Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 37 Issue 34 Thursday, August 20, 2020 50¢ A FARM BLOOMS ON NORFOLK STREET Boston plan for school return still unresolved Walsh: ‘We’ll make the right decision’

By Katie Trojano Reporter Staff With school districts across the city and state readying for a return to instruction early next month — either in- person, remotely, or via a mix of the two—Boston remained in a holding pattern this week after seeking state approval to put off the beginning of classes until later in September. Farmers at work at the Clark/Fowler/Epstein Farm on Norfolk Street this summer. Robin Luddock/WBUR photo On Tuesday, Mayor Martin Walsh and BPS Superinten- Urban farming thrives as pandemic simmers dent Brenda Cassellius, in a joint appearance at a back-to- own food to support the war and their communities. in terms of climate change By Bruce Gellerman school supply drive event at effort. By 1944, 20 million Boston’s commercial urban emissions. It’s estimated that WBUR Reporter the Kroc Community Center victory gardens produced 40 farms are different from most food travels an average Boston is home to the na- on Dudley Street in Dorches- percent of America’s fresh their industrial counterparts. 1,500 miles before arriving on tion’s oldest continuously ter, said that the start of the vegetables. America’s large industrial your plate. operated victory garden. The academic year will “look differ- Today, Boston’s new urban farms are largely mechanized But in Mattapan, Roxbury 500 small plots in the Fenway ent” for the district’s 57,000- farms carry on that tradition, and extremely efficient at and Dorchester, the distance neighborhood date back to plus students. Neither would World War II, when citizens providing not just food, but feeding the nation, but that from farm to fork can be as benefits for the environment efficiency comes at a high cost say if the district will choose a were encouraged to raise their (Continued on page 21) fully remote or hybrid return to learning. Proposal for apartments on Old Colony site aired (Continued on page 5) Some vexed port Tavern, is now being used by a neighboring car USPS moves by its scope dealership as a storage area for its vehicles. The parcel prompt swift By Katie Trojano is owned by Phillips Family Reporter Staff Properties, which also con- rebuke from Development plans to trans- trols Boston Bowl, Phillips form a landmark Morrissey Candy House, Ramada Inn, Democrats Boulevard dining and function and Comfort Inn among its facility that shut its doors in Dorchester holdings. By Daniel Sheehan 2017 into a 206-unit apart- Phillips Family Proper- Reporter Staff ment complex with a roof ties partnered with national At a press conference outside deck, dog spa, and 136 parking A rendering of a proposed apartment complex that would developers at the Michaels the US Postal Service’s South spaces received an extensive be built at 780 Morrissey Blvd. Image courtesy C3 Architects Organization and Cube 3 Station facility on Tuesday, US airing – and forceful pushback Studio Architects to commis- Rep. Stephen Lynch took aim about flooding, access to the in a virtual meeting hosted The acre-and-a-half site at sion the project. Jay Russo, at new Postmaster General sea, traffic, and displacement by the Boston Planning and 780 Morrissey Boulevard, once vice president of development Louis DeJoy and the Trump from some of the 30 or so Development Agency (BPDA) home to the popular Phillips at Michaels, said the team administration for a series of neighbors who participated last Tuesday. Old Colony House and Free- (Continued on page 15) actions that he characterized as a “shameful” attack on the USPS and its employees. Hip-hop duo collaborate Backed by rows of postal workers and union representa- tives, Lynch accused the cur- on quarantine-themed EP rent administration of “threat- (Continued on page 7) By Daniel Sheehan While parts of the three-track Arts & Features Editor project were recorded and conceived In an era when many feel physi- years ago, Notez wrote many of cally and psychologically absent from the lyrics and Dephrase finalized society due to the secluding forces of the structure of the EP over the the pandemic, Dorchester recording last several months, making the artist Cliff Notez and Boston-based work — both thematically and soni- producer Dephrase have given us cally— forever tied to our present music for our times with their new quarantined reality. All contents © 2020 Boston Neighborhood EP, “Social Absence.” (Continued on page 18) Cliff Notez and Dephrase. Nick Surette photo News, Inc. Who’s looking after your health? Choose Your Doctor Today.

Call 617-696-8809 for help selecting a Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton primary care physician or specialist. Page 2 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 3 Police, Courts & Fire Storage facilities for MassDOT July’s rise in COVID-19 cases ‘has leveled off,” reports Walsh Two sought for armed robbery – Boston Police By Colin A. Young of 2.8 percent. Visits to up in every neighborhood The city had 24 new cases test rate remained at its ton neighborhood. In a are asking for the public’s help to identify two men State House Boston emergency rooms except Allston/Brighton, reported Tuesday, but no all-time low of 1.4 per- Twitter thread Monday, (shown below) who held up the Great Wok at 1284 are under construction near I-93 News Service for COVID-like illnesses Walsh said, though he new deaths to announce. cent in Monday’s report. East Boston Rep. Adrian Massachusetts Ave. in Edward Everett Square at The rise in coronavirus are down somewhat and noted that there was “Thank God,” he said. The three-day average Madaro discussed why shortly before 1 a.m. last Tuesday (Aug. 18). Accord- activity that worried stable over time,” the recently a pop-up testing The four major met- of the state’s COVID-19 his district and nearby ing to police: “One of the suspects was wearing all some public officials mayor added. Intensive site in the area and the rics that guide the city’s hospitalized population cities are experiencing black with a face mask and the second suspect was last month has “leveled care unit “usage in Bos- city is working to get the economic reopening and stands at 371, about 3 rates nearly four times wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with a gray hood off” in Boston, but the ton at Boston hospitals results from those tests. return to a more normal percent above the low of as high as the state and dark pants. The victim stated that the male in city is still scrutinizing are down to 74 percent Walsh said that the last social life hung tight at or 359 patients. average. the red displayed a firearm while the second male data for signs of shifts in from 82 percent, but our full week of data showed near their all-time lows Two hospitals are re- “Our COVID infection jumped over the counter and began gathering the the pandemic’s spread, daily average positive the city conducted more in the latest report from lying on surge capacity rates are higher because money inside of a small black backpack. The victim Mayor Walsh said Tues- test stayed up around 40 than 1,600 tests daily, the Department of Public (compared to none as re- our communities are stated the suspect with the firearm fired a round into day afternoon. cases,” he said. which he said was up 8.6 Health on Monday. cently as Aug. 9) and the systemically more vul- the ground before fleeing the restaurant.” Anybody “We’re expanding test- Speaking outside City percent from the previ- After almost a month three-day average num- nerable to the spread of with info can contact detectives at 617-343-4742 or ing and continuing con- Hall, Walsh noted that ous week. of a slow but steady in- ber of daily COVID-19 this disease,” he wrote. the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS. tact tracing,” he said the city has maintained As of Tuesday, Walsh crease to 2.2 percent that deaths is 13, compared “This was true at the be- while noting that “the at least 20 testing sites said there have been prompted Gov. Baker to an all-time low of 11. ginning of the shutdown, positive test rate for the and continues to make 14,940 cases of CO- to hit pause on the At 7.9 percent, East and it has become truer week ending Aug. 10 was testing more accessible. VID-19 in Boston and statewide economic re- Boston has the highest as MA has progressed 2.6 percent, that’s down The number of tests 746 people in the city opening, the seven-day positive test rate for through the phases of from the previous week conducted in Boston is have died with the virus. average of the positive COVID-19 of any Bos- Reopening.” A MassDOT storage facility under construction, as seen last week from I-93. John Forry photo A construction project that’s currently underway ment, and a chain link perimeter fence from the and visible from I-93 near the Freeport Street exit project site and backfill new building footings and in Dorchester will house two salt sheds and a steel demolish an existing building at the site. The salt @BostonSouthBay maintenance structure for the state’s Department storage sheds will include a roof drainage system. AGT&P of Transportation (MassDOT.) The project will also include grading and paving Kristen Pennucci, communications director for of the site for drainage and a detention area for ATTORNEYS AT LAW MassDOT, said the location was chosen for its storm-water runoff, a new chain link perimeter “operational efficiency” and close proximity to the fence, an ADA-compliant entry ramp for access to 617-265-3900 Police responding to a report of shots fired near highway. Completion of the roughly $3.5 million the maintenance building, curb cuts and curbing, ANDERSON, GOLDMAN, TOBIN & PASCIUCCO, LLP Franklin Field on Friday night (Aug. 14) arrested a project is expected by November. and two new 5,000 gallon liquid tanks. www.andersongoldman.com man a short time later who was allegedly carrying The project includes a steel maintenance building The facilities will be used to relocate a salt pile COME SIT a gun that was “warm to the touch.” and two timber salt sheds at the corner of Freeport previously stored underneath I-93 in Boston. The incident unfolded around 11 p.m. in the area Street and Victory Road. Over the next few months KATIE TROJANO Personal Injury Law • 617-265-3900 of 29 Eldon St., according to a police account, which MDR Construction will remove trees, existing pave- Located at Neponset Circle says that “officers observed a motor vehicle travel- WITH US ing on Washington Street towards Harvard Street without the headlights illuminated.” After pulling T plans expansion of its Gallivan Blvd. yard Auto Accidents Premises Liability Pull up a chair for patio the car over, police say the front seat passenger was Codman Yard, located dining + outdoor seating “sweating profusely and trembling uncontrollably.” at 375 Gallivan Blvd. Construction Accidents Liquor Liability A search of a fanny pack strapped across the man’s just south of Ashmont at your South Bay favorites chest revealed “a .40 caliber Taurus firearm, which Station, is a storage site Dangerous Products Dog Bite was warm to the touch, loaded with eight rounds of for the MBTA’s Red Line live ammunition with one round ejected from the that the T says is set to Medical Malpractice Criminal Defense firearm’s chamber.” Willie Greathouse Jr., 23-years- undergo renovations, old, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with which will begin next various firearms violations. year and extend into Experience and Results Matter For a directory, please visit bostonsouthbay.com 2024, to accommodate a new fleet of vehicles August 20, 2020 and provide additional Boys & Girls Club News ...... 17 Dorchester Reporter capacity and reliability Codman Yard as seen in 2017. 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Contact The property currently houses the John be conducting paving operations along a Avoid the finance guy and get Codman Yard, located in Dorchester by Patrick Fandel at 617-635-4819 or patrick. Gallagher Insurance Agency. To register section of Gallivan Boulevard (Route 203) NEW LOW RATES six tracks in order to accommodate the [email protected]. Details about how for the meetings through Zoom, visit from West Selden Street to Wilmington more dealer price incentives! anticipated new and expanding Red Line to join each meeting is published in bostonplans.org. on Sat., Aug. 15, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. vehicle fleet. The MBTA will be hosting advertisements on page 16 of this week’s More Outdoor Dining with Food The work will require temporary lane a virtual public meeting on Thurs., Aug. Reporter. Trucks — In an attempt to assist small closures with some temporary detours REFI: Redo your current loan and pay less 20 from 6-7 p.m. to inform the public of Public meetings on housing proposals— businesses that have been greatly of adjoining side streets. Appropriate as low as APR* the project Register for the meeting at The BPDA has scheduled virtual meetings impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic signage, law enforcement details, and 2.49% every month! vpioutreach.com/codmanyardmeeting. in early September for two different and to provide additional outdoor dining advance message boards will be in place Attendees will receive a link to join the housing projects proposed by TLee options for residents, Boston Mayor to guide drivers through the work area. For a copy of the project PowerPoint Development LLC, a company owned Martin Walsh last Friday announced a MassDOT encourages drivers to seek Auto Loans Apply FAST Online at memberspluscu.org presentation please visit vpioutreach. by Dorchester resident Travis Lee. The summer pilot program for the city’s Food alternate routes, reduce speed, and use com/codmanyard. To be mailed a first, for a project at 270 Talbot Ave., Truck program that includes 23 locations, caution while approaching and traveling hard copy of the project PowerPoint will take place on Thursday, September including three in Dorchester, that will through the work zone. All scheduled presentation in advance of the meeting, 3 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. According to an serve food from noon to 7 p.m. seven days work is weather dependent and may be please call 857-288-8215. initial project application, the proposed a week. The Dorchester locations, days and impacted due to an emergency. 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Rates effective 8/14/2020 and are subject to change without notice. Membership requires a $25 deposit in a share/savings account. p.m., a different proposal by a cannabis ground floor retail space. The project appointment, so people must call ahead Page 4 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 5 Police were paid $5.8m in OT tied to protests in May, June, and July Walsh, BPS hold off on final call for Sept. school return (Continued from page 1) overtime hours in fiscal how we can open schools— if we can open schools. By Chris Van Buskirk “The one thing I want people and parents to know Those decisions should be made collectively, and they State House 2020 and represents a is that until a decision is made— as far as if we’re total of 88,893 overtime shouldn’t be done through Tweets,” said the mayor. News Service going to have in-person learning— parents all have The Massachusetts Teachers Associations and the The City of Boston hours worked over the the option to opt out,” said Walsh. American Federation of Teachers of Massachusetts delivered nearly $5.8 three-month period. Boston Teachers Union President Jessica Tang have both called for schools to respond to the CO- million in overtime pay Police spending has last week said that her group was “calling on BPS VID-19 pandemic by keeping their buildings closed to police in connection drawn significant scru- to plan for a fully remote reopening to begin the for now and starting classes remotely. with shifts associated tiny over the past sev- school year, and a phased-in return to in-person BPS noted that as of Aug. 14, the city qualifies as with the wave of protests eral months and some learning,” adding, “we should learn from other “yellow” within the state’s three-tiered guideline, in May, June, and July advocates have called instruction [that] are now dealing with multiple meaning that Boston’s average daily cases per 10,000 when thousands gath- on the city to reallocate COVID-19 outbreaks.” is between 4 and 8, meeting th state’s threshold for ered to object to police funding from the police The mayor declined to give a firm time frame on a hybrid or remote model. The color-coded metric is brutality and systemic to other city programs. when the city would decide on a reopening model. measured as a 14-day rolling average that the DPH racism, the News Service Mayor Martin Walsh He said he “appreciates” the calls for a remote reports weekly. has learned. responded in early June return, but added: “We’re not seeking these large “There is no one solution that will work best for The outlays, obtained by declaring racism a spikes that we’ve seen in other parts of the country. every student, every family, or every person who in response to a public public health crisis and But we’re monitoring this on a daily basis and we’re works with Boston Public Schools. Recognizing and records request, show OT announcing a plan to Boston Police on bicycles massed on Tremont Street May 31. Chris Van Buskirk/SHNS photo going to make the right decision. respecting that fact, the BPS Reopening Plan pro- spiked in June when of- move $12 million in po- police in Boston, which deployed more police to ready leaving for the day, and in Boston shortly “If everything shows that we can’t do in-person Mayor Martin Walsh addressed the media during vides several learning model options for families to ficers were paid $5.3 mil- lice overtime spending has regularly hosted large events, Sgt. Det. they are guaranteed a after the death of George learning in September, we’re not going to. I’m not a Back-to-School event held outside the Kroc Com- choose in order to best meet the educational needs lion for a total of 82,054 to other programs like large events, has become John Boyle, a spokes- minimum of four hours Floyd, a Black man going to put students and teachers in harm’s way.” munity Center on Dudley Street on Tuesday, Aug. of their children,” officials wrote. overtime hours worked. housing security and 18. BPS Superintendent Brena Cassellius is shown, commonplace. man for the BPD, said of overtime recall pay. who died at the knee BPS officials released their 87-page reopening plan Each model outlined in the district’s plan would The month featured violence prevention. right. Katie Trojano photo Boston police oper- last week. As it relates to protest of a Minneapolis police last Saturday after filing it with the Massachusetts offer students 6.5 hours of instruction. Families will several large gatherings “What is at the heart highlighted some specific issues with the draft plan ating needs for fiscal “There’s more special response for the three officer. Demonstrators Department of Secondary Education (DESE.) The be sent surveys later this month so they can choose outside the State House of this is people in com- in her comments at school committee meetings