Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 36 Issue 45 Thursday, November 7, 2019 50¢ Inspiration 3 incumbents retain at-large seats; from above Mejia claims the 4th spot St. Guillen seeks recount

By Reporter Staff The campaign for at-large city council ended in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night with a razor-thin margin separating the fourth and fifth place finishers and a seat on the council hanging in the balance. Councillor Michelle Wu topped the ticket with 41,616 votes — or roughly 21 per- cent of the citywide share, according to unofficial Elec- Michelle Wu topped the ticket. Yukun Zhang photo tion Department figures. Wu was followed by incumbents Annissa Essaibi-George (17 percent) and Michael Fla- herty (16.5 percent). Julia Mejia — a Dorches- ter woman and first-time candidate with roots in the Dominican Republic— ap- peared to win the coveted fourth citywide spot with 22,464 votes. Her nearest competitor— Alejandra St. Guillen— at first conceded defeat and then, within an hour, called for a recount when unofficial City Hall cal- Ann Wessmann: An exhibit “about what we pay attention to.” (Continued on page 4) Ricardo Arroyo won District 5 seat. Chris Lovett photo Yng-Ru Chen photo Pope’s Hill artist draws Popeyes again seeks OK inspiration from above to open in Codman Sq. By Daniel Sheehan rently on display at Kingston Arts & Features Editor Gallery in the South End. Over the years, the artist Wessmann explained in an First sought approval in ’16 Ann Wessmann has developed interview that the name of the By Katie Trojano strong concerns over the lack a special relationship with collection reflects the process Reporter Staf of healthy food options in the the Linden tree that stands by which she collected materi- A team from Popeyes Loui- neighborhood. in a school yard just behind als for each piece. siana Kitchen met with neigh- Rather than re-apply for her Dorchester home. Leaves “I’ve been doing this for a bors in Codman Square last permission for a new type of and leaf bracts from the tree long time,” she said, referring week to discuss its most recent restaurant, the company ap- blow into Wessmann’s yard to her habit of collecting fallen proposal to open one of the pealed the board’s decision on Pope’s Hill on a regular leaves, pine cones, seeds, chain’s fried chicken restau- in Suffolk Superior Court, gas works and the electric basis, a reality that inspired and other debris, which she rants at 572 Washington St. arguing that it was merely works,” said Brian Haney, her to use the natural mate- calls “important but gener- The eatery has been at- modifying an existing restau- an attorney representing rial to create a work of art, ally overlooked and discarded tempting to open for business rant space at 572 Washington Popeyes. “All we need to do which she titled “Homage to materials.” at the corner of Kenwood St., which would not require is hire folks, train everybody, the Linden Tree.” “This exhibition has to with Street since 2016, when the zoning approval. and open up.” The piece is one of several the beauty of the object, but city’s Zoning Board of Appeal The next step for Popeyes He added: “I know this is “homages” to trees in Wess- also it’s about what we pay declined to give permission is to secure an operating ap- familiar to a lot of you because mann’s new installation, attention to and what we to the outlet at a time when proval from the city’s licensing this [proposal] has been on the “Gathering: An Homage,” cur- (Continued on page 20) residents were expressing board. “It’s already built, the (Continued on page 17) T board commits to going electric on commuter rail By Chris Lisinski key stations in a regional or State House Fairmount Line a pilot candidate urban rail model. News Service and more frequent service for the T to develop a “com- The decision still leaves The MBTA’s Fiscal and through the most dense cor- muter rail transformation of- questions unanswered about Management Control Board ridors in a step that trans- fice” within three months that how the MBTA will pay for voted on Monday to back portation advocates praised will then oversee long-term the changes, which will carry substantial investment in as historic. work to electrify most of the a price tag in the billions. All contents © 2019 the commuter rail, calling for The resolution, which was network and run trains with Onlookers and activists who Boston Neighborhood electrification of the system adopted unanimously, calls 15-minute headways between (Continued on page 14) News, Inc.

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Father guilty of leaders on Nov. 23 murdering son – A man who fatally stabbed By Katie Trojano Thursday (7th) – The Irish Pastoral Centre at 512 his adult son in the home Reporter Staff Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester will host author Maureen they shared on Hartford City Council Presi- Kavanagh at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and read from her Street in Dorchester in dent Andrea Campbell memoir recalling his daughter’s opioid addiction. 2017 was convicted of is organizing an event Friday (8th) – Action for Boston Community second-degree murder for later this month that Development (ABCD) hosts its annual gala that last week after a jury is expected to attract recognizes and honors community volunteers on trial in Suffolk Supe- hundreds of civic leaders Friday, Nov. 8 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, rior Court, District At- from the city’s neigh- 110 Huntington Ave, Boston. The evening kicks off torney Rachael Rollins borhoods for informed with a Social Hour at 6 p.m. and the dinner program announced. Desmond discussions about their at 7 p.m. The event will feature a performance by Tahatdil, 57, had argued efforts in making things cillor Campbell told the record-breaking Tony, Grammy and Emmy award Andrea Campbell with the son, Brendon happen in their local Reporter this week. Summit navigator winning performer Audra McDonald. More at abcd- Tahatdil, 35, before the precincts. US Rep. Ayanna heroes.org. deadly assault on March The Boston Civic Pressley will be the Mattapan, Roslindale, • Boston Police Foundation will present Rising 7, 2017. The defendant Leaders Summit on keynote speaker. Others and Jamaica Plain with of the Pipes featuring the famed Irish Tenor John fled the home and was Sat., Nov. 23 will be scheduled to speak are the aim of equipping McDermott at Big Night Live in Boston, 6 p.m. The captured in June 2018 staged at both the Ed- Campbell, Antionette leaders with the skills fundraising event will include the Boston Police in Brooklyn, NY. He will ward M. Kennedy Insti- Carroll, founder and they can use to best Gaelic Column, The New York City Police Emerald be sentenced on Nov. 20. tute for the US Senate CEO of Creative Reac- effect in their commu- Society Pipes & Drums and The New Jersey State Illegal gun charge and the JFK Library and tion Lab, Eric Gordon, nities. The upcoming Police Pipes & Drums squaring off for a battle of the – A 24-year-old man Museum in Dorchester. a professor and director summit is an expansion bands. See accelevents.com/e/BostonPoliceFounda- was arrested on illegal Among the topics on of the Engagement Lab of that initiative across tionPipesofTwoCities gun charges at about 3 the agenda will be the at Emerson College, and district lines. Saturday (9th) – To honor the service of all vet- a.m. last Friday (Nov. 1) value of cultivating Karen Groce Horan, co- “The reason we de- erans, Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will offer after the vehicle he was connections with city of- founder of Courageous cided to come outside free admission to veterans on Saturday, Sunday riding in was stopped ficials and of new efforts Conversations toward of District 4 is people and Monday, November 9 – 11. near 261 Adams St. to extend the reach and Racial Justice. had asked and either Sunday (10th) – Ashmont Hill Chamber Music Boston Police say the impact of resident-led “We are still develop- talked to some of the presents Randall Goosby, violin, and Zhu Wang, vehicle was stopped “due changemaking. ing the programming civic leaders that were piano in concert at 4 p.m. at Peabody Hall, Parish to concerns that one of “Outside of having but it will be rich in sub- participating in our Em- of All Saints, 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester. Tickets: the passengers… was incredible speakers, stance around critical powerment Series,” said EBT Card Holder: $3; Adult: $25; Student: $18; in possession of an il- we’ll have substantive issues facing the City,” Campbell. “We also had children under 17 free. legal firearm. Officers workshops that address said Campbell. folks who participated in Monday (11th) – Veteran’s Day. A federal holiday. attached to District B-2 best practices for civic In early 2018, Camp- the summit which was All government offices will be closed. confiscated a .45 caliber associations, how you bell launched the Dis- previously led by [for- Friday (15th) – Sportsmen’s 2019 Tennis Ball gun from the coat pocket navigate government, trict 4 Civic Empower- mer] Council President will be held on Fri., Nov. 15 from 6-11 p.m. at Lom- of Demetrius Leary. He racial equity, how you ment Series, a bi-month- Feeney. People saw the bardo’s in Randolph. Featuring music from World was to be arraigned in care for yourself as a ly convening of civic value in bringing that Premier Band. Awards go to distinguished member Roxbury District Court volunteer leader,” Coun- leaders in Dorchester, back.” Tracy Heather Strain, community builder American this week. Heart Association and tennis trailblazer Leslie Al- Alert motorist hailed len. For more info on tickets ($100) or sponsorships, – State Police credited an contact Mary Long and 617-288-9092 or MLong@ Design work continues “observant motorist” and sportsmenstennis.org. See sportsmenstennis.org. troopers working a detail • Irish Pastoral Cen- for DotBlock construction; for the safe location of tre will host a perfor- two children who were mance by Annawon reported missing in the Weeden of Mashpee Spring 2020 start expected neighborhood last Fri- Wampanoag Tribe at The launch of the day. 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To a new Honda Brand auto dealership at the Holloran Community Center to seek community purchase tickets, visit codmansquarecouncil.org/ location previously occupied by the J.D. Byrider input and present the conceptual design plans csnc-events/hidden-heroes/. and Westminster Dodge auto dealerships at 710- for reconstruction of Pope John Paul II Park Black and Latino Caucus Listening Sesssion – 720 Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester. The meeting playground. The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative will be held at Work Inc., 25 Beach St., Dorchester. Historical Society program on Nov. 17: “Every Caucus will host a community listening session For more info: Contact Lance Campbell at 617- House Has a History” – The Dorchester Historical on Thurs., Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at Roxbury Community 918-4311 or [email protected]. Society will host a special program, “Every House College, 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury. For more Citizens Connect to Bayside public meeting Has a History: Where to Begin?” on Sunday, information, visit mablacklatinocaucus.com. on Nov. 16 – A public meeting to discuss the Nov. 17, 2 p.m. at the William Clapp House, 195 redevelopment of Bayside site will be held on Boston St., Dorchester. SEND UPDATES TO Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Carson Codman Square, Four Corners honor ‘Hidden [email protected] Place (BTU), 180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester. Light Heroes’ – The annual Hidden Heroes and breakfast and refreshments provided. For more Sheroes Celebration hosted by the Codman SEE NEW EVENTS DAILY AT DOTNEWS.COM info, see [email protected]. Square Neighborhood Council and the Greater dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 3 MBTA boosts its revenue Grant to step down as EMK forecast to $30m over budget Institute leader By Chris Lisinski Growth was not uni- ing, real estate, and Dr. Mary Grant, who first reported the news on State House form across all catego- other non-fare operating has led the Edward M. Tuesday, said that Grant News Service ries, according to figures revenue is still “within Kennedy Institute on would begin her new role Revenue at the MBTA Panagore gave to the striking distance of the Columbia Point since at Bridgewater State has surpassed expected Fiscal and Management $100 million figure that January 2018, will leave University next year. amounts through the Control Board. The T’s is often discussed as a her post this month to According to Karam, first quarter of fiscal year dedicated sales tax rev- target for own-source take up a new role in Buckland has “extensive 2020, prompting officials enue is forecast to run revenue.” higher education. senior leadership and to upgrade the forecast about $36 million over In a separate presen- In a letter to EMK In- board experience in pub- $30 million above the the budgeted amount tation last month, Pan- stitute board members, lic, privately held and budgeted amount. and fare collections are agore said the T faces a the chairman James J. non-profit businesses in Karam, saluted Grant’s seven states and seven The MBTA is now projected for a $5.6 mil- $53 million projected “exemplary leadership” countries, ranging from forecast to bring in about lion boost, but other fiscal year 2020 budget and named Art Buck- startups to billion-dollar $2.11 billion in total “own-source” forms of deficit rather than the land as the institute’s global enterprises in di- revenue this fiscal year, revenue such as parking $37 million included in “interim Executive Di- verse industries, many in and advertising are now the budget, affected by compared to the $2.08 rector.” The Boston the social impact space.” likely to fall $14 million those below-expected Dr. Mary Grant billion included in the Business Journal, which – REPORTER STAFF FY2020 budget, the T’s short of expectations. own-source revenues chief administrative of- Despite that down- and greater overtime ficer, David Panagore, grade, Panagore said the expenses. said during a Monday $97 million projection presentation. for parking, advertis- Public meeting on Pope Park playground set for Nov. 14 The Department of They will also go over after the public meet- Conservation and Rec- the anticipated sched- ing on DCR’s website reation (DCR) will hold ule for demolition and at www.mass.gov/dcr/ a public meeting onBANKBANK construction work. The past-public-meetings. Thurs. Nov. 14 from 6 meeting will include The public will be invit- p.m. to 7 p.m. at the information that was ed to submit comments Leahy Holloran Com- shared at a previous after the meeting, with munity Center to seek public meeting on this a deadline for receipt by community input and project in late Sep- DCR of Friday, Nov. 22. present theWITH WITHconcep- tember, which allowedUSUS Comments may be sub- tual design plans for attendees to vote on mitted online at www. reconstruction of Pope the playground’s color mass.gov/dcr/public- John Paul II Park play- scheme, bench and land- comment or by writing ground. The playground scape options. to the DCR office. has been fenced off since The presentation early September. made will be viewable

