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Volume 38 Issue 35 Thursday, September 2, 2021 50¢ Early voting ongoing in Dot, voters have begun in Boston can vote to cast sent a mailing from the city for completed ballots. The voting by mail for the pre- their ballots before Sept. to apply for vote-by-mail boxes are monitored for liminary election featuring 14. Voters, who don’t need ballots. Once the ballot security, and for ballots to a five-way mayoral election to give a reason for voting package arrives, the voter count, they must be received and dozens of people run- early, can cast their ballots must follow instructions, by the Elections Department ning for at-large and district at any location provided by such as signing the yellow or in a ballot drop box by the seats on the City Council. city officials. ballot affidavit envelope, close of polls on Sept. 14 at Early balloting at polling Boston City Hall will be since unsigned envelopes 8 p.m. locations starts this Sat- the main early voting loca- will be rejected. Two first Early voting and vote-by- urday, Sept. 4, and runs tion, with others sprinkled class stamps are also rec- mail voting will return for through Fri., Sept. 10. The throughout the neighbor- ommended. the Nov. 2 final election. A Reporter editorial notes that voters preliminary is Tues., Sept. hoods. Twenty ballot drop boxes For the full list of early have time to watch the mayoral de- 14. Voting by mail is also an will be set up across the city, voting locations, please see bates on TV next week before making Only registered voters option. Voters have been at each early voting location, page 5. their choices on Sept. 14. Page 8. District 4 A LAST SALUTE TO JIMMY BPS fumbles its meeting candidates on key back-to-school info state cases Nine candidates are More online sessions set in the Sept. 14 prelimi- By Seth Daniel they plan to have additional nary election mix for the Reporter Correspondent meetings later this week for District 4 City Council those that couldn’t log on. seat being vacated by With new school protocols and who policies driven by the still-lin- “We apologize for this inconve- is running for mayor, a gering coronavirus, hundreds of nience and have scheduled two move that created both a parents sought unsuccessfully more community meetings to need to fill her seat, and to log in to last week’s Boston provide families with additional a very healthy interest Public Schools online meeting on opportunities to learn about our from a large group of the return to in-person learning, plans for the new school year,” hopefuls. The candidates set for Sept. 9 for students in a spokesperson said in a state- will appear on the Sept. grades 1 through 12. ment, adding, “BPS is in discus- 14 ballot – along with But when those parents sions with Zoom to expand the those running for mayor and council at-large. The clicked the link to join the meet- meeting capacity of our license. top two finishers will ad- ing, it was a no-go. We also are recording the ses- vance to the Nov. 2 final While 1,000 parents and inter- sions in multiple languages and election. ested parties were able to access those recordings will be posted The Reporter sent out the Aug. 24 meeting, about 10 on our Back to School webpage, questionnaires looking minutes into the Zoom-only as the Aug. 24 recordings were.” for their positions on session it became apparent that The additional Zoom meetings key issues, background many others weren’t able to log will be held on Thurs., Sept. 2, information, and profes- in. BPS officials on the online and Tues., Sept. 7, at 5:30 p.m. sional experience. Many The botched call quickly be- replied, explaining how call, who seemed to be surprised they would approach by so many attendees, said they came a hot topic in the mayoral being the District 4 coun- Jimmy Hayes, the Dorchester native who skated his way to were trying to expand the capac- race, with Councillor Andrea cillor at City Hall. Con- national hockey titles and hometown hero status, was laid to ity limit, but were not able to do Campbell, a mayoral candidate, densed and edited for rest on Monday following a funeral Mass at St. Ann Church in so on the fly. hosting a press conference the Neponset. Prior to the funeral, he was saluted one last time by very next day and noting that the clarity, their responses hundreds of youth hockey players past and present, who lined BPS said late last week they can be found on Pages Hallet Street to raise their sticks. Page 8. had recorded the Aug. 24 meet- system has over 50,000 students. 14 and 15. Dorchester Youth Hockey photo ing for anyone to review, and (Continued on page 12) Shipshape home with deep Dot history listed for $1.5m By Gintautas Dumcius Federation of Teachers in New York, gifted Verre a Managing Editor history of the home that had been pulled together by A Dorchester single-family home with the Dorchester Historical Society. stained glass windows and oak floors The land was once owned by Captain Ezra H. Baker, that was built 126 years ago on farmland who started with a schooner before getting into inter- once owned by a Boston shipowner and national trade and starting his own shipping firm, seafaring captain has hit the market for which by 1845 was called Hardy, Baker and Morrill, $1.5 million. according to Verre. Morrill Street, behind Trescott, is The property at 15 Trescott St., a named for Baker’s partner, Charles Morrill. 3,660-square-foot Victorian designed Baker primarily lived in South Boston, but he owned by a noted architect, is surrounded by a house and a barn that are no longer standing on land three-deckers and nestled between Up- that ran from what is now Stoughton Street to East hams Corner and Savin Hill. The home (Continued on page 11) comes with a cobblestone driveway leading into the garage, central air con- ditioning, updated kitchen and baths, as All contents well as a private backyard. John Verre and Beth Norton bought © 2021 the 5-bedroom, 3-bath house in 2008 for Boston $675,000. On Father’s Day this year, Nor- ton, who grew up in South Boston and now Neighborhood 15 Trescott St. is on the market for $1.5 million. works as general counsel for the United MacKinnon & Co. Realtors at Compass New England image News, Inc. WE’RE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! 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When the officers local hospital, where he attempted to place the Boston Police are ask- was pronounced dead. suspect in custody, he ing for the public’s help Police had the MBTA violently resisted but in identifying and locat- halt service on the Fair- was eventually secured ing an SUV that may be mount Line near Erie with assistance from ad- connected to a murder Omara Shears Street so that they could ditional units who were on Woodbole Avenue in search the tracks. in the area. “ Mattapan on Aug. 22. A Police identified the ••• Jalil Hartgrove, 19, of 30-year-old man— An- victim as Javare Som- Not long after the Mattapan was charged tonni Diaz— was shot merville, 17, of Provi- fatal Blue Hill Avenue with unlawful posses- to death around 12:30 dence, Rhode Island. The stabbing on Saturday, sion of a firearm, unlaw- that Sunday morning teen was found suffer- officers setting up a ful possession of ammu- in the Gallivan Housing ing from a stab wound taped-off crime scene nition, and carrying a development. Homicide around 9:20 a.m. and was there arrested a man on loaded firearm for “the detectives think that Boston firefighters responded to a two-family house at 69 Floyd St. around 9:05 a.m. on Friday for what transported to a local gun charges. .32-caliber Colt Model the car shown here may turned into a three-alarm fire that extended across hospital where he was Police say officers no- 1903 ACP handgun load- have been used by the all the floors of the house. Six people were displaced later pronounced dead. ticed a man “with his ed with one round of am- assailant. Please call in the incident, but there were no reports of inju- In a statement on Mon- right arm pinned against munition in the chamber 617-343-4470 with any ries. BFD photo day, Police said Shears the side of his body while and seven rounds in the info. Mask policy back in effect for students in state ages 5 and up By Katie Lannan mandate by a 9-1 vote for the October 1 date, unanimously on Aug. State House on Aug. 24. The mask including how to demon- 31 to align its masking News Service requirement will remain strate the 80 percent vac- policies for programs Students and staff at in place until at least Oct. cination rate threshold,” under its oversight with public 1. After Oct. 1, middle the policy says. those being deployed in schools are now required and high schools can lift The policy applies to K-12 public schools as to wear masks indoors, their mask mandates if students age 5 and up children across Mas- under a policy Elemen- they can demonstrate and “strongly” recom- sachusetts return to tary and Secondary Ed- 80 percent of students mends that younger in-person learning over ucation Commissioner and staff are vaccinated students younger also the next couple of weeks. Jeff Riley officially put against Covid-19. wear masks. It exempts The policy applies to forward last week. “DESE will provide both students who can- adults regardless of vac- The Board of Elemen- additional information not wear a mask for cination status, and does tary and Secondary Edu- to districts in the coming behavioral or medical not have an expiration cation voted for the mask weeks in preparation reasons and staff who date. Children between cannot wear masks for Elementary and Secondary Education Commission- the ages of 2 and 5 will medical reasons. er Jeffrey Riley. State House News Service photo be “strongly” encouraged September 2, 2021 “Mask breaks” are to wear a mask indoors allowed throughout the to discipline a student this fall, as students if they are able. Gov. Boys & Girls Club News ...... 17 Dorchester Reporter day, and the policy says for not wearing a mask, return to school after a Baker, who held a press (USPS 009-687) those breaks “should and that districts should challenging school year.” conference shortly before Opinion/Editorial/Letters...... 8 Published Weekly Periodical post- occur when the windows consult their legal coun- Teachers, staff, and the vote, said he agreed age paid at Boston, MA. 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State House eviction moratorium im- ground. moratorium expired last administration said it Last September, one News Service mediately and to expedite Andrea Park, a legal October, according to distributed $225 million month before Baker opted A growing chorus of the federal rental assis- aid attorney with the Trial Court data. State through July to more not to extend the state’s activists and lawmakers tance process in Boston to Massachusetts Law Re- Sen. Patricia Jehlen, who than 35,000 households. eviction moratorium, want to see action at the ensure those who qualify form Institute, said Sept. is pursuing legislation Nationally, only about federal Judge Mark Wolf state and local level to for the program receive 1 will serve as “another that would reimpose a 11 percent of the $46.5 allowed the policy to stave off a potential surge the funds they need to day that rent is going to temporary ban on execut- billion Congress appro- stand but expressed some of housing removals, stay in their homes.” come due” for families ing evictions, previously priated for rental aid has concerns in his ruling warning that tenants In a 6-3 decision, the already in the hole due said about 3,000 cases been distributed, the New about its long-term con- are more “exposed” in Supreme Court ruled to the pandemic. resulted in a full removal. York Times reported last stitutionality. the wake of a recent US last week that the CDC “People are absolutely Landlord and real es- week. A spokesperson for Supreme Court decision overstepped its author- exposed now,” Park said tate groups, many of Advocates represent- House Speaker Ron Mari- lifting a federal eviction ity by issuing the new in an interview. “There whom were skeptical of ing tenants and landlords ano said on Monday moratorium. moratorium earlier this are people who are behind or outright opposed to said the state’s efforts to that legislative leaders - month, days after the pre- on rent from Covid from earlier eviction bans, said get funding into pockets “continue conversations lor Andrea Campbell, vious policy lapsed. The last month, two months they do not believe the has improved in recent with the Baker admin- who is also running for court’s majority wrote ago, last year. It’s another end to the CDC’s policy months, but many rent- istration and experts to mayor, on Monday called that for a temporary ban month that can pile up. will trigger a rush of new ers and property owners best understand barri- for Mayor to on evictions to continue, Now that the CDC mor- removals. remain unaware of the ers to accessing rental implement an emergency “Congress must specifi- atorium is not in place, to Greater Boston Real available support or un- assistance” but neither citywide eviction mora- cally authorize it.” the extent that those were Estate Board President able to access it. supported nor opposed torium after renters lost Unlike several other people who were being and CEO Greg Vasil said Park said the ongo- calls for a new state-level protections under the states, Massachusetts protected by the CDC, he is “not sure that we’re ing spread of the Delta moratorium. US Centers for Disease does not have its own today or tomorrow or next going to see an uptick” in variant combined with Rep. Mike Connolly, Control’s policy, which state-level moratorium week, their landlords can eviction cases filed. the impending end of a Cambridge Democrat had been scheduled to in place after Gov. Baker go to court and say ‘there’s “We’ve been function- enhanced federal unem- who filed the original run into October. and legislative leaders nothing available that ing at our own rate here ployment benefits leave moratorium bill last year Stressing that elected allowed it to expire in this tenant has told me in Massachusetts any- the fall “not looking good. and co-sponsored the new officials “cannot wait,” October 2020. One protec- they’re protected by, and way without our state We shouldn’t just assume housing legislation, said Campbell warned that tion, sometimes referred I want them out.’ “ moratorium, which was that the public health “clearly, there’s more we thousands of Boston to as “Chapter 257,” “Depending on the far more restrictive than aspect of this and the can do.” tenants now face the risk remains on the books; it stage they were at in their the federal CDC mora- need for action is over,” “I find it so incredibly of losing their residences bars evictions from being case, they could be out torium,” Vasil told the she said. “Beacon Hill and striking that it really is amid ongoing spread of finalized if a tenant has fairly quickly,” she added. News Service. “The safety the governor – we need to the stated position of the Covid-19’s more infec- a pending application for Drawing from a com- net here is the courts. act. This is still a crisis; White House at this mo- tious Delta variant. rental assistance. bination of US Census The courts are clearly not it’s still inflicting a lot of ment in time that states “Housing stability is Housing advocates survey responses and US throwing people on the trauma on people.” and cities should take fur- essential to keep Bosto- warned that the end of Treasury rental aid data, sidewalk. When people The bill Jehlen filed ther action to compensate nians safe and healthy, the CDC policy – which the National Equity Atlas come in and there’s rent alongside Reps. Kevin for the Supreme Court’s especially amidst this was more limited in scope estimates that more than arrears, they’re trying to Honan and Frank Moran ruling and add additional deadly pandemic,” Camp- than the Bay State’s 100,000 Massachusetts make sure they get access would also require land- layers of protection for bell said. “As the deadlier original moratorium – households are behind on to the free money.” lords to exhaust all rental vulnerable renters in par- Delta variant spreads, it leaves tens of thousands rent by a collective $307 Large tranches of un- assistance options before ticular,” Connolly said. “If must be our top priority of renter households more million. tapped rental aid remain pursuing a Covid-related it’s good enough for the to keep people in their vulnerable, while real More than 21,000 cases available for tenants and eviction case and order Biden administration, it homes and we cannot estate industry leaders to evict a resident for landlords from a state- the administration to should be good enough for wait. I urge Acting Mayor contended instead that failing to pay rent have wide pool of more than simplify the process to Massachusetts.”

