Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 37 Issue 1 Thursday, January 2, 2020 50¢ Walsh says new ordinance will boost the city’s wetlands resilience By Katie Trojano Reporter Staff Asserting that “climate change is the defining chal- lenge of our time,” Mayor Martin Walsh signed the Local Wetland Ordinance during a visit to Roslindale last week. It’s an initiative, he said, that “gives us greater power to protect our wetlands in the face of a changing climate. Madison Park students celebrated the opening of a new gift shop that they will run on Dec. 18. From left, “We’re using natural green space to protect our Ann-Laurie Desilus, Ginet Castillo, Sara Herrera, Gerald Santana, Ayanna Brice, Irani Perez, Samantha neighborhoods from storms, floods, and heat waves. Disla, Briannalyz Ruiz, Enaira Uribe. … and this ordinance shows what we can accom- plish when we work together,” he added, “securing a strong, resilient future for Boston. This work has Unions to help Madison Park students been a priority for my administration, and I’m proud to sign this important ordinance with our partners.” create and maintain their own business The mayor also noted that the ordinance is stricter than statewide standards. By Daniel Sheehan thanks to a $10,000 donation from low teacher Francisco Torres, The City Council unanimously approved the law Reporter Staff the Dorchester-based painters said in an interview that “the early last month. It protects flood-prone areas and It was all business at Madison union, will provide Madison Park vision for the store is always adjoining upland areas across the city. It also directs Park Technical Vocational High students studying business and about how we can get the stu- the Boston Conservation Commission to consider School last month when union marketing a chance to create and dents to show their knowledge future climate impacts like rising sea levels in ap- representatives from District maintain a business plan, perform about business and marketing plications for new developments, construction, or Council 35 and The Paint and financial and accounting tasks, and make money for themselves.” special events. Glass Association of New England and receive hands-on training in He added that the collaboration “As a coastal city, Boston is extremely vulner- joined with students and faculty a retail setting. between trade union representa- able to the threat of climate change with rising sea to celebrate the grand opening of Greg Schuman, a marketing tives and a vocational school was levels,” said City Councillor Matt O’Malley, chair- the high school’s new gift shop. teacher who developed the idea a natural fit. man of the Environment, Sustainability and Parks The store, which is being funded for the gift shop along with fel- (Continued on page 19) (Continued on page 16) It’s ‘Shirley’s Pantry’ now Reviewing the arts scene in Dot: 2019 By Daniel Sheehan Arts & Features Editor Dorchester artists were busy last year. From an arts standpoint, the neighborhood was prolific as musicians, artists, and performers churned out ma- terial and organized events that showed the rest of the city just how active the local scene has become. Here are some of the moments that defined the arts in Dorchester in 2019: Boston Answering: One of the most memorable events of the year was Boston Answering, a grass- roots music festival organized by HipStory — a media and production company started by the rapper and filmmaker Cliff Notez — as a “cultural response” to a Boston Calling festival that largely shunned local hip hop artists when it announced its lineup of performers. Hosted on May 25 at the legendary Strand The- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, at left. and Mayor Walsh were on hand with Rep. Russell Holmes, behind the atre in Uphams Corner, the festival succeeded in mayor, to help surprise Shirley Shillingford by re-naming a Mattapan food pantry that she runs, “Shir- ley’s Pantry.” Jeremiah Robinson/Mayor’s Office photo (Continued on page 12) Renaming honors longtime manager of Mattapan facility

By Katie Trojano Shirley Shillingford, a longtime Added the mayor: “Shirley Shil- Reporter Staff city employee who has run the lingford, you are amazing. The real On Dec. 23, Mayor Martin facility for the last 15 years. heroes in our community are the Walsh, Congresswoman Ayanna “This renaming— we just made people who come into a building Pressley, and neighbors joined the it official, but it’s really always like this and make sure families Boston Public Health Commis- been Shirley’s Pantry,” said Press- that walk through the doors get sion (BPHC) at its Healthy Baby, ley. “Thank you for laboring and what they need. It’s our honor to Health Food Pantry on River love, thank you for the innumerous do this, because the people that Five-term City Council- All contents lor Chuck Turner died Street for a surprise announce- personal sacrifices you have made. come here are the most needy © 2020 last week at age 79. Story, Boston Neighborhood ment, the renaming of the facility You can’t stop being a service that we have in our society, and I Page 2; commentary, as “Shirley’s Pantry” in honor of leader because it is in your DNA.” (Continued on page 5) Page 8. News, Inc.

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WBUR News Staff called in on Sunday night on Dec. 27 through Mr. will always miss him for Chuck Turner, a long- (Dec. 29) after a man was Turner’s friend and for- the work that he did, the Friday (3rd) – METCO, the state-funded pro- time community activist stabbed in the stomach mer aide, Darrin Howell, battles that he fought, gram that places Boston students of color into and Boston city council- inside a residence at the family said: “We are and his integrity, and predominantly white suburban school districts is lor who served prison 1593 Dorchester Ave., in the process of planning the love that he had for now accepting 2020-2021 applications for its revised time for a bribery scan- according to a depart- a public memorial service the people in his com- assignment system, which will select students by dal, died last week. He ment report. A second so that those who had the munity.” lottery for the first time. The deadline to enter the was 79. man was also injured in pleasure of knowing and Boston Mayor Marty lottery is today. Parents must now apply online at Mr. Turner served on the incident, which took working alongside Chuck Walsh called Mr. Turner metcoinc.org or go to the METCO office at 40 Dimock the council for five terms place around 10:45 p.m. can come together to “a staunch advocate for St. in Roxbury. after he was elected in A third man, the suspect, celebrate his life and leg- the people of Boston, who Saturday (4th) – 21st annual Haitian Indepen- 1999. He focused on equi- suffered minor facial in- acy. In the coming days, over the course of his life- dence Day gala will be held at Lantana’s, 43 Scanlon ty in the jobs market, ra- juries and was detained we hope our friends and time helped bring about Dr., Randolph., 7 p.m. Admission $85 per person. cial equality, and fought at the scene before being neighbors will reflect and so much good for our city. RSVP to 617-417-8421 or [email protected]. against gentrification transported to a local draw inspiration from Mr. Turner was the Monday (6th) – Students return to school in and displacement both hospital. the work that brought first Boston city council- City of Boston. as an activist and later ••• meaning to Chuck’s life: lor ever removed from Tuesday (7th) – Boston Mayor Martin Walsh as an elected official. B-3 police arrested helping others and im- office after he was found plans to deliver his State of the City address at 6 Councilor Kim Janey three juveniles on Friday proving the quality of guilty in 2010 of taking p.m. at Boston Symphony Hall. confirmed Mr. Turner’s (Dec. 27) for allegedly try- life in marginalized com- a $1,000 bribe and later • City of Boston offers winter fitness strength death on Dec. 25. ing to rob an Uber driver munities.” lying to federal agents training at BCYF Gallivan Community Center, 61 “He has 50-plus years who was transporting Tito Jackson, who suc- about accepting the mon- Woodruff Way, Mattapan at 11 a.m. of organizing for this them along Blue Hill ceeded Mr. Turner in the ey. He served 28 months Thursday (9th) – Nina Ott Quartet performs in city,” Janey told the Bos- Avenue in Mattapan. District 7 seat, called in federal prison. In 2013, concert at Peabody Hall, 209 Ashmont St., Dorches- ton Globe. “Transforma- The driver, who told the him “the lion of organiz- he received a $106,000 ter as part of the Dot Jazz Series. 7:30 p.m. $15 tional changes have been would-be robbers that ing and fighting for the settlement from the city tickets at dotjazz.org. Kids under 18 are free. made because of Chuck he did not carry cash, people, for equity, for after a court ruled the Friday (10th) – The city of Boston and Haitian Turner. Lives have been said they then pressured justice. He spent hours council had overstepped Artists Assembly of Boston present “Still Arts Rise,” changed.” him to drive to an ATM. with me transitioning by ousting Councillor a commemorative exhibition in memory of the victims Mr. Turner represent- Instead, he flagged down over issues in our district Turner before he was of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Reception: 4:30 ed District 7, which in- a passing BPD cruiser, and preparing my team to sentenced to prison. p.m. at Scollay Square Gallery in Boston City Hall. cludes Roxbury, Lower which gave chase to take over,” Jackson said. WBUR and the Report- Monday (20th) – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Roxbury and parts of the four occupants, who “The character of Chuck er share content through a Jr. national holiday. Fenway, the South End, bailed out and took off and how legendary he media partnership. • JFK Library presents a free program for children and Dorchester. on foot. Three of the four and families— Benkadi Drum and Dance, 10:30 were captured and ar- a.m. featuring traditional West African rhythms rested. and movements. See jfklibrary.org. Home sales across state ••• A 19-year-old Dorches- took a dive in November ter man was arrested Home sales in No- 12 percent decline is un- for November, and the during a traffic stop in vember tumbled by 11.9 precedented,” said Tim median home sale price Roxbury on Dec. 29 for al- percent compared to Warren, CEO of the firm, of $400,000 year to date legedly carrying an illegal November 2018 and sales adding, “the last time is up 3.9 percent. Year- weapon. Police issued the over the first 11 months November Massachu- to-date, there have been following report: “Jordan of 2019 are down 2.3 setts single-family home 22,426 condo sales in Young was a passenger in percent compared to the sales declined by a larger Massachusetts – a 1.5 a car that was pulled over same period last year, the percent was nine years percent decrease – with around 1:23 a.m. near Warren Group reported ago, in November 2010, a median sale price of Harold Street. Based on Dec. 26. when sales plummeted $380,000, a 4.1 percent on his behavior, officers “It’s not uncommon for almost 30 percent.” increase from the first believed that Mr. Young single-family home sales The median home sale 11 months of 2018. may be armed with a weapon. He was found to Benkadi Drum and Dance to take a dip towards the price last month was – STATE HOUSE end of the year, but a near $390,000, a record high NEWS SERVICE be carrying a “Sig Sauer Model P320, with 1 live January 2, 2020 round in the chamber and Minimum wage hike in effect 14 rounds in the maga- Boys & Girls Club News ...... 17 Dorchester Reporter Some 60 percent of Jan. 1, 2020 will trail the New Year’s Day in 2021, zine.” He was expected to (USPS 009-687) be arraigned in Roxbury Opinion/Editorial/Letters...... 8 Published Weekly Periodical post- the people scheduled to wage floors in California 2022, and 2023, when it benefit from this week’s ($13) and Washington is scheduled to reach $15 District Court. age paid at Boston, MA. ••• Neighborhood Notables...... 10 POSTMASTER: Send address chang- minimum wage increase ($13.50), the Massachu- an hour. es to: 150 Mt. 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MEETINGS • FULL LISTINGS ON PAGE 10 Public meeting on 150 River St. project – A public meeting on Tues., Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fields Corner BPL, are typically held on the first Thursday of each month at to review a proposal to build a 30-unit affordable rental 1520 Dorchester Ave. for the first in series of meetings the Plasterer’s Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. There is no building for elders at 150 River St. will be held on Wed., Jan. on improvements to the Doherty-Gibson Playground. For January meeting. The next meeting is on Thurs., Feb. 6. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Great Room inside 249 River St., more information call Annie Blair at 617-961-3028 or ann. Contact Pat O’Neill at [email protected]. Mattapan. The BPDA will host the meeting. Contact Ebony [email protected]. