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m'community Newspaper Company www.townonline.cbm allstonbrighton FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2002 · Vol. 7, No. 18 I 44 Pages 13 3 Sections 75¢ • Jhename l..e ,~ Martin ...AstOn Martin"

"This is not the car business. This is the toy business. People buy them for the same reason you buy tailor-made suits and $100,000 shotguns. Stephen Serio

By Phoebe Sweet Aston Martin of New England, STAFF WRITER a local franchise owned by ru.t a strip mall, some body Stephen Serio since 1996 and shops and a car lot, flanked one of only about .20 dealerships P on either side by the cones in the country, .is the number and crumbled pavement of West- three Aston Martin dealer in the em Avenue road construction U.S., behind only Beverly Hills crouches a diminutive dealership and Greenwich, Conn. that attract'> the bare minimum of English company Aston Mar- window shoppers. tin, majority ow.ned by Ford But behind glass walls, guarded since 1987, is less like a compa­ ... by s i gn ~ admonishing covetous , ny than a club .,... the kind of club poseurs not to sit in the automo- one needs a secret handshake and biles, are some of the most osten- a few mi llion bucks to get into. tatious price tags in the automo- You may have heard of their tive game. most famous customer. He goes ST 4f •O Kl TH E LAroBSON Who said location is every- by the unassuming n,ame of Steve Serio, president of Aston Martin of New England, stan- with sorr e of his fleet of autos for sale. The car on the left Is a 1963 ~~ and on thing? ASTON MARTIN, page ~ the right Is the 2003 Vanquish, which Is featured In the lateSt James Bond movie. It's Thanksgiving Learning to s Studi on heKe ls comes For 18th straight year, Jerry Qu11111 to town -

invites residents to enjoy a free dihner By Damian J. Troise CORRESPONDENT By Phoebe Sweet mood," said Quinn. ··You look STAFF WRITER around and see the id-,. Ifs' On the big screen, he plays powerful and intimidating war­ amazing." Sitting in the darkened bar­ riors, like Magua in 'The Last of And this year. as he ~as for the room of .The Kells among up­ the Mohicans" and Geronimo in past 17 years. Quinn \\ill \\Cl­ side-down chairs stacked on ta­ '·Geronimo: An American Leg­ come the families ofi Albton­ bles. for two and with the dim end," bur off screen he is a per­ Brighto~ to share their hieal with tight from the front windows sonable laid-back man with a him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on barely illuminating the large, sense of humor and an array of Thanksgiving DJ.). empty room, it is hard to picture talents. With a wanmg eco omy that 300 people feasting on turkey Wes Studi takes on the role of doesn't show of impro' e­ and fixings. .,1gm. Joe Leaphom lin the upcoming But as Jerry Quinn, owner of ment, Quinn expects re need) film adaptation of Tony Hiller­ the restaurant, bar and dance club families to come this )Car than man's novel, "Skinwalkers," on Brighton Avenue, begins to ever before. which airs this Sunday on the describe the faces of the children "It's amazing ho\\ man) peo­ PBS Mystery! Serjes, present¢ who come to enjoy a free, three­ ple get laid off eYCI) a):· said PHOTO BY ZARA TZANEV by WGBH . Studi, a Coach Jack Dolan helps Calle Richman, age 4, during skating·1essons at Daly Skating Rink in course Thanksgiving dinner each Quinn. Cherokee, plays the veteran cop Quinn abo e\pe ts more Cleveland Circle. The MDC is currently holding lessons for people of all ages. year, the room begins to fill. STUDI, page 27 'They are in such a joyous QUINrt, page 12 INSIDE The Chairman always ., rings twice·· 0 'Shaugnessy chiming . in at Scullers ·

~ By Matthew S. Robinson Robert Woodruff CORRESPONDENT takes over the ART During the Golden Age of Vegas, a group of .,.SEEPAGE 15 singer/scoundrels made a name for themselves that has surviwed every one of them. Frank Sinatra, "Rich a Ding Ding" will be per­ . ., Dean Martin, formed at Scullers 400 Sol· Ea.•Y dea Sammy Davis .Jr. diers Field Road, Boston, at 8 Duet o the Thanksgiving holiday, there is · (and to a lesser ex­ p.m. on Nov. 26. For tickets an early deadline for next week's tent, Peter Lawford and information, call 617· 562· paper. The deadline for all items for and Joey Bishop) 4111 or go to www.scullers­ the Nov. 29 edition of the - .com. Brighton TAB is 10 a.m. on Monday, ruled 'The Strip" like Nov. 25. Anythi?ig submitted after that the kings on the time will be held until the following poker tables. Their (in)famous acts of debauchery and STAFF PHOTO BY JIM WALKER derring-do, along with their unavoidable popularity and week. Isabel Donellon of Brighton, seated left, sings Stnd perfonns right along wltlJ Carol O'Shaughnessy, right, during Tuesday's perfonnance of "That's Entertainment: The Music of Judy Garland and Uza Mlnelll" at the Faneuil Branch Library In 'pervasiveness, led them to have bestowed upon them O'SHAUGNESSY, page 12 INSIDE Brighton. O'Shaugtmessy will be at Scullers on Nov. 26. •:(\q, -It '{0 Al.so sptcid rrowP• Commentary 10 l\'IAEt c.~\' ~I) ~~-,,'cc :JI:.,, for kids & runagm SIMPLY FREE " '\~ .,•• ".)j_' '""' ~~~ ,-;~'-' ~ l • • New Fail °"''" Community Notes 3 CHIROPRACTH ~o-<''0' >• ; for Kids and Tetn