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MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH Page 4 THE REPORTER September 2, 2021 dotnews.com Pro-Campbell group: 68 percent of likely voters still ‘up for grabs’ By Gintautas Dumcius and former deputy legal date has shown a large Wu, respectively. Codman Square, accord- ey’s decades on the City Managing Editor counsel to Gov. Deval undecided vote and even Meanwhile, Essaibi ing to publicly available Council “representing A super PAC support- Patrick. larger numbers of ‘Soft George’s mayoral cam- campaign finance filings. Mattapan and Dorches- ing Andrea Campbell’s In his note to Campbell Voters,’” Connolly wrote. paign last week released A spokesperson for the ter were marked by a mayoral campaign be- supporters, Connolly “Soft Voters have picked a memo to Politico Mas- super PAC, which first passionate commitment lieves 68 percent of likely said he was asked by a candidate, but say that sachusetts, touting an formed in March, did not to making the everyday voters remain “up for Sonia Alleyne, the chair they might change their internal poll that showed immediately respond to lives of the residents of grabs” ahead of the Sept. of “Better Boston,” to mind before Election Wu with 27 percent and a request for comment. District 4 better.” analyze this year’s race Day.” He continued: Essaibi George tied with Former District 4 The decades were also as it stands. The memo, “Our internal polling Janey at 15 percent. councillor marked by Yancey’s which was obtained by shows that not only are Campbell was at 10 per- Yancey backs Janey frequent clashes with the Reporter, doubled as 20 percent of likely vot- cent and Barros was at 5 for mayor the late Mayor Thomas a fundraising pitch. ers undecided, but also percent. Citing a “slight , who Menino and some of his Connolly highlighted that 48 percent of likely sampling discrepancy” served on the City Coun- City Council colleagues. an expected pre-pre- voters are soft supporters in its own poll, the Es- cil for 32 years, lost his In 2013, when Meni- liminary poll from the for their candidate of saibi George campaign District 4 seat in 2015 to no was asked on ,as well as choice.” said it believed their a young attorney named radio which of the 12 an endorsement from the The numbers add up candidate’s numbers Andrea Campbell. He candidates running to newspaper as among the to “plausible paths” to were “actually higher in is now stepping back succeed him was least 14 preliminary, accord- things to watch ahead of the November final for reality.” into the political ring as like him, the mayor ing to an internal memo the preliminary. A Sept. the four women of color Earlier polls this year Campbell runs for mayor. responded without hesi- written by John Con- 8 TV debate and a Sept. in the race, according to have largely shown Wu Last Thursday, he tation: “Charles Yancey.” nolly, who lost to Marty 9 broadcast debate will Connolly, who argued and Janey in the lead. announced his support That year, Yancey ran for Walsh in the final elec- also play a role, he wrote. that the super PACs, paid In addition to a new for one of Campbell’s both his City Council seat tion in 2013. The memo Connolly sent out his advertising, the Globe TV ad, the pro-Camp- five rivals, Acting Mayor and the mayor’s office. came as a new poll gave memo before the Emer- poll and endorsement, bell super PAC is also Janey, who is running for District 4 voters returned a hint at where things son College/7News poll and the debates will planning digital ads that a full four-year term. him to his Council seat stand as the preliminary came out last Thursday all play a role in voters’ target voters searching “I’m voting for Mayor while a citywide tally draws closer. night. The poll of likely choices. the internet about the Janey because she iden- showed he came in tenth Super PACs, as they voters showed Council- Each of the major can- preliminary, according tifies with the people of place in the mayoral pre- did in 2013, are playing lor with didates has at least one to the “Better Boston” Boston and understands liminary. a big role in this year’s 24 percent, Councillor super PAC. Janey and memo. the hopes, dreams, and Two years later, Camp- mayoral race, spending Wu have two. One of the The money raised and aspirations of all who bell knocked Yancey out hundreds of thousands at 18 percent, Acting pro-Janey super PACs spent already has made a have struggled against of the District 4 seat, of dollars on airtime and Mayor Kim Janey at 16 is tied to the hospitality “big difference,” Connolly the odds,” Yancey said topping a preliminary canvassing efforts. While percent, Campbell at 14 workers union UNITE wrote. “Our research in a statement released election and winning the these groups can spend percent, and former city HERE Local 26, while shows that voters who by the Janey campaign. November final election. unlimited amounts of economic development one of the pro-Wu super saw our ads were three “Mayor Janey is doing The final vote was 62 money, they cannot coor- official John Barros at 2 PACs, led by a former times more likely to sup- the job, and the City of percent for Campbell to dinate with any mayoral percent. South End state aide to US Sen. Elizabeth port Andrea Campbell.” Boston is in good hands 38 percent for Yancey. campaigns. Rep. Jon Santiago, who Warren, launched a TV Critics of the “Better with her. She has already Campbell announced Connolly, a former has dropped out of the ad last week. The other Boston” super PAC say demonstrated that she her mayoral bid in Sep- at-large city councillor, race but whose name will super PACs are smaller its donors are aligned has the temperament, tember 2020. composed the memo for still be on the Sept. 14 outfits, with Right to the with charter school intelligence, sincerity, Tompkins backs “Better Boston,” the su- ballot, was at 1 percent. City Vote coalition’s out- supporters, though the authenticity, and com- Wu for mayor per PAC that has raised The undecided vote stood side group and another outside group has also petence to lead our city. Suffolk County Sheriff nearly $1.5 million and at 25 percent in the poll, group tied to the En- garnered donations from Let’s keep Mayor Janey Steve Tompkins on Tues- spent almost $940,000 which had a margin of vironmental League of attorneys, educators, working for us.” day endorsed Michelle in support of Campbell, error of 3.9 percent. Massachusetts spending and the manager of a Janey, in her own Wu for mayor, citing her the District 4 councillor “Every public poll to lesser sums on Janey and Caribbean restaurant in statement, said Yanc- (Continued next page) dotnews.com September 2, 2021 THE REPORTER Page 5 Church 39 Belgrade Ave- Early voting locations set for Dorchester, Mattapan nue, , MA 02131 12 - 8 p.m. – District (Continued from page 1) 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. – BCYF 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Rich- Library in Copley Square, Hill Street, Charlestown, Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Sat., Sept. 4 Shelburne, 2730 Wash- ard J Murphy School, 1 700 Boylston Street, Bos- MA 02129 Boston, MA 02210 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. – BCYF ington Street, Roxbury, Worrell Street, Dorches- ton, MA 02116 12 to 8 p.m. – Margarita 12 - 8 p.m. B C Y F Paris Street 112 Paris MA 02119 ter, MA 02122 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Muniz Academy, 20 Child Perkins, 155 Talbot Av- Street, East Boston, MA 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. – Central 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. – ABCD Jackson Mann School, Street, , MA enue, Dorchester, MA 02128 Library in Copley Square, Thelma D. 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By Katie Pedersen Reporter Correspondent A three-decker house on Annapolis Street was the stage for a unique “Orig- inally from Dorchester” reunion last Thursday morning thanks to the initiative of a current res- ident whose fascination with hometown history brought three former neighbors back to their old stomping grounds near Uphams Corner. Isaque Rezende, who is 39, has lived at 9 Annap- olis St. his entire life and has always wondered about the people who called the 100-year-old three-decker home be- fore him. Through his At left at top right, Isaque Rezende gathered on Aug. 26 with his guests, Kevin Nee, with hands on the shoulders of his sister, Bev- research and outreach, erly Nee Lyons, and Richard Qualter, all off whom once lived in his three-decker at 9 Annapolis St. Rezende listened as Qualter Rezende organized a recalled his days as a city-street cowboy and the Nees displayed a photograph showing Kevin being held by his sister Virginia as return visit for Richard Beverly stood by. Photos courtesy of Isaque Rezende and the Qualter and Nee families. Qualter, 81, and his for- about my family than So, I just have fun lis- Charlie Grimley, after talking about the neigh- rides with his father in mer neighbors, siblings I do.’ And I said, ‘With tening to their jokes in all these years, wasn’t borhood. [Isaque] did a the milk wagon drawn Kevin Nee and Beverly all due respect, who are the Dorchester style able to make it,” Qualter wonderful job of coordi- by horses.” Nee Lyons. It was the you?’ My niece had talked that we know and love. said. Nonetheless, on nating the whole thing. He also remembered trio’s first reconnection to Isaque before, so I had I’m just laughing along Aug. 26, he was joined by It was quite the day.” playing stickball in be- in about 70 years. an idea that he was an with them as they share Kevin Nee and his sister, For her brother, the re- tween houses. “I had this wild imagi- honest person.” their stories with one Beverly Nee Lyons. The union represented a rare “We never did break nation as a kid in terms Nonetheless, Qualter another.” octogenarians reunited moment of continuity in a window, so I guess we of the history of who used was nervous. However, In April, Rezende and to “Welcome Back” from a changing world. were pretty accurate,” to live here, what they after talking to Rezende his siblings visited Rich- the Welcome Back, Kot- “I went to the old BC he said, a claim Qualter used to be like, what mu- for some time, he opened ard Qualter and his wife ter TV show. High [in the South End],” later backed up. sic they listened to, and up. He told Rezende Frances. Several months “It was a complete he said. “That’s gone. “It was kind of hard what television shows about growing up on later, Frances passed family affair,” Rezende I went to St. Kevin’s to believe that someone they watched,” explained Annapolis Street in the away. said. “They brought ev- Parish in Dorchester. would go through all that Rezende. “These things 1940s with his friends “I decided to call Qual- erybody. I brought my That’s gone. I flew sea- effort to put a bunch of just filled my mind as a Kevin Nee and Charlie ter to express my condo- family – my mother, my planes in the Navy, and old people back together kid. That enchantment Grimley, whom he hadn’t lences,” said Rezende. brother, my father, my they’re gone. I flew for again, but it was real- evolved into a hobby of seen for about 70 years. “And I thought: This is sister – they were there. TWA as a career and ly heartwarming,” Nee actually researching the As he spoke, Rezende a perfect opportunity to A friend and I came up that’s gone. But little said. “I don’t know any- past, connecting dots, recorded their names and lift the spirits, so I offered with an itinerary. We old Annapolis Street is body who would be able and calling and asking reached out to them both. him an opportunity to were going to start off still going strong. Over to do that.” questions.” Nee lives in Connecticut come back.” with a welcome, and then 100 years old, and the He plans to stay in Rezende used the Bos- and Grimley lived in do a Q&A session.” neighborhood is vibrant touch with Rezende. ton Public Library web- Florida. He also called Nee and Later on, the guests and seems like it’s quite “There are nice people site to help him track “They both remem- Grimley to invite them took a tour through the similar to when I was a in this world, and Isaque down former residents, bered Richard Qualter, back to Dorchester. Nee house with Rezende be- kid here.” would be one of them. whom he cold-called to so I said, ‘I gotta do it,’” agreed, but Grimley’s fore capping off the day He surprised his old We’ll probably keep in explain his interest. said Rezende. “I did a phone had been discon- with lunch at Dublin friend with a Pinky Ball contact in one way or “Sometimes they’d conference call with the nected. Sadly, Rezende House. – the same brand they another. Maybe I could slam the phone down, three of them on January learned that he had The three guests played with as children. swing by at some point and most of the time 10th. It was a telephone passed away in a bike thanked Rezende for “I hadn’t seen him in 70 and have lunch with him. they’d open up and be so reunion between the accident several months making the day possible. years,” he said. “It was He’s a nice fellow, and his overjoyed that I took the three of them, the first earlier. His services were Said Nee Lyons: “ It was quite exciting. We talked family was nice. They’re time to reach out to them. time they’d spoken to held in Dorchester. kind of nice—kind of like about what we did when a good crew.” They’d be generous with each other since 1951. “It was too bad that déjà vu—going back and we were kids. Going on their time, and cool facts and details would come flowing out.” He talked to members YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE of the Reynolds family, Dorchester Historical Society who lived at 9 Annapolis in the 1950s and 1960s, Of Old Dorchester and Its Alms Giving the Wysocki family, res- idents at the address in In the year before intendent of women on the early 1970s, and the the annexation of the highways. This last Buon family of Haitians Dorchester to Boston, statement needs further who lived there in the the report for 1868-1869 research. Were the poor of the Dorchester Alms forced to labor on road mid-1970s and who sold House stated that 20 work in exchange for the house to Rezende’s persons had been ad- their place at the alms mother in 1979. Each of mitted during the year, house? the home’s former resi- with 10 discharged, and An article that ap- dents shared a range of 6 who had died. There peared in The Dorches- stories from fond memo- were 17 at the end ter Beacon newspaper ries of a close-knit neigh- of the year who were in 1939 stated that borhood to troubling being provided relief. the first instance of recollections of religious The town also spent supporting the poor and racial tension. $3,150.64 for those who was in 1659, when the Richard Qualter, who were not living in the selectmen ordered that grew up in the three-deck- Alms House. the constables should er in the 1940s but now Dorchester residents give out of the Town lives in Rockland, was also supported seven Rate unto Benjamin one of the people who re- people who