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic meets on Jan. 6 – Columbia- DaRosa at 617-918-4419 or [email protected] for BPDA meeting on Morrissey Boulevard retail proposal Savin Hill Civic meets the first Monday of each month, more info. – The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) 7 p.m., at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Codman Sq. cannabis shop meeting on Jan. 6 – A public will host a public meeting on Tues., Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to columbiasavinhillcivic.org. meeting convened by the City of Boston will be held on discuss a proposal to open a Floor & Décor store at 729 Fields Corner Civic Assoc. meets Jan. 7 – The FCCA meets Mon., Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall, 6 Norfolk St., Morrissey Blvd., formerly National Wholesale Liquidators. on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 at the Kit Clark Dorchester to discuss a proposed cannabis establishment The proponent proposes substantial renovations to Center, 1500 Dorchester Ave. For more info. contact V. for 571B Washington St. in Codman Square. Contact the interior and façade of the existing building and Girard, chair at: [email protected]. Christine Brandao with questions at Christine.brandao@ reconfiguration of on-site parking. The meeting willbe McCormack Civic Association meets on Jan. 21 – The boston.gov or 617-635-1880. held at Work INC., 25 Beach St., Dorchester. For more info, McCormack Civic Association meets on the third Tuesday Greater Mattapan Council to meet on Jan. 6 – The Greater contact Stephen Harvey with the BPDA at 617-918-4418 or of each month at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Hall in Mattapan Neighborhood Council (GMNC) will hold its [email protected]. basement of Saint Margaret Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. scheduled monthly meeting on Mon., Jan. 6, from 6:30 - Hancock Street Civic Association meets Jan. 7 – The More online at McCormackCivic.org. Dues are $5 or $10. If 8 p.m., at the Mildred Ave Community Center. Speakers Hancock Street Civic Association meets monthly on the first you have any questions, please e-mail McCormackCivic@ will include Chief Resilience Officer Lori Nelson and Tuesday at Uphams Crossing, 530 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. gmail.com. Star Laws, DND. The agenda will include a review of an Meeting time is 7– 8:30 p.m. Annual dues are $5; please upcoming disposition of city-owned parcels. Residents are contact [email protected] with any questions SEND UPDATES TO encouraged to attend. you may have. The next meeting is on Jan. 7. Doherty-Gibson playground community meeting on Jan. Ashmont-Adams Neighborhood Assoc. meets on Feb. 6 – [email protected] 7 – The Parks Department will host a community meeting The Ashmont Adams Neighborhood Association meetings SEE NEW EVENTS DAILY AT DOTNEWS.COM dotnews.com January 2, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 3 Menino family’s toy drive maintains Christmas tradition at teen center on Bowdoin St. By Katie Trojano whatever they needed,” “This is such a wonder- Reporter Staff she told the Reporter. ful day,” said O’Malley. Nearly 300 families “He would make a list, “We’re so grateful for made their way to St. or call his people and this celebration that Peter’s Teen Center on say, ‘I need a ham at reminds us how much Christmas Eve to receive this person’s house,’ or our God loves us. We gifts at the Menino Fam- ‘I need a toy at this per- wish all of you a Merry ily and Catholic Chari- son’s house,” she said. Christmas and thank ties of Boston’s annual St. Peter’s was one of his all of the organizers for holiday toy drive. Teen favorite places to be on their hard work.” Center staff joined the Christmas Eve and once Said Walsh: “This is Menino Family and he passed on, we knew a tradition that Mayor Cardinal Seán O’Malley that we had to continue Menino loved. He’d do a in the gym to distribute the legacy.” walk through the neigh- the presents. The staff at the Teen borhood, down Bowdoin Volunteers and members of the Menino gathered in the St. Peter’s Teen Cen- Center start collecting Street, and we’ve kept ter on Christmas Eve for an annual toy give-away that carries on a tradition The late Mayor Thom- started by the late Boston mayor 26 years ago. Katie Trojano photo as Menino established forms from families in that tradition alive. I the holiday toy drive November — recording want to thank everyone 26 years ago, and his how many children will who put this together widow, Angela Menino, be needing gifts, and and I wish everyone a his children, Susan and what each child might very Merry Christmas.” Tommy Menino, and his like as a present — and He then led volunteers grandchildren have kept send the requests to the and C-11 Boston Police it going. Over a thousand Menino family. officers on a walk along gifts are given out to Funding for the event Bowdoin Street, stop- families in need each was donated by the May- ping in at businesses year through the event. or Thomas M. Menino along the street, and Menino’s granddaugh- Fund for Boston, the City passing out toys and gift ter, Samantha Meni- of Boston Credit Union, cards to children and no, volunteered at this and Ena Liquors. The families in the area. year’s toy drive and Boston Police Depart- “It’s a neighborhood said that she’s happy ment donated bike hel- that we put a lot of at- to help keep the tradi- mets for the 70 bicycles tention into. It’s a great tion alive. “Ever since that were purchased. place,” Walsh told the I can remember, I’ve Volunteers and fami- Reporter during the been coming here with lies gathered in the walk. “There are a lot my grandfather and Teen Center basement of families and kids. We we would pass out toys, to hear from Cardinal have a lot of toy drives walk Bowdoin Street, Sean O’Malley, Police and events going on to- and just make sure that Commissioner William day in the city. This is everyone had some food Gross, and Mayor Walsh about walking around on the table for Christ- before the event com- and wishing everyone mas, a toy under the tree, menced. a little Christmas joy.”

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He worked 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 most recently as the agen- cy’s HomeSafe program ADAMS STREET BRANCH manager before retiring The Adams Street branch will be closed for after 18 years with the the construction of a new building. We will organization. The Re- reopen early 2021. Museum passes, holds and porter caught up with other items will be transferred to the Lower him last month as he was Mills Branch. wrapping up his final CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH homebuying class. Fri., Jan. 3, 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories. Q. What had you been Mon., Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. doing before you joined – BTU Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Community up with the Massachu- Game Night. Tues., Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m. – Unleash setts Affordable Housing the Amazing Quilter in You; 11 a.m. – Stories, Sto- Alliance? ries, Stories; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., A. I started working Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Jan. with MAHA in 2001. At Jorge Casas, center, is shown with his final class of prospective homebuyers 9, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Home- the time I was working work Help. Fri., Jan. 10, 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, with the Building Ma- at Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance headquarters on Dorchester Avenue last November. Casas retired from the agency last month. MAHA photo Stories. Sat., Jan. 11, 1 p.m. – United States Cen- terials Resource Cen- sus 2020. Mon., Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework homeownership, safety Resources) was very moderate income house- ter (now Boston Build- Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – and security, property technical about build- holds. Our signature ing Resources) helping Community Game Night. Tues., Jan. 14, 10:30 ing housing and helping achievement is the cre- homeowners fix up their management and main- a.m. – Unleash the Amazing Quilter in You; 11 homes through a reuse/ tenance, and insurance; homeowners repair and ation and expansion of a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories; 3:30 p.m. – Home- recycle program of build- 2. Money management/ maintain their homes. the ONE Mortgage pro- work Help. Wed., Jan. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework ing materials. While foreclosure prevention; I incorporated all that gram which has helped Help. there, I started volun- and 3. Legal issues for technical knowledge 22,000 first-time home- FIELDS CORNER BRANCH teering doing the home- landlords or condo own- into a series of work- buyers, over half being Thurs., Jan. 2, 10:30 a.m. – Films and Fun; 3 owner education classes ers. When I started work- shops that also include households of color. p.m. – Tech Help. Fri., Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. – Lapsit at MAHA with my men- ing at MAHA they only information about home- Q. What do you think Story Time; 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. tor, the late John Rowse, had landlord training owners insurance and has been achieved Sat., Jan. 4, 11 a.m. – Drag Queen Story Hour. who taught me the basics classes but with time and the financial and legal through MAHA’s work- Mon., Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., about teaching a home the changes in the real aspects of owning prop- shops? Jan 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU maintenance class to estate market and the erty. A. An awareness by Homework Help. Wed., Jan. 8, 10 a.m. – Adult new homeowners. After popularity of condomini- Q. How have things people of the importance Stress Relief Coloring; 3:30 p.m. – Homework a while MAHA started a ums, it was clear to me changed over the 18 of the maintenance of the Help. Thurs., Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m. – Films and Fun; search for a coordinator that we needed a specific years you have been with property as a way to save 3 p.m. – Tech Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. for their post-purchase class for condo owners. MAHA? on major repair expenses Fri., Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time; 10:30 classes, I applied and the So now MAHA offers a A. One of the most in the future and at the a.m. – Preschool Story Time. Sat., Jan. 11, 11 a.m. rest is history. landlord training class important changes that same time enhance the – Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime . Q. What has your work as well as a condo owner was incorporated in the value of the property. GROVE HALL BRANCH been like? training class. classes was education Q. Are there tools in Fri., Jan. 3, 2:30 p.m. – Teen Gaming. Sat., Jan. A. It has been a great Q. How did your work about energy conserva- the pipeline that will 4, 2 p.m. – Teen Resume Workshop. Mon., Jan. 6, experience. I coordi- at Boston Building tion with the introduc- help Bostonians buy 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., Jan. 7, 3 p.m. nated the post- pur- Resource help with at tion of state programs their first homes? – Chess Club; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., chase classes which MAHA? that do free energy au- A. Given the very high Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., have three main parts: A. My work with Ur- dits and give away en- home prices in Dorches- Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU 1. General introduction ban Edge and BMRC ergy efficient products ter and throughout the Homework Help; 4 p.m. – USCIS Information Desk about the importance of (now Boston Building like LED bulbs, pro- neighborhoods, MAHA at Boston Public Library. Fri., Jan. 10, 2:30 p.m. grammable thermostats, and GBIO (Greater Bos- – Teen Gaming. power strips, shower ton Interfaith Organiza- LOWER MILLS BRANCH heads and faucet aera- tion) teamed up to ask Fri., Jan. 3, 1 p.m. – Judy Garland Film Series. tors that save water, etc. the city of Boston to fund Mon., Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. NEW ITEMS Once you do the energy an enhanced mortgage – BTU Homework Help. Tues., Jan. 7, 3:30 p.m. – audit you can find out if program for first-time Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Technology Help. Wed., your house can use solar homebuyers. We have Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime & Craft; panels, efficient mini- been using funds from 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Jan. 9 – 3:30 split heating & cooling the Community Preser- p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework systems and other ways vation Act that passed in Help. Fri., Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wigglers’ of saving energy and 2016, and starting soon, Lapsit; 1 p.m. – Judy Garland Film Series. therefore saving money. homebuyers will be able MATTAPAN BRANCH Q. How does the Al- to access the ONE Plus Thurs., Jan. 2, 3 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; liance help people to Boston mortgage that 5:30 p.m. – Family Board Game Night. Fri., Jan. secure affordable and