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Volume 30 Issue 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 50¢ Menino: Key Uphams Corner parcel should be re-developed Maxwell site called “lynchpin” to boom along Fairmount Line By Bill Forry with the previous owner over Editor unpaid taxes. A pivotal Uphams Corner A working advisory group property became embroiled in (WAG) appointed by Mayor a fast-moving controversy last Thomas Menino and managed week after neighbors learned by the Boston Redevelopment that the city of Boston planned Authority has been working to convert a now-dormant for the last year and a half on industrial site into a Public redevelopment ideas for the Works storage yard. The news site and other targeted parcels prompted outrage and fast near the corridor. All of the action from local stakeholders, possible scenarios explored who have targeted the three- so far include building a mix acre parcel once occupied by of housing and commercial the Maxwell Box Company as or light industrial uses on a “lynchpin” redevelopment the Maxwell site. None of the project along the Fairmount scenarios have envisioned commuter rail corridor. the property’s use as a city The 120,000-square foot street light depot— an idea property — which sits adjacent that emerged suddenly last to the Uphams Corner station Wednesday at a meeting of the A new “hero square” was unveiled on Monday in memory of the late Sgt. Alberto D. Montrond, on the Fairmount Line— is Uphams Corner WAG. a native of Cape Verde who moved to Dorchester in 1996 and attended Madison Park High. today a sprawling warren of Michael Galvin, the city’s Shown, l-r, Mayor Thomas Menino, Sgt. Montrond’s mother, Mrs. Maria Montrond, Councillor run-down warehouses. But its Chief of Basic Services, told Tito Jackson and Alberto Montrond, the sergeant’s cousin. Photo by Bill Forry proximity to the commuter rail the Reporter last Friday that stop makes it a prime location the Maxwell site was needed to ‘Hero Square’ honors at home for so-called “transit-oriented house the street light division development.” The site is because an agreement with owned by the city of Boston, the MBTA was prompting the for Dot man killed in Afghanistan which took control of it in 2010 city to move from its longtime after a protracted standoff (Continued on page 6) By Bill Forry Sgt. Alberto D. Montrand Boston Police Color Guard and Editor was killed — along with three remarks from Mayor Thomas The city of Boston installed of his fellow soldiers— when M. Menino, City Councillor a new “hero square” at the an improvised explosive device Tito Jackson, Veterans Ser- It’s now time to scramble intersection of Massachusetts destroyed their Humvee in vices Commissioner Francisco Ave. and Columbia Road on Feb. 2006. Sgt. Montrond, who Urena and Sgt. Montrond’s Monday as a permanent me- was 27, left behind two chil- cousin, Alberto Montrond. in the mayoral campaign morial to a former Dorchester dren and his widow, Krystal. The event also served as By Gintautas Dumcius Boston only. And state Rep. resident who lost his life while His mother Maria Montrond the debut of a new element News Editor Marty Walsh used Roxbury’s serving in the U.S. Army in was on hand for the brief to the city’s “hero square” One month, three weeks, Madison Park Vocational Afghanistan. ceremony, which featured a (Continued on page 21) and two days. That’s how Technical High School as a long the Boston mayoral backdrop for the unveiling of candidates have to lock down his school maintenance and Studio plan for St. Peter’s convent site their support as they jockey, construction plan. By Bill Forry vie, and maneuver through Meanwhile, the number of Editor the neighborhoods outside of forums continues to grow, with Work has begun on a $3 million renovation their own. the Dorchester Board of Trade project at the former St. Peter’s convent on City Councillor At-Large and others hoping to get some Bowdoin Street that will convert the five-story Felix Arroyo, hoping to be- (Continued on page 19) building into an apartment complex managed come the city’s first Latino by the Pine Street Inn. The re-brick building, mayor, had a fundraiser with which once housed as many as 40 nuns next Pulitzer-winning author Junot to the Catholic church of the same name, has Diaz. Fellow City Council- been largely vacant in recent years. lor At-Large John Connolly The building was sold earlier this year to claimed the support of an East Trinity Green Investments, a Milton-based Boston state representative, development firm headed by attorney Tom who flipped from supporting Broderick and architect Tim Russell. The Suffolk District Attorney Dan Developers Tom Broderick and Tin Russell partners bought the convent for $1 million after Conley due to a disagreement All contents copyright outside of the former St. Peter’s convent on over whether a casino vote © 2013 Boston (Continued on page 5) Bowdoin Street. Photo by Bill Forry should take place in East Neighborhood News, Inc.

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Romney, a Republican, touted the Logan-Cruz had pulled nomination fact that during his time under the papers needed to gather signatures Golden Dome, he wielded the veto pen and get on the ballot, but just three grandly, striking at the budget and Democrats made it onto the ballot: various initiatives hundreds of times. Dan Cullinane, Stephanie Everett, But the Democratic supermajority in and Mary Tuitt. So Logan-Cruz the House and the Senate frequently apparently has decided on a write-in overrode Romney’s moves, restoring bid, dropping campaign materials on line items and initiatives. voters’ doorsteps. So there was a ring of familiarity on The Aug. 13 primary is expected Beacon Hill last week and this week, to be a low-turnout affair, with just particularly when the Senate voted, several thousand voters showing up to 35 to 5, and the House voted, 123 to the polls. The winner of the primary 33, to overturn Patrick’s veto of a tax will face two independents, Lincoln bill aimed at helping transportation Larmond of Mattapan and Edmond There’s a new lift-off date for the First Parish Church steeple: Tuesday, Au- finances. The governor had wanted Romulus of Milton, in the September gust 6. The steeple — which was taken down from the historic structure as more revenue packed into the bill. final. part of a massive renovation project in 2006— has been carefully rebuilt on a The legislation, which went into The 12th Suffolk District includes vacant lot across the street from the church atop Meetinghouse Hill. Church effect this week, raises taxes on parts of Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde officials say that the steeple will be craned back into place on Tuesday morn- cigarettes ($1), gas (3 cents a gallon), Park, and two precincts in Milton. ing, with work beginning on the Parish Street location around 6 a.m. “The along with a sales tax on some software. steeple should be flying between 10 a.m. and noon,” according to a posting No Democrats in deep blue Boston Cape Verdean political group on the church’s Facebook page this week. Above, a view of the steeple as it stood with the governor. “Although I states aims made its careful descent in November 2006. Photo by Bill Forry have concerns that a hole may arise A political organization aimed at in this financing structure in coming engaging “Cape Verdeans to develop a years, the votes weren’t there in the political voice that supports local and Legislature to sustain a veto,” said national emerging leaders” quietly Two women accosted near Ashmont T station state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, a came into existence last week. The The Boston Police Department is investigating two separate incidents of Jamaica Plain Democrat who shares group, which calls itself “Cape indecent assault and battery near the Ashmont T station on Friday and Monday. representation of Dorchester and Verdeans for Political Action,” singled According to police, a woman was walking from Ashmont station around Mattapan with Sen. Linda Dorcena out immigrant rights, voting rights, 12:20 a.m. on Friday when a black man, possibly Jamaican, began talking to Forry. “I voted in support of the bill and education as issues it hopes to her before attempting to steal her cell phone. The suspect groped and accosted before me, which will make meaning- focus on in a filing with the state Office the woman before fleeing down Burt Street towards Washington Street. The ful investments in a 21st century of Campaign and Political Finance. attacker is described as 5’5” and in his mid-20s. He was dressed in all black transportation system.” If the group starts raising money and wore a do-rag. Added Dorchester’s state Rep. Marty and ends up with a sizable sum, it Around 7 a.m. on Monday, a woman jogging north on Dorchester Avenue Walsh, a member of House leadership can funnel the funds to its candidates near the T stop was groped by a man described as a light-skinned black or and a mayoral candidate: “The bill’s not of choice in Boston or elsewhere. The Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s, thick build, 5’9” or 5’10” with black or brown perfect but it’s a great starting point.” group has a Sumner Street address curly hair. He wore an oversized white T-shirt and black pants and had white Walsh said lawmakers were sensitive and lists Paulo DeBarros, a longtime ear buds in during the attack, according to a police report. to concerns about “overtaxing” people community activist who has worked emerging from a weak economy. “This with mayoral candidate John Barros, is the first step,” he said. as its chairman. DeBarros and the Jimmy Fund benefit at Savin Bar and Kitchen The governor, whose administration group’s treasurer, Denise Gonsalves, Dorchester’s Kate Audette is sponsoring a fundraiser on Sat., Aug. 10 to raise appears to be focused on switching into did not respond to requests for com- funds and awareness for September’s Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which “legacy mode,” did not attempt to lobby ment. benefits the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund Clinic. Audette them, aides and lawmakers added, Barros, the first Cape Verdean to leads Team Kaiden, a group of friends and family members of her son, whom though he did meet with several others. serve on the Boston School Committee, she lost to brain cancer. Audette and her team will walk the full 26.2 mile route But the governor moved quickly to is one of 12 candidates running for together this year. The Aug. 10 fundraiser will be held between 8 and 11 p.m. veto it, leaving little time for work on mayor. at the Savin Bar and Kitchen, Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester. Complimentary improving the bill. “On the one hand, appetizers will be served, a cash bar will be open and raffles for gift cards to this bill, in its current form, enables More changes in Walczak staff local restaurants and spas, among other items, will be offered. Tickets are us to reinvest in our transportation Another staff shake-up has hit Bill $25 and are available at the door. To register for the 25th anniversary of the network, after decades of willful Walczak’s mayoral campaign. The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk (#JimmyFundWalk), or to support a neglect,” Patrick said in a statement, field director, Vince Greco, left for walker, visit JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. according to the State House News another job, while Molly O’Connor, Service. “It provides some short-term the volunteer coordinator, signed up resources to deal with our most with Suzanne Lee’s bid to unseat Dis- Mattapan groups host forum on public schools pressing needs. It responds to a key trict 2 City Councillor Bill Linehan. A trio of Mattapan-based organizations will host a community “conversation” priority of my Administration and Mohona Siddique, who had worked about the future of the Boston Public Schools on Thurs., Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at will stimulate many jobs. I thank the as an intern in former Congressman 535 River Street. Food, refreshments and childcare will be available. The Legislature for that. But this good bill Barney Frank’s office and on sponsors are Stand for Children Leadership Center, Mattapan United and is not good enough.” President Obama’s campaign in Mattahunt-Wheelock Community Center. The House and Senate, by those Virginia, has taken over as interim overwhelming margins, disagreed. field director, the Walczak campaign confirmed on Tuesday. A number of Dorchester Reporter Dorchester Board of Trade individuals have been filling in the A Readers Guide to Today’s (USPS 009-687) mayoral forum on Sept. 18 role of volunteer coordinator. Published Weekly The Dorchester Board of Trade, The changes come more than a Dorchester Reporter Periodical postage a group supported by neighborhood month after Walczak, who co-founded paid at Boston, MA. firms, will be holding a mayoral the Codman Square Health Center, August 1, 2013 POSTMASTER: Send ad- candidate forum several days before switched out his campaign manager. dress changes to: the Sept. 24 preliminary. 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During a cause of the high rate of ing to Mercedes Paulino, ation moving forward,” greet will generate more Special to the Reporter recent housing bubble, homeownership in the who runs the program. said LSC attorney Char- awareness of the LSC’s A new anti-foreclosure banks targeted certain area - German said it She said that they work lie Carriere. He added services. and eviction defense neighborhoods - often was one of the hardest with the homeowner that there are many German said that he program is launching those with minorities and hit neighborhoods in to assess their unique scammer companies thinks the launcher will a new effort in Mat- low-income families - and Boston. situation and help the claiming to offer legal provide an important tapan this week. The offered resident “preda- A s a n o u t r e a c h homeowner negotiate counseling to homeown- place for the community Mattapan Initiative is tory” housing loans coordinator, German with the lender. ers for a hefty fee. As an to mix with housing ad- a program of the Legal which often included canvasses the neighbor- “We try to determine attorney, Carriere’s job is vocates, elected officials, Services Center (LSC) of pitfalls like balloon pay- hood after searching what’s best for the hom- to determine if there are and others involved in Harvard Law School. On ments, adjustable rates, public records to identify eowner,” said Paulino. any legal options better the community. Wednesday, July 31 at and high interest rates, homes in danger of being If further legal action is than foreclosure. “Our goal is to pre- 12:30 p.m., there will be said German. When foreclosed on. required, they refer the Often, he negotiates vent homelessness and a meet & greet luncheon homeowners found they “My job is to really con- homeowner to Boston with banks on behalf of displacement,” said Ger- with community leaders, couldn’t keep up with nect with the homeowner Legal Services. the homeowner and will man, who added that the elected officials, clergy, these payments, banks and let them know about Attorneys working represent them in court, foreclosure process can housing organizers and would unlawfully fore- our services,” said Ger- at LSC provide legal if it becomes necessary. cause undue stress and housing counselors at close on the house and man. “Initially, they’re representation to hom- Since starting work on health issues for worried the Mattapan Branch evict the homeowners. often ashamed and an- eowners, in addition to the Mattapan Initiative homeowners. “We want of the Boston Public Often, banks would gry, but I explain to them legal knowledge. about five months ago, to help stabilize the Library. do this without filing that they’re a victim in “We’re giving hom- Carriere has already community.” The LSC is a commu- the proper paperwork this situation.” eowners a legitimate made contact with ap- nity law office providing needed for foreclosure, LSC is not the first services to low-income and they would use group offering advice residents. According scare tactics to evict the to Mattapan residents Meeting planned to discuss to Brandon German, homeowners. According who face foreclosure. The Community Outreach to German, only a judge Boston Home Center, as Coordinator for the can legally mandate an a part of Boston’s Fore- re-use of old Mattapan library LSC, these foreclosure eviction. closure Prevention Ini- The city will convene a counseling services are The new law requires tiative, offers resources meeting tonight (Aug. 1) not new; however, the that banks follow proper and information to help to discuss the proposed Mattapan Initiative rep- foreclosure protocol and homeowners analyze re-use of the former Mat- resents the LSC’s first mandates that banks their financial situations, tapan Library branch program concentrated work with homeown- and hosts workshops to on Hazleton Street in in a single area, and the ers before foreclosing. educate homeowners on Mattapan. The meeting services provided by LSC LSC aims to educate foreclosure prevention. will be held from 6-7 through this program are and inform homeowners Additionally, the Boston p.m. at the new library entirely free of charge. about the protections Home Center has part- branch at 1350 Blue The new initiative was they are given under nered with several local Hill Ave. The Boys and started in part to make the new law, as well as non-profit foreclosure Girls Clubs of Boston homeowners aware of providing legal advice counseling partners, will present a proposal to a new state foreclosure and representation free including the Mattapan re-use the 13,700 square ment put out a request Clubs of Boston was the prevention law that of charge. Family Service Center. foot building. 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Top, the fenced-off Maxwell Box Company property as seen from East Cottage Street. Below, an aerial view of the property as depicted in a BRA document presented to a Working Advisory Group in April. This view shows the proxim- ity of the Maxwell property to the Uphams Corner station at left. WAG has identified five “It is a totally passive in distress well before priority projects with our use, it brings nothing of the city ultimately seized consultants and Maxwell benefit to neighborhood control in 2010. Prior to is the top one,” said and it undercuts the the foreclosure, the Max- Tighe, who lives in close integrity of the entire well Box Company was proximity to the property Fairmount-Indigo plan- embroiled in a protracted and runs the Eastman- ning process.” dispute with the Depart- Elder Neighborhood A report commissioned ment of Labor and the Association. “We felt it by the Uphams Corner city, which considered best meets the goal of Fairmount WAG — and the company its single economic development to presented in April— biggest tax debtor for have it re-developed with identified the Maxwell many years. Boston Children’s at light industrial, along site as ideal for new af- Jeanne DuBois , the with new housing that fordable housing, which executive director of Martha Eliot Health Center would back up behind could be facilitated by its the Dorchester Bay the Groom-Humphrey designation as a “transit Economic Development is accepting new patients. community that is there. oriented development” Corporation (EDC), said This was a feasible plan project. A pair of rede- that the Maxwell site Boston Children’s at Martha Eliot Health Center has that could work.” velopment scenarios and the nearby Leon been an essential part of the community for 40 years. Tighe says that put- outlined by consultants Electric building— a ting a permanent city from The Cecil Group more high profile vacant We provide primary and preventive care for children of Boston street light outlined a series of new warehouse on Dudley and adolescents up to the age of 25 years old. With our warehouse on the prop- buildings on the site, Street that abuts the erty would be “totally one of which could have Uphams Corner T sta- multilingual staff, we provide compassionate programs contradictory” to what housed as many as 190 tion— are both priority and services that keep our community healthy and strong. local stakeholders want. units of housing. targets now that the “It’s very bad,” she said. The property had been commuter rail line has become a more viable We are located at 75 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain. artery into and out of the >> Conveniently next to Stop & Shop on Centre Street. city. In July, the MBTA opened three new com- >> For public transportation, the Jackson Square Station on muter rail stops, includ- the Orange Line is one block away. ing one in Newmarket >> Bus transportation is available on routes 14, 22, 29, 41 and 48. next to South Bay, and Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt the agency has lowered Ice Cream Cakes, Pies and Pizzas fares to $2 per ride while SPECIAL FLAVORS : sharply increasing the To schedule an appointment, please call 617-971-2100 number of trains each or visit us online at bostonchildrens.org/mehc jPeach weekday. jFudge Brownie “If both of those proj- ects are mixed-used, jCoconut Pineapple mixed-income, I think it 2295 Dorchester Avenue would be a tremendous Dorchester Lower Mills MA 02124 shot in the arm for 617-296-8567 Open Daily Noon - 10 pm the neighborhood,” said www.theicecreamsmith.com DuBois.

