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Volume 31 Issue 51 Thursday, December 18, 2014 50¢ City’s plans for homeless in Mattapan stirring a fuss

By Lauren Dezenski Reporter Staff Two buildings in Mattapan undergoing renovation this month are in the spotlight as the city continues to scramble to find space to house homeless people who were displaced by the abrupt closure of shelter facilities on Long Island in October when Mayor Martin Walsh shut down the bridge to the island after city and state inspectors found it structurally unsafe. In October, city officials announced that they would retrofit the buildings, which are owned by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and set back from River Street near the Foley Senior Residences, to house programs for people recovering from substance abuse, one for men nearing the end of prison sentences, and the other for people who need a short-term residential program. Students in the upper grades at the Joseph Lee K-8 School on Talbot Avenue held a two-hour Black “Right now the city is renovating two Boston Lives Matter protest on Tuesday morning. Kids who brought in permission slips walked from the school Public Health Commission buildings in Mattapan to the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue where they chanted slogans such as “Hands up! Don’t Shoot!” to serve as a possible replacement for some of the and “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” Several teachers stood with them; three recovery programs,” said Kate Norton, spokesperson BPD cruisers and officers were parked on Blue Hill Avenue. Many passing motorists honked in support. Adam Gaffin photo for Mayor Martin Walsh in a statement on Tuesday. Also this week, the mayor’s office announced plans to convert a former city transportation building on Southampton Street into a permanent homeless ALL EYES ON THE STRAND shelter. The building – which will not be ready for occupancy until next spring— will reportedly house Students as many as 490 people when completed. brief mayor (Continued on page 7) on ideas Loan plan helps

By Bill Forry Editor seniors, disabled A team of students from UMass Boston’s stay in their homes Honors College laid out two proposals aimed at By Bill Forry in Boston. And when her revitalizing Uphams Editor mom developed a brain Corner’s iconic Strand Yvonne Ellison has tumor that eventually Theatre last week in a Mayor Walsh and UMass Boston Chancellor Keith Motley signed an agreement lived in her home on took her life, Yvonne public presentation at last Friday that will continue the university’s new Mayor’s Policy Symposium Whitman Street near was right across the the university’s Colum- into future years. That same day, the inaugural class briefed the mayor on its Codman Square for 35 street and was her main ideas for revitalizing the Strand Theatre. Harry Brett/UMB photo bia Road campus. Seated years. A 65-year-old caregiver. in the audience among the students’ admittedly the minutiae of the Co- across the country. divorcee, she has raised Last year, though, the 100-plus people who ambitious plans viable: lumbia Road landmark, Led by their professor, four boys here on a quiet, Yvonne had to make a turned out for the Pow- Mayor Martin Walsh. reviewing earlier plans Dr. Erin Murphy, and dead-end side street near tough decision. She was erPoint walk-throughs The eight-member for revivals and studying informed by an array Dorchester High School. diagnosed with a degen- was the one person in class spent the fall se- what has worked at of guest speakers, the It was a perfect spot, erative spinal condition she says, sitting, as it that will likely cause the city who could make mester immersed in similar urban theatres (Continued on page 5) does, across the street (Continued on page 6) from her parents, who owned the single-family Four bids for city-owned comfort station house before selling it to By Lauren Dezenski put on the market this building serving modern waiting for trolleys in the her in 2003. Reporter Staff fall. The minimum bid needs–all while main- bustling Uphams Corner The proximity to her Four prospective buy- for a successful proposal taining the building’s business district. folks meant that her boys ers are vying for what was set at just $100. historic character, ac- The proposals range were raised with the help could be the cheapest Four private groups cording to Department from a local bistro to of their grandparents piece of real estate in the have submitted plans of Neighborhood Devel- a daycare center with and she could use public city: a former comfort sta- to turn the 102-year-old opment. The building development costs rang- transportation to get into All contents copyright tion on Columbia Road site, shuttered since was once used as a way ing from $84,500 to $1.1 her job working in the © 2014 Boston that the city of Boston 1977, into an updated station for commuters (Continued on page 21) Secretary of State’s office Neighborhood News, Inc. Page 2 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com DOT BY THE DAY Police, Dec. 18 – 21, 2014 Courts A snapshot look at key upcoming events in and around the neighborhood for your weekly planner. & Fire Barber Shop Thursday (18th) – MassDOT hosts public meeting about plans to improve the intersection of owner murdered Morton Street and Gallivan Blvd. with a $1.2 million on Adams Street project. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Charles H. A 29-year-old man Taylor Elementary School, 1060 Morton St. who had recently opened • Hancock St. Civic Association meets from 6:30 his own barber shop to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 540 Columbia Rd., on Adams Street was across from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@ stabbed to death last Fri- gmail.com day evening in a crime Friday (19th) – Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre’s New England Patriots owner Robert to the students about the importance that is not yet solved. The Nutcracker opens a five-show run at the Strand Kraft and several team members vis- of being active for at least 60 minutes Boston Police are asking ited the Edward Everett Elementary every day and of fueling up with nu- for the public’s help in Theatre in Dorchester this evening. Call 617-354- School in Dorchester on Monday to tritious foods. 7467 for tickets or go to ballettheatre.org identifying the assailant give the school grant funds to build a Shown above, from left: running back who killed Sean Dwyer, Saturday (20th) – The 21st Annual Mayor’s new playground and make improve- Jonas Gray; wide receiver Julian Cup Youth Hockey Tournament begins today at ments to the school’s meal delivery Edelman; Robert Kraft; cornerback who was working at locationsd across the city, including Murphy Rink systems. The “Hometown Grant” Brandon Browner; Edward Everett El- the Clover in South Boston and the Devine Rink in Dorchester. program, funded by the NFL, gives ementary School Principal Laura Mic- City Uni- • Teams throughout Boston participate in this deserving schools up to $10,000 to eli; Sheri Kasper of the New England sex Barber citywide tournament to vie for the championship help meet their health and wellness Dairy & Food Council; dairy farmer S h o p title in 9 divisions for boys and girls ages 6-14 goals. Kraft doubled the grant amount Marlow Duffy; and Pro Football, and a r o u n d (Mites, Squirts, and Pee Wees.) The tournament is to $20,000 because he was impressed Patriots) Hall of Famer Andre Tippett. 6:20 p.m. with the Everett’s plans. Players spoke when the organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families Sean Dwyer (BCYF,) the City of Boston’s largest youth and i n c i d e n t human service agency. Games begin at 7 a.m. The took place. Championship Games will be held at the John Dwyer was found ly- “Snooks” Kelley Rink at Conte Forum at Boston Police warning follows ing in the middle of College on Sunday, January 4. A complete schedule Adams Street and initial will be online soon at cityofboston.gov/bcyf. reports from the scene alleged sexual assaults indicated that a person Boston Police warned the operator offered her the driver indecently may have been fatally the public to “exercise money and touched her assaulting her,” police struck by a vehicle. But caution” this week after inappropriately. While report. first responders quickly three reports of inde- still in the car, the victim Anyone with informa- realized that Dwyer had cent assaults involving states that she received tion is asked to call the in fact been mortally rideshare services. The a text from her actual Boston Police Sexual wounded in a knife at- warning did not specify authorized timeshare Assault Unit at 617-343- tack. He was pronounced what service was in- operator stating that he 4400. Police also advised dead at the scene and his volved in the incidents, had arrived to pick her that people “have cred- body remained in place including two with up,” police said. ible and regulated cab as investigators combed Dorchester connections. Later, around 2:50 company phone numbers the street and the barber The first incident took a.m. on Sunday, another saved to your phone” shop for evidence that place just before 1 a.m. woman was accosted by before going out and to night. Adams Street on Sunday when a female someone she thought “use only licensed cabs was closed off for hours Saturday (20th) – Boston City Singers Winter victim said she had been was a rideshare driver. or clearly identifiable liv- between Ashmont Street Stars Concert starts at 7 p.m. at Saint Ann Church, indecently assaulted by The incident happened ery or rideshare service and Adams Corner. 243 Neponset Ave. Over 100 singers lift the holiday someone she thought on a ride she had ar- vehicles that you call to Tom Sweeney, who spirit through singing and drumming. Featuring was a rideshare driver ranged from Faneuil your location.” owns the building at Cantare, “Music on Wednesdays,” Tour Choir, BCS near Dorchester Avenue Hall to a location in The incidents come as 661 Adams St. that Fellas, and the World Rhythm Ensemble performing and Columbia Road. Dorchester. “During the rideshare companies are Dwyer had rented for holiday music. “Once inside the vehicle, ride, the victim says she under increased scrutiny his business, said that Sunday (21st) – Cedar Grove Cemetery hosts the victim states that fell asleep and woke to by city government. Dwyer may have been at- its 34th annual Christmas Mass in memory of the tacked outside the store. deceased at 11 a.m. in Gilman Chapel. A concert of On Saturday morn- Christmas music will begin at 10:45 a.m. State Police see a spike ing, mourners came to • Phillips & Freeport Tavern celebrate their an- the storefront bearing nual Santa Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 780 Morrissey flowers and cards with Blvd. Call 617-282-7700 for reservations. in heroin-related deaths messages of regret for • All Saints’ Choir of Men and Boys performs Massachusetts State Alben said the rash of “families, friends and the barber, who was Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, 4 p.m. at Parish Police say they have overdose deaths were acquaintances of those known by his handle of All Saints 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester. Visit responded to 58 sus- “occurring in cities and suffering from addiction “Shizz.” allsaints.net for more info. A traditional service of pected heroin-opiate towns, large and small, might better understand “It appeared to me nine scripture lessons accompanied by carols sung related deaths in the urban, suburban and the hidden dangers of that he was doing a by the choir and congregation. state so far this month. rural, in all regions of heroin use and direct good business there,” In a statement issued the state.” Alben said those with addictions said Sweeney, who oper- December 18, 2014 on Tuesday, State Po- the State Police released to sources of help and ates a real estate and lice Colonel Timothy P. the data in the hope that rehabilitation.” construction business Boys & Girls Club News...... 18 Dorchester Reporter from an office in the same (USPS 009-687) Opinion/Editorial/Letters...... 10 building. “He was trying Published Weekly Periodical to make a go of it. It was Neighborhood Notables...... 12 postage paid at Boston, MA. 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Between Election respectable Dorchester transition team have Democrats are largely events on Jan. 8 at the Day and the inaugura- and Mattapan repre- been authorized to supportive of Baker’s State House. Under tion, team members sentation in the process. comment on the inner post-Election Day ac- a schedule released huddle regularly to help “A lot of the people who workings of their nego- tions, said John Walsh. Tuesday, Baker plans to inform the staffing choic- are part of the transition tiations, but Walczak “What’s important, I enter the State House at es and policy goals for the that we thought had spoke broadly about think and I believe and 10:30 a.m. that Thurs- incoming governor – all something interesting the concerns facing the I hope is that everyone day, followed by a “citi- while maintaining a Gov.-elect Charlie Bak- to say to us when we state, as well as his on Patrick’s team is er. zens welcome” inside semblance of normalcy were campaigning so experience as a member bending over backward the building in Doric, in their lives during the Mike Deehan/SHNS it shouldn’t be that of Patrick’s transition to make the transition as photo Nurses, and Memorial already-hectic holiday surprising that a lot of team in 2006. “The issues smooth and transparent halls. He is scheduled Romney’s and Paul season. them are represented are readily apparent” as possible because we all to be sworn in at noon Cellucci’s transition “Our mission between on the transition teams,” for the health team, he have a stake in the new in the House chamber teams, as well as Bill November and January Baker said. said. “There are issues governor succeeding. by the Senate president, Weld’s outgoing opera- was to put in place the Of the five Dorches- around access to care, Nothing about this short who is expected to be tion. senior leadership of a $30 ter and one Mattapan financing, substance period of time is final,” he Sen. Stanley Rosenberg. “What you really want billion operation in 60 residents of the team, abuse, and behavioral added. “But because of At 1:15 p.m., a to do is try to put together days. It is at once impos- Baker said he met four healthcare. These are all the nature of the budget “citizens greeting” is a manageable group with sible and unavoidable,” on the trail: education what’s been on the front requirements, people planned in the Grand a manageable process said John Walsh, an committee members page of the newspapers will read a lot into who Staircase area. The new that cuts across enough architect of Gov. Deval Mark Culliton of Col- for years now.” is and who’s not. It’s the governor will hold a tick- points of view that you Patrick’s 2007 transi- lege Bound Dorchester Walczak, a Democrat, unfair pressures that eted event at 8 p.m. at can learn something tion into the corner office and Barbara Fields, is hopeful good will come the transition also has the Boston Convention that would be useful and executive director of a former teacher; better out of the transition pro- to deal with.” and Exhibition Center. and helpful early in an Patrick’s TogetherPAC. government commit- cess. Baker has not been Although Inaugura- His team will announce administration, and also The transition team tee member Valerie shy about appointing a tion Day is still three additional inaugural kick the tires on what for Gov.-elect Charlie Roberson of Roxbury number of Democrats weeks away, Walsh said events for Wed., Jan. some people think would Baker comprises more Community College; and to his transition team, there is one other thing 7, and Fri., Jan. 9., at a the the hot button and than 170 people who community committee a move he defends and that the Baker folks later date. key issues,” Baker told have been appointed to member Justin “Bing” others support. “I believe need to watch as Jan. 8 “Spotlights on Excel- the Reporter on Tuesday. six committees that are Broderick of Haley that Charlie certainly approaches: the weather lence” events are in “The hard part is how big dealing with everything, House. Kevin Mullen, a has the intent of making forecast. “One thing that the works and will be is that and how many from staffing to health self-employed attorney, the health care system we were conscious of focused on job creation, times does it meet and care, jobs, education, whom Baker knows from operate even more effi- was, ‘When’s your first innovation in education, how many people can you and whatever else needs their days at the Tremont ciently and better for the blizzard?’ When the salt and stronger communi- put in a room before it attention. Many are Credit Union, is also on people that live here,” trucks roll the first time, ties. starts to get nuts.” alums of former transi- the community com- said Walczak. “Health you start being held ac- STATE HOUSE Baker said that many tions, including Baker, mittee. Bill Walczak, care is a huge part of countable for the things NEWS SERVICE who served on Mitt of the faces on his team who has known Baker the economy and being you can’t control.”