and 2019 ran just over $400 events and at these months, the city of Bos- often chanted “Black state required all districts to outline a plan for three a plan and indicate whether or not their child will and protests in Nubian munities of color, par- council hearings in the past few weeks, particularly million with overtime special events they are ton paid $4.2 million for lives matter” and “I can’t different reopening models — full remote, in-person, need bus transportation. Square and Franklin ticularly Black commu- the feasibility of staff teaching online and in-person hours costing nearly required to have more additional call-outs or breathe,” a reference to or a hybrid mix. The districts were not required to More than 70 percent of the 371 public school dis- Park. nities that have been simultaneously. $70 million, according officers,” he said. tours. Floyd’s final words, as make decisions on which model they plan to use. tricts who had reported their reopening approaches “There is a tremendous over-policed, violently “It would result in poor learning environments to city records. From In recent years, the de- “We know that the they walked through city BPS made some changes in its plans after re- as of Monday are planning hybrid or fully in-person irony here ... which is policed and policed in for both the students in the classroom and learn- fiscal 2017 to fiscal 2019, partment has spent more estimates that the Bos- streets. leasing a first draft plan on Aug. 3 and included learning models for the upcoming school year, with that protests against too discriminatory ways, ing online. I strongly urge you to not have teachers OT spending within the on overtime than it is ton Police Department A peaceful protest on two options for a hybrid return. It also asked the the remaining 30 percent poised to resume remote much and too racist po- demanding justice,” said using the simultaneous model,” the former BPS department has grown has appropriated for that makes for what it will May 31 ended in the dusk state for a waiver to start school on Mon., Sept. 21, education fulltime, Gov. Baker said on Tuesday. licing have been turned Rahsaan Hall, ACLU teacher said. by almost $10 million. purpose, although many spend on overtime are hours and gave way to while holding off until Sept. 23 for preschoolers and He described himself as “encouraged” that so many into a huge revenue op- of Massachusetts Ra- When asked on Tuesday how he would respond The department spent factors could contribute meaningless because violence in downtown kindergartners. districts are planning to resume in-person learning. portunity for police in cial Justice Program to city councillors who say that the plan still isn’t $54 million on overtime to the increased expen- the collective bargain- Boston that carried on Cassellius told reporters that teachers would “Students have been away from their classrooms and Boston and elsewhere,” director. “And one of specific enough, Walsh said: “The plan is very specific through March of fiscal ditures. For example, in ing agreement requires into the early morning receive training if a hybrid model did proceed. “We their teachers and peers since March,” Baker said. said Boston University the greatest indicators and we’re going to continue to update the plan as 2020. fiscal 2017, the city ap- them to pay officers,” hours of June 1. have days that will be at the front end for teachers “Since then, we’ve learned a tremendous amount political science profes- of a society is where it we move forward. This should not be political. This Police officials previ- propriated $55.6 million Hall said. “Then there The city spent $391,629 to do professional development and get the learn- about COVID and have put together guidelines to sor Spencer Piston. spends its money. And isn’t about a future race; it’s about our kids and ously said the depart- for overtime costs and are kind of departmen- in May for 5,717 over- ing that they need,” she said. “I understand and allow for a productive and safe learning environ- The spending covers if people in communities their future. It is not the time to play politics when ment works to backfill the department spent tal staffing levels that time hours worked staff- acknowledge as a former teacher how difficult I ment that adapts to the challenges that come with pay for additional, ex- are demanding justice, it comes to opening schools and it’s not the time to at least 94 positions a $60.3 million. they bind themselves ing protests although it think it will be for them when they first get in the COVID-19.” tended, or replacement and our budget shows gain political points by running for higher office. day to meet mandatory Under the collective to, that require them to is unclear how much of classroom. Material from State House News Service reports shifts to monitor demon- that we are spending “We should be working together and talking about minimum staff levels, bargaining agreement pay overtime to people that was associated with “There will be some strain and stress, but I do was used in this story. strations over the three more money in policing according to a Boston between the Boston Po- so that they can have the May 31 protest. Over- think that we have a resilient teacher core and I months. The $5.8 million those demands for jus- Globe report. lice Patrolmen’s Asso- the appropriate staffing time pay tied to protests think they will dig in and that we’ll be stronger is roughly 9.5 percent tice, that we’re headed Since the 2013 Boston ciation and the city, if levels.” totaled $71,806 in July, because of it.” of the $60.8 million ap- in the wrong direction.” Marathon bombings, officers are called back Countless protests oc- with 1,122 overtime In the district’s remote plan, students would propriated for paying Overtime spending on the department has to their units after al- curred across the state hours worked. remain enrolled in their current schools and learn from home five days a week. In the first hybrid option, classrooms would be divided and students in group “A” would cycle into Virtual Public Meeting school on Mondays and Tuesdays and group “B” SIMPLY FREE CHECKING on Thursdays and Fridays. All facilities would be closed for cleaning on Wednesdays and all students MAKES LIFE SIMPLE would learn remotely when not in the classroom. The second hybrid option would support children with learning disabilities and English Language Learners (ELL) who might need one-on-one time with educators. These students would have the 1463-1469 option to learn in-person three or four days a week depending on their needs. Several city councillors expressed concerns when the plan was released over the weekend. Dorchester Ave At-Large Councillor Michelle Wu has joined BTU members in calling for a fully remote reopening. She Tuesday, September 8 Zoom Registration Link said the plan was not fully “fleshed out ” and that she “felt quite frustrated that a little over a month 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM bit.ly/2Q1NqRm away from the start of school we are still facing the same type of uncertainty that we faced at the very beginning of the shutdown.” Councillor Andrea Campbell of District 4 has Project Description: also called for a “fully remote” return to school for The developer proposes to build a five (5) story, twenty- Boston students, and said she was frustrated that a final decision has not been made. nine (29) unit apartment building with ground floor retail “We still don’t have a decision on BPS reopening space. 100% of the residential units will be income but instead an 80-plus page doc with no decisive plan,” Campbell tweeted on Saturday. “I absolutely restricted. The project will include twenty-five (25) studio think the year should begin remotely, and every day units and four (4) one-bedroom units. the district delays this decision, we lose opportuni- ties to prepare our students for success.” At-Large Councillor Annissa Essaibi-George

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We will state Attorney Gen- for the 12th Suffolk moratorium. want to use this moment not stand for this.” eral Maura Healey an- House seat – Brandy Fluker Oakley fa- to reevaluate,” she said, Since DeJoy was ap- nounced plans to file a Fluker Oakley, Jovan vors rent stabilization taking the occasion to pointed in June, he federal lawsuit targeting Lacet, and Stephanie through the Legislature point to her endorse- has overseen a scaling the president-ordered Everett – went head- that would be “mindful ments by the Boston back of Postal Service operational changes to to-head answering pol- of those larger develop- Teachers Union and the operations that included the USPS, while Boston icy-based questions last ments.” She said that Massachusetts Teachers cutting overtime pay for City Councillor Annissa Wednesday during an families need predict- Association. employees and removing Essaibi-George and state online forum organized ability and would sup- Everett, a mother of mail-collecting and sort- Rep. Dan Hunt have also by the non-profit Mass- port right-to- counsel seven, said that her ing infrastructure across written a letter calling VOTE. legislation that would experience managing the country, including for urgent action and Malia Lazu, a vice provide legal represen- her childrens’ education the seizure of nine high- legislation. president at Berkshire tation to residents facing from home during the capacity mail sorting Ray Bell, vice president Bank and former com- evictions and foreclo- health emergency in- machines from the South of the Boston Metro Area munity organizer, mod- sures in Housing Court. spired her to “jump into” Station facility, accord- Local American Postal erated the forum. She She also said she the race. Her youngest Stephanie Everett Jovan Lacet Brandy Fluker Oakley ing to a WGBH report. Workers Union (APWU), asked the candidates would also support more son has special needs her approach to tackling Type 9 trains and the • Everett and Fluker Shortly after Lynch suggested that when issue-based questions, help for first-time home and Everett said that environmental issues electric buses they have Oakey said they support spoke, DeJoy announced mail volume dropped one of which was about buyers and advocate for the services he received would come from a place in Cambridge,” he said. rank-choice voting, while that he would suspend during the height of the their plana to promote a process with “greater in school “did not travel of understanding that “We need to make sure Lacet said he did not and the operational initia- pandemic, DeJoy used affordable housing in transparency.” with him” when learning “everything is intercon- the Neponset River re- would have to “discuss tives “that have been the crisis as an excuse to the district and the com- Lazu asked how can- went remote. nected — public transit, ceives funds and also pre- with constituents.” raised as areas of concern make reductions. monwealth. didates would approach “We have to be clear public housing, food serve our wetlands and In their closing re- as the nation prepares to “They are diminishing Everett said she’d sup- reopening schools in the that the models we are deserts all affect envi- make sure developers marks, candidates hold an election in the our capacity to process port an extension of the safest and most equi- presented with are not ronmental issues.” don’t build on them. I’d were asked to explain midst of a devastating and sort mail...this is foreclosure moratorium table manner. the best options. There’s She said she would also support a transfer to what makes the district pandemic” until after a public service issue,” until 2021 and also rent Lacet said he would no great answer to this,” work in partnership with more fuel-efficient motor unique and why voters the election, to avoid the he said. control legislation along seek to secure funding she said. “And the reality fellow legislators and vehicles for state and should choose them. appearance of negative Phil Cooper, chief with the development for all schools and work is that women are leav- organizations advocat- municipal employees.” Said Fluker Oakley. effects on electoral mail. US Rep. Stephen Lynch spoke out against what he called a “shameful” attack by Trump administration steward at the Boston of a strong community with parents to make ing the workforce. There ing for climate justice to Lazu asked the can- “The 12th Suffolk is “The Postal Service is officials at the USPS . Daniel Sheehan photo Processing and Distribu- land trust. sure students receive is no answer, but we do reduce carbon emissions; didates if they support unique because of its ready today to handle tion Center, said he was Lacet said he would adequate resources to know that for students more than one million hold the president ac- is slated to testify before were in place back in build sustainable hous- H.1194, an act establish- racial and socioeconomic whatever volume of elec- wary of the government collaborate with fellow participate in distant who need special edu- Bay State voters have countable for this viola- the Senate Committee on January and have been ing; promote recycling, ing “Medicare for All” diversity and natural tion mail it receives this exploiting the pandemic legislators to increase learning. cation, having a hybrid already requested mail- tion of the basic rights Homeland Security and in place for 230 years; central composting and in Massachusetts. The resources. I’ve had a fall,” DeJoy said. “Even in order to privatize the Community Preserva- Fluker Oakley, a for- model is not going to be in ballots for the Nov. 3 contained in the Voting Governmental Affairs on or he can step down, access to solar energy, candidates said they lifelong commitment to with the challenges of mail service entirely, tion Act (CPA) funding mer educator and the effective.” election. Rights Act and contained Friday. because we will call for particularly in Black fully support the bill and public service and I be- keeping our employees pointing to DeJoy’s al- to build more affordable only candidate with Asked about their Lynch, who sits on the in the Constitution,” he As if anticipating the his resignation if he is communities; and secure would also push for more lieve my time is now,” she and customers safe and leged ties to Amazon “rental and homeown- teaching experience, approach to climate House Committee on said. “This president is moves by DeJoy that af- not willing to do that.” funding to correct natu- funding for Community said. “I’ve had years of ex- healthy as they oper- stock. ership” properties. He favors a remote learning change, the candidates Oversight and Reform, wiping his feet on the ternoon, Lynch said, “He Lynch went on to point ral gas leaks across the Health Centers. perience advocating for ate amid a pandemic, “They’re making deci- underscored the impor- approach to reopening said they would look said the panel’s new United States Constitu- has two choices. He can out that DeJoy “holds state. In terms of health education funding at the we will deliver the na- sions to get rid of infra- tance of providing pro- until proper safety mea- to address a myriad of “Delivering for America tion every single day.” either restore the over- major financial interests Fluker Oakley has care, Everett said she’d State House, I’ve seen tion’s election mail on structure now, when we tections for homeowners, sures can be provided in issues that contribute Act” is aimed at restoring Lynch added that the time that’s necessary in the companies that been endorsed by several also seek to increase firsthand the systemic time and within our don’t know when the landlords and tenants, all schools and teach- to environmental chal- USPS delivery standards USPS inspector general to have these workers compete with the USPS, environmental justice funding for the Office inequity that’s plaguing well-established service volume is coming back,” saying he would work ers receive professional lenges in the district. to the way they were be- has complied with his re- deliver the mail, restore so this is a direct finan- organizations, including of Health Equity. Lacet our system and that our standards.” Cooper said. “He’s set- to secure funding for development training. Fluker Oakley said These moves come as fore the pandemic. quest to launch an inves- the high-speed machines cial gain for him.” ting us up to fail.” the Sierra Club, Sunrise added that he wants to community often doesn’t “It is our intention to tigation into DeJoy, who back in place, restore the Lynch’s calls for ac- Boston, and the ELM Ac- make sure the Covid-19 get the resources we delivery standards that countability are being tion Fund. vaccine is accessible to need. I understand the Everett said that pol- all communities when intersectionality of our lution in the 12th Suffolk it’s released; and Fluker systems and I have the Virtual Public Meeting has led to environmental Oakley said she’d advo- relationship building and health disparities cate for universal PPE skills and partnerships and shared that her for small businesses and we need.” 10-year-old daughter schools, paid sick leave, Lacet said: “While the suffers from asthma. and removing barriers 12th Suffolk is diverse, “My children are the to women’s reproductive the district is 80-95 per- foundation for the work health and access to safe cent people of color and 270 Talbot Avenue that I do in this com- and legal abortions. that comes with a lot of munity and this issue is The lightning round dispraise and inequities common to a lot of people followed during which due to years of systemic in the 12th Suffolk and Lazu probed the candi- racism. I’m running to Virtual Meeting across the state,” she dates on whether or not improve quality of life for said, adding that she they would support vari- everyone and advocate would work to refurbish ous policies and reform for the folks that are al- Thursday, September 3 Zoom Registration Link buildings to meet “envi- initiatives: ways being left behind.” 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM bit.ly/314034D ronmental realities” and • When asked if they Everett said that ev- supports federal Green would sign the American erything that makes the New Deal legislation. Promise Pledge, that 12th Suffolk unique is She also said she would would “advance the 28th “very personal” to her. “I Project Description: work to advance efforts to Amendment [proposal] am a daughter of this dis- secure EPA Superfunds to put people, not money, trict and I have lived here 21 workforce housing units with ground floor retail space. to clean up the Neponset in charge of the political for most of my life. This River. system,” each candidate community has given me Lacet echoed that sen- said yes. so much,” she said. timent and added that • All three said they The 12th Suffolk dis- he would look to ad- would support efforts trict includes parts of dress pollution related to reform qualified im- Dorchester, Mattapan, to transportation. munity. Lacet and Ev- Hyde Park and Milton “We need to change the erett noted that reforms and is now represented bus system and make it should apply only to po- by state Rep. Dan Cul- more environmentally lice departments and not linane, who is not seek- friendly. I’m in support nurses, firefighters, and ing another term. of using the Green Line other public servants.