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· t~nksgiving Eve AT THIS OF YEAR MORE THAN EVER ... $~nion at Elks Main Streets wants to make the ~olidays special thoughrs rum gratefully ro those who have : :rhe annual Allston-Brighton my success po~sible: I thank you for your • Thanksgiving Eve Reunion ship, your support and for the opportunity Brighton Mam Streets im Jte the public to led by Stephanie Glen and Diane Butera, will I tflkes J?1jice Wednesday, Nov. of service. From my Family ro yours, wish celebrate the holidJ) .·eru;on at the following perform on the steps of the Brighton Evangeli­ a very Happy Thanksgiving. 47. from 9 p.m. to I a.m., at the scheduled events. All events a·e free and will cal Congregational Church, 404 Washington R[/\lTY GMOUP ~right6n Elks, 326 Washington appeal to residents of.all age!>. St. 8treet, Brighton. Cost is $15. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. - SAXA, a choir for 480 Washington sweet Committed to serving the • ~ Music will be provided by (Beside old YMCA) • al ds Dec. 5, 6 to 10 p.m. - Eleventh anniyersary Early Music, John Yannis, director, will sing Brighton, MA 02135 fe estate Oee deejay Steve Deluca. celebration of VH Framing, 341 Washington inside the Congregational Church. Co-spon­ Tel: 617·254-2525 , ~ Proceeds from the event will St. Opening of an exhibit in the gallery b} E. Fax: 617-254-9525 of the commuruty.. Norman O'Grady sored with the Brighton-Allston Historical So­ vm: 617-746·0848 Broker/Owner t}en,'efit Allston-Brighton chari­ vonHuene and Michelle McClure. ciety. Your tfes: and the Cystic Fibrosis Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. - Christmas Tree Light­ · Dec. 16, 7 to 9 p.m. - Open Your Heart for Neighborhood . · d @ . d . Realtor• ~oundation . ing in Oak Square. ''J><>ns~red "ith the board the Holidays, a concert at the Congregational Emat 1 : normanogra y mm spnng.com ) For more information, call of trade. Mayor Thomas M. Menino wilJ ar­ Church, co-sponsored by Open Doors Gift & www.primerealcygroup.org Q1 1.-486-0917. 1 I rive on a trolley. Book Shop. The event features vocalists Satu 0 Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. - Chri nnru; Tree Light­ ' O'Connel, Marlene Tholl and Monique Nass­ When you ~nk real estate, Think Prime Realty Group. - $~ston Volvo ·to hold ing by the police !>tation~ co- ·pon ored with er. plus New Age pianist Cody Michaels. annual Sk road race the board of trade. ~1'.ayor Thomas M. Menino Dec. 19, 20, 21 and 22 - "The Best Christ­ arrives on a fire true"!. mas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson, at : The fifth annual Boston Dec. 1t , 7:30 p.m. -A reading of Dickens' St. Anthony's School Hall, 55 Holton St., All­ Volvo Village Thanksgiving "A Christma Carol" edited imd directed by ston. Produced by the Allston Brighton Com­ ~f?ft"~,,, I . l':>ay 5K Road Race to benefit Spencer Morrow. at the Jackson/Mann Com­ munity Theatre Foundation and directed by Medical Missions for Children munity Center, 500 Cambridge St., Union Paul Dixon and Rick Geilfuss. Performances 9..N'tuWUW 9l&ne,ifnc.· will take place on Nov. 28. Reg­ Square. Refreshmenu, will be i.erved. are at 8 p.m. each night with a 2 p.m. matinee istnition begins at 7 a. m. and Dec. 12, 6:45 to 7: I 5 p.m. --The Songsters, on Sunday, Dec. 22. ~ ' Lexington, MA 02420 the: runners arid ·volunteers will be 1 treated to refreshments, r::Teat1uv'.t[9: oo_urtesy of Dunkin Donuts and ence Room, 77 Warren St., and crafts, money raffles, white Tuesday, Dec. 3, I 0:30 a.m., at Private Room with Single Bath Nantucket Nectars. Also the Brighton. Spon ored by Bo ton elephant item , detorated the Veronica Smith Senior Cen­ 24-Hour Licensed Nursing and Assistants first 500 people to register will Parks and Recreation Depart­ wreaths, a silent auction, a ter, 20 Chestnut St., Brighton. Physical Therapy get a free long-sleeve T-shirt, ment Mayor's Office of Neigh­ country store for kids, Tupper­ The featured speaker is courtesy of Boston Volvo. Reg­ Meals/Refreshments/Recreation borhood Services. ware, American Girl acces- James D. Maltz, a frequent Laundry Service istration is at 7 a.m. and the For more information. call orie • food, games, baked speaker to senior organizations runiwalk race begins at 9 a.m. Affordable Rate $195.00/day the Parks Department at 61 7- good , a cookie room and pie~ and civic groups in Eastern An Eden Alternative/Alzheimer's Certified Home The top finishers will be award­ 635-4505, ext. 3016. tures with Santa from 11 a.m. to· Massachusetts. Maltz is host of ed prizes. -·· ...... , - 1 p.m. Canton Cable Television pro- Please Call 781-862-7640 !' The race will begin at Boston COMMUNITY NOTES, page 23 V Fel­ fost, take a look at homes that had few or no world. Money raised will help owship and a member of East­ 11 There's a plan showings. This most often occurs when there i,s Thanlisgiving Day Turkeys no effective marketing plan implemented. fund missions in which volun- :m Star. She was an a\id bndge ~~ for Comm Ave. Ltttle marketing effort, combined with ineffct'- teer medical personnel will pro- md card player. She enjoyed n reconstruction Fresh pressed local sweet 111 e or no advenismg, is a recipe for inactivity.. • vide medical care to those in >owling and visiting Cape Cod. $2.98 gal. 11.o buyer activily equates to a "no sale." _. desperate need. She was the secretary for the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Apple Cider ...... •For more information, phone 'IJewton Public School '\}' tern R recently announced the ched­ Extra crisp large green . Kate 617-560-1700, or visit or more than 30 year.. Mrs. v uled reconstruction of Com­ www.bostonvolvo.com. epsen was a Ne-.. ton re ident St monwealth Avenue from Lake Cucumbers ...... 4.for $1.00 Brasco or 55 years. < Street to Warren and Kelton Fresh crisp extra fanC} Fund-raiser for the Wife of the late Roben N. ~ treeL<;. The de igri will include .,.ed leaf, green leaf ~ epsen, she leaves her children, .~ pede trian and vehicular safety Shawmut Properties Pine Street Inn >eter J. Jepsen of. 'e\\lOn and ~ improvements; exten ive land­ Romaine Lettuce ...... 89¢ head 134 Trtmonl Stmt -..< caping; the in tallation of new Brigb1oa, \IA ~auren Fawcett, _owner and ~oben N. Jepsen Jr. of Rancho Premium quality all purpose d,i,r;~ctor of Bikram Yoga All- >alos Verdes, Cahf.; and one n traffic signals and streetlights; :>f and con truction of new ide- Before listing 1heir home, sellers should ask stP,n and Cambridge, will be randchild, Erik Roben Jep-.en. Potatoes ...... S lb. bag $1.49 for lhe agent's plan to attract buyers. The plan open on Thanksgiving Day to She was the -.ister of the late walks, handicapped ramps and Fresh firm fancy . 1hould include idemifica1ion of likely buyers rajse money and awareness for uth MacPhee. \\ elected roadway areas. The and the promouonal activities most likely to catch their attention. Sellers might also ask the tb.e Pine Street Inn. The Allston A funeral sen. ice w ~ held H project is scheduled to begin Zucchini and Summer Squash ..... 59¢ lb. tc next ummer. agent 10 provide sale limes, asking price to sale aJJd Cambridge studios will C u.ltural conference Premium quali\y extra large price ratios, number of listings that expired, halsJ 7 and 9 a.m. classes so "I look forward to these sig­ and 01her details of their most recent listings. A : Noyle can come and do some- is on Dec. 2 nificant improvements of Com­ Fuji, Royal Gala, Brae Burn, slrong marketing plan is one thal exciles bu)'.- : ers and encourages full-price offers. tlijng good for their health, an The All ton~Brighton monwealth Avenue," said Menino. "I want this important Granny Smith, Red and Golden A home that has had numerous showings and ~ imP<>rtant local area non-profit Healthy Boston Coalition and no sale indicates one of two major flaws. Eilhtr " dr,ganization, and still be home the LINCS VII clas ~ill spon- 1 thoroughfare to be safe for Delicious Apples ...... :.. 98¢ lb. 1he home was overpriced (and buyers knew it), f~l their fami lies. Fawcett, felt sor the annual Cultural Confer­ pede trians and motorists, and I or lhe condi tion of the home was average to want to en ure it looks it best. poor. A home in need of maintenance and it was important to give back to ence from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on, 560 Pleasant Street • Watertown repairs, especially when priced at top dollar tl)r ,local community on such an Monday, Dec. 2. in Seton Audi- • This is part of a commitment " ill sil, and sil, and then expire. I've made to improving our 617-923-1502 iwe<>rtant day. torium at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Store Hours ·: Monday-Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 8-2 [,'It is a time to be grateful and Medical Center. Those who city's maj6r boulevard ." check out our website www.arusso.com UJ1perstand the imponance of work with a diverse clientele A neighborhood meeting has ll&nt more information? Understanding real giving," said Fawcett. "Thanks- and would like to impfove their - been cheduled for Wednesday, estate is my bwinm and/'// happily share my Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m., at · knowledge with you. Contact me direct at giving is a time to thankful, I understanding and communica- • Recycle this newspaper (617) 746-5222 or (617) 787-2121. am thankful for the yoga, my tion with the e client.'>. neigh­ Brighton Marine Hospital, 77 0 ~~ents, and with that, I am so bors or co-workers TT)ay come • Warren St., in the third floor thftnkful to have the opportuni- to the · conference and learn · conference room, to allow resi­ ti;to give back to an important about the need . tradition and dents the opportunity to receive ~se in the Boston area." experiences of Allslon- information regarding the re- ince findi ng yoga, Fawcett, Brighton immigrant!>. Parking • construction effort. Representa- 10-¥ear Fixed Rate Mortgage ~ has built a career and busi- validation is available. Enjoy 1 tives from various city depart­ ments will be in attendance to ~s in bringing the benefits of ethnic food, music and refre h­ 1 B\kram Yoga, a urlique style of ments. present the plans and respond to ~a practiced in excessive For more information. call any que tion . ~t with its own sequence of Julie Barton at the coalition at The Menino Administration ~ches and movements, to a 617-782-3886. ' has worked closely with the 1 Downsize yotU .. ·.· ~wi ng number of physically Mas achusetts Highway Divi­ ~ and physically challenged sion, Sen. Steve Tolman and Christmas bazaar Rep . Kevin Honan and Brian ~ l owers in the Boston area in­ 1 ~din g members of the popular at St. Columbkille Golden to bring this project for­ ward. MHD has provided an es­ mortgage ·payment! r~k -n-ro ll band The Samples St. Columbkille School '441 world-class Iron Man Christmas Bazaar take place timated $6.2 million for this ~thlete Karen Smyers. from I 0 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur­ · significant infrastructure pro­ ~ine Street Inn is New Eng­ day, Dec. 7, at 25 Arlington St., ject. Numerous city of Boston l agencies have played on active l~d's leading resource for Brighton. 1 lp_meless men and women, pro­ Hand-decorated wreaths, role in this process, including ~ing street outreach, shelter, crafts and raffle will be avail­ the Bo ton Public Work De­ partment, Bo ton Parks and 125~ ~th care, job training, and able for purchase. Raffle items ~anent , affordable housing include gift certificate from Recreation Department, and the , No Points t~8 , 000 people each year. For local merchants, holiday bas­ Boston Transportation Depart­ mJ>re info.nnation on the work kets, a lottery wreath and other 1 ment. ~ the inn and ways to help, in­ prizes. The upervi1>ed chil· 1 . No Closing Costs ~ding donating clothing at dren's room will ha\le a moor f St. Anthony's turkey ~e Street's conveniently lo­ bounce, game including Nee· I shoot canceled Laking to r~finan ce? Look no further than Peoples ciled bins and purchasing the die in the Haystack, and ar I Federal Savings Bank. With our great rates, you can St. Anthony's School's , ib's holiday &ards, please visit and other surpri e . Food and ' lower your monthly payment, reduce your term and J{O:p://www. pinestreeti nn . baked goods will be available, l Turkey Shoot cheduled for save thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage. &t. and also a white elephant table. Saturday, Nov. 2'.>-, has been ::ro learn inore about Fawcett Tables are available for ven·· c canceled due to unavailability To aJ?ply for your loan, visit any office, c:V-the classes and massages of­ dors to sell crafts, gift items, 1 of pon· orships. The school or call us at (617) 254-0707. ~ed through Bikram Yoga toys, etc . hopes to host an Easter "Ham­ ..mbrid ge or the new studio For more information, call . A-Rama" in the spring. Spon­ am Yoga and Massage All­ 617-254-3110. sorships for grocery items and , visit http://www.yogaduz- ham are accepted to help defy the rising costs of tuition. Peoples iilom. Our Lady holding a For more information, call Christmas bazaar Federal Savings Bank Ql»mmunity meeting the school office at 617-782- Our Lady of the Pre entation 7170. Allston 229 Nonh Har•ard Street • Brighton 435 Market Street discusses Tot-Lot Grammar School's annual 725 Centre Street • West Roxbury 1905 Centre Street ~e public is invited to dis­ Christmas Bazaar takes place Learn about tax (617) 254-0707 OJl!>S improvements to McKin­ from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur­ www.pfsb.com planning on Dec. 3 Member FDIC nAY Playground Tot-Lot, day, Dec. 7. The chool i at 634 • B~ ghton , on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Washington St. Oak Squ~ ... ~ A free. educational and infor­ 'Anrual Peitentage Rate (APR) effedlve as of 11118/02 in! ~todlarr,ie. Monthly payments per $1.000 booowed at 6.125% for 10 yeas are $11.17. ~-,o p.m., at Brighton Marine Brighton. 4Je

