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Volume 33 Issue 16 Thursday, April 16, 2015 50¢ EATERIES SEEK TO SHIP UP TO DORCHESTER Mixed reaction to plan Dropkick’s Casey in bid for Adams Corner eatery to buy Lower Mills Pub By Lauren Dezenski While backers Julian Bolger By Bill Forry The pub, one of the few in the Reporter Staff and Shawn Ahern had sample Editor neighborhood that features live Abutters and neighbors menus and floor plans ready A team of buyers that music, will be renovated this turned out by the dozens for the 85 people gathered in includes Dropkick Murphy’s summer after Casey and his at Tuesday’s Cedar Grove the basement of St. Brendan’s front-man Ken Casey plans key partner— Brian O’Donnell Civic Association meeting to Church, abutters were more to buy the Lower Mills Pub of Milton— close on the sale. scrutinize plans for a pub/ concerned about the impact this month in a long-rumored There’s no name yet, but restaurant at the site of the of a new single-story bar and deal that would bring new Casey told the Reporter that long-vacant Hollywood Video restaurant on traffic and ownership— and likely, a he and O’Donnell plan a building near the intersection noise concerns in an already kitchen and new look— to “family-friendly, neighbor- of Granite Avenue and Gal- bustling neighborhood. Dropkick Murphy’s front one of Dorchester Avenue’s hood place” that will include livan Boulevard. (Continued on page 11) man Ken Casey owns two last remaining old-school a new kitchen. other pub-restaurants. barrooms. (Continued on page 11) Gaming panel lacks proper data to track diversity in its work force By Colman M. Herman are fairly represented Special to the Reporter at the various levels of The lack of detailed the administrative hi- data critical for a mean- erarchy, so the question ingful analysis leaves becomes: What kinds of open to question how the jobs are the 11 minority Massachusetts Gaming individuals working at Commission is working the commission holding? to ensure the diversity As to the lack of this of its work force. critical information, Segmenting data by Stephen Crosby, the employee job category chairman of the gaming is considered to be an panel, said, “I never re- essential component of ally thought about this. analyzing for diversity; Our HR people collect the in fact, it is something data the way they collect the state does for all of the data.” its secretariats as well Crosby is the founder as for various other of the Commonwealth administrative units. Compact, a nonprofit Tom Terrific Takes the Mound When asked about the organization that seeks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Monday as Pa- diversity in its workplace, to promote greater triots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and Dorchester’s Henry Richard — holding the Super Bowl trophy the commission said that diversity in Massa- that Brady carried onto the field— watched prior to the home opener baseball game between the Boston of its 53 employees, 79 chusetts “especially in Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park. AP Photo/Elise Amendola percent (42) are white, management, senior 6 percent (3) are black, 4 management and board percent (2) are Hispanic, governance.” and 11 percent (6) are The commission also Meeting set on plans for T’s Mattapan lot Asian/Pacific. But the does not have a written By Lauren Dezenski continue to provide for site. Twice, in 2007 and best use of that parcel agency does not collect plan for how to make its Reporter Staff safe and efficient station again in 2012, the agency with benefit to com- statistics for determin- workforce more diverse. In an effort to include operation and mainte- issued RFPs, receiving munity,” said state Rep. ing whether minorities (Continued on page 17) community input into nance, pedestrian and one bid in 2007 from a Dan Cullinane, whose the transit-oriented vehicular access, bus cir- community development district includes Mat- Abutter issues development of the com- culation and a minimum corporation, but that fell tapan Square. “I’m opti- with Boston Home muter parking lot next of 50 commuter parking through a year later as mistic that the market apartments plan to Mattapan Station, spaces,” said the agency the economy bottomed has changed and look The Boston Home has MassDot will host a in a posted notice. out. forward to seeing what released a reconfigured public meeting at the sta- For years, the MBTA, “I’m in favor of a thor- proposals are submitted design for a proposed tion’s community room which owns the site, ough and transparent and working with the apartment complex on next Tuesday (April 22) has sought a buyer for community process for residents.” its Dorchester Avenue at 5:30 p.m. the 1.75-acre lot off residents and stake- Cullinane called the campus, but some abut- All contents copyright “Any future devel- River Street who would holders with MBTA [to meeting the “first step” © 2015 Boston ters are still unhappy Neighborhood News, Inc. opment will need to develop or lease the decide] what would be (Continued on page 5) with the offering. 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Hear from a panel of BID-Milton clinical experts on the latest in diabetes care, FAIR 2015 and visit our exhibitors for some valuable Join us for a morning devoted information and resources. to helping you better manage your diabetes! A free diabetic-friendly lunch will be served. Page 2 THE Reporter April 16, 2015 dotnews.com DOT BY THE DAY Professional Women’s Police, April 17 - 24, 2015 A snapshot look at key upcoming events in and network launches on April 28 Courts around the neighborhood for your weekly planner. A new organization ager for Meetinghouse the dues will go toward that intends to to de- Bank, whose president, building our foundation & Fire Friday (17th) - A fundraiser for the Neighborhood velop, promote, and Anthony Paciulli, has as a Network,” explained House Charter School will feature a silent auction, protect the interests of encouraged the effort. Kelly. “We hope to have cash bar at Phillips Banquet Hall, 780 Morrissey professional women in “Maria and I agreed that a web page up and run- Blvd., Dorchester, 7-11 p.m. Dorchester will host its the idea of forming a new ning this year, and an Sunday (19th) – Dorchester Historical Society first meeting this month. organization,devoted original logo. Moving presents: “Hidden Treasures of Dorchester: Archi- The All Dorchester to promoting the in- forward, dues will go tecture of the Railroad Suburb,” 2 p.m. at the New Women’s Professional terests of professional toward events and other England Carpenters Training Center, 750 Dorchester Network will gather women in the Dorchester items based on member Ave. Andrew Saxe will give his popular talk on the at ester in Lower Mills community was great,” feedback.” Boston Police arrested history of Dorchester architecture for the third time. on Tuesday, April 28 explained Kelly. In the future, the two men and seized a Refreshed and revised, with new research, new photos from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is a $50 annual Women’s Professional loaded .357 Magnum and even more historical photos. Ester Restaurant and dues to join the group. Network would like handgun following a • Irish Hearts for Orphans benefit dance at Marriott Bar is located at 2261 All events and meetings to host a variety of traffic stop on Fuller Boston Quincy 4-8 p.m. features live entertainment Dorchester Ave. The are free to members. events including B2B Street on Saturday morn- by Noel Henry’s Irish Show Band, Erin’s Melody inaugural meeting will The network plans to Networking, educational ing. Police in Area C-11 and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and Haley School feature guest speaker achieve their goals by workshops, supporting say they were called to of Irish Dance. Suggested donation $20. More at Carol Conway Bulman, providing connections, community charities, the scene of a reported irishheartsfororphans.com President and CEO of business opportunities, and, Kelly adds, “having disturbance between a Monday (20th) – Patriot’s Day, a state holiday in Jack Conway Realtors. education and inspira- fun!” group of men just after Massachusetts. Red Sox game begins at 11:05 a.m. The network has been tion for professional Light refreshments midnight. In one vehicle, BAA Boston Marathon begins in Hopkinton at 8:50 organized by two key women. They also plan will be served at the April which was blocking a a.m. people: Mary Kelly is a to establish communica- 28 event. For additional fire hydrant when police Tuesday (21st) – Boston Parks & Recreation Real Estate Salesperson tion between local profes- information and to RSVP approached it, according Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families with Jack Conway Real- sional women, political please contact Mary to the BPD account, invite girls from throughout the city to spend their tors, who serves as presi- leaders and government Kelly at 617-697-2019 or officers found a passenger April school vacation at the All Girls Sports Festival dent; and Vice President agencies. marykelly@jackconway. holding an open alcohol in Roxbury from April 21 to April 24 from 8:30 a.m. and co-founder Maria “We are a new or- com. container. According to to 3:30 p.m. daily. Activities will be held at the Pina, the retailer man- ganization, so some of police, the driver dropped Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center at Roxbury the loaded gun under the Community College, 1350 Columbus Avenue, and seat as he was exiting the nearby BCYF Madison Park Community Center, Charlie Ashmont, R.I.P. the car. Both the driver Building 4, 55 Malcolm X Boulevard. Participants and the passenger were Charlie Ashmont, past February. I know must be Boston residents ages 11 to 14 and should placed under arrest. The arguably Dorchester’s he touched a lot of you wear activity-appropriate clothing. Applications are driver— Michael King, most influential and as well. He was such a available online at boston.gov/parks/recreation.asp or 23, was “using the vehicle well-known canine of good boy.” call 617-961-3093. without authority of the the last decade, died on Charlie Ashmont was • A special City Council Committee on the 2024 owner,” according to the April 10 following an in the news over the Olympics holds a hearing at 1:30 p.m. in the Iannella Boston Police. illness caused by heart years as Linehan waged Chamber at Boston City Hall. ••• disease. His owner of a campaign to repeal • Governor Charlie Baker discusses his first 100 days A Boston Police officer the last 11 years, Joyce a city ordinance that in office with Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory at who was shot in the face Linehan, who serves as imposed strict rules on the JFK Library in Dorchester from 6 - 7:30 p.m. All on March 27 was released Mayor Martin Walsh’s the owners of pit bulls. forums are free and open to the public. Reservations from the hospital on senior police advisor, Charlie, Linehan wrote Charlie Ashmont for forums are strongly recommended. Doors to the April 11. announced the sad news in a 2013 op-ed for the main hall open one hour before the program begins. me, or I could be fined if “John would like on Saturday. Reporter was “probably Call 617-514-1643 to RSVP. I walked him without a to thank the medical “Charlie Ashmont left a pit bull.” Wednesday (22nd) – Learn about special spaces muzzle.” teams at Boston Medical this world last night. I “That I say “prob- at Historic New England houses, and design your own Charlie’s passing elic- Center and Spaulding am forever grateful to ably” is indicative of a room or home using collage materials. 3 p.m., Adams ited a loving Tweet from Rehabilitation Hospital him for the love, lessons problem of identification Street Library, 690 Adams St. Mayor Marty Walsh: for the extraordinary and laughter. He was in breed-specific legisla- • Last Days in Vietnam: A Special Screening at the “Yesterday we lost #Bos- care and hospitality he diagnosed with heart tion,” wrote Linehan, JFK Library 6 - 8 p.m. Join Rory Kennedy, youngest ton’s Charlie Ashmont, has received over the disease last summer. who noted that it only daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, for a screening and a beloved dog adopted past several weeks,” The end came mercifully mattered “if a police discussion of her newest film, Last Days in Vietnam, from MSPCA. Adopt a read a statement posted fast for him. He was fine, or animal control of- which is being released to coincide with the 40th pet & let a new family on BPDNews. “Above and then he wasn’t,” said ficer thought perhaps he anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Call 617-514-1643 member rescue YOU in all else, John would Linehan. “He rescued looked like one, he could to RSVP. his honor.” especially like to thank me 11 years ago this have been seized from Friday (24th) – Tony-Award winning rock opera – Bill Forry and acknowledge the Jesus Christ Superstar opens at the Strand Theatre officers on scene for their tonight at 8 p.m. Show runs through May 3 produced lightning quick reaction by Fiddlehead Theatre Company. Tickets are $25-$45 City begins yard waste and response that he each, special discounts available for Seniors, Students credits for saving his life.” and Dorchester residents. Discounts for groups of 15 Last Friday, District or more. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box collections this week Attorney Daniel Con- office at 617-229-6494 or online at fiddlehead.com Leaves and other yard a.m. on recycling days. 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By Lauren Dezenski made his support for the ballot initiative for No- bid will be stronger with the Office of Campaign We don’t know what Reporter Staff Games clear on multiple vember 2016, is skeptical a majority of citizens and Political Finance “as theirs will say.” Getting a question occasions, could decline of a citywide vote. “I hope of Massachusetts and soon as it begins raising Falchuk’s question on the 2024 Summer to bring the matter to a he’s going to be success- Boston in support,” said money for the purpose would require a private Olympic Games to vot- hearing, but that would ful, but I don’t think Boston 2024 spokesman of supporting its ballot sector-funded Olympics ers – whether it appears not necessarily kill the that’s going to happen,” Dave Wedge. question,” according to and ensure that no tax- on Boston ballots this Zakim bill. According said Falchuk. “There’s Boston 2024 would OCPF spokesman Jason payer money is spent November or state bal- to the city’s election very little reason to then have two months Tait. That committee to “procure, host, aid, lots next year— faces department, the initia- have an opportunity to gather 64,750 certi- would act as a separate further, or remediate significant hurdles, no tive can get on the ballot to vote on nonbinding fied signatures from silo from Boston 2024. the effects of the 2024 matter the arena. either by a vote in the questions. It should be across the state before In the meantime, Evan Olympics,” according to In Boston, Councillor City Council with the non-controversial, what the question goes to the Falchuk has a head start a text unveiled in March. Josh Zakim continues mayor’s approval or by councillor Zakim has Legislature in January. on the ballot question For its part, the United to pursue his citywide a petition of 10 regis- proposed, but it’s not.” If legislators choose not process, with a ques- States Olympic Commit- ballot initiative on the tered voters presented Though Boston 2024 to take up the matter tion committee already tee has signaled support Games, a non-binding to the City Council for has signaled support by the month of May, formed and a draft text at for a referendum, al- vote that would com- its approval. If they for a ballot question on Boston 2024 must then the attorney general’s of- though the organization prise four questions. don’t gain approval, the Games for the 2016 gather an additional fice, he told theReporter declined to say which The order, which is cur- Zakim would then need statewide ballot, it is still 10,792 signatures by on Tuesday. He also said one. “We believe that rently held up in Council to collect 36,729 certified far from a done deal. July to put the question Boston 2024 has not Boston can and should President Bill Linehan’s signatures —10 percent The most significant on next year’s ballot. reached out to him about lead America’s bid to special committee on the of the city’s registered questions revolve around It is also within the potentially consolidating host the 2024 Olympic Olympics, must have a voters — up to 35 days the text of the ballot Legislature’s power to ballot questions, nor is he and Paralympic Games,” hearing before it goes before the November question and how it put a 2024-related ref- interested in ceding his said USOC spokesperson to a vote in the council election. would be received by erendum on the state’s question to allow 2024 to Patrick Sandusky. “The no later than Sept. 30, But with an election of the attorney general’s presidential primary only have one Olympics vision for these Games and with the mayor’s his own on the horizon, office, two elements that ballot in March of next question on the ballot. is sound and they would approval. Zakim does not appear must be ironed out this year. Boston 2024, how- “Theirs won’t be some- be a powerful catalyst for Zakim’s questions interested in pursuing summer as 2024 seeks ever, has indicated it thing that says, ‘Do you growth and progress in would ask: Should the a Plan B, nor do other to boost positive public intends to put a question want the Olympics?’ Massachusetts. But that city host the 2024 games? councillors appear in- opinion of the Games on the November 2016 That’s not how the pro- vision must be shared Should the city com- clined to pick up his coming to Boston. ballot. cess works,” Falchuk by the citizens, and for mit any public money? ballot question torch if Boston 2024 must first To remain in line with said. “Assuming both that reason we fully Should the city make any it falls by the wayside. draft the ballot language state law, Boston 2024 of us get it through the support the notion of a financial guarantees to “I think a council vote is and submit it to the at- must also form a ballot process, there are two referendum.” cover cost overruns for the best method to get it torney general’s office by question committee with different proposed laws. the games? And should on and I’m planning to Aug. 5. If the AG’s office the city use eminent go through that route,” approves the language, domain to take private Zakim said on Tuesday, it is then submitted to Boxer Palmer to challenge Baker in D-3 land on behalf of the adding that he planned the Secretary of State’s Donnie Palmer, the who will seek re-election This would be his first Games? to speak with Linehan office, which has to issue professional boxer who this year. attempt at elected office. “I look forward to later this week. signature papers no later survived a shooting last Palmer lives on Rich- Both men will have to scheduling a hearing Linehan’s office did than Sept. 16. year, pulled papers on field Street in Dorches- collect 200 signatures date with Councillor not return a request for “It is still early in the Wednesday to run for ter’s Ward 15 and works by May 15 to make the Linehan,” Zakim told the comment. process to detail what Boston City Council in with special education November 3 ballot. Reporter this week. Evan Falchuk, who final language may look District 3. That seat is oc- students at the Lee Linehan, who has is pursuing a statewide like, but we believe our cupied by Frank Baker, School on Talbot Avenue.

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We look Mattapan Branch historic Strand Theatre, the show are as follows: forward to welcoming 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 ends their 2014-2015 Friday, April 24, 8 p.m., theater goers to experi- season with the Tony- Saturday, April 25, 8 ence this telling of the Award winning rock p.m., Sunday, April 26, last days of Jesus Christ All branches of the Boston Public Library Justin Raymond Reeves opera “Jesus Christ 2 p.m., Friday, May 1, with a contemporary lens will be closed on in Fiddlehead’s produc- Monday, April 20, Patriots’ Day Superstar,” directed and 8 p.m., Saturday, May that will really resonate tion of Jesus Christ costumed by Fiddle- 2, 8p.m., Sunday, May with viewers.” Superstar, April 24-May Adams Street Branch head’s Associate Produc- 3, 2 p.m. The cast is led by 2nd at The Strand The- Thurs., April 16, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 12:30 ing Artistic Director “Jesus Chris Su- Justin Raymond Reeves atre. p.m. – Introduction to Watercolor and Creative Stacey Stephens, from perstar” is the final (Jesus Christ), who is Courtesy of Fiddlehead Problem Solving; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4:30 April 24-May 3. Loosely of three Tony-Award thrilled to be in his Theatre Company/Matt p.m. – LEGOs Builders Club. Fri., April 17, 9:30 based on the Gospels’ winning rock musicals second production at Mckee Photo a.m. – Baby/Toddler Play Group. Tues., April 21, accounts of the last week presented by Fiddlehead Fiddlehead Theatre 10:30 a.m. – Little Groove Music Class; 10:30 a.m. “Spring Awakening,” of Jesus’ life, “Jesus Theatre Company in Company with “Jesus – Reading Readiness Story Time; 2 p.m. – KLS Gerald in “Me and My Christ Superstar” is a its 2014-2015 season, Christ Superstar.” Re- Puppets The Amazing Life Cycle of the Butterfly. Girl” at Reagle Music timeless work set against which have included the cently he performed at Wed., April 22, 3 p.m. – Historic New England Theater and “Skip in Life the backdrop of extraor- successful runs of Elton the Strand Theater in Pierce House Creative Spaces. Thurs., April 23, Could be a Dream” at dinary and “universally- John and Tim Rice’s “The Wiz,” as the Tin 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 12:30 p.m. – Introduction the Oregon Cabaret The- known series of events. “AIDA” in October 2014 Man, and previously in to Watercolor and Creative Problem Solving; 3 ater. Devon has worked Fiddlehead takes on a and “The Wiz” in Febru- Xi’an, China as Man p.m. – Blue Hills Trailside Museum Raptors. Fri., at other regional the- modern interpretation of ary 2015. Music by 2 in “You’re Perfect, I April 24, 9:30 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Play Group; 2 aters across the county this centuries-old story, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Love You, Now Change!” p.m. – Spring Origami Animals. Sat., April 25, 11 and has worked on a creating a musical expe- Book and lyrics by Tim Justin studied voice a.m. – Local Author Paula Guerard. number of New York City rience that resonates in Rice. “Jesus Christ performance at Berklee Codman Square Branch workshops and readings. today’s society. Superstar” is presented College of Music where Thurs., April 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 He is a graduate of The Performance tickets for through an exclusive he portrayed the roles p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6 p.m. – How to Plan for Boston Conservatory. “Jesus Christ Superstar” arrangement with R & of Professor Callahan College Workshop. Fri., April 17, 11 a.m. – Preschool Additional featured are $25-$45 each, special H Theatricals and Two in “Legally Blonde” and Films. Wed., April 22, 11 a.m. – Senior Arts and cast members include: discounts available for Knights Rights Limited. Tateh in “Ragtime”. Smarts. Thurs., April 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Katie Howe as Peter, S. Seniors, Students and “We are very excited Devon Stone plays Help. Fri., April 24, 11 a.m. – Preschool Films. Caron as Mary, Samuel Dorchester residents. to finish our 2014-2015 Judas in his Fiddlehead Fields Corner Branch Forgie as Simon, Brian Discounts for groups of season with this beloved debut with “one of his Thurs., April 16, 3 p.m. – Lego Builders Club; Bakofen as Caiaphas, 15 or more. Tickets may classic story with a con- favorite musicals of 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., April 17, 10:30 Cristhian Mancinas- temporary rock-n-roll all time.” Past credits a.m. – Lapsit Story Time with Sherry. Sat., April Garcia as Pilate and twist,” said Fiddlehead include Hanschen in 18, 10 a.m. – The Human Library; 12:30 p.m. – Sat. LEGAL NOTICES Gene Dante as Herod. Producing Artistic Direc- the National Tour of Hatha Yoga. Tues., April 21, 6:30 p.m. – Qi Gong. COMMONWEALTH OF Wed., April 22, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT Fun; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., April 24, PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time with Sherry. 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If you fail to p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., April 17, 2:30 do so, the court will proceed to the p.m. – Fri. Film: The Lorax. Sat., April 18, 11 a.m. hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of – Lego Builders. Tues., April 14, 10 a.m. – Reading your answer, if any, in the office of the Readiness Story Time; 4 p.m. – Lego Builders. Wed., Register of this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- www.GibsonSothebysRealty.com April 22, 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose STRONG, First Justice of this Court. 119 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester Baby Lapsit; 4 p.m. – The Emancipation Trail: Civil Date: March 31, 2015 Patrick W. McDermott 617.825.0800 Rights for All. Thurs., April 23, 4 p.m. – Aquarium: Register of Probate Lobsters. Published: April 16, 2015 dotnews.com April 16, 2015 The Reporter Page 7 Reporter’s News about people People in & around our Neighborhoods Dot’s Bosworth wins plaudits on the track, classroom

