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Volume 33 Issue 13 Thursday, March 26, 2015 50¢ Dot Day lifts off with Chili Cook Off Team Walsh rallies troops for 2024 push By Lauren Dezenski Reporter Staff The Games are on for Mayor Martin Walsh’s political team. His “super volunteers” are being prepared to move onto the field under the 2024 banner to engage in an extended grassroots campaign to promote a positive public conversa- tion about the bid to bring the Summer Olympics competition to Boston. Some 75 members of Team Walsh, joined by reporters and camera crews, assembled at Florian Hall on Tuesday evening to get their marching orders in a setting of sandwiches, fruit, and a cash bar. As to elected officials, City Councillor Frank Baker was the only one present, and he made it clear he was there on this occasion representing his district rather than as a working supporter. “Tonight here, we’re running a political campaign,” Baker told the troops. “Normally at an organiza- tional campaign you meet the candidate, ask them questions. That’s what we’re doing tonight,” Baker reiterated that while he does in fact support the bid, he will keep asking questions. “I do think they will happen,” Baker said of the Games. “I think it will be a heavy lift, but I think it will happen.” The Dorchester Day Chili Cook Off drew hundreds of people to the IBEW Freeport Hall on Sunday af- In the presentations, Boston 2024’s Chief ternoon. Above, Liz Carney and Jane Richard worked on a painting at the Mardi Gras-themed event, Administration Officer Joe Rull and the political which raises funds for the Dot Day Parade. This week marks the official start of the Dorchester Day consultant Chris Keohane called the evening an celebrations, including tonight’s Meatloaf Dinner at First Parish Church. Editorial, page 10. “organizing meeting” – par for the course in any Ed Forry photo sort of campaign. “What’s more surprising is that there’s TV cameras at an organizing meeting. Most of us have organized meetings before, we know what Dot author casts a winning spell (Continued on page 11) with his series of fantasy tales Annie Wilcox By Mike Deehan concentrate on fiction. Before Special to the Reporter that, he had worked as an improv Boston is typically cast as a performer, dog-walker, pedicab to receive UMass’ backdrop for contemporary stories driver, video game tester, waiter, of crime and urban conflict, but barista, and once at the front desk Quinn Award local fantasy author Auston of a “shady bed and breakfast” in Habershaw’s unique world of Allston. By Monique Atkinson mavericks and mages also finds Though a family man and col- Special to the Reporter inspiration here in the Hub. lege professor now – he teaches A Dorchester woman With a series of novels and a English at the who has worked to ad- top industry prize already under College of Pharmacy and Health vance bonds between the his belt, Habershaw is making Sciences in Boston – Habershaw, community and Boston his mark on the world of science 36, credits his earlier life of odd Police for the last 28 fiction and fantasy writing. jobs around Boston for helping years will be honored by His career as a writer began some inspire many of his characters. He UMass Boston at their nine years ago when he decided to Auston Habershaw: Books Community Breakfast bring new worlds to life (Continued on page 15) next week. Annie Wilcox will receive the Robert H. Quinn Award for Out- Fair housing pioneer Hagins is mourned standing Community Leadership at the event By Deanna Klima-Rajchel work and dedication to of color. And she was Annie Wilcox: Worked on April 2. to build bonds between Special to the Reporter the affordable housing the first homeowner to Wilcox, 67, who worked Florence McCarthy program in Dorchester. enter into an affordable Boston Police and resi- as a civilian at three dents for last 28 years. Hagins, the former Ms. Hagins was born mortgage program that different police stations assistant director of in Roxbury in 1948 and would undo decades of until her retirement in the Dorchester-based lived in the Boston area redlining by area banks. January, is a native of Massachusetts Afford- until her retirement In a statement re- Memphis, Tennessee. able Housing Authority from MAHA in 2005. leased by MAHA this Inspired by Boston Uni- (MAHA) and a longtime She was a mother and week, the organization versity graduate Rev. Dorchester resident, community activist note: “We lost our friend, Dr. Martin Luther King, died on March 20 at her who persuaded bank mentor, colleague, and Jr., she moved to Boston home in Jacksonville, presidents to increase inspiration. The many to attend school. Wilcox Florida. She leaves be- mortgage lending in contributions she made attended BU’s School of All contents copyright Florence Hagins: hind a legacy of hard Boston’s neighborhoods to MAHA, her neighbor- © 2015 Boston Mother, activist (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 7) Neighborhood News, Inc. SAINT JOSEPH REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER

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Page 2 THE Reporter March 26, 2015 dotnews.com DOT BY THE DAY Morton-Gallivan fixes outlined by MassDOT An updated and March 26-April 3, 2015 upgraded intersection A snapshot look at key upcoming events in and at Morton Street and around the neighborhood for your weekly planner. Gallivan Boulevard is just around the bend. Last week, MassDOT rolled out details of proposed improvements that would bring in traffic lights, signalized crosswalks, bike lanes, and landscaping to the notoriously difficult to navigate crossroads. No one attended the public meeting, which detailed the first steps of the design process, Egg scramble at Pope Park on Saturday. though MassDOT met Photo by Lee Toma Thursday (26th) with local elected of- Dorchester Day Parade Committee’s annual ficials to detail the plan, Kick-off Meatloaf Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at First according to spokesper- Parish Church, 10 Parish St., Dorchester. Tickets son Amanda Richard. $15 at the door; $7 for children; $30 for family of 4. T h e n e x t p u b l i c Friday (27th) meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wed., April Cold Night, Hot Stove fundraiser for All Dorchester MassDOT expects construction to begin next year on a redesign of the inter- Sports League. 7- 11 p.m. at International Union 1 at the Mildred Ave. Community Center, 5 section at Gallivan Blvd. and Morton Street. The plan calls for dedicated turn of Elevator Constructors, Local 4, 50 Park St., lanes and new crosswalks among other enhanced safety features. Dorchester. Mildred Ave. at 7 p.m. Saturday (28th) • Join the DCR and Phillips Candy House in a wonderful spring tradition. Celebrate the 23rd Cedar Grove to hear plans for eatery annual Kids Spring Egg Scramble at DCR Pope John By Bill Forry According to Cedar Grove Civic president Sean Paul II Park, 763 Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester Ma. Editor Weir, the restaurant would be called Sam Maver- Children ages 4-8. Please dress for mud season and A prominent but long-vacant Adams Corner ick’s— a reference to a 17-year-old Boston boy killed call 617-333-7405, Ext. 104 for weather updates. property could soon be converted into a bustling in the 1770 Boston Massacre. • 2015 Peace Cup Hockey Tournament‑ a Team family-style restaurant and pub under a plan that In a statement posted on the civic group’s website, MR8 fundraiser to benefit the Martin W. Richard will be considered at an upcoming civic meeting. Weir added: “The owners are very interested in the Charitable Foundation will be held all day at the The Cedar Grove Civic Association will listen to a space and would serve lunch/dinner, brunch on Canton Sportsplex. Après-skate party to follow at proposal from Julian Bolger at the group’s April 14 the weekends, and want a family friendly dining the McKeon Post. meeting at St. Brendan’s Father Lane Hall. experience. Hours are TBD, a possible outside patio Monday (30th) Bolger and a partner plan to lease the former (location on property TBD). Many things will be up Dedication ceremony for the Edward M. Kennedy Hollywood Video space from landlord Tom Naughton, for discussion.” Institute for the Senate. President according to sources familiar with the plan. Bolger The storefront on Granite Avenue has been empty and Michelle Obama and Joe Biden will be joined owns and manages several Boston-area eateries, since the Hollywood Video franchise closed its doors by current and former members of Congress,. including Allston’s Tavern in the Square, South in 2009. Weir said that a second proposal for the space The dedication ceremony will be live streamed at Boston’s The Playwright, and Cityside in Cleveland by a franchisee of the pizza chain Little Ceasar’s will emkinstitute.org. The EMK Institute will open to Circle. also be up for a vote at the April meeting. the public the next morning, Tues., . Thursday (April 2) A Conversation with Marty Walsh and CNN’s John Police raid home, seize assault rifle and drugs King at the JFK Library from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Boston Police arrested a 23 year-old Dorchester Friday (3rd) man— and confiscated an assault rifle and St. Ann’s Band reunion at Venezia Restaurant, drugs— after a raid at a house on Rosseter Street 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Time to mix and mingle and look on Thursday afternoon. Damion Johnson is facing a back on all the good times shared. Buffet and DJ litany of charges— including illegal gun and ammo entertainment. Purchase your seat at $45 per person. possession and trafficking in heroin and marijuana. 27. Questions to Lydia at 617-851-1095. The District B-3 Drug Control Unit also found over $10,000 in cash in the raid. April 4 breakfast benefits “After lengthy surveillance and investigation, officers were able to identify a primary suspect in Cache taken from Rosseter Street apartment. B-3 community policing a drug distribution operation,” said Boston Police Photo courtesy BPD News in a statement on their website. The drugs seized $50,000 by Judge James Coffey at his arraignment A community fundraiser and breakfast will be held included fourteen plastic bags of pot and 42 grams in Dorchester District Court last Friday. Johnson on Sat., April 4 from 9-11 a.m. at the Blue Hill Boys of heroin. is due to appear in Suffolk County Gun Court on and Girls Club, 15 Talbot Ave. with special guest The target of the raid was a three-decker property April 17. speakers Mayor Martin Walsh, BPD Commissioner at 14 Rosseter St. in Dorchester. Earlier in the week, “Massachusetts is in the midst of a statewide William Evans, Deputy Chief on two occasion, officers had observed Johnson enter epidemic of heroin overdoses and a rising rate of James Claiborne, and Capt. Haseeb Hosein of the back seat of cars, which were later stopped and opiate-exposed newborns,” said DA Dan Conley. District B-3. A suggested donation of $20 benefits found to have heroin and cocaine in the occupants’ “This evidence doesn’t suggest someone struggling Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club and B-3 Community possession. Prosecutors say Johnson has two prior with addiction: it suggests someone profiting from Service events. For more info call 617-343-4717. convictions for drug dealing. His bail was set at addiction.” Second man convicted in 2013 attack on postal worker A federal jury con- Keyon Taylor, 22, was bery of a U.S. Postal Gittens is due to be According to the US while demanding money victed a Dorchester man the gunman who shot worker, kidnapping, sentenced on May 21. Attorney's office, Taylor from the "drawer." There this week for the brutal and pistol-whipped the attempted kidnapping, Taylor faces a heft and Gittens rented a U- is no cash drawer in a attack and robbery of victim after ambush- and use of a firearm in sentence for each of the Haul van and stalked the US postal truck, but a U.S. postal carrier in ing him in his truck a crime of violence. A crimes: just the assault letter carrier on his route Taylor— angry— at- December 2013. The as he was delivering second man, Maurice charge on a federal em- near Ashmont station. tacked the postman brazen attack on Bailey packages during the Williams Miner-Gittens, ployee carries a 25 year Taylor confronted him further, beating him in Street left the postman pre-Christmas rush. 24, pled guilty to robbery prison term. All told, he in his delivery truck, the back of their truck with a non-fatal gun- Taylor, was found and conspiracy, and will likely get at least striking him with his and then taking off with shot wound to the arm. guilty of assault on a possession of a firearm thirty years when he is gun and shooting him the vehicle. Prosecutors proved that federal employee, rob- in February 2015. Miner- sentenced on June 11. in the hand and arm

