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By Jennifer Smith Wintergold LLC, envision a the site to better integrate News Editor four-building complex with a into the surrounding neigh- The development team for combination of neighborhood borhood,” said Abe Menzin, Dot Block, a large mixed-use retail and restaurant space Executive Vice President at project heading for Glover’s and about 488 residential Samuels, in a statement. Corner, filed a notice of project units. An underground garage “Moving the parking garage change this week. The revised would contain about 345 park- underground allows us to project expands the amount ing spaces, and 14 parking create a vibrant mixed-use of green space in return for spaces are expected to sit on development with lively an underground parking the ground floor. ground-level streetscapes and structure and a reduction in “One of our key goals in green spaces while promoting overall retail space. modifying the project design greater connectivity within the A rendering supplied by the development team behind Dot Samuels & Associates, col- was to create more open space neighborhood.” and pedestrian paths through Block shows the latest iteration of the 488-unit mixed-use de- laborating with Gerald Chan’s (Continued on page 15) velopment from above. Image courtesy Samuels & Associates A Viet district in Fields Corner? The mayor calls for a ‘task force’ By Jennifer Smith in South Boston, Walsh Reporter Staff said he and state officials Mayor Martin Walsh is would be creating a task making a push to move force to take up the mat- the needle on designat- ter and try to figure out a ing a cultural district rec- way to make it happen. ognizing the Vietnamese Ordinarily, the Massa- community in Fields chusetts Cultural Council Corner. The proposed reviews applications and name, “Little Saigon,” designates districts that has been the subject of have specific cultural some controversy in the significance. Its stated village. mission is to help with During an appear- signage and program- ance on Saturday at ming to support local arts, humanities, and Clara Hempenstall, Halle Holt, Cole Kazmouski and Collin Yandle— all third graders at St. Brendan the Boston Vietnamese School on Gallivan Boulevard— celebrated the New England Patriots’ epic Super Bowl victory at the community’s annual science organizations, school on Monday. Associate editor Tom Mulvoy reflects on the hometown NLF franchise’s sixth cham- “Tet in Boston” festival aiming to attract artists, pionship victory on page 6. Photo courtesy St. Brendan School at the Flynn Cruise Port (Continued on page 4) Data detail Boston Collegiate juniors how city is get taste of workforce life on the move By Daniel Sheehan ton to work at corpora- experience have a com- By Jennifer Smith Reporter Staff tions, small businesses, petitive advantage when News Editor Last month, members hospitals, government applying for college-level While Boston’s population contin- of the junior class at Bos- offices, and nonprofits. internships and full-time ued to grow and become more diverse ton Collegiate Charter As an institution cen- jobs.” in the first seven years of the 2010s School completed a two- tered around college In an interview with decade, the city grew more expensive week long internship in preparation, BCCS the Reporter last week, to live in, according to Boston a professional setting as considers its internship a handful of BCCS stu- Planning and Development Agency part of the school’s Col- program, started over a dents discussed their (BPDA) demographic trend reports. legiate Skills Program. decade ago, an integral experiences with their One overview January report, Through the pro- part of the curriculum. respective internships. pulled together by the department’s gram, students choose “ T h i s i n t e r n s h i p (Continued on page 5) research division from American an internship at a site program is a capstone Community Survey data, reviews relevant to their career to the BCCS student demographics from 2010 to 2017 interests and complete experience and is a vital in Boston proper. 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Thursday (7th) – Part of the PLAN: Mattapan DA: Father of team will be available at the Mattapan Branch of 4 murdered at the Boston Public Library to answer any questions about the planning process. Feel free to stop by at Mattapan party anytime between 12 - 5 p.m. on the first Thursday John Patterson tried of the month. 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan. to end an argument at • Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United a Goodale Road party States Senate hosts a screening of “The Peacemaker” Sunday morning by and subsequent discussion of the award-winning pulling a knife on his op- film which chronicles the work of Padraig O’Malley, ponent, but after people University of Massachusetts Boston John Joseph wrested the weapon Moakley Distinguished Professor of Peace and Volunteers joined a city of Boston--led effort to count homeless citizens and away, he went outside, Reconciliation at 6 p.m. seek to bring them to safe shelter last Wed., Jan. 30. Jesse Costa/WBUR photo got a gun, shot Jeudy • The public is invited to join the staff of the Romero to death, then Neponset River Watershed Association on Thurs., Homeless census taken on grabbed the victim’s Feb. 7 at the Canton Public Library from 6:45 to keys and drove away in 8 p.m. for an annual presentation of local water his car, a Suffolk County quality results. For more information about the a dangerously cold night prosecutor charged Water Sampling Program, contact Andres Ripley at By Simón Rios city’s census of homeless the area. That was six or Monday. [email protected] or 781-575-0354 x 306. More WBUR Reporter people, which has taken seven people emerging, Patterson, 29, of Pea- about the Citizen Water Monitoring Network at It’s 11 p.m. in Downtown place annually for the and the priority was, let’s body, was ordered held neponset.org/cwmn Crossing last Wednesday last 39 years. get people into shelter,” without bail at his ar- night— a night so cold Jim Greene, the he says. “So far, five out raignment in Dorches- Saturday (9th) – Lunar New Year celebration it punishes every bit of city’s point person on of the seven took a ride ter District Court on a at MFA— Admission will be free as the Museum exposed skin. Boston homelessness, has been to shelter. Somebody’s charge of murder for the of Fine Arts Boston will celebrate Chinese, Korean Mayor Marty Walsh doing the census for going to an ATM machine death of Romero, also and Vietnamese traditions on Sat., Feb. 9 from 10 leans down to speak to more than three decades. around the corner, and 29, an Army veteran a.m.- 5 p.m. See mfa.org/lunar for more info. a woman huddled in a The night’s count, he the other gentleman who leaves behind four • VietAID hosts its annual Tet celebration from corner outside a store. says, was far and away went to an ATM machine young children. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 42 Charles St., Dorchester. “Why don’t you come the highest count he’s up the way. At least those As Romero’s and Pat- in? It’s too cold tonight.” A experienced. are heated locations, terson’s families lis- Thursday (14th) – Valentine’s Day event at Lower few blocks away, she can That night, as he ap- but we’ll have vans out tened on opposite sides Mills Library, 27 Richmond St., Dorchester at 5:30 find shelter at the New proaches people, Greene throughout the night of the courtroom, Assis- p.m. Sing love songs from movies with ukuleles & England Center and tells those who are reluc- checking on people.” tant Suffolk County DA light refreshments. More info: anneku.com/ukelele Home for Veterans. tant that six people died Last year, the city Jennifer Hickman gave The woman looks at the night before on the reported 163 people were the following account: Wednesday (20th) – Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the mayor with large streets of Chicago. living without shelter — Patterson got into an the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host frightened eyes — she “It’s gonna be 30 below,” 23 fewer than the year argument at the party the annual Children’s Winter Festival on Boston says she doesn’t want to he warns one person, before. around 9:30 a.m. After Common in partnership with the Highland Street lose her freedom. Walsh adding that volunteers Those individuals are people had wrested Foundation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Among the tries to reassure her: can take the person to a just part of the more than away his knife, he left, attractions will the 45-foot-long Toboggan Tunnel “You’re gonna have your shelter in a van. 6,000 people dealing with but returned a couple mountainous adventure with twin roller lanes, freedom tomorrow — Persistence is key, homelessness in Boston. of minutes later with a the 30-foot-high inflatable Everest Climb N Slide, come in tonight.” Greene says — just keep They’re either living on gun and said to those a Ski Lift photo op, and much more. In addition, The woman declines offering to help more the streets, or in shelters nearby, “Let me show the Highland Street Foundation is sponsoring a again, and the mayor times than the person and transitional housing. you who I am!” He then week-long Winter Camp at the Boston Common Frog instead offers her some rejects your offers. This segment aired fatally shot Romero Pond with free skating and rentals for all ages from blankets. Greene stands outside on WBUR 90.9FM on with a fatal shot. Monday, February 18, through Friday, February This reluctance to ac- the 7-Eleven, where January 31. The Reporter Officers spotted Pat- 22. For more information on the Winter Camp cept help presents a several people struggling and WBUR have a part- terson driving Romero’s skating, please visit highlandstreet.org. common predicament for with homelessness walk nership and share stories car near Blue Hill Av- • Children and their families are welcome to an the 300 or so volunteers in and out. and resources. enue and managed to entertaining concert at 10:30 a.m. by Matt Heaton at who are part of the “We are fully covering get him to stop. But as Grove Hall BPL branch, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester. one officer approached Matt’s songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, American Dot-based MD pleads guilty the driver’s side - with roots, and Irish traditional music, delivered with a gun drawn - Patterson sense of humor and sincere sense of fun. sped off. Police later to fraud in MassHealth case found the car on Fuller A 62-year-old Hanover not pay,” Healey said in 24 hours of sentencing. 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UPCOMING CIVIC Assoc. MEETINGS • FULL LISTINGS ON PAGE 10 ‘Of Stars and Shamrocks’ screening on Feb. 17 – Join the with existing programs, resources, and support that these Ave Community Center | 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan. For Dorchester Historical Society for a special screening of departments provide. Come to hear updates from the BPDA more info, contact [email protected] or Kenya. the film “Of Stars and Shamrocks” on Sunday, February and other City departments about their ongoing work [email protected]. 17, at 2 p.m. at the William Clapp House, 195 Boston in Mattapan and learn about the City resources that are Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. – The next meeting of the CGCA St., Dorchester. “Of Stars and Shamrocks” chronicles the available to you and your community. Light refreshments will be Tues., Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. St. Brendan’s Father Lane intertwined histories of Boston’s Irish and Jewish immigrant will be provided. Interpretation services and translated Hall – lower level at 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester. Info: communities from the mid-19th century on. materials will be available in Haitian Creole and Spanish. [email protected] or 617-825-1402. Feb. 11 DOT Block meeting – A public meeting on Mon., Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council Election – A Jones Hill Civic meets on Feb. 13 – The Jones Hill Association Feb. 11 sponsored by the BPDA will discuss a project change newly formed Neighborhood Council for Mattapan will for the Dot Block development project. The meeting will hold elections for officers on Feb. 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. meets on Wed., Feb. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Women and be held at 6:30 p.m. at Work Inc., 25 Beach St., Dorchester. at KIPP Academy. Nomination papers for the election are Chidren’s Center, 90 Cushing Ave., Dorchester. See joneshill. For more info contact Aisling Kerr, 617-918-4212 or aisling. due on Feb. 9 by 5 p.m. at the Mattapan BPL. Nomination com for more info. [email protected]. papers and other election documentation may be accessed SEND UPDATES TO PLAN: Mattapan – City Resource Fair on Feb. 9 – Join your at mncpg.org . neighbors on Sat., Feb. 9 between noon and 2 p.m. at the Mattapan-Dorchester Resident Monthly Meeting – A [email protected] PLAN: Mattapan City Resource Fair. Location: TBD. forum to discuss topics that relate to Mattapan and See new events daily at Dotnews.com This resource fair is one of many opportunities to connect Dorchester issues will be held on Wed., Feb. 20 at Mildred dotnews.com February 7, 2019 The Reporter Page 3 Report: Boston will need to ‘go electric’ by 2050 By Kaitlyn Budion need further work to owners time to prepare. this direction but the would require the city the goal of carbon-free State House become efficient. Build- “That’s going to be a opportunity exists to go to seek out and buy zero- by 2050 can be done with News Service ings built before 1950 big piece of what the much further.” carbon electricity, and a current technology. Boston must improve were constructed before city does,” Cleveland For remaining energy virtual power purchase “We have a pretty clear energy efficiency and the first building energy said. “Looking at those needs, the city will need agreement would allow idea of what actions the convert completely to codes, and often have mechanisms and how to buy 100 percent clean the city to buy electricity city needs to take to get to cleanly produced elec- less insulation, are less you phase them in. You energy. This can be done, from a location that is too carbon neutrality by the tricity in order to achieve airtight and use less aren’t going to jump in the report suggested, far away to supply the 2050 goal and we know carbon neutrality by efficient equipment. tomorrow and mandate by expanding the use city, but Boston could the pathways are doable 2050, according to the These older buildings things. Give the property of rooftop solar panels, then sell that electricity with the technology,” he new Carbon Free Boston will need deep energy ret- owners predictability local power purchase in order to subsidize the said. “There is a data Report. rofits, the report states, and visibility into the agreements and virtual energy used in the city. driven platform for the The study, released on referring to the process future so they can plan power purchase agree- Overall, Cleveland city to start making Jan. 29, focuses on three of upgrading the building this into the future. This ments. A local power said, one of the most choices to implement main strategies: energy envelope, heating, cool- is a 2050 target, so we purchase agreement notable pieces is that the plan.” efficiency, buying 100 ing and other appliances. have thirty years so you percent clean energy According to the report, need to build in predict- and eliminating the use deep energy retrofits ability for owners.” JFK Library reopens after fossil fuels. Buildings, have the potential to For transportation, the transportation systems, reduce citywide energy report said that by 2050 waste processing and en- use by 30 percent to 40 all small and mid-sized ‘stressful’ government shutdown ergy consumption would percent. vehicles should be elec- By Daniel Sheehan palpable,” said Price. Despite the challenges all have to be upgraded, New buildings should tric and the city should Reporter Staff “People lost sleep, they of the shutdown, Price according the report. be required to meet take steps to discourage The John F. Kennedy had a difficult time just says they did not lose any The report was commis- net-zero emission stan- people from driving into Presidential Library and not knowing when they staff, likely, he suspects, sioned by Mayor Marty dards, and rely on en- the city individually. Museum reopened on would be able to get “because of the dedica- Walsh and researched ergy efficiency strategies It also suggests more Jan. 29 after being closed back to work. Some staff tion of our staff and the by the Green Ribbon and renewable energy space for bike lanes since Dec. 22 due to the are the primary or sole compelling mission of Commission and Boston sources to meet energy and walking spaces, government shutdown. breadwinners for their JFK library.” University’s Institute for needs. as well as improving With federal funding family, and so the impact As a gesture of ap- Sustainable Energy. “For example, the and expanding public cut off, the the Columbia was hardest on them.” preciation for everything One of the main recom- implementation of a transportation. Point facility saw its Price added that the the city did to support mendations in the report net-zero policy for all The city must also programming and activi- human toll of the shut- furloughed workers dur- is the conversion of all new buildings in 2030 address how it deals ties suspended for over a down extends beyond ing the shutdown, the heating systems in the reduces cumulative with solid waste and month, while the build- what is visible, and that library and museum city to electricity, not emissions by 17 percent,” wastewater treatment ing remained vacant and his staff may still feel offered free admission gas or oil. By electrifying said the report. “Earlier systems, as well as im- its staff went furloughed residual effects for some through last Saturday. heat, less greenhouse implementation of the prove composting and without pay. Library time. Price said that the gas emissions will be same policy reduces recycling in the city, the Director Alan Price said “For example, you can’t more than a month-long released, and in the emissions by an ad- report said. he was excited to be back pull your kid out of child closure was in all likeli- long term heat will be ditional 25 percent.” “Rethinking consump- open, but acknowledged care to save money, hood the longest stretch of cheaper for residents, John Cleveland, the tion to reduce waste the hardships enacted because there may not be time that the institution researchers said. executive director of generation can lead to upon his employees by a spot for them when it’s has been shuttered in its In addition, because the Green Ribbon Com- significant reductions in the shutdown. over...there’s a lot of work history. 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Dorchester Medford Square Norwood Everett Page 4 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com A Viet district in Fields Corner? The mayor wants a ‘task force’ (Continued from page 1) and what we’re gonna community members cultural organizations, be doing as elected of- had no idea the discus- and entrepreneurs to ficials is we’re putting sion was happening or enhance property values together an advisory what it meant. It is not and make communities council, a task force, to a proposal to rename more attractive. have the conversation Fields Corner, she said, “One of the things that about designating Little but to add an overlay has been talked about in Saigon, in Fields Corner, district with some new Boston and in Dorchester in Boston, to talk about features and funding for a long time was desig- how that would work and attached. nating a cultural district how we move forward “We want to make sure in Fields Corner called on it.” that all residents who Little Saigon,” Walsh There is disagreement live in that area have told those gathered at in the neighborhood opportunity to weigh in, the festival. around the proposed to hear from their Viet- “It’s something that designation. Dorchester namese neighbors about started,” he said, “when is home to the largest why this is important to I was a state Rep. with Vietnamese diaspora them,” Campbell said. Mayor Martin Walsh told a crowd assembled for the Tet Lunar New Year [State Rep.] Danny Hunt in the state, and Fields “We need to create a celebration at the Black Falcon Terminal in South Boston on Jan. 26 that who represents part Corner is vibrant district space for these conversa- he would appoint a task force “to explore making Fields Corner a cultural of Fields Corner, with that a large number of tions.” district” with the name Little Saigon. [State Rep.] Liz Miranda, Vietnamese have called Walsh, in his com- Mayor’s Office photo by Isabel Leon and her predecessors, home for generations, ments at the Tet event, with pho restaurants and sounded definitive. “We local markets dotting the don’t have to have a streetscape. conversation about it In 2010, about seven because we know the in ten of the city’s impact of the Vietnamese foreign-born Vietnam- community — not just ese residents lived in in Fields Corner and Dorchester, according Dorchester but the entire to the US census. Pro- Boston, Massachusetts, ponents of the designa- community,” he said. tion feel that the name “But it’s a process of how “Little Saigon” reflects can we take a next step the roots and heritage in making this a reality? of the Vietnamese who So, I want to thank all have chosen to make of you who have been Dorchester, and Fields working on this issue for Corner specifically, their a long time.” home over the years. The questions and But others feel that answers will not be the name “Little Saigon” wrapped up for quite fails to reflect the identi- a few months, at least. ties of non-Vietnamese Applications for new village residents. districts are not being ac- “I understand that some cepted for the remainder folks are not thrilled with of this fiscal year, said that,” said Annie Le of Carmen Plazas, the com- the Vietnamese Commu- munications manager for nity of Massachusetts, the Cultural Council. which includes some 20 “We are still talking independent Vietnamese with communities to organizations, “but we review future applica- want to preserve the tions,” she said, “but culture and history of we are not accepting Vietnamese people who applications through have come to Boston and this fiscal year. We are Massachusetts.” focusing on the current City Council President cultural districts.” Andrea Campbell said Those districts, which she and fellow council- include some in Boston lors Frank Baker and like the Literary District Michelle Wu “are defi- and the Latin Quarter, nitely in conversations were able to apply for with the community $5,000 grants for the about this, to make sure remainder of this fiscal people are aware of what year, Plazas said, which Caring for the conversation is.” runs through June 30, At a Friends of the with the next one start- a loved one Fields Corner Library ing on July 1, at which at home? event, Campbell said, point the council will the subject came up announce the next steps only to reveal that many for future applicants. Our job is to LEGAL NOTICES COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT make your THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT INFORMAL PROBATE Suffolk Probate and family Court PUBLICATION NOTICE job easier. 24 NEW CHARDON STREET Docket No. SU19P0026EA BOSTON, MA 02114 ESTATE OF: 617-788-8300 GEORGE A. BANFIELD CITATION ON PETITION DATE OF DEATH: August 22, 2018 TO CHANGE NAME SUFFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU18C0583CA To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner in the MATTER of: Sharon Murphy of Norton, MA, a Will has XION DAWN RONDO been admitted to informal probate. Lori A Petition to Change Name Murphy of Roslindale, MA has been of a Minor has been filed by Xion informally appointed as the Personal Dawn Rondo of Dorchester, MA Representative of the estate to serve requesting that the court enter a without surety on the bond. We coordinate, provide • No copayments for Decree changing their name to: The estate is being administered Xion Barbara Pitts under informal procedure by the Personal and supervise all the covered services IMPORTANT NOTICE Representative under the Massachusetts Any person may appear for Uniform Probate Code without supervision • Dental care purposes of objecting to the by the Court. Inventory and accounts are health care and home petition by filing an appearance not required to be filed with the Court, but at: Suffolk Probate and Family interested parties are entitled to notice services needed to • Day center regarding the administration from Personal A Program of All-Inclusive Care Court before 10:00 a.m. on the Representative and can petition the Court for the Elderly return day of 02/25/2019. This is keep aging individuals • Transportation not a hearing date, but a deadline in any matter relating to the estate, includ- by which you must file a written ing distribution of assets and expenses safe and comfortable Boston 617.533.2430 • Home care appearance if you object to this of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute 1135 Morton Street, Mattapan proceeding. where they want to • Caregiver support Witness, HON. BRIAN J. formal proceedings and to obtain orders DUNN, First Justice of this Court. terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed stay, in their own home! Serving the Dorchester Date: February 04, 2019 under informal procedure. A copy of the Felix D. Arroyo Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained area for 22 years Register of Probate from the Petitioner. Published: February 7, 2019 Published: February 7, 2019 dotnews.com February 7, 2019 The Reporter Page 5 A Viet district in Fields Corner? The mayor wants a ‘task force’ Boston Collegiate juniors get taste of workforce life