Accorc:ling to a police Accordin.I! to a police taining rings and chains. 1 report, officers on a routine 3 report, ol ticers on a routine In the second shoulder bag, of­ patrol were flagged d'own by a patrol observed a uspect in mul­ ficm; found a second Compaq bloodied victim near 138 tiple house breaks walking down Presario lap top and $1.43 in Bri~hton St. at 9:45 p.m. on Commonwealth Avenue at I :52 loose change. Monday, Nov. 18. The victim, p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. During the booking process, a who was m~ntally impaired and The suspect, Anthony Lewi , a Timex watch and a U.S. Ma­ ·deaf,' tol~ police that he was 37-year-old Dorchester ~ident rine Corps were recovered allegedly assaulted and punched was reportedly seen talking on a and held as evidence. ·tw0wder believed to be cocaine. are voodoo symbols for death in containing a woodenjev.-elry box, door to open, stood be ide the Lothrope Street in Allston after a 1 Officers returned Mendoza to her counlly, Guatemala. various watche. and numerous car and yelled, "Don't kill the ba­ woman called to say that she had ·tell US whtothrope Street, where he w~ • .! Police advised the victim to gold and nng and chains. bies." observed uspect Cru\>s E. •1-,,.n nr--"Ul We want to fSitively identified by the vic­ seek a restraining order against the In another blue pillow case, offi­ Fitzpatrick was previou ly in­ Mendota slashing three of her guest column/m. The suspect was then placed roommate and to call 9 11 if she cers found a Compaq Pre~o lap fonned of the Clinic Access Law tires. signed; a dayr~de~ arrest and ~ported to expe1ienced any other problems. top computer and a ilk bag con- by the officer and instructed not Police reported that three tires for veriticatio~ i stnct 14 for booking. By mail: The TAE Letters to the Edit~ ki b MA 024~2. By fax: (781) 43~J ng an There's still time to express your view on prj [email protected]. I The Boston Public Health testimony from more than 350 vays: Mail: Boston Publk 1 Commission has announced that people who wanted to weigh in "In the last five weeks, we have received oral and ,;ealth Commission, I 010 Mass­ the deadline for submitting feed­ on the proposed regulation," said Vasquez thanks '1chusetts Ave., Second Floor, back on the draft "Workplace John Auerbach. el(ecutive direc­ WI itb::d testiillOO)' from more than 350 people who A-B community ~ ton, MA 021 18. Attention Smoking Re trictions" regula­ tor of the BPHC ··E tending the wanted to weigh in on the proposed regulation.'' To the editor: soard Office. # tion has been extended to Mon­ deadline ensure' that all who I would like to thank every­ ( E-mail: [email protected]. day, Dec. 2. The original dead­ wish to be heard are heard." John Auerbach, executive director, one who helped and supported ' Fax: 617-534-23 11. line was Friday, Nov. I.. The regulations, if passed by Bo ton Public Health Commission me in many different ways For more information on the "In the last five weeks, we the Board of the Bo Ion Public throughout my campaign for proposed regulation, visit have received oral and written Health Commi' ion, v.:ill man- city council. I extend my deep- www.bphc.org. ______.est gratitude to the people who n ' \Nti iYeinC~I\ : 4 SPECIAL I • Oil & Filter. Change I ·Tire Rotation with Brake Inspection BREITLI:NG • Coolant Service 1884 I I I