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This said Silverman. “But we Community Food Co-op. munity Food Co-op ac- is ending their season Dorchester. week, the market will be are very excited to begin A meeting is planned cepts SNAP benefits, and on Friday, March 27. The market was can- hosting a cooking demo the process of building for Wed., April 15 at 7 offers up to $10 in free The market, now in its celled three times due designed for the elders of a new store in the Four p.m. at the Erie-Ellington food to EBT recipients. fourth year, is the first to snow this winter. Dorchester 3-5 p.m. Corners neighborhood.” Community Center to Anyone can shop at the project of the Dorchester Co-Op Program Man- The Dorchester Com- The complex, slated discuss the latest plans market; however, co-op Community Food Co-op. ager Jenny Silverman munity Food Co-op for opening in 2017, and receive input about members do receive dis- Based in the Great Hall was impressed by the was founded to create will contain a healthy the Co-op store. counted coupons. Nearly at at 6 Norfolk St. in vendors’ availability and a community-owned café and bookstore, a “We are very excited 400 households are mem- Codman Square, the the customers’ support cooperative market juice bar, modular event to take this next step in bers of the co-op, which market took place every during the many snowy that brings healthy, space, an open-plan making the co-op grow, requires a one-time $100 Friday from 3-7 p.m. over Fridays the Winter affordable food to the “mercado” stocked with and bringing fresh, af- fee that can be paid in 12 weeks this winter. Farmer’s Market man- Dorchester area. The local entrepreneurs, fordable food to the com- installments. Silverbrook Farm, aged to stay open. Co-op provides healthy Oakdale Farm, The “Weather really, really eating education and cul- Neighborhood Farm and impacted the market this tural activities, as well as ReVision Urban Farm year. We are only open a center for sustainable supply produce to the for 12 weeks out of the living in Dorchester. The market. Ancient Bakers, year, so those three days organization has over as well as the Indonesian- closed were actually 25 1,000 people signed up Your Primary Care is inspired Big A Farm, percent of the market’s for weekly email notifica- provide pre-made food hours,” Silverman said. tions about their various and meals. Red’s Best The Winter Farmers’ programs. My Primary Focus Local Seafood also calls Market is a lively place, The Dot Co-op started the market home, as home to not only food, the winter market as well as Foxboro Cheese, but also kids’ activi- an immediate way to which brings both local ties, events and special bring fresh, affordable cheese and meats to the guests. Past events in food to the community. table. Lastly, Lyndigo included a 2013 visit However, there is no Spice produces spices from the late Mayor summer market, as the and chutneys. Many of Tom Menino and face Co-op is dreaming much the vendors have been painting with Dot Art. bigger. Housing advocate Hagins is mourned (Continued from page 1) ence’s legacy continues she inspired those of us hood, city, and state will to support the mission lucky enough to get to never be forgotten.” of MAHA well into the work with her each day Ms. Hagins became future. We plan to build with her determination a full-time employee the endowment over the to break down barriers at MAHA in 1996 and next couple of years so it for low- and moderate- • Personalized, comprehensive care counseled thousands of will provide permanent, income homebuyers. “ • Special interests in primary care and adult medicine first-time homebuyers ongoing support for pro- On behalf of her family, • Access to specialists at Beth Deaconess over her nine years in moting affordable and Ms. Hagins’s daughter Anne Rogal, MD Hospital-Milton and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical the organization. Of that responsible homeown- Andraea Green, wrote, Internal Medicine Center in Boston. work, she once said, “It’s ership in Dorchester “Our family would like to such a great feeling to and throughout greater thank everyone for their “My primary goal is to think that you actually Welcoming new patients. Boston.” kind words, prayers, love support all aspects of helped somebody. Then, MAHA board president and support.” my patients' physical For same or next day appointments, please call as a homeowner, the Esther Maycock-Thorne In lieu of flowers, 617-296-1269. stabilization of your own described Ms. Hagins as the family is requests and emotional well-being community makes a big “a leader in every sense that mourners give to and health.” bidmc.org/pcpmiltonlanding difference.” of the word. Florence was the Hagins Endowment MAHA plans to cre- truly inspirational. 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The events are life that many would envy. moderate the filmmakers’ 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help.Fri., March 27, 11 scheduled for April 23 Handsome and always presentations before an a.m. – Preschool Films. Mon., March 30, 3:30 p.m. and 24. impeccably dressed, the audience of peers, poten- – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. This increasingly high- charismatic former male tial funders, broadcasters, Tues., March 31, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help, profile free film series model works as a fashion festival programmers, Wed., April 1, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., on Columbia is photographer, appears brand partners, and other Matt Creed’s Lily will be Apr. 2, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU curated by its founder, in movies, and attends industry insiders. The screened on April 2. Homework Help. UMass adjunct professor the best parties. When goal is to create a unique Fields Corner Branch Chico Colvard. Born in he leaves those events, coalition of awareness class, where the magic Thurs., March 26, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Germany of German and however, he heads to and support for local behind the filmmaking Fri., March 27, 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time. Afro-American heritage, the East Village—not to filmmakers. process is methodically Mon., March 30, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Colvard received his an overpriced loft, but Thurs., April 30: tampered with and re- Tues., March 31, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 J.D. from Boston College to a hidden corner of “Prophet’s Prey” includes vealed. Here, essayists p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Container Law School and now a rooftop to sleep each gripping first-person take close examination of Gardening. Wed., Apr. 1, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool teaches “race, law & night. Director Thomas accounts about abuse how camera movements, Films and Fun; 10:30 a.m. – Story Time with Sherry; media” related courses at Wirthensohn exposes the and sexual slavery by lighting, sound, symbol- 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., April 2, 3:30 UMass Boston. A former dark underbelly of the former members and ism and other cinematic p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Crafternoon: DIY Filmmaker-in-Residence American Dream in an descendants of the Fun- elements purposefully Easter Eggs. at WGBH, Colvard made often-merciless city.” damentalist Church of conjure-up deliberate Grove Hall Branch his full-length documen- Still to come in the Jesus Christ Latter Day social and emotional Thurs., March 26, 3:30 p.m. – After School tary debut at Sundance UMBFS lineup: Saints’ leadership. outcomes.” Tutoring with 826 Boston; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework with “Family Affair” Thurs., April 2: Loose- In addition, for the first All screenings start Help; 6 p.m. – Classical Guitarist Brad Rau. Fri., about the discovery of ly based on the real-life time, the film series will at 7 p.m. in Ballroom C, March 27, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films. Mon., incest in his own family experiences of lead actress show locally-produced and are free and open to March 30, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., March of origin. “Family Affair” Amy Grantham, cancer shorts and video essays the public. Q. and A. ses- 31, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Stories and Songs; 3:30 was the first doc that survivor “Lily” reevalu- (VEs) before each of the sions with the filmmakers p.m. – After School Tutoring with 826 Boston; 3:30 Oprah Winfrey acquired ates her relationship with five feature films. “Video follow. p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., April 1, 1 p.m. – Gentle for her OWN network. her older boyfriend and essays are cinema’s re- For additional infor- Chair Yoga for Seniors; 3 p.m. – Teen Afternoons; Tonight’s offering is her feelings about her ality check,” Colvard mation, visit umb.edu/ 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., April 2, 3:30 “Homme Less,” whose long-absent father. explains. “VEs play like filmseries. p.m. – After School Tutoring with 826 Boston; 4 title puns on the words Thurs., April 23, and a micro cinema studies p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – LGBTQ Community Movie Night. Lower Mills Branch Thurs., March 26, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion. Fri., March 27, 10:30 a.m. – Fri. Preschool Films; 1 p.m. – Bogart & Bacall Film Series: To Have and Have Not. Mon., March 30, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Tues., March 31, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 6 p.m. – Story Time with Ms. Angela. Wed., April 1, 10:30 a.m. – Circle Time with Ms. Sherry; (Formerly Dorchester House Multi-Service Center) 11 a.m. – Computer Basics; 3:30 p.m. –Homework Help. Thurs., April 2, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Romance We wish you, your family and friends a happy & healthy New Year! & Mystery Book Club. Mattapan Branch Thurs., March 26, 3:30 p.m. – Cooking with Caren; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Craft; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6 p.m. – VIT Friends meeting. Fri., March 27, 10:30 a.m. – Story and Craft Time; 2:30 p.m. – Fri. Film. Sat., March 28, 2 p.m. – AARP Tax Aide; 2:30 p.m. – Video Games. Mon., March 30, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tues., March 31, 3:30 – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Youth Woodworking; 5:30 p.m. – Tech Tues.; 6 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group with Miss Cannon. Wed., April 1, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., April 2, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – New Year, New Your: Your Workout. 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By Deanna Klima- decided to try it for Rajchel herself. This year is her Special to the Reporter 12th year playing with Dorchester resident the only team in Mas- Kim Davy has been sachusetts, the Quincy selected to play for the Narwhals. Just this national Underwater month, The Narwhals Rugby Team at the 2015 brought home a gold World Championship medal in the CanAm Tournament in Cali, Midwestern Champion- Colombia. The tourna- ship. “Playing in the Mid- ment will take place over western Championship the course of one week was amazing! Everyone this July. has a different style of Davy first became in- playing, so it’s cool to see terested in underwater the other teams style and rugby through watching dynamic,” Davy said. The friends play. The sport is team has brought home played with a ball heavy second and third place in enough to sink and a many few tournaments, metal basket on the floor but the CanAm was the of a pool 12-16 foot-deep. Narwhals’ first gold. According to the US “It felt so good, being Team website, “It’s a our first gold. I couldn’t fast paced game and very even describe the feeling Kim Davy (second from right) with teammates Andrea Picot, Robert Vice, Laurie Picot, and Tom Skinner. physically demanding. if I tried. I was so proud There are 6 players of my team and myself. reached out to some of attacking the goal, and When she’s not in you represent our coun- per team jostling for Gold or no gold I feel the women who play in goalie technique. The the water, Davy is a try. You will have the possession and fighting blessed to have my rugby other states. We will all goalie position is ex- program manager of the opportunity to compete to score before they run family,” said Davy. be meeting for our first tremely difficult, as the Deaf Supported Living and interact with ath- out of breath.” During the CanAm team practice in April, to player puts their back Program at WORK Inc., letes from around the “Out of the water, you Championship, Davy get to know each other’s on the goal and kicks to a New England-based world, joining together can’t see much,” she said. was approached by the playing styles and pick prevent scoring. agency that provides in the spirit of friendly “It mostly looks like a captain of the US Men’s positions. I’m hoping for “We all prepare dif- professional skills and competition, mutual feeding frenzy. You just Team about creating a a goalie position.” ferently, but mostly services for people with understanding, and see splashes and fins women’s team. Preparation includes working out to make disabilities. Davy’s healthy living. We wish kicking.” Davy said, “I obviously practice two nights a sure we are in the best achievement is a point you all the best,” read a After her second match jumped at the chance week, and meeting early physical