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By Jennifer Smith deporting many long- Reporter Staff term immigrants from Vietnamese-Amer- Southeast Asian coun- icans say a Trump tries like Vietnam and administration move Cambodia last year, toward deporting some asserting that “criminal Vietnamese political aliens” are subject to refugees who came to the standard immigration country in the aftermath law and not protected of the Vietnam War has under the agreement. left a pall of uncertainty The plan reared its and fear in Dorchester’s head again in recent Southeast Asian com- months, and the De- munity. partment of Homeland Novia Nguyen and Diep Tung spoke at a Dec. 15 Security (DHS) said that event held at the Vietnamese Community Center Under a 2008 agree- in Dorchester. Harold Than photo ment between Washing- 7,000 convicted criminals ton and Hanoi, the US is who are non-US citizens immigration judge,” Corner resident, artist, barred from deporting should be deported back said Katie Waldman, a and community orga- Vietnamese people who to Vietnam. spokeswoman for DHS, nizer, has been tracking arrived in the United “These are non-citizens in a statement. “It’s the administration’s States before July 12, who during previous a priority of this ad- about-face since US 1995, when the countries administrations were ministration to remove ambassador to Vietnam, resumed diplomatic ties. arrested, convicted, criminal aliens to their Ted Osius, resigned in The administration and ultimately ordered home country.” protest last fall. raised the prospect of removed by a federal Ngoc-Tran Vu, a Fields (Continued on page 16) McCarthy running again in busy District 5; it’s likely to be ‘my last, my last role,’ he says By Jennifer Smith told my kids when I was could serve to inspire News Editor coaching: ‘Make sure the care for the PCC cars in dugout looks better than Mattapan, he added. Michael Besson of Dorchester, who is training to Five years in and run in the BAA Boston Marathon next year, runs facing the potential of it was when we got here.’” District 5 is an amalgam along the reservoir in Chestnut Hill with his coach, multiple challengers in To hear him talk, of three demographically Rick Muhr. Besson, 57, was born blind in his native the upcoming municipal traffic, transit, and the different neighborhoods Haiti. Photo courtesy Nalida Besson election, District 5 City basic functionality of the - Mattapan, Hyde Park, Councillor Timothy Mc- street are at the forefront and Roslindale. Of Irish Carthy says he still of the councillor’s mind. descent, McCarthy He’s prepping for brings a public works If a neighborhood does points to his team, which sensibility to his job. not have a good flow, he comprises a seasoned “I think you look at notes, people just move public works employee, Marathon run, with what I care about the through it without stop- an attentive Boston Pub- most, which is infra- ping for a bite, a coffee, or Timothy McCarthy lic Schools parent, and a twist to his dream structure, and what you some holiday shopping. a Haitian staffer fluent By Dan Sheehan see outside your front A visit to Vancouver the mixed-use housing in Creole, as critical to Reporter Staff door, I would say that blew his mind, McCarthy there where residents representing the district. One of the easiest ways to grasp the extent of District 5 looks and feels said, with the Cana- living above a store “My district is the Michael Besson’s passion and intensity is to watch better than it did when I dian city’s approach to have priority for its jobs. most diverse district, him play the guitar. His fingers a blur, he strums got there,” he said during encouraging its popula- Vancouver’s older tram and I tell people all and picks the guitar strings at such speeds that an interview with the tion to walk, bike, or cars with their antique the time, “If you want they twang plaintively and seem likely to snap Reporter at his council ride public transit to replica exteriors over to see what Hyde Park from the force. office. “Which is what I work. He emphasized new and modern bones (Continued on page 4) The muscles on his forearm bulge and the tendons in his neck strain as concentration contorts his face into a joyful grimace. He plays so fast that family West Roxbury Education Complex members have dubbed him “Lightning Fingers.” Last Thursday evening, Besson was seated in to close in June his living room in Dorchester, performing amid Christmas decorations as his wife Nalida looked on. The Boston School Committee voted students and activists who argued After concluding the first song with a flourish of his last week to close the West Roxbury that closing the complex was unfair wrist, he looked up with a bashful smile. Educational Complex (WREC), and and showed a bias against students “I’m not warmed up yet,” he said apologetically. the two high schools inside it, at the of color. Story, Page 3 All contents A Haitian native, the 57-year-old Besson has end of this school year, citing building ••• copyright © 2018 played the guitar since learning at the age of five deterioration so widespread that it Boston could pose a threat to student safety. Editorial: Tough call by BPS of- in his native country of Haiti. 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Free, but reserve When we met 53-year- 198 Blue Hill Ave. The seats at jfklibrary.org. old Brian DeSilva over victim, who has not been named yet by authori- – Boston Baroque performs the summer, he was one Sunday (30th) ties, was rushed to a its sixth annual Free Community Concert at the of nearly 500 people on local hospital, where he Strand Theatre at 2 p.m. Order your complimentary the city’s official list of later died. Boston Police tickets online at bostonbaroque.org or in person at adults who are chroni- Brian DeSilva stands in his studio apartment with are asking for tips to be the Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public cally homeless. Boston is Monica Daniel, the property manager. called into detectives at Library, 500 Columbia Rd., Dorchester (Mon.-Sat.), working to find housing Jesse Costa/WBUR photo 617-343-4470. and all other BPL branches located in Dorchester. for all of them. Tickets are also available from the Strand Theatre And now, he is off get rejections for the people that are most Box Office on the day of the concert. the list. He has gotten smallest things - he still needy are getting public Two arrested after an apartment through pursued on to say, ‘No, housing,” said Sheila Talbot Avenue Tuesday (1st) – New Year’s Day. the city initiative. The there’s going to be a light Dillon, Boston’s chief of search warrant Wednesday (2nd) – Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. move-in was a long at the end of the tunnel.’ “ housing and director of Two men were arrested Gov. Karyn Polito will attend an interfaith ceremony time coming, but he has The light came into neighborhood develop- last Wednesday morning at 5 p.m. today at the Morningstar Baptist Church moved into the studio in a view recently when ment. She added that (Dec. 19) after a search in Mattapan. Baker and Polito will be sworn in at Boston Housing Author- DeSilva was approved she wishes every city and warrant was executed noon on Thursday, Jan. 3 in the House chamber, ity (BHA) building in the for Social Security dis- town in Massachusetts at a property in the 500 with an inaugural celebration set for 7:30 p.m. that South End this week. ability benefits (he is on would replicate that kind block of Talbot Avenue. night at the Museum of Science. DeSilva, who lived for the autism spectrum and of partnership with its Boston Police say that two years in a Dorchester has suffered from depres- housing authority. the search yielded crack – The Boston School Commit- Monday (7th) shelter run by Pine sion). At that point, Boston set a goal in cocaine, a bulletproof tee Citizens Nominating Panel is now accepting ap- Street Inn, went to see Wilson signed him up to 2015 of eliminating vest and a loaded Glock plications to fill an open seat on the Boston School his new apartment for attend a housing surge, chronic homelessness 22 gun. Matthew Lyden, Committee that was recently vacated by Dr. Miren the first time last week. one of the events the city by the end of this year. 40, of Dorchester, who Uriarte. The four-year term will begin in January “Oh, this is nice!” he said has been hosting periodi- It won’t reach the goal. had an outstanding 2019. Applications must be received by tonight at as he looked around and cally with help from the But the work won’t stop. default warrant out of 11:59 p.m. Direct questions to scnominatingpanel@ started mapping out housing authority, state, “While we were housing Woburn District Court boston.gov. where he would put his federal agencies and a lot of people, more for Possession of a Class Friday (11th) – The American Red Cross will things. The apartment local homeless service people were coming in B Drug and Unlicensed host two blood drives in Dorchester on Friday, Jan had been spiffed up with providers. the front door than we Operation of Motor Ve- 11. The drives will be held 12p.m.-5 p.m. at Carney fresh paint and new cabi- People on the city’s had anticipated,” Dillon hicle, was charged with Hospital, 2100 Dorchester Ave. and at DotHouse nets and appliances. It’s chronically homeless explained. “So we need to the drug possession. 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UPCOMING CIVIC Assoc. MEETINGS • FULL LISTINGS ON PAGE 10 Hearing on Cesaria’s request for additional entertainment – Community Center, 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan. If you have any to New England social themes relevant to Boston; the reception will Restaurante Cesaria at 266 Bowdoin St. is seeking a change to their questions about this meeting or have comments about the include the signing of an art book “Migrating Colors: Haitian Art in existing entertainment license to add disc jockey and dancing. The proposal contact Roudnie Celestin, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood New England.” The exhibition will be in City Hall through Jan. 30. Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing will hold a hearing Services at [email protected] or 617-635-2677. The Hancock Street Civic to meet on Jan. 8 – The Hancock Street Civic on their application on Tues., Jan. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Boston City purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, January 8, at 7 Hall, room 809A. For more information, contact 617-635-4165. the community’s positions on this proposal. p.m. The location of this meeting will be the Upham’s Crossing Boston Baroque concert at Strand Theatre on Dec. 30 – Mayor Mattapan-Dorchester Residents Meeting at Gallivan Center – The Apartments Community Room at 530 Columbia Road. Marty Walsh has invited Grammy- nominated Boston Baroque to Mayor’s Office will sponsor the monthly Mattapan-Dorchester Forum on Public Monuments on Jan. 9 – The Committee to Renew perform its sixth annual free community concert at the Strand resident meeting at Gallivan Community Center, 61 Woodruff Way, the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial will host a community Theatre on Sun., Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Ring in the New Year with family Mattapan on Wed., Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. Contact Roudnie Célestine conversation on “The Power of Public Monuments and Why and friends and enjoy Bach’s sparkling “Brandenburg Concerto for more information at 617-635-2677. They Matter” on Wed., Jan. 9 at Tremont Temple, 88 Tremont No. 4” and Vivaldi’s “Violin Concerto,” performed with virtuosic Haitian Artists Assembly Launch City Hall Exhibit – The Haitian St., Boston. flair by Boston Baroque concertmaster Christina Day Martinson. Artists Assembly of Massachusetts’ launch a new art exhibition This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments Families are welcome! The event is free, but tickets are required. “Who We Are, What we Bring” at Boston City Hall at a reception will be served after the program. Questions or for more Order online at bostonbaroque.org, call 617-987-8600 x1 or pick on Froday, Jan. 11, 4 p.m., third floor hosted by the Office of Art information, call 617-427-0046 or email shaw54thmemorial@ up tickets at BPL branches in Dorchester. and Culture of the City of Boston. HAAM is a volunteer group of gmail.com. Public meeting on marijuana business proposal for Mattapan Haitian artists, created in 1995 to foster fellowship among the SEND UPDATES TO Square – A community outreach meeting for a proposed cannabis artists, promote Haitian culture in New England and build cultural establishment to be located at 1589 Blue Hill Ave. in Mattapan bridges across different communities. This exhibition will feature [email protected] will be held on Thurs., Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Mildred Avenue paintings of Boston’s cultural landmarks, historical figures with ties See new events daily at Dotnews.com dotnews.com December 27, 2018 The Reporter Page 3 School Committee votes to close two high schools in West Roxbury By Max Larkin Michael O’Neill said WBUR Reporter that members “have an The Boston School obligation” to opt for Committee voted last whatever is safer for week to close the West students. Roxbury Educational But there was some Complex (WREC), and dissension. the two high schools Regina Robinson, inside it, at the end of a dean at Cambridge this school year. Interim College, said she was Superintendent Laura concerned about the Perille first proposed psychological safety the closings in October, of students. The vote citing building deteriora- comes amid a growing tion so widespread that national conversation it could pose a threat to around the negative ef- student safety. fects that school closures Perille admitted that and transitions can have deterioration was the on students’ academic consequence of decades performance and their of deferred maintenance. mental health. When it came time to vote, The West Roxbury Education Complex at the end of a recent school day. But she and other of- Jesse Costa/WBUR photo ficials pointed to the Robinson abstained. schools’ uneven academic All throughout the Robinson (who voted closure proposal: “This a long way since the have been recognized for record and dwindling meeting, the board faced yes) raised weeks ago: is mean [and] this is rac- closure of Mattahunt her advocacy by O’Neill. enrollment as secondary a hostile public, made up That if the Boston Latin ist,” in that it will widen Elementary two years “My friends and I, we reasons for the closure. mainly of activists and School had trouble with the gap holding back ago, but that they still all did our best. I just The facilities concerns students, educators and its building, its students Boston’s most vulnerable “have a long way to go.” hope we can enjoy our seemed to dictate the parents from the two would not be scattered students. Heishman was Committee members last year at our school,” board’s decision-making WREC schools — West throughout the district. not the only attendee to declined interviews after she said. last Wednesday night Roxbury Academy and District officials in- call for the city to return the meeting. This story was first (Dec. 19). Urban Science Academy. sisted that they had to an elected school com- The vote was devastat- published on Dec. 20 Board member Al- In public comment, at- conducted a thorough mittee, rather than one ing for Catari Giglio, a by WBUR 90.9FM, exandra Oliver-Davila tendees leveled charges search for a space suit- appointed by the mayor. junior at West Roxbury Boston’s NPR News said she “couldn’t sleep” of bias and inconsistency able to fit all the WREC Multiple committee Academy. She has been a Station. WBUR and knowing that students against the district and students, and found members did complain leading student advocate the Reporter have a were in a building that the committee. Several none. about the district’s de- to keep the school open, partnership in which the has been plagued by attendees returned to Mike Heishman, a cision-making process. and left the meeting in two news organizations accumulating leaks and a contention that com- Dorchester activist and Oliver-Davila said the tears. She said it was share resources and unstable masonry, and mittee member Jeri teacher, said of the district may have come a small consolation to content.

