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Volume 30 Issue 8 Thursday, February 21, 2013 50¢ MURALS WITH A PURPOSE Teacher diversity called an issue By Gintautas Dumcius News Editor City councillors are pushing the school department to increase the number of teach- ers of color, citing a federal court order that requires the department to maintain the number of black teachers at 25 One of several Joseph Lee School murals salutes Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks, President Obama, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. percent, at a minimum. “That is not the case today,” District 7 Councillor Tito Jackson said Lee School pupils see awareness in art at an Education Committee hearing last week. By Tayla Holman around that and added Rosa education, including autism.” Hall added, “It’s almost like, “This is not our suggestion; Special to the Reporter Parks, Oprah Winfrey and Besides promoting autism if you ever see a Van Gogh in there’s a court order on the Christopher Hall set an “am- Martin Luther King, Jr. So I awareness, the murals provide a picture book, it’s just flat. It books that we as a city – I bitious goal” for his “Sensory took it a step further.” a therapeutic purpose to the doesn’t give its real beauty. can’t say we’re ignoring – but Arts” class at the Joseph Lee Hall and his students, 50 sec- young artists. Each kid has their own method we’re definitely not following,” School: to promote autism ond to sixth graders, created “The murals are an al- of doing it, which is incredible. he added. awareness through art. Spe- a mural for the Senate race most calming experience You can just sit there and stare There are some 1,200 black cifically, massive murals made between Elizabeth Warren for the kids,” Hall said. at it because it’s so intricate.” teachers in the city’s schools, up of thousands of pieces of and Scott Brown. Both murals “There’s one girl who gets The students have also cre- or 21.9 percent of the 5,512 construction paper. consisted of about 8,000 pieces really worked up if she can’t ated a mural of Mayor Menino, teachers in all, according to “Last January, I was trying of construction paper, ranging get the right size piece in the whom, Hall said, was “blown figures provided by Boston to think of an idea to do from half an inch to two inches. right place. They’re really away” when it was presented Public Schools. something for Black History “It morphed into trying intricate, and it takes a lot of to him. They have also done The court order, put in place Month,” said Hall, who is a to spread the word about focus and patience. They know murals of Jam’n 94.5’s Ramiro by a judge during desegrega- special education teacher. “I autism awareness,” Hall said. they’re working on it, but it’s and Ellen DeGeneres. tion efforts, also requires was really drawn to the “Regardless of which one was not until the end when it all Now Hall has tasked his 10 percent “other minority” Shephard Fairey campaign elected, they were going to comes together that they’re students with another project: posters and I built an idea make legislation about special happy.” (Continued on page 20) (Continued on page 4) Savin Hill’s Tayler School choice panel stars in Lyric Stage’s poised to make call Irish-themed comedy By Gintautas Dumcius panel with Boston University ews ditor Dean Hardin Coleman, told By Chris Harding N E The advisory panel tasked reporters at a briefing last Special to the Reporter Friday at City Hall. Sev- Running through March 16, halfway through with overhauling the city’s eral panel members say they St. Patrick’s month (as it is known by our school assignment system is neighbors in Southie), the Lyric Stage Company expected to choose a new plan (Continued on page 4) of Boston presents the popular two-man Irish next week after pushing off a comedy, “Stones in His Pocket.” Savin Hill’s vote on a model several times. INSIDE Phil Tayler shares the task of portraying 15 A vote is tentatively scheduled different characters with Daniel Berger-Jones for Monday (Feb. 25) at 6 p.m. City Coun- in this piquant, but hardly light-hearted Daniel Berger-Jones and Phil Tayler. at Suffolk University. c i l l o r A t - Four models remain on the Large John satire about two lads hired as extras when a and are going nowhere,” and are ironically cast Hollywood crew takes over a small village in table, advisory panel members Connolly says as “dispossessed peasants,” but only in the way say: a 10-zone, an 11-zone, and he’s consider- County Kerry. American moviegoers expect to see them. Each Tayler and Berger-Jones are the two “back- two “home-based” models that ing a run for actor also portrays other extras, townspeople, have no zones, instead relying ground bogmen,” who in real life “have nothing (Continued on page 6) mayor this on algorithms to determine year. Page 5. which students go to what school. Apps giving taxi drivers a lift Panel members and school By India Smith Julce has driven a cab in The app was Hailo, origi- officials say the current 3-zone Special to the Reporter Boston for 24 years. So when nally developed by a London model isn’t working equitably Sitting idle. Cruising empty. he heard of an app that would cabdriver. Hailo began re- and are eyeing whether to go “Those are the killers,” said let customers order a taxi on cruiting drivers in Boston in with a zone-based model or an Arnold Julce, 55, a taxi driver. a smart phone, he listened. It October 2012. A similar app address-based one. “To make money, you need to was free to drivers. is Uber, developed initially “Already, we’re in a better All contents copyright have paying passengers in “That got my attention,” by a San Francisco company place,” Helen Dajer, who is © 2013 Boston the cab.” said Julce. (Continued on page 20) co-chairing the 27-member Neighborhood News, Inc.

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Rated “A” for Patient Safety 199 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA 02186 | www.bidmilton.org | 617-696-4600 Page 2 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Berwick run for governor? Mt. Washington salutes In ‘listening’ phase, he says Codman Sq. Health Center By Gintautas Dumcius to be “very good at relating” to people. News Editor “This is a good start,” Berg said. Joyce Linehan’s living room is State Reps. Linda Dorcena Forry and quickly becoming a popular stop on Russell Holmes also attended the talk. the Bay State’s campaign trail. “He seems to be thorough,” Holmes In August 2011, Elizabeth Warren said. “I think he’ll be one of the strong jump-started her campaign there and progressive candidates on the list.” snagged a US Senate seat 15 months Linehan, a Democrat who pushed later. And on Monday night, Linehan, for Warren to wade into the Senate a local activist who runs a public race, said she hasn’t decided whom relations company, hosted a potential to back in the 2014 race for governor, candidate for governor who has been adding that her door is open to any dubbed the “Elizabeth Warren of “progressive” candidate who wants to health care” on a popular liberal blog. come and talk. Dr. Donald Berwick, who oversaw After Berwick appeared on New the Medicare and Medicaid programs England Cable News last month, for President Obama, met with about Linehan expressed curiosity about his 60 Democrats at Linehan’s home in candidacy on the social networking site Lower Mills, taking questions for over Twitter. Ten minutes later, Berwick an hour on his potential gubernatorial called her and they eventually set up agenda and his thoughts on Gov. Deval the Monday night talk. On Thursday, Feb. 7, Mt. Washington Bank presented a check for $2,500 to the Codman Square Health Center in sponsorship of their annual Valentina Patrick’s tax hike proposal. Service Award. The award is given to an employee who has exemplified great Berwick described Patrick’s plan as Endorsement Corner: service skills throughout the year. The winner is nominated by his or her “probably the right way to go,” pointing Unions begin endorsing peers and the actual award ceremony will take place in December. to some “progressive” elements. The choices for state Senate (L-R) – Nichelle Hodge, Branch Manager at Mt. Washington Bank; Gabriel proposal includes raising the income Unions are starting to wade into Vonleh, Chief Operating Officer of Codman Square Health Center; Dr. Unique tax to 6.25 percent, cutting the sales the special state Senate election, with Michaud, and Florence Maceus, recipient of Valentina Service Award granted tax to 4.5 percent from 6.25 percent, two locals announcing the candidates in 2012 and Ed Merritt, President of Mt. Washington Bank. and lifting the sales tax exemption on they intend to back: Carpenters Local candy and soda. Beacon Hill lawmak- 67 said last Wednesday that they are ers, who are crafting their own budget endorsing Rep. Forry while Laborers Man shot in car on Stoughton Street proposals, have greeted the plan with Local 223 is endorsing Rep. Nick A man sitting in a white Mercedes outside 57 Stoughton St. was shot around some wariness. Collins. 10:40 a.m. last Friday. A possible suspect is a male in a dark gray hoodie on a Speaking with the Reporter after “We’ve got a much longer history red Huffy bicycle, seen pedaling away from the scene. Although he fired several taking questions from attendees, of working with Linda,” said Chris shots, the victim, 23, was not wounded seriously enough to require the homicide Berwick said he hasn’t studied the Shannon, council representative for unit to be summoned, the Boston Police Department reports. plan in detail but “directionally, it Carpenters Local 67 and the New Eng- seems right to me.” land Regional Council of Carpenters. Berwick, who recently loaned his The local endorsed Forry when she ran Candidates sought for Mayor of Dot contest campaign $50,000, said he could not for 12th Suffolk state representative Candidates can throw their hats in the ring for the honorary Mayor of provide a timeline for a decision on in 2005, he said. Dorchester contest starting this week. The Dorchester Day Parade Committee whether he’ll be jumping into the Laborers Local 223 endorsed Collins says it is “looking for a few good neighbors” to compete for the title— which is 2014 race. “I’m very serious about this when he ran for Fourth Suffolk state secured by raising the most funds to help pay for the parade each year. The listening piece,” he said. representative in 2010. “He has fought winner will also have the honor of marching at the front of this year’s Dot Day Berwick was greeted warmly at every day for us and for the working Parade, set for Sun., June 2. Registration for the contest will remain open Linehan’s home, receiving a standing people of his district,” Martin Walsh, until the next Dot Day Parade committee meeting on Mon, March 18. Send ovation at the end of his talk. He spoke the business manager for Local 223, an E-mail to [email protected] or call 857-756-3675 for more details. briefly of his upbringing as the son of a said in a statement earlier this week. doctor in a small town in Connecticut “There is no one in this race we’d rather and his time as the head of the Centers support than Nick.” Former Reporter editor O’Sullivan for Medicare and Medicaid Services Walsh is the cousin of state Rep. (CMS). Marty Walsh, a Dorchester Democrat joins Globe political team One Democratic Party activist who is staying neutral in the race. Rep. After more than two years at National Journal as pressed him on how he plans to run a Forry is the wife of Reporter publisher chief analyst, deputy daily briefings editor and White statewide campaign. “I know I’ve got and editor Bill Forry. House correspondent, Jim O’Sullivan — the former a lot to learn,” Berwick said. “I’m a The primary for the special election, news editor of the Dorchester Reporter— is returning pediatrician.” created by the departure of former to Massachusetts to fill the Boston Globe’s Political With Gov. Patrick declining to state Sen. Jack Hart (D-South Boston), Intelligence post held until recently by Glen Johnson, run for a third term and Lt. Gov. is scheduled for April 30. South Boston who left the paper to work for Secretary of State Timothy Murray saying he won’t seek native Maureen Dahill, a Democrat, is John Kerry. O’Sullivan was the editor in chief of The the job, the 2014 race for governor also running. Heights, the student-run newspaper at Boston College. is considered wide open. Treasurer O’Sullivan worked for the Reporter while still at BC Steven Grossman, who has chaired the Wu hires workers and then served as the Reporter’s news editor from 2003-2006. state and national Democratic Party for at-large campaign O’Sullivan plans to start on or before March 11, according to a memo from committees, has expressed interest Dan Murphy, an alumnus of US Sen. deputy managing editor for local news Jen Peter, a former Associated Press in the race. Congressman Michael Warren’s 2012 campaign who also reporter who, like O’Sullivan, also spent a solid stint reporting out of the State Capuano (D-Somerville) is another worked as a deputy press secretary House. “For Jim, this will be a homecoming. He grew up in Cohasset, graduated possible candidate. On the Republican on Congressman Michael Capuano’s from Boston College, and worked at the Dorchester Reporter and State House side, former US Sen. Scott Brown and Senate run in 2009, has signed on as News Service, before heading down to Washington three years ago. At State 2010 gubernatorial candidate Charlie campaign manager of South Ender House News, he covered it all – the health care law, gay marriage, Patrick, Baker could be contenders. Michelle Wu’s City Council bid. Romney, leadership battles, budgets, etc – and broke just enough stories to Asked about priorities, Berwick Rachel Schwarzman, who worked on irritate the Globe,” Peter wrote. listed investing in universal health Joseph Kearns Goodwin’s unsuccessful care, children’s health and education, state Senate campaign, is Wu’s finance and energy and the environment. director, the campaign said Tuesday. Dorchester Reporter The pediatrician, who said he had Murphy, an Emerson College A Readers Guide to Today’s (USPS 009-687) twice rejected the prospect of taking graduate, was a political consultant Published Weekly the CMS job before finally accepting to Sen. Warren. Wu, who also worked Dorchester Reporter Periodical postage it, was blocked by Republicans from on Warren’s campaign, announced in paid at Boston, MA. keeping his job and stepped down in December that she would be throwing February 21, 2013 POSTMASTER: Send ad- 2011. With Washington “stuck,” he her hat into the City Council At-Large dress changes to: said he was drawn to Massachusetts, ring. 150 Mt. 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The female ing ocelot calls in heat areas year round, though spent their hard-earned hornbill, for example, (think of your cat, but “it’s a day-to-day call,” cash on chocolate, flowers, is walled into a tree by worse); blue-footed boo- Gresham said. heart-shaped balloons her mate, molts and bies, whose male popula- “It’s fun for people to and other Valentine’s relies solely on her male tion dance to attract a think about what ani- Day paraphernalia last counterpart to feed her mate; and a male camel mals do and how we’re week, many animals at through a slit in the tree inflating his doula (the really not all that differ- the Franklin Park Zoo, while she lays and sits soft palate in his mouth) ent,” she said, laughing. and around the world for on her eggs. The process to show dominance over “And how some of our that matter, spent the takes four months. other males and his customs are replicated in day of love expressing Franklin Park Zoo has availability to mate. the animal world.” themselves physically. a rather dodgy male in The zoo and its sister So if ever you find They just do it – they’re its keep. facility, the Stone Zoo yourself the target of a not shy. “For some reason, he’s in Stoneham, take great gorilla undressing you The post-Valentine’s Male called “pushy” in this white-crested hornbill not trustworthy,” Gresh- care in replicating native with his eyes or the wit- Day lecture, Sex at the couple. Franklin Park Zoo photo am told the audience of habitats, natural diets ness of shameless bonobo Zoo, returned this year, the zoo’s white-crested and, of course, ideal love fests at the zoo, don’t educating lovebirds their noses to sniff out often the key in finding hornbill pair. “This is mating conditions. All be offended; the mood is and reporters alike their mates including a mate’s whereabouts. the second female we’re of their animals are born right for them. And they in the ways of animal tapirs, bristle-tailed Trust is another, less working with; I think in North America and are not shy. courtship and mating. porcupines, giraffes and, pungent, theme in the he’s pushy.” many acclimate well to For more information, Jennifer Gresham, Zoo on a domesticated level, animal kingdom. Fe- Gresham shared facts, New England weather. visit zoonewengland.org. New England’s Director cats. Tapirs and bristle- males must be receptive photos, videos and some Some, such as the wild of Education, hosted tailed porcupines have the evening that began large noses in order to innocently enough. pick up on their love’s Dot, Southie gyms square in bouts “If you’re going to take pheromones. Neither one lesson away tonight, can see very well in the I would say think about rainforest, their natural on Sunday at Victory Road Armory what you really want in habitat. A middleweight bout been training with the Another Dot v. Southie your mate,” she said. Cats and giraffes use between Adams Corner- Dorchester Boxing Club match-up will see home- The innocuous rela- the Flehmen response to based boxer Michael in recent months. He is town favorite Zach Fen- tionship advice stopped pick up odors in the air. Owen McLaughlin and coming off a big win in ton square off against there. They curl their upper South Boston’s Jimmy Rhode Island, according Southie’s Paddy Irvin for “These are some things lip, bringing the scent LeBlanc leads a Sunday to fight promoter and the Junior Middleweight that animals may or back to the Jacobson’s evening Pro-Am boxing DBC owner Danny Kelly. amateur title. may not think about organ, allowing them to event at Dorchester’s Other fights on Sun- Kelly says that there but that come into play determine if a potential Victory Road Armory. day’s card include a are five pro fights and when they are selecting mate is near and in heat. The fights start at 5 p.m. match-up between 16 10 amateur fights sched- their mate,” Gresham The scent that these at 70 Victory Rd. Tickets year Dot brawler Marc uled for Sunday’s event. explained. “Whether it’s animals sniff for is not will be available at the Anthony Muniz (6-1), Check DotNews.com for for life or just for the mo- Michael McLaughlin by Chanel or even Old door. who recently scored a big Adams Corner contender updates on schedule, ment or for three hours Spice. McLaughlin, the for- victory on the TD Garden which could change or for three seconds or “Urine’s a big theme mer light Welterweight stage last month. Muniz who has bested him thus based on inclement whatever it is.” here,” Gresham noted. amateur champ in his will face off in a re-match far, 16 year-old Javier weather forecast for the Many animals use A strong urine scent is native Ireland, has against the only boxer Nieves of Rhode Island. weekend. /œÊ,ïÀiÊ7ˆÌ Ê"«Ìˆœ˜Ã°°°ÊÊ -Ì>ÀÌÊ7ˆÌ Ê"˜iÊ"vÊ"ÕÀð

