Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 29 Issue 16 Thursday, April 19, 2012 50¢ Walczak’s departure from Carney leaves uneasy questions unanswered By Gintautas Dumcius ‘I did not resign,’ says ousted president Walczak had been working on News Editor a strategic plan for the hospital After 14 months at the helm, The news of the Carney- owns the Carney, declined to before his departure. ’s Bill Walczak is out Walczak break-up was greeted cite a reason for his departure, Asked Tuesday about Wal- as president of Carney Hospital. with words of disappointment but Murphy backed away from czak’s rebuttal, Murphy said, The sudden shake-up raises from members of the hospital’s his statement of last Friday that “The decision for Bill to leave questions about the future of board of directors and Dorches- he had resigned after Walczak, Carney was mutual.” Pressed the Dorchester Avenue facility, ter’s State House delegation. who had been out-of-state over again about what Walczak which was sold to a private Walczak, the former head the weekend, on Tuesday dis- said, Murphy acknowledged the equity firm in 2010 and is now of the Codman Square Health puted those comments, saying, information provided on Friday facing the appointment of its Center, and Chris Murphy, “The only thing I’m willing to had been inaccurate and again Bill Walczak fourth president in two years. speaking for the company that say right now is I did not resign.” (Continued on page 20) Served 14 months 53 Dot runners beat the heat in Marathon By Lisa Hagen Special to the Reporter In Monday’s running of the 116th Boston Marathon, 53 runners who identified themselves as Dorchester residents finished the trek as scorching temperatures greeted the 21, 554 who came from around the world to compete. Murphy School teacher Chris Brum, 28, who finished in 4 hours and 42 minutes, ran the route with a team of ten, including three other public school employees, to raise money for the non-profit Technology for Autism Now. Brum aimed to raise at least $4,000 to help meet the group’s overall goal of $40,000. Funds will be applied to the development of mobile applications to support communication solutions for people with autism. The Boston 53 and their times, Page 11. Brum has taught multi-handicapped students for the past few years at the Murphy K-8 School. In his own classroom, he says that he has seen severely Three young people from Dorchester died early Tuesday morning when the car they were traveling in handicapped children with various developmental slammed into a bridge embankment next to the Dunkin’ Donuts on Morrissey Boulevard. The victims disabilities respond well to iPad applications and have been identified as John Doherty-Carter, 20, Samantha Pinson, 19, and Paul Reagan, 19. Above, other mobile devices because the apps encourage friends gathered at a makeshift memorial at the accident site yesterday. Photo by Bill Forry response via touch-screen ability, pictures, and sounds. Fr. Lane Technology for Autism Now was started by Marie ADA Mulhern Duggan, a parent of an autistic child in the public story (cont.) school system, to seek technological solutions for those with autism as well as for health professionals, The report last week earns raves for caregivers and teachers. about the Archdiocese The winners in the male and female categories of Boston agreeing to a were both Kenyan: Wesley Korir, 29, finished his settlement with a man what he does in first marathon in Boston in 2:12:40. Sharon Cherop, who claimed he had 28, topped the women in 2:31:50, a mere two seconds been abused by the late ahead of the second-place finisher. court, on streets Rev. James H. Lane on Meena Ramakrishnan contributed to this report. By Melissa Tabeek of the C-11 police district, several occasions some Special to the Reporter who recommended the 40-45 years ago has Suffolk County As- prosecutor for the Quinn stirred up Father Lane’s INSIDE THIS WEEK sistant District Attorney Award. Mulhern, who Daniel P. Mulhern supporters in the parish Busy in court, on street Daniel P. Mulhern, who heads up the district that he served as pastor Dorchester’s Mer- is said to have one heck attorney’s Gang Unit ting to the courthouse,” in the 1980s and 1990s edith Hansen, at left, of a three-point shot, and Safe Neighborhood said Sexton. to come to his defense. has been tapped to was honored recently Initiative, and Sexton Mulhern, a Suffolk Last week, the cur- sing with the Boston by UMass Boston with work together profes- Law School graduate, rent pastor, Rev. John Lyric Opera. Page 6. its Robert H. Quinn sionally, and Sexton both has been working in the Connolly sent a letter Award for Outstanding participate in basketball DA’s office for almost to parishioners. This Community Leadership games with high school nine years. Previously, week, Lauren O’Brien, for his dedicated work in teen-agers from St. he spent time in the 32, a lifelong resident community prosecution. Peter’s Teen Center in Middlesex County pros- of the parish, wrote an “Dan Mulhern has Dorchester. “Dan’s will- ecutor’s office. anguished letter about a dedication to early ing to put the bad guys in Since coming back to Father Lane, whom she jail, but he’s also willing prevention and interven- Boston, he says, he has called “a good, honor- All contents copyright tion, said Captain Rich- to do the work to try to had the opportunity to able, trustworthy man.” Meredith Hansen © 2012 Boston ard Sexton, commander prevent kids from get- (Continued on page 4) See Pages 8 and 9. Photo by Devon Cass Neighborhood News, Inc. Give the Gift of Dorchester

A 52-week subscription to the Dorchester Reporter will make a thoughtful gift! See Page 11. Page 2 THE Reporter April 19, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Council mulls new rules Three die in Morrissey crash on Open Meeting front By Gintautas Dumcius member of the council to go to any News Editor hearing and ask questions,” Murphy said. The ripple effect of the Marlborough Some city councillors may feel City Council’s Open Meeting Law the state attorney general’s office is violation is reaching its Boston overreacting in its interpretation, but counterpart. there appears to be little appetite for The , which, a fight over the ruling and a scuffle in a separate case, broke the law that is unlikely to play out favorably several times between 2003 and 2005, for them in the press. is expected to change some of its rules The wary council also has a tangled to come into compliance when it meets history with the Open Meeting Law: In next week. 2008, the council acknowledged that First, some background: Attorney under then-City Council President General Martha Coakley’s office, Michael Flaherty, it had violated Three young people from Dorchester were killed on Tuesday morning when which oversees and enforces the Open the law by illegally gathering several their car careened off of Morrissey Boulevard and slammed into a bridge Meeting Law, found that a May 2011 times between 2003 and 2005 to discuss abutment next to the Dunkin’ Donuts just after 4:30 a.m., according to Mas- meeting of the Marlborough body’s urban renewal plans with Boston sachusetts State Police report. The accident happened at a curve in the north- five-member finance committee had all Redevelopment Authority officials and bound roadway just across from the intersection with Popes Hill Street. The 11 members of the council attend and an outbreak at a Suffolk County District Attorney’s office reports two male victims, 19 and 20, act as they would in a full meeting of bio-laboratory. The acknowledgement were pronounced dead at the scene. The third victim, a 19-year-old woman, came after the Appeals Court ruled was extricated from the remains of the car with the Jaws of Life, but was the council. The finance committee’s pronounced dead at a local hospital. The three victims have been identified by meeting, a notice of which was posted against them, a victory for several local the Boston Globe as John Doherty-Carter, Paul Reagan and Samantha Pinson. in accordance with the Open Meeting activists, including 2009 mayoral can- Morrissey Boulevard was shut on Tuesday morning as police investigated the Law, aired live on cable access televi- didate Kevin McCrea, who brought fatal crash and reopened for traffic about 9 a.m. sion. a lawsuit against the council alleging the violation.

Menino names picks for Talks indicate crime bill conferees advisory committee on casino A partner at the law firm McCarter still appear far apart on an accord & English will be heading up Mayor By Kyle Cheney ’s advisory commit- State House News Service tee on a Boston casino. Brian Leary, House Speaker Robert DeLeo’s point-man in talks with the Senate over a former reporter and anchor for omnibus crime and sentencing legislation raised the prospect that the two WCVB-TV, will join five others on the sides could fail to reach agreement and suggested that they consider passing committee as City Hall is expected to a narrow bill that could win support. negotiate a mitigation agreement with In a meeting last Friday with five other lawmakers negotiating the bill, the owners of Suffolk Downs, which is Rep. Eugene O’Flaherty (D-Chelsea) wondered whether the Senate would be seeking to open a destination resort open to jettisoning the bulk of its proposal – including changes to wiretapping, casino in East Boston. restraining order, drug and sentencing policies – in favor of a plan that would The other members include Lisa crack down on habitual felons. Calise, Menino’s former budget chief “It would be a terrible shame to allow the session to expire without having and now the chief financial officer for dealt with habitual recidivist issues,” O’Flaherty said at an afternoon meeting the Perkins School for the Blind; David of the conference committee. Fubin of McKinsey & Company, O’Flaherty pointed out that issues related to habitual offenders – most notably Stephen Murphy: offers explanation who also serves on the Boston Green the shooting death of a Woburn police officer by a career criminal out on parole Commission; Ronald Walker II, in 2010 – is “what originally brought us all to the table.” That proposal would “Although the Finance Committee president and founding partner of require that offenders who commit their third serious felony face the maximum posted notice for its meeting on that Next Street, a local merchant bank; possible sentence without the possibility of parole. date, the full Council did not,” wrote and Sarah Barnat, vice president Sen. Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), the lead Senate negotiator, said the Senate Jonathan Sclarsic, assistant at- of development at National Develop- has long contended that it would only back a “balanced bill.” torney general in the Division of Open ment, an East Boston resident, and a “I don’t think the Senate as a whole is prepared to deal with one piece without Government, several months ago in former employee at Trinity Financial. the whole,” she said. his letter to Marlborough City Council At a City Hall press conference, Gov. Deval Patrick has also called for a bill that not only cracks down on repeat President Arthur Vigeant. “Members which was attended by Council offenders but also softens penalties for nonviolent drug offenders, a proposal he of the Council, who are not members President Murphy and East Boston said would free up jail space and ensure that lower-level offenders get access of the Finance Committee, may attend Councillor Sal LaMattina, Leary told to programs and treatment rather than let out on the street without supports. a subcommittee meeting without it reporters he did not view himself as a The conference committee adjourned with plans to reconvene next Monday, being a meeting of the Council as long gambler, but he “can see the romance April 23, the first day the House is set to begin deliberating its budget. as they do not deliberate.” and attraction” of gaming, along with The Senate passed its wide-ranging bill in November shortly before a seven- Translation: A council member can the “instant gratification” that comes week recess, and the House quickly followed suit, passing a bill that stripped attend a meeting of a committee that with it. all of the Senate’s proposals except for the crackdown on habitual offenders. he or she is not part of but they have Leary did not express an opinion on The negotiating panel, led by O’Flaherty and Creem, was named in December to listen as members of the audience whether there should be a citywide vote and has met intermittently since. Other members include Rep. David Linsky and participate in the same manner on a casino in Boston. The default, as (D-Natick), Rep. Brad Hill (R-Ipswich), Sen. Jennifer Flanagan (D-Leominster) as an audience member. “He would laid out in the state law authorizing and Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). not be able to sit with the council,” three destination resort casinos, is a City Council President Stephen vote in the ward where the casino will Murphy explained. “He would have be located. In this case, it would be Savin Hill Park clean-up on April 28 to go to a committee hearing to testify East Boston. It is possible to open the The 28th annual Savin Hill Park Clean Up will be held on Saturday, April with the public, say why he is opposed vote up to the entire city, but it would 28 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. in Savin Hill Park. All are invited to participate. This or in favor, and if he wanted to ask require action from the mayor, who is year the Friends of Savin Hill Park will focus on removal of graffiti and the questions of somebody, he would have opposed to such a vote, and the City many branches and limbs from trees that fell this past winter. Refreshments to ask questions through a member of Council, where members are split on and tools will available at the top of the hill. For more information or to help committee.” the issue. organize the clean up, contact Bill at [email protected]. Rain date is Sclarsic wrote that the Marlborough “We really don’t have a say in that,” Sunday, April 29. The event is part of Boston SHINES. violation, which was based on a com- Leary said. plaint from a school committee member Asked whether he has a personal at the time, was not intentional. view on whether there should be a city- A Readers Guide to Today’s Dorchester Reporter (USPS 009-687) But the determination of a violation wide vote or a ward-only vote, Leary Published Weekly led the Marlborough council to amend said, “I don’t really.” He added: “This Periodical postage its rules and the 13-member Boston is fairly new to all of us.” Dorchester Reporter paid at Boston, MA. City Council is taking similar steps. City Hall has set up a website for the POSTMASTER: Send ad- April 19, 2012 dress changes to: The proposed solution, reached after committee: cityofboston.gov/gaming. 150 Mt. 