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By Lauren Dezenski meeting.” Bryan Bishop, who made and Bill Forry Others, however, in- a presentation to the Reporter Staff cluding Mayor Martin veterans council but A breakthrough in the Walsh’s office, are hailing was not present for the decades-long impasse the decision as a clear-cut Monday night vote. over the South Boston victory against an exclu- “The group that gets St. Patrick’s Day Parade sionary policy. Said may- in here now is a veterans organizers’ exclusion of oral spokesperson Kate group,” Mahoney said. gay and lesbian marchers Norton in a statement “They say they have no appears to have been released late last night: social or political agenda. reached on Monday night “We’re very pleased Others may want to read after a petition by the that OUTVETS will be or put more into it, but LGBT veterans organiza- marching in this year’s we merely accepted a tion OUTVETS to march parade. Mayor Walsh group of veterans who in next year’s parade was has been advocating for wanted to march to honor approved by a committee an inclusive parade for their service and all the of South Boston veterans quite some time. We’re veterans.” by a 5-4 vote. thrilled to hear that the Ed Flynn, son of former South Boston Allied War Boston mayor Raymond However, at least one Members of the organization OUTVETS marched in the Veterans Day Parade in member of the South Bos- Veterans Council have L. Flynn, was one of the Boston last November. The group won approval to march in next year’s South ton Allied War Veterans decided to make the five votes in favor of the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade at a meeting on Monday night. Council is disputing the 2015 parade an inclusive LGBT veterans. Flynn Chris Lovett photo vote’s validity, charging event.” says that the vote, which that the full membership Parade Commander was held at the Thomas fore the vote and some services. told the Reporter that he of the committee was not Brian Mahoney, who Fitzgerald VFW Post, people were for it and “I pled my case,” said was sick and missed his on hand for the decision. called himself the “ulti- was fair and will stand some against it. It was a Bishop. “My whole pro- first meeting in 50 years. “The Supreme Court mate authority” on what up to scrutiny. respectful debate,” said cess is not to subvert. A breakthrough almost decision in 1994 still happened at the meeting, “I voted in favor of the Flynn. “I think Brian OUTVETS is non- took place last year when stands,” said Philip J. confirmed that OUT- group allowing them to Mahoney and the South political. We marched another LGBT group Wuschke Jr., a past VETS had won majority march,” said Flynn, who Boston elected officials on Veterans Day [the based in South Boston commander of the council approval to march in the served as the parade’s provided strong leader- first LGBT group to do claimed that they had who is on the committee parade. chief marshal in 2013. “I ship on the issue.” so in the Boston parade reached an agreement to and attended last night’s “The vote was a matter just think any veteran, Bishop said that Ma- ] and we were embraced march with organizers. meeting. “There will be of discussion. It was an whether they are gay or honey emerged after by everyone.” He added However, shortly after no sexual contents in the issue that lasted for more straight, they served our the meeting to deliver that the veterans group the news hit the media, parade and that’s where than an hour. People country and served in him the good news: “He will not march with parade organizers with- it stands.” Wuschke had legitimate questions military and put them- said it was a 5-4 vote in anything that explicitly drew their invitation and contends that there was and [Bryan] Bishop was selves in harm’s way. favor and that he was says LGBT. “My banner drew a hard line against no quorum at Monday’s able to answer them to They should be given the swing vote,” said has the colors of the a compromise. meeting and because not the majority’s satisfac- opportunity to march in Bishop. “He said ‘your rainbow on one corner. Asked if that is likely to all members had been tion,” Mahoney said the parade. application has been We are a veteran group.” happen again this year, notified, it was “an illegal of OUTVETS founder “We debated it be- accepted.’” For his part, Wuschke Wuschke responded Bishop said that the said he expected that firmly: “Yes.” council meeting was those in dissent would Mahoney emphati- tense at times. “It was consult with John cally disagreed, lament- not cordial. I walked out “Wacko” Hurley, the ing, “Every year we go Santa is coming to of there and never felt Veterans Council’s through this nonsense. that way before – it was lawyer. Hurley, the This is not Brian Ma- like an interrogation,” longtime council leader honey’s parade, not Phil City of Boston said the 46-year-old East who championed the Wuschke’s parade, not Boston resident, a native veterans’ position to Wacko Hurley’s parade. of North Carolina. He is deny gay groups entry This is a parade put on by chief of staff to Francisco into the parade in the the Allied Veterans War Credit Union! Urena, the city’s com- 1990s, was not present Council for the benefit of missioner of veteran at Monday meeting. 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So political science students election eve rallies. “Now making improvements “The city has to be willing which through much many people are wowed were charged with giving we need to see how to to the Strand’s physical to give the Strand the of the 1980s and 1990s when they walk into that Walsh concrete recom- make an investment here plant, including adding operating budget it needs included a robust roster space, the beauty and mendations on how the to keep it going,” said a digital marquee on to succeed.” of shows and community grandeur of that theatre,” city could “enliven and Walsh. the exterior, making One step that the teams presentations along with she added. enrich” the city-owned How much investment? upgrades to the heating of students agreed on was a summer teen program Fofonoffe acknowl- theatre, which opened as The two proposals as- and cooling systems, and that the Strand needs to that trained young people edges that there are more a movie house in 1918. sembled by the students installing new lighting reconstitute a standing in arts management. improvements that can be The students were each came with a steep and sound equipment. board of directors, a key One of the two UMass made to attract a crowd aligned in two teams of bottom line in their final When he was asked management piece that Boston teams called on and keep them coming four: One comprising Luc pitch. The first group about the students’ new has been lacking at the the Strand to bring back back – from more com- Figueiredo Miller, Lucan called on the Walsh capital spending recom- theatre since the late the Strand Teen Players fortable seats to getting Goren, Emma Hays, administration to pump mendations, Walsh was 1990s. It is currently and use paid interns to a liquor license to serve and Martin Mulkerrin, $15 million into Uphams non-committal. “You staffed by one full-time help manage the theatre. adult drinks to a theatre and the second includ- Corner, with a targeted have to program it, too. city employee who lacks That idea and others crowd. She conceded, too, ing Ryan McGoff, Jose $3 million just for ad- You can’t just put money the staff support needed included in the reports that the lack of close-in Martinez, Anant Verma, ditional infrastructure into it and not program to manage, market, and were met with applause parking remains a hurdle and Meredith Hossfield./ improvements at the it. It has to be a plan,” he program the theatre from one of the Strand’s that some prospective After sitting through Strand. The second said. “You can’t just say effectively. key present-day stake- theatre-goers complain the hour-long presenta- group upped the ante, ‘now it’s built or fixed.’ The city has owned the holders. about. tion, Walsh called the recommending a $25 The investment that was theatre since the early “I think it’s wonderful,” At the close of Friday’s students’ work “very million “one-time capital made in the Strand over 1970s when a group of said Meg Fofonoff, presi- presentations, the mayor impressive,” adding, “I investment” to renovate the years has kept it from community residents dent of the Fiddlehead signed a memorandum think what the young the lobby and make other falling in, but there are persuaded then-Mayor Theatre Company, which of understanding with people here are talking physical improvements still much-needed capital Kevin White to save is in residence at the UMass Boston Chancel- about, creating a cul- to the theatre. Both investments there on the the shuttered building theatre. “Bringing the lor J. Keith Motley that tural district in Uphams proposals called for the stage, on the curtains, from demolition. They Strand to the forefront of the city will continue a Corner, makes all the city to increase its annual on the lights, the seats, formed a non-profit – the Boston at large as a venue partnership with the uni- sense in the world. When operating budget for the the handicapped acces- M. Harriet McCormack and a resource for the versity’s Honors College you think about cultural Strand. One proposed an sibility. It’s a matter of Center for the Arts – community – and all the to continue the Mayor’s districts, you think about additional $500,000, the sitting down and making which supervised the talk about internships. Policy Symposium in downtown or big urban other an extra $750,000. an investment based on Strand’s management These are things that I’ve future semesters. areas. This is an op- As Walsh noted, one of what the programming portunity to bring back the teams recommended could be.” some revitalization to a that the mayor should Robert Haas, a longtime neighborhood and the designate Uphams Cor- Uphams Corner resident Strand certainly has ner as a Cultural District, and former member of a historic value.” a move that would make board of directors that Walsh noted that the it one of three in the city once oversaw operations Strand has been a “po- of Boston. at the Strand, said that litical stop” for decades Over a ten-year period, the mayor’s office has – from Mayor Kevin the Menino administra- the power to make the White’s inauguration to tion committed a large theatre viable. “This his own 2013 mayoral chunk of city dollars— should have happened a

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Godderz, Rector the home of Nancy Anderson andrew sheranian, Organist Todd Palmer & Aeolus String Quartet & Master of Choristers perform the work of composer Christmas Eve Osvaldo Golijov @ Wednesday, 24 December Sunday October 25th 3:00pm 7:30 p.m.: Choral & Organ Prelude tickets: $25, students: $18, children under 13 are free. Location to be announced 8:00 p.m.: Candlelight Procession & All Saints is handicap accessible and is First mass of Christmas Special Season ticket discount offer for December: $150 located next to the Ashmont T Station. For details about concerts and to buy tickets visit us at: Please visit www.allsaints.net for a Christmas Day http://www.ahchambermusic.org complete listing of music and services. @ Thursday, 25 December or call Christine D. Keefe at 617 680 7542 10:00 a.m.: sung mass with hymns Parish Office: 617.436.6370 Page 6 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com Loan program helps seniors, disabled stay in their homes (Continued from page 1) the back of the house. her home for her dis- cost for the owner or the her to need a wheelchair The whole back wall ability was daunting: tenant because we use within a few years. As around the gutter there a handicap-accessible a zero interest loan. So, it is, she can barely get had rotted out. I said to bathroom on the first for the majority of them up and down her stairs. my son, ‘I give up. I’m floor, where she would there is no interest.” She was crawling up to leaving.’” But one of her relocate her bedroom, Eligible homeowners, her bedroom at night. sons — Kenny — said no. and a ramp that would like Ellison, are not She fell repeatedly. The “He was determined. He allow her to bypass her obliged to repay the loan situation was only going said, ‘Ma, after all these front stairs and gain until the property is sold to get worse. years of fighting to keep access to her home from or transferred. “There were a whole this place, you can’t give a rear door. The cost, “We have adequate of things wrong with the up now.’” she estimated, would be funding for it and we house,” says Ellison. “A The work she would upwards of $30,000. have plenty of it to tree had come down on need to do to retrofit Yvonne found the give,” explained Norris. help she needed, first, “It also guarantees that through the city’s Boston you’ll have a professional Home Center, an office coming out to do the operated by the Depart- work and you’ll pay a ment of Neighborhood reasonable rate for it. Development. The Home We’ve done it for many Center’s Homeworks years and recently it has program had already been expanded by the assisted Ellison sev- Legislature to include eral years ago when she cognitive disabilities like This ramp at Yvonne Ellison’s home on Whitman needed a loan to fix her autism.” Street was built thanks to a Home Modification roof. Now, she called In Ellison’s case, the Loan facilitated by Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership. The zero-interest loan also enabled upon them again for MBHP responded to her Ellison to make her first-floor bathroom wheelchair advice. request for assistance accessible. Bill Forry photo The city sent her to within about two weeks the Metropolitan Boston by sending a staff mem- need to,” says Ellison, inghouse for services Housing Partnership, a ber to her home to do a who has returned to work for tenants and property quasi-public agency that site assessment. part time for the state owners facing trouble. administers state funds The agency then thanks in part to the It is located on Lincoln aimed at assisting low helped her hire qualified new ramp. She uses the Street in Boston, but and moderate-income contractors – ABC Con- MBTA’s Ride program to can be accessed digitally residents and their fami- struction and Thomas get around. at the agency’s website, lies with housing-related Maguire – to build out Ellison needed some MBHP.org. In addition problems. her bathroom and ramp. good news. Last year, to the Home Modifica- MBHP administers a The total loan cost ended she lost Kenny at age tion Loan program,, the state fund aimed at help- up being just under 44. He was diagnosed agency also administers ing seniors and disabled $30,000 and the whole with pancreatic cancer the RAFT program— 960 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02122 people find an affordable process – which began by in January and was gone short for Residential As- means of making needed filling out a loan applica- within three months. sistance for Families in We accept all health insurances, worker’s comp repairs and upgrades to tion last November – was The loss was devas- Transition. The program and auto injuries. their homes. It is called completed in June 2014. tating to Yvonne, who can help provide grants the Home Modification “I’m thrilled. It’s still mourns his death up to $4,000 per year For more info visit elliottphysicaltherapy.com Loan Program. so easy to access, it’s bitterly. “At least he was to eligible households We also provide FREE 30 INJURY SCREENS The program “is one of wheelchair accessible, able to know that I was to pay for rent or for with a physical therapist! our most exciting ones even though I’m not in going to be able to stay utilities that might have because it allows folks to a wheelchair yet. I can here,” she said. been shut off. Our hours are: stay housed where they live down here (on the MBHP also runs the For more informa- Monday-Thursday from 8am to 8pm are,” said Chris Norris, first floor) and my sons Housing Consumer tion on MBHP, call itsa Friday from 8am to 6pm executive director of are upstairs. It works Education Center, a resource line at 617-425- Saturday from 8am to 12 noon MBHP. “And for most for me because I can stay regional nonprofit office 6700. (617) 506-7210 Sunday by appointment only people it does this at no in my home as long as I that serves as a clear- RECENTLY SOLD PROPERTY IN DORCHESTER