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Seeing to recruit replacements charged past, she said, licensure. Asian. yourself reflected in the as quickly. Boston is also and it can be difficult Robert Marshall, a Out of 57,133 pupils in world, whether it’s in a competing with other to get people from other retired teacher who the system, 87 percent teacher or doctor, helps cities, like Washington, cities to come here. testified on behalf of the are students of color. students understand D.C., she said. Jackson told school Black Educators Alli- Forty percent are His- that they can achieve.” “We are moving for- officials that they should ance of Massachusetts, panic and 8.6 percent are Twenty-five percent of ward,” Johnson told the involve the NAACP and said the system needs Asian. Black students teachers are male, ac- Education Committee the National Associa- a “sustained pipeline.” make up 36.4 percent. cording to a 2012 Boston last Thursday. “I think tion of Black Educators Marshall, who retired Gender diversity Public Schools presen- Ayanna Pressley we don’t have the num- in their recruitment in 2007 after 30 years among teachers should tation to the School of high school in 2010 bers here that we would efforts. working in the Boston also be a priority for Committee. About thirty because, he said, he like to see.” School officials say Public Schools, said the school department, percent of headmasters didn’t get the support he Numbers vary by they’ve ramped up ef- the group has offered City Councillor At-Large and principals are male, needed from his teach- school, and Johnson said forts in the last several up recommendations to Ayanna Pressley said. according to the same ers, nearly all of whom there are schools that months, pointing to a increase the number of “Research shows us that document. were white. The 18 year have large percentages diversity-focused com- teachers of color. the lack of racial and One former student, old is now receiving help of teachers of color. mittee, networking “We talk, they listen, ethnic diversity as well Norberto Nazario, testi- from school officials, who Pressley, who is black, meetings set up by the nothing’s done,” he said. as the underrepresenta- fied that he dropped out approached him after said she has been de- Office of Educator Ef- School choice panel poised to make call next week (Continued from page 1) munity meetings, after from a 3-zone set-up. in half. The advisory parents would still have lowed greater flexibility are intrigued with the over 70 meetings in The External Advisory panel requested the access to schools within with school hours and “home-based” models, the last year, have Committee, the panel’s split, originally saying a one-mile radius of curriculum. since the algorithm pro- been planned for to- formal name, will vote the Dorchester zone their homes, known as M a y o r T h o m a s vides school department day (Thurs., Feb. 21): to hand over the final was too big and would a “walk zone,” and a Menino, who set the officials with flexibility One at the Hyde Park plan to Superintendent leave students with too K-8 “pathway” would overhaul in motion in to change the system Community Center on Carol Johnson, who will many school choices. be set up. his 2012 State of the over time. River St. at 10 a.m. take it to the mayor- The 10-zone plan keeps Laura Perille, one of City address, has called School officials are and another at the East ally appointed School Dorchester whole. the panel’s members, for students to go to aiming for the final plan Boston Social Centers at Committee. The School In an e-mail to con- said the Marshall School schools closer to home. to take effect in the 2014- Central Square at 6 p.m. Committee expects to stituents, District 3 is being transformed “I think any one of 2015 school year, though The plans have drawn also solicit community Councillor Frank Baker into a citywide school, those [models] makes parents will have the some criticism from input before its vote on urged parents to attend and noted that several progress in making sure option of grandfathering parents who have called a plan. the community meet- schools, including Trot- we have quality schools their children and sib- for school officials to slow Dorchester parents ings, saying the 11-zone ter Elementary, are in Boston,” Menino said lings under the current the overhaul, arguing have raised questions option creates a southern seeking to become “in- on Tuesday, declining system, or jumping into that the system needs to about one of the mod- Dorchester zone without novation” schools. Under to express a preference. the new system. raise the quality of more els, the 11-zone option, a K-8 building. “innovation” schools, Two additional com- schools before switching since it splits Dorchester School officials say administrators are al-

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The Boston State Community Trust reserves the right to suspend, withdraw, or amend the aforementioned RFP without prior notice. February 21, 2013 The Reporter Page 5 Connolly lets it out: He’s mulling a run for mayor By Gintautas Dumcius in the last few months. $3,350 this year, and he ideas, and that Boston has emerged as a top Menino, who has dusted News Editor According to the Office of has roughly $300,000 is so full of talent,” critic of the Menino off any and all opponents City Councillor At- Campaign and Political more in the bank than Connolly said. administration. In July, since 1993, including Large John Connolly Finance’s website, he Connolly. A West Roxbury he called for Superin- former City Council- yesterday acknowledged has raised $103,969 in Connolly’s consider- resident who grew up tendent Carol Johnson’s lor At-Large Michael what has been apparent 2013, and has an ending ation of a mayoral run in Roslindale and was resignation after she Flaherty against whom to close observers of balance in his campaign was first reported by elected to the 13-member declined to discipline a he took 57 percent of the campaign finance fil- account of over $300,000. the Boston Globe and council in 2007, Connolly headmaster after learn- vote in 2009. ings: He is considering Menino, who has been the Herald on Tuesday said he is eyeing a pos- ing he was arrested on a “Every race is differ- a run for mayor this recovering from a vari- night. Menino has not sible $1 million budget domestic assault charge. ent,” Connolly said. year regardless of what ety of ailments through said whether he’s run- for a mayoral campaign. The headmaster later Two candidates, both Mayor Thomas Menino regular physical therapy ning for a sixth four- “There’s no doubt if we’re resigned and Johnson of them longshots, have decides to do. and a convalescence at year, and often plays in this race we’re going to said she regretted her already declared that “I’m actively starting the city-owned Parkman coy with reporters when have to run a guerrilla- lack of action. they are in mayoral to call supporters and House, has significantly they ask. style campaign,” he said. Connolly, a former campaign mode: Hyde opinion leaders,” said slowed his fundraising “This for me is about As chair of the City middle school teacher, Park’s Will Dorcena and Connolly, who has been pace. His campaign fil- my belief that it’s time Council’s Education would be up against his- Fields Corner’s Charles on a fundraising tear ings show he has raised for new energy and new Committee, Connolly tory if he faces off against Clemons. With heating aid running low, activists push for $20 million By Michael P. Norton director of MASSCAP. did not surface in a $115 or four tanks per heating assistance does not go as today to $1.31 per gallon State House “We’re hoping that million spending bill season. Rising prices far - Diamond compared in 2000. News Service this happens soon,” he approved by the House over the years mean the prices of $3.90 per gallon Sounding public safety said in an interview and Senate and shipped alarms, community Friday. “We just had a to Gov. Deval Patrick’s activists are calling on storm last week and an- desk on Thursday. Sentry South car dealer will shift the state Legislature other one’s coming. Time Diamond noted the state to make an emergency is really of the essence.” is a month away from appropriation, saying Diamond said law- the March 15 lifting of from Lincoln to ‘all brands’ center tens of thousands of makers are hearing the electricity and gas A Neponset car dealer- “We are excited about six President’s Awards families and senior citi- about heating afford- shutoff moratorium, ship that has special- this new business op- over the last decade zens in Massachusetts ability problems from but said such a mora- ized in luxury Lincoln portunity, and we feel can do a teriffic job of are running out of fuel their constituents. torium does not exist vehicles will transition it offers us the greatest executing that plan,” aid with a long stretch “They are interested for individuals who use to an all-makes-and- potential to grow our said Lemley. of cold weather ahead. in what’s going on, so heating oil, including models center for used business at this location Lincoln owners will be According to the Mas- we’re hopeful,” he said. 40,000 who receive cars and service next in 2013 and beyond,” able to continue to get sachusetts Association The state received $132 heating assistance. The month. The Sentry Auto said Sentry President their cars serviced at the for Community Action, a million in federal heat- moratorium is designed Group said this week Chris Lemley in a state- Dorchester location, ac- statewide group of 24 lo- ing aid assistance last to protect residents that it will continue to ment. cording to Mike Norton, cal agencies that assists year, down from a high from losing their heat maintain Lincoln fran- Lemley said that the who will manage the low-income residents, of $200 million in recent during the winter. chises in Medford and decision comes as Ford AllBrands dealership. many income-eligible years, and the Legis- Up to 200,000 house- Shrewsbury, but will Motor Company looks There will be no layoffs recipients of fuel aid lature supplemented holds in Massachusetts transition its Dorchester to reduce the number as a result of the change. have already exhausted the federal funds with receive heating assis- business — now known of Lincoln dealerships. – BILL FORRY their benefits, in part $21 million more. tance, Diamond said, as Sentry South Lin- But, he added: “This is due to higher heating oil Activists are wor- noting it is available, coln—to a broader range much more than just prices and colder weath- ried that fiscal 2013 for example, to a fam- of pre-owned vehicles. ‘throw up a banner and KEEP UP WITH er this year than last. federal heating aid ily of four earning less The new name of the try and sell some used The organization is of $142 million could than $60,000 per year. dealership beginning on cars.’” THE NEWS AT pressing the Legislature be further squeezed The aid is about enough March 1 will be Sentry “We feel like the same to appropriate $20 mil- by $12 million in cuts to cover about a tank of AllBrands. team of people that won DOTNEWS.COM lion in aid, according to in the coming weeks. heating oil, and most Joe Diamond, executive The issue of heating aid households need three

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Saturday, March 16, 2013 Our representative will be available to: 5-9 pm  Accept payments. (Check or money order only–no cash, please.)  Process elderly or disabled persons discount forms.  Arrange payment plans for delinquent accounts.  Resolve billing or service complaints.  Review water consumption data for your property.  Explain BWSC customer programs. New Venue: Boston Irish Social Club Need more information? Call the Community Services Department Catered Corned Beef & Cabbage Plated Meal at 617-989-7000. Featuring: Andy Healy Showband Tickets $40 Boston Water and Sewer Commission 980 Harrison Avenue • Boston, MA 02119 • www.bwsc.org Call Richie Gormley, President 617-327-1011 Page 6 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Savin Hill’s Tayler anchors Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills Irish-themed ‘Stones in His Pocket’ 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 (Continued from page 1) Uphams Corner the film’s star, direc- 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 tor, and crew members. Grove Hall Berger-Jones as “cheer- 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 ful” Charlie Conlon, the more optimistic of the Mattapan Branch duo, appears, for ex- 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 ample, as the film’s sexy star Caroline Giovanni ADAMS STREET BRANCH and the Scottish bouncer Thurs., February 21, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 2 Jock Campbell. Tay- p.m. – Magic of Science; Fri., February 22, 9:30 a.m. – ler, as the more moody Winter Playgroup; 2 p.m. – Monster Bookmarks; Mon., and hot-tempered Jake February 25, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Quinn, takes, among Afterschool Homework Help; Tues., February 26, 10:30 other roles, Mickey, the a.m. – Reading Readiness; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; oldest surviving extra Wed., February 27, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. from “The Quiet Man,” – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; Thurs., February and Aisling, the bossy 28, 10:30 a.m. – Babysing; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. third assistant director. CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH “Stones” can be staged Fri., February 22, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime; with elaborate projec- Mon., February 25, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Homework tions, but Director Court- Actors Daniel Berger-Jones, top row, and Phil Tayler, a Savin Hill resident, are Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; Tues., ney O’Connor, an adjunct the principal players in the Lyric Stage production of “Stones in His Pocket,” February 26, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU professor from Emerson which runs through March 16. Photos by Timothy Dunn Afterschool Homework Help; Wed., February 27, 3:30 College, wisely keeps the p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool ally started booming, townsfolk idealize and between characters. Homework Help; Thurs., February 28, – 3:30 p.m. – focus on the mercurial “Stones” revolves around glamorize the Tinseltown They just duck behind performers. Audiences Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework a fictitious“fil-um” called types. Irish-Americans each other, drop their Help. get a mental workout “The Quiet Valley,” (a will particularly enjoy suspenders or turn their FIELDS CORNER BRANCH keeping track of who’s title that harkens back the way the Brits and scally caps around. Thurs., February 21, 11 a.m. – Laptop Workshop: playing whom. to “The Quiet Man” and Americans scold the Tayler’s hair may be Keyboard Basics; 4:30 p.m. – Out-of-school Time: Music! Belfast playwright “How Green Was My locals for not acting tinted an unconvincing Words! Opera! With Boston Lyric Opera; Mon., Febru- Marie Jones expressed Valley”). Its clichéd plot properly Irish enough. shade of red, but there’s ary 25, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Tues., February surprise in 2001 when traces the love between However, true to life, by nothing unconvincing 26, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool her work won the UK’s Maeve and Rory and fea- the end of the show none about his quickly shuffled Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga Class; Wed., top honor, the Olivier tures the heroine arriving of the characters seems to accents. Berger-Jones is February 27, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and Fun; Award for Best Comedy. on horseback during “the have wised up. equally spot-on. Kudos, 10:30 a.m. – Reading Readiness; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Though there are chuck- big turf-cutting scene.” Though set designer therefore, to their inter- Help; Thurs., February 28, 11 a.m. – Laptop Workshop: les galore throughout the In the