By Monique Atkinson warded in his junior year Bosworth is also Recently he advanced Special to the Reporter when he was named the maintaining his own to 15th place on the Ben Bosworth is Cross Country and Track high standards in the national Track and Field achieving great strides team MVP. Bosworth classroom. In both of his performance list due to as he runs across state continued to advance in years at Connecticut Col- his completing a 3000 lines to continue the 2013 when was named lege the economics major meter run in just over legacy he began in the team captain. In the has earned USTFCCCA 8 minutes in the Last Dorchester’s Wellesley same year, Milton set All-Academic honors. Chance Invitational Park neighborhood. On school records in both The honor is awarded t Tufts University in April 2, the rising sopho- the 1500 meter and 3000 to student athletes March. more on the Connecticut meter races. who earn a 3.30 GPA “I’ve… fueled myself College Track and Field The Bosworth family or higher and finish off of improvement from team placed second in and the Dorchester com- amongst the top 25 per- year to year. I think the 1500 meter run for munity have acted as a cent of their respective that’s an important thing the Camels. The 20 year- strong support system regional championships. that people should know old athlete contributed for his running. He says Bosworth achieved well about running whether to a fifth place standing that the largest impact above the requirement, you’re winning in the at the Amherst College of the support from Ben Bosworth, center, is a sophomore at Connecti- earning a 3.6 GPA in Olympics or just going his coach, family, and cut College, where he competes on the Track and his freshman year. Bos- out for your first jog.” Spring Fling meet. Field team. Before beginning at friends is that it provides worth shares that a large He believes that with Connecticut College in “the self-belief and the bright the fire was burn- nity service growing up. I part of maintaining the perseverance anyone can 2013, Bosworth attended confidence [for] working ing for them and how worked at ABCD daycare balance between athlet- excel in the sport the way high school at Milton so hard and performing hard they were working in the summer. […] I ics and his collegiate he has. Academy. He joined well.” for their goals.That’s would interact with the studies is in appropriate “The fact is that it’s the school’s running Bosworth’s support really what showed children, help them with time management. hard, always, but you program in his freshman system included the me what running was learning and that was a “I think it’s really just can constantly improve year after ending his par- students who inspired about,” he said. very cool experience[…] I staying focused on your and constantly break ticipation in football due him to keep improving In high school, when tutored to students from goals and having goals through […]You never to an injury. He reflects in the sport. Bosworth re- Bosworth wasn’t per- Dorchester in whatever in the classroom just as know how far you can that his early passion for members Henry Russell severing on the track they were learning and you have goals for track,” take it.[…] That’s some- running came from being and Andrew Beaudoin’s he was serving the I also did community said Bosworth. thing I always think able to “improve, week to impact on his track Dorchester and Milton service at the Taylor Bosworth’s techniques about as a runner but I week [and] day to day.” aspirations. communities. school once or twice a are paying dividends hope that other people His dedication was re- “I could just see how “I did a lot of commu- week.” on the track as well. think about it too.” Arredondo Family Foundation launched to help military families Carlos Arredondo, who maximize outreach and helped those injured will include military sib- during the 2013 Boston lings attending UMass Marathon Bombing, has Boston in the Arredondo established the Arre- Brothers Memorial dondo Family Founda- Scholarship. Carlos’ son tion (AFF) with his wife Alex, a Marine, was Joseph Kain, a senior Mélida. The foundation killed in 2004 while attending Hillsdale Col- was launched on Mon- serving in Iraq. Carlos’ lege in Michigan, took day night at the Back younger son, who strug- home a big win at this Bay Social Club. Jeff gled with overwhelming year’s Association of Bauman, a marathon grief from his brother’s College Unions Interna- tional (ACUI) Clay Tar- survivor who lost both death, committed suicide gets Tournament. The legs and who Carlos in 2011. The Arredondos Dorchester native con- helped rescue by as- have since advocated tributed to Hillsdale’s sisting first responders, for Gold Star families Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Middleton-Pratt, who works at Good- third national cham- held a HoopFest fundraiser last month win Proctor, was a basketball star in spoke at the event about and families affected pionship in four years. with all proceeds supporting the SJ- college and has helped in mentoring Carlos’s compassion and by suicide. They have The Charger shotgun PIICA basketball program. Organized the SJPIICA basketball team since its friendship. also volunteered for the team also earned indi- by volunteers Brandon and Lauren inception. Over $10,500 was raised at The foundation will American Red Cross, the vidual championships in Middleton-Pratt, the fundraiser in- the event. Pictured above, Brandon financially assist those St. Francis House for the three events: Combined cluded a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Middleton-Pratt (center) and Lauren affected by tragedy and Homeless, and Massa- American, Combined and a scrimmage with the SJPIICA Middleton-Pratt (far left) are pictured educate on matters relat- chusetts Stand Down for Trap and International 7th and 8th grade basketball team. with Kate Brandley (far right), Prin- ing to military personnel, Veterans. For additional Trap. More than 600 stu- Raffles held throughout the day in- cipal of the Neponset Campus, Kirby veterans, military fami- info on the Arredondo dents participated in the cluded a pair of Red Sox Opening Day Morrison (holding check), basketball tournament, held March lies, and the suicide. The Family Foundation, visit 24-29 at the National tickets and a basketball signed by the coach, and members of the SJPIICA foundation will partner arredondofoundation. entire Boston Celtics team. Brandon basketball team. Shooting Complex in with other non-profits to org. San Antonio, Texas. Bubbles’s Birthdays and Special Occasions By Barbara McDonough of Earth Day. April 20 is the 103rd “birthday” of The late Henry Mancini, one of my favorite the Red Sox. composers (he won 20 Grammy Awards and four Celebrities having birthdays: April 16: Pope Oscars), was born in Cleveland on April 16, 1924. Emeritus Benedict XVI, 88; Lukas “Witness” Haas, More than 1,500 Cuban exiles invaded Cuba in an 39; Bobby Vinton, 80. April 18: Barbara (“Perry unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro Mason”) Hale, 94; Hayley Mills, 69; Conan O’Brien, on April 17, 1961. William Holden was born in 52. April 19: Tim Curry, 69; Hugh O’Brien, 85; Kate Illinois on April 17, 1918. Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle Hudson, 36. April 21: Queen Elizabeth II, 89; Tony of the US Army Air Force led the first air raid on Danza, 64. April 22: Glen Campbell, 80; and Jack Japan during WWII with a launch off the carrier Nicholson, 79. USS Hornet on April 18,1942, inflicting mostly Those celebrating their birthdays are Johnny psychological damage on the country. WBZ’s Call Vibert, Ellen Meade, Charlie Breen, Chuck Cal- For Action began on April 18. 1971. A powerful earthquake hit San Francisco on April lanan, William Regan, Bob Norton, Ian Saverse, The Battle of Lexington and Concord –“the shot 18, 1906, killing an estimated 3,000 people while Connor Sweeney, John Murray, Hattie Waters, igniting fires around the city that burned for Sarah Rubington, “T.J.” Trapani, and Rep. Dan heard round the world” – marked the start of the three days and destroyed nearly 500 city blocks. American Revolution on April 19, 1775. That event The temblor left some 200,000 of the city’s 400,000 Hunt. of 240 years ago will be observed next Monday residents homeless. Also observing their birthdays are Lauren Hughes, in Massachusetts and Maine, the same day as Ruth Dineen, Doris Pienton, Dianna Wilson, Mary the 119th running of the Boston Marathon when themselves. Rome’s founding day – in 753 BC – is Downey, John Gaffney Jr., Dottie Canniff, Jack Kain, 27,00 participants will line up in Hopkinton for traditionally celebrated on April 21. Babe Ruth made Johnny Fencer, John Curley, Ch. 5’s Pam Cross, the run to Boston. On April 20, 1999, two students his professional pitching debut while playing for the Madeline (Neff) Coleman, and Steve Datish. Paul from Columbine High School in Colorado went on International League’s Baltimore Orioles on April and Mimi LaCamera and Joe and Diane Zinck are a rampage, killing12 students and then killing 22, 1914. Wed., April 22 will be the 45th observance celebrating their anniversaries this week. Page 8 THE Reporter April 16, 2015 dotnews.com Editorial Outdoor art project planned at Mather A new green space and permanent public art proj- Marathon killers ect is being considered for the Mather Elementary School on Meetinghouse Hill. The City of Boston’s already dead to us Edward Ingersoll Browne Trust and the Boston Art Commission, working in collaboration with Boston Justice was served last week at the federal court- Public School Department and the Mather School house when the surviving Boston Marathon bomber Parent Council, will put out a call for qualified was convicted of murdering our young neighbor, artists to create a permanent installation along Martin Richard, and three other people — and with landscape improvements in the coming weeks. maiming scores more— on Patriots Day in 2013. The The project is well timed, considering the important outcome was never in doubt, but the punishment anniversary that the Mather School celebrated last remains an open question for the jurors who sat year: 375 years (1639 – 2014) as the nation’s first through the harrowing weeks of testimony from tax-supported public school. The new green space survivors and law enforcement officers. is proposed for the northwest corner of the school The killer – whose name we will not elevate property, near the intersection of Church Street and by printing it – could be sentenced to live out his High Street. The green space will flank the granite miserable life in a jail cell. That would be fine. Or, staircase that provides access to the school from this the jury could decide to execute this terrorist, just direction. This is just about the only place on the as another home-grown bomber, who killed innocent school’s exterior that has not received a make-over kids and office workers in Oklahoma City 22 years The plan for the Mather School property, showing recently. The freshly paved schoolyard connects the location of proposed Green Space improvements ago, was put down in our name. outdoor schoolroom with the playground and with (outlined in white at upper left). Honestly, that would be fine, too. the basketball courts – all new. The fanatics who seek martyrs to further fuel The site is generally used as a waiting area where functional school entrance. acts of terror have them in ample supply already. parents pick up their children. The area is highly Artists, designers or teams comprised of an artist There’s no question of the evil nature of the act or the visible, very active and serves as an important and a landscape architect are invited to forward culpability of the criminal himself. The perpetrators bridge between the school and the surrounding qualifications for the project. Eligibility preference of the atrocity deserve an ignominious end – and neighborhood. The aim of the project is to transform will be given to local and regional applications. whether that comes in the form of a speeding car the existing green space and its surroundings into More details on how to apply will be published in driven by a brother, a lethal injection, or a life spent a more welcoming, comfortable public site and an upcoming edition of The Reporter. withering away in isolation – is immaterial. We trust that the jury that represents us in this case will make the right call. Either way, this murderer is already dead to us. The Mather School at 375: Still true Boston is moving on. And that doesn’t mean we’ll forgive or forget. As was made clear this week, the victims of the to its values, but it could use your help bombing are front-and-center as we remember their By George Regan of Mather students live in low-income households, very personal loss and recall our own secondary and dozens of students leave school each day to grief – all of it still very raw and real. We celebrate Special to the Reporter Earlier this school year, I had the rare opportunity return “home” to one of the homeless shelters that the resiliency of our friends and neighbors who lived to leave my chosen