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masshousing @masshousing T Page 8 THE Reporter August 1, 2013 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 Fields Corner Cinderella comes to the Strand 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills in her original form: Opera 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Uphams Corner 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Grove Hall 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 Mattapan Branch 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218

ADAMS STREET BRANCH Friday, August 2, 10: a.m. – Story Time in the Park. 2 p.m. – Garden Games. Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. – Dig into Reading: Preschool Story Time. Thursday, August 8, 10:30 a.m. – Sensory Story Times. Monday, August 12, 6 p.m. – Kindergarten Days. CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. Tuesday, August 6, 11 a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time. 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston Bookmobile. Friday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time. The cast of Cinderella, a production of The Boston Opera Cooperative (BOC), held a dress rehearsal at Tuesday, August 13, 11 a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time. the Strand Theatre on Tuesday evening. The opera opens tonight and runs through Sunday. 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston Bookmobile. Photo by Justin Bates Friday, August 16, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. By Chris Harding 25 years old in 1817, the a philosopher/ friend clarinets above; by the Tuesday, August 20, 11 a.m. – Lap Sit Story Time. Special to the Reporter year after he triumphed instead of a fairy god- 1780s it was standard FIELDS CORNER BRANCH A pair of matching with his Barber of Se- mother. But they have to use both oboes and Friday, August 2, 11 a.m. – See, Say, Read, Play. bracelets and not of the ville. La Cenerentola, the hero as well as the clarinets. Noblemen in 3 p.m. – Boxxout Hip Hop Around the Globe. more familiar glass slip- ossia La bontà in trionfo heroine running around the decades on either Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. - Hatha Yoga Class. pers is the key to reunit- (Cinderella, or Goodness in shabby clothes. side of the turn of the Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool ing heroine and hero in a Triumphant) has a glori- BOC Artistic Direc- 19th century employed Films and Fun. tuneful operatic version ous overture that is often tor Andrew Altenbach these ensembles for Friday, August 9, 11 a.m. – See, Say, Read, Play. of Cinderella, starting played, and the opera makes his company private music-making, 3 p.m. – Infrastructure in Front (and Inside) of You. tonight at the Strand. comes in at number conducting debut lead- or as a less expensive Monday, August 12, 11 a.m. – Dig into Dinosaurs. The Boston Opera Co- 29 on the list of most ing Grand Harmonie, a alternative to a full Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m.. – Preschool operative (BOC) returns often performed operas Boston/New York period orchestra.” Grand Har- Films and Fun. to Uphams Corner for worldwide. ensemble that performs monie, however, adds Friday, August 16, 11 a.m. – See, Say, Read, Play. a four-performance Because Rossini didn’t the works of Classical strings and brass. 3 p.m. – Henna Tattoos with Nimmi. run of La Cenerentola, have access to special and Romantic composers Stage director Kath- GROVE HALL BRANCH Gioachino Rossini’s stage effects which on recreated, historically erine Carter opted for a Thursday, August 1, 3 p.m. – Boxxout Hip Hop opera, the plot of which would make possible accurate instruments for modern “magical real- Around the Globe. is more complicated any “Bibbidi-Bobbidi- they were written. As it ism” motif with the cast Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool and humorous than the Boo” transformations, website explains, “The in contemporary dress, Storytime Twin Stories and Crafts. better-known Disney he and librettist opted core of the Harmonie channeling Prince Wil- 3 p.m. – Gardening Afternoons. version of the famous for non-magical changes ensemble is a pair of liam and Kate Middleton. 3 p.m. – Twin Days Party. Perrault fairy-tale. as well as a wicked horns with a pair of Contraltos Stephanie Monday, August 5, 11 a.m. – Seeker’s Workshop. Rossini composed the stepfather instead of bassoons underneath, Scarcella and Sadie 2:30 p.m. – Teen Screen Afternoons. score when he was just wicked stepmother and and a pair of oboes or Gregg will alternate Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wigglers in the title role, while Stories and Songs. tenors Zac Engle and 11 a.m. – GED Workshop. Jason Connell will take 2 p.m. Family Nurturing Center Baby Playgroup. turns as Prince Ramiro. 3 p.m. Kindergarten Story and Craft Hour. BOC lives up to the Wednesday, August 7, 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston Democrat Dan Cullinane Collaborative in its name Storymobile. by having vocal art- 3:30 p.m. – Teens Make Stuff. A Commitment to Our Community ists actively double as Thursday, August 8, 6 p.m. – Dinosaur Story members of one of its Time. A Plan for Our District production committees. LOWER MILLS BRANCH For example, soprano Thursday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. – Romance & Laura DellaFera who Mystery Book Club. Meet Democrat Dan Cullinane. Dan grew up here. He’s the adopted son of two loving parents who worked hard to give plays Clorinda is the him a chance for a better life. Dan became the first in his family to graduate from college. He learned the values of hard work Monday, August 5, 5:30 p.m. – Family Fun Film and community from selling Christmas trees at Cedar Grove Gardens, stocking shelves at Gerard’s and by joining his Director of PR and Mar- Series: Jack the Giant Slayer. neighborhood association. keting. Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. – Dig into Reading Dan’s commitment to public service began when he was working for State Representative Marty Walsh and City Councilor The opera will be sung Maureen Feeney. There, he saw firsthand how local government can make a positive impact on people’s lives. From there, Story Time. Dan worked as a fair labor investigator in the Attorney General’s office, holding contractors accountable for not paying in the original Italian 2 p.m. – Tuesday Boredom Busters. workers what they were owed. He was proud to work side-by-side with Linda Dorcena Forry, helping to elect her to the with English supertitles Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m. – Dig into State Senate, as her campaign field director. on a small screen above Today, Dan is running for State Representative to serve the people of Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Milton because Dinosaurs. he believes in what we can accomplish when people from diverse backgrounds work together. the stage. 3 p.m. – Board Games Bonanza. On Tuesday, August 13, go to the polls and vote for the candidate with the experience and proven commitment to our Performances tonight MATTAPAN BRANCH communities to hit the ground running on Day 1. Vote for someone who shares our progressive values and has been through Saturday start endorsed by Massachusetts Teachers. Vote Democrat Dan Cullinane for State Representative. Thursday, August 1, 5 p.m. – Teen Movie Night. at 7:30 pm. Before the 6 p.m. – Summer Laptop Classes. Sunday 3:00pm matinee Monday, August 5, 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY there will be an introduc- Storymobile. 4Served on the Board of Directors of Boston’s largest anti-poverty agency, Action tory lecture, and after Tuesday, August 6, 3 p.m. – Garden Club. for Boston Community Development. the show there will be a 5 p.m. – Martin Luther King, Jr. 50 Anniversary 4Fought for low-income Boston youth as a fundraising manager for SummerWorks, meet-and-greet with cast March to Washington Planning and Information ABCD’s educational summer employment program. free to ticketholders. Session. 4Current Vice-President of the Cedar Grove Civic Association and an active member Last July at the 6 p.m. – Summer Laptop Classes. of the Ward 16 Democratic Committee. Strand, BOC presented Wednesday, August 7, 3 p.m. – Action-Packed A PLAN FOR OUR DISTRICT Offenbach’s “Orpheus Summer Films. 4Build on the success of Linda Dorcena Forry and continue her work to help small in the Underworld,” Thursday, August 8, 6 p.m. – Summer Laptop businesses succeed and create jobs. a production of which Classes. 4Improve public transportation and make it more accessible for everyone. the Boston Globe said, UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH Protect funding for our most vulnerable, especially our seniors and children. “Everyone has a hell The library will be closed for the summer for of a good time.” BOC building improvements. While Uphams Corner Endorsed by is already planning its Massachusetts Vote in the Democratic Primary is closed for the summer, all hold request pickups Teachers Special Election Tuesday, August 13 show for the summer designated for Uphams Corner will be routed to Massachusetts of 2014 at the Strand the Grove Hall branch. Visit the Grove Hall branch AFL-CIO www.DanCullinane.com which will be Benjamin page for contact information, hours and directions. Britten’s “A Midsummer Paid for by the Dan Cullinane Campaign Night’s Dream.” August 1, 2013 The Reporter Page 9 Reporter’s News about people People in & around our Neighborhoods City Legends Barbershop opens on Adams Street homes while waiting for one neighborhood, and work. You can’t get [the “He loves hanging the perfect barbershop if you ever leave you business] involved in around the barbershop. location to open up. have to stay close to fundraisers or charities,” Sometimes, he sweeps,” Smith said that it was your customers,” said Smith said. said Smith, laughing. So “a tough few months to Smith, who added that Smith hopes to raise far, Smith loves running get through,” but that he his Adams Street loca- awareness of his new his own shop, and said got lots of support from tion is convenient for his position in Dorchester, to that Dorchester is a great previous customers. old clientele. alert old customers and place to work, citing the “People were loyal and Smith mentioned that attract new ones. involved and friendly waited for me to open up he wants to get his “Without the support community of residents a shop,” he said. Smith business involved in of the neighborhood, and businesses. He said has shown the same local charity work, using and loyal customers, that business has been loyalty to his custom- his shop to fundraise I wouldn’t be in the picking up, and he’s ers - according to him, and support local youth position that I am today, even looking to hire some the way to build a good sports, schools, and orga- being able to own my own barbers to work with him reputation and a loyal nizations like Standish shop,” he said. in the shop. client base is “through Village, which is right For Smith, the barber “There’s no better hard work and giving across the street. Smith shop is a family affair - he feeling than opening everything you have to said that having his wanted to build “a better that door when it’s your the customers, working business involved in the life for his wife and son. business, seeing the through lunch, staying community is a primary Smith’s five-year-old faces that you care about, late, and sacrificing a goal. son Jayden can be seen and showing up to do lot.” “When you work for frequently around the what you love every day,” “Being a barber, you someone else, all you shop, and many custom- he said. put all your time into can do is show up and ers know him. Michael Smith inside City Legends at 1173 Adams St in Lower Mills. “Without the support of the neigh- Savin Hill’s David and other prestigious in Fiorello, “Horton” borhood, and loyal customers, I wouldn’t be in the Giagrando has been theaters throughout the in Seussical, “Lenny” position that I am today,” said Smith. cast as “Sir Bedevere” in region. Recent Company in Rumors, “Barney” Photo by Brianna Macgregor The Company Theatre’s Theatre roles include in Last of the Red Hot regional premiere of “Edna” in Hairspray, Lovers, “Felix” inThe By Brianna Macgregor own shop, City Legends the Tony Award win- “Larry” in Paragon Park Odd Couple, “Will” in Special to the Reporter Barbershop. Located at ning musical Monty the Musical, “Utter- Learn to be Latina, and Michael Smith, a 1173 Adams St in Lower Python’s Spamalot, son” in Jekyll & Hyde, “Arnold” in Torch Song local barber formerly Mills, the spacious shop playing from July 26 “Saunders” in Lend Me Trilogy. A Brandeis working in Neponset, offers parking out back through August 18, at a Tenor, and the “Bum” graduate, Giagrando has come a long way from and a video game station The Company Theatre in Wedding Singer. In also serves as Director of cutting his friends’ hair for waiting customers. Centre for the Arts in other theaters, he has Corporate Partnerships in a makeshift basement After cutting hair Norwell. Giagrando appeared as “Tevye” in for the Jimmy Fund at barber shop during his in Neponset for seven is featured frequently at Fiddler, “Max” in The Dana-Farber Cancer high school years. years, Smith, 27, spent The Company Theatre David Giagrando Producers, “Fiorello” Institute. On July 19, Smith held three months doing hair- the grand opening of his cuts in his customers’ The Massachusetts Port Authority (Mass- Bubbles’s Birthdays port) today announced the recipient of the first And Special Occasions annual David W. Davis Memorial Internship. By Barbara McDonough The internship honors Anne Frank made the last entry in her diary on the memory of Dave Da- Aug. 1, 1944. The first census, taken on Aug. 1, vis, the longest-serving 1790, showed that there were almost four million Executive Director in people in the US. Herman Melville was born in New the 53-year history York City on Aug. 1, 1819. “Spider Man” debuted of the Massachusetts in Marvel Comics on Aug. 1, 1962. The first cable Port Authority, leading car went into service in San Francisco on Aug. 1, Massport from 1975 1873. “Smoky, the Bear” was introduced on Aug. until 1990. 1, 1966. The MTV Network began telecasting on The thirteen-week Aug. 1, 1981. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo paid internship in the will take place in Edinburgh Castle from Aug. 2 to Authority’s Community 24, this year. JFK’s PT109 episode took place on Affairs Department was Aug. 2, 1943. Columbus set sail from Spain with awarded to Dorchester three ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and Santa Maria, resident Rosemary at 5:15 a.m., on Aug. 3, 1492. Allen. Rosemary is en- Queen Mother Elizabeth was born in London on rolled at the University Aug. 4, 1900. “Lizzie Borden took an axe” on Aug. of Massachusetts Am- 4, 1892. Newswoman Helen Thomas would have herst where she studies been 93 on Aug. 4. Marilyn Monroe died of an Communications and overdose of sleeping pills on Aug. 5, 1 1962. The Social Thought and first electric traffic signal in the US was installed Political Economy. on Aug. 5, 1914, in Cleveland. An atomic bomb, “We are very pleased named “Little Boy,” was dropped on Hiroshima on to award Rosemary with Aug. 6, 1945. Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s Shown (left to right) Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn, Rosemary Allen, Dave the David W. Davis career home run record when he hit his 756th Davis’ wife Niki Janus. Memorial Internship. home run on Aug. 7, 2007. Rosemary has shown a During his tenure Massport’s employees submit an essay of 1,000 Celebrities having birthdays are: Peter O’Toole, commitment to public Davis demonstrated a elected Davis to be their words describing why 80 on Aug. 2; Tony Bennett, 87 on Aug. 3; Tom service and volunteer commitment to Mass- representative on the they believe a career Brady, 36 on Aug. 3; Martin Sheen, 73 on Aug. 3; activities both in her port’s neighbors as well retirement board in in public service is es- Roger Clemens, 51 on Aug. 4; Pres. Barack Obama, Dorchester community as to its customers; he 1996. sential to their career 52 on Aug. 4; Johnny Saxon, 77 on Aug. 5; and and as a student at the developed one of the very The David W. Davis interests. Garrison Keillor, 71 on Aug. 7. University of Massa- first residential sound- Memorial Internship In her essay, Rose- Those celebrating their birthdays are Camilla chusetts Amherst,” said proofing programs in the is awarded annually to mary described the Duffy, Jacqui (Pearce) Meehan, Kathy Doherty, Massport CEO Thomas country. “Kidport” was an exceptional junior “importance of sus- Margie Wynne, Joe Zinck, Mike Skillin, Claire Di P. Glynn. another airport industry or senior in college. taining relationships Federico, Jim Pierce, David Gilbert, Pat McIntyre, “Her commitment first that Davis unveiled It allows students to between businesses and Janet Anderson, Ellen (Shea) Jaukkuri , Fr. Steve to family and commu- at Boston Logan In- develop a professional the people they serve Gilbert, and Fr. George Carrigg. Special greetings nity epitomizes what ternational Airport in network that will aid so that communities are sent to Kevin McCarthy. we were looking for 1987 as the nation’s first them in their pursuit of can remain a close and Also observing their birthdays are Sue Fencer, when we established airport-based children’s a career in government encouraging place to live Aoife Quinn, Sr. Carole Costello, Eddie Lawless, the internship program play area. and/or the public sector. and develop.” Amanda Curley, Winnie Lennan, and triplets in memory of our friend It was also under To be considered for Students interested Catherine, Sophia, and Flora Di Cara. Ed Forry and colleague Dave Davis’s leadership that the David W. Davis in applying for the 2014 shares his birthday (Aug. 4) with his brother Joe. Davis and we welcome Massport established Memorial Internship, internship should visit Those celebrating their anniversaries are John her contributions to its own employee retire- students are required massport.com for eligi- and Maria Lyons, Eoin and Michelle Cannon, and our community affairs ment system, which to have a minimum 3.0 bility requirements. Jack and Jan Ryan. efforts.” Davis later joined when grade point average and Page 10 THE Reporter August 1, 2013 Editorial Letter to the Editor Fair play along the To the Editor (and to the people of Dorchester) By Rev. Sean M. Connor likely be two distinct temporary administrators Fairmount Line and Rev. John J. Connolly, Jr. appointed for Saint Ann and Saint Brendan Parishes. We write to thank our good friend, Mr. Ed Forry, The Director of the Clergy Personnel Office expects This week’s lead story about an apparently aborted for last week’s editorial discussing our upcoming that these administrators will serve for two to three City Hall proposal to build a Public Works yard on a change in assignments