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By Linda Ros~ncrance TAB Staff Writer llston residents to Mayor Thomas M. Menino: "Si Atentas perfice" - fini h what you start. And what they want him to fmi h is the Allston Branch of the Bo ton Public Library - something he promised to the neighborhood during ~~ae" 4SO Cambridge Street. Her business is one of several new venture'i in ABston-Brighton b}' Asian entrepreneurs. his 1993 campaign for rna. or. Five years after that promi e­ and nearly one year aft r the city announced plans to build a branch on North Harvard Street - there is e new face of local business still no library in Allston. Although public records obtained by The TAB New Asian-owned nity, Asian American Bank: announced last Harry Jee, a marketing associate at indicate that negotiations regarding week that it will open an Allston branch in Century 21 in Brookline who serves as a an Allston library branch are still ventures change the spring, and a Korean accountant report­ business con ultant to Asian businesses in under way, questions remain where edly has plans to set up a practice in Allston-Brighton, aid the process of adjust­ and when the library will be built. econonriclandscape Brighton Center. Realtors are eyeing new ment must be a two-way street. And Allston re idents say they have storefronts to create other Asian shops that lee helps Asian business owners present not been included in the process. By Melissa Da Ponte would complement what's already here. their ideas to civic groups, commission traf­ ''In his inaugural address the TAB Staff Writer This trend has created some growing pains fic studie and plan promotional events. For mayor aid the motto of his Hyde he face of the Allston-Brighton bu i­ for oldtimers and newcomers alike. Different example, he made sure Do Re Mi Music Park neighborhood was [in Latin] 'Si ness district is changing. cultures have different ways of doing busi­ Studio at 442 Cambridge St. drew 95 percent tentas perfice,' or fInish what you T During the past year, five new ness. But several of the new entrepreneurs of its contractors from Allston-Brighton. He start," said All ton Civic A sociation Asian-owned bu inesses have opened up in are working with longtime Allston-Brighton is now helping several merchants map out President Paul Berkeley. ''Then he the neighborhood, and two more are in the business leaders to bridge cultural gaps and donations to American civic institutions' such talked about fInishing what he started works. To setve this mushrooming commu- fuel future growth in the' business district. , BUSINESS, page 30 in the public schools. Well, it's time LIBRARY,page 31 Safe T in numbers MBTA crime is down, but riders are still in fear night or riding on the Green, Red, Orange, Blue or Purple lines is still an By Linda Rosencrance and by nearly 30 percent, according to sta­ un ettling and sometimes frightening Patrick Golden tistics from the Massachusetts Bay experience. TAB StaffWriters Transportation Authority. Between Many T riders say they avoid certain he reality is - crime is down 1996 and 1997 there was a 9 percent lines and stations, such as the Orange on theMBTA. drop. Line, which runs from Forest Hills in T During the past five years, But even though crime is on the Boston to Oak Grove in Malden; the major crime on the T- homicide, decline, many riders say that ducking State Street station, where the Orange rape, robbely, assault, burglary, larceny down into the Downtown Crossing or and Blue lines converge; Downtown and motor vehicle theft - has dropped State Street ubway stations late at MBTA, page 16 Although crime has gone down on the T during the past five years, some people still ride in fear. ~ridal ~~~~knct What's your HIQ? ill style_ ___ (Health Intelligence Quotient) see inside •••

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Derek Dutra races through the aisles during a shopping spree at the Commonwealth Avenue Star Market last weekend. Dutra had five minutes to grab as much merchandise as he could from the store after winning a contest sponsored by Citizens Bank. Man shot on Newton Street BAIA opts out of coalition By Ross Doman the neck. TAB Staff Writer Police searched the man and Umbrella group fails Association; the Corey Hill meeting, when the board voted not oston Police arrested an allegedly found a black canvass hol­ Neighborhood Association; and the to join. Perhaps additional informa­ 18-year-old Newcastle ster in his pants. The officers also to recruit longtime LUCK Neighborhood Association. tion would have helped, she said. Road man on Jan. 28 after allegedly found a.32 caliber Each group is expected to send two "When something like this B civic organization he allegedly shot another man in the revolver laying on the ground out­ representatives to the cOqlition's comes up, it's a pretty important neck during a dispute on Newton side, according to reports. The monthly meetings and bring specif­ development in the neighborhood," Street in Brighton. revolver had one live fOund in its By Melissa Da Ponte ic neighborhood concerns for she said. "I was hoping they'd Police were called to 140 Newton chamber, and police said it appeared TAB Staff Writer which they might get support from make room for me, for two min­ St. at 1:25 p.m. after someone that a round had been fired from the the other groups. talk I embers of the utes, to about the idea. am reported that a man had been shot, gun. Brighton Allston Though the goal of the coalition extremely disappointed [by the according to police reports. The victim was transported to Improvement is to make community activism decision not to join]. I wanted this When officers arrived at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. Association have more effective in the area, some . group to include everyone. And M scene, they saw three men on a stair­ Police arrested Dennis J. Sena. 18, decided not to join the newly now we'll just have to do it alone. case - one of whom was holding a of 41 Newcastle Road, Apt 1, in formed Allston-Brighton Coalition, There's no other choice." bloody towel over his neck, police Brighton, and charged him with an umbrella group designed to rally Still, all agreed that the door is said. The man told police that one of assault with intent to murder in con­ broader community support around "We hope that [the still open for the BAJA should the other two men had shot him in nection with the incident. individual neighborhood issues. BAJA] will see a members reconsider in the future. The fonnation of the group was reason to "We still want to work with announced several weeks ago by work them," said Webster, "and we hope C< )RRI:C"I'I<)N I~al civic leaders who said they with us." that they will see a reason to work wished to present a unified voice with us, that at some point they Eva Webster Acaption that accompanied a photo­ player from Our Lady of the on zoning and licensing issues to will change their minds." graph on page 25 oflast week's edi­ Presentation School. The player was the city by bringing together the For now, the coalition will con­ tion of The Allston-Brighton TAB Jeffrey Aucoin. district's major community groups. tinue to forge ahead. incorrectly identified a basketball "We wish them well," BAJA local leaders have raised concerns "We would prefer that all the President Joan Nolan said in a pre­ that such an organization would neighborhood groups work togeth­ pared statement. "However, we inevitably dilute the power of indi­ er, but we knew that if they didn't· have a very active organization vidual groups. join, we'd be able to go on," said with numerous committees and Paul Berkeley, president of the Terry Cohen of the Corey Hill The city of Boston Board of Appeal will hold a task forces. Therefore, we will con­ ACA, said he is not surprised by Neighborhood Association. "If they public hearing at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, to tinue to devote our time to commu­ the BAJA's decision not to join. came in, that would be fine. No discuss the following items: nity-wide issues. We will be sup­ ''1 don't'see them as having the matter what, we were determined • a request for variances by Ronald Cahaly for his portive of other organizations on motivation to work with any other to go forward." property at 1700 Commonwealth Ave. Cahaly has issues that benefit the community." groups," he said. Berkeley agreed. proposed the construction of a 12-story apartment Groups that have chosen to ARCA president Eva Webster "This is an attempt to unify the bviJ,ding with an 8o-car garage, a management become involved with the coalition said the coalition is in no way try­ community 'on issues that are of office, health club, bank with ATM, three retail include the Allston Civic ing to undermine the BAJA. She concern to all of Allston-Brighton," stores and a restaurant Association; the Aberdeen & said she was surprised that the Berkeley said. "And I think this • a request by Roman Brocol to add an external dormer to a two-story Reservoir Civic Association; the BAJA did not ask more about the coalition is well-repr~sented [as it building at 656 Washington St Brighton Neighborhood coalition at the BAIA's monthly stands]." 0