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Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 5 Ricardo Arroyo wins District 5 seat in decisive fashion By Bill Forry and Jack Goldman Ricardo Arroyo won a decisive victory on Tuesday in the contest to replace Councillor Tim McCarthy in District 5, which includes sections of Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Roslindale, defeat- ing first-time candidate Maria Esdale Farrell by about 700 votes, accord- ing to his campaign. The 32-year-old Ar- royo will be the first person of color to hold the seat. In a Roslindale res- taurant packed with supporters and family members, the new coun- cillor celebrated the win and sounded a note of unity. “This is an interest- ing day for me because I know that there’s a conversation that often happens when we break another barrier,” he The scene inside Ricardo Arroyo’s campaign victory party on Tuesday night in Roslindale. Jack Goldman photo said. “And that conver- sation often starts with in another way: In join- his run for office last in every neighborhood. women body. The issues challenger, Jeff Durham. the New Boston and ing the council, he follows year. … There’s not a house in that our communities Official results have old Boston. I’ve never in the footsteps of both He told the Reporter: the district that wasn’t have for so long not seen not yet been posted, agreed with that kind his father, Suffolk Coun- “It’s one of those situa- on our map.” addressed— things like but campaign sources of framing and I’ll tell ty Register of Probate tions where we learned Arroyo said that when the disparity in contracts said Campbell was win- you why— because there Felix D. Arroyo, who was a long time ago that if he knew he was the win- that the city gives out; ning about 80 percent of are people in this room a councilor earlier in his you want to make his- ner on Tuesday night, the numbers of black un- the vote in the district who are part of the old career, and his brother, tory, if you want to be he thought about all the employment; the health with most precincts re- Boston— people in this Felix G. Arroyo, who was the first at anything, you people who had paved disparities in Mattapan; ported. Frank Baker room— who’ve worked an at-large councillor have to make coalitions. the way for the break- things that for so long was returned to office in every day of their lives before running for mayor We did that really early. through. have felt unseen— now District 3 after running so that a Latino kid from of Boston in 2013. We reached out to every “We are now in a have a moment to be unopposed. Hyde Park can stand on Ricardo Arroyo, born neighborhood, we never position where the Bos- seen.” See DotNews.com for this stage as your next and raised in Hyde Park, counted anybody out. ton City Council… is In District 4, Andrea updates on the election city councilor.” worked as a public de- We had multi-language a majority people of Campbell cruised to a results. Arroyo’s win is historic fender until launching literature. We knocked color body. It’s a majority landslide victory over a

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CUSTOMER SERVICE: 844-863-0353 www.stitchrx.com Page 8 THE REPORTER November 7, 2019 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Interfaith leaders hold rally for health Adams Street 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 care reform during this legislative session Codman Square By Katie Trojano 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Reporter Staff Fields Corner More than 800 people 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 packed the IBEW Lo- Lower Mills cal 103 union hall in 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Dorchester on Monday night for a rally orga- Uphams Corner nized by clergy with the 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Greater Boston Inter- Grove Hall faith Organization who 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 are calling on the Legis- Mattapan Branch lature and Gov. Charlie 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 Baker to pass health care reform during the ongo- ADAMS STREET BRANCH ing legislative session. The Adams Street branch will be closed for The GBIO is asking po- The scene at the rally on Monday at the IBEW Union hall. Katie Trojano photo the construction of a new building. We will re- litical leaders to commit open early 2021. to working with the orga- ing anything to lower the promise you – and I don’t $800 a month for a medi- CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH nization on three areas of high prices that many of take this promise lightly cine just as essential to Thurs., Nov. 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. health care reform before us are paying today.” – that the stigma around me as water.” – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – HISET/GED Prep July 30, 2020: lowering She urged Spilka to mental health will no As to their experiences Class; USCIS Information Hours; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO the costs of prescription “commit to working with longer be tolerated on with mental health, Club. Fri., Nov. 8, 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories. drugs, regulating out-of- GBIO and to please stand my watch. We need to substance abuse, and af- Sat., Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. – Citizenship Class; 10 a.m. – ESL Conversation Group. Mon., Nov. 11, 4 p.m. – network surprise billing, strong and commit to break the silence,” she fordable and appropriate BTU Homework Help. Tues., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – Tod- and increasing access to said. “And I promise you care, a member named bringing home the stron- dler Time; 10:30 a.m. – Unleash the Amazing Quilter affordable mental health gest possible language in that I am committed to Wendy and her daughter and substance use care. in You; 11 a.m. – Stories, Stories, Stories; 3:30 p.m. any final bills on any of creating a fully integrat- Erika spoke about the – Homework Help. Wed., Nov. 13 – 1:30 p.m. – Knit/ State Senate President these three issues that ed health care system impacts of trauma on Karen Spilka attended Crochet Circle; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., we raise today.” where physical health mental health, and the Nov. 14 – 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU the “Rise Up for Healing” Spilka, saying law- and mental health will lack of long-term solu- Homework Help; HISET/GED Prep Class; 4:30 p.m. event, along with state makers “must do better,” be treated equally.” tions for mental health – LEGO Club. Sen. Cindy Friedman, added that “the Senate In sharing their per- care. FIELDS CORNER BRANCH Co-Chair of the Health is working very hard on sonal stories, GBIO After multiple short- Thurs., Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. – Films and Fun; 3 p.m. and Finance Committee, a pharmacy cost-cutting members like Chris term hospitalizations, – Tech Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., Nov. and Marylou Sudders, bill that will be coming Noble addressed the Erika said she didn’t 8, 9:30 a.m. – Lapsit Story Time; 10:30 a.m. – Pre- Secretary of Health and out this week. Once the high cost of prescription receive proper care un- school Story Time; 2 p.m. – Friday Afternoon Fun. Human Services. new year starts, we will drugs, like epipens, in- til she was placed in Tues., Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. A bill that the governor be coming out with a sulin, and asthma inhal- long-term care. “On day – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Ukulele Classes for introduced last month “is mental health bill to look ers. “I currently have 3 four, they called me in Kids. Wed., Nov. 13, 10 a.m. – Adult Stress Relief a strong step in the right at stigma and parity. months’ worth of insulin the morning,” she said, Coloring; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Ornament direction,” said Bonny And after that, we will be in my refrigerator,” said “apologizing that insur- Making Workshops. Thurs., Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Gilbert, a GBIO orga- looking to put out a third Noble. “If tomorrow I ance would not permit Films and Fun; 3 p.m. – Tech Help; 3 p.m. – Tech nizer. “It works to limit bill to address several wake up without a job, her to stay [at the facil- Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Ornament Making additional increases in other issues, including the clock starts ticking. ity]. After being home Workshops. GROVE HALL BRANCH the prices of drugs, but surprise billing. Paying for my medicine for only a few terrifying we don’t see this bill do- Thurs., Nov. 7, – 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 “As Senate president, I out of pocket would cost hours, we were back in p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Club. the ER, waiting eight or Fri., Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Short Preschool Movies; more hours for a bed at 2:30 p.m. – Teen Gaming. Sat., Nov. 9, 11 a.m. – ESL an adolescent psych unit Conversation Group; 1 p.m. – Girls Who Code; 2 p.m. Community Meeting for yet another three- to – Drop- In Teen Resume Workshop. Tues., Nov. 12, four-day stay until we 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; Preschool Story Time; were kicked out again. 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Nov. 13, 10 a.m. We need to address the –Creative Writing Workshops; 1 p.m. – Storytelling systemic revolving door wiht Milbre; 1:30 p.m. – Knit/Crochet Circle; 3:30 PLAN: Mattapan to mental health facili- p.m. – Homework Help; Kids Cooking with Miss Deb- ties.” bie.. Thurs., Nov. 14, – 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Said Michael Ruben- 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO stein, the leader GBIO’s Club; 5:30 p.m. – Orchestrating Change Film Screen- Where We've Been; health care team: “There ing and Panel Discussion. may be many health LOWER MILLS BRANCH bills rolling around, but Thurs., Nov. 7, 3 p.m. – Drop-In Computer Help; we only get relief if bills 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Home- Where We're Going with real reforms pass work Help; 5 p.m. – LEGO Club. Fri., Nov. 8, 10:30 the House, the Senate a.m. – Little Wigglers’ Lapsit; 1 p.m. – Sophia Loren Wednesday, November 13 37 Babson Street and the governor.” Film Series. Mon., Nov. 11, 4 p.m. – BTU Home- work Help;. Tues., Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Sudders noted that 6:30 PM -8:00 PM KIPP Academy Boston, Cafeteria Help. Wed., Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story- “the governor’s health Mattapan, MA 02126 time; 1 p.m. – Storytelling with Milbre; 3:30 p.m. – care bill is about invest- Homework Help. Thurs., Nov. 14, 3 p.m. Drop-In ing in health care value Event Description Computer Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. for all of us by increas- – BTU Homework Help; 5 p.m. – LEGO Club. The PLAN: Mattapan initiative formally kicked-off in late October of ing in primary care and MATTAPAN BRANCH 2018. Now that we are one year into the process, we are excited to behavioral health, rein- Thurs., Nov. 7, 12 p.m. – Senior Jewelry Making ing in drug costs, and share with the community what we’ve learned from our last five (5) Class; 3 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. – eliminating cost drivers Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Grub Street Presents: Poet- workshops, “Chat with a Planner” series, city resource fair, and such as surprise billing. ry/Hip Hop Storytelling; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO Club; 6:30 countless other engagements. We will also be providing the We will increase access, p.m. – Yoga. Fri., Nov. 8, 10 a.m. – ESL Beginner community with an existing neighborhood conditions summary, improve outcomes and English Class; 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & Play; Smart from detailing data we have about people and place. This evening will not lower costs,” she said, the Start Story Hour; 3 p.m. – Crafternoons. Sat., adding that the “the Nov. 9, 9 a.m. – USCIS Information Hours; 10 a.m. only share and discuss what we’ve heard, but identify next steps in governor’s proposal, if – Computer Basics Class; 12:30 p.m. – Zumba with the planning process, implementation opportunities, as well as what enacted, would finally Carlina; 1:30 p.m. – Haitian-Creole. Mon., Nov. 11, we hope to accomplish through this initiative. Please join us to bring parody to behav- 10:30 a.m. – Hugs & Play. Tues., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – celebrate the work we’ve done to-date and discuss a roadmap for ioral health – no lon- Toddler Time; 12:30 p.m. – Baby & Toddler Lapsit; 3 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework the work we will continue to do together. ger the stepchild of the healthcare system.” Help; 4 p.m. – Tinker Time; 6 p.m. – Storytelling with In closing, Beverly Milbre. Wed., Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; 1:30 p.m. – Knit/Crochet Circle; 3 p.m. – Full STEAM Translated materials and interpretation services will be provided in Williams, Co-Chair of Haitian Creole and Spanish. Ahead; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Nov. GBIO, led the call for 14, 12 p.m. – Senior Jewelry Making Class; 3 p.m. – action. “Our call to ‘Rise BTU Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Contact: Up for Healing’ has not 4 p.m. – GrubStreet Presents: Poetry/Hip Hop Story- Muge Undemir fallen on deaf ears,” he telling; 4:30 p.m. – LEGO CLub; 5:30 p.m. – Family Boston Planning & Development Agency asserted. “The governor’s Board Game Night; 6 p.m. – Sleepy Story Time; 6:30 One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 bill has to put a stake in p.m. – Yoga. 617.918.4488 | [email protected] the ground and Senate UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH leaders are pushing for Thurs., Nov. 7, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. reform. We thank them – BTU Homework Help; 5 p.m. – Veterans Benefits, bostonplans.org @bostonplans and ask them to stand Discharge Upgrades & Records Corrections. Tues., strong in the face of in- Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Nov. 13, Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary dustry pressure.” 