shape for this of great pride for her WORK Inc. statement as a spectator, Davy to be part of this, and to work different drills demanding sport,” Davy workplace. congratulating Davy on like breathing control, said. “We are proud to have her selection. Wilcox to be honored at UMass Boston Breakfast (Continued from page 1) she organized an annual events that the police ready to assist,” Torigian ment. lished in the Reporter Management, earning Senior Harbor Cruise department was able to noted in his nomination “There is transpar- last week, UMass Boston a Bachelors in Business that recognizes and ser- deliver to the community letter. ency, there is account- Chancellor Dr. J. Keith Administration and her vices over 300 seniors above and beyond what C a p t a i n H o s e i n ability, there are checks Motley said Wilcox Masters in Business. from Mattapan. She also was required.” agrees, calling Wilcox and balances, and they “upholds the spirit” of Wilcox began working assists B-3 police in plan- According to the nomi- “irreplaceable.” are a champion of law Quinn “in the many with BPD by assisting ning special programs for nation of Lieutenant “She is a trailblazer and order. They know ways she embraced her the Captain of the B-2 youth, including the B-3 Timothy Torigian, Chief and role model for so the difference between community.” district in Roxbury’s Clean-up Crew, which Community Service Of- many young officers […] justice and injustice,” William “Willie” Osti- Dudley Square. creates summer jobs that ficer for the Boston Police she impacted me in so said Wilcox. guy will also be honored She was nominated for give youth a productive Department in B-3, many ways,” said Capt. The Quinn Award at next week’s breakfast. the Quinn Award by her outlet and allows them Wilcox has developed a Hosein. is named for the late Ostiguy, a longtime Bos- colleagues at her most to earn their own money. rapport within the entire Wilcox remains hum- Robert H. Quinn, a ton Fire Department recent posting— the Capt. Haseeb Hosein, community. ble about her service. Dorchester native and employee, has been a Area B-3 police district who commands the B-3 “Whether the person in “I know that [these] former Massachusetts driving force in the city’s that covers parts of district, has worked need is an abused child, communities are com- Attorney General and recovery community. Dorchester and Mat- with Wilcox since 1992. a victim of domestic munities that I love and Speaker of the House of The annual UMass tapan. Wilcox has been He says Wilcox’s service violence, a victim of a embrace. I thank the Representatives. Quinn Community Breakfast instrumental in organiz- has positively impacted violent crime, a resident community for allowing played a critical role in begins at 8:30 a.m. on ing the district’s regular Boston “in the quality of with a problem, a young me an opportunity to bringing UMass Boston Thursday, April 2. The community meeting that service that the police person in need of guid- serve them.” to its present home on event is an invitation attracts more that 250 department delivered ance or an officer in need She also commends the Dorchester’s Columbia only event. Call 617-287- attendees a month. Also, [and] in the number of she is always the first one Boston Police Depart- Point. In a column pub- 5310 for more info. Bubbles’s Birthdays and Special Occasions

The poet Robert Frost from flowing over the bridge over the Neponset Those celebrating was born in San Francis- falls on March 29, 1848. River on April 1, 1634. their birthdays are Katie co on March 26, 1874. Dr. The “ Mutt and Jeff” President Eisenhower Flaherty, Brian Quee- Jonas Salk announced comic strip appeared for signed a bill allowing ney, Jacklyn Keenan, the discovery of the the first time on March the construction of the Mike Sullivan, Margaret polio vaccine on March 29, 1908, in the San Air Force Academy in Lydon, Mary (Joyce) 26, 1953. “Singin’ in the Francisco Examiner. Springs, Colo- Morris, Bob Scannell, Rain” was first shown on On March 30, 1867, the rado, on April 1, 1954. Bill Ryan, Diana Scar- March 27, 1952, in New US bought Alaska from 25.4 inches of snow fell borough, JoAnn Leary, York City. P.T. Barnum Russia for $72 million. on Boston in the April Jennifer Coleman, and James Bailey formed Elizabeth, the Queen Fools’ Day Storm of April Jason Lisowski, Mi- “The Greatest Show on Mother and wife of King 1, 1997. chael O’Sullivan, Karen Earth” on March 28, George VI, died on March Celebrities having (Ashe) Doherty, and Fred 1881. St. Teresa was 30, 2002, at age 101. birthdays: March 26: Fortey. born in Avila, Spain, “Jeopardy,” with Art Alan Arkin, 81; James Also observing their on March 28, 1515, 500 Fleming as host, made Caan, 75; Jennifer Grey, birthdays are Joe Ju- years ago. The partial its debut on March 30, 55; Keira Knightley, 30; liano, Rafal Bartkiewicz, meltdown of a nuclear 1964. When the series Diana Ross, 71; Pauley twins Dan and Sean reactor at Three Mile returned in 1984, Alex (“Abby” on “NCIS”) Per- McManus, Michael Gal- Island near Harrisburg, Trebek was host. A pencil rette, 46 on Mar. 27; lagher, Rick Lane Jr., PA, occurred on March with an eraser top was Reba McEntire, 60 on Kathy Guinee, Karen 28, 1979. Holy Week patented by Hyman Lip- Mar. 28; Lucy “Xena” Crowley, and Conor begins this weekend on man on March 30, 1858. Lawless, 47 on Mar. 29; Sullivan. Christine Palm Sunday, March 29. April 1 is the 70th John Astin, 85 on Mar. Brugman is celebrating Ice blocks formed anniversary of the 30; Celine Dion, 47 on a special birthday this upstream from Niagara Battle of Okinawa. Israel the 30th; Jane Powell, week. Falls, making an ice jam Stoughton received the The Eiffel Tower opened for visitors on 86, and Debbie Reynolds, and stopping the water authority to build a March 30, 1884. 83 on April 1. Page 8 THE Reporter March 26, 2015 dotnews.com Editorial Book Review DOT DAY: ‘Tis the Season! ‘Frank’ – wherein Barney speaks frankly By Martin F. Nolan Political memoirs often deploy ghost writers, law- yers, and consultants to help the author homogenize the past and move mistakes to the passive voice. is made of sterner stuff. In his new memoir, “Frank,” a roller coaster ride through the past half century, the author advises his readers: “Never believe anyone who says, ‘I hate saying I told you so.’ Saying ‘I told you so’ is always enjoyable and one of the few pleasures that becomes more enjoyable with age.” Mayor Walsh greeted members of the Boys and Girls The advice is superfluous. He barbecues conserva- Clubs of Dorchester at the Chili Cook Off. tives, liberals, reporters (a “thin-skinned group”), Dorchester Day falls every year on the first and his own “weaknesses and failings.” It is a speaker in 1994 with a nihilist doctrine still in force. Sunday of June. But, as longtime denizens of this well-written, marvelous memoir. Gingrich, Frank writes, “believed that Democrats town-turned-neighborhood well know, the name His determination to advance gay rights, woven should not be described as reasonable, patriotic, itself is a bit of a misnomer. In point of fact, it should throughout the narrative, has given Frank an admi- honest people who had incorrect policy views, but as probably be referred to as “Dorchester Season.” ration for basic, old-fashioned politics, which leads immoral, corrupt, treasonous hacks who threatened The celebrations that revolve around our an- him to criticize the passivity of liberals (the word the nation’s future.” nual commemoration of Dorchester’s “foundation” he uses, not the timid euphemism “progressives”). In Boston and Washington, few who encountered actually start up in March. Tonight (March 26) “Given the left’s vision of itself as a tribune of the the author were in doubt where they stood with marks the “official” kick-off to Dot Day festivities people,” he writes, “it’s a bitter irony that conserva- Frank. He often gave any politician, constituent, with a traditional meatloaf dinner that convenes tives have proved so much better at grassroots advo- critic, supporter, or reporter his opinion of their in the beautifully restored First Parish Church on cacy. They are likelier to forcefully inform members opinion. (Trust me.) Meetinghouse Hill. It’s an appropriate setting given of Congress of their policy preferences; liberals are In “Frank,” he turns his candor on himself. During that the congregation at First Parish has a direct more inclined to hold public demonstrations, in which one re-election campaign, “I became extremely link to the English Puritans who landed here on the like-minded people gather to reassure each other argumentative, even by my previous standards. I Mary and John in May 1630 – one month before a of their beliefs.” The National Rifle Association, he was bent on winning every disputed point, even when similar band of settlers “discovered” Boston. (The notes, “wins at the ballot box, not in the streets. ... that meant losing voter support.” Amid a concise two communities remained separate entities until They do not have marches.” account of the 2008 financial crisis, he describes 1870, when Dorchester’s male landholders agreed Frank believes in politics because he has seen it “the single stupidest thing I have ever done in my to annexation.) work on behalf of gay rights. As a state legislator official life.” Compared with derivatives and credit Topography and church steeples aside, there is in 1979, he introduced gay and lesbian constituents default swaps, it seems minor. little left of the olde Dorchester that 19th century to Tip O’Neill and found the US House speaker In the chapter, “Reforming Wall Street,” he dwellers would recognize. Perhaps sensing the need “wholly sympathetic.” O’Neill urged “all LBGT recounts that he and Sen. Chris Dodd were blamed to cement a connection to those colonial settlement people to come out — although he did not use the for causing, not curing, the 2008 mess, which hap- days, a group of history enthusiasts started the phrase. Referring specifically to the prohibition of pened during a Republican administration of “not Dorchester Day Celebrations Committee in 1904. security clearances for LGBT people, he said, ‘If deregulation but non-regulation.” By 2010, “the The first Dot Day centered on Savin Hill, where all the homosexuals identified themselves, there fact that we are the pro-government party merges those first English men and women came ashore. wouldn’t be any argument that they were subject in some voters’ minds with the notion that we are Over time, the celebrations bloomed into a broader to blackmail.’” This white-haired politician “was not the government — all the time.” celebration of a modern neighborhood’s emerging only a confirmed liberal,” but “sophisticated and When, retiring after 32 tumultuous years on identity. A parade – heavy with martial units and insightful ... a very smart man.” Capitol Hill, Frank was asked “if the rancorous clubs – was added to the mix. Over time, there Frank had been a closet gay throughout his atmosphere in Congress had driven me out, I replied, were new traditions – Landing Day (once held the public life. In the Massachusetts Legislature, he ‘No, I’m good at rancor.’” Saturday before Dot Day) to mark the actual event of maintained a “firm determination to keep my In a congressional debate in 2004 on gay marriage, the Pilgrims rowing to shore; Little Miss Dorchester secret.” His dilemma, until 1987, was that “I was “a former judge, Rep. John Carter, lamented that contests (this year set for May 9) for young girls; prepared to be something of a coward when it came he had presided over the dissolution of 20,000 road races and bike decoration contests; even a yacht to acknowledging who I really was, but I was even marriages, and with perfect illogic cited this as race in Dorchester Bay. more determined not to be a hypocrite.” justification for not allowing us to form any,” the Present-day Dorchester has its own roster of Frank went to and Harvard Law author recalls, probably savoring how the Texan events, many of them intended to help offset the School, after growing up in Bayonne, N.J., where he had set himself up for a quick, intelligent, eloquent considerable costs of actually staging the June pumped gas at the family truck stop. In one of those and wee bit rancorous response. parade – which is set for Sun., June 7 this year. A places (guess which), he acquired a wit as quick as “I’m a gay man and I presided over the dissolu- contest to choose a ‘Mayor’ of Dorchester generates any stand-up comic’s: tion of none,” Barney Frank said. “I’m sorry Rush new civic-minded candidates each year. There’s a “My sense of humor, which I’m glad to have, and Limbaugh’s been divorced three times, but it ain’t Salute to Seniors luncheon held annually at Florian which I cannot think of anything I did to earn, was my fault.” Hall. And a $10,000 drawing at Florian Hall – set also a great polemical weapon.” Martin F. Nolan, a former reporter, columnist, for May 22 – is a popular ticket. Frank uses the phrase “in fairness to” some editorial page editor, and Washington bureau chief One of the best innovations of the last decade has Republicans — Dan Lungren, Alan Simpson, even for , wrote this review for the San been the Dorchester Day Chili