were at in- The Dorchester Alms House was located on the north side of Hancock Street Tuchel five pounds for ally engaged in Isaque’s sane hospitals across the opposite Kane Square, where there is a city yard today. his present necessity for conversation, leading to state: four at Taunton, clothing himself and his last week’s visit. two at Worcester and tee for the alms house in there. After their visit, The superinten- children. “I don’t give out a hell one at Northampton. Dorchester visited the the committee stated, dent of the Dorchester The archive of these of a lot of information There was a state alms Bridgewater facility in “We are free to confess Alms House was Capt. historical posts can be over the phone. But house at Bridgewater, response to the unwill- we are less inclined to Charles Spears along viewed on the blog at Isaque started talking but in the report for ingness of the poor of send paupers there than with his wife. Spear dorchesterhistoricalso- and talking and I said, 1865-1866, the commit- foreign birth to be sent before our visit.” had experience as super- ciety.org. ‘Jesus, he knows more Page 8 THE REPORTER September 2, 2021 dotnews.com Editorial Apprehension then, memories now for Vote early, but the diminished Class of ’56 at BC High By James W. Dolan something. But for the most part, we managed to hold not prematurely Reporter Contributor our own; clinging to mediocracy like a shipwrecked About 20 members of the BC High class of 1956 sailor clutching driftwood. How we managed to make Are you still trying to decide whom to vote for gathered at the school recently for our 65th reunion it to graduation was our first, and hopefully not our in the Sept. 14 preliminary election for mayor of and some lunch. Attendance at such events has di- last, salvation experience. Boston? You’re not alone. minished as class members die or become disabled. We are now grandfathers in our 80s, 65 years out One poll conducted recently and released by Em- The inevitable passage from youth to old age has of BC High and looking back on lives that our high erson and 7News last week found that 25 percent taken its toll on the boys of 1952 who, fresh faced school experience enriched. Some have been more of respondents were undecided. A memo written and energetic, exited the former MBTA Northampton fortunate than others for reasons often impossible for supporters of one of the five major candidates Station and walked to the old high school on Harri- to explain. We all share a deep appreciation of the in the field suggested that number could be much son Avenue in the South End. It was there that we values learned and the friendships made at BC High. higher— and that many voters who have a prefer- spent our first two years before moving to the new The significance of the words “A man for others” is ence now could shift to a different candidate before campus on Morrissey Boulevard. as important now as it has ever been. election day. It was a grand group of fel- The BC High of today is different than when we But, here’s the thing about this year’s municipal lows, eager yet apprehensive, attended. It’s more diverse and more academical- election: Balloting has already begun. Many of us particularly after being told at ly demanding, but the values remain the same. received mail-in ballots last week. Early voting orientation that many of us We old grads are nearing the end of the line. We polling locations open in various parts of the city would fall by the wayside and gladly pass the torch to recent grads knowing they this Saturday. never make it to graduation. will face challenges requiring character and love, For much of the electorate, the early voting op- The all- male environment two powerful virtues implicit in the school motto. tion is not only convenient, but quite practical at a had its advantages. Without With this as a goal and a strong moral foundation, time in which the pandemic seems to be resurgent. girls, there were fewer dis- developed at least in part on campus, they, too, will Additionally, most people likely have a strong idea tractions; we were funnier, one day join the ranks of proud alumni, present and of their preferences for mayor and the council seats less inhibited, and not as eventually past. that are also on the preliminary ballot. self-conscious as we otherwise But what about those of us who aren’t locked in might have been. BC High Nocturnal yet? The summer months aren’t typically prime James W. Dolan We were required to wear It’s late, school is not in session; time for voter attention spans. And even for those ties and sport jackets. I swear The classrooms and halls are silent. of us who’ve been following this election cycle close- some of my classmates wore the same jacket and tie Listen carefully and in the darkness ly— myself included— there are still outstanding for all four years. Those in authority didn’t care how You can hear the sounds of classes past. questions about which candidate in this mayoral you looked as long as you complied with the dress field is the right fit. code. I was in the same class with my cousin Craig, The air stirs as dim shadows suddenly appear. I count myself in that category, too: I like and who wore a gray jacket with a ballpoint drawing of Muffled sounds of laughter and boyhood banter respect each of the five major candidates running a flower in his lapel for the last two years. Filter down the hall as a door somewhere closes, for mayor. Any one of these candidates could—in The class quickly sorted itself out into smart, not Unseen, the school remains in session. my view— capably and credibly be the mayor for so smart, and by-the-skin-of-our-teeth sections. As the next four years. expected, Craig and I were quickly identified as It’s then, when students past return, But I’m not sold on any specific person just yet. bottom feeders and gained early admittance to the To find their youth and bless its joy. So, I’m going to wait until late next week to make latter group. We spent so much time in detention, The brotherhood survives in memory and fact up my mind on the mayoral choice. aka “jug,” that our parents thought the school day As they make their way from class to class. Why? There are two back-to-back televised de- ended at 4 p.m. We continue to honorably represent bates next week. The Reporter is partnering with that group at reunions. Oh yes! We too once walked these halls; NBC10 Boston and its affiliates, as well as the Bay Only the Jesuits could have thought up some of Lived, laughed, and shared our youthful dreams. State Banner, to sponsor the first debate, which will the diabolical punitive assignments we received The lessons taught are the ones you carry be broadcast live on Wed., Sept. 8. The hour-long in “jug,” what the kids now say stands for “justice The values learned have served us well. event begins 7 p.m. on NBC10 and New England under God.” Try writing a 500-word composition, Cable News (NECN) and Telemundo’s website. It every other word in pencil. Or, for the hard core, For you one day will join us here will air in Spanish on Telemundo Boston at a later every other letter in different colored ink. The as- When winter strips away the years, time. Latoyia Edwards, a fellow Dorchester native, signments included such thought-provoking topics And all that’s left to take above will moderate the debate with questions posed from as “On the Inside of a Ping Pong Ball” or “How to Is how you lived and who you loved. reporters and select readers of the Banner and the Catch a Fly in a Bottle.” Some of us would have Reporter who have been invited to submit questions preferred solitary confinement. JWD for consideration. The smart kids took advanced everything. Those Then, on Thurs., Sept. 9, WBUR and WCVB-TV of us on the other end of the spectrum took intro- James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District Ch. 5 — along with the Boston Globe and UMass duction to everything. Occasionally, one of us would Court judge who now practices law. Boston— are sponsoring a second debate, also set find his inner scholar and move up to intermediate to be broadcast live at 7p.m. From this vantage point, it feels premature to settle on a candidate without the opportunity to see and Add vaccine mandate to city policy hear them interact on the debate stages next week. To the Editor: communities will ensure equity as well as greater Yes, there have been ample opportunities for the Mayor Janey’s indoor mask mandate for Boston public health. candidates to lay out policy positions and exchange is a great first step in helping arts organizations Recovery of the arts means a recovery of jobs and an views with each other and with voters. But next and arts audiences find their way back together. economic boost for Boston. After 18 months without week looms as the decisive moment to demonstrate As a sector, the city’s arts community appreciates income due to shutdowns, cultural organizations their leadership style and poise with just days left clear guidelines to help ensure the safest possible whose work has reliably realized an annual $2 billion before the final votes are cast on Sept. 14. environments for performers, staff and audiences. economic boost for Greater Boston can’t continue to We are fortunate to have a strong field of choices But the requirements need to go further. be hamstrung, forced to defend common-sense prac- in this election. It has been hard fought but appro- In ArtsBoston’s newest Audience Outlook Monitor tices while getting back on their feet. Let’s follow priately uncontentious contest to date. The ideas survey, 98 percent of respondents report being fully the science that vaccines and masks together offer and explanations that will likely emerge from next vaccinated, or planning to be. Nearly 80 percent want the best protection, and require vaccination for all week’s forums will give voters the final insights they assurances that their health is protected before they indoor Boston gatherings. need to make a fully informed choice. And, there return to theater, dance, and music performances. Catherine Peterson will still be ample opportunities to vote remotely A vaccine requirement like the one announced Boston and safely ahead of the Sept. 14 balloting citywide recently by more than a dozen local theaters should Editor’s Note: The letter writer is executive director if you so choose. be a mandate for indoor spaces where people gather of ArtsBoston, the marketing, research, and advocacy Good luck to all of the candidates. to experience the joy of live performances. A corol- group that supports arts and culture in Dorchester – Bill Forry lary push to make vaccines more accessible to all and the Greater Boston region. The Reporter A Dorchester icon is laid to rest “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. Jimmy Hayes, who died suddenly on Aug. 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125 23 at age 31, was buried from St. Ann’s Worldwide at dotnews.com Church in Neponset on Monday following Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) a funeral Mass and a large, seven-hour William P. Forry, Publisher/Executive Editor wake at Florian Hall. The former Boston Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher College, USA, and NHL hockey star began Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor his journey from Dorchester’s Westglow Gintautas Dumcius, Managing Editor Street. 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By Deborah Becker help at Boston Medical people waiting for per- social service programs “What’s happening vocate what they call “a WBUR Reporter Center, several addic- manent housing. operated. in the Mass/Cass area public health approach.” For years, Boston res- tion- treatment pro- Victory Programs’ ex- Two years ago, former is a human tragedy,” The state says it has idents have complained grams, homeless shel- ecutive director, Sarah Boston Mayor Marty Tompkins said. “It’s no invested more than $30 that area known as ters, and other social Porter, says she’s dis- Walsh issued an updated longer just an open-air million since the begin- “Mass/Cass” has become service agencies nearby. appointed that the plan plan known as Mass- drug market, which it ning of this year to ad- the epicenter of the Hundreds reportedly didn’t go through, but Cass 2.0. Just before is. People are not just dress homelessness and region’s opioid epidem- live on the streets. she’s looking at other that, the city estab- fornicating and defecat- other issues, with some ic. Now, some say the On some sidewalks, options nearby. lished an “engagement ing there, which they of the funds directly neighborhood is getting tents are lined up where “Being closer to the center” near the South- do — but there has been going to the Mass/Cass worse, and they wonder people are using drugs source of where people ampton Street shelter. an element of human area. if a new mayor will be or dozing. DiPierro often are right now is help- The center offers rest trafficking that has been “The Baker-Polito able to help change that. asks them why they’re ful,” Porter said. “So rooms, medical help, and introduced there, so I’m Administration works Gerry DiPierro, owner camping out and he we’re looking at other referrals to addiction told. I don’t see how this closely with the City of DiPierro Construction says many tell him they hotels that are a little treatment. gets better by itself.” of Boston to identify on Massachusetts Av- are not from Boston but bit further out of Mass/ The city also created Acting Mayor Kim strategies for the chal- enue, says the decline come for the services and Cass. But ideally, you a task force to pro- Janey has promised to lenges faced along the has been noticeable in then stay. want something that’s, pose solutions for the revamp the task force Massachusetts Avenue the past six months. “They need to find a fa- you know, near where increasing number of and says her office con- corridor,” said a spokes- He observes there are cility where these people people are.” people coming to Mass/ tinues to focus on im- person for the Executive more people openly using can get help – long-term While there are no Cass seeking housing, proving the area. Over Office of Health and drugs. Near his business, help for months or even official numbers, Porter and mental health and the past week, Janey Human Services in a DiPierro has found areas years,” DiPierro said. and others estimate substance use treat- said, 55 people have statement. full of human excrement, “It’s all too concentrated that there are several ment. Members say that been referred to treat- While the city has and his offices have here.” hundred people now group has essentially ment from Mass/Cass, bolstered security mea- been vandalized. The concentration of living on the streets disbanded. and police have made sures and is doing more While newly installed services in just these few around Mass/Cass. “The Mass/Cass task more than 30 drug-re- street cleaning and trash city cameras are helping, blocks of Mass/Cass has “Every week it seems team is 100 percent lated arrests. She add- pickup, Mass/Cass