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a division of dotnews.com December 18, 2014 The Reporter Page 7 City’s plans for homeless in Mattapan stirring a fuss (Continued from page 1) Bender echoed the The BPHC Building N senator’s statement. “We on River Street, with 74 understand the serious- beds, is expected to open ness of addiction and our this month at the cost hearts go out to them,” HOME OF FAT-FREE PRICING of $91,000. It formerly he told the Reporter on housed the health com- Wednesday. “Let’s not We use state of the art software to scour the web, comparing every car we mission’s food pantry. make it us against them. sell to the market within a 100 mile radius. We consider demand, supply The adult day care loca- It’s just that question of and pricing. We adjust our pricing based on actual market and adjust for tion next door, expected who’s coming here so we history, condition, and mileage. We call it Fat-Free Pricing because we to offer 20 program beds can make an informed cut out all the fat to save you the hassle of negotiating. or 50 emergency beds, decision whether we will be operational in would support this or January 2015, according not.” Prices starting at $6,995 to the city. Even before the first No Credit, Bad Credit? Don’t worry. We Finance. All replacement facili- public meeting in Mat- ties must be available to tapan about the city’s the homeless until a plans for the buildings Neponset Circle, Dorchester new bridge is in place; on Dec. 4, there “has The Right Way to Buy a Car construction is expected been no process,” said to take a minimum of 36 Cassandra Cato Lewis, Telephone: 617-825-8900 months. outreach coordinator at www.sentryautogroup.com The situation in Mat- the Mattapan Cultural tapan remains fluid as Arts Development. “Be- City Hall and the Health tween BPHC and the Commission grapple community oversight with community mem- committee they put in bers and elected officials place years ago, it is a alarmed at the prospect completely dysfunctional of an influx of homeless circle that has left the people into the neighbor- community outraged. hood. The fact that Roxbury State Sen. Linda has the autonomy and Take Mayor Walsh’s Dorcena Forry, who power over what goes represents Mattapan, in their community is said she has received an another indicator of the earful from residents un- lack of respect of who we #5onMain challenge! happy with the decision. are in our community,” She believes the proposal Lewis said. “The insult for both emergency and to injury is that there’s long-term beds in Mat- no concession. There’s tapan is “extreme. It’s nothing back to the SHOP EAT PLAY too much for Mattapan to community.” handle. In terms of dis- Lewis’s reference to cussion, the Mattapan Roxbury was about the community absolutely city’s decision to back has to be included.” away from the plan to in Boston’s Main Streets Said Rodney Bender, lease the Radius hospital a longtime resident of site in Roxbury as a resi- Mattapan who is well- dence for the homeless. versed with the BPHC Sen. 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Page 8 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 ‘Christmas Revels’ at Sanders Theatre Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills presents an evening of dizzy delights 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Uphams Corner By Chris Harding 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Special to the Reporter What delivers more Grove Hall fast-paced, giddy fun 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 than a ride in a one-horse Mattapan Branch open sleigh? The 44th 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 edition of The Christmas Revels! Adams Street Branch This “Victorian Cel- Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. ebration of the Winter Fri., Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. – Baby/Toddler Play Group. Solstice” has helped it- Mon., Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. self so liberally to British – BTU Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Holiday Cookie music hall shenanigans Decorating. Tues., Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 and the compositions a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework of Sir Arthur Sullivan Help. Wed., Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; of Gilbert and Sullivan 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. 18, fame that you may find 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., Dec. 19, 9:30 yourself momentarily a.m. – Baby/Toddler Playgroup. pausing to consider, “Is Codman Square Branch Christmas supposed to Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 be quite so rollicking?” Happenstance Theater’s Mark Jaster and Sabrina Selma Mandell are featured p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., Dec. 12, 10:30 The Christmas Revels in a scene from Christmas Revels, now playing at Harvard’s Sanders Theatre. a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 11 a.m. – Preschool have always been all Roger Ide photo Films. Mon., Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework about audience partici- Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Tues., Dec. pation, with round-sing- Old Britannia. ences shouting unheeded ite outing during “the 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wed., Dec. 17, ing to music and lyrics This all-new show with warnings are all part of Golden Week” between 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. 18, 3:30 in the program book and its 80-member cast is the corny concoction. The Christmas and New p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework the intermission hand- built around a Christmas prevailing pert sense of Year’s. Help; 6 p.m. – Michele Brooks Craft Night. in-hand skip-along to “panto.” humor is indicated by the Swanson’s ribbon-thin Fields Corner Branch “The Lord of the Dance.” Pantos, which have subtitle of this particular first act plot imagines Sir Thurs., Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. – Lego Duplo Days; Revels Artistic Direc- nothing to do with any- spoof, “Cinderella, or Arthur Sullivan and his 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Fri., Dec. 12, 10:30 tor Paddy Swanson, a one with the surname A Woman’s Right to secret mistress helping a.m. – Lapsit Story Time. Sat., Dec. 13, 12:30 p.m. – seasoned London actor Marceau, are musical Shoes.” a producer friend when Hatha Yoga. Mon., Dec. 15, 10 a.m. – Computers for and director, knows very “fractured fairy tales,” of This still popular a royal command per- Beginners, Week 3; 12 p.m. – Tai Chi; 3 p.m. – ESL well whence this “don’t the sort once purveyed by holiday tradition, which formance of the ballet of Conversation Group; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. just sit there quietly Rocky and Bullwinkle. evolved from Italian com- “Cinderella” falls apart Tues., Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 in your seats” brand of Double-entendres, men media dell’arte, came to because of the Russian p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6 p.m. – Winter Open theater-going comes dressed as women and the British stage in 1717, flu. With trepidation House. Wed., Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films and he peppers the show vice versa, hissing, and ever since, the panto they cobble together a and Fun; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. with never-fail gags from cheering, and audi- has been a family favor- “Cinderella” panto with 18, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. the aid of some cheeky Grove Hall Branch street buskers. Act Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. – After School Tutoring Two, set at the storied With 826 Boston; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Crystal Palace, is pretty Fri., Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films; 10:30 much the slapstick panto a.m. – Preschool Winter Stories and Crafts; 10:30 and a salute to beloved, a.m. – Preschool Films; 11:30 a.m. – FNC Baby toe-tapping music hall Playgroup. Mon., Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework chestnuts like “Down at Help. Tues., Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Stories the Old Bull and Bush” and Songs – Felt Board Stories; 3:30 p.m. – After and “Don’t Dilly Dally on School Tutoring With 826 Boston. Wed., Dec. 17, the Way.” 1 p.m. – Crafty Afternoon with Sherry; 3:30 p.m. – Rendering these ditties Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. 18, 3 p.m. – Glitter with equal measures of Snow Crafty Afternoon; 3:30 p.m. – After School sauciness and panache Tutoring with 826 Boston; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework is Sarah deLima, who Help; 6 p.m. – Fall Yoga Series. triumphed in a previous Lower Mills Branch Victorian Revels as a “igh Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 class” songstress. p.m. – BTU Homework Help. Fri., Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. The irrepressible Irish- – Fri. Preschool Films; 1 p.m. – Classic Christmas: man Billy Meleady once The Bishop’s Wife. Sat., Dec. 13, 1 p.m. – Stories again proves his comedic Alive: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Mon., chops whether leading Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU a chorus of chimney Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Feature Film: The Santa sweeps or blithely bust- Clause. Tues., Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. Story Time; 11 It’s a book! ing the fourth wall of the a.m. – Internet Basics; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. aforesaid panto. Wed., Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. – Circle Time; 10:30 Bill Brett 5th volume, and by far his best, is now Happenstance The- a.m. – Music Together; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; ater’s Mark Jaster and 4 p.m. – End of the Year Team Trivia. Thurs., Dec. available and makes a great Christmas gift. Sabrina Selma Mandell 18, 3:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – keep things from seeming BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion. too familiar by playing Mattapan Branch Bill Brett will be the saw and performing Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. – Weaving with the the novelty act “Vlad and Pierce House; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – autographing copies in person Olga: Turks with Teeth BTU Homework Help. Fri., Dec. 12, 2:30 p.m. – Fri. of Steel.” Films. Sat., Dec. 13, 10 a.m. – Laptop Class Fall/ at Gerard’s on: Amid all this gaslight Winter. Mon., Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework gallimaufry, Music Di- Help Tues., Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; Monday, December 22 rector George Emlen 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6 p.m. Wii Gaming. keeps the show classy (or Wed., Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Time; 3:30 at least classical) by here p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. 18, 3 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. and there featuring his – Drop-In Craft; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 multi-part “Royal Albert p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 6:30 p.m. – Fall Yoga Chorus” in quaint carols Series: Yoga Basics. and soaring selections Uphams Corner Branch Gerard’s Restaurant from oratorios. Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 772 - 776 Adams Street If Father Christmas 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. – Giving somehow forgets to leave Wisely to Charities; 6:30 p.m. – Holiday Jazz Pro- Dorchester, MA 02124 you tickets for this dizzy gram. Mon., Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; delight, you can book Hanukkah Dreidel Game. Tues., Dec. 16, 10:30 617-282-6370 yourself seats at Har- a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served vard’s Sanders Theatre Help; 4 p.m. – Lego Builders. Wed., Dec. 17, 3:30 through Dec. Visit revels. p.m. – Homework Help. Thurs., Dec. 18, 3:30 p.m. org. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Homework Help; 4:30 p.m. – Winter Scene Painting. dotnews.com December 18, 2014 The Reporter Page 9 Don West celebrates ‘Portraits of Purpose’ book in Roxbury

Photographer Don West hosted a “My goal,” Don West says, “is to holiday party at Hibernian Hall on make visible an often hidden story of December 3 to celebrate the successful social change; to provide a lens into book Portraits of Purpose,Chronicles the continued pursuit of justice in Decades of Social Change in Boston. these times.” The book— which features West’s West plans to convene a series of photos and essays by Dorchester’s public forums using the book as a own Ken Cooper, captures “the spirit conversation starter to address current of a visionary leadership and tells the issues in Boston and beyond. stories behind the story of more than Eastern Bank played a catalytic 100 African American leaders and role as a collaborating partner with their allies in the post-civil rights era photojournalist Don West on this in Boston (1980-2013).” historic book project. The project Among the 127 luminaries featured began as a traveling exhibit of West’s in the book are Bostonians Mel King, work in 2012. Charles Yancey, Ayanna Pressley, For more information or to order Linda Dorcena Forry, Theodore copies of Portraits of Purpose, visit Landsmark and Mel Miller. portraitsofpurpose.us. Dorchester’s Georges takes post as Boston’s poet laureate

By Bill Forry said Mayor Walsh in a state- who cares about Haiti.” spring and was vetted— along Editor ment on Wednesday. “I look Legros Georges work has with many other candidates— Danielle Legros Georges, a forward to the work Danielle been published in a wide by a committee of poets and resident of Dorchester, will will do to share her passion and variety of publications, includ- officials, including Amy Ryan, begin a four year-term as talent for poetry throughout ing: Agni, Transition, World the president of the Boston the city of Boston’s official the Boston community.” Literature Today, SpoKe, Public Library. poet laureate in January. Georges has written on a sx salon, The Caribbean “I’m so happy to see poetry Georges, a native of Haiti who variety of topics, some of it Writer, Callaloo, Ibbetson supported this way by the city teaches Creative Arts at Lesley focused on her experience Street, Salamander, Poeisis, and by Mayor Walsh,” said University, is a published poet as a member of the Haitian Black Renaissance Noire, Georges, who plans to program and translator. She moved to diaspora. She wrote “A Poem Macomère, The American events at city schools and in the United States at age 6 for the Poorest Country in the Poetry Review and the Boston senior facilities. with her parents, who settled Western Hemisphere” in the Haitian Reporter. In 2001, I lost my mother last year in Mattapan. aftermath of the catastrophic Legros Georges published a after an extended illness,” said “Mattapan had a small January 2010 earthquake in collection of poems, entitled Georges. “We used services of Haitian population when he Haiti. Maroon. elder care facilities and I saw first arrived, but it has since “I was listening to news and Georges will get an annual how arts programming could expanded dramatically,” said so often I would heard about stipend of $2,000 and a budget really enhance their lives.” Georges, who has lived near Haiti always referred to as of $3,000 to program events in Legros Georges replaces Edward Everett Square for the poorest country in the the city aimed at “raising the Sam Cornish, Boston’s current the last 11 years. western hemisphere. I found consciousness of Bostonians” Poet Laureate. Cornish has “Poetry is an art form to be it troublesome , so I wanted to about the work of local poets. served in the position since celebrated. It helps us tell our Danielle Legros Georges add to the voices as a person She applied for the position the program was established stories and express ourselves,” Priscilla Harmel photo in the diaspora and a person when it became available last in 2008. Bubbles’s Birthdays and Special Occasions By Barbara McDonough P.I.” Hillerman, 82 on Dec. 20; Keifer Sutherland, “The Music Man” debuted on Broadway on 48 on Dec. 21; Hector Elizondo, 78 on Dec. 22; Dec. 19, 1957. The movie “Titanic” was released Diane Sawyer, 68 on Dec. 22; and author Mary on Dec. 19, 1997; it ultimately won 11 Academy Higgins Clark, 83 on Dec. 24. Awards. The movie “Snow White” premiered on Those celebrating their birthdays are Gregory Dec. 21, 1937, in Hollywood. The first crossword Ashe, Donna Szymaniak, Sue Asci, Bob Shaugh- puzzle appeared in the New York World on Dec. nessy, Jake Sheehy, WBZ’s Bradley (Bradley 21, 1913; it was compiled by Arthur Wynne. The John Huckins) Jay, twins James and Cara Coyne, Lockerbie disaster occurred on Dec. 21, 1988; 243 Elaine Anderson, Joseph Jepsen, Eileen Burke, passengers, 11 crew members, and 11 residents of Caitlin Doherty, Siobhan Connolly, Dennis Scotland were killed. According to Gov. William Doherty, Penny Cooley, and Patricia Jepsen. Bradford, the Mayflower landed in Plimoth Also observing their birthdays are Kay Deveney, Harbor on Dec. 21, 1620. Winter officially begins the Sweeney twins: Nora Martin and Louise next Sunday, Dec. 21. “Colo” was the first gorilla Bishop, Dennis O’Leary, Dr. Winnie Kender, to be born in captivity, in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. The movie “Snow White” premiered on Dec. 21, WBZ’s Bob Lobel, and Bridget Cronin. Jim Brett 22, 1956. Verdi’s opera “Aida” premiered on Dec. 1937, in Hollywood. is celebrating a special birthday this week. Bob 24, 1871. It was written to celebrate the opening and Rosemary Norton (their 49th), John and Sue of the Suez Canal. Dec. 18; former Celtic Kevin McHale, 57 on Dec. Fencer (their 45th), and Bob and Kathy Butts are Celebrities having birthdays are Brad Pitt, 50 on 19; Cicely Tyson, 81 on Dec. 19; John “Magnum, celebrating their anniversaries this week. Page 10 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com large part – to Patrick’s leadership. “I had a free weekend morning. I was home in Editorial The governor is widely seen as a likely presidential Milton and Dianne had a list of stuff she wanted me candidate – not in this present cycle, but perhaps to do, and some of it was at Home Depot. I thought: four years from now. He has certainly kept that door I know where all this stuff is. And I decided not to Deval Patrick’s open, but he clearly is headed for a private sector call the State Police [detail]. I jumped in the truck. job, perhaps one in academia, in the near term. I had on a t-shirt, blue jeans, flip-flops, my hat, solid legacy “It’s possible,” Patrick said of a future run for and a pair of dark glasses. I go in the store and I’m office. “I’m not being cute. I didn’t run for this job to outed right away by the manager in the first aisle. There’ll be a groundbreaking ceremony in get another job. I ran for this job because I felt like ‘Welcome governor! How can we help you!’ Mattapan next Monday to begin work on the it hadn’t been done in a long time. For six or seven “I had seven encounters in the store. One was long-awaited expansion of the Neponset Greenway. of the eight years, your brothers and sisters in the in the checkout lane with one guy who was really The construction, which will include a segment in media have been forecasting that I’m on my way out angry. Not threatening, but loud and angry.” Dorchester near the gas tank, will be paid for with the door for greener pastures or some other political The man was upset by Patrick’s decision to an estimated $16.8 million in state dollars. It’s all opportunity or what have you. And I stayed to the welcome a group of Mexican migrants to the state happening because Gov. Deval Patrick committed end, as I said I would, and I have been doing the job for temporary asylum. The governor had spoken to making it happen two years ago. to the end, like I promised I would. And I’m going passionately about the moral responsibility to help The governor uses the Greenway and lives within back into the private sector, as I promised I would. these children – even though they were here illegally. a stone’s throw of the connection that will be built “And whether there’s something else depends on “He said, ‘Governor, I couldn’t disagree more. I into Milton and Mattapan. When it’s completed, a lot of things. Whether my wife and I have enough think it’s wrong!’ Everybody in line knew who was he won’t be our governor any longer, but it will be time to get re-acquainted, whether we’ve caught our mad. But there were six other people in the store one of many reminders of the good works done for breath, and whether I think there’s another position who stopped me, and, to a person, they all whispered, Dorchester and Mattapan on his watch. where I could make a contribution and the timing ‘You’re doing the right thing.’” The Patrick years have brought investments to seems right.” Patrick earned that level of respect and admiration the two neighborhoods that were elusive under his Patrick is going to miss skipping the security from this electorate. He didn’t talk down to the voting Republican predecessors. The Fairmount Line, which line at the airport – yes, that’s “a thing” if you’re public, he didn’t oversimplify issues, and he believes had long been eyed for growth and modernization, governor of Massachusetts. But he is also craving that “if you trust people with the information, they’ll has actually been built-out and modernized by his a level of anonymity that has been elusive since he get it and they’ll make the decision. Doing that administration. The impacts of that state investment emerged as a public figure in 2006. means I sleep well at night and I can look myself – not just new stations and train schedules – will In our talk, he recalled a rare trip to the Home in the mirror,” he told the Reporter. be measured in jobs and homes, too. Already, the Depot in Quincy this past summer – without his That’s a good start to a legacy that will stand the Fairmount corridor is starting to buzz with new security detail. test of time, especially in our neighborhoods. projects, including the Cote Ford site in Mattapan and the Maxwell parcels in Uphams Corner. “I think growth requires three things, at least in our strategy: It requires a good school, an innovative Let’s enlist in ‘The Fight for $15’ environment, and good infrastructure,” Patrick told By Lew Finfer man Square, walked off his job as part of a one-day the Reporter in an interview at his State House office strike by fast-food workers across the country who this week. “That has been our focus. We’ve invested Special to the Reporter When fast-food workers first started organizing were standing up for decent wages. He took this risk at historic levels and that’s not just money,” he said. to raise wages to $15 an hour, most people simply because, he said, “My dad’s not around and I have “Starting with finishing Ashmont Station and with shook their heads. Although some thought the five younger brothers, so I have to help my mother.” all the new Red and Orange line cars that are coming, workers deserved a good wage, they wondered how Don’t try telling him, “No way, Jose.” to all the new stations that have opened or will open they could ever get these huge corporations to boost Hamburger-flipping is often used as a disparaging on the Fairmount Line, the new stop on Blue Hill wages. Others maybe thought that the price of their remark for what fast-food workers do. Is that because Ave., that’s the unglamorous stuff. But it makes a hamburgers would go up or else that the work of we would not want to do that low-paid job? Or do difference in people’s lives. It is practically important these people wasn’t worth $15 an hour. we think it’s only worth low wages? These workers in terms of improving quality of life and ease of Since then, the cities of Seattle and San Francisco are dealing with deep fried oils; they sometimes getting around. But it’s symbolically important have passed increases in their minimum wage laws suffer burns; and they are obliged to be very quick for folks to know that their government is paying that will over several years result in a $15-an-hour at what they do in meeting corporate standards for attention to them and to their needs.” rate. And after the Raise UP Massachusetts coalition a fast-food enterprise. Patrick had to step up locally in ways that were not of community, faith, and labor groups collected Garrett Waite walked off his job at the Chelsea expected of previous governors, particularly when 190,000 voter signatures, the Legislature passed a Dunkin’ Donuts last Thursday at 6:15 a.m. as a it came to addressing crime in city neighborhoods. bill to increase the minimum wage here to $11 an crowd of demonstrators surged into his shop. At first, “I think there is a different set of expectations hour over the next two years. he just seemed to be kidding with people, asking of me than of most governors, maybe any other Donald Thompson, the CEO and president them if they wanted some coffee and a donut. The governor beforehand. It had to do with two things: of the McDonald’s Corp., made $9,496,664 in walk-off workers leading the rally called on him to One, we ran a grassroots campaign and so there total compensation last year. That compares to a come out with them. He asked if his daughter would was a different kind of relationship with the voting minimum-wage worker’s salary of $18,720 a year. be disappointed if he lost his pay. They again called public and even the non- voting public, with me than Hourly, the comparison is $4,565 an hour vs. $9 an on him to come out with them. with some governors. hour. Somehow it seems with those kind of salaries at Waite yelled for his coat and he walked out. A “And two, I’m black. I think to tell you the truth, the top, McDonald’s can afford to pay their workers minute later on the sidewalk outside, he took a I didn’t get that right away when it comes to the more. If “its easier for a camel to get through the bullhorn and said, “I see the hard-working people issue of violent crime in neighborhoods. I didn’t eye of a needle, than a rich man to get into heaven,” going to work at 5 a.m. as I’m on my way to work. appreciate that there was more expected of me and what will the executives have to say when they meet But why do the big banks and corporations have all different things expected of me as governor on those up with see St. Peter? the power and we get so low wages?” issues in particular. But I got it – and I got it the Last year, McDonald’s set up a website to assist With fewer than seven percent of employees having hard way, too. But I got it.” their workers with their financial planning. One unions to fight with them for fair wages and benefits, Patrick was at his best at times of crisis. He question posed to workers was: What is your second we’ve got to find new ways to support decent treat- exhibited a sense of calm, steady, and competent job? McDonald’s was being honest in that way because ment of hard-working people. That means raising leadership that instilled confidence from the top they were acknowledging that a perspon and his/her the minimum wage even more; it means supporting down. Winter storms; the massive pipe rupture in family cannot thrive on what they were being paid the fast-food workers who, when they walk off their 2010 that left much of the region without water for unless they had another job. jobs, are risking a great deal in The Fight for $15. two days; a tornado in western Mass.; and, of course, Jose Franco took a risk last Thursday. This Lew Finfer is a Dorchester resident and director the Marathon bombing. 19-year-old man, who works at McDonald’s in Cod- of the Massachusetts Communities Action Network. He has taken his lumps for fall-downs, too. The failures at the Dept. of Children and Families; a Letter to the Editor health connector website that sputtered and took too long to fix. But Patrick’s record of achievement chalks up We should worry about home-rental services far more wins than losses, particularly when you To the Editor: could be renting different apartments throughout consider the global recession that hit in the middle The Reporter recently ran a story saying that Dorchester’s neighborhoods on a nightly basis. of his first term. Massachusetts has seen recovery residents in Pope’s Hill aren’t concerned about the As a female resident of Columbia-Savin Hill, I and growth that has eluded other states thanks – in rise of overnight apartment-and-home rentals (“Pope take great effort to guard my personal safety and Hill neighbors hear about short term rentals, new worry that this model does little to keep me safe. I housing pitch”). Perhaps the speaker from Neighbors can’t imagine the stress this would cause parents of The Reporter for Neighborhood Oversight failed to explain the young children who live in our community. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” problems and risks associated with growth in this But maybe the biggest concern is the potential for A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. industry in our neighborhoods. these companies to change our neighborhoods. The 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 At the present time, these overnight rentals are largest overnight rental company, Airbnb, is now Worldwide at dotnews.com completely unregulated. The city of Boston is not valued at $10 billion, and last week it reported that Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) noting, registering, or inspecting apartments or Boston apartments fetch its highest nightly prices. William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor homes that are essentially being rented out like As investors see those numbers, they will start Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher independent hotels in our neighborhoods. There are buying more and more Dorchester three-deckers Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor no background checks for people renting out their and apartment buildings to use as unlicensed hotels, Barbara Langis, Production Manager homes or apartments or even spare bedrooms. Other replacing our neighbors with strangers night after Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager businesses in the “sharing economy” like Uber and night. A major reason I chose to live in Dorchester News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 Lyft are at least are doing background checks on over other areas of Boston was to be part of a vibrant, Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in their drivers! engaged neighborhood. advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The lack of inspections by the city also means We live in a community. Turning it into a hotel The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, there are no checks for egress, or sprinklers, or even district will take the heart out of our homes. There or cut any copy without notice. smoke detectors, meaning that guests could be in are already plenty of hotels in Boston – we don’t need Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade danger. Those are reasons I don’t use these services them on every block of our city. I hope the mayor’s Next Issue: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Next week’s Deadline: Friday, December 19, at 4 p.m. myself, but the threats to me exist even when I’m office and the City Council will take steps early next Published weekly on Thursday mornings not signing the contract. This industry doesn’t check year to regulate these companies. All contents © Copyright 2014 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. the people renting the apartments to ensure they Meg Reilly are not sex offenders – despite the fact that they Dorchester dotnews.com December 18, 2014 The Reporter Page 11 Ellis case hearings concluded; next: arguments, judge’s ruling