play, the extra Matthew Whiton plunks nationally known dialect Creating an Email Address; 4:30 p.m. – Out-of-school show, her subplot about a characters get the stage a costume rack on his coach, Nina Zendejas. Time: Music! Words! Opera! With Boston Lyric Opera. young man who commits time of a star, while the simple set and flanks Tayler’s next gig at the GROVE HALL BRANCH suicide mid-production movie star characters get it with two columns of Lyric will be as one of the Thurs., February 21, 5 p.m. – Adinkra Craft with by drowning himself with the stage time of an extra. various styles of hats three sailors on 24-hour Imani; 6 p.m. – Kevin Harris Project; Fri., February the titular “Stones in His Jones’ condescending on pegs, the two ac- leave in the revival of 22, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Film; 3 p.m. – Baby Farm Pocket” generates nag- foreigners idealize and tors make no significant the 1944 musical On the Animal Visit; Sat., February 23, 12 p.m. – Grove Hall ging conscience twinges. sentimentalize the Irish costume changes during Town. Keep up with him Memory Project; 2 p.m. – Knitting Group; 3 p.m. – Family Written before the people, while the clueless their instant transitions at philtayler.com. Book Club; Mon., February 25, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Irish film industry re- Help; Tues., February 26, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wigglers Seasonal Storytime; 2 p.m. – Family Nurturing Center A.D.S.L. Girls Softball/Baseball Registration Playgroup; 3:30 p.m. – Out-of-school Time Homework: African Mask Making; Wed., February 27, 10:30 The All Dorchester will take place at the Junior Division – Ages /$65; and Senior Babe a.m. – Vic and Sticks Reading Readiness Show; 3:30 Sports League (A.D.S.L.) A.D.S.L. office located 10 to 12/$55; and Travel Ruth Travel – ages 16 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Otaku Teens; Thurs., will be hosting registra- at 1565 Dorchester Ave. Team – Ages 13 to 16/$60. to 18/$65. February 28, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6 p.m. – tion for the 2013 Spring/ All players will need The ages, which are de- A.D.S.L. is partnering Harriet Tubman: I Can’t Die But Once. Summer Girls Softball to have a completed reg- termined as of 5/1/2013, with U-Mass Boston to LOWER MILLS BRANCH and Baseball programs istration form, payment and fees for each Baseball host a Free Baseball Thurs., February 21, 2 p.m. – Frankenweenie; 6:30 beginning on Tues., Feb. and proof of age in order league will be as follows: & Softball Clinic this p.m. – Book Discussion; Fri., February 22, 1 p.m. – 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to participate. The ages T-Ball – Ages 5 to 7/$45; Saturday, February 23rd Hitchcock Film Series: Rear Window; 3:30 a.m. –Wii and continuing on the and fees for each Girls Wood Bat Little League from 1 – 3 p.m. at UMass Gaming; Mon., February 25, 3:30 p.m. – Homework following dates: Feb. 20, Softball league will be as – Ages 8 to 10/$55; City Boston for ages 8 to 16. Help; 5:30 p.m. – Black History Film Series: Remember 21, 26, 27 and March 5, follows: Instructional – Wide League – Ages 11 For additional informa- the Titans; Tues., February 26, 10:30 a.m. –Harriet 6, 12, 13, 14, 26 and 27. Ages 7 to 9/$45 (must be & 12/$55; Lou Tompkins tion, or to R.S.V.P. to Tubman: I Can’t Die But Once; 10:30 a.m. – Preschool The registration sessions 7 prior to Jan. 1, 2013); Travel – Ages 13-15 the Clinic on Saturday, Storytime; 3:30 p.m. – Out-of-school Time Homework please contact Executive Help; 4 p.m. – Computer Basics; Wed., February 27, Director, Jared Blandino 10:30 a.m. –Toddler Circle Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework at 617-287-1601. Help; 4 p.m. – Email Basics; Thurs., February 28, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Winter Crafts! Byrne & Fluffy the Snowman with Michele Brooks. LEGAL NOTICE MATTAPAN BRANCH Pursuant to the Order of the Thurs., February 21, – 1 p.m. – Songs and Move- Saratoga County Supreme ment with Little Groove; 6 p.m. – Laptop Classes; Drechsler, L.L.P. Court Dated February 12, Fri., February 22, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Films; 2 2013, Defendants, Harriet p.m. – Out-of-school Time: African Mask Making; Sat., H. Arnold, Samuel Pinsly, February 23, 9 a.m. – AARP Tax Aide; 10 a.m. – Laptop and John Doe, representing Classes; , 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Attorneys at Law the heirs and assigns of Mon., February 25 Harriet H. Arnold, Samuel Story Time and Craft; 2 p.m – Cinematic Celebration; Eastern Harbor Office Park M. Pinsly and all persons 3:30 p.m. – Out-of-school Time Homework Help; Tues., 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle claiming any interest in February 26, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU the real property known as Afterschool Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Family Movie Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Van Ness Road adjacent to Night!; Wed., February 27, 10:30 a.m. – Fun With portions of 34 through 20 Van Ness Road, located in Books; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Thurs., February the Town of Stillwater, New 28, 3 p.m. – Drop-in Craft; 3:30 p.m. – Homework York, at a Special Term to be Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 5:30 REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS held in and for the County of p.m. – The Abolitionist and The Underground Railroad; Saratoga, at the Courthouse 6 p.m. – Laptop Classes. at 30 McMaster Street in UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, Ballston Spa, New York, on the 29th day of April, 2013, at Thurs., February 21, 2:30 p.m. – Family Film; workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon Fri., February 22, 2 p.m. – Puppet Show: The Story of that day or as soon of Ferdinand; Mon., February 25, 3:30 p.m. – Home- medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, thereafter as counsel may work Help; Tue., February 26, 10:30 a.m. – Family be heard, SHOW CAUSE, Story Time; 11 a.m. – How to Fill out an Online Form; liquor liability and premises liability why fee simple absolute 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Wed., February 27, and exclusive possession of the real property should 3:30 p.m. – Out-of-school Time Homework Help; 4 not be awarded to the Town p.m. – Foil Embossing Craft; Thurs., February 28, Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 of Stillwater. 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool 11-13 Homework Help. 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UMass Boston’s Rob stands fourth all-time Florentino (West Rox- in program-history bury) and Travis Daniel amongst defenseman (North Brunswick, N.J.) with 60 career points. have been selected as two The senior defenseman of the 20 semifinalists was named to the 48th for the 13th annual Joe Annual Codfish Bowl Concannon Award, All-Tournament team presented each year to last month, after helping the best American-born the Beacons earn their Division II/III men’s first tournament title player in New England. since 2007. The award is given out Daniel has been one annually by the Gridiron of the top forwards in Club of Greater Boston. the nation this season The Beacons are just leading UMass Boston Gerald Arneaud of one of three teams to have with 25 assists and Dorchester won the two nominees, joining #1 35 points for the year. New England Alliance Norwich University and The junior right-winger Championship in the #7 Bowdoin College, and ranks seconds in the 400 meter race for his the multiple semifinal- nation with his 25 as- University of Massa- ists are a program first. sists and 1.09 assists chusetts Darthmouth Florentino is one of the per game and is tied track team on Feb. 10. Arneaud ran a time top scoring defenseman for fourth in the nation of 50.55 seconds. The in the nation this seasons with four game-winning team set three school and leads the Beacon goals. After strong fresh- records at the Little East blue line core with five man and sophomore Roxbury-based educator, artist and activist, Eric “POPS” Esteves’ first pho- Conference and at the goals, 19 assists and campaigns, Daniel has tographic exhibit, Hideous Beauty, will open at the Haley House Bakery Café University of Southern 24 points on the year. a chance to go down as on Fri., March 15 at 5:30 p.m. Esteves, an administrator at Lesley University, Maine’s Costello Sports In three seasons as one of the top forwards is active in local civic life. He is a Roxbury resident and a graduate of North- Complex. a Beacon, Florentino in UMass Boston history, eastern University. His work has appeared in the Boston Globe, ESPN.com needing just 16 points to and the Dorchester Reporter, among other publications. The Haley House become the 13th play- exhibition showcases the hidden beauty of Roxbury and beyond through strik- ing portraits, everyday life and emotions captured candidly. Haley House ers in school history to Bakery Café is located at 12 Dade Street (just off Washington Street, opposite Bubbles’s Birthdays record 100 points.The the Hamil Gallery) in Roxbury. For more information about the gallery please Gridiron Club plans to send an email to [email protected]. And Special Occasions announce the finalists By Barbara McDonough and winner of the award infantry training at Fort basketball team rallied 20 years as an activist The first issue of the New Yorker magazine in March, prior to the Benning, Columbus, from an 18-point half- on behalf of those with was published on Feb. 21, 1925. The Washington start of the NCAA Divi- Ga. During the nine time deficit and defeat intellectual disabilities. Monument was dedicated on Feb. 21, 1885. Dr. sion III Frozen Four. The weeks of training, the host UMass Dartmouth, That work has included Edwin Land demonstrated his new camera presentation of the honor soldier received training 76-74, in the second game serving as chairman of on Feb. 21, 1947. On Feb. 22, 1875, there was will come at the New in drill and ceremonies, of a Little East Confer- the President’s Com- ice-boat racing on Dorchester Bay. The US England Hockey Writ- weapons, map reading, ence doubleheader at the mittee for People with acquired Florida from Spain on Feb. 22, 1819. ers’ Association dinner tactics, military cour- Tripp Athletic Center Intellectual Disabilities The movie It Happened One Night was released in April tesy, military justice, last week. Rahshjeem and the Massachusetts on Feb. 22, 1934. George Washington was born The Gridiron Club physical fitness, first aid, Benson of Dorchester Governor’s Commission in Virginia on Feb. 22, 1732. F. W. Woolworth established the Joe and Army history, core scored a team-high 21 on Intellectual Disabil- opened his first store in Utica, NY, on Feb. 22, Concannon Award in values and traditions. points for the Beacons, ity. The Boston-based 1956. Iwo Jima Day is observed on Feb. 23. 2001 to honor the late Vo is the son of Sy Vo 15 of which came in the Massachusetts Associa- It was on that day, in 1945, that the US flag Concannon, a lifelong of Washington Street, second half. The Corsairs tion for Mental Health was raised on the island by US Marines. Ted devotee of college hockey Boston. fell to 4-10 and 1-12 in the is a non-profit that ad- Kennedy was born in Boston on Feb. 22, 1932. and, as a journalist, a *** Little East Conference vocated for the creation The 85th annual Academy Awards will be staunch advocate for Senior Jay Freeman with the loss, while the of services for those with presented on Sun., Feb. 24. Jim Backus/”Mr. the amateur athletes he was a perfect 5-of-5 from Beacons improved to mental illness. Magoo” was born in Cleveland on Feb. 25, 100 knew and covered. A na- beyond the arc to finish 12-11 and 6-7 in LEC years ago. The Edward Everett School was tive of Litchfield, Conn., with 15 points as he and play with the victory. dedicated on Feb. 25,1856. The full moon on Concannon graduated his Brandeis University *** Mon., Feb.25, is known as the “Snow Moon.” from Boston University teammates stormed past Jim Brett has been “Your Show of Shows,” with Sid Caesar and in 1961 and served as the University of Chi- elected president of Imogene Coca, began on Feb. 25, 1950. The sports information direc- cago Maroons, 75-56, the Massachusetts As- first bombing of the World Trade Center took tor at the College of the last Thursday night. sociation for Mental place on Feb. 26, 1993, 20 years ago, resulting in Holy Cross before joining Freeman, a Dorchester Health. Brett, a lifelong the death of six people. Tony Randall was born the Boston Globe in native and St. Mark’s Dorchester resident, is in Tulsa on Feb. 26, 1920; Henry Wadsworth the late 1960s to cover School alum, has con- the president and CEO Longfellow, in Portland, ME, on Feb. 27, 1807; college sports. nected on 10 of his last of The New England and Elizabeth Taylor, in London, on Feb. 27, *** 11 trifectas. Council, a group that 1932. Army Pvt. Sang V. With the win, the represents businesses Celebrities having birthdays are: Tyne Daly, Vo, a 2012 graduate of Judges improve to 17-6. across all six New Eng- 66 on Feb. 21; William “C.S.I.” Petersen, 60 on Boston Latin Academy, *** land states, and has Feb. 21; Alan Rickman, 67 on Feb. 21; Emily has graduated from basic UMass Boston men’s worked for more than Jim Brett “Young Victoria” Blunt, 30 on Feb.23; Edward James Olmos, 66 on Feb. 24; Billy “Titanic” Mattapan resident and family advocacy will life skills instruction, as Zane, 47 on Feb. 24; Joanne Woodward, 83 on Jacquelyn Martin has benefit this extremely well as operational and Feb. 27; and Josh Groban, 32 on Feb. 27. been appointed Stabi- important position as she administrative support. Those celebrating their birthdays are lization Case Manager helps our clients to reach In addition, she worked Emma Gilpin, Kevin Esdale, Christina Keefe, at the Elizabeth Stone important milestones for the New Victory Peter Hunt, Joannie Pierce, Janie Cavaleri, House of Roxbury, which of self-sufficiency such Programs as a substance Christopher Skillin, Stephen “Trip” Graham provides residential and as obtaining housing, abuse counselor and III, Thomas Costello, James Astrella, Tracy community-based ser- education, and employ- for St. Mary Margret’s Bennett, Greg Maneikis, and Ray Flynn Jr. vices to families affected ment,” said Nancy House as a re-housing Also observing their birthdays are Mary by domestic violence, Owens Hess, Executive stabilization worker and (Cheney) O’Neill, triplets Ashley, Nicole, and substance abuse, mental Director of the Elizabeth case manager. Samantha Grandovic, John J. Fahey (BNN’s health issues and home- Stone House. Martin is President of “Politics Today”), former Sox player Mike lessness. Prior to joining the the Mattapan Memorial Lowell, Paul Beatty, Ginny Donnelly, Paul In this position, which Jacquelyn Martin Elizabeth Stone House, Club and is an active Malloy, Claire O’Connor, Jack Cobb, Helen is being largely funded Martin worked for member of the Bethel Gaffney, Matt Kenney, Elaine Happnie, Mau- by grants from the City of contact with clients, MSPCC where she was Baptist Church. She reen (Kroner) Connors, James Byrne, Jonathan Boston, Martin will pro- visiting them in their responsible for case man- attended the Moss Saun- Aveni, Alex Rubington, Lisa (Bankowski) Call, vide support to formerly new apartments, and agement for families, ders Training Center Elaine Happnie, and Ch. 4’s Barry Burbank. homeless adult clients serving as their advocate providing community in Dorchester and is a Best wishes are sent to Mary Ellen Driscoll on of the Stone House as in areas that include and home based out- Certified Alcohol and her special birthday. Best wishes are also sent they move to permanent health, housing, and reach. Previous to this Drug Abuse Counselor to Ralph and Christine Whittemore on their housing. She is respon- education. position, she worked trainee. She has also anniversary. sible for helping clients “Jacquelyn’s expe- for Crittenton Hastings completed training Spring is here: Sullivan’s/Sully’s, at Castle develop stabilization rience working as a House in Brighton where programs through the Island, will reopen for the year this Sat., Feb. plans, so that they will Family Support Worker she was responsible for Commonwealth Depart- 23. (Hot dogs are usually half price the first be able to remain housed and dealing with issues client support services ment of Public Health for weekend.) for the long term. She including substance including client manage- Substance Abuse. will maintain regular abuse, domestic violence ment, service delivery, Page 8 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 Editorial Ombudsman’s Report Building community About fairness in coverage … street by street of the State Senate campaign There’s an effort afoot in Fields Corner that promises to improve public safety and quality of By Michael Jonas Editor Tom Mulvoy, who earned a few newsroom life in that part of Dorchester. And it could very Dorchester, like many Boston neighborhoods, is supervisory stripes as the longtime managing editor well be a model for similar efforts elsewhere in our blessed with an abundance of civic energy, a level of the Boston Globe. neighborhoods. of activism and engagement in community issues “I don’t know the content, won’t know it, and Led by two exisiting non-profit organizations, that accrues nearly all to the neighborhood’s benefit. neither will Ed, until the paper is out the door,” Bill neighbors have launched a initiative called the Can there to be too much of a good thing? I don’t Forry told me last week, when I met with him, his Fields Corner Community Action Network (CAN). think so. But that question is, in a sense, what has father, Dumcius, and Mulvoy at the Reporter’s offices. The group hopes to serve as