senior news 5 Police log 9 Editorial 10 Speak-out! 10 Commentary 11 Politics 12 School news 14 Religion 15 Obituaries 18 Business news 19 Sports , 21 Community bulletin board 24 Page 4 DeAIIsI...__TAB, February 17 - 23, 1998 COM:M:UNITY PROFILE Russian immigrant helps break barriers

Social club leader The Rus ian Social Club has been meeting at the West End Boys and brings language, Girls Club each week since 1995. In the past, the group has rented school life to colleagues buses in the summer to vi it New England sites such as Newport, RI. By Melissa Va Ponte On Sundays, orne members of the TAB StajfWriter group play piano and ing. When o Alla Livshits immi­ musicians penorrn, people dance. grated to the United Most of the members are Russian ~States in 1991, she elders. thought it would be a long time "Since these people don't have before she'd become part ofa com­ cars, they just sit in their houses oth­ munity ofretired people. elWise, afraid to go out in the street A fonner radiology technician in because they don't peak English," Russia, Liv hits signed up to study she said. 'They can't move." libernl arts at Bunker Hill Though Liv hits immigrated with Community College, improved her family members, he remembers that English skills and quj.ckly became a it took a while to get acclimated, so Massachusetts licensed radiology she is sympathetic to the group's technician, passing the exam without newcomers. any fonnal coursework. "I couldn't adjust at first," she said. But when it came time to find a 'The first two years are the worst for job, Liv hits had no luck immigrants because of the culture She said she found it bard to have shock and the language barrier. You no worklife, and to make it worse just don't know anything. Everything she was in a new land, filled rno tly changes." with strangers. Through aLINCS survey project When an acquaintance mistakenly that involved going door-ta-door to informed her that the Leadership to Russian households in Allston­ Improve Neighbmhood Brighton, Livshits found a trong Communication and Services pro­ AlIa Liusbits ~ a founding member ofthe Russian Social Club. interest in the creation of a social gram, better known as LINeS, was club. an English-as-a-Second-Language In reality, LINCS, which is spon- improve their language skills. Russian Social Club, Livshits now Starting with just a $200 grant program, she signed up. Her friend . sored by the Allston-Brighton Through her involvement with organizes and raises money for the from the H~thy Boston Coalition to was incorrect about the English-as-a­ Healthy Boston Coalition, provides Lfr;JCS, Livshits embarked upon a group through grant-writing ­ buy equipment for the group, and Second-Language program, but leadership training for immigrants whole new kind of career, though which she does in English. donated space at the West End Boys Livshits'decision to contact the through community projects and she receives no payment for her ser­ ''I didn't even know what fund­ and Girls Club every Sunday, when group changed her life. offers participants a chance to vices. As a founding member of the raising was," she said. "But the peo­ the children do not use the facility, ple at Healthy Boston trained me, Livshits helped get things off the and now I just do it." ground. About 15 to 20 people joined Livshits recently sent three grant the group. proposals to Jewish charitable foun­ "Suddenly we had a big clean dations. Any money that comes room with shelves of books and a Watertown Mall through will be used to help the club TV, VCR and tables," she said. ''It pay for excursions and equipment PROFILE, page 20 presents Presidents' Week Events Puppet Shows ~ GOO" THIOUGH THE E"" OF FElIUAlrl

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Surrealism exhibit features art greats The McMullen Museum ofArt at Boston College has opened a four­ month exhibit, ''Visionary States: surrealism prints from the Gilbert Kaplan collection." The exhibit, which opened Jan. 18 and runs through May 17, includes the artwork of Salvador Dati, Jean At:p, Max Ernst, Pablo Picasso, Rene Margritte, Juan Miro, Yves Tanguy and Man Rey. The pieces date from 1924 to the present, and is the first such show to appear in the Boston area For more information, contact Boston College at 552-8000. Water rates on the rise Boston residents will pay 6.4 per­ cent more for their water beginning in July, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority announced last week. The increase is more than the average state rate increase of 5.2 percent. Last month, the MWRA predicted an average increase of 5.8 percent in its fiscal 1999 budget, but the Gilbert Kaplan (right) has donated his coDection ofsurrealist art for a show at Boston College's McMullen Musewn of Art. He is pictured with French Consul General to Boston agency's accountants revised their Maurice Porticke and Nancy Netzer, the musewn's director. figures to reflect cost savings such ago we thought we would be facing Allston-Brighton Home" program, will include live music, entertain­ Senior Center. For more informa­ as lower interest rates on debt. a 10 percent increase," Gottschalk which aims to increase affordable ment and a silent auction. tion, call 635-6120. "It's a little lower than expected," said. home ownership opportunities with­ For further information, call said Barbara Gottschalk, the in the community. Ginger Ferlisi-Wilson at 783-0500, Slither to the library MWRA's chief financial officer. ext. 268. "We've been able to make cutbacks Grant aims to aid home Nature and Nurture Environmental , ownership Red Hot &Blues gala is set 'Education will present "Snakes in expenses." Cholesterol During each of the past five years, The Allston-Brighton Community The Joseph M. Smith Community Alive," a speCial program for chil­ the MWRA's rate increases have Development Corporation has been Health Center is preparing for its screening is Feb. 24 dren, at the Brighton Branch Library, been less than 5 percent. awarded a $5,000 grant from the second annual Red Hot & Blues S1. Elizabeth's Medical Center will 40 Academy Hill Road, at 4 p.m. on "A proposed increase of 5.2 per­ GMAC Mortgage Corporation's fund-raising gala. The event will be sponsor a cholesterol screening Thursday, Feb. 19. Staff Naturalist cent for next year isn't bad when Community Investment department. held Saturday, March 14, at the Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 10 am.­ Matthew Schoeftler will present and you consider that only two years The funds will support the "Calling Hyatt Regency Cambridge, and noon at the Veronica B. Smith IN BRIEF, page 7

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IN BRIEF, from page 6 explain both reptile artifacts and live snakes. The event is free and open to the public. Call 782-6032 for more information. Boston College hosts symphony concert Perfect" ,weather The Boston College Concert Band and the Boston College Symphony Orchestra will perform their annual winter concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, for" channel Feb. 22. Among the pieces per- . fonned will be Beethoven's "First Symphony" and Charles rves' ''Variations on America." The concert will be in the Heights surfing. Room in the Lower Campus Dining Facility. Admission is free. For more . information, call 552-3965.