Boston Collegiate Charter School celebrated the opening of its new $13 million addition on Mayhew Street on Jan. 28. Shown above, l-r, BCCS Mathematics Teacher and Board Member Bridget Adam, BCCS History Teacher Kim Everett, Board Chair Stephanie Stamatos, Board Vice Chair and Campaign BCCS student Tayvian DePina is pictured with Todd Committee Chair Nicole Chang, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, student speaker Kanilla Charles, City Council Whelan from Stoughton-based HVAC company JC President Andrea Campbell, Executive Director Shannah Varón, BCCS Co-Founder Susan Fortin, and Higgins. Photo courtesy BCCS BCCS Foundation Board President Charles Cassidy. Sarah Purvis, 17, of an intern with the Suf- interesting just to see the more important than the top, she said, even if chance to experience one Mattapan, said her two folk County DA’s office, different career paths they realize now; when their test scores or GPAs or two perks of office life. weeks with Fidelity In- where he says he got to that everyone took.” it comes time to apply to are subpar. For Purvis, the Fidel- vestments got her think- spend a good deal of time In addition to valu- colleges, it’s huge,” said R e s u m e - b u i l d i n g ity offices proved eye- ing about her future. in the courtroom observ- able life experience, Miller. aside, the program is opening in this regard. “Just being able to ing arraignments and BCCS college counselor Having those work- also meant to be fun “There was free coffee, learn more about the trials. Jimenez, 18, said Sarah Miller said that place hours on their for students, who get a hot chocolate, and tea stock market, and, like, the experience wasn’t the school’s internship record can sometimes break from their normal all the time!” she gushed. the difference between necessarily reflective of program can provide push a candidate over academic routine and a a stock and a bond...it what you see on shows big boosts elsewhere, actually really excited like “Law and Order.” particularly on college me to invest into a com- “You see the basic applications. pany,” she said. “I’m not trial on TV but it’s actu- “As a counselor who old enough to do it yet – I ally more than that,” has worked in college The right mortgage for you have to wait until I’m explained Jimenez. “It’s admissions, (I know) 18. But I’m definitely more formal. The judge that this piece is going is close to home. thinking about putting really controls the room to actually be much the extra money that I and the prosecutors have LEGAL NOTICE have on a disk so that to listen to what they COMMONWEALTH OF I can get more interest say.” MASSACHUSETTS back, and so when I turn Jimenez added that SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT 18, I’ll have more money being in a busy court- PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT NOTICE AND ORDER: Conveniently located to invest.” house setting taught PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR Another student, him the importance of Docket No. SU18P1889GD at 100 Hallet Street 18-year-old Tayvian time management. “One IN THE INTERESTS OF GIANNIA SKYE WADE-MORRELL in Dorchester, East DePina of West Roxbury, second you’re in an ar- OF DORCHESTER, MA MINOR West Mortgage was interned with Turner raignment, the next Notice to all Interested Parties 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a established to give Construction. He said second you gotta go to Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor he was about “50 percent a trial. So, you have to filed on 08/29/2018 by Phylerine N. Green of Dorchester, MA will be held 02/27/2019 09:00 Dorchester residents sure” he wanted to enter start budgeting your day AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Located, 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114, access to the right the construction field as out so you don’t waste 3rd Flr Probation. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond mortgage for their individual financial situation. If you’re a carpenter. But after time and you aren’t by filing a written response to the Petition or seeing firsthand the late for anything, ‘cause by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: in the market for any type of mortgage, whether fixed or different jobs performed judges really hate when File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least adjustable, first-time home buyers or refinancing, come on a Turner construction you’re late.” five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or an visit us. We’re in your neighborhood. site, he said he can pic- Katie Crowley, a junior adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. ture himself more clearly from West Roxbury, 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a par- in a similar setting. interned with Grove ent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by “When I first went, it Hall-based nonprofit an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that felt like home,” he said. Freedom House, where you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be “I met carpenters, I met she sat in on board meet- made immediately by filling out the Application laborers, I met pipers, ings and helped to plan of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court I met a lot of different a youth involvement location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A First rate service on a first name basis. people, I got to do some program. minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is hands-on things...it defi- “Everyone there was not in the minor’s best interests. 100 Hallet Street, Dorchester • 617-247-4747 THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important nitely pushed me more so welcoming,” said court proceeding that may affect your rights ewmortgage.com • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm to go down that route.” Crowley. “They set aside has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact Saturday by appointment Stephen Jimenez of time for us to ask ques- an attorney for legal advice. Date: December 14, 2018 NMLS Dorchester got a taste tions about how they all Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate 1746559 of the legal world as ended up there and it was Published: February 7, 2019