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Make and Take: Photo Holder. dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 9 Reporter’s News about people People in and around our Neighborhoods Boston University and Teaching; Jamilee awarded academic Fish, Bachelor of Science degrees to 2,106 stu- in Management Studies, dents in September Cum Laude; Nathan 2019. Koontz, Master of Sci- Dorchester residents ence in Applied Business receiving degrees were Analytics; Quiana J. Chardline T. Chanel- Scott-Ferguson, Master Faiteau, Master of City of Science in Project Planning in City, Com- Management; munity and Regional Also, Cerica L. Horton- Planning; Ali A. Al- Hightower, Master of rubaye, Doctor of Dental Science in Bioimaging; Medicine in Dentistry Alan O. Espinal Mar- Advanced Standing, tinez, Master of Sci- Honors; Vanessa L. Me- ence in Anatomy and dor, Master of Educa- Neurobiology; Carol A. tion in Curriculum and Houghtaling, Master of Teaching; Michael R. Social Work in Social Shemkus, Certificate Work; Tumare Iqbal, of Advanced Graduate Certificate of Advanced Study in Oral and Maxil- Graduate Study in End- lofacial Surgery; Myriam odontics. Mattapan’s Iralien, Bachelor of Arts Denise M. Perrington Parishioners from St. Gregory’s took part in the New England Council Congressional delegation to Cuba in Mathematics; Edward received a Bachelor of in early October. Left to right: Fr. Jack Ahern, Charlene Rideout, Jim Brett, Pattie Brett, Julie Pagano, Tundidor, Master of Ed- Science in Management Bill Delahunt. ucation in Curriculum Studies. First Parish Dorchester cites Rollins for ‘service to the community,’ hails her work on criminal justice reform By Daniel Sheehan Trustees at First Parish Reporter Staff Dorchester. “She pledged First Parish Dorches- to pursue that mission ter honored Suffolk by reducing incarcera- County District Attorney tion, correcting racial Rachael Rollins with a and ethnic disparities, Meetinghouse Award for adopting alternatives to Service to the commu- traditional prosecution, nity at the congregation’s and focusing the office’s annual gala fundraiser limited resources on seri- last Saturday night, ous and violent crimes. Nov. 2. “First Parish applauds The Meetinghouse and encourages DA Rol- Award, established by lins’s advocacy, commit- the congregation in 2007, ment to positive change, recognizes Rollins’s ser- and willingness to speak From left: Chair of the First Parish Board of Trustees Ardis Vaughan, honoree vice in pursuing reform truth to power. Rachael Rollins, and First Parish Reverend Terry Sweetser. of a criminal justice Her “approach to the Photos courtesy of Jenn Cartee system marked by the role of district attorney disproportionate crimi- resonates strongly with 2019, First Parish in- pro-actively anti-racist chusetts. Past recipients nalization of blacks and Suffolk County District First Parish where at stalled a new Black Lives faith community.” of the Meetinghouse Latinos. Attorney Rachael Rollins each Sunday morning Matter banner on the Rollins is the first Award include Bill Wal- “This award recogniz- raising the urgent need worship, the parish af- Meetinghouse, and at woman to serve as dis- czak (2009), Tina Chery es that in her first year in for reforms in our crimi- firms its faith commit- the dedication ceremony, trict attorney for Suffolk (2011), and, in 2013, office, DA Rollins has ef- nal justice system,” said ment to love, service, the congregation com- County, as well as the the-then state represen- fectively served the com- Ardis Vaughan, current and truth,” continued mitted to grow in becom- first woman of color to tative and current mayor munity by courageously chair of the Board of Vaughan. “On Jan. 27, ing an intentionally and become a DA in Massa- of Boston, Martin Walsh. YESTERYEAR ARCHIVE Dorchester Historical Society

At the Dorchester His- two months later, Private Stu- chocolate mill and, in 1924, in janitor or custodian for the torical Society, we have been art and his outfit, Company Brookline, he married Boston- city of Boston. The 1966 city featuring mini-biographies A, 302nd Infantry, were at a born Marion Teresa Conroy, directory finds James retired of Dorchester residents who camp near Bordeaux, France. like his mother, the daughter and living with Marion in an served in World War I. This Three months later he was of Irish immigrants. The next apartment at 10 Rockwell week’s profile, excerpted from transferred to Company H, years saw several address Street. He died in Milton on the text written for the Society 318th Infantry. He was dis- changes within Dorchester August 11, 1968, survived by by Julie Wolf, features James charged from Army service on for the couple and their sons, his wife, their son, and their Patrick Stuart. June 9, 1919 and went home James, born around 1927, and daughters. His funeral was He was born in Dorchester to live with his parents and Robert, born around 1931. held in Dorchester, his home on May 14, 1896, to Peter M. sisters on Freeland Street in They rented homes at 73 until almost the end of his life. Stuart, an émigré from Scot- Mattapan. Ridgewood Street, possibly The archive of these histori- land in 1889 and stonemason, In 1920, he was hired by 107 Mt. Ida Road, 27 Selden cal posts can be viewed on the and Margaret McKenna. The the Boston Police Depart- Street, and finally 102 Bloom- blog at dorchesterhistorical- daughter of Irish immigrants, ment and assigned to Divi- field Street, where they would society.org. The Dorchester Margaret had emigrated from sion 6, serving from 1920 to remain until the late 1950s. Historical Society’s historic Canada that same year. The 1922. Although details of the Tragedy struck on June houses are open on differ- family, along with his two inciting incident are scant, 17, 1950, when young James, ent dates. The Lemuel Clap younger sisters, Margaret on Aug. 10, 1922, the Boston then 24, was killed in a head- House (1712 and remodeled and Rachel, lived at the ad- James Patrick Stuart Globe reported that he was on car crash in Pembroke 1765) at 199 Boston Street is dress of James’s birth, 19 “finally dismissed” after being that took the life of one other open on the third Saturday Monson Street, for close to the draft. The city directory “found guilty of untruthful- young man and injured ap- of each month. The James two decades. The family name for 1917 shows that he was ness” regarding charges that proximately seven others. Blake House, 735 Columbia was frequently misspelled as also worked as a chocolate stemmed from his alleged In February 1954, a Suffolk Road (1661) and the William “Stewart” in various paper maker at the Baker Chocolate participation in a “Houghs Superior Court jury awarded Clap House, 195 Boston Street trail documents. Company. He enlisted in the Neck party” in Quincy. James $11,020 for his son’s (1806) are open on the third James was employed as an National Guard, Enlisted Re- Following his dismissal, death. Sunday of each month. Open iceman by the Milton Ice Com- serve Corps, at Camp Devens James again took up his For most of the rest of hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. pany when he registered for on Aril 26, 2018, and just over previous job as a clerk at the his life, James worked as a Page 10 THE REPORTER November 7, 2019 dotnews.com Editorial Enrollment pinch squeezing Higher Ed

By Chris Lisinski A giant leap toward State House News Service the Indigo Line Beacon Hill leaders have re- ferred regularly to a single statis- It has taken nearly three decades, but there is tic several times over the course of finally some real momentum for transforming the debate on a bill requiring greater antiquated and clunky Farimount commuter rail financial transparency from the line into a more viable rapid transit line that will higher education world: Over the be called “the Indigo Line.” past five years, eighteen private On Monday, the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management colleges and universities in Mas- Control Board (FMCB) voted — unanimously— to sachusetts have closed or merged. commit the agency to a sweeping modernization of But those schools were not the Fairmount corridor and two others in the system. alone in facing challenges. Many The railway would be electrified, allowing for more of the key pressures that pushed frequent service akin to what commuters on the them under — fewer available Red and Orange lines are accustomed to—running students and more competition trains every 15 minutes instead of once an hour. to enroll them — present similar It’s likely to take a decade or longer to make it all a challenges to the University of reality, but Monday’s vote was the first crucial move Massachusetts, and state uni- toward taking the Fairmount line into a new era. versity and community college TransitMatters, an advocacy group that has systems. that the strain will not let up depends in part on transfers pressed for modernization of the Fairmount and Over the past decade, 18 of for at least another decade. And from community colleges — has other MBTA commuter rail lines, hailed the vote the state’s 28 public colleges and because fewer students means dropped about 1,400 students as “an important first step toward transforming universities have experienced a fewer tuition checks to go around, over the past five years. our current antiquated commuter rail system.” decline in undergraduate student declining enrollment creates “There have been some ebbs What happens next depends on how well the Leg- enrollment, half of which have budget headaches. and flows in terms of the number islature and Gov. Baker embrace the concept and seen drops of at least 20 percent. “This is going to continue until of high school graduates over accelerate spending to subsidize big-ticket purchases The change is more pronounced 2030 or 2032, so this is a long- time, but we have not seen a such as new electric train cars that would be needed when combining undergraduate term decline, which is putting decrease of this magnitude in for the pilot program. According to State House News and graduate students, where institutions, nonprofits, public decades,” said Scott James, the Service, lawmakers are “eyeing new revenue options 20 campuses now have smaller institutions in greater financial school’s executive vice president ‘sourced from transportation for transportation’ this student bodies. jeopardy,” Santiago said. in charge of enrollment manage- fall, such as increasing the state’s gas tax or the fees Schools have responded by Community colleges in Mas- ment. imposed on ride-hailing trips.” tightening belts and cutting costs sachusetts have been most af- Salem State officials rolled out Baker has indicated support for the project, but by combining back-end work such fected by declining enrollment. a voluntary separation program has not committed to a funding source, such as a as IT and human resources. Many Every community college except over the summer to blunt the gas tax. have shifted to greater use of ad- Bunker Hill has fewer students impact and scale back operations It’s also unclear at this stage whether the longer- juncts instead of full-time faculty. today than it did in 2009, accord- to mirror a shrinking student term plan to modernize the Fairmount will impact Northern Essex Community Col- ing to annual figures provided by body. James said 82 workers, or preclude more modest proposals to enhance the lege closed 11 different academic the state Department of Higher representing every department, line in its current commuter rail form, by adding programs over a single year. Education. agreed to cuts that will save about more frequency, for instance. But shutting down campuses, Combined undergraduate and $6.7 million per year. About 30 Mayor Martin Walsh, state Sen. Nick Collins, and the most dramatic option that has graduate student populations percent of that salary funding state Reps Dan Cullinane and Liz Miranda have all prompted legislative action and also shrunk at five out of nine could be re-invested in new hiring introduced legislation calling for variations of an pushed families to ask questions state universities and one out of under a provision in the agree- “Indigo Line Project” to bring