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By Michelle Hiiiman Lucero\ ca.-;e and the n!<:ent death of a 35- \\ho was.part of a team with the Leukemia and STAFF \a/RITER year-old worll1" -who died l\\o da) after Lymphoma Society, often are lower, inexpe­ ynthia Lucero's death is helping one dropping out qr the Mruine Corps Marathon rienced runners. ph ~ician put together pieces of a complicated before the ne\t runnin!! of the Boston Siegel said it' important for runners to ~ p~le wit!'\ the goal of keeping other runners Marathon. Siegel callel the Washington educated about drinking too much. Lucero ahve, woman's famtl) and ph) sic Ults have not revealed the cause "Runners have to know that you can drink too tal ~ue to a condition called hyponatremia. She of the Washington woman\ death. but Siegel much water," he said. "All the emphasis has w~ the first Boston runner to die of the condi­ plans to appl) what he" learned from scruti­ been on 'drink. drink. drink' to avoid dehydra­ tion and the second casualty in race history. nizing Lucero· blood to the \\a-.hington ca.-.e. tion. We can prevent this problem ... • Goodyear & Michelin Tires br. Arthur Siegel said Lucero's death is pro­ The l\\O c-~ could unlock tht.. m)stery of Rick Muhr. C)'nthia's coach for the Soci­ • Drop,Off Service rare • Authorized State Inspections viding clues about hyponatremia and its caus­ the potential!) fatal and condition. which ety's Team in Training, said he doesn't believe • Convenient Appointments • Mopar Remanufactured Parts es.IHe's studying blood samples to figure out cau~ symptotn '> lik'e dimne s. fatigue, vom­ enough is known about hyponatremia and said • Certified Technicians • Mopar Accessories the( internal causes of death when runners iting, headaches. disonentation and -.eizures in it\ very difficult as a coach to teach runners •Open Sat. 8-12 drihk too much and dilute blood sodium lev­ runners v. ho drink too mu~h liquid,. llle mo.,t \\hat they should and shouldn't be doing siQce els! seriou.., re:.ults are 1 ., of consci\lU!lne. s coma there is little scientific e\idence. r------, 'We're trying to understand it by interrogat­ and dl.'filh Siegel said one way to prevent hyponatrem­ Oil & Filter Change ing, the blood samples much like getting a Siegel sai d~ belie\ es the kc) to pre\ en ting ia is to weigh runners. If they gain more than 4 flight data recorder after the crash," said hyponatrernia he ... within 'ignal-, sent to the percent of their weight during the race, it's a •Engine oil replacement up to 5 qt. Si~el, director of internal medicine at brain k for the condition. $ 9 5 • Genuine Mopar oil filter • Fluid level inspection 1egel has been testing blood samples from to increase to II) to repafr the injuf) b) clot­ He said h)'ponatremia isn't a Boston phe­ C.U ~lm l\-an ) to ...1op secreting field Siegel want<, to show the condition is Offer Expires 11 /30/02 Prc\Cnl ~"'hen order is wrmcn. ( _Jnnol be U\l·d wilh any ocher coupon \(lCdJls or a t how exercise can increase the risk of water and in tdad retain t 1e tlu11..I. De pite hav­ triggered by muscle injUf) and the body's hor­ like 'c"1.Ib t,l\. Chry,ler, Plvmo11th, DodFc, Jeep acqte cardiac events Like heart attacks, there ing lov. blood ~ium a, a re.-.ult of drinking monal response to it. and l·.aFlc vchidc. onlr. · • - was )jttle evidence about the causes of hypona­ too much wat¢r. the bod) can't secrete it be­ JV.mne"" need to knov. when to stop running L. ------... ---- .... .;·c_ ..i..... ,...... ,...... , ,J/;. tremia until Lucero. cause the h ones in charge of that function and drinking, especially those who run for ' Until Cynthia came along, we had no way shutdown. charit) and believe they have to finish to col­ to fest what is going on," he said. ''With Cyn­ Siegel said the scienc:e lll.:hind his theory lect pledges given based on how many miles thi~ Lucero, the pieces .are beginning to fall hasn't been prp\en and i dJl,mi'sW b) some they run. intQ place." researcher... While death from the condnion i'> Muhr said if answers are found about hy­ With Lucero's family's permission, Siegel rare, Siegel said the condition 1s much more ponatremia·. it wjJI be ju t one more legacy ~ested physicians at Brigham & Women's common than people think. Lucero has left. At the time of her death, she Hos;pital save blood samples so he could scru­ He said those most at ;..,k tend to be )Oung wa'> a registered organ donor and helped save tinize how "water intoxication" could kill women who cr-e ruMm!! for the or 'i" houf'i three . someone. and are drinking conun~ousl) throug1l9ut the ""Marathon runners aren ·1 going into it to be­ ~}~ge l hopes to release his research based on race. Siegel S

(. ' AT THE LIBRARY ., Allston Branch Adults ~OL Conversation Group, Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 10 am . ~ 'edne - da¥, ;Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Join other adult students of Engli. h to practice conversation skills every Tuesday at J 0 a.m., Wednesda) at 6:30 p.m. Exhibit: "Boston Close Up, Windows on a New Century," a phOlog­ raphy exhibit featuring glimpses of daily life in Boston at the~ of the 20th century. Courtesy of the Society for the Preservation of New Eng­ land Antiquitie , the exhibit runs through Dec. 7. Home Improvement Workshop. Seasonal basic maintenance tooJs you need to do it. Saturday, Nov. 23, I 0:30'to 1 p.m Film program: "Goldfinger." A DVD big screen presentation. Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. Ch.ildren Monday Night Storytime, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m.