as well as the ongoing months while the process to select the priest that is key parcel next to the Uphams Corner commuter rail implementation of the archdiocesan-wide “Disciples best suited to become pastor or administrator of both stop sparked a whole lot of outrage from readers and Saint Ann and Saint Brendan Parishes takes place. residents when the Reporter broke the news online in Mission” initiative. We are grateful not only to Ed Only if the cardinal accepts Bishop Hennessey’s last Friday. The strong reaction has been largely but also to all the staff members of the Dorchester recommendation will one priest be named to serve tempered by Mayor Menino’s own statement (through Reporter for their attention to and reporting of the as the pastoral leader of both parishes. his press secretary) that the city will instead seek ministry and mission of the parishes of Saint Ann Father Connor has been the pastor of Saint Ann bids to redevelop the Maxwell property, a three-acre and Saint Brendan, as well as other parochial and for more than five years and Father Connolly has site that took the city years to claim from its former archdiocesan efforts in our community. been the pastor of Saint Brendan for more than four. owner, who lost the site after a protracted legal We share a concern, however, that some of the Over these years, the faithful of both parishes have dispute with the federal government. speculation contained in the recent editorial may This “false start” gave voice to the well-organized contribute to fostering an unduly pessimistic and worked with their priests to increase their collabora- and development-hungry community of people that negative atmosphere both in the parishes and across tion in carrying out the ministry and mission of the have rallied around the whole Fairmount commuter the wider community. In particular, the closing Church in our part of Dorchester. Our assessment rail corridor in recent years. Their solidarity in say- comment attributed to an unidentified priest is is that this increased collaboration has benefitted ing, “No way” to a passive city street light depot on unhelpful and, most likely, inaccurate. both parishes. We hope, pray, and trust that further this critical parcel resulted in a fast response from Changes in pastoral leadership at Saint Ann and engagement in the “Disciples in Mission” process will the mayor when he was briefed on the topic. It’s no Saint Brendan Parishes were initiated indepen- strengthen both parishes so that together they will wonder that Menino quickly took a much different dently of the “Disciples in Mission” process. When grow in their ability to proclaim the Good News of path, stating that he believes that “transit-oriented the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Weymouth Jesus Christ in our part of Dorchester. development” is the better route forward for Maxwell. was transferred, Cardinal Sean, acting on the Our two parishes have rich histories of pastoral Indeed it is. recommendation of the Clergy Personnel Board, care and community involvement and as the clergy But, the Maxwell site should be considered with a asked Father Sean Connor to accept a transfer from and faithful of these two parishes are able to work larger lens that includes an adjacent property— the Saint Ann to Sacred Heart. A few weeks after that more closely together, we believe that such pastoral Leon Electric Building. This hulking, monstrous announcement was made, Father Connolly applied care and community involvement will only be warehouse is an even more prominent eyesore and for the pastorate of Saint John Chrysostom Parish in enhanced in the present moment and well beyond opportunity, standing as it does right on Dudley Street West Roxbury, which was vacant due to the sudden into a bright and positive future. and directly adjacent to the heart of the increasingly death of the previous pastor. As these unrelated In closing, we want simply to say that we are busy Uphams Corner T stations. If you ask longtime events were unfolding, we learned that Bishop very grateful to God and to all our parishioners and stakeholders in that community about which property Robert Hennessey, auxiliary bishop of the Central friends in the Dorchester community for the gift of presents a more appealing option for re-use, you will Region, will be recommending that the Parishes our years serving as pastors of these two parishes. probably get the answer: both. However, because of Saint Ann and Saint Brendan be considered for Indeed, the people of Saint Ann, Saint Brendan, the Leon Building is privately controlled by a realty the next phase of enhanced collaboration through and all of Dorchester will always hold a special trust that has proven frustratingly elusive over many “Disciples in Mission.” place in our hearts and in our prayers. It has been years— it has been given second-billing to Maxwell, The cardinal is expected to receive and review and remains a privilege and a grace for us to have which is “RFP-ready” given its place in the city real similar recommendations from throughout the five served and serve as your pastors. estate portfolio. regions of the Archdiocese in September. Whether We believe that, with the grace of God and the Still, Jeanne DuBois, the executive director of or not this particular recommendation is accepted faithful stewardship of the Catholic faithful of Dorchester Bay EDC, is excited about the prospect by the cardinal remains to be seen. Dorchester, the good work that God has begun in our of both of these projects finally getting on track— We also want to address and clear up a couple of parishes and our community will not only continue, thanks largely to the still-blossoming vitality of the factual inaccuracies that appear in the editorial. but also thrive for generations to come. MBTA commuter rail line. DuBois is particularly First, neither Father Connor nor Father Connolly Asking God to bless all of you, we remain, enthusiastic about the planning work done by the was asked to submit his resignation. As far as we Sincerely yours in Christ, Working Advisory Group (WAG) that Menino are aware, no pastor in Dorchester or Mattapan Father Sean M. Connor appointed to work with the Boston Redevelopment has yet been asked to do so. This step happens only Father John J. Connolly, Jr. Authority (BRA) to identify big-ticket opportunities when two or more parishes begin the actual process like Maxwell and Leon. The mix of housing with light of enhanced collaboration. Second, there will most industrial, incubator-style work spaces, she says, is both innovative and highly sought-after in Boston. “We were very impressed with the plan the BRA Commentary came up with,” DuBois said. “ What I liked about their plan [for Maxwell] is you’d have 20 light industrial small bays and that’s Getting people to work, but not work to people the biggest demand in the city, for these smaller commercial spaces.” By Travis Watson shire, S&R Construction Dorchester Bay, DuBois notes is “getting plenty The good news: After years Enterprises. Furthermore, of interest” from potential tenants for a similar of community advocacy, plan- the contractor did not have to redevelopment project that the CDC is spearhead- ning, and pushing, Dorchester follow the Boston Residence ing on Quincy Street— another byproduct of the neighborhoods now have Jobs Policy goals (50 percent Fairmount Line’s influence in sparking the economy easy rail access to downtown Boston residents, 25 percent along this corridor. through the opening of three minority, 10 percent female) With fares lowered to $2 a ride, 40 trains a day now new stations on the MBTA and was only held to the running down the tracks— and most critically— stop- Fairmount commuter rail line. Commonwealth’s goals — ping for passengers in Uphams, Talbot, Four Corner The bad news: The MBTA which has no threshold for and Newmarket, the long-awaited dream of a true did not abide by local hiring local l residents, but calls for revival of jobs access, housing renewal and overall standards for the construction 15.3 percent minorities, and improvements to inland Dorchester is finally at hand. work on the line. A victory 6.9 percent women. Because It’s good that Mayor Menino is similarly committed for transit equity wrapped in the MBTA is a quasi-public to following through on its promise. The candidates a defeat for Boston’s workers. “authority,” they were able to replace him next year would do well to show a How did this happen? to deny Boston workers their similar resolve and perhaps even more imagination Three new stations on fair share of the construc- and ideas for how to capitalize on this investment. the Fairmount Commuter tion jobs. Needless to say, – Bill Forry Line — the Four Corners/ they also didn’t consider the Geneva Avenue station, the goals in the Roxbury Master Talbot Avenue station and the Plan: 51 percent Boston Newmarket station —serve residents, 51 percent minori- The Reporter neighborhoods of the city that ties and 15 percent female. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” have been underserved by public transportation The project only hired two firms from the city and A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. for decades. Residents of these already low-income 24 from the state from a pool of roughly 36. Who did 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 neighborhoods routinely have had to spend more work on this project? Firms from New York, New Worldwide at dotnews.com money and an additional 90 minutes daily on com- Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maine, Ohio, Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) muting as a consequence. So the new transit lines, Wisconsin, and even Quebec, Canada! William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor and their new lower fares (reduced to $2 from $5.50) To do better next time, we need to increase the Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher are tremendous victories in transit equity. Every return on these infrastructure investments for local Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor one of the many groups and individuals that worked communities. Let’s hold the MBTA accountable to Barbara Langis, Production Manager together to make this happen deserve major kudos local hiring standards on future projects so that Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager for helping bring these benefits to the community. Boston’s residents, minorities, females, and minor- News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 It’s because of these community benefits that I ity/women owned businesses are represented in the Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] hate to put a damper on such amazing projects. contracting process. The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in However, while all three excelled in winning transit And then that new rail line can bring both the advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. equity, at least one, Newmarket, failed to offer an people to work and work to the people. The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, Travis Watson is a senior organizer and communi- or cut any copy without notice. equitable number of construction job opportunities Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade to Boston residents, to minorities, and to females cations manager for the Dudley Street Neighborhood Next Issue: Thursday, August 8, 2013 and minority/women owned businesses. Initiative and a member of the Boston Employment Next week’s Deadline: Monday, August 5, at 4 p.m. The MBTA spent $7.6 million on its construction, Commission, which oversees the Boston Residents Published weekly on Thursday mornings money that came into the agency from local taxpayers Job Policy. All contents © Copyright 2013 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. and went out to a general contractor in New Hamp- August 1, 2013 The Reporter Page 11 Appreciating our democracy while seeing Eastern Europe states working on their own By Lew Finfer Special to the Reporter “It takes six weeks to make a revolution, six years to make an economy, and sixty years to make a civil society.” That’s what one person said when I was in Hun- gary this month about the challenge to the more than 30 countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union that are struggling still to build new societies after the end of communism in 1989. It took almost ten years for the Solidarity movement in Poland to Long-lost relatives of the author, Lew Finfer, are shown in this photo from end communism during Hungary. The young boy shown in the photo— Florek Gyorgy— is now 64 and the 1980’s, but then, as lives in Budapest. many Eastern European communist governments worker. Dzhevid is from suspicion there bout the third largest party in the fell in weeks in 1989, it Bulgaria and has worked concept of leadership and Hungarian Parliament, took several years for on human rights issues being a leader or calling the Jobbik Party, says transitions from the affecting Roma, or Gyp- oneself a leader. all Hungarian Jews sies, and he’s a Roma. Roma or Gypsies are should be put on pub- Shoes on the Danube sit as a memorial to the mur- communist economic der of some 10,000 or more Jews who were killed system to a capitalistic Economically, many the largest minority lic lists since they are middle aged and older group in Europe and they somehow different and nearby. Photo by Lew Finfer approach. But establishing the people in Eastern Eutope are severely discriminat- disloyal. This makes institutions to make feel that they were better ed against. In Hungary, people shudder as they of whom were Jewish. the river, and then reuse real democracy work off under communism. the government keeps remember Jews being Only 500 survived the their shoes. In a bitter will take many, many They all had jobs, subsi- them in separate public restricted on jobs, forced Holocaust, and they all irony, as I stood at that decades; in less than 100 dized housing, food, and schools on the grounds into sealed ghettos, and left in the face of renewed memorial, across the years, these countries health care, though they that they need so much then deported to their threats against them in street stood the Jobbik have been monarchies, had no political rights. education to catch up. deaths. The Jobbik Party the 1950’s. militia in their black democracies, fascist and Today, there’s large This seems like the seg- is even more consumed Markovics is trying to shirts; the heirs to the communist states. Now scale unemployment and regated schools we had by its hatred of the Roma work through a national WW II killers had their they are trying to be many low wage jobs. So, in the South and the de and its uses paramilitary committee with Catholic backs to the memorial to democracies again. they joke that they had facto segregated schools patrols that commit vio- and Protestant lead- the victims. I was in Eastern Europe communism but never we had in the North into lent acts against them. ers to publicly take on It was moving to see in early July on a State real communism and the mid-1970’s. The Jobbik Party instances of discrimina- these Eastern Europe- Department-funded we have capitalism but There are many Roma line, according to Roma tion. “If a scapegoat ans beginning to build exchange program that never real capitalism; communities with differ- human rights worker needs to be found,” he community organiza- brought young adults and they’ve only seen the ent traditions that have Dzhevid Mahmoud: “The says, “ Jews are in the tions that enable average working in community grim side of both. arisen in their 700 years Jews took our money and first place.” residents together to improvement organiza- There are cultural of living in Europe after gave it to the Roma.” I saw the Jobbik Party have their say in what tions in Eastern Europe barriers to building coming from India, but That’s a convenient way militia dressed in black their government does. It to our country to learn democratic institutions they are separate and to blame your economic boots, pants, and black was emotionally moving about community or- that we take for granted. seem alien to the majori- troubles on two minority shirts at they marched for me to find one relative ganizing and its work Community organiza- ties in these countries. groups. in Budapest against a in Hungary, Gyorgy here. Then, six other tions can work on issues, In Hungary, national- I met with Rabbi Mar- gay rights parade. Florek. His mother’s first community organizers but people don’t want to ism and blaming econom- kovics at the synagogue They even at one point husband was my cousin from around the country feel they are joining and ic problems have led to in Szeged, Hungary’s adopted symbols similar and was killed during and I went over there building an organization increased discrimination second largest city. The to the fascist Arrow Cross WW II in the infamous to learn and try to as- when they have this against Jews and Roma. lobby of his large temple Party that the Nazis put Hungarian Labor Bat- sist their organizations. legacy of being forced Hungary’s record of anti- is filled with lists of vic- in control of Hungary’s talions whereby Jews One of the people on to join organizations Jewish laws passed in tims of the Holocaust, a government in the fall of were forced to walk the program, Dzhevid under communism or the 1930’s, of rounding group that includes most 1944. Near the Danube through mine fields to Mahmud, stayed with else not wanting to join up some 450,000 of its of his family. His grand- River, there’s a memorial identify the explosives by two families in Dorches- them. As there was Jews to be sent to die in mother was a victim of to the 10,000 or more being blown up; or to be ter in late April under such a high percentage the Aushwitz concentra- Dr. Mengele’s infamous Jews the Arrow Cross “human minesweepers,” this program and our of people serving as tion camp, and being an “medical” experiments killed in those following as they bitterly joked Dorchester-based com- informers to the secret ally of Nazi Germany is in the Auschwitz concen- months. It consists only about this work. But he munity organization services during the years a shameful record that tration camp. The rabbi of about 20 pairs of shoes was still alive as we sat in called Massachusetts of communism, the no- one would have thought grew up in the town of commemorating where a cafe in Budapest with Communities Action tion of speaking honestly a people would have Kisvarda in northeast the Arrow Cross would his wife on a Saturday Network played host about one’s deeply felt learned from, as they Hungary during a time make Jews take off their evening in July 2013. to him and one other grievances is hard to deal have in Germany. But, when it had a population shoes, shoot them to Lew Finfer is a Budapest community with. There’s a current of that is not the case; the of 10,000 people, 7,000 death, push them into Dorchester resident.