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For more information call: 617-288-9092 or visit www.sportsmenstennis.org Sportsmen’s is located at: 950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 6 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Patriots 13, Rams 3: Awesome to behold, Adams Street 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 but not by everyone Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Commentary Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 By Tom Mulvoy Lower Mills Associate Editor 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Not five minutes into their Monday morning discussion of the Super Bowl on Boston radio station Uphams Corner 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 98.5 FM, The Sports Hub, men named, or nicknamed, Jones, Hardy, and Johnson were busily working the Grove Hall downside of the game that the New England Patriots 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 had won in marvelous – yes, marvelous – fashion the Mattapan Branch day before. Hardy was carping about his disappoint- 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 ment with the way Tom Brady and his offense gave way to the Los Angeles Rams players and coaches ADAMS STREET BRANCH for most of the game; Jones was prattling about the Thurs., Feb. 7, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Patriots’ worst plays, like the early interception, a Help; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Builders Club. Fri., Feb. 8, later sack and a fumble by Brady (that the Patriots 9:30 a.m. – Baby & Toddler Playgroup. Mon., Feb. recovered); and Johnson, a onetime Patriot defensive 11, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Tues., star, was left trying to get a word in edgewise. Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 3:30 Later in the day, on the same station, three guys p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Kids’ named Felger, Mass, and Big Jim took up the game. Art Club; 5:30 p.m. – Tracing Our Roots Workshop. New England Patriots’ Tom Brady throws before Wed., Feb. 13, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. They loosed their proprietary reins to give a lot of air the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the time to callers, many of whom used the opportunity Thurs., Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Baby & Toddler Sing; Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots, 3:30 a.m. – Drop-In Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – to chide the hosts for being wrong with their predic- Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. tions, and for not being 100 percent Patriots fans Morry Gash/AP photo LEGO Builders Club. throughout the season, especially in the previous CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH two weeks. At one point, these three pundits spent sense of what had happened. But the undertone of a Thurs., Feb. 7, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework the better part of five minutes discussing Patriots sort-of grievance about certain aspects of the game Help. Fri., Feb. 8, 10 a.m. – Tech Help Time; 10:30 head coach Bill Belichick’s decision on a fourth down that 98.5’s Hardy delivered early in the day seemed a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories. Mon., Feb. 11, 3:30 deep in Rams territory late in the game to try to kick to hold sway over some of the reporting about this p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help Tues., Feb. 12, 10:30 a field goal from 40 yards out instead of running or Super Bowl and on the reactions of a number of fans a.m. – Free Quilting Classes; 11 a.m. – Stories, Sto- passing to gain the inches of ground they needed across the landscape to that reporting. This game, ries, Stories; 1:30 p.m. – ESOL Conversation Group; for a first down. with its one touchdown and three field goals and a 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Wed., Feb. 13, They agreed, with a strident firmness of position, total of 23 points, was a downer of a win. “Inelegant” 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Thurs., Feb. that Belichick had blown the call, despite the fact is the way that one Globe writer described it. 14, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. that Los Angeles had just stopped the Patriots with What an odd place to find ourselves. FIELDS CORNER BRANCH one yard to go on third down. And despite the fact I guess it’s all about predilections. There are those Thurs., Feb. 7, 1 p.m. – Words of Freedom. Fri., that New England kicker Steve Gostkowski stepped who enjoy 1-0 baseball games as a salute to the art Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time; 10:30 a.m. up and kicked the field goal, albeit in wobbly fashion, of pitching. There are those, like Bruins fans on – Preschool Storytime. Sat., Feb. 9, 9 a.m. – US- to almost certainly ice the win for his team. Sunday, who enjoy 1-0 hockey games as a salute CIS Information Desk at Boston Public Library; 9:30 Later in the show, Felger was ruminating about to the art of goaltending. And there are those who a.m. – Story Circle. Tues., Feb. 12, 6 p.m. – Winter the feckless coaching of Rams coach Sean McVay enjoy low-scoring football games like Sunday’s as a Stories with Miss Cindy; 6:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. and the hangdog playing of Rams quarterback salute to the art of defensive play. Wed., Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – Boston Baroque Classics Jared Goff (“They had us completely guessing all The New England defense, under the tutelage of 4 Kids. game long”) and the abject non-maneuverings of Bill Belichick and Brian Flores (now the head coach GROVE HALL BRANCH his offense (Patriots defenders got to him 12 times) of the Miami Dolphins), allowed the Rams, who Thurs., Feb. 7, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework when his musings jumped the tracks as he tried to averaged 32.9 points per game in a season where Help; 6 p.m. – SAT Prep Workshop. Fri., Feb. 8, find the right words to say what he meant. He finally they finished 13-3, but three points, and denied 2:30 p.m. – Teen Gaming. Thurs., Jan. 31, 3:30 decided that instead of getting their act together and them access to New England’s Red Zone (inside the p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help; 6 p.m. – SAT Prep showing some urgency when they had the ball, the 20-yard line) for the entire game. Workshop. Fri., Feb. 1, 2:30 p.m. – Teen Gaming. players were “pleasuring themselves,” a reference What an odd place for the erstwhile marauding Mon., Feb. 11, 11 a.m. – ESL Beginner English; he later enlarged to “masturbation.” Rams to find themselves locked out of. 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. Tues., Feb. What an odd place to find himself. What the Patriots did on Sunday defines the word 12, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. All of which is not to say that these fellows did not “marvelous.” The performance of their matchless – Tracing Our Roots Workshop. Wed., Feb. 13, 10 talk a great deal about the game in all its fullness defense deserved better than the vague sense of a.m. – Drop-In Career Assistance with Project Place; over their eight hours on the air, including the disappointment about the offense that was curated 2:30 p.m. – Tech Goes Home; 3 p.m. – ESL Beginner way the Patriots’ defense decisively mauled their on radio shows by those who, having dreamt of English Class; 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework Help. opponents’ offense. Anyone dipping in and out of long passes, long runs, and high scores, came off as Thurs., Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m. – Drop-In Homework their conversations and the talk on other stations somehow put off by the winning of another Super Help; 4 p.m. – USCIS Information Hours; 5 p.m. – and on television broadcasts hardly lacked for a good Bowl. Youth Justice League Presents ...Rap-tivism. 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When she got into izes them because she teens were chosen as Boston Collegiate, she understands power and finalists in Huntington quickly found its acting the pain of not having Theatre Company’s Au- program and started it. In the end, she agrees gust Wilson Monologue performing in school to give the man what he Competition held at the productions. needs but says that her Calderwood Pavilion on Purvis chose to per- choice doesn’t make her Monday, January 28. form “Black Mary” from any lesser because she’s Sarah Purvis of Bos- August Wilson’s play, doing it for her, not for ton Collegiate Charter “Gem of the Ocean.” him.” School, Malik Mitchell She won second place Purvis will perform of Boston Arts Academy, and will be representing the same monologue in and Diamond Hunter Boston as a national NYC but will have the of Henderson Inclusion finalist in NYC from Sat., opportunity to work School performed a des- May 4 to Tues., May 7. with new coaches to ignated monologue in the “I chose ‘Black Mary’ prepare for the national Boston Regional Finals 2019 August Wilson Monologue regional winners (l-r) Sarah Purvis, Anotidaishe because one— it was competition. for a chance to receive Chikunya and Osamede Izevbizua. David Marshall photo sassy, the character had “The opportunity in an all-expenses paid trip a lot of spice – and two, itself is mind-blowing to New York City in the critical thinking skills founder, Kenny Leon tury Cycle, students take she talked about real and it’s been great to spring to compete in the and empathy through frequently reminds us ownership of their place life issues,” said Purvis. see other kids just like national competition. the study of vitally that August Wilson in the American story.” “[The play expresses the me performing August “[The competition] important literature,” believed that America Purvis – a 17-year idea] that men think Wilson’s monologues,” provides a creative said Jenny Amirante, is for all of us. Through old junior at Boston women need them, and said Purvis. “Being able opportunity for stu- a spokesperson for the these monologues and Collegiate – expressed that without a man, a to read a monologue dents to build their August Wilson Mono- the study of [August she was always a dra- woman is nothing. ‘Black from a playwright who confidence and develop logue Competition. “Co- Wilson’s American] Cen- matic kid, but got her Mary’ questions that is a person of color is in idea and at the same itself an honor.” Tyler to retire as Boston Municipal Research chief On March 7, at the 36 years,” John Drew, annual meeting of the chairman of The Drew Boston Municipal Re- Company, said in a state- search Bureau, Sam ment. “In this time, he Tyler plans to retire, has made the Research capping a 46-year career Bureau a trusted analyst at the non-profit think of Boston’s public policy, tank and policy institute developing a strong work- that monitors the city’s ing relationship with budget trends. multiple Boston mayors Pam Kocher is sched- and city councilors. He uled to succeed Tyler as has offered fair, objective, executive director, a post and balanced insight he has held for the past into tax, education and 36 years. Kocher is vice housing policies key to president of policy and the city’s growth.” research at the bureau, A spring reception is and has previously held planned to honor Tyler’s senior posts at the state work, which includes Division of Local Ser- the Shattuck Awards vices, the Massachusetts and annual meetings Municipal Association often featuring mayoral and as deputy fiscal addresses to the business Codman Square Health Center staff showed their support for the Patriots on Friday and throughout overseer in Lawrence. community. the weekend at the health center. Last year, Codman received the Crucial Catch grant from the New “Sam has been an – STATE HOUSE England Patriots Foundation, which funds vital screening and education programming to disparities extraordinary leader of NEWS SERVICE in cancer mortality. Above, staff are shown in the center’s Great Hall. CSHC photo the Research Bureau for YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE Dorchester Historical Society The home of the Welles family was after the Revolutionary War and that the original estate house for Ashmont Daniel Webster lived in the house in Hill when the hill was all open land 1822. Later in the 19th century, the except for the house in the illustration. house fell from its high estate when George Derby Welles (1843-1923), a ownership passed from the Welles Dorchester native who later lived and family. died in Paris, inherited the estate from “For a period a lager-beer garden his grandfather in 1870 and asked flourished on its grounds, an unsightly Edward Ingersoll Browne to have a board fence concealing the former sub-division plan drawn up for the attractions of the property, and sale of lots. serving as a disagreeable eye-sore to Subdivision plans published in the people. “Fortunately, however, 1871 indicated small lots, but appar- a third turn of affairs brought the ently buyers in the 1870s and 1880s stated into better use; for the house preferred to buy larger parcels by was demolished, the fence torn down, combining small lots into larger ones and the splendid building erected to build more substantial homes. which will go down history bearing Street after street in the Ashmont Hill the name of one of Dorchester’s most residential quarter west of Peabody honored citizens, the Henry L. Pierce Square is bordered by wood frame, The Welles Mansion on Ashmont Hill School,” wrote William Dana Orcutt mostly single-family residences Illustration from “The Homes of Our Forefathers,” by Edwin Whitefield (Boston, 1880). in “Good Old Dorchester.” noteworthy for their originality and/ The archive of these historical posts or exuberance of design, quality comments about Ashmont Hill from Codman Square branch of the Boston can be viewed on the blog at dorches- craftsmanship, surviving stables on the Boston Landmarks Commission. Public Library at Washington Street terhistoricalsociety.org. Please Note: still-ample lots, etc. The area still showcases across its 40 and Welles Avenue in the last quarter The Society’s historic houses are open Exceptional examples of the Itali- acres many substantial, well-crafted, of the 20th century. on the third Sunday of each month anate/Mansard, Stick, Shingle, Queen well-designed, and well-preserved The estate house must have been from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. James Blake Anne and Colonial Revival styles (as late-19th-century residences. built in the 18th century due to House, 735 Columbia Road (1661); well as hybrids of these popular late- The original house was replaced its Georgian style. We know that Lemuel Clap House, 199 Boston Street Victorian architectural modes) appear by the Pierce School in 1892, and General Henry Knox and his family (1712 and remodeled 1765); William at every turn, according to descriptive the school was itself replaced by the lived there for a while in 1784, just Clap House, 195 Boston Street (1806). Page 8 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com Editorial Are resilience, community commitment Blue Hill Avenue better measures of a valedictorian’s success By Roy Lincoln Karp man who came to Boston at age ten speaking limited station is next stop Special to the Reporter English and had to financially support his family. Yet the Globe frames this story as an example of Between likely fare hikes, the usual wintertime In 2009, the Boston Globe ran a piece about recent systemic failure because Rahman did not fulfill his delays and Tuesday’s extra stressful experience of law school graduates who had taken low-paying teenage dream of becoming a doctor. Patriots fans from across the region clogging up public sector jobs while waiting for the economy to Another story follows English High School’s 2006 the system, the MBTA is once again dominating improve. The story and its headline depicted this valedictorian, Shanika Bridges-King, who had an headlines in the Reporter and elsewhere. It’s typi- experience as a “detour on the road to success.” Many incredibly difficult home life in Bromley-Heath public cally not the happiest of sentiments motivating the readers were appalled by the author’s narrow defini- housing. Faced with circumstances that would coverage. tion of success, which seemed to exclude dedicated have crushed many children, she attended Bryn There’s a bright spot on the horizon, however, public servants and public interest lawyers. Mawr after earning the highly competitive Posse and this time it’s in Mattapan. The MBTA has set I was reminded of this article while reading “The Foundation scholarship. The thrust of the article Feb. 28 as the tentative date of the official opening Valedictorians Project,” the Globe’s recent investiga- is that English High did not adequately prepare of Blue Hill Avenue station the newest and, likely, tion into the latter-day lives of Boston’s high school Bridges-King for the rigors of Bryn Mawr. But like the last new stop on the Fairmount Line. valedictorians in the years 2005-7. The project was Rahman, she persevered, got her degree, completed The Blue Hill Avenue station is ready for its presented on the front page of the Sunday magazine the Boston Teacher Residency, and currently teaches close-up. The 800-foot-long platform is outfitted with the provocative question, “Is Boston failing its 5th grade at a Boston charter school. with messaging signage, benches, and shelters for brightest?” Similar stories abound. Jose Barbosa (Jeremiah those who want a refuge from the elements. It has The teasers alone – with references to lost college Burke, 2006) wanted to be an aerospace engineer. been handsomely landscaped. scholarships, dashed dreams of medical school, and After struggling at Boston University, he transferred The station will open up an attractive new com- several cases of homelessness – were disheartening. to Mount Ida College, where he “soared” and earned muting option for people who live near Mattapan I have always found great hope in the Globe’s annual a degree in business administration. He now works Square along the Blue Hill and Cummins Highway photo spread of Boston’s valedictorians. The rich as a financial reporting officer at State Street. Cesar corridors. This is a corner of the city that has tapestry of faces reflected the increasing diversity Matos (English High, 2007) grew up in a Roxbury been clamoring for better mass transit options. of our city. The brief bios told many stories of housing development. He transferred from Boston New data just released by the Boston Planning & immigrants overcoming barriers in pursuit of the University to UMass Boston, where he earned his Development Agency underscore the need. According American dream. nursing degree, and is now a nurse at Mass General to the agency’s analysis of the new census data, I put off digging into the articles for fear of what Hospital. Mattapan’s workforce (which numbers just over they would reveal. Yet when I finally sat down Globe columnist Adrian Walker described the 12,000 people over the age of 16) is heavily reliant to read them, I discovered not stories of abysmal Valedictorians Project as “a major indictment of on personal vehicles. Slightly over 60 percent of failure, but rather winding pathways through life the Boston Public Schools,” and to some extent it Mattapan commuters use a car, truck, or van to full of unexpected twists and turns, and countless is. Many schools are clearly failing to provide a get to work, according to the city’s analysis of the examples of resilience. rigorous and engaging curriculum, but the series also statistics. Of that number, 83 percent drive alone A case in point is “No Doctor in the House,” illustrates problems that cannot be laid at the feet every day. Just 12.4 percent of Mattapan people which follows up with several valedictorians who of BPS. These include the exorbitant cost of higher surveyed for the report use subway or rail to get to aspired to become doctors, a goal that eluded all education, lack of affordable healthcare, gaps in work, compared to 21.5 percent who board buses of them. Readers learn about Abadur Rahman, social welfare systems, and racism faced by students or trolleys. East Boston’s 2006 valedictorian, who wanted to of color when they arrive at elite institutions. For decades, a much faster way into the city at become a doctor in order to help people in his native There’s a great deal of work ahead to address South Station has hurtled through this heavily Bangladesh. Rahman struggled with his science these issues. That work should begin with a populated section of Mattapan. But neighborhood courses at Northeastern, especially after his father frank discussion about how to define and measure people could only watch as their neighbors from was hospitalized with serious health issues and he success. Using students’ aspirations at age 17 as Readville, Hyde Park, and points south zoomed had to take on more hours working at CVS. a benchmark is one way, but a rather odd one. We through. That was — and is— an injustice. The At the very end of the piece, we learn that Rahman could also look at their abilities to overcome barriers current trip from Mattapan to South Station via decided to switch his major to economics. He then and their commitments to serving the community. bus is 40 to 45 minutes, according to an MBTA went on to earn his B.A. and a master’s degree and With that type of framework, we could identify and calculation made in 2015. That’s a generous estimate. is now the economic development director for the build on many powerful examples of resilience and, The estimated ride into town from the new station Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp. yes, success. will be 20 minutes. That’s an impressive accomplishment for a young The battle to build this station was arduous. The Conservation Law Foundation had to bring a lawsuit against the state for failing to comply with an agreement to build new stations in Dorchester ‘Call to Action’ by Dorchester Bay EDC and Mattapan— a result of mitigation negotiated By Perry B. Newman opportunities for seniors to engage with each other for the Big Dig. The CLF won that fight. Even then, For many, the words “strategic plan” call to mind across all of our properties, and why we’re developing however, there was resistance from some Mattapan a process involving a great deal of time doing a great a leadership curriculum for adults to build skills residents who didn’t want it in their neighborhood, deal of thinking producing a great deal of paper that in meeting facilitation and issue advocacy. Our fearing the impacts of a new station so close to their doesn’t result in a great deal of action or change. award-winning Youth Leadership Institute and homes. But for Dorchester Bay Economic Development Youth Force engage teens around important issues In the end, the greater good won out. Political Corporation, a community development corporation of the day while developing advocacy skills and a will was important here. (Full disclosure: My wife, based in Uphams Corner, the strategic planning better understanding of themselves and others. a former state rep and then a state senator, Linda process resulted in a road map setting forth a path As we look at the changes impacting our neighbor- Dorcena Forry, was a key player in pushing for the to a more equitable and economically vibrant future. hoods, perhaps none are more threatening than station to be built.) The organization’s strategic plan is anything but gentrification and displacement. An American Com- Governor Deval Patrick and his appointees were static. It is, quite literally, a call to action. munity Survey back in 2016 noted that more than instrumental, too, in allocating the $17 million Back in 2017, Dorchester Bay completed a lengthy 20 percent of residents in our neighborhood would needed to get it built. The current Baker administra- and robust process of interviews and focus groups be displaced within four years by new residents tion has seen it through to completion. involving hundreds of stakeholders, from residents earning more than $100,000 per year. If ever there The station has also unlocked new economic to government leaders to community partners to was a call to action, this is it. development activity. The long-abandoned Ford financial supporters and our staff and board. To preserve our communities and support resi- car dealership that hulks near the station will soon The process was tough and time consuming, but dents in the face of rapid change, we are developing be transformed into Cote Village, a mixed-income resulted in a strategic plan that reflects our best an Economic Mobility Agenda that will link our residential complex that will be a $28 million invest- big picture thinking and is designed to provide the residents to living wage jobs; provide financial ment, the largest of its kind to date in Mattapan. organization with a set of goals, action steps and literacy training; deploy capital to startups and The push for equity along the Fairmount corridor outcomes to achieve over the next three years. small businesses; place returning citizens in produc- is one that has been literally decades in the making. Now, having completed our first full year of plan tive jobs and training programs; and, potentially, There’s much more to do, but the opening of Blue implementation, we are proud of the work we have explore opportunities to accumulate wealth for home Hill Avenue station is a milestone moment for the done and the direction we are going. More than ownership and higher education. 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The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. we own and develop new opportunities to leverage Our work continues, however, and we are focused Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade those assets and resources to do more. on the next two years of work to achieve the goals Next Issue: Thursday, February 14, 2019 Next, we want our residents to feel empowered outlined in our strategic plan. Next week’s Deadline: Monday, February 11 at 4 p.m. Published weekly on Thursday mornings to advocate for themselves, their neighborhoods Perry B. Newman is the Chief Executive Officer of All contents © Copyright 2019 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. and their futures. That’s why we’re creating new Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation. dotnews.com February 7, 2019 The Reporter Page 9 Commentary To the T: Consider extending the Red Line tracks to Mattapan