features interest rates 3, 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & Play; 3 p.m. – Crafternoons. sustainable homeown- up to 1 percent below Sat., Jan. 4, 10 a.m. – STEAM Saturdays; Com- ership? current rates and en- puter Basics Class. Mon., Jan. 6, 10:30 a.m. – A. MAHA runs cam- hanced down payment Hugs & Play; 3 p.m. – Pokemon Club; 3:30 p.m. paigns to “expand the assistance. We can’t – Homework Help. Tues., Jan. 7, 12 p.m. – Tech pie” of housing resources wave a magic wand and Goes Home to Mattapan; 3 p.m. – BTU Homework to increase affordable lower prices, but this will Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; All-ages Non- homeownership oppor- make it a little easier contact Kickboxing; 4 p.m. – Tinker Time. Wed., The Dorchester Historical Society announces new Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; 12:30 p.m. – Tai items for the gift shop. Priced at $10 each these tunities in Boston and to afford, and keep, a throughout the state. home in Boston for some Chi; 3 p.m. – Full STEAM Ahead; Homework Help. wooden ornaments capture iconic Dorchester views Thurs., Jan. 9, 3 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 3:30 of a three decker and of the gas tank. We have been lead- buyers. ing efforts to increase Q. What do you think p.m. – Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Family Board Boston’s linkage fee, you have accomplished Game Night; 6 p.m. – Sleepy Story Time; 6:30 p.m. increase enforcement of with MAHA? – Gentle Yoga. Fri., Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & the city’s payment-in- A. During my 18 years Play; 3 p.m. – Crafternoons. Sat., Jan. 11, 9 a.m. – lieu-of-taxes program, at MAHA, I coordinated USCIS Information Desk at Boston Public Library; and establish a transfer 557 classes with a total 1 p.m. – Mattapan Finance Series. tax on real estate trans- of 10,791 graduates. I UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH actions over $2 million. retire feeling very good Thurs., Jan. 2, 3 p.m. – Cornell Coley Drum Circle. , 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Tod- MAHA also enforces about what I was able Mon., Jan. 6 dler Lapsit; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. the Community Rein- to accomplish at MAHA – Make It Mondays: Science. Tues., Jan. 7, 3:30 vestment Act, which and, more importantly, William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m. – requires banks, credit very satisfied and proud Lemuel Clap House, 199 Boston Street Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Teen Sewing Class. unions, and mortgage that I was able to help so James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road Thurs., Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. companies to meet the many people fulfill their – BTU Homework Help. Fri., Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m. – www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org credit needs of low-to- homeownership dreams. LEGO Builders. dotnews.com January 2, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 7 Reporter’s News about people People in and around our Neighborhoods Unions join forces to support BGCD Painters Union District Council 35 and Painting and Glass Employers Association of New England do- nated $2,500 and multiple bags of toys for the children of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD) last month. See photo at right. The donation will help fund more than 200 programs offered by the club to over 4,000 children in the community. Jeff Sullivan, Business Manager of IUPAT DC 35, and John Ferrante, Associate Director of PFEANE/ GEANE presented the donation to Mike Joyce, Vice President of Programming at BGCD. “The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester is doing an amazing job at providing the community with innovative programs that benefit the youth and the children,” said Jeff Sullivan, Business Manager/ Secretary-Treasurer of IUPAT DC 35. “Safe and stable environments like this club are essential for the growth of our communities and we’re proud to partner with PFEANE/GEANE to support the club and their services.” “Through this annual donation, we want to em- phasize the great work done by the club. Their constant hard work and dedication are essential in shaping the future of our community,” said Michael Lafferty, Business Representative of IUPAT DC 35 and a Dorchester resident. Artists sought for City Residency Program The city of Boston is now taking applications from experienced artists for a fourth round of residency awards, which foster alternative approaches as a way to make stronger connections between people and the programs and initiatives offered by government. The city is investing $250,000 in the Boston AIR program, as well $200,000 in grant-making programs for individual artists. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and the deadline for entries is Jan. 22. “Boston AIR encourages city departments to take risks and think creatively about their programs and policies, as well as integrate creative expression into municipal work,” said Kara Elliott-Ortega, the State Senator Nick Collins of South Boston was the recipient of the 2019 John “Jack” Brett Champions city›s chief of arts and culture. “When we integrate Award at Special Olympics Massachusetts’s Celebration of Inclusion on Dec. 9 at the Seaport Hotel. Each artists into civic work we find ways to make Boston year, an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary contributions to the disability community is a better city for every resident.” given this prestigious recognition. The award is named for Jack Brett, the oldest brother in Dorchester’s The city has financed 20 artists-in-residence since Brett family. Shown here, left to right: Harry Brett, Jim Brett, State Senator Nick Collins, Bill Brett. 2017. - STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Photo courtesy New England Council YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE Dorchester Historical Society This week’s illustration shows, at the top, the old Shawmut Station building at the end of its service on the Shawmut Branch Railroad in 1926. The new station, below, was opened in September 1928. ••• In 1872, the Old Colony Railroad took over the Shawmut Branch Railroad, which branched off the main line at Harrison Square and ran through Dorchester to Milton. The branch line originally included stations at Melville Avenue and Centre Street, just one-quarter mile apart, which were consolidated in 1884 into Shawmut Station, located between Mather and Centre streets on the east side of the tracks. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road acquired the Old Colony and took over its Shawmut Station and the Shawmut Branch Railroad operations in 1893. In 1924, the Boston Elevated Railway bought the Shawmut Branch Railroad ran from Mattapan to Neponset, where it joined was mostly completed by the end of 2009. and part of the Milton Branch in preparation for the regular Old Colony Line. In 2008, with rehab work at the station below close extending the Cambridge-Dorchester Line into In 1965, the MBTA designated the Cambridge- to finished, a ceremony marked the introduction Milton although New Haven trains ran on the to-Mattapan transit and trolley track run the of Shawmut Garden, a replacement for what the line until the two-year electrification project on Red Line, a nod to crimson, Harvard University’s Reporter called “the foreboding” tunnel cap above the Shawmut Branch began at the end of 1926. school color. the station below. The rehabilitated Fields Corner The next year, the Shawmut Branch reopened As the 21st century approached, MBTA clients station was dedicated that same year. as a rapid transit extension from Cambridge in from Dorchester began raising a concerted fuss with During the close to a decade that this work was two sections: to Fields Corner (with intermediate legislators and MBTA officials about the service being done, all four stations remained open for stops along the Old Colony main line at Colum- and conditions along the neighborhood’s Red Line business. bia and Savin Hill), then, on Sept. 1, 1928, to stations. In the fall of 2000, the Legislature ap- The archive of these historical posts can be viewed Ashmont with an intermediate stop at the new proved some $66 million in a transportation bond on the blog at dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org. The Shawmut Station. bill to renovate and rebuild the Ashmont, Shawmut, Dorchester Historical Society’s historic houses are By that time, a tunnel had been placed over the Fields Corner, and Savin Hill stations, and ground open on different dates. The Lemuel Clap House Shawmut section of the line, from just north of was broken for work on three of the three stops, (1712 and remodeled 1765) at 199 Boston Street Melville Avenue to just short of Ashmont Station with a price tag of $67 million, in October 2003. is open on the third Saturday of each month. The to the south. The “high speed” trolley car exten- In June 2005, a modernized Savin Hill station re- James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road (1661) and sion from Ashmont to Mattapan Square was not opened. Two months later, a contract was awarded the William Clap House, 195 Boston Street (1806) finished as an electrified line until 1929. Part of for a complete reconstruction and modernization are open on the third Sunday of each month. Open it had been previously known as the “Dorchester at Ashmont Station, bringing the total cost of hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Milton Branch Railroad,” a steam railway that Dorchester Red Line rehab over the $100 million Dorchester Reporter staff contributed material mark. Demolition began in July 2006, and the work to this article. Page 8 THE REPORTER January 2, 2020 dotnews.com Editorial Appreciating Chuck Turner’s life, work By Lew Finfer of the suburbs, [which necessitated] an alliance Five local stories to Special to the Reporter between communities of color and white communi- “Bold. Bright. Bald.” That was Chuck Turner’s ties of Boston.” The upshot after some organizing campaign slogan when he ran successfully for by Chuck and others: the Boston Jobs Coalition, a watch for in 2020 Boston City Council in 1999. All true. You had to multi-racial, multi-neighborhood campaign for a Resident Jobs policy in the city. Cranes on the near horizon – 2020 will be appreciate the wryness of the third part of the slo- the year of pile drivers and cranes as major proj- gan from a man who in public always had a serious In the 1979 mayoral election primary, incumbent ects— long in the planning stages— finally go into face. On Christmas Day, he passed away at age 79. Kevin H. White faced state Senator Joe Timilty, construction mode. Leading the pack will be Dot On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King was as- whom he’d narrowly defeated in 1975, and state Block, the massive apartment and retail complex sassinated, sparking riots of despair in Boston and Rep. Mel King, who ran on the resident jobs issue. planned for Glover’s Corner. The site is now cleared across the country. On April 8, Chuck helped to Shortly before the primary, White came out in favor and ready for work and the development team organize 5,000 mostly African-Americans for a of it, too, instituting a policy mandating that 50 percent of the jobs on private and public develop- tells the Reporter that actual building work should rally at White Stadium in Franklin Park at which ment projects go to Boston residents, 25 percent to commence early in the new year. It will result in a were issued 21 demands around community con- people of color, and 10 percent to women. $200 million, 488-unit campus on what was once a trol of the economy and the politics in the black The contractors and construction workers unions maze of warehouses that walled off a long stretch community. In an immediate sense, the demands challenged the law in court in 1981, winning a state of Dot Ave. were unwinnable due to a lack of enough organized African-American power in Boston at the time. But Supreme Judicial Court decision against it. But the US Supreme Court later ruled that the city DotBlock is a giant piece of the development Chuck Turner spent the next 50 years working to government had the power to set up such a policy, puzzle, but it won’t be the only big-ticket item in play make them winnable. and it was passed again in 1983. in the new year. We’ll be watching for more concrete In the late 1960s, he led Roxbury residents as Years later, another jobs situation appealed to plans to emerge for the tallest-ever residential tow- part of a metropolitan campaign to stop the ten-lane Chuck’s sense of justice. One consequence of the ers in Dorchester (on Morrissey Blvd.); a potential I-95/Inner Belt highway expansion from being built war on drugs in the 1980s and 1990s was passage breakthrough to build housing and a new marina through Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Dedham, of punitive and lengthy mandatory minimum sen- in Port Norfolk; and a resolution of long-delayed and Canton. Because it was viewed as represent- tences for drug convictions. This led to a 400 percent apartments plans in Lower