After-school program is free Learning Environment for Today's Youth, or LEFTI: is an after-school program that offers free classes, community service options and field trips to museums and sporting events. The program runs from 6:30­ 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the West End House Boys and Girls Oub, 105 Allston St. in Allston. It is open to boys and girls ages 11-14. For information, call 787-4044. Sign up for Citizen Police Academy Allston-Brighton residents interested in participating in the Boston Police Department's Citizen Police Academy may apply for the spring 1998 session. Applications may be picked up at the community service office of the Brighton Center police station at 301 Washington St. For further information, call the ,I .' \; office at 343-4376. International student study results set for release The Third International Mathematics and Science Study, an international study ofstudent achievement, will release its mathematics and science results at a Feb. 24 press conference at the Joseph L. Shea Room at Boston College's Silvio O. Conte Tonight, it's comfy sweats and remote control. Forum. The press conference will begin at 10 a.ill. The results will be And Boston's biggest cable lineup. of students in the final year of sec­ ondary school. Call Boston College at 552-3350. 108 ways that make TV interesting. Kennedy posts office hours And new pay per view choices every 30 minutes. Members of U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy's staff will hold office Don't have it? Call today. Save on your connection. hours for Allston-Brighton residents from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Brighton Post Office,

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Page 8 The Allston-Brighton TAB, February 17 - 23, 1998 Pike to spend $4 million on new toll plaza By linda Rosencrance facility, including toD booths, canopies, con­ exit and for the city tunnels, will remain in TAB StaffWriter crete tunnel and islands; toll operations trail­ place indefinitely. he Massachusetts Turnpike Authority ers; utility shelters; roadway and ramp "We need the revenue to The reason the toll won't be coming down i planning to pend $4 million to improvements; utility improvements; a new payoff our bonds. That debt east of Route 128 is because as part of the T erect a new toll booth plaza at the sewerage system and water main; fiber optic Metropolitan Highway System legislation ­ lOA interchange in Worcester - a plaza that conduit; and plaza lighting sy tern. will be gone [by the time the plan was to create a highway network that Turnpike officials say will be tom down in The new toll plaza i part of the $240 mil­ the tolls come down]." would pay its own expenses with user fees ­ 2007 when toll will be discontinued west of lion Route 146-Massachusetts Turnpike passed which divide the Turnpike into two Route 128. Interchange in Worcester. separate sections - the eastern co t center The $4 million comes on top of nearly $74 Turnpike spokesman Robert Bliss said the, Robert Bliss and the western cost section. Each section is million the authority will pend on an auto­ new toll plaza is needed for the Turnpike financially independent and self-sustaining. mated toll-collection system for the length of Authority to pay its bills before the tolls are The western cost section include the the Turnpike. removed from the we tern end of the [by the time the tolls come down]." Mas achusetts Turnpike west of Route 128 to The contract for the $4 million project, Turnpike. Tolls west of Route 128 will be phased out the New York border. Revenues from tolls advertised in a legal ad in the Boston Herald ''We need the revenue to payoff our by 2007, but the toll booths on the eastern end west of Route 128 will be used to operate and in January, calls for: con truction of a new toll bonds," Bliss aid. ''That debt will be gone of the Pike, primarily at the Allston-Brighton maintain the western section. Legislators call for minimum wage hike BOSTON - Former Labor Secretary Robert time has come," said Reich, now a profes or Reich joined a group of legi lators last week at Brandeis University. "Ifyou're working full to call for a hike in the state's minimum wage time, you should not be poor." over the next 2 1/2 years. Reich pointed to statistics howing a steady Bills sponsored by Rep. James Marzili (D­ decline in the minimum wage, in real dollars, Arlington) and Sen. Stephen Lynch (D­ since the late 1960s. Boston) would increase the minimum wage to ''Two people earning the minimum wage $6.75 from $5.25 between Sept 1 1998, and and supporting one child live a sad life," said Sept. 1, 2000. Under the legislation, the mini­ Senate President Thomas Birmingham (D­ mum wage would also be tied to the Chelsea). ''Employment is up, profitability is Con umer Price Index, so wages would up. The one thing thqt has lagged behind is increase automatically with inflation. wages." . Marzili said the bills mirror federal legisla­ Reich predicted the $6.75-per-hour wage, lOUR tion written by U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy when calculated with the earned income tax (D-Mass.) credit, would bring a dual-income family of ''The notion of raising the minimum wage four ju t over the po erty line. I EREST and indexing it to inflation is a notion whose - State House News Service

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Allston library ~O\ )0£ MA-LOI\J{ I~ C-AMPAlGttV fo~ branch will define Cst (yJ~(LI.JOfL Menino's legacy ayor Thomas Menino has engineered some important changes to Allston-Brighton since he took office in 1993. But he has failed to deliver on perhaps his most "Q.~e.l..v' lAA:.,flUJlj M E.";OUGotf L.\~~ significant promise to the neighborhood: to build an Allston Bo~rs Fotl... library branch. '(L.Pr'i·S 'MONf:..i Menino recognizes that his constituents in Allston want a library. The neighborhood has no library and the nearest branch is in Brighton Center - well out of walking distance for Allston residents. With this in mind, Menino stood on North Harvard Street last winter and announced that the city was ready to bring a library to the neighborhood. After an exhaustive selection process, the city made a deal with the Beal Companies to acquire land for the branch on North Harvard Street, and Menino set aside money in the capital budget to begin con­ S PI :.'''