.. / Allston-Brighton ' .. ,~ \ ~ ··. ~ . ' Volume 4, Number 24 June 21, 1990 © 1990 Brighton Messenger Publishing Corp. 50¢ I TO THE LIGHT Commonwealth Dev. residents bring drugs and violence into the light By Michael Barnet Inspired by the courage of two women who dared to defy drug pushers and street gangs, about 60 young residents of Brighton's Commonwealth Development marched against drugs last Wednesday night. Georgette Watson and Rosetta Robinson, who shared their stories with an audience of mostly young Brighton residents at the area's Community Center Wednesday, also share a principle of uncompromising opposition to the spread of drugs in Boston's communities. "We have a war within America that the government will not deal with," said Watson, who directs Drop-A:Dime, the anonymous tip line credited with responsibility for I Opercent of the city's drug-related arrests last year. The Commonwealth DevelopmentonFidelis Way invited ~atson to speak as part ofa week ofeducational programming man attempt to combat the increasing threat posed by drugs. The week culminated in Wednesday's candlelight march around the development, which houses 450 families. A recovenng alcoholic and former drug addict, Robinson organized the first march last year. She said the community noticed a marked decrease in drug trafficking following the rally. ...,-.;..;;..__________ c-~:ll ~e cna u. AOO n won::e<I; "SiilCi Robinson, po1nunl5 ....,~. ~ ~'"""'"="""'...,._.._ ..=-,;.-...=-~-- ::;~;;;;:~:;;:;::::::=:::~:::=:!::::!::"..,~lllllillllillil Derek Szabo Photo Continued on page 16 Cenacle is center of Battling for the A-B baseball crown neighbor's concerns By George Haralambous By Michael Barnet welcome," said Mills. "We could possibly The boys in Fenway are not the only ones playing baseball rule that out." He said the college was under­ this summer. The nation's pastime is alive and kicking in the Strong emotions rose to the surface at the taking an appraisal of the property and had Allston/Brighton area on the little league level. Veronica B. Smith Senior Center Tuesday been told the asking price was $6 million. The Brighton Board ofTrade's Baseball Tournament night and powerful voices were raised in Provincial Sister Mary Jane Laffan earlier Day, scheduled for this Saturday at McKinney Field in protest of what a number of Brighton resi­ declined to comment on the Cenacle's posi­ Brighton Center, will showcase some of the most dents see as a serious threat to the well-being tion regarding potential buyers. talented young players in the neighborhood. of their neighbor- ~=======~======== Boston All-Stars, selected from little league teams hood. College Com- from Brighton Center, Allston, and Oak Square, The LUCK On the development munity Affairs have been competing against one another since Neighborhood Asso- Director Jean June 9, and on Saturday, champions will be ciation (representing front Mc Ke i g u e Continued on page 16 Lake,Undine,Caltha, said earlier and Kenrick Streets) thatagraduatetheologydepartmentmightbe were joined by City Councilors Brian anappropriateusefortheCenacle, which has McLaughlin. Michael McCormack and been used as a Roman Catholic retreat center Bull Christopher Ianella in expressing concerns for 80 years. ,.. thattheCenacleRetreatCenteronLakeStreet McCormack, echoing the feelings of in the may sell its 17-acre property to Boston Col- many, said before last night's meeting that lege. Boston College has "historically not been a "As District City Councilor for this neigh- good neighbor in Allston-Brighton," although Garden borhood I oppose any involvement by Boston he noted a "recent effort to take the activities College in the Cenacle," said McLaughlin. of their students seriously." This week: He warned the College to "get control of your Marion Alford, President of LUCK, said Steps Toward ' undergraduates, because we've had enough." that "noise, property damage, fast cars, traffic Boston College Assistant Director for and social incompatibility" make her neigh- Independence Community Affairs Bill Mills said the col- borhood a poor choice for housing college lege had not reached a decision on whether to students. make the purchase. He acknowledged the Steve Costello, co-chair of the Allston- Little Cambridge community' s concern over the potential Brighton/Boston College Community Rela- moves toward presence of an undergraduate dormitory in tions Committee, said the college has been the middle of their neighbothood, but made reluctant to restrict development to their self-determination no absolute promises as to the eventual use of campus, a stance which has outraged many ,,_ Page13 the land if bought. local residents. .