mail to: Stephen Harvey Sweet Life Bakery & Cafe Boston Planning & Development Agency S 2243 Dorchester Ave. One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 phone: 617.834.7964 We are now open for take - out email: [email protected] Menu available on-line www.sweetlifelowermills.com BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary 617.696.6510 Page 8 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 9 Reporter’s News about people Happy 90th, Ed Flynn People in and around our Neighborhoods Mattapan’s Cadet joins Salem State’s Board of Trustees Do you want to be tested for COVID-19? Richeline “Richie” ence. She is an active of the greatest honors their own platform to The Board of Trustees Cadet, of Mattapan, member of the Multi- I’ve received at this make their voices heard.” consists of 11 voting ONSITE COVID-19 TESTING IS AVAILABLE AT has been elected by her cultural Student As- university,” said Cadet. “As student trustee, members. Ten mem- SELECTED SITES peers as student trust- sociation (MSA); Black, “This role is not about Cadet brings a crucial bers are appointed by ee to the Salem State Uni- Bold, Educated, Sis- me and what I can bring student perspective and the Governor and serve versity Board of Trust- ters (BEES); and Black, to the table – it’s about voice to Board conver- five year terms. Student ees for the 2020-2021 Brown & Proud (BBP). every single student who sations and decisions,” Trustees are elected by academic year. She was Prior to her election to chooses Salem State to said Chair Rob Lutts. the student body and sworn in by Massachu- the Board she served be their temporary home “I am excited to work serve one year terms. In setts Governor Char- as secretary of the Stu- until they graduate. I with her as we seek to en- addition to her position lie Baker on June 4. dent Government As- am excited to represent sure that Salem State on the Board, Cadet A member of the sociation (SGA) from our students’ voices in remains programmati- will be completing an N o a p p o i n t m e n t n e c e s s a r y . class of 2021, Cadet is a 2019-2020. decision-making mat- cally strong and fiscally internship at the Salem dual major in criminal “Being elected for this ters and I hope to em- sound for generations to District Court during the N o o n e w i l l b e t u r n e d a w a y ! Richie Cadet justice and political sci- role by my peers is one power my peers to utilize come.” fall 2020 semester. P l e a s e w e a r a m a s k o r f a c e c o v e r i n g . P l e a s e b r i n g a p h o t o I D a n d y o u r Communications director i n s u r a n c e c a r d . First Baptist Church launches cleanup takes her leave of City Hall of 113-year-old stained glass windows Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s communications By Daniel Sheehan director Laura Oggeri is Reporter Staff leaving City Hall to be- The first phase of a project that will restore the come the vice president of 113-year-old stained glass windows at Dorches- communications and pub- ter’s First Baptist Church began last Monday as lic affairs for the Medical Your five children, sons-in-laws, daughter-in-law, eleven workers removed nine of the most deteriorated Academic and Scientific grandchildren, great grandchild, in-laws, and countless nieces windows. The church, located on Ashmont Street Community Organiza- and nephews think the world of you. And for good reason. You at the intersection of Adams Street, is working with tion, a non-profit that a $40,000 grant that it received from the George supports activity in the give love unconditionally. You support us in ways big and small. B. Henderson Foundation earlier his year to put Longwood medical area toward the project. of Boston. She will take You are positive, fun, smart, and up for anything! We love how The windows were taken to the Stained Glass Re- up her new position on Sept. 8. sources Co. studio in Hampden, Mass., where they Onsite COVID-19 Testing at DotHouse Health you still explore Boston, play golf with your friends, dominate Oggeri has been chief communications officer for will undergo four months of extensive restoration. the city since 2015 when she left the State House Monday - Friday 1 pm - 4 pm at cribbage, love a good Harpoon – and simply just live life to Karen MacNutt, chairman of the Board of where she had been a senior policy advisor and direc- the fullest. What an amazing role model for all of us! Deacons for the church, explained that the age of tor of communications for Senate President Therese Saturday 9 am - 12 pm the windows necessitated a preservation initiative. Murray. She has also worked in corporate public “After about 100 years, the lead holding the sec- relations with the MSLGROUP in Boston where she 1353 Dorchester Ave COVID-19 may have changed the way we celebrate this mile- tions of the windows becomes brittle and no longer focused on crisis communications and strategic plan- Dorchester, MA 02122 stone with you right now, but let there be no doubt about how supports the glass,” she said. “This causes the win- ning for health care and higher education clients. COVI D TRIAGE LlNE 617-740-2292 much we all adore you. dows to sag and buckle, and will, eventually, cause Oggeri lives in Dorchester with her husband and the stained glass to crack.” two children. Deputy communications officer Sa- Once at the restoration studio, the position of Workers attend to one of the First Baptist windows. mantha Ormsby has been filling in for Oggeri while each individual stained glass piece will be carefully she has been on maternity leave through the end noted and recorded before it is removed from its of the Second Parish Church of Codman Square in of August. STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE frame. Each piece will then be cleaned, repaired, 1837, was the sixth church to be established in what waterproofed, and reinstalled in its frame where was then the town of Dorchester. Originally called the Four Dorchester residents will choose their own new lead will be used. Neponset Village Meeting House, its members met route on Oct. 4 for the annual Boston Marathon After this work is done, the should last another at the Neponset Inn, which stood on the lot located Jimmy Fund Walk in which participants are encour- 100 years before again needing repairs. behind the current-day Neponset Health Center. aged to walk wherever they choose. Anne Groome “This first phase,” MacNutt said, “will cost about The church’s first building was located on Chicka- Hynes, Andrea Hadfield, Rose Harrington, $55,000. We hope to raise another $80,000 over the tawbut Street, near Bowman St. and, in 1907, the and Greg Sullivan, along with thousands of other next five years to restore the remaining 15 windows congregation moved to their present location. walkers, will recreate the most inspiring elements of in the sanctuary and the large window at the front For more information, visit the church’s web site Walk Day. To register to walk (#JimmyFundWalk) of the building.” at fbcdorchester.com. or to support a walker visit JimmyFundWalk.org or The First Baptist Church, organized by members call 866-531-9255. YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE Dorchester Historical Society Diverse Dorchester — Charles C. Yancey Following is another in our series high- office and in his community from being president lighting some of Dorchester’s living person- of his high school Junior Achievement Company to alities: Excerpts from a biographical sketch the creation of the annual Charles C. Yancey Book of Charles C. Yancey by Edward M. Cook. Fair that provided and estimated 700,000 books to No history of Dorchester would be complete without Boston children since 1987. the story of the life of Charles C. Yancey. As the Charles and his wife Marzetta have been married City Councillor for District 4 from 1983-2016, he for more than 50 years and are the proud parents reigns as the longest consecutively serving munici- of four children Charles, Jr., Derrick, Sharif, and pal elected official in the history of Boston. Ashley. The Yancey family’s value of education was In an era before Boston became a city with major- transmitted to their children, who all graduated from ity of people of color, when very few citizens of color the Boston Public Schools (Snowden International had run for office, Charles Yancey ran for Congress, School, Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School state auditor, city council, and mayor. During his and the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics time in office he was in the vanguard as a champion and Science). All of his children went on to college of issues and causes that have become mainstream attending University of Massachusetts, Wentworth in the Boston, Massachusetts and the United Former Boston City Councillor Charles C. Yancey. University, Tufts University and Simmons Univer- States: police body cameras, independent civilian Photo courtesy DHS sity. Charles and Marzetta are blessed with seven review boards for police, divestment of apartheid grandchildren and have lived on Hooper Street in legendary 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment South Africa by Boston, employment and workforce Dorchester since 1975. in the Civil War. development, the damage of racism, desegregation Councillor Yancey sums up his career in public Charles attended the Philip Brooks Elementary of public education, prohibiting smoking in public service by saying, “While I did not prevail in every School, the Patrick T. Campbell Junior High School, places, LGBTQ+ and transgender rights, among race, I was willing to get into the arena and fight and Boston Technical High School. He received his others. He was a consistent partner with progressive for what I believed in. I lost some and I won some, bachelor’s degree in Economics from Tufts Universi- coalitions on the city council throughout his career. but I never regretted exercising my constitutional ty in 1970, a master’s degree in Public Administration A lifelong resident of Boston, Charles was born on right to run. Every time I voted I thought about how from Harvard University in 1991 and an Honorary Dec. 28, 1948, to Howell Yancey, Sr. and Alice W. it affected everyone in the city, not just my district, Doctor of Law degree from Mt. Ida College in 2001. Yancey in Roxbury, the sixth of their nine children. and I also considered how the vote affected future His election in 1983 was part a turning point in Charles credits the civic activism of his parents as generations.” Boston’s city council politics. That election was the inspiration for his desire to serve: Howell was The archive of these historical posts can be viewed the first to elect city councilors from 9 geographic a union activist and his mother a contributor to on the blog at dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org. multiple education organizations. And one of his districts as well as four at-large seats. His career ancestors fought in the legendary civil war with the overflowed with activity and leadership in public Page 10 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 11 Editorial Commentary Commentary Markey for Senate Expand engagement, not dysfunction Don’t let Trump strangle the USPS Competitive elections— including intra-party By Annissa Essaibi-George and Dan Hunt counted equally. contests — are an essential part of democracy. In- while tending the city budget process By defunding the United States Postal Ser- Mr. Trump appointed a major campaign contribu- cumbents who coast for too long without a challenge vice, President Trump’s attempt to subvert the tor to be Postmaster General of the United States can get stale, complacent. That’s not good for their By Pam Kocher ton community’s needs. Thoughtful City Council November election is an unprecedented frontal as- and the results have been horrific. Mail delivery has constituents or their own careers. The Boston Municipal Research Bureau’s mission approval and review is key. There are numerous sault on our democracy, and all of us must do our been slowed, and seniors have been prevented from So the fierce contest that’s afoot for one of two is focused on sound city finances and policy so that opportunities throughout the fiscal year for the utmost to resist it. receiving their medication and pension checks amid Massachusetts seats in the US Senate is — on its Boston has the resources and tools to do what it City Council to exercise its current powers and Mr. Trump openly acknowledged last week (Thurs., a global pandemic. face, at least— a healthy exercise. Ed Markey won needs to do and wants to do, now and in the future, responsibilities to impact the policy goals and direc- 8/13) that he planned to block necessary federal Dan’s grandfather was a clerk at the South Postal the office in 2013 after a long tenure in theUS for all who live, work, and learn in our city. tion of the city, provide a different perspective than funding —repeatedly linking the funds with the Annex in South Boston, and, in view of that history, House representing Malden, his hometown, and Boston’s budget process is an important part of the administration, and establish a more inclusive fall election. Barack Obama, who has until recently we are deeply troubled by the dramatic effect this surrounding cities and towns. In our view, Senator maintaining financial stability. The City of Boston is process with the public. been reticent to criticize his successor in the Oval administration subversion of the Post Office has Markey has served with distinction and has not a $6.61 billion municipal corporation, with a budget To improve public engagement, City Councillors Office, noted that Trump was attempting to “actively had on its employees. been one to rest on his laurels. He can point to an process that continually develops during the course currently have the power and responsibility as kneecap” the USPS. The potential disenfranchisement of millions of impressive legislative record. of a fiscal year with ample opportunity for the City elected officials to connect with residents on issues This is not a bureaucratic entanglement or one of Americans who wish to vote by mail is a crime that But no one is entitled to an office in this republic. Council to shape the priorities of the city. important to their districts and the community as the Beltway games that have so long distracted our casts all other presidential misdeeds in a pale light. We’re grateful, then, to Congressman Kennedy— Why does the Research Bureau believe Councillor a whole. For example, setting up budget hearings body politic. This is a direct attack on our system It makes Watergate seem, to borrow a phrase, like The author, Ed Forry, circa 1966. along with two other candidates, Steve Pemberton Lydia Edwards’s proposal to change Boston’s budget in the community before the budget season inviting of government, an affront to freedom and the right a “third-rate burglary.” It is a disservice not only and Shannon Liss-Reardon, who have since left process is not in the best interests of the city’s ability public input from residents on where they would like to vote. It amounts to a crude weaponization of to our democracy, but also to mail carriers who the race. They have put Markey through his paces to meet community needs? to see more city appropriations and considerations Postal workers deserve taxpayer-funded services for electoral gain. That’s sacrifice their own well being through rain, sleet and, throughout the process, many people in the Legal Issues - The proposed Charter amendment for tailoring the budget to residents’ needs. an affront to the ideas upon which our republic was and snow and to the men and women who have laid our gratitude, support Commonwealth who might otherwise have taken is fraught with legal issues right out of the starting This could better inform the councillors’ under- founded. down their lives defending our freedoms. None of us Markey’s long track record of accomplishment for gate. This is not a minor amendment to the City standing of how to guide budget discussions with Voting is not a partisan issue; it is a fundamental should remain silent in the face of this attack from By Ed Forry granted can come to appreciate his work and seize Charter but a major revision that would require at the mayor and the departments. Boston’s operating and capital budgets are living freedom. While we intend to do our darnedest to the inside on our democracy. Reporter Staff upon the promise that lies ahead. least a Home Rule Petition to make such a major As a college student growing up in Dorchester, I documents that are updated, with City Council evict Donald Trump from the White House in No- We believe that our state — and, frankly, all The Reporter enthusiastically endorses Ed Mar- change to the fundamental structure of Boston’s had the good fortune of working for the “P. O.” while I participation, constantly throughout the fiscal year. vember, it’s actually not our constituents who would states — should authorize additional funding for key for re-election on Tues., Sept. 1— or sooner, if government. The proposal includes giving the City was in school. In those years, many people worked in The City Council already has the authority and re- be most drastically affected by this attack. While municipalities to extend the hours of early voting. you choose to vote early—because we believe he Council authority to decide which education needs seasonal, 15-day jobs at Christmas, helping to carry sponsibility to approve (or reject) spending in the city, urban neighborhoods would be