profession behind for a few short serve the surrounding neighborhood. through the horrors of those moments near the hours and step into another role: guest principal at The challenges these stark realities pose to the finish line. We seek to honor the law enforcement the historic Mather Elementary school in Dorchester. Mather are only equaled by the determination of professionals whose quick work led to the capture of I was given this unique opportunity through its families to provide for their children, and the the terrorists. And we marvel at the skill and resolve Principal Partners, a program that brings Boston’s optimism and eagerness of the students themselves. of the medical professionals – and the volunteer business and philanthropic leaders into Boston The Mather School faces and overcomes these first-responders – who saved so many lives among schools to serve as principal for the day. While challenges through the unparalleled dedication of the injured. excited at the prospect of a brief respite from my its staff and the innovative partnerships it forms to Mostly, we find solace in the smiles and spirit of the daily routine, I was unprepared for the strong and enhance the educational experience of its students. youngest among us. We are buoyed by the Richard lasting impression that the school’s leadership, For instance, Mather is partnering with Lesley family of Dorchester, who continue to represent mission, and students would leave upon me. University to bring the Literacy Collaborative, a our community in the finest possible light with a As the first public elementary school in North school literacy program designed to improve the characteristic dignity and grace, as they did on America, the Mather is hallowed ground and genera- reading, Writing, and language skills of children, Wednesday morning and at the splendid Opening tions of Bostonian educators served it as principals into its classrooms. Day ceremonies at Fenway on Monday. before my brief tenure, although I am certain that However, despite the grand, innovative work These are the people we choose to think of and none has led the institution with more fervor and that is done at the school, many students still have remember on the second anniversary of that awful dedication than its current leader, Emily Cox. basic needs such as school supplies and uniforms week in April. Over its 375-year history, the Mather and those that go unmet. – Bill Forry who taught and learned within its walls changed My friend, the New York police commissioner and along with the country. While its first student body former Mather student Bill Bratton is one of the consisted of a handful of Puritan children, today the school’s most successful alums and one of its most school teems with more than 600 pupils in grades ardent advocates. Recently, while speaking at the K through 5, representing a mix of nationalities, Mather to celebrate the school’s storied history, he ethnicities, and languages that epitomizes the attributed much of his success to the foundations strengths and ideals of our great nation. This wonder- of learning he received from his time at Mather. ful diversity is evident at the start of each school day, As the school prepares to celebrate its 375th year when the Mather School Pledge, which reinforces next month with a gala that will highlight its rich the school’s mission is recited and translated into history and bright future, it continues to struggle Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, and Spanish, the with the immense financial, social and educational three most common languages other than English challenges that are not unique to the school, but are spoken by its Students. unique in their scope and size. I implore my fellow For 48 percent of Mather students, English is Bostonians to join Bratton, myself, and many others not their first language and 38 percent of them are in supporting and partnering with the Mather School Mayor Marty Walsh and the Boston Red Sox hosted Limited English Proficient. However, the statistics and Principal Cox to ensure that this long-standing 400 kids, family and staff members of the Boys and I learned that day that surprised me the most while beacon of hope and learning in the heart of Dorchester Girls Clubs of Dorchester at the home opener on significantly enhancing my already great admiration will continue to shine for another 375 years. Monday. for those who teach and serve the student population, To support the Mather, to learn more about its are those that reflect the economic struggles of mission, or to sponsor the 375th gala, please visit: The Reporter Mather School families. Some 81 percent of families matherelementary.org/375.html. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. Letter to the Editor 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 Worldwide at dotnews.com Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) Congratulations, Rep. Carvalho William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher The following letter to the editor was secondarily underscored: Dorchester and Roxbury combined Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor addressed to state Rep. Evandro C. Carvalho of the are the most diverse neighborhoods of the city. Barbara Langis, Production Manager Fifth Suffolk District: People who call these neighborhoods home come Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager from all walks of life. If Dorchester and Roxbury Maureen Forry, Advertising Sales Dear Rep. Carvalho, are successful, Boston is successful. Lauren Dezenski, Staff Reporter We, the members of the Ward 15 Democratic Com- As delegation chair, you have an opportunity to News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] mittee, were very pleased to learn of your election unite city legislators in addressing not only common The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in on April 8 as chair of the Boston State Delegation areas of concern, but also in enlisting their help advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. in the Legislature. in tackling serious issues that are faced by your The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, In just 18 months as our representative, you constituents. or cut any copy without notice. have demonstrated a strong work ethic, an upbeat, We look forward to supporting your efforts as Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade Next Issue: Thursday, April 23, 2015 can-do attitude, and a commitment to the issues that you assume this new role, and as you work to make affect the Fifth Suffolk District. 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Murphy crimes after Detective sioner Bill Bratton, and as “unscientific” and Scapicchio feels a new knew the 1993 drug raid Special to the Reporter John Brazil, another investigators proceeded “unreliable.” jury, armed with today’s of two Commonwealth Final arguments in confessed robber, turned on the theory of “a mes- Ellis’s September 1995 knowledge that these Avenue apartments led Suffolk Superior Court evidence against them in sage” sent by someone conviction came only investigators – deemed by Acerra and Robinson last week wrapped up exchange for immunity bent on revenge, a person after his third trial; among “the best and the was illegitimate. seven days of hearings from federal prosecution. known to the street- two previous juries had brightest” by lead inves- Linn said that Terry to consider whether Sean The relevance for Ellis smart detective, they deadlocked over whether tigator Sgt. Det. Thomas Patterson’s statement K. Ellis, a Dorchester is that Acerra, Robinson, assumed, because he he was in a joint venture O’Leary – were linked that he parked on a side man who was convicted and Brazil were mem- allowed his assailant to with Patterson. He was to Mulligan in criminal street after shopping at in 1995 of the 1993 bers of the elite task force sit in his passenger seat. sentenced to life without activities – should be Walgreens and walked murder of Boston Police investigating Mulligan’s Yet within ten days, parole, and the years given the opportunity to back to the store with Department Detective murder – a conflict of Ellis, then 19, and a since have been pocked review the case. Ellis “to buy a cigar,” plus John Mulligan, deserves interest, Scapicchio ar- friend, Terry Patterson, with legal setbacks: Referring to those sightings by several wit- a new trial. gues, because the men 18, were arrested, and a 1998 retrial motion crimes, Scapicchio noted nesses of two black men Judge Carol Ball’s needed “to cover the the prosecution’s theory submitted by his trial in an interview that “fitting the men’s general ruling is expected by the tracks of what Mulligan of the case changed to lawyers, Norman Zal- “we did have some of descriptions” and the end of May. and they were doing.” that of a “random rob- kind and David Duncan, these pieces before, but fact Patterson changed Ellis, who was 18 when Motivated to “shut down bery” by two teens who was denied, as was their we definitely did not the appearance of his convicted, has always the investigation as saw the cop sleeping, appeal. have the connection with vehicle after the murder, maintained his inno- quickly as they could, decided they wanted his At the hearings, Mulligan. And [at the all led to the “inescapable cence, and his attorney, so their own criminal gun for a trophy, and Scapicchio brought out hearings] we were able to conclusion that one of Rosemary Scapicchio, activity didn’t get ex- shot him from curbside two actions she says make those connections... these men committed the has offered into evidence posed,” they “railroaded through a three-inch Acerra and Robinson how that each one of the crime.” Yet no positive ID new information that a black kid who was out opening in the car’s took to cover their illicit officers...was involved made was made of either she claims would have buying diapers,” she has window. drug raids: According to in central portions of man, save the photo ID of influenced his jurors’ charged. Ellis and Patterson two witnesses, within this investigation, which Ellis made by Detective deliberations in 1995 Indeed, the three cor- had stopped at Wal- hours of the murder created a conflict that Acerra’s family relative. had they heard it. rupt detectives each had greens that morning, Robinson went to Mul- should give us a new Scapicchio also claims Arguing for the Com- a hand in the evidence and Ellis purchased ligan’s condominium and trial. If we’d had that that tips from the police monwealth was Asst. used to convict Ellis, diapers in full view of removed money from evidence...the jury might telephone hotline, sev- District Attorney Paul most notably a contested ceiling-mounted video the slain detective’s coat have believed our side.” eral naming specific sus- Linn, assisted by Suffolk photo ID made by the cameras. He voluntarily pocket – money he never Linn called the two pects and motives, were County Chief of Homi- teenaged niece of Acerra’s spoke to police and told reported to the depart- robberies involving Mul- withheld from Ellis’s cide Edmond Zabin. domestic partner – a wit- them his story, and ment, Scapicchio notes. ligan “isolated incidents” trial attorneys, as was Scapicchio has found ness he brought forward police later found his And Acerra discovered that occurred 18 months a detailed lead from one two official reports de- without acknowledging box of LUVS with the Mulligan’s cell phone in a apart. He said the 1991 Boston officer that an- tailing allegations that their relationship until Walgreens receipt. “secret compartment” of robbery, allegedly com- other officer was behind Mulligan committed months later. Patterson was con- his SUV a full week after mitted with Robinson at the slaying. Zalkind and armed robberies of drug Mulligan was shot victed in January1995, crime scene technicians gunpoint in a Brighton Duncan each testified dealers with his friends five times in the face largely because his failed to find it there, and parking lot, was “uncor- that they did not receive and colleagues, Detec- just before dawn as he fingerprints were found it was declared stolen. roborated” (although these tips and, if they tives Walter Robinson slept in his SUV that on the door frame of Mul- Scapicchio contends police deemed the sole had, they would have and Kenneth Acerra, one was parked in the fire ligan’s vehicle; yet he was that Acerra removed informant’s reliability sent out an investigator in 1991 and a second in lane of a Roslindale released in 2006 after the the phone, wiped it clean “good,” and the incident and submitted motions 1993. Acerra and Rob- Walgreens drugstore. “It Massachusetts Supreme of numbers (a claim ADA was under investigation), for further discovery, as inson both later pleaded was an execution,” said Judicial Court disallowed Linn disputes), and then and he said there was was their demonstrated guilty to a string of such then-Police Commis- the fingerprint evidence put it back. no evidence Mulligan practice.