By Sky Rose something anyway and Special to the Reporter where there’s such a Last week, the MBTA seamless continuation unveiled a plan for re- into the existing Red placing the Mattapan Line at Ashmont, there trolleys with Green Line might be an opportunity cars. It’s a wonderful to extend the Red Line proposal that affordably and improve service solves the accessibility affordably. We just need and reliability problems the MBTA to give that with the existing trol- option the serious con- leys. And it’s a clear sideration it deserves. win among the trolley Sky Rose works for and bus plans that they MBTA, but in an unre- studied. lated area. This piece But there’s one option does not in any way the T has not considered speak for the MBTA. that might be even bet- Find Sky Rose on Twitter ter: Extending the Red @skyqrose. Line to Mattapan. In Boston, there’s a LEGAL NOTICE cynicism about building COMMONWEALTH OF rail, a feeling that it’s MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT so expensive that we PROBATE & FAMILY COURT have to make do with SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET the bare minimum to BOSTON, MA 02114 CITATION GIVING NOTICE cut costs. The MBTA has OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN dismissed a Red Line FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON extension out of hand, PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 Docket No. SU18P2569GD without studying it, on in the MATTER OF: LINDA PALEY the assumption that it of DORCHESTER, MA RESPONDENT would be too expensive. Alleged Incapacitated Person It wouldn’t be. A map created by Sky Rose illustrates her proposal for a Red Line Extension from Ashmont to Mattapan To the named Respondent and all other as an option to replace the existing Mattapan High Speed Trolley line. Rose, who works for the MBTA interested persons, a petition has been filed By my rough esti- by DMH c/o Office of General Counsel of but does not speak for the transit agency, believes that the “extension would also be cheaper for the Westborough, MA in the above captioned mates, it would cost matter alleging that Linda Paley is in need MBTA to run and maintain than using Green Line cars.” of a Guardian and requesting that DMH c/o about $275 million total Office of General Counsel of Westborough, to extend the Red Line extension instead of erational costs in keep- Line cars, buses, or other extending the Red Line. MA (or some other suitable person) be ap- pointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. to Mattapan Square. using Green Line cars on ing even a small line trolleys, they made no Study it well enough to The petition asks the Court to determine the existing line, you’d running, and since the mention of the potential get real cost estimates that the Respondent is incapacitated, that The agency’s plan to use the appointment of a Guardian is neces- Green Line cars would get a six-minutes faster Red Line is running for a Red Line extension. and a prediction on sary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this be around $190 million. trip from Mattapan and anyway, an extension to If they won’t seriously how it would improve court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. That $275 million price Milton to downtown, and Mattapan would avoid study that possibility, service and ridership. You have the right to object to this you wouldn’t need to those costs. we can’t get good budget The first real decision proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or tag includes two new your attorney must file a written appearance stations, at Milton and transfer at Ashmont. An Whether those benefits estimates, we can’t make the board will have is at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 02/21/2019. This day is NOT Mattapan, two new improvement like that are worth the cost is up a good comparison to in a few months with a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if overpasses, replacing could draw thousands for debate. The estimates their favored plan with the Capital Investment you object to the petition. If you fail to file of new people to the new I’ve given are very rough, the Green Line cars, and Program, which will the written appearance by the return date, the track, bridge work, action may be taken in this matter without power infrastructure, stations. and I’m not an expert. we can’t say we know deal with funding for further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney and supplying enough A Red Line extension To have an informed we’re making the best Phase 2 of the Mattapan must file a written affidavit stating the specific would also be cheaper discussion about the decisions about what to Line Transformation. By facts and grounds of your objection within new trains to keep them 30 days after the return date. coming every six min- for the MBTA to run costs and benefits, we do with the line. then, we need to know IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit utes from Ashmont to and maintain than us- need the MBTA to do This is a $200 million enough about a Red Line or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about Mattapan. All of which ing Green Line cars. a focused study on this decision and we should extension to make an personal affairs or financial affairs or both. It wouldn’t need the and come up with more not make it without informed decision. The above-named person has the right to ask saves some money by for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request eliminating the need for dedicated staff and precise cost estimates. investigating all possible We often think of rail on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, a dedicated maintenance maintenance facilities Unfortunately, in their options. extensions as too expen- one may be appointed at State expense. Witness, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice facility, which Green required if the Mattapan recent presentation of I call on MBTA leader- sive to be feasible, but of this Court. Line were to remain in the plan for the line ship in charge of the that doesn’t have to be Felix D. Arroyo Line cars would need. Register of Probate An $85 million pre- place. where they studied and future of the Mattapan the case. In Mattapan, Date: January 31, 2019 mium over using Green There’s a lot of op- compared using Green Line to seriously consider where we need to do Published: February 7, 2019 Line cars is still a lot of money, so the public would have to get some substantial service improvements for the money. In this case, by building a Red Line Don’t limit your goals –

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Breastfeeding support group at Uphams Corner Health A breastfeeding support group meeting is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Upham’s Corner Health Center at 415 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. ‘Of Stars and Shamrocks’ screening on Feb. 17 Join the Dorchester Historical Society for a special screening of the film “Of Stars and Shamrocks” on Sunday, February 17, at 2 p.m. at the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St., Dorchester. “Of Stars and Shamrocks” chronicles the intertwined histories of Boston’s Irish and Jewish immigrant communities from the mid-19th century on. Feb. 11 DOT Block meeting A public meeting on Mon., Feb. 11 sponsored by the BPDA will discuss a project change for the Dot Block development project. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Work Inc., 25 Beach St., Dorchester. For more info contact Aisling Kerr, 617-918-4212 or [email protected]. Mattapan-Dorchester Resident Monthly Meeting WHAT: A forum to discuss topics that relate to Mattapan and Dorchester issues will be held on Wed., Feb. 20 at Mildred Ave Community Center | 5 Mildred Ave., Mattapan. For more info, contact Roudnie. [email protected] or [email protected]. BC High sophomore and Commissioner of the Dorchester Street Hockey League Jack Studley (second PLAN: Mattapan - Chat with a Planner from right) received the Martin Richard Foundation Peacemaker Award at the Foundation’s Season on Feb. 7 Opener on February 1. The Peacemaker Award is given to individuals in the community who exemplify Part of the PLAN: Mattapan team will be available the mission of the foundation through philanthropy and civic engagement. In addition to his work to at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library establish the “for kids, by kids” league in 2016 and expand it to over 100 participants today, Jack was to answer any questions about the planning process. honored for his sense of fairness and strong community ties. Mayor Walsh was on hand to congratulate Feel free to stop by at anytime between 12 - 5 p.m. Jack and his family. Shown, from left, Julia Studley, Jay Studley, Mayor Walsh, Jack Studley, Denise on the first Thursday of the month. 1350 Blue Hill Studley. Photo courtesy Martin Richard Foundation Avenue, Mattapan. Black History Month Art Exhibit stay for an art workshop; materials will be provided. “zones” and six (6) at-large seats. Each zone seat in Grove Hall Light refreshments will be served. 41 Geneva Ave., council term runs for two years; the at-large seat Grove Hall BPL will hold an exhibition by local Dorchester. council terms are for one year. Residents age 16 artists of color from February 21-28. Take a tour of Greater Mattapan Neighborhood Council and older can be elected to the council. Nomination the rotating collection of paintings and sculptures at Election papers and other election documentation may be the branch, including this special exhibit, with work A newly formed Neighborhood Council for Mattapan accessed at mncpg.org . The election is being held by Mfalme Kenyatta, Shea Justice, Laurence Pierce, will hold elections for officers on Feb. 23. Nomination on Saturday, February 23, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at and others. Join us for the opening Thursday, Febru- papers for the election are due on Feb. 9 by 5 p.m. KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, 37 Babson ary 21. Local artists will be present to discuss their at the Mattapan BPL. There are 21 seats on the St., Mattapan. Please direct all questions about the work as it relates to activism, Teens and tweens can council that will be filled through the election: five (5) election to [email protected]. representatives from each of the three (3) different (Continued on page 14) DON’T MISS OUT on a single issue of the Dorchester Reporter Have every issue of Dorchester’s own hometown newspapaper delivered by mail directly to your home or office. Order your own subscription today! ______6 months trial $15.00 ______12 months $30.00

