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Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 33 Issue 40 Thursday, October 1, 2015 50¢ DOT Block rollout ongoing; residents get look at revamp By Jennifer Smith The development has ex- reporter Staff panded and contracted since The DOT Block development its inception, hitting a bump is proceeding without a section in the road last month when at Dorchester Avenue and a sales agreement expired Hancock Street that was in on three properties near the original proposal, project one corner of the site. This organizers said at a Boston ratcheted down the overall Redevelopment Authority- design to more closely align hosted meeting Monday night. with the original proposal. Developers, though, remain After a supplemental filing hopeful that the parcel will be to the BRA on Sept. 15, the re-incorporated into the plans public comment period for at a future date. the new design was extended Eric Robinson of RODE until Oct. 9. Architects and Catherine “The project is vastly dif- O’Neill, representing the ferent than the last time we development team, briefed a saw it,” said City Councillor full room at the Boys and Girls Frank Baker, who was at the Clubs of Dorchester’s Paul R. meeting. “We’re kind of back McLaughlin Youth Center toward the beginning again.” Alycra Juarez tried on a Boston Fire chief’s helmet and jacket at the Richard J. Murphy El- on the latest iteration of the As he has from the start, ementary School’s First Responders Appreciation Day last Friday. Story, Page 24. sprawling project. (Continued on page 4) Her sights set on at-large Council seat, Essaibi-George sees need for new voice By Jennifer Smith person, Essaibi-George has a reporter Staff surprising amount of pep in Annissa Essaibi-George is her voice as she talks about tired, in the best way. the upcoming election. “I think if I weren’t tired, Nov. 3 is five weeks away, it would mean I haven’t been and after 11 months of cam- working very hard,” she said paigning, the finish line is in on Tuesday at Stitch House, sight. “I’m so anxious to get her Dorchester business and there,” she said. her political base of operations. The issues closest to her Essaibi-George, 40, is mak- heart revolve around educa- Updated sketch from RODE Architects shows a section of the ing her second run at an tion as she draws on her 13 revamped DOT Block project. at-large City Council seat, years as an East Boston High looking to replace one of the School coach and teacher. She four at-large incumbents – is on leave from teaching now, Michael Flaherty, Stephen and does not plan to take it up Daily Table sees growth Murphy, Ayanna Pressley, Annissa-Essaibi George at again if she were to win a seat and Michelle Wu. Stitch House, her business in on the council. And she has a full dance Dorchester. Essaibi-George’s school in members, donations card, as evidenced by a cal- Jennifer Smith photo experience as a teacher and By meggie QuackenBuSh into expanding with a second a mom mean she is able “to endar bursting with post- community leaders. While Special to the reporter location in the Boston area. talk about what’s happening,” it notes and packed with juggling her roles as a wife, When Daily Table opened in “We’ve been absolutely she said, “with a very direct scrawled appointments for mother of four boys, business Dorchester’s Codman Square shocked and pleasantly sur- perspective of what’s taking civic meetings, parades, and owner, civically engaged last June, Doug Rauch, the prised with the tremendous face-to-face sit-downs with resident, and all-around busy (Continued on page 13) nonprofit grocery store’s positive response we’ve re- founder and CEO, had one goal ceived from the community,” in mind: to bring affordable said Rauch. Irish Heritage fest offers culture, family ties meals to a neighborhood that (Continued on page 21) was hungry for better food By Sean Smith The festival, taking place showcasing many Greater options. Special to the reporter for the fifth time, has become Boston-area acts. Before the store launched, The Irish-American duo a Columbus Day Weekend Among the local bands on Codman Square was essen- Celtic Font will be among highlight for Irish/Celtic the program for this year are tially a food desert: its only the performers at this year’s music and dance devotees in Devri, Silver Spears, Fenian offerings for affordable meals Dorchester Irish Heritage Greater Boston and beyond, Sons, Erin’s Melody, the Tom were from fast-food chains like Festival, to be held on Oct. 11 drawing crowds of upwards of Lanigan Band, Gobshites, McDonald’s and KFC. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 9,000. Two outdoor stages, as Erin’s Guild, Noggin, Fuaim Now, just over three months crossroads of Florian Hall (55 well as the venues in Florian na nGael, plus the Boston since opening, the store boasts Hallet Street) and the John Hall and the McKeon Post, Police Gaelic Pipes and musi- over 7,000 members, with All contents copyright McKeon Post AmVets 146 (4 provide for continuous enter- cians with Boston’s Hanafin- about 300 customers visiting © 2015 Boston Hilltop Street). tainment throughout the day, (Continued on page 19) daily, and has begun to look Neighborhood News, Inc. Big bank services without big bank fees. 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They will serve food from From left, Yawkey Award recipients Amanda Jozefiak, Jeanne Carrara, Kath- tacked at knifepoint more than 30 Boston area restaurants and caterers, leen Duggan, Patrice DeAngelo, Sarah Hockey, Carol Nesti, Debra O’Sullivan. at Dorchester Avenue such as Eastern Standard, Alma Nove, La Morra, Not pictured: Fran Michalski. and Harbor View Street Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and The Friendly around 11 p.m. on Sun- Toast. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at Eight women win Yawkey day, according to Boston menofboston.com or by calling 617-822-8734. One Police. hundred dollars from each ticket goes toward fighting The suspect is described breast cancer, heart disease, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Awards for teaching excellence as black, in his 20s with a medium build, short black The event is from 6-9 p.m. under the Gala Tent at E i g h t e d u c a t o r s were presented to: Ms. The Yawkey Award 637 Washington St. in Dorchester. curly hair, and a small from Saint John Paul Amanda Jozefiak – Co- for Teaching Excellence amount of facial hair. II Catholic Academy lumbia Campus; Ms. was established in 2009 Friday (2nd) – Join Co-op Power for an evening He was wearing dark were presented with Frances Michalski – in recognition of The clothing and may have of up-cycled fashion, speakers, food and Eco Hip-Hop the annual Yawkey Columbia Campus; Mrs. Yawkey Foundation’s performance at Erie Ellington Community Center, fled on foot in the direction Award for Teaching Carol Nesti – Lower Mills extraordinary leader- of Sydney Street. 31 Erie Street, Dorchester, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.RSVP to Excellence on Sept. 24. Campus; Mrs. Debra ship support of Saint 617-272-3340 or http://bit.ly/1JpMh8z. The attack came as The Yawkey Award O’Sullivan – Lower Mills John Paul II Catholic police continue to search Saturday (3rd) – “Nueva España” concert by The recognizes professional Campus; Mrs. Jeanne Academy. Recipients for a man who has been Boston Camerata at Ashmont’s All Saints’ Church, educators who exemplify Carrara – Mattapan must have demonstrated indecently assaulting 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester brings to life once the highest standards Campus; Ms. Kathleen a commitment to the women in the area of again the ancient colonial music of Mexico, Peru, in teaching and inspire Duggan – Mattapan mission of Catholic Edward Everett Square. and Bolivia in an unforgettable blend of Spanish, and encourage children Campus; Mrs. Patrice education and be highly That suspect, however, native American, and African styles. 3pm. Tickets of all backgrounds and DeAngelo – Neponset respected role models is described as a light- $20,$30. Discounts are available for students ($10) abilities to learn and Campus; Mrs. Sarah within the school com- skinned Hispanic man. and groups of 10 or more. For further information, practice Catholic val- Hockey – Neponset Cam- munity. ••• call 617-262-2092 or visit bostoncamerata.org. ues. This year, awards pus. Boston Police arrested a 17 year-old teenager Sunday (4th) – East Boston Savings Bank Lynch’s ‘Wounded Warrior Leave’ for carrying a loaded 10th Annual 5K Bay Run/Walk Road Race on Day handgun on Monday Boulevard at Carson Beach, 9 a.m.