Continued from page I youth off the street. REGULAR SEASON OVER Menino pointed out that one of his fi rst acts as acting While critics have questioned his legal right to take such mayor was to appoint a mediator for a long-standing 4ispute steps- and some have openly worried about fiscal reper between the schools and the Boston Teachers Union. "Could cussions from his decisions-Menino said he will continue I sit here and let the schools go on strike in September?" he fl exing his full authority, down to replacing the artwork in said. "We'll make sure that the schools open on time." the fifth-floor mayor's office with paintings from neighbor hood art associations. "The most unlikely person to be in politics" "You can 't sit still. You've got to move the city forward "I'll show you by the actions I take in the next several and make things happen," he said. "The neighborhoods weeks that I care about all parts of the city," Menino said. demand it." "People don't want pronouncements. They want to know what you've done." Small businesses key to city's survival, he says. Menino added that he felt no neighborhood concern was Handmade, Ice Cream, Chocolate Covered One thing the neighborhoods aredemanding is increased too small for him to address. "It's not big things. It's little support for small businesses, Menino said. things. That's how you gain people's support," he said. "The small businesses of the city are so vital. .. They are "How do we help the little person on Corey Street or Market BON-BON the backbone of the economy of Boston," Menino said, Street? That's the accomplishment we're looking for." adding that small businesses generate most of the city's Explaining that he became involved in politics at the jobs. "If they decay, it will have a cancerous effect." neighborhood level, Menino said he would rather attend Menino said he plans to establish a business retention community meetings than fund-raising banquets. "I love office to provide support services for entrepreneurs. "We'll community meetings. I'd rather be out in the communities be dealing with the small businesses, talking with them each dealing with people," he said. "That's where the oxygen is." and every day," he said, adding that he hoped to help "I'm the most unlikely person to be in politics," the 50- revitalize small business districts like Allston Village. year-old Hyde Park native admitted, adding that he finally The acting mayor said businesses must also pitch in to decided to stop managing other campaigns and try running save themselves. "Government can be helpful. We can give for office himself when his love for public service out ART•SIGN them the tools. But small businesses must be the driving weighed his dislike for public speaking and headlines. force," he said. Elected to the City Council in 1983, Menino spent 10 Closed stores devalue a community's property, Menino =-=- EXPRESS years representing District 5, narrowly winning the Council explained. ·'If they become vacant for a while, they'll presidency in January. Still serving as president, Menino become properties no one will want to rent," he said . "We SAME DAY SIGNS AVAILABLE said he is attempting to use his unusual dual role 10 improve • Complete Design Service can't allow that." relations between the mayor's office and the councilors. • Interior & Exterior Menino said he will encourage businesses to invest not ··r bring 1he councilors in10 the process now," he said. "'I • Commercial & Residential only in Boston but in all of New England. ·'Tue mayor of call them up and bring them into the office." • Wide Range Of Materials Boston should become the economic leader of the region," But Menino's relationship with his fellow councilors • Trade Show & Displays he said. "Boston cannot survive anymore alone. We have to 24 Hour • Vehicle Lettering was scheduled to undergo a • Window Lettering & Graphics work with these cities and towns around us." Fax 739-5492 baptism of fire this week: • Sign Repair & Installation Schools arc also key to the city's future, Menino said, although his 12 colleagues- CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES adding that reignited debate over how to structure the city's two of whom arc also run- School Committee fails to address a more important issue: ning for mayor- have co- 739-2400 how to provide Boston's children with a better education. 1238A Commonwealth Ave., Boston/Allston sponsored a bill establishing " I' m tired of us in the political scheme making an issue pay raises for Boston police of appointed versus elected [School Committee]." he said. officers with college de- "For a guy who's been in 43 schools during the past two grees, Menino has threatened There is an alternative to paying years, it's been that much"-he held his thumb and forefin to veto the pay plan, warn Boston Police false alarm fines of up to $200. ger a quarter-inch apart- "of a problem." ing that it would keep the "I think neighborhood schools are a good idea," Menino city from adding officers to said, adding that he wanted to schools to set up extracurricu- the force. 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