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By Yukun Zhang the T and a shuttle bus is Reporter Correspondent in place between Andrew Residents brought and Broadway stations. their concerns about Wilson was one of MBTA services, includ- several dozen people ing a proposed fare hike, —mainly from Roxbury directly to T officials, and Dorchester— who including General Man- showed up to discuss ager Steve Poftak, at their concerns about how a community meeting buses are failing the T’s at the Bruce C. Bolling riders. Municipal Building in The agency admits in Dudley Square on Mon- its own literature that too day evening. “many of our bus routes Poftak was one of still fail to live up to our several officials on hand own standards.” The Bet- to engage with custom- ter Bus Project— which MBTA customers gathered at a T-sponsored community meeting at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Build- ers one-on-one during will be ongoing through ing in Roxbury on Monday evening. Yukun Zhang photo a two-hour event in 2020— is expected to the Bolling building’s improve bus ride experi- roads and signals and more than their parents, tion, is concerned that a writer who lives in auditorium. Attendees ences. crosswalks, and the rest and those are the voices people will be charged Roxbury writer, said were greeted by display Last year, the T created of the infrastructure be- that should be in this with late fees if they can the MBTA leaves some panels illustrating vari- bus lanes or shared bus/ longs to another entity,” room,” West said. only pay with credit cards long-standing problems ous ongoing projects with bike lanes during rush said Poftak. “What we The project known as instead of cash and miss unsolved when it up- T employees standing hours for a few neighbor- are trying to do is to Automated Fare Col- payments. dates equipment and next to every panel to hood bus routes, and build partnerships with lection 2.0 will update Poftak said there will schedules. He noted talk about them and tested signal priority municipalities in an the public transit’s fare be vending machines that although the Silver solicit input. The event and queue jumps, both effort to get buses to move collection system. The that take cash, but the Line works as a replace- was focused on the T’s aimed at prioritizing faster.” new system — set to be in machines will not be on ment for the demolished Better Bus Project and buses at traffic lights. Gloria West, a Dorches- place by May 2021— will the vehicle, adding that overhead Orange Line, a Automated Fare Collec- Starting this year, the ter mom and activist allow riders to board at the MBTA is identifying trip from Dudley Square tion 2.0. agency will be seeking went over the folder with every door on buses and where the machines to Logan Airport re- But many of the cus- additional funding to proposals for bus route Green line trains and tap can be located. He also quires a second fare in tomers who showed up further redesign the bus changes, noted the points with a smartphone or a said that the increase in South Station. He said had more immediate network. that are good and those credit card on bus, sub- fare and the additional that “there’s never any concerns they wanted The agency now has 47 she doesn’t agree with, way, commuter rail and money from taxpayers conversation about it,” to air. proposals to update exist- and kept writing. She ferry. Faster travel time next year will allow and that he has more Pamela Wilson, a retir- ing routes. At Monday’s wants the MBTA to get is expected as a result the agency to cover its questions coming from a ee from Dorchester, cited meeting, there was one more input from people of a smoother boarding ever-increasing expenses “historical perspective.” problems with the eleva- display panel at a table who use the buses every process. and possibly invest in For her part, West re- tors in Andrew Station. displaying options that day, especially school- The system will also additional services. iterated that the agency Wilson, who uses a cane, might make people more age kids and teens. allow for obtaining or Althea Garrison, a has to do more to connect takes the Orange line, likely to take the bus or “They aren’t going reloading a fare card at newly seated Boston City to the people who use the Red Line, and buses to make the bus more to be down in Dudley, vending machines in all Councilor-at-large, was it. “When people don’t to make her way around comfortable. An MBTA they aren’t going be- subway stations, some on hand at the event. She come to you, you go to Dorchester, Roxbury employee asked people to yond Blue Hill Ave, bus stops, and select said the MBTA should them. If you really care and Mattapan. She said put sticker dots onto the they aren’t going to be retail outlets. People will improve service before about equity, you will be the elevators at Andrew board. Quite a few dots in any other T stations also be able to check their raising fares, noting out there at the bus stop don’t work and she has indicated that people are asking people what they balances and reload or that she has been filing talking to people. Better to walk down all the more likely to ride the bus think… Did you go to any replace lost cards online complaints about Bus yet, ride the 28, ride the stairs. Three elevators if it’s on schedule. of the schools? Did you or by phone. 45 for six to seven years 19, ride the 8, ride the in Andrew station have “We own the buses we want student feedback? Louise Baxter, a volun- while the service has only 24 and 26 and talk to been out of service since run, but the buses have Because the students teer for T Riders Union, a gotten worse. people,” she said. last August, according to to run in traffic with probably ride the buses Roxbury-based organiza- Bruce Bickerstaff,

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MATTAPAN Ibrahim Barrie Castagna Lacet 45 Fottler Road $190,000 1/8/19 Winwin Properties LLC Mary Rogers Est and Lawrence D Rogers 38 Itasca Street $241,000 1/11/19 Joan Nichols & Famaya Hasberry Melneta Evans & Donalee Dixon 15 Mamelon Circle $660,000 1/7/19 Longden Realty LLC Helaine Jenkins 54-R River Street, Unit 1 $1,000,000 1/7/19 Longden Realty LLC Jose Pina & Pamela Pina 54-R River Street, Unit 2 $600,000 1/11/19 Eucharia Ejims Paula Bobb 82 Savannah Ave $625,000 1/11/19 Page 12 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com Data detail how city is on the move (Continued from page 1) population making the 125,947, although differ- least — under $18,083 ences between locally and annually — saw the larg- city-defined boundaries est percentage gain in mean the population is mean household income: likely higher. No other 29 percent growth to neighborhood has more $8,986. The top income than 53,000 residents. bracket rose from a The growth, while $237,355 mean annual trending upward, was income to $283,180. not always steady. In Neighborhoods with the years 2012 and 2015, more populations of color population jumped 2 per- or higher college student cent over the prior years, density made the lowest while 2016 saw only half per capita income, with a percent in growth. Then Roxbury’s only $18,932 between 2016 and 2017, and Dorchester’s at it rebounded on an plus $26,292 in a city with a swing, up 1.5 percent and 2017 average of almost counting about 11,000 $37,000. Those in the new Bostonians over the Seaport, Beacon Hill, year before. and Back Bay made per “As the population capita incomes of more has grown, the median than $90,000. age increased by 1.5 Poverty rates on the years to 32.3 years,” whole have declined, the BPDA report states. the overview report That marks a roughly 5 found, and “the share percent increase in the of residents living below average age over the the poverty threshold seven-year stretch. Aside decreased to 18.7.” That from the small Harbor accounts mostly for Islands population, West Dorchester and Rox- Roxbury has the highest bury, which house 23.3 median age in 2017: percent and 13 percent 43 years. Dorchester of the city’s impoverished and Mattapan fall in population, respectively. the middle of the pack, Upshots in education at 33 and 37 years, and income crash up respectively. against similar increases Geographic mobility in living and housing declined at the same costs. Since 2010, about time. The share of the 15,000 units of housing population remaining were built in Boston, with in the same house as a fairly stable occupancy the prior year increased rate of around 91 percent. to 79.5 percent, those The lowest rate of oc- changing houses within residents remained percent Hispanic/Latino, 2017 from 26.9 in 2010. holds true as a whole relatively steady at 23 and 9 percent Asian. Although, researchers in the recent report. cupancy is Downtown, Suffolk County fell to just below 80 percent, 9 percent, and people percent. Dorchester also has found, “there was no Just over 22 percent The least diverse the most foreign born significant change in the of residents over 25 while Dorchester and moving to Boston from Mattapan both sit at outside Massachusetts neighborhoods are Bea- residents — 43,261 — a regions of the world from had a graduate or a con Hill, the North End, full 40 percent hailing which immigrants came professional degree in 92 percent occupancy. fell to 4.1 percent. Owner-occupied units Boston remains a and the South Boston from the Caribbean but to Boston.” 2017, about 2 percent Waterfront, all more also a robust 23 percent It follows, logically, more than in 2010. They increased to 35.2 percent majority-minority city, of all units, plummeting with white residents than 80 percent white, from Asia and 21 percent that the share of the are included in the 47 with the waterfront only from Africa. About 84 population speaking only percent of residents in college-heavy areas making up about 44 like Allston (9.8 percent) percent of the population 2.7 percent black. Matta- percent of Mattapan’s English at home dropped that had at least an pan is nearly the reverse, 8,404 foreign-born by about 3 percent as undergraduate degree and Mission Hill (9.4 compared to 47.6 percent percent). Dorchester and in 2010. The share of the with 73 percent of its residents are from the well. Those speaking across the study period. population identifying as Caribbean. a language other than Disparities exist by Mattapan fall at just population composed about the city average, of Latino and Asian black and only 7 percent “Boston became in- English at home in- neighborhood. Just un- white. Dorchester is creasingly populated by creased to 38.5 percent der a quarter of Roxbury though Roxbury is only 20 residents increased to percent owner-occupied. 20.4 percent and 9.7 more of a mixture — foreign-born residents,” of residents. residents have less than about 21 percent white, the report said, up to Boston’s reputation as a high school education, The average monthly percent, respectively, rent rose during the and the share of black 45 percent black, 18 29.3 percent of the city in a highly educated city almost twice the city av- erage. About 31 percent period from $1,386 to of East Bostonians also $1,541. do not have a high school The last section of the education. reports tackled transit. Mattapan, Roxbury, “There was little change Dorchester, and Hyde in commute mode from Park had the lowest 2010 to 2017,” the over- percentages of those with view report said. About bachelor’s degrees or 35 percent of the city higher — 17, 22, 26, and uses public transit to 28 percent, respectively get to work, 37 percent — while the rest of the drive alone, around 6 per- city sat mostly in the 60 cent carpool, and those to 80 percent ranges. commuting by taxicab, Management, busi- motorcycle, bicycle, or ness, science, and arts other means doubled occupations spiked over since 2017, to 4.2 percent. the seven years, rising Dorchester relies on to more than half of the the Red Line train, the workforce by 2017. Sales Fairmount Line of the and office occupations Commuter Rail, parts of slumped slightly, drop- the Mattapan Trolley, ping 3 percent to make and a host of buses to up about 19 percent of serve its population. the workforce. Commuters in Dorches- “The share of residents ter travel to work by age 16 or older who par- car 54 percent, by bus ticipate in the labor force or trolley 21 percent, remained unchanged at subway or elevated rail about 69 percent,” the 15 percent, by railroad overview report said. 0.4 percent, by biking 0.7 Wages also rose. Each percent, and by walking income bracket’s mean 4.6 percent. household income in- The full reports can be creased by at least 17 found at bostonplans. percent, adjusted for org/research/research- inflation. The fifth of the publications. dotnews.com February 7, 2019 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News Mass earns highest rating in state equality rating By Katie Lannan In the 2018 rankings, Act. gender marker to state- orientation and gender Senate version. State House four states — Hawaii, In 2016, Gov. Char- issued ID documents, identity of minors. On Also in June, the Senate News Service Iowa, Maryland and lie Baker signed a law and more.” July 31, the final day of passed a bill that would Massachusetts once New Hampshire — were banning discrimination According to the HRC, formal legislative ses- allow Massachusetts again landed at the placed in the second-tier based on gender identity a record five states sions for the year, the residents to select the head of the pack in an category “Solidifying in public accommoda- passed laws prohibiting Senate passed its own non-binary gender option annual ranking of state equality,” and Utah and tions. Voters last year the practice known as conversion therapy ban of “X” on their driver’s protections for lesbian, Wisconsin landed in beat back a repeal effort, conversion therapy dur- bill, but lawmakers never licenses. A priority of gay, bisexual, transgen- the third tier, “Building with 68 percent in favor ing the last legislative reconciled the two bills. Senate President Karen der and queer people, equality.” The remaining of keeping the law and 32 session, bringing the Rep. Kay Khan of Spilka, the bill never joining 15 other states 28 states hit the bottom percent for scrapping it. total number of states Newton has refiled the reached the House floor atop the scorecard after rung, which the HRC “Massachusetts has with such bans on the bill in the House this for a vote. a year in which voters calls “High priority to long been considered a books to 15. session, and posted to Sen. Jo Comerford preserved a transgender achieve basic equality.” leader in LGBTQ rights, In Massachusetts, the Twitter over the weekend and Rep. David Linsky anti-discrimination law Human Rights Cam- but we still have work House in June 2018 voted that 116 lawmakers had each filed versions of while other LGBTQ- paign President Chad to do before everyone 137-14 to ban the use signed on as cosponsors. the “gender X” bill this related bills failed to Griffin said “dozens of in the Commonwealth of conversion therapy Sen. Mark Montigny of session. become law. anti-LGBTQ bills” were enjoys full equality,” to change the sexual New Bedford has filed a The Human Rights defeated last year, and MassEquality executive Campaign Foundation that advocates see the director Deborah Shields and the Equality Federa- promise of additional said in a statement. tion Institute on Monday equality protections “Massachusetts made released their 2018 State passing into law in 2019, history last year by de- Equality Index, an an- pointing to recent action feating a statewide ballot nual report on state laws in New York, Virginia, measure that would affecting LGBTQ people Kansas, Ohio, Michigan have repealed our law and their families. and Wisconsin. protecting transgender This marks the third “However, LGBTQ people from discrimina- year in a row Massa- people still face the so- tion, and we will be chusetts has received bering reality that their working hard to build on the scorecard’s highest rights are determined by that victory this year by ranking, “Working to- which side of a state or passing laws to ban the ward innovative equal- city line they call home,” use of conversion therapy ity.” Sixteen states and Griffin said, calling for on minors, ensure young Washington, D.C. earned passage of a federal people receive accurate the rating in 2018, up non-discrimination bill and comprehensive sex from 13 in 2017. known as the Equality education, add a third Carney Hospital welcomes podiatrist Julie Riley to team look forward to taking care of our community’s LEGAL NOTICE residents and neighbors,” COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS said Riley. “It is my goal THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT to enable patients to live INFORMAL PROBATE their highest quality of PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. 18P2334 life and provide quality ESTATE OF: Community Meeting RHODA STEINBERG care to help keep them DATE OF DEATH: August 12, 2018 well.” SUFFOLK DIVISION To all persons interested in the above Riley completed her captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner residency at St. Eliza- Robyn B. Mabel of Mattapan, MA, a Will has been admitted to informal probate. beth’s Medical Center Robyn B. Mabel of Mattapan, MA has been in Brighton, and earned informally appointed as the Personal Rep- PLAN: Mattapan her medical degree at resentative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. Midwestern University The estate is being administered in Glendale, Arizona. under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Dr. Julie Riley “We are delighted to Uniform Probate Code without supervision City Resource Fair have Dr. Riley join our by the Court. Inventory and accounts are A new podiatrist, Dr. team of providers at not required to be filed with the Court, but Julie Riley, has joined the interested parties are entitled to notice Carney Hospital,” said Saturday, February 9th 37 Babson Street staff at Carney Hospital. regarding the administration from Personal Chief Medical Officer Representative and can petition the Court KIPP Academy Boston, Cafeteria She is now accepting new 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lawrence Hotes, MD. in any matter relating to the estate, includ- patients at the hospital’s ing distribution of assets and expenses Mattapan, MA 02126 She “brings a strong of administration. Interested parties are Center for Orthopedics commitment to providing entitled to petition the Court to institute and Joint Replacement formal proceedings and to obtain orders care in the community on Dorchester Avenue. terminating or restricting the powers of and patients will ben- Personal Representatives appointed Event Description “I am excited to join efit from her skills and under informal procedure. A copy of the Carney Hospital and Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Through the first two PLAN: Mattapan workshops, we heard that expertise.” from the Petitioner. Published: February 7, 2019 residents wanted to be better connected to City resources. This resource fair is one of many opportunities to connect with existing programs, resources, and support that these departments provide. Of Stars and Come to hear updates from the BPDA and other City departments about their ongoing work in Mattapan and learn about the City Shamrocks resources that are available to you and your community. Join the Dorchester Historical Society for a special screening There will be a brief presentation beginning at 12:00pm followed by of the film “Of Stars and Sham- rocks” on comments and questions. Interpretation services and translated materials will be available in Haitian Creole and Spanish. For more Sunday, February 17 information, please visit bit.ly/PlanMattapan at 2 p.m. “Of Stars and Shamrocks” chronicles the intertwined histories of Boston’s Irish and Contact: Jewish immigrant communities Muge Undemir from the mid-19th century on. Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 617.918.4488 | [email protected] Dorchester Historical Society