busi- DiPierro installed plexi- long been a sore point to get worse,” Porter useless,” said Suffolk ed that she is working ness owner Gerry DiP- glass over some of his with neighbors and is said. “Not even day by County Sheriff Steven with state officials and ierro and others hope the windows and estimates sure to be a challenge day — but hour by hour. Tompkins, a member municipal agencies to next mayor will figure he spent $40,000 in for the city’s next mayor. I don’t think anyone is of the team whose jail encourage more services out ways to do more. If the past seven months Neighborhood opposi- to blame for that, but is in the neighborhood. outside of Boston. things don’t improve, repairing vans and re- tion recently shot down we have small solutions “Nothing has gotten “We need not only to DiPierro says he’ll prob- placing tools that were a plan for transitional that have worked for a done.” have to have a coordi- ably leave. stolen from the vehicles. housing at the now- few people, and we need Tompkins says the nated approach in our “I would just sell the “It’s not safe,” DiPierro closed Best Western to ramp those up.” group was too large city but also with other building and get out of said. “The people here Roundtable Hotel in the The city has grappled and didn’t meet often municipalities around here and move some- now are more aggres- neighborhood. with the Mass/Cass enough. He says bold the region,” Janey said where else,” Dipierro sive. People have been Victory Programs, area for years, and it steps will have to be on WBUR’s Radio Bos- said. “I have kids, and stabbed. I can’t keep which has a contract was an issue in the taken and efforts coordi- ton. “Addiction knows I just don’t need some- workers because they’re with the state and city last mayoral election. nated with city and state no boundaries.” thing happening.” afraid to come here. to provide transition- Many say problems in agencies, and neighbor- The other four major This article was first The intersection of al housing, proposed the neighborhood were hood leaders. He adds mayoral candidates are published by WBUR Massachusetts Avenue renting two floors of the exacerbated after the that the next mayor also calling for communi- 90.9FM on Aug. 27. The and Melnea Cass Boule- hotel to create up to 35 sudden closure in 2014 will need to take action ties to do more. They’ve Reporter and WBUR vard draws thousands of transition beds. 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BSH002_MegAd_Dorch_58.indd 1 8/26/21 12:37 PM Page 10 THE REPORTER September 2, 2021 dotnews.com City officials proffer guide on development and transit projects in Mattapan area

By Gintautas Dumcius City officials hope the as “historically un- Managing Editor guide helps with recom- der-served,” and in need City planning officials mendations for transpor- of additional public re- last week released a guide tation goals and infra- sources. “Historically, the outlining new policies structure improvements car-focused planning and governing the review while allowing community design of the 20th century of transportation and members to have influence perpetuated and expand- development projects in on the “Article 80” devel- ed inequities between Mattapan. The initiative opment review process. white communities and comes after community Proposed developments Black and brown com- members told the Boston that span 20,000 square munities,” city officials Planning and Develop- feet, or come in at 15 wrote in the guide. “Some ment Agency (BPDA) they residential units or more, of Mattapan’s streets, like felt it was difficult to offer have to go through the Blue Hill Avenue, were input into transportation “Article 80” process. transformed during that improvements and other The planning agen- period to make it easier projects. cy identified Mattapan for drivers to reach other places. This burdens Mat- tapan today with more speeding, higher crash Work is underway across from the Mattapan MBTA station, which functions as rates, and more pollution.” a bus and trolley hub. The 135-unit project, known as The Loop, is providing NOTICE The document adds: affordable and workforce housing in the neighborhood. Mattapan is the focus “In Mattapan, Blue Hill of city planning officials, who released a guide last week. Avenue, Cummins High- way, Harvard Street, and options amid the crashes for bike and car-sharing. otherwise straight street, The Dorchester Historical Morton Street have some and unreliable MBTA bus The guide outlines a flashing warning signs of the highest crash rates routes. Just 18 percent of number of potential mea- indicating pedestrians, in Boston.” Mattapan residents are sures to make the area and raised crosswalks, Society is always looking for City planners are now within a 10-minute walk more pedestrian-friendly, among others. focusing on improving of a train station or key from curb extensions, cre- Officials are also weigh- photographs and high school access to transportation bus route stop, or spots ating an “S” curve in an ing center bus lanes for Blue Hill Avenue, which yearbooks from Dorchester’s could cut bus travel time to 25 minutes, from the current 50 minutes, be- past. tween Mattapan Square and Nubian Square in HOORAY FOR PRE-K! Roxbury. As for development Due to the pandemic, the Society is projects, the guide says community members can closed to the public at this time. weigh in on plans when developers come to neigh- borhood groups and asso- ciations, as well as when they are submitted to the BPDA and an impact advisory group is formed. Impact advisory groups can offer recommenda- tions for mitigation of a Boston Universal Pre-K provides every 4-year-old living in the project’s impact. Planning studies are City of Boston with a free, high quality preschool education. also underway in other areas of the city, includ- William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street Registration is ongoing for prekindergarten in community ing Glover’s Corner and Lemuel Clap House, 199 Boston Street based settings across Boston for the 2021-22 school year. Newmarket. The Mattapan guide James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road bostonpublicschools.org/upk is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole on www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org the BPDA’s website at bostonplans.org. dotnews.com September 2, 2021 THE REPORTER Page 11 Shipshape home with deep Dot history listed for $1.5m (Continued from page 1) working in Watertown. three condominiums. “Not Cottage Street. In 1890, Norton, a French horn everybody wants one, but his heirs formed a trust player and pianist, was a they are part of the history that sought to dispose of music teacher and he had of Dorchester,” he said. “I the land through house just finished his tenure at just hope that they survive lots. and what’s going on, the explo- The 15 Trescott St. house turned to consulting. sion of people moving into was designed by William Their work on the house Boston.” Holmes, a well-known focused on the outside. architect and builder in They built an outdoor Dorchester and Roxbury porch and redesigned the LEGAL NOTICE backyard, adding a blue- who was described in a COMMONWEALTH OF 1898 newspaper obituary stone patio. The fence was MASSACHUSETTS restored last year. THE TRIAL COURT as behind a “number of PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT palatial residences in and But this past July, they Suffolk Probate & Family Court about Boston.” The His- made the decision to move. 24 New Chardon Street Their 10-year-old son is Boston, MA 02114 torical Society’s research (617) 788-8300 described to Verre and a child actor who was CITATION ON PETITION FOR invited last fall to join a FORMAL ADJUDICATION Norton how the property Docket No. SU21P1581EA was bought and sold over professional theater group ESTATE OF: in Portsmouth, NH. MICHAEL ERIC GREENE the course of 125 years. DATE OF DEATH: 12/13/2020 The single-family home With the pandemic To all interested persons: keeping many inside their A Petition for Formal Adjudication of took on boarders at one Intestacy and Appointment of Personal point; it was in and out of homes, their parlor be- Representative has been filed by Murleen came a dance studio. “We Jackson of Dorchester, MA and Grace Ilona foreclosure; and at anoth- Stith of Bridgewater, MA requesting that er point it was split into a know we’re very lucky, the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and he’s lucky he had the and for such other relief as requested in two-family before return- the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: ing to the single-family space to do that,” Verre Murleen Jackson of Dorchester, MA and said. Grace Ilona Stith of Bridgewater, MA be set-up. appointed as Personal Representative(s) of For a while, too, it was They’re in the process of said estate to serve Without Surety on the buying a slightly smaller, bond in an unsupervised administration. deserted, allowing thieves IMPORTANT NOTICE to take away mantlepieces and much older, house in You have the right to obtain a copy of the the Strawbery Banke area Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. and copper piping. The You have a right to object to this proceeding. of Portsmouth that was To do so, you or your attorney must file a owner before Verre and written appearance and objection at this Norton restored the built in 1790. They also Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day Above: The home comes own a fixer-upper in the of 10/07/2021. home, building a new This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline chef’s kitchen, redoing with an enclosed porch. White Mountains. by which you must file a written appearance Its owners are moving “Boston has become a and objection if you object to this proceeding. the wiring and plumbing, If you fail to file a timely written appearance and adding central air to New Hampshire, with very big and busy place and objection followed by an affidavit of their son, who is a child and we’re moving in the objections within thirty (30) days of the conditioning. return day, action may be taken without actor. Verre and Norton were other direction,” Verre further notice to you. said. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION looking for a Victorian in A stained glass window UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS Dorchester’s Neponset At the open house last UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) inside the home at 15 weekend, Verre and Nor- A Personal Representative appointed under area when they found 15 the MUPC in an unsupervised administration Trescott St., a Victorian ton had a chance to rem- is not required to file an inventory or annual Trescott in 2008. “We fell among three-deckers. accounts with the Court. Persons interested in love with it as soon as inisce about the 13 years in the estate are entitled to notice regarding they’ve spent inside 15 the administration directly from the Personal we walked into the house,” MacKinnon & Co. Re- Representative and may petition the Court he said. Trescott. Dorchester’s in any matter relating to the estate, including altors at Compass New Leslie MacKinnon of Com- the distribution of assets and expenses of Verre, who was the England photos administration. principal at the McKin- pass is working with them Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First to sell the property. Justice of this Court. ley School and assistant ton-based educational Date: August 26, 2021 Verre said he hopes the Felix D. Arroyo superintendent of schools consultant, met Norton Register of Probate before becoming a Bos- house remains single-fam- while they were both ily and doesn’t become Published: September 2, 2021

Buyer Seller Address Date Price Aviza, John Gonzalez, Fernando 130 Wrentham St #3 Dorchester 08/04/21 520,000 Carleton, Amy M Kitchen, Michael L 16 Pasadena Road LLC 16 Pasadena Rd #3 Dorchester 08/05/21 470,000 Randall, Rachel Clarke, Sean Huynh, Danny Nguyen, Hung 102 Neponset Ave #2 Dorchester 08/05/21 679,000 Shervani, Aisra A Gonzalez, Fernando 130 Wrentham St #2 Dorchester 08/05/21 495,000 Cohen, Stephanie E 177 West Seventh St RT Keohane, Denis F 1173 Adams St #203 Dorchester 08/05/21 745,000 Mattson, Eric R Mattson, Eric R Mattson, Richard 60-R Gibson St #B2 Dorchester 08/09/21 $350,000 Zhao, Shu F Yang, Qin Y Chung, Shing K Lin, Jie 1241-1251 Adams St #PM304 Dorchester 08/10/21 235,326 24 Buttonwood LLC Sarnicka, Genowefa 24 Buttonwood St Dorchester 08/10/21 1,330,000 Shaw, Stephanie R Shaw, Douglas Atiogbe, Sheila Atiogbe, Felica 92 Coleman St Dorchester 08/11/21 835,000 Le, Emily Clarke, Margaret L Clarke, Edward A 117 Draper St Dorchester 08/09/21 820,000 12 Sawyer LLC Couto-Cofer, Maria 12 Sawyer Ave Dorchester 08/12/21 811,000 56 Thetford Ave RT Dao, Maryanne Franklin, Jimmy Franklin, Barbara 56 Thetford Ave Dorchester 08/12/21 505,000 Dang, Thang Tran, Thuy Gentille, An N Gentille, Ryan 20 Westglow S t Dorchester 08/12/21 679,900 Nguyen, Hung D Nguyen, Khodi D 44 Bailey St Dorchester 08/11/21 470,000 Wright, Jason Constitution Prop LLC 80 Beaumont St #202 Dorchester 08/10/21 400,000 Enoh, Ozong O White, Ruby Spencer, Leon L 791 Morton St Mattapan 08/09/21 950,000 Tran, Johny Tran, Ana M Martin, Tayva 253 E Cottage St #2 Dorchester 08/11/21 510,000 Donovan, Sean Bonk, Shawn Bonk, Meghan 12 Thelma Rd #3 Dorchester 08/09/21 535,000 Buckley, Elizabeth Judson, Christopher 2-A Victoria St #3 Dorchester 08/13/21 505,000 Ortolani, Tara Stevens, Lauren 546 Ashmont St #1 Dorchester 08/09/21 399,900 Rosser, Kittrice J Dasilva, Jose M 176 Magnolia St #A Dorchester 08/13/21 550,000 Gormley, Bridget E Provencher, Eric J Bailey, Scott Bailey, Christina 11 Howell St #1 Dorchester 08/09/21 860,000 Goodwin, Kelsey Higgins, Christopher Lianes, Christopher J Llanes, Crista L 155 Boston St #2 Dorchester 08/12/21 558,000 Arredondo, James Thomas, Edward M Nunez, Jordan C 65 Sawyer Ave #2 Dorchester 08/09/21 799,000 Garcia, Roger Ramol Partners LLC 68 Edson St #1 Dorchester 08/09/21 609,100

Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warrren Group, thewarrengroup.com Page 12 THE REPORTER September 2, 2021 dotnews.com BPS fumbles its meeting on key back-to-school info (Continued from page 1) to announce a vaccine know and are prepared a large group of parents of offering a district-wide of that test, decisions will “What is frustrating requirement for City em- to return to school. was over the lack of a vir- virtual school. be made about what to do is we only have two ployees, they could not “Our children and tual option for students. “We want to take the next. Anyone with a posi- weeks until schools realistically enforce that educators have endured BPS and other Greater time to fully develop tive test will be sent home start again…and most requirement until Sept. so much through the Boston urban districts a proposal with our for quarantine – even if teachers, families, and 20, which will leave stu- pandemic, and our focus had been investigating students, families, and they are asymptomatic. students still have no dents, teachers, and staff should be on healing the idea of having a vir- educators and will work “Students who are in idea what the plan is vulnerable for the first and reconnecting our tual option this coming on those next steps,” quarantine as a result for opening, Covid safety several weeks…Right communities. We need school term, but that school officials wrote in of a confirmed positive measures or what sup- now you have school a baseline of effective idea was eliminated by a statement.” case will access tutoring port is available to them leaders out on their own communication to build BPS last spring due to Consent forms for during their time at after a year of disrupted trying to figure this out. that trust at this critical logistical concerns. That testing sent out home,” the district said learning,” she said, not- That’s unacceptable. time,” she said. decision was cemented in BPS Superintendent in a statement. “Details ing that her son will be You can’t put this on the John Barros, a may- place when the state De- Brenda Cassellius said will be shared in early heading to the Kenny backs of educators.” oral candidate who ran partment of Elementary in early August that the September on how stu- School in Dorchester Councillor Annissa Es- the city’s economic de- and Secondary Educa- district mantra this year dents will access tutoring this year. saibi George – a former velopment office, said tion (DESE) announced in the return to school and who will provide the “Last night BPS held BPS teacher and a BPS Boston City Hall should that all public school would be repeatedly tutoring.” a virtual community parent running for may- be mindful that families districts had to be in stressing the importance As for the upcoming meeting to discuss their or – sent a letter to BPS need more information, person for this coming of mask-wearing, vac- virtual meetings on Sept. Back to School plans and asking for more meet- especially about avail- school term. cinations, and Covid 2 and Sept. 7, the district answer questions but ings when she learned ability of protective This was something testing. said they would review the meeting was capped that many parents were equipment, masking, that many parents were The wheels on the many of the frequently at 1,000 and had no live locked out of the meeting. testing, and social dis- not aware of, and the latter piece of those asked questions from the stream,” she said. As “We need to strength- tancing procedures. chat in the meeting was three – testing – have al- first meeting – which did you can imagine, I heard en relationships and “[BPS] should help moving at warp speed ready been put in motion have many of the same from several frustrated trust within our BPS ease this transition by with dozens of parents with parents receiving questions asked multiple parents.” communities, and un- doubling down on their commenting that they consent forms last Fri- times by parents and She added that while fortunately, this meeting efforts to provide am- wanted a virtual option. day, Aug. 27. Testing is stakeholders. They will she supports masks in was a prime example of ple linguistically and Most wrote that they voluntary and requires also present their back- school, frequent testing, missing the mark,” she otherwise accessible in- didn’t feel safe sending consent of staff members to-school safety protocols and proof of vaccination said in a statement to formation about what their kids into an un- and families. and Covid-19 vaccination or testing for teachers the Reporter. “During a protection is being pro- certain situation when Those who do choose resources, among other and staff, she believes too pandemic, we need to be vided and what protocols Covid-19 cases were on it will have weekly test- measures. much has happened too consistently communi- families can expect and the rise statewide. ing. It will be done on a Details of the upcoming late with BPS and Act- cating with all families, rely on to stay safe this BPS officials explained sample population, or a sessions, including meet- ing Mayor Kim Janey’s and a single meeting school year,” Barros said. that they were not al- pool of people. If there ing links, are available administration. with a cap—far under Outcries on lack lowed to offer a virtual is a positive in the pool, at bostonpublicschools. “This all should have the amount of students of virtual option option, and many par- each individual sample org/backtoschool and on been rolled out weeks and families in the sys- While there was a ents on the call were will get a follow-up test. the district calendar ago,” she said. “With tem—is unacceptable.” vigorous presentation rallying around the idea If students complain at bostonpublicschools. only two weeks until Councillor Michelle by BPS stressing masks, of presenting a letter and of symptoms of Covid-19 org/calendar. schools re-open, teach- Wu – a mayoral candi- Covid testing and vacci- petition to Gov. Baker to while at school, they In addition, the August ers and BPS families date and also a mother nation as well as specific override the in-person will have access to the 24 community meeting should feel confident that with a young child in BPS policies around facilities mandate this year. BinaxNOW rapid anti- was recorded and is sending their students schools – said it would and quarantine mea- Meanwhile, BPS said gen test, which yields available to watch in back to school will be be her priority as mayor sures for those that did they are continuing to results in about an hour multiple languages on safe…Because the acting to focus on clear com- get on the Zoom meeting, evaluate whether to or less, school officials the Back to School web- mayor waited so long munications so parents the biggest outcry from move ahead on the idea said. Based on the result page. dotnews.com September 2, 2021 THE REPORTER Page 13

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Evandro Carvalho ties for Black and Brown people. Drawing inspiration Will Dickerson from my political role models, I will constantly live Age: 39, Born: Praia, Cape Verde and work for the benefit of the residents of District Age: 42, Born: Boston Residence: 70 Fuller St., Dorchester. 4. My goal is to increase their access to quality edu- Residence: 41 Gleason St., Dorchester. BACKGROUND cation, valuable jobs, and suitable housing. BACKGROUND What is your present occupation? Also, please note How will you approach the issue of gun violence in What is your present occupation? Also, please note any past employment that may be relevant to your our communities? any past employment that may be relevant to your candidacy. Please detail your personal educational “o reduce gun violence, we need a comprehensive candidacy. Please detail your personal educational background and achievements. approach that involves empowering our youth, background and achievements. I currently serve as the strengthening our civic engagement, and working I currently work as an em- Director of the Human Rights with our local police to stop the violence. As a state ployee for the City of Boston. Commission of Boston. I representative during budget season, my number one I am a former Boston City have served as an assistant priority was always funding for youth jobs and vio- Council aide. I served on City district attorney in Roxbury lence prevention. I ensured millions of dollars to line Councillor Michael Flaherty’s and West Roxbury and in items such as Youth Works, Shannon Anti-Violence staff as his director of con- Gun Court downtown. I also Grants, and the Safe & Successful Youth Initiatives stituent services. I attended served two terms as the 5th (SSYI). As a city councillor, I will review whether Grover Cleveland Middle Suffolk District State Rep- we are getting a fair share of this state funding in School and North Cambridge resentative as a Democratic District 4. I will also continue to push for the city to Catholic High School. I also member of the Massachu- invest in its Youth Fund line item…Currently, the attended Becker College. setts House of Representatives. After graduating city hires 10,000 young people every summer. We Please list some of your affiliations with non-profits, from Madison Park High School, I went on to grad- should aim to double that to 20,000. civic associations and political groups. uate from the University of Massachusetts, where What is your assessment of the Walsh administra- My first experience with non-profits was at the age I was the president of the Cape Verdean Student tion’s overall performance? Please offer a letter grade of 10 at the Tobin Community Center working with Alliance. I later graduated from Howard University or pass/fail as part of your answer. “Dunk the Vote,” where I was under the leadership School of Law. I think Mayor Walsh did a good job for our city. of Ron Bell. Since my time in Councillor Flaherty’s Please list some of your affiliations with non-profits, I’d give him a B. office, I have connected with civic associations and civic associations, and political groups. What is your assessment of the acting Mayor Kim non-profit groups. These connections continued I am a progressive Democrat. I was also on the Janey’s performance since taking office in March when I worked at the area B-3 Boston Police De- board of Teen Empowerment in Dorchester and a 2021? Please offer a letter grade or pass/fail as part partment station where I was a civilian liaison in volunteer for the Massachusetts Affordable Housing of your answer. the Community Service Office and attended weekly Alliance (MAHA). I currently serve as the executive I think Mayor Janey has done a good job so far and meetings, connecting with various non-profits, civic director of the Boston Human Rights Commission. would also give her a B. associations, and political groups. What is your top priority if elected? When not on the campaign trail, how do you unwind? What is your top priority if elected? One of my top priorities for a long time has been to I enjoy spending time with my best friend and Ensuring that our communities are safe and strive for economic social justice - we need to close the wife, Ashely, and our beautiful daughters, Eliana healthy throughout District 4 and in the City of wealth gap that exists in the City of Boston through and Anaya. I also enjoy working out, going for runs, Boston. I will also focus on our teens and work to increasing homeownership and business opportuni- and driving my six-speed manual car. ensure we have productive programs in place that can address the increasing amount of mental health Deeqo Jibril create and invest in educational and extracurricu- issues that are troubling our young people. lar opportunities for kids under 18. Once someone How will you approach the issue of gun violence Age: 43, Born: Somalia turns 18, however, we cannot just give up on them. in our communities? Residence: 35 Harvard St., Dorchester. That is why I also want to create developmental Although we have a city-wide plan to address BACKGROUND programs such as job and employment workshops these issues, I will have a district plan in place after What is your present occupation? Also, please note for young adults from 18 to 26. For non-violent in- meeting with various violence prevention experts any past employment that may be relevant to your mates, I want to create opportunities to gain credit and former offenders of gun violence of various candidacy. Please detail your personal education (time) toward the completion of their sentence for ages. We must address this issue at a very young background and achievements. mentoring Boston youth starting at the age of 10 age, and provide meaningful resources to help solve Mayor’s Office of Econom- as a proactive way to educate youth on the dangers the problem and (have) fewer meetings. There has ic Development (Neighbor- and consequences of gun violence. to be a clear plan of action, and follow-up is very hood Business Manager); In connection to all these individual ideas, mental key. This is a conversation that everyone should ABCD Housing Division health must remain a constant theme and emphasis. be included in, and I will ensure those important (Affordable Housing ad- We must take care of the mental health of young connections are in place. vocate); Dorchester Bay people. I am confident that if we provide a safe What is your assessment of the Walsh adminis- EDC; Children’s Services of environment with plentiful opportunities, violence tration’s overall performance? Please offer a letter Roxbury; Catholic Charities. and gang association will decrease. grade or pass/fail as part of your answer. Washington Irving Middle What is your assessment of the Walsh adminis- I would give Mayor Walsh’s administration a “B.” School; Boston English High tration’s overall performance? Please offer a letter He worked tirelessly through this last unprecedented School; UMASS Boston Col- grade or pass/fail as part of your answer. year dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic that hit lege of Public and Community Service (degree-can- I would give the Walsh administration a B- for our City. Mayor Walsh’s unwavering leadership didate). their performance. They performed very well during helped ensure the City of Boston is thriving today. Please list some of your affiliations with non-profits, the pandemic and they had done their best to help What is your assessment of the acting Mayor Kim civic associations, and political groups. underserved communities. However, I would have Janey’s performance since taking office in March Urban Edge- Board Member; Volunteer Lawyers liked to have seen more inclusivity from the ad- 2021? Please offer a letter grade or pass/fail as part Project-Board Member; Mass Vote-collaborate to ministration and at times there was not enough of your answer. increase voter participation; Massachusetts Im- communication with the public. I would give acting Mayor Kim Janey’s perfor- migration & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA); What is your assessment of the acting Mayor Kim mance since taking office a “B” due to the circum- Parent Professional Advocacy League- Board Mem- Janey’s performance since taking office in March stances that have allowed the City of Boston to keep ber; Harvard, Washington, Norwell Street Tenant 2021? Please offer a letter grade or pass/fail as part moving forward during a global pandemic. It’s not Association-member. of your answer. easy to leave the ranks as a city councillor and take What is your top priority if elected? No answer given. over as mayor. Increase public safety by building a safer, health- When not on the campaign trail, how do you When not on the campaign trail, how do you ier, and more supportive environment. unwind? unwind? How will you approach the issue of gun violence When not campaigning, I enjoy spending time I have found that spending time with my family in our communities? with my kids and my mother. I am close with my and close friends is the best way to unwind when I Nobody is born wanting to join a gang…I want to family and I spend all the time with them that I can. am not on the campaign trail.