\ K -OLIT! struction. The announcement was billed as an important victo­ I ry for Allston, courtesy of the mayor. Defending trash pickers Allston and there weren't radio sta­ One year later, the site remains vacant, and there are no signs tions for them. I'm calling in response to the "I do think that this that the city will move ahead with the project any time soon. Speak-Out! caller [Allston­ Part of the problem stems from the fact that the Beal Brighton TAB, Feb. 10-16] who is Change the frequency station was a very Company does not actually own the North Harvard Street site. tired of people going through his or I'm very happy about your continu­ valuable resource The land is owned by Harvard University, which had worked her trash. I agree that tearing into ing coverage of the Radio Free plastic bags creates a real mess in Allston shutdown. You are the only for the community with Beal to secretly acquire land in Allston for future expan­ the neighborhood. But I would feel newspaper that would not give up sion. Since the news of Harvard's land dealings bec~e public bad if the city started to fme the on such an issue. I do think that this in a way that no last summer, several development projects - including the low-income residents who go station was a very valuable commercial, college construction of the Allston Library - have ·been held in through the trash to fmd returnable resource for the community in a bottles. Ifresidents made an effort way that no commercial, college or or PBS station limbo. to put returnable bottles in an open PBS station can be, due to their can be, due to their But the final decision to build on the site, or find a new one, paper bag or box, they might not management. I do, however, par­ rests with Menino. He has the power to strike a new deal for have their trash tom into. I do the tially blame RFA's choice of band management." the land or to find a new site. But there is no evidence that he same thing. I'd also like to add that location. WROR listeners com­ I've picked up a lot ofu efullamps plained that RFA's signal was inter­ is planning to take action any time soon. and chairs on trash nights. I wish fering with their music listening. It In addition, the people who would benefit most from the that Boston had a spring cleaning seems to me that every FM band They were going to use the 106 FM library - Allston residents - have been left in the dark. week like the one in Portland, width - 88 through 108 - has at band width again to "show solidari­ Public documents show that a committee of city employees Maine, where residents are encour­ least one station in the Boston area, ty," with RFA. I think this was not aged to put out valuable discards except for 97. Why not use [the] 97 only foolish, but wrong, to interfere has been talking about the issue. But Allston residents have not for others to take away. This would [frequency]? Last fall, there were with WROR when they could have been included in the process. really cut down on the landfill some people who were going to set used another band width. I sincere­ Ifthe mayor is truly the ''urban mechanic" that he is said to space we use. up a pirate radio station in ly hope that Radio Free Allston can return on another band width. be, he will fix this problem - and fix it fast. Ifhe doesn't, he Cambridge using RFA's equipment. will likely be remembered by Allston residents as yet another Station should mayor who failed to get things done in their neighborhood. operate legally [I'm calling to complain about] the front page [story on] Radio Free Allston [Allston-Brighton TAB,

JAB "I don't feel bad for 254 Second Ave., P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA 02192 617/254·7530 them. They should do EDITOR - PETER PANEPENTO, (781) 433-8334 things the way SENIOR REpORTER - LINDA ROSENCRANCE, (781) 433-8358 everyone else does in SALES REPRESENTATIVE - TOM ALLISON, (781) 433-8209 this country when ARTS EDITOR - GREG REIBMAN, (781) 433-8389 they want to open a PuBLISHER - CAROLE BRENNA, (781) 433-8313 radio station. It costs EDITOR IN CHIEF - GEORGE DONNELLY, (781) 433-8350 a lot of money. That's SALES DIRECTOR - CRIS WARREN, (781) 433-8264 the reality of it." CmCULATIO DmECfOR - RYAN FARRELL, (781) 433-6760

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- -- --~ February 17 - 23, 1998111e AlIston-IIrttIIdw TAl, page 11 " J" !! • J! ff -. st. "'t COMMENTARY New millennium, new awareness By Bill Walczak have exhibits and celebrations. The academic The media participates by running columns communities. s a longtime community activist, I institutions will exhibit the genius of Boston by a full range of thinkers, including youth Acommunity-wide effort to improve civility can tell you that, in efforts to academe; corporations will display the tremen­ grandmothers, academics, community leaders is launched with the support of all institutions A improve the life and well-being of dous innovations of Boston past and Boston and ordinary people on their view of 1,(0) in greater Boston. The effort, like similar people, true success and positive change occur future; interactive displays will encoumge pe0­ years of history and their vision for the future. efforts in Paris and Singapore over the past few when a community is engaged in solving its ple to experience the great energy of Boston, as The newspapers print weekly "millennial ques­ years, will help raise the consciousness of peo­ own problems, and has a sense of civic pride a center of learning and innovation, as a desti­ tions" which prompt readers to think about ple in their interactions with one another, pr0­ and hopefulness. nation point for great and ordinary people from their own personal histories, the histories of moting a kinder and gentler region. And so, my community organizing tongue all over the world. their communities, the country, the world and The Lottery creates a ''Millennium Millions" starts to wag at the thought of having a positive Boston community residents who originate what the dawn of a new era could mean for lottery, the proceeds of which are combined reason to get people excited to make things from foreign lands become ambassadors and them. with corporate, foundation and individual con­ better. This positive reason can be the change tour guides for visitors from their native lands, Technology is employed to bring people tributions to carry out these initiatives. A spe­ in the millennium, which, purists to the con­ and help to create events celebrating the contri­ together. Millennium Web pages are set up on cial Dream Dollars Fund from the legislature trary, will be celebrated on Dec. 31, 1999, and butions of immigrant groups to Boston. .the Internet which allow people to submit their allows for communities'to look at long-term be followed by a year of activities in the year Corporations and institutions team up with ideas to help their communities, improve edu­ planning for the collective good of its residents, 2(0). neighborhood residents and artists to produce cation, civic involvement, health and a number which could focus on new transportation sys­ Itwould be a big mistake to celebrate the exhibits that display the diversity and creativity of other topics. The best ideas are placed into a tems, open space, community building and change of the millennium with just a big party. of residents. Asculptor teams up with residents section of the newspapers each month. The other long-term issues. Itcan be much bigger and more positive than to create a millennial sculpture in a town com­ ideas are voted on by readers and the best of The tenor of all of these ideas is to reinvent that. The year 2(0) can be apowerful excuse mon, marking that point in history, celebrating these become part of a millennium book to be the notion ofcitizenship, and to build momen­ to get people thinking and doing things that the history of the community and expressing a published in the year 2(0). tum around ideas that will propel Boston into a will enhance civic pride, move Boston to a hopeful future. The sculpture becomes the . To rebuild the civic health of communities, new era. These events will reinvigorate the new awareness of itself and reinvigorate the starting point for historic neighborhood and new civic rituals are created and old ones are notion of collective citizenship - replacing civic health of its residents. discovery walks in which residents and visitors revitalized, such as Arbor Day, to enforce and cynicism with a sense of hope in the future. We I'd like to suggest some ideas on how we can help to appreciate