By Elaine A. Murphy was reopened this year contract. It was later of a decade-long spree involve a search warrant, to the police department, Special to the Reporter after Scapicchio filed a revealed that Acerra of falsifying search war- they do not consider it Scapicchio points out. Evidentiary hearings retrial motion citing both and Brazil were involved rants in order to rob drug part of the men’s crimi- She believes the funds in the retrial motion third-party suspects she together in drug-dealer dealers and illegal im- nal scheme. were illegal proceeds of Dorchester resident claims were not disclosed robberies, along with Ac- migrants. Scapicchio, in Scapicchio argues that from drug robberies. Sean K. Ellis, who was to Ellis’s trial attorneys, erra’s longtime partner, her motion, has brought Acerra, Robinson, and The attorney cited convicted in 1995 of the and newfound criminal Walter Robinson. forward federal grand Brazil’s double lives further ties binding 1993 murder of Boston ties among the victim Scapicchio’s theory jury testimony that three as partners in crime Mulligan and Acerra: Police Det. John Mul- and three investigating is that Mulligan was weeks before his murder, with Mulligan was a They lived in the same ligan, wrapped up last detectives. involved in the robberies Mulligan had assisted conflict of interest: They complex; Acerra had a week with the testimony The 911 call reporting as well, and that Ac- Acerra and Robinson in investigated Mulligan’s key to Mulligan’s unit; of retired Boston Sgt. Mulligan’s murder was erra removed the phone robbing Commonwealth murder while intent and he bought his unit Robert Foilb, who inven- logged in at 3:49 a.m., from Mulligan’s vehicle Avenue drug dealer Rob- on covering their own from Mulligan (who had toried the victim’s rented and Sgt. Foilb arrived and “wiped it clean” of ert Martin. She has also criminal tracks. She purchased six as invest- Ford Explorer a few at Walgreens to secure phone numbers to erase presented a 1993 Boston believes Acerra wiped ments) using a down hours after his murder. the vehicle some five evidence of criminal Police Internal Affairs Mulligan’s phone clean payment he borrowed Ellis’s attorney, Rose- hours later, at 8:30 a.m. activity. Crime scene report documenting al- and brought forward from Mulligan. mary Scapicchio, grilled After it was towed to the photographs and video legations that Mulligan the teen-age niece of the With the evidentiary Foilb about his failure D Street police facility show Acerra at the crime and Robinson robbed a woman he lived with – hearings now at an end, during his inventory to in South Boston, the scene the morning of the Brighton drug dealer at the only eyewitness in prosecutors Paul Linn find the slain detective’s sergeant compiled an murder. gunpoint in 1991. the case – to identify and Edmond Zabin and personal cell phone in the exhaustive inventory Earlier in the hearings, Prosecutors have Sean Ellis from photos, attorneys Scapicchio and vehicle’s compartment of its contents, listing Scapicchio called as a wit- countered that Mulligan effectively halting the Jillise McDonough will between the front seats. several small items he ness the woman whom had no way of knowing investigation. have three days after The phone was found had found in the center detectives interviewed the September 1993 Moreover, Mulligan’s the hearing transcripts there six days later in a compartment, among immediately after the Martin drug bust was girlfriend’s roommate, are completed to submit “second search” of Mul- them nine Dunkin’ murder, telling her she illegitimate, noting that who lived at Mulligan’s their final arguments. ligan’s vehicle by a friend Donuts napkins, six was the last person his name did not appear condominium complex, They will then present of the slain detective – a small pieces of plastic, Mulligan called from on the search warrant told police that Wal- oral arguments on a claim that at the time a key chain, a Panasonic his phone. “So someone nor on any other falsified ter Robinson removed date to be determined by sparked a feud between battery, sunglasses, and had those numbers,” warrant submitted by money from the detec- Judge Carol Ball, who is police and prosecutors an open pack of Lucky Scapicchio pointed out in the disgraced detectives. tive’s condo unit imme- expected to rule on the and that Scapicchio calls Strikes – but no cell a post-hearing interview. And, since the Brighton diately after his murder case in the spring. fraudulent. phone. The attorney also noted armed robbery did not – money never declared The murder occurred Knowing that Mul- her skepticism that Mul- on Sun., Sept. 26, 1993, ligan carried a phone, ligan would keep his cell in the pre-dawn mist police declared it stolen, phone buried in a hidden outside the Walgreens but asked the press not compartment, rendering on American Legion to disclose this in hopes it inaccessible. A Festival of Highway in Roslindale. it might lead to the killer. Last Wednesday, Mulligan took five bul- Six days later, on Oct. under the defense attor- Nine Lessons lets in the face as he 2, the victim’s close ney’s questioning, Foilb slept in the SUV that friend and Area E -5 said he did not see the with the was parked outside the colleague, Det. Kenneth “secret compartment” in & Carols store during his private Acerra, initiated another Mulligan’s console and at security detail. His search of the vehicle at D the time of his search was All Saints’ Choir killer got away unseen, street, saying he wanted unaware of its existence. and with the detective’s to find Mulligan’s cell He said he later dusted of Men & Boys service pistol. phone charger. Acerra the recovered cell phone Two years later, Terry said he came across the in the lab for fingerprints Please join us as we prepare for Patterson and Sean missing cell phone in a but found none, not even Christmas with this traditional Ellis, teenagers at the separate “secret com- Mulligan’s. He did not time of the crime, were partment” within the find that unusual. “Not service of nine scripture lessons separately convicted of center console. The even [prints from] the accompanied by carols sung by joint venture after pros- report of the phone’s re- person using the phone the choir and hymns sung by the ecutors persuaded juries covery – not written until each day?” Scapicchio that they had plotted to Feb., 3, 1994 – stated pressed. choir and congregation. kill Mulligan to steal his that the phone was in Throughout the hear- gun as a “trophy.” Both the vehicle all along, but ings, which began with maintained their in- no one knew anyone was three days of testimony 7 pm, Saturday, 20 December 4 pm, Sunday, 21 December nocence, and Patterson looking for it. in August and continued @ @ was freed from prison in Mulligan had pur- with three more days in St. Mary of the Hills Parish of All Saints 2006 after fingerprints chased this cell phone November, Scapicchio 29 St. Mary’s Road, Milton, MA 02186 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester, MA 02124 that police claimed were plus three others to has sought to underline t: 617.696.0120 www.smhmilton.org t: 617.436.6370 www.allsaints.net his on Mulligan’s car share with Acerra and the criminal links among window were discred- another station-house Mulligan, Acerra, and ited as scientifically colleague, Det. John Robinson. The latter two Please visit www.allsaints.net for a complete listing of music at these services. inaccurate. Ellis’s case Brazil, under the same were convicted in 1998 Page 12 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