Cook-off, which is Dick Cheney — but not Newt Gingrich, elected Francisco Chronicle. organized by civic leaders in Ashmont-Adams. This year’s event, a colorful Mardi Gras-themed party with a live band and a large turnout, was held on Commentary Sunday afternoon at the IBEW Hall on Freeport Street. It was a huge success. Sometimes even those who live here have trouble Mayor Walsh, Dr. Chang: We are watching describing it in all of its complexities. But Dorchester To me, the selection of Dr. Chang is a clear sign Day – and the long line-up of parties and traditions By Donnell Singleton that the mayor is committed to the type of bold that serve as its annual prelude – helps us out in Last week, a group of Boston parents gathered at transformation that parents know the BPS needs that regard. The parade is a proud representation Roxbury Community College to share our concerns to close the achievement gap and attract families of an inclusive, diverse, and dynamic community about the state of education in Boston with state back into the system. that is eager to share its energy with the larger city Senate President Stan Rosenberg and a number of The recent announcement that five more BPS and the world. – Bill Forry state senators, including Linda Dorcena Forry, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Anthony Petruccelli, Sal DiDomenico, schools are slated for closure was the newest example and . This meeting was the of parents “voting with their feet” to leave the BPS. Boston leg of the Senate President’s “Common- Families who have the means are fleeing the Boston The Reporter wealth Conversations” tour – a series of listening Public Schools, and those who can’t are too often “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” sessions and community forums in cities and towns stuck in schools that offer no one’s idea of a quality A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. across the state. education. This is why tens of thousands of parents 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 We told the senators about the unfortunate real- are on charter wait-lists and even more send their Worldwide at dotnews.com ity faced by far too many of our kids, particularly children to private school. The BPS must innovate children of color. Across Massachusetts, there are to keep up. Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) currently 77,000 students stuck in schools where Mayor Walsh knows this. Dr. Chang knows this. , Publisher/Editor William P. Forry fewer than one in three students can read or do That’s why both of them so heavily emphasized Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher innovation when they spoke about a new strategy Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor math on grade level, including 19,000 in Boston. Barbara Langis, Production Manager In my corner of the city, the majority of schools are for turning the BPS around. For the first time in Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager chronically underperforming, and not nearly enough several years, I feel that the right team is in place Maureen Forry, Advertising Sales has been done to turn these schools around. to implement the type of change that we need to Lauren Dezenski, Staff Reporter However, though I remain deeply concerned see in Boston. News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 about the state of the Boston’s public schools, I’m But Boston parents will not be patient, and will Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] encouraged by Mayor Walsh and the Boston School hold this team accountable for their promises. As we The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in Committee’s decision to name Dr. Tommy Chang as told the senators we spoke to last week, parents are advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. the next superintendent. going to demand more from state and city education The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, Dr. Chang has an impressive record of turning leaders. Our message is simple: the quality of your or cut any copy without notice. around chronically underperforming schools in Los education shouldn’t depend on your zip code. Every Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade Angeles. In the LA Unified School District, he led the kid deserves the opportunity to go to a school where Next Issue: Thursday, April 2, 2015 Intensive Support and Innovation Center, a group they are understood and challenged. Next week’s Deadline: Monday, March 30, at 4 p.m. of 135 schools targeted for turnaround efforts. In Donnell Singleton is the Roxbury Chapter leader Published weekly on Thursday mornings just two and half years with Dr. Chang at the helm, of Families for Excellent Schools. All contents © Copyright 2015 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. graduation rates went up 15 percent. dotnews.com March 26, 2015 The Reporter Page 9 Commentary mining, and air pollu- nal permitting for this establish siting criteria unsuccessful opposing tion. We knew that the never-before-seen type for planning, leasing, laws suits, hundreds-of- combustion of fossil fuels of project fell to the US building, monitoring, millions of dollars spent, The lessons was releasing carbon, Army Corps of Engi- and eventually decom- and all the necessary methane, and mercury neers whose primary missioning offshore wind permits in hand, the $2.5 into the environment and concern was prevent- farms. Independent billion project has stalled of Cape Wind causing health problems ing obstruction in the analyses of the potential due to the termination of By Jack Clarke In the Northeast, we for humans, especially nation’s waterways. impact on birds, whales power purchase agree- The wind blowing off consume lots of electric- pregnant women and In response, Congress and sea turtles, put into ments with two utilities. America’s coastline has ity, produce little that children. Our examina- passed the Energy Policy place during the review Cape Wind is the story the potential to generate is clean, and add lots tion balanced the good Act of 2005, charging the of Cape Wind, would of risk taking, bold ideas, 54 gigawatts of electric- of carbon to the atmo- and bad of Cape Wind stewards of the nation’s became part of wind farm and innovation. It was, ity, enough to power sphere. Cape Wind was against the known and natural resources at the analyses, and a financial and it remains, a ground- 42 million homes. To to be the region’s larg- significant threats posed Interior Department compensation program breaking endeavor to capture some of that est renewable-energy by fossil-fuel use and with the responsibility for host coastal states help end our addiction to energy, this winter the project mitigating the ef- climate change. to review, regulate, and was added – all because fossil fuels and move us US Department of the fects of human-induced At first, we were skep- permit offshore renew- Cape Wind was under forward on the road to en- Interior leased 354,000 climate change and tical of the project since able energy projects. consideration. ergy independence and a acres off the Bay State cutting carbon emissions Nantucket Sound is The Interior Depart- After hundreds of clean energy future. to two wind energy de- by 770,000 tons, the home to a rich variety ment worked with the thousands of pages of Jack Clarke is director velopers. In 2013, the equivalent of removing of avian life, including public, the environmen- environmental reports, of public policy and feds leased 166,000 acres 175,000 cars from the the endangered roseate tal community, and input from seventeen government relations for off Massachusetts and roads each year. tern, threatened piping the energy industry to public agencies, thirty Mass Audubon. Rhode Island, and a fully Cape Wind began plover, and half a mil- funded wind project off America’s quest to lion winter sea ducks. Island will soon join the global offshore However, following three power 17,000 homes. renewable-energy mar- years of independent on- These projects would ket to catch up with site research, an exten- not exist if it were not Europe and its dozens of sive scientific literature for the now-jeopardized marine wind parks and review, and a compara- Cape Wind project and its jumpstart the industry tive study trip during president Jim Gordon’s on the eastern seaboard. bird migration season to pioneering efforts to The review of Cape Denmark’s offshore wind build 130 wind turbines Wind would set the farms, we concluded on Nantucket Sound. standard by which all that the benefits of Cape There were no projects future offshore wind Wind far outweighed like this anywhere in the projects in the nation its detriments and that nation in 2001 when it would be measured, the project would have was first proposed, never and so it was important no significant adverse mind rules governing for the developer and impact on the marine life how and where they permitting agencies to of Nantucket Sound. As a could be built. get it right – and they matter of fact, in the long Cape Wind was intro- did. run Cape Wind would duced at a time when At Mass Audubon, be beneficial. A lead- the United States, the we examined the proj- ing Boston newspaper world’s second largest ect within the context headline announced on STILL emitter of greenhouse of a planet not only March 29, 2006: “Audu- REGISTERING gases, refused to sign the experiencing rapid heat- bon review supports Kyoto Protocol reducing ing, sea-level rise, and wind farm. Threat to players in all age heat-trapping air pol- intense coastal storms, birds is less than feared.” groups! lution. but also oil spills, strip By default, the origi-

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*Plus one-time enrollment fee, annual fee, and any applicable tax. MySportsClubs.com Page 10 THE Reporter March 26, 2015 dotnews.com Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events Police District C-11 Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assn Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assn The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: [email protected] or 617- 825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assn The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available. The next meeting dates are: Apr. 13, May 11, and June 8, at 6:30 p.m.. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets The Knights of Catholic Memorial are the state’s Division I basketball champions. In one of the most the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the exciting high school basketball games this year, CM topped the defending state champion, the Putnam Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Beavers, 80-70, at the DCU Center in Worcester on March 16. The victory marked CM’s first Division I Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. title since 1972, although the school did take home the Division II title in 2008. Mattapan’s Dalyyn Charles Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn ’16 is a guard on the team, which is coached by Denis Tobin. The Knights were led to victory by Kellan Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Grady ’16 and Guilien Smith ’15, both of , scoring 27 points and 26 points, respectively. at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Additionally, Grady and Smith are listed as two of the ten contenders for ESPN Boston’s high school columbiasavinhillcivic.org. sports “Mr. Basketball” award, which honors the top players in Massachusetts. Cummins Valley Assn Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt Fields Corner Civic Assn Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood Assn Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on The FCCA meets the first Tues., of each month The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near in the basement hall of St. Ambrose Church at 7 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- p.m. New members are welcome. Call 617-265-5376 Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call 7359 or 617-202-1021. for info. 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Eastman-Elder Assn Freeport-Adams Assn Hancock St. Civic Assn The association meets the third Thurs. of each The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the Meetings, on Thurs. (Apr. 16), from 6:30 to 8 month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office p.m. at the Pilgrim Church (in a new room), 540 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. (the old Dist. 11 police station).        (Continued on page 15)

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sinking support for the haven’t acted on your will be important. “We’re Games in public opinion concerns yet doesn’t in the early stages of this. polls and pushback from mean we’re not listening. We still have another, elected officials, but at We’re going to change geeze, two years until we Tuesday night’s meeting, our plan and make sure find out whether or not Rull said that no matter we’re listening to the we’re chosen,” he said. the public optics, Boston folks that live here.” “We ask for patience 2024 is listening. But during that pro- and to allow for our story “Just because we cess, Rull said, patience to be told.”