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Dorchester Medford Square Norwood Everett EOL Page 4 THE Reporter December 27, 2018 dotnews.com Two plan to challenge McCarthy in District 5 By Jennifer Smith opportunity have on and Roslindale resident Both campaigns are News Editor people’s lives.” who describes himself using the Democratic With Hyde Park at- His father, Felix D. as a writer/poet who has crowdfunding tool Act- torney Ricardo Arroyo Arroyo, the first Latino worked for the European Blue. McCarthy has jumping into the race to serve on the Boston Parliament, has been $78,141 in his campaign last week, there are now City Council, is now active on social media, account, according to two candidates seeking the Register of Probate introducing his cam- filings with the Mas- the District 5 council for Suffolk County. His paign under the slogan sachusetts Office of seat currently held by mother, Elsa Montano, “Together We Are One.” Campaign and Political Councillor McCarthy. is a retired Boston Public Posts on Facebook Finance. He said he is Arroyo was a public Schools teacher. And His show that he supported looking forward to the defender until early brother, Felix G. Arroyo, US Sen. Elizabeth race and a competitive December, when he served on the council Warren’s re-election council run. left the job to begin until 2015. campaign and state Rep. “People know we’re campaigning. Ricardo Arroyo re- Yves Mary Jean Ricardo Arroyo Jeffrey Sanchez, who doing a good job,” he said. When I was “at a ceived a bachelor’s de- Bar Association, the voices, he says, will lead was ousted in November. “Whether you’re voting young age,” he says gree in history from the NAACP, and Mijente. to “stronger economies, “I can’t wait! I can’t for me or not voting for on his website, “my Massachusetts College According to his cam- quality schools, afford- wait!” Jean wrote on me, you can disagree parents instilled in me of Liberal Arts, and later paign website, Arroyo’s able housing, safe neigh- Facebook on Dec. 6, with me all day long and a love for public service a degree in law from work as a public defender borhoods, and healthy “to build relationships vote for somebody else, and the importance of Loyola University Chi- involved “fight[ing] communities.” with the mayor, to build as long as you never say giving back. It was those cago. He is on the board every day for those that The other hopeful relationships with col- that I’m not working lessons that led me to of the state chapter of are often unseen and challenging McCarthy leagues on the Council, hard. That’s personal, become a public defender the National Lawyers unheard, and he is now is Yves Mary Jean, with everybody to ad- because I work really where I saw first-hand Guild and is a member of ready to do that for the who pulled papers to here to the needs of the hard.” the devastating impact the Boston Bar Associa- communities that raised run on Aug. 29. Jean, District 5 and the City inequity and lack of tion, the Massachusetts him.” Raising those a Haitian immigrant of Boston.” McCarthy is running again in busy District 5; it’s likely to be ‘my last, my last role,’ he says (Continued from page 1) Hyde Park resident, the new that, I think the old saying of looks like go to Fairmount candidate was a veteran of ‘we can disagree but let‘s not Grille and you look around,” the Menino administration be disagreeable … is kinda he said. “It’s black, white, at that point, having been gone to the wayside now.” Hispanic, gay, straight, you hired in 1993 as a neighbor- In next year’s non-mayoral name it. That’s literally the hood services coordinator. cycle, with the biggest draw palette of what my district is. He worked his way up into to polls likely to be a crowded We have a lot of places like running the summer jobs and at-large council race without that. And the thing is with youth programs in the city’s Ayanna Pressley’s name Mattapan or Roslindale and Parks Department, where on the ballot, 2019 has the Hyde Park, it’s not Boston’s he stayed for 10 years before potential to be a low-turnout best-kept secret anymore. It’s being promoted to executive race. bubbling over.” commissioner of Boston’s “As far as competition goes,” Some pressures are uni- Public Works department. McCarthy said, “I‘ve been versal, McCarthy notes, with When Consalvo gave him coaching. I played football the tug between old and new a two-day heads up that he and baseball in college. I‘m rearing its head in each of the planned to run for mayor, Mc- a competitor. It‘s an open neighborhoods. Carthy and his wife Maureen, market, and if anybody thinks Mattapan can feel split who have two sons together, they can really do a better job between jurisdictions, he said, had a quick decision to make. than me, then go for it.” because it is partly covered “That night we went to dinner He says the “proof’s in by three council districts and and we talked about it at the pudding” on his track three state representative length,” McCarthy recalled. record as he highlighted basic districts. “So, it’s like they “And, of course, we‘ve been infrastructure improvements always feel like they’re kind married now for coming up as well as the reconstruction of the ones left out, and, on 23 years, so she knew the at Healy and Fallon fields, honestly, over the last 20 business and, uh, I‘ll never playgrounds, Almont Park, years they had been left out. forget, she looked at me, she and the Reservation Road You know, the rest of the goes, ‘Well, here‘s the deal. work coming next year. city’s going. But now they’re You either run now and win, “The Mattapan Library has no longer a secret. Developers or never bring the subject up been reconstructed,” he said, are starting to notice.” again.’” “and we have $11.3 million The questions he hears When voting in an eight- coming to the Roslindale are: What form should the person race was over, Mc- library.... I think people are development take — Non- Carthy won with 24.3 percent happy with what they see profits? Private investment? of the primary votes, and outside the front door now.” New young professionals, 54.6 percent in the general The council will not be his The maintaining of existing election, besting Haitian com- life forever, McCarthy said, homeownership stock? And munity activist Jean-Claude but he thinks he has a good how can the conflict between Sanon in each contest. He term left in him. “I would defeated Sanon again in argue that probably— I would those options be balanced. City Councillor Tim McCarthy is shown with his son PFC The neighborhood is start- Dolan Patrick McCarthy and his wife of 23 years, Maureen. the 2015 general election by say pretty confidently —that ing to see movement with a McCarthy family photo gathering 64 percent of the next year is going to be my major city planning study vote in an off-year election. last, my last role. I don‘t think centered around Mattapan that still raises suspicions. ville, he said, it was mostly He ran unchallenged in you can do this job forever. I‘m Square, but with its district There are two proposals so far train yards that are now 2017, but this time around, he not a term limit guy, but I‘m a lines blurry, in part, McCarthy in Mattapan, and a Roslindale zoned light industrial. With said, he is looking forward to term limit guy for me. I want said, because elected officials dispensary proposal drew developers looking to put up a competitive District 5 race. to do other things.” want to let the residents carve loud opposition at a recent hundreds of units in Hyde Earlier this year, McCarthy “I went to the Harvard out the footprint. meeting. Park, McCarthy said the welcomed Gov. Charlie Baker Business School for a reason,” He gave a shout-out to Roslindale is a mash of residents are often divided to the district, a move some he said. “I got my master‘s in the Mattapan Patriots Pop community groups and Main generationally. chafed at as an endorsement public administration for a Warner program and said Streets groups and “every- “You have a lot of my of the Republican in the midst reason. It will be a time when that he and Council President body really, really cares,” neighbors who I grew up with of a progressive wave. I want to move on. But I will Andrea Campbell work in McCarthy said. He said he felt grabbing me after communion “It is what it was,” Mc- tell you, whoever wins this concert to highlight the good once like a “sheriff” between in the parking lot, saying Carthy said. “I like Charlie race — and I plan on having it in a neighborhood too often the local board of trade and ‘You‘re going to stop this.’ And Baker. I have no qualms about be me —I think it‘s important associated with violence to the Main Street group, but on the same hand, you have a saying [that] if I didn‘t like that the voters realize that “make sure that Mattapan “we‘re starting to get people lot of the young people moving him, I wouldn‘t have gotten up you want to have somebody gets on track with who they rowing in the same direction in saying, ‘this would be great there and said welcome to my who‘s been involved from the are, who they want to be, and that is the most important because markets, retail follow neighborhood. But when the get-go. You‘re not gonna want which is important.” part of what‘s happening.” rooftops and we can do this, governor says, ‘I‘d be honored somebody who parachutes As to legalized recreational The neighborhood’s status we can do that.’” to have you introduce me,’ in and says, ‘Hey, look at marijuana, which he has as a thriving business district McCarthy was first elected guess what? I was honored to me. I‘m going to get involved opposed, McCarthy had a non- is a blessing and curse, when when he hopped into a busy introduce him and seven out of now because I‘m running for plussed air about him as he it comes to home prices, Mc- council race in 2013 when ten people in Massachusetts city council.’ And a lot of the focused on the nuts-and-bolts Carthy said. “You can’t touch then-councillor Rob Con- believed the same thing. So, opponents do that. And that of addressing community a house there.” salvo was moving to mount you know, I wasn‘t introduc- bugs me the most.” concerns in a legal industry Where he grew up in Read- a campaign for mayor. A ing the crackpot. Having said dotnews.com December 27, 2018 The Reporter Page 5 Lawmakers urged to find $1.5B for public education system

By Chris Triunfo need to participate in a million for a grant pro- State House healthy democracy, and gram for mental health News Service that we deserve because services in schools. The Students, educators, we know that education bill Baker had originally parents, and local lead- is a fundamental right filed in July funded the ers with the Fund Our for all and not a privilege same line item at $40 Future coalition gath- for the wealthy few.” million. ered at the State House In 2015, a state com- Katie Lannan of the last Tuesday to call on mission found that SHNS contributed to this Gov. Charlie Baker and the formula used to article. the Legislature to invest determine the amount $1.5 billion in the state’s of state aid a school public education system. district receives does The coalition, which not adequately account was started by the Mas- for costs of health in- sachusetts Education surance and educating Justice Alliance (MEJA) low-income students, and unanimously sup- English language learn- ported by the Massachu- ers, and special educa- setts Teachers Associa- tion students. The House Malden Public Schools Superintendent John Oteri was among the speakers calling for what advocates tion’s board, launched its and Senate this session described as a reinvestment in public education at the State House on Tuesday. Chris Triunfo/SHNS photo campaign earlier this both agreed on the need month, with the goal of to pass legislation to passing legislation in address the problem, but 2019 that would increase failed to reach common state funding for public ground on disparate higher education by bills that attempted $500 million and fo to fund those costs. Caring for public prekindergarten through grade 12 schools Meanwhile, last month, a loved one by $1 billion. the Board of Elementary The campaign comes and Secondary Educa- at home? on the heels of failed tion recommended its fis- attempts from the Leg- cal 2020 budget priorities islature to both raise to Education Secretary Our job is to money for education and James Peyser, saying pass bills designed to fill education aid should be funding gaps. funded “at the highest make your When asked whether level possible based on the coalition has pro- available revenues.” job easier. posed a plan on how The Fund Our Future to raise the necessary coalition hopes to have public funds for the the funding in the next reinvestment, MEJA academic year’s budget president and execu- in order for it to be in tive director of Citizens time for public college for Public Schools Lisa students to avoid tuition Guisbond said that the and fee hikes in the fall • No copayments for point of the campaign of 2019. We coordinate, provide is to bring attention to At a Board of Elemen- and supervise all the covered services underfunding in public tary and Secondary Edu- schools. “We’re not sug- cation meeting in Malden health care and home • Dental care gesting any specific way last Tuesday, Education services needed to • Day center of getting the revenue, Commissioner Jeff Riley A Program of All-Inclusive Care obviously the revenue expressed a need to “stay keep aging individuals for the Elderly • Transportation has to be gotten,” Guis- up on” efforts to ad- safe and comfortable • Home care bond said. “We trust the dress the school funding Boston 617.533.2430 Legislature can figure formula. He pointed to where they want to 1135 Morton Street, Mattapan • Caregiver support out how to do that.” a supplemental budget stay, in their own home! Malden Public Schools Gov. Charlie Baker Serving the Dorchester Superintendent John signed in October that area for 22 years Oteri and Juan Cofield, included, among other president of the New spending items, $7.5 England Area Confer- ence of the NAACP, are LEGAL NOTICE among those behind the COMMONWEALTH OF campaign. “Twenty-five MASSACHUSETTS years ago, education THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT reform paired new fund- Suffolk Probate & Family Court ing for local schools with 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 strict accountability (617) 788-8300 CITATION ON PETITION FOR measures. Teachers, stu- FORMAL ADJUDICATION dents and school districts Docket No. SU18P2282EA ESTATE OF: have responded to those CECIL H. GUSCOTT requirements for years, DATE OF DEATH: 08/01/2018 To all interested persons: but the state hasn’t A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative lived up to its end of the has been filed by Henry I. Guscott, Sr. bargain with adequate of Boston, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for funding,” said Oteri. “We such other relief as requested in the Peti- tion. The Petitioner requests that Henry I. live in a different world Guscott, Sr. of Boston, MA be appointed than we did 25 years ago, as Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an and the challenges our unsupervised administration. You have the right to obtain a copy of the schools deal with have Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. only grown.” To do so, you or your attorney must file a Students from the written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day public school system of 01/16/2019. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline echoed Oteri’s senti- by which you must file a written appearance ments. Timmy Sullivan, and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance a student at UMass and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the Amherst, said that he return date, action may be taken without has seen 19 of his friends further notice to you. Unsupervised Administration drop out of UMass in the Under The Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (MUPC) last year due to rising A Personal Representative appointed under costs. “Right now, our the MUPC in an unsupervised administra- tion is not required to file an inventory or elected officials on Bea- annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice con Hill aren’t working regarding the administration directly from for us,” he said. “Instead, the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the they’re forcing us to go estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. into massive debt just to Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Justice of this Court. get the college education Date: December 05, 2018 we need to participate in Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate this economy, that we Published: December 27, 2018 Page 6 THE Reporter December 27, 2018 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Lee School educator seeks to challenge Adams Street 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square system, inspire teachers with new book 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 By Elana Aurise relationships with school ible, you have to be more Fields Corner Reporter Staff leaders to foster change than the person who 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, within a school setting. provides the academic a 7th and 8th grade math Sarfo-Mensah gradu- content. Sometimes you Lower Mills 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 teacher at the Joseph Lee ated from Temple Uni- have to be the father, big School in Dorchester, versity in 2006 with his brother, or therapist. Uphams Corner started writing a book diploma and a new-found “You have to learn the 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 about the teaching art frustration with the student’s background Grove Hall while on paternity leave public school system. and engage with his or 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 last January. Today, he’s Students needed more her parents. You have Mattapan Branch celebrating its publica- teachers who looked like to find the source behind 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 tion. them. They needed more why a student may be “Shaping the Teacher teachers of color. chronically late, truant, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah ADAMS STREET BRANCH Identity: 8 Lessons That During his first year or refusing to do work fight. We need activists,” Thurs., Dec. 27, 10:30 a.m. – Baby & Toddler Will Help Define the of teaching, he realized when they know that will he said. “I want this book Sing; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Builders Club. Fri., Dec. Teacher in You” is based that he wasn’t seeing lead to a failing grade.” to be an anchor text for 28, 9:30 a.m. – Baby & Toddler Playgroup; 3 p.m. on his personal and the results he wanted, no Over the course of nine university programs – Kirigami Stars and Snowflakes. Sat., Dec. 29, 3 professional perspec- matter how many extra years in classrooms, in education. I hope it p.m. – New Year Crafternoon. Wed., Jan 2, 3:30 tives and experiences hours he put in. “There’s Sarfo-Mensah came to allows me to go into p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Thurs., Jan. 3, but it also features ad- so much more to teach- realize that he wanted spaces to have candid 3:30 a.m. – Drop-In Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. ditional viewpoints ing. There are students to convey the lessons he conversations about – LEGO Builders Club. Fri., Jan. 4, 9:30 a.m. – from colleagues. The with social-emotional had learned. The result what teachers can expect Baby & Toddler Playgroup. Mon., Jan. 7, 3:30 p.m. 35-year-old educator issues and students is a book that seeks to when they walk into – Drop-In Homework Help. Tues., Jan. 8, 10:30 deals with themes like dealing with physical inspire teachers to be an urban classroom or a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In culturally responsive and mental trauma.,” political advocates for a public school. I want Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Art Club. pedagogy and offers in- he said. “You have to be education policy. the opportunity to have CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH sights into self-advocacy multi-faceted, you have “Public education is constructive dialogue Thurs., Dec. 27, 2 p.m. – Dorchester Career and the leveraging of to be willing to be flex- in a state of emergency with educators about right now and we have to Ac- cess Points. Fri., Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. – Stories, how to be more culturally Stories, Stories. Tues., Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m. – Free responsive to students.” LEGAL NOTICE Quilting Classes; 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Sto- Notice of “Shaping the Teacher ries. Wed., Jan. 2, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework COMMONWEALTH OF Identity” is available for Public Meeting MASSACHUSETTS Help. Thurs., Jan. 3, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Home- THE TRIAL COURT purchase on Amazon. work Help. Fri., Jan. 4, 10 a.m. – Tech Help Time; PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Join Sarfo-Mensah at Notice is hereby given that a Community SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 10:30 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories. Sat., Jan. 5, 24 NEW CHARDON STREET his book launch party Outreach Meeting for a Proposed Cannabis BOSTON, MA 02114 11 a.m. – SAT Prep Workshop. Mon., Jan. 7, 3:30 CITATION GIVING NOTICE on Sat., Jan. 26 from Establishment is scheduled for: OF PETITION FOR p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Tues., Jan. 8, APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Soleil 10:30 a.m. – Free Quilting Classes; 11 a.m. – Sto- FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON Restaurant, 2306 Wash- PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 ries, Stories, Stories; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Home- Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019 Docket No. SU18P2574GD ington St., Roxbury. in the MATTER OF: work Help. JANE LOGAN of DORCHESTER, MA FIELDS CORNER BRANCH Time: 6:00PM RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person LEGAL NOTICE Fri., Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time; To the named Respondent and all other 10:30 a.m. – Reading Readiness. Wed., Jan. 2, interested persons, a petition has been filed Location: Mildred Avenue by Bostonian Rehab and Nursing Center of THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Thurs., Jan. Dorchester, MA in the above captioned mat- FAMILY COURT Community Center ter alleging that Jane Logan is in need of a 3, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Guardian and requesting that The Bostonian NOTICE TO THE NEWSPAPER 5 Mildred Avenue Rehab & Nursing Center of Dorchester, MA DR-15 GROVE HALL BRANCH (or some other suitable person) be appointed Case No.: P2018-0612 Fri., Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. – Short Preschool Mov- Mattapan MA 02126 as Guardian to serve on the bond. KAREN RICH The petition asks the Court to determine v. ie; 2 p.m. – Winter Break Crafts: Painting. Mon., that the Respondent is incapacitated, that Dec. 31, 2 p.m. – Winter Break Crafts; Fuse Bead The Proposed Cannabis Establishment is antici- the appointment of a Guardian is neces- THEODORE BARRY sary, and that the proposed Guardian is Providence, SC Fun. Wed., Jan. 2, 10 a.m. – Drop-In Career As- pated to be located at 1589 Blue Hill Avenue, appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain Office of the Clerk of sistance with Project Place; 2 p.m. – Winter Break Mattapan MA 02126 specific authority. the Family Court You have the right to object to this Crafts: Pop Culture Coasters. Thurs., Jan. 3, 3:30 proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or WHEREAS, KAREN RICH, of the City your attorney must file a written appearance of Providence, County of Providence, p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Fri., Jan. 4, 2:30 There will be an opportunity for the public to at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the has filed a Complaint in said office p.m. – Teen Gaming. Sat., Jan. 5, 2 p.m. – Teen return date of 01/03/2019. This day is NOT demanding a divorce from Theodore ask questions. If you have any questions about a hearing date, but a deadline date by which Resume Building. Mon., Jan. 7, 3:30 p.m. – Drop- you have to file the written appearance if Barry PURSUANT TO R.I.G.L. 15-5- this meeting or have comments about the pro- you object to the petition. If you fail to file 16.1, AND ALL OTHE RELIEF AS THIS In Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. – Movie Monday. the written appearance by the return date, posal please contact: action may be taken in this matter without COURT MAY DEEM JUST. Tues., Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework further notice to you. In addition to filing the Now, therefore, you the said DE- Help. Wed., Jan. 9, 10 a.m. – Drop-In Career As- written appearance, you or your attorney FENDANT are hereby summoned to must file a written affidavit stating the specific sostance with Project Place; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Roudnie Celestin facts and grounds of your objection within answer, if you shall see fit, before the 30 days after the return date. Family Court, to be held in Providence, Homework Help. Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services IMPORTANT NOTICE within the County of Providence, on The outcome of this proceeding may limit LOWER MILLS BRANCH [email protected] or completely take away the above-named the 3rd day of January, 2019, then Thurs., Dec. 27, 5 p.m. – LEGO Club. Fri., Dec. 617-635-2677 person’s right to make decisions about and there to answer said complaint. personal affairs or financial affairs or both. FAILURE TO APPEAR WILL RESULT 28, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wigglers; 1 p.m. – Joan Fon- The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request IN DEFAULT AND DEFENDANT WILL taine Film Series. Mon., Dec. 31, 4 p.m. – LEGO Please note, the city does not represent the on behalf of the above-named person. If the BE DENIED ALIMONY. Club. Wed., Jan. 2, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Home- above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, Witness the Seal of the Family owner(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s). The purpose one may be appointed at State expense. work Help. Thurs., Jan. 3, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Witness, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice Court on this the 19th day of Novem- of this meeting is to get community input and lis- of this Court. ber, 2018. Homework Help; 5 p.m. – LEGO Club. Fri., Jan. Felix D. Arroyo Ronald J. Pagliarini 4, 1 p.m. – Steve McQueen Film Series; 3:30 p.m. ten to the community’s positions on this proposal. Register of Probate Date: December 07, 2018 Administrative Clerk – Drop-In Homework Help. Sat., Jan. 5, 3:30 p.m. Published: December 27, 2018 Published: December 27, 2018 – Drop-In Homework Help. Mon., Jan. 7, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Tues., Jan. 8, 11 a.m. – Computer Basics; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Wed., Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m. – Drop- In Homework Help. MATTAPAN BRANCH Thurs., Dec. 27, 12:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Crafts, 7yo+. Fri., Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. – Smart from the Dorchester Door and Window Start Story Hour. Mon., Dec. 31, 10:30 a.m. – Hugs 1555 Series Vinyl Replacement Windows & Play. Tues., Jan. 1, 6 p.m. – Family Lego Lolla- palooza. Wed., Jan. 2, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; 2018 Energy Star Qualified 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Thurs., Jan. 3, 12:30 p.m. – Pop- Up Crafts, 7yo+; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Fri., Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m.