Police District C-11 Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assoc. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: [email protected] or 617- 825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available. The meeting dates are: Dec. 8, Jan. 12, 2015, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11, and June 8. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. Project D.E.E.P.’s annual Celebrate Dorchester Calendar featuring the artwork of Neponset’s own Celia Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., McDonough are now on sale at Gerard’s Corner Store in Adams Corner, Cedar Grove Gardens on Adams at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Street or Phillips Candy House on Morrissey Boulevard. Proceeds of the calendar campaign provide columbiasavinhillcivic.org. support for summer camp scholarships for students in Project D.E.E.P.’s One on One Tutorial Program Cummins Valley Assoc. during the academic year. The calendars are on sale for $10. Above, one of McDonough’s new panels Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at the Mattahunt shows Ashmont Street and the tower of St. Ann’s Church on Neponset Avenue. Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Image courtesy Celia McDonough/Project D.E.E.P. Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- America in Upham’s Corner. The following meeting UMass Boston Police will now join the Boston and 7359 or 617-202-1021. is Jan. 15, at the Pilgrim Church. State Police at each meeting. Please bring canned Eastman-Elder Assoc. Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Watch goods to the regular meetings for a local food bank. The association meets the third Thurs. of each A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and Info: Call 617-710-3793 or civic@mccormackcivic. month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, East Streets will meet at Sussi Auto Body Shop 79 com. 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. Freeport St., corner of Linden St., on a date TBA. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assoc. Fields Corner Neighborhood Watch All residents are invited to join. The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish For info, call 617-288-0818. Linden/Ellsworth/Leedsville Church. For info, contact Megan Sonderegger. New Freeport-Adams Assoc. Watch email address is: [email protected]. The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the For info, call 617-288-0818. Peabody Slope Assoc. month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office Lower Mills Civic Assoc. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assoc.’s meet- (the old Dist. 11 police station). Meeting, Tues.,7 p.m., in St. Gregory’s Auditorium. ings, the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood Dues for this year are now being collected. Please Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: bring bottles/ cans and any used sports equipment peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. Assoc. Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assoc. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, to the meeting for Officer Ruiz. See the web page: Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system. PHNA meet- 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community dorchesterlowermills.org. ings, usually the fourth Wed. of the month at the Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call Melville Park Assoc. Leahy/Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. Hancock St. Civic Assoc. Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the The next meeting, Thurs., Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church (in a new room), 540 the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. Dues of Columbia Rd, across from the Strand Theatre. $10pp are now being collected St. Mark’s Area Civic Assoc. Info: [email protected] (new email address.) McCormack Civic Assoc. Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the Discussions: 80 proposed units of housing at St. Upham’s Corner Station Area Planning Open lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: Kevin’s and the permanent closing of the Bank of House, at the Salvation Army Center, 650 Dudley St. stmarkscivic.com. Cedar Grove Cemetery Mass The 34th annual Christ- mas Mass in memory of the deceased will be celebrated by Rev. Jason Makos, Pastor of St. Bren- dan and St. Ann Parishes, on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m., in the Gilman Chapel at the Cedar Grove Cemetery. A concert of Christmas music will begin at 10:45 a.m. Coffee and pastry will be served after the Mass. Dorchester Historical Society The William Clapp House is the DHS head- quarters: 195 Boston St., Dor., 02125. Ronan Park Meetings held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Bowdoin St. Health Center. 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I have to keep my ears open. The kids often on Warfarin. Cheryl had a huge bag of rice, which drop hints about what they need for Christmas. we threw out, not knowing how old it was. There Hubby was looking for one of his indoor jackets. “I was a big butternut squash on the counter. She like that one because it has tight ‘wristers.”’ They didn’t drink coffee; at least she didn’t have a Mr. keep the wind from going up his arms if he takes “Some, not only for Christmas Coffee or a Keurig machine. She had a huge slow something outside to the trash. That was a gift cooker, which we left for Jeanne’s church people. suggestion. We must look for another jacket with But all the long year through, We brought trash bags with us and threw out “wristers” for him. her bed clothes and huge pillows. We found a great *** The joy that you give to others many Market Basket products in her apartment Two weeks ago, my sister-in-law Valerie called Is the joy that comes back to you.” and quite a few of their plastic bags so she must me, in tears. Her older daughter Cheryl had have shopped often in that store. (The weekly ads, passed away. I was stunned. I knew that Cheryl “Joy of Giving” including Market Basket, came each Friday in her was younger than our kids. (She was just 47.) She mailbox.) She was a good shopper! She loved being was supposed to meet with her friend Sally. When by John Greenleaf Whittier on her computer. Sue went into her last entry. She she didn’t show up, Sally came to her apartment was viewing the American Heart Association’s in Newburyport to see why. Cheryl didn’t answer page, which listed how a woman would know if she the door. Sally had Cheryl’s key because she had were having a heart attack. We assume that she taken care of her cat when Cheryl had recent knee died from a heart attack. If only she had called the surgery. Sally entered the apartment and called for gone; and the litter box had been used. police or EMTs, she might be alive today. Cheryl. She found her in bed, lifeless, with her cat I must mention that traffic, once we passed Cheryl’s church will be having a memorial service “Py,” sleeping next to her. She immediately called Saugus, was light on Routes 1 and 95. Of course, for her. The last time I saw her was at our 50th an- the police. Thank goodness Sally had Val’s address we were driving at quiet times of the day. When niversary brunch at the Fox and Hound Restaurant and phone number in Florida and gave that info to we arrived in Newburyport, it was just a short in Quincy. She came in just as we were leaving. It the police. The police officially notified Val. distance to her apartment. As we drove there, my was Sunday and she had been at church. Thank When Val called me, she explained that she eyes widened as we passed a Market Basket. I could goodness, our son Paul still had his camera out. He was not well enough to fly to Boston. She asked make quick visits to get something for dinner on the took a photo of Cheryl and me inside the restaurant. that our daughter Sue take care of everything at way home each afternoon. There was also a K Mart, It came out great. Daughter Sue cropped me out Cheryl’s apartment. (Sue and Cheryl used to chat Shaw’s, Wendy’s, Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo’s, and a of the photo and left the great photo of Cheryl. on Facebook.) She asked that Sue look for important McDonald’s, practically within walking distance. Sue sent it to Val in Florida. It will be used at mail and especially photos. Val was concerned While Jeanne cleaned the bathroom (beautifully), the service at her church in Amesbury and at the about Cheryl’s cat, “Py” (I think Cheryl told Sue Sue tackled all the mail. She found Cheryl’s birth service that Val has arranged in Florida when her the cat’s name was actually “Py Wakkett.”) Val certificate and the title for her car. She took the ashes will be interred with her father’s. Val told put a message on the internet, asking if any of latest bank letters and utility bills for Val. Sue us that Cheryl’s church members want to have a Cheryl’s friends would like to take her cat. There tore up anything else. We laughed because most small collation for our family members following was a “taker,” thank goodness. Cheryl’s pal Sally of Cheryl’s photos were of dogs, probably pets the service. How kind of them. That shows how came on Saturday to take the cat to a friend. When throughout her life. We found a couple of bags much they liked Cheryl. After Christmas, we are “Py” heard Sally’s voice, he let out a “meow.” He of summer clothes, which are going to Morgan going to have a Mass said for Cheryl at our church. recognized her voice from when she took care of Memorial. Cheryl had a beautiful cane from her I am sorry that I did not have a column in last him when Cheryl was in the hospital.] knee surgery. Everyone said I should take that for week’s paper. We had so much to do. The ride back Hubby and I took our car as we went north to Hubby and me in case we need it, probably sooner and forth to Newburyport was long (a total of 92 Cheryl’s apartment . Sue, in her car, went to the rather than later. One of Jeanne’s friends needed miles each day). Most days we tried to be back local police station and got the key from the officer household goods because her son was just setting home in the city before 4 p.m. One day we were investigating her cousin’s death. We didn’t see the up his own apartment. This friend also sews, so late. Hubby swears it took one hour to get through cat at all the first day. His food dishes and litter she was thrilled to get the sewing machine. It was the O’Neill Tunnel. I pity the poor people who must box were there but no cat. The second day at the old but still working. I found the attachments for travel through that tunnel each day. apartment, our daughter Jeanne went to look it in a closet. My sister-in-law Val knows how sorry our family under Cheryl’s bed to see if there were any shoes Out in the kitchen, we saw that Cheryl liked to is because of Cheryl’s unexpected death. We also or slippers. The bed had drawers on both sides, jazz up her food. We saw all kinds of spices. We send our sympathy to her siblings: brother Chris, plus the footboard of the bed went all the way to kept anything that had not been opened and threw brother Brian and his wife Denise, and sister Kim. the floor. Jeanne looked through the top of the out all the open jars and bottles. She cooked a lot We also send our sympathy to her aunts Marlene bed to see underneath and came face to face with with oil. Hubby and I tackled the bottom part of the and Meridyth and to her church members in the cat, who hissed at her. Jeanne made a hasty refrigerator. There was a beautifully cooked chicken Amesbury. retreat from the bedroom. “I found the cat – under but we figured it was too old. It went out in a trash *** the bed,” said she. Before we went home that day, bag, along with the spices and oils. I found a bottle We were also sorry to hear of the death of Cecelia we left canned cat food, dry food, and water for the of pickles and laughed. I think she got her love of Coakley on Dec. 5. We had last seen Celia at the cat. He must have been starved because he hadn’t pickles from her Dad (my late brother Jackie), and 4 p.m. Mass at St. Christopher’s two weeks ago. eaten for a couple of days. The following morning, our side of her family. It kills me now that I can’t Her sister told Sr. Elizabeth that Celia was not the “wet” food was all gone; the dry food was partly eat pickles or most green vegetables because I’m feeling well that day. Celia was such a big part of St. Christopher’s Parish. She always led us singers with her beautiful voice. She loved the adults and children of St. Christopher’s, volunteering at the church for more than 40 years. The parish will sorely miss her help and devotion to the church. Led by Fr. George and including all the parishioners of St. Christopher’s, the sympathy of the entire parish is sent to her sisters, Ellen Coakley and Patricia Gird. She will be greatly missed. *** I laughed at this bumper sticker: “I used to think that I was indecisive but now I’m not too sure.” NEPONSET PRESCHOOL $40/day - 7:30-5:30 281A Neponset Avenue, Dorchester www.neponsetpreschool.com Lic. #291031 617-265-2665 dotnews.com December 18, 2014 The Reporter Page 15 Lawmakers eye liquor licenses for senior facilities Dorchester By Colleen Quinn of us . . . “ he said. “They enjoy an adult beverage State House deserve to be able to of their choice.” Historical News Service Residents living at continuing-care retire- Society ment communities may soon be able to order a cocktail - something Aging they cannot do in Mas- sachusetts right now. A bill making its way Most Wanted List through the Legislature with Grace in the final days of the • Photographs • Yearbooks 2013-2014 legislative New Year’s Resolutions session would allow • Letters • Diaries cities and towns to grant Every January, roughly one in three liquor licenses to con- Americans resolve to improve themselves in relating to the history of Dorchester tinuing-care retirement some manner. Amongst older adults, some of Dorchester Historical Society facilities. the most common resolutions include: losing The bill (S 2407) passed weight, becoming more active, controlling 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 • 617-265-7802 in the Senate during a session Thursday morn- diabetes, improving blood pressure/ ing. The House version of cholesterol, limiting aches and pains, and the bill (H 4347) cleared improving blood sugar. Although these are that branch in July. commendable goals, studies have shown that Rep. Paul McMurtry, a within 6 months less than 50% of people Democrat from Dedham will be on target to achieve their goals. For Byrne & who filed the legislation, said some continuing many older adults joining the average gym care retirement facilities may be intimidating, because most of the have dining rooms and classes and the environment as a whole are Anderson, L.L.P. restaurants that are geared towards younger generations. When equivalent to “five star you couple this together with the weather restaurants.” But they being colder, it becomes even less motivating. legally cannot serve Attorneys at Law alcohol, he said. Would you be willing to join a program that Eastern Harbor Office Park “These are high-end will offer you all perks of a state of the art 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle facilities, and residents gym while being able to exercise with people Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 there deserve to be able of the same age demographic? Would you to enjoy a beverage of their choice with their want to exercise daily under the guidance meals,” McMurtry said. of a Healthy Aging Specialist and receive The residential fa- nutrition advice from a Registered Dietician? REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS cilities that could be If so, the solution to your resolution is joining granted licenses offer the Fit-4-Life Program at Kit Clark auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, housing to seniors living Senior Services in Dorchester, MA!! independently, as well workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, as fully-assisted nurs- This is no ordinary program. Fit-4-Life is ing units. The facilities a fun interactive program that has helped medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, would be required to hundreds of area seniors improve their go through the applica- quality of life and manage chronic disease. liquor liability and premises liability tion process for an “on- We offer a wide array of classes for adults premises consumption” 55+ geared toward improving strength, liquor license, the same Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 way restaurants and cardiovascular fitness, balance and general bars apply, according vitality. Fit-4-Life is truly one of Dorchester’s to Senate staff. Alcohol hidden gems. With the support of Tufts LEGAL NOTICES sales could be made to Human Nutrition Research on Aging, Tufts residents or their guests Medical Center and Tufts Health Plan COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS in dining facilities or THE TRIAL COURT Foundation, we were awarded the American THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT residents’ rooms. PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Society on Aging’s 2001 NOMA Award SUFFOLK DIVISION SUFFOLK DIVISION PROBATE & FAMILY COURT McMurtry called it a 24 NEW CHARDON STREET SUFFOLK DIVISION for Excellence in Multicultural Aging. BOSTON, MA 02114 Docket No. SU14W2405 quality of life issue for Docket No. SU14D2114DR SUMMONS Docket No. SU14C0465CA seniors living at these DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION in the MATTER of Let this be the year that you achieve a BY PUBLICATION and MAILING NICHOLAS C. MARAZZI, NHI HOENG NGO NGUYEN facilities. SANDRA A. BROWN Plaintiff of DORCHESTER, MA better you. COME JOIN our active aging vs. “These are people in vs. NOTICE OF PETITION community at Kit Clark to meet some new FIDEL R. BROWN Melinda Burroughs, our communities who To the Defendant: Defendant FOR CHANGE OF NAME have lived their life, friends, to stay active and learn about health The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for To the above named Defendant: To all persons interested in Divorce requesting that the Court grant a A Complaint has been presented petition described: made a difference for all eating. For more information please contact: divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the to this Court by the Plaintiff, Nicholas A petition has been presented Garry Sanon, Program Manager, 617-533- marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. C. Marazzi,seeking a Complaint for by Nhi Hoang Nguyen by mother 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. and next friend, Ha Cam Thi An Automatic Restraining Order has Support, Custody-Visitation pursuant 9127, [email protected]. to G.L. c. 209C. Nguyen requesting that Nhi For been entered in this matter preventing Hoang Ngo Nguyen be allowed you from taking any action which would You are required to serve upon: negatively impact the current financial Nicholas C. Marazzi, plaintiff, whose to change his name as follows: the latest status of either party. SEE Supplemental address is 52 Cedar St., Malden, KEVIN NGUYEN HUYNH Probate Court Rule 411. MA 02148 your answer on or before If you desire to object You are hereby summoned and February 5, 2015. If you fail to do so, thereto, you or your at- updates required to serve upon: Sandra A. torney must file a writ- the court will proceed to the hearing Brown, 37 Edson St., Dorchester, MA ten appearance in said log on to 02124 your answer, if any, on or before and adjudication of this action. You Court at Boston on or 01/15/2014. 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(Continued from page 12) Pilgrim Church Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10.30 a.m. during Dorchester Board of Trade The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; Confessions. The time for Confessions has been The DBOT welcomes new members; email the all are welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the changed to: following the 9:30 a.m. Mass to 10:30 DBOT or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the website Conference Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public a.m. on Saturday mornings in the upper church. for info: dorchesterboardoftrade.com. The mailing is invited. Browse the gift shop, which is open St. Gregory’s Prayer Group will meet on the first address is DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. 02122. weekdays and Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for Saturday of the month, following the 9 a.m. Mass. Carney Hospital’s Programs details. Community lunch is served free every Sat. Christmas Masses: Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. and A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second from noon to 1:30 p.m.; the public is welcome. Pilgrim midnight; and on Christmas Day, 7 a.m., 9 a.m., Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Christian Endeavor Society meeting, second Tues. and 10:30 a.m. Please consider a donation of Shaw’s The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: of each month at 6:30 p.m. Pilgrim Church is a or Stop & Shop gift cards for those who need food instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- Congregational Christian Church, associated with assistance. Place in the collection basket or in the 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group the United Church of Christ, and is located at 540 rectory mailbox. The Giving Tree is now collecting (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. Walmart or Target gift cards so the new mothers 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support Divine Mercy Celebration at St. Mary’s Home may purchase what they need groups at Carney: Family Support. Milton’s Fran Divine Mercy Observance is held the third Friday for the baby. Please put in the collection basket or Karoff will teach yoga classes (all levels) in Jan. and of each month. For further info: call the Sisters at the rectory’s mailbox. Feb., on Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. , in 617-288-1202, ext. 114. St. Mark Parish Cushing Auditorium (2nd floor). Cost, $50, due at First Parish Church Mass changes: on Saturdays, 4 p.m.-no change; the first class on Jan. 8. Wear comfortable clothing Weekly worship services and cooperative Sunday on Sundays, 7:30 a.m.-no change, then, on Sundays, and bring a yoga mat. Dates are Jan. 8, 15, and School, Sunday at 11 a.m. Fellowship Dinner, second 9 a.m. in Eng.; 10:30 a.m. in Span.; and noon, in 29, and Feb. 5 and 12. E-mail at fran.karoff or call Friday of each month, 5:30 p.m., in the Parish Eng. A small Food Pantry has been set up by the 617-640-7698 Hall; everyone is welcome. Fair Foods each Friday, St. Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on Learn To Skate Lessons from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; $2 for a bag of fresh produce the third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to Learn-to skate lessons, for those 4 ½ yrs. through and open to all. 10 Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill; 2 p.m. to receive a bag of groceries. Items needed adulthood, are offered in Quincy and South Boston firstparishdorchester.org are toilet tissue, paper towels, cleaners (Ajax, SOS, and other rinks. Wear figure or hockey skates for St. Ambrose Church etc.) and shampoos, soaps, etc.. Mother and Toddler Playgroup, each Wed., from 10 a.m. to noon in St. beginner, intermediate, or advanced lessons, taught Thanks to all who helped with the Feast of St. Mark’s Lower Church. by professional instructors. Registration is now Ambrose. Please continue to say healing prayers for taking place. Call 781-890-8480 or visit online at: Sr. Damian, who is now at Marian Manor. St. Matthew Parish baystateskatingschool.org. St. Ann Church Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 39 Stanton St. Dorchester Adams St. Library Boston City Singers, at St. Ann’s on Sat., Dec. 20, Become a member by sending dues to Friends of 7 p.m. Make a donation. Voice, piano, guitar, violin, Knights of Columbus the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton and viola lessons are now available. See the flyers Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; at the rear door of the church. The 9 a.m. Mass from and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and Thursday to Saturday will be celebrated at St. Ann Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the lifetime, $50. Church. (The 9 a.m. Mass from Mon. through Wed. second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, Codman Square Neighborhood is at St. Brendan.) St. Ann’s will hold Eucharistic Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). Council Adoration each Sat., following the 9 a.m. Mass until Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the 3 p.m., with Benediction and the Chaplet of Divine Adams Village Business Assoc. first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Mercy. Confessions: Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:15 For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk a.m. or from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saint Ann Knitters meet Kit Clark Senior Services