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Special to the Reporter Representatives from both With neighbors forced to KFC and Tedeschi’s, the deal with everything from two companies that share aggressive panhandling to the parking lot the vagrants booting intoxicated addicts congregate in, attended the off their porches, residents meeting and addressed a sent a clear message to local number of the complaints law enforcement and elected directly. officials last week: Things “We have every problem have gotten out of hand in you have and probably more Edward Everett Square. because of our proximity to More than 50 people, includ- the park,” Dan Whitney, a ing representatives from the representative of the company Boston Police Department and that owns the KFC location, elected officials, packed a room told the crowd. Whitney said at the Dorchester Historical the 30 or so KFC workers the Society last Thursday to air company employs are subject their grievances against a to the same pressures as group of vagrants who have residents. “We’re neighbors, made life miserable for some at too,” he said. the junction of Tedeschi’s has taken steps to Avenue, Columbia Road, and alleviate the situation, includ- Boston Street. Others came to ing hiring a new manager who offer ideas on how to reverse they said has done a better the deterioration of a corner job dealing with the vagrants. that was seen just a few years City Councillors Bill Line- ago as a place where history han, Frank Baker, and Felix and community met. Edward Everett Square was bustling with good vibes when the iconic Clapp’s Favorite Pear Arroyo attended the meeting. was installed in June 2007. “Some people get very ag- Linehan said he was taken gressive with their panhan- sex and have even used his out- vagrants to the meeting but years working with the aback by some of the stories he dling. Some of them get very door power outlets to charge that they declined and told him neighborhood and with the heard and called the situation aggressive with the things their cell phones. Debortoli, they have substance abuse historian John McColgan to “outrageous,” adding that, they throw at you,” said a Dorchester homeowner and problems. erect the large sculpture of “First, we’ve got to put out Wayne Canto, who lives near resident for 20 years, said he Monique Tula moved to a Clapp pear that adorns the the fire” and then propose new the square. Canto and other has even caught panhandlers Everett Square from Lower refurbished Everett Square – ordinances and organizing a neighbors described a scene picking flowers from the Mills a few years ago in what an effort meant to celebrate task force to address the situ- where eight to ten individuals landscaped park to sell to she said she thought was a the square’s community and ation. Baker recommended a hold court in the square’s drivers who pass by the busy good move. “I’m not sure that history as one of the first pear hotline dedicated to dealing park and in the adjacent intersection. “I don’t know why was such a good decision groves in the country. The with issues of homelessness parking lot, drinking, fighting, it has been allowed to happen anymore,” she said, described artist said the stories of what’s in the city and said there is relieving themselves, and for so long,” Debortoli said. moving around the square as happening in the square and currently no neighborhood committing other lewd acts “We want to be able to go “running the gauntlet.” She park break her heart. Between outreach program. “If we all in open view of residents, to the store without getting said that though she knows 2007 and 2011, she said, the did something like that for a drivers and their children. hassled,” said Adam Butler, how to handle herself in these patrons of the square have month, I think we’d eradicate Eddie Debortoli said the a three-year resident of the situations, she’s “starting to gone from helpful individuals the problem,” he added. people from the square have area, who told the crowd get a little fearful.” who would explain the artwork come onto his property to have he had invited a few of the Laura Baring-Gould spent to visitors to victims of violence

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With Boston one of experiencing homeless- more compassionate,” Special to the Reporter apartment in Dorches- by the UMass Boston the highest-priced rental ness that qualifies for Davis said. A few years ago, ter through a subsidy Center for Social Policy markets in the country, assistance. But in the By the end of the study, Tressalyn Carson and from the Homelessness in conjunction with six a family would need 30 years since the economic the number of families her three children were Prevention and Rapid other agencies. The find- percent of a monthly in- downturn, the number residing in temporary living in a motel in Re-Housing Program ings were presented last come of $2,960 to $4,497 of people living in pov- housing was reduced Brighton. Between work- (HPRP), made possible Thursday at UMass. to afford the fair market erty has increased by by half. Researchers ing as an infant-toddler by The American Recov- The study focused on price of a two-bedroom 14 percent statewide. recommended that some teacher and struggling to ery and Reinvestment the experiences of 486 unit, according to the Because there is no cap form of a rental subsidy find a place to stay, living Act of 2009. Now out of families living in shel- study. on the number of families has to be provided for in temporary housing homelessness, her family ters and motels in four One of the authors of that can be served, the longer periods of time in was a huge burden on has enough space to live regions that receive help the study, Tim Davis, a Emergency Assistance order to maintain stable Carson and her fam- and she has been able to through short and long- senior research fellow program has resorted to housing conditions. ily. “Every day was pursue a degree. term subsidies. Through at the Center for Social putting more and more The Center for Social uncertain because I had Carson’s story is an the US Department of Policy, explained that people up in motels. Policy was instrumental no idea where we would example of the many Housing and Urban this is why the role of The study noted that in working with legisla- have a home,” she said. obstacles lower-income Development (HUD), the housing agencies to me- placing high numbers tors to secure $20 million “When we were living in families face in meet- state allocated $8.3 mil- diate between landlords of families in shelters for affordable housing the motel, I wasn’t even ing the demands of the lion to re-house families. and offer financial as- and motels puts a big needs. Chris Norris, able to cook meals for state’s rental market. The report ties the lack of sistance is so integral to financial burden on the Executive Director of my kids.” The basis of this was market rent affordability impacted families. “Few state; housing families the Metropolitan Boston Last year, Carson explored in a study to a widening gap in in- can afford to find housing in apartments is, overall, Housing Partnership, in the short term and are a better alternative, and said that the support ™ forced to double up with comes in at about a third of elected officials like families,” he said. of the cost. state Sen. Sonia Chang- DELPHI ACADEMY Massachusetts is the “These types of pro- Diaz has helped greatly preschool through eighth grade only state that provides grams save money in the helped, but there is more services to any family long-run and they’re also hard work ahead. OPEN HOUSE ADA Mulhern earns raves Saturday, April 28, 10:00 - 12:00 for roles in court, on street Admissions for School Year & (Continued from page 1) keep our neighborhoods RIGHT, the Department work among knowledge- safe,” he says. of Youth Services, and Summer Camp programs available able colleagues and with This ADA’s profes- other groups. the “best police depart- sional obligations do Mulhern says he early mastery of reading • individualized academics ment in the country” not end when he leaves spends as much time full-day programs • small class sizes while giving back to the courtroom. Mulhern as possible in the Boston his native city. “That has been, and still is, Public Schools and at tools for life-long learning personal connection to involved in several dif- community centers. the city is another piece ferent community orga- By becoming so deeply that makes this job nizations and initiatives involved in the com- 617 333-9610 or visit www.delphiboston.org important to me. I have such as the TenPoint munity, Mulhern says, 564 Blue Hill Avenue • Milton, MA a professional obligation Coalition, the Boston he is able to do his job and a personal obliga- Reentry Initiative, the more effectively. ©2012 Delphi Academy of Boston. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to use Applied Scholastics™ educational services. Applied Scholastics and the Applied Scholastics open book design are trademarks and service marks owned by Association for Better Living and Education International and are used with its permission. tion to do the best I can to Peace Institute, Project “Prosecution is a very important piece but a very small piece. You can’t prosecute in a bubble. You have an obligation to work with the community,” says Mulhern, who is quick to credit those around him as the reason for his ability to make a difference, in particular District Attorney Daniel F. Conley. He said that Conley’s leadership is what makes responsible and effective prosecu- tion possible within their office. “ He is the first one in and the last to leave. He sets the example of what it means to be a prosecu- tor,” Mulhern says. Mulhern’s team com- prises nine prosecutors, including Mulhern, two victim witness advo- cates, and an adminis- trative assistant. Each prosecutor is assigned to a specific part of the city, where they work closely with the Boston Police. “When a case does come into the court- room, or matures into being charged, we work together as a team to make sure that we present the best case possible,” says Mulhern. In his letter recom- mending Mulhern for the Quinn award, Con- ley wrote, “It’s his work on basketball courts, at community meetings, and in coffee shops and subway stations long af- ter the workday is done that lies at the heart of my recommendation.” April 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 5 Clap School to celebrate its innovative first year By Melissa Tabeek non, the Clap School The first innovation history of different tools. those involved with the the same school. We live Special to the Reporter principal. “In that way school in the city of Dr. Patricia Paugh, a Clap School; it will also next to each other but On May 5, at an we’re going to be celebrat- Boston, the Clap is one professor at the Univer- offer the school as a we don’t always know “Inaugural Founders ing the presence and the of 19 innovation schools sity of Massachusetts model for neighboring what’s going on down the Celebration,” future of the school by across Massachusetts, Boston and member schools. street,” said Zemler Wu. the Roger Clap Innova- honoring the folks that which are similar to of the Clap School’s Marie Zemler Wu, The event will include tion School in Dorchester have been contributing charter schools in that governing board, said who has a child in kin- musical entertainment, will honor those who to the school’s ongoing they have more flex- that students who are dergarten at the Mather as well as a live mural have been a crucial part history and core values.” ibility in areas such directly involved with Elementary School in and a short film that will of creating and imple- The Clap School’s year as budget, curriculum, their environment stand Dorchester, is on the show the journey of all menting the school’s will draw to a close in staffing and the school to experience education Founders Celebration involved with the Clap initiative in its first June, and it has been a calendar. This autonomy with more impact and Committee. Though she School’s first year. year, including Schools “fantastic success,” said has allowed teachers to relevance to their daily admitted it seemed un- Gene Gorman, co-chair Superintendent Carol Vernon of a school whose take the Clap School’s lives. “They’re more en- usual to join a committee of the Founders Celebra- Johnson and 30-year future was not always mantra of “connecting gaged. It connects them of a school where she does tion Committee, said Clap School teacher certain. In October 2010, classroom through com- to their lives and can not have a child, it makes that May 5 will not just Donna Hill-Harris. the Clap was put on munity” outside the still be academic,” said sense to her. She joined to be a night to celebrate The celebration, which a list of schools to be usual parameters of Paugh. connect with families in the first year; it will be has been organized by closed under Johnson’s curriculum. The school currently the neighborhood and to a time to display how the a committee including Redesign and Reinvest As an example, Vernon has 170 students, nine take best practices back school is flourishing. “It’s faculty, parents, and proposal. Parents pro- pointed to when literacy classroom teachers, two to her daughter’s school. a way to say we didn’t community members, is tested the move and the teacher Suzanne Raddy support staff, and four “Boston has this unique just survive or get a an important first step administration allowed took her fourth and fifth specialists. way of sending our chil- reprieve. We were really in creating community it to reopen last year grade students to visit The Inaugural Found- dren to schools so our fortunate in that we were traditions around the under new management the Dorchester Historical ers Celebration will not neighborhood children given an opportunity to school, said Justin Ver- as an innovation school. Society to write about the only honor and highlight aren’t necessarily at do something different.” Groups see health cost bill as venue for tobacco taxes By Kyle Cheney Shestakofsky, executive few amendments to raise well - all but dooms Gov. have since turned to al- the decision to forgo a State House director of Tobacco Free revenue, and Republi- Deval Patrick’s pro- ternative tobacco prod- cigarette tax hike push News Service Massachusetts. “We’ve cans have filed just a posal to help balance the ucts to avoid the tax. in this year’s budget Anti-smoking advo- got other opportunities handful of amendments budget with a 50-cent Rep. Jonathan Hecht debate would permit cates girding for in- during the session, and to reduce broad-based increase in the state’s (D-Watertown), who backers to focus on creased taxes on tobacco the [legislative] leader- taxes. The House budget per-pack cigarette tax has backed cigarette including the measure products are hoping ship was totally adamant committee, overseen by and to expand the tax taxes during budget de- when the House and to tack their proposals about no taxes that we Rep. Brian Dempsey to cover untraditional liberations in previous Senate consider a ma- onto major health care figured this is not the (D-Haverhill), issued a tobacco products, like years but opted against jor health care system legislation expected place to take that fight.” budget plan last week smokeless tobacco proposing one this overhaul later this to arise this spring. House Speaker Robert that includes no major and flavored cigars. year, did not respond year. The cigarette tax In doing so, they’ve opted DeLeo has urged col- tax increases or cuts. Lawmakers and the to repeated requests increase, as well as the against pushing for leagues to reject tax The decision by mem- governor last embraced for comment. An aide expansion of the tax to taxes on cigarettes and increases or cuts in the bers to forgo pushing a cigarette tax hike in to John Auerbach, the other products, would other tobacco products House budget slated for for higher tobacco taxes 2008, when they raised state commissioner of dovetail with the health in a more traditional debate next week, and in the budget - an ap- the levy to $2.51 per public health, said the care legislation’s goal of venue: the state budget. it appears rank-and- proach endorsed by the pack from $1.51. Anti- commissioner was un- cutting costs, according “That was kind of stra- file members listened. Massachusetts Public smoking groups say available for comment. to advocates. tegic,” said Stephen House members filed Health Association as that younger smokers Shestakofsky said