Mills. ing progress, highway expansion had never before been brought to a halt. Chuck helped to organize increase in imprisonment in Massachusetts. But once out, most of the released prisoners couldn’t get What does the future hold for Bayside? – The yet another rally, this time at the State House jobs because employers, who could check through team of developers that has bought the rights to in January 1969, where some 1,000 gathered to the State CORI data base, refused to hire people build out the old Bayside Expo site in Columbia demand that the highway construction be stopped with criminal records. Point is expected to unveil the firm’s initial vision and alternatives considered. Then-Gov. Francis Chuck organized a campaign that won passage for the 20-acre property in early 2020. The plan W. Sargent appointed him to co-chair a task force of a city ordinance he sponsored to enable former will then go through a community review process, to review the state’s policy here and the panelists prisoners to get city jobs and positions with com- in concert with City Hall, that is likely to result in ended up recommending against it being built. panies that had won city contracts. This activity some changes. Look for a fully baked project proposal A month later, Sargent put a moratorium on the spurred later campaigns at the state level that to be in the pipeline by the end of the year, with highway construction, with the result that many, have brought down the time employers can view actual construction unlikely until the following year. many homes and small businesses were saved from demolition. Additionally, the funds slated for CORI records from 15 years for felonies and 10 years for misdemeanors down to 7 years and 3 New leadership for UMass Boston? – The new that highway were used instead to build the new years, respectively. year could bring a permanent leader for the UMass Orange Line. Chuck Turner himself served time after he was Boston campus, if a search committee succeeds in A large commemorative display of that successful convicted of bribery for accepting $1,000 for sup its mission — now under way. (Full disclosure: the campaign sits right outside of Roxbury Crossing - porting an application for a liquor license. The Hon. Linda Dorcena Forry, my wife, sits on that MBTA Station where the highway would have whole case seemed murky; it seemed unlikely that committee.) It’s not yet clear if the current UMass passed through. he would sell out his integrity for $1,000. But he interim chancellor, Dr. Katherine Newman, will be Also in the late 1960s, Chuck took up a rest-of-his- was convicted. a contender. The decision, which will ultimately be life campaign to ensure that African -American and But when he got out, he did not fade away as his made by UMass president Martin Meehan, could Latino workers received a fair share of construction detractors assumed he would. He again continued be in place by summer. jobs in Boston, a city where construction unions, for one reason or another, had very few members to work with community groups on enforcement of the Resident Jobs policy and on ensuring that the Electoral machinations – It’s a presidential of color. Chuck organized the United Community massive Encore casino would meet its goals for election year and that will clearly dominate the Construction Workers, who protested that disparity hiring people of color. Much progress was made national discussion. In March, Massachusetts vot- at construction sites. In response, on May 29, 1976, on that situation. ers will get our chance to help pick a challenger to some 2,000 white construction union members ral- Why did Chuck Turner spend over 50 years in the current president, who is almost a lock to be lied at City Hall against “harassment” by minority organizing for justice? He had a ready answer the GOP choice, unless he gets bounced through groups demanding jobs. for that question: “While I found organizing to be impeachment— an improbability at this stage. Chuck then came up with an innovative winning challenging, demanding, and often frustrating, I But there’s also plenty to watch for on the hyper- strategy. “I realized,” he said at the time, “that we realized there would be no more fulfilling way of local front. Our Congressional delegation may see were both fighting for the same thing: jobs. All we repaying my debt to my ancestors than devoting challengers. Sen. Ed Markey is facing a contest had to do was unite the two groups under the em- my life to organizing.” from within his own delegation from US Rep. Joe ployment umbrella of residences to break the power Kennedy. And there will likely be a robust campaign for State House seats locally. Rep. Dan Cullinane (12th Suffolk) will likely face two challengers, for Defining Boston’s economy in the 2010s example. But even with all this activity, it will also By Adrian Ma admissions, Schuster said. be a pivotal set-up year for what could be a competi- WBUR Reporter 5. Home prices climbed 66 percent over the tive mayoral election in 2021. Boston’s economy during the 2010s was char- past decade – This is “simultaneously a good acterized by steady growth but also persistent story and a really troubling story,” Schuster said. Red Line Revolution – The spring will see the challenges. Using publicly available data, staff It’s good in that it shows people want to live here, introduction of the first new train cars to enter at Boston Indicators, the research center at the and homeowners are building wealth. But it also service on the Red Line in decades. Coupled with Boston Foundation, picked several key Boston- speaks to the lack of housing supply in and around repairs made to signals and other infrastructure, area economic trends that began at the turn of the Greater Boston, despite the city upping efforts to T officials say that 2020 will be a “big year for the decade and looked at how they unfolded during permit new construction. T.” The new trains, in particular, will offer wider the last decade. But it’s bad for the approximately two-thirds of doors and more room for passengers. Once all the 1. Greater Boston’s economy recovered from Bostonians who are renters. “For them, when home new trains are on track by 2023, T officials say, the Great Recession – From 2009 to 2018, Bos- values go up that fast, it almost always means that passengers on the Ashmont and Braintree branches ton’s GDP (the total value of goods and services) your rent is increasing,” Schuster said. can expect six-minute wait times between trains rebounded, increasing about 27 percent from the Another consequence of rising home values has during rush hour. depths of the recession. However, the benefits of been what Schuster calls “the hollowing out of the – Bill Forry that growth have not been shared by everyone, city’s middle class. We’ve seen some growth in the which brings us to the next trend. number of low-income families living in Boston, 2. Real wages have decreased for many and that’s because the city has made a real com- Boston area residents – After accounting for mitment to building income-restricted housing,” he The Reporter inflation, only Bostonians with college degrees said. “But it’s really been moderate-income people “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. saw meaningful wage growth over approximately just above the cut-off for eligibility for subsidized housing who have increasingly been leaving the 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125 the last decade. Those with lower levels of educa- city of Boston” for more affordable housing options. Worldwide at dotnews.com tion, and even many with graduate degrees, saw Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) declines in real wages. “For people with less than 6. Our commutes got longer – For both road William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor a college degree ... they aren’t seeing the benefits of and public transit commuters, the trip to work has Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher that growth in terms of increases their paycheck,” gotten longer. Between 2007 and 2017, the aver- Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor age one-way commute in Greater Boston increased Barbara Langis, Production Manager said Luc Schuster, director at Boston Indicators. Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager 3. Boston became more racially diverse – from 29 minutes to 31.7 minutes. Also during that Maureen Forry-Sorrell, Advertising Sales Between 2009 and 2017, Greater Boston grew by period, the number of commuters whose one-way News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 nearly 250,000 people. That growth was driven commute time was over an hour increased by 50 Advertising: 617-436-1222 x14 E-mail: [email protected] by communities of color, particularly immigrants. percent. The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in 4. The number of refugees admitted into 7. Violent crime rates in Boston have advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Massachusetts has fallen – According to Bos- dropped – According to FBI data, incidents of The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. violent crime in Boston fell by about 30 percent Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade ton Indicator’s analysis of US State Department Next Issue: Thursday, January 9, 2020 data, the Bay State welcomed 1,931 refugees in between 2009 and 2018. Next week’s Deadline: Monday, January 6 at 4 p.m. fiscal year 2010, and 516 in fiscal year 2019. That This article was first published by WBUR 90.9FM Published weekly on Thursday mornings decline has been driven primarily by the Trump on Dec. 30. WBUR and the Reporter share content All contents © Copyright 2020 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. administration’s decision to lower the cap on refugee though a media partnership. dotnews.com January 2, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 9 Immigration stories to watch in the new year By Shannon Dooling he believes communities the program was start- cluding about 8,000 in to the Supreme Court published by WBUR WBUR Reporter should decide their own ed, 800,000 recipients Massachusetts and close of the United States in 90.9FM on Dec. 28. The The pace of change in policies at the local level. nationwide have been to 15,000 throughout November. We should see Reporter and WBUR immigration policy over Status for Haiti, able to study and work New England. a decision from the court share content through a the last three years can Honduras and El Sal- in the US under this The battle over DACA’s sometime in the spring. media partnership. feel staggering, even for vador – There are an temporary status — in- future made it all the way This article was first those of us tasked with estimated 12,000 Tem- reporting and under- porary Protected Sta- standing those changes. tus holders living and So, we’ve compiled a working in Massachu- short list of some of the setts. Citizens of El Sal- most pressing topics we’ll vador and Haiti make be watching in 2020, both up two of the largest nationally and in Mas- communities of TPS sachusetts. recipients in the state, Safe Communities followed by nearly 1,000 Act & driver’s licenses protected Hondurans. – The legislation would Earlier this year, a limit interaction between federal judge in Cali- local police and US Immi- fornia temporarily gration and Customs En- blocked the Trump ad- forcement (ICE). Among ministration from end- other things, it ends ing TPS until he rules what are known as 287g on the merits of a case. partnerships in the state, After appealing that deci- which deputize local law sion, the US Department enforcement agents to of Homeland Security perform some duties of automatically extended a federal immigration protections for TPS hold- official. It would also ers from El Salvador, prohibit law enforcement Haiti, and Honduras and court personnel from through Jan. 4, 2021. A asking people about their decision out of California immigration status. is expected in the coming The bill is sure to be year. hotly contested among DACA at the US Su- state representatives preme Court – In Sep- and senators. Even if tember 2017, the Trump the Safe Communities administration an- Act were to reach Gov- nounced the end of the ernor Charlie Baker’s Obama-era program desk, he’s said he’d like- known as Deferred Ac- ly veto the measure. tion for Childhood Ar- Baker has repeatedly rivals (DACA). Under said he believes state of- DACA, eligible young ficials need to collaborate people whose parents with ICE in cases of vio- brought them to the US lent criminals. Because without authorization of that, he does not sup- are afforded temporary port a so-called sanctu- and limited protections ary state policy. Instead, from deportation. Since