St. Info: call 617-265-4189. the 3rd Thursday of the month in the lower church. Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: St. Ann Youth/Teen Choir, singing at the 10:30 health care, socialization, adult day health, memory Bowdoin St. Health Center a.m. Mass on Sundays with practice beginning at Peace Circle, where those affected by violence may respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, 10 a.m. Christmas Masses: 4 p.m. and midnight on mental health and substance abuse counseling, speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month, 6 Christmas Eve and at 10:30 a.m. on Christmas Day. to 8 p.m., sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Med. and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home Ctr, the BSHC, and the Louis Brown Peace Institute. St. Brendan Church Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with Call Janet at 617-296-2075 for info. Christmas Masses: 4 p.m. and midnight on Christ- home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: Irish Pastoral Centre mas Eve and at 9 a.m. on Christmas Day. Please do 617-825-5000. not bring clothing to St. Brendan for the Long Island St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts The IPC is located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Shellter. It is now closed. The Food Pantry is in great Rita Road. Dorchester. Our coffee social meets Meetings each Wed., 7 p.m., in the white building need of non-perishable food. Please be generous. in the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages every Wed, from 10 a.m. to noon at 15 Rita Rd., The 9 a.m. Mass Monday through Wednesday will where freshly baked breads are served. Everyone is 7 to 14. be celebrated at St. Brendan Church; (Thursday St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club welcome to come and join in the friendly conversation through Saturday Mass, at St. Ann Church.) The and various weekly activities. Mother and toddler The club usually meets on Tuesdays (6 & 20), Play Group is back on Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon, at 12:15 p.m. for refreshments and 1p.m. in St. playgroup., each Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, in St. in Fr. Lane Hall. Mark’s lower church. All are welcome. Gregory’s Auditorium. St. Christopher Parish Dot House Senior Guys & Gals Irish Social Club Small faith groups have resumed on Thursdays, The club is located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call Louise at 617-834-9127. at the Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave.; Donation, usually $10. Rosary (in Spanish), each Thurs., from 6 to 8 p.m. Leahy/Holloran Community Center also offering many trips. All are welcome. Info: Call Jose at 617-541-3402. 617-288-3230. The center is located at 1 Worrell St. St. Gregory Parish Milton-Quincy Congregation Blessed Mother Teresa Seniors St. Gregory’s Christmas Brunch will take place on Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed by Bingo, The new name : Congregation Beth Shalom of the Sun., Dec. 21, 11:30 a.m., in the auditorium. Tickets Blue Hills. Worship services, in the Great Hall, 495 dominoes, and cards, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are may be obtained by mail or at the rectory, Mon. welcome. Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number is: 617- through Fri., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Eucharistic 698-3394 or email: office@TempleShalomOnline. Adoration will take place on Sundays from 2 to K Club Meetings, every other Monday at Florian Hall, org for info. 4:45 p.m. (with Mass following at 5 p.m.) and every 12:30 p.m. at Florian Hall. Business Directory Boys and Girls Club News Dorchester Boys and Girls Club needs tutors for those in grades K to 12 who need homework assis- (617) 436-8828 DAYS tance after school one to 2 hours per week. Volunteers (617) 282-3469 need not be teachers or experts on the subject. High school students can fulfill their community-service hours. Call Emily at 617-288-7120, to volunteer. DUFFY Steinbach’s Service Upham’s Corner Main Street ROOFING CO., INC. All committee meetings are held at the UCMS ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING Station Inc. office, 594 Columbia Rd., #302, buzzer #6, Dor., • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE and are open to the public. Info: 617-265-0363 or • CHIMNEYS 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 uphamscorner.org.

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And they won’t have to would be in their 1918 all the more perplexing, three months. Did they blow it? Was wait five years. The pitch- World Series matchup even amusing. Long lost In the winter of the motivation of Theo ing they picked up so far that has been pounded in memory and dismissed 1986, they sent Calvin Epstein, ex-of the Red is not overwhelming. Mr. into the consciousness in the popular culture is Schiraldi to Chicago for Sox and now of the Cubs, Porcello has a chance to of every New England the irrefutable fact that the reliever Lee Smith. It as much personal as be exceptional, but he is school kid for genera- 1918 was, by and large, amounted to banishment professional? Is Lester, quite hittable. tions on high, as if it a disgrace best forgotten. for Schiraldi, whom they never a 20-game winner What fires Boston’s pro-active but can’t win ranked alongside Paul After all, it was the Red blamed, no doubt wrong- or Cy Young medalist, winter holiday dreams with that pitching. It Revere’s ride on the scale Sox players who were ly, for having blown the truly an ace at age 32? is the fact that their remains unclear what of the region’s proudest mainly responsible for recent World Series to Does this frisky business neighbors haven’t much the Yankees’ game plan moments whereas it the ill-advised and ulti- the Mets. Smith, thought declare war between the brightened their hopes. might be, presuming actually yielded about as mately ludicrous effort to be a potential Hall of ever-ambitious Epstein Free agency has stag- they have one. much to be proud of as to strike, which naturally Famer by some (but not and the ever- grasping gered the Orioles. The But it’s still early in the the fate of Hester Prynne. played like a lead balloon me), was ordinary here Henry-Luchino axis? Or Rays, having lost their Hot Stove Season. Very When they met in that at the height of the while Calvin soon faded are the Red Sox secretly resident genius, stagger early! Except, of course, September 96 years ago national war effort. 1918 away in Chicago. Of far if cynically pleased with more. Toronto has been if you are a Cub. – the Series having been deserves only a lasting greater import was the how it worked out, as moved up a month to get place in infamy. 1984 deal that saw the some suggest. It’s a good the bloody season over Instead, it has became Red Sox give up on the old-fashioned baseball with ASAP – both teams a curious landmark, charming but exasperat- scenario filled with deli- CEDAR GROVE were being scorned as celebrated as the end of ing Dennis Eckersley in cious intrigue. safe harbors for “slack- a glorious Red Sox run of the deal that brought the Otherwise, the Red GARDENS ers.” World War I was championships and the ill-fated Billy Buckner Sox come away from ending amidst universal high-water mark of Babe to town. In Chicago, the winter meetings Unique Florals & Gifts pain and disillusion; Ruth’s not long enough Eck remained Eck, but doubtless feeling good www.cedargrovegardens.com the shock of the war’s but no less illustrious when he got passed on about the opening salvos terrible cost was making service to the cause. It to Oakland three years of their latest effort at 617-825-8582 a mockery of the premise also became the war cry later, he blossomed into improbable restoration, that it had been waged as of the team’s rise from a Hall of Famer in the even as those inclined the ashes, culminating sort of miracle that never 911 Adams Street “the war to end all wars.” to quibble find plenty of Dorchester, MA 02124 There was little taste for in 2004 with the reverse happened in Boston in fodder. amusement, even that of the alleged “curse those years. Some see the Lester which baseball affords, of the Bambino,” not In this muddled his- melodrama as a defeat, not even in Chicago or entirely invented by Dan tory, the Lester caper possibly serious. But any Boston. Calls for the Shaughnessy, although stands out big-time. It’s team that walks away cancellation of the Series he holds the copyright. not their first notable from an upwards of $170 were widespread. Meanwhile, in Chi- free-agent confrontation. million commitment to It was an argument cago, diehard legions of In 1993, the Red Sox a thirty-ish pitcher can that raged all the way the Cubs remain fixated plucked away Andre never be construed a cer- to the White House be- on 1908, the last year Dawson, although if tain loser. On the other fore the green light was they won anything. In memory correctly serves, hand, how is handing the begrudgingly given – but the 106-year interval the Cubs were rather only on the condition that since then they’ve indifferent about it. the Series be swiftly and endured and survived Dawson was near the quietly played with as their own bevy of prized end of the trail although little cost and fanfare as and privileged curses, in Boston he did perform JOSE MATEO BALLET THEATRE possible, and with most the most prominent of ably enough to cap a profits going to such war which has something career that landed him charities as European to do with an aggrieved in Cooperstown. refugee relief. As if their billy goat. From such Lester is a very differ- humiliation in having odd circumstance does ent matter. At the peak been virtually branded so much happy hoopla of his career, with his cads and cowards were derive, albeit only in major place in Red Sox insufficient, the players baseball. history secure, heavily Discover the Magic! saw their Series shares Clearly, the Red Sox in demand, very much cut to the bone. and Cubs must meet still qualified to be an So in the end, the again at the pinnacle indisputable cog in any familiar argument that and only thereby will a team’s scheme, and now baseball’s service as a final resolution of all this bearer of a $170 million morale booster always nonsense be possible. price tag, Jon Lester, outweighs its seeming Does the Jon Lester the consummate stylish frivolity in times of crisis caper, highlight of the lefty, becomes the ulti- won the day. But the recent and rambunctious cost was high, resulting baseball winter meetings in the dullest and least in San Diego, advance JOHN C. joyful fall classic ever that possibility? Ah, now, staged before the spars- that is the question, eh. ALLAGHER For sure, it’s their most G est crowds and for the Insurance Agency slimmest gate receipts. interesting interaction Feeling that they’d since 1918. been set up to play the Although they’ve both HOME goat role in the travesty, been around since horse the resentment of the and buggy days the & players boiled over. They Red Sox and the Cubs AUTO tried striking before the have done precious little last game, but succeeded business over the years. INSURANCE only in making bigger Among their minor Specializing in Hom- fools of themselves. For dealings was Boston’s eowners and Automobile years thereafter the 1960 purchase of Bobby Insurance for over a half Thomson from the Cubs, century of reliable service “Jose Mateo’s ‘Nutcracker’ trans- rumor would persist that DEC. 19-21 ports parents and kids alike.” with the Red Sox figur- to the Dorchester com- key Cubs had conspired The Strand Theatre The Patriot Ledger ing the dead pull-hitter munity. to bag the Series mainly Dorchester to get even. That the win- who had miraculously delivered the Giants over Order today! “From the moment the ning runs in the Red Sox New Accounts curtain rises, there’s last two decisive victories the Dodgers in 1951 was (617) 354-7467 magic in the air.” were the result of notably sure to fall in love with Welcome www.ballettheatre.org The Boston Globe clumsy Cubs’ defensive the leftfield wall. It was 1471 Dorchester Ave. the height of that odd blunders remains for at Fields Corner MBTA many proof enough that era in Red Sox history Dance like the Sugar Plum Fairy! Sponsored by: the thing was probably when they were devoted Children’s Ballet Classes come to “fixed,” or “dumped,” if to the collecting of every Phone: Dorchester in January for ages 3-6. you prefer. In short, the large, aged, lead-footed, Call (617) 354-7467 to register. right-handed slugger 265-8600 1918 World Series was a “We Get Your Plates” Photo: Gary Sloan total mess. they could get their silly Design: Mario Avila Design All of which makes mitts on. Sure enough, Page 18 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester 1135 Dorchester Avenue • (617) 288-7120

The Gymnastics program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted their Volunteers from The Boston Globe stopped by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fall Recital for family and friends this past week. Congratulations to all the Dorchester for thier Annual Community Care Day. The volunteers spent the participants on a great show. A new session of classes will begin in January. day putting a fresh coat of paint in our Music Clubhouse rooms. “Ugly Sweater” Parties - In the following night, 12/19, the Harp & and support. For more information The party will run from 6 - 9 p.m. and spirit of the holidays the Club will be Bard Restaurant located in Dorchester please contact Chad Hassey (chassey@ will include music, games and food for the beneficiary of two “Ugly Sweater” will host their version of the “Ugly bgcdorchester.org). all. Our thanks to the Under The Tree parties taking place this week. The Sweater” Party. Once again, toys and School Vacation Week - Please Foundation for their support of this Harp Restaurant in Boston will host a $20 admission will be accepted at note that the drop-in membership Annual event. For more information their party on 12/18 from 6-10 p.m. the party which begins at 8 p.m. There program will be closed Wednesday please contact Teen Director, Nate Roos The Restaurant will be collecting will be free food, live music, a D.J., 12/24 through Sunday 1/4. We will ([email protected]). toys and donations at the event. raffle prizes and awards for the ugliest re-open to kick off the winter program There will be live music, prizes and sweaters in attendance. We thank on Monday, January 5th. Upcoming giveaways throughout the night. The both Restaurants for their hospitality The licensed school-age program and early education programs will be open Special Event: during this time, except for December Holiday Parties 25th and December 26th, and January Tues., December 23rd 1st. The licensed school-age program has limited spots available for kids 4-6 p.m. ages 5-12 for the winter break. If you Marr/Denney Clubhouses need childcare during this time, please contact Sandy McNeil on availability Members ages 5 to 12 are invit- ([email protected]). ed to our Annual Holiday parties I want to: Teen Christmas Party - The Club which will include games, food, will host a holiday party for our teen gifts and a visit from Santa. Go to the beach. members on 12/18 at our Denney Please note the Club will be clos- Center Unit located in Harbor Point. ing at 6 p.m. on this night. Go to the movies. Go to Hawaii. Just go.