Vie Allston Branch library is located at 300 N. Han·ard 1.. ·All­ s 10~1 f For more information 011 these programs, ca!l 6r'-787-d313. Bfighton Branch C~ristmas Story in Renaissance Art ~econd Series: The Genius of Italy a slide lecture with Gershon Wtlsenberg . l;hursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., at the Brighton Branch Library. 1 'Jbe story of the Nativity has inspired some of the mo t brilli'\fll mlli>­ te'.iieces in Western art. Lecturer Gershon Weisenberg v. ill explain wtt art lovers of all faiths continue to be moved b)' the eamless weiving of religious themes and artistic strategie in painting. draw­ in!PJ1d sc ul~ture. His sl_ide presenta~~n offe~ some ~agnifitent ex- es of th1s art - creations that exh1b1t the nch and diYerse lendor of enaissance celebration, piety and joy. veryone is invited. Those wishing further information ma) inquire at e branch or phone 617-782-6032. A ult programs OL Conversation Group, Friday, Nov. 22; Tuesday. O\, 26; an

'{he Brighton Branch library is located at 40 Academy H111 Road, Brfshton. For more infonnation on these programs, call 617-782-6032. l Paneuil Branch • Adults EsOL Conversati'on Group. This group meets evef} Th~)' at ---*~~ 1OJ.30 a.m. Admission is free . c)u>LH4 ar t;k • • W#JL~ C6ildren . .Mhfct- t972. toddler Storytime, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 16 and 30, at 10:30 a.m .. for chQdren 2 and 3 years old accompanied by an adult. $chool Break, Tuesdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 10, 24 and 3 I, at 3 p.m. Af­ tein break for stories and art projects. No registration required. school Storytime, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, at 10:30 .m for c dren, ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult. Stories and a traft. e OK Club, a children's book discussion group for gradt. 3 and up; 'Tuck Everlasting," Dec. 10, fro m 4 to 4:45 p.m. Books CJe avail­ abre at the branch. Free and open to the public. ; • Yeens ; Teen Time Book. Club, the third Tuesday of each month, totally invited to the White Hou6e to en1oy one thi6 Thank6giving. tee)l book discussion group and snack. Group meets Dec. p. from 6: to 7:30 p.m. Books for discussion are available at the librµry. Free open to the public. ~ ming Up , ~liday Open House. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. No regi ~-· tio required. Magical Creations presents the Snowflake Fa.tr) \\.Ith S Eaton, a special guest, and refreshments. Admission free Co- pon- so by the Friends of the Faneuil Branch Library. BEDFORD - Grtar Rd 7 1 275 5264 • BELLINGHAM 255 Harrjo1d Ai•t 508 966 1331 • BRIGHTON 15 Wo•hingfon Sr 617 ·738 8187 ~g of Irving Berlin. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. CatFet per­ CAMBRIDGE Rlvtr ~r 617 676 6990 • CAMBRIDGE 15 P1o•ptrl Sr 61;·4g2 0070 ·,CAMBRIDGE 200 Altwolt 81k Pkwy 617 -491·00<0 fo~ance with Will McMillian and Bobbi Carrey. Co- pon'i0f¢ by the HADLEY Rot 9IRu••tll Sr <13 586 9932 • FRAM ING HAM 575 Worct.itr Rd 508·628 95'5 · NEWTON 916 lfoln u r Sr. 617 969·11 41 · nds of the Faneuil Branch Library. NEWTONVILLE 647 lfa•hlngron Sr 617 965·2070 · BOSTON/SYMPHONY 15 We•lland Avt 61; ~ 375 1010 • 419 L e Faneuil Branch library is located at Faneuil St.. 8righto1L WAYLAND 317 Bo•ron Po•f Rd .<08·358 7700 · WELLESLEY 2;8 lla•hlngron Sr 781 235·7262 'F< more information on these programs, calf 617-78'2--0705. .. Page 6 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, November 22_.2_00_2--:----·---.,---,..-----....:...... ,..-----,-:------w-w_w_ ._to\ non!ine.com/allstonbrighton FROM PAGE ONE

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ASTON MARTIN, from page 1 tomers are in the market for Aston not kick in until fllOre than 30 years after Bond. James Bond. just because they are magnificently the film was released, coinciding with Custom designed bumper-to-bumper crafted and can "go. like hell," but for a the coming-of-age of 1964 's boy-chi 1- and '~1th speedometers th:1t c;ometimes sense of uniqu~nc dren ·; · top 180 miles per hour, Aston Martins "This b about 1ndi,iduality. It's not Ford can ·only hope that "Die An­ are among the fastest - and priciest - about eating hot dog together ac a Sat­ other Day" \\ill do for the Vanquish toys on the road. urn dealership dll(l looking at their \\hat "Goldfinger" did for the DBS. "We gladly accept trade-ins," reads a clone-like cars," -.ajd Serio (who e i - And all Aston Martin had to do was framed advertisement picturing a ter, incidentally, dnre a Saturn). pony up three car (two of which wi ll speeding Aston Martin. "For starters, An Aston, to aficionado

The following is a statement of the Archdiocese for sub- " by Donna M. Morrissey, stantial contribution. Howev- , i" .. \ spokeswoman, Archdiocese er, there has been no decision ofB oston, Nov. 17: made to institute any formal ' ... , 1 Earlier [this week], reports action. In fact, the Archdio- ' • • in the media reflected that a cese continues to work with decision had been made to in­ its caniers at this time in its , :.i .'I stitute fonnal legal action efforts to bring about a just • "~ against _certain insurance car­ resolution to these matters. ~ ' riers of the Archdiocese of Should any decision be made ' · "") Boston. These reports were to institute such a fonnal legal I· totally inaccurate. action, as was reported in the The Archdiocese of media, it will be coordinated · .I~() Boston, in looking to bring and announced by Archdioce- . 1 aoout a fair and equitable res­ san Counsel Wilson D. l'J.l olution to these cases for the Rogers Jr. A just, equitable 'fr' / victims of sexual abuse by and expeditious resolution of • 'r:) members of the clergy, is all cases has been and re- : ~ }H looking to insurance caniers mains our goal. .______I ______. . riq • BECINS NOV. 29 .------~---..-.. __.;..;... _ _ _.__~- ·JI ua • t.WU1. N£1W&m