impacted, it’s largely We support additional funding for municipal election has earned it. In particular, because he has been get how much funding in the School Department bud- the high volume of Christmas cards and presents. including items like collective bargaining contracts Republican areas, rural and outlying counties, that clerks to establish additional locations for mail-in a visionary leader on environmental justice and get - in direct conflict with state law that authorizes Sometimes, the mail was carried to homes twice a that occur outside of the regular budget process. would suffer the most egregious harm. ballot drop boxes. a trusted ally on defending immigrants from the only the School Committee to program school funds. day, morning and afternoon. The City Council may not be at the bargaining We represent a vibrant, urban community. We’re We also support our Legislature passing a resolu- unprecedented assault on civil liberties accelerated Fiscal Uncertainty – Competing powers and lack In 1964, I landed a part time job at the Postal table, but it does have the power and responsibil- from Dorchester, which has a lively political scene, tion supporting our congressional delegation and by the Trump regime. of accountability would lead to fiscal uncertainty that Service, and worked for four years here in the ity to reject a contract and push for reforms and where people mix it up. It has a rich tradition of urging action to protect federal USPS workers, who This week, we asked state Rep. Liz Miranda of the city cannot afford. Boston needs to continue with neighborhood, assigned to “Dot Ctr” (the Dorchester accountability. civic engagement and activism, where people speak for the last six months have been performing the the Dorchester delegation who she was backing in strong financial management to maintain its fiscal Center 02124 office on Talbot Ave.) I was classified The City Council has the power to reduce spend- their minds and assert their rights in our shared front-line duty of delivering our mail to our homes and the Senate contest. “Easy,” Rep. Miranda responded health, deliver basic services, and be prepared and as a “temp,” working on the “bench,” which meant I ing for departments - this is a powerful avenue effort to advance our community. People disagree businesses – the birthday cards from grandmothers, with no hesitation. “Markey.” Part of her calculus flexible to deal with the changing needs of residents could be assigned to other offices as needed to cover that is not often employed by councillors during over issues large and small; we’ve both been to civic the college applications, the rent checks that still is loyalty, she acknowledged. Markey was the only as well as downturns in the economy. This proposed any day-by-day staff shortage. the budget process but that could help them make meetings where a matter as seemingly trivial as a have to be paid. The postal service is a crucial part person in higher office “who came to visit Dorches- charter change is ill-advised, especially during the The duties of a temp included driving a truck progress in advancing policy goals and holding the curb cut can turn into a hurly-burly. of our way of life, one we can’t allow our president ter when my office was on Bowdoin Street, who fiscal uncertainty of the current pandemic. to drop bags of mail at relay boxes on the delivery mayor accountable. Annissa has seen more of these occasions than to neuter for his own political purposes. campaigned with me.” Limited Capacity of the City Council for routes; carrying parts of routes (“splits”) when heavy It’s time for the City Council to utilize these op- most as the former president of the Columbia-Savin Annissa Essaibi-George is an at-large member of But Rep. Miranda — who is unopposed in this Budgeting - At $6.61 billion, the budget process mail volume would otherwise delay timely delivery; tions, fulfill the role they were elected to do, and Hill Civic Association. But we and our neighbors — the Boston City Council. Dan Hunt represents the election cycle— said that it’s Markey’s stellar staff is complex and involves hundreds of employees, and late afternoon truck routes to collect the mail advocate for the needs of the community. Focusing regardless of political stripe — have always respected 13th Suffolk District in the Massachusetts House. and his own passion for transforming the nation’s financial experts, and the financial teams through- from mailboxes and deliver it for processing at the on taking power from the mayor and changing the the principle that every vote must be counted, and economy and combating climate change through out city departments. The City Council structure South Postal Annex. fundamental structure of Boston’s government is Green New Deal legislation— which he has co- and staff is not prepared to complete this type of I carried mail from every Dorchester station – not in the best interests of the residents of Boston; authored with New York City Congresswoman analysis and evaluation. Grove Hall, Fields Corner, Mattapan, and Uphams it only invites chaos. Letters to the Editor Kennedy’s energy earns him a vote Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez— that have truly set We all seek a responsive budgetary process from Corner (“Uppies”), and sometimes was dispatched to Pam Kocher, a Boston resident, is the President him apart. our government officials – city council and mayor frontline communities activist Monica Cannon- ACLU condemned, and faraway places like Back Bay, Brighton ,and Newton of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau. To the Editor: “He’s an environmental justice champion,” Rep. alike - that provides the resources to meet the Bos- Many have made the of color. There is not a Grant, and many other voted for the invasion of Corner to cover shortages there. Miranda said. Plus: “For the last 18 months, his Massachusetts Demo- single vote in Kennedy’s leading Black and brown Iraq (when 60 percent The boss at Dot Ctr, John Grandfield, was more staff has basically unilaterally handled almost Markey has been trusted ally for Haitians cratic Senate primary history that suggests he elected officials. He has of House Democrats, than happy to assign us part-timers to the late af- every immigrant issue that I’ve faced.” She added: race a referendum on is a friend to the fossil been endorsed by over and 8 of 11 members of ternoon and weekend collections, thus allowing the “That means a lot. Someone who has been working By Henry Milorin more fairly represented Black voters. Leadership progressive versus mod- fuel industry, and his 60 labor unions and is the Massachusetts del- regular workers to be home for dinner with their on the issues that I care about long before they are Special to the Reporter threatened to punish Ed, who was only in his first erate Democrats. But family trusts have di- a proponent of Medicare egation rejected it). And families. By hustling from school back to Dot after running another race.” For over forty years, Ed Markey has been a cham- term, but he stuck by his principles. His support Congressman Kennedy vested from investments for All, and a career-long Markey touts the Green class, I could pick-up 20-25 hours of work — with Rep. Miranda’s not alone in that critique. Full pion in Washington for Haitians in Massachusetts, allowed the Black Caucus plan to prevail, which is just as, if not more, related to it. Kennedy advocate for mental New Deal, but that was evening collections, Saturday “relays” to the carriers, disclosure: My wife is former state Senator Linda throughout the US and in Haiti. In this time of opened the door to the 1975 election of Bill Owens, progressive than Senator is also undoubtedly a health care. obviously powered last delivering a rack or two of mail “splits” on certain Dorcena Forry. Her office— like Rep. Miranda’s — crisis for our community, it is vital to maintain this Boston’s first Black State Senator. Markey. In truth, this leader on health care Kennedy has the en- year by a superstar fresh- heavy mail routes, and Sunday afternoon collections. was constantly sought out by people well beyond her experienced, proven leadership on the issues that Ed understands the importance of safe, affordable primary is also about and mental and behav- ergy, will, and tenacity man — Congresswoman In those days, the mail was always heavy, and Boston district looking for relief for immigration- matter most to us. housing for our communities. When the Department much more. ioral health, economic, to lead change on the Alexandria Ocasio-Cor- there were multiple collections from mailboxes all related issues. Her “go-to” office at the federal level On a cold day in January 2018, the Haitian- of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) tried to Any serious look at the and racial justice, and streets of Massachu- tez. What about the last over town- including a smattering of “Star Boxes,” was Markey’s; he could be counted on to follow American community held a rally downtown to block a deal that would lead to upgrades and prevent facts show that Kennedy LGBTQIA+ rights and setts, in the halls of 45 years? which had a second weeknight pickup after 7 p.m. through for their constituents. protest President Trump’s racist comments about the expiration of affordable housing vouchers at the is a progressive cham- protections. He is the Congress, and across These times demand The pay from the job helped cover my tuition, and I The 74-year-old Markey was also a mentor of sorts Haiti and several African countries, which he used Heritage Apartments in Malden in 2007, Ed passed pion. He was an original chair of the Congressio- the country. A review of another bold, strong was grateful for the work. to Linda. They share a common backstory: raised to justify racist immigration policies. Ed saw the an amendment that required HUD to proceed with co-sponsor of the Green nal Transgender Equal- Senator Markey’s record senator from the Com- Back in those days, the neighborhoods had regular by hard-working parents in a blue-collar, largely rally from his office and came out to join us. the deal. Year after year, Ed has obtained funding New Deal, has a 95 per- ity Task Force, and de- shows that it is littered monwealth. We should home deliveries of all kinds: As late as the 1950s, there immigrant neighborhood, BC-educated and Jesuit Ed had no prepared speech or even notes, but he from Washington for affordable housing through- cent lifetime rating from mands civil rights for all. with votes that have send Joe Kennedy to the were daily deliveries of blocks of ice for refrigerators, informed. Often, it was Markey who would seek out took the mic to condemn the President’s racism. He out the Boston area, including $3.5 million in new the League of Conserva- For his relentless fight been to the right of the US Senate, and watch a and men carried bricks of coal to our cellars to fuel Linda’s opinion and counsel. went on to demonstrate the President’s ignorance by funding from HUD this January. tion voters, and speaks for justice, Kennedy has Democratic mainstream. progressive champion the furnaces. There were daily deliveries of milk Next year, we hope with your vote that Sen. citing from memory Haiti’s historic contributions to When Hurricane Matthew devastated parts of about the intersectional earned the endorsements To name just a few, lead the Commonwealth (HP Hoods, White Bros., Whiting’s, et al), bread & Markey will be sworn-in again to cap off an exem- freedom throughout the world. Ed then connected Haiti in October, 2016, Ed flew down to see how he nature of climate change of Martin Luther King Markey did not adopt a and the country forward. baked goods (from companies like Happy Home and plary legislative career with the dual advantages our protest that day with Haitians’ struggles for could help. He toured the hardest hit areas to see on a routine basis. III, the late Congress- pro-choice stance until Molly Murphy Cushman’s), and in the summer, ice cream trucks of a Biden-Harris White House and a Democrat- equitable treatment in the United States in the firsthand the damage and the response efforts. Ed He has filed multiple man John Lewis, Dolo- a decade after Roe v. Dorchester would come by at regular intervals each day. controlled national legislature. This new progres- 1980s and 1990s and two centuries of struggle for came back to Boston to discuss what he had seen environmental justice res Huerta, Reverend Wade, he voted for the There was even a local dry cleaner who would come sive alliance, guided by his seasoned hand as a democracy in Haiti. with the Haitian community and to coordinate bills that focus on our William Barber II, local ‘94 Crime Bill that the to the house to pick up laundry – shirts, dresses, busi- veteran lawmaker, can propel the Green New Deal Haitians use a proverb: “The rock in the water with local political leaders such as former State ness suits – and bring it back a couple of days later. into reality. does not know the pain of the rock in the sun,” to Senator Linda Dorcena Forry. Ed then went back Councillor Baker’s flawed stance on McCormack lease And always, every day, the letter carrier came to Ed Markey has labored mightily, and sometimes explain why it is difficult to understand another’s to Washington, where he sits on the Foreign Rela- the door. You could tell the time of day by the ar- hardship if you have not experienced it yourself. Ed tions Committee, and pushed the US government To the Editor: was ever annexed to as if that means any- with the power to broker in lonely fashion, to bring us to this landmark mo- In response to Frank begin with shows that thing or is anything close these deals and is certain rival of the mail, a system that worked almost like ment. We hope our neighbors and the majority of grew up in a working-class family. His father was a and the United Nations to provide more and better clockwork. Everyone knew their mailman – ours milkman and he worked his way through college and support to the hurricane victims. Baker’s Aug. 12 com- the power brokers in to what the community that he and they know our fellow voters will join us in voting to send him mentary on the Boys and this city have set the has been asking for. better what these “un- was a man named Izzie, and he knew my family and back to finish the job. Bill Forry law school. His experience as the first in his family Haitians in the United States, like all communi- carried the mail to my house for years before I was to attend college inspired a life-long commitment ties of color, are likely to suffer disproportionately Girls Club of Dorchester course for this project This is the only re- derprivileged” kids need. Field House project on from the beginning, with sponse he could muster This is the definition born. How great it was when at 18 I started my post to quality educational opportunities for everyone. from the increasing impacts of climate change. The office job and found myself working next to Izzie. He The Reporter When he wrote the historic 1996 Telecommunica- Green New Deal—for which Ed is the lead spon- the McCormack field, absolutely no regard for to the years and count- of paternalism, one of I feel it necessary to the members of the Mc- less testimonies of com- the hallmarks of white sorted the mail at the center early in the day and I “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” tions Act as a member of the House of Representa- sor in the Senate—would turn this threat into an delivered it for him to a relay box on his route! A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. tives, Ed made sure to include the “E-rate” program, opportunity by providing massive amounts of jobs point to the hypocrisy Cormack and Harbor munity members saying supremacy culture. 150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125 and paternalism that Point community. they do not want their In this national mo- In those days, it seems we knew each delivery which brought broadband internet to schools and and job training that would prepare our workers to person by name, and they knew us and our families, Worldwide at dotnews.com libraries that might have otherwise missed out on fully participate in the economy of the future, while underscore his words. The “false narrative” green space taken away. ment of reckoning, we Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) our stories, too. Now more than ever, I am a big fan the digital revolution. He is a perennial supporter of reducing the impacts of changed weather patterns Baker criticizes oppo- being presented “at the Baker’s paternalistic can either confront this William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor nents of the field house 11th hour” sounds like perspective led him to clear example of sys- of the Post Office and the US Postal Service workers. Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher the Head Start program, that provides early child- on vulnerable communities. They are true public servants, delivering services to Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor hood education, health and nutrition in our schools. Ed’s experience collaborating with Haitians in project as being “sneaky exactly what School find it “confounding” temic racism and try Barbara Langis, Production Manager and nefarious” and push- Committee chair Mi- that other city council- to change it, or we can all Americans. They deserve to be acknowledged for Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager Ed has been showing that Black Lives Matter to Massachusetts and his proven record of advanc- their steady, faithful work. In these unprecedented him since 1972, when he was in the Massachusetts ing our issues in Washington make him the best ing “a false narrative at chael Loconto pushed lors centered the voices pretend that because Maureen Forry-Sorrell, Advertising Sales the 11th hour,” when in after 11p.m. during the of the students and “proper protocols have times, when there are so very few signs of normalcy, News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 House of Representatives. The House leadership candidate to advance our interests in the Senate that old slogan needs to be expanded: Advertising: 617-436-1222 x14 E-mail: [email protected] tried to push through a redistricting plan that year over the next six years. We owe it to ourselves to fact those who are push- meeting on Aug. 5, when community members, been followed” this proj- The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in ing the project have en- he made an 11th-hour the Black and brown ect is justified. “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. that would prevent the election of a Black state send Ed back to Washington by voting for him in – nor worldwide pandemic – stays these couriers senator from Boston. Ed was one of the few white the Democratic primary on September 1. gaged in acts that could edit to the proposal, constituents that he la- - Sarah Cook The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. be described using those saying McCormack stu- beled “underprivileged.” The writer is a long- from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade legislators who supported a rival plan by the House’s Henry Milorin is the Chairman of the Medford Associate publisher Ed Forry is the co-founder of Next Issue: Thursday, August 27, 2020 exact words. dents would get “priority He clearly centers the time math teacher at the Black Caucus that would create a district that Democratic City Committee. the Dorchester Reporter. Next week’s Deadline: Monday, August 24 at 4 p.m. The fact that this land access” to the field house, voices of the white men McCormack School. Page 12 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 13 Commentary Timely test results are critical to curbing viral spread By Bill Walczak our children, and how we get to a time Reporter Contributor when our economy can fully reopen. On our way to Daily Table in Cod- We’ve learned a lot about the virus man Square on August 5, my wife and from the 5 million Americans who I spotted a DotHouse Health banner have tested positive and the more than at Town Field. Guessing it was for 170,000 who have died from COVID. COVID-19 testing, and seeing that We know that it is mainly spread there were not yet any customers at by aerosolized droplets from people the tents, we stopped. breathing, particularly The coronavirus has when singing or speaking made all of us fearful, loudly. angry, even desperate We know that physical at times. Knowing that distancing, masks, hand upwards of 40 percent of hygiene ,and disinfecting those who get the virus surfaces help prevent the can be asymptomatic, spread of the virus, and and that the other 60 that being outside is safer percent can have a vari- than being inside. We know ety of symptoms, we got that viral load, i.e., how tested. much virus you have in Though we had heard you, determines whether A woman receives a COVID-19 test at the Whittier Street Health Center’s mo- that the test rammed a you are infectious and we bile test site, July 15, 2020, in Dorchester. Elise Amendola/AP photo swab higher in your nose than you have treatments for those who need in minutes, not days, to know whether These cheaper saliva tests, which think it should, Dot House staff were hospitalization, which has lowered a person needs to be separated from can be done at home or school, are very professional and the discomfort was the death rate. others. And we need many more tests. close to being developed. In fact, more no more than five seconds. We had We know that, while most people are Testing that takes a week to produce a than a dozen such tests are in process, the test and went off to get groceries. asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, result is useless for stopping the virus many of them near completion. I received my test results electroni- others wind up with catastrophic symp- from spreading. Most people lose their So, what does this mean for getting cally six days later, which said “SARS toms, and that a percentage of people infectiousness within ten days of get- our children back to school? We know CoV2 RNA NOT DETECTED.” Though will have the virus for a longer time, ting the virus, so you’ll find out if you that children can get infected. In fact, in some ways having a positive result which may be months or longer. We have the virus around the time you’re nearly l00,000 American children were would have been a relief, as we were also know that at some point, people not likely to spread it. infected in the last two weeks of July both asymptomatic, the fact that it took who are infected stop being infectious, The good news on this front is that alone. We know from many studies that 6 days (9 days for my wife, who got the despite still having the virus in them. we have point-of-care tests —tests children can infect others, though they result in the suddenly lethargic mail Our country reopened too soon, and that can easily be done in your home, don’t get as sick, and transmission is service) gave me no sense of comfort. we’re paying for it now. In the entirety an office or school (think pregnancy lower than the adult population. What if I had been positive? Con- of World War I, the US had 116,516 test)— that have results in 10-15 On the other hand, children spread sidering that it takes symptoms 2 to deaths, more than half from the influ- minutes. A group of 50 urgent care viruses and germs following the start 14 days to appear once the virus has enza pandemic of 1918. At our current centers in the New York metropolitan of school — ask any parent. made your body a host, and that you rate, we’ll have more than 200,000 area have invested in these tests and It’s clear that most school commit- are most infectious in the first hours deaths by Oct. 1. in the machinery necessary to perform tees have come to the conclusion that after the onset of infection, I would So what’s our best opportunity to them and can now provide that service. it’s best to be careful and see what have been able to infect others before curtail the virus? At the risk of stating But the most potent solution would happens elsewhere where children knowing that I had the virus. the obvious, everyone must practice be providing a test that is cheap enough are going back to the classroom. And This is the problem: We’re six physical distancing, wear masks, to give several times a week to anyone the testing cavalry may be just over months in and we have not deployed practice hand hygiene, and disinfect who is going to be sharing space. With the next hill. our resources in an effective way to surfaces. And stay outside as much the understanding that viral load de- Bill Walczak is a Dorchester resident get control of the virus. 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FLY-ILL-BIL-2MO-070620_10x16.indd 1 7/7/20 5:18 PM Page 14 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 15 Latest plan for Old Colony House site vetted virtually (Continued from page 1) amended its original has entered into the proposal — first outlined Chapter 91 compliance in community meetings process, which assess- last year—to address es public access to the some of the concerns coast. To that effect, raised by critics. said Harding, “We’ve As now planned, the accommodated Boston’s complex would include resiliency planning for two segmented residen- anticipated sea level rise tial buildings – one four by building up the ground A rendering of the proposed new buildings at 780 Morrissey Blvd., currently the site of the Old Colony stories tall and the other floor elevation.” House/Freeport Tavern, which closed in 2017. C3 Architects image five – connected by a glass Charles Cook, a long- corridor and built over time Dorchester resident He added that he Raheem Shepard, a last meeting, especially for income-restricted res- ground-level garages of and former city em- would’ve liked to have Dorchester resident and over affordability and idents. To comply with 130 parking spaces with ployee, told attendees, “I seen a project that was business representative displacement. She asked IDP, developers can also 6 additional spaces avail- want to voice my support “low” and “out of the for the Carpenters union, the team if they would create income-restricted able outside. of the project. I lived in way,” with units that asked the proponents to consider including more units in a separate loca- The proposal also out- Dorchester as a lifelong would be more accom- commit to using union affordable units than are tion near their building, lines plans for a roof deck, resident for 70 years, up modating for families. contractors. required. or pay into the city’s IDP a leasing office, dog spa, until about a year ago,” “From the beginning “If this project was to Said Russo, “As I sit fund, which are used by and bike storage areas he said. “I supervised we’ve heard about traf- be built, I would want it here today I can’t commit the city’s Department of inside the building, as and did inspections as fic, and it was very to be built with respon- to adding more afford- Neighborhood Develop- well as a designated a city employee in the important for us to sible union contractors. able units until we get ment (DND) to finance short-term shuttle and Inspectional Services make sure that we had I’m looking for a commit- further along. We’ll take affordable housing proj- drop-off area accessible Department. They’d [The access to the shuttle,” ment that you will use a look at what we can do ects in Boston. from Freeport Street, an Phillips Group] always said Russso, speaking in union workers on this here, whether it’s deeper The Boston Civic outdoor dog park, and come in compliance with response for the develop- project,” he said. subsidies or more units, Design Commission patios. anything we needed and ment team. “I think that Russo replied, saying, through this process and (BCDC) will now re- “After 27 years the do what we asked. I can’t is, although not perfect, “Not at this time. But with the IAG (Impact Ad- view the proposal, and Phillips Old Colony say enough of the family going to be used. We’ve we’ve worked with the visory Group) and work the developers will also House and Tavern is and the group.” also provided parking. Carpenters Union on on that issue.” participate in several ready for a new chapter,” But others mainly Overall I’m confident another project and I will A breakdown of the more community input said Phillip Strazzula, spoke up to oppose the that we have adequately always consider using 206 rental units in the sessions and IAG meet- a partner at Phillips project in its current addressed the parking union wherever possible. proposal includes 46 per- ings under the BPDA’s Family Properties. “We form. needs for the residents.” But we don’t even know cent studios; 43 percent review process. commissioned several Maria Lyons, a res- One person, Russell what we’re building just one-bedrooms, and 11 “Right now, with the studies and they all ident of nearby Port Weiss, took issue with yet. We will definitely percent two-bedrooms. Covid situation, we are pointed toward a residen- Norfolk, said she was how the BPDA’s proj- pick a contractor that A total of 27 units would taking it day by day. This tial development.” concerned with potential ect manager Stephen has relationships with be reserved as affordable team has been very pa- Added John Harding, flooding from rising sea Harvey conducted the the Carpenters union. in compliance with the tient in terms of having a senior associate prin- levels, the height of the meeting, accusing him We’ve done that before. city’s Inclusionary De- to wait this all out,” said cipal at Cube 3: “We’re proposal, and a lack of of making a case for the I plan on letting every velopment Policy (IDP.) Harvey. “We still have trying to develop a piece comprehensive neighbor- developers instead of union bid this job.” The policy requires quite a way to go and we of property that once had hood planning. acting as an impartial Sharon Cho, a Dorches- proponents of market- will make sure to inform a big piece of community “I have concerns that facilitator. ter resident, said she rate development proj- you of the process as it engagement. We’re try- the area is a flood zone Harvey had replied to heard many of the same ects with 10 or more units goes forward.” ing to bring that back.” that was significantly Eason’s concern over the concerns that were to reserve a portion, gen- He said that the team flooded in the storms we lack of family-oriented raised by residents in the erally 13 percent of units, created two distinct had a few years ago,” units, saying that “with buildings and scaled she said. “Climate Ready the addition of more sin- down the size length- Boston hasn’t finished gle units, especially in To my family, friends of Dorchester and wise to “get rid of that [its] report, Boston Water new developments, this beyond, members of the Boston Fire feeling of the wall” and and Sewer hasn’t done would lessen the burden create “transparency their study yet, so I’m on [three]-deckers and Department, and a special thanks from the Morrissey side concerned about any family-aimed housing so to the I-93 side,” by link- kind of building in the that we can keep family to Edzo Kelly, THANK YOU! ing the two buildings area,” she said. units from being split up through a glass corridor. “I understand that the into single units, which “What we have now is a building is being built is often happening in much better and more ap- with all of the specifica- some neighborhoods.” propriately scaled build- tions for flooding,” she Rebutted Weiss: ing that we think is the said, “but I’m concerned “You’ve given counter right mix for this project about the water around arguments to each per- for this location,” he said. the building— where will son who has expressed The team hopes to create it go? It could be in the concerns about the proj- “a nice pedestrian and future that they say, ‘we ect and it sounds to bike-friendly environ- should have built reten- me in this meeting as ment,” he added, by up- tion ponds’ and now we though you are making dating the sidewalks on have buildings.” a case for this project the Freeport Street side She also noted that when, as a BPDA person, and the side facing I-93. the building’s height, you should be facilitat- Developers have fo- although scaled back, ing a discussion about cused on the idea that the would still effectively this project in a neutral project could enhance a create a barrier to the manner and I don’t think still incomplete and still waterfront. “This is go- you’re doing that.” unfunded plan to create ing to now be a wall,” she Said Harvey, “I’m a multi-use path that said. “You’re creating a sorry you feel that way. would begin at Malibu wall between Dorches- I don’t lean to one side Beach and end at Conley ter and the ocean and or the other; my job is just to carry us through Street, providing a con- this is going to set a bad Your support and generosity has made nection through Victory precedent. That’s going the process and clarify Road and Tenean Street. backwards in terms of information.” it possible for me to obtain a customized “We’re favoring a bike- environmental justice.” Weiss said he opposed centric design to interact Grady Eason, a the project because he wheelchair van! This gift has given me thought it would add with what would be this Dorchester resident, said freedom and mobility and has changed future trail that’s be- he believes that the proj- to the displacement of tween the highway and ect is “out of place. I don’t residents. “The idea that my life for the better! My family and I are our project. It’s not part of see anything in there you’re trying to come our project, but it’s a com- about how you’re going to into this neighborhood blessed to have you all in our lives. munity benefit that we address the traffic. This and build a building want to encourage and blocks our view and it just that’s not for people now, support” said Harding. seems like they’re forcing but for this demographic With Gratitude, The team has received big business in the area. that you’ll bring in from Massachusetts Envi- I just don’t feel like it’s elsewhere. That’s not the Charlie Santangelo & Family ronmental Policy Act in the best interest of Dorchester that I believe (MEPA) approval and Dorchester.” in,” he said. Page 16 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 17 State issues guidance for school, adult sports Poll: Voters split over major election reform ADVERTISEMENT By Chris Lisinski risk” category. elimination of intermit- all, according to the poll. support it by a 15 point which will be the second By Katie Lannan the activities assigned plies to K-12 school and breaks when they are State House News The campaign pushing margin,” Cara McCor- ballot question on Nov. 