$189 each! $189 each! – Smart From the Start Story Hour. Mon., Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & Play; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In 21 ¼ x 36 ¼ 23 ¼ x 36 ¼ 27 ¼ x 36 ¼ 30 ¼ x 36 ¼ 33 ¼ x 36 ¼ Homework Help. Tues., Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m. – Drop- In Homework Help. 21 ¼ x 40 ¼ 23 ¼ x 40 ¼ 27 ¼ x 40 ¼ 30 ¼ x 40 ¼ 33 ¼ x 40 ¼ UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH 18 ¼ x 44 ¼ 19 ¼ x 44 ¼ 21 ¼ x 44 ¼ 23 ¼ x 44 ¼ 27 ¼ x 44 ¼ 30 ¼ x 44 ¼ 33 ¼ x 44 ¼ 35 ¼ x 44 ¼ Thurs., Dec. 27, 2:30 p.m. – All Ages Holiday Movie. Fri., Dec. 28, 12 p.m. – Board Game Af- 19 ¼ x 48 ¼ 21 ¼ x 48 ¼ 23 ¼ x 48 ¼ 27 ¼ x 48 ¼ 30 ¼ x 48 ¼ 33 ¼ x 48 ¼ 35 ¼ x 48 ¼ ternoon Sat., Dec. 29, 12 p.m. – Lego Builders. 18 ¼ x 52 ¼ 19 ¼ x 52 ¼ 21 ¼ x 52 ¼ 23 ¼ x 52 ¼ 27 ¼ x 52 ¼ 30 ¼ x 52 ¼ 33 ¼ x 52 ¼ 39 ¼ x 52 ¼ Mon., Dec. 31, All Day – New Year’s Eve Crafts; 18 ¼ x 56 ¼ 21 ¼ x 56 ¼ 23 ¼ x 56 ¼ 27 ¼ x 56 ¼ 30 ¼ x 56 ¼ 33 ¼ x 56 ¼ 35 ¼ x 56 ¼ 39 ¼ x 56 ¼ 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Lapsit. Wed. Jan 2, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story Craft Program; 3:30 18 ¼ x 60 ¼ 21 ¼ x 60 ¼ 23 ¼ x 60 ¼ 27 ¼ x 60 ¼ 30 ¼ x 60 ¼ 31 ¼ x 60 ¼ 33 ¼ x 60 ¼ 35 ¼ x 60 ¼ 39 ¼ x 60 ¼ p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Thurs., Jan. 3, – 18 ¼ x 64 ¼ 21 ¼ x 64 ¼ 23 ¼ x 64 ¼ 27 ¼ x 64 ¼ 30 ¼ x 64 ¼ 33 ¼ x 64 ¼ 39 ¼ x 64 ¼ 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Mon., Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Lapsit; 3:30 p.m. Monday-­‐Friday 7:30-­‐5:00 • Saturday -­‐ 7:30 12:00 – Drop-In Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Make It 41 Hallet Street, Dorchester (617) 282-­‐6900 Mondays: Craft Duct Tape Zipper Pouch. Tues., Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. dotnews.com December 27, 2018 The Reporter Page 7 Reporter’s News about people People in & around our Neighborhoods Polish American Citizens Club swears in new officers The Polish American new members: Amanda all first, second, and Citizens Club installed Carey, Eric Basile, and even third generation its new officers and board Hugh Whiting. Polish-Americans to get of directors for 2019 at “It is great to see our involved and become its monthly members Polish-American mem- members.” meeting on Dec. 11. bers wanting to becoming Next year will mark Stasia Kacprzak was involved in this club,” the 80th anniversary sworn in for her second said Kacprzak. “Our club of the Polish American term as president and needs the energy, enthu- Citizens Club, which is general manager, and siasm, and support of located at 82 Boston St. Erica Manczuk Stocks young Polish-Americans in Dorchester. “So many assumed her post as the in order to for us to be other ethnic social clubs new recording Sscretary. successful and I am in Boston and around the Joseph Nowak and Peter delighted to work with country are disappear- Dziedzic were re-elected the new officers and ing,” said Dziedzic. “And to their positions and directors.” we are still here and we sworn in as vice president Said Stocks: “For want to be for another and treasurer, respect- people like myself, who 80 years.” fully. grew up in this club, we To learn more about The board includes want to see it grow and the club, its events, and two returning mem- thrive. I am very proud how you can become a Jalen Alphonso Campbell of Mattapan has been inducted into Phi Alpha bers, Dawn Morris and of my Polish-American member, go to polishclub- Theta, the National Honor Society for undergraduates, graduates, and pro- Jay Judas, and three heritage and I encourage boston.com. fessors of history. Jalen was one of seven charter members inducted into the newly established chapter of the society at Curry College during a ceremony on campus on Friday, December 7. In order to qualify for Phi Alpha Theta at Dot’s Fletcher joins city’s Curry College, students must be a Politics & History major and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours (four courses) in History, achieve a minimum Neighborhood Development team GPA of 3.1 in History and a GPA of 3.0 or better overall. Shown above, l-r: Jalen Alphonso Campbell receives official Phi Alpha Theta certificate from Dorchester’s Shani gram supports the de- Professor William Nancarrow. Fletcher has been named velopment of community the new Grassroots pro- gardens by providing gram development officer grant funds, City-owned for the City’s Depart- land, and technical as- ment of Neighborhood sistance to neighborhood Development. Fletcher groups and nonprofits will be responsible for that want to organize, creating and preserv- develop, own, manage, ing community gardens, and maintain community urban farms, and other gardens and open space Shani Fletcher open spaces, under the in low- and moderate- borhoods have thriving leadership of Chief of income neighborhoods. open spaces that will Housing Sheila Dillon. Sites are selected sustain Boston well into “I am confident that through consultation the future.” Shani will be a tre- with local residents and Fletcher was previ- mendous leader and stakeholders. ously the farm manager asset to the Depart- “I have been consis- at Victory Programs for ment of Neighborhood tently impressed by the ReVision Urban Development,” Dillon the City’s commitment Farm in Dorchester, said. “Shani knows that to create more livable where she oversaw the creating green spaces is communities as shown day-to-day operations, much more than creat- by the development of annual budget, and year- ing new gardens -- it’s new open spaces and the round and seasonal staff. about creating a green support for those that Fletcher also worked community. She not only already exist,” Fletcher in fundraising for the brings a comprehensive said in a statement. “It Boys & Girls Clubs of Seven students from Catholic Memorial School delivered over 250 presents knowledge of community is a great honor to join Boston prior to becoming to the Columbia Road campus of Saint John Paul II Academy in Dorchester last Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 18. The donations will help families who request gifts gardening and urban the exceptional group an urban farmer, and for their children during the holiday season. CM’s Campus Ministry pro- agriculture, but also a of professionals at the has been a community gram, led by Mr. Kevin Durazo and Mr. Nicholas Genovese, orchestrated critical understanding of Department of Neigh- gardener for many years. the CM Christmas Gift Drive. A few of the CM students who dropped off the how our climate strategy borhood Development Fletcher holds a Bachelor donations once attended Saint John Paul II Academy. Junior Clayton Majors- provides the foundation and support the Walsh of Arts from Wellesley Rice attended Saint John Paull II’s Neponset and Lower Mills campuses. “You to cultivate and sustain Administration’s efforts College and a Master of should always give back to the place that raised you,” said Clayton. Boston’s environment.” to build a better city by Public Policy from Tufts Photo courtesy Catholic Memorial The Grassroots pro- ensuring that our neigh- University. YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE Dorchester Historical Society Today’s illustration is a lament for building ornamentation that has been lost to history. Usually we highlight the loss of architectural elements from highly decorated wood-frame houses, but today our image is of a commercial building and its cast- stone ornamentation. The building permit for 562-570 Washington Street at the corner of Kenwood Street in Codman Square, which is dated Nov. 2, 1926, put the estimated cost of construction at $12,000. The medallion above the doorway in the early photo carries a date of 1927. The Dorchester Savings Bank must have leased the end unit from the owners. The opening of the branch may have been the occasion for the March 29, 1932, photograph. 562-570 Washington Streeet. The window and door openings and years of the building, the dress shop hide the existing openings, and the buildings still have their distinctive the awning in front of the dress shop sign was mounted over some of the building has been stripped of all architectural features, because soon create a varied pattern that catches ornamentation, hiding the symmetry ornamentation, including the medal- they might be gone forever. the eye. The cast-stone ornamenta- of the design. lion with the date. The archive of these historical tion along the cornice is simple but The photo from this year shows a The next time you travel along a posts can be viewed on the blog at appealing, but even then, in the early very different structure. The grates street of stores, try to notice which dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org. Page 8 THE Reporter December 27, 2018 dotnews.com Editorial Tough call by BPS, but the right one Last week’s decision by the Boston School Commit- tee to close the West Roxbury Education Complex was a hard but necessary one that was precipitated by many years of deferred maintenance that has now prompted “emergency status” and a facility that may be beyond near-term repair. There are now some 680 students in the two Members of Dorchester-based Girl Scout Troop 68277 were a “driving force” behind the new plastic bag schools, West Roxbury Academy and the Urban ban in Boston. After learning about the environmental impacts, the scouts began a signature drive to Science Academy. Coupled with a steady drop in support the ban, which went into effect last Friday. Image courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts enrollment (down 40 percent in five years) and poor overall student performance, the old Westie, which Clearing a hurdle to making Boston cleaner: opened in 1976, is in dire straits. William ‘Buddy’ Christopher, the city’s chief inspector, told WBUR this month that he agreed with Disposable plastic bags now barred by law the school district’s call to close the facility, citing By Martin J. Walsh an exemption to the city’s Inspectional Services crumbling masonry and water infiltration troubles The city of Boston’s new plastic bag ordinance is a Department. that pose risks to the electric and fire protecting big step forward in our work to cut carbon emissions, Switching to reusable bags is an important systems. reduce pollution, and create a cleaner, greener milestone, but it’s just one of the ways that you can “These aren’t the kind of things you can fix over city. Now that the new ordinance is in effect, stores help reduce waste. You can also use the city’s trash the summer,” Christopher told WBUR. “The amount in Boston will no longer provide plastic checkout app, which allows you to check which materials of money they would spend, if they chose to fix it, bags to customers. are recyclable, and reminds you of your collection would be Herculean.” The plan mapped out by BPS We have been distributing reusable bags and schedule. You can learn more about upcoming officials will relocate rising seniors as a group to the signage throughout neighborhoods and main hazardous waste drop-off days and composting in Washington Irving School in Roslindale, a facility streets about the new law. And we’ve been asking the city at boston.gov/trash-and-recycling-guide. with open classrooms that is best positioned to people to help by reminding neighbors and friends As a sustainable city, we’re committed to reducing accommodate the transition. to bring a reusable bag when shopping in the city. our waste and the carbon pollution that causes Laura Perille, the interim BPS superintendent, The switch to reusable bags is an opportunity for climate change. We’re exploring ways to support told reporters last week that “if we saw another path Boston’s citizens to be good environmental stewards waste reduction as well as increase opportunities forward, we would take it.” But even if they were to and responsible neighbors. Single-use plastic bags for repair, reuse, recycling, composting, and decide to totally renovate the building, its present have a big impact on the environment. They often remanufacturing. Switching to reusable bags gets condition would necessitate vacating the school for end up in our streets and gutters, vacant lots, and us closer to that goal. at least a year, she said. trees. They’re harmful to our marine life and pollute I’m proud of our progress and I know there’s much It’s hard to argue with longtime members of the our waterways. Reusable bags help to reduce waste more work to be done – but first, let’s all remember to WREC community who see this outcome as an and carbon pollution. As a city committed to being bring our reusable bags with us this holiday season insult following many years of injury in the form carbon free and moving toward zero waste, this new and remind our neighbors to do the same. of neglect from city school officials. Veteran faculty law is a big step in the right direction. Our Office of Neighborhood Services will be members say they’ve been ringing the alarm about So how will you carry your groceries home? Moving distributing reusable bags to residents, and bags Westie’s worsening structural conditions for a very forward, stores will provide recyclable paper that will also be available for pick up at Boston Centers long time as they saw things moving inexorably to is compostable, or reusable bags to customers, at for Youth & Families (BCYF) locations. Businesses a train wreck that could have been averted with a starting price of 5 cents per bag. This charge goes and residents can learn more about the city’s plastic earlier investments. back to the businesses to help them cover the cost bag ordinance at boston.gov/plastic-bags or by calling In fairness to the current administration, they of new, sustainable checkout bags. As a customer, 311, our constituent hotline. seem to understand that the “injustice” critique is you can avoid the charge by remembering to bring For more information on our Climate Action Plan, well founded. They say that their own frustration a reusable bag whenever you shop. please visit boston.gov/environment. with the whole system’s aging physical plant has been A concession: Businesses will be able to use their Martin J. Walsh is the mayor of Boston. the motivating factor behind the still-unfolding Build existing inventory of plastic bags by applying for BPS plan, which would spend $1 billion over the next decade on new schools or on repairs to aging ones. The plan will also seek to fix one of the district’s Money, recognition, power as values? most pressing deficiencies: the concentration of special-needs students in just a few high schools, Surely, we have a much higher calling resulting in what Perille and others have described as an “equity emergency.” By James W. Dolan money, but by personally helping to build homes for The new year will be a crucial test of the Walsh Special to the Reporter Habitats for Humanity and actively participating in administration’s resolve to follow through on the We need to be tethered to something larger than efforts to promote peace. Unlike the Clintons, who promise inherent in the Build BPS commitment. ourselves. Without connections to people, places, were sitting next to him, he never sought to parlay The last year brought a bit of turmoil in the form principles, and purpose, things, and ideas lofty and the presidency into a personal fortune. of former Superintendent Tommy Chang’s abrupt compelling, we are left adrift in a tumultuous sea The pursuit of money, recognition, and power too departure. It also brought good news, such as the struggling just to stay afloat. As much as we may often obscures our need to believe in something larger opening of the $73 million Dearborn STEM Academy think we are in control, we are tossed about on then ourselves. Acknowledging immutable values in Roxbury, the first new BPS school in well over a currents we can neither manage that may be manipulated but never changed is a decade. If the Dearborn is an indication of what’s to nor understand. necessary component of faith. Otherwise, we define come for BPS facilities— it’s a good harbinger indeed. Such is the condition we find what is true, just, and compassionate based on our But, there are more challenges to come. Perille, ourselves in this era of Trump. I own needs and perspectives. Viewed as human who is now the key person moving the Build BPS was struck watching him at the customs, they can be applied, ignored, or distorted reform effort forward, is not in the running for the memorial service for President as circumstances warrant. Rather than reliable permanent job and community meetings to guide George H.W. Bush during the beacons to what is right and good, they become the search for her successor will begin in earnest reciting of the Apostle’s Creed. merely suggestions. next month. While the other dignitaries were Donald Trump’s apparent ignorance of transcen- But, there are certain decisions that cannot wait. reading the prayer, he stood look- dent values is evident in his lack of respect for truth. ing straight ahead, holding the For him, truth is a whim or impulse. That same Last week’s move to close West Roxbury Education James W. Dolan Complex, unfortunately, is a case in point. We hope paper down without speaking. attitude is reflected in his notion of justice or love. that the mayor will further outline his plan for For him to acknowledge the primacy of anything For him everything is but a matter of convenience; executing his team’s robust school modernization beyond himself was apparently unthinkable. for without absolute truth, justice or love, there is plan as a centerpiece of his State of the City address I wonder what he was thinking as he listened to the no accountability. There is nothing against which next month. – Bill Forry 41st president being eulogized as a kind, generous, to measure good or evil. It’s all the same. humble, honorable man who never took himself too A belief in transcendent values implies faith. Not seriously except when pursuing the common good. any particular faith, for there are many different Was he pondering how to better emulate him or religions and many who follow no religion who accept The Reporter thinking “this is the kind of funeral I would like if absolute values and try to live accordingly. The “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” and when I die.” So consumed with self, I suspect acceptance of them is one thing; the application of A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. he has no time to dwell on matters spiritual. them is an even more challenging task. The memorial 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125 service for President Bush was a celebration of a Worldwide at dotnews.com I frankly cannot fault him for his obvious limita- tions because I doubt he has the capacity to accept life lived in conformity with transcendent, i.e., God Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor or understand values beyond those preceded by a given, values and an expression of the prayerful Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher dollar sign. How much personal responsibility he belief that such a life would be rewarded. Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor bears for his moral failings is something only God For a few moments at least, those gathered in that Barbara Langis, Production Manager church had the opportunity to reflect on what it all Jennifer Smith, News Editor can determine. What ties most of us to belief in love, Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager mercy, and justice is set forth in the creed, which means. Does it matter how we live our lives? Are Maureen Forry-Sorrell, Advertising Sales is a prayerful acknowledgment of our dependence. there rewards or consequences? If not, why am I here? News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 Advertising: 617-436-1222 x14 Without that belief in some form, we are left hang- Some may conclude that absolute values cannot E-mail: [email protected] The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in ing – unhinged. exist in a vacuum, so that affirms the existence of advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Sitting in the front row at the service was Jimmy a higher power. Christians acknowledge that, and The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. Carter, probably the best former president we have while it is certainly not the only way to belief, it Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade does assert the primacy of values and a merciful Next Issue: Thursday, January 3, 2019 ever had and, in 2002, a winner of the Nobel Peace Next week’s Deadline: Friday, December 28 at 4 p.m. Prize. Coming off a rather unlucky and disappointing judgment by which we are held accountable. Published weekly on Thursday mornings one term in office, he has dedicated the last 37 years to James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District All contents © Copyright 2018 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. helping the poor and unfortunate. Not just by raising judge who now practices law. dotnews.com December 27, 2018 The Reporter Page 9 Hate crime reports in state hit ten-year high By Colin A. Young said confirms that the report. “The 427 inci- aggravated assault at to curb such crimes in According to the Anti- State House agencies recorded no dents reported in 2017 8.4 percent. Massachusetts. Defamation League’s News Service hate crimes, and 55 were the highest in over Prejudice against race, Based on the group’s annual audit of anti- The number of hate agencies did not report a decade.” ethnicity or national work so far, the governor Semitic incidents, there crimes reported to the to the state. The state Boston reported the origin was the most has already suggested were 177 anti-Semitic state increased by al- received a total of 427 most hate crimes (140) widely reported bias mo- that all law enforcement acts of vandalism, ha- most 10 percent to a reports. of any jurisdiction in tivation for hate crimes agencies designate at rassment or assault in 10-year high in 2017, the More hate crimes were 2017, 10 times as many in 2017, representing least one officer to serve Massachusetts in 2017. state said in a new report reported to the state as the next leading 53.9 percent of the total. as the department’s Anti-Semitic incidents that also found a major- last year than any other municipality. Arlington Bias against religious point person on all hate rose by 254 percent ity of law enforcement year in the last decade, reported 14 incidents, groups was the second crimes and that all over 2015, when the agencies reported they the state said. After Newton and Quincy most common motiva- agencies should require ADL reported 50 such had experienced no bias- a surge to about 500 each reported 12, and tion, with 26 percent that officer to report incidents. motivated incidents last bias-motivated crimes Salem and Westfield of the total, and sexual any criminal act that The hate crimes data year. per year from 2000 State University each orientation bias was appears to be motivated collected by EOPSS, The 438 hate crime to 2002, the numbers reported 10 incidents to third with 14.4 percent, by bias to the website after a quality check, offenses reported to the declined to an average the state. the state said. EOPSS is developing. will be submitted to the Executive Office of Pub- of roughly 350 per year The most common The new state data The governor’s Hate FBI for further analysis, lic Safety and Security from 2003 through 2015, offense in 2017 was comes while EOPSS Crimes Task Force was verification and inclu- in 2017 came from 86 the state said. vandalism/damage/ develops a new state assembled last year sion in the federal law municipal police depart- “Over the past 16 destruction of property, website local law en- to shape the state’s enforcement agency’s ments, 12 campus police years, the numbers which accounted for forcement will be able to policies and practices annual Hate Crime agencies, one hospital and the categories of 37.9 percent of reported use to report hate crimes around hate crimes. The Statistics publication. and the MBTA. bias motivations have incidents, followed by to the state and as a task task force was launched Another 256 agen- remained fairly consis- intimidation at 29.7 force revived last year after a report of a rise in cies submitted “zero tent,” EOPSS said in percent, simple assault by Gov. Charlie Baker anti-Semitism in New reports,” which EOPSS its annual hate crimes at 17.8 percent and continues to study ways England. Man who shot two state troopers in 1988 arrested on gun charges on Columbia Road By Reporter Staff able to apprehend the being an armed career and which rejected his as well - with one bullet viction on five counts Boston Police report a male suspect and re- criminal, which could request for a new trial. lodging two inches from related to the shootings, traffic stop at Columbia cover a black Sar-Arms mean longer sentences Dedrick ran away, heart - but he still kept a judge sentenced Ded- Road and Washington semi-automatic 9mm on the other charges if with the gun, and when pursuing him and, with rick to 33 to 50 years in Street in Dorchester firearm loaded with 24 he is convicted. Frank she followed and tackled the help of four other state prison - but with last Monday ended with live rounds of ammuni- Cinelli, 46, was charged him, shot her twice troopers also involved the possibility of parole the arrest of two men - tion. A second magazine with speeding and fail- in the legs. The first in the investigation, after 22 years. one of whom served a containing 9 rounds of ing to stop for a police trooper also chased him subdued him. lengthy prison sentence live ammunition was officer. and Dedrick shot him Following his con- for shooting two state recovered at the scene In 1988, a Suffolk troopers on Blue Hill as well. During the ap- Superior Court jury Avenue. prehension of the male convicted Dedrick of Baker, Polito plan Mattapan Police say drug-control passenger, the operator shooting two state officers monitoring the of the motor vehicle had troopers conducting a service on inauguration eve area shortly after 2 p.m. also fled the area, but drug investigation on on Dec. 17 spotted a car was located and placed Blue Hill Avenue in Gov. Charlie Baker ceremony at 5 p.m. on at Union Station. The go through a red light at under arrest. Dorchester. and Lt. Gov. Karyn Wednesday, Jan. 2, at Baker-Polito 2019 In- that intersection: Alonzo Dedrick, 55, Dedrick was supposed Polito will be sworn in at the Morningstar Baptist augural Committee on “Officers attempted to of Dorchester, was to meet one undercover noon on Thursday, Jan. Church in Mattapan. Wednesday launched conduct a traffic stop, charged with unlawful trooper on Blue Hill 3 in the House cham- On Friday, Jan. 4, the MovingMAForward. and while the motor possession of a firearm, Avenue, possibly to sell ber, with an inaugural inaugural celebrations com where the public vehicle initially stopped, unlawful possession of him cocaine, but slid celebration set for 7:30 will move to Springfield, can register to attend the operator fled into a ammunition, unlawful into the car of another p.m. that night at the where a 3 p.m. event is the celebrations. Addi- parking lot in the area. possession of a high- undercover trooper Museum of Science. On planned at the Student tional inaugural events Officers observed the capacity feeding device, monitoring the first. the eve of their second Prince Cafe and Fort will be announced in the male passenger sud- unlawful possession of a He began punching inaugural, Baker and Restaurant, and Worces- coming days. denly exit the vehicle firearm in the commis- her in the face and Polito will attend an ter, where a 7 p.m. – Michael P. Norton/ and flee on foot while sion of a felony, posses- managed to wrest her inaugural interfaith celebration is scheduled SHNS clutching an apparent sion of Class B drugs gun away, according to a object in his waistband. with intent to distribute Massachusetts Appeals “Following a brief and resisting arrest. He Court decision that pursuit, officers were was also charged with summarizes the case - We offer mortgages as diverse as Dorchester.

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Public meeting on marijuana business proposal for Mattapan Square A community outreach meeting for a proposed cannabis establishment to be located at 1589 Blue Hill Ave. in Mattapan will be held on Thurs., Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Mildred Avenue Community Center, 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan. If you have any questions about this meeting or have comments about the proposal contact Roudnie Celestin, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services at Roudnie.Celestin@Boston. gov or 617-635-2677. The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the community’s positions on this proposal. JFK Celebrate series continues The John F. Kennedy’s Celebrate! series offers attendees months of activities and performances run through the fall of 2018 and the spring of 2019. Designed to expose young audiences to the strong diversity of cultures embedded in American com- munities, the arts-focused programming revolves around everything from difference forms of dance and music to marionette puppetry. All of the performances will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. On Thurs., Dec. 27, the JFK Library will turn to the National Marionette Theater performance of “Peter and the Wolf.” Played out on a handcrafted stage alongside the original score of the famed composer, Prokofiev, these carefully manipulated puppets will introduce the audience to the Russian tale of young boy. See jfklibrary.org for more info. Uphams Corner Main Street Annual Meeting The annual meeting for Uphams Corner Main Street will be held on Thurs., Jan. 31 from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Restaurant Laura,688 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. See uphamscorner.org for more info. Mattapan-Dorchester Residents Meeting at Gallivan Center The Mayor’s Office will sponsor the monthly Painters Union District Council 35 made a $2,500 donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester last Mattapan-Dorchester resident meeting at Gallivan week and provided dozens of toys for members. The donation will help fund more than 200 programs offered by the club to over 4000 children in the community. Representatives of the union are shown Community Center, 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan on above with members and Mike Joyce, Vice President of Programming, Dorchester Boys and Girls Club, Wed., Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. Contact Roudnie Célestine left. Also shown from left are Wayne Murphy, Director of Government Affairs, IUPAT DC 35; Michael for more information at 617-635-2677. Lafferty, Business Representative, IUPAT DC 35 and a Dorchester resident; Jeff Sullivan, Business Hancock Street Civic to meet on Jan. 8 Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of DC 35. For more information, visit iupatdc35.org and bgcdorchester. The Hancock Street Civic Association will hold org. Photo courtesy DC 35 its next meeting on Tues., Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. The location of this meeting will be the Upham’s Crossing ment Memorial will host a community conversa- to the public. Light refreshments will be served after Apartments Community Room at 530 Columbia Road. tion on “The Power of Public Monuments and Why the program. Questions or for more information, Forum on Public Monuments on Jan. 9 They Matter” on Wed., Jan. 9 at Tremont Temple, call 617-427-0046 or email shaw54thmemorial@ 88 Tremont St., Boston. This event is free and open gmail.com. The Committee to Renew the Shaw 54th Regi- (Continued on page 14) DON’T MISS OUT on a single issue of the Dorchester Reporter Have every issue of Dorchester’s own hometown newspapaper delivered by mail directly to your home or office. Order your own subscription today! ______6 months trial $15.00 ______12 months $30.00