the line up to a rapid about stability they had never be- four UMass campuses over the ment, he said. transit model of service. Eighty-three percent of fore raised, remains an unlikely same span. Public institutions can find residents along the 9.2-mile rail corridor are people outcome in the public sector, That trend reflects a second themselves alternating between of color living in neighborhoods where incomes are higher education officials say. large-scale factor: more than any two unenviable situations, too. less than the city average. “I never say never because you other segment of higher educa- If the economy does falter, more Last month, Mayor Walsh made a rare in-person don’t know what the circumstanc- tion, officials say, community col- people may turn toward higher appearance in front of the FMCB to make the case es might be,” Higher Education leges typically grow and contract education and boost revenue from for making big investments in the Fairmount Line, Commissioner Carlos Santiago in the opposite direction of the tuition, but the state could also echoing his earlier calls to business groups. said in an interview. “But I say, economy. When unemployment scale back annual appropriations “Every time we increase access, increase service, ‘look, quite honestly, we think we is high, more people enroll to that are a significant factor in and increase equity in our system, the residents of can get the institutions to work develop new skills or wait for an campus budgets. Boston respond with increased use and increased together to keep costs down so upturn, and when job openings Students and parents have support of the system,” Walsh told the board. “They’re students can keep attending.’” are common, fewer are interested taken notice of the trend lines, eager for more.” Small-scale consolidation on in pursuing school. spooked by the sometimes sud- Cullinane told the T’s board in that same meeting a voluntary basis, he said, has Both the country and Massa- den announcements, like that by that the MBTA should allow full use of CharlieCards “worked so far.” chusetts have been in a strong Mount Ida College in April 2018, rather than charging commuters to buy individual Across the country, college economic stretch for years, with of private college shutdowns. tickets on board the Fairmount cars. “Let’s remove enrollment has been in a steady unemployment falling fairly Bonnie Galinski, Salem State’s the last hurdle for people riding the line,” he said. decline for about eight years at steadily since the post-Great associate vice president for It seems as though the combined advocacy of our both private and public institu- Recession peak in 2009. Although enrollment management, said political delegation and allied groups like Transit tions, according to annual Census experts forecast little growth families visiting the school have Matters is on the verge of a breakthrough. It also estimates. in the state economy because begun asking about the institu- needs to be viewed on the continuum of advocacy Experts say the trend largely of labor capacity limits, the tion’s financial health in recent and incremental progress that has been hard-fought mirrors macro-level demographic state’s unemployment rate has years. “It is brand new,” she said. in our neighborhoods since the 1990s. Groups like changes: fewer students are en- stayed below 4 percent for three- “I’ve been in the industry a long the Four Corners Action Coalition, T Riders Union, rolling because there are fewer and-a-half years. time, and it is a brand new ques- Conservation Law Foundation— who fought to steer young people to enroll. “We’re kind of used to this roller tion that has just surfaced.” Big Dig mitigation dollars to help build new stations The US population is aging, coaster effect of the economy on School officials stressed that, on the Fairmount — have factored mightily in the with older adults forming a larger the enrollment,” said William although a bill making its way fight to get Fairmount/Indigo poised for this moment. and larger portion. On the other Heineman, vice president of through the House and Sen- We hope that the Legislature and Gov. Baker end of the scale, thanks to a academic and student affairs ate pitched as a response to school will seize it. combination of factors including at Northern Essex Community closures requires additional Bill Forry parents more frequently delaying College. “Even though we don’t training and transparency, simi- the age at which they have their like it that our enrollment is lar effects on public campuses are first child and economic stressors down, it’s not any cause for panic less likely than at private schools. during the Great Recession, the here because, basically, it was The Legislature would most The Reporter birth rate continues to drop, hit- completely predictable based on likely need to vote to close or “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” ting a 32-year low in 2018. what happened in the past. We combine schools because each one A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. 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Since 11 different academic programs All factors considered, Santiago Barbara Langis, Production Manager 2011, the population 25 and older in 2017, though officials waited said, the trend in smaller liberal Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager in Massachusetts has grown at until already-enrolled students arts schools does not predict simi- Maureen Forry-Sorrell, Advertising Sales similar annual rates to the rest of finished to shutter any section, lar effects on public campuses. 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They belong to the Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade population in Massachusetts enrolled a third fewer students state,” Santiago said. “While a Next Issue: Thursday, November 14, 2019 declined every single year for at this fall than it did 10 years ago. private institution can sell land Next week’s Deadline: Monday, November 11 at 4 p.m. least eight years, dropping by The bulk of that decline has been or buildings, a public institution Published weekly on Thursday mornings half a percentage point or more from graduate programs, though can’t do that because they don’t All contents © Copyright 2019 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. four times in that span — a sign the undergraduate side — which belong to those institutions.” dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 11 Emails offer peek at dealings of city official who took bribe By Callum Borchers favors for his neighbor to the bribery case low-income housing WBUR Reporter while the man was alive, Additional emails shed program administered His next-door neighbor helping him navigate the light on Lynch’s relation- by the Department of had been dead for six state’s Mass Save energy ship with Craig Galvin, Neighborhood Devel- months, and John Lynch program, complete in- the former zoning board opment to purchase was on the verge of buy- surance paperwork, and member who resigned a house and adjacent ing the man’s house. The even find someone to shortly after Lynch ad- lot in Dorchester, and price depended, in part, take a seldom-used bi- mitted to taking a bribe. received loans from the on what it would cost to cycle off his hands. Nolan Galvin has not been same agency totaling switch the home from said Lynch’s wife also charged with any crime. $28,523. At the time, septic to sewer. was very helpful. In the years before Lynch was a residential So in May 2015, Lynch, Reducing the price Lynch accepted a devel- development manager a longtime city of Boston was a way of showing oper’s $50,000 payoff, on in the agency, but it is official, used his city In a redevelopment project of his own, John Lynch appreciation for years of the premise that he could unclear whether he was email account to ask a got zoning waivers that allowed him to knock down assistance, “to a certain sway the vote of a zoning directly involved in the contractor for a quote his late neighbor’s modest home and build this extent,” Nolan said, board member, he helped purchase and loans. on part of the project. duplex next to his own house. The two units sold noting. “if he was going Galvin’s real estate firm Public records show The estimate for $1,750 for almost $1.5 million combined. to get a good deal out of collect broker’s fees on at that years later, near amounted to a 30 percent Jesse Costa/WBUR photo it, he and his wife cer- least three properties. the end of the woman’s discount from the “retail” gests that Lynch, though as assistant director of tainly treated me and my Most recently, Lynch life, she transferred her price. grateful for the chance real estate in a division brother very well.” retained Galvin’s firm properties into a trust “Got it, thanks,” Lynch to save money, sought a of the BPDA. He had Neighborly kindness to sell at least one of the and named Lynch the answered. proposal bearing a high- worked for the city since is hardly a crime, but duplex units he built in sole trustee. At the same Lynch, who pleaded er figure that could help 1977, spending the bulk Sullivan said Lynch may Clam Point. The broker’s time, she signed a will guilty in September to persuade his deceased of his career in the De- have violated the state’s fee does not appear that put Lynch in charge taking a $50,000 bribe neighbor’s brother, who partment of Neighbor- conflict-of-interest law if in emails reviewed by of her entire estate. The on an unrelated project, was managing the es- hood Development. he used his position to WBUR, but a conserva- transactions did not may have broken state tate, to lower the price Many emails show assist the man next door tive estimate is $14,700, mean that Lynch would ethics laws when he of the house. Lynch to be an affable and, in return, accept a which represents 2 per- inherit the woman’s used his official account The brother, James networker who used real estate bargain. cent of one unit’s sale money or properties, but to conduct personal busi- Nolan, confirmed that the relationships and After buying the prop- price earlier this year. they may have entitled ness and apparently ac- Lynch presented him knowledge he cultivated erty, Lynch successfully A purchase and sale him to management fees. cepted a lower price than with the $3,300 quote, over four decades in city petitioned Boston’s Zon- agreement included in Callum Borchers cov- what is available to the along with other cost government to help con- ing Board of Appeal to the emails shows that ers the Greater Boston general public, according estimates. Four years stituents solve problems. waive a restriction on in 2014 Lynch hired business community for to former state Inspector later, Nolan said, “it’s Some other messages two-family homes so he Galvin’s firm to broker Bostonomix. He joined General Greg Sullivan. odd” to read emails add to evidence that he could raze the house and the sale of two proper- WBUR in 2018 from The “The state ethics laws that suggest Lynch was sometimes used his posi- build a duplex. He ulti- ties owned by an elderly Washington Post. This of Massachusetts are engaged in “behind-the- tion for personal gain. mately sold the duplex’s woman who had named story was first published very strict,” Sullivan scenes inaccuracies,” WBUR previously re- units for almost $1.5 Lynch her trustee. The by WBUR 90.9FM on said. “They prohibit adding, “obviously, the ported that Lynch may million, combined, more fee was $11,750. Nov. 4. WBUR and the a public official from man has had some dif- have improperly ac- than seven times what WBUR previously re- Reporter share content using public facilities, ficulties in dealing with cepted a discount when he paid for the property. ported that in the late through an ongoing me- including a city email, official issues. I can’t ig- he paid just $200,000 Possible connections 1980s, the woman used a dia partnership. to do private business nore them,” Nolan said. to buy the house beside transactions. There’s a “But my involvement his own from his late reason for it: because it’s with him was always neighbor’s estate. The a form of intimidation. It very positive.” neighbor had several could be a subtle form of Land records show years earlier received coercion.” that Lynch later ob- a $25,000 interest-free The contractor did not tained a construction loan for roof repairs respond to questions loan from Meetinghouse and new windows from about why he cut his Bank to renovate the Lynch’s city agency. usual rate and whether property. Sullivan, who Emails do not indicate he felt pressured to do so. now directs research at whether Lynch played The Massachusetts Eth- the right-leaning Pio- a direct role in the loan. ics Commission — which neer Institute, said that, The emails do reveal a can investigate possible in his view, if a falsified licensed appraiser said Thanksgiving Dinner violations, impose fines, contractor’s quote helped the house, in Dorches- and refer cases to pros- form the basis of the loan, ter’s Clam Point neigh- Completely Prepared by ecutors — declined to “that would constitute borhood, would be worth comment. Lynch’s at- $270,000 once connected bank fraud.” The Common Market Restaurant torney, Hank Brennan, The office of US Attor- to the public sewer sys- did not respond to an ney for Massachusetts tem. The appraisal was Let us do the cooking for you! Complete turkey dinners interview request or to Andrew Lelling, which conducted to determine emailed questions. brought the bribery case fair market value prior with all the fixings, sides and dessert! After Lynch thanked against Lynch and also to the 2015 sale. the contractor for offer- secured a guilty plea on Nolan, who sold the Small Turkey Dinner Large Turkey Dinner ing a deal on the sew- a tax fraud charge, said house to Lynch as execu- er project, he emailed it “cannot comment due tor of his brother’s estate, (feeds 8-10) (feeds 14-16) again, three hours later, to the pending case.” said he agreed to lower $165 plus tax $250 plus tax to ask for one more thing: Lynch is scheduled to the price partly because “Could you send me a be sentenced in January. of construction costs and proposal for the work Lynch’s exchange with because he could avoid to Engineer for about the contractor is one paying a broker’s fee in You can now order ONLINE