195 Boston Street bostonplans.org @bostonplans Dorchester, MA 02125 Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary 617-265-7802 Page 14 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 10) Dzidzor Azaglo, come share your latest lyrics or poems ticket. Gpo to stannstbrendan.com/10k-dinner or call Neponset water quality update and meet representatives from local organizations 617-436-0310 or email [email protected]. set for Feb. 7 including Year Up, ABCD, Planned Parenthood and Boston Public Library’s Homework Help The public is invited to join the staff of the Neponset more. For teens ages 12-18. Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help River Watershed Association on Thurs., Feb. 7 at Fun in the Tropics at Franklin Park Zoo program is underway offering free afterschool help and the Canton Public Library from 6:45 to 8 p.m. for an Longing for an island getaway? Escape to the Tropics mentorship provided by high-achieving high school annual presentation of local water quality results. with the Zoo’s young professionals group, The Wild students. The program, offered Monday through The water quality data comes from water samples Things, at Franklin Park Zoo on Sat., March 23 at Thursday from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. is open to students in that were collected monthly, from May to October, 5 p.m. Join us in your best luau gear as you dance grades K-8; no registration required. Boston Teacher’s from forty-one sites in Canton, Dedham, Dorchester, and limbo your way through the Tropical Forest with Union tutors are also available during select weekdays Hyde Park, Foxborough, Mattapan, Medfield, friends. Watch the ring-tail lemurs as they discover from 4-6 p.m. for students in grades K-12. Visit bpl. Milton, Norwood, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, and tropical themed enrichment in their decorated exhibit, org/homework. Westwood. Following the water quality report will and don’t miss special opportunities to meet some of Police District C-11 be a presentation by Hillary Waite, Environmental the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Join Zoo staff to learn Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Coordinator for the Town of Milton, who will speak more about the free-flight birds, including scarlet ibis, Party Line phone number, where you can report loud about the Town’s partnership with the Watershed yellow-billed storks, hadada ibis and more! This is a parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Association and the groundbreaking steps they are 21+ event and includes one drink ticket, appetizers Police District B-3 News taking to prevent polluted stormwater runoff in their and a cash beer and wine bar. Western lowland For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at community. For more information about the Water gorillas, pygmy hippopotamus, and a Linne’s two-toed 617-343-4711. Sampling Program, contact Andres Ripley at ripley@ sloth are just a few of the animals that call the 72 Apple Grove Assoc. neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x 306. More about degree Tropical Forest home. Proceeds from Fun in The Apple Grove Association meets on the second the Citizen Water Monitoring Network at neponset. the Tropics will support the operation and continued Tuesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. at 1135 Morton org/cwmn growth of Zoo New England, its education programs St., Mattapan. Ms. Myrtle Huggins, 617-429-8531. Lunar New Year celebration at MFA and conservation initiatives. The Wild Things member Ashmont-Adams Neighborhood Assoc. Admission will be free as the Museum of Fine price is $25. For non-members, early bird tickets cost Meetings are typically held on the first Thursday Arts Boston will celebrate Chinese, Korean and $30 until March 8. After March 8, tickets will cost of each month at the Plasterer’s Hall, 7 Fredericka Vietnamese traditions on Sat., Feb. 9 from 10 a.m.- 5 $40. See franklinparkzoo.org for more info. St., at 7 p.m. Contact Pat O’Neill at pattiashmont@ p.m. See mfa.org/lunar for more info. Love Your Block Mini-grants Available gmail.com. PLAN: Mattapan City Resource Fair Applicants interested in transforming physical Ashmont Hill Assoc. on Feb. 9 landscapes with social programs through the city Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the Come to hear updates from the BPDA and other of Boston’s Love Your Block mini-grants can apply month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message City departments about their ongoing work in Mat- email [email protected] by Fri., March 1, Line: 617-822-8178. tapan and learn about the City resources that are 2019. Last year, 60 applications were received and Ashmont Hill Book Group available to you and your community. There will be five were chosen to receive funding. Projects included Everyone is welcome to Book Group, whether you’ve a brief presentation beginning at 12 p.m. followed revitalizing community gardens and beautifying read the book or not. For further info, please contact by comments and questions. Interpretation services vacant plots of land. Neighborhood mini-grant win- Lil Konowitz at [email protected]. and translated materials will be available in Haitian ners are awarded up to $3,000 to either implement Ashmont Valley Neighborhood Assoc. Creole and Spanish. For more information, please or revitalize a public space used to address a larger Meetings are usually the 2nd Monday or Tuesday visit bit.ly/PlanMattapan KIPP Academt Boston issue identified by the community. of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 776 Washington St., cafeteria, 37 Babson St., Mattapan. St. Ann $10k Dinner on March 29 Dorchester. Youth Justice League at Grove Hall BPL St. Ann Neponset will host its 35th annual $10,000 Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. Come celebrate the last session of Grove Hall dinner to benefit the Alice McDonald Catholic HS Meetings are held in the St. Brendan’s Father Lane BPL’s six week series “Youth Justice Presents...” scholarship fund, VBS, CYO basketball, youth Hall – lower level at 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester with some pizza and an open mic night at 6 p.m. at ministry and the parish on Fri., March 29 at 6 p.m. Tuesdays on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. the branch, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester. Hosted by at Venezia in Port Norfolk, Dorchester. Tickets are Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. $150 for a numbered ticket and $50 for a companion Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday VINH’S TV of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 1409 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122 Kerry Construction, Inc. Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from (617)-282-7189 the IBEW; on-street parking available. Codman Square Neighborhood Council We repair: Televisions (all models) Carpentry, Roofing, Painting The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets Computers (Laptops, Desktops) the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Games Consoles: PS3-PS4 & Xbox F ully Gutters, Masonry Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk (special PS4 HDMI port replace, same day service.) Licensed Decks & Porches St. Info: call 617-265-4189. DVD transfer from video tapes (VCR tape, DV tape) & Insured Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. Open M-F 10am-6pm Windows & Doors Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday. at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Transfer video and pictures from iPhone, iPad to DVD columbiasavinhillcivic.org. Mass Master License #9963 27 Years service in town 617 825 0592 Dorchester North Neighborhood Assoc. The Dorchester North Neighborhood Association (formerly the Annapolis Street Neighborhood Associa- 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 tion) generally meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of 8 Annapolis Street. Please see our Facebook page (search Dorches- WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. ter North) for updates and announcements. Send DUFFY questions and agenda items to: dorchesternorth@ FAMILY DENTISTRY ROOFING CO., INC. gmail.com. Jones Hill Assoc. ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING See joneshill.com for additional information. • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS Office Hours Eastman-Elder Assoc. • CHIMNEYS The association meets the third Thurs. of each By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. Fully Insured State Reg. month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 Free Estimates 617-296-0300 #100253 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. duffyroofing.com (Continued on page 19)