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES IL 33-60~ ....______,-! . www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton Friday, Novemtr 22, 2002 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 7 CitY Council dumps 'rent stabilization' By Steve Marantz daughter, who has an rdable 80~TON HERAlD • rent but lives in tear that her 70- essed by a hundred small year-old landlord "ill die. bnd her rty owners and a couple of building will change O\\ nership. tenants, Boston's City "She can't be table because il voted down Mayor there is no limit to \\hat ber rent as M. Menino's rent "stabi­ can be raised to:· srud 'Turner. ·t>n" bill, 6-4, on Wednesday, ''What we're talking abou i pre­ the mayor vo.wed to keep dictability - a lot of families are g for it. scared about what's going to hap­ ....,r~nlP down to the effective­ pen tomorrow." of this particular measure - Councilors Frdllci M. Roache uldn't help with the rents and Rob Consalvo Y..ere ab~nt dy are high, and it would for personal rea..,oru;. An qrganiz.., ore practical solutions on er of the 4,000 member Small elf for a year,'' said Dorch­ Property Owners A~iation unci lor Maureen Feeney, called the vote "historic." oman of the committee ''To stop this 1' ue at the Cit) !recommended against the Council level 1s a trt:mendou ' I t victory," said Skip Sch oming. ~nino ripped the councilors Tenant organizers qutistioned ving in to "s~ial interests" city councilors for oppo ng rent ecting his bill that would control while supporting the or­ capped rent increases in dinance mandating re. idency for m occupied units.at I 0 percent. city workers. "rm disappointed when elect­ "It's contradictory," aid Rox­ ed officials don't understand who anne McKinnon. a coo!'dinator th~y represent," said Menino. for the Boston Tenant Coali­ MIDDLETON WAKEFIELD 215 South Main St. 134 Water St. "You shouldn't be representing tion. Rt9. 114 Rte. 129.,Elcit 40 special interests." McKinnon said cit) v.orkers off Rte.1'.8 lie singled out the Greater represent a "high percen~ge" of Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. 8-8 • Thurtf=rt.. B n Real Estate Board for coalition member-. "fi ng" councilors into believ­ "Some city workers fill get n regular c.ablnet price:only. Cannor be combined with any other ofrer. Doesn't lndude previous sale Items. inafit would help address the raised to $13 an hour over shll_ would qualify for abatements. "When the abatements go through, where do we go for rev­ enue - single-family homes," Flaherty said. HURRY! Ends SOON! s?.~picchio, who represents the No\d;j End, East Boston and Ch¥,Jestown, said that an ailing economy wi ll bring down rents in the f}.t:Xt 18 months. 1~er spoke of his 34-year-old

CDC tiAPPENINGS

ON SALE Twin Sets 1}.le Allston-Brighton Commu­ nity· Development Corporation's Asian Task Force invites residents to help us plan the 2nd annual Chi­ nese New Year celebration in Feb­ ruary 2003. The next planning meetipg will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the All­ ston:Brighton CDC, 15 North Beacon St. Allston. Light refresh­ ments will be served, please bring ideas and enthusiasm! 0 For more infonnation, please ON SALE Queen Sets calJAva at 617-787-3874.

Discussion series --- futerested in neighborhood is­ sues? Want to meet your neigh­ bors over dinner? Come to the first meeting of a new discussion series about neigh­ borhood issues sponsored by the ALI$ton-Brighton CDC. "Commu­ nitY, Building in Allston-Brighton: 0 NEW HAMPSHIRE An pPen Discussion," will be held Attleboro 1 Como Or. & Washrlgton St .)oofh cl Square Mall 50&-399-5115 Peabody ~2AndoYl!r St. (Rt. 114) Next to Men's Wearl!ouse ...... 978-531-4324 CONCORD 603-224-5025 at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Auburn Rt. 12-Aa'Ols !root~ Mal Nm~~~ 50W32"0458 W. Ro1bury/Dedham 1665VfWHwy.· 1a.S QfAl 1l5ooscdtMfsdedAl 1S.dOanAito 617-325-8711 KEENE 603-352-4506 CDC's offices at 15 North Beacon Eve ret t 2 1 Mystio V1ew Rd. Across from Tarp« ....•... 617-387.0SSO Sa ugus ~ Broadway In front of Home Depot...... 781-231-4700 ~~---~., MANCHESTER 603.626-0022 St, Allston, MA 0!134. Framingham 1oo~Rd. ll41TWeEciHwy 126 Next doortoClds SOM28"3838 Seekonk 181.C Higlland Ave. (Rt. 6) Between CltCUlt Qty & Home Depot ...... 508-336-5959 NASHUA 603-891-2099 fur more infonnation, please Hyannis 1070 ~Rd . (Rt. 1n) Next to Toys R Us .... soa.nM888 Shrewsbury Route 9 Be'-1 Pnce Chopper &Ground Round ...... 508"754-9010 PORTSMOUTH 603-430-7344 97a.97W050 Waltham 309 Moody St · 1'2 ITI. N. of High St Ne.it ~Jadans Fummxe ... . 781~2-"98 ROCHESTER 603-335-8051 contact Juan or. Ava at 61 7-787- Lowell 199 Pia~ St . ~ Plaza Ji.;t otr IN Lowet Connector Chestnut Hill If!lpS. ·~111111 ~· tmm •lllf•t.feylm«lnl 617.ssa.9222 Rhode Isla nd SALEM 603-890-4980 387~ . 50a.993.o9 Newport 199 ConneU Hwy. - Newport Towne Center Next to Stop-N·Shop 401-846-2853 OUTH PORTLAND 207-253-1532 North Dartmouth 31P State Roc d NMrHomtJ Depol~ ...... 57 Warwick 325 Quaker Ln. (Rt. 2) Across from Super Slop & Shop ... 401-127-5383 W. LEBANON 603-298-8623 Open house The Allston-Brighton Commu­ nity' Development Corporation Wit\ hold an Open House from ~:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. J 6. 1'-feet the staff, learn about the programs offered, and see a model of the new housing the CDC is de­ veloping on Hano Street and Everett Street. For more infonnation , please • call the Allston-Brighton CDC at . . ... 61 7.)87-3874. Page 8 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, Ne.ember '2. 2002 - .. www.townopline.com/allstonbrightQ11;1:' CAMPAIGN .'2002

