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By Debra Goldstein TAB Staf!Writer he Mo.Ssachusetts Office of Administration and Finance T Secretary Fred Laskey last week signed off on Brighton's A­ Line track removal project, releasing state funds to remove unused trolley tracks that run along Camb1idge, Washington and Tremont streets. The move ends nearly three decades of frustration for motorists who have been negotiating the neighborhood's rough roads since Kathleen Hester, mother of Allston murder ,·ictim Rita Hester, i~ comforted by her son, DarreU, left, and daughter, Eartha, after speaking to the crowd that 1969 - when the last trolley tra­ assembled at Allston 's Model Cafe for a candJelight vigil in Rita's memory. Rita Hester \\aS murdered on Nov. 28. versed the fonncr A-Linc. Although public transpottation advocates have lobbied to restore the A-Line service, many community members have 'Rita' murder mystery still unsolved complained about the tracks' pres­ ence on Brighton's three main thor­ oughfares, saying the tracks were a Friends and family lament death in her 21 Parkvale Ave. apartment on home in Connecticut. A handful of vigils, safety hazard and an eyesore. Saturday, Nov. 28. Police have not yet benefits and rallies have been held in her Last week's decision arrived rough­ death of Allston resident named any suspects in the case, which is memory over the last two weeks. ly I0 years after community members still under investigation. Most recently, a benefit concert with local and public officials first launched their By Debra Goldstein Members of Boston's transgender com­ band and female impersonators was held in fight to get the tracks removed. An TAB Staff Writer munity last week reacted with anger and her honor last Sunday night at Jacques, a unsigned contract had been sitting in he murder of Allston resident Rita sadness to the murder, and the media cover­ transgender club in Boston. Last Friday, the governor's Administration and Hester is stilI unsolved. age that has accompanied it. Dec. 11, the murder was at the top of the Frnance office since Oct. 28, when the T Rita. a transsexual whose birth Friends and family mourned Rita last agenda of activists who gathered outside the Massachusetts Highway Department's name was William Hester, was stabbed to Tuesday at a funeral held near her childhood MURDER, page 30 Board of Commissioners voted unani- TRA CKS, page 30 Boston police looks to consultants for guidance Police Department is still to ensure outside consultants to provide extra have increasingly open to the idea Department spends big money for the safety and well-being of the training and career development. of opening the department's doors .outside help to improve performance city's residents, combining the best ''It's just like any business going to outsiders for help. Boston, like neighborhood policing methods to a management consultant," said other cities across the country, is By Linda Rosencrance Gone are the days when an on­ from the past with modem technolo­ Sgt. Det. Margot Hill, the depart­ turning to these consultants to help TAB Staf!Writer duty officer carried a 6-foot blue gy. But training is no longer kept in­ ment's spokeswoman. "You don't it evaluate services, develop promo­ !though the mission of the and white pole to protect himself house as in days past, when young promote people to be managers tional tests, provide psychological Boston Police Department and a "police rattle" to call for assis­ recruits received basic training in without teaching them to be man­ services to officers and assist with A has always been to keep tance. Gone, too, are the days of the police academy, and received agers. We started about 10 years implementing community policing the city safe, you can rest assured merely patrolling the streets and any follow-up training from older, ago, when we used to send people - a holistic approach to law that this year's model is not your locking up bad guys. more experienced officers. to Babson College for training." enforcement that has officers work- father's police department. Today, the focus of the Boston Today, the department looks to Since that time, Boston Police CONSULTANTS, page 29 res s elea ed WORKING_"A_SE_CTl_ON_WO_RT_H _EM~~~~s~§: see page 15 (' l ( I I >, ''I t''' I j' I I J), I I I I Page 2 The Allston-Brighton TAB, December 15-21, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton

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I I • I ~ I I I 1 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton December 15-21, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 3 Court is expected to rule on eviction Construction of a new Brighton Center post office hinges on outcome of legal proceedings

By Debra Goldstein TAB Staff Writer Brighton District Court judge is expect­ ed to make a ruling A this week on a proper­ ty dispute that is holding up con­ struction plans for a new Brighton Center Post Office. A sketch of the proposed Brighton post office building, as it would be seen from Washington Street. Frank Capaldi, who purchased the 418 Washington St building in practice at 418 Washington St. for As of May 1, Farber was claiming construction. The Postal Service's Brighton Center from Citizens Bank 20 years. Farber's five-year lease an entitlement to lease the 656- existing customer service center is this summer and planned to lease the expired April 30 and neither Citizens square-foot office spa€e for another "In order to get the located at 409 Washington St., property to the U.S. Postal Service, Bank nor Capaldi claim to have five years at a rate of $1 ,000 per proper amount of across the street from the existing has taken Dr. Arnold Farber to court accepted the tenant's submission of a month. He refused to consider mov­ distribution center - where mail is in an attempt to evict him from the new five-year lease. Farber has con­ ing and demanded more·than space it necessitated sorted and distributed - and pro­ site. He filed the court notice to begin tinued to occupy and pay rent for his $500,000 to vacate the premises. tearing down this posed new post office site. '"They're eviction proceedings on Aug. 17. office since then, on a month-to­ In his court documents, Farber going to maintain their current oper­ Farber is the onJy tenant remain­ rnonth basis. pointed to the plumbing and dental building," ations to the public," said Born. ing in the building. Capaldi pur­ The plaintiff, Capaldi, argued in equipment he had installed in his '"The post office needs more room chased the building with the intent court that Farber did not maintain office as justification for rejecting Stephen Born for their operations," said Born. The of tearing it down and building a the proper liability and property the buyout offers. Postal Service made a commitment state-of-the-art post office, connect­ damage insurance which was a If the court case is resolved soon, to keep their offices mBrighton ing to the adjoining postal distribu­ breach of the lease agreement, justi­ construction of a new post office Center to keep it accessible to the tion center building at 424 fying the termination of the lease. could begin as early as this spring. ''We could wrap up these docu­ public, Born explained. "In order to Washington St He has been work­ According to court documents sulr Architect Bargmann Hendrie + ments in mid to late January, and get the proper amount of space it ing with Brighton Main Streets and mitted by Capaldi, he and Citizens Archetype has been contracted for then it may take about a month to go necessitated tearing down this build­ representatives from the post office Bank offered to pay Farber $100,000 the project. Their composite draw­ out to bid," said Born. Once a con­ ing," said Born. to develop a design for the building to leave the premises, along with the ings of what the post office will look tractor is chosen and signs a contract Capaldi, under advisement of his since he purchased the property last option to relocate his business to the like are about 50 percent complete, for the project, demolition and con­ lawyer, had no comment about the June. bank building next door. according to project manager struction could begin. court case. According to court documents, Farber refused the offer, according Stephen Born, a senior architect at Born emphasized that postal ser­ Farber was unavailable for com­ Arnold Farber has operated a dental to Capaldi's court documents. the firm. vices would not be disrupted during ment last week. 0 Anti-drinking proposal not strict enough for BU University says college this agreement and then hold our students to tional standards; passed a home-rule petition to regulate the higher standards." • develop specific action plans within ath­ sale of kegs of beer after several high-profile alcohol accord fails to But Riley said BU is still a member of the letic departments to decrease alcohol use and drinking incidents, some involving underage Boston Coalition Task Force on Underage abuse among student athletes; drinkers. In October, a 20-year-old Simmons meet its standards and Problem Drinking that spent the past year • provide ongoing training and support for College student was treated at Massachusetts developing the agreement. residence hall staff in their roles as counselors General Hospital after becoming intoxicated By Linda Rosencrance Acknowledging the negative effects binge and monitors; and at a party in a Massachusetts Institute of TAB Staff Writer drinking and underage drinking can have on • provide on-campus alcohol awareness Technology dormitory. And on Sept. 27, !though 24 area colleges and uni­ students both on and off campus, as well as programming, counseling and related services 1997, Scott Krueger, an 18-year-old MIT stu­ versities, including Boston College, on their families and community members, for students. dent, died from alcohol poisoning after A Northeastern University and the the agreement sets universal standards for The effort by the schools is in sync with attending a party at the Phi Gamma Delta fra­ Massachusetts Institute of Technology, signed disciplining students and promoting an the Boston City Council, which, on Dec. 9, ternity in the Fenway. 0 an agreement last week to combat underage increase in alcohol-free programs for students and binge drinking, Boston University offi­ who are too young to drink legally. The legal CORRECTIONS cials decided not to join the concerted effort drinking age in Massachusetts is 21. because it "didn't go far enough." While BU did not sign the multicollege The Allston-Brighton TAB 's Dec. 1-7 edi­ the average starting wage for a former The Cooperative Agreement signed Dec. 7 accord, Robert Sherwood, the dean of stu­ torial "Welfare cuts send harsh holiday welfare recipient in Massachusetts is $7 .27 is thought to be the most comprehensive dents at Boston College, had nothing but message" included inaccurate statistics an hour, or $2 more than the minimum effort of its kind in the country. It is designed praise for the landmark agreement. about the state's welfare system. wage of $5.25 an hour. to change attitudes toward underage and 'This is a unique effort to get schools to According to the state Department of Also, due to a reporting error, The binge drinking. address this on a coordinated basis," he said. Transitional Assistance, 60, 171 families Allston-Brighton TAB incorrectly stated "We applaud the efforts of the schools and The agreement calls on the schools to: receive welfare assistance in last week that Dr. Arnold Farber took Mr. support the actions they've taken," said BU • holds students responsible for their Massachusetts through Aid to Families Frank Capaldi to court. Farber also never spokesman Colin Riley. "But we decided not behavior, both on and off campus; with Dependent Children. Of those fami­ made a statement attributed to him that to sign it because the measures it proposes • prohibit commercial delivery of alcohol lies, about 5,100 have used all 24 months Capaldi would have to take him to court are less stringent than the ones we have in to first-year student residence halls; of their benefits. In addition, officials say get him out of the building. place. We felt it would be hypocritical to sign • hold fraternities and sororities to institu-

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By Debra Goldstein TAB Staff Writer here are no lega1 garbage transfer stations for receiv­ T ing and storing garbage in A11ston-Brighton. But Browning­ Fenis Industries Inc. has been truck­ ing trash anyway from commercial sites in Greater Boston to its proper­ ty at the comer of Market and North Beacon streets in Brighton. Now the Houston, Texas-based rubbish col­ lection company is in trouble. In response to neighbors' com­ plaints about noisy garbage trucks and the odor of rotting trash coming from the BPI property, the Boston Environmental Strike Team began monitoring the site on Aug. 6. BEST is made up of several city agencies that monitors businesses suspected of multiple environmental violations. The agencies are Inspectional Services, the Office of Environmental Health, the Police and Fire departments and the Water and Sewer Commission. "We go in with an entire team of BFI was tined $3000 for environmental violations. inspectors, each specialized to enforce a certain safety code," said Last month, BEST issued a notice the company's Brighton site. The violations and ensure that each one plied with most of the court order, Julie Fothergill, a spokeswoman for of violation to BPI because of sev­ environmental team then sought and is corrected. except for removing dump trucks Inspectional Services. eral violations it a11egedly found on won a permanent injunction against Each of the 37 violations of state, parked on its property, said BPI in Superior Court. The court environmental, fire and public safe­ Fothergill. BPI representatives met then ordered BFI to pay $3,000 in ty codes listed in the court order has last week with an attorney for the fines, to clean up its office and a compliance deadline. If the dead­ city of Boston to discuss the truck-repair facility in Brighton and lines are not met, additional fines remaining violation. There are millions of reasons to stop storing vehicles and trash may be levied or a contempt action Donald Schaefer, the mainte­ to send UNICEF cards there. The court order gives BEST may be filed in Superior Court. nance manager at BFI', Brighton the authority to follow up on the As of tast week, BFI had com- BFI,page4 All of them are children The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Here's ·where to find UNICEF items that save children's lives could mean

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\ Businesses honored Travelin' Tom for window dressing By Debra Goldstein of Daniel's Bakery caught the judges' TAB Staff Writer attention, winning the creative catego­ he Brighton Holiday · ry's second place recognition. Window Decorating Contest, Honorable mention went to ABA T sponsored by Brighton Main Insurance, which had hung a display of Streets, awarded certificates of artistic Christmas stockings. achievement to nine businesses last Venetian Hair Salon won a first­ week. More than 20 shops paiticipat­ place award for best holiday theme, ed, and others are still adding store­ with a brightly lit Christmas tree that front decorations, boosting the festive casts a glow over the street in addition atmosphere for holiday shoppers. to small Christmas and Hanukkah Judges poured over the window scenes in their window. Amanda's dressings of businesses in Oak Square, Rowers was honored with second Brighton Center and Faneuil Square place in the best holiday theme catego­ and made their decisions last Tuesday. ry for their decorations representing a ''It's a small thing that businesses vaiiety of holiday traditions. · can do to contribute to the communi­ Honorable mention for Best Holiday ty," Brighton Main Streets Program Theme went to Johnny D's Fruit and Manager Ann Griffin said. ''There was Produce for its display of wreathes and tough competition." seasonal products. All their decorations Prizes were awarded in three cate­ are things they have for sale. gories: most creative; best holiday Most Brighton was the most con­ theme; and most Brighton. Judges tentious category, said Griffin. Last Mayor Thomas Menino greets the crowd at Oak Square for the tree-lighting festivities last Saturday night. Menino included District 14 Police Capt. Drop in Oak Square, with a simple yet stopped in Oak Square as part of his trolley tour through Boston's neighborhood business districts. William Evans, Allston-Brighton elegant display of evergreen garlands YMCA Director TlIIl Garvin, Boston and white lights, walked away with IN BRIEF College Neighborhood Center Director first place. The judges also took into Maria DiChiappari and Brighton account the Toys for Tots campaign the Book discussion Hill Road. All interested are wel­ genetic disorders at the hospital. Board of Trade Director Cmt Bletzer. store's owner is sponsoring. come to join the group. Hosted by Charles Laquidara, Brighton residents Liz Selleck and 'That sort of generosity speaks a lot group meets the radio-thon will raise money by Toni Rossi were nonvoting contest for the season," said Griffin. The Brighton Branch Library's soliciting for donations from lis­ consultants. Second place was awarded to Franciscan Children's Adult Book Discussion Group Hospital benefit from teners throughout the show, auc­ The most creative category was Marquis Real Estate, which displayed will discuss "A Frolic of His will tioning off 24 unique items - awarded for inexpensive, creative dec­ a variety of decorations made by chil­ Own," by William Gaddis at its 12·hour radio·thon such as 11 Neil Young-autographed orations that stood out from the rest. dren attending Brighton schools and a Jan. 14 meeting. Franciscan Children's Hospital a~oustic · guitar and Bruins tickets, ''We really want to encourage stores village scene - with houses for sale. The novel,which won the will be the.recipient of all the pro­ selling song requests to listeners that they don't have to spend an arm Minihane's Flowers and Gifts, with 1994 National Book Award, ceeds from a 12-hour WZLX-FM for costs ranging from $250 to and a leg to make themselves an holiday decorations in. each of their received ~xcellent critical reviews, 100.7 "Christmas is for Kids" $2000 and selling corporate spon­ enchanted castle," said Griffin. many windows, received honorable according to library officials. Radio-thon on Thursday, Dec. 17 . sorships of the radio-thon. Imperial Pizza won first place for the . mention in recognition of their consis­ It manages to take a whack at Scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 The radio-thon will be broad­ second year in a row with a display of tently attractive presence, said Griffin. nearly every sacred cow in our p.m., the radio-thon aims to raise cast live from Center Court at the red and green plastic plates and criss­ W mners received a certificate of culture. $100,000 which will be used to Prudential Mall. A number of crossed white lights. recognition from Brighton Main The novel is available at the build a much-needed gymnasium "special guests" plan to drop by to A gingerbread house in the window Streets. 0 Biighton Branch, 40 Academy and therapeutic pool for children offer greetings, deliver gifts and with serious injuries, illnesses and assist in the auction.