$3,300[?]” among thousands of a private sale to Lynch. The contractor com- www.commonmarketrestaurants.com email chains that the city But those were not plied, supplying an in- of Boston has released, the only reasons.Emails flated quote for exactly as Lynch awaits sentenc- show that Lynch repeat- Or call 617-773-9532 to place your order $3,300 — almost twice ing in the corruption edly used his official the original charge. case. He has resigned email account to perform Cut off for orders is Friday before Thanksgiving - 11/22 The exchange sug-

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Public meeting on Pope Schlossberg, author of “Inconspicuous Park playground set for Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have,” Nov. 14 and other panelists discuss the en- The Department of Conservation and vironmental impact inherent in our Recreation (DCR) will hold a public everyday choices. David Cash, dean of meeting on Thurs. Nov. 14 from 6 to 7 the McCormack Graduate School at the p.m. at the Leahy Holloran Community University of Massachusetts Boston, Center to seek community input and moderates. present the conceptual design plans Ash Carter, former Secretary of De- for reconstruction of Pope John Paul II fense and director of Harvard’s Belfer Park playground. The playground has Center for Science and International been fenced off since early September. Affairs, discusses his distinguished They will also go over the anticipated career and his new book, “Inside the schedule for demolition and construc- Five-Sided Box: Lessons from a Life- tion work. The meeting will include time of Leadership in the Pentagon” on information that was shared at a Mon., Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Roland Mesnier, previous public meeting on this proj- White House executive pastry chef from ect in late September, which allowed 1979 - 2004, discusses his distinguished attendees to vote on the playground’s career and his new book, “Creating a color scheme, bench and landscape op- Sweet World of White House Desserts: tions. The presentation made will be A Pastry Chef’s Secrets” on Wed., Nov. viewable after the public meeting on 20 at 6 p.m. All Forums are free and DCR’s website at www.mass.gov/dcr/ open to the public. Reservations are past-public-meetings. The public will strongly recommended. Reservations be invited to submit comments after guarantee a seat in the building but not the meeting, with a deadline for receipt Cristo Rey Boston High School has been named a “Sponsored School” by the the main hall. Doors to the main hall by DCR of Friday, Nov. 22. Comments open approximately one hour before the may be submitted online at mass.gov/ Catholic Schools Foundation for the 2019-20 school year. This select group of Catholic elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston are program begins. To make a reservation, dcr/public-comment or by writing to call 617-514-1643 or register online at the DCR office. awarded funds for scholarships through through CSF’s City Scholarship Fund, which will provide $11 million in scholarship support to over 4,000 students jfklibrary.org/forums. Sportsmen’s Tennis Ball in the Archdiocese of Boston. Above, students Red Molina and Jonaisy Soto Citizens Connect to on Nov. 15 with Cristo Rey Boston President Rosemary Powers following the Catholic Schools Foundation Scholars Mass. Bayside public meeting on Sportsmen’s 2019 Tennis Ball will Nov. 16 be held on Fri., Nov. 15 from 6-11 p.m. ABCD Gala to feature the dinner program at 7 p.m. The event at Lombardo’s in Randolph. Featur- A public meeting to discuss the rede- singer will feature a performance by record- velopment of Bayside site will be held ing music from Wolrd Premier Band. breaking Tony, Grammy and Emmy Awards go to distinguished member Audra McDonald on Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 award winning performer Audra Mc- p.m. at Carson Place (BTU), 180 Mt. Tracy Heather Strain, community Action for Boston Community De- Donald. More at abcdheroes.org. builder American Heart Association velopment (ABCD) hosts its annual Vernon St., Dorchester. Light breakfast and tennis trailblazer Leslie Allen. For gala that recognizes and honors com- Kennedy Library Forums in and refreshments provided. For more more info on tickets ($100) or sponsor- munity volunteers on Friday, Nov. 8 at November info, see CitizensConnectBayside@ ships, contact Mary Long and 617-288- the Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 On Tues., Nov. 12 at 6 p.m., a forum gmail.com. 9092 or [email protected]. Huntington Ave, Boston. The evening on “Everyday Decisions and Environ- See sportsmenstennis.org. kicks off with a Social Hour at 6 p.m. and mental Challenges” features Tatiana (Continued on page 16)

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H2225_20_17_M © 2019 Commonwealth Care Alliance Page 14 THE REPORTER November 7, 2019 dotnews.com T board commits to going electric on commuter rail (Continued from page 1) Manager Steve Poftak With Monday’s vote, simply running trains have long called for said that it could take the board also urged the more frequently to a “full railway improvements two to four years to ac- Legislature to act quickly transformation” that complimented the board quire electric trains for on procurement reforms combined electrification, for supporting a plan to the programs. that Gov. Charlie Baker regional rail service, and improve transit equity, Transportation Secre- included in his multi- a North-South Rail Link. take cars off congested tary Stephanie Pollack year transportation bond “The board embraced roadways, and reduce raised concerns during bill, which members said the notion that the com- greenhouse gas emis- the meeting about the are crucial to ensuring muter rail system needs sions. board backing specific success for the major to transform itself into a “It’s definitely a win,” pilots as a starting point infrastructure work. so-called regional rail, said Jarred Johnson, for the transformation Baker told reporters on urban rail system pro- chief operating officer without a clear sense Monday that he believes viding more aggressive of the TransitMatters of operating costs, fare “significant portions” of service for the region, advocacy group. “It’s a revenue changes, and the commuter rail should trying to attract more win for better service, it’s other key factors. be electrified “over the riders and to signifi- a win for equity concerns, But members stressed course of the next 15 cantly make a dent in and I think they also they believe there are or 20 years,” but only if available capacity in heard the call loud and Fiscal and Management Control Board Chair Joseph “actionable” steps worth the grid can handle the order to decongest the clear that commuter rail Aiello (left) said the board “certainly is in favor” targeting as soon as capacity and if electricity roadway systems,” Ai- fares have to be much, of electrifying the commuter rail system after it possible, citing a sense would be cleaner than ello told reporters after much more affordable.” unanimously approved a resolution calling for the long-term change. Chris Lisinski/SHNS photo of urgency around rider- diesel. the meeting, adding that The improvements will centric improvements. “The grid, as it stands members are “certainly start on three lines. One Line connecting Boston buryport Line to be as “Let’s see what hap- today, would be a close in favor” of electrifica- resolution the board ad- to Lynn, Revere, Chelsea frequent — and at the pens. Let’s go at it,” call,” Baker said. “If we tion. opted instructs T officials and Everett, sometimes same fare level — as said Joseph Aiello, the manage to get our hydro Because the FMCB is to prepare immediately referred to as the “envi- rapid transit. board’s chair. “If we keep and our offshore wind seeking a combination of to launch electrified pi- ronmental justice line.” Although those pilots studying and studying and some of the other ini- investments, the poten- lot programs on the The resolution also would be the first phase and studying and don’t tiatives we’re pursuing tial cost was not clear on Providence/Stoughton calls for service on the of a broader transforma- commit ourselves to go- to improve the quality Monday. Aiello’s resolu- Line, the Fairmount Fairmount Line and tion, it is not clear when ing to implementation, of our electricity and we tion said the three pilot Line, and a section of the the “environmental jus- they might begin. On we’ll be here in 20 years have the electricity avail- programs would require Newburyport/Rockport tice” section of the New- Monday, MBTA General again at the same point.” able to electrify the sys- about $1.5 billion, but tem, there are certainly the chairman declined parts of it that should be to answer questions from electrified, yeah.” reporters after the meet- Aiello had prepared ing about the overall four resolutions, but the price tag. board added a fifth at the The MBTA will spend suggestion of Vice Chair about $8 billion on capi- Monica Tibbits-Nutt tal projects over the creating a complemen- next five years, a record tary bus transformation amount over that time office that will oversee span, but likely less major changes to the bus than the investment network. Tibbits-Nutt needed to implement said the new approach is the proposed changes. necessary because exist- The T also still faces an ing T efforts to upgrade operating deficit every buses have “failed.” year, even though the Members made some Baker administration alterations to the resolu- has defended the fund- tions during the meet- ing levels and said the ing. Brian Shortsleeve, Fiscal and Management a former MBTA general Control Board cut down manager and current the size of the annual board appointee, asked shortfall. for language that ex- House lawmakers plains how renovation are preparing to de- work would dovetail bate new revenue op- with Keolis’s contract tions “sourced from to operate the com- transportation for trans- muter rail, which ex- portation” this fall, such pires in 2022 but has as increasing the state’s two separate two-year gas tax or the fees im- extensions. posed on ride-hailing The board’s vote trips. came one week after Some business groups a 22-member commis- are supporting the sion presented its find- House’s revenue efforts, ings on six different com- and even the T’s board muter rail investment has in the past called for plans, ranging from new revenues to fund the system: Some mem- bers said in April, as they approved a budget that included unpopular fare increases, that the Legislature needs to identify additional fund- Work out ing sources for public transit. Rail Passenger Asso- ciation Northeast Field Coordinator Joe Aiello on your time. — who is not related to the MBTA board chair — urged the board not Open 100 hours per week. to shy away from the price tag, describing it as the “baseline for what No appointment needed! we need after decades of not expanding.” “If we wait five or 10 years from now to come * up with a plan, it’s going to be triple that,” the ad- vocate said. “This is the price we pay to have a $25 off any Core Membership! world-class system if we Plus, a free gift worth $20 - $100 when you enroll. want to call ourselves a *Terms and conditions apply. 617-698-0260 • 364 GraNiTe aveNue • easT MilToN world-class city.” dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 15 Community Health News Survivors share stories at MCHC’s Breast Health Night By Elizabeth Thomas The Breast Health Special to the Reporter event was attended by The Mattapan Com- various members of the munity Health Center’s MCHC staff that in- conference room was cluded doctors, nurses, transformed into a sea practitioners and senior of various shades of executive team members. pink on Thurs., Oct. 24, Tarma Johnson, the di- for the observation of rector of Clinical Health Breast Cancer Aware- Services, offered the ness month. The center’s welcoming acknowl- Breast Health Night edgement and Jordina brought together cancer Shanks, the center’s new survivors, caregivers, chief operating officer, friends, family, com- choked up as she thanked munity members, and everyone for a night of affiliates from Boston inspiration. Medical Center, includ- To the survivors, ing keynote speaker she said, “you embody Shown at MCHC’s Breast Health Night: (l-r) Julet Queensborough, Breast Health Navigator MCHC; Jor- Naomi Ko, MD, of Boston dina Shanks, Chief Operating Officer MCHC; Elizabeth Thomas, Clinical Operations Assistant MCHC; strength, you give each University’s School of Alberta Guess, survivor; Patricia Graham, survivor; Dr. Naomi Ko, BUSOM; Tarma Johnson, FNP-BC, Di- one of us hope, thank you Medicine, to learn about rector Clinical Health Services MCHC; and Jieka Guerrier, Breast Health Navigator. Photo courtesy MCHC for sharing your stories.” Elizabeth Thomas is breast cancer, and to givers who stood by her the disease, also spoke this event to fruition and weekly in partnership the clinical operations celebrate survivorship. throughout that time. about her bout with who on a daily basis serve with Boston Medical assistant at MCHC. For The more than 60 Fellow survivor Pa- the disease. She offered as more than just a point Center, with Mary Stone more information or to people in attendance tricia Graham, who had high praise to Breast of contact at the health serving as the radiol- schedule a mammogram, listened as Dr. Ko ex- already battled other Health Navigators, Ju- center and hosts for the ogy technologist. Since contact Mattapan Com- plained what breast forms of cancer and let Queensborough, and evening. January 2019, the health munity Health Center at cancer, talked about its was a caregiver to