Members of the Jobbik party militia on the march in Budapest. The anti-Semitic Members of the Jobbik party’s militia in Budapest. Photo by Lew Finfer party advocates for all Jews to be put on a public list. Photo by Lew Finfer Page 12 THE Reporter August 1, 2013 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events

Police District C-11 News Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assn. Important meeting, Tues., Aug. 6, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall. The Boston Sports Club is coming to Adams Corner. Reps from the BSC will be on hand to answer questions. Come hear the info on this important project. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: cedargrovecivic@ gmail.com or 617-825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assn. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available; at 6:30 p.m.- Info: clampoint.org. 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 A splash of color accents the beautiful work that helped Alex Galan of Dorchester win first place Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. honors for Medium Yard Garden in this year’s Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Garden Contest. The first Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. place winners in nine categories will receive the coveted “Golden Trowel” award from Mayor Menino Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., and prize packages from the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Comcast, Mahoney’s Garden at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Centers, Design New England Magazine, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and other partners at an columbiasavinhillcivic.org. awards ceremony August 13 in the Public Garden. All finalists in this year’s Garden Contest will also be entered into a drawing for a JetBlue Grand Prize consisting of roundtrip flights for four to any of Cummins Valley Assn. the airline’s nonstop destinations from Boston. Photo courtesy Boston Parks and Recreation Dept. Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Groom/Humphreys Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Watch Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Neighborhood Assn. A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, East Streets will meet at Sussi Auto Body Shop, 79 7359 or 617-202-1021. 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Freeport St., corner of Linden St. All residents are Eastman-Elder Assn. Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call invited to join. The association meets the third Thurs. of each 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Linden/Ellsworth/ month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, Hancock St. Civic Assn. Leedsville Watch 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. The next meeting, Thurs., Aug. 15, from 6:30 to 8 For info, call 617-593-1037. Fields Corner Neighborhood p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 540 Columbia Rd, across McCormack Civic Assn. Civic Assn. from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@gmail. Meetings the third Tues. of the month at 7 p.m., The FCNCA, which includes 63 streets and eight com (new e-mail address.) The following meetings in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Please bring civic associations in the Fields Corner area, will are Sept. 19, Oct/ 17, and Nov. 21. canned goods to the regular meetings for a local hold its first meeting on Mon., Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.at Lower Mills Civic Assn. food bank. The next meeting is Sept. 17. Info:civic@ a location TBA. The larger organization hopes to The monthly meetings have ended for the summer. mccormackcivic.com or 617-710-3793. pull resources from city, state, and other entities. The next meeting is Tues., Sept. 17. The meetings are Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. Freeport-Adams Assn. held the third Tuesday of the month in St. Gregory’s The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the Auditorium, 7 p.m. Please bring bottles/ cans and Church. For info, contact Megan Sonderegger. New month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office any used sports equipment to the meeting for Officer e-mail address is: [email protected]. (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. Ruiz. See the web page: dorchesterlowermills.org. Melville Park Assn. Meeting at Epiphany School, at 6 p.m. (earlier starting time). Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. The MPA’s Yard Sale will be held on Sat., Sept. 21. Mark your calendars. Peabody Slope Assn. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assn’s meetings, the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at [email protected] giving your name, ad- dress, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, usually the fourth Wed. of the month at the Leahy/Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The monthly meetings will resume in September. Port Norfolk Civic Assn. Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic.com ASDL Clinics All Dorchester Sports League’s Fun and Fitness Clinics at Town Field, for boys and girls, ages 8 to 14. Aug. 5 to 8, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with relay races, soccer, football, basketball, kickball, volleyball, wiffleball, etc. (Continued on page 20) August 1, 2013 The Reporter Page 13 Port Norfolk wants action on long-delayed Shaffer Paper site