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Law Offices of FREE CONSULTATION. No FEE UNLESS SUCCESSFUL. Keg-ban plan Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. 850 Boylston Street, Suite 31 6A AVAILABLE ON EVENINGS Chestnut Hill, MA 02167 AND WEEKENDS. gets new look Concentratinrg in All Aspects of HOME APPOINTMENTS. PERSONAL INJURY LAW By linda Rosencrance original sponsors. 'We fined tuned it TAB Staff Writer to [their] satisfaction.' (617) 277-6767 ''A Lawyer Dedicated to Results oston city councilors Honan said the home-rule petition, and Client Service." approved a home-rule peti­ which would need the approval of B tion last week that would the Legislature and the governor, sat­ require residents to obtain a permit isfies the mayor's concerns because it from the Boston Licensing Board in would amend state law and allow the order to possess a keg of beer. city to restrict the sale of kegs. The decision comes after Mayor City councilors began pushing to Thomas Menino vetoed a proposed regulate the sale of kegs of beer after city ordinance on Oct. 26 that would several high-profile drinking inci­ have accomplished the same goal. dents, some involving underage Menino vetoed the previous ordi­ drinkers. nance, saying it would not be In October, a 20-year-old Simmons enforceable because it conflicted with College student was treated at state law regulating the sale of keg . Massachusetts General Hospital after Last week's proposal contains new becoming intoxicated while at a party language that satisfies the mayor's at a Massachusetts Institute of concerns. Technology dormitory. And on Sept. ''The important thing here is that 27, 1997, Scott Krueger, an 18-year­ we worked with the mayor and hi old MIT student, died from alcohol corporation counsel on this," said poisoning after attending a party at Allston-Brighton City Councilor the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity in the Brian Honan, one of the legislation's Fenway. 0 Pike puts 'fast' cash in troopers' pockets By Chris Szechenyi "Overtime is a more efficient use of CNC Staff Writer those resources. With overtime, you t cost $75,000 for the have flexibility, and hiring a ne}V Massachusetts Turnpike officer isn't cheap." I Authority to station state troop­ Bliss said that under the troopers' ers in front of its new fast lanes dur­ contract, they get paid time and a half ing three weeks in November, the for working overtime on the 135- agency's spokesman said last week. mile tollway. 185/60R14 215/65R15 155/80R13 $49.95 205f70R14 $63.95 Drivers footed the bill for the So far, about 30,000 vehicles have 195/60R14 $85.95 175nOR13 $69.95 185f75R14 $58.95 185/60R14 $66.95 195/60R15 $89.95 185f70R13 $76.95 added lroopers, who stood like sen­ signed up for the fast lane program, 195f75R14 $59.95 195/60R14 $69.95 205/60R15 $90.95 185f70R14 tries at each of the state's 11 fast lane on target with original projections, $77.95 205f75R14 $62.95 215/60R14 $72.95 215/60R15 $105.95 195f70R14 entrances. Bliss said. About 455,000 travel on $81.95 215f75R14 $67.95 195/60R15 $69.95 225/60R15 $113.95 205f70R14 $83.95 ''They were there from 7 a.m to 7 the Pike daily. 205n5R15 $66.95 205/60R15 $73.95 215/60R16 $103.95 215nOR14 $90.95 215f75R15 p.m. Monday through Friday," said But Hubschman said the program $68.95 215/60R15 $74.95 235/60R16 $108.95 205f70R15 $88.95 225f75R15 $71 75.95 turnpike spokesman Robert R. Bliss. was disappointing. ''They've made it 185/65R14 $81.95 215f70R15 $91.95 235f75R15 $72.95 185f65R14 $68.95 'The idea was to get this program off easier for a few people to travel on 195/65R14 $85.95 225f70R15 $95.95 175f70R13 $52.95 195165R14 $70.95 to a safe start. It changes regular dri­ the Pike at the expense of other cars 185/65R15 $82.95 205f75R15 $93.95 185f70R13 $55.95 185/65R15 $72.95 ving patterns and that can create con­ that don't use the fast lane," he said. 195/65R15 $87.95 215f75R15 $97.95 185f70R14 $57.95 195/65R15 $73.95 fusion." The turnpike authority is spending 205f65R15 $93.95 225f75R15 $101.95 195f70R14 $59.95 205165R15 $74.95 The $75,000 tab was based on pay­ $70 million during the next 10 years ing troopers $38 an hour for overtime. under the terms of a contract with The troopers' tab was equivalent to Transcore of Harrisburg, Pa., to 150,000 cars each paying 50 cents. install the fast lane devices and to Bliss said it was worth the cost; no maintain them. (617) 232-4869 accidents were reported at the fast BankBoston is paying $1.5 million L/NJaA:f1RE 144 Boylston St., on Rt. 9 (Near Brookline Village)• Brookline lanes. over three years to the turnpike Visit us on our website at Linertire.com 'We thought the best way to get "MASSACHUSITTS' OLDEST TIRE DEALER" SINCE 1910 authority to have its logo on the fast : w • .... - "FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO HOME OR WORK'' quick answers out and to clear up lane signs. 0 *SNOW TIRES EXCLUDED ON 4 FOR 3 SPECIAL confusion was to have a uniformed state officer there," he said. ''They weren't there ticketing people." But Harold Hubschman, co--chair­ man of Free The Pike, a grassroots Because time is money... group that wants to abolish tolls in Massachusetts, said the police detail was an unnecessary expense. Introducing Auto~ay. ''It's a typical example of how every time they try to make an improvement, they end up degrading the quality of service and costing Now you can save time and commuters more money," he said, money every month just by referring to the turnpike authority. This year, the agency budgeted signing up for AutoPay. $10.9 million for the 135 state troop­ ers who police the Pike. The authori­ ty spends $1.2 million in overtime, Bliss said. You'll save at least 25% off the regular newsstand price But he pointed out that the Pike's when you subscribe or renew your Community Newspaper by ual budget for the state police and eir overtime has been dropping dur­ Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. g the past three years. In 1996, the uthority spend $12.8 million on the lice and gave them $1.7 million in vertime. COMMUN!TY Asked why the turnpike authority NE\.·VSPAPER Call 1-800-982-4023 to enroll in AuloPay today. COl\IPA:\Y oesn't add more troopers to avoid m 1't/JW '.Ov\nor :lint: corn aying·overtime, Bliss said: • t f I ' f I' If t I I j JI I . If • I

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Rep. Tolman recognized Armington St. More than 3 million youngsters State Rep. and state Senator-elect from throughout the country entered Steven A. Tolman (D-Brighton) was An enlightening site last year's competition for children in recognized last week for his work on age categories 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. behalf of the mentally retarded com­ Each contestant has 25 shots at the munity in the Greater Boston area. hoop. The child in each age group The awards were presented by the · with the best scores advances to the commissioner of the Department of disttict final at Watertown High Mental Retardation, Gerry School in January. Morrissey, and the DMR manager All children who meet the age of the Greater Boston area, Jeffrey requirements are encouraged to par­ Keilson. ticipate. Any questions may be Presenting the award to addressed to Honan at (617) 722- Representative Tolman, Keilson cited 2947. the representative's "passion" in advocating for the needs of the men­ tally retarded community. In particu­ Councilor Honan lar, Keilson recognized Tolman' s to hold office hours efforts to revitalize the legislative City Councilor Brian Honan will division at the Greater Boston hold office hours on Friday, Dec. 18, Association of Retarded Citizens, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Jackson­ where he i a member of the Board Mann Community Center, 500 of Directors. Keilson also praised Cambridge St., Allston. The public is · Tolman for his work in training fami­ invited to come and speak with the lies and mentally retarded individuals councilor. to lobby in the legislature. Councilor Honan also can be Steven A. Tolman is completing reached at Boston City Hall at (617) rus second term as state representa­ 635-3113. tive from the 18th Suffolk District, and recently was elected to the St. Elizabeth's Sara Zappala (L) and Jeanine Buonaparte (R) attend the Christmas tree lighting at the Jackson Mann School Wednesday Middlesex and Suffolk District hosts open house Senate seat The community is invited to tour the Community meeting held for taining to the usage and operation of munity's concerns, representatives newly renovated Cardiovascular and Allston-Brighton this facility. On Aug. 6, the Boston from several city and state depart­ Rep. Honan to sponsor Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit at St. Environmental Strike Team, in ments will be present to explain their competition Elizabeth's Medital Center on City Councilor Brian Honan would accordance with several other city findings and answer questions. State Rep. Kevin Honan (D­ Thursday, Dec. 15, from 1:30-3:30 like to invite Allston-Brighton resi­ and state departments, investigated Representatives from BFI also will Brighton) will sponsor the 27th p.m. Staff will be present and light dents to a community meeting the BFI site. Upon a complete be in attendance. annual Brighton Elks Hoop Shoot refreshments served. regarding issues involving inspection, BFI was cited for various The meeting will take place at Competition scheduled for Saturday, The new center is located on the Browning-Ferris Industries Inc., violations and a court order was 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. Trus free-throw ground floor of the House Officers' located at 152-170 Market St. and issued. The violations include: Pohee Station D-14 in the communi­ shooting competition is open to chil­ Quarters. 203 North Beacon St. in Brighton. unsanitary conditions, improper stor­ ty room, located at 301 Washington. dren between the ages of 8 and 13 For more infonoation, please call The meeting is being held in age of trash bins and solid waste and For more information, please call and will be held in the Jackson­ Cardiac Rehabilitation at (617) 789- response to concerns that residents improper parking of vehicles. Hanan's office at (617) 635-3113. Mann School gymnasium on 40 2428. and businesses have expressed per- In order to best address the com- IN BRIEF, page 9

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. !. '' '' www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton December 15-21, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 9 IN BRIEF ~~'le ' ~e .fk:, Allston-Brighton area. g · FROMPAGE8 This year, donations also will help to pur­ ~ W.~i ~9l:Q.- . Allston Civic chase much needed items to upgrade the Association to meet play areas at Franciscan Children's Hospital e €i; 1J. ft . . We invite The Allston Civic Association will meet and St. Anthony's Community Center. tonight, Dec. 15, at the Thomas Gardner For more information, contact The White you to join us at · School, Athol Street, Allston, at 7. Horse Tavern at (617)254-6633, The Last Orders of business include: neighborhood Drop (Brighton) at (617) 787-1111 or The issues and MBTA representatives presenting Last Drop (Back Bay) at (617) 262-5555. ,JULIA'S RESTAURANT the.ir plans for the "Urban Ring," a public transit system plan for linking the inner and St. Francis receiving surrounding neighborhoods of Boston. fewer donations this year as we ring -in the New Year· 1999! Zoning and licensing issues include: devel­ Perhaps because of the late onset of cold The owners and staff of lulia's wish you and your family all the best opment plans for 1280 Soldiers Field weather this year, St. Francis House shelter , in. the coming year ·and we thank you for your continued patronage. Road/Western Avenue, updates on plans for for the homeless has received fewer dona- · two office buildings and a manufacturing tions than in previous years, creating a need Your Meal includes-: facility and air rights over the turnpike. for coats and pants. Minestrone Soup The winter meeting location also will be St. Francis is ind.ire need of men's coats, Fresh green salad with choice of dressing decided. · all sizes, and men's jeans and casual pants, November voting supported overnight sizes 30-40. The shelter needs 100 to 150 Choice of one of the following en.trees: observations for medical research at pairs per week to clothe their guests and at Roast Prime Rib of Beef au jus Brighton Marine Health Center and opposed least 750 coats to get through the winter. Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu a beer and wine license and extension of To donate men's man's pants and coats to Cranberry and Molasses Glazed Roast Duckling with red wine sauce hours for Duck Wok of Harvard Avenue and St. Francis House, please bring them to 39 Grilled Swordfish Steak with lemon butte.r ~ a 3 a.m. closing time for InBound Pizza. Boylston St. in Boston from 7:30 a.m.-4 Also, the association announces member­ Shrimp and Scallops broiled with white wine, · •I"'\ ~ p.m., Monday through Friday, and weekends butter and cracker crumbs '-' \ ship renewal time. A $5 donation for the year •.I' 8:30 a.m.-1 :30 p.m. Due to limited will insure receipt of the agenda each month. Veal Osso Bucco tJ resources, St. Francis House is able only to (All entrees served with choice of potato or rice and vegetable) ~~ pick up donations that total more than 12 Coffee or Tea ._,,..) Allston-Brighton establishments bags of men's clothing. join forces for the holidays To organize a clothing drive at your work­ Chef's Special New Year's Eve Dessert Q SA~ The Last Drop in Brighton and the Back Bay place, church or civic organization, please $19.95 per person , \. and the White Horse Tavern in Allston have call Larry at (617) 654-1209. 5% Massachusetts meals tax and gratuity not included ~ kicked off the th.ird annual Allston-Brighton toy drive to benefit the children of Allston church Make you reservations early by calling lulia's at: Franciscan Children's Hospital and holds service 617-782-5060 Rehabilitation Center and St. Anthony's (four person minimum) nie Hill Memorial Baptist Church at 279 Community Center. North Harvard St. in Allston will be holding Money will be raised through donations an installation service for Pastor Gary Heart made by the customers and staff of the estab­ on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. lishments in conjunction with The Last Drop Refreshments will be offered following the JJ ., ,,. "' "386 Market Street ·-'~9 on the comer of Massachusetts Avenue and t: Brighton, MA 02135 service and the entire community is invited. .. 5 Marlborough Street in the Back Bay. For more information, please call the Hill e "This year we asked the children to create ~ (617) 782-5060 Memorial Baptist Church at (617) 782-8202. a 'wish list' of the gifts they most Fax (617) 782-3459 wanted," said Doug Bacon, owner of the three establishments. "So, with three establishments collecting dona­ tions we hope to surpa