sib- Jieka Guerrier, who MCHC offers mam- center has done almost 617-898-9076. various stages, risk fac- lings who succumbed to worked tirelessly to bring mography screenings 800 mammograms. tors, and the appropriate age, especially for black women, to start screen- Survey: Health care consumers aren’t ing. The doctor also shared this alarming statistic, which seemed taking advantage of price information poll respondents said and are failing to con- to surprise many in Katie Lannan with private health in- obtain, and 10 percent they knew their insur- trol spending, and the the audience: African- State House surance found that 70 didn’t know how to get ance company did have cost control potential of American women die News Service percent would like to the information. Two from breast cancer at Most Massachusetts know the price of a future percent said they were a cost estimator, and 29 novel alternative pay- higher rates than Cau- consumers want to know medical service before too embarrassed to ask. percent of that pool of ment arrangements is casian women. Social, the cost of a medical pro- receiving it, but only 21 A 2012 state law people had actually used being hindered by admin- economic, and cultural cedure before undergoing percent of respondents aimed at controlling the the tool. istrative complexity and factors are the main it, but relatively few are had tried to find out the growth of health care Ahead of an annual plan-switching among reasons why this is oc- aware of, or have used, price of a health care costs required insurers state hearing on health patients. curring. existing tools that would service in the past. to develop online cost care cost trends last Barbara Anthony, Pio- During the session, help them find that in- Of the 388 people who estimator tools by 2014, month, Attorney General neer’s senior health care 82-year-old Alberta formation, according to had not looked up the and the state’s Center Maura Healey presented fellow, said there is an Guess, who was diag- a poll released Monday. price, 54 percent said for Health Information similar findings regard- “enormous opportunity nosed with breast cancer Conducted in June they’d never thought to and Analysis last year ing price tools. She re- here” for education and at age 65, shared her and rolled out at a State do so, 17 percent thought launched a health care ported that inpatient outreach to let people journey, determination, House event Monday there would not be differ- cost transparency web- spending has continued know that resources and will to survive. She afternoon, the Pioneer ences in price, 12 percent site that includes a pro- to drop at lower-priced exist to answer their praised the efforts of the Institute’s survey of 500 thought the information cedure pricing tool. hospitals and rise at questions. The informa- team of doctors and care- Massachusetts residents would be too difficult to Thirty-one percent of higher-priced ones, on- tion is there and it can line pricing tools are be accessed,” she said. Convenience stores plan to close in hardly used by patients “People don’t know that.” protest of potential menthol ban

By Colin A. Young The conversation branches are reviewing health advocates have State House around banning flavored legislation (H 4089/S argued that a flavor ban News Service tobacco and vaping prod- 2357) based on a bill orig- would be ineffective if Hundreds of conve- ucts has put a spotlight on inally filed by Sen. John it doesn’t address men- nience stores planned to the question of banning Keenan of Quincy and thols. close midday on Wednes- menthol cigarettes, and Rep. Danielle Gregoire day (Nov. 7) as store retailers have mounted a of Marlborough to ban owners rally to oppose a campaign that included the sale of all flavored to- OHN proposed ban on menthol a rally last week on City bacco products, including J C. cigarettes and to “dem- Hall Plaza featuring mentholated cigarettes. GALLAGHER onstrate the critical role about 100 store owners Legislative leaders have they play providing vital and a retired federal law mostly avoided saying Insurance Agency resources to communi- enforcement official. whether they view men- Sunday, November 17, 2019 ties,” organizers said. The Ways and Means thol as a flavor that ought Members of the Bos- committees of both to be banned, but public AUTO 2 pm ton Convenience Store INSURANCE at the William Clapp House Owners Association and other independent stores Specializing in Auto- Every House Has a History: across the state — about 1,000 of them in total, mobile Insurance for Where to Begin? according to organiz- over a half century Learn how to find the date of construction, ers — on Monday will of reliable service to the original owners, subsequent owners, post notices informing the Dorchester com- and changes made to a property over the customers of the closures years. Also gain insights into the history and explaining “the risks munity. and evolution of your neighborhood. associated with such a ban including the fail- New Accounts Bring your laptop or tablet, log onto the DHS ure of proposed bans Welcome network, and explore for yourself during the to prevent minors from presentation. accessing and using to- Speakers: Earl Taylor, Kayla Skillin, Marti bacco, racial inequality, Glynn food security, and crime.” Phone: The association 617-265-8600 Dorchester Historical Society planned a rally on the 195 Boston Street steps in front of the Dorchester, MA 02125 “We Get Your Plates” State House at noon on www.dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org Wednesday. Page 16 THE REPORTER November 7, 2019 dotnews.com Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 12) Annawon Weeden of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to Police District C-11 Codman Square, Four Corners commemorate Native American Heritage Month. Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The honor ‘Hidden Heroes’ Suggested donation: $10. Space is limited for both Party Line phone number, where you can report loud The annual Hidden Heroes and Sheroes Celebration events. Call 617-265-5300 or email info@ipcboston. parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. hosted by the Codman Square Neighborhood Council org to reserve a seat. Police District B-3 News and the Greater Four Corners Action Coalition will Black and Latino Caucus Listening For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at be held on Fri., Nov. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Great Sesssion 617-343-4711. Hall, 6 Norfolk St., Dorchester, located at the corner The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Wellington Hill Neighborhood of Washington Street and Talbot Avenue. At this cel- Caucus will host a community listening session on Council ebration, we individuals in the community who have Thurs., Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at Roxbury Community Col- The Wellington Hill Neighborhood Council will meet demonstrated leadership, initiative and commitment lege, 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury. Residents are on Tues., Nov. 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Mattapan to improving the quality of life in our neighborhood invited to share their thoughts and concerns regard- branch of the Boston Public Library. Next meeting is are honored. The 2019 awardees are: Cathy Baker- ing issues such as civil rights, housing, jobs, public Dec. 10. Updates can be found on Facebook page: @ Eclipse, Millennium Award; Burgess Realty and health and more. Insight gained from the session will wellingtonhillneighbors. Or Google Group: welling- Peter Robinson, Civic Leadership Award; Cynthia inform future Caucus initiatives to address concerns [email protected] Beckford Brewington and Ann Thorne - Neighbor- impacting Black and Latinx populations. The goal is hood Leadership Award; and Shakeriah Baxter to build a coalition of residents, advocates, and all River Street Civic Assoc. and Saffiyah Coker - Youth Award. Tickets are $30 interested stakeholders to facilitate positive change The River Street Civic Assoc. meets on the second each. Ninety percent of ticket sales go toward two for people throughout Massachusetts. For more in- Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Foley $1,500 educational scholarships for the two youth formation, visit mablacklatinocaucus.com. Senior Residences, 249 River St., Mattapan. awardees. These scholarships are now known as BPDA public meeting on Honda Apple Grove Assoc. the Rev. Dr. Bill Loesch Scholarships. To purchase The Apple Grove Assoc. meets on the second Tues- tickets, visit codmansquarecouncil.org/csnc-events/ dealership proposal for Morrissey day of every month from 6-8 p.m. at 1135 Morton hidden-heroes/. Blvd. St., Mattapan. Ms. Myrtle Huggins at 617-429-8531. ADSL offers after-school tutoring A public meeting hosted by the BPDA will be held on Ashmont-Adams Neighborhood The All Dorchester Sports and Leadership program Wed., Nov. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss a proposal to develop a new Honda Brand auto dealership at Assoc. (ADSL) will offer one-on-one tutoring for children Meetings are typically held on the first Thurs. of ages 6-13 for only $25 per school year. Starts Oct. 1, the location previously occupied by the J.D. Byrider and Westminster Dodge auto dealerships at 710-720 each month at the Plasterer’s Hall, 7 Fredericka St., Mon-Thurs, 3-5:30 p.m. Seats are limited. Register at 7 p.m. Pat O’Neill at [email protected]. at alldorchestersports.org. Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester. The meeting will be held at Work Inc., 25 Beach St., Dorchester. For more Ashmont Hill Assoc. Strand Theatre concert on Dec. 8 info: Contact Lance Campbell at 617-918-4311 or Meetings are generally held the last Thurs. of the features Boston Children’s Chorus [email protected]. month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Join Boston Children’s Chorus for cherished tales Boston Public Library’s Homework Line: 617-822-8178. paired with music celebrating light, joy, and peace Help Ashmont Hill Book Group in a concert at the Strand Theatre on Sunday, Dec. Everyone is welcome to Book Group, whether you’ve 8 at 3 p.m. Contact: [email protected]. Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help pro- gram is underway offering free afterschool help and read the book or not. Contact Lil Konowitz at klil@ Irish Pastoral Centre events in mentorship provided by high-achieving high school hotmail.com. November students. The program, offered Monday through Ashmont Valley Neighborhood The Irish Pastoral Centre at 512 Gallivan Blvd. Thursday from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. is open to students in Assoc. will host author Maureen Kavanagh on Thurs., grades K-8; no registration required. Boston Teacher’s Meetings are usually the 2nd Mon. or Tues. of the Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and read from her Union tutors are also available during select weekdays month at 6:30 p.m. at 776 Washington St., Dorchester. memoir recalling his daughter’s opioid addiction. from 4-6 p.m. for students in grades K-12. Visit bpl. On Fri., Nov. 15 the IPC will host a performance by Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. org/homework. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. meets at 7 p.m. at Fr. Lane Hall, St. Brendan Church, 15 Rita Rd. Info: [email protected] or 617-825-1402. DORCHESTER Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Mon. 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He was getting Square.” paid $12 per hour; he’s Popeyes has spent now getting paid $18 per more than $1 million to hour with us.” cover construction costs Codman Square resi- and nearly $150,000 in dent Laquisa Burke said rent, taxes, and mainte- that she’s been at many nance since 2017, Haney of the community meet- said. He also pointed ings and she sees both to 195 letters of sup- sides of the disagree- port from neighborhood ment. residents who want the “They didn’t do the eatery to open. right thing, but do we He said that the com- penalize them for the pany hires locally, that rest of the time,” she said, it will provide uniformed “when they have come security presence and A community meeting to discuss a proposal to open a Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken store at the corner of back and they have tried updated parking lot Kenwood Street and Washington Street drew a crowd to the Great Hall in Codman Square last Wednes- to address every single lighting and security day evening. Katie Trojano photo complaint that we’ve asked for? It’s okay that cameras at the site, and not be able to see things proaching the commu- Alex Edwards. “But now across the street and we don’t agree, but at would commission the being built out without nity process correctly I’m thinking we are go- served 300 people in two what point do we start restaurant manager to this community process “this time around.” He ing to have marijuana, hours. Everybody came to agree? You guys have attend monthly neigh- happening first.” added, “I’ve been in chicken, and gentrifi- to us and said, ‘I wish got to try to compromise.” borhood meetings. “This is not an issue several community pro- cation. Everything is we had this option in our David Damato, Pop- with Popeyes. It’s about cess meetings, and my changing for the worse.” eye’s vice president of the makeup of our com- involvement in the com- He continued: “If we operations, said that the munity. We don’t have munity is still the same. want to change some- HELP WANTED chain currently operates healthy food options,” We’re asking you guys thing, it has to start with nine restaurants in the she added before men- for permission and now one store at a time. We Boston area communi- tioning the prevalence we are doing it the right have to stand up sooner Part-time ties and is “really hoping” of Type II diabetes in the way,” he said. or later. Popeyes is not a Community Engagement Manager that Dorchester will be community, saying “This The room remained