By Gintautas Dumcius hampered many projects News Editor across the state, but she Mary McCarthy is tired added that the state has said of waiting. A civic leader in it plans to go forward with Port Norfolk’s neighborhood, the Neponset River Greenway she has been pushing for the Trail. clean-up of the 14-acre area The Neponset project has known as the former Shaffer also struggled to get funding Paper site for years. for several years. In June, the “We’re not sitting back on Patrick administration said it this,” she said. “We want this would set aside $1.9 million site cleaned up.” in capital funds to design the In 2011, officials with the trail’s completion and pledged Department of Conservation to finish the project, which is and Recreation gave them a expected to cost between $11 timeline: The project would million and $15 million. be complete by 2014, with McCarthy said she supports a budget of $4 million for the greenway project, but her remediation and construction. neighbors are concerned about But McCarthy is looking for how hazardous the Shaffer a shovel in the ground, and Paper site is. all she sees are other projects According to a 2011 Re- getting the go-ahead, she said. porter article, a 2008 survey McCarthy and other members conducted by GEI Consul- of the Port Norfolk Civic As- tants found “elevated levels sociation have pressed for the of heavy metals including “environmentally hazardous” lead and polycyclic aromatic site to be cleaned up and hydrocarbons in the area, turned into a riverside park. as well as some trace signs “We’re getting the same of polychlorinated biphenyls old answers, so to speak,” that do not pose a major risk McCarthy said. according to Environmental Despite requests for com- Protection Agency guidelines.” ment over the course of a “People are concerned about month, the Department of their health,” McCarthy said. Conservation and Recreation “The state needs to act. They did not respond to a request for have to stop putting it off. comment and information on Other projects can’t be going the project from the Reporter. forward – this has to be the McCarthy acknowledged focus because it’s such a that a struggling economy hazard.” New civic group springs from Fields Corner crime watch push

By Paige Pihl Buckley the Fields Corner Com- months. Thus far the a Fields Corner-based and we need to unite transition to the Fields Special to the Reporter munity Development group has organized 74 nonprofit that works to people to collaborate Corner Neighborhood A group of activists Corporation (CDC). Mul- streets into clusters. The offer sports, fitness, and in their efforts,” she Civic Association will who have built a new len says the new group Civic Association will education programs to said. “We don’t want to build on these efforts by network of crime watch will seek to unite various not replace the current Dorchester youth. duplicate efforts.” bringing together more groups in and around civic groups and crime neighborhood watch ef- Gartley, who plans to To date, the Fields Cor- interested parties. Fields Corner in recent watches that already fort, but will augment it. host civic association ner Community Action “We will look for ways months next plan to form meet in smaller settings. “We have realized that meetings at ADSL’s Network has developed where we can work a civic association that “In doing so, the neigh- the issues on some of Dorchester Avenue a comprehensive neigh- together to make Fields will bring leaders into borhood will be a more these streets outweighed space, also stressed the borhood guide to summer Corner not just a stop, the same room starting cohesive and safer place the ability of the neigh- need for collaboration in youth programs, elected but a destination where this fall. The Fields for all of us,” said Mullen, borhood watch and need any community improve- officials and city services, people will come to ex- Corner Community Ac- a lifelong Dorchester a larger civic association ment efforts. in addition to its organi- perience our community tion Network (CAN), resident. that can pull resources “Lots of people are zation of neighborhood in a way it should be,” formed last February, The civic group, he from the city, state and doing lots of great things, watches. The group’s Mullen said. will host the inaugural says, will be open to other entities,” Mullen meeting of the Fields anyone who lives, works, said. Corner Neighborhood or owns businesses in the The community cur- Dorchester House Multi-Service Center Civic Association on neighborhood. Monthly rently has eight separate and Boston Medical Center Present Monday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 meetings will be an civic associations, many p.m. The venue for the opportunity for commu- of which share boundar- meeting has not yet been nity members to discuss ies within the neighbor- finalized. important issues affect- hood. The new civic The civic group will ing the Fields Corner association, to be formed be fill a void left when community: crime, youth in September, aims to another civic association opportunity and com- unite these groups. — which met monthly in merce, among others. “Barry and I come Health Talks the Fields Corner busi- The idea of a more from the view that you SENIORS’ LUNCHEON SERIES ness district— became comprehensive civic as- have to engage com- Please join us for our upcoming luncheon and talk: dormant. sociation was sparked munities in their own The new effort is spear- during the Community destinations,” said Can- headed by Barry Mul- Action Network’s drive dice Gartley, president “Fall Prevention” len, a St. Mark’s Area to set up neighborhood of the All Dorchester Megan Young, MD resident who works for watch groups in recent Sports League (ADSL), Geriatric Medicine Boston Medical Center

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Send questions and RSVP to Mary at 617-740-2419 or [email protected]. Page 14 THE Reporter August 1, 2013 Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill Hubby and I did not get outside to and baked goods for dessert). Then see the full moon last week. It was too Mossie Coughlan played music for us warm to venture outdoors even when to enjoy. Some hardy souls even got the sun went down. We saw the electric “Oh, who can sleep on a summer night, up to dance in the warm hall. It was bulletin boards on Morrissey Blvd. that an enjoyable afternoon. warned us that the road may flood on When the moon rides high in the sky *** the days of the full moon. Hubby did In one of the supermarket tabloids a lot of watering the plants, the roses, And a soft blue light bathes all night? the past few weeks, there was a list of and the tomatoes. the 25 best-written TV shows. I won’t *** Oh, not I, not I!” bore you with all of them but I must Last Friday, the weather seemed to agree with many of them. The top show spit rain all day. We had to drive out “Night Enchantment” was “The Sopranos.” This one kept to Canton to attend the wake of Bob Hubby and me riveted to the TV on Oberg, daughter Sue’s friend. Sue was By Eleanor Muth Sunday evenings throughout the entire driving to Colorado with her cousin run of the show. I couldn’t get over how Terri and was not able to attend the little mobsters thought of a human life. wake. It was just sprinkling when we The second best was “Seinfeld,” I saw went into the funeral home. Hubby a few of these episodes, one with the said, “Watch it be pouring when we home.” We both recognized the long, pal Eileen, and Hubby. Because of “Soup Nazi” and the other when Jason come out.” We stayed for almost an lovely hall as soon as we entered the the heat, there was a large pitcher of Alexander’s fiancée died when she hour speaking with Bob’s wife Louise building. It was in this funeral home water, with ice cubes, waiting for us licked the cheap glue on their wedding and their two daughters, Heather that Hubby’s long-time school buddy, at each table. We were so thankful invitations. Number 5 was “M*A*S*H, Brown, the mother of identical twin Al Cronin, was waked back in 2006, for the ice water. Volunteers came which we still watch in reruns on the grandsons William and Finnegan, and at age 72. It brought back a flood of around during the meal and refilled ME TV Channel. Number 10, which I their daughter, Laurel Cawley. Laurel memories. They taught together for the pitchers for us. thought should be higher, was “West was the Teacher of the Year in Canton about 16 years. Father McCarthy gave no sermon at Wing.” Number 15 was an oldie but a few years ago. (She teaches autistic *** the luncheon and began blessing each goody, “Hill Street Blues.” children.) We also chatted with Sue’s On Thurs., July 18, Hubby, daughter of us with holy oil. Almost everyone in *** Cape Cod friend Joanne and her sister Sue, pal Eileen Burke, and I were in the room came up to him for the healing Over the weekend, I received a call Paula, both retired Boston teachers. the car and driving toward Canton blessing. Thank goodness there were from our church friend Joan. She Paula had driven up from Connecticut for the monthly luncheon of the Irish a few empty tables where people did had to tell me about a scam that she for the wake. Hubby had taught with Pastoral Centre at the Irish Cultural not show up because of the high heat received in a phone call. A man with Paula so they had lots to chat about. Centre. It was quite warm that morn- so Father John did not have to work an accent similar to the man in the Joanne and I talked about “Isis,” her ing. When we arrived at the Cultural as hard as he usually does at a healing Nina’s Lighting ads on WBZ had called cat, who was alone in her own home for Centre’s grounds, we could not go to Mass. We thank him for blessing all and said he was from Medicare. (He a few days, with lots of food and water, the handicapped parking area. The of us. called Joan by her full name, which while her mistress was in Canton for sign on the gate said that the area Eileen O’Connor, the senior coordi- is not in the phone book.) “You will the wake and funeral. “She is much was closed because of the children’s nator for the Irish Pastoral Centre, be receiving a new Medicare card happier at home than at a pet motel,” camp then being held on the grounds. came to the microphone and said that very soon but I must first check some Joanne said to me. I agreed. When we We discovered later in the morning Mike Shields still had a few openings facts with you.” Joan was so smart. finally left the funeral home, Hubby that a young man was stationed at for the IPC’s trip to Foxwoods on She said she didn’t believe him and was right. The rain was coming down the gate to allow cars with people Thurs., Aug. 1. She also told us that hung up her phone immediately. She much more heavily and it continued to with handicapped-placards to park in the annual IPC banquet would be held called Medicare to report the scam. pour all the way back to Dorchester. the usual area. We went back to the at Florian Hall on Sat., Nov. 16. The The person at Medicare said that no A little later, Hubby went out to get main parking lot and were able to get special guest will be Mary McAleese, new cards are being issued at this something from our car. “Come out,” he a parking spot close to the entrance the former president of Ireland. (We time. If I remember correctly, no one said, “and see the beautiful sky.” Then bridge. The bridge is not an easy walk thought back a few years when we calls from a government agency, like he exclaimed, almost immediately, for handicapped people, especially were able to meet President McAleese Medicare and Social Security, and ask “See the gorgeous rainbow!” There was when it is hot. in person, thanks to the Irish Pastoral questions over the phone. Everything the most beautiful rainbow hovering As we entered the main building, we Centre.) When it was time for the is done by mail. So beware. Don’t be over the Comfort Inn on Morrissey could feel that it was slightly cool. We drawings, each one of us hoped to duped by this type of call. These people Blvd. Thankfully, it lasted quite a long sat at our usual table. We thought that win, of course. We were just as happy are just looking to get your personal time for us to enjoy. there would be lots of people because when our tablemate Lucy won one of info for some type of scam. I must mention how pretty the Father McCarthy had told us that this the prize bags. After that, we ate a *** Dockray and Thomas Funeral Home in would be a Healing Mass. We had our delicious turkey dinner (with mashed How is this for an excellent thought: Canton is. As soon as we walked in the regular tablemates: Barbara, Ronnie, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots, and “To be trusted is a greater compliment door, Hubby said, “I know this funeral Lucy, Ann, Kathleen, daughter Sue, a roll and butter, plus assorted cookies than to be loved.” Dorchester Historical Society

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The Dorchester Yacht Club hosted 39 members from the Boys and Girls Clubs The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted the B.U. Dance Collective for of Dorchester on the 2nd Annual Harbor Cruise this past week. Members en- a performance and workshop this past week. The performance and work- joyed a 2-hour tour of the Harbor Islands followed by a BBQ lunch for all. shop were made possible through the Associated Grantmakers of Massa- chusetts. August Special Events - The Fun Center. On 8/8 we will partner Dance and we will close out the on- the equipment. For more informa- month of August will close out the with the Marilyn Rodman Theater site program on 8/14 with Olympic tion contact Mike Joyce (mjoyce@ summer program but not before a for Kids program to see “Wicked.” Day (day program) and the champi- bgcdorchester.org). number of on-site and off-site spe- On the same day, the Summer Swim onship games for all 3 divisions of cial events. On 8/1 the Metro La- Team will close out the season by the Safe Summer Streets Basketball crosse program will be on-site to run hosting the Malden YMCA and will League. We will the close out the Upcoming Special Event: a Clinic, the N.E. Aquarium will be follow the meet with a Family BBQ. month by taking 150 members on on hand to offer a workshop, and On 8/9, the Music Program will host the 8th Annual Camp Northbound Teen College Cruise the Summer Swim Team will host an end of Summer Bash. On 8/10 trip in Maine (8/17 to 8/22) followed Taunton Parks & Recreation. Begin- the Teen program will offer a trip to by a group of 150 members to Dis- Wednesday ning 8/5 we will host the 2nd week Six Flags Amusement Park. On 8/12 ney World in Orlando, FL (8/26 to of the Junior Police Academy. On the City Spotlights Troupe will visit 8/20). For more information contact August 7th 8/7 our Denney Center Unit will of- the Club for a performance. On 8/13 Queenette Santos (qsantos@bgc- fer a bus trip to the Carousel Family we will host the Teen Semi-Formal dorchester.org). 5:15 - 8:30 p.m.