Rev. Jeffrey Brown, Chris Keohane and Joe Rull were front-and-center at Tuesday’s Florian Hall meeting. Photo by Lauren Dezenski (Continued from page 1) another three staffers Olympics depends on to help with community the support of residents this is like. We have to outreach. “We are going and we should only move start talking to voters to organize anywhere we forward in a way that and non-voters alike are allowed to speak,” he will bring the greatest about why we support said. “This is not secre- benefit to the city and its the Olympics,” Keohane tive. We want to hear neighborhoods.” said. from every community.” In order to sponsor a The founder of the On Tuesday morning, statewide ballot referen- consulting firm CK John Fish, the CEO of dum, Boston 2024 would Strategies and a senior Boston 2024, announced need to gather 64,750 member of Walsh’s 2013 that the private, non- signatures, according to mayoral campaign team, profit organization will the Boston Globe, and Keohane laid out some seek a statewide ballot then gain the approval specifics of the outreach referendum in Novem- of the Legislature and strategy, which included ber 2016 – and, he added, Secretary of State Wil- campaigning at Little if the question cannot liam Galvin to place it League fields, soccer capture the majority on the ballot. fields, baseball diamonds of the city and state’s On Monday, legislative – anywhere the athleti- support, the bid will be leaders partnered with cally inclined gather. dead. “The people of Mas- Gov. to “This is a little dif- sachusetts can make the announce pursuit of an ferent from a political final decision on whether independent study into campaign,” he said. “We we have achieved those the possible impact of get to areas where you goals,” Fish said in his the Games on the state’s don’t normally get to go statement. taxpayers. Baker, House to for campaigns. We Walsh more or less Speaker Robert DeLeo, can talk to parents and endorsed the move by and Senate President kids that aspire to be in the 2024 group, saying Stan Rosenberg teamed the Olympics.” Keohane in a statement: “The up to commission a also said he is hiring success of our bid for the $250,000 report that will be due in July. The Opponents plan own commonwealth will ac- cept bids to conduct the ballot question next year report from firms outside of Massachusetts, ac- Another effort to create a ballot referendum on the cording to a Baker aide. 2024 Olympic Games is full speed ahead as Evan Against all this activ- Falchuk, founder of the United Independent Party, ity came evidence of released draft language of a 2016 ballot question on Wednesday morning. “The language we have drafted supports the Olympics by requiring that they be privately funded, as has been proposed by Boston 2024,” said Falchuk in a statement. Later, Falchuk invited Boston 2024 to “sign on” to his proposed referendum language. The language states: “No state agency or other state entity shall expend any state funds to aid or further the 2024 Olympics. No state agency or other state entity shall provide any guaranty, incur any liability or obligation, directly or indirectly, or incur any debt, to aid or further the 2024 Olympics. Because efficient transportation, including the MBTA, is essential to the economy of the state and would also benefit the 2024 Olympics, nothing in this act is intended to prevent any state agency or other state entity from spending state funds for fixing or improving the state transportation system, even if such expenditures would also benefit the 2024 Olympics.” The draft text of the ballot question was delivered to the attorney general’s office and will be subject to alterations. It will be officially submitted in August. Page 12 THE Reporter March 26, 2015 dotnews.com Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill Hubby took his camera were some wonderful an assortment of food Monkees” theme song. outside on Sunday to kids volunteering to Gerard had made for His final song, fittingly, take photos of at least serve us seniors. Cora “The crocuses are grooming the occasion: scrambled was “Danny Boy.” 15 crocuses. They are all McAllister was a sweet eggs, bacon, sausages, Also in the crowd were purple, although I know little girl who helped at Beneath the sequined snow Irish bacon, blood pud- Eileen Burke, Mike there are yellow ones our table. John Quinn ding, fried potatoes, Skillin, Rita Gillespie, hidden in the ground. was the young man who To make a dazzling debut and baked beans, along Jane Cavaleri, Mary The upright euws have read the raffle–prize with Irish bread and Keeley, Pat Revilly, been badly damaged by tickets so well at the last At spring’s first garden show.” several types of danish! Peter Woloschuk, and the snow. I think we’ll dinner. Everything was very even Fr. Daily’s sister have to do a lot of pruning This evening, Tommy - Author Unknown tasty. There were several Connie. Elaine Doherty when the snow finally Leahy, with his strong empty seats at our table, was there with her two melts. After he had taken voice, offered to read the so Fr. Daily sat and ate granddaughters. photos of the flowers and raffle numbers because his breakfast with us. I must mention the the quickly shrinking our area of Neponset had We found we had lots in centerpieces. They were snowpiles, he came back a short power failure and dinner: Ava Daly, Abby it for making all the common with him and arranged by Linda from in the house. He had the school’s microphone Quinn, Mia McCarthy, centerpieces. we enjoyed chatting Braintree Flowers. They found a sign that we had was not working. (Our Sydney Denver, George *** with him. He told us were small jars, lined on put up at the bottom of own home is just up the Kalil, Aja Credle, Teresa I must thank my long- that Jim Dwyer, who the inside with shades of the porch steps after the street from the center/ Nguyen, Savannah Bell, time friend Maureen was in attendance that green paper and inside Christmas decorations Murphy School. We had Alizey Marshal, Alexis Senuta for giving us a morning, plays for New that, the flowers. I was came down. It showed a our electric radios and Gomes, Brendan Man- long sign with the name England Hockey and is fortunate that no one white mother bear hold- clocks blinking at us, ning, Jordan Russell, DORCHESTER written positively the best goalie at my table was able to ing a small baby bear waiting to be reset when John Quinn, Andrew on the “crackled” paint in the world. carry the centerpiece so I with the words: “Let It we got home.) Hoang, Robert Butts, surface. I had never seen As soon as most people won it by default. It still Snow.” It was buried for There were quite a Erin Leahy, Lily Galvin, anything like that and I had eaten, Fr. Daily looks beautiful after a two months in the snow few prizes at the dinner. Annie Jackson, Caroline thanked her profusely. returned to the micro- week on my little marble and we had forgotten Even I, who seldom wins McCarthy, Liley Dama- She said she saw it on phone and announced table in the front hall. about it. Now we must anything, won a make- tin, Sophia Lally, Cecilia the Internet. The sign that the Forbes School *** put up our Easter sign. up bag. We were so happy Jackson, and Owen will go in a place of honor of Irish Step Dancing I learned some facts *** that pal Loretta won the Cunningham. (I hope I in our home. would perform. Out came about Ireland from Ch. I must return to the gorgeous spring wreath, have written all of the *** probably 15 or 16 danc- 541 on Comcast Cable. St. Patrick’s Day dinner which had been donated kids’ names correctly.) On Sunday, March 15, ers, who were wonderful. “Erin Go Bragh” means at the Leahy/Holloran by City Councillor Frank I also have the names Hubby, daughter Sue, There were four-hand “Ireland Forever.” Ire- Community Center on Baker. Frank had made of some of the seniors and pal Eileen Burke sets of dancing. The land is about the size of March 11. I have al- his way around the room at the dinner: Eileen drove to St. Gregory’s for teacher then announced Arkansas. Kate Smith ready mentioned that greeting many of his con- Collins, Marie Schallmo, the parish’s annual St. that two older dancers began her radio show on the corned beef and stituents. Hubby asked Gerry Cardinal, Mary Patrick’s Day breakfast. would be performing St. Patrick’s Day in 1931. cabbage dinner, catered him to get in a photo Sullivan, Evie Leahy. It is always such a nice their routine for “I’m At the age of 16, St. Pat- by Gerard, was terrific. with Loretta holding the Jeanette Nephew, and time. When we came in, Shipping Up to Boston,” rick was sold into slavery Throughout the evening, wreath. Frank obliged Mary Shea. Marilyn the parish secretary, the Dropkick Murphys’ and, after six years, was BPD Officer Tommy and Hubby has several Ferrara and Judy and Julie Hayes, greeted us. best–known song. The returned to Ireland. Leahy entertained us great photos of the two Jim Farrell also won We were early so we had rest of the older students He then converted the on his bagpipes. He is of them with the wreath. prizes. I was delighted our choice of tables. Mary were off performing with country to Catholicism. so good! My one-eighth Here are some more to see Jim Barry. Eileen Keeley and Pat Devilly the Dropkick Murphys. He introduced the Ro- Scottish heritage just names of the young peo- Collins and her good sat at the next table with Their tap routine was man alphabet to Ireland. loves bagpipes! There ple who helped with the friend Dot Burneika had their pals. exceptional. I am sure He used a three-leaf a great time chatting A little after 11 a.m., that the other girls clover to explain the at the dinner. I think people from the 10:30 must have stunned the Holy Trinity to the peas- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED I saw Irene Duff at a a.m. Mass came rushing Dropkick Murphys and ants. Leprechauns were TO GIVE HOMELESS CHILDREN A BETTER TOMORROW distance. The staff of the into the hall. Gerard their audience with their cranky souls, responsible center saved a wonderful was already setting up excellent footwork. for mending shoes. More thing to do at the end. his trays of food. Hubby Then it was time for than 100 US cities hold Do you have 2 hours each week to play with young Pat Moran had made all went over to get some Fr. Vincent to come back St. Patrick’s Day pa- homeless children (0-6) in one of our statewide the centerpieces for the coffee, which was already to the microphone with rades. The first one in shelter-based Playspaces? 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Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 dotnews.com March 26, 2015 The Reporter Page 13 As the seasons collide, let’s take a look at what we have The sporting seasons so rudely the admirable Stevens problem?” In in the decline’s rapid collide. No longer gov- Sports/Clark Booth Vince Wilfork just to save other words, is this pace. In the end, they erned by the whims of the owners a couple of young guy too good for are unraveling, with any old equinox, they kid cavort with the big their own good? the gamut of problems guys in some throwaway million more after such rattle around mind- a rousingly lucrative Methinks the Celtics swelling with only the lessly. Where does one game staged in Polk being the Celtics. it’s a most disconcerting of County? Seems they are season in which Wilfork begin and another end? – gallantly rebounding problem they don’t mind them being in goal where Actually, old Sport, they proceeding cautiously for having. the alleged mainstay, whatever reason. While from a horrible Achilles don’t do either. They injury – played his usual The Bruins. Fast fad- Tuukka Rask, was in the merely revolve. It’s what he says he’s determined ing and looking almost entire season’s most im- to make it to The Show by substantial role. perpetual motion looks In an uncommonly demoralized, the Bruins portant stretch of games like. next season, he will begin are running out the quite horrible. But then this season deep in the moving tribute, Boss Thus we have the Red Belichick spoke of the string. In the end, it may no one is exempt. There Sox stalking and the minors somewhere in the be a blessing if they spare will be time enough to Carolinas where he’ll as the Paris Peace talks, departing Wilfork as if Patriots plotting and he were more a Gan- us the agony of a quick get into the details, but the Celtics rising and quickly learn the dis- which seems almost as and ugly expulsion at the task ahead looks tance to the big leagues crazy as the incident dhi or Mandela than a the Bruins crashing. mere 300-pound mass the hands of Montreal formidable. All at once! It used to cannot be measured itself. or Tampa in an opening So let’s get one bit of in miles. One vaguely But who cares now? of immovable will, be the sun never set on strength, guts, and pure playoff round they have nonsense out of the way the British Empire. Now senses he will not be That’s resoundingly the no chance of surviving; right off. Rising cries for charmed by the bus trips. message. Super Bowl protoplasm. Belichick, the sun never sets on the exhibiting an unsus- that is if they do sneak the scalps of GM Chi- baseball season. How to What remains puz- redemption sure took into the post-season – arelli and Coach Julien zling about the Moncada the wind out of that pected sentimental sort it all out? streak, lavished huge increasingly a remote are silly. Given what The Red Sox: With story remains not his once-bloated sail for possibility as they return they’ve done, and it’s promise. Agreement on your profoundly blessed and near weepy praise spring training trickling on the big fellow calling from arguably their well-documented, they away, who has a fix on that hasn’t wavered, football team. As Coach worst road-trip in 49 deserve the chance to remaining off the charts Lombardi might also him “a great champion” these 2015 Red Sox? All and “one of the classi- years. clean up the mess, hardly we know for sure is their until proven otherwise. have said, winning is not It doesn’t come as entirely of their mak- What remains baffling is only the only thing, it is est people” he’d ever starting pitching is me- known. And then he said, any surprise here. The ing. Scapegoating them diocre, Shane Victorino why the Yankees passed everything. vibes from the start of would only compound the on him. If he’s even close Interestingly, the NFL abruptly, “Goodbye”! No will no longer bat left- one in Foxborough is this season have been problem. In the turmoil handed, and David Ortiz to what he’s said to be, is also weighing changes lousy. But there’s no of the seasons, there’s no their need for him was in its laws to prevent indispensable save, of will soon turn 40. The course, the Boss. denying some surprise time for poppycock. richest, deepest, most desperate. the highly questionable It’s ridiculous to accept stunts that rescued the The Celtics. Harking fabulous farm system back to last October, how aw ffice of rystal uff in all of baseball seems the line – now being Patriots in their dramatic L O C H peddled furiously – that come-from- behind play- much would you have about ready to graduate laid on this scenario? Land use - Environmental - Real Estate Law no one new to the big the erstwhile Bombers off win over Baltimore let what amounts for that essentially saved As April approaches, league roster and Rus- the Celtics are bracing ney Castillo sightings, them to chump-change their season. You’ll re- Crystal Huff scare them away in call that Boss Belichick for the playoffs while however flashy, are only the Bruins look to be Attorney at Law slightly more frequent the end. For what they was able to confuse the wasted this season on Ravens with cleverly heading for the golf links. 