..... 1,• Mark Ciomm(J : ii ) Phoebe Sweet ,ey posal, according to Ciommo. Al­ By Phoebe Sweet paign ten years ago. ~ iy.,·f. STAFF WRITER though he opposed the plan ear­ STAFF WRITER 'There is no substitute for~ ,'~ : The voters are the screening lier in the campaign, Ciommo The door to Mandy & Joe's on perience," said McDermQ!m · · ·committee, and Mark Ciommo has come around to supporting Washington Street swings open whose resume includes work ~ vi' is happy to have gotten to the the mayor' propo al, which has and a stout, elderly man wanders a legi lative aide in former GiJ:Y·.rr final round of interviews. The been compared to the rent con­ in. He knows Jerry McDermott. Council President Brµ and tudents com­ of the Pre entation Grammar very few rentals, and said that. h~ Monday he is asking voters to prise the majority of the housing school in 1976, he fell in love enjoys helping families fincJ ..1 look at public policy-making and market. with American history in a class­ homes in A-B. He also emplQ.~ .. ~ public service experience as well "As someone rai ing children room with walls adorned with Jerry McDennott local help and .his comp~y as ''whose ideas better suit the in this neighborhood, that con­ past presidents. makes charitable donatioffl: 1~ future of Allston-Brighton." cerns me," said Ciommo. "Friends will tell you that at throughout the community. ~r ., .; ~. His resume· includes nine But the campaign has been a the age of 8 I told them I was "In order to deliver, McDe11Tiott. unlike his oppo­ years as director of the Veronica "civic Jes on" for Ciommo's going to be president," said Mc­ nent, opposes Mayor Tom Meh Smith Senior Center as well as own children, Michael, a ixth­ De11T1ott. you have to have a no's rent stabilization prograln,.1 time spent teaching, tutoring and grader, and Matthew, a.,fifth­ McDe11Tiott hasn't made a run good rapport with which was voted down by the directing the Jackson Mann grader. for president - yet - but by the City Council on Wednesday. Community Center. Ciommo "You see so many "I get all kinds of advice, polit­ time he was 25 he had made his the mayor. That He instead supports the Com­ said that he has always had a de­ human stories you ical and otheIWise, from [the first bid for city counci l. In his doesn't mean you munity Preservation Act. The sire to be a public servant, and children]. And some of it's third run this year, McDermott co. t to homeowners would 00-: knew it would one day lead him want to improve. ~ood," aid Ciommo. The cam- beat out eight other contenders bend to his every minimal - equivalent to a cup~ to politics. You would like to 1aign has been difficult on his ·for the top pot in last Tuesday's wish." coffee per month each Yea\" ., •1, Public service was, in effect, a f.mily, he said, but hi wife's en­ primary, topping econd-place said McDe11Tiott, and woµlc\ r ~ gateway to politics. have an impact and erzy has u tained him. candidate Mark Ciommo by 378 Jeny McDermott come with matching funds fi;o,IU 1~ "I saw the impact•that politi­ you know it's going >..fter taking a break only to votes. the state. The CPA would cre<}t~ cians and leaders ... had on soci­ cehbrate hi second-place fini h, McDe11Tiott will go on to face 3,000 new units over the first , • ety and how they can actually to take time.'' Cionrno hopped back on the Ciommo in the final special elec­ speak well of you." fi ve years, would provide ~P·_,;· move people to enlightened po­ camtaign trial Wednesday. tion Dec. 10, and he is already McDermott said that he doesn't protect open space in the form .qf ,,. sitions," said Ciommo. MarkCiommo Pia.ming to target the almost strategizing the be t way to con­ think that most former candidates parks and would sopport histori~. F. Martin Luther King, John 2,800 \Oters who came out to trol the majority of the votes. will formally endorse either cal preservation efforts. 1 , ,, Kennedy and Robert Kennedy uppor the seven candidates McDermott knows that he will Ciommo or himself out of a desire Although McDermott doesn'~ were his role models as a teen, as But that pubhc ser\'ice experi­ who firished out of the running, need to gain the support of the to run again, but said that their in­ support Menino's rent stabili~1 ).! they lead a turbulent America ence didn'thurt tum \\heO it came Ciornm. said that he would "go majority of the voters who se­ formal support could change the tion proposal, he does say tha~ a ... ~. through the civil rights move­ to taJJying the vote~ lru.t Tuesda). where th• vote are." lected a candidate who didn't landscape of the race. · good working relationship wi{p t·f' ment and integration. Ciommo cleaned up in henvil} se­ "Votertumout will have a lot make the top two, suming He also plans to knock the the mayor is key to.getting goqd t "You see so many human sto­ nior-populated precincb like to do win what happen ," he those voters return to the. lls in doors that he has already services in A-B. , , r ~ ries you want to improve," said Wallingford Rood. 'Thal' my aid. 'Thtre are till a lot of December. knocked to remind people to get "In order to deliver, you hl!Y\< , ... Ciommo. "You would like to base," said Ciommo. vote up fo: grab ." "I know a lot of people who out on Dec. I 0. to have a good rapport with ~;~'j have an impact, and you know Ciommo came in on!} 378 Fomer candidate could play were tom in four different direc­ McDermott said he expects mayor. That doesn't mean yqn: it's going to take time." votes behind fiN-place fini her a big role in deciding who wins tions," said McDermott. 'They the turnout to be lower in the bend to his every wish," S; Ciommo said that working as Jerry McDermott, and d that this race. A nod from either Cathi didn't decide until they got be­ final election for a number of McDe11Tiott. , •.H:::,-, a teacher and a tutor, at commu­ his senior supporters might make Campbell or Ro ie Hanlon, the hind the curtain." reasons, including the narrowed And in order to get much dont nity centers pnd at senior centers the different bet\\ een a \ ictory third- ar.d fourth-place fini hers, It is these voters who can turn field of candidates. Nine candi­ during the brief respite betw~o ·~., has been difficult, if only be­ party and a concc:-.s1on peech. would tip the scale . the tides from one candidate to dates, all urging neighbors, the final election on Dec. I 0 ~ .. :: cause the effects of di ligent ef­ Although senior is ue~. in­ Campbell, who came in only the other. friends and fami ly to get out the the reelection season next spripg; forts are never immediate. cluding prescription drug price . 158 votes behind Ciommo, McDermott will target precincts vote clearly had an effect on the whoever takes office will need ~ r Sometimes only years later, come in a close ..econd oo the Li t could w teld the largest influence where Cathi Campbell. the third- increased turnout in A-B. all the help he can get. , when a fonner !>tudent expresses of important I t ri ht • 'er ' t> • to pie ] • - f .. A I t f reople lt _ \\ kDe11Tiott''> ha'i three go:\I& .... gratitude fo r advice given or concerns, Ciomm aid that af­ ne\I ,;an ; e for the lk" 1U \ • than C1ommo, pertoi med t. , , .in) hut 11 r. 1 lllJl n~r~ n he does take office in Deceme.­ time spent helping out, do the fordable housing h the number­ election. But an endorsement well. Since both he and Ciommo were nine people who were will­ ber. He will have only I 0 mo~~~..:. rewards roll in. one issue in A-B right llO\\. •• from any candidate could tip are identified as ·'Oak Square can­ ing to put their names on the bal­ to establish and maintain CQEJ,- ru; But once they ·do, said "How do we come Ui:l with a the cale in what may prove to didates," Allston precincts are up lot shoes civic involvement is stituent services, team up with Ciommo, "the rewards are im­ common-sense appro~h to be a tight race. for grabs, but may be harder to alive and well," said McDer-. the Community Development..._. measurable. solve a complex p lem?" Ciommo said that he hasn't way in one direction or the other. mott. Corporation to improve A-B's..• "The stories are innumer­ asked Ciommo. "asked for an endorsement yet, "I don't believe all votes trans­ McDermott's own civic in­ housing crunch, and work with:.... able - wonderful, rewarding The answer: Mayot Tom but I've asked them to think fer," aid McDermott, "but it volvement stretched beyond this police to improve public safetj stories." Menino's rent stabilization pro- about who rould fill the seat." helps to have former candidates campaign, or even his first cam- in the neighborhood. •,,. . ·Here are the resuhs of last week's primary election ;:~:}~ Belowlare the prec nct-by-precmct vote breakdowns for the nine finishers mlast week's City Council primary special election.