a coalition of civic, me writing this column as the Reporter’s temporary My job is to hold the paper accountable for its crime watches, and other non-profits— all with the ombudsman. vow of unbiased, fair coverage of the race. I am singular aim of addressing crime-related problems. The Reporter, owned by the Forry family and also here to weigh and give voice to any concerns The group held a meeting on Feb. 4 and drew key celebrating its 30th year anniversary this year, or complaints about the Reporter’s coverage from stakeholders, along with public officials, including has become a vital anchor of the Dorchester com- readers, including candidates in the Senate race or newly-appointed Suffolk County Sheriff Steve munity, a trusted source of their campaigns. Please feel free to contact me by Tompkins, Captain Richard Sexton of the C-11 information and thoughtful email at [email protected] or by phone Boston Police district, and Chris English, the local commentary on life in Bos- at 617-224-1624. liaison from Mayor Menino’s office. ton’s largest neighborhood. Fairness and accuracy are the twin pillars that The concept behind the initiative is loosely based Meanwhile, since 2005, a newspaper’s reporting must rest on. Balance is on a similar project organized by longtime St. Mark’s Linda Dorcena Forry, the often said to be a third key element, but it’s not Area crime watch leader Barry Mullen, who works wife of Reporter publisher always easy to define. It doesn’t mean, in my view, for the Fields Corner Community Development and editor Bill Forry, has blind devotion to some rigid accounting system in Corporation. The CDC, along with Close to Home, served as a member of the which all sides or all arguments on a topic must the domestic violence prevention group based in Massachusetts House of always be represented in exactly equal measure. the village, have so far been intergral players in Representatives. Given the Reporters are not stenographers. They are called the CAN effort. critical role of the press in on to exercise judgment in gathering information, Mullen explains: “We need to get people on their holding powerful individu- synthesize complicated issues and events, and try streets to know one another and to look out for als and institutions accountable for their actions, to make sense of it all for readers. each other. We also need to build a street-by-street the questions this situation raises seem self-evident. In 2003, Daniel Okrent was brought on as The New relationship with the police. This needs to be an effort Linda Forry’s original campaign for state York Times’s first “public editor,” the term the paper of many groups and organizations in and around the representative presented a quandary for the employs for its ombudsman. In what has come to be Fields Corner community. We had a great working newspaper. How do you cover a political contest known in journalism circles as “Okrent’s law,” he of- relationship with all of the groups in Fields Corner in which a member of the newspaper owners’ fered a thoughtful perspective on the issue of balance. around last year’s tree lighting; we will continue to family is a candidate? The answer, concluded the “The pursuit of balance can create imbalance,” said build on these relationships.” Forrys: very carefully and by doing as much as Okrent, “because sometimes something is true.” He Fields Corner has benefited mightily already from you can to ensure the fairness of your coverage. didn’t mean that reporters shouldn’t always pursue the work of the Main Streets organization, which That included hiring a temporary ombudsman to fair coverage. What he meant was, in bowing to supports and galvanizes the business community. review the paper’s coverage of the state representa- demands to always treat all viewpoints or organiza- But it has sometimes struggled to streamline the ef- tive race. Fast forward eight years and state Rep. tions equally, even those on the fringe or with little forts of residents and institutions into a sustainable, Forry, a fifth-term Democrat, has now thrown her credibility, journalists can themselves contribute coordinated approach to tackling systemic problems hat in the ring for the state Senate seat recently to the presentation of a distorted picture by failing in the neighborhood. The Fields Corner CAN effort vacated by Jack Hart. to exercise the judgment that is part of their job. is a promising attempt at shifting that paradigm. Bill Forry reached out and asked me to take on the What does that mean in terms of the Senate race? The CAN project is focused mainly on getting new role of ombudsman during the course of the special What sort of “something” just might be true and crime watch groups organized and trained in the election campaign. From now through the primary merit reporting? If one candidate is gaining more coming months. A meeting to pull together a new on April 28 and the general election on May 30, I traction than others with endorsements from groups crime watch group for Gibson Street/Adams Street will serve in that role. that can play a key role in a late winter special will be held on Wed., March 20 (6:30 p.m.) at the An ombudsman is the readers’ representative, election, such a development certainly would appear C-11 station house at 40 Gibson St. Carolyn McNeil, an independent voice brought on board by the to be newsworthy, even if it suggests that candidate who coordinates crime watch organizations citywide newspaper but answerable to the public. My job may be gaining advantage in the race. Last week’s for the Boston Police, will be on hand to help get the will be to keep an eye on all aspects of the Reporter’s Reporter had word that a Republican had taken out group off the ground. treatment of the special election. I will have no nomination papers for the race. If he qualifies for the “We will also look for other ways where we can supervisory role over any staff at the paper or any ballot, he certainly will merit coverage, but so, too, work together to make Fields Corner not just a say in any coverage decisions. What I have been might the fact of the overwhelmingly Democratic tilt stop, but a destination where people will come to promised is space in the newspaper in which to of the electorate in the First Suffolk Senate district, experience our community in a way it should be,” share my unfiltered views on how the Reporter is which includes South Boston, most of Dorchester, Mullen explained. doing at living up to its pledge to provide fair and Mattapan, and Hyde Park. For more information or to join a Neighborhood unbiased coverage of the race. Along with bringing readers important facts, exer- Watch on your street, contact Barry Mullen at The paper has taken several steps to try to ensure cising judgment to put those facts in context is part of the Fields Corner CDC office at 617-282-4290. Or that fairness, which were outlined in the Feb. 7 a newspaper’s job. It makes things harder, not easier, Heather Dabreu at the Close to Home office, 617- issue. Neither Bill Forry nor his father, Ed, who on a paper, especially one in the unusual situation the 929-5151. The group has also established a hotline founded the Reporter and now serves as associate Reporter is in as the race for state Senate gets under- at 617-265-4913. publisher, will have any involvement in coverage of way. I’ll do my best to see that it rises to the challenge. – Bill Forry the Senate race. Primary responsibility for campaign Michael Jonas is executive editor of CommonWealth coverage will rest with Gin Dumcius, the news editor. magazine, published by the nonpartisan Boston His work, in turn, will be overseen by Associate public policy think tank MassINC. Green light for JFK-UMass cameras Letter to the Editor The MBTA has sent word along that a bank of security cameras — long asked for and long delayed — has finally gone live at JFK-UMass station. From Beijing, a ‘toot’ for Rep. Walsh There are over 50 such cameras now monitoring To the Editor: about how awesome my home state is. The world the comings and goings at the busy Red Line and BEIJING – Hello from the Middle Kingdom! I’ve commuter rail hub. The project was “completed is watching! been living overseas for 4.5 now and while I’ve been Mike Shaw, China months ahead of schedule,” according to MBTA unplugged from the local political scene as a result, spokesman Joe Pesaturo. I have to say that the news that I saw tonight about Cameras are my state rep sponsoring a bill to make “Roadrunner” no substitute by The Modern Lovers the official rock song of our The Reporter for vigilant state really jazzed me up. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” c o m m u t e r s I first learned of this movement from a friend A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 and T employ- of mine in India who is dating a woman from the ees. An alleged Worldwide at dotnews.com Boston area, but I hadn’t seen Rep. Walsh’s name Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) broad daylight attached to it until The Boston Globe published the William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor assault in De- story. Honestly, my smile couldn’t have been wider. Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher cember on a Marty was quite right in his interview with the Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor UMass student Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor Globe to downplay the significance of a rock song Barbara Langis, Production Manager suggests that in comparison to the problems of alcohol abuse some crimes Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager and crime that are facing our neighborhood, but News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 will happen sometimes We The People need our government Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] around our stations no matter what the circum- to spread a little sunshine into our lives, and the The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in stances. But we welcome the news that the T has swelling of pride that I’m seeing online from my advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, finally responded to the community’s cries for fellow Massachusetts diaspora all around the globe beefed-up technology measures that will — in the or cut any copy without notice. is very telling. Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade long run — help make us safer. Hopefully the word As my friends here in Beijing will attest, I rarely Next Issue: Thursday, February 28, 2013 gets out to those who like to prey on innocents in need to be reminded of where I’m from, but it’s nice Next week’s Deadline: Monday, February 25, at 4 p.m. this neighborhood: We are watching you. to get some affirmation from folks around the globe Published weekly on Thursday mornings – BF All contents © Copyright 2013 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. February 21, 2013 The Reporter Page 9 Commentary Bowdoin-Geneva and the Globe – thwarted hopes for both

By Lew Finfer Bay EDC, and Sandy reporters weren’t listen- There were good stories, have helped them more. help family members; Special to the Reporter Bagley of the Ward 15 ing and the reporters too, like the one about There are high expec- neighbors help neigh- Everyone left dissatis- Democratic Committee feeling that they had the Coleman Street com- tations for the Boston bors as do social service fied. expressed in different worked so hard to listen. munity garden. Globe to be “comforting agencies, neighborhood The scene was a meet- ways their concerns that The Globe puts a There was a lot of the afflicted and afflict- businesses, community ing on Feb. 13 of Boston many of the “good stories” lot of reporting and power in that room that ing the comfortable,” groups, and religious Globe reporters and about the neighborhood editing time into its night in addition to the a standard that some congregations. editors with about 75 were not included in the Spotlight Team’s efforts Globe, an important journalists aspire to and In these ways, neigh- individuals, most of week-long series. at uncovering public and city institution. Mayor that many readers hope borhoods create “that them residents of the The Globe reporters private corruption, but Menino was there; he for. A powerful newspa- bridge over a fence” Bowdoin-Geneva sec- and editors at the meet- I’ve never seen so many listened but did not per like the Globe does of barriers, as a man tion of Dorchester; the ing clearly felt unap- reporters assigned for speak. And the Bowdoin- its share of this, but it named Cesar described purpose of the gathering preciated. Metro Editor so much time to a story Geneva residents were cannot force changes it at the meeting. Each at Cesaria’s Restaurant Jen Peter’s reaction to about one neighborhood. there with their pow- by itself, however much neighborhood knits a on Bowdoin Street was the criticism was to say, Six reporters, sup- erful hopes for their they are needed. fabric of relationships to discuss the Globe’s “We poured our hearts ported by editors, a neighborhood. Only when a com- that can lead to support multi-part, multi-page into it, we took it Seri- photographer, a de- I think that the gap munity is well organized and opportunities, but it 2012 report on the ously.” The reporters signer, and others were between the paper and and persistent will it is never so strong that neighborhood that was were Akilah Johnson, assigned to the story the residents was a have enough power to some aren’t left without entitled “68 Blocks.” Meghan Irons, Andrew and two of the reporters combination of wariness gain respect and be any support some of the Leaders of neighbor- Ryan, moved into the neighbor- on both sides about the able to hold officials time. hood organizations like Maria Cramer, Jenna hood for six months. not-undaunting scope accountable. It isn’t easy People will not leave Paulo DeBarros of the Russell, who were joined This was an unprec- of the problems the for neighborhoods with any meeting dissatis- Catholic Charities Teens by other Globe editors, a edented commitment of neighborhood faces and poor and working class fied when they have Center at St. Peter’s, photographer, and a web time, money, and news- a disappointment among residents to organize intentionally done their Davida Andleman of page coordinator. print looking into life in the residents that such themselves this way, part to contribute to that the Greater Bowdoin/ The discussion had an urban neighborhood. a powerful institution yet every neighborhood fabric that binds them Geneva Neighborhood moments of poignancy Hard stories were told, as the Globe could not of the city, including in their neighborhoods. Association, Jeanne with the residents feel- especially one about the solve them even as they Bowdoin-Geneva, does Lew Finfer is a DuBois of the Dorchester ing at times that the murder of a young teen. wished the paper could it every day. Families Dorchester resident. Looking up Longfellow Street: What the Globe missed ‘68 Blocks’ series mined ‘the sorrow and grief of our neighbors’ By Edward Cook deaths related to gang at the treatment of this growing up over the sionals. ries that do not fit that Special to the Reporter activities. To make horrible incident in the past 27 years. Almost There is a story that predetermined thesis. Longfellow Street can the series “68 Blocks” Globe series. Here was all of these kids gradu- can be found looking My parting words to the be described in several unique, the editors of the the Globe, once again, ated from Boston Latin up Longfellow Street Globies at the “Globe different ways. Globe “embedded” (their mining the sorrow and School, Latin Academy, and other streets in this Talk” were, “Please don’t It is in Precinct 7 of word, reminiscent of the grief of our neighbors. At Boston Arts Academy, corner of Dorchester come back.” What I was Ward 15. It is on the side military’s practice of the “Globe Talk” public Roxbury Latin, and that balances what was thinking was, “And good of Meetinghouse Hill taking journalists along forum (held last month other fine schools. They written by the Globe’s luck with the Pulitzer.” facing away from the in war zones) two of the at the newspaper) I told have now graduated imbeds but it did not Spoiler alert: I have harbor. It’s below Ronan three young authors in them that I felt kicked from colleges around the fit into the what those not cancelled my sub- Park, in St. Peter’s an apartment on Mt. Ida in the stomach while country, some earning young women were sent scription to the Sunday Parish, behind Fields Road which runs along reading the piece. Who advanced degrees and to find details about. Globe. Corner. Ronan Park, which can were they writing for? are working profes- There are so many sto- Originally, Longfellow be seen by looking up The paper covered the Street had a thin, grassy Longfellow Street. story of Nick’s killing median and most of the I met these young in 2010. Were they BOSTON COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL houses on this one-block journalists— three stigmatizing us again IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! street are still single young women of color, for the entertainment of families. One thing that well educated, middle their mostly suburban APPLICATION DEADLINE: sets this street off is the class and, as the editor readers? Do they think diversity of its residents, described at a “Globe that the idea of embed- Friday, March 1, 2013 at 5:00PM reflecting Dorchester as Talk” on the series, all ding cub reporters on a whole. going into this assign- Mt. Ida Road for a couple Visit us at www.bostoncollegiate.org to learn more about our school. Looking up the street ment “cold, without any of months, without iden- We are: you could easily spy knowledge of the area tifying what they were Recruiting students entering grades 5 through 8 for the 2013-­14 school year! they would write about.” doing to any neighbors, a retired bus driver A tuition-­free, city-­wide public charter school in Dorchester serving over 600 students in grades 5 from Panama, a retired They were sent into our was a cute gimmick that through 12. BFD firefighter from neighborhood expressly might attract the atten- A college preparatory school with 100% college acceptance for all of its graduating students. Honduras, a contrac- to find why there was tion of organizations The only public, non-­exam school in the state in which 100% of students have passed the 10th tor from Viet Nam, so much crime. They that give out literary grade Math MCAS for the past ten years. were sent with a prede- prizes every year? along with people from A school full of dedicated, smart, hardworking, accessible, and passionate teachers. Dominica, Guatemala, termined thesis to find How was it, I asked, evidence to support the that the reporters never A safe, supportive, and academically rigorous school with high academic and behavioral Jamaica, the American expectations. Virgin Islands, a teacher predetermined thesis. looked down Longfellow from Kenya (by way of And these strangers Street, a block away Attend an Information Session at our school! Balochistan), gay men, to our neighborhood from their hide out? January 17, 2013 or February 5, 2013 from 6:00PM7:00PM Cape Verdeans, African found plenty of evidence They could have met the Americans from all over of crime. That happens proud parents of kids Boston Collegiate Charter School 