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By Lawrence M. Walsh Saturday morning, I had an my friends. When my business con­ By Rick Holmes and independent counsels' reports CNC Staff Writer appointment at the New England cluded a couple of hours later, I CNC Staff Writer can make the Woodstock genera­ he holiday gift-giving season is School of Law on Stuart Street. thought about taking the good mayor mage is everything. That must tion blush. But to many, the A&F upon us, and the greatest chal­ While the parking meters were free, I up on his offer and doing a little be why fancy clothing compa­ catalog's exposed skin, sexually­ Tlenge beyond finding a Furby knew there would be little probabili­ shopping at Filene's, Macy's or one I nies take out multi-page spreads charged images and naked party is getting a parking space within a ty of finding an open space. of the many stores on Washington in the nation's fanciest magazines games have clearly crossed it. mile of a shopping center. The malls Nevertheless, I passed through Street First, I wanted to drop off and fill them with fancy faces, not A few years back, Calvin Klein are packed with cars, and people are Chinatown and began my search. some stuff at my car. the fancy clothes we thought they defined that line in a series of circling the lots for up to a half-hour Finding nothing open on my first It was then I discovered the gift wanted to sell. That must be why underwear ads that proved pornog­ waiting for a space to open up. pass, I made a U-turn, doubled back the city left me - a bright orange commercials for The Gap show raphy doesn't have ~o show prohib­ For years, Boston merchants have on my path and turned up parking ticket complete with a $25 rock musicians dressed in everyday ited private parts. Images can reek complained that the suburban shop­ Washington Street toward fine for parking in a loading zone. I grunge, not the more pricey grunge of sexuality and exploitation with­ ping malls have z.apped the city's Downtown Crossing. I only wanted wasn't alone, either. Every car on the on sale at The Gap. out blatant nudity. We cheered retail engine. People, they say, do not to find my way back out onto street had a ticket. Image is everything. That must when a storm of protest prompted venture into the city to rid them­ Tremont Street; finding a parking Again, I went through the exercise be why you have to pay more to CK to yank the ads. selves of their dollars because it is space along this thoroughfare was of looking for the sign noting the wear an advertisement for Tommy The saving grace for too difficult to navigate the urban the last thing I expected. restriction and found none. Incensed, Hilfiger on your T-shirt than you Abercrombie & Fitch is that these center and, once there, parking is too But, as I turned down West Street I climbed into my Neon and made would for a plain T-shirt without naked youngsters aren't cavorting expensive and inconvenient toward the Boston Common, there it my best speed for the city limits. the logo. · on the side of buses and prime-time A couple of weeks ago, Mayor was - a genuine, unrestricted park­ At first I thought about challeng­ Image is everything, so you' re TV. They also aren't appearing in Thomas Menino made his annual ing space. ing the ticket Sometime this week, I paying for image, not for clothes. mainstream publications, where announcement that the meter fees I maneuvered my little Plymouth would take my camera to Downtown And clothes with image - or is it parents are more likely to raise a would be suspended during the holi­ Neon into the generously large space Crossing, photograph the area of the attitude - cost more than clothes stink. They are aimed directly at day. ·He and merchants hope this will between a pickup truck and station alleged infraction, and then march to that are just, well, clothing. teenagers, which is where my attract suburban residents to wagon. I wasn't entirely satisfied that Government Center to argue my case. Actually, image isn't everything, worry comes in. Downtown Crossing, Quincy Market this was a safe space, so I walked up Reality then set in. To appeal the because that wouldn't leave 'no h Abercrombie & Fitch used to be and Newbury Street for their gift and down the street looking for the ticket, I would have to take time off room for sex. Sex isn't ev~rJ .bing, clothiers to the horsey set. Since it needs. usual parking restriction signs. work, pay for film and developing but it's a lot, and along with image was bought by The Limited a few But I discovered last weekend that This was a routine I was used to. I and then pay for parking - both to adds up to very nearly everything. years back, it's retooled everything Menino's invitation is a bit disingen­ had to search for any indication that take the pictures and then to attend Whatever's left is money, which but its name. Its target market is uous. parking here is a problem. Guarding an appeal hearing. Even if I won, it is what the people selling image now youngsters, many of them With no meters to time, the infa­ against getting a ticket is one thing, would still cost me about $20 to and sex are really all about. much younger than the models mous meter maids fanned out on the but the true object of this exercise is appeal a $25 fine. It's not worth it Which brings us to the showing so much skin in the new weekends searching for cars parked ensuring my car will not get towed. and this, according to a friend of Abercrombie & Fitch catalog, a catalog. in unregulated spaces. I assume this Three spaces behind my car was a mine familiar with Boston's traffic 300-page tome noteworthy for its It used to be that publications because I was ticketed in a perfectly handicapped parking space, but this enforcement, is what the meter pictures of overpriced clothing and aimed at younger audiences had a legal space Saturday morning near posed no threat to me since the maids count on. young people wearing too little of it. higher stancfard of propriety than Downtown Crossing. zone's beginning and end were clear­ So, remember this tale if you are The catalog, available for $5 at those aimed at adults. It used to be I've be.en parking in Boston for ly marked. thinking about spending any of your your local mall, features a couple that sex was mostly used to sell years and have a good track record About three spaces ahead of me hard-earned money in Boston this of dozen college-aged youngsters things to grownups. for successfully avoiding the expen­ was another prohibition sign - a holiday season. There may be a wait who appear to have been rounded Not any more. Now image and sive parking lots and garages. It's lit­ commercial vehicle zone, but the for a parking space at the malls, but up at a modeling agency and taken sex are everything, and A&F is tle wonder that no one would venture sign had an arrow pointing in the it is still free. off for a weekend in the New only too happy to confuse those in down Tremont Street for a gift when other direction. As for supporting the Boston England woods chaperoned only by the minds of our children with they have to pay $14 to $20 to store I then scanned the building and the economy, my $25 gift to Mayor a photographer and his pet ele­ overpriced, logo-covered clothing. their car. sidewalk for marks or painting that Menino and his parking storm troop­ phant. They all look like they' re As the father of three, why should­ I refuse to pay these ludicrous fees, · would indicate that this was a bus ers went out in the mail this morning. having a lot of fun and a lot of sex n't I worry? 0 if at all possible. I have be.en known stop, a fire zone or loading dock. Lawrence M. Walsh is the editor of and they all wear their pants too Rick Holmes is the editorial writer to circle a given area for more than There were none. The Reading Advocate, a sister low so their underwear shows. for the Metro West Daily News, 15 minutes searching for the elusive I was confident that this was a safe newspaper of The Allston-Brighton It's hard to say where the line is which is a sister paper to The free space. parking space and proceeded to meet TAB. these days, when drive-time radio Allston-Brighton TAB. I I I Page 12 The Allston-Brighton TAB, December 15-21, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton POLITICS

POLITICS NOTEBOOK Taking the helm affairs. Last week, Cellucci would only smile and say: ''If Bobby The tricky business Maura S. Doyle, the first woman to Durand gets that environmental job be elected as clerk of the Supreme ... and we'll know that tomorrow ..... " Judicial Court for Suffolk County, The governor planned a late-morn­ was formally sworn in last Thursday ing news conference last Thursday to at a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. Chief of track removal announce two appointments, but said Justice Herbert P. Wilkins adminis­ the naming of a new secretary of he last time a trolley rumbled by State Rep. Steven Tolman (D­ They're also about what's hot: tered the oath of office and Speaker public safety will have to wait until down the A-line through Brighton), State Rep. Kevin Honan lots of legislators are filing legisla­ of the House Thomas Finneran this week. TBrighton, the Beatles were still (D-Brighton), City Councilor Brian tion about ATM fees, for example. served as master of ceremonies. While Durand and many others together, Richard Nixon was presi­ Honan (Brighton) and outgoing And several others -including Doyle was elected to the position whose names are being mentioned dent and Tony Conigliaro was State Sen. Warren Tolman (D­ Tolman hirru;elf - are refiling dif­ in November and was the first for top administration jobs are playing for the Red Sox. Watertown). ferent versions of outgoing state woman ever elected to a Suffolk Democrats, Cellucci tried to ease "Fred Laskey (the OAF official Sen. Warren Tolman's tobacco leg­ County-wide office. concerns in some GOP circles that he who needed to sign off for the fund­ islation. - Peter Panepento might tap too inany Democrats for ing) said he didn't have enough Look for Tolman to focus on l 0 jobs in his administration. information about the project, so I to 15 of those 55 bills. It's his party 'We'll be mostly appointing was sending him newspaper articles On the eve of announcing a pair of Republicans," he said. about it," said Councilor Honan. "I top administration appointments, _L State House News Service By Jeff Ousborne also had Mayor Menino call and The keg crusade Gov. Paul Cellucci last week said he several other councilors call him." Call it the "beeracracy." will name more Republicans than Language barrier But some other insiders have sug­ Alas, Boston's keg ordinance was Democrats to his governing team and gested that another factor in the signed into effect last week by the is intent on helping to rebuild his Some state lawmakers and staff But last week, after years of false delay was the political position of · Mayor and the City Council. party both here and nationally. working on major legislation seem starts, the state's Office for Sen. Tolman, who represents part of After weeks of working out tedious Republicans' strength in not to realize there's never a reason to Administration and Finance Brighton and spent the last few details (e.g. getting ahome-rule November's elections did not mea­ put a "severability" clause in their approved the funding to remove the months running against the Cellucci petition to allow the city to overrule sure up to projections, and what many bills. hazardous A-line tracks and repave administration. certain state laws), kegs will now be perceived as a Democratic vulnerabil­ The language, which is common Washington, Tremont and In any case, that certainly didn't more strictly regulated to limit ity owing to President Bill Clinton's and which was used on the energy Cambridge streets. make getting executive approval underage drinking. problems never materialized. deregulation law and last year's bud­ What was the most recent hold­ easier. 'With the large number of stu­ "I care about the party," Cellucci get, stipulates that if one section of a up? Just business as usual, accord­ dents in Allston and Brighton, this told reporters, repeating his intention bill is found unconstitutional by the ing to the governor's administration. Tolman's agenda should have a really positive effect to place political aide John courts, the rest of the bill will still be "Our office is responsible for the on the quality of life of residents, Brockelman in the post of executive valid. commonwealth's budget, and our State Senator-elect Steven Tolman and the health and well-being of the director of the Republican State The issue arose when the Supreme job is to recognize this project along has filed (by his office's count) 55 students," said Councilor Brian Committee. He said he met last week Judicial Court ruled special rental car with every other project," said bills for the next legislative session. Honan. with party Chairwoman Jean fees for Boston residents were uncon­ Joseph Landolfi, an executive at the The issues aren't surprising: a sur­ According to Honan, the ordi­ Inman. stitutional, raising the question of OAF. "We base what we do - with charge ban on ATM machines; a bill nance shouldn't be an inconve­ "I want her to stay on as chair­ whether ihe enabling legislation for the dozens of agencies that come to calling for creation of a consumer nience to those of age. But it will man," he said. ''But I want John to go the Boston convention center was us with proposals - on whether we review board for banking cus­ require those buying a keg to fill out down there. I want to make sure still valid. can justify spending the money." tomers; a special education bill; and a one-page registration form at the we're recrwting candidates for the It was. Fifteen years ago, the In the case of the Washington new restrictions on the prevalence liquor licensing board before mak­ 2000 election cycle." Legislature passed a blanket ever­ Street project, the agency is the of unsolicited credit cards. ing their purchase. There is speculation that current ability law, making the protection Massachusetts Highway Don't let the number 55 fool you, GOP Director Marc DeCourcey applicable to every law passed. Department, who needed a $3.8 mil­ though. Legislating in general (and Jeff Ousborne is afreelance writer might run for the state Senate seat Nevertheless, dozens of laws have lion commitment from the state to bill-filing in particular) are exercises who contributes a weekly column on now held by Sen. Robert Durand of been passed since then with sever­ match the $4.5 million it from the in throwing stuff against a wall and Boston politics to The Allston­ Marlboro, said to be Cellucci's top ability clauses. city. But the OAF was also lobbied. seeing what will stick. Brighton TAB. pick for secretary of environmental - State House News Service Hardly a driving issue Supplying all your BLETZER & BLETZER, P.C. Boston Globe automotive columnist Holiday Party Needs - ATTORNEYS AT LAW John White's campaign for a better 300 Market Street, Brighton, MA state driver's education program did­ Conrad J. Bletzer, Jr., Curt F. Bletzer n't get far. Including: Christopher A. Cahill The auto writer wrote an open let­ Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Fruitcake, ter to Gov. Paul Cellucci in Rum & Brandy Stollen, Plum Pudding, We are a full service Law Firm: Personal Injury Claims, Divorce/Family November, calling for more and bet­ and Hard Sauce. 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Winter recess is set spaghetti meal provided by the Home School Association. Nagle The winter recess for the Boston called it "a special treat." Public Schools begins Thursday, Holiday tea On Dec. 20, the annual Family Dec. 24. Wednesday, Dec. 23, is a Christmas Mass will be sung at 10 full day of school. Classes resume a.m. in the church. First-graders will Monday, Jan. 4. present the Christmas Pageant, as So much news they do every year. In other St. Anthony's news, par­ Students in prekindergarten through ents recently installed the first of the eighth grade at St. Anthony School school's new playground equip­ will present "Christmas Around the ment. The school is involved in a World" Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the year-long fund-raising effort to school. Students in each grade level build a playground, especially since will perfonn for parents and grand­ up until now the only playground parents. Curtain time is 7 p.m. equipment was some basketball The scheduled soloists are: Bruna hoops. The new playground is Gomes and Shirley Pereira, K-2; geared toward the younger children, Keira Tom, Samantha Tes and Zoey Nagle said. Groome, Grade 1; Katie Gordon, Jenpifet Mudarri, Matthew Coleman, David Oliveira, Joseph Ornament sale is on Geilfuss, and Taylor Barry, Grade 2; Our Lady of the Presentation Theresa Diviacchi, Lucianna Soma School in Oak Square has sched­ and Odino Etienne, Grade 3; uled its annual Christmas Show for Christina Coleman, John Friday, Dec. 18, at I p.m. Under the McLaughlin, Kerry Molloy, and direction of musical director Sonata Jennifer Espinoza, Grade 5; Michael Raniuk, students from every grade Walsh, Kathi-Dee Jean-Baptiste, will perform. Wintana Ginna, and Linda Chan, In conjunction with the holiday, Grade 6. Second-graders Sarah Christmas ornaments depicting a Meehan and Daniel Hoffman will picture of the school are now for Presentation Manor Nursing Home resident Margaret Johnson claps along to "Jingle Bell Rock" sung by the fourth-grade students from Our Lady of the Presentation School in Oak Square. The students visited the nursing home to share a holiday perform in the finale. sale. Proceeds will be used by the tea with residents. Principal Paul Nagle said this is Home & School Association to St. Anthony's first Christmas musi­ . fund extracurricular activities, cal program. Last year's spring including field trips. movie night at the school. The Independent reading students' independent reading in sing-along was so successful that Association President Linda event is for students only and is the classroom. Principal Mary the school decided to present anoth­ Leone said the ornaments also mark usually held on a Saturday evening. gets a boost Nash said the books will help indi­ er musical program during the holi­ the school's 75th anniversary this The students see a family-style The Mary Lyon School has vidual students read at their own days, he said. year. T-shirts with the school's logo movie and enjoy popcorn and a bought $6,000 worth of books for competency level. In other holiday news at St. are also available to mark the 75th. drink. pupils in kindergarten through sec­ As a 21st Century school, Mary Anthony's, the school will enjoy a Both items may be purchased by Leone said the movie night is a ond grade. Lyon receives funding to design Christmas Lunch Dec. 18. Instead calling the school at 782-8670. good opportunity for children to The purchase is part of the · whole-school change, which in turn of bringing their lunch as usual, stu­ In other news, the Home & learn social skills on their own, . school's overall literacy program helps students meet the Boston dents will be served a complete School Association hosts a monthly without parents. this year and is intended to enhance SCHOOL NOTES, page 16