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Photo courtesy Besson family relocated and made is to run the Boston handicap-accessible. Marathon.’ I said, ‘Let And for the last several me help your dream come years, the organization true,’” said Oates. has sponsored an inclu- Soon after, in October, sive team --one featuring Besson completed The athletes with disabilities Play Brigade’s 5k benefit - to run the Boston race, and now he is train- Marathon. She said that ing for the marathon by continuing that trend, with the help of the Besson is helping to Marathon Coalition, a change the way people team that helps char- think about disabilities. ity runners prepare for “The idea of running a the race, and Achilles marathon is both liter- International, an orga- ally and figuratively a nization specializing in fantastic challenge,” the training of athletes she said. “You watch it with disabilities. because you hope to see He trains on a strictly people have this amazing regimented schedule accomplishment, and with the help of volun- then you take that idea teer guides who direct of a marathoner and you him on his runs. He is at- kind of shift the lens a tached to a tether with a little bit and you add an guide beside him to help unexpected piece to it – “I navigate crosswalks and woke up paralyzed, I was potholes. As he gradually born blind.” increases the pace and When people see some- length of his runs, the thing that they don’t training program will expect to see, that is an bring him closer and educational experience closer to a marathon for people, it’s an ‘aha’ level of fitness. moment.” That milestone will Through a crowd- represent the culmina- funding page, Besson has tion of a long personal set a goal to raise $7,500 journey for Besson, who for The Play Brigade struggled with obesity by April. To date, com- for much of his life. Over- munity donations have weight as a teenager, he totaled nearly $1,500. He continued to gain weight says he’s looking forward after moving to Boston Michael Besson played guitar in his Dorchester living room as his wife Nalida looked on last week. He learned to play the instrument as a child in his native Haiti. Daniel Sheehan photo to crossing the finish in 1985. Hampered by line with the nonprofit’s depression and lacking In applying the same 23 years, coaching over human spirit. I always she couldn’t do the things name emblazoned on his purpose or motivation, intensity with which he 20,000 runners, and say that there’s nothing that other kids could. shirt. he watched his weight plays and practices the Michael is one of the most stronger than the human As a result, she joined “It feels good to help the rise to as high as 500 guitar to his endurance positive runners I’ve ever spirit, especially when the front lines of the organization,” said Bes- pounds before the rec- training, he aims to coached,” he said. “He’s it’s tested. Michael’s inclusion movement, son. “They do something ognition of health risks push the boundaries of extremely committed proof of that.” starting by petitioning very extraordinary...I drove him to change his self-improvement. to the training, he’s Dawn Oates agrees. for a handicap swing feel like The Play Bri- lifestyle and switch to a “As a musician, you positive, he’s willing to For her, helping Bes- for her daughter at a gade has opened the door plant-based diet. want to practice to get learn, he’s grateful for son achieve his dream neighborhood park. for every person with Now, he’s down to 180 better, to get faster,” advice...and he’s truly a perfectly captures the “I quickly realized that disabilities.” pounds and determined he explained. “If I have student of running; he’s mission of her organiza- this is more than just As a child, Besson to fulfill a dream that a weakness, I know like a sponge.” tion. “He represents in my backyard,” said often had to face his once appeared out of my weakness, so I’m Under Muhr’s guid- what we’re all about,” Dawn. “There are people bullies alone. But now, reach. The remarkable never satisfied. I just say: ance, Besson has begun she said. “By running, all over the country who with a team of supporters physical transformation Nobody can stop me.” studying Kenyan run- he’s helping us share our live with disabilities, around him, he’s just a coincided with a mental Besson’s drive is ning techniques, model- mission with everybody who are alienated, mar- few months away from one, he said. matched by that of his ing an approach that that comes in contact ginalized, and excluded.” achieving a dream that “The difference is now coach, Rick Muhr of the features short, light with him or with us.” While widespread once seemed impossible. I have a discipline. If I Marathon Coalition. An steps in an effort to Oates founded The structural changes like For that chance, he is say I can do something, I expert in endurance run- increase economy and Play Brigade after her handicap-accessible grateful. have a strategy already. ning and motivational efficiency. daughter, Harper, suf- ramps are necessary, “If you don’t have the Because if you don’t try, psychology, Muhr has “He’s a source of in- fered a spinal injury Oates points out that people to push you, you you don’t know if you been at the forefront spiration to me,” said when she was born by accessibility does not don’t know what poten- can,” he said. of marathon training Muhr. “Watching him C-section that left her necessarily mean inclu- tial you have,” he said. Besson compares his for decades. But he has just makes me more quadriplegic. Oates sion. You can donate to Mi- all-out, dedicated ap- never had a protege like determined to give back saw how her daugh- “There’s a growing chael’s cause and support proach to running with Besson. to others...he’s a testa- ter struggled to make conversation about The Play Brigade here. his passion for music. “I’ve done this for over ment to the power of the friends, simply because handicap accessibility, dotnews.com December 27, 2018 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News License flow points to maturing marijuana market in ’19 By Colin A. Young ume we should expect weeks, a couple of new encouraged customers agreement for a satellite spring or summer, after State House to see going forward at stores and not just stores, to use the MBTA and a office at 50 Franklin St. some construction work News Service every one of our biweekly but cultivation sites and free shuttle between the in Boston’s Downtown to configure the space to As the state’s third meetings.” manufacturing facili- T’s “kiss and ride” area Crossing. the CCC’s needs. retail marijuana shop After Thursday’s meet- ties,” Hoffman said last and ATG’s store. “The Hoffman said the space prepares to open this ing, the CCC has now month. City is approaching this weekend, the Cannabis granted 52 provisional In an attempt to avoid event similar to how it Control Commission on licenses, 17 final licenses, the traffic and parking approaches large scale Dec. 13 churned through and has given the ul- issues that nagged the event planning and logis- almost two dozen more timate green light to other stores during the tics in general in Salem,” Price reduced to $15 business licenses, setting begin operations to three early days of recreational the city, which sees large up the legal pot industry retailers, two testing sales, Alternative Thera- crowds flock to its streets to truly take off in 2019. laboratories, a cultivator pies Group is requiring every Halloween season, The CCC approved and a marijuana product that all customers at eight businesses for final manufacturer. Two non- its Salem store first LEGAL NOTICE licenses, which allow medical marijuana retail schedule an appointment COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS the companies to begin shops have opened — in on its website. THE TRIAL COURT amassing an inventory Leicester and Northamp- “As supply and de- PROBATE and FAMILY COURT Docket No. SU16A0131AD of cannabis but does not ton —and a third is mand in the region Suffolk Probate & Family Court scheduled to open in stabilizes over time, we 24 New Chardon St., Boston allow them to begin 02114 sales or other business Salem on Saturday. fully intend to serve CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6 Dorchester Seal in Bronze operations. Among those After detailing the walk-in customers,” the In the Matter of: to receive final licenses number of licenses ap- company, which in 2015 JOHN VICTOR MARTINS COSTA To: Price reduced to $15 Thursday were four retail proved and other metrics became the first medical Victor Costa any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition pot shops: Northeast of the CCC’s work in 2018, marijuana dispensary to for the adoption of said child and to the Alternatives at 999 Wil- Hoffman said he expects open to patients, said on Department of Children and Families of purchase at said Commonwealth. liam Canning Boulevard 2019 will “dramatically its website. The company A Petition has been presented to said www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org exceed what we see in said it has not been au- court by: Antonia Martins of Dorchester, in Fall River, Temescal MA and Carlos A. Miranda of Dorchester, Wellness of Massachu- 2018.” thorized yet to sell edible MA requesting for leave to adopt said child in the sales shop and that the name of the child be changed setts at 252 Coolidge St. Consumers have com- marijuana products, that to John Martins Miranda. plained about the slow it plans to limit pur- If you object to this adoption you in Hudson and at 10 Cal- are entitled to the appointment of an lahan Dr. in Pittsfield, pace of the legal retail chases to a quarter-ounce attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule and Theory Wellness at industry rollout and the of flower, despite that the 3:10. The definition includes but is not lim- 394 Stockbridge Road in crush of people interested law allows customers to ited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, Great Barrington. in buying marijuana led buy up to one ounce at a and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Before the commis- to traffic and crowd con- time, and that it will only Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on sion worked through the trol issues in Leicester. accept payments in cash. or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. applications and results CCC officials have said Asked about the idea IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE- they expect more stores to of launching retail sales TO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST of the CCC staff’s inspec- FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID tions of the facilities come online on a rolling on an appointment-only COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) Thursday, Chairman basis, which is expected basis, Gov. Charlie Baker ON 01/31/2019. Lemuel Clap House, 199 Boston Street Steven Hoffman said the to alleviate some of the said Thursday it sounded Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, First Justice of this Court. James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road day’s agenda — which problems that have like “a good idea” and Date: December 7, 2018 Felix D. Arroyo also called for votes on cropped up in Leicester said it “may be something Register of Probate www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org 15 provisional business and Northampton. other people can pick Published: December 27, 2018 licenses — represented “I think you’re going up on.” “probably about the vol- to see, every couple of The city of Salem also said in a press release. the CCC is interested in Also at Thursday’s is a total of 4,532 square The CCC, which has meeting, the CCC voted feet at cost of roughly been operating out of to authorize Executive $54 per square foot and temporary office space Director Shawn Col- will be ready for the CCC in Boston’s Financial lins to execute a lease to move into in the late District, is planning to

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(Continued from page 12) in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Line: 617-822-8178. Haitian Artists Assembly Launch City Hall Day when donors get busy with family gatherings Ashmont Hill Book Group Exhibit and travel. In addition, severe winter weather Everyone is welcome to Book Group, whether you’ve The Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts’ can cause blood drive cancellations and negatively read the book or not. For further info, please contact launch a new art exhibition “Who We Are, What we affect the blood supply. Give the gift of life – make Lil Konowitz at [email protected]. Bring” at Boston City Hall at a reception on Fri., an appointment to donate blood and platelets by Ashmont Valley Neighborhood Assoc. Jan. 11, 4 p.m., third floor hosted by the Office of downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Meetings are usually the 2nd Monday or Tuesday Art and Culture of the City of Boston. HAAM is a Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 776 Washington St., volunteer group of Haitian artists, created in 1995 to 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Dorchester. foster fellowship among the artists, promote Haitian Princess Day at Franklin Park Zoo on Jan. 26 Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. culture in New England and build cultural bridges Feel like you’re in a fairy tale at Franklin Park Zoo Meetings are held in the St. Brendan’s Father Lane across different communities.This exhibition will on Sat., Jan. 26, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Meet a few of your Hall – lower level at 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester feature paintings of Boston’s cultural landmarks, favorite princesses, enjoy arts and crafts and meet Tuesdays on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. historical figures with ties to New England (Tous- with the zookeepers to learn more about the animals Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. saint Louverture, Frederick Douglas), social themes who live at the zoo. Kids are encouraged to wear their Clam Point Civic Assoc. relevant to Boston; the reception will include the favorite fairy tale inspired outfit. 1 Franklin Park The meetings are usually held on the second Monday signing of an art book “Migrating Colors: Haitian Rd., Dorchester. of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Art in New England.”The exhibition will be in City Boston Public Library’s Homework Help Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from Hall through Jan. 30. Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help the IBEW; on-street parking available. Haitian Independence observed program is underway offering free afterschool help Codman Square Neighborhood Council at Randolph gala and mentorship provided by high-achieving high The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets Haitian-Americans United, Inc. hosts the 20th school students. Offered Mon. through Thurs. from the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the annual Haitian Independence Gala at Lantana’s, 43 3:30 -5:30 p.m. is open to students in grades K-8; no Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Scanlon Dr. Randolph, MA on Sat., Jan. 5, starting at registration required. Boston Teacher’s Union tutors St. Info: call 617-265-4189. 7 p.m. The event serves as a unique opportunity for are also available during select weekdays from 4-6 Columbia-Savin Hill Civic dignitaries, local community leaders to get together p.m. for students in grades K-12. bpl.org/homework. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., to honor Haiti’s ancestors, celebrate the victory of the Police District C-11 at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: 1791 Haitian Slave Revolution, and commemorate Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The columbiasavinhillcivic.org. the 215th anniversary of the Proclamation of Haiti’s Party Line phone number, where you can report loud Dorchester North Neighborhood Assoc. Independence. The Keynote Speaker for the Gala parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. The Dorchester North Neighborhood Association is Brockton City At-Large Councilor Jean Bradley Police District B-3 News (formerly the Annapolis Street Neighborhood Associa- Derenoncourt and Reginald Fils CEO of Urban For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at tion) generally meets on the third Tues. of each month Inspired as Guest Speaker with the welcoming 617-343-4711. at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of 8 Annapolis Street. remarks by Randolph City Councilor Natacha Clerger. Apple Grove Assoc. Please see our Facebook page (search Dorchester The evening’s Entertainment will be provided by The Apple Grove Assoc. meets on the second Tues. North) for updates and announcements. Send ques- Maestro Fritz Orvil with young artist Ashley Rose of every month from 6-8 p.m. at 1135 Morton St., tions to: [email protected]. Villard and Williams Joseph, Aashka Dance Troup. Mattapan. Ms. Myrtle Huggins, 617-429-8531. Jones Hill Assoc. See hauinc.org for more details. Ashmont-Adams Neighborhood Assoc. See joneshill.com for additional information. Blood Drives planned at Carney, Meetings are typically held on the first Thursday Eastman-Elder Assoc. DotHouse Health of each month at the Plasterer’s Hall, 7 Fredericka The association meets the third Thurs. of each The American Red Cross will host two blood drives St., at 7 p.m. Contact Pat O’Neill at pattiashmont@ month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, in Dorchester on Fri., Jan 11. The drives will be held gmail.com. 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. 12p.m.