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For more information contact Paul François at 617-989-1200 or [email protected] August 1, 2013 The Reporter Page 17 From 20 rows back on that night in 1962, I watched as one man died, and the other’s life began to unravel Back in the spring of rather more predictable linked to their wayward 1962, while indentured Sports/Clark Booth subject. On the other tight end. to the US Army as a hand, what’s left to say Or might they secretly Private E-1 doing basic conscious. He lingered no bores in boxing and about this dreadful mat- believe that we should training at Fort Dix, nine days, never awak- if there are too many ter that hasn’t been said? care more about how New Jersey, I landed a ening. A half-century crooks, there are very Dare we say “‘nothing” – our guys in red, white, weekend pass allowing except, perhaps, for this: and blue fare on fields later, the madness of few frauds. Boxing is a silence – to speak of an me to ramble up to the the scene remains a fabulous study of compel- If it’s “time to move of friendly strife come Big City to catch the on,” as all the Patriot autumn. issue historically impact- vivid memory, especially ling allure, none of which ing his team? Why did fights. It’s funny how the shrill chirping of diminishes the fact that people, led by the Lord Right! sometimes encounters High Coaching Mikado But my biggest ques- none of them ask, “What the rival gangs in their it’s not just a brutal took you so long?” He ac- with the historic can just unrelenting venting of business but a decidedly Himself are telling us, tion concerns that fall in your lap. there is this question: extraordinary 22- min- cepted responsibility for their hatreds, even as rotten one. drafting Hernandez but And on this particular Paret lay dying on the Emile Griffith was a What precisely does that ute alleged “apologia” evening, events at the old mean? delivered with so much refused to explain why he canvass. great fighter who held ignored all warnings to Madison Square Garden The effect on boxing three championships Does it mean we should familiar condescension at 8th and 49th would forget about it? Not pos- (if with a bit more tact avoid him. He promised of that horrific evening and whipped the fabled to introduce reforms but be avowedly “historic,” was monumental, the likes of Dick Tiger and sible, old Sport. That Ru- than usual) by the head the occasion being a bicon has been crossed. coach in what he pledged offered no details. He ensuing uproar ruinous. Nino Benvenuti. He was stone-walled, and they middleweight champion- I firmly believe boxing ever willing and never Or does it mean we would be his last word on ship match between two should ignore it? That, the subject. And on that, loved it. essentially ceased to mailed it in. But he is To the Coach, one very tough Latin kids be a major American best remembered for too, proves impossible, we certainly do believe with loud and fierce fol- especially as on-rushing him! has this advice. Run sport that night because having killed Kid Paret. your camp. Play your lowings; Emile Griffith, the tragedy had been It haunted him. He legal proceedings ap- In my opinion, it was a terrific fighter, and proach the scale, gravity, a tap-dance worthy of season. Win or lose, as beamed on network must have apologized ten fate ordains. Forget Bennie “Kid” Paret, not television. Those were thousand times, saying distraction, aggravation, Fred Astaire. While Mr. as skilled but every bit and public entertain- Belichick conceded that you drafted, cultivated, less-jaded times. The again and again, “I didn’t admired, and employed as brave. very notion of witnessing want to kill no one.” But ment value of the Whitey the questions he was It was widely billed as Bulger epic. being asked were “fair,” the disgraced fellow a mindlessly savage to those who were there, in question, obviously a grudge match loaded homicide in the guise the rage he lugged into Maybe in their heart of he answered none of with bad blood. The hearts, the Patriots think them. He was roundly focusing only on his of an alleged sporting that ring that night truly considerable skills while vibes were terrible. In event in the comfort of qualified as “murder- that skeptics, in their applauded by an adoring the jangled drum-roll nasty pre-occupation Boston media for admit- glibly ignoring all the your living room was ous,” with a potential other baggage he was of the looming trag- a greater issue then outcome regrettably too with trifles relating little ting he was “saddened” edy, insults raged, with to football, are overstat- and “disappointed.” bearing. Do all this than it might be today, inevitable. without a wink, a nod, Griffith concluding that it being well before we *** ing Mr. Hernandez’s What was the alterna- his manhood had been alleged indiscretions? tive – for him to say or a blush. could collectively say as Before being distracted But don’t tell us that deeply and unforgiv- a culture that we’d “seen by boxing memories If I were them, I’d be he was overjoyed? Why ingly disparaged. Nor careful of that one, given were the knights of the “it’s time to move on.” everything,” it was my intention Because this historic did Paret – a notably Obviously, the sport this week to wax upon law-enforcement’s cur- keyboard so grateful that brash character – deny rent probes, which yet he was willing – after calamity, my dear coach, didn’t expire, but it the deplorable Aaron has only just begun! that was precisely his would never again be Hernandez mess, a might multiply the raps a full month’s abject intention. The street talk like it was; not even crackled with anger. By close. Yet ahead lay the fight time, the Garden Ali years, and, later, our was seething. A stylish entire region would be GERARD’S RESTAURANT fighter and relatively lengthily enthralled with mild-mannered, at least the raucous experiences as boxers go, Griffith of Marvelous Marvin entered the ring in an Hagler. We bring summer time to you. awful rage. The game still persists. 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In the Cobb Salad $11.99 longer with what seemed event you missed it, Emil Summer Platter Plate $11.99 With grilled chicken tenderloins, topped with chopped ham, bacon, boiled egg, fresh more like three or four Griffith died the other Sliced ham, turkey and cheese with egg wedges, lettuce, tomato, potato salad and crumbled blue cheese and your choice of dressing. cole slaw. dozen additional blows day. He was 75 and he being struck. It was departed having lived unspeakably gruesome. a life so familiar among Side Orders Ice Cream Goldstein, an ex-boxer men who’ve plied this Potato Salad...... $1.99 Small Ice Cream...... $2.99 of distinction who was wicked game. It was a Cole Slaw...... 1.99 Large Ice Cream...... 4.99 long considered a great deeply sad, conflicted, 4 Bean Salad...... 1.99 Jr. Sundae...... 4.79 ref, later lamented that bewildered, and, in the German Potato Salad...... 1.99 Lg. Sundae...... 6.49 he was waiting for the end, aimless life filled Onion Rings...... 5.99 Frappe...... 4.99 Kid to go down for the with too much sorrow, French Fries ...... 2.79 count. But Paret couldn’t pain, and confusion. Ice Cream Flavors fall because his right arm In short, Griffith was Sweet Potato Fries...... 3.99 Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip, had become hooked on typical. Mint Chocolate Chip, (Sugar Free) Black Raspberry, Frozen *Steak & Egg items are cooked to order. Thoroughly cooking beef Yogurt, Orange Sherbet and flavor of the week. the ropes. From about Most sportswriters & eggs reduces your risk for food-borne illness. Individuals with 20 rows back, we could certain health conditions may be at a higher risk if these foods I’ve known – and all * Please advise your server of anyone who has a food allergy at your table. see that he was hope- the great ones – have are consumed raw or undercooked. lessly ensnared, but been hooked on boxing. Ruby didn’t, or couldn’t, It’s a fascinating dodge and when he finally forever populated with 776 Adams Street, Adams Village, Dorchester restrained Griffith, the endlessly fascinating Kid was already un- characters. There are 617-282-6370 Page 18 THE Reporter August 1, 2013 Barros on the trail: ‘It really is about human contact’ By Gintautas Dumcius when she worked on Nel- News Editor son Merced’s campaign “ M y h u s b a n d i s for state representative. running for mayor of The pair married Boston,” said Tchintcia in 2011, with Mayor Barros, who was stand- Thomas Menino in at- ing outside the door as tendance. people poured out of “At a young age, every- the Route 27 bus on a body votes in my house,” Monday morning. “Good Tchintcia said. “Even morning, my husband if it’s a small, small is running for mayor of election.” Boston,” she said. “Good It was at her urging morning, my husband that Barros waded into John Barros is running the race in April. He for mayor of Boston,” she had been planning to said again as they hur- take a leave of absence ried to catch the train. as director of the Dudley “I’m not political,” one Street Neighborhood woman responded, head- Initiative (DSNI) any- ing into the Ashmont way, since Gov. Deval MBTA station. “I’m all Patrick was expected to set,” a second woman tap him to head a new said, waving her hand. partnership between A third woman stopped Roxbury Community and smiled as Tchintcia College and Madison (pronounced chin-see- Park Vocational Techni- Mayoral candidate John Barros greeted a voter at Ashmont station on Monday morning. ah) handed her some cal High School. Photo by Gintautas Dumcius campaign literature. An- The first person of other commuter pulled Cape Verdean descent to after his stop at Ash- neighborhoods, on top of system,” Barros said. “As The Sept. 24 prelimi- headphones out of his serve on the city’s seven- mont, and far from the “closed systems” aimed a city, we have to engage nary, which will winnow ears to listen to her pitch. member School Commit- commuting crowd, Bar- at harboring political in that way, where it’s the field of 12 candidates Steps away, Tchint- tee, Barros resigned from ros stood in a sunlit capital, Barros added. not a closed room deal.” down to two, will prob- cia’s 12-year-old nephew that post, stepped down conference room on the “We can really open this Then came the ques- ably see a “universe” of teased her 15-month-old from DSNI, and jumped thirty-fourth floor of city up,” he said. tion: How do you plan 150,000 voters, he said. son – John Jr. – in the into the mayoral fray. a Financial District He pointed to the to win? To get to the final, you stroller. She is due to Three months later, skyscraper. “This is an overhaul of the student “It’s a data-driven, on- need between 30,000 and have another boy in the two of them were amazing view,” he said, assignment system. A the-ground, grassroots 35,000 voters, he added. September. seeking out voters at stealing a quick glance mayorally appointed effort,” Barros said, not- (In the general election, At the other end of the the MBTA station as at airplanes landing at panel tasked with re- ing that he had just hired the universe of voters T station, John Barros, part of his campaign’s Logan Airport before vamping the unpopular Marcus Starr, who had will likely be 250,000 his campaign manager “Stand Up Now” initia- turning to face the group system made reams of worked on Ed Markey’s to 260,000 voters, and Matt Patton in tow, tive, aimed at register- of 17 people who had data publicly available. Senate campaign and 150,000 to 160,000 vot- shook hands and chatted ing potential Barros come to hear him speak. A student from MIT had overseen the voter ers will be targeted.) with people waiting for supporters to vote and Barros started with his took an interest in the files at the Massachu- While the general a bus. engaging residents in a family’s humble begin- data, and came up with setts Democratic Party. election in November For Tchintcia and her mayoral contest that has nings: His father worked a program that set up a The Barros campaign will likely be about com- husband, campaigning yet to catch fire. Voter on a cranberry bog on home-based system – an is asking voters to “stand mercials and newspaper isn’t a new thing. A com- registration forms and the Cape for ten cents assignment process that up now” because it’s a ads, the preliminary will munity organizer, John “Barros for Boston” cam- an hour before starting takes into account where nicer way of saying “get be different, Barros said. Barros, 39, worked on paign materials were a family in Roxbury. students live and the off the sidelines” as some, “It’s not going to be TV President Obama’s cam- neatly stacked on a table “It’s an American story, quality of schools near citing a concern about ads. It won’t be signs. It paign in Massachusetts. set up just outside the a Boston story,” Barros them. potentially backing the really is about human Tchintcia, 34, started at side doors of the station. said. But there is “social “This is what you do wrong horse in public, contact. And that’s how an early age: she was 11 Twenty-four hours isolation” in the city’s when you open a closed are doing, he added. we’re going to do it.” Walczak pitches environmental plan, warns of climate change impacts

By Gintautas Dumcius what happened even News Editor ten years ago,” he said, Bill Walczak is a self- saying flooding was once described “map freak.” a rare thing. “We didn’t There are maps of see this stuff ten years Dorchester, Boston, and ago and I don’t think New England all over Morrissey Boulevard has the walls of his home actually sunk. I think up on Savin Hill. The what’s happened is the maps show a Boston sea level has actually before parts were filled risen and we’re getting in to make new neighbor- storm surges that are hoods and new roads, very, very damaging before climate change and tidal surges that are entered the broader damaging.” public conversation. As the rain moved in, “The reality is that a small group of support- those maps show a period ers of Walczak’s run for of time before they filled mayor made its way from in the land,” Walczak said the beach to a cracked last Thursday, standing and jagged sidewalk on Malibu Beach as cars and waved signs at the rushed by on their way oncoming traffic while to Boston. “So in fact Walczak, carrying a Mayoral candidate Bill Walczak used a red yardstick as he discussed his concerns about the regular Morrissey Boulevard neon pink yardstick, tidal flooding that he says is worsening on Morrissey Boulevard during an event last Thursday. filled up here. This is all walked down the beach Photo by Gintautas Dumcius fill land. But we also have and stopped to film a Boston, Walczak said. by 2020 and a public ity to do this,” Walczak plan to make Boston this problem where the campaign video tout- And while Mayor transportation system said. “This is one thing safer, to make Boston sea level is rising and you ing his plan to combat Thomas Menino has that runs 24 hours a day, I keep emphasizing in greener, to make Boston can see it on Morrissey climate change. come up with an action 7 days a week. There my campaign: If there’s healthier, to deal with Boulevard.” If Hurricane Sandy, plan, Walczak, who once are among other ideas one city in America that the achievement gap Walczak said he can which caused $68 bil- served as an associate in an “environmental should be able to solve its in education. If there’s see it because every time lion in damages nine commissioner of the blueprint” he unveiled problems, it’s Boston. We one city in America that officials close down the months ago, mostly to Boston Department of on Malibu Beach. He have the resources here. should be able to do it, boulevard due to the high metropolitan New York, Parks, said he wants to also called for expansion We have the intelligence, it’s us, and what it needs tides – almost a monthly had reached Boston go further. He wants a of the Silver Line to the universities, the is strong leadership, and occurrence –commuters earlier, City Hall would renewable energy re- Mattapan Square and colleges, the research that’s what I’m willing to drive through his neigh- have been flooded as quirement for city build- East Boston. institutions that are provide.” borhood instead. “That’s well as coastal areas of ings set at 30 percent “Boston has the capac- capable of designing a a major change from Dorchester and South August 1, 2013 The Reporter Page 19 It’s now time to scramble in the mayoral campaign (Continued from page 1) to kick off her mayoral on Channel 5’s politi- in this campaign. “I women, you know, just American mayor here in face time with the dozen campaign by outlining cal chat show “On the do think that I can like everybody [are] the city before, people candidates. a “vision” for the city in Record” in mid-July, energize women in a looking for a role model. are going to be like, Last night, former a speech at Hibernian and one of the hosts way that maybe the And if we haven’t seen a ‘Wow, Charlotte, you state Rep. Charlotte Go- Hall. asked her if being is a average guy can’t,” Golar woman mayor before, we know, kudos to you for lar Richie was expected Golar Richie appeared woman of color is notable Richie said. “Because haven’t seen an African- getting out there.’ ”