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Not to be results a 'warning' our strategy of high standards for monwealth. 1 Oo/c OFF combined with any other specials. all students, curricula aligned with Payzant said that despite the for Boston Public these standards, and reform imple­ city's overall poor scores, the rela­ mented school by school." tive success of some schools would School students According to Payzant, the school department is already in the middle By Jeffrey Klineman of a five-year action plan to push TAB Staff Writer more of its students into passing oston students' low scores grades. If you like. on statewide "This is a baseline report," B Massachusetts Payzant said. "It should be used for ~ how we celebi'ate Comprehensive Assessment developing standards" in teaching, System tests were not unexpected parental involvement, and making and work is already under way to sure that the "curriculum are all in St.PaddJ improve them, according to Boston alignment" with the tests. Public Schools Superintendent He said that the administration fou'll love how Thomas Payzant. would look at questions on which Boston students' test scores students had done particularly we honor lagged behind state averages on the poorly across the district in order to MCAS in all subjects and grade fine tune the curriculum. In addi­ St.Nick. levels in the scores when they were tion to aligning the subject matter released last week. Nevertheless, taught in classrooms more closely Rest assured your holiday get together is in Payzant stressed that the school with the tests, Payzant suggested expert hands, be it a small cocktail party, system was examining.the results, that the city's teaching philosophy casual buffet or sit down dinner. which, for this administratioIJ., were for some subjects might need to be Enjoy private rooms, fabulous menu only diagnostic in nature. and changed in order for more students Boston Superintendent of Schools Thomas variety and ample holiday cheer. would be adjusting Boston Public to pass. Payzant says the school system has a plan Schools' curriculum to help stu­ "We may have moved too far to to improve student performance on future M~chusetts Comprehensive dents improve their scores. the side of breadth of subject matter Assessment System tests. "It's not. a report card, it's a than deep understanding," Payzant warning," Payzant said. "Notice the said. "If we could do a few things allow the system the opportunity to urgency with which we work well, I think we could do better." fill in the gaps elsewhere. towards moving to excellence by Increasing the level of parental "I don't think you back away 2003." involvement in student education from standards," Payzant said. "You In 2003, all students enrolled in - particularly at the youngest lev­ realize where the weaknesses are in public schools will have to pass the els - will be a key part of improv­ the schools and figure out where ~~ 617-789-4100 MCAS in order to graduate. ing student scores, Payzant said. those are that need to be fixed." 0 ~' 304 Washington Street, Brighton, MA ~ More than 200,000 public school He added that the stresses of urban CNC projects editor Chris students took the test last spring as life, where many of the students Szechenyi contributed to this ~~~4:1~P.~ ~t/1~~~:!-=12 part of the requirement of the 1993 come from poorer families, as well report. ~~~~~~~ Ec;lucation Reform Act. The test is as from families in which English designed to examine whether stu­ is not the primary language, may dents are learning the state-mandat­ have contributed to many students' ed curricula. Next spring, the state low scores. wi1J add a test in history and social "Urban school districts have real science for eighth- and 10th-grade challenges with respect to needs students. students have that aren't being met Boston 10th-graders scored at in other institutions in the way they levels that were less than half the are in suburban school districts," percentage of students who were in Payzant said. ''That is a fundamen­ passing ranges statewide for tests in tal issue, and no one can deny that Open language arts, mathematics and sci­ it's there." ence and technology. Only 6 per­ That view was backed up by Christmas Eve cent of Boston Public School stu- · State Board of Education Chairman (617) 731-1122 (617) 731-1229 Christmas Day dents scored at the proficient level John Silber. FAX: (617) 739-7377 New Year's Eve, and or above in science and technology. "What we've seen is what you Nevertheless, administrators would expect - prosperous 329 Harvard St., Coolidge Corner New Year's Day expected low scores in light of stu­ schools with few foreign-speaking Brookline, MA 02446 Reservations Accepted dent performance on the recent students and few students on the Stanford 9 assessment tests. free-lunch program scoring better We Deliver "The baseline results, while than others," said State Board of Lunch: Dinner: tough, are not unexpected and Education Chairman John Silber. Spm-10:30pm Mon-Sat Noon-2:30pm Mon-Thurs 5pm-10:30pm emphasize our high expectations Despite the disparity between the Fri & Sat 5pm-1 lpm for our students," Payzant said. cities and suburbs, Silber declared (Al ls ton-Brighton-Brookline) Sun 5pm-1 Opm "The work ahead will be to use the MCAS test "a superb diagnos­ these results to build on the five- tic tool" that "gives us a way to I I If I 1 ... 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SCHOOL NOTES, from page 14 through kindergarten and Grade 1. Students in all classes will partici­ Public Schools' citywide curricu­ The work displayed and the work in pate. Black Nativity lum standards. The 21st Century progress is just tenific," I{ussell In preparation, second- and third­ program is funded with grants said. graders have been making their from the 14-year-old Boston Plan In second grade, she said, she was own Christmas vests. They had to for Excellence, which was estab­ pleased to see pupils respond to lit­ learn to make patterns and to sew. ushers in the erature in writing, speaking and in They will wear the vests during the lished by the city's corporate com­ munity as a way to support public the arts. She was also happy to see show, which also includes a family schools. the use of visual arts and science in sing-along. holiday spirit Endowed by major corporations, the overall literacy program. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, students the plan has committed more than In third grade, the focus is on in grades 2-8 will participate in the As part of a collaborative effort with to give an overpowering sound. $5 million to the Boston Public "connecting literacy to real reading "Spreading the Cheer" program. the Wang Centers Young at Arts "Black Nativity" does have its Schools for more than four years. in science, social studies and in They will sing Christmas carols program, a team of local high flaws; the biggest is that a half-hour chapter books," Russell said. One and hand out hot cider and school­ school students has been chosen to could be cut from the 90-minute Celebrations and classroom is highlighting media in baked pastry on the front steps of serve as arts critics for Community show. It is also difficult for a play their literacy work. the Church of the Holy Newspaper Company. filled with so many young children a collection In the fourth and fifth grades, she Resurrection at 64 Harvard Ave. to have the polish of a totally profes­ Costumed as angels, shepherds, the said, students "are totally immersed from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. By Ashley Johnson sional performance. Wise Men, Mary and Joseph, some in understanding and exploring liter­ CNC Arts Correspondent However, the friendly atmosphere 185 St Columbkille's School stu­ acy through direct involvement in Schools on parade dents in grades 1-8 will participate required novels." In addition, one very family has holiday tra­ created by the performers makes up The Boston Public Schools wi11 in the annual Mini Cantata Dec. 21. class that is working on its self­ ditions, whether it be visit­ for lack of polish. The audience feels host their annual Citywide The performance, in which the chil­ improvement curriculum, is helping E ing grandmother's house or as if it could go right ahead and sing Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, dren will act out and sing the other students with their literacy going out caroling. Another holiday along if it wanted to. Some enthused Jan. 5, at the Bayside Expo Center Christmas story, will be held in the tradition for many Boston sou1s in the audience actual­ work. in Dorchester. It coincides with the church and will begin at 7:30 p.m. In other Jackson Mann news, families is seeing "Black ly do shout out along with annual school registration process, On Christf!las Eve, beginning at Russell said 70 percent of the par­ Nativity." Every year for the cast. The adult soloists which begins Jan. 7. 4 p.m., St. Columbkille students ents turned out for the school's the past 29 years, the are superb, and the cute Registration for the 1999-2000 will participate with other parish Report Card Open House, held the National Center for Afro­ child performers may lack school year is for students entering children in the Family Liturgy in American Artists has been skill, but they're still enjoy­ afternoon of Dec. 2. She said she kindergarten and the "transition" the upper church. performing the gospel­ able to watch. Tue first and was proud so many parents showed classes: grades 1, 6 (first year of In other church news, St. interest in their children's education, song play by Langston last numbers are the best in middle school) and 9 (first year of Columbkille's will collect funds Hughes, and this year is no the show, and the end has and thanked teachers for their sup­ high school). this week for the Archdiocese to port of the open house. exception. "Black an adorable ploy to leave The initial application period buy toys for children in Honduras, Nativity" is playing once Ashley Johnson everyone in the audience ends Feb. 4. According to school one of the countries hardest hit by again.at the Tremont smiling. officials, students who apply by Hurricane Mitch. · They're in vested Temple in Boston through Dec. 27. If you feel like your family needs that date have the best chance of "Black Nativity" is the story of another tradition to bond them in Christmas being assigned to their school of the birth of Jesus told through narra­ together or if you just want to enjoy The literacy connection St Herman of Alaska Christian choice. Officials said for the 1998- tion, gospel and folk songs, and some warm gospel music, then you During recent visits to her class­ School will mark the holiday with 9~ academic year, 87 percent of dance to African drums. This year should make the effort to go see rooms, Jackson Mann School its annual Christmas show Sunday, applicants in the first period the cast includes more than 150 "Black Nativity." It will put even the Principal Joanne Collins Russell said Dec. 20, from I :30 to 3 p.m. at the received their first or second individuals from 5 to 70 years old. Grinch into the l:u:>liday spirit. 0 she found considerable evidence of school. The program will include choice. Professional performers share the Ashley Johnson is a Brighton resi­ "our strong focus on literacy." musical selections, recitations and a North Zone elementary schools stage with volunteer cast members dent. ''It is an absolute joy to walk re-enactment of the Nativity. in Allston-Brighton include Baldwin, Gardner, Garfield, - Hamilton, Jackson Mann, Mary end om one a ;pedal Your Name Lyon, and Winship. 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Unique holiday shopping options right down the street BIO Oh, the weather outside '.s' not along the way. cards, Ritual Arts carries New Age frightful, Shopping here is also safer, thanks jewelry, minerals and metaphysical But the shopping'.s' so delightful. to the presence of Boston police beat oils, and Lost Engine Gallery sells And as long as you have the time, officers Greg Dankers, Steven Row funky art and furniture from the Sizes Spend a dime, spend a dime, spend and Patrick Craven in Brighton and 1950s and 1960s. a dime! Scott 0' Mara in Allston. How about music? Ticket City OUR SPECIALTY All ton is an ec1ectic, multicultural carries tickets to concerts, sporting he holiday music heard on center. Gift certificates to the grand events and theater. Mr. Music is a the radio, television and in variety of restaurants make great great place to discover the hard-to­ Regular & Tall Sizes Also! T just about every store you bu ine s-to-client gifts. Restaurants find CD, as well as purchase musica.1 enter is a constant reminder of the indude Rangoli for Indian flavor, instruments. limited days left to shop for the per­ Carla's for Italian, Little Brasil, For the holiday party, Gays Florist FREE ·GIFT WRAP! fect gift. Souto's Cafe, and Cafe Brazil for and Harvard Avenue Florist can cus­ Brazilian and Italian mix, Big City tom-design your holiday centerpiece. (which a.Jso has great billiard rooms) Marty's Liquors carries not only a SAVE • Dress Slacks for gourmet pizza, 6 Burner for full variety of champagne, beer, with our everyday Low Prices • Dress Shirts gourmet dining, Cafe Kells and wine and spirits, but also unusual on our large selections of • Sweaters • Suits Kinvara for Irish flavor. For the fam­ items such as body chocolate. men's apparel. • Top Coats • Winter Coats By Rosie Hanlon ily gift certificate, there is The Sports Martignetti's also caters to party • Sweat Suits & More! Depot. needs. How about a weekend getaway Imported chocolates and Russian for overworked parents (hint, hint) to gifts may be found at Moscow While the common trend is to go the Double Tree Guest Suites? Or a International and Berezka to the mall for one-stop shopping, gift certificate to Scullers Jazz International. 20% Off-All you will encounter many unpleas­ Lounge? Brighton residents may shop not antries there-fighting for a park­ For the more holistic gift, Bailey's only in the main business district, Winter Coats, Wool Top Coats ing space, long lines at the cash reg­ Pharmacy carries a full line of herbal but also in the smaller business isters, not enough salespeople, over­ remedies and natural cosmetics. At pockets throughout the residential & Leather Jackets heated stores, all-too-common gifts E. Shang Tang you will find a large neighborhoods. such as sweaters, socks, shirts. variety of Chinese teas, herba.1 medi­ At Express Your Shelf, you will But Allston-Brighton businesses cines and oils, and gift certificates find high-quality wood items such as offer a potpowri of unique gift ideas for massage. A Beacon Light Yoga bookshelves, desks, tables and -~----~~~~~~~~------right here in your own back yard. Center class wou1d be a great gift for chairs, wooden toys, and holiday Open Sunday Shopping in your own neighbor­ the person looking for more ha.Janee creations, all of which may be pur­ AOR'd" ,._ Free Parking hood is more fun, keeps the area in his or her life. chase.d finishe.d or unfinishe.d. .. ..,j ar-e1~ 2400 Mass. Ave. economically vibrant and enables Looking for the unique? Allston Blow Out Hair Design and MEN'S SHOP N. 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To complete and I COMPANY Tanning offers gift certificates for goods. Kild's Kwik Mart also car­ the meal, stop at Dorr's Liquors for tanning and hairstyling, as do Ozma ries a great collection of imported your beer, wine and spirits. Also, the and Venetian, which also carry a Irish delicacies, including bacon, Wme Shop carries a full variety of large variety of hair-care items that sausages and cheeses. Both stores specialty wines. make great gift baskets. are great stops for stocking-stuffers. To accommodate your last-minute For the real tan Brighton Travel, At the Community Thrift Shop, shopping needs, many Brighton Crystal Travel, Evergreen Travel antique jewelry, funky accessories business will stay open late on and Pak Travel can take you away and vintage clothing can be found. Thursday, Dec. 17. They will also to fun in the sun. (This is on my Again, restaurant gift certificates hold open houses, welcoming list!) are a safe bet. While Brighton mends and customers and thanking Want to send a gift to your sister restaurants tend toward American them for their support. in New York? Amanda's Flowers, cuisine, they each bring their own From far-out to traditional, you Minihane's Florist and Sawin Florist flavor to the plate. can fmd it here. Enjoy your holiday can send beautiful holiday plants, The Stockyard, which specializes shopping. centerpieces and floral arrangements in Angus beef, decorates each of its anywhere in the country. These many rooms with great style. · Party and network make great corporate gifts with little Julia's Restaurant serves a full The Brighton Board of Trade's hassle. menu of American and Italian dish­ annual holiday party is set for Electronic gadgets such as es. The Corrib Pub is expanding its Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Green Walkmans, Diskmans, VCRs and menu, and the Green Briar Briar Restaurant and Pub, 304 computers may be found at Wa Restaurant serves daily luncheon Washington St, Brighton, from 4-8 Fong. A computer from CompUSA and dinner specials. p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be served also makes a great family gift. Ashoka adds Indian flavor to our and there will be a cash bar. Asian Heirlooms carries museum­ town. Jasmine Bistro is a hidden The BBOT invites members and quality items such as furniture, treasure that serves Hungarian food, nonmembers to attend. This is a paintings, porcelains and brass and Tin Tin Buffet offers Chinese great business networking opportuni­ objects imported from the Orient. specialties. ty. Framed and unframed prints are The Party Stop carries holiday RSVP to Rosie Hanlon at 781- sold at V.H. Framing, which can decorations, paper goods, serving 9049. also custom-frame a special photo platters, utensils, and foil cookware or painting. Russian Bookstore for all your party needs. Don't for­ Rosie Hanlon is the executive sec­ Outlet has an unusual collection of get your hats, horns and noisemak­ retary of the Brighton Board of art and Russian books. ers to biing in the New Year! Trade. Her column on Allston­ International flavor may be found Pasta del Palato can help you pre­ Brighton business appears weekly in in Faneuil Market's large variety of pare that special holiday meal with The TAB.