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ID-19 transmission risk, cer players should have still undecided, while it well saying they would help improve the health would be more likely to MASSACHUSETTS aerobic conditioning, and eliminate all deliberate THE TRIAL COURT The guidance, from the based on the amount of facial coverings with a clear majority back drills the way the sport contact,” the guidance vote yes compared to 37 of our democracy and we ensure more racial and PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Executive Office of En- close contact required or them at all times, and another initiative that percent who understand are all more determined ethnic diversity in elect- Suffolk Probate & Family Court ergy and Environmental expected, with different where possible play with is traditionally played. says. 24 New Chardon Street would increase access to it well saying they would than ever to get Question ed officials, compared to Boston, MA 02114 Affairs, went into effect limitations for each. the facial covering on, Sports including base- Sports and activities automobile repair data, (617) 788-8300 ball and softball, team that cannot implement vote no. 2 across the finish line.” 40 percent who did not CITATION ON PETITION FOR on Monday. Facility operators and removing it for long runs according to a new poll. “When voters well If a majority of voters think it would make a FORMAL ADJUDICATION “For the avoidance of activity organizers “must down the field, for plays swimming, volleyball, such modifications to 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 Docket No. SU20P1429EA A MassINC Polling understand RCV they support the initiative, difference. ESTATE OF: doubt, this guidance ap- require facial coverings without close contact, soccer, fencing and field limit contact or increase Group survey of 501 SEN. COLLINS FIGHTS FOR ECONOMIC ANNA DILLON to be worn by all par- and in the goal; baseball/ hockey are deemed mod- distancing would not be DATE OF DEATH: 04/15/2020 likely voters, sponsored To all interested persons: LEGAL NOTICE ticipants,” except when softball batters must erate risk, as are running able to hold matches, by WBUR and released JUSTICE A petition for Formal Probate of Will with distancing of six feet wear facial coverings clubs and dance classes. meets or games, accord- Appointment of Personal Representative COMMONWEALTH OF Thursday, found 36 per- has been filed by Maureen Hall of East MASSACHUSETTS or more between par- while at bat; lacrosse or The higher-risk cat- ing to the guidance, but Major Economic Development Bill Breaks Down Barriers, Sandwich, MA requesting that the Court THE TRIAL COURT cent in support of a enter a formal Decree and Order and for ticipants is possible, for hockey players partici- egory includes football, could still be able to Emphasizes Equity such other relief as requested in the Peti- PROBATE and FAMILY COURT ranked-choice voting tion. The Petitioner requests that: Maureen Docket No. SU17P1526PM individuals who cannot pating in face-offs must basketball, competitive practice under certain ballot question, 36 per- Hall of East Sandwich, MA be appointed as Suffolk Probate & Family Court cheer, ice hockey, wres- circumstances. Recently, the Massachusetts State Senate passed Personal Representative(s) of said estate 24 New Chardon Street wear a mask because wear facial coverings.” cent in opposition and 27 to serve Without Surety on the bond in an Boston, MA 02114 of a disability or medi- The guidance allows tling, boxing, martial The Massachusetts a sweeping economic recovery and development unsupervised administration. (617) 788-8300 percent undecided. IMPORTANT NOTICE CITATION ON PETITION cal condition, or during lower-risk activities, like arts, rugby, pair figure Interscholastic Athlet- The poll was conducted bill that provides much-needed support to small You have the right to obtain a copy of the FOR ORDER OF Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. COMPLETE SETTLEMENT “high intensity aerobic tennis, golf, gymnastics, skating and ultimate ic Association said in from Aug. 6 to Aug. 9 and businesses, addresses the housing affordability crisis, You have a right to object to this proceed- ESTATE OF: ANTONIO RIOBE or anerobic activities, and cross country, to hold Frisbee. a statement posted to ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file A Petition for Order of Complete Settle- has a margin of sampling and creates new jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 a written appearance and objection at this The guidance lists Twitter that it was aware ment has been filed by Riolla Riobe of swimming, water polo, individual or socially dis- error of 4.4 percentage pandemic. Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day Milton, MA requesting that the court enter “lacrosse” as higher-risk of the updated state guid- of 09/24/2020. a formal Decree of Complete Settlement water aerobics or other tanced group activities, points. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline including the allowance of a final account sports where individuals competitive practices, and “girls’ lacrosse” as ance and was awaiting by which you must file a written appearance and other such relief as may be requested Under a ranked-choice and objection if you object to this proceeding. Building off the work he had started with then- in the Petition. are in the water,” the competitions and outdoor moderate risk. “accompanying guide- voting system, voters If you fail to file a timely written appearance Senator Linda Dorcena Forry to implement the and objection followed by an affidavit of IMPORTANT NOTICE guidance says. tournaments. Individual The modifications for lines from the Depart- would order candidates objections within thirty (30) days of the You have the right to obtain a copy of the games and competitive ment of Elementary and “Massport model”, a policy to increase diversity on return day, action may be taken without Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. “Some sports by their crew, sailing and biking, according to their prefer- further notice to you. You have a right to object to this proceeding. nature involve intense horseback riding, fish- practices for higher- and Secondary Education.” the equity teams of Massport land sales and leases, Unsupervised Administration To do so, you or your attorney must file a ence. A candidate who Under The Massachusetts Uniform written appearance and objection at this aerobic activity through- ing, hunting, surfing, moderate-risk sports in- The MIAA’s board earns an outright major- Senator Collins included a section in the bill that Probate Code (MUPC) Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day A Personal Representative appointed under of 09/02/2020. out play. For these sports, pickleball, motor sports cluded staggered starts plans to convene within ity of first-place votes requires this policy for all state property and quasi the MUPC in an unsupervised administration This is NOT a hearing date, but a it is required that players and no-contact exercise for races; elimination of three business days of is not required to file an inventory or annual deadline by which you must file a written automatically wins. If state property. This policy would ensure for the first accounts with the Court. Persons interested appearance and objection if you object to use facial coverings when classes are also listed as deliberate contact like the release of DESE no one person surpassesC time that investors of color and minority-owned in the estate are entitled to notice regarding this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely possible, taking frequent examples in the “lower- tackling and body-check- guidelines. the administration directly from the Personal written appearance and objection followed that threshold at first, businesses have the opportunity to participate in Representative and may petition the Court by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) ing; and changes to or M in any matter relating to the estate, including days of the return day, action may be taken the last-place candidate the distribution of assets and expenses of economic development at all phases, including without further notice to you. is eliminated and theY administration. Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First construction, financing, planning, and ownership. Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Justice of this Court. votes they earned are Justice of this Court. City Credit Union hits asset milestone CM Date: August 13, 2020 Date: July 29, 2020 awarded to whomever Felix D. Arroyo The City of Boston expanding its ability to to grow, providing the the Board, Timothy J. Felix D. Arroyo MY “Former Senator Linda Dorcena Forry started Register of Probate Register of Probate each voter selected as Published: August 20, 2020 Credit Union today an- better serve its members. capital and resources Smyth. Published: August 20, 2020 this work In 2014 and I was proud to partner with nounced for the first time Amidst unprecedented required for long-term “We’re very proud to their second-highestCY preference. The process Medical research has her then to ensure that when it comes to Massport in its 104 year history, it economic uncertainties success – both for the achieve this new status CMY (617) 436-8828 DAYS has surpassed $500 mil- in Massachusetts and Credit Union and its as a half billion dol- continues until a clear and Convention Center assets and resources, with K gender, racial, and age gaps. (617) 282-3469 lion in assets, propelling across the nation, City members who share in lar institution, and are winner emerges. smart policy making, we can shape an economy that itself into a new tier of of Boston Credit Union its ownership. grateful to our dedicated The reform stands to Help us close them. works for everyone,” said Senator Collins. “I’m just as institutions and further membership continues “Surpassing $500 mil- colleagues, Board of potentially significantly proud now to bring those values to this major piece Steinbach’s Service shake up the dynamics lion in assets means that Directors, and most im- Join the All of Us Research Program and of legislation to ensure access and opportunity for all our current membership portantly our members, in future elections with help speed up medical breakthroughs. across the entire Commonwealth’s portfolio.” Station Inc. continues to realize that who continue to share in many candidates. Pollsters described the COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE we are a strong, safe our growth.” Senator Nick Collins was also successful in 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 financial institution. In 2019, the City of ballot question as “enact- ing ranked-choice voting JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland including a provision that removes an onerous Corner of Gibson Street This hard-earned repu- Boston Credit Union fi- tation has attracted new nalized its acquisitions of (RCV) for primary and (617) 414-3300 licensure requirement for natural hair braiders, many State Inspection Center members from across our Northeastern University general elections” for a of whom are entrepreneurs and women of color. The charter area that will Federal Credit Union range of offices starting law previously required hundreds of hours of training only allow us to better and Chadwick Federal in 2022 without describ- and puts up costly barriers to small businesses. serve our members and Credit Union as part ing the logistics in depth. *All participants will receive $25 after completion of their visit. To complete the visit, participants must create an Additionally, Senator Collins secured funds for the be an important part of the organization’s Sixty-four percent of voters understand the account, give consent, agree to share their electronic health City of Boston to help support the reopening of small of the communities in long-term growth strat- records, answer health surveys, and have their measurements businesses. which we are located. We egy. In 2018, the Credit ranked-choice system taken (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), and give blood can continue to reinvest Union received approval very or somewhat well, and urine samples, if asked. in the services and offer- to serve those who live twice as many as the 32 “A major theme of these is legislation is breaking ings our members value or work in Middlesex percent who understand All of Us and the All of Us logo are service marks of the U.S. down barriers to access” said Senator Nick Collins. most like keeping our County, and K-12 and it not too well or not at Department of Health and Human Services. “Time and time again I have heard from constituents interest rates low, and college students in Suf- of the First Suffolk District about the need to support brings us a new level of folk, Norfolk and Middle- small businesses owned by women and people of stability and credibil- sex counties. color, and to create job opportunities and meaningful ity,” said Chairman of paths to economic mobility for everyone in our Licensed Insured communities.” able R AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 fford oofiin (617) 825-2594 The comprehensive bill also addresses vocational A g FAX (617) 825-7937 Call Now 781-312-5846 schools and community colleges, tourism and cultural Best Prices Around on ALL Types of Roofing sectors, and the restaurant industry. 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That spiritual connection, along with shared struggles with mental health, laid the framework for the joint project, explained Dephrase (aka Daniel Babai): “My parents are from Brazil and Iran, and I think as first-generation kids of immigrants, there’s a lot of stigma around mental health. That drew us together too. There was an immediate connection; as soon as I met Cliff, I felt like I’d known him since before I was born.” Notez, whose parents are Haitian, agreed, noting that similar personalities meant they were already familiar with self-isolation in the pre-pandemic world. “We both have our struggles with mental health and social anxiety, so this idea of social distancing is something that wasn’t foreign to us before quarantine,” explained Notez. “I think the fact that we’re here and can talk about it speaks to our resilience.” Having studied both music and psychology in col- lege, Notez has a penchant for using his music as BGCD Continues Partnership with Elevate Youth: See details below. BGCD Partners with Camp Micah to support Virtual Camp Northbound: an exploratory vessel to dissect his own emotions See details below. and neuroses. On his 2019 album “Why the Wild CONNECT THE DOT: FIND OUT WHAT’S INSIDE: DID YOU KNOW: Things Are” and in an accompanying multimedia art BGCD Continues Partnership with BGCD Partners with Camp Micah to The Northern Trust PGA Tournament UPDATES exhibition called “Into the Wild,” Notez examined Elevate Youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Support Virtual Camp Northbound: Chooses BGCD as Charity Partner: the effects of bipolar disorder and other mental Dorchester is pleased to continue our Even though our 2020 trip to Camp Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester long-standing partnership with Elevate Northbound will not take place this been chosen to be one of the Charities “BGCD At Home” Virtual Programming disorders. As such, much of the lyrical content on Youth this Summer. A small group of Summer, we have opened up an highlighted at this year’s Northern Highlight: the EP is about exploring, working through, and members have been fortunate to meet opportunity to members to experience Trust PGA Tournament which will take attempting to overcome mental illness. weekly to take part in group games, a virtual Camp Northbound which will place at TPC, Boston on August 20-23. This week’s highlight is Dance! On “Voodoo Doll,” the EP’s stunning opener, guest hikes, bird watching, wildlife and feature some special events and off- Although spectators are not allowed Every Wednesday at 3:30 PM, join artist and Fields Corner-bred rapper/producer La- nature learning and more. This group site experiences. Camp Northbound is this year, you can tune in to watch Social Recreation Director Shannon trell James tells his own stories of struggle. of members follow all safety protocols a partnership with Camp Micah which on CBS local or on The Golf Channel for dance! Please note, dance is for ages 6 - 12. “I feel all your pains lately, all your stresses when meeting off-site while enjoying is located in Bridgton Maine and is to watch all the action. The PGA has all of the exciting natural spaces funded by The Mark Wahlberg Youth put together a highlight video on and depression on your brain lately,” empathizes within the local community. Foundation which has provided a one- BGCD which will be aired during the For more information or to register your James, before admitting: “Lately I ain’t movin’ how child, please email Brendan McDonald week overnight camping experience for tournament about the vital work we at [email protected] or I wanna move.” A huge thanks to our friends at 150+ members since 2006. do here at BGCD for our families and call 617-288-7120. In the song’s hook, a warped version of James’s Elevate Youth for continuing to offer community. voice —which producer Dephrase described as this special outdoor adventure for our BGCD would like to give a big thank ‘roboticized’— sings, “You’re a voodoo doll, you members during these difficult times. you to Camp Micah members Ella F., We are so grateful to the PGA Tour don’t know who you are no more.” The imagery of Sydney O. and Alexa O. who pulled for choosing Boys & Girls Clubs of For more information on the Elevate together activity kits for our Camp Dorchester as an official charity a humanoid figurine repeatedly subjected to pain, Youth partnership please contact Mike Northbound participants to enjoy partner and we can’t wait to tune in for yet at the same time disassociated from or numb Joyce at [email protected]. during the virtual program. Thanks to the Tournament this weekend. to the suffering, illustrates the alienating effects The cover of the “Social Absence” EP depicts Cliff Notez, right, and Dephrase, left, in an illustration by Nick Martin. Fields Corner-born-and-bred rapper and producer Latrell James is shown on balcony. all the Camp Micah Staff and members of depression. who supported this effort. Notez then bursts onto the track with frantic of that.” day I went to pick up a cardboard box of sparkling energy and rich imagery of penning rhymes in The sonic topography of Voodoo Doll is almost water and was fascinated by the sound it made. So, 617.288.7120 | 1135 Dorchester Ave. | www.bgcdorchester.org a composition book on “a train from Sullivan to itself manically bipolar: it starts lethargically with I got another one, punched my hand through the Ashmont.” Notez’s skittering flow skips in and out James’s verse before abruptly shifting to double handle, did that right in front of a mic, and that was of pocket as he grapples with his ever-changing time and growing in momentum until it reaches a basis for a lot of percussion sounds on that track.” 