215 Sydney Street 
Dorchester, MA 02125 
617-282-6710 the US, Puerto Ricans, here, it does, in our 68 that I have witnessed Trinidadians, and even block, Globe-defined a family of Quakers. Not ghetto of violence. They bad for a street with only found the Davis family EXCEPTIONAL CARE CLOSE TO HOME about 46 houses. and spent a lengthy por- Longfellow Street is tion of the series talking also in an area defined about this family who A 123 bed sub‐acute rehabilitation by The Boston Globe had lost a son to violence. (Dorchester’s largest Turns out I know this center located in Dorchester daily) as “68 Blocks.” family. I know all three These 68 Blocks are of their kids as well as  In‐house Physical, Occupational bisected by Bowdoin the parents. All three Street and chosen by the kids were students of and Speech therapy Globe as the centerpiece mine and I was deeply  Certified Wound Nurses of a recent series, be- saddened that Nick was cause of the crime rate. shot two years ago for no  Consulting Orthopedic Physician And by crime rate apparent reason.  On‐site Nurse Practitioners they mean violent But I was more shocked  IV & Pain Management  Multilingual Staff Editor’s note: Ed Cook is Originally from Dorchester (Vietnamese, Creole, Spanish) and returned to live here about 27 years ago. His column about life in and around Longfellow Street will appear monthly in the Reporter. 617‐825‐6320

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Police District C-11 News Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assn. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church.. Info: [email protected] or 617- 825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assn. Friends and family of the late Larry Marino cel- The meetings are usually held on the second ebrated his life on Sat., Feb. 16 with a Mass at St. Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Gregory’s church in Lower Mills. Marino, a well- Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport (new loved resident and civic activist, passed away meeting place), across from the IBEW; on street suddenly at his home on Jan. 26. Above, members parking available; at 6:30 p.m.- Info: clampoint.org. of the Boston Crusader’s Senior Corps— of which Larry was a longtime member— saluted him in song Codman Square Neighborhood during a gathering at Florian Hall that followed Council Saturday’s Mass. Inset: Richard Michaud and Dona The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets Villandry, Larry’s sister, are shown outside the the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the church. Photos by Ed Forry Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Lower Mills Civic Assn. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., of the month (Feb. 19) in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: 7 p.m. City Counc. Felix Arroyo will give “The Year columbiasavinhillcivic.org. in Review.” Please bring bottles/ cans and any used sports equipment to the meeting for Officer Ruiz. Cummins Valley Assn. See the web page: dorchesterlowermills.org. Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on McCormack Civic Assn. Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Meetings the third Tues. of the month (Feb. 19 Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- and Mar. 19) at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa 7359 or 617-202-1021. Parish Hall. Councilors Linehan and Baker will be on hand to speak of the Polish Triangle. Please Eastman-Elder Assn. bring canned goods to the regular meetings for a The association meets the third Thurs. of each local food bank. Info: [email protected] or month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, 617-710-3793. 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. Freeport-Adams Assn. The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the Church. Info contact, call 617-265-0749 or e-mail: month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office civic@first parish.com.Info: 617-265-0749 or civic@ (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. firstparish.com. Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood Melville Park Assn. [email protected] giving your name, ad- Assn Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at dress, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, usually The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from the fourth Wed. of the month at the Leahy/Holloran 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., Community Center at 7 p.m. The next meeting will Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. be Wed., Feb. Feb. 27. Babysitting for members will 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Peabody Slope Assn. Hancock St. Civic Assn. now be provided during the meetings, thanks to The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assn’s meetings, Adrienne Kaszanek. The next meeting is Feb. 21, 2013, from 6:30 to 8 the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester Academy, p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 540 Columbia Rd, across 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: peabodyslope.org Port Norfolk Civic Assn. Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@gmail. or 617-533-8123. Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. com (new e-mail address.) The following meetings Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. are Mar. 21 and Apr. 18. Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic.com. Dorchester Historical Society 4th annual Chocolate Cook Off, at the Clapp FebruaryFebruary isis NationalNational House, Sun., Feb. 17, Deliver entry between 10 a.m. and noon on that day. Winners will be announced ChildrenChildren’’ss DentalDental HealthHealth Month!Month! during the program, (“Eating and Drinking in In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month the Harbor Health Services Colonial New England”), beginning at 2 p.m. The Dental Centers will be providing FREE preventative services such as dental cleanings. headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett KIDS, BRING YOUR PARENTS, Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations KIDS, BRING YOUR PARENTS, to help preserve the society’s artifacts. BECAUSE A HEALTHY SMILE IS A HAPPY SMILE! Dorchester Board of Trade Annual Meeting, with elections, wine-tasting, Saturday, January 26, from 9:00am-1:00pm and hors d’oeuvres. Thurs., Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m., at at Geiger Gibson Community Health Center 250 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Phillips Old Colony House, 780 Morrissey Blvd. (Steps away from JFK/UMASS T station (Red Line) RSVP by 2/22: nlafoe@dorchesterboardoftrade. & Free On-site parking) com. The DBOT welcomes new members; e-mail Saturday, March 16, from 9:00am-1:00pm the DBOT or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the website at Neponset Health Center for info: www.dorchesterboardoftrade.com. 398 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA (Free On-site parking) Carney Hospital’s Programs A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second Dental Health Games & Information Tables, Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free Toothbrushes, Dental Floss, and Sesame Street’s The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me-Activity Kits, Healthy Aid: instructions every week for only $30. Call Refreshments & Much More! 617-296-4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group (free), third Thurs. of every month, from Please RSVP with the date and number of kids participating by calling 617-533-2242 or email at [email protected] 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support groups at Carney: Family Support, Breast Sponsors: Polished, Fenway Printers, BMC HealthNet, Neighborhood Health Plan Cancer Support,Al-Anon, AA, and Overeaters Anonymous. The next Senior Supper will be held on Wed., Mar. 13. (Continued on page 16) February 21, 2013 The Reporter Page 11 Page 12 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill

Hubby and I have been looking for hematoma on my upper leg is getting our crocuses to burst forth from the better — a much prettier purple than ground since Christmas Day. One before. The three bruises on my upper year we were elated when we could “Undaunted by the chilly winds right arm are a lighter color. Daughter see them on that day. We checked this Sue is not faring so well. She still has past Saturday and saw at least five Or mounds of drifting snow, a terrible cough. Hubby picked up a crocuses emerging through the ground. refill on the medicine that the doctor They are close to the foundation of the The crocus leaves come bursting forth; prescribed for her. house. We realized that the warmth *** from the house has heated the ground The saffron crown was next to show.” On Jan. 24, Hubby, pal Eileen Burke, on the other side of the foundation. and I drove to the Irish Cultural Centre Spring is coming! Hubby even brought “The First Crocus” by Juanita Johnson in Canton. It was the first luncheon home some fresh flowers a few weeks since Christmas and we were anxious ago, just after the Patriots lost to the to see all our pals once again. One of Ravens. He knew that I was saddened our gals, Kathleen White, told us that by the loss and he wished to brighten green electric shamrock, with a string Jr.’s wife Shannon and neighbor Joan- this was a special day because it was my spirits. About two weeks ago on a of tiny green lights along the railing. nie were also outside shoveling with her birthday. fairly warm afternoon he put up the *** the rest of the “crew.” I could not see *** electric heart, made with red lights for My apologies: when I mentioned that out our windows, which were covered Hubby and I laughed at this bumper Valentine’s Day, along with a string our lovely neighbors (Jim, his wife with snow, and I dared not step on sticker, especially now that the of tiny red lights along the porch Maureen, Jim Jr., and our friend Janie) the icy porch where I had fallen the Christmas bills are arriving: “ Money railing. When it warms up again, he had helped us with their snowblower previous day to see everyone working talks but mine only says, ‘Good-bye.’” will take those down and put up the and shovels, I did not know that Jim so hard. I thank all of them again. The Outlook dire among some in state’s business community By Andy Metzger provider Pegasystems, business folk, includ- about 2014, Baker said, with that. Charlie talked of us do up there: We State House which he said is expand- ing former Republican “Nope.” about fast – boom, boom, listen,” Spilka said from News Service ing in Bedford, N.H. He gubernatorial nominee Baker called Trefler’s boom. I agree.” the audience. She said, Boston is either a said, “I look at Boston Charlie Baker and state plankton metaphor a Jobs and the economy “We agree: We’re doing feeding ground for the becoming a plankton Treasurer Steven Gross- “spooky concept” and have been a focus of well, but we can always passing whales of the field for the whales from man, spoke at a two- critiqued the state for its government, and mea- do and we need to do business world, or an other parts of the country panel breakfast on Feb. income inequality, which surements such as the better.” international commerce to come and feed. People 15 hosted by the State he said is second only to unemployment rate are Secretary of Housing magnet renowned for its don’t realize that if you House News Service, New York, the difficulty potential ammunition in and Economic Devel- intellect and history of don’t have the right the Boston Business in expanding a business, electoral campaigns. opment Greg Bialecki business, depending on concentration of corpo- Journal, and sponsored and what he described in A survey of 97 State acknowledged the need who you ask. rate headquarters in a by GateHouse Media. the regulatory agencies House News Service and to improve the business “Massachusetts is a particular region, you Grossman is consider- as lack of “a culture that Boston Business Journal climate and said some pretty miserable place to lose just a whole pulse ing a run for governor in says, ‘speed matters.’ ” subscribers indicated of the resistance to busi- try to grow a business,” and energy around inno- 2014, and Baker has been The cheapness of that 40 percent consider ness occurs at the local said Alan Trefler, a Ja- vation and it completely discussed as a potential natural gas in a state the state an adversary, level, including among maica Plain native and undermines the way candidate, though when with high energy costs only 17 percent believe bodies that oversee zon- CEO of Cambridge-based businesses work.” asked outside the panel should be more cause for state incentives have ing. business management Trefler and other whether he was thinking excitement, said Baker. helped their business, “People don’t want He said, “We’re not and 58 percent grade to see their commu- talking about it. We’re the state as a C or nities change. I was not doubling down on worse, while 46 percent at a Lexington Town it. We’re not running for believe the Bay State Meeting a few years more.” business climate is still ago, where they decided Grossman, who said better than the rest of whether to change the the state’s transporta- the nation. zoning and do some other tion needs are the “single Sen. Karen Spilka, things to allow Shire, biggest crisis,” said that who critiqued the lack a bio-pharmaceutical government needs to of women on the panels company in,” Bialecki work more quickly. Friday, said that the said. “We were there “Bottom line is it does Legislature has enacted all night. The angst of not have to take a long changes on the advice of that community, which time to get things done,” businesspeople, includ- has been a residential Grossman said. “When ing a rolling review of community, as they point you see a problem in gov- regulations that she said out, since 1776. No one ernment you should be has become “a model for was proposing to strip able to fix that problem other states.” mine in there.” far more quickly than “I came to listen, be- we fix it. I would agree cause that’s what many Council schedules hearing on snow removal efforts City councillors plan Charles Yancey said in a inches are expected this to review the city’s re- statement. weekend, according to sponse to the two feet Others disagreed. “We meteorologists. of snow that hit Boston always have some people Mayor Thomas Menino earlier this month at a who want it plowed said on Tuesday that hearing on March 4. The before the snow even because some of the city’s northeaster and City falls – and they tend to side streets are narrow, Hall’s clean-up efforts be the ones that you find it’s difficult for workers prompted responses of haven’t touched their to get the snow removal praise and criticism, sidewalk,” Irene Nor- equipment in place. “But and councillors are man, a Meetinghouse overall I think we did a expected to delve into Hill resident, told the good job,” he said of the the issue at a session of Reporter last week. “But effort earlier this month. the City, Neighborhood I think they deserve a The hearing is sched- and Veterans Services lot of kudos at Public uled for 1 p.m. in the Committee. Works and the other city Iannella Chamber, “Twenty-four hours departments.” according to Yancey’s after the last snow fell, The city’s Department office. The committee is I found no less than of Public Works deployed chaired by East Boston a dozen streets that over 500 pieces of equip- Councillor Sal LaMat- never saw a plow. I’m ment during the course tina, who was the direc- not pointing my fingers of the storm. Schools tor of operations for the anywhere, but I do think were closed for three city’s Transportation it’s our responsibility to days – Friday, Monday, Department before he find out what happened and Tuesday – and city was elected to the council and why we were not as officials requested that in 2006. successful as we try to people stay home. – REPORTER STAFF be,” District 4 Councillor Another couple of February 21, 2013 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News Notes and comments on maintaining oral hygiene Mattapan Community or to the pediatrician chew and speak; and too early. The mouth To combat