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Men charged with Officers corner prowler holding up bank II Dec. 3, 2:51 p.m. Boston D Boston Police arrested two Police responded to a report of a men in connection with a Dec. 7 breaking and entering in progress at armed robbery at the Century Bank 15 Parkvale Ave. at 300 Western Ave. When officers arrived at the According to police reports, a scene, a woman told them that she man entered the bank shortly heard someone in a storage closet before 4 p.m., walked up to the which abuts her apartment, accord­ teller and asked her "Do you have ing to reports. any large [bills]?" Police said they saw a man trying When the teller said yes, the man to climb from the roof to a tree next allegedly threw a white piece of to the building. The man retreated paper at her. Handwritten on it in back to the roof after seeing the offi­ black ink were the words, "This is cers and was taken into police cus­ a hold up. I have a gun. No dye tody. packs. No alarms. lOOs, 50s, 20s. Police arrested Dennis C. Sullivan, Any dye someone will be shot,'' 40, no address given, and charged according to reports. him with breaking and entering in The man allegedly grabbed more connection with the incident. than $9, 100 in cash as the teller was stacking it and ran out of the Woman charged bank to a waiting, white 1984 with shoplifting Cadillac and fled the scene with a D On Dec. 5, 10:17 a.m. Police second man. responded to a call at the Stop & After arriving at the scene short­ Shop supermarket at 60 Everett St. ly after the robbery, police searched for a report of a shoplifting. the area and were unable to find Upon arrival, police spoke with the car. They then returned to the the store detective, who told officers bank to gather more information. he had caught a woman allegedly An hour later, a Massachusetts taking merchandise from the store. Bay Transit Authority police officer According to reports, the woman stopped a car at the intersection of took $58 worth of merchandise, Albany Street and Mass. Avenue in including a package of film, a Boston for a motor vehicle viola­ Danielle Steele paperback book, tion. The car matched the descrip­ two packages of cooked ham, a tion of the white Cadillac. Upon package of vitamins and three bot­ further investigation, the officer tles of over-the-counter medicine. discovered a large amount of U.S. Police arrested Roberta Mitchell, currency in the trunk and placed 43, of 5 Mansfield St. Allston, and family of the co-worker, but no one blue Adidas jacket and white sneak­ charged him wi~ drinking in public. the two men in the car under arrest, charged her with shoplifting in con­ has seen him or her red 1992 Ford ers. Police are investigating the inci­ according to reports. nection with the incident. Tempo with New York license plates. dent. Three charged following Police arrested Joseph A. Perella, Police are searching for a 20-year­ 34, of 83 Ledgeview Drive, alleged drug deal Police search for old white male, with slim build and a Man charged with Norwood, and Scott O'Leary, of goatee in connection with the inci­ I) The Boston Police Department's 197 West 5th St., South Boston, alleged car thief dent. drinking in park drug control unit arrested two men and charged them with armed rob­ 11 Boston Police were called to 30 l II On Dec. 7 at 2 p.rn., a police and one woman on drug-related bery in connection with the inci­ Washington St. on Dec. 7 after a Man sought for officer patrolling Ringer Playground charges after witnessing an alleged dent. woman reported her car was stolen. in Allston observed a man sitting on cocaine transaction on Brainerd The woman told police that she breaking window a park bench located near the Road. Man reports attack had asked a co-worker to follow her II On Dec. 7 at 12:22 a.m., Boston Gordon Street entrance consuming a Police arrested Arthur Wilson, 29, on Sounders Street in her car while she drove the car of Police responded to a call from the bottle of Lemon Bay Citrus Rum, of 37 D Roughan St., Revere, and a friend. The woman told police that Green Briar Restaurant, 309 according to police reports. charged him with possession of a fl On Dec. 1 at 3: 10 p.m., police she started driving up Cambridge Washington St., after the manager When the man saw the officer, he class B substance. Police also arrest­ responded to a call at 1919 Street with the man behind her in her reported that someone threw a allegedly tried to hide the bottle in a ed Yamil G. Plumley, 20, of 488 Saunders -St, Brighton. When the car when the co-worker suddenly wooden beam through the front paper bag which contained a six Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester; and officers arrived at the scene, a man passed her and fled down window of the restaurant. pack of beer and a bottle of vodka, Cynthia Rivera, 29, of 488 Blue Hill told them that he was sitting on his ·Washington Street toward Newton. The manager told officers the police said. Ave. Dorchester, and charged them couch when an unknown male came The woman said she made several man was a 5-foot, I 0-inch white Police arrested Robert Francis with trafficking a class B substance up out of the basement. attempts to contact the friends and male about 20 years old, wearing a Dyer, 55, with no address, and and conspiracy. When the victim asked the man what he was doing there and asked him to leave, the man kicked him, WWW. tow non Ii ne.co m I comm u nityca rd according to reports. The man then r------, fled the scene. 1 • Sugartoaf/USA- Present your Community Card and this coupon 1 He. is described as a white male : A/\ to receive one adult lift ticket FREE. when you purchase a Learn- : I To-Ski or Learn-To-Snowboard package at a 10% discount. Cannot I with a medium build. He had been : be combined with any 0th.er offer. Learn· To-Ski and Learn· To- l in the apartment before visiting I Snowboard: $55 value; includes lift ticket, equipment & J another roommate who was not l ~~. 2-hour clinic. J home at the time of the incident, 1~------, , Hoyts Cinemas Corporation -With purchase of a Hoyts Cinema 1 l movie ticket, present your Community Card and this coupon at : _ according to reports. 1 any Hoyts Cinema concession area and receive one medium pop- 1 The victim told police he was not :r------, '\.~, "\ cor.n for FREE. Cannot be combined with anv other offer. : hurt in the attack and refused med­ Kaplan Educational Centers - Save $50 on tuition to any Kaplan 1 ical attention. t \f!I jl !!I~ t Test Prep program when you present your Community Card. l ...,,,. • ••• • PLUS get one Kaplan publication FREE upon enrollment. Police are investigating the inci­ 1 ------·~ FleetCenter - An exclusive offer for Community Card holders at 1 dent. MF/eetCenler select FleetCenter events. December 26-29 at Anastasia on Ice, : www. FLEETCENT ..,. coM present your Community Card and this coupon at the box office 1 . and when you buy one preferred price ticket, you'll get the sec- : · • ond one FREE. Anastasia on Ice: $17.50 and $12.50 value 1

I~------~ • Legal Sea Foods - Present your Community Card and receive I ANVTIME Every community l ~ one children's meal FREE from the award winning Children's l ·r:iUEL . L______·______-~~~ ~~t~~: E~r:ti:~e- ~ !!~l_P~c;_e_e~~:e.:. __ --- ______J I Spirit Of Boston Harbor Cruises - Buy two lunch or dinner 1 has its advantages ... : ii cruise tickets and receive two FREE, for a table of four, when you : L OW L OW l ~ present your Community Card. Advance reservation required at : 1 - · 617-748-1450. Offer good through April 10, 1999. Good for up to 1 PRICE and Community Newspaper Company : SPIRIT 8 people per reservation. Not valid on existing tickets, holi· : $AVE 78.9¢ $AVE I ~-~.~~:.~~.~ days, special events, or combined with any other offer. I I~------~ Fitness Advantage Networtc - Join one, use them all. Save : Price Subject to Change delivers most of them. : .tSlyai.-. .tTI>t-a;. 100% off the joining fee with a six month or longer membership 1 OCOD I .JTI>t.....,ru. J-n.~~ ru. or $20 on a six week membership when you present the ~ 0 Burner Service Bring your Community Card to any of the following : .tTht...... ,c- }',,,."""*Pnru. Community Card. As a special bonus receive a one-hour person- 1 0 Same Day Deliveries : .tThtr.ctriojcw. al fitness consultation. New joiners only. Not valid with other : 0 Service Available community partners and receive exclusive discounts. 1 discounts or with the Summer Outdoor Clubs. 1 EMERGENCY L------~ OIL DELIVERIES COMMUNI1Y 1-800-870-3570 For more information on the Community Card or how you can get your own, NEWSPAPER call 1-800-982-4023 or visit us at: www.townonline.com/ communitycard. I COMPANY Dedham, MA www.townonline.com . , --- - Page 20 The Allston-Brighton TAB, December 15-21, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton RELIGION