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Police District C-11 Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assoc. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: [email protected] or 617- 825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available. The next meeting dates are: May 11 and June 8, at 6:30 p.m.. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., A group of 10 third graders from the Edward Everett Elementary School in Dorchester celebrated the at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: completion of Boston Ballet’s Citydance program. The students traveled to Boston Ballet’s studios in columbiasavinhillcivic.org. the South End every Wednesday this winter (when the weather permitted!) and learned dance styles Cummins Valley Assoc. and techniques from around the world, from African to ballroom to classical ballet. Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at the Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Cum- members are welcome. Call 617-265-5376 for info. Hancock St. Civic Assoc. mins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791-7359 Freeport-Adams Assoc. Meetings, on Thurs. (Apr. 16), from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at or 617-202-1021. The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the the Pilgrim Church (in a new room), 540 Columbia Rd, Eastman-Elder Assoc. month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office across from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@ The association meets the third Thurs. of each (the old Dist. 11 police station). gmail.com (new email address.) A rep from the month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood Assoc. Uphams Corner Health Center, Catherine O’Neill, 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, and Sheila Traphagen will speak. The following meetings are May 21 and June 18 (correction). Fields Corner Civic Assoc. 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call The FCCA meets the first Tues., of each month in the (Continued on page 14) basement hall of St. Ambrose Church at 7 p.m. New 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. DON’T MISS OUT on a single issue of the Dorchester Reporter A Subscription to the Dorchester Reporter makes an Ideal Gift for Any Special Occasion. Why Not Order One Today for Yourself, or for That Special Someone in Your Life? Order today, and we will send a gift card in your name. Enclose $30.00 for each gift subscription.

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(Continued from page 1) Irish music and acoustic At a hearing before the request, while noting It would definitely be sets on the small stage. city’s Licensing Board that the bar was pres- a nice tavern with TVs, The sale of the pub last January, attorneys ently operating without but we definitely want to has been in the offing for for the Byrne family and a proper license, which put some focus on food. It months, but was delayed co-owner Jeremiah Nash was never amended after probably won’t have the by complications with asked for permission to Byrne’s death. biggest kitchen in the the current ownership. extend the bar’s existing Casey said on Tuesday world, but we will put The pub was owned for license for two months that he expected the sale one in there.” decades by two men, one while they finalized a to be completed by the Casey owns two other of whom — Nicholas By- plan to sell the property. end of April. popular bar-restaurants: rne— died five years ago. The board approved their McGreevey’s on Boylston Street and the newer Whiskey Republic in Providence. Casey and partners are working on a third eatery for the new Lower Mills Pub on Dorchester Avenue will be sold Ink Block in Boston’s to a group that includes Dropkick Murphy’s lead South End. singer Ken Casey. The Lower Mills the team that designs the into a sushi joint,” joked Pub is an attractive Lower Mills establish- Casey. “My whole thing location to both Casey ment, Casey said. with all these places, my and O’Donnell, in part, Casey, a Milton native favorite part is designing because O’Donnell can himself, used to frequent it. A big part of it for me, walk to the business the Lower Mills Pub. He obviously, will be to have from his home on the says he hopes to keep a some music in there. Milton side of Lower neighborhood feel to the We’ll want to build on Mills. O’Donnell’s wife— place, while opening it what the pub has been interior designer Taniya up to the street more and make it better.” Nayak, whose work and giving it a more Casey says it won’t has been featured on welcoming appearance. be a “rock venue,” but HGTV— will be a part of “We’re not turning it he envisions traditional Mixed reaction to plan for Adams Corner eatery

(Continued from page 1) building’s owner, if the ams and Minot streets. “This does not fit in project is approved. There were also con- the neighborhood,” said Many who turned out cerns expressed about Doug McGrath, who at Tuesday’s session additional cars coming owns a home on Beau- hoped to vote on the into the area and rowdy field Street, which shares Maverick’s restaurant revelers spilling out of a property line with the proposal, but that won’t the bar into the neighbor- parcel. A vocal opponent happen until next month. hood. Still, said Tobin, of the restaurant at Members did, however, “Empty buildings in the Call Now the meeting, McGrath vote on a proposal by neighborhood are not said, “It’s going to be a a Little Caesars pizza good. That brings all Anticipated problem, it’s going to be franchise to use the same of our property values a problem absolutely. It location and turned it down. All we need is a summer listings should never get okayed down, 69-11. solid promise from them – 2br condos by City Hall. There won’t Trisha Tobin, of Myr- to keep it quiet and make be any parking spots.” tlebank Avenue, vouched sure the hours work and on Beaumont St Named Sam Maver- for Bolger, but advised parking works.” and Coffey St. ick’s after a 17-year-old him “the neighborhood Bolger and Ahern, for victim of the Boston has to come first.” She their part, are looking to also expressed concern work with the neighbors. Massacre, the neighbor- We welcome and hood kitchen and oyster over the size of the “If you vote up next bar would seat 160 inside restaurant. “Size it down month we’ll go forward, solicit Buyer and another 60 outside a little bit maybe?” she and if you vote it down, agent inquiries said. “We all had these we’ll shake hands,” said on a patio facing Granite on the above. Avenue. It would serve concerns about Blasi’s,” Bolger. “I think we’ve lunch, dinner, weekend Tobin added, a reference been very forthright in brunch, and a late-night to a nearby eatery at Ad- what we’re proposing.” menu. Bolger and Ahern defended the seemingly large seating arrange- ment, saying it was necessary for a return on their $1.5 million invest- ment in the proposal. Bolger said they would sign on to a 25-year lease with Tom Naughton, the

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I‘m not sure if it is mischief or not but and Maureen Forry and her husband, it sure is energy. Hubby spent most of Aaron Sorrell. The food was excellent this beautiful Sunday out in the yard. and served attractively. He pruned our roses, some of which “Spring is the mischief in me.” Then it was time for dancing. We were damaged by the snow. We pray watched all the young people. In the that they will survive. When I was in “The Mending Wall” middle of the crowd were the bride a store on Saturday morning, I saw a and groom having a ball. Quyen had lavender hybrid-tea rose. Of course, by Robert Frost changed to a short skirt from her I had to buy it, in case we have lost flowing bridal gown and she looked one of our current rosebushes. I love adorable dancing. As it came close to hybrid-tea roses. Their blossoms are parking available. We found an empty walls, the tables were set for us for 11 p.m., we said farewell to our friends beautiful. Hubby punched a few holes room at the inn and sat down. Then after the ceremony. Overhead, there and to the bridal couple. At that time in the bag holding the roots, and put we discovered that this room had an was a full-length balcony overlooking of evening, with little traffic, we were the bush into the bucket with a little entrance to the bridge where people the area where we were sitting. Along home in less than one-half hour. water on the porch in the sun. could walk over to a huge barn-type the walls of the balcony were window *** While Hubby was in the yard, I building where the wedding was to take seats where we could look out at the Thanks to the South Boston Online was hemming up both Hubby’s pants place. We had a chance to see Quyen’s light snow. newspaper, I read that there were ap- and mine (we are getting shorter as beautiful gown as she passed through Jack had told us that the ceremony proximately 1,500 people at the Easter we get older). Of course, I had one our room (she had it made). would be fairly short. The flower girl, Sunrise Mass at Castle Island. The eye on the ME Network, which plays We chatted with Jack’s aunt Deborah Morgan Conboy, and the ring bearer, newspaper also mentioned that it was episodes of “Remington Steele,” with and her husband Gerald about cam- Harrison Conboy, looked adorable exceptionally cold. Hubby, daughter Pierce Brosnan (sigh), at 3 p.m. each eras. They had come to the wedding and were terrific performing their Sue, and I were at Gerard’s having Sunday. Missing from this episode from Oregon. They told us that they roles in the wedding. We watched breakfast after the 7 a.m. Mass at St. was Mildred Krebs who was played had lived in California but enjoyed as the parents of the groom, John Gregory’s. When the Castle Island by Doris Roberts. I figured that this Oregon so much more. We discovered and Denise Conboy, walked down people came in, en masse, most of the must be an early episode. Turned out that Deborah and Jack’s Mom Denise the middle aisle. Then came Quyen’s tables were filled within 15 minutes. it was the second segment of the first were identical twins, both very pretty Mom, Truyen Tran. The matron of Our friend Ann Fancelli came over to season. I thoroughly enjoyed the hour and both beautifully dressed. We did honor was Toquyen Zorn. Bride Quyen greet us. She was on her way to meet and got a lot of sewing done. see the groom for a minute as he came looked positively radiant as she walked her sister Mary but had to have a cup *** through the room to walk across to the down the aisle with her Dad, Vanthang of coffee first on that cold morning. On Friday evening, March 20, the barn. As it came closer to the starting Bui. Michael Zwirko officiated at the *** first day of spring, Hubby and I drove time, we figured we had better walk ceremony. I was sorry to hear, from cousins south to Cohasset to the Red Lion over, too. It was a little chilly and After the ceremony, we were asked to Margie and Janet, of the death of their Inn for the wedding of my co-worker lightly snowing as we crossed the go to the balcony area for hors d’oeuvres good friend Rita McCauley, at age 95, Jack Conboy and my former co-worker bridge. and drinks. Hubby and I found a on Apr. 10. I had met Rita at various Tuquyen Bui. Thank goodness Hubby When we went into the “barn,” we window seat near our friends where functions through the years. I did had checked out the area that morning realized that it was far from what we ate the wonderful food. And looked know her sister Marguerite very well or we never would have found the we generally think of as a barn. The out at the snow-covered land around because she attended all Margie and inn. It was cold and spitting snow all woodwork was magnificent. The chairs the Red Lion Inn. We watched as the Janet’s parties through the years. Rita afternoon. We were very early but were were all set up for guests to observe pure-white light snowfall covered the and her siblings grew up in Dorchester shocked to see that there was very little the wedding ceremony. All along the existing snow piles. It was beautiful. and moved to Milton in 1973. She We chatted with our friends and co- graduated from Cornell University and workers. We saw a table where there was a professor of biology at Boston April 30th • 6:30-8:00pm • Lower Mills Public Library were tiny, clear-glass flower pots. In State College, Quincy College, and each of the pots, there was a small Salem State College for more than 40 27 Richmond St • Dorchester, MA amount of dirt and a tiny succulent years. She was also a member of the plant. Also in each pot was a flag, with Girl Scouts, attending meetings until the names of the guests and their table 2009. Her wake was held at Dolan’s assignments. in East Milton; her funeral Mass at Purchasing a Home In Boston: We took our little flowerpot and went St. Elizabeth’s in Milton. I send the to Table 13. All of our group from work sympathy of our whole family to her Programs to Help Make it Happen were there. I was delighted to sit next surviving sister Marguerite. What a to our friend Della Costello. We can fine family. chat about so many topics with her. *** Also sitting with us were Ed Forry, This thought is so true: “The best Bill and Sen. 