Rep. Marty Walsh spoke during a press event outside of Madison Park High Charlotte Golar Richie spoke to a young woman during a forum hosted by her in Roxbury on Monday to highlight his proposal to build and maintain Boston campaign at the Roxbury YMCA last Saturday afternoon. Photo by Bill Forry Public School buildings. Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

7 p.m. Felix Arroyo, John Barros, Charles Clemons, mittees, First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St. 6 p.m. UPCOMING MAYORAL FORUMS Charlotte Golar Richie, and Bill Walczak to 10 p.m. Aug. 1 (today) – Out of School Youth and Young Aug. 15 – Boston Park Advocates’ Parks and Sept. 10 – NAACP Forum, 650 Dudley St., Boston. Adults Forum, Open Space Forum, Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Roxbury Community College Media Center, Building Dorchester. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boston Architectural Sept. 10 – Coalition for Community Forum, Roxbury 1, Roxbury. College President Ted Landsmark to moderate. Community College, Media Arts Center, 1234 Colum- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Moderator is Channel 7’s Byron Aug. 16 – “EcoForum” at City Hall Plaza, Government bus Ave. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Barnett; organizers include Boston Private Industry Center. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 – Action for Boston Community Develop- Council and Freedom House. Aug. 19 – Main Street Coalition Forum, Strand ment Forum, 178 Tremont St., Melnea Cass Room. 4 Aug. 6 – “Why We Can’t Wait for Housing” Forum, Theatre, Dorchester p.m. to 6 p.m. Josiah Quincy Elementary School auditorium, 885 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WGBH’s Callie Crossley will Sept. 11 – Boston Teachers Union Forum, 180 Mt. Washington St., Chinatown. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. moderate. More information: mymainstreetmyboston. Vernon St., Dorchester. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8 – DotOUT Forum, Ledge, 2261 Dorchester org/#!forum/c21kz. Sept. 12 – Boston University School of Education Ave., Lower Mills. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 22 – Youth Group Forum, First Parish Church, Forum, Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Aug. 12 – West Roxbury Candidates’ Night, St. Meetinghouse Hill, Dorchester. Ave. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. George Church, 55 Emmonsdale Rd., West Roxbury. 6 p.m. Teens from the Cape Verdean Community Sept. 16 – Back Bay Association Forum, Liberty 7 p.m. Forum includes City Council candidates. (CVC) UNIDO’s Youth Leadership Academy are plan- Mutual Conference Center. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 7 – Boston Globe Lab Debates, 135 Morrissey ning the event. Sept. 18 – Dorchester Board of Trade, Freeport Blvd., Dorchester. Aug. 27 – Ward 10 Mayoral Candidate’s Night, Parks Tavern, 780 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester. 7 p.m. Rob Consalvo, Michael Ross, and Marty Walsh Community Building, 2 New Whitney St, Mission 6:30 p.m. UMass Boston’s Professor Paul Watanabe Aug. 14 – Boston Globe Lab Debates, 135 Morrissey Park. 6 p.m. to moderate. Blvd., Dorchester. Aug. 29 – South End Business Alliance Forum, Sept. 19 – UMass Boston’s McCormack School, The 4 p.m. John Connolly and Dan Conley Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont, South End. 5:30 Boston Foundation, and WBUR Forum. UMass Boston, Aug. 14 – Boston Globe Lab Debates, 135 Morrissey p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Boston Courant is the sponsor. Dorchester. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Blvd., Dorchester. Sept. 5 – Ward 19 and Ward 5 Democratic Com- Follow the latest in the mayor’s race at DotNews.com Page 20 THE Reporter August 1, 2013 Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 12) Codman Square Neighborhood Concert. For info call 781-861-1829. Dorchester Historical Society Council Art Center The headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the Arts & Crafts Camp, at the Erick Jean Center for House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great the Arts, 157A Washington St., Dor., Aug. 19 to Aug. Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk 30, 1 to 3 p.m., Mon. to Fri., for 6 to 12-year-olds, to help preserve the society’s artifacts. St. Info: call 617-265-4189. with some scholarships available; $50 for five-day St. Christopher Parish Bowdoin St. Health Center sessions, $15 for a single two hour session Fr. George’s birthday celebration, Sun., Aug. 4, Peace Circle, where those affected by violence may Temple Shalom beginning with a bilingual Mass at noon, with a speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month, 6 The worship services are held at the Great Hall barbecue to follow; with pony and horse rides, face to 8 p.m., sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Sanctuary in the First Congregational Church, 495 painting, games, dancing, and fun. Ctr, the BSHC, and the Louis Brown Peace Institute. Canton Ave. The temple has relocated; the office, Dorchester Board of Trade Call Janet at 617-296-2075 for info. 38 Truro Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. “Meet the Mayoral Candidates,” Thurs., Sept. 12, Mattapan Health Center Box 870275, Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, 5:30 p.m. for social and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for forum; Weight Watcher’s meetings will be held each The Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone at Phillips, 780 Morrissey Blvd. A “Ca$ino Night,” Wed. at the Mattapan Community Health Center, number remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: to benefit the DBOT Scholarship Fund, in October. at 6 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes early to register. Call [email protected] for info. The DBOT welcomes new members; e-mail the DBOT 617-898-9052 or 617-898-8026 for info Pilgrim Church or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the website for info: Irish Pastoral Centre The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; dorchesterboardoftrade.com. The mailing address The IPC, located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 all are welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the is DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. 02122. Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each Conference Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public Carney Hospital’s Programs Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be is invited. Browse the gift shop, which is open A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. weekdays and Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Music for Memory group meets on the second details. Community lunch is served free every Sat. The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Singing from noon to 1:30 p.m.; the public is welcome. Pilgrim instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- can unlock the brain.” Suggested donation: $3 to Christian Endeavor Society meeting, second Tues. 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group $5 per session, with refreshments served, Contact of each month at 6:30 p.m. Pilgrim Church is a (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to Maureen at: [email protected] for info. Congregational Christian Church, associated with 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support Irish Social Club the United Church of Christ, and is located at 540 Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. groups at Carney: Family Support, Breast Cancer The club is located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. Support, Al-Anon, AA, and Overeaters Anonymous. Donation, usually $10 pp. Sun., Aug. 4, Erin’s Divine Mercy Celebration The next Senior Supper is Wed., Sept. 11. Melody; Sun., Aug. 11, John Connors and the Irish The nuns usually celebrate the Eucharist in honor Leahy/Holloran Center Express; Fri., Aug. 16, Pub Night with Colm O’Brien; of Divine Mercy on the third Friday of each month, Openings for camp applications, Project DEEP Sun., Aug. 18, Silver Spears; Sun., Aug. 25, Fintan at St. Ann’s in Neponset, with Exposition at 6 p.m., Baseball Camp, Check the Spring Guide for new Stanley; and Sat., Aug. 31, Susan McCann. Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and Mass, with Fr. programs. Jamaican Celebration Richard Clancy, at 7 p.m. (This next celebration will be held in Sept., when the 150th anniversary At All Saints Church, at Ashmont: Emancipation Adams St. Library of the Foundation will be celebrated on Sept. 22.) Celebration, Thurs., Aug. 1, 6 to 9 p.m.; Jamaica Become a member by sending dues to Friends of For further info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, Indep. Service, Sun., Aug. 4, 5 p.m.; Civic Reception the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton ext. 114. Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; and Honours Award, Tues., Aug. 6, 6 to 9 p.m.; Story individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and Telling, Wed., Aug. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.; Folk Concert, Fri., (Continued on page 22) lifetime, $50. Aug. 9, 6 to 9 p.m.; and Sun., Aug. 11, 5 p.m., Variety

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A new “hero square” was unveiled on Monday in memory of the late Sgt. Alberto D. Montrond, a native of Cape Verde who moved to Dorchester in 1996 and attended Madison Park High. Shown, l-r, Mayor Thomas Menino, Sgt. Montrond’s mother, Mrs. Maria Montrond, Councillor Tito Jackson and Alberto Montrond, the sergeant’s cousin. Photo by Bill Forry (Continued from page 1) hero squares located women so honored across the Cape Verdean im- presentation: a second at intersections across Boston. migrant community near sign with details of the the city, according to Montrond emigrated to Uphams Corner. As a late soldier’s biography Commissioner Urena. the United States in 2006 student at Madison Park that will give passersby The city is embarking on from Praia, the capital of High School, he joined more information about a special project to enlist Cape Verde. His family the ROTC program and the fallen Bostonian than volunteers to help them re-settled on Marshfield enlisted in the Army just their name. write brief biographies Street, just off Clifton upon graduation. He There are some 1,285 on each of the men and Street in the heart of told family members that he intended to re- enlist shortly before he was killed in action. New sign recalls heroics of Montrand had already McConnell Park namesake

The city of Boston has installed a new sign on a monument to Capt. Joseph W. McConnell. The monument is located near the waterfront park that bears his name in Savin Hill. The rock memorial once bore a plaque inscribed with information about McCo- nnell, who was killed in action in France on Sept. 12, 1918. The memorial was dedicated in 1921 following a parade of which earned him the Heidi Moesinger, who veterans from Uphams Distinguished Service was curious to learn more Corner to Savin Hill Cross. In dedicating the about the park’s name- beach that included some monument, the day’s sake. After a Reporter 10,000 people, according orator, Judge Michael article highlighted the to a Boston Globe article H. Murray said that missing plaque, fellow about the event. The McConnell “was a brave Savin Hill resident Rose- new marker includes soldier as he was an mary Powers assisted in those details, along with honorable man.” retrieving the old Boston information about Mc- The memorial sign was Globe article that re- Connell’s heroic actions restored after inquiries counted the monument’s during World War I, from Savin Hill resident dedication. Page 22 THE Reporter August 1, 2013 RECENT OBITUARIES