Community invited The group reflects on the scriptures Thursdays from 2: 15 to 3 p.m. or Dec. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will vices. He is currently serving as pres- as they pertain to the participants' from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. include a menorah lighting ceremo- ident of the organization's board of to holiday services lives and news of the day. The ses- For more information, call the ny, the Hanukkah story and dinner directors and has played a key role The Community United Methodist sion continues with a time of prayer. church at 782-5774. with potato latkes. Children will be on its committees. Church invites all community mem- All are welcome. given chocolate Hanukkah gelt, dray- The Edgerly award is presented by bers to attend its upcoming holiday The church is located at 404 Food pantry is o'pen dls and other holiday gifts. State Street Corp. in recognition of services. Washington St. in Brighton. Call twice a month The New American Senior Choir the time, energy and talent State The church will be hosting a can- 254-4046 for more information. will sing a special Hanukkah reper- Street employees have contributed to dlelight service on Christmas Eve, Hill Memorial Baptist Church's food toire. Directed by Evelyn volunteer efforts. Shulman, who is Dec. 24, at 11 p.m. During the ser- Aaumption Center pantry is open every second and Tomsinskaya, this choir has per- vice president of asset-based finance vice, the congregation will be invited fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. until formed for the past eight years at State Street Bank, was presented to join in free-for-all singing. offers Masses noon. The pantry,Jocated in the throughout Greater Boston. with the award by State Street Christmas Day service will begin at The Assumption Center, 330 Market church at 279 North Harvard St. in The Hanukkah party is funded in Chairman Emeritus William Edgerly 10 a.m. the following morning, Dec. St., Brighton, has Mass enrollments Brighton, serves Allston and part by Combined Jewish at a ceremony held in Boston Nov. 5. 25. for many occasions: weddings, Brighton residents. Philanthropies of Greater Boston, The New Year's Eve service will anniversaries, birthdays, births, sick- _Contributions of food or cash are Family Table, Solomon Schecter 'Contemporary Liturgy' begin at 11 p.m., Dec. 31, and the ness and deaths. It also offers perpet- welcome. For more information, call Day School and the Synagogue group open to all congregation will be invited to join ual, five-year, annual and individual the chur~h at (617) 782-4524. Council of Massachusetts. in singing to celebrate the holiday. Masses. St Columbkille Church at 321 New Year's Day service will be held The center, which is the home of JF&CS holds Shulman honored by JVS Market St. in Brighton invites the the following morning at 10 a.m., the Augustinians of the Assumption, Hanukkah party community to participate in its Jan. 1, and include a eucharist. is associated with Assumption James R. Shulman has been selected "Contemporary Liturgy Community" For more information, call the College in Worcester. It is open Entertainment by Russian juggler as a winner of the 1998 William S. at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. The group church at 787-1868. Monday-Wednesday from 8 a.m. to Benjamin Elfant and singing by the Edgerly Community Service Award gathers after Mass for coffee and 4 p.m. For more information, call New American Senior Choir will for his commitment to Jewish doughnuts. 783-0495. highlight the Hanukkah party for Vocational Service of Greater children ages 5 to 12 and their fami- Boston. Bibi~ study and Send your religion announcements Children's choir lies, offered by Jewish Family & Shulman has served as a volunteer to TAB news editor Debra Goldstein. prayer group Children's Service's New American for 12 years at NS, a nonprofit The mailing address is Allston- An evening adult Bible study and welcomes members Services and the Jewish Community agency that helps people from all Brighton TAB, P. 0. Box 9112, prayer group meets every Monday St Columbkille Church invites chil- Center at the JCC, 50 Sutherland walks of life achieve their economic Needham, MA 02192-9112. Our fax from 7:15-9 p.m. at the Brighton dren in grades 2-8 to participate in its Road, Brookline. potential by providing a wide range number is (781) 433-8202. Thee- Evangelical Congregational Church. children's choir. Rehearsals are held The celebration, on Wednesday, of employment and business ser- mail address is [email protected].

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a tough league and we have a lot of work. to averaged 14 points per game for the 1-6 games," Mitchell said. ''We have good kids Injury of key player and do." Bengals in Jackson Mann preseason play, but who give it their all. That's all you can ask." inexperience of others put Job No. l is to get the team's best player, moved back to the Dominican Republic in The Bengals' best game plan for survival in senior point guard Denroy Athill, healthy. After November. the Boston City League would be to press and Bengals in a bind an outstanding seven-week run in the Jackson Another challenge is that the Bengals' front­ run, but Mitchell noted that there's not enough Mann Community Center Scholastic Preseason court is small and inexperienced. Senior John size in the frontcourt to get the defensive By Chad Konecky League, Athill broke his right wrist. As of press Guy, only a second-year player, will serve as rebounding necessary to transition consistently TAB Correspondent time, he still didn't have a projected return date. captain and is the team's biggest player at 6 off opponents' misses. Brighton will apply he last puzzle piece a boys basketball Athill's injury will likely force slashing feet 2 inches and 210 pounds. He'll be joined full-court pressure in stretches to fish for team wants to be in the market for in small forward Brandon Sowers into the back­ by senior forward Kelvin Peters and first-year points off tumoveis, but, by and large, the T the loaded-to-the-gills Boston City court. It's a move that probably amounts to a senior forward Corey English, who could Bengals will depend upon man-to-man, half­ League is a scorer. double negative: the Bengals will miss develop into a real discovery for Mitchell as court defense. But that's exactly where the Brighton High Sowers' rebounding in traffic up front and will the season progresses. Although Brighton's lone preseason league Bengals find themselves this week as the be asking a natural wing player to do too much Senior Tola Phal will come off the bench to win came against a far more talented Jackson 1998-99 scholastic basketball season gets ball handling. provide defense and rebounding help in the Mann Community Center house squad, the underway. Happily, the backcourt boasts the steadying low post, while brother and sophomore, Tittha Bengals looked out of sync and overmatched ''We're just looking to grow," said second­ influence of senior shooting guard Mike Jones. Phal, will likely start the season as a swingman in a scrimmage against Millis last week. year coach Wafter Mitchell, who guided an However, the Bengals lost sophomore guard for the junior varsity squad with a shot at a Without a big gun in a gunslinger's league, overmatched Bengals' squad to only a handful Alberto Paniagua, who would have been midseason call-up. that might be an all too familiar scenario for of wins last winter. ''We're a small program in Brighton's go-to guy on offense. Paniagua ''If we execute well, we'll be in a lot of Brighton boys basketball this winter. 0

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. Page 22 The Allston-Brighton TAB, December 15-21, 1998 www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton SPORTS NEwrs SENIOR NEwrs Pitino' s gospel e is one of the most mens' basketball team. dynamic public speakers in Pitino says everyone has to choose: H Ame1ica. His oratorical "Your job can be a job or a passion.'' skills enable him to hold an audience He leaves no doubt which his is. He rapt for a long time. Compelling relishes getting up each morning and human interest stories, intense per­ facing the challenges of the day. sonal experiences, and inside infor­ But you cannot be successful by mation about his field help make his simply boosting yourself. talks engrossing. "You're not extraordinary unless you can lift up the people around you." And he offers this advice: GROWING ''Listen four times as much as you OLDER speak." The latter he learned from his own mistakes. He told about going after a 0 G By Richard Griffin top recruit when he coached at the a:< < University of Kentucky. Pitino flew (L (/) z w to the young man's home and sat a: ~ down with his family members to >- ro The speaker I refer to is Rick explain at length why he should 0 b come to Kentucky. I Pitino, president and head coach of (L the Boston Celtics. With awe and On leaving for the trip home Pitino Allston-Brighton Pee Wee player Ryan Bradbury helped bis team top West Roxbury last week. - envy I recently watched him amuse confided to a skeptical assistant that and instruct a largely male audience he had lost the recruit. Why? at a breakfast meeting in Boston. Because he had done all the talking, With virtually complete control of not allowing the young man's parents Pee Wees jam up the Parkway the team and a reputation as one of to say anything about their hopes for the finest coaches in America, Pitino their son. It was a mistake which win Bruno, Kenny Luke and Patrick Parkway, A-B forwards flew through is riding high even though his Celtics Pitino has never made again. Team skates to Fitzgerald potted goals for A-Bas the neutral zone to create multiple have not yet reached the top ranks of Finally Pitino left us with his phi­ over West Roxbury defensemen Joey Joyce and Greg odd-man rushes. Bruno gave the the National Basketball Association. losophy about time. It is urnmed up O'Brien collected two assists apiece. locals the early lead, but it was As an inspirational speaker Pitino's in the title of a book which he recom­ By Chad Konecky Goaltender Michael Bonnett turned Luke's game-winner on a power main message is the same as the title mends - 'The Precious Present." TAB Correspondent back 22 shots to ensure the win. play that really seemed to deflate of his book: "Success Is a Choice." If You cannot live.in the past, you can fter several years of get­ ''We were at a size disadvantage, West Roxbury. you want to be successful, he says, only learn from it Nor can you live ting smacked around by so the forwards had to do a lot of A-B's second goal came after for­ "you have to outwork everyone." in the future; you can only plan for it. A the Parkway team of We t back-checking," said Joyce. "I think ward Matt Peach won a face-off That's why, when he recruits people Our passion hould be to enjoy the Roxbury Youth Hockey, the Allston­ our speed was the key. We were fly­ inside the Parkway blue line and slid for his enterprises, Rick Pitino looks present time, he says. Brighton Pee Wee travel squad got ing all over the ice." the puck back to Joyce, who fed for PHDs - "poor, hungry, driven Among the dozens of people at the revenge for the second time this sea­ A-B was at a ize disadvantage in Luke in the slot The winger faked people." breakfast, I seemed to be the oldest. son with a 3-1 win over their long­ more ways than one. The 11-man out a defenseman, swooped in on the He regaled us with stories of his The others were either younger time nemesis. roster is the smallest Allston­ Parkway goalie and snapped a wrist players past and present who either alums or parents of students at my 'The defense was unbelievable," Brighton travel squad assemblage of shot under his blocker for a 2.. 0 lead. have the above qualities or do not. neighborhood high school. Most of coach Gordy Joyce said of the Dec. the decade. Furthermore, there is no After that, West Roxbury was About a current Celtic, Coach Pitino them seemed to be eating the speech 5 game. "They just refused to allow A-B Bantam, Squirt or Mite travel never a serious threat. Joyce held revealed that the player stays focused up. So was I. Rick Pitino made it any easy chances. These kids work team this year because of insufficient onto the team lead in points scored on injuries rather than hard work. hard not to believe in his go pel of very hard. Their work ethic has been interest. with 10 (two goals, eight assists) Pitino's punch line, ''He loves having success. And, to give him credit, he tremendous. We started out with The numbers problem is consis­ through 10 games. O'Brien (3-2) surgeries," brought down the house. said explicitly that he puts God and seven [players] and now we're 11, tent with what seems to be a city­ and forward Ryan Bradbury (3-2) From his coaching days at family before basketball and other and people are going to have to take wide decline in participation the were tied for second. Bonnett now Providence College, he told about enterprises. us seriously." sport of hockey. With the disbanding boasts a 1.6 goals-against average. transforming a fres1unan, Billy However, from the perspective of Though playing with a bare-bones of three Boston City League scholas­ Peach, who scored 28 goals for Donovan, from a slow, overweight, advancing years, I must take issue roster of 11 players, Allston­ tic programs this winter, only seven the Squirts travel team a year ago, and inaccurate shooter into the finest with much else in Rick Pitino's Brighton (8-2) has finally reaped the high school hockey programs has already shown flashes of his guard in America By calling him approach to life. How can any of us benefits of skating players who have remain in the city of Boston. explosive offense of last winter, "Billy the Kid, the Fastest Gun in the who have learned from long life been together since the Mite level. Last year, a well-stoked A-B Pee while Tom Bletzer and Fitzgerald East," and making him feel extraordi­ believe so uncritically in success? We Along with its recent victory, A-B Wee travel squad earned a postsea­ continue to be key powers at both nary, Pitino made Donovan believe in have seen too much ever to put our beat the Parkway in the Mayor's son berth and finished with a 12-3-2 ends of the ice. Other important reg­ himself and work hard enough to ful­ faith in a gospel which so exalts Cup tournament last month. record. ulars are John Bruno Jr. and Matt fill his potential. Donovan is now coming out on top. . In the Dec. 5 game, forwards John In the Dec. 5 game against the Galvin, who add seasoned depth. 0 coach of the University of Florida Does not experience show that many factors other than hard work contribute to desirable outcomes? Some people benefit from good luck; others, through no fault of their own, are dogged by misfortune. Perk up your personal life! For me and for many other people my age, the very definition of suc­ cess has undoubtedly changed over the years. Take, for example, my friend Hugh Sturrock, 75. Asked if he considers himself successful, he answers: "Very good health, good GRIFFIN,page 23 Help local homeless shelters through the tough winter months. DONATE YOUR OLD ATHLETIC SHOES (any brand). In appreciation, WE'LL GIVE YOU 20% OFF YOUR PURCHASE OF NEW BALANCE SHOES.* I 1;1:; 11;1,.;1rn;1.1.;m;+++1;r;+J.tlt'111,11rmfl;' 1 YOU COULD WIN AN ESPRESSO MACHINE WHEN YOU PLACE AFREE PERSONAL AD We have Gift Certificates and a *New Balance Factory Store locations only. Factory second & discontinued style shoes. IN INTRODUCTIONS. WHILE SUPPLIES LIST WE'LL BE GIVING AWAY ONE large selection of Health Care and 1 item discounted per donation. 3 donations max. Cannot combine wilh other offers. Valid thru 12/3198. Restaurant Apparel in stock . . ESPRESSO MACHINE EVERY WEEK. SO PUCE YOUR FREE ID TODAY. 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Stan Babcock has many memories of life in Allston before World War II.

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This column is one ofan occasional series of interviews by local historian WUliam Machione with long-tenn Allston-Brighton residents about the changing face of the community. Readers who have suggestions of who should be interviewed in future columns, or who themselves wish to volunteer for an interview, are encouraged to contact Marchione at 562-6348.