the history and promise re-enforce our civic infrastructure. The new rit­ will invigorate civic pride and sense of com­ . can use the change of the millennium and the of a neighborhood. uals could include the creation of new holidays munity, and usher a new generation of leaders Millennial year as a meaningful and life­ Agift to the future is funded through sub­ - an Aspiration Day, a day in which people with fresh ideas, perspectives and energy. enhancing event for all Bostonians in all com­ scription. Maybe endowing a free water taxi to participate in public discourse about how to By and large, communities have not attempt­ munities. the Harbor Islands, creating a museum for the solve problems and build a more hopeful ed this type of civic or psychic renewal. We The event is a year-long decentralized city of Boston, recreating the Northern Avenue future; a Legacy Day to celebrate what of our have a great excuse for attempting it now. world's fair called Boston Showcase 2(0). Bridge as a monumental pedestrian walkway past we're contributing to the future; a Civic Bill Walczak is the director ofthe Codman Every institution and every neighborhood will or a major new monument. Pride Day to celebrate what is good about our Square Health Center. Will Cellucci pass test? Clinton scandal a By Steve leBlanc It's an elegant political move, but one that TAB Columnist could come crashing down ifthe failure rate is ometime this May, fourth-, eighth- and as high as some predict. lesson for America 10th-grade students across the state will Say if 30 or 35 percent of students fail. Ssharpen their no. 2 pencils and sit down Cellucci can easily argue the system is working By Catherine Clark People are fond of saying they don't mind if to a nerve-wracking series ofexams. and by keeping the pressure on, the state will TAB Columnist we have a DNA registry or unique identifiers The results of those tests could spell relief ­ be able to encourage students to work harder. ~YilltheCmto~Win~scan~ for all U.S. residents or universal fingerprinting or big trouble - for acting Gov. Paul Cellucci. Ifthe failure rate is 70 or 80 percent, the the media tried to be delicate about the or the government nosing around in our private The exam - known as the Massachusetts story changes dramatically. E raw details. Aprime example: ''Today'' affairs because, ifwe aren't guilty ofa crime, Comprehensive Assessment System test - will In that case, the pressure suddenly shifts host Matt Lauer told parents they had five sec­ why would we want to hide this information give parents and politicians their first peek into from the students to the Board ofEducation ­ onds to get kids away from the TV because from our "friends" in law enforcement and the the success or failure of the state's multibillion­ which approved the new standards - and ulti­ adult talk was coming up. government? dollar Education Reform effort. mately to Cellucci's office. I wonder how many households then went The answer lies in what has happened to The program, now in its fifth year, has His opponents will be able to ask - with through the following little drama: In the face Clinton. There he is, having it off (probably) pumped hundreds of millions ofdollars into some punch to their questions - why parents of this insulting, unprecedented admonition for with an airhead who had announced before local schools and led to a complete overhaul of and students aren't getting more for the taxpay­ him to leave, my kid sat squarely down, arms ~ingtoWas~~oothath~m~~nwasto English, math, history and science classes er's buck. Cellucci will be faced with the crossed in front of his chest, and refused to score notches on her bedpost. The affair is stu­ across the state. The goal of the massive under-. uncomfortable choice of declaring more than budge. I wasn't about to haul him out of the liv­ pid and gross, but not illegal. Bill and Monica taking is to raise the standard of learning in the half of the state's children lazy and stupid - or ing room only to come back and find that the • concoct a cover story, as people will. The repel­ public schools. contradict himself and ease up on the tests. ''un-childworthy'' topic was whether Clinton lent Linda Tripp then secretly tapes her conver­ The tests are the single most anticipated One of Cellucci's Democratic rivals, former felt oral sex was not adulterous sex - though it sations with Lewinsky, who considered Iter to event on the school calendar. state Sen. Patricia McGovern, isn't waiting for made for an interesting conversation over be a friend. My God. The taping is illegal They have also become a political hot potato. the test results. breakfast! where it took place (Maryland), but many states The politician with the most to win or lose is McGovern is already laying into Cellucci for This was at the beginning of the media fren­ and the federal government permit recordings acting Gov. Paul Cellucci. The Education predicting failure in the first place. Ifhe is so zy. We were all still agog at the daily rumors where just one person agrees to do it. Cmton Reform Act was approved on his watch, and he sure children in Massachusetts are going to do which reporters soon stopped making the and the Democrats are in favor of enhanced has already come under fire for not keeping a so poorly in May, it is a reflection on his abili­ slightest effort to confirm before going to press. wiretapping and stripping away other constitu­ close eye on the flood ofmoney pouring into ties as a leader, not their abilities as students, It is now weeks since the pundits confidently tional protections from government intrusion. the local school systems under the program. she said. predicted Clinton's resignation or swift The nine-hour FBI/Lewinsky encounter at Perhaps not surprisingly from a political ''We are setting up our students for failure," impeachment. The American public, heaping, the Ritz-Carlton did not include Lewinsky's standpoint, Cellucci is playing a game oflow­ she said. 'The governor owns this. He's been ever-higher approval ratings en their favorite being informed of her Miranda rights, which a ered expectations. co-governor for seven years and he should have bad boy, has shown itself in a remarkably good lot of people feel give criminals too much lee­ In speech after speech, Cellucci has predicted stepped in years ago." light throughout. In fact, I can't think: when I way anyway (pish-posh to the presumption of many students will fail and many school sys­ The criticism is part of a larger critique of have been more encouraged. The more the innocence or the right to counsel). Clinton's tems will be embarrassed when the first test Cellucci's education record being offered by his press hollers about Cmton's escapades, the immigration law was interpreted by INS offi­ results are released. opponents. more the public says, so what? IfBill wants to cers as meaning they could tum people away At first glance it's an unusual position for They have been trying to portray him - and goof off with an ostensibly of-age adult in his from this country without informing them of him to take. Ifmany students bomb, parents by default former Gov. William Weld - as a office, and ifhis wife (no man's fool) can put their rights; his laws stripped from the courts and voters might decide it's Cellucci who hands-off leader when it comes to the state's up with it, then why the heck is it any of our their ultimate power to adjudicate immigration, deserves