-5 p.m. at Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester Ashmont Hill Assoc. Dorchester Unified Neighborhood Assoc. Ave. and at DotHouse Health, 1353 Dorchester Ave. Meetings are generally held the last Thurs. of the Please join the D.U.N. Association contact list A second blood drive will be held at DotHouse on month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message to stay up to date. Provide your name, address, Mon., Jan. 14 from 11 a.m.- 4p.m. A seasonal decline e-mail and phone to [email protected] or 617-901-4919. Freeport-Adams Assoc. KERRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office Snowplowing / Sanding / Salting (the old Dist. 11 police station). Driveways and Parking Lots DUFFY Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood Assoc. ROOFING CO., INC. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, Bobcat and Loader Services 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING Roof Shoveling Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Fully insured • CHIMNEYS Hancock Street Civic Assoc. Fully Insured State Reg. Hancock Street Civic meets on the first Tues. of Free Estimates 617-296-0300 #100253 each month, 7-8:30 p.m. at the community room of 617 825 0592 duffyroofing.com 530 Columbia Rd, Dorchester. https://sites.google. com/view/hsca02125/ for more info. 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Watch DRIVEWAYS Neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and East Streets will meet at Susi Auto Body Shop 79 Freeport MATHIAS ASPHALT PAVING St., corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. All residents are invited to join. WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. Commercial • Residential • Industrial Linden/Ellsworth/ Bonded • Fully Insured FAMILY DENTISTRY THOMAS C. Leedsville Watch Driveways • Parking Lots For info, call 617-288- Roadways • Athletic Courts SWEENEY 0818. Office Hours Lower Mills Civic Serving the Commonwealth Smaller Jobs A Specialty! By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. 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Steinbach’s Service DUCTLESS mini-split a/c & heat pump Station Inc. Installation, sales & service COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 Corner of Gibson Street State Inspection Center dotnews.com December 27, 2018 The Reporter Page 15 A Moment of Paws Pets as gifts? If so, here are things to consider handle – You want to you come through the gets everyone excited they require a little more know that the animals door but does not like and promises that the thought and strategy. you are giving them to cuddle. As pets are a entire household will From the entire ARL match the lifestyle, long-term commitment, take part in choosing an family to yours, we wish physical limitations, making the right match animal. Also, engaging you the happiest of holi- ages, and personalities is critical. everyone in the process days and a prosperous in the household. That said, you can allows time for the im- New Year! Adopt from a shel- still surprise your loved portant conversations Mary Nee, a Dorchester ter – In this way, you ones. Many shelters about responsibilities, resident, is the president are giving an animal a (including ARL) offer gift training, and what else of the Animal Rescue second chance. Adopting certificates for adoptions. to expect. League of Boston. Pet from a reputable shelter If you’re looking for a Pets can make for questions? Email ARL like the Animal Rescue family pet, a stuffed wonderful gifts, and at [email protected]. League of Boston also animal under the tree like any meaningful gift, has many benefits. All adoptable animals, for example, receive spay/ Preschool neuter services, vac- $50/ cines, and a health and day behavioral screening. 7:30-5:30 If given the option, most pet owners would rather choose the animal themselves. It’s all about forming a personal con- nection. Animals, like people, have distinct It’s a nearly perfect emergency room for an personalities. Some like vision – waking up allergy shot? No thanks. to be in your lap watching Christmas morning with Know where they live television while others the children, and nestled – Even if your intended are more independent under the tree is a big recipients want a pet, spirits. My Ruby, true brown-eyed puppy with a confirm that their land- to terrier form, will give bow attached to its collar. lord allows them. If their an excited welcome when NEPONSET PRESCHOOL While this scenario can building is pet-friendly, make a joyful holiday for you’ll also want to con- 15 months – 6 years some, it’s not ideal for firm any weight or breed every family. restrictions. JOHN C. PRESCHOOL – $50/DAY • TODDLER – $70/DAY That being said, pets Find out what they can can make a perfect holi- GALLAGHER day gift, but it cannot be LEGAL NOTICES an impulse decision and Insurance Agency the process should start COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS with a conversation. THE TRIAL COURT AUTO If giving your loved one PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT INFORMAL PROBATE a new pet as a present is PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. SU18P2485EA INSURANCE on your mind, here are ESTATE OF: five things to consider: ANTHONY RANDOLPH JENKINS Specializing in Auto- DATE OF DEATH: November 17, 2017 Manage the giving SUFFOLK DIVISION mobile Insurance for To all persons interested in the above – Even at the risk of over a half century spoiling the surprise, captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Amanda Jenkins, of Five Avalon Drive, of reliable service to make sure that intended Unit 5416, Quincy, MA 02169. recipients want a new The estate is being administered the Dorchester com- pet. If they currently under informal procedure by the munity. Personal Representative under the Secure Play Area – 4000 sq. ft. have pets or have re- Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code cently lost a pet, make without supervision by the Court. Inven- New Accounts sure they are ready and tory and accounts are not required to Lic. #291031 be filed with the Court, but interested Welcome that introducing a new parties are entitled to notice regarding animal will not turn the the administration from Personal Rep- 1471 Dorchester Ave. household upside down. resentative and can petition the Court at Fields Corner MBTA 617-265-2665 Don’t make them in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and sneeze – Those aren’t expenses of administration. Interested Owned/Operated by retired Boston Police Officer and daughters tears of joy; they are parties are entitled to petition the Court Phone: caused by allergies! Con- to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting 617-265-8600 firm any allergies among the powers of Personal Representatives 281A Neponset Avenue, Dorchester all household members. appointed under informal procedure. A Christmas Day in the copy of the Petition, can be obtained “We Get Your Plates” from the Petitioner. www.neponsetpreschool.com LEGAL NOTICE Published: December 27, 2018

COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS SUFFOLK, ss. SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT NOTICE AND ORDER: NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR Docket No. SU18P0615GD Docket No. SU18P1247GD IN THE INTERESTS OF IN THE INTERESTS OF JOHN ASHTON HORTON JOSEIDON McINTYRE OF DORCHESTER, MA OF BOSTON, MA MINOR MINOR Notice to all Interested Parties Notice to all Interested Parties 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Peti- 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Peti- tion for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor filed tion for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor filed on 03/16/2018 by Diane R. Smith of Dorchester, on 06/11/2018 by Catherine P. Bates of Boston, MA will be held 03/27/2019 08:30 AM Review MA will be held 01/17/2019 08:30 AM Guard- Hearing. Located 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd ianship of Minor Hearing. Located Suffolk Floor, Boston, MA 02114. Probate & Family Court, 24 New Chardon 2. Response to Petition: You may respond Street, Boston, MA 02114. by filing a written response to the Petition or 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by appearing in person at the hearing. If you by filing a written response to the Petition or choose to file a written response, you need to: by appearing in person at the hearing. If you File the original with the Court; and choose to file a written response, you need to: Mail a copy to all interested parties at least File the original with the Court; and five (5) business days before the hearing. Mail a copy to all interested parties at least 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or an five (5) business days before the hearing. adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or an request that counsel be appointed for the minor. adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a par- request that counsel be appointed for the minor. ent of theminor child who is the subject of this 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a par- proceeding you have a right to be represented ent of theminor child who is the subject of this by an attorney. If you want an attorney and proceeding you have a right to be represented by cannot afford to pay for one and if you give an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be afford to pay for one and if you give proof that assigned to you. Your request for an attorney you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned should be made immediately by filling out the to you. Your request for an attorney should be Application of Appointment of Counsel form. made immediately by filling out the Application Submit the application form in person or by of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the mail at the court location where your case is application form in person or by mail at the court going to be heard. location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A 5. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has court proceeding that may affect your rights been scheduled. If you do not understand this has been scheduled. If you do not understand notice or other court papers, please contact an this notice or other court papers, please contact attorney for legal advice. an attorney for legal advice. Date: November 29, 2018 Date: October 18, 2018 Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate Register of Probate Published: December 27, 2018 Published: December 27, 2018 Page 16 THE Reporter December 27, 2018 dotnews.com Dot Vietnamese uncertain, fearful of move to deport ‘criminal aliens’ (Continued from page 1) alarm about whether the new “It’s pretty messed up,” policy would affect them, Lam Vu said. “I myself being a said. political refugee, who came to Former ambassador Osius, this country with my parents, speaking from Vietnam?? to consider people who are told NPR’s Michel Martin getting deported back and the deportees would face an the justification is that these unknown country and he people have criminal records… noted that the “criminal” to deport refugees back to the tag has been applied to some country that they may not individuals who committed have any connections to is very crimes decades ago and have disturbing and irresponsible.” long since made restitution. Boston is home to the largest “I know for a fact they won’t Vietnamese diaspora in the be treated well at all,” he said. state, which is mainly cen- “They don’t have any family tered in Dorchester’s Fields here anymore. All their fami- Corner village. Cultural and lies are in the United States. community organizations They have no way of getting like Viet-AID and the Asian a job here because they won’t American Resource Work- Li Kim Chi, Novia Nguyen, Diep Tung, Ngoc-Tran Vu, Hung Nguyen, Tu B. are shown on Dec. be able to be issued identity shop are housed here, and 15 at an event called Family Stories - Chuyen Gia Đình at the Vietnamese Community Center cards. If they’re the children there’s a push to create a in Dorchester. The event was supported by the Boston Foundation as part of the Live Arts of American servicemen, they cultural district there that Boston (LAB) Grant. Harold Than photo won’t be trusted. They will would specifically recognize most likely end up in prison. the contributions of Fields just as entitled to the treaty’s hostility.” government, “but it does cause And this future administration Corner’s Vietnamese com- protection. A cross-generational event alarm and distress and create will consider them human munity under the name “Little “It’s constant fear, a lot of she hosted earlier this month a lot of urgency in community.” rights cases and try to get them Saigon.” it,” Vu said. “As a refugee, highlighted those generational One local Vietnamese back to the United States. It The 1975 capture of Saigon you feel as though you are differences, Vu said. Many of woman, Nhan Sparks, was doesn’t make sense to be send- — now Ho Chi Minh City — by constantly in survival mode, the older Vietnamese resi- deported in fall 2017, Lam said. ing these people to Vietnam.” North Vietnamese forces fending for yourself in terms dents are more conservative, She immigrated from Vietnam Lam said that his group marked the end of the Vietnam of basic needs of shelter, food, while younger generations are in 2010, is married, and is the and other member groups War. In Fields Corner, South never completely secure or not. But they are all feeling the mother of three daughters. of the national organization Vietnamese flags pepper the protected. Even in Dorchester, pressure. “There are so many She was arrested in 2012 and are watching the political streetscape with bright yellow to even think about rising costs of our community members had regular check-ins with winds closely. It is not just a and red. of rent and developments, that still need help,” she Immigrations Customs and Vietnamese problem, he noted. Vu, 30, was born in Saigon gentrification, people once said. “There are still so many Enforcement, but was brought A plane with 36 Cambodian and came to the US in the again thinking they’re not challenges.» into custody last October and deportees aboard, 34 of them early 1990s. She organizes secure and protected, to have Asian-American groups are deported in November. with criminal records, left the around housing insecurity, this other thing creating seeing increased attention Aside from Sparks, Lam US in mid-December. has traveled to Cambodia fear, creating the constant over the year-and-a-half that said between five and fifteen “The deportations hap- and Vietnam, and focuses unknown, it’s hard when most deportation has hung over people have come to the AARW pening in the Vietnamese much of her time as an artist people in Dorchester in the their heads, said Kevin Lam, around deportation concerns community are also happening and convener on raising up Southeast Asian community 29, organizing director with in the past year and a half, to Cambodian community,” he the experiences of her fellow are very working class.” the Asian American Resource but that does not include said. “It’s all tied to the war Southeast Asians. The language barrier is still Workshop, a pan-Asian com- collaborations with groups like that happened in Southeast While none of her immediate an issue, as is a class divide munity group that works with the Asian Outreach Unit of Asia, with folks and com- family or friends are in danger between people who arrived other local and national orga- Greater Boston Legal Services munity members from the of deportation through this in waves in the ‘70s versus nizations to provide support, (GBLS). countries of Laos, Cambodia, proposal, she says the fear those who came over in the information, and connections The legal services organiza- and Vietnam fleeing genocide is palpable in the face of a ‘90s, she said. Where some to legal aid. tion hosts a legal advice clinic and harmful environments policy that she says “is not had the opportunity to build “At least locally, haven’t at the Vietnamese community that the US had a part in, in the sense of the principle lives for themselves and do seen a ramp-up in deporta- center on Charles Street in seeking safety and needing and value of this Constitution not fear deportation, others tions around this meeting that Dorchester every Tuesday to survive for them and their and country.” Even those with “struggle with to how to define took place,” he said, referring from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. families. And 43 years later, criminal records who have yourself, how to seek help, now to a meeting last week between Groups like GBLS and they are being treated with “paid their dues,” she said. Are up against this backdrop of DHS and the Vietnamese AARW have seen a spike in deportation proceedings.”