By William P. Marchione TAB Correspondent tan Babcock, 80, spent the And here's what you'll be giving yourself: first 75 years of his life as a • Peace of mind, knowing another caring adult S resident of Allston Street near Union Square. Earlier this month, is interacting with your daughter The twetropolitan Driving Club's North Brighton Clubhouse, which sat on the site now Mr. Babcock recounted the following • Some needed time for yourself occupied by WBZ-TV. This building and adjacent stables were destroyed in a recollections of the Allston neighbor­ spectacular fire on Sunday, Aug. 14, 1932, in which 44 horses were killed. For more information call Jewish Big Sisters at 617-965-7055, hood in which he grew up: S.B.: Yes. He was a member of the the park was later named after. One mail t .bbbs@ :-'• t team of builders that worked on the of their sons was killed during World W.M.: How far back do members of Egyptian Theater [in Brighton War I leading a charge up Chateau \'ou·11 be doing .something .spc"ia! for \'Our dJughtcr . your family go in Allston-Brighton? Center], the Capitol Theater [on Thieny-Stanley Ringer [the And for your~c lf. Commonwealth Avenue in Allston], namesake of the _park]. Incidentally, S.B.: My mother and father were and Braves Field, and he also he was the first Allston volunteer for born in Newfoundland and they emi­ worked on the renovation of private the armed services in World War I. LEGAL NOTICES grated to the states in 1910, and start­ homes. There was a period of time . The park had a different configura- ed to raise a family of seven. which he spent in the employment of tion in my youth. A fence extended BEANE GUARDIANSHIP COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LEGAL NOTICE BRIGHTON LANDING, 38 Life Street and the Stone & Webster engineering from Imrie Road all the way around COMMONWEALTH 14 Guest Street - PUBLIC NOTICE - The W.M.: What brought them here? fum, but later he built and renovated to Griggs Place, and then came into OF MASSACHUSETTS Boston Redevelopment Authority homes on his own. the park about 100 yards. There was PROBATE COURT ("BRA"), pursuant to Article 80 of the : (. SUFFOLK, SS. Boston Zoning Code, hereby gives notice S.B.: I would say the motive was a lamppost light there which would CASE NO. 98P2695 that a Draft Project Impact Report basically economic. The opportunity W.M.: What was yow- father's full be lit by a lamplighter each evening. ("DPIR") for Large Project Review pursu­ To Cecil Beane of Boston in said County ant to Section 80A-2 has been submitted that was available for my father to name? The bad feature was that when guys of Suffolk, and to her heirs apparent or by BV Development, LLC for the site lo­ use the ability he had had as a car­ played ball there, there wasn't much presumptive cated at 38 Life Street and 14 Guest penter-builder; he saw that there Street in the Brighton section of Boston, S.B.: Leander Babcock. room to maneuver because of the A petition has been presented to said Massachusetts (the "Proposed Projecf'). were better prospects in the United projecting fence. The park was Court alleging that said Cecil Beane is a The DPIR may be reviewed in the office States, and Boston was the nearest W.M.: And what was your mother's smaller then. Also, there was one mentally ill person and praying that some . of the Secretary of the BRA, Room 901, suitable person be appointed her guard- Boston City Hall, Boston MA 02201 be­ part of the states. maiden name? more house on Griggs Place, on the ian. ' tween 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday left, as you entered it from Allston through Friday, except legal holidays. W.M.: And where did they locate If you desire to object thereto you or your Public comments on the DPIR should be S.B: Harriet White. Both were old Street. Another Babcock family lived attorney should file a written appearance transmitted to Harry R. Collings, Execu­ here in Allston-Brighton? Anglo-Saxon names. there, and they had a white fence in said Court at Boston before ten o'clock tive Director, BRA, within seventy-five around it that would keep the kids in the forenoon on 11th 9ay of February (75) days after the filing of the DPIR with 1999, the return day of this citation. the BRA. The Boston Redevelopment S.B.: In the Allston Street area. First, W.M.: When and where were you from chasing balls into their back Authority is located at One City Hall Pla­ in a house that stood in the present born? yard. WITNESS, ELAINE M. MORIARTY, Es­ za in Boston. The BRA may, in its Prelim­ Ringer Playground, and later on quire, First Judge of said Court, this 1st inary Adequacy Determination based on day of December 1998. its review of the DPIR and public com­ Allston Street. S.B.: I was born on May 22, 1918, in W.M.: Was there anything unique Richard lanella, Register. ments, waive further review pursuant to Register. Section 80B-5(4)(c)(iv) of the Boston the house on Ringe.r Playground, but about the Allston neighborhood bac1<. Zoning Code if it determines that all com­ W.M.: Where on Allston Street? we moved to the Allston Street house then? #734737 ponents of the DPIR are sufficient to when I was a few months old. Allston-Brighton Tab, 12/15/98 meet the requirements of the Scoping Determination. BOSTON REDEVELOP­ S.B.: The second house on the left The Ringer Playground of that day S.B.: One thing that made the area BRIGHTON LANDING PROJECT MENT AUTHORITY, Harry R. Collings, after you make the tum off of was quite different. It had a quarry on quite unique was its political charac­ LEGAL NOTICE Executive Director. Brighton Avenue. NOTICE OF FILING OF DRAFT its southeast side, and at the foot of ter. Of all the wards that made up the PROJECT IMPACT REPORT #734738 the quany were two homes. One of city of Boston back then, Allston BV DEVELOPMENT, LLC - Allston-Brighton, 12/15/98 W.M.: And your father was a car­ BRIGHTON LANDING PROJECT them was my dad's, and the other [Ward 21] was one of just three that penter? belonged to the Ringer family that IIlSTORY, page 25 I I (I

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HEALTH week series $75/child. Call: 781-890-8480. llJll- ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 736 Cambridge St., VOLUNTEERS Brighton. EducationaVadministrative meetings llJll- SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT offered for par­ are held on the 2nd Monday of each month ents of newborns and children up to 5 years from 6-7:30 p.m. Family support groups are old. Sundays, 10 a.m.-11 :30 a.m. Allston­ held on the 3rd Monday of each month from Brighton YMCA, 470 Washington St. Brighton. 6-7:30 p.m., led by Barbara Courtney. Call: 617-558-1278. Consumer support groups for individuals living with a brain illness are held on the 4th Monday llJll- WBZ'S CALL FOR ACTION needs good lis­ of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., led by Jane teners and problem solvers for a non profit, Kwalick. Call: Ben Adams, 783-1722. information/referral and ombudsman service. Must commit to one day a week for at least a FREE HEAL TH PROGRAMS FOR THE llJll- year. Call: 617-787-7070 for an application. ELDERLY are offered by the City of Boston's Commission on Affairs of the Elderly, including llJll- BC NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. 425 .. free screenings and education programs for Washington St., Brighton. Free tutoring in vari­ residents age 60 and older. Call: 635-4366. ous subjects for local children and young adults through April. Call: 552-0445 . .... ALLSTON VILLAGE MAIN STREETS seeks EVENTS volunteers for its Design, Promotion and ' llJll- CITIZENSHIP DRIVE. The goal of the event Economic Development committees. Call: 254- is to help offer eligible immigrants living space 7564. in the area. Call: 782-3886. llJll- FREE ANO LOW-COST FOOD SERVICES .... FANEUIL BRANCH LIBRARY. 419 Faneuil for families in need available through Project St., Brighton. Ongoing: Tuesdays, 10:30-11 :15 Bread's FoodSource Hotline. Information and a a.m. Toddler storytime. Wednesdays, 10:30· confidential food stamp eligibility screening are 11 :15 a.m. Preschool storytime. Thursdays, available. Hotline open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.· 6:30·7:30 p.m. Bedtime stories. Fridays, 10:30- 5 p.m. Call: 1-800-645-8333. 11 :30 a.m. Mystery stories. Call: 782-6705. llJll- ALLSTON-BRIGHTON TEEN MENTORING llJll- INTROVERSION. 88 Room, 107 Brighton PROGRAM seeks mentors ages 22 and older Ave, Allston. Thursdays and Fridays, 5 p.m.-9 to offer friendship and guidance to local teens. p.m., Saturdays, 12 p.m.·5 p.m. Become com­ Call: Val,erie, 787-4044. pletely involved in this very unique artistic llJll- AMERICORPS POSITIONS OPEN for process. Call: 562-0840. Massachusetts residents age K-25 to engage in year-long service in Allston-Brighton in the CLASSES areas of public safety, education, the environ­ ment and human needs. Call: 542-2544, ext. llJll- ALLSTON BRIGHTON YOUTH HOCKEY. 233. Cleveland Circle MDC Skating Rink. Ongoing: llJll- MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIR­ Basic skate and hockey skills are taught for MARY seeks volunteers to assist patient family boys and girls ages 4 and up. Call: 787-2947 members in the waiting room and to work in llJll- DANCE AND HEALING. Allston/Brighton the gift shop. Must be at least 16 years of age. YMCA, 470 Washington St., Brighton. Meal vouchers and validated parking available. Ongoing: This program is for women with can­ Call: Ruth Doyle, 573-3163. cer, to improve strength, range of motion and llJll- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. Volunteers se~·esteem. Call: 782-3535. needed to provide information to patients and llJll- ALLSTON/BRIGHTON FAMILY YMCA is families in the community and to provide , sponsoring a morning program for children ongoing support and guidance. Also in need of ages 3-5 years old emphasizing creative move­ volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and ment and arts and crafts. The Y also offers the from treatment appointments. Call: 437-1900, following classes: Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. ext. 227. Drawing classes for adults using pencil and llJll- VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR. Allston­ charcoal. $80. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition needs a vol­ p.m. Youth karate, 8:30 p.m. Adult karate. $80. unteer to help coordinate the work of the many A variety of other classes also available. Call: residents, students, and others who give their 782-3535. time to support coalition programs. Call: 617- llJll- DOG TRAINING CLASS. Jackson Mann 782-3886. Community Center, 500 Cambridge St., llJll- CARS FOR KIDS. Donations of unwanted Allston. Learn a non-force, positive training cars and vehicles wanted. Proceeds benefit method with a 5·week session of classes. $80. Boys &Girls Clubs. Call: 1-800-246-0493. Call: 789-3647. llJll- MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Help by llJll- DROP-IN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS. tutoring/mentoring immigrants and refugees in ~ 470 Washington St., Brighton. Ongoing: the Boston area to improve their English skills Sponsored by the Allston-Brighton Action and prepare them for work. Call One With One Network. Call: Randi, 783-8834, ext. 222. for training sessions and information meetings. llJll- MIKE BOmCELLl'S FUNDAMENTALS Call: 254-1691. SKATING CLASS is for competitive skaters and llJll- MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE all levels. Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. and Sundays, 5 BLIND. Volunteers needed to read or shop with p.m. Call: 899-1796. a visually impaired neighbor. No more than two llJll- LEARN TO SKATE AT MDC RINKS. or three hours a week are needed, and times Cleveland Circle and Brighton/Newton MDC are very flexible. Call: Donna, 732-0244. Rinks. Ongoing: Group lessons for children and llJll- THE YWCA BOSTON. Volunteer positions adults, all levels, use figure or hockey skates. available in child care, teen programs and spe­ Afternoon, evening and weekend classes. 7- cial events. Call: Eileen Smart, 351-7642.

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3. Coping is: a) What you to do during an especially hard day, b) a window frame, or c) tile or brick used to cap the top of a wall. 4. Fascia is : a) a pinkish red, b) a flower-pattern stamped into bricks, or c) a decorative edging at the top of a wall. 5. Mullions are: a) fish-shaped decorations, b) narrow frames that separate large panes of glass into smaller areas, or c) the supporting beams in a barn. 6. Nosing is: a) The rounded edge of a stair tread, b) an extension that fits on the exterior of a faucet, or c) the panel above a door or window. The answers are: 1-c, 2-a, 3-c, 4-c, 5-b, 6-a How did you score? If you missed more than half, you're a normal person. For additonal useful information that relates to real estate, such as what homes are available in the neighborhoods you'd like to live in ... or. for owuers, some good ways to mar­ ket your home .. .contact me. I'm glad to help you, and there's no obligation for a consultation. The new, more customer-friendly Boston Police Deparbnent headquarters building was designed with the help of outside consultants. Observers say the traditionally self-patrolling Kate Brasco is a Principal Realtor at CENTURY 21 Shawmut Properties in Brighton. department is opening its doors more and more to outsiders. If you have a question on a Real Estate related matter or need assistance, call Kate at 787-2121. CONSULTANTS, from page 1 Bill Good, chief of administrative there are people outside the depart­ is Jonathan Peck of Watertown. ing with neighborhood residents, services for the Boston Police ment with other areas of expertise Since fiscal 1996 - including the business people and civic and Department, said the consortium who can assist them." $48,000 fiscal 1999 contract - the school leaders. Police was worth every penny. Much of that help comes in the department has paid Peck $148,000 Commissioner Paul Evans is a "We get back measurable in-kind form of training for officers. to help officers develop skills that major advocate for community services from the consortium that Over a period of three years - will allow them to effectively com­ policing techniques and attributes are worth at least $150,000," Good fiscal 1996-fiscal 1998, - the municate with the public. the city's decrease in crime, in part, said. ''They provide access to other department paid Morris & During those same years, the to its kinder, gentler approach to consultants who provide pro-bono McDaniel, an Alexandria, Va, fnm, department pmd another consultant, dealing with the community. training over and above the contract nearly $100,000- the fiscal 1999 Communication Management Inc., But with progress comes an we have with them." contract is for $68,000 - to provide located in Easthan1, a total of added expense. The consortium, which will con­ psychological testing for new $128,000 to train recruits in the police Since 1996-including fiscal tinue to work with the department recruits, as well as promotional test­ academy, help officers improve their 1999 - the Boston Police for the next several years, also ing, Good said. communication skills, as well as to Department has spent a total of helped et up crime analysis meet­ And the Boston-based Hay Group enhance community policing. about $2 million on outside consul­ ings that enable districts and special is in the fourth and final year of a Some of the consultants, however, tants to improve its operations. units to share different crime pre­ $500,000 contract to assist captains,· are not used to train officers. While that number is significant, it vention and control strategies, and lieutenants and sergeants define For example, LaCapra Associates is not an unusually high amount to encourage close analysis of crime what it takes to be effective superior of Boston work with the depart­ spend on consultants, according to patterns that may point out possible officers. The film also trained a ment's Hackney Division to devel­ Samuel Tyler, president of the trends, Good said. Together, the select group of key people to under­ op and evaluate the procedure for Boston Municipal Research Bureau, consortium and the department also stand the department's vision and auctioning off new taxi medallions, a fiscal watchdog agency. established the Youth Violence values and, who, in turn, acted as and monitoring the regulations for "Although we really haven't ana­ Strike Force to wipe out gang-relat­ trainers for the rest of the depart­ wheelchair accessible vehicles. lyzed the police department's bud­ ed violence and crime in Boston's ment. Total cost to the police department get, spending [about half a million a neighborhoods. Those services were not available since fiscal 1996 is about year] on outside consultants, out of All this is a far cry from what when Allston-Brighton Community $120,000. a budget of $194 million [for fiscal happened when Patrick Brady was a Service Officer Dan Daley joined As the Boston Police Department l 999], is not all that out of line," new recruit in 1957. the force in 1970. Daley said he moves forward, Good said it will Tyler said. "I was a member of the Boston spent about three months in the continue to look to the skills and Still, it is a new approach for the Police Department from 1957 to academy, then hit the street running. expertise of outside consultants to nation's oldest police ·department. 1990," said Quincy resident Patrick ''We just got put in the car and you ensure that it operates as efficiently According to records provided by Brady, a hypnotherapist who once did the best you could," he said. and effectively as it possible. the police department, since fiscal headed up the department's hyp­ "Fifteen or 20 years ago we had some "All this training is what Evans 1996, the department has hired notherapy unit. ''I was 21 when I training, but it was not all that fre­ has always wanted," said Jeff about 10 consultants per year to went to the police academy for six quent. Then in 1992, I had about 80- Conley of the Boston Finance help manage its operations. weeks. After that, you had to rely on 100 hours of training at the Commission. "And from what I see, The Boston Police Department's our street sense, intuitiveness and Massachusetts Criminal Justice it is clearly working." 0 highest-paid consultant is the Boston gut feeling and what you learned Training Council. But now, training Management Consortium. From fis­ was learned from the older officers. in the academy is pretty tough. cal 1996-fiscal 1998, the consortium, We had some in-service training, Recruits go for six months, and then HAVE YOU RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED an independent, nonprofit agency of but it was willy-nilly." they are on probation for another six WITH HIGH-GRADE CERVICAL DYSPLASIA? 140 private sector organizations, was Brady, who sometimes works as a months." If you answered yes, you may be eligible to participate in a Brigham and Women's paid $600,000-the fiscal 1999 consultant to the Boston Police But that was then and this is now. Hospital approved investigational drug trial. If found to work, tfiis drug may replace contract is for $210,000- by the Department, said in the past the And now means that police offi­ the need for surgery for high-grade cervical dysplasia in the future. police department to train superior department tended to focus on tech­ cers have to be trained to work to As a participant in the study you will still undergo the standard treatment for high-grade dysplasia. Before treatment, you wilr receive the new medication 3 to officers to better manage the depart­ nology and weaponry, rather than identify the root causes of crime in 6 times on an every-three-week basis and will be followed with colJJ?SCOPY to · monitor treatment response. This will result in 5 to 7 visits to the Brigham and ment, to provide professional devel­ people. the neighborhoods, then implement Women's Hospital prior to treatment and one follow-up visit four months later. opment opporfunities for superior "Change is slow," Brady said. solutions to reduce or eliminate these You will be compensated for your time at $50 per visit. officers as well a.'1 pattol efficers and "But now, the department is starting problems, not merely react to them. If you are interested in hearing more about the study or to find out if you are to help implement community polic­ to look at training indi victuals and One of the consultants the depart­ eligible, please call Noreen a~ 617-732-4724. ing and beat teams citywide. they are beginning to realize that ment uses to accomplish this goals