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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY dotnews.com December 18, 2014 The Reporter Page 19 Page 20 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com Mass Schedules for Parishes of Dorchester & Mattapan Thursday, December 25th 2014: Saint ANGELA Parish The Nativity of the Lord: Christmas Masses 1540 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan The Last Days of Advent . . . Blessed Pope John Paul II, Dec. 18, 617-298-0080 www.stangelaparish.org 2002, in his address said, “The liturgy of Advent…helps us to under- 4 PM Mass in English stand fully the value and meaning of the mystery of Chris mas. It is not Christmas Eve: just about commemorating the historical event, which occurred some Midnight Mass Bilingual 2,000 years ago in a little village of Judea. Instead, it is necessary to Christmas Day: 10 AM Mass in English understand that the whole of our life must be an ‘advent,’ a vigilant 12 PM Mas in French Creole awaiting of the final coming of Christ. To predispose our mind to wel- come the Lord who, as we say in the Creed, one day will come to judge the living and the dead, we must learn to recognize him as present in the Saint Brendan Parish events of daily life. Therefore, Advent is, so to speak, an intense training 589 Gallivan Boulevard that directs us decisively toward him who already came, who will come, and who comes continuously.” 617-436-0310 www.stbrendanparish.org Celebrate Christmas at your local Dorchester parish with your broth- Christmas Eve: 4 PM ers and sisters in Christ Children’s Nativity Pageant begins at 3:30 PM Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Midnight Mass 800 Columbia Road Christmas Day: 9 AM 617-436-2190 Christmas Eve: 4 PM St. Gregory Parish Adult Choir and Orchestration 2223 Dorchester Avenue 6 PM 617-298-2460 www.stgregoryparish.com with Children’s /Teen Choir Christmas Eve: 4PM and Midnight 10 PM Adult Choir Christmas Day: 7AM, 9AM and 10:30 AM Christmas Day: 10 AM St. Mark PARISH Holy Family Parish 1725 Dorchester Avenue 24 Hartford Street 617-825-2852 www.stmarkparish.com 617-365-1132 Christmas Eve: 4 PM Mass w/ Liturgical dance Christmas Eve: 7:00 PM (Spanish/English) 7 PM Mass Spanish Christmas Day: 10:00 AM (English) Christmas Day: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, No afternoon or evening Masses 10:30 AM, 12 PM in either Church on Christmas Day St. MaTTHEW PARISH St. Ambrose Parish 39 Stanton Street 246 Adams Street 617-436-3590 www.stmatthewdorchester.org 617-265-5302 Christmas Eve: 10 PM Nativity Mass Christmas Eve: 5 PM (English) Bilingual 6:30 PM (Vietnamese) Christmas Day: 9:30 AM Mass in English Christmas Day: 8:30 AM (Vietnamese) 11 AM Mass in French Creole 10:30 AM (English) Schedule for January 1: Saint Peter Parish December 31 – 6 PM (Vietnamese) 311 Bowdoin Street January 1 – 10 AM (Vietnamese) 617-365-1132 12 Noon (English) Christmas Eve: 4:00 PM (English) 9:00 p.m. (Portuguese) Saint Ann Parish Christmas Day: 10:00 AM 243 Neponset Avenue (English/ Portuguese)

617-825-6180 www.saintannneponset.com On behalf of the priests, staff and parishioners, the faithful of Dorchester and Mattapan, we Christmas Eve: 4 PM wish you and those whom you love, a Happy and Holy Christmas and New Year. Please join us in prayer in thanksgiving for the Lord’s blessings. Please join us in prayer for our Midnight Mass community, especially for those with special need and intention during these holy days. During Advent we have prayed and sought the Lord’s mercy. Let us rejoice as we celebrate Christmas Day: 10:30 AM His first coming and the many ways that He reveals His presence and enduring love and mercy as we await the Kingdom. Please know that if there is anything that any of the priests can do for you and your families, we are here to serve you in the faith. Please know of our daily prayers, especially at Mass and please join your sisters and brothers at the Eucharist for Christmas Masses. dotnews.com December 18, 2014 The Reporter Page 21 Four bids for city-owned comfort station

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This city-owned building on Columbia Road near Uphams Corner has been for a Merry Christmas empty since 1977. It was once used as a “comfort station” for commuters. The city’s Department of Neighborhood Development is entertaining four propos- als to re-use the building. and a Happy New Year (Continued from page 1) cost $1.1 million. als to the community, million. All proposals Kevin Kyo, owner of scoring them based on are privately funded, the popular restaurant the community’s inter- with costs including 224 Boston Street, has est, and then determine necessary rehabilitation proposed creating a who receives the bid. The to the 1,200 square foot neighborhood bistro in comfort station is cur- building, which sits ad- the space. The project is rently owned by the city jacent to the Dorchester expected to cost $200,000 of Boston. Its assessed Hair • Facials • Waxing North Burial Ground on and once proper permits value is $86,200. Columbia Road. are secured, is expected “We’ve been work- Local entrepreneur to take five months to ing very closely with Phone: 617-288-0080 Noah Hicks, owner of complete. 224 Boston Uphams Corner Main Bowdoin Bike School, Street is located, as its Streets and the sur- 415 Neponset Avenue partnered with Historic name suggests, several rounding neighborhood,” Boston Incorporated blocks away from the said Sheila Dillon, the (Neponset Circle) and the American City Columbia Road comfort director of DND who is Dorchester, MA Coalition to propose Bike station. charged with selecting a Kitchen. The full-service The two other propos- new owner for the build- Salon Hours: bike shop and cafe would als are a $162,000 day- ing. “We’re very excited serve coffee, baked goods, care center for children to have four proposals Mon-Fri 10 am - 8 pm and sandwiches, and between 2 and 5 years old and we’re hoping this selling refurbished bikes and a grocery store and wonderful small building Sat-Sun 10 am - 6 pm and cycling accessories. office space at $84,500. will soon be an important Holidays Closed Construction is expected In mid-January, DND community asset.” to take seven months and will present the propos- Page 22 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com RECENT OBITUARIES

BUCKINGHAM, Frances was an active Elementary School in .H. Fish & Game. Attn: wife Bridget of Hyde Springsteen to Mahler, William D. Architect of member of her community Dorchester. A parishioner Business Div., 11 Hazen Park, Diane M. Murphy with a special place in his Dorchester. Husband of always finding a way to get of Saint Albert the Great Dr., Concord, NH 03301. of Hyde Park, Kathleen heart for Mozart. He was a Margery Morgan Buck- involved. She volunteered Church in Weymouth, Bill MELVIN, Paul R. of Murphy of Hampton, VA life-long fan of all Boston ingham. Father of David for Cerebral Palsy, Quincy served as a lector, Eucha- Rockland, formerly of So. and Michael J. Murphy sports teams. Norman will R. Buckingham of New VNA and The Department rist Minister and religious Weymouth, at the age of and his wife Tamara of be dearly missed by his Orleans, LA and Julia M. of Social Services, just to education teacher. Bill 71. Husband of Virginia Randolph. Brother of the “compass” Freda, his son Mason and her husband name a few. Frances was was the beloved husband “Gini” A. (Ward) Melvin, late Thomas X. Murphy. Stephen and daughter-in- Peter S. Genovese, Jr. of an extensive traveler both of Patricia M. (Tully) and and beloved father to “Papa” of Mikaela and law Malia, his daughter Jenison, MI. Papa of Chloe domestic and internation- devoted father of Dr. Wil- sons, Paul II and his Connor and also survived Ruth and son-in-law Tony, Rose Genovese. Brother ally. She enjoyed knitting liam J. Jr. of Sandwich, fiance Kimberly Rader of by many loving nieces, his son Kenneth and of Mary DePasquale of and spending time with Elaine Campbell and her Dorchester, Michael of So. nephews, in-laws and daughter-in-law Kim, Newton. Donations in those she loved. She will husband James of South Weymouth, and daughter, friends. Stephen was a his granddaughter Jackie Bill’s memory may be be sadly missed. Sister Weymouth, Vice Admiral Jennifer and her partner former Assistant District and her husband Laszlo, made to the All Saints of Leona Thorndike of U.S.N. Michael and his Sean Ready of Rockland. Attorney for Barnstable his grandson August, his Building Preservation NY and the late Alice wife Kathryn of Norfolk, Grandfather and “Papa” to County, a Boston Police granddaughter Aleta, and Fund. Connolly, Mary T. Dono- VA, Christine Ashburn his “Rosebud” Jacquelyn Officer for 14 years and a many nieces and nephews. CONNELLY, Frances van, John Connelly and and her husband Dr. and his other “princesses” proud Korean War Navy SOTER, James F. of A. of Peabody, formerly of Mary Horgan. Aunt of Richard of Hanover and Alyson, Ashlyn, Sydney Veteran. All donations in Dorchester. Son of Joseph Dorchester and Quincy. many nieces, nephews Thomas and his wife Dona and Avery. Son to the late Stephen’s memory can be and Kathleen (Craig) Frances was educated and grand nieces and of Japan. Son of the late Mary (Morrissey) Melvin made to German Centre Soter of Dorchester. at Boston State College, nephews. Donations in John and Helen (Fahey) and Jack Walsh, and for Extended Care, 2222 Brother of Joseph Soter, Bentley College and Suf- memory of Frances may Connor and brother of brother to the late Regina Centre St, West Roxbury Jr. of Dorchester. folk University receiving be made to Rosie’s Place at the late Helen Murphy, Donovan, David Melvin, 02132. TEWKSBURY, Ellen her Business Degree 889 Harrison Ave, Boston Mary Connor and Dorothy Jr., John Melvin, and RAFTERY, G e n - G. of Dedham, formerly and Masters Degree in MA 02118. MacDonald. Grandfather James Melvin. Also sur- evieve A. (Morrissey) of of Dorchester, age 57. De- Education. She worked CONNOR, William J. to 14 grandchildren. Do- vived by loving siblings, Hyde Park. Wife of the late voted mother of Shannon for the Commonwealth of of Weymouth, formerly of nations in Bill’s memory Gloria Whalen, Thomas John Leo Raftery. Mother Wilson and her husband Massachusetts, Depart- Dorchester. Bill was born may be made to St. Albert Melvin, and Mary Hilliard of Margaret Vierra and Jason of North Attleboro ment of Education and and raised in Dorchester the Great Church, 1130 as well as many nieces her husband Len of CA, and Erin Tewksbury State College System as and has lived in Wey- Washington St., E. Wey- and nephews. Originally Nancy Schoenewaldt of of Dedham. “Grandma an administrator. After mouth since 1960. He was mouth, MA 02188. from Dorchester, Mr. TN, James McDonald of Ellen” of Isabella and retiring from the State, a WW II Navy veteran, FLYNN, Eleanor Melvin was a paratrooper OH, Marie Brown of Wey- Jackson. Sister of 9 broth- Frances joined Newton graduated from Boston F. (Watson) “Ellie,” a and proudly served the mouth, Kathleen Raftery ers and sisters. Beloved College as the Registrar. Latin High School, Boston resident of Braintree, for- US Army’s 101st Air- of Dorchester and the late companion of John Essex For a third career, Fran- College, and Boston State merly of Dorchester, at the borne Division during the John McDonald, William and also survived by many ces worked for thirteen College. Bill was a school age of 78. Wife of the late Vietnam era. He was a McDonald and J.L. Raf- loving nieces, nephews, in years as the Subscription teacher for Boston Public John J. Flynn to whom selfless, devout and loyal tery. Loving grandmother laws and friends. Manager with the Journal Schools and he retired as she was married to for 52 family man who enjoyed of Gregory. Also survived TH O MPS O N, Bone and Joint Surgery. principal of the Mather years. Eleanor’s greatest bowling, billiards and the by many grandchildren Blanche I. of Dorchester. joy was her family. Mother quiet company of those and great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Rosa of Sheila Flynn of Brain- dearest to him. Donations Godmother of Judy Har- Lee (Bradford) and Joseph tree and Ann Buckley in memory of Paul may ris. Fitch Thompson. Dear and her husband Tom of be made to, 10 Speen St., RUNKAL, Dorothy sister of Helen E. Drumgo Braintree; precious Nina 2nd Floor, Framingham, F. (Hunt) in Dorchester, of Dorchester. She leaves TEVNAN TEVNAN of Lindsay, Jill, Michael, MA 01701. formerly of South Boston. generations of nieces and 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue and Mark. Eleanor was MULLANE, Neal A. Wife of John L. “Jack” nephews, extended family Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 the daughter of the late Sr. (Lt. BFD E-21 retired, Runkal for over 56 years. and friends. Donald and Mary Watson; Veteran US Navy Seabees) Sister of the late Donald SANIUK, Helen A. 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 sister of the late Richard of Dorchester, age 71. Son Hunt and Carol Turley. (Kutzko), 92, of Quincy, a Watson; aunt of Dianna, of the late William D. and Sister-in-law of Leo and retired Registered Nurse. Attorneys at Law Susan and Debra Watson. Laurentine A. (Waggett) his wife Chris Runkal of Born in Amesbury, she www.tevnan.com Eleanor leaves behind Mullane. Husband of the Abington. Survived by spent the majority of her many dear relatives late Elaine M. (Regan) many nieces and nephews. life in Dorchester with her and wonderful friends. Mullane and the father Late retired employee of late husband, Michael S. Eleanor worked for the of Neal A. Mullane Jr. the Boston Public Library, Saniuk. She was currently Boston Public Schools (Capt. BFD L-18) and his Copley Square, for over a resident of Quincy. She as a Paraprofessional wife Gianna of Dorchester 30 years. Donations in was the daughter of the “Close to Home” for 27 years and loved and Suzanne A. Gillis and Dorothy’s memory may late Joseph and Sophie working with the kids and her husband Paul (BFD be made to VNA Hospice Kutzko and sister of the colleagues. Donations in L-17) of Dorchester. Neal Care, 100 Trade Center, late Walter Kutzko and Ellie’s name can be sent was the devoted brother of Woburn, MA 01801. the late Jane Kutzko to, St. Jude’s Hospital, 501 William “Bo” H. Mullane SCOTCH, Norman, Szala. She was a supervis- St. Jude Place, Memphis, (BPD Detective Lt. Re- 86, Founding Dean of ing nurse who trained TN 38105. tired) and his wife Patricia the Boston University numerous classes of RNs FOLEY, Brian J. of of South Boston, Janice School of Public Health, in support of World War Bridgewater formerly “Sissy” Mullane (former died unexpectedly. Born II. In her later years, of Dorchester. Father President of the Boston to a working-class family she was active in sup- of Becca (Foley) Tep- Meter Maid Assoc.) of in Dorchester, Norman porting local fundraising Cedar Grove Cemetery per and her husband Quincy, Jacqueline Miner volunteered for the army organizations by knitting CONSECRATED IN 1868 Tom of S. Easton. Son of and her husband Arthur in 1946 and then used and crocheting blankets, Franklin Foley and the of Hanson, A. Michael the G.I. bill to attend sweaters, gloves, and On the banks of the Neponset late Margaret ( Hohmann) Mullane (BFD E-21, 3rd Boston University, an hats. She is survived Foley of Walpole. Brother District Vice President institution on which he by a daughter Jane Sa- Inquiries on gravesites are invited. of Linda Spavento of of the International As- would later have a major niuk Vitello and Paul of Weymouth, Margaret sociation of Fire Fighters, effect. He went on to earn Houston, TX, and sons, Non-Sectarian. Kelly of Norwood, Brenda and a Vice President a PhD in anthropology Michael P. Saniuk and Cemetery Office open daily at Astrella of Walpole and of the Massachusetts from Northwestern and Mary of Hanover and Jack 920 Adams St. Paul Foley of VA. Late AFL-CIO) of Quincy, and a post-doctoral degree in Saniuk and Diane of Hull, Dorchester, MA 02124 Vet United States Marine Ann Diodati of Rowley. public health at Harvard five grandchildren and Corps. If desired contribu- He was the grandfather University. While a stu- four great-grandchildren. Telephone: 617-825-1360 tions in Brian’s memory of Emily R. Gillis and dent at Boston University, Donations in memory of may be sent to the N Conor J. Gillis. He is also Norman met the “light Helen may be made to survived by many nieces of his life,” Freda. As the Saint Vincent DePaul and nephews. Donations Dean of the B.U. School Society, 261 Pleasant may be made in Neal’s of Public Health, Nor- Street, Weymouth, MA memory to the Local 718 man had “vision where 02190. Children’s Fund C/O the rest of world wore WIENCEK, Helen K. the Boston Firefighter’s bifocals.” Realizing that (Manning) in Dorchester Credit Union 60 Hal- people working in the formerly of South Boston. let St., Dorchester, MA public health field needed Wife of Henry J. Wiencek. 02124. Past member of better training, Norman Mother of Henry S. and his Boston Fire Local 718, developed a program wife Donna of VA, Paul past Vice President of that offered profession- R. and his wife Maureen Local 718, PFFM, IAFF, als the opportunity to of Ashland and John H. IAFF Safety Committee, continue working while and his wife Patricia of Boston Gaelic Fire Bri- they earned their degrees East Taunton. Beloved gade, and Halligan Club. in Public Health. This sister of Nora Boyle. Proud MURPHY, Stephen approach soon gained grandmother of 6 grand- J. Jr. (Retired BPD) of popularity among other children. Also survived Hyde Park, formerly of schools of public health. by many loving nieces Dorchester. Husband of Norman’s eclectic in- and nephews. Donations Marjorie C. (Mitchell) of terests included writing, in Helen’s memory may 58 years. Father of Ste- painting, sculpting, pho- be made to 480 Pleasant phen J. Murphy (Boston tography, and poker play- Street Watertown, MA City Councillor) and his ing. He loved music from 02472. dotnews.com December 18, 2014 The Reporter Page 23 Reporter’s Calendar