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The Dorchester Chiefs were greeted by Mayor Martin Walsh last Friday, Dec. 27 before their game in the Mayor’s Cup youth hockey tournament at the Warrior Ice Arena in Brighton. The tournament finals will take place all day at Boston College on Sunday, Jan. 5. Jeremiah Robinson/Mayor’s Office photo L Street Brownies take the Doherty-Gibson playground substantial renovations to the interior and façade of New Year’s Day Plunge community meeting on Jan. 16 the existing building and reconfiguration of on-site One of Boston’s oldest traditions will continue with The Parks Department will host a community meet- parking. The meeting will be held at Work INC., an estimated 600 people plunging into Boston Harbor ing on Thurs., Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the VietAID 25 Beach St., Dorchester. For more info, contact for the annual “L Street Brownies” New Year’s Day Community Center, 42 Charles St. for the first in Stephen Harvey with the BPDA at 617-918-4418 or Swim at 12 p.m. The swim is hosted by the L Street series of meetings on improvements to the Doherty- [email protected]. Brownies at the BCYF Curley Community Center, Gibson Playground. For more information call Annie Codman Sq. cannabis shop meeting 1663 Columbia Rd. in South Boston, “M” Street Blair at 617-961-3028 or [email protected]. on Jan. 6 entrance. Due to the tide schedule, it will start at BPDA meeting on Morrissey A public meeting convened by the City of Boston will noon, but doors open at 11 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. Boulevard retail proposal be held on Mon., Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Great Hall, 6 Participants should arrive dressed for the water as Norfolk St., Dorchester to discuss a proposed cannabis the men’s and women’s locker and shower rooms will The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will host a public meeting on Tues., Jan. establishment for 571B Washington St. in Codman not be available until after the swim. Lifeguards will Square. Contact Christine Brandao with questions be on duty; participants must be age 16 and older. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a proposal to open a Floor & Décor store at 729 Morrissey Blvd., formerly Na- at [email protected] or 617-635-1880. tional Wholesale Liquidators. The proponent proposes (Continued on page 14)

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2020 @ 5:00 PM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: HOMECENTER.BOSTON.GOV Page 12 THE REPORTER January 2, 2020 dotnews.com Reviewing the arts scene in Dot: 2019 (Continued from page 1) his previous release. At amplifying the talent of the moment, the many- Dorchester-based artists hat-wearing artist from like Red Shaydez, while Dorchester is at the fore- providing an affordable front of the city’s music alternative to the pricey scene, as evident by the Boston Calling. It will numerous features on surely serve as a blue- the project from local print for community- artists like STL GOLD, organized, Dorchester- Cleo, Anson Rap$, and centered music events others. in the future. Finally, with a buzzer- Albums: Days before beater, Brandie Blaze Cousin Stizz’s album released her debut al- “Trying to Find My Red Shaydez moved the Strand crowd during “Bos- bum, “Late Bloomer,” in Next Thrill” dropped in ton Answering” in May. December. The 15-track August, his face could But Stizz was far from Ends” with a new album, project showcases Blaze’s Cliff Notez dropped an album and helped organize be seen staring down the only Dorchester rap- “Why the Wild Things unapologetic, swag- “Boston Answering.” from a billboard in Fields per to release a project Are,” an eclectic collec- gering flow, through Corner. The rapper’s Photography” trained a second iteration this last year. Red Shaydez tion that shows Notez which she consistently physical presence in his lens on the city’s dynamic past summer. The arts kicked things off early in home neighborhood was music scene and allowed festival in Franklin the year with “The Chill- inspiring for Dorchester those behind the camera Park drew applications ing in the Shade EP,” in rappers familiar with his a chance to shine; and from more than 2,000 which she touts love and rise to stardom and his “Tender/Feral,” a show artists this past year, self care while also allow- success in representing curated by Boston-based with 19 performers from ing listeners glimpses Boston on a national artists Kenn Crestwell Boston, New England, into her artistic struggle; scale. and Mithsuca Berry, and around the country after a creative hiatus, explored “the duality of making the cut. With Dorchester native La- blackness” through the a mission of creating a trell James released a medium of color. “diverse and inclusive digestible, re-playable Dot Jazz: The Dot commonplace” for Bos- 5-track EP, “Still,” in Jazz Series continued ton artists of color, the July. The project shows to grow as a community nonprofit behind the James coming into his fixture in 2019, providing festival has already suc- own, and its strong bars one of the only regular and infectious beats in- platforms for live jazz in dicate there are even big- The Dot Jazz Series helped put Dorchester on the the neighborhood. Now ger things to come from map as a regular venue. entering its fourth year, the wordsmith/producer; Fields Corner native Mark Redmond’s jazz Cliff Notez followed up beginning to address series proved its legiti- Cousin Stizz dropped a his critically acclaimed and move past the pain reps Dorchester and an- big album in June. macy in 2019 by drawing “Where the Sidewalk and trauma he probed in nounces her place in a new wave of female MCs giants of the Boston jazz tearing up the scene. scene like Jason Palmer DAP: Dorchester Art and Jerry Bergonzi. But Project cemented its maybe the most special status as a nexus of iteration of the series came in May, when Brandie Blaze’s “Late Dorchester art in 2019, Bloomer” album reps hosting a nonstop stream saxophonist Kurtis Riv- Dot heavy. of shows and exhibitions ers and guitarist Alain at its gallery/black box Pacowski, two musicians ceeded in bringing the space in Fields Corner who played in a years- community together for on its way to earning long residency at the an all-ages event and a Boston Music Award Ramsay/Toy VFW Post celebrating its thriv- for Best Intimate Live on Woodrow Avenue, ing African-American Venue. In addition to reunited for a concert artistic circles. In 2020, the institution’s success- at All Saints’ Peabody BAMS Fest is poised to ful monthly Open Mic Hall, showing that jazz continue to grow and add night, which regularly is still alive and well in more stages and more draws high-profile and Dorchester. performers, and projects up-and-coming talent Bams Fest: The Bos- to entertain thousands from the neighborhood’s ton Arts and Music more attendees when it rap circles, DAP also Soul Fest returned big- returns to Franklin Park provided an important ger and better in its in June. platform for a number of local visual artists, painters, and photog- raphers. A few notable shows that came to the gal- lery last year included the “Vanguard Retro- spective Exhibition,” curated by founder of the underground arts zine and Fields Corner native Aiden Nguyen, highlighted artwork from the LGBTQ Viet- namese community in Dorchester and around the world; “Staged: New The Dorchester Art Project earned respect as a Visions of Boston Music destination in 2019.

The BAM Fest in Franklin Park. dotnews.com January 2, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 13 Community Health News Inmates’ access to addiction treatment temporarily reinstated By Katie Lannan medical providers that around Jan. 6 for Mi- the plaintiffs’ counsel to ensure prisoners and pared to the rest of the State House that course of treatment chael Feinstein. Sclafani immediately. detainees in some De- adult population. News Service would end after 90 days is currently incarcerated “We’re relieved to hear partment of Correction “This case, of course, Two prisoners will be because of the depart- at MCI Norfolk and Cap- that our clients are going facilities could continue is on behalf of our three able to continue receiv- ment’s “compulsory- pola and Feinstein are to be maintained, or in receiving medication- plaintiffs, but we cer- ing addiction treatment withdrawal policy.” being held at MCI Cedar the case of Mr. Sclafani, assisted treatment while tainly hope it encour- medication and a third The lawsuit, Sclafani Junction in Walpole. put back on their pre- behind bars if they’d ages the Department will have his medication v. Mici, argues that the Lawyers from both scribed buprenorphine been already prescribed of Corrections to make reinstated until a Janu- department is violat- sides appeared before treatment,” ACLU staff it, and establishing a sure that everyone has ary hearing, under an ing the Eighth Amend- US District Court Judge attorney Jessie Ross- medication-assisted access to their medica- agreement reached in ment’s ban on cruel and Indira Talwani, where man told reporters af- treatment pilot program tion,” Rossman said. federal court on Dec. 23. unusual punishment, as they agreed to main- ter the hearing. “What in county jails. “Addiction is a disease, The American Civil well as protections af- tain Cappola and Fein- happened today was a In court filings, the and we need to treat it as Liberties Union of Mas- forded under the Ameri- stein’s treatment at their temporary relief, and ACLU, which has previ- such, with health care.” sachusetts and the law cans with Disabilities current doses until a we’re looking forward ously filed other lawsuits ACLU of Massachu- firm Goodwin Proct- Act. preliminary injunction to continuing the con- related to medication- setts executive director er LLP had filed suit According to the hearing scheduled for versation in court in the assisted treatment ac- Carol Rose said in a against the Depart- ACLU, the department January, and to start the middle of January.” cess in Massachusetts statement that the orga- ment of Correction the had already discontin- induction process to put Philip Silva, the coun- correctional facilities, nization hopes “that jails week before alleging ued Joseph Sclafani’s Sclafani back on medica- sel for the Department cited a 2017 Department and prisons everywhere that the three plaintiffs buprenorphine prescrip- tion-assisted treatment of Correction, declined of Public Health study change their policies to had been receiving pre- tion and had plans to after an evaluation. If to be interviewed after showing that the opioid ensure people in their scribed daily doses of discontinue treatment the dosage needed to be the hearing. overdose death rate is custody suffering from buprenorphine to treat for the other two plain- changed for medical rea- A law Gov. Charlie 120 times higher for opioid use disorder have opioid use disorder, but tiffs – around Dec. 30 sons, the Department of Baker signed in August those recently released access to medically pre- learned from prison for Bret Cappola and Correction was to notify 2018 included language from incarceration com- scribed treatment.” Carney earns ‘top teaching hospital’ ranking Carney Hospital has “Carney Hospital is care to our patients.” strates extraordinary 2019 Leapfrog Hospital once again been named proud to be recognized About 2,100 hospitals dedication to patients Survey, which assesses a “top teaching hospital” by The Leapfrog Group were considered for the and to the Dorches- hospital performance by The Leapfrog Group, for two distinct and award. Among those, ter community. We con- on the highest known national watchdog orga- prestigious awards.” Carney Hospital re- gratulate the board, standards for quality nization of employers said Tom Sands, presi- ceived a Top Teaching staff and clinicians and patient safety, and and other purchasers dent of Carney Hospital. Hospital distinction. whose efforts made this achieve top performance focused on health care “The Top Hospital and “We are pleased to honor possible and know in its category. To see the safety and quality. The Grade “A” recognitions recognize Carney Hos- they share pride in this full list of institutions award comes follow- further demonstrate pital as a 2019 Leapfrog achievement.” honored as 2019 Top ing the hospital’s “A” also from The Leapfrog Carney’s dedication to Top Hospital,” said Leah To qualify for the Top Hospitals, visit leapfrog- Hospital Safety Grade, Group. providing safe, quality Binder, president and Hospitals distinction, group.org/tophospitals. CEO of The Leapfrog hospitals must rank -Staff First Night preparers setting up; Group. “This demon- top among peers in the Mayor Walsh: Be safe and have fun