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For more info, language assistance, or reasonable accommodations housing assistance. for persons with disabilities, please call or email. ∙ AMI’s for accessible units range from 30% AMI to 60% AMI Page 16 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com In remembrance of the Massachuset, scattered now in the mists of remorse By Ed Quill tribes in the Commonwealth, Following is the last in a representing some Wampa- series of excerpts taken from noag and Nipmuc peoples: the recently published book Chappaquiddick Wampa- by Mr. Quill – “When Last noag; Chaubunnagungam- the Glorious Light; Lay of aug Nipmuc (Dudley); Has- the Massachuset’ – a story sanamisco Nipmuc (Grafton); centered on the fate of the Herring Pond Wampanoag; Native American tribe called Pocasset Wampanoag; Se- the Massachuset, from which neonke Wampanog the state took its name. According to the Indian Affairs Commission, two Because a genocidal war groups – the Natick Mas- was named for him, tradi- sachusett and the Ponkapoag tion has blamed the 17th Massachuset – are native Century war on King Philip people whose heritage and (Metacom) and, although he histories are known and was preparing to start one, he whose state recognitions were wasn’t ready when that fierce pending at the time of this and fiery rebellion broke out. book’s publication. There is still dispute over who ••• fired the first shot. Moreover, The Massachuset – along the Wampanoag sachem with the Pokanoket and was obviously a reluctant Pawtucket – gave sustenance participant throughout. to the early Pilgrims and Nevertheless, there’s no Puritans. They helped the The fight at Bloody Brook Courtesy New York Public Library question his angry young early settlers when asked. warriors were frustrated were “devoted into servitude” claimed that the war had cost and 1780,” wrote historian They fought them only when and furious over repeated under Winslow’s rule. them between 100,000 and Daniel R. Mandell. Some five provoked. The Massachuset humiliations, debilitating • As commander at the 150,000 English pounds. … surviving natives were living are known to have rebelled in land-takings, and injus- Great Swamp Fight at South We have little idea what it there at the time, according a few rare cases. They took tices perceived over English- Kingston, Rhode Island, in cost the natives in financial to Mandell, who wrote: “. . . revenge against the violation dominated court proceedings, a bitter February 1676, he terms, except that, in the Punkapoag land was sold to of Chickataubut’s mother’s including the hanging of refused amnesty, refused to long run, it cost them much pay debts arising from basic grave and when their food fellow tribesmen thought to parley, and ordered the attack more than the Pilgrims and needs, and the Indians . . . was stolen at Wessagusset. be innocent. At some point, in a massacre of 700 to 1,000 Puritans. With less land relied on fishing and gather- They shared their land and there was going to be a war. natives, mostly women and and, with their cornfields ing economies and avoided its abundance. And, with Thus, English communities children who burned to death unplanted, it left them in extensive English-style agri- rare exception, their kindness were attacked, sacked and, in their village encampment. dire consequences. And it culture. Even in 1768, the five and hospitality were not in some towns, burned to the Before this act, he told his left them under total English Punkapoag survivors noted well received. What they ground. Inhabitants – many men that, if they were victori- subjugation, with greater their ‘dispirs’d scattered man- got in return was arrogance, innocent women, children and ous, they would each receive restrictions of movement, ner of living.’” oppression, cruel treatment, old men – were slaughtered, a generous reward of land. habitation, and legal rights. ••• and segregation. some in King Philip’s name, So, this wasn’t a holy war to At least one historian wrote The Massachuset, among The Massachuset people, although he may not have save Christianity from the that “no tribe had been an- “the People of the First Light,” the people of the Dawnland, had anything to do with these pagans, as propagandized. nihilated in the war.” If not aren’t extinct – they live still, aren’t extinct, however – they inhuman acts. Some natives It was another big land grab. annihilated, it must be said as individual persons, many live still, not as a federally- were unquestionably savage • He led New Plymouth’s that the war most assuredly active in Native American recognized tribe perhaps, in their outrage. King Philip Council of War in ordering led to the near elimination affairs. It would be quite but like the grand sachem himself never called for the the forced removal of all of the Massachuset people difficult, however, for them and his squaw at their sea- brutal treatment of innocent Massachuset men, women and possibly the Pawtucket, to become a federally rec- sonal villages, their powwaw, citizenry. He himself treated and children to incarceration and that each to this day are ognized tribe under current pniece and sannop, they are captives honorably. on cold, unsheltered and not recognized by the United legal conditions, unless the scattered now like the severed On the other hand, the desolate Clark’s Island in States government as an criteria, as established for leaves in a southwest autumn English way of war in the Plymouth Harbor, where an authentically organized tribe. formal recognition by the wind. … 17th Century was the Crom- estimated half of possibly ••• US Congress in 1978, were But the old campsites, wellian way – total destruc- 500 or more are certain to After King Philip’s War, the changed. As of now, as the old lodges, wetus and tion of whole villages with have perished (there are no English began to purchase historian Karen H. Dacey has wigwams atop the Blue Hills little if any regard to women, records) from starvation, property deeds from the na- put it succinctly: and below in the valleys – at children, or old men who had disease, and the elements of tives at Punkapoag. Captain • A tribe must be recog- the Neponset falls and at taken up no arms in battle; that harsh winter. Ebenezer Woodward made a nized from historical time Shawmut (Boston), at the they simply were allowed ••• survey and plan of the origi- to the present as aboriginal. coastal Moswetuset Hum- no truce or chance at parley In the year and a quarter of nal Punkapoag plantation •A substantial number of mock at Squantum (Quincy) for peace. The English way King Philip’s War, the natives in 1725, after an order was tribal people must live in the and Wessagusset, at Natick, was to burn native campsites attacked two-thirds of the given to do so by the General same area and be viewed as Punkapoag, at Mattakeesett before innocents could be English towns in Massachu- Court. But by 1756, Robert a separate community from (Pembroke/Hanson), even moved out of harm’s way. setts Bay colony, destroying Spurr, who was guardian of the population around them. Titicut – are gone now, carried … and the newcomers had a six of them. Eleven others the natives, found himself • Modern tribal members into the mists of remorse. powerful personage in charge were either burned down or “very much embarrassed,” must be descended from the At the range of hills – of a genocidal war: Josiah else sustained serious dam- or unable, to determine the Native people who originally from which the tribe got Winslow. age. The natives had killed boundaries between the inhabited the locale. its name, the Massachuset, So, before we blame King or captured one in every ten lands of the English and • The tribe must have main- or as the natives prefer to Philip as the great villain or eleven adult English males the natives. It was asserted tained a distinct political call themselves, the Mas- for starting and steering the – an estimated 600 men killed that neither the natives nor influence from earliest times sachuseuk – many names great war that carried his of the 5,000 of military age. anybody else had a plot plan, and have a tribal government remain: Chickatawbut Hill name and that shattered the On the settlers’ side, dozens and that no trace of any field in place today. and the nearby Chickatawbut once all-powerful Massachu- of women and children were notes could be found. • The tribe must not be part Overlook; and Kitchamaken set tribe, we might want to killed or injured – mostly as As a result, Spurr asked of any other tribal authority. Hill, only half the height of review the activities that the a result of village burnings. the General Court to order • A tribe must have a Great Blue, and Wampatuck Plymouth Colony Governor Native women and children all English property owners written constitution. Hill, with nearby pathways and allied Commander-in- were killed or injured in in Canton abutting native • It must have a set proce- called Squamaug and Sas- Chief engaged in during this campsite burnings. Some land to produce their deeds, dure for determining a tribal samon – all within today’s period: 1,200 English houses were as well as pay their propor- membership and maintain a Blue Hills Reservation. • Winslow was named burned and 8,000 head of tion of the fee for surveying verifiable roll of all “bona fide” Above all and highest of Commander-in-Chief of the cattle killed. the native lands adjoining members. all, granite-encrusted Great combined Massachusetts Thousands of Wampanoag, them. The request was It should be noted that the Blue, in foggy mist or spar- Bay-Plymouth-Connecticut Nipmuc and Pocumtuck, granted. Both sides paid for federal recognition process kling sun, stands in solemn armed forces in the war and as well as their later allies, the plan, which was finished has become increasingly salute to the oral tradition used slavery as a weapon. In the Narragansett – along in 1760. It turned out that controversial because, for one and remembrance of this one instance, when several with Mohegan, Pequot, and by this time, some 100 years thing, some recognized tribes proud and noble people. hundred natives had been Christianized natives, mostly after the natives had been don’t want others attaining End of series promised amnesty, they sur- Massachuset and Pawtucket granted 6,000 acres, they recognition – the reason being Copyright c 2018 Ed Quill, rendered; but when they came – died too, an estimated now had land amounting to the increasingly narrow slices by Silver Lake Press, Inc. before Winslow’s Council of 3,000 to 5,000 in all. Untold 710 and three-quarter acres.2 of the federal funding “pie.” This book can be purchased War, they were convicted wigwams were destroyed The native-owned land at The Massachusetts Com- through PayPal on the web- and shipped to Spanish Cadiz with all of their furnishings. Punkapoag “would disap- mission on Indian Affairs site quillcloud.net. as slaves. Untold hundreds The United Colonies pear entirely between 1760 recognizes the following dotnews.com February 7, 2019 The Reporter Page 17

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The Peacemaker Film Screening & Discussion with Padraig O'Malley John Moakley Distinguished Professor of Peace and Reconciliation

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Director James Demo's multi-award winning film, "The Peacemaker," is an intimate portrait of Padraig O'Malley, UMass Boston's John Joseph Moakley Distinguished Professor of Peace and Reconciliation, who helps make peace for others but struggles to find it for himself.

Sponsored by John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies Department of Conflict Resolution, Global Governance, and Human Security John Moakley Chair of Peace and Reconciliation Department of Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies – Human Rights Minor Cinema Studies Program Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

edward m. KENNEDY institute Page 18 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES BUCKLEY, Robert ELSNER, Helen rin. Mother of Mary ther’s Seminary gradu- William of Braintree, S. of Randolph, for- Ellen Gearin and Joan ate of 1969, graduate originally from Dorches- merly of Holbrook and L. Gearin of Arlington. of UMass Boston in ter. Husband for 68 Dorchester. Daughter Daughter of the late 1980, and served as a years to Pauline A. (Til- of the late John and Helen (Flynn) and Don- Benedictine Monk at ley) Buckley. Son of the Florence (Salant) Ross- ald J. O’Sullivan. Sis- Glastonbury Abbey in late Lawrence and Mar- man. Wife of Herbert ter-in-law of William Hingham, from 1972 to ion F. (Newman) Buck- Elsner of 66 years. J. Gearin and his wife 1986. In the early 90’s ley. Brother of Jean M. Mother of Mark Elsner Anne of Merrimack, Kevin moved to Bos- Buckley of Fortuna, CA and his wife Marcia of NH, and the late Cath- ton to pursue a career and predeceased by 4 Randolph, Sharon Ko- erine Welch and Mary in Computer Software brothers; Lawrence, Leo, likof and her husband Bilodeau. Also survived Training and Customer Neal and William and Jeffrey of Randolph by many nieces, neph- Service, retiring at the Cedar Grove Cemetery 3 sisters; Joy (Dolores) and Susan Lit and her ews and friends. Joan age of 65. Longtime Porsley, Eleanor Buckley A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River husband Barry also was a graduate of Notre member as Director and Marilyn Hanf. Un- of Randolph. Grand- Dame Academy in Rox- of Glastonbury Abbey Chapel available for: Weddings, memorial services, cle to many nieces and mother of Michael and bury, Emmanuel Col- choir, Braintree Choral and celebratory masses. Indoor Services available for nephews. Especially de- wife Katelyn, Melanie, lege, and Boston Col- Society, former mem- winter burials. Greenhouse on premises for fresh flow- voted and appreciative of Justin and wife Shai- lege Law Class of 1977. ber of Gays for Patsy, a ers. Columbarium for cremated remains. Plant a tree Noreen, Robert, Steven, na, Joshua and wife GUISTI, Julie A. country-western dance program. and Christine (Kelly) Til- Tina, Isaac and Rachel. of Beverly, formerly of group. Kevin enjoyed ley. Robert was a retired Great-grandmother Dorchester. Mother of attending and support- 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 manager from AT&T to Benjamin. Sister of Erika Carle of Norwood ing the Boston Baroque Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. Long Lines and Verizon. the late Jack “Sonny” and Andrew Carle of Orchestra. Donations He was a US Army Vet- Rossman. Donations Dorchester. Daughter can be made to Glaston- eran, avid golfer, Wey- in Helen’s name, may of Evelyn and Julio bury Abbey, 16 Hull St, mouth tennis club play- be made to the Jewish Guisti of Dorchester. Hingham, MA 02043. er, Telephone Pioneers Family & Children’s Sister of Susan Doty MEEKER, Mary age member and member Services, 1430 Main of Dorchester, Janet 81. She was the wife of the DAV chapter 29. St., Waltham, MA Guisti and her lov- of the late K. Jordan TEVNAN TEVNAN Donations in memory of 02451 (www.JFCSBos- ing companion Frank Meeker. Mary is sur- 15 Broad Street 415 Neponset Avenue Robert may be made to ton.org). Cromp of Quincy, Paul vived by her daughter, St. Jude Children’s Re- Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 GEARIN, Joan Guisti of Las Vegas, Karen Fleming and search Hospital, 501 St. 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 A.M. (O’Sullivan) of and David Guisti and her husband Warren of Jude Place, Memphis, Arlington, formerly his wife Nancy of Wilm- Sagamore Beach, and TN 38105 or to a charity of Dorchester. Wife of ington. Aunt of Briana, son, David Meeker and Attorneys at Law of your choice. the late John J. Gea- Destiny, Domenic and his wife Dani of Quin- www.tevnan.com Leo Guisti. cy. Three grandchil- LEGAL NOTICES HEALEY, Kevin P. dren, Alexander, Erica, Age 67, of Hingham, and Michelle, and four COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS previously of Hull and nieces and nephews. THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT Dorchester. Son of Born in Dorchester and PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE and FAMILY COURT INFORMAL PROBATE Docket No. SU13P1513EA Kevin Healey of Little raised in Needham, NEW CALVARY CEMETERY PUBLICATION NOTICE Suffolk Probate & Family Court Docket No. SU18P0872EA Compton, RI, and the Mary graduated from Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian ESTATE OF: 24 New Chardon St., Boston 02114 late Madeline (Powers) the Catherine Laboure’ DIANE MICKEL CITATION ON PETITION DATE OF DEATH: 02-27-2018 FOR ORDER OF Healey. Brother of Mi- School of Nursing as Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. COMPLETE SETTLEMENT SUFFOLK DIVISION ESTATE OF: LINDA MAY SANGSTER a Certified Registered Grave pricing starting at $1,100 To all persons interested in the above chael Healey and his captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner DATE OF DEATH: 04/10/2013 wife Marilyn of Mans- Nurse Anesthetist. She Package pricing from $3,650 (includes grave purchase, first opening A Petition for Order of Complete Settle- Elizabeth J. Mickel of New York, NY a Will ment has been filed by Donald Earl Sang- field, Collene Saunders worked for many years & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches starting at $1,375 has been admitted to informal probate. ster of Dorchester Center, MA requesting (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening & Inscription) Elizabeth J. Mickel of New York, NY has that the court enter a formal Decree of of Hull, Terri Leimback at St. Margaret’s Hos- been informally appointed as the Personal Complete Settlement including the allow- and her husband Rich- pital in Dorchester, and 617-296-2339 Representative of the estate to serve with- ance of a final account and other such relief ard of CA, and Rhonda at Norwood Hospital. out surety on the bond. as may be requested in the Petition. For 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, The estate is being administered the Second and Final Account. Healey and her com- After she retired from IMPORTANT NOTICE Pre Need Opening Arrangements under informal procedure by the Personal You have the right to obtain a copy of the panion Joe DiVito of nursing she enjoyed Representative under the Massachusetts Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Hull. Also, a beloved volunteering at the Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available. Uniform Probate Code without supervision You have a right to object to this proceeding. by the Court. Inventory and accounts are To do so, you or your attorney must file a uncle to many nieces Sandwich Council on Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. not required to be filed with the Court, but written appearance and objection at this and nephews. Born in Aging interested parties are entitled to notice Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments regarding the administration from Personal of 02/13/2019. Presque Isle, Maine, PARKER, Pegge A. This is NOT a hearing date, but a Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery Representative and can petition the Court deadline by which you must file a written his younger years were of Quincy, formerly of in any matter relating to the estate, includ- appearance and objection if you object to spent in various places, Dorchester. Daughter in West Roxbury ing distribution of assets and expenses this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely of administration. Interested parties are written appearance and objection followed as his father was an Air of the late Albert J. and The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries entitled to petition the Court to institute by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) Force Tech. Sgt. Xave- Jeannette A. Parker. formal proceedings and to obtain orders days of the return date, action may be taken Sister of Gloria Mazzaf- Main Office located at: terminating or restricting the powers of without further notice to you. rian Missionary Fa- Personal Representatives appointed Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First erro of CT. Aunt of Paul Justice of this Court. 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 under informal procedure. A copy of the and Michael Mazzafer- Date: January 02, 2019 LEGAL NOTICE Pricing information and maps available online at: Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Felix D. Arroyo ro. Former owner of the from the Petitioner. Register of Probate www.BostonCemetery.org Published: February 7, 2019 Published: February 7, 2019 COMMONWEALTH OF Pegge Parker Dance MASSACHUSETTS 617-325-6830 [email protected] THE TRIAL COURT Academy in Neponset. COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SYMES, James MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET R., III of Norwood, PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT BOSTON, MA 02114 formerly of Dorches- Suffolk Probate & Family Court CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION GIVING NOTICE “Caring for your life’s journey...” 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR OF PETITION FOR ter. Son of Rosemary Boston 02114 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN (617) 788-8300 FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON (Couming) Symes of Docket No. SU11P1332EA PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ESTATE OF: Bridgewater and the FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. SU19P0152GD GERALDINE SINCLAIR in the MATTER OF: late James R. Symes, Docket No. SU19P0142EA DATE OF DEATH: 07/07/2005 ABIGAIL L. CADOGAN ESTATE OF To all interested persons: of DORCHESTER, MA Jr. Husband of the GERARD PATRICK O’REGAN A Petition has been filed by: Janet Sinclair RESPONDENT DATE OF DEATH: 10/01/2015 Alleged Incapacitated Person late Juliana (Telisze- To all interested persons: of Mattapan, MA requesting that the Court To the named Respondent and all other wski) Symes. Father of A petition for Late and Limited Formal enter a formal Decree and Order that interested persons, a petition has been filed Testacy and/or Appointment has been Allan Sinclair of Milton, MA and Janet by Janet Clancy-Cadogan of Dorchester, MA James M. Symes, Kel- filed by John Hickey of Mitchelstown, Sinclair of Mattapan, MA be appointed as in the above captioned matter alleging that lianne Symes and her CO, IE requesting that the Court enter Successor Personal Representative(s) of Abigail L. Cadogan is in need of a Guardian a formal Decree and Order and for such said estate to serve With Personal Surety and requesting that Janet Clancy-Cadogan fiancé Brian Schorer on the bond and for such other relief as of Dorchester, MA (or some other suitable other relief as requested in the Petition. person) be appointed as Guardian to serve and Rachel E. Symes The Petitioner requests that: John Hickey requested in the Petition. on the bond. of Mitchelstown, CO, IE be appointed as You have the right to obtain a copy The petition asks the Court to determine all of Norwood. Grand- Personal Representative of said estate of the Petition from the Petitioner or at that the Respondent is incapacitated, that father of Jayda Symes to serve on the bond in an unsupervised the Court. You have a right to object to the appointment of a Guardian is neces- administration. this proceeding. To do so, you or your sary, and that the proposed Guardian is of Norwood. Compan- You have the right to obtain a copy of the attorney must file a written appearance appropriate. The petition is on file with this ion of Nichole Randall Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. and objection at this Court before 10:00 court and may contain a request for certain You have a right to object to this proceeding. specific authority. of Plymouth. Brother a.m. on 12/06/2018. You have the right to object to this To do so, you or your attorney must file a This is NOT a hearing date, but a written appearance and objection at this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or of Kathleen M. Symes Court before 10:00 a.m. on 03/14/2019. deadline by which you must file a writ- your attorney must file a written appearance ten appearance and objection if you at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the of Quincy, Maureen P. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline return date of 02/14/2019. This day is NOT by which you must file a written appear- object to this proceeding. If you fail to Moore and her husband file a timely written appearance and a hearing date, but a deadline date by which ance and objection if you object to this you have to file the written appearance if John of Bridgewater proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written objection followed by an Affidavit of you object to the petition. If you fail to file appearance and objection followed by an Objections within thirty (30) days of the the written appearance by the return date, and Michael J. Symes  Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days return date, action may be taken without action may be taken in this matter without Funerals of the return date, action may be taken further notice to you. further notice to you. In addition to filing the and his companion without further notice to you. The estate is being administered written appearance, you or your attorney Bernadette Fallon of  Cremations The estate is being administered under under formal procedure by the Personal must file a written affidavit stating the specific formal procedure by the Personal Rep- Representative under the Massachu- facts and grounds of your objection within Braintree. Jim is also resentative under the Massachusetts 30 days after the return date.  setts Uniform Probate Code without IMPORTANT NOTICE survived by his dear Pre-Arrangements Uniform Probate Code without supervision supervision by the Court. Inventory and by the Court. Inventory and accounts are The outcome of this proceeding may limit friend John O’Connor accounts are not required to be filed with or completely take away the above-named not required to be filed with the Court, but 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE the Court, but recipients are entitled to person’s right to make decisions about of Quincy and many recipients are entitled to notice regarding notice regarding the administration from personal affairs or financial affairs or both. the administration from the Personal loving aunts, uncles, DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 the Personal Representative and can The above-named person has the right to ask Representative and can petition the Court petition the Court in any matter relating for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request nieces, nephews, cous- in any matter relating to the estate, includ- on behalf of the above-named person. If the ing distribution of assets and expenses of to the estate, including distribution of above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, ins and friends. Dona- 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 administration. assets and expenses of administration. one may be appointed at State expense. Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Witness, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice tions may be made in Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. of this Court. Jim’s memory to Proj- Service times and directions at: Date: January 24, 2019 Date: January 17, 2019 Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate ect Smile, PO Box 336, Register of Probate Register of Probate Date: January 22, 2019 Hopedale, MA 01747. www.dolanfuneral.com Published: February 7, 2019 Published: February 7, 2019 Published: February 7, 2019 dotnews.com February 7, 2019 The Reporter Page 19 Lawmakers push bill making undocumented immigrants eligible for driver’s licenses