368 Broadway, Ste. 3 tel.: 857-321-2000 than that of swallows in The seasons can end and the Back Bay. Chris Capuano, a jour- deceptive pass-receiver So. Boston, MA 02127 fax: 617-464-6490 neyman lefty already substitutions leading to a twist and sometimes it But the manager happens overnight. down for the count, and string of receptions that [email protected] pronounces the glass It’s hardly in the bag half-full and says he’s Stephen Drew, a burned- were instrumental on www.cghlawoffice.com out infielder currently the key drive that spared for the Green. Their grip satisfied while the on a playoff post as of sphinxlike owner claims hitting .111 in Florida them disaster. Some after hitting .162 all last believe those wily ploys the writing is fractional 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 to be positively gleeful. as they vie with three Teams that stammer season, New York could were much sneakier have bested Boston’s and objectionable than other contenders for their way through spring the East’s last spot. training always insist offer. There’s more to this mere “Deflategate.” But story. What do the Yan- they got away with it But in a season totally WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. it’s meaningless, which devoted to rebuilding, makes you wonder why it kees think they know at a crucial moment, FAMILY DENTISTRY about Moncada that so changes in the rules and featuring the end- takes nearly two months less shuffling of the deck to do it. Odds remain the Red Sox either don’t should merely amuse know or don’t believe? them. For the NFL, by Danny Ainge and the high they’ll not return grooming of raw kids by Office Hours without another pitcher Stay tuned! policing the Patriots is The Patriots. What no easy task. But then in Brad Stevens, the Celtics By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. of alleged quality, once have already made an a difference a single odd the NFL, winning makes evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 they conclude all their impressive statement. brilliant prospects are play out of the thousands everything right. Even that constitute a season when it’s wrong. M a y b e e v e n t o o not destined for the Hall impressive, some say, of Fame. makes. Were it not for Meanwhile, they con- the Seahawks’ largesse tinue to rebuild their arguing that in the Celt- Yoan Moncada, the ics’ overall scheme of mysterious superstar in in gifting the Patriots a roster with an emphasis NEPONSET championship we’d be on pruning salary even things the making of a waiting from Cuba, re- cameo appearance in mains their biggest story pounding now on the though they are in no NFL to deliver its prom- cap jeopardy and really the playoffs might mess of this camp and could up their draft strategy, PRESCHOOL prove one of the juiciest ised pronouncements don’t need to go there for $40/day - 7:30-5:30 on “Deflategate.” Looks any reason other than not serving well their of the era if all the long-term interests. A rave notices prove justi- like the inquiry into that to further beef up the 281A Neponset Avenue, Dorchester mindless little caper, profits of Clan Kraft. New York tabloid in fied. But so far they’ve praise of the fast rising- kept him under wraps. still most quietly on- Worthy as that goal may www.neponsetpreschool.com going under the direction be, it seems especially in-stature Stevens asks What might have been in a headline, “Do the Lic. #291031 617-265-2665 the harm of letting the of estimable solicitor Ted callous of them to jettison Wells, will take as long Celtics have a Brad Dorchester Historical Society

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester members and The Walter Denney Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted their President & CEO Bob Scannell at the Chili Cook-off Event. Congratulations 12th Anniversary celebration last week with games and family activities. to our team which took home the Mayor’s Awards at this annual event. The Denney Center Clubhouse is located in the Harbor Point community. Club to Partner with N.F.T.E. trepreneurial mindset and business Clubs in the region. All programs be- Program - The Club is pleased to skills needed to launch a business gin in April. For more information, or Upcoming Special Event: announce that we will be partnering and succeed in life. Applications are to obtain an application, please con- with the NFTE (Network for Teach- now available and we will hold our tact Bruce Seals (bseals@bgcdorches- Music Club Idol ing Entrepreneurship) program to next registration/orientation session ter.org). Friday, March 27th offer a 2-week intensive Business on 4/3. Spots are being filled on a Academy this coming summer. The first come basis. For more informa- April Vacation Week - Registra- 6 p.m. program will run from 7/6 to 7/17 on a tion please contact Santi Dewa Ayu tions are currently being accepted for full day schedule for members enter- ([email protected]). our April School Vacation Week. The McLaughlin Center ing, or currently in High School. Our Club will operate on an 8:30 a.m. - Parents and members are thanks to Boston College High School Spring Indoor Soccer Program 5:30 p.m. schedule for members ages for hosting us. While in the program - This Spring the Club will host a 5 to 12. The registration fee is $20 invited to the finals of our participants will learn how to devel- 4-team, co-ed Indoor Soccer League and spots are being filled on a first Annual Music Clubhouse Idol op a business model and bring it to for players ages 8-12 on Saturday af- come basis through 4/17 at 3:00 p.m. competition. For more info life. The program will include field ternoons. There will also be a weekly Teen members will have program- trips (including a wholesale day trip skills Clinic open to all league play- ming from 1:00-9:00 p.m. For more contact Ayeisha Mathis at: to NYC) and guest speakers aimed ers, as well as an All-Star team information contact Kevin Vo (kvo@ [email protected] at providing members with the en- formed that will compete against bgcdorchester.org).

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(Continued from page 10) Linden/Ellsworth/ meeting. Please bring Melville Park Assn $15 for adults, $7 for month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Columbia Rd, across Leedsville Watch canned goods to the Clean-up of the MBTA children under 12, and Carney’s adult/child/ from the Strand Theatre. For info, call 617-288- regular meetings for Tunnel Cap (garden at $30 for a family of four. infant CPR and First Discussions: 80 proposed 0818. a local food bank. The Shawmut Station), the Spring Egg Scram- Aid: instructions every units of housing at St. Lower Mills Civic next meeting: Tues., Apr. first Sat. of the month, ble week for only $30. Call Kevin’s and the perma- Assn 21, in Blessed Mother from 10 a.m. to noon. Join the DCR and 617-296-4012, X2093 nent closing of the Bank Meetings, Tues., 7p.m., Teresa Hall, beginning The meetings are held at Phillips Candy House at for schedule. Diabetes of America in Upham’s in St. Gregory’s Audi- at 7 p.m. Info: Call 6 p.m., at the Epiphany Pope John Paul II Park, support group (free), Corner. The following torium. Please bring 617-710-3793 or civic@ School, 154 Centre St., 763 Gallivan Blvd, on third Thurs. of every meeting is May 21. bottles/cans and any mccormackcivic.org Dor. Dues of $10pp are Sat., Mar. 28, at 11 a.m., month, from 10:30 to Hecla/Lyon/East used sports equipment Meetinghouse Hill now being collected for children 4 to 8 years. 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506- Streets Watch to the meeting for Officer Civic Assn Peabody Slope This is the 23 rd annual 4921. Additional support A new neighborhood Ruiz. See the web page: The meetings are held Assn (free) Egg Scramble. groups at Carney: Fam- watch, on Hecla, Lyon, DorchesterLowerMills. at 7 p.m., at First Parish The Peabody Slope Mental Illness ily Support. and East Streets will org. Church. For info, contact Neighborhood Assn’s Program Learn To Skate meet at Susi Auto Body McCormack Civic Megan Sonderegger. meetings, the first A 12-week course for Lessons Shop 79 Freeport St., Assn New e-mail address is: Mon. of the month, at parents, siblings, or Learn-to skate lessons, corner of Linden St., on a UMass Boston Police meetinghousehillcivic@ Dorchester Academy, 18 adult children of a loved for those 4 ½ yrs. through date TBA. All residents will now join the Boston gmail.com. Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. one with mental illness. adulthood, are offered in are invited to join. and State Police at each For info: peabodyslope. The 12-week course, to Quincy and South Boston org or 617-533-8123. be held in Dorchester, is and other rinks. Wear Pope’s Hill Neigh- free, on Fridays, begin- figure or hockey skates Representing the Boston Community borhood Assn ning Apr. 3 to June 26, for beginner, intermedi- Neighborhood E-Mail from 6:30 to 9 p.m. You ate, or advanced lessons, for Over Thirty Years Alert system. PHNA must pre-register: call taught by professional meetings, usually the 857-342-2810 or 857- instructors. Registration This office concentrates in: fourth Wed. of the month 342-2796. is now taking place. Call at the Leahy/Holloran Dorchester 781-890-8480 or visit • Workers’ Compensation • Community Center at Historical Society online at: baystateskat- 7 p.m. The William Clapp ingschool.org. • Social Security Disability Claims • Port Norfolk Civic House is the DHS head- Adams St. Library Assn quarters: 195 Boston St., Become a member by • Car Accidents • Meetings the third Dor., 02125. sending dues to Friends • Personal Injury • Thurs. of the month at Dorchester Board of the Adams St. Library, the Port Norfolk Yacht of Trade c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton • Free Consultation • Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617- The DBOT welcomes Ave., Dorchester, 02122. 825-5225. new members; e-mail Family membership St. Mark’s Area the DBOT or call 617- is $5; individuals, $3; Law Offices Of Civic Assn 398-DBOT. Visit the seniors, $1; businesses, Meetings held the last website for info: www. $10; and lifetime, $50. Joseph J. Pulgini, P.C. Tues. of the month in dorchesterboardoftrade. Codman Square www.pulginilaw.com the lower hall of St. com. The mailing ad- Neighborhood Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. dress is DBOT, PO Box Council 214 Neponset Valley Parkway Info:stmarkscivic.com 020452, Dor. 02122. C o d m a n S q u a r e Hyde Park (Readville), Massachusetts 02136 Meatloaf Dinner Ronan Park Neighborhood Council Fundraiser Meetings held from meets the first Wed. of 617-364-4110 The annual Meatloaf 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the each month, 7 to 8:30 Dinner, to raise funds Bowdoin St. Health p.m., in the Great Hall of for Dorchester Day ac- Center. the Codman Sq. Health tivities, will be held on Carney Hospital’s Center, 6 Norfolk St. Thurs., Mar. 26, at the Programs Info: call 617-265-4189. First Parish Church A Breast-Cancer Sup- on Meetinghouse Hill. port Group, the second Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (only) of each dotnews.com March 26, 2015 The Reporter Page 17 PASSIONATE VOICES Two remarkable women – a slave and a suffragette – whose words should be remembered By Peter F. Stevens which she edited. Stone’s Reporter Correspondent only child, Alice, remem- In the spring of 1772, bered: “The general idea wealthy Bostonians John of a woman’s rights advo- and Susannah Wheatley cate…was a tall, gaunt, sent a frail teenage girl to angular woman, with the fresh air of the coun- aggressive manners, tryside, hoping that the a masculine air, and a change of locale would strident voice, scolding spare her from maladies at the men. Instead, afflicting Bostonians. they found [Lucy Stone] During her stay in the a tiny woman with quiet country, which to many unassuming manners, a colonial Bostonians was winning presence, and Dorchester, she grew the sweetest voice ever stronger. Her name was possessed by a public Phillis, and she was a speaker.” slave who would become Stone’s “radical” views the first black poetess in on the vote for women America to publish her were not echoed in her work. regarding Susannah Wheatley labor unions and strikes. first spied the girl, a A staunch Republican, native of Senegal, on the Stone mistrusted the auction block of Boston’s labor movement. slave market one day Suffering from a stom- in 1761. She and John ach tumor, Lucy Stone purchased the little girl, passed away on Oct. 18, and brought her to their Lucy Stone was one of the nation’s leading voices Phillis Wheatley, enslaved in Boston in the 18th 1893, at the age of 75. comfortable house on in the 19th century movement to win the franchise century, went on to become the first published A throng of women and King Street. They named for women. black poetess in America. men alike attended her her Phillis. from Africa.” eroded from the physical She graduated from nation, she had amassed funeral, which, a friend Susannah was preoc- John Wheatley paid for and emotional strains. Oberlin College, in Ohio, the huge sum of $7,000 remarked, was “like a cupied with Phillis’s Phillis’s elegiac to be sold Despite all, Phillis in 1847, with, Filler in three years from her coronation.” Just days fragile health, and as on broadsides through kept writing, her work notes, “a reputation as speaking engagements. before her death, she the days passed, the an advertisement in occasionally appearing a dangerous radical… Lucy Stone kept her had urged her daughter, Wheatleys and their the Massachusetts Spy. in various pamphlets, an ardent abolitionist… own name rather than Alice, “to make the world their teenage twins, By 1772, Phillis was but she could not find a uncompromising on the assuming her spouse’s. better.” Mary and Nathaniel, gathering her poems publisher for her second question of women’s In her view, “a woman’s Peter F. Stevens is began regarding the frail into a book. Her owners book of poems. Her rights.” abandonment of her a veteran journalist African as if she were decided to publish them byline appeared for the By the time Stone and name upon taking a hus- with a specialty in his- an adopted child, not a with an English printer final time In September her social activist hus- band was symbolical of torical writing. His has slave. The twins taught and sent her to London 1784, her poem’s theme band, Henry Blackwell, her loss of individuality.” published ten books, Phillis to read and write with Nathaniel to put one she had experienced settled in Dorchester, In Dorchester, she including The Voyage of English. her work together. They – the death of a baby. she was lauded, Filler found many recruits the Catalpa: A Perilous By the time Phillis returned in October The Massachusetts writes, as “the first per- for the New England Journey and Six Irish was in her mid-teens, 1773. Her book, Poems Centinel ran a small son by whom the heart Woman Suffrage As- Rebels’ Escape to Free- the family realized she on Various Subjects, announcement on Dec. of the American public sociation. Her Pope’s dom and Hidden History was a prodigy; she had Religious and Moral, 8, 1784: “Last Lord’s was deeply stirred on Hill mansion served as of the Boston Irish. begun composing poetry would follow. Then, with day died, Mrs. Phillis the woman question.” the headquarters for that teemed with Biblical a swiftness the poetess Peters, aged 31, known Lecturing across the the Woman’s Journal, and classical imagery. could have likened to to the literary world by Affordable Homeownership Opportunity In 1767, the thirteen- the Greek tragedies she her celebrated miscel- The Belclare Wellesley year-old slave penned had read, Susannah laneous Poems.” In an 53 Grove Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 her first poem of note: Wheatley died in March unmarked grave were www.BelclareLottery.com “To the University of 1774. buried the remains of the Cambridge [Harvard].” For Phillis, the loss of slave-poetess and one of 5 Affordable Units It criticized the nemesis the woman who had been her children. Building Unit # # Bed Price of neighborhoods past more mother and friend A n o t h e r u n i q u e Carriage House 101 1 $173,100 and present – rowdy than owner was incal- woman’s voice came Carriage House 102 2 $194,500 college students. She culable. John Wheatley to Dorchester roughly died a few years after a century after Phillis Carriage House 201 3 $216,000 referred to herself in the Cottage 101 2 $194,500 poem as an “Ethiop.” his wife, but not before Wheatley sought her Cottage 201 2 $194,500 Her quill soon penned he had had freed the muse in meadows now poetess. filling with homes. When the poems “On Friend- Maximum Income per Household Size ship” and “On .” Shortly after the Battle Lucy Stone arrived in 80% AMI Low In 1769, her “On the of Bunker Hill, on June Dorchester around 1870, # HH Income Death on Mr. Seider, 17, 1775, Phillis fled from she was already one of Murder’d by Richardson” Boston to Providence, America’s most famous 1 $48,800 was inspired by the Rhode Island, and the suffragettes. 2 $55,800 tragic death of a youth Patriots’ cause sent Stone was born in 1818 3 $62,750 named Christopher Se- words spewing from into a wealthy family near 4 $69,700 her quill. She sent West Brookfield, Mas- ider, who had been cut 5 $75,300 down by a Tory customs a letter and a poem to sachusetts, the eighth * 2015 Area Median Incomes for the Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, MA-NH MSA. official named Richard- Gen. George Washington of nine children. Her son. Many eulogized the in October 1775. Some father, Francis Stone, Households may request an application be sent by email or mail from 3/20 - 5/20 unfortunate Seider as historians contend that ruled the home roost; as through the following methods: the first Patriot martyr. she actually met him, historian Louis Filler Visit: www.BelclareLottery.com In 1770, a short dis- but the jury remains out writes, “Her mother, Call: 617-209-5405 – MA Relay 711 tance from her owner’s on the story. By 1778 Hannah, accepted his front stoop, the Boston Wheatley was back in [Francis’s] view that a Applications will also be able to pick up an application at the Wellesley Free Public Library Massacre erupted, Boston, finding that life husband ruled his family located at 530 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482 during business hours from 3/20 - 5/20. deeply affecting her. for ex-slaves was not by divine right.” Another 1770 event, easy. She was married From the start, Lucy Deadline for completed applications by mail only: the death of the famed that year to a freed slave resented females’ sec- Postmarked no later than 5/27 preacher George White- named John Peters, but ondary status, early Maloney Properties, Inc. field, compelled her to when Peters was report- in her life “expressing Attention: Belclare Wellesley Lottery write an elegy that paid edly jailed for failure to indignation at the prefer- 27 Mica Lane, Wellesley MA 02481 tribute to the cleric, who pay his debts, a common ence shown an older Selection by lottery. $75,000 Asset limit. Use & resale restrictions apply. had asserted that God’s enough ordeal for many brother despite the fact For more info or reasonable accommodations, salvation was for blacks men of the day, white or that she could learn and call Maloney Properties, Inc. 617-209-5405 - MA Relay 711 or as well as whites. She black, Phillis took a job run faster than he.” At at a local boardinghouse the age of sixteen, she email: [email protected] signed her work “Phillis, www.MaloneyRealEstate.com a Servant girl of seven- to support her children turned to one of the few teen years of Age, Belong (she had three, with two careers open to women to Mr. J. Wheatley…but dying at early ages) and – teaching – and took a Equal Housing Opportunity 9 years in this Country her health inevitably post at a district school. Page 18 THE Reporter March 26, 2015 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES DOWNIE, Roderick her companion Jimmy Dr., Norwell, MA 02061. Boston Gas Company. W. o f D o r c h e s t e r . Hudson of Dorchester, 38 year employee of the F o r m e r e m p l o y e e Husband of Terry and the late Terri Bank, of Feeney Brothers DUFFY (Norton) of Dorchester. Benjamin. Grandfather Boston, and longtime Company and The ROOFING CO., INC. Father of Staci Goodwin of Ryann, Kenny, Craig, employee of Mt. Auburn DiLorenzo Corporation. and her husband John of Alison, and Andrew. Hospital. Donations may be made ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING Quincy, Paul “Boomer” Brother of the late Ida MURRAY, James to: The Owen Norton • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS Flaherty and his wife Downie. Also survived J. age 64, of Abington, Special Needs Trust, c/o • CHIMNEYS Aggie of Dorchester, by many nieces and formerly of Dorchester. Braintree Cooperative Fully Insured State Reg. Mark Flaherty and his nephews. Donations in Father of James M. Bank, 372 Washington Free Estimates 617-296-0300 #100253 companion Alanna Sheils his memory may be Murray of New Bedford. Street, Braintree 02184 duffyroofing.com of Weymouth, Dianne made to: NVNA and Brother of Judith A. or Cystinosis Research Downie Watson and Hospice, 120 Longwater Wilcox of TN, John L. Network, 302 Whytegate Murray of Somerville, Court, Lake Forest, IL Theresa A. Conroy of 60045. THOMAS C. SWEENEY Plymouth, and the late BARRETT, Albert Joseph P. and Jerome C. “Al” “Harry” Age 74, Murray. Also survived by of Dorchester, died on CARPENTRY, SIDING, PAINTING, his former wife Maureen March 18, 2015. Born PORCHES, VINYL/WINDOWS, DOORS, T. Kelley of Stoughton. April, 18, 1940. Died Expressions of sympathy peacefully at his home ROOFING, DECKING, STEPS may be made in his in Dorchester. Formerly memory to New England of Coach Hill St. John, Center for Homeless Maxwell Hill, Christ FREE ESTIMATES! Veterans, 17 Court St., Church and Salters Boston, MA 02108. St. George, Barbados. Professional 617-825-1210 REILLY, William G. Beloved companion of References Reliable Service of Dorchester, formerly of Tiny Babbitt; son of (617) 436-8828 DAYS LICENSE #178846 West Newton. Husband the late Norman and of Marie (Feeley) Reilly. Lillian Barrett. He is (617) 282-3469 Father of Dan Reilly and survived by his daughter, HANDY HANDS his wife Karen of Concord, Cheryl Barrett of Hyde MAINTENANCE & GENERAL SERVICES NH; Meg McKoan and Park, MA; sisters: Jane, Steinbach’s Service Telephone: (617) 397-6500 her husband Mark of New Cynthia, (Canada), Orleans, LA and Laura D o r o t h y , B e v e r l y , Station Inc. Evadne (Barbados) Brush & Debris Removal Gutter & Downspout Reilly of Sarasota, FL. Grandfather of Kayla and and Livingston ?Doc’ COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Minor Interior & Exterior Painting Cleaning, Service and 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 repairs Megan Reilly, Mark and (Canada); predeceased Trash Removal & House Cleanout Matthew McKoan and by brothers: Fitz Arthur Corner of Gibson Street Minor Carpentry Free Estimates Alex Salguero. Brother ?John / Bob’ Barrett, • 24 Hour Voicemail and Joseph Barrett, and NOW State Inspection Center Appliance Repair • Friendly Service of Maureen Heffernan and her husband Paul nieces, nephews and a Odd Jobs We aim to work within your budget of Braintree. Son of the host of friends. A service • No job too small late William and Mary of thanksgiving for the AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 (Higgins) Reilly. Nephew late Albert Theophilous (617) 825-2594 of the late Margaret “Al” “Harry” Barrett FAX (617) 825-7937 (Aunt Peg) Reilly. Also will be held on March survived by several 28, 2015. Visiting with TEVNAN TEVNAN nephews and nieces. family, 9 a.m., followed by the service at 10a.m., 415 Neponset Avenue Retired employee of The 100 City Hall Plaza Church of the Holy Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 Spirit, 525 River Street, Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Mattapan, MA. JOHN C. 150 Centre Street Attorneys at Law Dorchester, MA 02124 www.tevnan.com GALLAGHER Insurance Agency Accepting Applications AUTO Franklin Highlands Apartments “Close to Home” Dorchester, Massachusetts INSURANCE Franklin Highlands Apartments will be accepting applications for our waitlist for our 1, Specializing in Auto- 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments. Our apartments include heat and hot water and have mobile Insurance for been recently renovated. We are conveniently located near Franklin Park and along the over a half century 22, 29, & 44 bus lines. of reliable service to Applicants listed as head of household must qualify for section 8 and tax credit programs. the Dorchester com- Income by household size must be at or below the following guidelines. munity. Cedar Grove Cemetery Household Size Max Income Limit Household Size Max Income Limit New Accounts 1 Person 34,500 5 Person 53,200 CONSECRATED IN 1868 Welcome 2 Person 39,400 6 Person 57,150 On the banks of the Neponset 3 Person 44,350 7 Person 61,100 1471 Dorchester Ave. 4 Person 49,250 8 Person 65,050 at Fields Corner MBTA Rent will be based on the Section 8 rent calculation guidelines. Inquiries on gravesites are invited. Non-Sectarian. Phone: Applications can be obtained in person at the Franklin Highlands Security Office Cemetery Office open daily at located at 246 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 on the following days. 920 Adams St. 617-265-8600 Tuesday April 7, 2015 Wednesday April 8, 2015 Thursday April 9, 2015 Dorchester, MA 02124 10am-2pm 8am-12pm 3pm-7pm Telephone: 617-825-1360 “We Get Your Plates” Applications can also be requested by email at [email protected] or calling our application request line at 617-209-5411, TTY 711. You must provide us your name, phone number, full mailing address and the bedroom size you are requesting an application for. Application requests by phone and email will be accepted until 7pm on April 9th, 2015.