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Amid a fiscal crunch the sales tax on alcohol victory for voters seeking Voters have also caused by the tanking was a good idea, but to legalize marijuana, checked the Legisla- of financial markets, in voters’ rejection of it House Speaker Robert ture’s ability to increase 2009 lawmakers had may have tempered DeLeo expressed doubt taxes, wiping out a law upped the sales tax, members’ support for Monday about whether that would have hitched allowed municipalities the proposal before the the House would support the gas tax to inflation to impose meals taxes, Boston City Council. a Boston City Council in 2014 and nixing a and began applying the proposal to fund sub- stance abuse treatment through a new tax on alcoholic beverages sold in the city. UMass Boston Making “Probably at the end Byrne & of the day I’m going to Campus Enhancements guess that there right now are probably more By J. Keith Motley, PhD, UMass Boston Chancellor supporters of this than Anderson, L.L.P. not-supporters,” De- Last month we were privileged to welcome Presi- Leo said of legalizing dent Obama, the First Lady, Vice President Biden, marijuana, citing the Attorneys at Law and other dignitaries to the University of Massa- “overwhelming vote with chusetts Boston campus as the Edward M. Kenne- medical marijuana.” Eastern Harbor Office Park Speaking to Mara 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle dy Institute for the United States Senate formally Dolan, a 2012 Demo- opened its doors. The President’s visit marked the cratic candidate for state Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 second time he has been to our campus; in 2006 Senate, on her WCAP then-Senator Barack Obama delivered our com- radio program, DeLeo mencement address. expressed some interest I’m always proud to welcome visitors to our in her idea to allow REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS campus, and during the past year we’ve had more people to be able to use than a few reasons to do so, including the recent marijuana recreation- auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Integrated ally “by prescription.” Sciences Complex (ISC). Within this amazing new DeLeo said the Leg- workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, building—the first academic building to be con- islature began taking structed on our campus in 40 years—we now have serious steps to address medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, five departments doing research under one roof, opiate addiction last liquor liability and premises liability affording numerous opportunities for greater col- year, and said he was laboration. The exceptional research being done aware of the heavy toll, by our faculty and students is now supported by saying he thinks three Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 people have died in his the ISC’s state-of-the-art research, teaching, and district already this training laboratories. year. Opiates include The ISC is also the first building on campus heroin and prescription that will earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s painkillers. LEED silver certification. It includes sustainable As the Legislature Limited Time Special features such as a rooftop solar hot-water system took no action to de- and laboratory spaces that take advantage of natu- criminalize marijuana ral daylight. And it was a model for labor: half the or to legalize the drug for workers were from Boston, more than a third were medical use, voters took minorities, and 10 percent were women. the initiative on those The completion of the ISC is just one project in fronts, passing ballot our campus-renewal plans. More than 200 workers, referendums in 2008 and Certificates! representing virtually all the construction trades, 2012 that provide civil continue work on the interior and exterior of the penalties for possession new General Academic Building No. 1, which is of up to an ounce and legalize its use at the 34-Month slated to open in spring 2016. 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(Continued from page 10) meeting. The next meeting is May 19. The Info: call later than usual because of the school vacation week. Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Watch 617-710-3793 or [email protected]. Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assoc. Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the Port East Streets will meet at Susi Auto Body Shop 79 The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. Freeport St., corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. Church. For info, contact Megan Sonderegger. New St. Mark’s Area Civic Assoc. All residents are invited to join. email address is: [email protected]. Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the Linden/Ellsworth/Leedsville Watch Melville Park Assoc. lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: For info, call 617-288-0818. Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at stmarkscivic.com. Lower Mills Civic Assoc. Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from Boston’s Swan Boats Meetings, Tues., 7p.m., in St. Gregory’s Auditorium. 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at The Swan Boats will begin their 2015 season on Please bring bottles/cans and any used sports equip- the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. Dues of Sat., Apr. 18, 10 a.m., with Mayor Marty Walsh. ment to the meeting for Officer Ruiz. See the web $10pp are now being collected Irish Hearts for Orphans page: dorchesterlowermills.org. Peabody Slope Assoc. Benefit dance for abandoned children, Sun., Apr. McCormack Civic Assoc. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assoc.’s meetings, 19, 4 t o 8 p.m., at the Marriot Hotel in Quincy, with UMass-Boston Police will now join the Boston and the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester Academy, a $20 donation. State Police at each meeting. Please bring canned 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: peabodyslope.org Dorchester Historical Society goods to the regular meetings for a local food bank. or 617-533-8123. “Hidden Treasures of Dorchester: Architecture of The next meeting: Tues., Apr. 21, in Blessed Mother Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assoc. the Railroad Suburb,” on Sun., Apr. 19, at 2 p.m., at Teresa Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. Clean-up, meeting at Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system. PHNA meet- the Carpenters’ Training Center, 750 Dorchester Ave. Sharon’s Park, at 10 a.m., on Sat., May 9. The 20th ings, usually the fourth Wed. of the month at the The William Clapp House is the DHS headquarters: anniversary of the assoc. will be observed at the June Leahy/Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The 195 Boston St., Dor., 02125. next meeting will be held on Wed., Apr. 29, a week DRIVEWAYS (617) 436-8828 DAYS MATHIAS ASPHALT PAVING (617) 282-3469 Commercial • Residential • Industrial DUFFY Bonded • Fully Insured Steinbach’s Service ROOFING CO., INC. Driveways • Parking Lots Station Inc. Roadways • Athletic Courts ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS Serving the Commonwealth 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 • CHIMNEYS 617-524-4372 Fully Insured State Reg. Corner of Gibson Street Free Estimates #100253 BOSTON 617-296-0300 NOW State Inspection Center duffyroofing.com

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What a time it was! fected by this metamor- miss it. Shawn Thornton How dandy to have Sports/Clark Booth phosis in pro hockey’s was the last of their Boston again the epicen- vital atmospherics than enforcers. Left much ter of the grand old game made the playoffs – its makeup hasn’t. It’s a the erstwhile “Big, Bad tamer and less snarling, of ice hockey this happy when they missed five very different team than Bruins.” It has been a these new Bruins seem spring of 2015. more times. Otherwise, the one that almost won long time since they’ve confused, not sure how A remarkable season they’ve answered the bell the Cup two years ago, let been a team of rowdies, to play, and thereby more played out with memo- near every year. Nor does alone went all the way but until very recently vulnerable. Exhibit A is rable dash and verve led missing every decade or four years ago. These they were still a team to Milan Lucic. inexorably to a wild and so in these times amount Bruins aren’t those Bru- be feared. It’s further interesting wacky clash for the tradi- to any federal case, given ins. They’ve changed But it’s the byproduct that while certainly tion’s finest bauble with the deeply entrenched because they had to of the crackdown on the tamer, the Bruins none- the champions emerging and enforced parity that change, were forced so-called violence that theless remain among from our own backyard. creates little more than to change, and if they haunts the Bruins, I the league’s most heavily emotions cool and reason Wow! Glorious New a dime’s difference in hadn’t changed, their think. Because it has also penalized teams while is restored. Everyone England, de facto crown at least half the teams. problems might now be brought about a crack- also getting the fewest save Patrice Bergeron, capital of the sporting Bear in mind that it even graver. It’s odd that down on all expressions penalty calls in their fa- a stray Loui Ericksson, world, claims supremacy has been 22 years since the GM seems foggy on of basic, hard-nosed, vor. There are teams that and the kids are on it. to yet another title in yet the reputedly divine the subject because he physical play – the tight- had up to 100 more power In the meantime, another dodge. Montreal Canadiens has orchestrated this checking, hard-hitting, plays this season. How crucial decisions are Congratulations, have won anything. awkward transition. gnawing, harassing, bit- many goals, and thereby imminent about the Providence College. Nowadays, you can Peter Chiarelli had no ter stuff heavily spiced how many points, in general manager who Your triumph might miss the playoffs by choice. He may also have with gamesmanship the standings do you has botched his payroll have been the biggest the roll of the dice or a no taste for coming right and bravura that was think that cost the team? ruinously and the coach upset in championship single bad bounce. For out and saying so. Could so long the essence of Maybe enough to have who seemingly lost his college sport since tiny the Bruins this season, be bad for business. the game. Formerly, put them in the playoffs? listless team as the late, Center College knocked the difference was two It’s suddenly and pro- most of it was not only It’s their history and lamented season was mighty Harvard off the crummy points. Had foundly a very different perfectly admissible but finely crafted image that going down the drain. top of the collegiate they won even half of the game in the NHL. It also never penalized. It haunts them still. The It should be of little football heap back about shoot-outs in which they has been coming a long was a fondness for all this zebras look at them and comfort to you to consider a hundred years ago. And performed so patheti- time, of course, but in that ran so deeply in the still see the long gone that Jeremy Jacobs has congratulations to you, cally, they would have this latest, and possibly Bruins’ DNA, making “Big, Bad Bruins.” It’s placed his boisterous but too, Boston University. finished ahead of both last, stage of so-called them one of the game’s a sub-conscious thing, very green and possibly Your shocking meltdown Ottawa and Pittsburgh reform there has been most colorful bands of methinks. clueless No. 3 son in may be momentarily and would now be in a quantum leap. Not brothers and best gate Mind you, there’s charge. Presumably this painful but you’ll find it’s Round One engaging De- only are the donny- attractions. It’s the in- also an abundance of lad, who has never made done little to diminish troit, a team they might brooks and nuttiness timidation factor that relatively conventional a big hockey decision, your shining legacy in have beaten much as we once wrongly called has withered away in the factors laced within their will have much to say this college game. they did last year. Nowa- hooliganism near extinct NHL, and the Bruins, sharp demise. It’s a long about those impending. What counts most is days, there’s little more but the mere roughing long among the best of list and there’ll be time Yikes! that in the end the sport- than a dime’s difference that honestly derives the intimidators, dearly enough to get to it after ing theatre you guys between being just an from intensity of play orchestrated was simply also-ran and winning the is fading with it while grand. Even the staunch- whole bloody thing, as minor retaliation and est BU adherents had to last year’s Cup-winners, law-enforcing fisticuffs, be charmed – albeit after the LA Kings, cleverly both radically down wiping away tears – by proved by also failing to this year and about the joy this so improb- make the playoffs. to become even more Okay, so the “Nowa- heavily penalized, will Victory Generation Out of School Time, a program of the Black Ministerial Alliance of able moment brought Greater Boston, intends to submit an application for the Massachusetts Department