Joel Richards What is your top priority if elected? are those who were denied a good education, secure My top issue will be to push for the equitable Bos- housing, and economic opportunity…we must invest Age: 37, Born: New Rochelle, NY ton Public School system that our families deserve. in our neighborhoods and provide our youth the Residence: 1 Parkman Place, Dorchester. I have been a teacher in BPS for over eight years, opportunities and security they deserve to prevent BACKGROUND and in this time I have seen too many classrooms them from going down a regretful path…we need What is your present occupation? Also, please note overcrowded, school facilities falling apart, and to invest in professionals who can assist afflicted any past employment that may be relevant to your students going without the academic and emotion- individuals now and rehabilitate them before they candidacy. Please detail your personal educational al support they deserve. This inequality cannot go do something they cannot undo… background and achieve- on. We need more direct investment in our public What is your assessment of the Walsh adminis- ments. education system…We also need a transparent bud- tration’s overall performance? Please offer a letter Proud Boston Public geting process, so that our parents, teachers, and grade or pass/fail as part of your answer. School teacher. I got my students have a say where our tax dollars are going. B-. undergraduate from More- Historically we have not provided our working-class What is your assessment of the acting Mayor Kim house College and went on families and youth of color the means to succeed, Janey’s performance since taking office in March to get my master’s in educa- and we as a City have a moral obligation to do so…I 2021? Please offer a letter grade or pass/fail as part tion from Union University. want to dedicate myself to the retrofitting of schools of your answer. Please list some of your and installing solar panels across BPS facilities. It would only be fair to give an incomplete since affiliations with non-prof- How will you approach the issue of gun violence Mayor Kim Janey has not finished her term. its, civic associations, and in our communities? When not on the campaign trail, how do you political groups. As a Boston Public School teacher I have both unwind? I am a member of the witnessed and felt the impact this needless violence With two kids, unwinding looks like long walks Boston Teachers Union, a has on our communities…What we need to do is with the whole family, play dates with friends, movie chair of Boston Black Lives Matter at school, and examine the conditions that make this violence com- nights with friends, and date nights when Grandma a board member of MassCUE. monplace in our society. Oftentimes, perpetrators can watch the kids at night. dotnews.com September 2, 2021 THE REPORTER Page 15 D-4 CANDIDATES

Leonard Lee Josette Williams Brian Worrell

Age: 63, Born: Boston Age: 53, Born: Brooklyn Age: 38, Born: Boston. Residence: 11 Mather St., Dorchester. Residence: 91 Fowler St., Dorchester. Residence: 42 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. BACKGROUND BACKGROUND BACKGROUND 1. What is your present occupation? Also, please 1. What is your present occupation? Also, please What is your present occupation? Also, please note note any past employment that may be relevant to note any past employment that may be relevant to any past employment that may be relevant to your your candidacy. Please detail your personal educa- your candidacy. Please detail your personal educa- candidacy. Please detail your personal educational tional background and achievements. tional background and achievements. background and achievements. Curator, Dillaway Thomas I am the interim director I am a small business House, Roxbury Heritage of BPS’s Countdown to owner…Previously, I was State Park; Manager, Mel- Kindergarten program… an assistant project manag- nea Cass Recreation Center, One of my earliest jobs was er…Also worked in various MA Dept. of Conservation working with youth organiz- accounting departments af- & Recreation. (I) worked ers engaging with “at-risk ter graduating from North- as director of the Division youth” (the term used at eastern. METCO Alumnus ; of Violence & Injury Pre- the time) with newcomer Northeastern Alumnus (BA vention for the Massachu- communities, especially in accounting with a minor setts Department of Public Asian and Latin American, in entrepreneurship); Li- Health…(I) also served as in collaboration with mul- censed Real Estate Broker. deputy commissioner of Public Health for the state tilingual and multicultural of Connecticut, executive director of the ABCD youth communities in East Boston to advance their Please list some of your affiliations with non-profits, Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center, Odwin leadership and build inroads with community polic- civic associations and political groups. Learning Center, and executive director of the ing; I helped to create Green Shirts, a spin-off of Red I have partnered and volunteered with several Roxbury YMCA. I am a commisioner on the City of Shirts, with the city to employ youth in developing, non-profits and civic associations in the past few Boston Parks Commission, the City of Boston Human maintaining, green spaces where they lived. (Fund- years such as Kings of Kings; Erie/Ellington; TNT; Rights Commission and many other community ed by the late Mayor Tom Menino’s Main Streets River Street Association; Balfour Academy; and the boards, (as well as producing) Ebony Winter Gala Program and the Pew Charitable Trust). Cape Verdean Association of Boston. I am also a and Beantown Jazz Festival I attended Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vo- member of the local chapter of the NAACP. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Prov- cational Technical High School (Wakefield, MA), What is your top priority if elected? idence, Rhode Island, awarded Bachelor of Arts finishing with a high school diploma and medical I believe that our community has been under- degree in Business Management and Marketing, assisting as the trade. Cambridge College (3 years valued, underinvested, and underserved and it is 1982. Studied business management at Boston + 2 courses from a bachelor’s degree). Graduated through no fault of our own…When you have the University. AS Degree in Retail Merchandising; from Emerge Massachusetts, Class of 2021. skillset to help in the advancement of the people, it Meditation Works Inc. Professional Mediator; Bos- Please list some of your affiliations with non-profits, is only right that you put it to use. My [first] priority ton University’s School of Management Institute civic associations and political groups. is helping the community fully recover from the for Non-profit Management & Leadership. Awards: First Teacher, Vital Village Networks and Vital Covid-19 pandemic because our community has been Boston Magazine, Boston Heroes, 2020. Village Community Partnerships out of BMC (Boston the hardest hit in the city (e.g., health disparities, Please list some of your affiliations with non-profits, Medical Center) and the DSNI (Dudley Street Neigh- many job losses)…My second priority is urban talent civic associations and political groups. borhood Initiative) School-Readiness Roundtable. and youth development (e.g., building up the youth Past and present board and commission member What is your top priority if elected? talent through high-tech trainings, entrepreneurial of the following: Central Boston Elder Services;… In terms of policy, rethinking how we partner with grants, higher education scholarships) so the next Community Economic Development Assistance families as they support their child’s educational generation can start to fill up the many great career Corporation; African American Federation; Street journey, starting at birth; ensuring consistent equity opportunities our Greater Boston Metro has to offer Peace; Big Brother Association of Greater Boston; throughout their education experience. In terms of - including in finance, high-technology research and Ella J. Baker House. Youth Violence Prevention constituent services, accountability from 311. How development, tourism, medicine, education, commer- Funders Learning Collaborative-Chair;…Massa- is our district being responded to or not? cial fishing, food processing, printing and publishing, chusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention Statewide How will you approach the issue of gun violence? and government. My third priority is tackling the Task Force; and Omega Psi Phi, Inc. Fraternity. 1. Investment in our young people. 2. Community affordable housing crisis…It is one issue that would What is your top priority if elected? building block by block, building trust with one an- be front and center during my time in office. Public safety and bringing the city back better other. 3. Recovery piece - ensuring we are getting How will you approach the issue of gun violence from Covid-19 through the lens of equity. trauma informed care to our community, includ- in our communities? How will you approach the issue of gun violence ing 24-hour access to high-quality and culturally We need to create a neighborhood task force that in our communities? appropriate mental health services, and workforce has trusted partners in each neighborhood to engage, I will work to make District 4 a safe place to live, development and access to high-quality employment. create spaces where conflicts can be resolved, and work, and raise families by focusing on effective com- 4. Community policing: insisting on more authentic provide resources. We need to create more youth munity-building and violence prevention strategies. relationships between officers and community mem- programs that create after school and summer jobs. I support gun buybacks and increased penalties on bers, ensuring that officers are held accountable to Re-entry programs need to have clear pathway to straw purchases of guns…I believe neighborhood the community. Improvement data is shared with job opportunities and stipends. We need to invest associations must join together to walk the streets, the community on progress of police reforms, civilian in universal pre-K, early childhood education, engage with young people, push for youth employ- board transparency and accountability, stakeholder workforce development programs and create more ment, push for gun buybacks and encourage police partnerships with trauma-informed care emergency sustainable jobs in the trades and jobs of the future. officers to engage with young people on the ground, response teams and culturally responsive practices. I would work with my colleagues to support agendas rather just on patrol. On police reform, I believe What is your assessment of the Walsh adminis- that rid our community of senseless gun violence. the racist culture of the Police Department must tration’s overall performance? Please offer a letter What is your assessment of the Walsh adminis- change to reflect more inclusion, transparency, and grade or pass/fail as part of your answer. tration’s overall performance? Please offer a letter accountability. We need to improve recruitment and C+. Nothing about Mass and Cass, housing and grade or pass/fail as part of your answer. training standards and require implicit bias training contracts for BIPOC - no accountability. [They] Under Mayor Walsh, we saw investments in educa- - strengthen the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel really did not address the exam school issue - ev- tion, increase in housing development and the fight and appoint new members of the Civilian Review ery time there was an attempt for real progressive against climate change. Including all demographics Board. Police officers must remain residents of the equity work in the schools, he skirted - until Mayor and communities in the economic benefits of these City of Boston to foster better engagement with the Janey stepped in. He did take a positive stance on investments and the inclusiveness of the benefits neighborhoods… immigration…Sanctuary Cities, libraries restored, are areas where we can grow. What is your assessment of the Walsh adminis- Covid relief, and support. What is your assessment of the acting Mayor Kim tration’s overall performance? Please offer a letter What is your assessment of the acting Mayor Kim Janey’s performance since taking office in March grade or pass/fail as part of your answer. Janey’s performance since taking office in March 2021? Please offer a letter grade or pass/fail as part Passing grade. 