Only original applications will be accepted (no photo copies). Original applications must be returned to the Franklin Highlands Management Office located at 278 Humboldt Ave Dorchester MA 02121 in person no later than April 20th 2015 at 4pm or by mail, post marked by April 20, 2015. Applications will be assigned a position on our existing waitlist via a lottery to be held at a future date to be determined.

Request for reasonable accommodations and language assistance are available. Franklin Highlands L.P. and Maloney Properties, Inc. will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, class, sex, , gender identity, familial status, disability, military/veteran status, source of income, age or other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in any aspect of tenant selection or matters related to continued occupancy. For assistance please call 617-209-5411 or TTY 711.

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Thursday, March 26 hosts free Pics in the Dorchester Day Pa- Parks photography ses- rade Committee’s annual sions from 2 to 3 p.m. Kick-off Meatloaf Dinner at The Playstead at starts at 6:30 p.m. at Franklin Park. Partici- First Parish Church, 10 pants must bring their Parish St., Dorchester. own equipment and Tickets $15 at the door; can register via email $7 for children; $30 by contacting mavrick. for family of 4. Fea- [email protected] tures Gerard’s famous Shirley-Eustis House meatloaf, awarding of Lecture Series: Meet essay contest winner. Rachel Revere at 2 p.m., Proceeds go towards the 33 Shirley St., Roxbury. Dorchester Day Parade Monday, March 30 Committee. Call Ed Dedication ceremony Geary, Jr. for more info: for the Edward M. Ken- 617-265-5376. nedy Institute for the Friday, March 27 . Cold Night, Hot The dedication ceremony Stove fundraiser for will be live streamed at All Dorchester Sports emkinstitute.org. The League. This event is EMK Institute opens a disco party, so come to the public the next prepared to dance! The morning, on Tuesday, event will feature a raffle Patrick Brophy and Pat Doherty will host the second annual Peace Cup Hockey Tournament this Satur- March 31. for a flat screen TV, iPad, day at the Canton Sportsplex to benefit the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation. Both Dorchester and tickets to a Red men will run in the Boston Marathon as part of Team MR8. The tourney will be followed by a party at Sox game. 7- 11 p.m. at the McKeon Post on Saturday evening. Photo by Bill Forry LEGAL NOTICE International Union of scattered across the field Cindy Diggs at cindy@ COMMONWEALTH OF Hockey Tournament‑ a party to follow at the MASSACHUSETTS Elevator Constructors, at DCR Pope John Paul Team MR8 fundraiser McKeon Post. ldbpeaceinstitute.org THE TRIAL COURT Local 4, 50 Park St., II Park. It’s a fun way Sunday, March 29 PROBATE & FAMILY COURT to benefit the Martin 2015 Mothers Walk SUFFOLK DIVISION Dorchester. to welcome springtime W. Richard Charitable for Peace Info Session Boston Parks and Docket No. SU15P0519GD Saturday, March 28 in the great outdoors. Recreation Department in the MATTER OF Foundation will be held at SEIU 1199, 3rd floor, HILLARY HOLLEY Join the DCR and Please arrive early to all day at the Canton 150 Mt. Vernon St., of DORCHESTER, MA Phillips Candy House allow plenty of time for CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF Sportsplex. Après-skate Dorchester. Contact COMMONWEALTH OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF in a wonderful spring parking. The Kids Spring MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED tradition. Celebrate Egg Scramble starts PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PERSON PURSUANT TO M.G.L. c. the 23rd annual Kids at 11 a.m. sharp and it ANDERSON J.W. & SONS, WETHERS- SUFFOLK DIVISION 190B §5-304 FIELD, CT needs 4 temporary workers Docket No. SU14P2526GD RESPONDENT Spring Egg Scramble takes only minutes for in the INTERESTS OF Alleged Incapacitated Person at DCR Pope John Paul the children to gather all 4/1/2014 to 11/15/2014, work tools, supplies, PETER NGO To the named Respondent and all equipment provided without cost to worker. of DORCHESTER, MA other interested persons, a petition has II Park on 763 Gallivan those eggs. Please dress CITATION GIVING NOTICE been filed by Department of Develop- Housing will be available without cost to OF PETITION TO EXPAND THE POW- mental Services of Boston, MA in the Boulevard in Dorchester for mud season and call ERS OF A GUARDIAN above captioned matter alleging that Ma. Children ages 4-8 617-333-7405, ext. 104 workers who cannot reasonable return to RESPONDENT Hillary Holley is in need of a Guardian their permanent residences at the end of the Incapacitated/Protected Person and requesting that Crystal Blankney of can join in the scramble for weather updates. To the named Respondent and all Dorchester, MA (or some other suitable for toy filled plastic eggs 2 0 1 5 P e a c e C u p work day. Transportation reimbursement and other interested persons, a petition has person) be appointed as Guardian to subsistence is provided upon completion of been filed by Tam Ho of Dorchester, serve on the bond. MA and Sau Ngo of Dorchester, MA in The petition asks the Court to the above captioned matter requesting determine that the Respondent is 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is that the Court: Expand the powers of incapacitated, that the appointment guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during the a Guardian. Teller/Customer Service The petition asks the Court to make of a Guardian is necessary, and that contract period. $11.26 per hr. Applicants to a determination that the Guardian and/ the proposed Guardian is appropriate. apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860- or Conservator should be expanded, The petition is on file with this court Meetinghouse bank a leader in our Community modified , or limited since the time of the and may contain a request for certain for over 100 years has openings for a Teller/ 263-6020. Or apply for the job at the nearest appointment. The original petition is on specific authority. file with the court. You have the right to object to Customer Service individual to great customers local office of the SWA. Job order #4559245 . You have the right to object to this this proceeding. If you wish to do Diversified fruit and vegetable farm. General proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or so, you or your attorney must file a and process transactions accurately and profes- your attorney must file a written appear- written appearance at this court on or sionally. The ideal candidate will be articulate and duties include seeding, transplanting, writing ance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of labels for transplants, weeding, cultivating and on the return date of 04/02/2015. This 04/16/2015. This day is NOT a hearing have cash handling experience. The bank has an day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date, but a deadline date by which you pruning, less than 15% of the season; planting date by which you have to file the written have to file the written appearance if excellent benefit plan which includes Medical appearance if you object to the petition. If you object to the petition. If you fail to 15% of the season; harvesting, picking and you fail to file the written appearance by file the written appearance by the return and dental. Experience is preferred, however the return date, action may be taken in date, action may be taken in this matter packing by hand various crops such as legumes, this matter without further notice to you. In will consider an exceptional candidate with squash, corn, berries, apples, root crops and addition to filing the written appearance, without further notice to you. In addition you or your attorney must file a written to filing the written appearance, you or related experience. Full and part time positions potatoes 70% of the season. Other duties affidavit stating the specific facts and your attorney must file a written affidavit are available. grounds of your objection within 30 days stating the specific facts and grounds including weeding, cutting, and arranging cut after the return date. of your objection within 30 days after flowers, use of hand tools, setting up, operating IMPORTANT NOTICE the return date. The outcome of this proceeding may IMPORTANT NOTICE For consideration please stop by and complete and/or repairing farm machinery and fencing. limit or completely take away the above- The outcome of this proceeding an application or email Maria Pina at mpina@ Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to named person’s right to make decisions may limit or completely take away the about personal affairs or financial affairs above-named person’s right to make meetinghousebank.com variable weather conditions, also required to or both. The above-named person has decisions about personal affairs or bend, stoop or stand for extended periods and the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone financial affairs or both. The above- Meetinghouse Cooperative Bank may make this request on behalf of the named person has the right to ask for a 2250 Dorchester Ave. lift and carry 50 pounds on a frequent basis. above-named person. If the above-named lawyer. Anyone may make this request person cannot afford a lawyer, one may on behalf of the above-named person. 1 month experience required in work listed. be appointed at State expense. If the above-named person cannot af- Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First ford a lawyer, one may be appointed The %’s listed are estimates. Workers may Justice of this Court. spend 0-100% of their time performing any Felix D. Arroyo at State expense. Register of Probate Witness, Hon. Joan M. Armstrong, of the activities listed. Must have a general Date: March 3, 2015 First Justice of this Court. Felix D. Arroyo truck drivers license. Register of Probate Schedule Your Showing Today 793 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 20 THE Reporter March 26, 2015 dotnews.com

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