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Eartha ~ester, sister of Allston murder victim Rita Hester, is comforted by her brother, Darrell, and Nancy Nangeroni at a candlelight vigil in Rita's memory.

MURDER, from page 1 still feels like nothing's going on," going to give out pertinent infonna­ Rita's friends both in and out of Boston Herald to protest the media's said Masse. "As of the other day tion that might arouse the killer." the transgender community com­ "I see two brutal coverage of transgender issues. there was still nothing new." ''It's very tough to reconstruct the plain that her murder has not murders and I don't During the week immediately Police say the murder investiga­ crime scene," he added. 'There's no received the same amount of media following Rita's death, both the tion is proceeding, but investigators moss growing under their feet. and police attention as other recent see equal coverage." transgender and straight communi­ are not ready to release any new Homicide, they keep things close to murders in Greater Boston. They ties in Boston and Allston hosted infonnation. The Boston Police the vest." point to the much-publicized man­ Brenda Wynne vigils. Homicide Department is heading Rita's body was found in her first­ hunt that followed the murder of a Page Masse, a friend of Rita's, the investigation. floor apartment shortly after 6:15 75-year-old woman in a Walpole expressed her frustration with not "Anything they are withholding is p.m. on Nov. 28. According to park on Dec. 1. hearing anything about the ongoing probably critical to the investiga­ police reports, there were no signs "I see two brutal murders and I police investigation. tion," said Boston Police spokesper­ of forced entry into her apartment. don't see equal coverage," said ''No one's heard anything, and it son Peter Norton. 'They' re not She was stabbed several times. Brenda Wynne, a friend of Rita. 0 Funding approved for track-removal project

TRACKS, from page 1 resident Margaret McNally, co­ road and improving the landscaping Brian Honan added. put together. mously to approve the project chairwoman of a community task and sidewalks along Brighton's State Rep. Steven Tolman praised ''If you look at the areas of tracks Residents and Allston-Brighton force battling for the track removal. Cambridge, Washington and the Allston-Brighton community for that have already been redone, it's public officials had threatened to ''I couldn't understand, after every­ Tremont streets. The project is con­ organizing themselv€s into a united beautiful," he added, referring to march on the governor's office at 1 thing we had gone through, that it sidered an important step in attract­ force in the struggle to get the A­ areas where sections of the A-Line p.m. last Friday if the paperwork was was languishing on somebody's ing new businesses and customers Line tracks removed. tracks have already been removed not signed. The commissioner of desk waiting for a signature." to Brighton's key business districts "We as a community hung togeth­ and the roads and landscaping have Massachusetts Highway Depaitment, The Administration and Finance in Brighton Center and Oak Square. er," Tolman said. "We get things been refurbished. "It's time that the Kevin Sullivan, also intervened to office is the governor's central Honan was one of four elected done by working together." people of Brighton got their due." get the project back on track. clearinghouse for the state budget, officials who have,been pushing for ''We were ready to do whatever The fonner A-Line tracks have Despite the victory, there is still meaning it keeps track of how much the project for much of the last 10 we had to do," added Tolman, who already been removed in Allston, no word on when roadwork will money the commonwealth has. years. The others - City Councilor said he had walked into Laskey's Newton and Watertown. Brighton's begin. McCourt Construction, "It's a very tight cash flow right Brian Honan, state Rep. Steven office last week to confront him on stretch of track, which runs from which holds the contract for the pro­ now, so they've held up a lot of Tolman (D-Brighton) and state Sen. the delay shortly before Laskey Union Square to the Newton city ject, has not received an official projects," said State Rep. Kevin Warren Tolman (D-Watertown) - signed the final paperwork. line, is the last remaining piece of Notice to Proceed from the Honan (D-Brighton). "And this was shared credit for making the project For outgoing State Sen. Warren the old A-Line. Massachusetts Highway one of them." happen. Tolman (D-Watertown), last week's Neighbors say they are looking Department. And that is dependent Secretary of Administration and ''We had done everything in our approval brings closure to an issue forward to seeing construction on city Public Works Commissioner Finance Fred Laskey has the author­ powers to get the state off the that has been on his agenda for his begin. 1- Joseph Casazza, who will work with ity to approve the allocation of funds dime," Brian Honan said. "I'm just entire legislative career. ''To see an actual piece of con­ the Massachusetts Highway and allow a project to proceed. looking ahead to the day this project "This is one of the first projects I struction equipment along the route Department and Mccourt "We had to let him know the begins, and I hope this day is in the worked on when I was a new legis­ somewhere is when it's going to Construction to establish a starting importance of this project," Honan very near future." lator eight years ago," said Tolman. actually get driven home to people," date for the project. · said. 'There's no question this bas been "It's a very proud achievement for said Oak Square resident Charlie ''It's been a long, hard road. A The project involves removing the number one issue in Allston­ me that a month before I leave Vasiliades. "It's fantastic, and it's long, hard train track," said Brighton the unused tracks, rebuilding the Brighton for the past several years," office we get the finishing pieces about time. What else can I say?" 0 •If I I I I •I I I I I I \ • , f www.townonline.com/allstonbrighton December 15-21, 1998 The Allston-Brighton TAB, page 31 THE WORD ON THE STREET

Abominable Snowman doll like a magnet to a fridge. I give him that doll, a Rudolf and one of the Searching for a father figure Burl Ives guy. I go to the Christmas cards and I spend a few minutes looking for one for my o here I am running to meet Janeane I say. "It kind of puts a damper on the vitality, "Your have been paying attention when I mom and dad and p.hick one out as well as one and my nephew Stefan in the middle of don't you think? Like an abandoned building in pontificate." She rolls her eyes and takes out a for aunt and cousins. As Janeane sidles up to S Brighton Center where they have had the heart of town." cigarette and fires it up. "Huck Finn, Ishmael, me, so does a middle-aged guy. Now, one of the tree lighting ceremony. Janeane sighs at my remark. "You look all the main guy in 'Moby Dick.' "And here I the drawbacks of having your picture in a "Where were you?" Janeane says, not so around and there's so much life going on here know that he knows the story because I bought newspaper is that people can associate a face much angry as tired looking for me. tonight and all you see is an empty building him an illustrated 'Moby' and read it to him. with the words. instead of the beauty. The lights. The color, look ''Even Jesus. They're outsiders, they don't fit in "You're the writer. Right?" I nod and cringe around. For you the glass is never full, is it?" and they are forced to go on a journey. Like at the same time. "You're a fraud." "Yeah, me, Ray Flynn and Ted Kennedy." ,. Rudolf and that's how he finds Yukon." "Excuse me?" Janeane shakes her head and Stef reaches for ''In Connecticut?" "You're buying Christmas cards and you her hand. "Uncle Ken, look what Janeane got ''No, forget Connecticut. He meets him don't believe in God. That's all you write me." We start walking toward CVS, no doubt while he's on the road, on the journey and he about, that there's no God. How can you cele­ By Ken Capobianco where Stef and Janeane must have just come keeps meeting these father figures. Like Huck, brate Christmas then? You're a fraud." from. He reaches into a white plastic bag with who does he meet that is a father figure?" He shakes his head at me just before he turns excitement. "Jim." away. And you know what my first thought is? ''I got delayed staring at a blank screen." '1t's Yukon Cornelius." As we pass baniel's Bakery and get near the What does God have to do with Christmas? "You were looking at the reflection of your Stef takes the little stuffed doll taken from Post Office I tell Stefan he's on the money and But thought never turns to spoken words. bram. . " the television show "Rudolph the Red-Nosed his eyes are wide with discovery. ''Who's that?" Janeane asks. ''Uncle Ken," says my nephew staring at the Reindeer." Now, I have never·met anyone, any­ 'Tue father figure represents knowledge. ''I don't know," and I have to say I'm a bit Christmas tree that is now lit up like my Uncle one who hasn't seen that television show. It's Like ... well, here's a good example. Luke shaken. Stef walks up with Abominable and George after one of his visits to a bar. "Doesn't sorta like 'The Wizard of bz," as it is buried Skywalker." My three nephews watch the 'Star Burl in his hands. But all I'm thinking is fraud. that look great. This year you have to buy deeply into our collective unconscious. No Wars' trilogy over and over again. "How many "A fraud?" The word echoes in my head.1 yourself a tree. I'll help you decomte it." doubt, this is what Carl Jung was thinking father figures does Luke have?" hold the cards and look at Janeane. "But maybe Stef has been trying to get me to buy a about when be coined the term. ''His father is Darth Vader." the guy is right. I buy into the whole Christmas Christmas tree for the past week. r ve never had "Stef, let me tell you that Rudolf is just one "Yeah, but how many people advise him? thing, but I..." a fresh tree in my apartment and I'm always variation of the great American story." His father is Darth, he gets knowledge from "Ken, you're buying Christmas cards, not leery about any Christmas trees in apartment "Ken, don't start," Janeane pleads. Yoda and Obie. Huck gets knowledge on his leading a clergy." I pay for the stuff and buildings. The heat dries the branches out, ''No, Janeane, I need to give my nephew the journey from Jim. On Rudolf's journey he Janeane, Stef and I head out onto the street. We somebody leaves the thirsty tree lit while he word on Rudolf. Right, Stef?" leaves his own father and meets Yukon and walk silently down Washington Street and the goes shopping and the next thing you know you He nods his head as he checks out Yukon then Santa. Ultimately, he learns something lights dazzle a bit. find yourself on the 11 o'clock news as a Cornelius. ''Why is he called Yukon?" he asks. about himself and the world. The classic My mind is buzzing with thoughts, not all human-interest story, your compact disc collec­ "Because he graduated from the University American story. That's what Rudolf is absorbed or processed. What does God have to tion is one heap of silver and plastic and you're of Connecticut." about." do with Christmas? Rudolph. Ishmael. Jesus. sleeping in the YMCA Call me a fire phobe. Stef looks at me and nods in agreement and ''I thought it was about a reindeer." Fraud. Yukon. You con? Nothing quite makes "I'll see, Stef," I say. "Maybe this year." Janeane sighs. Janeane laughs and gives Stefan a hug. ''It is, sense, yet we keep waiking and walking and I take a look around Brighton Center and "So you see, Rudolf is like a bunch of char­ it is," she says as we head into CVS. walking on our journey home. 0 everything seems to be mighty cheery this year. acters who are outsiders, Stef. Remember Huck "So, Uncle Ken, dad isn't my only father. Brighton resident Ken Capobianco is a Lots of lights, lots of color, and on this particu­ Finn? Well, Huek was like Rudolf and like ... " Are you like a father like Yukon or Yoda?" music writer for The TAB's Arts & More sec­ lar night, the weather is downright tropical. "Ken, don't begin with this 'On the Road' "G~ help the world if your uncle is a father tion. He writes a bi-weekly column about life in "It's too bad that the old CVS is still empty," stuff." figure," Janeane says as Stef heads toward the Allston-Brighton.

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