the failing grade for the inability of the schools. Cellucci's sudden interest in education, business? welfare and prisoner-rights cases where individ­ state to improve learning despite several billion including his call for the hiring of 4,(0) new The media, so hung up on Cmton's below­ uals felt they had suffered from the unconstitu­ dollars spent. teachers, is more a political conversation than a the-belt behavior, have neglected important tional bad behavior of government officials and Anticipating that criticism, Cellucci is trying sudden realization that all is not right in the matters about which the public really needs to departments. to do an end run around the issue by predicting state's classrooms, they say. know. Americans believe, for instance, that After the dust has settled and our children failure first. By doing so, Cellucci can also Attorney General Scott Harshbarger has been Cmton is a liberal president. Repeat after me: have learned yet more about kinky sex in high position himself as the gatekeeper - the man among the most vocal, slamming Cellucci for Clinton is not a liberal. He isn't. The true irony places, maybe the public's good instincts who will refuse political pressure to ease up on not keeping better tabs on Education Reform. of the Lewinsky affair is that Cmton put some about Clinton's privacy can be extended to an the tests. But the biggest test - both academic and of the biggest nails in the coffm of the Fourth understanding that people have a right not to Cellucci has already said as much. After pre­ political - will come this May when elemen­ Amendment - that minor item ill our Bill of be dragged over the coals by illegal wiretap­ dicting a high failure rate, Cellucci predicted tary and high school students across Rights protecting us from warrantless searches ping, heavy-handed illterrogation and prosecu­ teachers and parents will try to force the state to Massachusetts sit down for those first round of and prosecution without due process. In the torial over-reaching. That is, ifthe media can ease up on the standards. Cellucci has said he exams. hoisted-by-one's-own-petard department, this is stop tittering long enough to focus on the seri­ will keep demanding high performance from They may hold one of the keys to the gover­ pretty classic stuff. I wonder ifClinton himself ous issues the White House sex scandal really all students. nor's race in their hands. acknowledges the irony. raises. Page 12 TheAlIston-BrightollTAB, February 17 - 23, 1998 LETTERS POLITICS

Fire Deparbnent I was the first registered Fire Department John J. Ellis Jr., District Comnuuu1er, the price - Emergency Medical Technician in Brighton District 11, Boston Fire Department is worth in 1974. At that time the Regan Ambulance I have read the article you published in Service did most of the transporting of VotelS need choice Honan leads January ["Is the Boston Fire Department patients to the hospital. The Boston Fire Steven Tolman should not be the only can­ burning money?" Allston-Brighton TAB Department now has more than 260 regis­ didate for State Senate. He will not be able Jan. 13-19] and wish to comment on it In . tered EMTs, which is by far more than any to act independent of what the unions want ·push for addition, the comments in your "Speak­ other agency in the ~ity. All Boston fire- Out!" section of Jan. 27 by him to do. unnamed sources are troubling. Although he may be a capable legislator, The work week for Boston he is or was a union official and won't act eleanu'p bill firefighters is 42 hours. The against their interests. We all want to see caller's statement, "I question "working people" taken care of, but "work- ..ing people" to Steven Tolman means union e Legislature passed an imporumt new environ­ why they are not working a mental bill las.t week that is expected to help clean 4O-hour week like everyone members. Most of u~ work, but most don't y; belong to unions. up and rehabilitate contaminated land throughout else" makes no sense and the state. State Rep. Kevin Honan (D-Brighton) was leaves a false impression that There must be someone willing to run for the state Senate who will represent all of us one of the driving forces behind the bill, which is firefighters are working less dubbed the ''Brownfields'' act. . hours than everyone else, when and not just union folks. Paul Grant, Cambridge Honan. spon­ in fact we work two more sored an amend­ hours per week than others. It is Food Pantry thankful ment to the bill also not our practice to go grocery-shopping fighters are first-responder trained. The idea - one that will with the apparatus. that Boston firefighters are new to the emer­ for contributions likely lead to the In the Jan. 13 story, the writer is critical gency medical field is blatantly false. The AJ}ston-Brighton Food Pantry would cleanup of three of the Fire Department's mission to respond I see the wonderful work that Boston like to thank the Allston-Brighton residents By Jeff Ousbome Boston-area sites. to medical calls. As a lifelong resident of EMS is doing, and I can only say that the and businesses for their support and gen­ 'The primary Brighton, I watched my mother die of a big winners are the people ofBoston. erosity during the past year. As many of reason for this heart attack in 1966 and know first-hand We saw in January how an ice storm rav­ you know, we were faced with a food short­ legislation - in addition to its environmental impact ­ how things used to be. I wish we had the aged our neighbors to the north, knocking age in the spring of 1997. This was the first is to create jobs at these locations," Honan said. "As you defibrillator equipment then, that we now out their electricity and telephones. All time in 20 years that we ran out of supplies. can imagine, it's difficult to get a bank loan to clean up have. Ifa person is suffering from cardiac cables for the Boston Fire Alarm box sys­ The AJ}ston-Brighton Food Pantry is an contaminated land and this will help. It's also an effort to arrest and not helped within seven minutes, tem are underground and would not be organization with limited resources, but preserve open space." the person will almost surely die. That is the affected by an ice stOlTIl. Telephone lines because ofyour support, we were able to The legislation offers loan guarantees, environmental blessing of the frre department's response. would suffer the same devastation that our meet the needs of the individuals we serve. insurance, low-interest loans for the cleanup of contami­ We get there quickly and with all the equip­ neighbors to the north suffered. One does With your help, we were able to feed a total nated sites. In addition, the bill offers tax credits to ment necessary to restart the heart. Every not have to be brilliant to see the wisdom of of40,000 people in 1997. would-be land buyers, a move that Honan believes will fire engine and ladder truck in the city of the Fire Commissioner in keeping such a Carrie McDonell, community relations improve the state's environment, while improving the Boston are now equipped with defibrilla­ reliable system. director, Allston-Brighton Food Pantry economy in some areas. tors. State Rep. Steven Tolman (D­ Brightont_also supported the bill, which faced little opposition. It still COMPLETE c2\(~stOIJ lIillAge 'J6uffet needs approval by the Senate. DRIVER EDUCATION· Cbmese Restaurant ~ Atrip to the State House DURING MARCH VACATION .