By Matt Murphy workers in your thought performances by over Public Meeting State House and prayers,” Walsh 50 different perform- News Service said. ers, fireworks on the The city of Boston Walsh was joined at Common at 7 p.m. for is set to welcome tens City Hall by the heads of children and two more of thousands of New the city’s first respond- displays – one off the roof Year’s Eve revelers with er agencies, and First of the Fairmont Copley preparations for First Night organizer Dusty Plaza Hotel and another 150 River Street Night celebrations well Rhodes, who repeatedly at midnight over Boston underway on Monday stressed that people of Harbor. Wednesday, January 8 249 River Street and public officials, in- all ages should feel wel- And there will Olym- cluding Boston Mayor come at the festivities. pic-style ice skating on 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Great Room Marty Walsh, urging “Remember, please, Frog Pond and dueling Mattapan, MA 02126 visitors to be safe and that this is a family stages in Copley with have fun. event. A family event. musical acts playing “It’s a great fun way So we don’t need anyone “non-stop” until mid- Project Description: to ring in the new year,” drinking alcohol in pub- night, Rhodes said. Walsh said at a press lic, smoking marijuana “It’s free. It’s fun. And The proposed project consists of an elderly affordable rental conference Monday af- in public. Do it at home. it’s for family,” Rhodes complex, which will contain 30 residential units and 12 on-site ternoon. He added that Please. For the safety said. parking spaces. The proposed project will also contain a publicly there would be a “strong of every one,” Boston Officials also urged accessible shade garden, multi-season screened porch, an indoor public safety presence” Police Chief William revelers to use public community room, a living room common area, and a laundry room. downtown and in the Gross urged. transit, if possible. city’s neighborhoods on “No flying drones as The city will begin Tuesday night, and he well,” he reminded. towing vehicles from urged people to “dress Gross also said that closed streets beginning appropriately” even his officers would not at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, though the forecast does just be downtown in and the T will have addi- not call for the freezing plain clothes and uni- tional late-night service temperatures that have form, but fully staffed with trains running at marked some past First throughout the city. rush-hour levels from 3 Night celebrations. “You’re first responder p.m. until 2 a.m. Walsh also said that family will be out there The commuter rail this year’s festivities in abundance, not only will also have late-night would have “ a little bit downtown but we want service with many lines of a cloud over it” after you to know that the running a final train 34-year-old Brandon neighborhoods are cov- from Boston at around 1 McSweeney of Sherborn ered as well,” Gross said. a.m., though scheduled was killed on Saturday The festivities are may vary. working to set up for expected to include con- The forecast calls for mail to: Ebony DaRosa First Night when a bal- certs, light shows, ice light rain, clouds, and Boston Planning & Development Agency last to be used as the sculptures and a parade temperatures in the low One City Hall Square, 9th Floor base for a light tower down Boylston Street 40s. The weather could Boston, MA 02201 fell on him. from Copley Square affect turnout, officials phone: 617.918.4419 “This was a horrible, to Boston Common – said, and though there email: [email protected] tragic accident and I though the rain will are no projections for want ask people to con- force the ice sculptures crowd size Rhodes said BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans tinue to keep Brandon’s to be kept inside until about 250,000 turned family in your thoughts noon. out to celebrate the start Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary and prayers, and his co- There will be over 100 of 2019 last year. Page 14 THE REPORTER January 2, 2020 dotnews.com Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 10) are urged to attend. Please note that the slideshow Monday (Jan. 13) of every month from 6-8 p.m. at Greater Mattapan Council to meet presentation will be made available bostoncom- 1135 Morton St., Mattapan. The contact is Ms. Myrtle on Jan. 6 monmasterplan.comwhere there is a link to take Huggins at 617-429-8531. The Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council an important user survey that closes December 31. Ashmont-Adams Neighborhood (GMNC) will hold its scheduled monthly meeting Boston Public Library’s Homework Assoc. on Mon., Jan. 6, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., at the Mildred Help Meetings are typically held on the first Thursday Ave Community Center. Speakers will include Chief Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help pro- of each month at the Plasterer’s Hall, 7 Fredericka Resilience Officer Lori Nelson and Star Laws, DND. gram is underway offering free afterschool help and St., at 7 p.m. Contact Pat O’Neill at pattiashmont@ The agenda will include a review of an upcoming mentorship provided by high-achieving high school gmail.com. disposition of city-owned parcels. Residents are students. The program, offered Monday through Ashmont Hill Assoc. encouraged to attend. Thursday from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. is open to students in Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of Public meeting on 150 River St. grades K-8; no registration required. Boston Teacher’s the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Mes- project Union tutors are also available during select weekdays sage Line: 617-822-8178. A public meeting to review a proposal to build a from 4-6 p.m. for students in grades K-12. Visit bpl. org/homework. Ashmont Hill Book Group 30-unit affordable rental building for elders at 150 Everyone is welcome to Book Group, whether you’ve River St. will be held on Wed., Jan. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. Police District C-11 read the book or not. For further info, please contact at the Great Room inside 249 River St., Mattapan. Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Lil Konowitz at [email protected]. The BPDA will host the meeting. Contact Ebony Party Line phone number, where you can report loud Ashmont Valley Neighborhood DaRosa at 617-918-4419 or ebony.darosa@boston. parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. gov for more info. Police District B-3 News Assoc. Boston Children’s Chorus MLK For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at Meetings are usually the 2nd Monday or Tuesday 617-343-4711. of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 776 Washington St., Concert Dorchester. Now in its 17th year, BCC’s signature concert hon- Hancock Street Civic Assoc. The Hancock Street Civic Association meets Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. oring Dr. King will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 at Cedar Grove Civic Association meets at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. at Symphony Hall, Boston. Featuring pieces monthly on the first Tuesday at Uphams Crossing, 530 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. Meeting time is Fr. Lane Hall, St. Brendan Church, 15 Rita Rd. Info: by composers like Florence Price, Undine Smith [email protected] or 617-825-1402. Moore, and Rosephanye Powell. Contact alujares@ 7-8:30p.m. Annual dues are $5; please contact han- bostonchildrenschorus.org for more info. [email protected] with any questions you Clam Point Civic Assoc. Boston Common Master Plan open may have. The next meeting is on Jan. 7. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday Wellington Hill Neighborhood of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 house on Jan. 15 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from The Boston Parks and Recreation Department Council the IBEW; on-street parking available. and the Friends of the Public Garden will host an The Wellington Hill Neighborhood Council meets Codman Square Neighborhood open house to discuss the Boston Common Master on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. Plan on Wed., Jan. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at at the Mattapan branch of the Boston Public Library. Council the Josiah Quincy School Auditorium, 152 Arlington Updates can be found on Facebook page: @welling- The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets St. Attendees will hear an overview of the Boston tonhillneighbors. Or Google Group: wellingtonhill@ the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Common Master Plan project and receive an update googlegroups.com Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Nor- on the work that has been accomplished to date, hear River Street Civic Assoc. folk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. a summary of the extensive public feedback that has The River Street Civic Association meets on the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. been received, hear a discussion about user needs second Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic meets the first Monday and infrastructure needs, consider initial concepts Foley Senior Residences, 249 River St., Mattapan. of each month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, 275 East for improving the Common, and learn about next Apple Grove Assoc. Cottage St. For info: columbiasavinhillcivic.org. steps. 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On his jacket lapel is a That morning, Edwards small gold pin with the had received this wom- emblem of the House of an’s frantic call reporting Representatives. a dead squirrel on her Vassell and Edwards electrical wire. Upon both live in Holmes’s arrival, he found her sit- district and know that ting in her garden, eyes what she was advocat- locked on the dangling ing for would save lives rodent. Though small in a community where in stature with a slight black and brown women build, Edwards made suffer much higher rates several attempts hurl- of pregnancy-related ing rocks and sticks to complications. knock the rodent to the “There are pockets of ground. Then, his bet- opposition to this bill, ter judgment told him so just work the build- to go through the proper ing, work the building,” channels. He uploaded Edwards tells Vassell. photos to Boston’s 311 “Come find me later if I service request system can be of help!” and discovered that the Over the past few years line was jointly owned by of working inside local Devin Edwards, legislative aide to Rep Russell Holmes, speaking with constituents about a pending bill and state government of- the electric company and in Holmes’s State House office in October. Rachel Rock photo a local cable provider. He fices, Edwards has devel- left the house, confident He grew up with a deep Edwards is emblematic oped his capacity to help that he had set a solution distrust of government of the many young men in people. He described a in motion. as an agent of positive Boston who need believ- recent situation where The 25-year-old Ed- social change, taking ers rather than saviors to he spent hours with a wards is a legislative aide a view that had been unlock their power. constituent in a base- to Massachusetts state passed down through “I told him that public ment office of the State Rep. Russell Holmes the generations in his service is not about being House helping resolve and solving constituents’ community. self-important,” Harris an issue related to child problems is the bread “I never believed in says. “No, first it’s about support payments. and butter of his work. local government. I al- being an example to your “I sat there, kind of Holmes represents the ways thought they were family and friends. Sec- like incognito, to see state’s’ Sixth Suffolk against me and my peo- ond, it’s about reaching what the experience District, which includes ple,” he says. “But then back and pulling other was like and it wasn’t parts of Dorchester, Rox- when I started to work brothers up.” great. I felt as though bury, Mattapan and Ja- for the city of Boston, I Harris met Edwards the state employee was maica Plain, and some of started to realize what as a student at Resilient in a very overwhelming Boston’s poorest streets. these folks in local gov- Coders and saw in him a position, but I also knew He has taught Edwards ernment wanted to do to potential young leader in that she wasn’t helping to see the community in affect our lives and how Boston’s efforts to open my constituent do what which he was raised as important it was.” up access to opportunity she needed him to do,” his boss. In addition to being for all citizens. “I recog- explained Edwards. “As “My phone rings a lot. unlikely, the route Ed- nized that Devin had a it became contentious, I ‘Hey, Devin, I need a job.’ wards took to Holmes’s yearning and humility,” stepped forward to say ‘Hey, Devin, I need help office was littered with said Harris. “I placed that I represent him at finding a place to live.’ obstacles and pain. Yet him in the newly created the state level. At that ‘Hey, Devin, my house it’s that lived experience Professional Pathways moment I guess my is being foreclosed,’” that gives him credibil- Devin Edwards at a 2018 family holiday celebration program that paid in- presence and how I ap- Edwards says, sitting ity – and, by extension, in Dorchester. Photo courtesy Devin Edwards terns to work in the city proached this situation... she brought it down...he at his tidy desk in the Holmes – with his com- She put me through good to make sure you can do hall offices of department brought it down. They corner of Holmes’s small munity. schooling, and I didn’t things on a straight and chiefs and gain exposure were able to communi- office on the second floor “He brings a life ex- follow the path she had narrow. But I also try not to a wider range of job cate with each other and of the Massachusetts perience that most folks for me.” to be a hypocrite. That’s possibilities.” figure things out.” State House. don’t see at