2021? Please offer a letter grade or pass/fail as part of your answer. What is your assessment of the acting Mayor Kim of your answer. I would encourage the mayor to bring more op- Janey’s performance since taking office in March B+. Exam schools, OPAT, housing - increasing portunities to our community and show people how 2021? Please offer a letter grade or pass/fail as part people’s ability to access funds for first-time home- to grab hold of those opportunities. I appreciate the of your answer. buyers. PILOT programs setup by the mayor where the 28 Passing grade. When not on the campaign trail, how do you Bus is fare-free and the expansion of the mental When not on the campaign trail, how do you unwind? health response calls. These types of programs will unwind? Connecting with friends and family; cleaning and allow our community to better recover from the dev- As an urban bee keeper, I look after my bee hives. organizing my home; playing spades; the moment I astation caused by the pandemic. This is my focus. And I enjoy fishing. As a musician, I play my drums. can hit the dance floor again will be a joyous occasion. When not on the campaign trail, how do you I also like to take walks in Franklin Park. unwind? Spend time with the family. Watch a movie with the kids, work out, play sports - whether it is soccer, Sept. 8 televised debate will feature tennis or basketball. Learning new/old recipes with my mom or from the YouTube chefs. Picking up a mayor candidates and questions you pose good book or play a strategy game NBC10, NECN, Telemundo website The Dorchester Reporter is partnering with and Telemundo’s website. It will air in Spanish on NBC10 Boston and its affiliates, as well as the Bay Telemundo Boston at a later date. State Banner, in sponsoring a televised mayoral The preliminary election is set for Tues., Sept. 14. Read the full responses debate on Wed., Sept. 8. 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AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 REAL ESTATE PROJECT MANAGER (617) 825-2594 Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (CSNDC) seeks FAX (617) 825-7937 a Real Estate Project Manager to join our talented real estate team. CSNDC is an ambitious NeighborWorks organization. We have been working in the Codman Square and South Dorchester neighborhood of Boston for 40 years, with a focus on issues of anti-displacement, equitable economics, and sustainable real estate development. DUCTLESS mini-split a/c & heat pump The Organization and Its Programs CSNDC is building a cohesive and resilient community in Codman Square Installation, sales & service and South Dorchester. We develop affordable housing and commercial Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service spaces that are safe, sustainable and promote economic stability for low- and moderate-income residents of all ages. We provide employment and business development programs and embrace and value diversity. CSNDC 150 Centre Street partners with residents, non-profits, and local businesses to encourage civic participation and increase community influence in decision-making, Dorchester, MA 02124 resource allocation and comprehensive plans for our neighborhood. Real Estate Development CSNDC’s real estate team is led by an experienced Director of Real Estate. The team currently includes two Real Estate Project Managers and an Asset Manager who oversees the organization’s 1,000 units portfolio. CSNDC seeks an experienced real estate professional who will join the Kerry Construction, Inc. team and embrace the organization’s mission to prevent displacement and preserve existing affordable homes in the neighborhood. CSNDC has a project pipeline with transformative projects at various Carpentry, Roofing, Painting phases of development. We have 77 new affordable housing units, major rehabilitation of 59 units, and 4,000 square feet of commercial space in Fully Gutters, Masonry various stages of planning or development. CSNDC is part of the Fairmount Collaborative, which includes Dorchester Bay EDC and Southwest Boston Licensed Decks & Porches CDC. The Collaborative targets development opportunities near Fairmount & Insured commuter rail line stations. Responsibilities Windows & Doors The Real Estate Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of assigned real estate development projects. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Real Estate and/or the Senior Project Manager. The Project Manager’s responsibilities will include but not limited to: 617 825 0592 • Assist in seeking new real estate opportunities and conducting early- stage feasibility analysis • Assembling financing and submitting applications for grants, equity and LEGAL NOTICES loan programs • Managing permitting, planning and the community process with T-Mobile USA is proposing to modify an existing wireless community partners and organizing staff telecommunications facility on a building located at 5 • Soliciting, negotiating and overseeing third party consultant services and project teams Perth Street, Dorchester, Suffolk County, MA 02125. • Managing the closings for purchase, loan and equity investments The modifications include replacing antennas and • Overseeing project budgets, the construction process and schedules • Ensuring compliance with funding requirements and city, state and equipment at 76 feet above grade on the 80-foot-tall federal regulations building. Any interested party wishing to submit com- • Overseeing project marketing and lease up ments regarding the potential effects to the proposed • Maintaining investor and lender relationships • Assisting with understanding residential market trends in the neighborhood facility may have on any historic property may do so by • Representing CSNDC before relevant boards, committees and sending such comments to: Project 6121006317 - CR, neighborhood groups, and • Other related duties as assigned. EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, or Our Ideal Candidate via email at [email protected] Our ideal candidate will be a team player with a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality, affordable housing projects on time, within budget and with positive community impact. The Project Manager will possess many COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF of the following skills and qualifications but not limited to: MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS • At least 2 years of experience in real estate development or real estate THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT finance PROBATE & FAMILY COURT HAMPDEN DIVISION PROBATE & FAMILY COURT • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in real estate, urban planning, HAMPDEN PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate and family Court community development or a related field; additional work experience 50 STATE STREET 24 NEW CHARDON STREET may be substituted for degrees SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 BOSTON, MA 02114 Docket No. HD21D0298DR 617-788-8300 • Understanding of deal structuring, finance, design and construction DRIVEWAYS DIVORCE SUMMONS CITATION ON PETITION management BY PUBLICATION and MAILING TO CHANGE NAME • Familiarity with public, private and quasi-public financing programs MATHIAS ASPHALT PAVING TAREEKA D. HAMILTON Docket No. SU21C0353CA for affordable housing and commercial real estate, preferably in vs. in the MATTER of: Massachusetts LEON B. HAMILTON GEREMY ALDO JULIAN • Demonstrated ability to lead complex partnerships of public, non-profit To the Defendant: A Petition to Change Name of Commercial • Residential • Industrial The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for and private stakeholders Bonded • Fully Insured Divorce requesting that the Court grant Minor has been filed by Geremy • Experience with large scale mixed-use, mixed-income development a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown. Aldo Julian of Dorchester, MA projects and public land disposition preferred Driveways • Parking Lots The Complaint is on file at the Court. requesting that the court enter a Strong critical thinking and negotiating skills An Automatic Restraining Order has Decree changing their name to: • Roadways • Athletic Courts been entered in this matter preventing Geremy Aldo Duran • Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced you from taking any action which would IMPORTANT NOTICE environment Serving the Commonwealth negatively impact the current financial Any person may appear for • Persistence and skill working independently and as part of team status of either party. SEE Supplemental • Excellent verbal, written, technology and organizational skills Probate Court Rule 411. purposes of objecting to the pe- 617-524-4372 You are hereby summoned and re- tition by filing an appearance at: • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people in a variety of quired to serve upon: Tareeka D. Hamilton Suffolk Probate and Family Court settings, and BOSTON a/k/a Tareeka Engram, 279 Oak Grove before 10:00 a.m. on the return • A commitment to the organization’s mission and philosophy of community Avenue, Springfield, MA 01109 your day of 09/16/2021. This is not empowerment. answer, if any, on or before 11/18/2021. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed a hearing date, but a deadline The Selection Process to the hearing and adjudication of this by which you must file a written Please send cover letter and resume to: Dominica Man, Director of Real DORCHESTER PRESCHOOL action. You are also required to file a appearance if you object to this Estate Development & Asset Management at CSNDC, 587 Washington St., copy of your answer, if any, in the office proceeding. Dorchester MA 02124, or email: [email protected]. of the Register of this Court. Witness, HON. BRIAN J. Codman Square NDC seeks to fill this position by the Fall of 2021. Witness, HON. BARBARA M. PRESCHOOL - TODDLER DUNN, First Justice of this Court. Applications will be reviewed and acknowledged as they are received. HYLAND, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 18, 2021 Date: August 23, 2021 Felix D. Arroyo Rosemary A. Saccomani Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation is an equal opportunity 7:30-5:30 Register of Probate Register of Probate Published: September 2, 2021 Published: September 2, 2021 employer. Local residents, people of color and women are encouraged to apply. 617-265-2665 Do you have news to share about you and your family? email: [email protected] Send in your people items to [email protected] 281A Neponset Avenue, Dorchester Lic. #291031 or reach us on @DotNews dotnews.com September 2, 2021 THE REPORTER Page 17

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BGCD Partners with Boston University Assistant Basketball Coach to ReadBoston Visits BGCD Early Education & Care Members for Host Clinics: See details below. Storytelling: See details below. CONNECT THE DOT: FIND OUT WHAT’S INSIDE: DID YOU KNOW: BGCD Partners with Boston BGCD Volunteer Coordinator to ReadBoston Visits BGCD Early UPCOMING EVENTS University Assistant Basketball Run Boston Marathon on Behalf Education & Care Members for Coach to Host Clinics: Boys & Girls of Clubs: Boys & Girls Clubs of Storytelling: This Summer, Boys & Clubs of Dorchester partnered with Dorchester is thrilled to have one of Girls Clubs of Dorchester partnered Rodman Ride for Kids Mike Quinn, Assistant Men’s Basketball our own on our 2021 BGCD Boston with our friends at Read Boston to September 25 Coach at Boston University where he Marathon team! This year, Volunteer bring Storytellers to our Early Education conducted a 3-hour Basketball Clinic Coordinator Amy Gately will be running & Care programs weekly. Founded in for 25 of our members in grades 4-8. on Team BGCD and fundraising on 1995, ReadBoston is the City’s only Alumni Open House The Clinic featured drills, contests and behalf of the Clubs. comprehensive early literacy program, October 9 scrimmages. reaching Boston’s children at all points Amy started working at BGCD in in their day, all year long. We are excited to announce that our November of 2020 and has been *Please note, events will be following all basketball clinic with BU will be offered excited to see firsthand the work In addition to hearing from and COVID-19 restrictions while meeting. to our members monthly! The clinic that the Club does every day. She is meeting the Storyteller each week, will be held on the last Monday of thankful for the opportunity to cross our Early Ed members were given age every month from 6:30 - 8:30pm. To an item off of her bucket list while appropriate books to take home to register, please contact Vice President simultaneously supporting BGCD. encourage reading on their own. of Programming, Brendan McDonald at [email protected]. Help Amy cross the finish line to her Thanks to our friends at Read Boston fundraising goal! To donate to Amy’s for this amazing partnership. To learn Many thanks to Mike Quinn and Boston marathon page, please visit more about BGCD partnerships, please University for offering this exciting www.givengain.com/ap/amy-gately- contact Senior VP of Operations Mike opportunity to our members. raising-funds-for-boys-girls-clubs-of- Joyce at [email protected]. dorchester.