By Chris Lisinski these are the constitu- because of the split State House ents we all represent.” system of licenses that News Service The newest proposal, came into effect with Lawmakers are re- referred to as the Work Real ID policies in 2016. newing a push to pass and Family Mobility The standard license legislation that would Act, was filed last week has a lower threshold allow undocumented in both the House and of requirements, and immigrants residing Senate. If approved, it Farley-Bouvier said that in the state to acquire would permit all quali- makes it more likely driver’s licenses, despite fied residents, regardless to draw support for ex- the failure of similar of immigration status, panding those licenses legislation in the past to receive a standard to undocumented im- and opposition from Gov. license under the state’s migrants. Charlie Baker. now-two-tiered system. “This bill, at this time, Sen. Brendan Crighton The legislation would it’s much easier to do,” of Lynn, Rep. Christine not affect federal Real Farley-Bouvier said. Barber of Somerville ID-compliant licenses, However, supporters and Rep. Tricia Farley- which require proof of may need to change the Bouvier of Pittsfield, citizenship or lawful Republican governor’s flanked by dozens of residence as well as a mind if they hope to pass advocates, unveiled their Social Security number. legislation. During the bill on Jan. 23 outside the The bill also includes Real ID debate, Baker Sen. Brendan Crighton, Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, and Rep. Christine Barber, House chamber. They privacy protection mea- filed an amendment backed by advocates, unveiled legislation Wednesday that would allow un- argued that the mea- sures. It proposes that an explicitly preventing un- documented immigrants to acquire standard Massachusetts driver’s licenses. sure would ensure every individual’s documents documented immigrants Chris Lisinski/SHNS photo driver on the road has could only be released from acquiring either conference. “We here “This is an essential is- in place allowing all undergone proper train- by subpoena or court type of license. in the Commonwealth sue for our membership residents to acquire ing and vision testing order and that licenses Legislators who un- have to do everything of 19,000 service workers some type of license and that it would relieve could not be the basis for veiled the bill Wednesday necessary to keep Massa- here in the state of Mas- or permit regardless stress on undocumented prosecution. spoke pointedly about chusetts safe and to keep sachusetts,” said Roxana of immigration status. families already in the In 2014, a bill on the immigration enforce- it fair while Washington Rivera, vice president of Similar measures are state. topic filed by Farley- ment, criticizing the gets their act together.” 32BJ SEIU. “This bill being considered in New “This is a very straight- Bouvier landed in a dead- Trump administration’s As the trio spoke, would be an important York and New Jersey. forward issue with a end study. A version separation of families at about two dozen activ- step forward at any time “Massachusetts is common-sense solution,” re-filed with the House the border and the dan- ists stood behind them, for immigrant families known as a progressive Crighton said. “There in 2015 had more than gers of anti-immigrant holding signs that read here in the state of state,” said Natalicia is simply no rational 50 co-sponsors and drew sentiment. But the “Driver’s licenses for all!” Massachusetts, but in Tracy, executive director argument for prohibiting public hearings, but by legislation, they said, and “Pass the Family this moment, it is even of the Brazilian Worker undocumented immi- the end of that legislative could and should be kept Mobility Act.” The crowd more important, because Center. “It’s time to show grants from earning session, momentum had separate from federal comprised representa- immigrants, working you’re truly progressive their driver’s licenses. faded and no action was immigration policy. tives of 32BJ SEIU, people and people of color and move this bill and These are our neighbors, taken. “Our federal immigra- MIRA Coalition, the are under attack.” pass it that will allow these are our students, F a r l e y - B o u v i e r tion system is very, very Brazilian Workers Cen- Twelve states, includ- all immigrants in this this is our workforce, our believes the newest broken,” Farley-Bouvier terUFI_Reporter_AD:Layout and REACH Beyond 1 ing2/5/19 Connecticut 1:49 PM Page and 1 state to drive, everyone family, our friends, and proposal can succeed said during the press Domestic Violence. Vermont, have laws to drive.”

Neighborhood Notables Urban Farming Institute of Boston (Continued from page 14) Groom/Humphreys Invites You to Dorchester Unified Neighborhood Assoc. Learn About Farming in the City and Neighborhood Assoc. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of Please join the D.U.N. Association the month, 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Growing Your Own Food Business contact list to stay up to date. Provide Army Community Center, 650 Dudley your name, address, e-mail and phone St., Dor., 02125. For info, call 857-891- to [email protected] or 1072 or [email protected]. 2019 Farming 617-901-4919. Hancock Street Civic Assoc. Fields Corner Civic Assoc. Hancock Street Civic meets on the The FCCA meets on the first Tuesday first Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. Training Program of the month at 6:30 at the Kit Clark at the community room of 530 Columbia The Urban Farmer Training Program (UFTP) trains residents from Rd, Dorchester. https://sites.google. Center, 1500 Dorchester Ave. For Boston neighborhoods HOW TO GROW their OWN FOOD, using practiced more info. contact V. Girard, chair, com/view/hsca02125/ for more info. at: [email protected]. Hecla/Lyon/East Streets growing methods on small plot urban farms throughout the city. Freeport-Adams Assoc. Watch The meetings will be held the second A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Learn More at Our Next Course I: Urban Farming Basics Wed. of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Lyon, and East Streets will meet at Classroom Session (9-Weeks) Susi Auto Body Shop 79 Freeport St., INFO SESSION*! Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. Classes Begin March 28, 2019 11 police station). corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. ■ Saturday, February 9, 2019 Thursdays, March 28 – May 23, 2019 LEGAL NOTICE 11:00 am – 12:30 pm 6:00 – 8:30 pm HELP WANTED COMMONWEALTH OF ■ Thursday, February 14, 2019 MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Summer Apprenticeship (20 Weeks) GOTTA’S FARM, PORTLAND, CT PROBATE and FAMILY COURT needs 4 tem- Docket No. SU18A0087AD ■ Saturday, February 16, 2019 Course II: Summer Hands porary workers 2/15/2019 to 12/15/2019, work tools, Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 New Chardon St., Boston 02114 11:00 am – 12:30 pm on Intensive (20-Weeks) supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6 *Info Session required for course registration! Housing will be available without cost to workers In the Matter of: Program Begins June 2, 2019 JOHN VICTOR MARTINS COSTA who cannot reasonably return to their permanent To: any unnamed or unknown parent For more info, email: June 2 – October 18, 2019 residence at the end of the work day. Transportation and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the [email protected] Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth. completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. A Petition has been presented to said court by: Antonia Martins of Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during Dorchester, MA Carlos A. Miranda of Dorchester, MA requesting for the contract period. Hours offered each week may leave to adopt said child and that the be more or less than stated in item 11 depending on name of the child be changed to John Martins Miranda. weather and crop conditions. Workers not required If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an to work extra hours offered. $12.83 per hr. or ap- attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC plicable piece rate. Applicants to apply contact CT Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, Department of Labor at 860-263- 6020. Or apply for EACDC, poverty related veteran’s ben- the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job efits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact order #196025. Plant cultivate and harvest fruits, an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or vegetables and ornamental flowers crops. Use of before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. pruning tools, apply pesticides. Sorting, processing IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY and packing products. Set up irrigation and maintain. MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE Work mainly out door, could be extremely hot or IN SAID COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE Urban Farming Institute of Boston, Inc. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter cold conditions. work requires to frequently bend, MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 03/28/2019. 487 Norfolk Street, Mattapan, MA 02126 and Instagram @ufiboston Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- stoop and lift up to fifty pounds. Work on ladders STRONG, First Justice of this Court. 617-989-9920 at heights up to twenty feet. Thirty days experience Date: June 10, 2016 Felix D. Arroyo urbanfarminginstitute.org in duties listed above. Register of Probate Published: February 7, 2019 Page 20 THE Reporter February 7, 2019 dotnews.com

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