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Contact: Mary Ann Crayton, BOSTONBAYSIDE.COM Office of Community Engagement and Circle of Promise Sales & Rentals [email protected] www.bostonpublicschools.org/choice Page 6 THE Reporter April 19, 2012 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington St. • 617-436-8214 Lyric Opera turns to Dot soprano Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Ave. • 617-436-2155 By Chris Harding Lower Mills Special to the Reporter Dorchester is turning 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 into quite the resource for Uphams Corner the Boston Lyric Opera 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 (BLO), New England’s Grove Hall largest opera company. 57 Crawford St. • 617-427-3337 This February the Mattapan Branch BLO used the Kennedy 1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan • 617-298-9218 Library performance space with its ocean Homework Assistance Program (HAP). There views as the setting for will be no Homework Assistance during April School its Annex production Vacation week. Monday through Thursday from 3:30 of Peter Maxwell Da- to 5:30 p.m. bpl.org/homework vies’ “The Lighthouse,” Adams Street Branch a haunting chamber Thursday, April 19, 2 p.m. – Caravan Puppets: piece about πmysterious Timeless Tales. disappearances in the Monday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. – Bread & Roses. waters off Scotland. Acclaimed speaker Sharon Kennedy will present her Now for the final program, Bread & Roses, an hour-long performance production of its 35th seen at over 200 venues about the women textile season, the BLO has workers who changed the course of American labor tapped soprano Mer- Meredith Hansen speaks with the director during rehearsal of ‘The Inspector.’ history, including the testimony of four 14-year-old edith Hansen, who has Photo by Julius Ahn mill workers before the United States Senate. lived in Dorchester for 10 Tuesday, April 24, 10:30 a.m. – Reading Readiness years, to play the young far cry from doing the Washington Post,” for ered the final version.” Spring Party. romantic lead in “The familiar part of Gretel. example, praised com- Hansen describes her Wednesday, April 25, 3 p.m. – Bubble Fun. Inspector,” a savagely “This is my first ex- poser John Musto and character as something 6:30 p.m. – Yoga. funny tale of bribery, perience working on librettist Mark Campbell of a straight woman to Codman Square Branch fraud, and corruption in a brand-new opera,” for having “discovered the other farcical resi- Thursday, April 19, 4 p.m. – School Vacation 1930s Sicily. Hansen says. “It’s the a formula for creating dents of Santa Schifezza. week activity: Bones. The Ashmont resi- most challenging thing small, approachable, “Beatrice is a contrast to 6 p.m. – Girl Scouts. Please email aknight@ dent has sung and been I’ve ever done.” appealing, high quality everyone else in town. girlscoutseasternmass.org. honored across the US Loosely based on American operas finally She’s educated, refined 6 p.m. – Green Golly Project. and Europe, shining in Nikolai Gogol’s 19th cen- capable of reaching the and well-read. At the Tuesday, April 24 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. some of the most popular tury Russian satire “The broader audience this end she uses some quick 4 p.m. – Word Jam. soprano roles in the Government Inspector,” genre needs to survive thinking and manipula- Wednesday, April 25, 4 p.m. – Knitting Club. standard repertory. the opera is set in Mus- and prosper.” tion to get herself a Fields Corner Branch But her performances solini-era Sicily. This This weekend BLO ticket out of there. While Thursday, April 19, 3 p.m. – Green Golly & Her closest to home came lively comedy revolves premieres the creators’ her character is very Golden Flute. last year, when Hansen around the domineering latest revisions in a new serious, she has interac- Friday, April 20, 11 a.m. – Play to Learn Playgroup played Gretel at the mayor and the citizens of adaptation crafted spe- tions with her parents and Story Time. Strand in a one-hour ver- Santa Schifezza, who are cifically for the Shubert and other members of Tuesday, April 24, 6 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. sion of Humperdinck’s thrown into a tizzy when Theatre. Hansen notes the town that are very Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool “Hansel and Gretel,”as they hear rumors that a that based on audience funny.” Films and Fun. part of BLO Opera for government inspector, reaction to the original Hansen is sure Boston Grove Hall Branch Young Audiences. Dur- traveling from Rome in effort the composer and audiences will receive Thursday, April 19, 3 p.m. – ReadBoston Story ing the post performance disguise, is coming to librettist “took out and the show as enthusiasti- Mobile Story Afternoon. Q &A sessions, she town. replaced some things cally as Washington 5 p.m. – Boston Rising Meet and Greet. remembers local school- This commissioned that didn’t work and ones did. “It’s short, it’s Friday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storybook children as being “very piece premiered at switched other things funny and it’s sung in Films. well-behaved and asking Wolf Trap in Vienna, around. Going forward, English.” 2:30 p.m. – Wii Gaming Afternoon. very good questions.” VA in 2011. DC crit- there will be no further For details on perfor- Monday, April 23, 1:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation But tackling the still- ics hailed the show’s revisions. This is almost mances which run April Group. evolving role of Beatrice political humor and pop like a second premiere 21-29 at the Shubert Tuesday, April 24, 10:30 a.m. – Reading Readiness in “The Inspector” is a music references. “The because this is consid- Theatre, go to blo.org. for Little Wigglers. 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Please contact Carrie Carrizosa at 617.912.4213 CLOSED MONDAYS or Martha Garcia at 617.912.4208 a www.bostonprivatebank.com Y 617-696-0180 Page 8 THE Reporter April 19, 2012 Editorial Steward managers ‘I address you with a heavy heart’ Following is the text of a letter that Rev. John J. Connolly Jr., pastor of St. Brendan’s Parish, wrote owe the community to his parishioners on April 11: its plan for Carney Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Brendan’s: At mid-morning last Friday, Steward Health Care It is with a heavy heart that I address you System Chief Operating Officer Josh Putter arrived today. Like many of you, I read the story in this in Lower Mills for a meeting with Carney Hospital morning’s paper reporting that Father James H. president Bill Walczak. Lane, one of my predecessors as pastor of this Sources say that the two met privately for a brief parish, has been the subject of an allegation of the time in the hospital’s second floor executive suite, and sexual abuse of a child some forty years ago. Like Putter then convened a meeting of doctors, managers, many of you, I knew Father Lane personally, and and other employees, telling them that Walczak was I admired and respected him. Like many of you, no longer the hospital’s president. I am deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by In a subsequent memorandum obtained by this the allegation made public today. newspaper and addressed to Steward’s “Board of As members of this parish and this archdiocese, Trustees, Medical Staff, Employees,” and cc’d to the we have been dealing with the tragic reality and the firm’s chief executive, Dr. Ralph de la Torre, Putter enduring effects of the sexual abuse of children by St. Brendan Church on Gallivan Boulevard. said that Walczak and Steward “have decided to part clergy for well over a decade. That sad experience ways effective immediately.” does little to prepare any of us for news such as fact, not true, this troubled soul must really need After announcing an interim replacement, the we received today. Many of us are experiencing a our prayers. If what he reports is true, he must hospital chief added, “In the meantime, be assured variety of emotions as we react to this allegation. need them all the more, as he continues to face of our unwavering commitment to making Carney Shock, pain, confusion, anger and a host of other the enduring effects of having been so grievously a world class community resource for the citizens of reactions fill our minds and hearts. Questions far harmed as a child. Dorchester.” outnumber answers at this point. Can this allega- Second, pray for all those who have been sexu- Coming just 14 months after Walczak took over as tion be true? How do we respond? What do we, as ally abused as children by clergy, or anyone else, president at Carney, his removal from the post last individuals and as members of this parish, do? for that matter. Whenever such reports become week is startling. When the long-time Dorchester As many of you know, I spent many years working part of the news cycle, the scabs of old wounds health care manager was recruited by Dr. de la to address the many elements of such abuse for the related to such abuse are ripped open and new Torre to Carney, it was with the assurance that our Archdiocese of Boston. In the course of that difficult and enduring pain is suffered and damage done. community hospital would not become a casualty as and painful experience, one of the most important We need to be mindful of the fact that whether or the non-profit system was converted to a for-profit lessons I learned is that none of us knows, or can not this allegation is true, there are thousands of business. know, what we do not know. It is important to keep survivors in our midst whose painful experiences In a 2010 interview with the Reporter, De la Torre that simple but complex reality in mind when we need to be acknowledged, believed, and respected. said, “I think that Carney has been successful. are struggling with how to respond to those who Holding them and their journeys toward healing Sometimes, you just have to have faith in an institu- bring forward allegations of abuse. in our prayers provides us one way to do that. tion. You have to look at its heart and have faith and My experience has been that the great majority Third, pray for Father Jim Lane. Pray that he say, ‘You know what? I think that it’s going to be of those who do bring forward such allegations are continues to experience the love and the mercy of successful if you make the investment.’ And that’s telling the truth. They have been terribly wounded, God won for him by the life, death, and resurrection what we did with Carney. We looked at it, we looked as children, in so many ways by the abuse they have of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he served and at the heart of the institution, the people, the value suffered, When and if they are able and willing in whose person he sought to minister. As I prayed to the community, and said, ‘You know what, if you to share their devastating stories of abuse with for Father Lane earlier this morning, the thought make this investment, if we make the investment, public authorities or church representatives, these came to me that while many people are being hurt it’ll be successful,’ and we were right.” by the news of this allegation that we learned of Asked about possible differences about operating as folks who have been so traumatized deserve to be treated with respect, compassion, understanding, today, the one person who most certainly is not is a for-profit hospital system, De la Torre said, “We’ll Father Lane. Whether he did or did not commit pay taxes. But short of that, our entire senior team and honesty. Unfortunately, as is very often the case in this world, a small minority of people this sin and crime, both he and God know that. on down stays completely unchanged. Our policies, The same merciful and loving God who knows the our procedures, our commitment to free care, our bring forward claims that are without foundation in order to procure a financial settlement. While actions and hearts of us all has already judged him. commitment to community benefits stays completely I was somewhat comforted by this realization, and unchanged.” such instances have been few and far between in hope some of you may be as well. That was then, just two short years ago when the my experience, I have encountered some situations Whether or not this allegation is ever proven, hospital system was seeking approval to convert to a that did indeed involve allegations that were false the legacy of Father Jim Lane, as a living and for-profit enterprise. And this is now: the removal of and without foundations. caring priest and pastor who offered his life each one of our neighborhood’s strongest and most talented As was reported, the archdiocese recognized the day for forty-five years in faithful service to the advocates has left us with many questions. significant challenges inherent in conducting an parishioners of Saint Paul and Saint Brendan Without making a rush to judgment about the investigation such as this one. In this case, the parishes, as well as to the men and women of reasons for the sudden change, let it be said it signals priest accused is deceased, there are no prior claims the Boston Police Department and their families, a difference of vision for the Carney. The best future of misconduct against him, and the incident is role for the Carney is open to interpretation, and it’s alleged to have occurred over forty years ago. The remains as an example and inspiration to us all. an open question about what the hulking facility inference I draw, in reading the story reported, is Finally, pray for the faithful and clergy of our might become as it undergoes an inevitable change that the archdiocese was not able to substantiate parish, our archdiocese and our Church, We have all from what we know it has been to what it will become. this claim made against Father Lane. been united in suffering as we have confronted and The bottom line question now for the Dorchester I find myself in a similar position as I reflect responded to the evil of the sexual abuse of children and Mattapan communities is this: What is in the upon the matter. I do not believe Father Lane by clergy that has been so painfully revealed over best interest of our neighborhoods. to be the kind of man who would engage in such the last decade. The efforts of so many dedicated Perhaps most ominous is this phrase from COO predatory and destructive behavior against a lay leaders, religious men and women, deacons, Putter’s internal memo, promising that Carney would child. At this point in time, given what I know priests, and bishops who have stepped up to assist remain a “world class community resource.” It should personally about Father Lane, I do not find this survivors of abuse in their ongoing journeys of be noted he did not promise it would remain a “world allegation to be credible. I believe, and I want to healing and to demand and insure that training class” hospital. continue to believe, that Father Lane is not guilty in abuse prevention and child protection become It is incumbent upon the Steward managers to of this charge. an integral part of our Catholic culture need to be make a very plain case of what their plans are now However, in good conscience, I have to recall the continually supported by our prayers. for our community hospital, and explain why their lesson I mentioned earlier: That I do not know what My intention in writing this letter is to share direction is good for the Carney and our neighborhood. I do not know. There have been other allegations my personal thoughts and reactions with you as – Ed Forry brought forward against other priests and other together we struggle with what to make of the people that, when first reported, did not seem shocking and upsetting news we received today. credible to me. Sadly, in a considerable number of I apologize if my words have hurt or angered those cases, subsequent investigation continued anyone or, inadvertently, done more harm than The Reporter and further information was developed that led good. Humbly and respectfully, I offer them to you me to move from doubt to belief that a particular simply as one man’s initial reflections on how we, “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” allegation was in fact credible. as people of faith, might respond together. I look A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. I am most certainly not suggesting that such is the forward to hearing from you, and am very open to 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 holding a parish-wide meeting or listening session Worldwide at dotnews.com case in this instance. I am simply acknowledging Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) the lesson I learned that I do not know what I do to discuss this sad and troubling matter. Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher not know. Entrusting us all to the maternal protection of William P. Forry, Managing Editor The only words of advice and guidance that our Blessed Mother, who experienced both the pain Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor I am able to offer as I try to determine how we of the Cross and the power of the Resurrection, Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor can respond or what we, as individuals and as a and assuring you of my continued prayers in Barbara Langis, Production Manager these Easter days for you and all whom you hold Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager parish, ought to do, is to encourage all of us who News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 have received this terribly upsetting news to pray. dear, I am Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] I am sure that there are those who will find this The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in suggestion naïve, insufficient, and inadequate. I Sincerely yours in Christ, advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. certainly understand such reactions. Nevertheless, The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, that is the best I can offer. In the face of the report or cut any copy without notice. of such evil, prayer truly needs to be part of the Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade response of any man or woman faith in and love Next Issue: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Next week’s Deadline: Monday, April 23 at 4 p.m. of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Published weekly on Thursday mornings First and foremost, pray for the man who has Reverend John J. Connolly, Jr. All contents © Copyright 2012 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. brought forth this allegation. If the charge is, in Pastor April 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 9 ‘A good, honorable, trustworthy man’ As a lifetime parishioner of as the pastor. Father Lane grade I was diagnosed with The reason that the accusa- St. Brendan’s, and a friend of was the patriarch of our St. cancer and spent the next year tions are so crazy is in part Father James Lane, I am out- Brendan Family. We looked undergoing chemotherapy and because of the fact that Father raged that up to Father Lane; he was a radiation treatment. In the Lane had talked about the Letter to a single role model to us all, a truly middle of that horrible year, priest molestation cases that individual good man. I lost my father to cancer. occurred before his death and the Editor can make Father Lane was special in It was Father Lane who ac- he was so upset by them. He an accusa- that he truly cared about indi- companied my mother to the was the one who had Father tion against this wonderful viduals and was always there hospital to retrieve me from the John Geoghan removed from man who died five years ago to support people in the parish chemotherapy treatment I was St. Brendan’s in order to and tarnish his reputation and their families during hard undergoing when my father protect the children. He was 40 years after the fact. He times. Although he was a sort died and it was he who drove so angry that a priest could is unable to speak back of figurehead for the parish, he us home. Granted, the day use his collar to gain a child’s Rev. James H. Lane against the charges. And the was also very approachable. was so cloaked in sadness and trust and then hurt that child. Archdiocese is content to give He would not brush anyone heartache that it has become a It deeply upset him – to the if the accuser is remembering the accuser money despite the off; he was always ready to blur, but I do remember that point of tears. Father Lane incorrectly or is making the lack of proof and the absurdity listen, whether it was to an Father Lane was there. He would never hurt a child; he story up for monetary gain, that the individual would have elderly parishioner’s pains or knew that it was not the time to would never hurt a living soul. but I do know that he is wrong. a supposed abuser perform a young school child excited preach of eternal life and God’s Because St. Brendan’s is It may seem hard for people his marriage and baptize his to tell of a big game that was plan. he remained relatively a family of sorts, and our on the outside to understand, children. won. Everyone was important silent – just what we needed, as patriarch’s good name is being but anyone who knew Father Anyone who knew Father to him. In his good-natured no words would matter at that drawn through the mud, I Lane knows without a doubt Lane knows that the accuser way he could joke with children point. Our world had collapsed think you may expect a bit of that these accusations are is absolutely, unquestionably or find the words to comfort and our lives had markedly anger. We here in this parish not true. He was a man and mistaken. Father Lane was a a grieving relative. He was changed that day and Father love “Our Father Lane.” priest who put others ahead good, honorable, trustworthy real and that made religion Lane was there for support and I just cannot believe that the of himself and truly cared. I man who lived his life in and Christ’s teachings that guidance…for prayers. archdiocese would pay money realize that in this day and age Christ’s light. He cared we were learning as children That is what he gave the to a man with no proof – scar- it may be hard to believe that about all of the people he real, too. It was not just people of St. Brendan’s day in ring Father Lane’s memory such a man existed,… but he met and watched over all of something that the teachers and day out: so much support – in granting a settlement did exist and his name was the families of this parish. were saying…it was what and so many prayers. And that seems like an admission Father James H. Lane… and I have lived in St. Brendan Father Lane was living and as any child in St. Brendan’s of guilt. It makes those of I am honored (as so many are) Parish for 32 years and spent what he preached each week Parish knew, Father Lane’s us who knew Father Lane to have called him my friend. 8 years at St. Brendan School at Mass. prayers were up there with absolutely livid. I don’t know Lauren O’Brien, DVM as a student with Father Lane When I was in seventh those of the pope. St. Brendan’s Parish Friends of Father Lane set Mass tonight As we, the parish family us to come together in prayer interested are invited to come of Saint Brendan, struggle and for support. together for a parish-wide to deal with the recently The Friends of Father Lane meeting and listening session publicized allegation against invite you to a Mass to be as we continue to do our best our former pastor, Father Jim celebrated this evening (April to respond as individuals and Large Format Printing Lane, we recognize that in 19) at Saint Brendan Church. as a parish community to this Billboards • Banners the midst of the pain, sorrow, A reception in Father Lane sad and disturbing report. anger, confusion, and so many Hall will follow the Mass. 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester other feelings that have been Next Wednesday evening – From St. Brendan’s 617-282-2100 stirred up in us, it is good for (April 25) at 6:30, all who are Church Bulletin carrolladvertising.com

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Dorchester, Massachusetts Improved Reliability - Faster Service - Passenger Amenities www.stgregoryparish.com Announces DEDICATION Bus Routes 15, 22 and 28 AND BLESSING Community Meetings OF Tuesday, April 24, 2012 NEW ALLEN ORGAN 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Grove Hall Community Center 51 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester

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The MBTA will be introducing the Key Bus Route Improvement Program at a series of community meetings. We want your feedback on how we might improve Bus Routes 15, 22 and 28. Preliminary recommendations Please join us on include the addition of customer amenities and bus stop consolidation, which will result in changes to the location of some bus stops. Bus stops Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM may be relocated and/or eliminated. in the upper church for blessing If you have a disability or need an accommodation to fully participate in and dedication of new 3-manual, the meeting, American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening digital Allen organ. A light reception devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc., will be provided upon request. Please contact Regan Checchio, Regina Villa Associates, at will follow in the parish auditorium. (617) 357-5772 ext.14 or at [email protected] at least one The dedication and blessing week before the meeting. will be followed by a concert For detailed project information, please visit by organist, James Busby. www.mbta.com/keybusroutes. Page 10 THE Reporter April 19, 2012 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events Police District C-11 News The Police/Community meeting is usually the second Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., at a place TBA. Call the Community Service officers at 617- 343-4524. The Detective Unit will be checking all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to make sure they check the I Ds of persons attempting to purchase alcohol and to prevent the sale of persons under the age of 21. Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Ashmont Hill Yard Sale, Sat., May 19. The Nightingale Community Garden, located on Park Street in Dorchester, was named to the Garden Cedar Grove Civic Assn. Hall of Fame during the annual Community Garden Awards ceremony at the 37th Gardeners Gather- The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of ing on March 31 at Northeastern University. The garden, which has been serving the community for each month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s more than 25 years, was recently expanded and rebuilt as part of BNAN’s Boston Is Growing Gardens Church. Info: cedargrovecivic.org or 617-825-1402. (BIGG) Program. The garden is now the hub of community gardening in Dorchester and thrives with Clam Point Civic Assn. its remarkable group of gardeners led by coordinator Elnora Thompson. Above, Mayor Menino present- The meetings are usually held on the second ing the Hall of Fame award to, from left, Maria da Silva, Sharon Higgins, His Honor, Elnora Thompson, Trudy Cox, Shani Fletcher, and Grantley Payne. Photo courtesy BNAN Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday) at the Boynton/Bay Cove Building on Victory Rd., at 6:30 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15. Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. of the month in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. p.m. The upcoming dates are May 14 and June 11. Freeport-Adams Assn. Please bring bottles and cans to the meeting.) Now Info: clampoint.org. The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the is the time to become a member, send a $7 check to Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office DLMCA, 15 Becket St., Dor., 02124-4803. Please Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Arcadia St. include name, address, phone, and e-mail address. at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood McCormack Civic Assn. columbiasavinhillcivic.org. Assn. Meetings the third Tues. of each month (Apr. 17 and Cummins Valley Assn. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of each month, May 15), at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Hall. Nominations for the Executive Board will be Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call accepted at the Apr. meeting. Please bring canned Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. goods to the meeting for a local food bank. Info: Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- Hancock St. Civic Assn. McCormack Civic.com or 617-710-3793. Clean-up 7359 or 617-202-1021. pf the Polish Triangle is Sat., Apr. 28. Membership The next meetings are Apr. 19, May 17, June 21, is only $5, Elections in June. Eastman-Elder Assn. and July 19, in the Bird St. Community Center, The association meets the third Thurs. of each (second floor), 500 Columbia Rd., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. month, 7 p.m., at the Uphams Corner Health Center, Info: [email protected]. The monthly meeting usually on the third 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. the Lower Mills Civic Assn. Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the First Parish meeting dates are: Apr. 21, May19, June 23, July Church. meeting. Info: 617-265-0749 or civic@ The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday firstparish.com. Melville Park • Now accepting new patients Assn. • Open seven days a week Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden • Extended evening hours available at Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon. 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A little more of our to us when we arrived and introduced the Chief monthly Irish Pastoral overnight trip to the the previous day. Others Marshal of this year’s Centre’s luncheon at the Turning Stone Casino, went into the Bingo “The sun is bright-the air is clear, parade, Ralph Browne. Irish Cultural Centre in in Verona, upstate New Parlor. The Bingo game He also introduced John Canton. Marty, who was York: the next morning, was completed at 3:45 The darting swallows soar and sing, Scannell, who led us a wonderful son, visited we arose at 8 a.m., two p.m., just in time for our in “The Pledge of Al- Barbara every day after or three hours later than players to board our bus, And from the stately elms I hear legiance.” Marty told his Dad passed away. we usually do. We found which left at 4 p.m. The us that Katie Hurley, He was president of his the breakfast buffet and ride home seemed to go The bluebird prophesying spring.” this year’s candidate for senior class of South used our breakfast food quickly. We did stop at a Mayor of Dorchester, was Boston High School, vouchers. If you didn’t McDonald’s on the way By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ill and unable to attend Class of 1971. He worked eat well at the buffet, home. There was another the dinner. He raved in the Roxbury Court it was your own fault. I restaurant and even an about the Chili Cook-Off, House for 20 years before even had nice “dry” hash ice cream stand. It was held the preceding week- moving to the Quincy with my scrambled eggs. quite cold and windy on eight years ago and said Pat Ryan, also from end. He told us that Ed District Court in 1994 (to The waitress brought us the way home so I only that it has expanded and WROL, came around to Geary, who is in charge the present). He received decaf coffee and juice. saw one of our group buy- improved greatly since all the tables to greet of the essay contest, the Good Citizen Award I also had a couple of ing ice cream. Thanks to their first visit. us. While Paul was off was in Florida with his in Quincy. He also ran slices of tasty pineapple. pal Sarah’s cell phone, I *** the air, I went over to bride Gretchen on their City Council We lingered over the called daughter Sue and Where would we spend tell him that I worked honeymoon. Marty also when he lived in South breakfast. It was just so told her when we should part of St. Patrick’s Day for the Boston Irish said that there were Boston. In addition pleasant there. arrive home. When we but at Gerard’s. Hubby, Reporter. He asked that 40 contestants for this to his Mom, he leaves We went back to our pulled into the Florian daughter Sue, pal Eileen he be remembered to my year’s contest. Each of his children, Denise, room so that we could Hall parking lot, Sue Burke, and I were sure to boss Ed. I also told him the two winners receive Michelle, and Martin, have our luggage ready and members of other be there by 11 a.m. We that I Iove the version a $200 savings bond. and his sisters, Barbara for the 11 a.m. deadline. families were there to had heard that WROL of the song “The Parting Joe Chaisson and his Hawko, Catherine Joyce, We filled our carry-ons get us. (It was cold and host Paul Sullivan was Glass” that he plays wife Carol went around and Susan Stille. My with items that we might drizzly.) Hubby drove going to broadcast his every Saturday when to all the seniors at the sympathy is sent to the need before our bus was pals Ken and Mary to program at Gerard’s he ends his three-hour dinner, giving out the ap- family. scheduled to leave at 4 their home. I must thank from 11 a.m. to noon on stint at the microphone. plications for this year’s *** p.m. Back we went to our friend and neighbor that day. Because we It is the version that is Senior Salute, which will I hope that you have the machines. I found Ann Hayward for invit- were so early, it was still played at the end of one be held at Florian Hall on already seen the Pepsi the poker machines once ing Sue and me to sit in breakfast time. Three of my favorite movies, May 17. (That is always Next commercial. The again, behind the two her car on that drizzly of us ordered breakfast “Waking Ned Devine.” a great time.) commercial begins with waterfalls. I like the evening to await Hubby’s while I ordered a grilled We were also delighted Our most entertaining Mom playing with her poker machines even return from dropping off cheese and tomato sand- to see our fiddler Kevin’s time came near the end baby on a rug on the floor. though I do not win on our friends. It was a very wich on dark bread, grandparents Gregory of the evening. Michael In