the State A neighborhood street a life which I came from. His work at City Hall In that moment, Ed- He projects confidence House,” said Holmes. worker steered him to- I’m not going to speak was just the start of Ed- wards stepped into the in his role as an advocate “And it’s important for ward what would become down on it.” wards’s expanding world potential that Harris and guide for his com- people to see that when a second-chance journey This life remains the view. He joined Harris to saw within him years munity. He takes all they call into the State by suggesting that he en- backdrop of his days meet President Barack earlier. “I felt as though requests seriously, from House, when they arrive roll in a paid internship and his source of com- Obama at an event in this is why I’m here and housing issues to dan- and have never been with Resilient Coders, a fort. With little free December 2016 in North that’s why I’m part of gling dead squirrels. “I into the building, they tech training program time available because Carolina for Obama’s the work, to bring my get up every day because say, ‘Whoa, who’s this offered with support of work and attending national initiative, My experience and bring ev- it’s a passion and there’s young man who actu- and mentoring through college classes at night, Brother’s Keeper (MBK). erybody else’s experience a certain feeling in my ally has this amount of Youth Options Unlim- Edwards hangs out with Despite being a “nervous so we can make these heart that I definitely get influence?’” ited (YOU). Jonathan family and friends, tries wreck,” Edwards went systems work a little bit from being able to service In 2012, just before Ed- Makrez, then-YOU pro- to work out, and dines out to the microphone and better for both sides.” my community, give back wards’s 18th birthday, gram director, said that at a one of his two favor- asked the president, Edwards wants his to my community,” he his father died after a Edwards stood out from ite restaurants, Oriental “What do you see MBK life over the past four says with his signature long battle with sickle the beginning. De Cuba, in Jamaica continuing to provide years to demonstrate to smile. cell anemia. Grieving “His personality and Plain or, Green Tea, in for brothers like myself others with similar back- Edwards’s squirrel- and angry, he dropped social skills were special. Lynn. On Fridays, he who come through vio- grounds that the city of removal efforts paid off. out of high school, be- I thought, ‘Who is this goes to see his barber lent neighborhoods and Boston and society have Several days later, his gan running the streets kid?’” said Makrez. “He for either a haircut or troubling upbringings?” not given up on them. neighbor called to thank of Boston and dealing was always asking for a shape-up. And every Obama, who had met Second chances do exist. him for showing her that drugs. Finally recogniz- constructive criticism other week, in search of Edwards before the “I try to tell the youth she was important to ing that his life had spun and ways to improve.” solace, Edwards goes to event, acknowledged what I’ve been through, him. She told him that out of control, Edwards Now, years later, Makrez the gravesite of his best the road Edwards had but I also tell them they Rep. Holmes had gained left to live with his aunt considers Edwards a col- friend, who was killed by traveled and spoke of have to be ready for a a “forever supporter.” and uncle in Florida. Two league and recognizes street violence in 2016. his plans to reach more certain change in life,” ••• years later, he returned the potency of his dem- He embraces his status individuals like him. says Edwards. “It’s kind Winning over sup- to Boston, determined to onstrated ability to con- as a role model, nurtured ••• of that analogy that you porters is at the core get his life back on track. nect the dots for others in part by Conan Harris, On a recent afternoon, can bring a horse to of Edwards’s life story, “For a long time, I like him. one of his most influ- Edwards listened care- water. The horse has to even though reaching showed my little brother Says Edwards: “I tell ential mentors. Harris, fully as Tiffany Vassell want to drink.” his position of influence and sister the wrong way other brothers, ‘If I can formerly Boston’s deputy lobbied him for support Rachel Rock is a gradu- in the Massachusetts to be,” Edwards says. do it, so can you.’ I try public safety director, is of a bill in the Legisla- ate student in Boston legislative process was “My mom was a great to teach them the im- a force of nature with his ture that would expand University’s journalism hardly predestined and mother and instilled in portance of local govern- mission to raise up young Medicaid coverage to in- program. even against the odds. me great mannerisms. ment and of just trying men of color. To Harris, clude doula (childbirth) Page 16 THE REPORTER January 2, 2020 dotnews.com Walsh says new ordinance will boost the city’s wetlands resilience (Continued from page 1) progress for climate justice,” Committee. “Policies such as said Boston City Councillor this one ensure that we are At-Large Michelle Wu. protecting our current natural The Friends of Allandale resource areas and local wet- Coalition called the ordinance lands, while reducing impacts “a positive step forward in of global climate change.” the efforts to address Climate Previously, the Conserva- Change and protect natural tion Commission has followed resources in all neighborhoods the Massachusetts Wetlands of the city.” The coalition, Protection Act, which requires which includes a large number that any work proposed in of city-wide civic associations a wetland resource area or and other groups, also pointed within 100 feet of those areas out some areas where they say Mayor Martin Walsh signed the Local Wetland Ordinance during a visit to Roslindale last be reviewed and issued a per- there is room for improvement. week. Isabel Leon/Mayor’s Office photo mit by the panel. The new law “One, the future of our directs the panel to consider nance will advance the goals of a buffer against storms and protects isolated vegetated coastal marshes, primarily climate change, sea level rise, Climate Ready Boston by de- floods. With this ordinance, we wetlands, vernal pools, and Belle Isle in East Boston and and climate resiliency in re- fending against sea level rise are that much closer to achiev- vernal pool habitat. It also Neponset Estuary – which ex- viewing applications, and de- and strengthening floodplain ing a connected and protective establishes a Waterfront Area tends basically from Venezia velop performance standards protections. The Conservation waterfront,” said Chris Cook, that will serve as a buffer zone past Port Norfolk and Cedar to ensure the city is adequately Commission is eager to inte- the city’s chief of Environment, and allow for the implementa- Grove up to Lower Mills. Two, protected from those effects. grate the new ordinance into Energy, and Open Space. tion of the Resilient Boston there is a need to integrate “Boston is viewed nationally this important work.” Added Kathy Abbott, Presi- Harbor Plan, as well as allow early environmental assess- and internationally as a leader The creation of Flood Resil- dent and CEO of Boston for the creation of Flood Re- ment - indeed assessment of in addressing the effects of ience Zones adds a layer of pro- Harbor Now: “The ordinance silience Zones expected to be all disparate impacts - within climate change, and the new tection that will be established provides a critical foundation aligned with the Boston Plan- the overall project review. local wetlands ordinance is an through the ordinance, which for protecting and mimicking ning & Development Agency’s Notwithstanding these points, important tool in protecting will require projects within the natural systems as we develop flood overlay district. Friends of Allandale and the and enhancing the city’s valu- zones to go through Conserva- coastal protection around the “This ordinance is a big step entire coalition is in strong able wetlands resource areas, tion Commission review. They city and absorb the precipita- toward regulating develop- support of the ordinance as which serve as important are expected to be aligned with tion from increasingly intense ment to match the scale and amended.” protections against sea level the Boston Planning & Devel- storms. These consistent and urgency of our climate vul- The new law also allows the rise,” said Michael Parker, opment Agency and the 2070 forward- looking regulations nerability. Boston should be Conservation Commission to chair of the Conversation Climate Ready Boston maps. assure that our wetlands and taking every possible action develop standards for projects Commission. “Wetlands are a critically wildlands are our first line to fight climate change, and in the floodplain to ensure that He added: “The city is al- important component of this of defense against climate I’m proud to have worked with future residents are protected ready seeing the effects of because they store and filter change and continue to help community leaders to advance from flooding, and expressly climate change and the ordi- groundwater while acting as keep our citizens safe.”

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(617) 731-0100 We service all makes/models! Page 18 THE REPORTER January 2, 2020 dotnews.com Recent Obituaries CROWE, Anna Harrington and her fi- (Crowe) Curtis, Salva- and her late husband HACKETT, Barbara Ryan, Olivia, David, Frances (Dyer) of ancé Gregory Speicher tore (Crowe) Curtis and John Buckley of Quin- J. (Phillips) Born in Stephen, MaryKate, Dorchester, born in of Holbrook, Thomas Eleanor (Crowe) Curtis cy, Shirley A. and her Cornwall, England of Timothy, Christopher, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, W. Crowe of Canton, of Canton. If desired, husband John Husak Dorchester. Wife of the Ronan, Lucy, Grace Ireland. Affectionately John J. Crowe and his contributions in Ann’s of Brockton, and the late Lawrence J. Hack- and Mairead; and many known as Ann or Nan wife Tammy of Merri- memory may be sent to late Mickey McIntyre. ett. Mother of Patricia nieces and nephews. by friends and rela- mack, NH and Mary J. St. Gregory’s Church, “Nana” of Monica Gen- Dennehy of Dorchester, She was the sister of the tives, she was 91 years Crowe of Dorchester. 2215 Dorchester Ave., try, John McIntyre, Jr., Patrick Michael Hack- late Fr. John I. Foley, young. Wife of the late Grandmother of the Dorchester, MA 02124. Ian McIntyre, Jason ett of Jacksonville, FL, Fr. Hugh Foley (CM), William T. Crowe. late Anthony W. Crowe. CROKE, Edward F. Buckley, Eric Buckley, Jeanne Wilson of Nor- William Foley, and Sr. Mother of Catherine A. Great-Nana to Miles “Bud” of Milton. Hus- Margie Crowley, Mi- well, Wendy Hosmer of Mary Dolores Foley band for 72 years of chael Buckley, David South Boston and the late (CSJ). Expressions of June M. (Flaherty). Fa- Buckley, Charles Hu- Daniel Hackett, Michael sympathy may be made ther of June M. Buckley sak, and Natalie Hu- Patrick Hackett, Annette to the Sisters of St. Jo- and her husband Keith sak-Westgate. Survived Walker and David Paul seph, c/o Mission Ad- of Braintree, Peter T. by 18 great-grandchil- Hackett. Also survived vancement, 637 Cam- Croke and his wife Jean dren. Margie was a by 15 grandchildren, 38 bridge St., Brighton, of Marshfield, and Eliz- former secretary at St. great-grandchildren and MA 02135, or donate abeth L. “Betsy” Com- Margaret Church and 2 great-great-grandchil- online at csjboston.org/ proni and her partner a longtime parishioner. dren and her dear care support-our-sisters Kent Stiritz of Dorches- She was also a member giver, Brazia Gomes of HOWARD, Fran- ter. Grandfather of of the “K” Club for many Quincy. ces V. (Barauskas) Katelyn and Timothy years. Donations in HEBARD, Lucy T. of Dorchester, origi- Buckley, and Christo- Margie’s memory may (Foley), 92. Born in nally from South Bos- pher, Shauna, and Ol- be made to St. Margaret Brookline, Lucy lived in ton, 93. Predeceased ivia Croke. He was a Church. Mattapan, Milton and by her husband, Victor proud Army Veteran, EISAN, Elizabeth West Yarmouth before A. Howard. Mother of WWII. Donations may A. “Betty” (Har- moving to Dorchester. Frances McGeough of Cedar Grove Cemetery be made in his mem- rington)in Brockton, A graduate of Laboure Quincy, Patricia Devine A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River ory to St. Elizabeth’s formerly of Weymouth College, Lucy trained and her husband Thom- Chapel available for: Weddings, memorial services, Church, 359 Reedsdale and Dorchester. Wife and worked as a Regis- as of Moraga, CA, Phyl- and celebratory masses. Indoor Services available for Rd., Milton, MA 02186. of Harry B. Eisan for tered Nurse at Marian lis Howard and her DRAPER, Marjorie 63 years. Mother of Manor, Carney Hospi- partner Barbara Jarvis winter burials. Greenhouse on premises for fresh flow- L. “Margie” (Dunbar) Cheryl and her hus- tal, Neponset Health of Dorchester and Victor ers. Columbarium for cremated remains. Plant a tree in Dorchester. Wife of band Alfred Arnold of Center and a number of J. Howard and his wife program. the late Richard Drap- Pembroke, Gary and nursing homes. Her life- Nancy of Newport, RI. 