Jerry McDermott Mark S. Ciommo Cathi E. Campbell Ward 22 Ward 21 Precinct I 10 17 20 Precinct4 3 I 23 2 9 14 13 5 7 4 15 3 42 9 14 6 37 43 40 4 15 17 24 7 9 II 24 5 2 9 6 . :8 8 5 14 6 38 4 9 9 38 9 16 7 24 16 36 10 22 12 34 8 24 22 17 11 18 31 36 9 65 14 7 12 162 39 30 10 35 9 23 13 127 330 55 11 20 5 29 ~ 1 4 l 4 15 12 27 l 16 ~15 3 9 12 13 9 3 47 ~16 47 36 28 TOTAL 320 140 261 { ~ Percent Ward 21 24.06% 26. C"'c 17.07% ~TOTAL 482 53.t 342 Ward 21 & 22 total 530 322 290

:ward22 I :Precinct l 78 47 132 John A. Bruno Gary W. Dotterman Mark D. Trachtenberg :2 68 30 1.54 Ward.21 :3 103 48 Precinct4 0 5 2 ~ 4 132 56 5 4 7 3 :5 55 42 6 2 14 1 QI I 6 39 28 7 2 15 0 b 121 56 55 8 5 4 0 84. 62 ~ 8 39 9 8 13 0 52 '9 39 25 10 6 24 2 10 121 109 70 5 8 6 97 32 JI JI 94 12 7 14 3 70 60 12 80 13 8 10 17 13 172 35 19 • 14 l 3 2 0 • 9 2 776 810 15 :TOTAL 1,186 16 3 4 5 . TOTAL 51 130 43 :ward 21 & 22 total 1,168 1,310 1,152 • Ward 22 10 1 Arturo Vasquez Dan McLaughlin Precinct 1 31 Rosie Hanlon 2 35 5 0 Ward 21 21 · 10 2 2 JO 1 3 Precinct4 4 12 .3 1 2 17 0 5 5 34 7 0 6 6 16 3 6 2 2 0 7 10 12 3 ll 1 7 13 2 I 8 3 3 2 16 9 4 8 10 9 5 3 l. 10 46 14 3 9 2 19 5 0 6 8 6 10 ' 11 I 0 : 12 41 15 2 11 4 4 2 0 13 33 25 5 12 ) i-« 2 l 14 6 16 0 13 7 57 11 15 16 5 1 TOTAL 194 • 23 24 0 ~ 16 . 187 54 TOTAL 210 182 29 Ward 21 & 22 total 245 www.'townonline.com/allstonbrighton Friday, November.22, 2002 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 9 OBITUAR IES

She was a former employee of Charles Barr the Registry of Motor Vehicles Constance Former Brighton • in Boston. Mrs.· Care)' w~ a Lombardi resident member of the Widow of World War I Veterans. Sister ofBrighton resident Wife of the late George H. Charles C. Barr of Waltham Carey, she leaves her on, Ger:­ Constance "Connie" G. died ffiday, N9v. 15, 2002, at ard A. Carey and his wife, Bar­ Waltham Hospital. He was 95. bara J., of East Harwich, for:­ (Salvucci) Lombardi .died Tues­ Born and raised in Boston, he merly of Needham; her day, Nov. 12, 2002, at Newton­ liv'.ed in Brighton before mov­ grandchildren, Tara M. Maughn WeUesley Hospital. She was 87. ing to Waltham more than 45 of Westwood, Mark C. Carey of Mr.;. Lombardi was a resident years ago. Hull and George Scott Carey of of Newton for more than 60 years. She was a former member of Nit. Barr was employed with East Harwich; her gn~at-grand­ the Boston Navy Ship Yard for children, Robert G. Maughn, Knight<> of Columbus · #167 sevetal years. Catherine Ann Maughn and KCen . She enjoyed crocheting, Husband of the late Alice Anne-Marie C. Maughn, all of reading and children. (Viola) Barr, he leaves his chil­ Westwood; and a nephew, the W1fo of the late Gerard A. Lom­ dreh, Maryann Matz and .Vir­ Hon. Walter E. Steele of Dart­ bardi, she leaves two si ters, Jen­ ginia Allen, both of California, mouth. nilf O:>sta of Brighton and Helen and Charles A. Barr and Robert She was the mother of the late DiMarzio of Hyde Park; and sev­ J. Barr, both of Waltham. George H. Carey Jr., and i ter eral n~ and nephews. A'graveside service was held of the late Kathryn T. Fi. her, Sm· was the sister of the late Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Mount Walter P. Steele, Jo eph P. Lucy Casella, Laura Caira. Mary Peake Cemetery, Waltham. Steele, Francis X. Steele and D'Agostino, and Anthony, Arrangements were made by Frederick J. Steele. Pasquale and Loreto Salvucci. A fimeral was held Friday. Nov. Brasco & Sons Memorial A funeral service wa!> held Chapels, Waltham. Monday, Nov. 18, from the 15, from theAndrew J. Magni Fu­ George F. Dohert)' and Son neral Home, Newton. followed Funeral Home, Needham, fol­ by a funeral Mas at St. Bernard ChurC'h, West Newton. Charles Brown lowed by a funeral Mas in St. Bartholomew Church BwiaJ was in Evergreen Ceme- t Chef, brother of tery, Brighton. Burial was in Fairvtef! Allston resident Cemetery, Hyde Park . Memorial donations may be Rita McGowan At Dmcr Rug, you'U find one of the most Dover R11g offers a great selection ofwa/l-/\NY He was the brother of the late em Star. She was an avid bndge lage Tenants Association. She William Publicover, Dorothy and card player. Shi! enjoyed was a Red Sox fan and enjoyed IFi"' On<"ml R•g> & C•'P'""' Natick reading and the ocean. 549 Worcester !Wad • 508-651-3500 Gaynor and Henrietta Mcisaac. bowling and visiting Cape Cod. C.lcan1ng • Repair • Appraisals O•d; 10 9 • Sn. 10 6 • Sun. 12--0 A graveside service was held She was the secretal) for the She leaves a ister, Mary A. Rice of Newtonvi lie; three nieces, Friday, Nov. 15, ai Cambridge Newton Public School Y'>tem ~anover Maween Coils, Mary Beth Doller Rug... i1lspired ... original. Cemetery. for more than 30 yccm. Mr.;. 1269 Washington Srrc~t • 781-826·0010 Southerton and Patricia Memorial donations may be Jepsen was a Ne\\ ton re. idem 1>.dl) 'I to • ThW'I