comes Daddy with a them. It just takes me pleasant overnight trip which the chef kindly and Sarah Ashe at Ge- Pratt took the stage case of the new Pepsi longer to lose my money. to the Indian casino. The made for me. Host Paul rard’s, along with their to entertain us while Next soda. While Daddy We did go back to the place is beautiful. I just asked our young friend pal Sarah Doherty. accompanying himself and Mom were ooh-ing food court to eat. The wish it was a little closer Kevin Doherty to play *** on the keyboard. His and aah-ing over the food at the casino was to Boston. I thank Eileen the fiddle for his listeners One of the nicest first song, “Twistin’ the soda, the baby stands up, quite good and not very Collins for coordinating several times. While events that Hubby and Night Away,” had people does strenuous exercises expensive, especially the trip. Pals Ken and Paul was broadcasting I attend each year is up and dancing. (Charlie behind them on the rug, when we used our food Mary had been to that his segment of the Irish the Meatloaf Dinner at Tevnan and his girls and even ends up playing coupons that were given casino about seven or Hit Parade on the air, the First Parish Church, Kathleen and Caroline an air guitar. All the which is a fundraiser were terrific.) “Crocodile while he is doing these for the Dorchester Day Rock” did, also. Then he athletic tricks, Mom and events. Pal Barbra sang “Heat Wave” and Dad continue to praise Trybe welcomed Hubby ended up with “Last Pepsi Next and ignore and me as we entered Dance,“ one of my favor- the baby. It is hilarious. the church. In on our ites songs by Boston’s I hope you have already heels came pals Eileen own Donna Summer. seen it. Burke, Louise Hurley, Michael was wonderful, *** and Lorraine Greer. Our as usual. The dancers I erred last week friend Peter Woloschuk got a great workout with in thinking that the was early that evening. his choice of songs. It Welch’s Grape Juice Pals Loretta Philbrick, was a terrific end to a Cocktail Toast was going Ginny Biagiotti, Mary wonderful evening. to be given out on Red Shea, and Pat O’Donnell *** Sox Opening Day. The joined us. Joe and Diane I was so sorry to read cocktail will be given to Zinck greeted us. City of the sudden death all those attending the Councillor Frank Baker of Dario Fancelli on 100th anniversary game, went around the hall to March 26. Dario was the which will be played greet everyone. So did husband of my long-time against the Yankees Rep. . I friend, Anne (Madden). tomorrow, April 20. It went over to chat with He was originally from will enter the record my long-time friend, Nocera Umbra, Italy, books as the World’s Barbara Green. and was the father of Largest Toast, by 37,000 Gerard, whose meat- Dario and his fiancée Fenway fans. On Open- loaf is one of the main Colleen Murphy. In ad- ing Day, Apr. 20, 1912, reasons for the big crowd, dition to wife Anne and the Sox beat the New was busily setting up son Dario, Dario leaves York Highlanders (the the buffet table for the a sister, Annamaria future Yankees), 7-6. evening. Rev. Art Lavoie, Fancelli. He was also in 11 innings. I didn’t pastor of the First Parish the brother-in-law of realize that Fenway, Church, said “Grace.” Mary Madden, Virginia in addition to being the Within a few minutes, “Ginny” Mullen, Bob home of the Red Sox, dinner was served. The Madden, Dottie Dunford, also served as home field meatloaf was wonderful, and the late Eddie and for the NFL’s Boston as always, along with John Madden. I send Redskins from 1933 the salad, the veggies, my sympathy to Anne, to 1936 and the AFL’s especially the mashed Dario, Annamaria, and Boston Patriots from potatoes with gravy, and to all the Maddens. 1963 to 1968. I hope that the rolls. We ended with I was also sorry to the Sox continue their the traditional – and read of the unexpected winning ways. delicious – vanilla ice death of Martin “Marty” *** cream, with strawber- Ridge, of Milton, on April This statement was ries. Everyone was well 12. Marty was the son made by Woodrow Wil- filled. of Barbara (Lydon) and son: “Friendship is the Then Marty Hogan the late Martin. Barbara only cement that will came to the microphone often sits with us at the hold the world together.” Follow us on Twitter Readers can now sign Dorchester Reporter at dotnews.com for daily up to get regular news Twitter. Follow us @ news, expanded crime headlines and links to DotNews. And, of course, reports and our political breaking news from the check our website www. blog, The Lit Drop. April 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News About the importance of infant immunizations By Tarma Johnson initiative of the World immunization in one globally each year. In tions to vaccines, such cines already received and Suzanne Rocklin Health Organization birth cohort prevents 2011, more than 200 as seizure and allergic and missing needed Mattapan Community (WHO). During the world about 20 million cases people in the United reaction have been thor- vaccine doses. If you are Health Center immunization week, of disease and about States were confirmed oughly researched and uncertain of your child’s Next week is National more than180 member 42,000 deaths. It also to have measles. found to be extremely immunization status, Infant Immunization states, territories, and saves about $13.6 billion Although a large rare. If it is after hours, feel free to contact your Week (NIIW), an annual areas, will simultane- in direct costs. number of vaccines are call your child’s doctor pediatrician’s office to observance by the Cen- ously promote immuni- • In September 2011, recommended by age office and ask to speak make sure it is up to date. ter for Disease Control zation, advance equity CDC announced that 2, many are given in with the covering nurse Information for this (CDC) to promote the in the use of vaccines childhood immuniza- a combination form, or physician on call. article was taken from benefits of immuniza- and universal access to tion rates for vaccines which decreases the We would be happy to the cdc.gov website on tions and to improve the vaccination services, and routinely recommended number of injections. answer your questions. National Infant Immuni- health of children two enable cooperation on for children remain at or When combinations are It is never too late to zation week. If your child years old or younger. cross-border immuniza- near record highs. used, all vaccines can be start or complete the currently does not have Since 1994, local and tion activities during this Yet without diligent completed in as little as immunization series. a pediatric provider, state health depart- month. efforts to maintain im- five visits. There is actually a catch please contact the Matta- ments, national immu- In addition: munization programs Prior to vaccine ad- up schedule. The admin- pan Community Health nization partners, health • Through immuniza- in the United States ministration, you will istering of childhood Center to schedule an care professionals, com- tion, we can now protect and to strengthen them be given information immunization has been appointment at 617-296- munity leaders from infants and children from worldwide, vaccine- sheets on each vaccine proven to save lives and 0061 or call and ask to across the United States, 14 vaccine-preventable preventable diseases and given time to ask even eliminate certain speak with a pediatric and the CDC have worked diseases before age two. will remain a threat to questions/advice from devastating medical out- staff member. We look together through NIIW • In the 1950s, nearly children. As illustra- healthcare provider. breaks, (e.g. smallpox). forward to hearing from to highlight the positive every child developed tions, it’s only necessary As with any medica- It is important to keep you. impact of vaccination on measles, and unfortu- to consider the 2010 tion, your child may an updated record of the lives of infants and nately, some even died outbreak of pertussis experience minor side your child’s vaccines as Tarma Johnson and children, and to call at- from this serious disease. (whooping cough), which effects such as low fever, they grow to help future Suzanne Rocklin are tention to immunization Today, few physicians killed 10 infants in Cali- soreness/swelling at medical providers assure nurse practioners at achievements. just out of medical school fornia, or measles, which injection site, fussiness your child’s vaccines Mattapan Community This year’s NIIW will will ever see a case of takes the lives of more and possibly decreased are up to date. This Health Center. be celebrated as part measles during their than 100,000 children appetite. Serious reac- prevents repeating vac- of the first World Im- careers. munization Week, an • Routine childhood A sports injury brings you to us.

When you’re sidelined by a sports injury, you really think about the kind of expertise Dr. Ruchi Arora of the Harvard Street Health Center, that’s required to District Seven City Councillor Tito Jackson, and diagnose and treat your James E. Rooney of the Massachusetts Convention condition. That’s where Center Authority. Beth Israel Deaconess The MCCA’s Conven- Neighborhood Health Hospital-Milton’s sports medicine team comes in. tions C.A.R.E. (Com- Center in Dorchester They have impressive expertise, and as a team, munity Assistance by this month, part of an Responsible Events) ongoing effort by the collaborative strength. program donated a state authority to help Our fellowship trained sports medicine physicians pediatric exam table its events give back to are skilled in ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff to the Pediatric Clinic the Boston community. repair, as well as non-surgical and minimally- at Harvard Street invasive treatments for conditions of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. Skilled community surgeons 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 you know and trust and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center experts are on our team, and yours. WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. Getting back in the game means getting the right orthopedics experience on your side. We are the FAMILY DENTISTRY Orthopedic Specialists at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton.

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Intermediate/Senior Marcus Campbell (12) Basketball League and Anthony DoSouto Begins (10). In the middle game The 10-team Interme- it was UConn defeating diate/Senior Basketball N.C. State by a score of League (I/SBL) began 72-60. Francis DePina play this past week with (22), Alex Brown (15), seven games played over Danielson Correia (14) three days. On Tuesday, and Cedric Correia (10) the first of two games led UConn while Evan- featured Stanford taking dro Teixeira (22), Ralph on in a Jean-Baptiste (21) and battle of two teams from Nadeer Charles (13) led the 4-team Intermediate N.C. State. In the final division for players ages game U.N.C. upended 13 to 15. Boston Col- Georgia Tech 72-69. lege utilized a half-time Roodly Charitable (16) lead to pull out a 57-49 and Kayla O’Brien (13) The Marr-lin Swim Team at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester competed recently at the Boys and victory. A.J. Monteiro led U.N.C. while Georgia Girls Club National Swim Championships in St. Petersburg, FL. Our swimmers helped the team to a (12), Tyrell Joseph (11), Tech was led by Kevin 10th place finish overall. Next up for our swimmers will be the 6-team Intramural Swim League which combines members of the Marr-lins with graduates of the Lesson program and recreational swimmers. Pedro Lopes (10) and Melville (18), Isaiah Andronique DosSantos Miranda (13) and T.J. (10) led Boston College Silva (13). The Interme- while Junior Monteiro diate/Senior Basketball (17) and Eric Correia League will continue (13) led Stanford. In the playing regular sea- second game it was Cali- son games on Tuesday fornia defeating UConn and Thursday evenings 74-71 in the opener for and Saturday mornings the 6-team Senior divi- through early June fol- sion for players ages lowed by the play-off 15-18. Nicholas Simpson tournament. For more (23), Jonge DaSilva (22) information, or to in- and Kaylab Silva (12) quire about available led California while the openings, please contact trio of Alex Brown (25), Athletic Director, Bruce Francis DePina (24) and Seals at ext. 2210. Cedric Correia (11) led Marr-lins UConn. On Thursday, Attend National two more games were Championship Meet held with California Earlier this month 9 defeating Florida in the members of the Marr-lin opener 63-53. The duo Swim Team headed to of Nicholas Simpson St. Petersburg, Florida (21) and Kaylab Silva to take part in the An- (16) led California while nual Boys and Girls Wayne Barnes (11) and Club National Swim Soulymane Barry (10) Championships. These led Florida. In the late members posted the game Michigan, behind necessary qualifying The game is on in the Senior division of the 10-team Intermediate/Senior Basketball League at the Boys Maurice Evans (19), times and practice at- and Girls Clubs of Dorchester. The league plays games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Emoni Vicente (16), tendance marks to be- Saturday mornings, and is open to members ages 13-18. Dwayne Harper (15) come eligible for the Butterfly (1:23.44), 50 yd. and 100 yd. Butterfly yd. Freestyle (2:19.91), tions to each of these and Marcus Campbell meet and helped lead the Backstroke (36.87), 100 (1:13.88); Grace Scuz- 100 yd. Breaststroke swimmers on their ac- (14) defeated Michigan team to a 10th place fin- yd. Freestyle (1:08.93), zarella – 200 yd. I.M. (1:31.49), 50 yd. Free- complishments. Next 71-58. Erikson Carvalho ish overall. In addition, and 50 yd. Butterfly (2:47.25), 200 yd. Free- style (29.04), and 100 up for our swimmers (14), Bernard Barbosa each swimmer posted (35.45); Emily Mischler – style (2:23.39), 50 yd. yd. Freestyle (1:03.61); will be the 6-team In- (13) and David Turner new best times in sev- 200 yd. I.M. (2:56.00), 200 Freestyle (28.55), 100 yd. Clare McCarthy – 200 tramural League which (11) led the offense for eral events such as: Sean yd. Freestyle (2:27.92), 50 Butterfly (1:13.79), 50 yd. yd. I.M. (3:10.08), 200 yd. will begin team practices Kentucky. On Saturday, O’Donnell – 200 yd. Free- yd. Breaststroke (42.25), Backstroke (34.19), 100 Freestyle (2:45.38), 100 next week. The league the final three games style (2:13.63), 200 yd. 200 yd. Freestyle (30.52), yd. I.M. (1:15.94), and yd. Backstroke (1:29.97), combines members of the of the week were held Backstroke (2:37.99), 50 100 yd. Breaststroke 50 yd. Butterfly (31.24); 50 yd. Freestyle (33.29), Marr-lins with graduates with Florida defeating yd. Freestyle (24.94), 100 (1:31.63), 50 yd. Back- Martin Chomicki – 200 50 yd. Backstroke of the swim lesson pro- Michigan in the opener yd. Freestyle (1:01.39), stroke (39.21), and 100 yd. Freestyle (2:15.24), (42.48), 100 yd. Free- gram and recreational 70-48. Solomon Abioye and 100 yd. Butterfly yd. Freestyle (1:06.83); 100 yd. Breaststroke style (1:14.15), and 50 yd. swimmers. Practices are (15), Patrick Cham- (1:13.94); Lauren Her- Evlyn Scuzzarella – 400 (1:12.24), 50 yd. Free- Butterfly (39.65); Joseph held one night a week pagnie (13) and Jeffrey nandez – 200 yd. I.M. yd. I.M. (5:47.07), 200 yd. style (25.88), 200 yd. Woods – 100 yd. Breast- and meets are held on Ramos (11) led Florida (2:56.63), 200 yd. Free- Backstroke (2:41.62), 50 Breaststroke (2:42.00), stroke (1:19.85), 50 yd. Saturdays. For infor- while Michigan was led style (2:34.08), 50 yd. yd. Freestyle (29.49), 100 200 yd. I.M. (2:32.90), and Freestyle (26.18), 100 mation please contact by Dwayne Harper (14), Freestyle (29.69), 100 yd. yd. Backstroke (1:13.50), 100 yd. Freestyle (59.23); yd. Backstroke (1:29.64), Aquatic Director, Aquiles Kristen Fields – 500 yd. and 100 yd. Freestyle Gomes at 617-288-7120, Byrne & Freestyle (6:16.57), 200 (1:02.00). Congratula- ext. 2220. Drechsler, L.L.P. Dorchester Attorneys at Law Historical Eastern Harbor Office Park 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Society Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Booms, Bubbles, Busts, REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS Recessions and Panics: A History of American Financial Crises auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. New England folklorist, economic historian and historical lecturer, John Horrigan, has been medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, called “New England’s Pocket Historian.” Mr. Horrigan joined us once before with a lecture on the history of New England blizzards. Now liquor liability and premises liability he returns with a chronology of recessions, bank crashes, slides, panics and manias in America from the South Sea Bubble to the Great Humbling of 2009-2012. Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 Dorchester Historical Society 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 • wwwdorchesterhistoricalsociety.org April 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 About ‘The Rocket’ … The Cup’ … ‘Tiger’ … Ozzie … and Jerry York Come along, please, particularly pompous anything other than what as we round the bases Sports/Clark Booth ownership group did. happens between the of the sporting scene But someone is guilty lines. It’s only surprising by beginning in Wash- unwelcome attention just another middle-of- and no one has done that Time magazine, ington D.C where the on baseball’s miserable the-pack guy, having anything about it or even which cleverly elicited circus is returning to steroid era. Yikes! faintly a chance but apologized. Francona his inflammatory quotes, Clark Booth town although to the *** no longer ordained, the has every right to reject apparently does. consternation of certain It took only the first better for everyone, such colossal presump- Only a few weeks ago to college hockey what wise guys that has noth- few utterances of the including maybe Woods tion. To whatever degree our hitherto beloved John Wooden was to col- ing to do with the sitting first round with passions himself. this ridiculous incident goalie –the very same lege basketball or what of the Congress. soaring in every contest *** blights the merry 100th chap who deeply inspired the legendary Knute Rather it’s all about and sheer madness un- Say this for unsinkable shebang, it is only the Bruins to their Cup Rockne was to college the federal govern- loosed in Pittsburgh and Larry Lucchino, the Red what Lucchino and his a year ago – shame- football, which is to say, ment’s unfathomable Philadelphia to re-assert Sox resident CEO and grasping buddies quite fully took advantage quite simply, the very obsession with sending hockey’s Stanley Cup de facto point man: The deserve. of a precious and very best. Roger Clemens to the chase as the premier fellow never lacks for *** non-political occasion to Much more impor- slammer for behavior post-season festival in chutzpah. It’s but one It’s hard to know how vent his private political tantly, York is – like a that – while legitimately all of sport. of the qualities that’s to take Ozzie Guillen, agenda. Yet aside from Wooden or a Rockne – the bone-headed – should In less than a week, so endeared him to his the volatile Marlins’ some questioning his whole package: superb hardly rank him among Pittsburgh and Van- colleagues over the score manager now in deep manners, who made a at both coaching and the more serious threats couver, who had been of years he’s been big- trouble for having much federal case out of the teaching. To Jerry York, to the Republic since odds-on choices to meet footing around the game. too loudly pronounced indiscretions of Tim the field of play is a John Dillinger’s act got in the Finals, are at the His friends say it’s the his affection for Fidel Thomas? genuine lyceum where, retired. But given their brink of elimination. In measure of his strength Castro deep in the heart Has it reached the as a professor in the frenzy in the matter these playoffs all teams and skills. His enemies, of anti-Castro Country. point in this country’s classical tradition, he that’s what the govern- are equal. The tempo who are in rather larger Is he an inveterate politically twisted times teaches the game of life ment seems to believe. is incomparable. It’s supply, offer a very troublemaker, for he that ludicrously prais- and how to play it. His Others believe it has marvelous. different spin. The man does seemingly evince an ing a faded old foreign kids behave themselves. more to do with pride *** has a positive genius for occasional mean streak? despot is a graver breach Play with class. Attend and ego. You’ll recall Few golf people will the abrasive gaffe. Is he simply a pop-off and of political correctness classes. And graduate. the government’s two come right out and say Hence it’s no surprise ultimately a boor? Or is than pointedly insulting There is much fuss over prosecutors got laughed it, although reading that Lucchino should be he just a colorful rascal, the sitting president the rampant scandal, out of court last August. between the lines the revealed on the eve of quite amiable beneath of the United States? ethical deterioration, The lofty Department of sentiment is clearly Fenway’s lavish centen- all the goofy bluster? I Apparently the answer and flat-out deceit run- Justice was not amused. rising. But how many nial observance to have lean toward the third op- is yes! ning wild in college sport. This time, they’re taking do you think were pri- added insult to injury in tion and hope I’m right. *** The thoroughly bogus no chances. A team of five vately delighted to see his dealings with fallen It’s always unwise of Lastly, however belat- NCAA, which purports lawyers is handling the Tiger Woods flop at Red Sox Manager Terry an athlete to mess with edly, congratulations are to police the scene, is prosecution, something the Masters? After he Francona. As reported politics. They aren’t sup- in order to Coach Jerry deservedly under fire one observer at the won the minor tune-up by The Globe’s Dan posed to know what they York and his champion and doth protest. But if opening session termed to the game’s signa- Shaughnessy, Lucchino are talking about and Boston College hockey the Poobahs from Kansas “highly unusual for such ture event, there was a actually expected Fran- they usually don’t. But team. Three national sincerely wish to reform a simple case.” They stampede to proclaim, cona to crawl back to in the end, was Ozzie’s titles in five years is a their sullied domain, let have to get Clemens. ‘He’s back!’ But not only Fenway hat in hand silly rant all that outra- magnificent achieve- them come and observe Otherwise their entire did he fail ingloriously and dutifully take part geous? Who cares what ment, and matchless in Coach York at work. long and costly campaign at Augusta but he also in the celebrating of the any of them think about the modern era. York is They could learn a lot. against drug abuse in embarrassed himself old ballyard, the owners sport goes down the again en route with yet having invested heavily drain amidst, no doubt, more bratty behavior. in this shtick. Francona great derision. It led Paul Azinger, his was understandably While a hard-nosed old Ryder Cup coach astounded. When youNEED and no-nonsense jurist, and buddy, to declare, After the way he got Federal Judge Reggie “He looks lost.” Agree- smeared by still uniden- Walton makes it clear ment is widespread, with tified franchise-insiders care, just walk he’s skeptical of the most verdicts even less last fall, it took gall entire business and has charitable. of epic proportions for even raised the option Golf no longer needs Lucchino to make such right in. of the government fold- Woods to play an em- a request, let alone get ing its hand. But in blematic role nor does he angry at Francona when k-in their odd obstinacy, deserve the distinction. he politely declined. Wal The TV networks won’t There’s no evidence re the Feds have declined. ent Ca When Walton abruptly agree although it’s not that Lucchino or- Urg s ended the first round in clear to what degree chestrated the smear 7 day a mistrial while scolding the audiences he still campaign, nor evidence now the prosecutors as if they attracts are composed of others in the ranks of this eek! were playground bullies, people rooting for him to a w he considered tossing out fail. The entire business the entire case. has become uncomfort- Would-be jurors have ably messy. The sooner JOHN C. Illness doesn’t keep since said they believe it’s recognized that he’s ALLAGHER business hours which the government was G is why our Urgent Care “wasting the taxpayers LEGAL NOTICE Insurance Agency money” in what amounts is open for you 7 days COMMONWEALTH OF to a wild-goose chase. MASSACHUSETTS a week. SUFFOLK, ss. That doesn’t sound like THE TRIAL COURT HOME they might have been PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT & During regular hours: willing to convict. Yet, 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 Mon-Thur 8am - 9pm here we go again. Mean- Docket No. SU12P0638EA AUTO MUPC Supplemental Notice while, the wild goose IN THE ESTATE OF Friday 8am - 5pm himself, the erstwhile CATHERINE E. HORGAN INSURANCE DATE OF DEATH: March 11, 2012 Specializing in Hom- Saturday 9am - 1pm “Rocket,” wallows in To all persons who may have an interest in eowners and Automobile his bloated ruin. Before the above-captioned estate. The division of Medical Assistance and, if interested, Insurance for over a half AND, weekend hours: it’s over he may have to the Office of the Attorney General High quality, friendly health care and the United States Department of century of reliable service Saturday until 3pm required a parade of his Veterans Affairs; to the Dorchester com- in your neighborhood. fellow baseball luminar- Notice is being sent to you as you may have a legal interest in this case, in order munity. Sunday 9am - 1pm ies to have the chilling to inform you of your rights. experience of marching Under the new Massachusetts uniform Probate Code Inventory and Accounts through Walton’s court. are not required to be filed with the Court, You have a right to What a guy! I’ll bet Com- but interested parties are entitled to New Accounts notice regarding the administration from good health! missioner Bud Selig can’t the Personal Representative and can Petition the Court in any matter relating Welcome wait to get his chance to the estate, including distribution of 1471 Dorchester Ave. Dorchester House. The to testify, which now assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to Petition at Fields Corner MBTA best health care for you In Fields Corner appears certain. the Court to institute formal proceedings and the whole family. If there’s not another and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- 1353 Dorchester Avenue ing the powers of the appointed Personal mistrial or comparable Representative. Phone: To make an 617-288-3230 fiasco, observers expect Petitioner requests to be permitted to file a MUPC Bond. 617-265-8600 appointment, call the proceedings to last Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- For more information, visit us on the STRONG First Justice of this Court. “We Get Your Plates” web at www.dorchesterhouse.org four to six weeks, all Sandra Giovannucci 617-288-3230. of it focusing gravely Register of Probate Page 16 THE Reporter April 19, 2012 Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 10) Kennedy Library Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Port Norfolk Civic Assn. “Celebrating the Centennial of Fenway Park,” The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid Meetings usually the third Thurs. of each month with Peter Nash, Richard Johnson, and Thomas instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club. Info: 617-265-5780. Fitzgerald, at the library on Sun., Apr. 22, 1 to 4012, X2093 for schedule. The next Senior Supper will St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. 2:30 p.m., with Ken Casey from , be held on Wed., June 13. Mark your calendars now. Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in closing with a rendition of “. ”For reservations Franklin Park Zoo the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: for the free programs and forums: 617/514-1643 to Playful Paws Playgroups, beginning Feb. 1 from stmarkscivic.com. be sure of a seat or visit the web page: jfklibrary.org. 10:15 to 11 a.m., in the meeting Barn at the zoo. Dorchester Historical Society Mayor of Dorchester Contest Cost: $8 for members or $10 for non-members. “Boom, Bubbles, Busts, Depressions, Recessions, Dorchester residents interested in being in the race Pre-registration is required; call 617-989-3742. Call and Panics: A History of American Financial Crisis,” for the Mayor’s contest are invited to the Comfort 617-442-4141. by historian John Horrigan, Sun., Apr. 29, 2 p.m., at Inn, 900 Morrissey Blvd., 7 p.m., in the Conference Adams Village Business Assn. the Clapp House. “Glorious Blueberries,” (to watch or Room. Call 857-756-3675 for info. For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. help) by Jeremy Dick, at the Clapp House, on Sat., Murphy/Leahy-Holloran Kit Clark Senior Services May 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. Limited seating: contact Community Center Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: [email protected]. The headquarters of the DHS Youth Beginner 1, on Tues. and Thurs., 4:20 to 4:50 health care, socialization, adult day health, memory is the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St., near p.m. @$25 pp. For info, check with the Aquatic Staff respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, Edward Everett Square. The DHS seeks volunteers at 617-635-5150. Membership is just $20 per family. mental health and substance abuse counseling, and donations to help preserve the society’s artifacts. Irish step dancing classes on Thurs. evenings from and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home Contact [email protected]. 7 to 8:45 p.m. Project D.E.E.P. needs tutors. Call Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with Dorchester Board of Trade 617-635-5027. A bus trip to Foxwoods for seniors, home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: It’s time to pay DBOT dues: $75 for 10 or fewer Wed., Apr. 25. Bus leaves at 9 a.m., and returns 617-825-5000. employees, or $125 for 11 or more employees. Send at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 (for roundtrip fare, $15 Keno Adams St. Library check to the DBOT, P.O. Box 220452, Dor., 02122. Credit, and $10 food voucher.) Call Lisa at the LHCC, “The Strike for Bread and Roses, Lawrence, Contact the Board at 617-398-DBOT (3268) for info. 617-635-5150 or e-mail: [email protected]. 1912,” an hour-long performance about women Mayor’s Coffee Hour Leaf and Yard Waste Collections textile workers who changed the course of American The Mayor will hold a Coffee Hour, in conjunction Place leaves and yard waste in large paper leaf labor history,” with Sharon Kennedy, at the library with a park-opening celebration, at the Rev. Loesch bags or open barrels, labeled “YARD WASTE,” on on Mon., Apr. 23, 6:30 p.m. Meet author Emily Playground, 81 Brent St., on Mon., June 11, from regular recycling day (by 7 a.m.), from Apr. 30 to Sweeney, discussing her book “Boston’s Organized 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Mon. All are welcome. May 25. Branches (up to one inch in diameter) must Crime,” on Wed., Apr. 25, 6:30 p.m. See crime-scene Letter Carriers’ Food Drive be cut to three feet and tied with a string. (Do not photos, mug shots, and police documents, through Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, Sat. May 12. Place put branches in the barrels.) the gangland wars of the 1960s. Become a member non-perishable foods by your mail box early that Carney Hospital’s Programs by sending dues to Friends of the Adams St. Library, morning. A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and lifetime, $50. Monday Matinees at 2 p.m. with popcorn. Pierce House Events Stories and projects, every other Fri., to Apr. 20: “Sheep to Shawl,” Apr. 20. Admission: $5 for first child, $2 for each additional child; at the Pierce House, 24 Oakton Ave., Dor. Registration required; call 617-288-6041. (Continued on page 18)

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Once A Senator, Always A Senator! Jim Hennigan turned 85 years of age on St. Patrick’s Day and was given an opportunity to address the Massachusetts State Senate. After addressing the Senate, he met in the hallway of the Senate with some of the elected officials for a commemorative, historical photo session. Shown above (l to r) State Senators William Brownsberger, Michael Rush, Sonia Chang-Diaz, and Thomas Kennedy. To the right of Senator Kennedy are former State Senator Jim Hennigan, his daughter, Maura Hennigan, and State Representative Kevin Honan.