7:30-5:30 demons: “I used to be depressed, but your boy hy- a chaotic climax, only to suddenly dissolve into an “Repeat,” the third and final track, captures the peractive./The doctors call it manic, but I call it the ethereal wash of sax and reverb. monotony and tedium that accompany stay at home 15 months - artistic standard.” Dephrase, who often crafts similarly shape- orders and a work from home lifestyle. 6 years He goes on to explore how his traditional upbring- shifting instrumentals, said Notez’s versa- “Wake up, work, stress, sleep, cut, copy, paste…” ing shaped his relationship with mental health. tility fits his style naturally. “Cliff is one of drones Notez at the start of the song, lulled into a “Haitian, but this voodoo takes a little bit of pa- those few people who can take all those spo- stupor by the brainlessness of routine. That numb- tience,” he rhymes. radic shifts and lean into them,” he explained. ness squares with what Notez sees as a growing sense “Mental health in Haitian culture is treated so On the second track, “Spiral,” Notez grieves for “a of apathy and helplessness in those around him: differently,” said Notez, recalling a recent conver- world gone viral” and expresses frustration at an “The world’s falling apart, but I guess it isn’t an sation he had with a Haitian elder in which he antagonistic relationship with his phone. issue/Guess we die every day so let’s pretend that’s made a connection between what the elder called “It’s like a hate/compromise relationship,” said casual/Let’s make believe this simulation is actually being “possessed” and symptoms characteristic of Notez, describing how the device causes him stress factual/And the world run on something practical schizophrenia. but is also necessary for managing and promoting outside of capital.” “I realized how religion could be a way of pro- his music. “It’s a tool. I think about it like a power Notez chalked up his cynicism to what he called cessing something out of the ordinary,” he said. “I drill.” a “hyperawareness around the commodification of used to look down on it as a way to discredit mental The song features some creative production from racial justice. Now it’s the trendy thing to be woke, health, but in a way it can be used as a metaphor Dephrase, who explained how a cardboard box of- and that’s how most brands are selling products.” DORCHESTER PRESCHOOL to understand what’s happening. It took me a long fered him acoustic inspiration. Even as companies embrace racial justice movements time to understand that, and I’m still exploring how “I’m inspired by sounds, and I love having weird and endorse movements like Black Lives Matter, PRESCHOOL TODDLER my identity is wrapped up in it and the complexity textural things in my music,” he explained. “One their motivation in doing so should be questioned, he explained. “We don’t know if they truly mean it.” A later verse illustrates other realities of a changed world: a “spotlight on an empty stage;” a “silent Dot’s Shantel Teixeira is Berklee-bound crowd.” An indefinite hold on live, in-person concerts Eighteen-year-old Shantel Teixeira of has been painful, but it has also forced the music Dorchester is one of seven recipients of a four- industry in new directions, said Dephrase. year, full-tuition Berklee City Music Scholar- “As a producer and engineer full-time, live shows ship. Teixeira has participated in Berklee City are a big part of making my living, and I’m seeing Music programming for the past year, focusing a lot of my friends suffer from this...but a silver on vocal performance; she also plays the guitar, lining is that people are really starting to embrace ukulele, bass, and piano, amns is a member of the technology we’ve had at our disposal. I think it’s the Premier Choir at Boston Children’s Chorus, given us an opportunity to connect to audiences in where she said she received “all of [her] vocal different ways.” training” over the last eleven years. For as much as the pandemic has shaped certain Teixeira, whose parents hail from Cape processes, the duo pointed out that “Social Absence” Verde, explained that she got her first taste would have been recorded the same way —remote- of performing when the house band at Ce- ly— even before COVID, with Notez and Dephrase Secure Play Area – 4000 sq. ft. saria restaurant invited her on stage to sing a working independently and exchanging audio files. song. She later earned second place at a Cape In fact, watching much of society transition to a Verdean music competition in 2018. more sequestered, introverted lifestyle — one he had In addition to exploring other genres, she grown accustomed to years ago— has made Notez 617-265-2665 plans to continue singing and performing in feel a bit like a trendsetter. criollo. “A lot of people struggle with being alone, but the Participating in Berklee City Music’s five- more positive part of that is there are beneficial sides email:[email protected] week summer program illuminated music for if you do it in a healthy way. For me, quarantine has her as a path forward, she said in an interview. been kind of like the rest of the cool kids coming over “I had my doubts and wasn’t feeling super to the nerds table, and we’re just like, it’s actually Lic. #291031 confident about my music, but that program not that bad over here!” made me see it was possible.” For more coverage of Dorchester’s arts and music 281A Neponset Avenue, Dorchester DANIEL SHEEHAN scene, follow @dsheehan1890 Page 20 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 21 Start Now Urban farming yields bountiful harvest in Mattapan (Continued from page 1) cal thing you can do,” The land was covered “Urban farming is Hirschi says. “But it with weeds, and the barn at the heart of what also makes it a radical and farmhouse were in Quincy you can do about cli- place for everyone who disrepair, until the in- Visiting mate change,” says Jane can see it happening. It’s stitute took over seven Hirschi. Twenty years like spreading the idea of years ago. ago, Hirschi found- empowerment.” To make the land safe ed CitySprouts, a non- Once a month Hirshi for farming — free of College profit that provides visits her longtime friend lead contamination and Year Patricia Spence, Execu- oil from old underground hands-on, environmen- tal science programs tive Director of the Ur- tanks — the soil was for public schools in ban Farming Institute. removed 18 inches deep, Cambridge and Boston. They sit at a picnic table covered with a rain- Hirschi says she teaches in the shade talking permeable material and students how to grow about all things urban- filled in with new dirt Uncertain about your college plans? food in small urban ag at the institute’s bu- and compost. The soil is spaces — and raise a colic headquarters. tested twice a year. little hell. “It is an oasis — and Today, the one-acre Quincy College is the answer. “Having a local food that’s how we feel,” says farm is lined with per- system in the city that Spence. “It truly is, right fectly manicured rows. Training manager Bobby Walker instructs a group of UFI trainees on harvest- you can walk to, that’s in Mattapan.” Spence ticks off some of ing collard greens. Robin Lubbock/WBUR photo about the most radi- Amid triple deckers the 60 varieties of veg- main distribution opera- joined the institute’s Spence says it›s for «those and the traffic on Norfolk etables that are grown: tion — operating out of $25/week Community who are interested in LEGAL NOTICE Street, the Urban Farm- kale and collard greens, the parking lot of the Supported Agriculture learning the art of urban ing Institute sticks out various types of peppers, Bowdoin Street Health (CSA) program — but farming, who really want COMMONWEALTH OF tomatoes, squash and MASSACHUSETTS like a green thumb. Center — shut down even that cost is too much to get their hands in THE TRIAL COURT The institute is built zucchini. In between the PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT when the lot became a for many residents hit the dirt.» She says the Suffolk Probate & Family Court on a small corner of what rows of veggies are basil drive-in COVID-19 test- hard by the pandemic. program has graduated 24 New Chardon Street used to be the 330-acre, and marigold plants. Boston, MA 02114 ing station. Hunger is a growing approximately 170 people 8 (617) 788-8300 18th century Fowler “That’s how we deal with COLLEGE Now the institute sells problem in the state: One since 2013. But this year, CITATION ON PETITION FOR Clark Epstein Farm, the pests. They don’t FORMAL ADJUDICATION and distributes food at in five Massachusetts because of precautionary COURSES Docket No. SU20P0349EA named after the three like basil, they don’t like local farmers markets families with children social distancing, ESTATE OF: marigold,” Spence says, PATRICIA EAGAN families that owned the — when they’re open — are food insecure. That’s just three students DATE OF DEATH: 06/12/2017 estate over the years. “and there are other To all interested persons: and from its Mattapan almost double the rate of participated, rather than A petition for S/A - Formal Adjudication plants we use to send the headquarters, where a year ago. the usual 20. of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal bugs on their way.” Representative has been filed by Jerrilyn LEGAL NOTICE customers can buy just- “They’ve lost family Graduates have gone E. Wright of Norton, MA requesting that the The crops aren’t cer- Court enter a formal Decree and Order and COMMONWEALTH OF harvested produce by the members due to COVID, on to start businesses IN for such other relief as requested in the Peti- MASSACHUSETTS tified organic, but are bagful. they’ve lost jobs,” says growing flowers and tion. The Petitioner requests that: Steven K. THE TRIAL COURT raised following the Hemingway of Westwood, MA be appointed PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT “We came to get the Spence. “What can we medicinal plants — one as Personal Representative(s) of said estate INFORMAL PROBATE strict rules spelled out to serve Without Surety on the bond in an PUBLICATION NOTICE fresh grown vegetables do as farmers? We’re operates a hops farm for unsupervised administration. Docket No. SU20P0067EA in the 2013 Boston “Right here today, corn and going to give food away. a local brewery. IMPORTANT NOTICE ESTATE OF: to Farm” ordinance that You have the right to obtain a copy of the JOSE CRUZ BARBOSA DASILVA spinach, a lot of stuff. The If someone is in need of Bobby Walker gradu- Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. DATE OF DEATH: DECEMBER 1, 2019 permitted commercial You have a right to object to this proceed- SUFFOLK DIVISION COVID is crazy,” said a food, we’re going to help ated in the institute’ ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file To all persons interested in the above cap- farming in the city, and customer named Joanna you. That’s the most first farm-entrepre- a written appearance and objection at this tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Laura the start of the Urban Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day Dasilva of Pawtucket, RI, Laura Dasilva as she left the farm. She important thing we can neur class. of 09/10/2020. Farming Institute. 2 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline of Pawtucket, RI has been informally said she planned to give do at this time.” “We were trying to SEMESTERS by which you must file a written appearance appointed as the Personal Representa- Bumper Crops And A and objection if you object to this proceeding. tive of the estate to serve without surety the food to her home- When residents were start a farmers market in If you fail to file a timely written appearance on the bond. Rocky Road bound, elderly mother. locked down and had our neighborhood — we and objection followed by an affidavit of The estate is being administered Patricia Spence pre- objections within thirty (30) days of the under informal procedure by the Personal The institute caters to quarantine at home, lived in Lower Roxbury return day, action may be taken without Representative under the Massachusetts dicted a bumper crop further notice to you. to the different cultural the Urban Farming In- at the time, and we Unsupervised Administration Uniform Probate Code without supervision this year. The institute’s tastes of the diverse com- stitute brought the farm couldn’t get any farmers Under The Massachusetts Uniform by the Court. Inventory and accounts are seven employees even Probate Code (MUPC) not required to be filed with the Court, but munities it serves, grow- to them, building grow to come,” Walker says. A Personal Representative appointed under interested parties are entitled to notice worked with volunteers the MUPC in an unsupervised administration regarding the administration from Personal ing kuza squash for Cape boxes to help establish “So I became a farmer FOR UNDER is not required to file an inventory or annual Representative and can petition the Court to build a new field in Verdean dishes, long home gardens. — literally that’s what accounts with the Court. Persons interested in any matter relating to the estate, includ- in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the neighborhood to grow green and yellow beans “We come and bring happened.” the administration directly from the Personal ing distribution of assets and expenses more food. * Representative and may petition the Court of administration. Interested parties are for Southeast Asian you beautiful soil, a Today, Walker is in any matter relating to the estate, including entitled to petition the Court to institute “The whole community the distribution of assets and expenses of formal proceedings and to obtain orders cuisine. Then there’s smattering of seedlings,” Training Manager at administration. terminating or restricting the powers of came,” says Spence, smil- redroot pigweed, also Spence says. “Often- the Urban Farming In- Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Personal Representatives appointed ing at the memory. “We Justice of this Court. under informal procedure. A copy of the known as Métis spinach, times people will buy stitute. Date: August 11, 2020 had 16 raised beds. We Felix D. Arroyo Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained which has slightly bitter additional seedlings and “People change doing Register of Probate from the Petitioner. built a farm in a day.” leaves that are a main in- they’re growing their this work,” Walker says. $8,000 Published: August 20, 2020 Published: August 20, 2020 But now the new field gredient in the Jamaican own food! You can grow “When you plant that lays fallow. When the *Tuition & Fees included. Some restrictions apply. dish, callaloo. Percess a lot of food on porches.” little tiny seed and you pandemic hit in the Williamson, a shopper But providing peo- let it grow and get that early spring, Boston- from Hyde Park, left the ple with fresh, healthy fruit off it — that’s the Academic advising staff are available to discuss course transferability. area restaurants closed. the farm with a big bag of food is only part of the same with people.” NOTICE The institute, which had it. “You know callaloo?” institute’s mission. WBUR 90.9FM pub- contracts to supply 10 she asked. “I’ll probably It also conducts a 29- lished this story on Aug.7. restaurants with locally- cook it for breakfast to- week course teaching The Reporter and WBUR The Dorchester Historical grown produce, lost its morrow.” participants to become share content through a commercial customers. Williamson recently farm entrepreneurs. media partnership. Quincy College Visiting Year Society is always looking for Then the institute’s photographs and high school SAMPLE SCHEDULE | 2020-2021 yearbooks from Dorchester’s Open your heart Associate Degree - General Education Core Courses past. and home to an individual with Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Due to the pandemic, the Society is disabilities. • History or Government • Humanities closed to the public at this time. • English Composition I • English Composition II • Laboratory Science • Computer Science Become a Host • Psychology or Sociology • Math Home Provider.