·· ·:r Derek Szabo Photo ~--;;;;· ·--m;;;;m;;;;m;;;;m;;;;m;;;;__ _. __ _.~ "We know student dormitories are not Continued on page 16 Page 2 The Journal June 21, 1990 Tolman sponsors Children's Day The Steven Tolman Committee sponsored a Children's Ten Allston-Brighton residents have been awarded full- • Day celebration in McKinney Park Saturday. The day's tuition, four-year scholarships to Boston University, the ! Ongoing B.C. Computer highlights included a magician and Bobo the clown handing university announced. The scholarships, which are awarded ! C . t t • out American flags. Tolman, who is a candidate for the 19th on the basis of superior academic performance, were offi- ' amp regIS ra IOnS SuffolkDistrictstatcrep.seat,saidoftheevent, "A campaign cially awarded at a ceremony in late May. The A-B scholar- i should be a positive force in our community, and this is one ship winners are: Kerri Campbell of Boston Latin Academy, l Registrations for the 4th annual Brighton-Allston Boston way we wanted to demonstrate it: children and family having Alfredo Esposito ofBrighton High School, Nigel Fairclough ! College Computer Camp are being held at the Jackson/Mann fun together." of Boston Latin, Gustavo Gamba of Boston Latin, Ting Wai · Community School Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 1 Lai of Charlestown High School, Richard Lee of Boston p.m. The camp, which will be open to 30 campers this year,is Latin,JoelOsterofBostonLa~,AnaSobalvarroofBrighton designed t? give computer experien~ to young people in 1'racy On 1'racy High, Hung Tran of Boston Laun, and Amparo Zambrano of Allston-Bnghton. Parents who would like to volunteer for the Brighton High. program are encouraged to contact its organizers. Registra- - ------- ;_· ..=ti.::on~i:.:.s..:.on~g~o-=in~g~.------------- Susan Tracy, candidate forthe 19th Suffolk District state In Search Of BBS alumni• 1 rep. seat, inJ"ected some levity into the fledgling campaign Marqul·s takes on this week, when she released a statement "denouncing the The Brighton High School Alumni Association is a com­ international flavor release of the Dick Tracy movie.'' The producers, Tracy piling a master list of Brighton High School graduates for use (Susan, that is) charged, "timed the release of the movie to in organizing class reunions. Please forward the current capitalize on the name recognition and high visibility that Marquis Real Estate has hired Kuntala Cheng, who speaks addresses ofBrighton High graduates to the Alumni Associa­ [she] has captured in her race ... " It has yetto be determined fluently in Cantonese and Mandarin, as a Sales Associate. tion by contacting Diane Elliot at 783-1883 or Lois Cohan at whether this summer will see the release ofOn Golden Pond Kuntala, who is originally from Hong Kong, will specialize 254-1593. 11. in residential properties in Brighton, Newton, and Brookline. ·AllSfON· BRIGHIDN lFYOUKNOW ALLSTON/BRIGHTON YOU KNOW HOW TO WIN$100! Whether you've lived in Allston/Brighton your entire life or just a week, you've got to admit there's a lot of community pride here.We think that kind of spirit deserves to be recognized ... and rewarded. And that's eJ_Cactly why Greater Boston Bank is sponsoring an Allston/Brighton , My Hom~ Town "Mystery Photo" contest. Every week from now until July 5th, a different photograph will a~pear ~the Allston/Brighton Journal and be on d~lay m our l<:>bby. If you can identify the photo, you could_wm $100. Wmners will be selected every Thursday mommg. So, put your knowledge of Allston/Brighton to work ... and ~ a winne.r! Use the entry form below to identify the .~ocatlon of thIS ,, week's Allston/Brighton , My Home Town Mystery Photo , and drop it off at either our Brighton Office or our Allston Office before next Wednesday at 4:30pm. A winner will be drawn from the correct entries next Thursday morning. There's more, too. All during our Allston/Brighton , My Home Town "Mystery Photo" contest, we're giving a""'.ay Allston/Brighton , My Home Town hats, buttons, Mh1rts Mystery Photo #7 and balloons. You don't have to be a customer or open an account to participate. Allston/Brighton is a great place to live, and we just want you to have fun. I Go ahead, take a guess. This week's I $100 could be yours. I M )'Stety Photo#? 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