of to those gallant and days” bear no resem- surely follow. They’ve Elementary & Secondary Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, upstart Friars. They blance to those halcyon cleaned it up; no more Supporting Additional Learning Time Grant, Fund Code 647-B1 for the 2016 Fiscal Year. were bonkers! It doesn’t days of the hallowed “Slapshot.” Many feel The purpose will be to support the children of greater Boston, grades K-12 to close get any merrier than ‘Original Six’, when, it has already improved proficiency gaps and increase student engagement by offering creative and innovative that, as you BU folks well among many other wor- the game. Being from programming that support students in all developmental areas. The grant will be written know, having been there thy circumstances, there the old-school, I wouldn’t in conjunction with GRASP, Inc., the Holmes Elementary School, VG program affiliates many times. You’ve all was no such thing as that exactly call it Nirvana, and the schools they serve. done yourselves mighty abominable and idiotic but not wanting to seem proud. shoot-out. But we’re all a Neanderthal, I’ll just On the other hand we stuck in these “Nowa- leave it at that. have the Boston Bruins, days,” so you gotta deal Few teams – maybe with it. Which, of course, only the Philadelphia another notable hockey Victory Generation holistically cultivates and strengthens the social, emotional, and cognitive learning skills of team representing our the Bruins, in their gritty Flyers – were doomed to Boston’s children, youth, and families for a productive, prosperous future. bejeweled little corner of obstinacy, prefer not to be more profoundly af- the world. As luck would do. It’s an old-fashioned have it, they, too, were hockey team. It’s why having their season’s we love them, of course. defining moment at the But it’s become a flaw, very same hour. Talk of and more and more it’s your studies in contrast! looking fatal. It’s equally hard and In the critiques of the unfair to come down team and of its failings resoundingly on the this season already fast Bruins on the infrequent evolving, pundits are occasions this histori- saying the Bruins lacked cally gritty team fails the requisite “spirit” to make the playoffs, at key junctures. The which is deservedly the general manager has minimum standard for seemed oddly puzzled acceptable performance in observing that there in professional hockey, were times when they and decidedly ought to simply seemed unable be. Consider that aside to summon “the will” to from two memorably prevail. Some players barren stretches in their themselves have vaguely storied near century- noted that the precious long annals, you can hard-nosed “attitude” count on the fingers of for which the team has one hand the number of long been famed was times it has happened. unaccountably missing. There was that eight Even the coach acts year run (1960-1967) mystified. known as “the wilder- Maybe it’s just because ness years” when they they’re too close to the awaited the Messianic trees to see the forest. deliverance of Bobby But it’s remarkable they Orr, then the decade- don’t recognize that long stretch from 1997 their team’s personality to 2007 – not counting and temperament have ’05, the season nobody changed even if much of Page 16 THE Reporter April 16, 2015 dotnews.com

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Expressions 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 of Robyn P. and her in Herbie’s memory may smile could light up any of sympathy may be husband Stephen Byrnes be made to Dana Farber room. He was a big man made in his memory to of Dorchester, and the Cancer Institute, 450 with an even bigger heart, woundedwarriorproject. Attorneys at Law late Kerry Kashmanian. Brookline Ave., Boston, always willing to lend a org. www.tevnan.com Brother of Gregory MA 02215. helping hand. There are no O’DONNELL, Teresa Kashmanian of Sharon KNAUBER, Bridget P. words to express how much M. in Dorchester. and Edward Kashmanian (Downey) of Dorchester. he will be missed. He leaves Daughter of the late of Florida. Grandfather Wife of the late George to mourn his parents, Thomas F. and Margaret F. Knauber. Mother siblings, children, several (Queally) O’Donnell. Sister of Catherine and her aunts, uncles, cousins, of Maryanne and her “Close to Home” Prayer To husband Patrick Costello nieces, and nephews and husband John E. Martinelli The Blessed Virgin of Whitman and the a host close friends too of Scituate, Thomas F. (Never Known To Fail) late Patricia Knauber. numerous to name. O’Donnell Jr. and his Grandmother of Trisha, McCAULEY, Rita M. wife Kathleen O’Donnell LEGAL NOTICES Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Sean and Owen Costello all 95, of Milton. Daughter of of Abington, and Edward Splendor of Heaven, Blessed of Whitman. Sister of Mary the late John and Bridget G. O’Donnell and his wife Mother of the Son of God, Im- MacDonald of Ireland and (Monahan) McCauley. Daisy Sweeney of Milton. maculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the sea, the late Patrick Downey. Sister of Marguerite Aunt of Thomas W. Gately, help me and show me, herein Sister-in-law of John McCauley. Rita was Patrick A. and Madeline you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Connolly of Shrewsbury predeceased by her T. O’Donnell. Great-aunt Mary, Mother of God, Queen and Mary Downey of of heaven and Earth! I humbly siblings Eileen Perrotta, of Jack Thomas Gately Cedar Grove Cemetery beseech you from the bottom Ireland. Also survived by Amelia, John, Catherine and Noah William Gately. of my heart to succor me in this many nieces and nephews. and Elizabeth McCauley. Late retired schoolteacher necessity. (Make request). There Remembrances may be She is also survived by for the Boston Public CONSECRATED IN 1868 are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show here made to the Steward several nieces, nephews Schools for over 35 years, On the banks of the Neponset you are my mother. Oh, Mary, Hospice, 30 Perwal St., and six grand nieces and teaching at the Bigelow, conceived without sin, pray for Westwood, MA 02090. nephews. Rita was born Condon, Holmes, Wilson, us who have recourse to thee LONG, Richard died in Boston and graduated and Gate of Heaven Inquiries on gravesites are invited. (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). suddenly. Son of Clyde from Cornell University. Schools. Donations in Non-Sectarian. Thank you for your mercy to me Skeet and Jennifer Long, She was a Professor of Teresa’s memory may and mine Amen. Richard was born in Biology at Boston State, be made to St. Vincent Cemetery Office open daily at The prayer must be said for 3 consecutive days and after that Boston, MA in 1977. The Quincy College and Salem DePaul Society at St. Ann 920 Adams St. the request will be granted. The eldest son, he shared State College for over 40 Parish, 243 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 prayer must be published. strong bonds with siblings years. Rita grew up in Dorchester, MA 02122. Telephone: 617-825-1360 -A.M. Leah, Veronique, Crystal Dorchester and moved to PODGAJNA, Elzbieta and Kenny. Richard Milton in 1973. She was (Nowicki) in Dorchester. LEGAL NOTICES spent his early years in a longtime member of the Wife of the late Stefan and New York, then returned Girl Scouts, attending loving mother of Stenia COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS to Boston where he meetings until 2009. and her husband Wlodek “Caring for your life’s journey...” SUFFOLK, ss. completed his education. O’BRIEN, William F. of Sijka, Nina and her late THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT After graduating from high Dorchester. Husband of the husband John Kowalczyk, NOTICE AND ORDER: school Richard became a late Edna M. (Clougherty). and Mariola and her PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR journeyman of the Local 7 Father of William S. and husband Bogdan Pilat. Docket No. SU14P0748GD Iron Workers. Richard was Steven P. O’Brien both IN THE INTERESTS OF Grandmother to Mariusz, ONEL CARRASQUILLO a devoted father of Kaya, of Dorchester. Brother Nina, Juliusz, Karolina, OF DORCHESTER, MA MINOR Richard Kahlil, Kanei, of Margaret Coletta of Alexander, Kasia and John Notice to all Interested Parties Omari, Lakhari and bonus Plymouth and Mary A. and her great grandson, 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a daughters Kashawnii and Lawless of Hingham. John Michael. MInor filed on04/01/2014 by Edwin Carrisquillo Jaida. His children were Veteran United States of Dorchester, MA and Daniqua Hamilton- Carrasquillo of Dorchester, MA will be held 05/21/2015 08:30 AM Review Hearing. Located at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 – Probation Department. Mattapan Station TOD Bid Offering, Boston, MA 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you April 21, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least at the Mattapan Station Community Room five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. The MBTA will be offering, via the public bid process, the Mattapan Station 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present Commuter Parking Lot for Transit Oriented Development (“TOD”). TOD is at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. compact, walkable development in and around mass transit stations, usually  THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important Funerals court proceeding that may affect your rights has including a mix of uses such as shopping, employment, housing and recreation. been scheduled. If you do not understand this  notice or other court papers, please contact an TOD places particular emphasis on public transportation and pedestrians in an Cremations attorney for legal advice. February 19, 2015 effort to make it possible for area residents, employees and visitors, to travel  Pre-Arrangements Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate about without dependence on automobiles and to encourage and create vibrant Published: April 16, 2015 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE mixed-use districts, diverse housing, and lively public places that are integrated DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 COMMONWEALTH OF with the MBTA’s transportation operations. MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court The site is currently an underutilized parking facility consisting of approxi- 24 New Chardon St., Boston 02114 Service times and directions at: (617) 788-8300 mately 2.48 acres of land. Any future development will need to continue to pro- CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION vide for safe and efficient station operation and maintenance, pedestrian and ve- www.dolanfuneral.com Docket No. SU15P0780EA IN THE ESTATE OF hicular access, bus circulation and a minimum of 50 commuter parking spaces. BRIDGET T. MULLEN BRIDIE MULLEN LEGAL NOTICES DATE OF DEATH: 12/08/2013 To encourage public participation in this exciting opportunity, the MBTA will To all interested persons: A petition has been filed by: Kathleen host a public meeting on April 21st from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Mattapan Station COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Vaughan of Co. Galway, IE requesting MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS that the Court enter a formal Decree Community Room. SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT and Order of testacy and for such other THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT relief as requested in the Petition. And PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK DIVISION also requesting that: Kathleen Vaughan NOTICE AND ORDER: 24 NEW CHARDON STREET PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT of Co. Galway, IE be appointed as Per- Any proposed development of the site will be subject to MBTA review and BOSTON, MA 02114 sonal Representative of said estate to OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR Docket No. SU15D0550DR Docket No. SU14P2652GD serve With Personal Surety on the bond. approval and include further City of Boston and community planning processes. IN THE INTERESTS OF DIVORCE SUMMONS You have the right to obtain a copy of BRANDON CHEATH BY PUBLICATION and MAILING the Petition from the Petitioner or at OF DORCHESTER, MA NATASHA HAWKINS the Court. You have a right to object to MINOR vs. this proceeding. To do so, you or your Title VI Notice of Nondiscrimination: MassDOT complies with Title VI of Notice to all Interested Parties TROY HAWKINS attorney must file a written appearance the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal and state statutes and regula- 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a To the Defendant: and objection at this Court before 10:00 Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for MInor filed on 11/06/2014 by Sakan Tum of a.m. on 05/21/2015. tions. It is the policy of MassDOT to ensure that no person or group of per- Dorchester, MA will be held 05/27/2015 10:30 Divorce requesting that the Court grant a This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline AM Motion. Located at 24 New Chardon divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the by which you must file a written appear- sons shall on the grounds of Title VI protected categories, including race, color, Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 – Proba- marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. ance and objection if you object to this tion Department. 