dental and an individual’s Health Center immediately. However, they hold space in the is not only the gateway disease, it is imperative overall health. Each February, the going to see the dentist jaws for permanent of chewing, but it also to follow a good oral The dental team at American Dental Asso- is often not seen as part teeth that are developing houses a lot of bacteria hygiene regimen that Mattapan Community ciation (ADA) sponsors of routine health care, under the gums. that cause cavities, bad requires: Health Center encour- National Children’s until it is an emergency A dental visit at an breath, and can reveal • Prophylaxis or ages you to call 617- Dental Health Month or when the pain is often early age is a “well-baby the signs of disease. Do “cleaning” every six 296-0061 and make an to raise awareness about unbearable. checkup” for the teeth. not assume that because months. appointment to ensure the importance of oral The ADA recommends Besides checking for there is no pain, there • A dental exam every that you and you family’s health. Developing good that a dentist examine a tooth decay and other is no need for a dentist. year - whether you have oral health needs are habits at an early age child within six months problems, the dentist Dental infections can your own teeth or not. met. Let’s all take a and scheduling regular of the eruption of the can demonstrate how be fatal. According to • Brushing at home pledge to a lifetime of a dental visits helps chil- first tooth and no later to clean the child’s teeth the ADA, the top ten at least twice a day healthy mouth. A good dren get a good start on a than the first birthday. properly and how to dental symptoms are: (morning and night). smile not only reflects lifetime of healthy teeth A child’s primary teeth, evaluate any adverse Toothache. Sensitive • Use of mouth rinse beauty, but it also goes and gums. sometimes called “baby habits such as thumb teeth. Bleeding or sore is another attribute to a a long way. Parents, pay Any parent knows how teeth,” are as important sucking. gums. Mouth sores. healthy mouth. attention to the mouth of disturbing and scary as the permanent adult “Children are our fu- Bad breath. Jaw pain • Daily flossing that your children and make it can be when your teeth. ture” should not simply or popping/clicking in cleans between the teeth. sure there is a good oral child is in pain due to a Primary teeth typi- be a cliché. Raising them the jaw. Dry mouth. Prevention is better hygiene routine at home. cough, fever, or earache. cally begin to appear with the right tools Oral piercing infection. than healing. There are Let’s make 2013 the year This is a situation that when a baby is between to protect their teeth Cracked or broken teeth. many studies that prove of good oral hygiene for usually sends you to age six months and one will definitely prevent Stained or discolored the inarguable correla- the whole family. the emergency room year. They help children them from losing them teeth. tion between the mouth Carney docs make Harvard Pilgrim’s honor roll The Carney Hospital’s long tradition of provid- Honor Roll,” commented evaluated the Honor Roll nonprofit run by employ- purchasers of health physician group— or ing excellent care right Carney IPA president physician groups based ers and other large benefits. IPA— which consists of in the communities we and cardiologist, Paul upon their performance 116 primary care physi- serve,” continued Davis. Boinay, MD. “The relative to national cians and specialists who “This honor confirms our Carney physicians are standards established 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 practice at Carney, has physicians’ continued dedicated to provid- by the Healthcare Ef- been named to Harvard commitment to clinical ing both exceptional fectiveness Data and Pilgrim Health Care’s excellence and their care and service to our Information Set, a tool WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. 11th annual Physician patients’ good health.” patients and their fami- developed by the Na- Group Honor Roll. “As the president of lies.” “It is wonderful tional Committee for FAMILY DENTISTRY The selection to the Carney IPA and a to be recognized for the Quality Assurance. the Harvard Pilgrim member physician, I quality we deliver every In 2012, Carney Hos- Honor Roll reflects the take pride in the selec- day,” continued Boinay. pital received an “A” Office Hours Carney physicians’ tion to Harvard Pilgrim’s Harvard Pilgrim Hospital Safety Score By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. clinical performance by The Leapfrog Group, evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 and exceptional results an independent national in the their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of both acute and chronic illness. “I congratulate the outstanding physicians When you NEED of the Carney Hospital 195 Ashmont Street, Suite D1, Dorchester, MA 02124 IPA for the well deserved Conveniently located next to Ashmont MBTA Station recognition and selection care, just walk to the Harvard Pilgrim Personal Injury * Drunk Driving Defense * Health Care Honor Criminal Defense * Employment Discrimination right in. Roll,” said Carney Hos- * Free Consultations pital president, Andy Davis. “Carney has a Tel: (617) 980-5999 FREE LEGAL NOTICE Blood Pressure COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT screenings in PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 Urgent Care Boston 02114 (617) 788-8300 $50OFF CITATION ON PETITION FOR Single Complete Sundays from FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. SU13P0261EA pair of glasses IN THE ESTATE OF 9:30 – 12 noon VERSELL JONES DATE OF DEATH: April 8, 2012 To all interested persons: A petition has been filed by: Jacqueline A. Jones-Garrison of Boston, MA requesting Eye & Eye optics that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief Downtown is now Uptown at Eye & Eye Optics. as requested in the Petition. And also Our Urgent Care is open requesting that: Jacqueline A. Jones- Garrison of Boston, MA be appointed as SINGLE VISION PAIR OF EYEGLASSES $99 for you 7 days a week … Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. FROM SPECIAL SELECTION You have the right to obtain a copy of Ask for Rx detail. During regular hours: the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to Located at Lower Mills 2271 Dorchester Avenue Mon - Thur 8am - 9pm this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance Bobin Nicholson, Lic. Dispensing Optician Friday 8am - 5pm and objection at this Court before 10:00 617-296-0066 Fax 617-296-0086 High quality, friendly health a.m. on 03/21/2013. Saturday 9am - 1pm This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline www. eyeandeyeoptics.com care in your neighborhood. by which you must file a written appear-
ance and objection if you object to this eye exams by appointment AND, weekend hours: proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- ten appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty Saturday until 3pm (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. Sunday 9am - 1pm The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachu- You have a right to setts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and good health! accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from Large Format Printing For non-urgent care the Personal Representative and can In Fields Corner petition the Court in any matter relating Billboards • Banners appointments, call to the estate, including distribution of 1353 Dorchester Avenue assets and expenses of administration. 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- 617-288-3230. 617-288-3230 STRONG First Justice of this Court. Date: February 6, 2013 617-282-2100 Patricia M. Campatelli For more information, visit us at www.dorchesterhouse.org Register of Probate carrolladvertising.com Page 14 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester 1135 Dorchester Avenue • (617) 288-7120

The Education program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester offers Randy Butler of the Boys 15&U All-Star Basketball Team at the Boys and Girls Homework Help and One-to-One Tutoring for members. In addition, we also Clubs of Dorchester attempts to avoid a defender from the Concord, NH Boys offer small group activities and College Bound workshops for our High School and Girls Club. Our All-Stars went on to capture a 64-58 victory. members.

All-Star Basketball Teams - This all-Stars was Eduardo DeLeon (50). CT for the Regional Championship Winter the Club has 4 teams partici- For info please contact Bruce Seals Meet. For info contact Aquiles Gomes Upcoming Special Event: pating in the N.E.N.E.A.P.C. League. ([email protected]). ([email protected]) Our 12&U Boys team enjoyed a good Teen Members week defeating Lynn on the road Marr-lin Swim Team - The Marr- Teen Career Workshop - Thanks and South Boston at home. Leading lin Swim Team continues to practice to our ongoing partnership with Har- vs. the All-Stars in their win over South 4 nights a week in preparation for vard University, we will be hosting a Boston Police All-Stars Boston were Darian Kavu (12) and several upcoming invitational meets. Career Builder Workshop (resumes, Wednesday, February Leavar Michel (12). Our Girls 14&U On 2/23 the team will travel to the applications, and more) for Keystone 27th team enjoyed a good week with a win Worcester Invitational and will follow members, Career Prep participants over the Salem, MA Club. Leading our that up with a trip to the Taunton and our Teen membership on 3/6 7:00 p.m. All-Stars was Deanaja Dunbar-Lee Invitational on 3/2. In between, on 3/1, at 6:30 p.m. The workshop is free (10). Our 15&U Boys, behind the duo the team will host it’s Annual Family and we will have dinner available Teen members will host members of Saide Smith (15) and Randy Butler Fun Night Pool Party. On 3/3 the team for all participants. For more info, of the Boston Police Department (15) defeated the Concord, NH Club will host it’s Annual Beanpool Meet or to R.S.V.P., please contact Emily for a Basketball Game. this week. Lastly, our 18&U Boys and on 3/9 host the 10&U Invitational Capurso (ecapurso@bgcdorchester. Come see our All-Stars as they team lost a double-overtime thriller Meet. Later in March, on 3/16 and org). face Boston’s Finest in a friendly to the Brockton Club. Leading our 3/17 the team will head to Greenwich, game of Basketball. February 21, 2013 The Reporter Page 15 Red Sox take note: Teams that whine too much about inevitable injuries are invariably losers You know another mains the softest, most Your hands have to be in baseball season is inch- Sports/Clark Booth leisurely, most pastoral decent shape to handle ing gingerly from its of games. Does it take as the delicate and finely Sun Belt launch pad ment in recent years. as much and promptly much fortitude in terms crafted art of swinging a with customary glacial In its totality, the Red got hooted down. If you of stresses on the mind bat even if you’re a Paul rapidity when early Sox extended medical have the answer, you are and spirit as well as the Bunyan. news out of Fort Myers staff is huge, with enough eligible to next tackle the body to play a champion- You play anything and Clark Booth reveals that five charter physicians, surgeons, Gordian knot. ship baseball game as sooner or later you get Second is the remark- members of the local specialists, advisers, Of course in near all a championship tennis hurt. It’s the iron law able candor of Francona. nine are already hors consultants, therapists, other games, baseball match? The answer is of the world of fun and Whether it’s because he de combat before there’s conditioners, trainers, players are regarded “no”! games. It’s the tolerance felt he had an axe to grind been any combat. hand-holders, soothsay- as the ultimate wimps. All of which adds to the of the inevitable that or simply believed it was Bruised enough, or not ers, and dispensers of This has nothing to do puzzle of why baseball is sets teams apart. Those the right thing to do yet fully recovered as to mere opinion to keep a with the issue of courage. so plagued with injury. that whine too much are –which is what I prefer be able to fully perform, major hospital afloat. All agree it takes much In their conceit, the Red invariably losers. That, to accept – Francona’s at least momentarily, From a distance – and of it to stand in there Sox like to think they’ve too, is axiomatic. The honesty is grand, espe- are Citizens Ortiz, Na- with an admittedly lim- against some whacked- cornered the market on Red Sox need pay heed. cially coming from such poli, Buchholz, Kalish, ited grasp of the subject’s out teenage lefty who tough luck. But that’s Furthermore, it may a devout baseball-lifer and Doubront. That’s subtleties – it sure seems throws 98 mph and has, nonsense. Every team also be smart of Red whose embrace of the one eighth of the entire odd how many connected otherwise, no clue. There thinks its case is com- Sox owners to get over canons of the clubhouse roster, although in the with this team have been are demonic linebackers parable. the monumental snit has been unequivocal matter of the young unhappy with the situa- in the Football Hall of The Yankees now face they are currently since the day he was lefty Felix Doubront, tion, and it’s certainly a Fame who would never a season with likely little wallowing in over the born. it’s mainly about him list that includes players. have dared stare with a help from Alex Rodriguez very fine memoir Terry It’s a fine book; rich, reporting to camp sub- The whole convoluted bat on their shoulder at a and less from Michael Francona has left us amusing, and real. What stantially overweight. issue of health, injury, menacing Nolan Ryan 60 Pineda while there’s no with the considerable more do you want? Yet If he’d had the pleasure fitness, repair, and re- feet away. It’s not about guarantee that at age help of the estimable the owners persist in of playing for Dick , he’d habilitation in baseball courage but it has much 38, Derek Jeter can come Dan Shaughnessy of snidely smearing it, have already been cut. has always been touched to do with pain and how all the way back from the Globe. “Francona: rather desperately. Own- It’s only February, with mystery and that to accept it, endure it, a major mishap. It was The Red Sox Years” is er-boys Lucchino and so it’s reasonable to mystery has deepened deal with it. the mere fear of injury to a terrific book for two Werner have alternately assume they’ll all since players became Everything’s relative. highly regarded phenom excellent reasons: branded it “fiction,” and mend, although Kalish so heavily paid and There’s risk in countless Stephen Strasburg that First is the quality of it’s presumed they also is out indefinitely and wealthy. little baseball moments. probably cost Wash- Shaughnessy’s writing speak for boss of the the pressure on the Is that because man- But does rounding third ington its first baseball and reporting with its bosses, John Henry. But luckless Mike Napoli agement is more anxious aiming to elude the championship in eight abundance of exquisite when asked to specify – their most important to protect its invest- catcher compare with decades. On and on it detail that lifts this work what’s “fictional,” they off-season acquisition ments than it was back reaching for a pass with goes. much above the norm categorically refuse to – to stay healthy seems when ballplayers were a deranged strong safety It’s the very nature of for sports ‘as-told-to’ answer. overwhelming. Still, it’s a dime a dozen and got aiming his helmeted baseball that compounds tomes. No surprise there. These silly fellows fairly amazing that even paid like indentured field head at your spinal col- the game’s injury issue. Shaughnessy is among defeat their own cause. before the first intra- hands? Or is it perhaps umn? I don’t think so. In Little wounds that are the very best in the Don’t they realize how squad tilt is staged, because ballplayers no rare baseball instances, easily borne in harder, business, with much de- petty they make them- the subject of injuries longer willingly risk you can get hurt running harsher games can be served national stature. selves seem? How much on this team is already their fabulous good for- into a wall or diving for debilitating. A hockey That he gets sniped at better they’d look if pertinent. With the Red tune for the sake of the a liner, but as dangers player might miss just by so many local yahoos they tipped their hats Sox, it’s never too early to dear old town team and go it’s not comparable one shift with the very and mediocrities one to the chap who made raise bad luck as a nifty have become immensely to having to retrieve the same fractured pinkie finds highly aggravating, them look so good. You excuse for a bad season. clever at finding ways to puck against the boards that sidelines a baseball although not surprising, could almost feel sorry That’s been their cus- avoid having to do so? as the Zdeno Charas of player for a month. It has envy never being in short for them, if they weren’t tom of late, or at least You may recall that on the NHL descend upon nothing to do with guts. supply. owners. the preferred rationale his way out the door the you dozens of times a of upper management. irascible Bobby Valen- game, night after night. The ownership triumvi- tine essentially snorted Overall, baseball re- rate clearly holds that injuries mainly explain – even justify – their pre- cious franchise’s ignoble NEPONSET PRESCHOOL skid from the loftiest of heights in 2007 to the NEW $37/day bottom of the barrel in 2012. 