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BGCD Partners with the Barking Crab to Host Jingle & Mingle: : See Our early education programs enjoyed our winter pajama day. Children details below. came dressed in their coziest pajamas and enjoyed a day filled with fun holiday activities!

CONNECT THE DOT: FIND OUT WHAT’S INSIDE: DID YOU KNOW Winter Athletic Programs: This BGCD Welcomes New Art Direc- BGCD Partners with the Barking Winter our Athletic program will be tor Katy Farrar: Boys & Girls Clubs Crab to Host Jingle & Mingle: Last UPCOMING EVENTS offering intramural basketball leagues of Dorchester has hired a new Art Wednesday, BGCD partnered with The as follows: Boys 11 & U Low Rim, Girls Director, Katy Farrar, to take on a full Barking Crab to host the second 12 & U Low Rim and a 15 & U Co-ed time role here at the Club. She will be annual Jingle & Mingle event. The night Teen Holiday Outing division. These games will take place offering a number of classes that will featured a seasonal ice luge, photo December 27 weeknights at 6:00 p.m. or later. be featured in our winter programming opportunities with Santa, drinks, dinner Keystone Volunteering at schedule. These classes will begin in raffles and other fun holiday surprises! Senior’s First Night In addition we will see the return of our the second week of January all being December 28 Girls TMX Non-Contact Boxing Class held after 5:30 PM. We are enormously thankful for The on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. as well as 2 Barking Crab’s generosity in helping us Marr-lins Swim Meet co-ed Classes on Tuesday and Thursday Some of her available winter programs to host this fun seasonal event. Ad- at Woburn BGC evenings at 6:30 p.m. For those inter- include “Meet the Masters,” “Messy ditional thanks to all of the generous January 5 ested in cross-training we offer classes Art,” “Drawing,” “Painting,” “MFA patrons who attended and donated to Shawnee Peak Ski Trip at Body & Fuel three afternoons a Class,” “3D Art,” and “Abstract Pho- help support programming at Boys & January 12 week at 3:30 p.m. Lastly, we will have tography.” Be sure to contact Katy at Girls Clubs of Dorchester. 2 All-Star teams competing in the [email protected] for updated NENEAPC League competing against class availability. To learn more about other upcoming Clubs in the region. events at the Club and ways for you to Please visit our website at www. get involved, please visit www.bgc- For more information, or to register bgcdorchester.org/programs/ to learn dorchester.org/specialevents/. please contact Mike Joyce at mjoyce@ more about different program opportu- bgcdorchester.org. nities available this winter session.

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BIELECKI, Mar- of Christopher Casey of ther of Patrick Costello survived by 8 grand- garet T. (O’Brien) of Dorchester and the late and his wife Katie of So. children and 9 great- Dorchester. Wife of the Nicole Casey. Brother of Boston and Kayla Dono- grandchildren. Richard late Edmund F. Bielecki. Daniel Casey and wife van of Milton. Great- founded the Grandpar- Mother of Edmund J. Gloria of Raynham, Pat- grandfather of Chase ents Support Group for Bielecki and Rosalyn rick Casey of Jamaica E. Costello. Brother of Autism at the ARC in Forsyth of Kingston, Plain, Jean McLaughlin Peggy Gorman of Ded- Westwood. He was co- Theresa “Terry” Owens of Brockton, Mary and ham. Godfather of John founder of the Hamilton and her husband John husband Robert Curran P. Costello of Galway, House, now under Gavin of Canton, Jean Evans of Mission Hill, Patri- Ireland. Disabled Army Foundation. Richard and her husband Steven cia and husband Jerry of the Korean Conflict. also served in the Navy of Randolph, Richard McLean of Roslindale, Lifetime member of the Reserve for 9 years and Bielecki and his wife and the late James and DAV. Donations may be was a Constable for the Doreen of Braintree and surviving wife Kerry made to The Irish Pasto- City of Boston for 35 the late Mary Bielecki. Casey of Walpole. Also ral Center, 15 Rita Rd., years. He was a lifelong Cedar Grove Cemetery Daughter of the late survived by grandchil- Dorchester, MA 02124. resident of Dorchester. Helena A. (Duggan) and dren Guy Casey and FLYNN, Paul L. of Donations can me made A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River Cornelius J. O’Brien. Hayden Pray, and many Marshfield, formerly in Richard’s memory to Chapel available for: Weddings, memorial services, Sister of the late Jer- nieces and nephews. of Braintree and South the Guild for Human and celebratory masses. Indoor Services available for emiah, Cornelius “Bob”, William was the lifetime Boston. Husband of Services – Adult Pro- winter burials. Greenhouse on premises for fresh flow- John and Ellen O’Brien. partner of Patricia Mar- Karen (Serino). Father gram Activity Fund, 521 ers. Columbarium for cremated remains. Plant a tree Also survived by 7 lowe. of Maureen Menconi Virginia Rd., Concord, program. grandchildren, 4 great- COSTELLO, Pat- and her husband Rich- MA 01742 (in honor of grandchildren and many rick M. age 89, of Mil- ard of Canton, Michael his grandson Nicholas) 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 nieces and nephews. ton, formerly of Dorches- Flynn, Q.F.D.and his www.guildhumanser- Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. Remembrances may be ter and Galway, Ireland. wife Julianne of Marsh- vices.org. made to WeBeatCancer. Husband of the late field, Coleen Smith of MORAWSKI, Kath- org. Kathleen P. (Collins). Whitman and Holly ryn M. (Ney) age 97, “Caring for your life’s journey...” CASEY, William J. Father of Donnie Costel- German and her hus- of Scituate, formerly of of Dorchester. Son of the lo and his wife Vicki of band Christopher of Dorchester. Wife of 57 late James and Mary L. Lynn and the late Ma- Randolph. Papa of Gina, years to the late Zigmond (Turner) Casey. Father rie Donovan. Grandfa- Maria, Daniella, R.J., J. “Ziggy” Morawski. Helena, Flynn, Graeme Mother of Kathryn and and Emma. Brother of Mary Anne Morawski, Barbara Deely of Frank- both of Dorchester and HELP WANTED lin, Margaret Mullin of John Morawski and Dorchester, Robert Fly- his wife Julie Woods of NOTICE OF POTENTIAL nn of Canton, Thomas Uxbridge, MA. Grand- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES “Taz” Flynn of Quincy, mother of Cullen and This is a public notice that 1392 Dorchester Avenue LLC, and Fields Corner Housing Corporation, have received a Preservation Maureen Brown of Can- Liam Morawski both of Loan by the City of Boston, Housing Boston 2030 Program, to ton, Eileen O’Sullivan Prescott, AZ and Evan perform physical improvements to the properties located at 1392 of Dorchester and the Morawski of Uxbridge, Dorchester Avenue, and 17-23 Faulkner Street in Dorchester late Patricia Flynn. Also MA. Predeceased by her (02122). The Developer and its contractors are committed to survived by many nieces 4 siblings and her par- ensuring the workforce employed by this initiative represents and nephews, especially ents John and Catherine the diversity of the City of Boston, and to satisfying require- John Cregg. Remem- (Brickley) Ney. Kathryn ments of the Boston Residents Job Policy. brances may be made to and Ziggy were Salesian The intent of this notice is to encourage any individuals seeking the Parkinson’s Assoc., Cooperators, dedicating employment in the trades necessary for these projects, who are A.P.D.A. more than 20 years in  Boston Residents, especially those who identify as female and/or Funerals a member of a minority group, to explore potential opportunities McKEEN, Richard service to the lay mis-  available in performing the work supported by this funding. E. Husband of Mary T. sion of St. Don Bosco’s Cremations Opportunities may exist for the following: Mason, Electrician, (Cronin). Father of Mary Salesian Order. She  Carpenter, Carpenter’s Helper, Glazer, Appliance Installer, Ann Ruffini and her worked for many years Pre-Arrangements Laborer, Floor Installer, Painter. husband Daniel, Rich- as a secretary at Bank of For more information about these potential employment op- 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE ard Jr. (deceased), Wil- Boston, but also at Army portunities, please contact: liam McKeen, Kathleen bases where she met DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 Madeline Stein Rizzacasa and her hus- Ziggy. 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 Trinity Management Company, LLC band Eugene, and Dar- SHEEHAN, Marga- 75 Federal Street 4th floor, Boston, MA 02110 lene Coughlin and her ret N. (Connors) of FL, [email protected] husband William. Also formerly of Dorchester. 617.542.3019 extension 2586 Service times and directions at: Wife of the late Paul www.dolanfuneral.com F. Sheehan. Mother of William F. and his HELP WANTED wife Denise Sheehan of Norwood, Paula Shee- Career Opportunity han of FL, Janice and STRIVE Boston Employment Service/Dorchester her husband Francis Project Job Developer - Full Time/40 hours Zaniboni of Wareham. TEVNAN TEVNAN Grandmother of Mark, 15 Broad Street 415 Neponset Avenue STRIVE is committed to offering justice-involved of employment, length of employment, wage info, Michael, Patrick and youth access to occupational skills training, pre- number of past and current clients looking for work, the late Michelle. Great- Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 apprenticeships, and apprenticeship opportunities number of new employers. 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 that lead to an industry-recognized credential in a • Other duties as assigned. grandmother of Nick, positive youth development framework, and SFLRP Qualifications: Zack and Colin. Great- includes a pre-apprenticeship academy. SFLRP will • Bachelor degree in Human Services or related great-grandmother of Attorneys at Law help youth become productive, responsible and law- field preferred and/or relevant experience will be Jackson and Carter. Sis- www.tevnan.com abiding adults by providing them with opportunities considered as equivalent. ter of the late William to engage in pro-social activities, including supported • 2 years prior experience in recruiting or job engagement in workforce activities, education and development. Connors and Mary Cum- employment. STRIVE Boston will provide services • Knowledge of labor market analysis for Greater mings. Remembrances over a period of 39 months to approximately 172 Boston area. may be made to the Leu- young offenders, ages 18 to 24, from communities • Knowledge of community resources and social kemia Foundation. NEW CALVARY CEMETERY where poverty and crime are most concentrated. services agencies. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Strong written and verbal communication skills SIMPSON, Virgie Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian The Job developer will be responsible for developing with close attention paid to details. Jr. age 77, of Dorches- Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. and maintaining employment relationships with • Ability to write reports and business correspondence. ter. Father of Karin Boston area employers in order to provide • Strong organizational and computer literacy skills Simpson Omae and Je- Grave pricing starting at $1,100 employment opportunities for STRIVE CORE with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office rome Simpson. Brother Package pricing from $3,650 (includes grave purchase, first opening and AFLRP clients.Schedule: hours are typically Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook). of Sarah Yvonne John- & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches starting at $1,375 during the Mon- Fri 9-5 week, occasional nights and • Working knowledge of Database Management weekends at times. Program: ability enter and manipulate data to son and Alvin Simp- (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening & Inscription) • Uses labor market analysis to determine where are produce reports. son. Former husband of 617-296-2339 the best opportunities for our clients. • Use data and produce reports to advise Ex. Director Shirley Simpson-Wray. • Engages local employers to develop opportunities on programs strategies and next steps. Grandfather of Jer- 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, for our clients. • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a variety emiah Bowman, David Pre Need Opening Arrangements • Develops appropriate outreach strategies to of simultaneous projects. build relationships to attract more employment • High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, Omae, Jasmine Omae Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available. opportunities for our clients. teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of and Sydney Omae. He Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. • Identifies and screens potential employer initiative. is preceded in death partnerships as possible referral sources for STRIVE • A demonstrated commitment to a high-level Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments Boston graduates through several resources, including of professionalism with regard to both personal by his parents, Virgie help wanted ads, cold calls, job fairs, networking, etc. appearance and interpersonal skills. Simpson Sr. and Mary Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery • Works with the local career center to make sure Bell (Palmer) Simpson, in West Roxbury that our clients are getting access to employment This position includes medical, dental, vision, 401K step mother Ann Simp- opportunities and documentation of the same. with company match, company sponsored pension son Pointer and brother The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries • Develops appropriate outreach strategies to plan, employer paid life insurance, generous personal Jerome Simpson. Vir- Main Office located at: build relationships and partnerships with various time off package, flexible spending accounts for community-based organizations, schools or dependent care, tuition reimbursement, long and gie also has cousins 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 training programs that provide industry recognized short term disability, opportunities for continued and several community certifications. education/training and much more! Pricing information and maps available online at: and agency providers • Maintain regular communication with our top who have cared for and www.BostonCemetery.org employer partners. Candidates should send cover letter and resumes to: • Keep accurate data in Apricot that includes but is [email protected] looked out for him in his 617-325-6830 [email protected] not limited to number of clients employed, place later years. dotnews.com December 27, 2018 The Reporter Page 19

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