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 er and Joseph E. Mc- his wife Debby Eisan of defining roles were as a Proud grandmother and Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. Intyre. Mother of John Pembroke, David and dedicated wife, mother great-grandmother to M. and his wife Karen his wife Michelle Eisan- of eleven, and grand- Jessica Sherlock and her McIntyre of North Car- Smith of Holliston, and mother of fifteen. Wife of husband Christopher olina, Linda M. Buckley Beth “Buffy” and her the late H. Noel Hebard, and daughters Saman- husband Eric Gagnon Lucy was loved and tha and Victoria, Emily LEGAL NOTICE of Old Orchard Beach, cherished by her chil- Donadini and her fiance COMMONWEALTH OF Maine. Sister of Barba- dren, Christopher and George Novo and her TEVNAN TEVNAN MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT ra Thorwaldson of Hing- wife Barbara of Melrose, daughter Kelsey Devlin, 15 Broad Street 415 Neponset Avenue PROBATE & FAMILY COURT ham, her twin brother Jerome (retired B.P.D.) Phillip Donadini and his SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 24 NEW CHARDON STREET Robert Harrington of and his late wife Linda daughter Teegan Rose, BOSTON, MA 02114 Milton, Carol Reming- Joy of Bridgewater, Wil- Patrick Devine, Ryan 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR ton of Weymouth, and liam and wife Jeanne Devine and his wife APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON the late Ruby Hender- of Needham, Grace and Holly, Rory DeShazer Attorneys at Law PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 son, Marge Henderson, husband Paul Barry, and her husband Tyler Docket No. SU19P2789GD www.tevnan.com in the MATTER OF: and Clinton Harrington Margaret Hamilton and children Owen and MARK DEMONE of DORCHESTER, MA Jr. She is survived and husband Edward Riley, Andrew How- RESPONDENT by 9 grandchildren, 8 (retired B.P.D.) and H. ard, James Sherrod Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other great-grandchildren, John, all of Dorchester, and his wife Bridget interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Mental Health (Boston of and many nieces and Edmund and wife Mari- and daughter Emma, Westborough, MA) in the above captioned nephews. Donations in ana of Framingham, and Amanda Repp and NEW CALVARY CEMETERY matter alleging that Mark Demone is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Department Betty’s memory may be Theresa Lynch and hus- her husband Eric and Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian of Mental Health (Boston of Westborough, MA) (or some other suitable person) be made to the American band Paul and Mary, all daughters Kennedy and Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. appointed as Guardian to serve Without Alzheimer’s Associa- of Quincy, Anne Duduch Dakota. Lovingly called Surety on the bond. Grave pricing starting at $1,200 The petition asks the Court to determine tion, 225 N. Michigan and husband Chris- “sissy” by her siblings, that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the Package pricing from $3,700 (includes grave purchase, first appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and Ave., Chicago, IL 60601 topher of Marshfield, Stella Demsky, Nellie opening & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. or the First Baptist and Hugh and wife Ei- Fratic, Anna Starsiak, The petition is on file with this court and may starting at $1,400 (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening contain a request for certain specific authority. Church, 401 Ashmont leen of Westwood; her and John and Joseph You have the right to object to this & Inscription) proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or St., Dorchester, MA grandchildren Allyson, Barauskas, and many your attorney must file a written appearance 02124. Edward, Joseph, Kevin, nieces and nephews. 617-296-2339 at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 01/16/2020. This day is NOT She worked for 30 years 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, a hearing date, but a deadline date by which LEGAL NOTICES as a paraprofessional at you have to file the written appearance if you Pre Need Opening Arrangements object to the petition. If you fail to file the the Emerson and Con- written appearance by the return date, action COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available. may be taken in this matter without further MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS don Schools within the notice to you. In addition to filing the written THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT Boston Public School Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. appearance, you or your attorney must file a PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT written affidavit stating the specific facts and Suffolk Probate & Family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court system. Contributions Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments grounds of your objection within 30 days after 24 New Chardon Street 24 New Chardon Street the return date. Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02114 can be made to Castle Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery IMPORTANT NOTICE (617) 788-8300 (617) 788-8300 Island Association, P.O. The outcome of this proceeding may limit CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR in West Roxbury or completely take away the above-named FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION Box 342 South Boston, person’s right to make decisions about per- sonal affairs or financial affairs or both. The Docket No. SU19P2835EA Docket No. SU19P2771EA MA 02127, or St. Jo- The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries above-named person has the right to ask ESTATE OF: ESTATE OF: seph’s Indian School, for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request AUGUSTINE MARINO ANTONIO A. MARINO Main Office located at: on behalf of the above-named person. If the DATE OF DEATH: 04/09/2000 DATE OF DEATH: 03/29/2019 1301 North Main St., above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, To all interested persons: To all interested persons: Chamberlain, SD 57325. 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 one may be appointed at State expense. A petition for Formal Probate of Will with A petition for Formal Adjudication of Witness, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice Appointment of Personal Representative Intestacy has been filed by Marie R. Saia THROCKMORTON, Pricing information and maps available online at: of this Court. has been filed by Marie R. Saia of Burlington, of Burlington, MA requesting that the Court Felix D. Arroyo MA requesting that the Court enter a formal enter a formal Decree and Order and for Catherine A. (Dono- www.BostonCemetery.org Register of Probate Decree and Order and for such other relief such other relief as requested in the Peti- 84, of Mansfield, Date: December 19, 2019 as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner tion. The Petitioner requests that: Marie R. van), 617-325-6830 [email protected] Published: January 2, 2020 requests that: Marie R. Saia of Burlington, MA Saia of Burlington, MA be appointed as formerly of Dorchester. be appointed as Personal Representative(s) Personal Representative(s) of said estate of said estate to serve Without Surety on to serve Without Surety on the bond in an Wife of the late John C. the bond in an unsupervised administration. unsupervised administration. Throckmorton. Mother IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the of James R. Throckmor- Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceed- You have a right to object to this proceeding. ton and his wife JoAnne ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file To do so, you or your attorney must file a of Plainville and the late a written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day Jane M. Throckmorton. of 01/20/2020. of 01/08/2020. Grandmother of Kaitlin This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance by which you must file a written appearance N. Throckmorton and and objection if you object to this proceeding. and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance If you fail to file a timely written appearance Bridget M. Throckmor- and objection followed by an Affidavit of and objection followed by an Affidavit of ton, both of Plainville. Objections within thirty (30) days of the Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without return day, action may be taken without Sister of Phyllis DiMar- further notice to you. further notice to you. zio and her husband Unsupervised Administration Unsupervised Administration Under The Massachusetts Uniform Under The Massachusetts Uniform William of Concord, Probate Code (MUPC) Probate Code (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under A Personal Representative appointed under Virginia Grinley and the MUPC in an unsupervised administration the MUPC in an unsupervised administration her husband Thomas is not required to file an inventory or annual is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested accounts with the Court. Persons interested of Florida and the late in the estate are entitled to notice regarding in the estate are entitled to notice regarding Mary Coombs. Contri- the administration directly from the Personal the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court Representative and may petition the Court butions in Catherine’s in any matter relating to the estate, including in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of the distribution of assets and expenses of memory may be made administration. administration. to the Perkins School Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. for the Blind, 175 North Date: December 20, 2019 Date: December 11, 2019 Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo Beacon St., Watertown, Register of Probate Register of Probate MA 02472. Published: January 2, 2020 Published: January 2, 2020 dotnews.com January 2, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 19 er’s retail experience. union money that’s so Unions to help Madison Park students “I’m just trying to help prosperous...the future this grow,” he said. “My of this is me giving them main goal is union work, a business plan to actu- create and maintain their own business not necessarily in school ally have their students (Continued from page 1) ning the shop requires ers and Glaziers, and can develop and expand stores, but the correla- be able to print their own “The good part about a “a lot of communication the union logo there.” its services with the pur- tion I made is, you know, stuff in here and sell it vocational school is that skills. You need to be Through the donation, chase of a heat printing I want to help them here as is, or customize it on you can decide: Do you able to communicate King and his outside press, store mannequins, and tie my union con- the spot in front of the want to go to college or do with people.” But he sales manager, Joe Rufo, and other display items tacts in with them. Let’s customer.” you want to go right into also learned valuable hope the gift shop model that improve the custom- get them some of this work? If you have a union lessons about leader- behind you like this,” ship and delegating re- he said, “some of these sponsibility, he said. kids can go to college ten “As manager I didn’t years later, make a lot of make a decision by my- money and then pay for self; I actually consulted it themselves. with the other students “We’ve got RoxMAPP on the team. Like, if [Roxbury Dual Enroll- I wanted to move a ment/Early College Pro- table or change some- gram], which takes you thing, I told them why right from high school I’m doing it, instead of and puts you in a col- just giving an order.” lege while you’re in high Tony King, a Dorches- school, and we also have ter native and owner the unions that are of Beantown USA, a working with us now. So clothes printing shop in it’s like the best of both Adams Village, helped worlds.” facilitate the connection Gerald Santana, 18, of between Madison Park Dorchester is one of those and District Council students currently par- 35 after learning that ticipating in the school’s Schuman, an old friend early college program, of his from South Boston, whereby he takes classes was behind the project. as a senior at Madison And for good measure, Park while he’s also King decided to design enrolled as a freshman a t-shirt commemorat- at Benjamin Franklin ing the collaboration. Institute of Technology, “I’m a signatory of DC35, where he studies busi- so when we asked them ness. Santana worked to do the donation here, as store manager last I wanted to make a col- year during a trial run laboration shirt for it,” of the gift shop model, he explained. “So I just an experience that let took [Madison Park’s] him “make connections” crest and kind of incor- between the classroom porated the values of and the retail space. the DC 35 Painters and Santana said that run- Allied Trades, Paint- Page 20 THE REPORTER January 2, 2020 dotnews.com

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