DOLAN, Janet J. Andrew C. and his wife Meaney of Dorchester, tions may be made in will be mourned by many. YAN, Eleanor M. (Rosa) in Dorchester. Amy Dolan of Dorchester. Margaret A. and her hus- Winifred’s name to the Donations in his memory (Johnston) age 87, of Former spouse of the late Sister of David J. Rosa of band James Sciarappa American Heart Associa- may be made to South Dorchester and New- Charles P. Mother of Jen- Dorchester, Roy A. Rosa of Canton, and Mary M. tion, 300 5th Ave., Suite Boston Boys & Girls foundland. Wife of the nifer L. and her husband and his dear compan- and her husband Michael 6, Waltham, MA 02451. Club, 230 West 6th St., late William P. Mother Richard J. Pacitti of ion Jeanne Jackson of Finnerty of Dorchester. MILLER, Walter W. South Boston, MA 02127. of Patricia R. Ennis of Canton, Jessica L. and Swampscott, Joseph C. Devoted grandmother of Quincy, formerly of OLIVER, Laurence Wellesley, Lorraine M. her husband James A. and his wife Miriam Rosa of Devin L., Joseph R., Dorchester and South “Larry” Age 66 of MacIsaac of Dorchester, Broderick of Sharon, and of Weymouth, Pauline Ava L., Ryan D., Leah Boston. Son of Margue- Dorchester. Husband of Donna M. Humphrey R., Emma J., Hannah rite A. (Von Shoppe) Arlene (Fernandes). Fa- and her husband Ernest E., Norah C., Mari R., Miller of Weymouth and ther of Anthony Oliver, and her twin Donald and Molly G. Survived the late Robert J. Father Gary Oliver and his wife F. and his wife Angela, by many nieces and of Lisa, Mark, Walter, Brenda all of Dorchester. William R., all of Milton, nephews. William, Paul, and Dawn. Son of Frederick and Jan- Kevin P. of Quincy, Paul TEVNAN TEVNAN HARRAWAY, Win- Proud “Papa” of many, ice Oliver of Dorchester. L. of Dorchester and 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue ifred C. of Milton, including his precious Brother of Frederick Oli- John M. Ryan of VT. Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 formerly of Dorchester. Jessica, who predeceased ver and his wife Roberta Sister of Anna Windsor, 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 Wife of the late Arthur him in 1993. Brother of of Hyde Park, and Gilbert Josephine Weatherdon, W. Harraway. Mother Edward, Debra, Linda, Oliver and his wife June and Michael Johnston, Attorneys at Law of Elizabeth Harraway. Patrick, Janice, Mary, of Dorchester. Grandfa- all of Newfoundland and www.tevnan.com Winifred is also survived Thomas, Tina, and the ther of Aivah, Cameron, the late Robert Johnston by her niece Karen Roby late Gregory and Robert. Bryanna and Jeremiah. and Mary M. Power. Also of West Warwick, RI, her Survived by many aunts, Brother-in-law of Jean survived by 19 cherished nephews Charles Reid of uncles, nieces, nephews, Fernandes of Dorchester. grandchildren and 8 Richboro, PA, Richard and cousins. Walter also Also survived by many great grandchildren. Ret. “Close to Home” Reid of Billerica, John leaves the love of his life, aunts, uncles, nieces, employee of New Eng- Reid of West Medford, Mary W. Daley, and her nephews and friends. land Life Insurance Co. Robert and Joseph Reid extended family. Wally Donations in memory Expressions of sympathy of Mansfield, Ronald was a grateful Friend of Larry may be made may be made to Marian Reid of Marlboro and of Bill W. and retired to VNA Care Hospice, Manor, 130 Dorchester several grand nieces member of Laborers 5 Federal St., Danvers, St., South Boston, MA and nephews. Dona- Local #223. Wally’s death MA 01923. 02127.

Cedar Grove Cemetery Neighborhood Notables CONSECRATED IN 1868 (Continued from page 20) Fr. Sean’s temporary replacement will be Fr. On the banks of the Neponset First Parish Church Michael Banks, ofm,Cap. Voice, piano, guitar, violin, Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available The church welcomes donations of food and clothing and viola lessons are now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the church. St. Ann’s Knitters will Inquiries on gravesites and above-ground for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck-Family-Fun- garden crypts are invited. Non-Sectarian. Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 p.m., in the meet in the fall. A selection of children’s books is available during Mass. Register online at our website. Greenhouse Now Open parish hall. The church is located at 10 Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. Reunion of Class of 1964, St. Ann School, scheduled for your home gardening and cemetery needs for fall, 2013; contact [email protected] or All Saints’ Parish [email protected] with names of graduates.. Cemetery Office open daily at Boys (grades 3 to 6) who like music are being 920 Adams St. recruited for the choir. Membership is open to boys of St. Brendan Church Dorchester, MA 02124 all faith, regardless of religious affiliation. Rehears- Men’s clothing is still needed for the Long Island Telephone: 617-825-1360 als, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Shelter for the Homeless: shirts, pants, sweatshirts, with singing at the 10 sweaters, coats, jackets, rainwear, footwear, belts, a.m. Mass each Sunday. hats, and white sox. The Food Pantry is in great Call 617-436-3520 for an need of non-perishable food. Please be generous. audition St. Christopher Parish St. Ambrose The annual BBQ, celebrating Fr. George’s birthday, will be held on Sun., Aug. 4, from noon to Church 5 p.m., with pony and horse rides, games, arts and Sovereign Bank is crafts, and face painting. Hot dogs and hamburgers allowing parishioners are provided. Bring salad, rice, chips, desserts soda, attending Sunday Mass etc. Small faith groups have resumed on Thursdays, to park in their parking from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Celia or call Louise at lot while at Mass. The 617-834-9127. Rosary (in Spanish) each Thurs., from Hispanic Communiy of 6 to 8 p.m. Call Jose at 617-541-3402. St. Ambrose will move to St. Mark’s in Sept. Bible K Club Study meets each Mon- Meeting every other Monday (Aug.12 and 26), at day, following the noon Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m. Mass. Sr. Damien leads St. Gregory the study on the coming Parish week’s liturgy readings, The annual Parish Cookout will take place on Wed., with refreshments. All Aug. 28, 6 to 9 p.m., in the auditorium. Tickets are are welcome. $5 each or five tickets for $20. Mark your calendars St. Ann Church now. Those wishing to receive the Sacrament of Holy Anointing should sit in one of the front pews on the first Sat. of each month, following the 4 p.m. LEGAL NOTICES Mass. The parish welcomes grocery-store gift cards COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF for those less fortunate. MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT SUFFOLK, ss. SUFFOLK, ss. THE TRIAL COURT St. Mark Parish THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT A small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. PLYMOUTH DIVISION SUFFOLK DIVISION NOTICE AND ORDER: NOTICE AND ORDER: 24 NEW CHARDON STREET Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on the Docket No. PL13D0885DR PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 SUMMONS OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Docket No. SU13P1125GD Docket No. SU13P1126GD 617-788-8300 BY PUBLICATION and MAILING IN THE INTERESTS OF IN THE INTERESTS OF Docket No. SU13D1337DR to receive a bag of groceries. Items needed are toilet NHA V. TRAN, Plaintiff LATOYA RICH DAMARI R. KAY DIVORCE SUMMONS tissue, paper towels, cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.) and vs. OF DORCHESTER, MA OF DORCHESTER, MA BY PUBLICATION and MAILING MINOR MINOR STACY A. JOHNSON shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy Hour, each Monday, CHI T. LUONG, Defendant Notice to all Interested Parties Notice to all Interested Parties To the above named Defendant: CHI vs. from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, in 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a ROAN BATES T. LUONG Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor To the Defendant: the church. A Mass in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, A Complaint for has been pre- filed on 05/17/2013 by Wakeelaa D. Evans filed on 05/17/2013 by Wakeelaa D. Evans of Dorchester, MA will be held 09/12/2013 of Dorchester, MA will be held 09/12/2013 The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for the 13th of each month, May through Oct., in the sented to this Court by the Plaintiff, 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Divorce requesting that the Court grant a NHA V. TRAN, seeking to declare Located at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, Located at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the chapel. All are welcome. the purported marriage between the MA 02114 – Family Service Office. MA 02114 – Family Service Office. marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. 2. Response to Petition: You may 2. Response to Petition: You may Knights of Columbus parties be adjudged null and void.. 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. respond by filing a written response to the respond by filing a written response to the An Automatic Restraining Order has Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, You are hereby required to serve Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- been entered in this matter preventing upon: Nha V. Tran whose address is ing. If you choose to file a written response, ing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: you need to: you from taking any action which would and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new 270 West Elm Street, Apt. 2, Brockton, File the original with the Court; and File the original with the Court; and negatively impact the current financial Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the MA 02301 your answer on or before Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Mail a copy to all interested parties at least status of either party. SEE Supplemental October 21, 2013. If you fail to do so, five (5) business days before the hearing. five (5) business days before the hearing. Probate Court Rule 411. second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor the court will proceed to the hearing You are hereby summoned and re- Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the quired to serve upon: Stacy Ann Johnson, right to request that counsel be appointed right to request that counsel be appointed and adjudication of this action. You 25 Dunlap St., Apt. 3, Dorchester, MA Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. are also required to file a copy of your for the minor. for the minor. 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A 02124 your answer, if any, on or before answer, in the office of the Register minor over age 14 has the right to be present minor over age 14 has the right to be present 08/29/2013. If you fail to do so, the court Adams Village Business Assn. of this Court at Plymouth. at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. Witness, CATHERINE P. SABAIT- is not in the minor’s best interests. is not in the minor’s best interests. tion of this action. You are also required IS, Esquire, First Justice of said THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important to file a copy of your answer, if any, in St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club court proceeding that may affect your rights court proceeding that may affect your rights the office of the Register of this Court. Court at Plymouth, this 26th day of has been scheduled. If you do not understand has been scheduled. If you do not understand Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- The club will meet on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. for July, 2013. this notice or other court papers, please this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. contact an attorney for legal advice. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. refreshments and 1 p.m. for Bingo, in St. Gregory’s Robert E. McCarthy June 28, 2013 June 28, 2013 Date: June 25, 2013 Register of Probate Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli Auditorium, resuming in Sept. The meetings have Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate been suspended for the summer. August 1, 2013 The Reporter Page 23 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, August 1 • The Lipstick group— which is working to prevent gun violence in cities like Boston— will host a workshop for the faith community at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Cushing Avenue in Dorchester. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner. RSVP by calling 617-233-5363.

Friday, August 2 • The Lipstick group— which is working to prevent gun violence in cities like Boston— will host a workshop for youth workers from 10:30-12:30 p.m. p.m. at the Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave. Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP by calling 617-233-5363.

Monday, August 5 • The city of Boston’s Public Works Dept. hosts a public meeting to view plans for the roadway and urban design improvements planned for Uphams Corner. The meeting will be held at the Cape Verdean Adult Center, 34 Hancock St. beginning at 6 p.m. Contact: Zach Wassmouth, civil engineer, 617-635-4968.

Tuesday, August 6 • Cedar Grove Civic Association hosts special meeting on plans for former Rite-AID space and surrounding parking area at 540 Gallivan Blvd. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in St. Brendan’s Church.

• Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Police Commissioner Noted crooner Michael Dutra brings the music of Ol’ Blue Eyes to City Hall Plaza with his “Strictly Edward Davis, and the Boston Police Department Sinatra” tribute at Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night Concerts on August 7 at 7 p.m. Neighborhood Watch Unit invite you to attend a Brewery, Long Trail Brewing Co., Samuel Adams, Foods, and Costco Wholesale. Music will also be National Night Out party on Tuesday, August 6, Dogfish Head Brewery, Harpoon Brewery, among provided by DJ BK. Proceeds from Brew at the Zoo from 5-8 p.m. The event will take place in Roxbury many more. Food will be provided by American will support the operation and continued growth at the Malcolm X Park, located behind the BCYF Flatbread, Amir’s Natural Foods, California Pizza of Franklin Park Zoo, its education programs and Shelburne Community Center with access from Kitchen, Food Should Taste Good, Harrow’s Chicken conservation initiatives. Call 617-541-LION or visit the Dale St. entrance. At the gathering, which is Pies, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Ole Mexican Grill, zoonewengland.org/brewatthezoo. accessible by MBTA bus, food, entertainment, and Olecito, Popeye’s, Upper Crust Pizzeria, Utz Quality free activities for kids will be provided. National Night Out is a country-wide campaign aiming to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, strengthen police-community partnerships, and HELP WANTED increase neighborhood camaraderie.

Wednesday, August 7 HELP WANTED Development Assistant • The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive ACCOUNTING CLERK Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) seeks a develop- at Saint Brendan’s Church, 595 Gallivan Blvd. ment assistant to provide critical support to CLF’s from 2- 7 p.m. Come out to donate blood and you PART-TIME comprehensive development program. Candidates will also have the chance to win two Boston Red Meetinghouse Bank, a local community bank, is should have some experience in development and/ Sox tickets and to be honored at Fenway Park. To seeking a part-time accounting clerk for 15-20 or with providing administrative support in an office make an appointment to donate blood, please call hours/week. Job responsibilities will include posting setting. This is a full time non-exempt position based 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto to the general ledger and processing accounts in Boston, MA. redcrossblood.org. payable. Also will assist the accounting dept. with To Apply other clerical functions such as filing and research Send your resume titled “your last name-first initial- Saturday, August 17 as needed. resume” (e.g. “SMITH J RESUME”) and a detailed • The Upham’s Corner Street Festival is from cover letter titled “your last name-first initial-cover” Must have proven organizational and verbal/ (e.g. “SMITH J COVER”) to [email protected]. No 12-5 p.m. on Stoughton Street. Activities will written communication skills. Candidate should phone calls please. include live music on a stage, food vendors, local have computer skills and a working knowledge of * * * * * * arts vendors, family-friendly activities, information Microsoft Office. tables, and more! For more information or if you are Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New interested in setting up as a vendor, please email High School diploma or equivalent required. England’s environment for the benefit of all people. CLF [email protected] or call 617-265-0363. Apply in person at Meetinghouse Bank, 2250 works with communities of color, and also communities Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124, Contact: that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which • Fourth Annual Brew at the Franklin Park Wayne Gove, or e-mail resume to: wgove@ often suffer disproportionately the impacts of environ- Zoo, a “beer tasting” event that features stations meetinghousebank.com mental degradation. CLF is committed to representing hosted by local breweries and restaurants - in the New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards zoo’s signature Tropical Forest Pavilion. 5-9 p.m. and membership and creating a positive, inclusive Please note: This event is 21+. Tickets cost $50 in workplace culture where all can thrive. advance and $60 at the door. Participating breweries http://www.clf.org/about-clf/employment-oppor- include Peak Organic Brewing Company, Blue Hills Equal Opportunity Employer tunities/ SOLD SALE PENDING

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