bad company, we’re just (20 hours/week) the tenth. is not an accident.” visibly split through the saying this is probably “I’m not going to sit Haney replied: “We duration of the meet- not the best space for it.” Boston College Corcoran Center for Real here and pretend that don’t control the process, ing with some arguing Cassandria Campbell, Estate and Urban Action Popeyes is a health food we are participants in against adding another co-founder of local Fresh operation,” he said, “but the process. If you don’t fast food restaurant to Food Generations, said Bachelor’s degree & (1-5) years relevant we do have some healthy agree with the [licensing the neighborhood, and that her company had experience required options.” board’s] decision, you others saying, “If you previously been eyeing Cynthia Loesch-John- can appeal it. We did, we don’t want to eat fast the location. “We had a Apply at www.bc.edu/hr (search req3450) son, the president of the won, and we’re back. The food, don’t go to Pop- food truck event right Codman Square Neigh- insinuation that Popeyes eyes.” Yet others said borhood Council, said targets or chooses a par- that they didn’t see they that she would much ticular location based on point of arguing over the rather see a healthy food demographics is not only space while the lease has option operate out of the factually incorrect; it is already been secured. Public Meeting space, and called the reprehensible, offensive, “I’m listening to ev- process through which and dangerous.” eryone, and I’m thinking the company received Wilfredo Salaman, a about our options,” said approval “criminal.” former Codman Square In 2018, Popeyes re- resident and pending LEGAL NOTICE sumed construction on manager of the proposed STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 5-29 New England Ave. the property long after Popeyes, said that al- COUNTY OF AIKEN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS the initial zoning denial, though the company SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT and without explain- may have made mistakes Notice of Commencement of Action Case No.: 2019-CP-02-00613 Tuesday, November 19 Codman Square Health Center ing the situation that in the past, they’re ap- ROBERT V. TANNER, Plaintiff, allowed them to move vs. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Great Hall THELMA JONES THOMAS, CHARLES forward. LEGAL NOTICE LOUIS COLLINS, and BEVERLY AD- 6 Norfolk Street City Council President AMS, and JOHN DOE, a fictitious name COMMONWEALTH OF constituting and representing all un- Dorchester, MA 02124 Andrea Campbell told known heirs-at-law, legatees, devisees, MASSACHUSETTS grantees, assignees and lien creditors the Reporter in 2018 that THE TRIAL COURT not named above of THELMA JONES PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT THOMAS, CHARLES LOUIS COLLINS, the situation seemed to Suffolk Probate & Family Court AND BEVERLY ADAMS and RICHARD Project Description: highlight a “breakdown 24 New Chardon Street ROE, a fictitious name constituting and Boston, MA 02114 representing all unknown parties who Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation proposes in the process,” where (617) 788-8300 may be minors or suffering under any the construction of 23 affordable rental units with 12 parking spaces a permitting technical- CITATION ON PETITION FOR legal disability or persons in the Armed FORMAL ADJUDICATION Services of the United States and all at 5-29 New England Avenue in the Codman Square Neighborhood ity allowed work to pro- Docket No. SU19P2342EA other persons unknown claiming any ESTATE OF: right, title, interest or estate in or lien of Dorchester. ceed on something the PAUL STANLEY WITKOWSKI upon the real estate described in the community vehemently DATE OF DEATH: 07/18/2019 Complaint herein. To all interested persons: Defendants opposed without any A petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy TO: THE DEFENDANTS, THELMA and Appointment of Personal Representative JONES THOMAS, JOHN DOE AND kind of notification or has been filed by Mark A. Wagner of Boston, RICHARD ROE: follow-up. MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Having read the Affidavit of the Plaintiff’s Decree and Order and for such other relief attorney, and it appearing that this is an “This is criminal. This as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner action for clearing the title of real estate requests that: Mark A. Wagner of Boston, MA located in the County and State aforesaid; would not be allowed in be appointed as Personal Representative(s) and that the Defendants, Thelma Jones a wealthy white neigh- of said estate to serve Without Surety on Thomas, and Defendants, John Doe and the bond in an unsupervised administration. Richard Roe, as unknown parties, are not borhood,” said Loesch- IMPORTANT NOTICE residents of Mattapan, MA and, if so, the You have the right to obtain a copy of the present whereabout of said Defendants Johnson, to which Haney Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. are unknown and that said Defendants are reacted: “Whoa! When You have a right to object to this proceed- necessary parties to the within action, now, ing. To do so, you or your attorney must file therefore, on motion of James D. Mosteller, someone accuses [us] of a written appearance and objection at this III, Attorney for the Plaintiff. Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day IT IS ORDERED that the Notice of Com- being criminal, civility of 12/03/2019. mencement herein, together with notice went out the window.” This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline of filing thereof in the office of the Clerk of by which you must file a written appearance Court for Aiken County, South Carolina be The room grew loud and objection if you object to this proceeding. served upon said Defendants publication If you fail to file a timely written appearance of the same in The Reporter Newspapers, and rowdy, with attend- and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the a newspaper published in Mattapan, MA, ees talking over each return day, action may be taken without which newspaper is designated most likely further notice to you. to give notice to said Defendants, Thelma other and many chant- Unsupervised Administration Jones Thomas, John Doe and Richard Roe, ing, “Let her speak!” Under The Massachusetts Uniform once a week for three consecutive weeks. Probate Code (MUPC) AND IT IS SO ORDERED. mail to: Stephen Harvey Loesch-Johnson clari- A Personal Representative appointed under October, 2019 Boston Planning & Development Agency the MUPC in an unsupervised administration Clerk of Court/Presiding Judge fied: “I did not say that is not required to file an inventory or annual YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Popeyes is criminal. I’m accounts with the Court. Persons interested a Summons and Complaint has been Boston, MA 02201 in the estate are entitled to notice regarding filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for saying that this process the administration directly from the Personal Aiken County in Case Number 2019-CP- phone: 617.918.4418 Representative and may petition the Court 02-00613. is. I’m saying that this in any matter relating to the estate, including October 15, 2019 email: [email protected] would not have hap- the distribution of assets and expenses of Aiken, South Carolina administration. James D. Mosteller, III pened in other neighbor- Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First THE MOSTELLER LAW FIRM, LLC Justice of this Court. Post Office Drawer 328 BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans hoods and that the city of Date: October 24, 2019 Aiken, SC 29802 Boston shouldn’t have let Felix D. Arroyo (803) 226-0396 Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary Register of Probate #45 Attorney for the Plaintiff it get this far. We should Published: November 7, 2019 Published: November 7, 2019 Page 18 THE REPORTER November 7, 2019 dotnews.com dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 19

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Yng-Ru Chen photo Pope’s Hill artist draws inspiration from above (Continued from page 1) chestnut tree twigs in an don’t, and what happens when elaborate lattice-like pattern we do pay attention and how that forms the shape of a rewarding that can be.” rectangle on the gallery wall. For her “Homage to the Installing the piece took nine Linden Tree,” Wessmann hours, she said. tied hundreds of fallen leaves “It really makes me appre- and seeds to strands of linen ciate the material,” she said, thread to create a natural cur- noting that the arrangement tain that contains the viewer of the twigs resembles a type on three sides. Standing amid of calligraphy. “You get to the piece, the viewer feels a experience it in different ways sensation of falling; the leaves if you observe from afar and stir with every slight breeze of then go look at them up close.” air, forming a living, breath- The twigs come from a pair ing structure. of trees that stood for years “With [Homage], I was in- in the yard of Wessmann’s terested in creating a peace- childhood home in Scituate. ful environment,” she said. An adjacent piece puts to “It wound up being almost use fragments of fallen horse architectural.” chestnuts – some of them Wessmann’s artistic process decades old – from the same is often slow and painstaking, tree to form vertical bead-like requiring hours of harvesting columns. The two works hold materials from her backyard special sentimental value and elsewhere. For a sister because of their origins, said piece to “Homage,” she boiled Wessmann, who explained leaves from the linden tree in that the trees in Scituate water and sodium carbonate have been a part of her life and then “skeletonized” them for nearly 67 years. They also by scraping them with a tooth- serve as a memorial for one of brush until the dead plant the trees, which after many matter flaked away, leaving years of decline died a couple delicate, ghostly outlines of of years ago. leaves in their place. “I’m drawn to trees,” she For another piece, she ar- said, “because they’re living, ranged hundreds of horse and changing as we are, going through the same life cycles. Top left: “Heritage to the “A lot of events took place Linden Tree #1, a piece made under that tree –wedding from skeletonized Linden receptions, my grandparents’ bracts and linen thread. Top 50th anniversary party. There right: The artist, Ann Wess- are so many memories tied to mann stands before one of her that tree.” pieces, “Homage to the Lin- den Tree #2.” Middle: “Poem Gathering: An Homage is for My Old Horse Chestnut on display in Kingston Gal- Trees #3,” a piece made from lery at SoWa Market through horse chestnut twigs. Bottom: Dec. 1. Gallery hours are noon “Gathering #1,” a piece made to 5 p.m. Wednesday through from horse chestnut hulls and Sunday, or by appointment. waxed linen thread. Dan Sheehan photos dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 21 Distillery in Port Norfolk hails its bottling milestone

By Daniel Sheehan Arts & Features Editor On Wed., Oct. 23, Rhonda Kallman, found- er and CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery in Port Norfolk, gathered her staff for a ceremonial toast from a bottle of the company’s signature Putnam New England Whiskey, named after Si- las Putnam, the builder and original tenant of the Founder and CEO Rhon- building that now houses da Kallman samples the distillery’s first “bottled her business. in bond” whiskey. But this wasn’t an or- dinary bottle of whiskey. ity of whiskey in the US? It was the first bottle A. There is definitely a from the distillery to parallel to where craft be “bottled-in-bond,” a beer was in 1990 and government designa- where craft distilled tion that represents a spirits will be headed significant milestone for in 2020. There will be Kallman in the growth of an inflection point for her business. well made, high- quality In the spirit of Wom- craft-produced spirits. en’s Small Business Craft beer proved that Month, the Reporter Americans can and will joined Kallman for a tour make great products of the facility and asked using the finest ingre- her a few questions about dients and delivering the distillery’s growth, it fresh. Quality, craft- the state of the craft Boston Harbor Distillery’s historic setting in Port Norfolk. made whiskey will par- spirit industry, and what allel that, though it will she thinks lies ahead: take much longer as Q. Congratulations on whiskey takes more time achieving the official to age. With that said, bottled-in-bond desig- my mother always says nation. What exactly “age is just a number” does that mean, and and in the case of great what does the mile- whiskey, there is much stone represent to you? truth to that. Some of A. “Bottled-in-bond” is the best whiskey in a designation based on the world, and whis- an act passed in 1897 by key made right here in which the government Dorchester, doesn’t need basically guaranteed to age long to taste great! the quality of a certain Q. Whiskey has tradi- whiskey. To be “bottled- tionally been a male- in-bond,” a whiskey has dominated field, both to be the product of one in terms of distillers distillery, made in one and the marketing ma- distilling season, aged chine. However, that’s onsite for a minimum of beginning to change four years, and bottled with women like yourself at 100 proof. growing their own craft This whiskey – the spirit businesses and New England-style whis- more women becoming key we made –I kind of the faces of whiskey and see it as ‘the baby.’ It bourbon brands. How do was the first product you view that dynamic we made and bottled in the current state of here, so it’s pretty spe- things in the industry? cial to see it have this A. Every time another new status and just to woman joins the indus- try, she is bringing along see how far we’ve come The building’s interior features original stonework and wooden beams. in the last four years. many other women with Q. Reflecting on the four her, both consumers and years since the distillery future creators. She opened its doors here in brings along her unique Port Norfolk, in what perspective. Much of the ways has your vision for craft brands’ market- the business changed ing is the story behind or stayed the same? the craft and women A. I think it’s stayed have incredible stories! the same. On our tour Q. What’s next for Bos- we make sure that visi- ton Harbor Distillery? tors get a sense of the Besides the “bottled-in- history of the building bond” milestone, any and the area, and just new ventures/prod- make it an all-around ucts on the horizon? informative, immersive A. Beginning next week, experience. I built it to you’ll start to hear about be an educational center our “Distillery Only” for spirits, and so I love releases beginning with seeing people get excited Demon Seed Whiskey, a about the distilling pro- spicy, scorpion-pepper, cess and the cool artifacts ginger- and maple syrup- we have here –that’s flavored whiskey (just in why I do what I do. I time for Halloween). In built this place so people addition, we will bottling could come and learn. cask strength, single Q. How do you feel about barrel expressions of the current growth of Putnam Whiskey. the craft spirits indus- try in America, and At left: Head Distiller do you see it taking a Marco Forziati explains similar trajectory as the the distilling process used to make whiskey, craft beer boom of recent rum, and other spirits. years? Also, how has this Dan Sheehan photos growth affected the qual- Page 22 THE REPORTER November 7, 2019 dotnews.com Recent Obituaries BLEHEEN, Michael wife, Robin and Shaun vived by many nieces, Doris of Weymouth and J. of Weymouth. Michael Bleheen and his fiancee, HOLMBERG, Harold J. 67, died peacefully on nephews, and grand- the late Paul McKin- was a 39 year employee Samantha Sumner, and Oct. 30, at the Seasons Hospice Facility in Milton nieces and nephews. Re- non, Judith Finn and for the Boston Globe the late Mark Bleheen. after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed tired employee of New her husband Paul. Also as a Truck Driver. He Grandpa of Michael, surrounded by those who loved him. England Telephone & survived by 6 grandchil- was proud serving his Bobby, Mackenzie, Pais- “Harry” is survived by several family members, Verizon. Donations may dren. Donations may be country with the United ley, Ivy, Alyssa, and and many close friends who loved him dearly. He be made in her memory made to Castle Island States Marines during Paige. Brother of Susan joins his beloved dog Kelly in heaven. to foodforthepoor.org Association, PO Box the Vietnam War. Hus- and Charlie Bartlett, Born and raised in South Boston, Harry resided in FOWLER, Barbara 342, South Boston, MA band of Anne M. (Trav- Patricia Bleheen and Dorchester. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, “Edna” (Pearson) in 02127, which Rita was a ers) Bleheen. Father of Pete Mangino, Mary and serving in the US Army while stationed in Germany Dorchester, formerly of longtime member of. Michael Bleheen and his Tom Kerwin, Virginia from 1971 to 1974. The discipline and patriotism South Boston. Wife of WALSH, Barbara he learned in the Army never left him, as friends the late John “Jake” P. M., 76, of Dorchester. and family will attest. After his service, he worked Fowler. Mother of Nan- She was the daughter as a chef at several well known eateries including cy E. Didrikson and her of the late Anne (Lydon) Brandy Pete’s in downtown Boston. partner Robert Gillis of and Patrick Walsh, both Upon his “retirement,” Harry’s love of dogs Rockland and the late of Carraroe, County prompted him to start a dog-walking business, John Peter Fowler. Sis- Galway, Ireland. Sis- ter of the late Mary Kir- ter of Sarah “Sally” “Harry’s Hounds,” based in Savin Hill, where he by. “Nana” of Nicole B. Walsh of North Carolina accumulated many of his closest friends, both hu- Didrikson of Weymouth and Margaret “Peggy” man and canine. and Lauren N. Didrik- O’Driscoll of Weymouth, Harry also took special interest in spreading son and her husband Mi- and the late Patrick, Christmas spirit each year, visiting with the chil- chael Ng of Weymouth. Seano, Mary Geraghty, dren of many of the local families he met through Great-grandmother and Thomas and Coleman dog-walking, as well as several local businesses as “Momo” of Chanse, Ha- Walsh. Sister-in-law of the “Savin Hill Santa.” zel, and Trenten Ng. Maureen Walsh of Hing- A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at Mother-in-law of Robert ham and Nora Walsh the Dorchester Yacht Club at 100 Playstead Didrikson of Weymouth. of Braintree. Barbara Cedar Grove Cemetery Rd. in Dorchester on Sat., Nov. 9 from noon - Donations in Barbara’s also leaves behind many 2 p.m. In lieu of cards or flowers, charitable memory may be made to cousins, nieces, neph- A quiet place on the banks of the Neponset River donations can be made in Harry’s honor to the Marian Manor Nursing ews, great-nieces and Chapel available for: Weddings, memorial services, Animal Rescue League of Boston. Home, 130 Dorchester great-nephews. Barbara and celebratory masses. Indoor Services available for St., South Boston, MA was the beloved friend of winter burials. Greenhouse on premises for fresh flow- and Bob Santosuosso, BRAKO, John An- 02127. the late Joe O’Toole, and Debbie and Paul Papay, thony, 54, of Acton. KELLEY, John F. of Jane Mahon, Maura ers. Columbarium for cremated remains. Plant a tree of Milton, formerly of Cooney, Bernie Peters program. Robert Bleheen, Thom- Survived by his par- as Bleheen, Timothy ents, Frank and Marie Dorchester and Matta- and the Egan, Forde, 920 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02124 • 617-825-1360 Bleheen, and the late (Bracco) Brako of Acton; pan. Husband of the late and O’Toole / Kyne Consecrated in 1868. Non-Sectarian. John Bleheen and Janet two sons, Devon and Christine M. (Lyons). families who were also Wynne. Nephew of Lor- John Brako of Cassel- Father of Christine M. family to her. She was raine Shuck and Ruth berry, FL; a sister, Anne Tynan and her husband a Registered Nurse and McFetridge. Brother-in- Marie Brako and hus- Steven of Milton, John spent her life giving to law of Laurie Buchanen band Richard Sayde of J. Kelley and his wife others. Barbara spent a and Joe Travers. Step- Winchester; a brother, Krisann of Boston, and year working at a Nava- TEVNAN TEVNAN son Tony Antonelli. Also Frank Brako Jr. and Marianne K. Pekrul and jo reservation in Gallup, survived by many nieces wife Stacey Isles-Brako her husband Todd of NM. She then spent the 15 Broad Street 415 Neponset Avenue and nephews. Memorial of Dorchester, along Pembroke. Papa of Sean majority of her career at Boston, MA 02109 Dorchester, MA 02124 donations may be made with many other rela- and Kevin Kelley, Chris- Massachusetts General topher, Colleen and Hospital in Boston. Bar- 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 to The Jamaica Plain tives and friends. Born Veteran’s Medical Cen- in Arlington; U.S. Army Caitlin Pekrul, and Lily bara was also a member ter, 150 S. Huntington Veteran, graduate of Tynan. Son of the late of the US National Di- Attorneys at Law Avenue, Boston, MA Army Defense Language William J. Kelley and saster Medical System’s www.tevnan.com 02130. School in Monterey, CA; Mabel M. (Fauchea). International Medical- received a Bachelor’s De- John was predeceased by Surgical Response Team gree in Language from brothers Billy, Paul, Ed- (IMSuRT), a specialized LEGAL NOTICE Northeastern Universi- die, Jimmy and sisters team deployed by the ty: former customer ser- Marie, Margie, Claire US after domestic and COMMONWEALTH OF (Bell) and Therese. Dear international disasters NEW CALVARY CEMETERY MASSACHUSETTS vice representative for THE TRIAL COURT Cellular One. John was friend of Thomas “Whit- to establish a fully ca- Serving the Boston Community since 1899 - Non Sectarian PROBATE & FAMILY COURT a board member of “New ey” O’Hara. Donations pable field surgical fa- SUFFOLK DIVISION in John’s memory may cility anywhere in the Reasonable pricing and many options to choose from. 24 NEW CHARDON STREET England Paralyzed Vet- BOSTON, MA 02114 erans of America” for 20 be made to DAV (Dis- world. She was an active Grave pricing starting at $1,200 Docket No. SU19D2193DR abled American Veter- member of the Irish Pas- Package pricing from $3,700 (includes grave purchase, first DIVORCE SUMMONS plus years and actively BY PUBLICATION and MAILING competed in the “Para- ans) Charitable Service toral Center. Donations opening & liner for a weekday service). Cremation Niches PHAT VAN VO Trust, 3725 Alexandria in Barbara’s memory starting at $1,400 (Includes Niche Purchase, First Opening vs. lyzed Veterans Games” HOA THI VO Pike, Cold Spring, Ken- can be made to the MGH & Inscription) annual events through- To the Defendant: out the US. Donations in tucky 41076, 877-426- Cancer Center, 55 Fruit The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for 2838. St., Boston, MA 02114. 617-296-2339 Divorce requesting that the Court grant memory of John may be a divorce for irretrievable breakdown. made to: Paralyzed Vet- McKINNON GIL- WALSH, Robert F. 12 Month No Interest on Grave Purchases, The Complaint is on file at the Court. LESPIE, Rita T. (Laf- of Boston and Mashpee, An Automatic Restraining Order has erans of America, New Pre Need Opening Arrangements been entered in this matter preventing England Chapter, 1208 fan) of Dorchester, for- formerly of Savin Hill. Lots with multiple graves and oversized graves available. you from taking any action which would VFW Parkway, Suite merly of South Boston. Husband of Karylann negatively impact the current financial Wife of the late Francis M. (Rooney) Walsh. Package price only available for an ‘at need’ service. status of either party. SEE Supplemental 301, West Roxbury, MA Probate Court Rule 411. 02132. T. McKinnon and the Father of Robert W. Overtime Fees apply to Saturday and Holiday Interments You are hereby summoned and late James Gillespie. Walsh of Quincy, Alyson required to serve upon:Stanley H. DAVIS, Mary E. of Other options available at Mt. Benedict Cemetery Cooper, Esq., Law Office of Stanley H. Dorchester. Sister of the Mother of Jane Cavaleri Walsh and her husband Cooper, P.C., 124 Watertown St., Suite of Dorchester, Francis John Lowrey of Lin- in West Roxbury 2A, Watertown, MA 02472 your answer, late James J. and Wil- if any, on or before 12/13/2019. If you fail liam F. Davis. Also sur- McKinnon and his wife coln, Rhode Island, and The B.C.C.A. Family of Cemeteries to do so, the court will proceed to the Courtney Coletti and hearing and adjudication of this action. her husband Dave Co- Main Office located at: You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the LEGAL NOTICES letti of Quincy. Grand- 366 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131 Register of this Court. COMMONWEALTH OF father of Ryan, David, Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF Pricing information and maps available online at: Justice of this Court. Fiona, Jack, Maeve, THE TRIAL COURT MASSACHUSETTS Date: October 29, 2019 THE TRIAL COURT Kate, Aine, Rocco, and www.BostonCemetery.org Felix D. Arroyo PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Register of Probate SUFFOLK DIVISION PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Giovanni. Brother of 24 NEW CHARDON STREET 617-325-6830 [email protected] Published: November 7, 2019 Suffolk Probate and family Court BOSTON, MA 02114 24 NEW CHARDON STREET Jack Walsh and his wife Docket No. SU19D0291DR BOSTON, MA 02114 Trudy of Dover, Donald DIVORCE SUMMONS 617-788-8300 Walsh and his wife Hol- BY PUBLICATION and MAILING CITATION ON PETITION NELSON LEDESMA TO CHANGE NAME ly of Savin Hill, and the vs. Docket No. SU19C0546CA late James and his wife MAGDALENA RUIZ LEDESMA in the MATTER of: To the Defendant: Ellen Walsh. Brother- The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for CHIU KWAN TAM CHIN in-law of Joan Rooney Divorce requesting that the Court grant A Petition to Change Name of Roslindale. Bob was a a divorce for irretrievable Breakdown. of Adult has been filed by Chiu The Complaint is on file at the Court. Kwan Tam Chin of Dorchester, real estate developer and An Automatic Restraining Order has MA requesting that the court enter former Director of the been entered in this matter preventing a Decree changing their name to: Boston Redevelopment you from taking any action which would Tammy Young negatively impact the current financial IMPORTANT NOTICE Authority. He gradu- status of either party. SEE Supplemental Any person may appear for ated from Boston Col- Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and re- purposes of objecting to the lege High School, Class quired to serve upon: Nelson Ledesma, petition by filing an appearance of ‘59, and Saint Michael 12 Crowley Roger Way, South Boston, at: Suffolk Probate and Family College, Class of ‘63. Do- MA 02127-0003 your answer, if any, Court before 10:00 a.m. on the on or before 12/26/2019. If you fail to return day of 11/21/2019. This is nations in Bob’s memory do so, the court will proceed to the not a hearing date, but a deadline may be made to the Paul hearing and adjudication of this action. by which you must file a written Sullivan Housing Trust You are also required to file a copy of appearance if you object to this your answer, if any, in the office of the proceeding. at Pine Street Inn, 444 Register of this Court. Harrison Avenue, Bos- Witness, HON. BRIAN J. DUNN, First Witness, HON. BRIAN J. Justice of this Court. DUNN, First Justice of this Court. ton, MA 02118, or The Date: October 31, 2019 Date: October 29, 2019 Walsh Family Scholar- Felix D. Arroyo Felix D. Arroyo ship at Boston College Register of Probate Register of Probate Published: November 7, 2019 Published: November 7, 2019 High School. dotnews.com November 7, 2019 THE REPORTER Page 23

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