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He was predeceased and dear friend Fr. Ron Kim Venable. Sister of by his parents (Joseph Coyne daughter Denise Robert Cain (Deceased), and Margaret) and wife (Caruso) Queally and Florence Bayless (De- Elaine (Sullivan). He is her husband Desmond of ceased), William Rosa- survived by his sons, Jo- Milton, son john caruso, ry (Deceased), Lucille seph (Suzanne) and Rich- jr. and his wife, beth of Neeley, Matthew Rosa- ard, his granddaughters marshfield. Grandmother ry (Deceased), Katura Katie and Abby, his sister of 5. Predeceased by her Sumrell, Charles Rosary, Marjorie (Foster), broth- brother, paul flynn; and and Donna Rosary. Con- er in law Scott Foster, two her parents mary (young) stance is also survived by nieces Lisa (Jonathan) flynn and william b. a host of grandchildren, several management Barry, Joseph W., and Adrea (Alan) Foster Flynn sr. Survived by great-grandchildren, positions within MetLife. Jr., 83, of Dorchester. and several cousins. her sister and brother, great-great-grandchil- She directed the Chil- Joe grew up in Dorches- patricia (flynn) mccue dren, nieces, nephews, dren’s Choir program ter and was a lifelong of norwood and william and many extended fam- at St. Gregory’s Parish. communicant at St. Greg- b. Flynn jr. of cohasset. ily and close friends. Genia is predeceased by ory’s Parish. Except for Marie also leaves be- Constance was a Certified HAYES, James R. her parents, John and his service in the re- hind many nieces, neph- Nursing Assistant at Beth “Jimmy” of Milton, Helen Saniuk (nee Ka- serves aboard the Coast ews, great-nieces and Israel Deaconess Medical formerly of Dorchester. minski), and her in-laws Guard Cutter Unimak, great-nephews.Marie en- Center for 28 years before Jimmy was the husband William and Francis Joe spent his life living courages you to do a small retiring. of Kristen C. (Valente) Heinig (nee Doherty). in Massachusetts. After act of kindness for your Hayes; and father of Beau She is survived by her graduating from Bos- local food bank, senior and Mac. Son of Kevin A. husband of 37 years, Wil- ton University’s school center, parish, veteran’s and Shelagh M. (McNeil) liam Heinig, daughters of Communications, he organization, police, fire Hayes of Dorchester. Joanie McAnulty and her worked for the Boston Caruso, Mary G. station or local charity. Brother of Genevieve husband Hale, Laura Sa- Redevelopment Authori- “Marie” (Flynn) of of Some of her favorites were Hayes of Dorchester, niuk-Heinig-Greene and ty for several years before Milton and Dorchester, my Brother’s Keeper, St. Eileen Hayes and Robert her husband Michael, serving as a Court Offi- originally from Mattapan. Mary’s Center for Women Collier of Charlestown, and Cheryl Saniuk-Hein- cer in Suffolk Superior For close to 40 years, andChildren, and the Justine Callahan and her ig. She leaves her siblings Court. He also worked Marie taught children at New England Connec- husband Dennis of Read- Peter Saniuk and his wife many Saturdays at his the Kenny School. Marie tion for pku andAllied ing, and Kevin P. Hayes Michelle, Stephen San- Disorders. of Dorchester. Son-in- law iuk and his wife Patri- of Thomas and Kelly cia, Chester Saniuk and Valente of Needham; and his wife Janet, Theresa brother-in-law of Casey Houck and her husband and Brian Valente of Christopher, and broth- Needham. Uncle of Neila er-in-law Stephen Heinig Cyprian, Akashia McDonough and Dennis and his wife Michelle. Sade of Dorchester. Callahan II. Nephew of She was predeceased by Known as Queen Akashia Joanne and Thomas Ve- her sister-in-law Con- to her family. She was at- sey of Charlestown. Jim- stance Saniuk. She also tending Laboure Nursing my leaves behind many leaves many godchildren, School in Boston and was relatives and friends. cousins, nieces, nephews, looking forward to becom- Please consider donat- grandnephews, and life- ing a traveling nurse.” ing to Dorchester Youth long friends. If you would Cedar Grove Cemetery She was the beloved Hockey c/o Phil Olsen, 38 like to make a donation daughter of Ellie Cyprian Laban Pratt Rd., Dorches- in memory of Genia, A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River castañeda, Kend- of Lowell. Sister of Dale ter, MA 02122, in memory please consider donating Contact the office for information on the cost of burial all Patrick, of Dorches- Cyprian, Natalie Cy- of Jimmy. to St. Gregory’s Parish, ter, originally from Atlan- prian, Sharea Gibbons, needs; our spring planting program; our memorial 2223 Dorchester Ave. ta, GA. He was preceded Shantell Cyprian-Klemp, Dorchester, MA 02124, benches and memorial trees. in death by his paternal Rennie Cyprian, Tedi- https://www.stgregory- grandparents, froilan ca Cyprian and Jesse. The Cemetery office is open 8:30am-4:00pm Monday parish.com/ or to Dana and zosima castañeda, Aunt of Michelle,Scar- Farber Cancer Institute, – Friday. Cemetery office is open 8:30 am to noon on and his maternal grandfa- lett, Danielle and Terry. 450 Brookline Ave. Bos- Saturday mornings. The Cemetery grounds are open ther, richard draffin,j r. Granddaughter of Rae ton, MA 02215 https:// 7:30am to sunset. he was also preceded by Jean Klemp, Niece of www.dana-farber.org/ fellow posse foundation Billie Jean Klemp, Sue how-you-can-help/ways- 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 alum erin edwards. He Ellen Klemp and Jennifer to-give/ Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. leaves his mother, mer- Klemp, Cousin of Bre- cedes draffin (paul mill- anna Rowlette, Jordan er); his siblings, zosima Rowlette, Khayleb Jen- castañeda (kyle nicklaw, nette, Isaiah Jennette, Hayward, David and nephew julio), ethan Allen Jennette and Jade F., originally of Dorches- castañeda (amber har- Lynn Christmas. ter, long-time resident of TEVNAN TEVNAN ville), courtney castañe- FEENEY, Ann Veron- Linden Ponds in Hing- 15 Broad Street, Ste. 800 415 Neponset Avenue da, and emma castañeda ica (Walsh) of Braintree, ham. David enlisted in (dominik bedzyk); his formerly of Callowfeen- the United States Navy Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 partner brianna gilm- ish, Carna, County Gal- and served his country 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 ore; his maternal grand- way, Ireland. Wife of honorably during the mother, ann draffin; and the late John J. Feeney. Korean War. He was em- Attorneys at Law his #bu2021 posse (chosen Mother of Margaret Do- ployed by the Common- www.tevnan.com family): nancy lowen- nahue of Braintree, Nora wealth of Massachusetts, LYDON, Amy C., 44, stein, abdullaah robins, Puglise of Austin, Texas, Department of Environ- of Easton. Born in Boston archelle thelemaque, John P. Feeney of Brain- mental Protection, as an to Maureen E (Burns) christian vanleer, diem tree, Michael F. Feeney engineer, concentrating of East Weymouth (for- NEW CALVARY CEMETERY (dm) maxwell, kamilah of Dorchester, and Bar- in the protection of our merly of Dorchester and harruna, kesha perkins, bara McGloin of Dedham. wetlands. David is pre- Braintree) and Mark N Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian mc carradine. Also beloved “Mamo” to deceased by his parents, Lydon of Leominster. Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. 13 grandchildren and Helen and Henry Hay- (formerly of Dorchester, Grave pricing starting at $1,200 5 great-grandchildren. ward, his siblings, Henry, Braintree and Norton). Package pricing from $3,800 (includes grave purchase, first Sister of the late Maire Bill, Molly, Kate and Paul Amy is survived by her opening & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches Folan, Kate McDonagh, and is survived by nu- brother Adam M. Lydon starting at $1,400 (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening Patrick, Thomas and Mar- merous nieces, nephews, of Marshfield, her sister & Inscription) tin Walsh and Barbara grandnieces and grand- Valerie Hughes and her Greene of Cama, Galway. nephews, along with 617-296-2339 husband Garett of No. Ann thoroughly enjoyed many devoted friends. Attleborough, her sister 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, her position as a Certi- David would appreciate Joanna and her husband Pre Need Opening Arrangements fied Nursing Assistant donations to St. Vincent Adrian Diaz of Norton, at the Bowdoin Nursing DePaul Society, 18 Can- Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available. a nephew Christopher Home in Dorchester and ton Street, Stoughton, and her grandmother, Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. the Marion Manor in MA 02072. Ann T. Lydon of Quincy. Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments South Boston where she Heinig-Saniuk, Amy was a graduate of Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery was much loved by the Genevieve, “Genia”, Wheaton College,and patients and staff. If de- 68, of Dorchester. Born in West Roxbury also held a Masters de- sired, donations may be and raised in Dorchester, gree in education from The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries Chandler, Con- made in her memory to St. Genia attended St. Greg- Lesley University. Please Main Office located at: stance H., 88 of Dorches- Jude Children’s Research ory’s parochial school and consider a donation to one ter. Wife of the late Leon- Hospital, 262 Danny was a lifelong parish- 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 of the following charities ard C. Chandler. Mother Thomas Place, Memphis, ioner. After graduating in Amy’s name: the MSP- Pricing information and maps available online at: of Deborah Carter, Ruth Tennessee 38105, smi- from Suffolk Universi- CA, The Jimmy Fund or www.BostonCemetery.org Pina, Gertrude Hester, letrain.org., and Sacred ty, Genia established a St. Jude’s Hospital for 617-325-6830 [email protected] David J. Hester, Florence Heart Church, 55 Com- decades-long career in Children. AoU-NE_W820473_BWH-MGH-BMC_Dorchester Newspaper Ad_5w x 8h_Color_WCROP_Print_V4_072820_HF.pdf 1 7/28/20 3:44 PM dotnews.com September 2, 2021 THE REPORTER Page 19 Baker: We’ll help when asked on settling Afghan refugees By Matt Murphy the International Insti- Just a few weeks ago, State House tute of New England and Emma Tobin, chief pro- News Service Ascentria Care Alliance, grams officer at the In- With the United States’ said late last week that ternational Institute of military evacuation of hundreds of Afghan evacu- New England, said it was Afghanistan complete and ees could begin arriving in too soon to tell how many some immigrant advocacy Massachusetts at soon as evacuees from Afghani- groups calling on the state Sept. 1, and it could take stan would look to resettle to make money available months before they are in Massachusetts or when, to support refugees, Gov. able to get permits. but she said existing and Baker said on Monday he The nonprofits said former Afghan clients has spoken to the federal Baker and the Legisla- have reached out to say government about being ture should make federal their families are working “as helpful as we can be, American Rescue Plan Act through the processes when we need to be.” funds or money from the to travel to the US. The Baker also offered his state’s fiscal 2021 surplus, organization, which offers condolences to the family which has yet to be allo- myriad resettlement ser- of Marine Sgt. Johanny cated, available to provide vices, has accepted about Rosario Pichardo, 25, services to those Afghans 330 Afghan families sinceC who was among the 13 seeking to relocate in 2014, with a good number M service members and 169 Massachusetts. heading to Lowell. Afghans killed when a Y suicide bomber detonated LEGAL NOTICES explosives outside Hamid CM COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MY Karzai International Air- MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS port last week where the THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT CY United States had been PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Medical research has Suffolk Probate and family Court Suffolk Probate and family Court evacuating citizens and CMY 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 24 NEW CHARDON STREET allies as the 20-year war BOSTON, MA 02114 BOSTON, MA 02114 gender, racial, and age gaps. comes to an end. 617-788-8300 617-788-8300 K CITATION ON PETITION CITATION ON PETITION Baker has previously TO CHANGE NAME TO CHANGE NAME Help us close them. stated that Massachusetts Docket No. SU19C0536CA Docket No. SU21C0187CA would welcome refugees in the MATTER of: in the MATTER of: from Afghanistan, and he TIYANA DESTINY WALKER BASIL LLOYD LEWIS, JR. Join the All of Us Research Program and said Monday his admin- A Petition to Change Name of A Petition to Change Name help speed up medical breakthroughs. Minor has been filed by Tiyana of Adult has been filed by Basil istration has had initial Destiny Walker of Boston, MA Lloyd Lewis Jr. of Dorchester, MA conversations with the requesting that the court enter a requesting that the court enter a federal government. Decree changing their name to: Decree changing their name to: JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland “They’re currently going Tiyana Destiny King-Walker Basil Lloyd Lewis Bey IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE (617) 414-3300 through their own process. Any person may appear for Any person may appear for Everybody who comes purposes of objecting to the pe- purposes of objecting to the pe- into this country has to go tition by filing an appearance at: tition by filing an appearance at: through a federal review Suffolk Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return before 10:00 a.m. on the return of one type or another, but day of 10/06/2021. This is not *All participants will receive $25 after completion of their day of 09/16/2021. This is not visit. To complete the visit, participants must create an we and a number of the a hearing date, but a deadline a hearing date, but a deadline organizations that have by which you must file a written account, give consent, agree to share their electronic health by which you must file a written records, answer health surveys, and have their measurements appearance if you object to this appearance if you object to this historically been in this taken (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), and give blood line of work have made proceeding. proceeding. Witness, HON. BRIAN J. Witness, HON. BRIAN J. and urine samples, if asked. clear to them that we DUNN, First Justice of this Court. DUNN, First Justice of this Court. stand ready to help them Date: August 25, 2021 Date: August 25, 2021 when asked,” Baker said. Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of the U.S. Some groups, including Register of Probate Register of Probate Department of Health and Human Services. Published: September 2, 2021 Published: September 2, 2021 Page 20 THE REPORTER September 2, 2021 dotnews.com

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