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- national origin, or under additional federal and state protected categories in- 2. Response to Petition: You may re- An Automatic Restraining Order has ten appearance and objection followed spond by filing a written response to the Petition been entered in this matter preventing by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty cluding sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you you from taking any action which would (30) days of the return date, action may choose to file a written response, you need to: negatively impact the current financial be taken without further notice to you. religion, creed, ancestry, veteran’s status (including Vietnam-era veterans), or File the original with the Court; and status of either party. SEE Supplemental The estate is being administered under Mail a copy to all interested parties at least formal procedure by the Personal background, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be five (5) business days before the hearing. Probate Court Rule 411. 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor You are hereby summoned and re- Representative under the Massachu- otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity adminis- (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the quired to serve upon: Natasha Hawkins, setts Uniform Probate Code without right to request that counsel be appointed 6 Intervale St., #2, Dorchester, MA supervision by the Court. Inventory and tered by MassDOT. for the minor. 02121 your answer, if any, on or before accounts are not required to be filed with 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A 06/11/2015. If you fail to do so, the court the Court, but recipients are entitled to minor over age 14 has the right to be present will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- notice regarding the administration from at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it tion of this action. You are also required the Personal Representative and can To request additional information about this commitment, or to file a com- is not in the minor’s best interests. to file a copy of your answer, if any, in petition the Court in any matter relating THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important the office of the Register of this Court. to the estate, including distribution of plain under Title VI or a related nondiscrimination provision, please contact court proceeding that may affect your rights has assets and expenses of administration. been scheduled. If you do not understand this Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- notice or other court papers, please contact STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- MassDOT’s Title VI Specialist by phone at (857) 368-8580, TTY at (857) 368- an attorney for legal advice. Date: March 31, 2015 STRONG First Justice of this Court. November 21, 2014 Felix D. Arroyo Date: April 8, 2015 8580, fax (857) 368-0602 or by e-mail [email protected]. Ann Marie Passanisi Register of Probate Ann Marie Passanisi Register of Probate Published: April 16, 2015 Register of Probate ma.us. Published: April 16, 2015 Published: April 16, 2015 dotnews.com April 16, 2015 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Friday, April 17 Superstar opens at the Strand Theatre tonight at the JFK Library, Dorchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Call • A fundraiser for the Neighborhood House at 8 p.m. Show runs through May 3 produced by 617-514-1643 to RSVP. Charter School will feature a silent auction, cash Fiddlehead Theatre Company. Tickets are $25-$45 Saturday, May 16 bar at Phillips Banquet Hall, 780 Morrissey Blvd., each, special discounts available for Seniors, Students • Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival, 11 a.m. - 4 Dorchester, 7-11 p.m. To donate auction items or and Dorchester residents. Discounts for groups of 15 p.m. Bring a kite or buy one in the park. Free bike purchase tickets, please contact Seth at 857-919-4366 or more. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box “rentals” for all ages (and bike sizes). Food trucks, or [email protected]. office at 617-229-6494 or online at fiddlehead.com vendors, and more! Rain Date: May 17. For more Sunday, April 19 • Cam Charbonnier— a candidate for Mayor of info:franklinparkcoalition.org / 617-442-4141. • JFK Library Forum: Patrick Hemingway bestows Dorchester— will host a fundraiser starting at 7 Monday, May 18 the 2015 PEN Hemingway Award for best first p.m. at Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St. The event will • JFK Library Forum features Harvard Business published work of fiction by an American author. raise funds for the Dorchester Day Parade. Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter discussing her new Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto, Truth & Beauty: Saturday, April 25 book, MOVE: Putting America’s Infrastructure Back A Friendship, and A State of Wonder, delivers the • Franklin Park Spring Clean-Up 1-4 p.m. with in the Lead, with former Governors Michael Dukakis keynote. The event will take place from 2 p.m. – 3 Arbor Day and Boston Shines celebration from 4-7 and Ed Rendell, and New York Times reporter Jackie p.m. For more information and to register visit p.m. (Cancelled if steady rain.) We’ll have gloves, Calmes. the JFK Library, Dorchester, 6-7:30 p.m. jfklibrary.org. tools and trash bags. Invasive clearing to save native Call 617-514-1643 to RSVP. • Dorchester Historical Society presents: “Hidden trees in the woodlands also. Meet at Valley Gates Wednesday, May 27 Treasures of Dorchester: Architecture of the Railroad Parking Lot. For more info: franklinparkcoalition. • David Axelrod discusses his book Believer: Suburb,” 2 p.m. at the New England Carpenters org/617-442-4141. My Forty Years in Politics with award-winning Training Center, 750 Dorchester Ave. Andrew Saxe • Local children’s book author Paula Guerard journalist Mike Barnicle, 6-7:30 p.m. at JFK Library, will give his popular talk on the history of Dorchester shares her book “Marylou Found a Really Big Shoe” Dorchester. Call 617-514-1643 to RSVP. architecture for the third time – Refreshed and followed by a storytelling activity at the Adams Street Saturday, May 30 revised, with new research, new photos and even Branch of the BPL, 690 Adams St. This program is • Ninth annual Elsie Frank 5k to benefit Kit Clark more historical photos. recommended for children ages 5 and up. Senior Services at DCR’s Pope John Paul II Park • Irish Hearts for Orphans benefit dance at Marriott • Ashmont Hill Chamber Music Program: The on Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. Registration at Boston Quincy 4-8 p.m. features live entertainment Birth Of Sonata--Virtuosic and passionate chamber 8:30, race starts at 10 a.m. Pre-registration: $25. Day by Noel Henry’s Irish Show Band, Erin’s Melody works from the 17th and 18th centuries, 3 p.m., All of registration: $30. Rain or shine. This year, the and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and Haley School Saints Church, 208 Ashmont St., Dorchester. Tickets: Elsie’s Kids Fun Run has been added to the day’s of Irish Dance. Suggested donation $20. More at ahchambermusic.org or call 617-680-7542. festivities for children ages 10 and under. All who irishheartsfororphans.com. Tuesday, April 28 participate in this ½-mile run are winners, with each Monday, April 20 • A new organization — the All Dorchester Women’s registered child receiving a medal as they cross the Patriot’s Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts. Professional Network— will host its inaugural finish line! Registration for the Elsie’s Kids Fun Run Red Sox game begins at 11:05 a.m. BAA Boston meeting from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at ester restaurant (requested $10 donation per child) begins at 8:30 Marathon begins in Hopkinton at 8:50 a.m. and bar, 2261 Dorchester Ave. The guest speaker is a.m., with a 9 a.m. start. To register for the Elsie Tuesday, April 21 Carol Conway Bulman, president and CEO of Jack Frank 5K, please visit baycove.org/elsiefrank. For • Boston Parks & Recreation Department and Conway Realtors. Annual membership dues are $50, additional information, please call 617-533-9138 or Boston Centers for Youth & Families invite girls payable at the event. The event is complimentary email [email protected]. from throughout the city to spend their April school for members. Light refreshments will be served. • Kit Clark Senior Services has helped older adults vacation at the All Girls Sports Festival in Roxbury For additional information and to RSVP please in Greater Boston live with dignity and independence from April 21 to April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. contact Mary Kelly at 617-697-2019 or marykelly@ in the community since 1974. Kit Clark offers an daily. Activities will be held at the Reggie Lewis jackconway.com or Maria Pina at 617-298-2250 x integrated continuum of services that provide Track & Athletic Center at Roxbury Community 122 or [email protected]. support for thousands of elders each year, enabling College, 1350 Columbus Avenue, and the nearby • JFK Library Forum features Bassem Youssef, them to age at home with grace. With a dedicated, BCYF Madison Park Community Center, Building dubbed the Jon Stewart of the Arab World and caring staff and a wide array of programs, Kit Clark 4, 55 Malcolm X Boulevard. Participants must be former host of the popular TV show Al-Bernameg, has an enormously positive impact on the lives of Boston residents ages 11 to 14 and should wear discusses the power of satire and humor to influence thousands of senior Bostonians and their families. activity-appropriate clothing. Applications are politics and social taboos with WBUR’s Here and Now Since 2006, Kit Clark has been a subsidiary agency available online at boston.gov/parks/recreation.asp host, Robin Young. 6-7:30 p.m. at the JFK Library, of Bay Cove Human Services. To learn more about or call 617-961-3093. Dorchester. Call 617-514-1643 to RSVP. Kit Clark Senior Services, please visit kitclark.org. • A special City Council Committee on the 2024 Friday, May 1 Sunday, June 7 Olympics holds a hearing at 1:30 p.m. in the Iannella • The next Dorchester Civic Forum will be held at 7 • Dorchester Day Parade, 1 p.m., Dorchester Chamber at Boston City Hall. p.m. at First Parish Dorchester on the broad topic of Avenue. • Governor Charlie Baker discusses his first 100 Environmental Justice, with specific subtopics to be days in office with Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory announced. There will be no meeting on April 3, due at the JFK Library in Dorchester from 6 - 7:30 p.m. All to the conflict with both Passover and Good Friday. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED forums are free and open to the public. Reservations Saturday, May 9 TO GIVE HOMELESS CHILDREN A BETTER TOMORROW for forums are strongly recommended. Doors to the • The Ward 15 Democratic Party Committee will main hall open one hour before the program begins. meet at 9 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) at the Savin Call 617-514-1643 to RSVP. Hill Apartments, Community Room, 130 Auckland Do you have 2 hours each week to play with young Wednesday, April 22 St. to elect delegates to the Annual Massachusetts homeless children (0-6) in one of our statewide Learn about special spaces at Historic New England Democratic Party State Convention in September. shelter-based Playspaces? Are you fun-loving, houses, and design your own room or home using The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in dependable and looking for a way to make a collage materials. 3 p.m., Adams Street Library, Ward 15 and all are welcome to nominate themselves difference in Dorchester? 690 Adams St. to be elected as delegates and/or vote. The Convention • Last Days in Vietnam: A Special Screening at the rules and agenda can be found at massdems.org Help a homeless child learn, play, and thrive: JFK Library 6-8 p.m. Join Rory Kennedy, youngest Monday, May 4 horizonschildren.org/playspace | 617.553.5488 daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, for a screening and • New York Times columnist David Brooks discussion of her newest film, Last Days in Vietnam, discusses his new book, The Road to Character Upcoming volunteer training: which is being released to coincide with the 40th at the JFK Library, Dorchester, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Call Saturday, April 25, 2015 anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Call 617-514-1643 617-514-1643 to RSVP. 9:30am - 3:30pm, Roxbury, MA to RSVP. Tuesday, May 12 Friday, April 24 • Senator George Mitchell discusses his memoir, • Tony-Award winning rock opera Jesus Christ The Negotiator: Reflections on an American Life Schedule Your Showing Today 793 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 20 THE Reporter April 16, 2015 dotnews.com 



 






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