7:30-5:30 Granted, the numbers are striking. Over the 281A Neponset Avenue, Dorchester last three seasons in which they’ve been con- www.neponsetpreschool.com spicuously AWOL from the post-season, they’ve Lic. #291031 617-265-2665 had 71 players grace the disabled list (i.e., out at least 15 games per pop) for an aggregate loss of 3,316 games. Like any other set of statistics, especially in baseball, Dorchester such numbers can be easily manipulated to serve any given argu- Applications Accepted Historical ment and thus beg to be heavily scrutinized Society if your goal is to be We are now accepting objective. Having said applications for the 2013- that, there’s no denying 2014 School Year Lottery these numbers are no th and limited 6th less “striking.” for 5 A Tale of Two Schools: But is the ultimate grade slots. explanation mainly Boston College and about “bad luck” or “bad The application deadline management”? It’s re- st Boston College High School at 150 vealing that simmering is April 1 . To apply, just below the surface as please visit our website or Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m. another spring training come to the school. A talk by James O’Toole, Professor and Clough Millenium Chair in History at Boston begins is another dandy College and author of The Faithful: A History of Catholics in America. Prof. O’ Toole Red Sox controversy, reviews the history of Boston College and Boston College High School on the 150th this one concerning the 154 Centre St. anniversary of their founding. alarming turmoil and Dorchester, Ma. 02124 turnover in the team’s Dorchester Historical Society medical services depart- www.epiphanyschool.com 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 • wwwdorchesterhistoricalsociety.org Page 16 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 Neighborhood Notables (Continued from page 10) $5 per session, with refreshments served, Contact St. Christopher Church Adams St. Library Maureen at: [email protected] for info. Fr. George Carrigg will celebrate the 56th anni- Become a member by sending dues to Friends of Irish Social Club versary of his Ordination on Sat., Feb. 23, beginning the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Sun., Feb. 24, Noel Henry’s Irish Showband. with a bi-lingual Mass at 6 p.m. A potluck dinner will Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; The club is located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. be served following the Mass, with a Fiesta/Carnival individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and Donation, $10 pp. following, concluding at 10:30 P.M. There will be lifetime, $50. Recycling News no 4 p.m. Mass on Sat., Feb. 23. A Mini-Retreat St Mark’s Church Hosts All Night Electronics recycling (TVs, computers, printers, (“Conversation/Transformation”), with Fr. George Eucharistic Vigil stereos, cell phones, VCRs, power supplies, etc), Evans, from St. Julia’s Parish and Blessed John XXIII National Seminary, will be held on Sun., Mar. The monthly all night Eucharistic vigil will be Sat., Mar. 23 only, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the 3, 2 to 6:30 p.m., at St. Christopher’s, with Mass, held at the St Mark’s Church, 1725 Dorchester Ave. West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner confessions, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, on Friday evening March 1, with Mass of the Sacred St., West Roxbury. Yard Waste Collections, from and a buffet dinner. RSVP to 617-834-9127. The Heart at 9 p.m. celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Finn, Apr. 29 to May 24, on your regular recycling/trash Rosary, each Wed., in Spanish, at 6 p.m. Pastor. The intention of this vigil is for the universal collection day. church, Pope Benedict XVI and for the successor of Temple Shalom St. Gregory Parish St Peter, Cardinal Sean O’Malley O.F.M. Cap.; and The worship services are held at the Great Hall St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Celebration, Sun., for the priest of the Archdiocese of Boston. Sanctuary in the First Congregational Church, 495 Mar. 17, 10:30 a.m. Mass, with breakfast to follow. The theme of this vigil will be for Ireland and all the Canton Ave. The temple has relocated; the office, (Tickets, $10). Legion of Mary, each Sunday following Irish people so that there will be a renewal of spirit 38 Truro Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. the 9 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament of Holy Anointing, in the Catholic Church. The DVD “Lough Derg” will Box 870275, Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, on the first Sat. of each month, following the 4 p.m. be shown. Lough Derg located in County Donegal, The Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone Mass. Those wishing to receive the sacrament should is known as a place for pilgrimage for prayer and number remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: sit in one of the front pews. penance throughout Ireland and beyond. [email protected] for info. St. Mark Parish Refreshments will be served throughout the night. Divine Mercy Celebration A small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. Religious exercises will be included; recitation of The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on the the rosary, the chaplet of Divine Mercy, Stations of Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Cross. The vigil will close with the Mass of the Friday of each month (Feb. 15 and March 22), at to receive a bag of groceries. Items needed are toilet Immaculate Heart of Mary at 5 a.m. on Saturday St. Ann’s in Dorchester, with Exposition at 6 p.m., tissue, paper towels, cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.,) and morning March 2 celebrated by Rev. Finn. For Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy Hour, each Monday, further information contact 978-453-7446. For further info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, Codman Square Neighborhood ext. 114. in the church. Council First Parish Church Knights of Columbus Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the The church welcomes donations of food and Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the St. Info: call 617-265-4189. p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, Bowdoin St. Health Center Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. Peace Circle, where those affected by violence Lenten Confessions may speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month On the Wednesdays in Lenten, Confessions will Roxbury Resource Center (Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, and June 11), 6 to 8 p.m., be heard from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in all Boston Catholic “Self-Esteem/Stress Manangement,” Tues., Feb. sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr, the churches. 19, 10 a.m. sharp! Call 617-989-9100, X161 or 160. BSHC, and the Louis Brown Peace Institute. Call St. Ambrose Church Play to Learn Playgroups Janet at 617-296-2075 for info. Sovereign Bank is allowing parishioners attending Play to Learn Playgroup, at the Kenny School, with Mattapan Health Center Sunday Mass to park in their parking lot while at a weekly two-hour playgroup, introducing families Weight Watcher’s begins on Wed., Feb. 27, at the Mass. The annual Fuel Collection continues through to the Boston Public Schools. Call 617-635-9288 for Mattapan Community Health Center, at 6 p.m. Ar- February. more info. rive 30 minutes early to register. Call 617-898-9052 St. Ann Church Adams Village Business Assn. or 617-898-8026 for info. Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. Boys and Girls Club now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the Kit Clark Senior Services “Be a Great Friend,” at the B&G Club, 1135 Dor. church. The parish youth choir meets each Tues., Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: Ave., Tuesdays, 4 p.m., for five weeks, (not including from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. St. Ann’s Knitters will meet health care, socialization, adult day health, memory vacation week), at 4 p.m., for children in grades 1 to 3. on Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15, and June 19, at 60 respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, Winter Farmers’ Markets Boutwell St. They make items for charity and for the mental health and substance abuse counseling, Winter Farmers’ Markets, each Sunday, noon next school bazaar. The Sacrament of Reconciliation/ and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home to 4 p.m., in the Codman Sq. Great Hall, corner of Confession: each Wed., Feb. 20 through Mar. 27, Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with Washington St. and Talbot Ave., with fruits of the from 6:30 to 8 p.m. home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: ocean on Feb. 17. St. Brendan Church 617-825-5000. Lunar New Year’s Celebration Thirty-third annual Voyageurs Club Dinner and St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts Lunar New Year’s Celebration (Year of the Snake), Drawing, Fri., Feb. 15, 7 p.m., at Florian Hall, Meetings each Tues., 7 p.m., in the white building at the Vietaid Center, 42 Charles St., Sat., Feb. 23, Tickets are $150. Call 617-282-1164 for tickets. in the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages 11a.m. to 3 p.m., with food, arts & crafts, activities, Men’s clothing is still needed for the Long Island 7 to 14. This is the scouts’ 58th year in the parish! and cultural entertainment (Dragon Dane, fireworks, Shelter for the Homeless: shirts, pants, sweatshirts, St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club music, and dance). All are welcome. sweaters, coats, jackets, rainwear, footwear, belts, The club meets on Tuesdays (Mar. 5 and 19), at Irish Pastoral Centre hats, and white sox. The Food Pantry is in great need 12:15 p.m. for refreshments and 1 p.m. for Bingo, The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 of non-perishable food. Please be generous. Luck in St. Gregory’s Auditorium. Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each of the Irish Bingo, with Lauri Parsons, the “Bingo Dot House Senior Guys & Gals Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be Lady,”15 games of Bingo, Sun., Mar. 10, 7 p.m., at Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. Florian Hall, to benefit St. Brendan’s Color Guard. at the Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave.; The Music for Memory group meets on the second Tickets are $25; call 617-835-3107 or 617-835-3875. also offering many trips. All are welcome. Info: Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Singing (No tickets sold at door) The next Spaghetti Supper, 617-288-3230. 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- Chartered by Little League International since 2011. Offers Pet Food, - 14 teams in three leagues for players 5 to 12 years of age. Treats, Toys & - Teen league for players 13 to 15 years old. 617-427-2230 other Household Items. - Four summer teams for players of all ages competing against teams from across eastern Massachusetts. • 2012 Division Champions - 9 & 10 year old team Sign Your Dog Up for • 2012 Division Runner-up – 11- & 12 year old team Doggie Daycare or • 2012 Mayor’s Cup Runner-up Book Your Pets Holiday Stay! • Established a Friendship League team 617-427-2220 (7 & 8 year old team) for the first time. - Fall Ball clinic and sandlot league. Conveniently Located Your One-Stop Pet Center at - Expanded pre-season spring training program for 2013. 274 Southampton St., Boston (South Bay area) For more information, please visit our website: 617-427-2210 SavinHillLittleLeague.org www.bostonanimalhosp.com Page 18 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 RECENT OBITUARIES

BOTANA, Kenneth Danielle Benson, Steven GRAHAM, Stephen J. of Jr. 51 of Dorchester. Charon, Jamie Goslin, Dorchester, February 19, at Fiancee of Rachel Skiff- Christopher, Michael, age 91. Husband of the late ington of Brookline. Ashley, and Michelle Catherine Marie (Connors). Son of the late Kenneth Charon. Survived by sev- Father of Margaret “Peggy” Sr. and Helen (Barker) en great-grandchildren. Queeney of Dorchester, Ste- Botana. In addition to his Late retired employee phen J. Graham, Jr. and his fiancee he leaves behind of Jordan Marsh Co. for wife Melissa of Dorchester, his two daughters Jenni- over 15 years. Brian P. Graham and his fer Botana and Kimberly CRAWFORD, Mar- wife Barbara of Westford and Botana and their mother garet of Dorchester. the late Catherine Flaherty. Kelly Botana, all of Wife of the late Burnett Survived by grandchildren Weymouth. His brother Crawford. Mother of Catherine “Katie” Flaherty, Steven Botana of NH, Sharon Crawford, Gwen- Anthony “Tony” Flaherty and his wife Maura, Mom of Canton, Nunny dolyn Crawford-Gomes, Kerry Darcy and her husband Larry, Michael of Chelsea, Chris and the late Donna Crawford, Flaherty and his wife Tricia, Jennifer Queeney, Shanti Skiffington of the late Gail Crawford, Amy Flaherty, Meghann Graham, Brian Sudbury, Joe and Serena Sheri Castaneda and John F. Daily, Jr. and Pope John Paul II. Queeney, Maureen Hartnett and her husband Skiffington of Cambridge Burnett Crawford, Jr. of Belmont February Jonathan, Christine Norris and her husband Bill, DAILY, John F. Jr. and many more family Sister of Helen Robin- 15, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lindsay Graham, Courtney Graham, Michael and friends. Kenneth son, Bright Washington, Alice (O’Leary) Daily. Devoted father of Eileen Graham, and Stephen “Trip” J. Graham, III. Also was a U.S. Army Ranger Elizabeth Madison and Daily of Chicago IL, Rev. Vincent Edward Daily, survived by 13 great grandchildren. Son of the Veteran. Donation may Norma Jean Gray. She (Pastor of St. Gregory’s Parish, Dorchester) and late John and Alice (Sayew) Graham. Brother of be made to the Juve- is also survived by five Constance Anne Daily of Belmont. Brother of the late James, John, Jerry and Eddie Graham nile Diabetes Research grandchildren, two Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily (Bishop Emeritus, and Mary Toomey. Visiting hours in the John Foundation, 60 Walnut great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, NY), Rev. Vincent Eugene Daily of J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams Street, Wellesley Hills, and a host of other rela- Regina Cleri and Bernard J. Daily of Naugatuck, St. (near Gallivan Blvd), Dorchester, Thursday, MA 02481. tives and friends. CT. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, CARSON, Helen M c L A U G H L I N , Graduate Belmont H.S. class of 1943 and Alumnus Neponset, Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Relatives T. (McCarthy) in Noreen (O’Connell) of College of the Holy Cross class of 1948. Late and friends respectfully invited. Interment Cedar Hingham, formerly of Westwood. Beloved wife U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Retired Manager Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances Dorchester. Wife of the of William F. Mother Liberty Mutual Co. Contributions to Belmont may be made in Stephen’s name to: St. Ann late Ambrose H. Carson of Shannon, Billy, and S.P.O.R.T., c/o Belmont Recreation Dept., P.O. Building Fund, Attn. Fr. Sean Connor, 243 and lmother of Helen Emily. Daughter of Box 56 Belmont, MA 02478 would be appreciated Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122. Member M. Carson of Quincy Cornelius J. O’Connell stantonfuneralhome.com. of 4th degree Bishop Cheverus, K of C Redberry and Catherine L. San- and his wife Nancy, Council, O.D.P. #65 A.L., John P. McKeon Post toro of Holbrook, and and the late Theresa #146 AMVETS, VFW Post, Neponset. Silver and the late James Carson. (Colfer). Daughter in law Wife of the late Maurice passed away peacefully Bronze Star recipient. DAV WWII. Also survived by four of George and Roberta “Joe” Nolan. Mother of on Feb. 17. Bill was grandchildren and one McLaughlin of Norwood. Suzan C. Leo-Tate and born on Dec 7, 1956. He great-grandchild. Sister Sister of Patricia Lee her husband Maurice was a lifelong resident of of Rita Coggins and the and her husband Steve, L. Tate of Wakefield, Dorchester. Son of the “Close to Home” late Ann O’Donnell. Daniel O’Connell, Mary Wayne J. King Sr. of late Isabel and Thomas CHARON, Marga- Ann Conlon and her Dorchester, and the Rice Sr. Brother of ret E. (McKeough) husband James, Kath- late Theresa C. King. Theresa Kabilian and in Dorchester. Wife of erine O’Connell and her Sister of John King of Thomas Rice Jr. Bill the late William Leo partner Kate, and Ellen Lowell and Mary and was a former Marine Charon. Mother of Clif- O’Connell. Also survived her husband Russell and a kind and generous ford James Charon of by nieces and nephews Macomber of Brockton, person who will be sadly Dorchester, Ronald J. and extended family. and the late Robert King. missed by his family and his wife Catherine Expressions of sympathy Sister-in-law of Flor- and friends. Memorial Charon of Weymouth, may be made in Noreen’s ence King of Somerville. service will be planned and Bobby and his memory to the Joe An- Grandmother of Wayne at a later date. Dona- Cedar Grove Cemetery wife Sandra Charon of druzzi Foundation, 200 J. King Jr. and Angela A. tions in his memory CONSECRATED IN 1868 Dorchester. Sister of the Chauncy St., Suite 208, and her husband Robert may be made to the late George McKeough. Mansfield MA 02048. Kenyon. Late participant New England Center On the banks of the Neponset Grandmother of Lindsey NOLAN, Catherine of the Elder Services for Homeless Veterans, Smith, Nicole Schmitt, T. (King) in Dorchester. Program. 17 Court St, Boston, MA Inquiries on gravesites are invited. Rice, William J. 02108. nechu.org. Non-Sectarian. Cemetery Office open daily at Neighborhood Notables 920 Adams St. Dorchester, MA 02124 TEVNAN TEVNAN (Continued from page 16) Telephone: 617-825-1360 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue Blessed Mother Teresa Seniors Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed by Bingo, 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 dominoes, and cards, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are welcome. “Caring for your life’s journey...” Attorneys at Law K Club www.tevnan.com Meeting every other Monday, (Feb. 25), at Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICES

COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT SUFFOLK DIVISION NORFOLK DIVISION NORFOLK DIVISION PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 35 SHAWMUT ROAD 35 SHAWMUT ROAD SUFFOLK DIVISION PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 CANTON, MA 02021 CANTON, MA 02021 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 617-788-8300 Docket No. NO12D1880DR Docket No. NO13D1925DR PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 Docket No. SU13D0030DR DIVORCE SUMMONS DIVORCE SUMMONS 617-788-8300 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and MAILING BY PUBLICATION and MAILING Docket No. SU13C0045CA BY PUBLICATION and MAILING BEATRIZ PINEIRO TRINH DAO in the MATTER of EVELYN M. UMUNNA ROBINSON vs. vs. DENIESE L. PENA vs. JORGE L. PINEIRO ANDY TRAN MORRIS G. ROBINSON To the Defendant: To the Defendant: NOTICE OF PETITION To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant Divorce requesting that the Court grant To all persons interested in Divorce requesting that the Court grant a a divorce for irretrievable breakdown. a divorce for irretrievable breakdown. petition described: divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the The Complaint is on file at the Court. The Complaint is on file at the Court. A petition has been presented marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. An Automatic Restraining Order has An Automatic Restraining Order has by Deniese L. Pena requesting 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. been entered in this matter prevent- been entered in this matter prevent-  An Automatic Restraining Order has ing you from taking any action which ing you from taking any action which that Deniese L. Pena be allowed Funerals been entered in this matter preventing would negatively impact the current would negatively impact the current to change her name as follows: you from taking any action which would financial status of either party. SEE financial status of either party. SEE DENNICE L. JIMENEZ  Cremations negatively impact the current financial Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. If you desire to object status of either party. SEE Supplemental You are hereby summoned and You are hereby summoned and Probate Court Rule 411. required to serve upon: Dan Tran thereto, you or your  Pre-Arrangements required to serve upon: Beatriz Pin- attorney must file a You are hereby summoned and re- eiro, 1135 Washington St., 2nd Floor, Esq., Law Office of Dan N. Tran, quired to serve upon: Evelyn M. Umunna Norwood, MA 02062 your answer, if 1377 Dorchester Avenue, 2nd Floor, written appearance in 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE Robinson, 15 Rill Street, Dorchester, MA any, on or before 04/25/2013. If you fail Dorchester, MA 02122 your answer, if said Court at Boston on 02125 your answer, if any, on or before to do so, the court will proceed to the any, on or before 04/25/2013. If you fail or before ten o’clock in DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 03/28/2013. If you fail to do so, the court to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- hearing and adjudication of this action. the MORNING (10:00 AM) on tion of this action. You are also required You are also required to file a copy of You are also required to file a copy of March 21, 2013. 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 to file a copy of your answer, if any, in your answer, if any, in the office of the your answer, if any, in the office of the Witness, HON. JOAN P. the office of the Register of this Court. Register of this Court. Register of this Court. Witness, HON. Angela M. Ordonez, ARMSTRONG, First Justice of Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. Angela M. Ordonez, this Court. Service times and directions at: STRONG, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: January 9, 2013 Date: January 28, 2013 Date: January 28, 2013 February 7, 2013 www.dolanfuneral.com Patricia M. Campatelli Patrick W. McDermott Patrick W. McDermott Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate February 21, 2013 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

at First Parish Church, will remain open until Dabreu, Close to Home 10 Parish Street in the this meeting on March 617-929-5151. Meetinghouse Hill sec- 18. If you cannot attend Saturday, March 30 tion of Dorchester. Learn the meeting and would • Dorchester-based to grow food at your own like to run, please email reading series Write home, in your yard, on [email protected] on the DOT and the your porch, inside your or call 857-756-3675 and Grove Hall Branch Li- house. Free. Co-sponsors we will contact you with brary present the Grove include: First Parish the details. Hall Reading Series, Church in Dorches- Wed., March 20 hosted by Dorchester ter, Boston Natural Ar- • Gibson Street/Adams poet Arthur Collins and eas Network, The Fam- Street Neighborhood featuring local writ- ily Nurturing Center Watch meeting at Area ers Véronique Epiter of Dorchester, College C-11 Police Station, and Kurt Klopmeier. 2 Bound Dorchester, Bow- 40 Gibson St. starts at p.m., Grove Hall Branch doin Street Health 6:30p.m. Special Guest: Library, 41 Geneva Ave. Center, Richard Mather Carolyn MacNeil, Bos- The series will include an School, Mather Parent ton Police Department, open mic where writers Council. Neighborhood Watch will be encouraged to Mon., March 18 Unit. Sponsored by: read their work to the • Dorchester Day Pa- Fields Corner Commu- group, as well as a writ- rade Committee meets nity Action Network ing exercise with Boston at the Comfort Inn, 900 (Fields Corner CAN). Public Library Writer in Morrissey Blvd. in the For more information Residence Hollis Shore. conference room at 7 p.m. please call: Barry Mul- Writers of all experience Jim Stamatopoulos, Director of Food Services at The Boston Home, gave a Registration for the May- len, Fields Corner CDC levels are welcome. Valentine’s themed talk on the history and process of making chocolate on or of Dorchester contest 617-282-4290 or Heather Feb. 13. Stamatopoulos is shown above with B.Fit! day wellness program par- ticipant Thomas Butler and volunteer Antonio Widman, both of Dorchester. B.Fit! is The Boston Home’s day wellness and socialization program, which AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY promotes empowerment and independence for younger adults in the Boston area who are living with Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurologi- Blandino Farms, Dorchester. cal diseases. Photo courtesy Boston Home One (1) affordable 3 bedroom unit priced at $281,000.00 Thursday, Feb. 21 Bureau is a program of • Boston-based jazz 615A Adams Street, Dorchester MA • Senator Sonia the National Coalition of pianist Kevin Harris Chang-Díaz will hold the Homeless. performs as part of the In order to qualify your household income must not exceed: office hours from from Sat., February 23 Grove Hall Branch Li- 9-10 AM at Brothers Deli • The New England brary’s Jazz Performance Household 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person & Restaurant, 1638 Blue Spiritual Ensemble Series, 6 p.m. 41 Geneva 3bedroom $75,300 $86,050 $96,800 $107,600 $116,200 $124,800 Hill Ave. performs at 4 p.m. at Ave., Dorchester. • The next monthly the Waymark Church, • The Boston Public OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23RD 3-5PM meeting of the Boston 1048 Dorchester Ave. School budget hearing OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24TH 2-4PM State Hospital Citizens Free will offering. originally scheduled for Advisory Committee Sun., February 24 February 11th has been APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE OPEN HOUSE (CAC) will be held at • Saint Mark’s Area rescheduled for this OR BY EMAIL: [email protected] the Foley Building, 249 Main Streets Oscars on evening at 6 p.m. at the BY CALLING GREG LOVELL 617-272-4017 River Street, Mattapan, the Avenue event, 8 p.m., Harbor Middle School, from 6-8p.m. Members Tavolo Ristorante, 1918 11 Charles St., Dorches- APPLICATIONS CAN BE REQUESTED BEGINNING: 3PM 02/23/2013 of the public are invited Dorchester Ave. Tickets ter. A revised flyer with to attend. $75 in advance, $90 door. updated hearing dates is COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED ON A FIRST COME • Wheelock College Call 617-825-3846 or attached. FIRST SERVE BASIS. welcomes the public to visit smams.org Sat., March 9 FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, the first of its Winter Wed., February 27 • The Green Neighbors PLEASE CALL PAT TIERNEY AT 617-361-6400 Policy Talks series, The • The Boston Parks Education Committee,

Faces of Homelessness, and Recreation Depart- Inc. and the Foundation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ment and Mass Audubon for a Green Future, Inc. at Wheelock College, host a walk for those present Spring Planting Brookline Campus, 43 residents interested in 2013 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Hawes Street, 1st Floor looking for winter birds Living Room. Conve- at Millennium Park in nient to the Green Line West Roxbury, 3:30 to D train Longwood stop 4:30 p.m. Meet at the and C train Hawes parking lot near the FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS Street stop. Comprised canoe launch. Free of currently and formerly parking. For further homeless individuals information, please call 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA who are passionate 617-635-4505 or visit about sharing their life online at facebook.com/ (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com stories and educating bostonparksdepart- the public, The Faces of ment. Homelessness Speakers’ Thursday, Feb. 28 WELCOME TO: LEGAL NOTICES 346 Winter Street, brockton COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY NORFOLK DIVISION COURT DEPARTMENT 35 SHAWMUT ROAD Suffolk, ss. Well maintained 3 bedroom CANTON, MA 02021 Docket No. SU12P1212PM Docket No. 12W0772-WD To all persons interested in the Colonial with upgrades and SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STACY ANN ROSEMARIE estate of Nora Sekulski of 565 updates. All new Pella energy STEPHERSON, Plaintiff Adams Street, Boston, in said v. County. windows in 2008, roof new SHANE DUBOIS JUDGE, A petition has been presented Defendant to said Court for license to sell in 2006, heating system in To the above named Defendant: at private sale – public auction 2011, upgraded electrical in A Complaint has been presented – certain real estate of said Nora to this Court by the Plaintiff, STACY Sekulski by Virginia Hennessey 1997. Appliances included ANN ROSEMARIE STEPHERSON, seeking CUSTODY. Conservator for payment of are refrigerator, washer You are hereby required to serve debts. upon: ATTORNEY DOUGLAS P. If you desire to object and dryer, dishwasher and JENSEN, whose address is 925 thereto, you or your Washington Street, Dorchester, MA attorney SHOULD file a ceiling fans. This home has 02124 your answer on or before written appearance in finished basement with full the 25th day of APRIL, 2013. If you said court at Boston on fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of or before ten o’clock in bath and lots of storage. this action. You are also required the FORENOON on THE 21st These are just some of the to file a copy of your answer in the day of March, 2013, THE RE- office of the Register of this Court TURN DAY OF THIS CITATION. improvements, schedule a at CANTON. Witness, HON. JOAN P. Witness, Angela Ordonez, ARMSTRONG, Esquire, First viewing and see the rest for Esquire, First Justice of said Court Judge of said Court this 13th yourself. at CANTON, this 30th day of JANU- day of February, 2013. ARY 2013. Asking $279,900. Patrick W. McDermott Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Register of Probate Page 20 THE Reporter February 21, 2013 Lee School students create murals with a purpose (Continued from page 1) attend the Sensory Arts to be there,” Hall said. Facebook pages. You to bring autism aware- art show on April 23 in “I don’t think anyone can see the progress of ness to the White House honor of autism aware- has an 18-foot mural of the Obama mural, as by creating a new mural ness month. However, Obama.” well as the completed of President Obama. Hall said he would con- The students will also murals, at twitter. At 9 feet high and 18 sider it a success if local be creating a mural of com/SensoryArts and feet long, it will be the politicians to came to the Gov. Patrick, which Hall https://www.facebook. students’ largest single show. is hoping he will unveil com/sensoryartsautism. mural to date, and will “Obama is ultimately at the art show. The Sensory Arts art include “One in 88,” the going to be making a Hall posts day-to-day show will be held on prevalence of autism speech about autism updates of the mural’s April 12 at 10:30 a.m. at by the time they turn 8 that month, and it would progress on the Sen- the Joseph Lee School on years old. be really big for him sory Arts Twitter and Talbot Avenue. “It’s really important to give tangible evidence that kids with autism are capable of more than Steward. The New Health Care. TM people think,” Hall said. “Politicians may hear autism, but they don’t understand what the disability is and what they can accomplish. We want to get it out to as many people as possible.” The ultimate goal is to have President Obama Smart phone apps give taxi drivers, riders a lift (Continued from page 1) both customer and driver life in those neighbor- for smart phone users suffered,” said Colas. hoods.” to order a limo. Uber “The customer would With the smart phone introduced its taxi option call, and radio dispatch apps there is no need in Boston in September wouldn’t even answer for cash and no wait for 2012. Some drivers use the phone. Or the cus- a credit card machine both. tomer would have to wait to function – or mal- This is the The apps show regis- 30 minutes.” In Boston, function, as sometimes tered drivers the location the problem is chronic happens. The fare and of customers requesting in Forest Hills and other tip are charged to the New Health Care. a cab. When a driver parts of Jamaica Plain, customer’s credit card Dr. Minh Nguyen, Dr. Deborah Erlich, Dr. Phi Tran accepts an order, the Roslindale, West Rox- through the smart phone. Steward Medical Group Family Medicine at Carney Hospital, customer can view a bury and Dorchester, “When they reach the 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester picture of the driver Colas said. destination, the cus- and follow the progress According to Vanessa tomer can just hop out,” We’re committed to keeping you healthy, and that means of the taxi toward the Kafka, general man- said Colas. providing you with a world-class primary care doctor when you pickup location on a GPS ager of Hailo Boston, Right now in Hailo, need one, right in your neighborhood. Steward Medical Group display. To accept a job, vacancies plague the drivers can alert others is pleased to welcome these new family medicine physicians the driver must be no taxi industry all over to places where people to Carney Hospital. You can get an appointment with Drs. more than five minutes the world. are looking for cabs, Nguyen, Erlich, Tran, or others in our family medicine practice, away. “In London, with argu- such as when a concert within 24 hours when you need a new primary care physician, Both apps guarantee ably the best taxi service or ballgame is ending. we promise. Call DoctorFinder™ at 1-800-488-5959 to make that once a driver accepts in the world, cabs are But Hailo is working an appointment. a job, no other driver vacant 60 percent of on a feature that will can take it. According the time,” Kafka said. provide this information to Pierre Duchemin, “In New York it is 40 routinely. 55, this is a huge im- percent.” In Boston, “Drivers would love to provement over radio cabs are empty 25 to be able to see if the air- dispatch, which may give 50 percent of the time, port is moving, or South out an open call, simply according to a recent Station is moving,” said broadcasting the loca- survey by Hailo. Mean- Colas. Call 800.488.5959 or visit steward.org tion where a customer while, riders everywhere is waiting. If another complain to city officials driver gets there first, that they can’t get a cab. others can lose the job, According to Kafka, a waste of time and gas. because most people That doesn’t happen using taxis are in the with the apps. central city, taxis con- “It’s a great way to get centrate there, cruising jobs,” drivers said. the streets and compet- And they do. Julce gets ing for the same rides. 3-4 rides a day. It would Then when people in be more, he said, but he outlying areas call radio can’t accept a new job dispatch, there are no when he currently has cabs available. From the a customer in the cab. driver point of view, the Duchemin uses the apps smart phone app goes 3-4 hours per shift. Ac- right to the heart of that cording to Andre-Michel problem. Colas, a 20-year veteran “By being able to see of the Boston streets, the location of people the vacancy rate in his who need cabs, a driver taxi has decreased 5-10 would not have to cruise percent since adopting the central city, but Hailo. Recently, Colas could potentially pick up became a driver-partner steady work in an area to Hailo, providing train- such as Dorchester,” said ing and 24/7 support to Colas. “Having available drivers using the app. cabs could conceivably “Under the old system, contribute to quality of

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