To learn how you can make a difference Learn more: info.quincycollege.edu/visitingyear William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street QC Lemuel Clap House, 199 Boston Street as a Host Home Provider, visit Call 617-984-1710 or Email [email protected] James Blake House, 735 Columbia Road www.makeadifferenceathome.com www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org Page 22 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com dotnews.com August 20, 2020 THE REPORTER Page 23 Recent Obituaries Francis X. Fitzpatrick BFD’s Brian D. Doherty has died; is dead; proprietor of Dot auto body shop What You Should served with Fire Investigation Unit A longtime Dorchester business stalwart, Francis Lt. Brian David Doherty, and his wife Erin McDonough of Dorchester, Lisa X. Fitzpatrick, an owner of Fitzpatrick Brothers a member of the Boston Fire and her husband William Smith of Braintree, and Auto Body, the oldest family-owned and operated Department for 33 years, Steven McDonough and his partner Ali Bennett of auto body repair shop in the United States, died Know about died peacefully on Aug. Abington. on Wed., Nov. 12, following a long illness. 14 at his home in Savin He also leaves many loving nieces and nephews, Known as Francis X, FX, Franny, Frank, Fran, Hill while surrounded by many cousins in Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland, and Fitta, or Mr. Fitz, among other names, he was born his loving family. The extended family in Nova Scotia. in Boston, attended Cathedral High School, and Marijuana Edibles beloved husband of Ann Lt. Doherty was a member of the Boston Fire De- served in the US Coast Guard. He answered to many Winifred (McDonough) partment for 33 years, formerly serving on Ladder salutations, but the most beloved was “Pup.” He Doherty, he was the loving 7, Meetinghouse Hill, Huntington Ave., Cambridge was larger than life, and the life of every party! He father of Margaret Winifred St., and East Boston. He was a proud graduate of made everyone feel like family. His quick wit and Doherty, Nora Rosamond Don Bosco High School, Class of ‘76. A true “Jack of boisterous laugh made everyone laugh with him. Doherty, and Gavin Ann Doherty, all of Dorchester. all trades,” he especially enjoyed Irish music, bike His family’s summer beach house was his favorite Start Low and Go Slow He was the son of the late Patrick A. and Jean rides, walks on the beach and loved hosting his many place to spend time with relatives and watch the J. (Gillespie) Doherty, the son-in-law of James Mc- lifelong friends for his many house parties. boats go by. He will be dearly missed by many. Donough of Dorchester and the late Claire (Hines) But most of all, he loved being a devoted husband Beloved husband of Ann (Menconi) Fitzpatrick, • Cannabis is legal in Massachusetts for adults 21 and older, McDonough, and the brother of Thomas Doherty of and father. he leaves three daughters: Claire Pratt and her and marijuana products are available in a wide variety of Spain, Jean Doherty and her companion Phillip Coo- In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian’s memory husband Thomas of Sandwich, Maryanne Gillis per of Dorchester, Carole and her husband William may be made to the Daniel J. Marr Boys & Girls and her husband Paul of Marion, and Lynda Clapp forms, like edibles. Harris of Squantum, Eileen and her husband Joseph Club, 1135 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125. and her husband Erik of Cumberland, ME. Grand- Boyle of Dorchester, Mary Cahill of Foxboro, William Visitation, Funeral Mass, and interment in Cedar father of Thomas, Michael and Sean Pratt; Ryan, Doherty and his wife Kim Kroeger of Quincy, and Grove Cemetery will be held privately. For guestbook, Evan, and Kyle Gillis; and Henry and Grace Clapp. • People consuming edibles typically don’t feel the effect right Martin Doherty of Maine. Brother-in-law of James please visit jmurphyfh.com. Arrangements by the Brother of Harrison Fitzpatrick, Rev. Thomas Fitz- away. It can take up to several hours before it kicks in—avoid and his wife Nancy McDonough of Abington, Paul Murphy Funeral Home in Dorchester. patrick, S.J., Joseph Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Smith, and Maryanne Mazzeo. consuming more edibles too soon. Funeral and interment in the Massachusetts FLAHERTY, Cath- wife Maura of Dorches- Cian, Michael, Jr., Jack, seven sons, Harold was National Cemetery, Bourne, will be private. A • Keep children safe! Lock up edibles and other marijuana erine M. Of Dorchester, ter, Kerry Darcy & her Siofra, Georgia, Julia, predeceased by his broth- memorial service to celebrate Fran’s life will be passed away peacefully husband Larry of Mil- Coleman, Brooke, and ers Frank, Jack, Thomas announced at a later date. products and store them out of reach of children and pets. on August 14, 2020. ton, Michael Flaherty Declan. Also survived by and Richard. Harry will In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable do- Beloved daughter of An- & his wife Patricia of many loving friends and be remembered by his nation to the Epiphany School (154 Centre Street, thony “Tony” Flaherty Plymouth, and Amy family. Catherine was dear friend David F. Dorchester, 02124; epiphanyschool.com) with whom of Dorchester and the Flaherty & Coleman a proud member of The Coakley, many nieces, Fitzpatrick Brother’s Auto Body Corporation has late Catherine (Graham) Lydon of Dorchester. Melts. Due to the ongoing nephews and extended had a long-standing relationship. Flaherty. Loving sister Loving aunt of Larry, III, health crisis, the Funeral family and friends. To send the family a condolence message, please of Tony Flaherty & his Saoirse, Emma, Grace, Mass will remain pri- A native of South Bos- visit dolanfuneral.com vate. In lieu of flowers, ton, Harry enlisted in the Visit: donations may be made US Air Force in 1963, Halifax, MA, formerly ELLIS, Wilbur J. in Catherine’s memory serving in Florida, Mas- Dorchester and Squan- “Hap” Of Dedham, to Massachusetts Fallen sachusetts, Southeast MoreAboutMJ.org tum. Born in Boston, passed away peacefully Please consume responsibly. Heroes or to Dana Far- Asia and rising to the MA July 15, 1934, died surrounded by his lov- ber Cancer Institute, c/o rank of Technical Ser- peacefully in her sleep ing family on Aug. 8, Dr. James Cleary, 450 geant. He then attended Aug. 14, 2020. She was 2020. Beloved husband Brookline Ave., Boston, night business classes predeceased by her lov- of 44 years to Maureen T. MA 02215. Interment in and worked for Metro- ing husband of 53 years (Flynn) Ellis. Cherished Cedar Grove Cemetery. politan Life. Later, he John R. Sweeney, Sr. father of Donna Marie MoreAboutMJ.org SOLLETTI, Harold took on his true passion They met in high school Belliveau and her hus- “Harry” Of Dorchester, of social worker before and raised 7 children, band, Douglas Andrew. died on July 29, 2020 joining the MBTA in John R. Sweeney, Jr. Loving grandfather of with his wife by his side. 1976. At the MBTA, he and wife Irada of Derry, Addison Mary, Ella Rose Cedar Grove Cemetery Beloved husband of 54 was a streetcar operator NH, Jeff Sweeney (de- and Aiden Daniel. Broth- years of Maryann Solletti and Union representa- ceased), Janet Sweeney er of Lucille Koch of (Welch) of Dorchester. tive for the Carmen’s COVID-19 restrictions will be in place of Quincy, MA, Jim Swee- Mattapan, Marie Savini Loving father of Brian Union before retiring in ney of Halifax, MA, Jill of Union, NH, Michael Solletti and his fiancee 2000. Most of all, Harry A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River Sweeney of Weymouth, of Little River, S.C. and Joan of Fairfax, Virginia was a true family man MA, June Sweeney of the late Charles, James Chapel available for: Weddings, memorial services, and celebra- and Bethany Lyons and by every sense of the tory masses. Indoor Services available for winter burials. Green- Weymouth, MA, Joseph and John. Dear brother- her husband Kevin of word. He will be missed Sweeney and wife Caro- in-law of the late Rita house on premises for fresh flowers. Columbarium for cremated Braintree. Cherished by all who had the plea- remains. Plant a tree program. lyn of Wrentham, MA. and Kathy Flynn of West “Papa” of Molly and Jack sure to have known him. She leaves two grand- Roxbury. Uncle of David 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 Lyons and Matthew and Due to current pan- children, Laura Noyes Koch of Mattapan, who Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. Bryanna Solletti and demic protocols for large and her husband Tyler was a devoted nephew their mother Yanna. gatherings, the Funeral and Renee Sweeney and to Hap. Also survived Brother of James M. Mass will be private. her fiancé Seth Copley, by many other nieces, “Caring for your life’s journey...” Solletti and his Elaine Interment in Massachu- as well as 3 siblings: nephews and friends. of Abington and Robert setts National Cemetery, sister Frances Hogan of Hap was a 42 year proud F. Solletti of Quincy. Son Bourne at a later date. Milford, MA and brothers member of Teamsters Lo- of the late Bernice and SWEENEY, Helen James Lunny of Halifax, cal 25 -Boston. A history Francis Solletti. One of Marie (Lunny) Of MA and Edward Lunny buff, Hap was always of Plympton, MA. interested in research- Helen went to Dorches- ing the events that took NEW CALVARY CEMETERY ter High School for place during WWII. Hap Girls, and after rais- will be sorely missed by Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian ing her children, she his loving family and Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. worked at Stop & Shop friends. In lieu of flow- Grave pricing starting at $1,200 offices in Quincy until ers, donations in Hap’s Package pricing from $3,800 (includes grave purchase, first her retirement in 1999. memory may be made opening & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches A Celebration of Life will to St. John Chrysostom starting at $1,400 (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening be held at a later date. Church, 4750 Washing- & Inscription) See Keohane.com for ton Street, West Rox- 617-296-2339 online condolences. bury, MA 02132. 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, Pre Need Opening Arrangements  Funerals Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available.  Cremations Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments TEVNAN TEVNAN  Pre-Arrangements Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery 15 Broad Street 415 Neponset Avenue in West Roxbury 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 Main Office located at: 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 Attorneys at Law Pricing information and maps available online at: www.tevnan.com Service times and directions at: www.BostonCemetery.org www.dolanfuneral.com 617-325-6830 [email protected] Page 24 THE REPORTER August 20, 2020 dotnews.com