Thurs., Dec. 18 ern University. The Who says patio season is solstice-celebration-at- Adams Corner, 6:30- 9:30 and Storytelling at • A Design Public Championship Games over!? Ester is firing up ester-tickets-1 p.m. Complimentary Museum of African- Hearing will be held by will be held at the John the grill, laying down hors d’oeuvres will be American History, 46 Joy MassDOT – Highway “Snooks” Kelley Rink at the music and rolling out Mon., Dec. 22 served. St., Boston. Discover the Division to discuss the Conte Forum at Boston the drinks to celebrate • Bill Brett signs cop- roots of Kwanzaa, cre- proposed intersection College on Sunday, the rebirth of the sun ies of his new book The • Kwanzaa Celebra- ated at the height of the improvements at Gal- January 4th. Support with an outdoor Winter Boston Irish at Gerard’s tion: Music, Drumming Civil Rights Movement. livan Boulevard (Route for the Mayor’s Cup Ice Solstice party that only a 203) and Morton Street, Hockey Tournament is true New Englander can LEGAL NOTICES

7 p.m. at the Taylor also provided by The De- appreciate on beginning COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Elementary School, 1060 partment of Recreation at 5:30p.m. The price of MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT Morton St. and Conservation, FMC admission is only $30 PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Ice Sports, Northeastern with all food and drink Suffolk Probate & Family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court 24 New Chardon Street 24 New Chardon Street 24 New Chardon Street Sat., Dec. 20 University, Harvard included. 2261 Dorches- Boston, MA 02114 • (617) 788-8300 Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA 02114 • 21st Annual Mayor’s University, and Boston ter Ave. Buy tickets CITATION ON PETITION FOR (617) 788-8300 (617) 788-8300 FORMAL ADJUDICATION CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR Cup Youth Hockey Tour- College. A complete online at https://www. Docket No. SU14P2804EA FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION IN THE ESTATE OF Docket No. SU14P2920EA Docket No. SU14P2845EA nament begins with schedule of games is at- eventbrite.com/e/winter- PHYLLIS DELORIS DIXON IN THE ESTATE OF IN THE ESTATE OF teams throughout Bos- tached and will be online Individually and as VIOLA EMERY JOSEPHINE B. MANDRELL PHYLLIS SHAW DIXON DATE OF DEATH: 09/27/2014 a/k/a: JOSEPHINE MANDRELL ton participate in this soon at cityofboston.gov/ LEGAL NOTICES a/k/a: PHYLLIS SHAW DIXON To all interested persons: DATE OF DEATH: 03/31/2014 citywide tournament to bcyf. DATE OF DEATH: 093/10/2014 A petition has been filed by: Annie M. To all interested persons: COMMONWEALTH OF To all interested persons: Bland of Martinez, GA requesting that A petition has been filed by: Oscar Thomas vie for the championship MASSACHUSETTS A petition has been filed by: Rochelle the Court enter a formal Decree and of East Providence, RI requesting that SUFFOLK, ss. Dixon-Lewis of Dorchester, MA request- the Court enter a formal Decree and title in 9 divisions for • Boston City Singers THE TRIAL COURT Order of testacy and for such other ing that the Court enter a formal Decree relief as requested in the Petition. And Order of testacy and for such other relief PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT as requested in the Petition. And also boys and girls ages 6-14 Winter Stars Concert NOTICE AND ORDER: and Order of testacy and for such other also requesting that: Annie M. Bland of (Mites, Squirts, and Pee starts at 7 p.m. at PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT relief as requested in the Petition. And also Martinez, GA be appointed as Personal requesting that: Oscar Thomas of East OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR requesting that: Rochelle Dixon-Lewis of Representative of said estate to serve Providence, RI be appointed as Personal Wees.) The tournament Saint Ann Church, 243 Docket No. SU14P2779GD Dorchester, MA be appointed as Personal Without Surety on the bond. Representative of said estate to serve IN THE INTERESTS OF Representative of said estate to serve You have the right to obtain a copy of Without Surety on the bond. is organized by Boston Neponset Ave. Over 100 JUSTIS ZHARIYA PORTER Without Surety on the bond. the Petition from the Petitioner or at You have the right to obtain a copy of Centers for Youth & singers lift the holiday OF DORCHESTER, MA You have the right to obtain a copy of the Court. You have a right to object to the Petition from the Petitioner or at the MINOR the Petition from the Petitioner or at the this proceeding. To do so, you or your Court. You have a right to object to this Court. You have a right to object to this Families (BCYF,) the spirit through singing Notice to all Interested Parties attorney must file a written appearance proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a proceeding. To do so, you or your attor- ney must file a written appearance and City of Boston’s largest and drumming. Featur- Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor ney must file a written appearance and and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 01/08/2015. objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. youth and human service ing Cantare, “Music filed on 11/20/2014 by Darlene S. Porter of objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 02/05/2015. Dorchester, MA will be held 01/06/2015 09:00 on 12/26/2014. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline agency. Games begin on on Wednesdays,” Tour AM Motion. Located at 24 New Chardon This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appear- by which you must file a written appear- Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 – Pro- by which you must file a written appear- ance and objection if you object to this ance and objection if you object to this at 7 a.m. and are played Choir, BCS Fellas, bation Department. ance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- proceeding. If you fail to file a timely 2. Response to Petition: You may re- proceeding. If you fail to file a timely ten appearance and objection followed all week long at local and the World Rhythm spond by filing a written response to the Petition written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may rinks throughout Bos- Ensemble performing choose to file a written response, you need to: (30) days of the return date, action may (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. be taken without further notice to you. ton. Rinks hosting the holiday music. File the original with the Court; and be taken without further notice to you. Mail a copy to all interested parties at least The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under tournament include the five (5) business days before the hearing. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal formal procedure by the Personal Rep- 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor formal procedure by the Personal Rep- Representative under the Massachu- resentative under the Massachusetts Murphy Rink in South Sun., Dec. 21 (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the resentative under the Massachusetts setts Uniform Probate Code without Uniform Probate Code without supervi- Boston, the Devine Rink • Ester hosts a Winter right to request that counsel be appointed Uniform Probate Code without supervi- supervision by the Court. Inventory and sion by the Court. Inventory and accounts for the minor. sion by the Court. Inventory and accounts accounts are not required to be filed with are not required to be filed with the Court, in Dorchester, the Bajko Solstice Party on the 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A are not required to be filed with the Court, the Court, but recipients are entitled to but recipients are entitled to notice regard- minor over age 14 has the right to be present but recipients are entitled to notice regard- notice regarding the administration from ing the administration from the Personal Rink in Hyde Park, the Patio. The Lower Mills at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it ing the administration from the Personal the Personal Representative and can Representative and can petition the Court Bright Hockey Arena at neighborhood eatery is not in the minor’s best interests. Representative and can petition the Court petition the Court in any matter relating in any matter relating to the estate, includ- THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important in any matter relating to the estate, includ- to the estate, including distribution of ing distribution of assets and expenses court proceeding that may affect your rights has ing distribution of assets and expenses Harvard University and Offers an evening of live assets and expenses of administration. of administration. been scheduled. If you do not understand this of administration. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- the Rink at Matthews music, seasonal drinks notice or other court papers, please contact Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- an attorney for legal advice. STRONG First Justice of this Court. STRONG First Justice of this Court. STRONG First Justice of this Court. Date: December 01, 2014 Arena at Northeast- and grilled buffet dinner. November 21, 2014 Date: November 25, 2014 Date: December 09, 2014 Ann Marie Passanisi Ann Marie Passanisi Ann Marie Passanisi Ann Marie Passanisi Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate Published: December 18, 2014 LEGAL NOTICES Published: December 18, 2014 Published: December 18, 2014 Published: December 18, 2014

COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS SUFFOLK, ss. SUFFOLK, ss. SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PLYMOUTH DIVISION NORFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU14A0106AD NOTICE AND ORDER: NOTICE AND ORDER: NOTICE AND ORDER: 35 SHAWMUT ROAD Docket No. PL14D1726DR CITATION PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT DIVORCE SUMMONS BOSTON, MA 02114 OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR BY PUBLICATION and MAILING Docket No. NO14D1672DR G.L. c.210, § 6 Docket No. SU14P2246GD Docket No. SU14P2243GD Docket No. SU14P2244GD DIVORCE SUMMONS IN THE MATTER OF: IN THE INTERESTS OF IN THE INTERESTS OF IN THE INTERESTS OF KAYLA HUGHES-ANDINO, Plaintiff vs. BY PUBLICATION and MAILING NAISHA OSORIO CRUZ JADAH LATIK WILLIAMS MICHAEL LOUIS WILLIAMS, JR. KYRIE JEWEL WILLIAMS BEATRICE ST. VIL OF DORCHESTER, MA OF DORCHESTER, MA OF DORCHESTER, MA ANTHONY ANDINO, Defendant To: any unnamed or unknown parent MINOR MINOR MINOR To the above named Defendant: vs. and persons interested in a petition Notice to all Interested Parties Notice to all Interested Parties Notice to all Interested Parties A Complaint has been presented DESTIN A. ST. VIL for the adoption of said child and 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a to this Court by the Plaintiff, KAYLA To the Defendant: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor HUGHES-ANDINO, seeking to dis- The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for to the Department of Children and filed on09/18/2014 by La-Kesa R. Haines of filed on09/18/2014 by La-Kesa R. Haines of filed on09/18/2014 by La-Kesa R. Haines of solve the Bonds of Matrimony Divorce requesting that the Court grant Families of said Commonwealth. Dorchester, MA will be held 01/06/2015 08:30 Dorchester, MA will be held 01/06/2015 08:30 Dorchester, MA will be held 01/06/2015 08:30 and allow plaintiff to resume A petition has been presented to AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Located AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Located AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Located a divorce for irretrievable breakdown. at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, former name of Kayla Anne The Complaint is on file at the Court. said court by: Gloribi DePina of MA 02114 – Family Service Office. MA 02114 – Family Service Office. MA 02114 – Family Service Office. Hughes. An Automatic Restraining An Automatic Restraining Order has Dorchester, MA; Leuziloide DePina Order has been entered in this matter 2. Response to Petition: You may re- 2. Response to Petition: You may re- 2. Response to Petition: You may re- been entered in this matter preventing of Dorchester, MA requesting for spond by filing a written response to the Petition spond by filing a written response to the Petition spond by filing a written response to the Petition preventing you from taking any action you from taking any action which would which would negatively impact the current leave to adopt said child and that or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you negatively impact the current financial choose to file a written response, you need to: choose to file a written response, you need to: choose to file a written response, you need to: financial status of either party. Please refer the name of the child be changed status of either party. SEE Supplemental File the original with the Court; and File the original with the Court; and File the original with the Court; and to Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411 to Naisha Jasmine DePina. Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Probate Court Rule 411. for more information. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT five (5) business days before the hearing. five (5) business days before the hearing. five (5) business days before the hearing. You are required to serve upon: You are hereby summoned and 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor (or KAYLA HUGHES-ANDINO, whose ad- required to serve upon: Beatrice St. Vil, THERETO, YOU OR YOUR AT- an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to 65 Quarterdeck Rd., Apt. 2, Quincy, MA TORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN request that counsel be appointed for the minor. request that counsel be appointed for the minor. request that counsel be appointed for the minor. dress is P-22 ALGONQUIN TERRACE, 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 your answer on 02169 your answer, if any, on or before APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT minor over age 14 has the right to be present minor over age 14 has the right to be present minor over age 14 has the right to be present or before JANUARY 26, 2014. If you fail 02/19/2015. If you fail to do so, the court AT: BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it to do so, the court will proceed to the will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 is not in the minor’s best interests. is not in the minor’s best interests. is not in the minor’s best interests. hearing and adjudication of this action. tion of this action. You are also required AM) On: 02/19/2015. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important You are also required to file a copy of to file a copy of your answer, if any, in court proceeding that may affect your rights has court proceeding that may affect your rights has court proceeding that may affect your rights has your answer in the office of the Register the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- been scheduled. If you do not understand this been scheduled. If you do not understand this been scheduled. If you do not understand this of this Court at PLYMOUTH. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. notice or other court papers, please contact notice or other court papers, please contact notice or other court papers, please contact Witness, HON. JOHN D. CASEY, Witness, Edward G. Boyle III, Esquire, Date: December 3, 2014 an attorney for legal advice. an attorney for legal advice. an attorney for legal advice. First Justice of said Court at PLYMOUTH, First Justice of this Court. October 9, 2014 October 9, 2014 October 9, 2014 this 25th day of November 2014. Date: November 18, 2014 Ann Marie Passanisi Ann Marie Passanisi Ann Marie Passanisi Ann Marie Passanisi Patrick W. McDermott Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate Robert E. McCarthy Register of Probate Published: December 18, 2014 Published: December 18, 2014 Published: December 18, 2014 Published: December 18, 2014 Register of Probate Court Published: September 25, 2014 Published: December 18, 2014 #52 Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year Thank You to family, friends, 793 Adams Street customers & clients Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 24 THE Reporter December 18, 2014 dotnews.com XMAS Supreme Woodbridge Varietals $ SALE Liquors 1.5ltr 9.49 ALL STORES CLOSED Spirits Wines Captain Morgan ...... 1.75ltr ...... $29.99 Clos du Bois Chardonnay ...... $9.99 CHRISTMAS DAY Bacardi Rum ...... 1.75ltr ...... $19.99 Columbia Crest Cabernet ...... $9.99 Dewars White Label ...... 1.75ltr ...... $33.99 Kendall Jackson Chardonnay ...... $10.99 Svedka Vodka ...... 1.75ltr ...... $19.99 Simi Cabernet ...... $16.99 Old Thompson ...... 1.75ltr ...... $12.99 Estancia Cabernet ...... $11.99 Beer Outlet, Wine Outlet, Liquor Outlet Patron Silver ...... 1.75ltr ...... $79.99 Kahlua ...... 1.75ltr ...... $34.99 Mark West Pinot Noir ...... $8.99 Jack Daniels ...... 1.75ltr ...... $43.99 Toasted Head Chardonnay ...... $10.99 Chivas Regal ...... 1.75ltr ...... $64.99 Angeline Pinot Noir ...... $9.99 Supreme Liquors E&J Brandy ...... 1.75ltr .....$19.99 Ravenswood Varietals ...... $7.99 Dr. Mcgillicuddy’s Fireball ...... 1.75ltr ...... $25.99 Ruffino Reserva Gold ...... $26.99 500 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA Hennessy Cognac ...... 1.75ltr ...... $59.99 Mouton Cadet Rouge ...... $7.99 (Fields Corner Shopping Center) Knob Creek ...... 750ml ...... $26.99 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio ...... $19.99 John Jameson ...... 1.75ltr ...... $44.99 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc ...... $9.99 (617) 287-1097 Grand Marnier ...... 750ml ...... $29.99 Campo Viejo Gran Reserva ...... $18.99 Jagermeister ...... 1.75ltr ...... $36.99 Stolichnaya ...... 750ml ...... $17.99 Jean Luc Columbo Rose ...... $8.99 540 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, MA Glenfiddich 12yr...... 750ml ...... $39.99 Louis Jadot Macon Village ...... $11.99 (across from McDonalds) Bombay Sapphire Gin ...... 1.75ltr ...... $39.99 Trimbach Pinot Gris ...... $14.99 Woodford Reserve ...... 1.75ltr ...... $59.99 Block Nine Pinot Noir ...... $10.99 (617) 288-2886 Duboeuf Macon Villages ...... $10.99 Sebastiani Chardonnay ...... $12.99 600 Mass. 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