Hennigan Returns to the Senate final. It was the largest mayoral victory in history. Later, while Powers was still Senate President, he stopped to speak “Once a Senator, always a Senator” to Hennigan outside the chamber. “You are the only one Former State Senator Jim Hennigan appeared before the who told me I couldn’t win,” and with that Powers turned Mass. State Senate on Thursday, March 22, 2012 on the and walked away. occasion of his 85th birthday. He was introduced by State Those in the Senate chambers must have enjoyed Hennigan’s Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz who now represents the district recall of an important event in Boston political history as that he represented. State Senator Michael Rush of West they gave him a rousing round of applause when he finished Roxbury, a long time friend of the Hennigan family, joined his address with these words: “Once a Senator, always a Senator Chang-Diaz at the rostrum and State Senator Brian Senator.” Joyce of Milton who had also once represented Jamaica Plain voters before changes to the district representation It was quite a day for Jim Hennigan who for the past few as is customary every decade. weeks has been celebrating his birthday as he was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1927. He was 32-years-old when he ran President Therese Murray called upon Hennigan to join her for Mayor. His father had served as a State Representative at the rostrum where he then addressed the Senate members and a State Senator before him. and others in attendance including State Representatives from the Boston delegation and Senatorial staff members Also in the audience was daughter Maura Hennigan, along with Jim’s children, Maura and Jim, Jr. currently Magistrate of the Criminal Court of Suffolk After his short comments he received a rousing ovation. He County and his son Jim Hennigan, III who runs the James told them how he ran for in 1959 as State W. Hennigan Insurance Agency in West Roxbury. They were Senator from the Jamaica Plain-Roxbury District, and when very proud to see their father speaking the Senate again. the final results were in across the city, he won his district and did well throughout the city, coming in 4th place with 20,000 votes behind Senate President John E. Powers, John F. Collins and Citywide Councillor Gabriel Piemonte. The 5th place finisher with 12,000 votes was John McMorrow of Dorchester, then chairman of the Boston School Committee. John E. Powers had previously run for Mayor in 1955. All the other candidates had previously run citywide but Hennigan had never run outside his district. Collins was from the 5th Suffolk District C, same as Hennigan. Hennigan told the Senators that in 1958 he spoke outside the Senate Chambers with John E. Powers telling Powers that he was going to vote for him to be the Senate President because he had served many years in the Senate with strong leadership and deserved it, but he would not support him for Mayor because he himself was a candidate. Powers would become the first Democratic State Senate President since Chester Dolan. Democrats had taken control of the Senate away from the Republicans. He also told Powers that the Senate President could not win the Mayor’s fight, which proved correct when Collins topped Powers in the

Page 18 THE Reporter April 19, 2012 RECENT OBITUARIES BOGARD, Michael memory of Eleanora to Shingh and his wife Myron, born in Boston nephew, Jay, Deborah GRAVES, Colleen D. R. “Malik” of Dorches- the Don Orione Home, Yaminee of Dorchester. in 1928, died suddenly and Ellen Sugarman, as (Peart) of Dorchester. ter. Son of Steve Bogard 111 Orient Ave., East Also survived by many on March 28 (84 years well as many dear friends Mother of Tara Graves of and the late Lucy Bogard. Boston, MA, 02128. grand nieces, grand old). Survived by his and colleagues. Contribu- Dorchester and Shannon Husband of Loretta Bry- COLGAN, Helen E. nephews, and friends. three daughters and tions in his memory can Bryan of Yonkers, NY. ant Bogard. Father of “Betty” in CT, formerly Graduate of English son-in-law; Lisa and be made to The Lisa & Grandmother of Saree Teha Woodrow, Sadiq of Dorchester, peace- High 1940, and Simmons Andrew Satlin of Short Andrew Satlin Research Payne and Tara Bryan. and Achero Bogard, Saki- fully, with her family College, class of 1944, Hills, NJ, Amy Hamnett Funds, MSKCC, 633 Daughter of Rudolph na (Rodney) Crowder, by her side. Daughter M.S., Library Science. of Duxbury, MA and Third Av, NY, NY 10017; Peart of Dorchester. Simone Mathis, and of the late George and Children’s librarian City Sharon Kotler of Weston, The Rubin & Estelle Sister of Howard Peart Johnathan Green. Dear Margaret (Ryan). Sister of Boston for 44 years. FL, seven grandchildren; Sugarman Melanoma Re- and his wife Carolyn brother to Linda Bogard of the late George E. Remembrances may be Leah and Zachary Satlin, search Fund, MGH Dev. of Dorchester. Aunt of and the late Steve Bog- Sister-in-law of Jeanne made in Betty’s name Wesley and Whitney Office, 165 Cambridge Erin and Marcus Peart. ard Jr. Colgan Esterquest and to: VNA Healthcare, Hamnett and Hillary, St, Ste 600, Boston, MA Memorial may be made CALITRI, Eleanora her husband David of Attn: Hospice Team, 103 Alexandra and Joshua 02114; or the New Hori- in Colleen’s Memory to (Maffeo) of Dorchester. Hebron, CT. Aunt of Woodland St., Hartford, Kotler. Also survived zons Service Dogs, 1590 Dana-Farber Cancer In- Wife of the late Leone B. Pamela Masterson and CT 06105. by his sister Estelle Laurel Park Ct, Orange stitute, P.O. Box 849168, “Leo”. Mother of Ralph her husband Brad of CT, COOPER, Herbert Sugarman and nieces and City, FL 32763. Boston, MA 02284-9168. of Dorchester and his Jacquelyn Aldrich and wife Jane Calitri of her husband Larry of Foxboro, Ginny Perkins CT, Edward and his wife Neighborhood Notables of Dorchester and Leon Jeanne of OR, Erin Boyle and his wife Sharon and her husband Richard Calitri of Westford. Also of CT, Ryan Beattie and (Continued from page 16) Busby will give a concert; a light reception will follow. survived by seven grand- her husband Timothy of Irish Pastoral Centre Temple Shalom children and many nieces CT, Michael E. of CT, The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 The temple has relocated; the office, 38 Truro and nephews. Remem- and the late Bonnie L. Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box 870275, brances may be made in Dear friend of Ganga Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The Great a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number The IPC has a “Music for Memory” program, with remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: office@ Maureen McNally, with welcome and refreshments TempleShalomOnline.org for info. at 4 p.m., and singing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call the Divine Mercy Celebration TEVNAN TEVNAN IPC for dates and further info. The singing is free; The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the donations for refreshments are welcomed. Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third 100 City Hall Plaza 299653 Gallivan Boulevard Irish Social Club Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in Dorchester, Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 ISC dates: Sat., Apr. 21, Erin Og (from 8 p.m. to with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 midnight); Sun., Apr. 22, closed; and Sun., Apr. 29, p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. For further info: call the Erin’s Melody. Music begins at 8 p.m. Admission, Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. The next Third Attorneys at Law $10. Benefit Dance for the SMA Fathers on Fri., Friday Devotion is May 18. www.tevnan.com May 4, 8 p.m. to midnight. Donation also $10. Music First Parish Church begins at 8 p.m. The ISC is located at 119 Park St., The church welcomes donations of food and clothing West Roxbury. for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck-Family-Fun- New Organ Dedication Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 p.m., in the “Close to Home” Celebrate the dedication and blessing of the new parish hall. The church is located at 10 Parish St., Allen Organ at St. Gregory’s Church on Sun., Apr. 22, Meetinghouse Hill. at 2 p.m., at St. Gregory’s Church. Organist James St. Ambrose Church Fr. Paul Cloherty is LEGAL NOTICE now in residence at Mar- ian Manor in South COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Boston. Sovereign Bank SALE OF REAL ESTATE is allowing parishioners UNDER M.G.L. c. 183A:6 attending Sunday Mass By virtue of a Judgment and Order of the Suffolk Superior Court (Docket No. SUCV11-3979D, in favor of the to park in their parking TRUSTEES OF THE 94-96 ITASCA STREET CONDOMINIUM TRUST against JEAN REMY TOUSSAINT, et al. establishing a lien lot while at Mass. The Cedar Grove Cemetery pursuant to M.G.L. c. 183A:6 on the real estate known as UNIT 96-1 of the ITASCA STREET CONDOMINIUM for the purposes of satisfying such lien, the real estate is scheduled for Public Auction at 12:00 O’CLOCK P.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF APRIL, A.D. 2012, church roof is in need CONSECRATED IN 1868 at 96 ITASCA STREET, UNIT 96-1, MATTAPAN, MASSACHUSETTS. The premises to be sold are more particularly described as of repair; the estimate follows: is $128,600. On the banks of the Neponset DESCRIPTION: Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available St. Ann Church Unit No. 96-1 of the 94-96 Itasca Street Condominium created by Master Deed dated Lucky Thousand Inquiries on gravesites are invited. December 7, 2006 and filed on January 25, 2007 with the Suffolk Registry District of the Land Court as Document No. 732229 as noted on the Certificate of Title No. C-557. See Drawing, the second Non-Sectarian. also Declaration of Trust dated December 7, 2006 and filed as Document No. 732230 as noted on the Certificate of Title No. C-557. Monday of each month Cemetery Office open daily at in the school cafeteria, The Post Office of the Condominium is: at 7 p.m. 29th annual 920 Adams St. 94-96 Itasca Street, Mattapan, MA 02116. Dorchester, MA 02124 St. Ann’s Fundraiser to The Unit conveyed is laid out as shown on a plan filed herewith, which plan is a copy of a benefit the parish youth, Telephone: 617-825-1360 portion of the plans filed with said Master Deed and to which is affixed a verified statement in the form provided in G.L. c. 183A, section 9. It is subject to and with the benefit of the Fri., May 11, Florian obligations, restrictions, rights and liabilities contained in G. L. c. 183A, the Master Deed Hall. 6:30 p.m. Ticket and the By-Laws filed therewith. is $150 per ticket, with “Caring for your life’s journey...” The Condominium and each of the units is intended for residential purposes and other a $40 companion ticket. uses permitted by the Applicable Zoning Ordinances and as set forth in the Master Deed. Call 617-265-6700 for The undivided percentage interest of the Unit conveyed hereunder in the common areas tickets and info. and facilities is 8.15%. St. Brendan For title see deed to Jean Remy Toussaint dated April 12, 1995 and recorded April 13, 1995 with the Suffolk Country Church Registry Division of the Land Court as Document No. 525107 on Certificate of Title C237-106. Men’s clothing for the In the event of a typographical error or omission contained in this publication, the description of the premises contained Long Island Shelter is in said Unit Deed shall control. still needed for the Long Island Shelter for the TERMS OF SALE: 1. A non-refundable deposit payable in cash, certified or bank check in the amount of $5,000.00 for the unit shall be Homeless: shirts, pants, payable at the Auction. sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, rainwear, 2. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days of the auction. footwear, belts, hats, 3. An Auctioneer’s Release Deed will be issued to the purchaser, upon payment of the balance of the purchase and white sox. The Food price, within thirty (30) days of the auction. The Deed shall convey the premises subject to, and with the benefit of, all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, Pantry is in great need liens, or claims in the nature of liens, and existing encumbrances of record senior to the lien hereby being satisfied, for non-perishable food. whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. Please be generous. The Guild’s annual auction, 4. Additionally, and not by way of limitation, the sale shall be subject to and with the benefit of any and all tenants, tenancies, and occupants, if any. on Sat., Apr. 28. Mark  your calendar. Mass for Funerals 5. No representation is or shall be made as to any amount of taxes due and outstanding. the Feast of St. Brendan  Cremations 6. The successful bidder shall pay the future condominium common charges commencing with the date of the auction. will be celebrated on Wed., May 16, 9 a.m.,  Pre-Arrangements 7. No representation is or shall be made as to any other mortgages, liens, or encumbrances of record. followed by a Pancake 8. No representation is or shall be made as to the condition of the Premises or the Condominium. The Premises shall Breakfast: families are 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE be sold “as is.” welcomed. The Mass in DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 9. Other items, if any, shall be announced at the sale. memory of Pat Flaherty will be celebrated this 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 10. The sale is subject to and in accordance with the Judgment and Order, a copy of which may be obtained from the seller’s counsel, Attorney Paul J. Barresi, Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, P.C., 45 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 107, Sun., Apr. 22, at 10 Braintree, MA 02184, (781) 843-5000. Service times and directions at: a.m. Refreshments will TRUSTEES OF THE 94-96 ITASCA STREET CONDOMINIUM TRUST, be served downstairs, www.dolanfuneral.com By its Board of Trustees thanks to his family. April 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, April 12 • The Taste of Dorchester will bring together 1222 x22 for sponsorship and ticket information. • Massachusetts Department of Transportation some of Dorchester’s best restaurants to showcase Friday, May 11 (MassDOT) hosts a final round of public meetings on the dynamic culinary options available throughout • Annual St. Ann Parish $10k drawing, 6:30 the Roxbury/Dorchester/Mattapan Transit Needs Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhood, p.m. Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St. $150 a ticket / $40 Study, 6-8 p.m., Grove Hall Community Center, 6-8p.m. IBEW Hall, Freeport St. Proceeds benefit companion ticket. You don’t have to be present to 51 Geneva Avenue. the important work for sustainable homeowner- win! To purchase your ticket, call or e-mail 617- ship conducted by the Dorchester-based non- 265-6700 or [email protected]. Your gift Saturday, April 14 profit Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. • Free workshop shares methods of how to (MAHA). Tickets are available in advance for $35 grow and prepare the top-10 powerfully healthy for adults, and $20 for seniors and children, at • Project DEEP’s 16th annual Student and greens. Tasty green snacks will be provided for tasteofdorchester.org. Volunteer Recognition Night will be held at the you to enjoy. Sponsored by Boston Natural Areas IBEW Local 103 at 6 p.m. Former Network, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.as part of its Seed, Sow • Madeleine Albright discusses her memoir, player Chris Herren, author of the book Basketball & Grow horticultural series. City Natives – BNAN’s Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance Junkie and star of the ESPN film, Unguarded, will horticultural learning Center—at 30 Edgewater and War, 1937-1948, with Ambassador Nicholas be the guest speaker. Drive, Mattapan. Registration is required and Burns, professor at ’s Kennedy registering early is recommended. Register by School of Government, 6 p.m. at the JFK Library, Thursday, May 17 calling: 617-546-7696 or emailing: info@boston- Dorchester. See jfklibrary.org. • Dorchester Day Parade of Seniors, Florian Hall, natural.org noon-3 p.m., 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester. Open Saturday, April 28 to all Dorchester elders. registration required. Sunday, April 15 • The 28th annual Savin Hill Park Clean Up Contact Committee Chairs Joe and Carol Chaisson • First Parish in Dorchester presents a free will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited to at 617-282-1933 for more information. concert with Duo Diavol Orlando Cela, flute and participate. Refreshments and tools will available Venezuelan cuatro and Aaron Larget-Caplan, at the top of the hill. For more information or to help Friday, June 1 guitar. 3 p.m., Free, Reception to follow. 10 Parish organize the clean up, contact Bill at billwalczak@ • Dorchester Day Parade’s Chief Marshal’s Din- St., Dorchester. gmail.com. Rain date is Sunday, April 29. ner, Florian Hall, 6 p.m. An evening to celebrate the 2012 Chief Marshal and honoring 2012 Mayor Tuesday, April 17 Sunday, April 29 of Dorchester. To purchase tickets please call the • Celebrate! Series at JFK Library hosts free Big Dreams Start Smaller will hold its sixth Dorchester Day Parade Committee at 857-756- Children’s Program: Crabgrass Puppet Theatre: annual family event called “Tuning In To St. Jude 3675. Tickets not available at the door. haiku, hiphop and hot dogs, 10:30 – 11:30a.m. Free Kids” to raise money for children fighting cancer and open to the public, but reservations are and other catastrophic childhood diseases. Florian Sunday, June 3 required. To make a reservation, please visit the Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA 02124, from • Dorchester Day Parade starts at 1 p.m. Lower Celebrate! page online or call 617-514-1644. 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person if purchased Mills to Columbia Road. See dotdayparade.com for on or before April 1st and $25 per person after April information on participating. Thursday, April 19 1st. You can purchase tickets or register to become • Monthly meeting of the Boston State Hospital a sponsor at stjude.org/bigdreamsstartsmaller. • Blarney Stone / Project DEEP 5K Road Race, Citizens Advisory Committee, 6-8 p.m. at The Features DJ Jim, music, prizes, games, raffle items, 10:30 a.m. registration. Race begins at 12:15 p.m. A Foley Building, 249 River Street, Mattapan, MA. a buffet, and make-your-own ice cream sundaes. 5K road race from Fields Corner to Lower Mills and Members of the public are invited to attend. For only $5 you can enter to win a hockey stick back. Sponsored by the Blarney Stone and proceeds signed by the 2011 championship to benefit Project DEEP and other organizations. Saturday, April 21 team. For race info contact Project D.E.E.P. at 617-635- • Mattapan Patriots Pop Warner, Inc. & 5027 or visit projectdeep.org. Entry fees are $20 Cummins Valley Neighborhood Association host Monday, April 30 for registering before the race and $25 day of race. Mattapan Sweeps Up the Square, 7 a.m.- 9 a.m. • The Boston Parks and Recreation Depart- Focus on Blue Hill Ave. between River St. and ment and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Babson St. as well as alley way and parking lot Services host second of two meetings to report adjacent to the Post Office. Visit MattapanPatriots. on construction areas and schedule for repairs to com or 617-791-7359. entrances, pathways, and the cross country course at Franklin Park in Dorchester. The proposed • The 2nd annual Victorian Egg Hunt will take project includes repairs to selected entrances, place on the grounds of the Forbes House Museum pathways and portions of the cross country course. on Saturday, at 1 p.m. 215 Adams St., Milton. For further information, please call 617-961-3019. Children ages 3-8 are welcome. Admission is $8 per Location:William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse, child. Rain date is Sunday, April 22 from 1-3pm. 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester.

Sunday, April 22 Thursday, May 10 JFK Library celebrates the Centennial of Fenway • Second annual Boston Haitian Honors lun- Park with a 1 p.m. screening of Rooters:The Birth of cheon, Seaport Boston Hotel, noon. Call 617-436- Red Sox Nation, and a discussion with Peter Nash, baseball historian; Richard Johnson, curator of Boston’s Sports Museum; and Thomas Fitzgerald, grandson of Boston Mayor Honey Fitz, on the FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS building of Fenway Park and its passionate fans, including then-Mayor John Francis Fitzgerald. Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys will close with a 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA rendition of “Tessie.” Registration opens on April 9. See jfklibrary.org to register. (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com

Wednesday, April 25 • Boston Globe journalist and author Emily Swee- ney reads and shows WELCOME TO: historic photographs LEGAL NOTICE from her new book, Bos- COMMONWEALTH OF ton Organized Crime, MASSACHUSETTS 206 Savin Hill Avenue Dorchester THE TRIAL COURT 6:30 p.m. at the Adams PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Street Branch Library, SUFFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU11D1255DR SOLD 690 Adams Street, DIVORCE SUMMONS Dorchester. Free, books BY PUBLICATION and MAILING GENCIVENS ACHILLE CHARLES will be available for sale vs. Large single and signing. MICHELET CHARLES To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for family home Thursday, April 26 Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown with over 2,400 • Dorchester Day of the marriage under G.L. c. 208, $10k cocktails and cash Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining s.f. of living event, Florian Hall 55 Order has been entered in this matter Hallet Street, 6:30 p.m., preventing you from taking any action space. Has large drawing begins at 7. which would negatively impact the cur- rent financial status of either party. SEE lot containing Proceeds benefit the Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Dorchester Day Parade You are hereby summoned and re- quired to serve upon: Gencivens Achille 14,810 s.f. Committee. Tickets cost Charles, 69 Fowler Street, Dorchester, $100 each and include MA, 02122-1223, your answer, if any, Call for more on or before 06/14/2012. If you fail to dinner at the drawing. do so, the court will proceed to the For additional informa- hearing and adjudication of this action. information and You are also required to file a copy of tion or to purchase your answer, if any, in the office of the to schedule a tickets, please contact Register of this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- the parade committee STRONG, First Justice of this Court. showing. at 857-756-3675. Date: April 4, 2012 Sandra Giovannucci Register of Probate Page 20 THE Reporter April 19, 2012 Walczak’s departure from Carney leaves uneasy questions unanswered (Continued from page 1) of the community was management,” he said. able for comment. said the decision was charged with disappoint- “I don’t know and I don’t When asked why there “mutual.” ment and concern. want to speculate.” was no listing of the In a memo sent to em- “I thought Bill pro- State Sen. Jack Hart, board members on the ployees and to Steward vided strong leadership who once pitched the hospital’s website, a Car- Health Care System and whatever the reason idea of Walczak heading ney spokesman referred chairman and CEO for their parting of ways, up the Boston Medical the Reporter to Steward’s Ralph de la Torre, the we on the board still see Center to Mayor Thomas offices, then abruptly company’s chief operat- a very strong strategic Menino, said the fear of hung up the phone. ing officer, Josh Putter, future for Carney and a shutdown of Carney Walczak, who spent 36 Carney Hospital President Bill Walczak, left, with wrote that “Walczak await that conversa- remains. The sale of years at Codman Square Dr. Martin Williams, Carney’s chief of surgery, at and Steward Health tion with Steward,” said Carney Hospital, along Health Center, was hired the Aug. 4, 2011, dedication of new operating rooms. Care have decided to James Hunt, Jr., the with five other hospitals to head the Carney in Photo courtesy Carney Hospital part ways effective im- president and CEO of the in the nonprofit Caritas January 2011, succeed- vestigated and reported Boston’s first outpatient mediately.” Massachusetts League Christi system, included ing Sister Marie Puleo as to the state Department department, the first Putter added, “In the of Community Health a promised influx of chief of the 159-bed facil- of Mental Health, which abdominal surgery, the meantime, be assured of Centers. capital and a guarantee ity. Puleo, a Dorchester led to an independent first plastic hip operation our unwavering commit- Jack Shaughnessy, that the facilities would native, was serving as report from former in the United States, ment to making Carney a member of Carney’s continue to operate as interim president after state Attorney General and the first medical a world class community board and a former general acute care hos- the abrupt departure Scott Harshbarger, who emergency rooftop heli- resource for the citizens chairman, said he did pitals for at least three of Dr. Daniel O’Leary, recommended the unit’s stop in the Bay State. of Dorchester.” not know the reasons years. which came after he sent replacement. Bob Guyon, execu- Margaret Hanson, behind the departure “I have the highest out an e-mail asking But there were posi- tive vice president of the former president of and expressed surprise regard for Bill Walczak friends and associates to tives, too, including Wal- Steward, said at the time Norwood Hospital, is at Walczak’s statement. and I’m disappointed join him at a fundraiser czak’s move in February, of Walczak’s hiring that stepping in as interim “The only thing I know is that for whatever reason for his brother, a state poaching Dr. Glennon the Savin Hill resident, chief. “We expect to an- what I read in the news- this hasn’t worked out,” senator who was running O’Grady from Lawrence who is originally from nounce a permanent papers,” Shaughnessy Hart said. for Congress. O’Leary, General Hospital to head , was a “blue- replacement shortly,” said. “I’m surprised to State Rep. Marty who spent four years as up Carney’s Family sky thinker,” adding, “I said Putter. hear you say that. It was Walsh said he was “ex- Carney president, later Medicine department. think he was attracted Carney, the first my belief that from read- tremely disappointed” sent an e-mail apologiz- Walczak and O’Grady to us because – just like Catholic hospital in New ing the newspapers that in the news and the fact ing for the solicitation were hoping to open a 30 years ago -- he has England, was part of a he had resigned. I can’t that Steward had not and rejoined the Steward maternity ward, which an opportunity to do chain sold by the Arch- comment on that since briefed elected officials Health care network as Carney does not have. something very unique diocese of Boston two I don’t have any direct on Walczak’s departure. a physician elsewhere. Carney Hospital, built and transformative at years ago to Steward, knowledge. In my judg- UMass Boston Chan- Walczak’s short tenure in 1863 and named after Carney Hospital. We’re which has also bought up ment, he is very capable cellor Keith Motley, who had its ups and downs. Andrew Carney, a 19th at a unique time in several other hospitals in and very hardworking. chairs Carney’s board Months into the job, he century Boston phi- health care at all levels the Bay State, including I’m sorry to see him go.” of directors, declined to terminated 29 staffers lanthropist, moved to and Carney is in a unique Quincy Hospital. Stew- Shaughnessy declined comment. James Karam, within Carney’s adoles- Dorchester from South time in its history.” ard is a subsidiary of the to guess the reasons for a member of Steward cent psychiatry unit, an Boston in 1953. The Reporter Publisher Ed New York-based private Walczak’s departure. Health Care’s board of action stemming from an facility boasts a history Forry contributed to this equity firm Cerberus. “It may have possibly directors and chairman allegation of a sexual as- of firsts in medicine, report. Reaction from the been some disagreement of the UMass board of sault against a patient. according to its website: board and members between him and senior trustees, was not avail- The allegation was in-