~ Prekindergartners in the Head Start AII-You-Can-Eat .. program at S1. Gabriel's School in BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1998 THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1998 Express lunch Buffet $7.95 ... Brighton spent time last week at the State House. As part ofa children's 30 HOURS OF CLASSROOM - 6 HOURS OF DRIVING - 6 HOURS OF OBSERVING Dinner Seafood Buffet $11.65 legislative lobby day, they presented 20 Items and More 7 days a week (limited lobster Included) valentines to officials, and State Rep. CLASSROOM SESSIONS HELD Kevin Honan addressed their teach­ lOAM -1 PM-4 PM-6:30 PM ers and others in Head Start. 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PICK-UP TRUCK Over your head in Bills Stop harassing phone calls. .OWNERS Immediate Relief Call Attorney Wheeler Needed for research study at $$$ for Your Opinions $$$ please call Sue at 666·9888 508-655-1926 r------, 1500/0 OFF ALIGNMENT: 1======1tA~ 'IL~~ Expires 2/28/98 I I 'lNnAl~D. TIRE SHOCKS...BRAKES...AUGNrelTS I I rtVS~ (617) 232-4869 I I "MASSACHUSETIS' OLDEST TIRE DEALER" (SINCE 1910) 144 Boylston St., (Rt. 9) •Brookline I L__ J_~~~~!~~~~~~~~~!!~~_L __ J - February 17 - 23, 19981he Allston-Brighton TAB, page 13 POLITICS Committee takes Call the experts up sex offender 1·800~·DIET registry fIXes

By Aglaia Pikounis "greater public access to all criminal State House News Service records." His bill would make it eas­ Wo bills aimed at improv­ ier to obtain criminal records ­ ing the state's sex offender including a criminal's juvenile T registry law were presented records - by phone, the Internet last week in a hearing before the and CD-ROM. Criminal Justice Committee. Cellucci's bill would also create a The bills - one proposed by act­ "sexually violent predator" category ing Gov. Paul Cellucci and the other that would force those offenders to by Reps. Peter Koutoujian (D­ register every 90 days. THE NEW ART CENTER INNEWTON Newton) and Paul Casey (D­ Johnson said that Cellucci does J(.' On exhibit th", March 15, "JOII17IaJs: The Artist's Companion" *.! Wmchester) - come just months not want to weaken the Sex Free .minor "The DlgilDlArtRevolution: Fine ArtPrlntmDking" Febn«lT)' 27, 7pm after Doe v. Attorney General, a case Offender Registry Board that cur­ 61 WASIIINOTONPARK, NEWTONVILLE (617) 964-3424 that challenged the constitutionality rently hears cases involving old and of the sex offender registry law new offenders. To the contrary, the passed in 1995. governor proposes a full-time five­ The current law requires all sexual member board to review cases and offenders to register with the Sex determine an offender's threat to Offender Registry Board, and ifthe public safety. He said he was not board determines that an offender is sure how much it would cost to at a high "risk ofre-offense," the have a full-time board. For checking values, police department must notify the "Parents need to know who the community in which the offender bad guys are and where they are," lives. Johnson said. A standing-room-only crowd filled Both bills would expand the list of the hearing room to hear proponents sex registry offenses to include the say the flaws in the registry can and possession and distribution of child cheCK out should be fixed. pornography, child prostitution and Koutoujian said his bill would the use of drugs for the purpose of allow a person convicted of a sex sexual intercourse. offense to petition against being des­ Thebillswerecriticiurlby ignated a "sex offender" at the time William J. Leahy, chief counsel for of sentencing. The court would have the Committee for Public Counsel to inform the offender of his or her Services, who said it was evident right to petition and a hearing. He that "a narrow and more effective also said the bill would establish two piece of legislation" is needed. levels of offenders - predatory and He said that instead of expanding You don't have to lea~e the neighborhood to find great checking non-predatory - versus the three­ the list of offenses, any bill to revise level classification system that cur­ the law should reduce the number of . values. They're right here at Peoples Federal Savings Bank. rently exists. offenses, eliminating less serious His bill changes the legal language crimes such as public urination. His Have your paycheck or other recurring from "risk of re-offense" to "risk to office recommends that the law public safety." Predatory offenders reach back to include those people payment automatically deposited to pose a greater threat to public safety, who are convicted of sex offenses your account and pay no monthly fees. he said, and would therefore be sub­ against a child, to 'those who served ject to the community notification a jail sentence and to people con­ Those 62 or more can have absolutely standards already in place. Non­ victed within the past three years ­ predatory offenders would not neces­ not the past 15 years as the current free checking at Peoples. sarily be subject to broad community law requires. notification standards. Further, the bills require the Write all the checks you want ''The crux of the inquiry should offender to prove he or she should each month for just $3. focus on the offender's threat to the not be on the registry. This, Leahy public," Koutoujian said in prepared said, is unconstitutional, because it testimony. puts the burden of proof on the Tired ofworrying about the Paul Johnson, Cellucci's chief offender. minimum balance in your account? legal counsel, said the governor was The committee took no action on Heres the answer. mainly concerned with providing the bills. 0 Keep just $100 in your account and enjoy no fee checking POLITICS, from page 12 pitals and institutions are more inter­ while you earn interest on ested in looking at the bottom line Stopping the than the welfare of patients," Tolman your checking account balance. whistle blowers said. "I understand that another nurse was fired a few days ago because of State Rep. Steven Tolman (D­ Looking to avoid "foreign" ATM fees? this [whistleblowing], and she should Brighton) last week testified on Its easy Just keep $1000 or more in be protected. It's common sense." behalf of a measure that will attempt The bill was reported favorably by any combination of Peoples checking to improve the quality of managed thefuintCommitteeonCommerce health care. and savings accounts. and Labor. Its next stop will likely be The biparti an act stops health the Steering and Policy Committee. workers from being fired, demoted, Peoples or reprimanded for "whistleblowing" on patient safety concerns to employ­ Finding financial aid Convenience ers or public agencies. It requires (in Rep. Steven Tolman reminds 5ervices accordance with professional medical prospective college students that they • PeoplesCash Card PeoJ)les ethics) that health professionals both need to apply for financial aid early advocate for patients and also report - preferably before March 1. Forms • Telephone Banking federal Savings Bank. abuses. Additionally, the bill gives the and information are available at high • Overdraft Protection Allston 229 North Harvard Street attorney general the power to addres school guidance offices, fmancial aid • Bank by Mail Brighton 435 Market Street employment grievances that result offices and public libraries. ~oxes West Roxbury 1905 Centre Street from any such actions on behalf of Free brochures are available from • Safe Deposit the public good. the Higher Education Infonnation . Meml!er FDIC 254-0707 "In the spirit of managed care, ho - Center by calling 1-800-442-1171. Page 14 1111 AIIstIHIrIgIdoI TAl, February 17 - 23, 1998 CHOOLS Mathematics on fire Eighth-graders learn have been incorporated into "PrimeTime." to see the numbers Elaine Mesiti, public education director for the Boston Fire behind the flames Department, said that "PrimeTime" will also help the By Judy Wasserman Boston Fire Department bring its TAB Correspondent message to as many middle ighting fires requires schools as possible. hook-and-Iadder trucks "It helps us give students a real and hoses, of course. But sense of what frrefighting is there's more to it than that: about," she said, adding that it It also requires mathemati­ also provides an opportunity to Fcal knowledge, communication and learn new mathematical tech­ teamwork. niques. That's what Taft Middle School "We also want students to know eighth-graders are learning this that the Fire Department is not term under the direction of health just about fighting fires," but also and physical education teacher about educating the public about Lois Hartley and math teacher fire prevention and safety, Mesiti Kathleen Sullivan. said. Working in conjunction with the Taft is the frrst area middle Boston Fire Department, Hartley school to adopt "PrimeTime" in introduced "PrimeTime Math: its curriculum, but Mesiti said she Fire!" to the eighth-grade curricu­ is hopeful more schools will pick lum. The CD-ROM program, creat­ it up. ed by Tom Snyder Productions of "Our goal is to have the program Watertown, exposes middle-school in every ~dle school. We're at math students to real-world prob­ the beginning of the process, but lem-solving within a dramatic con­ we're ready to do it," she said. text. The drama follows a team of Taft Middle School8th-grade teacher Kathy Sullivan supervises students (L-R) Thu Le, Regina Barden, Hang Do and Henry Lopez, as Tom Snyder Productions, a they work out math problems presented by a new computer program from the Boston Fire department. . professionals who face an everyday national software developer and crisis. The students watch the publisher, was founded 15 years video, record data, read, write, cal­ math problems presented. Skills to the real world." focuses on math and its connection ago by Tom Snyder, a teacher culate and cooperate with each they use include basic algebraic Tom Snyder Productions initiat- . to the real world, she said. Through who wanted to figure out ways to other to solve problems. formulas, firefighting measure­ ed the project with the Boston Fire interviewing frrefighters, Snyder teach by using the computer. The It is a way to enrich students' ments and rates and the Department. The video, which took Productions found out that they use company's motto is "Make soft­ math learning and to develop other Pythagorean Theorem. one year to make, focuses on a great deal of mathematics in ware for teachers who love to skins, such as teamwork and public "'PrimeTime' is exciting for the Boston's firefighters fighting a fighting fires. For example, they teach." speaking. In each team, students students," Hartley said. "It's not building fire and rescuing the use mathematical calculations to Hartley, who has been teaching take turns as their group's just the plain old math." building's occupants. determine water pressure, friction for 23 years, the last 10 at Taft, is spokesperson when answering the Sullivan said the two-week Maria Flanagan, the company's loss, hose lengths and nozzle tips. enthusiastic about the new program math and frrefighting problems. course, which helps fulfill the city's project manager, said the goal is to Firefighters also study distances and how it reinforces many skills. Not only do the students see team­ new curriculum frameworks in produce "dramatic stories which and rates, such as ladder lengths, And although "PrimeTime" has work in action on the video, but math and health education, not provide a context for students to building dimensions and how long added extra hours to her teaching they also participate in teamwork only encourages students to think, learn." The video is based on talks an air tank will last inside a dark, day, she doesn't seem to mind.' as they work together to solve the but also helps them to "apply math with teachers and firefighters, and smoky buil~g. All of these skills 'The kids are worth it," she said.

'Saigon'is stimulating Open house is Friday Christina S. Zabierek. St. Herman ofAlaska Christian School Brighton: Sarah RAdler, Humera Ahmed, will host an open house Friday, Feb. 20, James Chen, Diem Do, Jonah G. Goldstein, As part 'Ofa collaborative effort with the Wang However, it can be rationalized that their from 9-11 a.m. Keri Greenberg, Seth M. Hardy, David A. Center's Young at Arts program, a team of fast love is a prodigy of the war - which cat­ Susan Kon, the school's administrator, said Hom, Edward P. Ho~ Thao T. Huynh, local high school students has been chosen to alyzes human emotion. The story moves on to parents and their children will have an oppor­ Lisa M. Ioannilli, Allison E. Jolly, Sinead serve as arts critics for Community Newspaper relate the unfortunate truth of the situation. tunity to participate in classes, meet school Keegan, Nancy Kill, Eugene I. Kreydin, Co. This is the first in a series ofreviews writ­ Chris and Kim are forced apart when the U.S. staff and other parents and students. Kon said Barbara P. Kwan, Sandra P. Kwan, Rossana ten by our Paul A Kaplan Critics' Circle. Embassy evacuates from Vietnam, while Kim the visitors will "learn about our approach to Lau, May Lee, Kevin Liu, Aparna S. is bearing Chris' child. an elementary education based in faith." ." Majmudar, Nadia A. Nassif, Amara Neng, udiences are enveloped by a cloud At times in Nicholas Hytner's staging it is The school, which is located at the Hoang Nguyen, Bao Phuong T. Pham, Jani of emotions while viewing "Miss difficult to piece together what exactly is hap­ Church of the Holy Resurrection in Allston, Rodrigues, Yevgenly Shmukler, Nina A Saigon" at the Wang Theatre. This pening. The second half ofAct I flashes for­ is accepting applications for the 1998-99 Smolyar, Arcady Sosinov, Alexander P. poignant musical captures the details of the ward three years and is not set in Saigon, but school year. Classes from K-1 through Stroshane, Vanessa R. Trradentes, Edwina American experience in Vietnam through its in Ho Chi Minh City. Later on, "Miss Saigon" eighth grade are offered. To RSVP, or for Tom, Alexandra F. Vitagliano, Richard evocation of trepidation and trauma redeems itself by flashing back to 1975 to mbre infonnation, call Kon at 782-0878. Wang, Karen L. Webster, Kimberly C. recount the fall of Saigon. Wing, Amy Wai Yan Wong, Betty C. The performers of "Miss Saigon" perform Students named Wong, Deanna S. Wong, RebeccaJ. Wong, the time transitions well, fully conveying the Alhambra Yee. desperation and various mindsets of the char­ to Latin honor roll By Apama Majmudar acters during the different events. Kim and the The following Allston-Brighton residents Concert emphasizes CNC Correspondent Engineer (her panderer) have especially pow­ earned academic honors during the most erful performances. The performances of the recent marking period at Boston Latin good behavior characters are further enhanced by the strong School: Our Lady of the Presentation School in music score and vivid sets; there is even a Oak Square sponsored a concert for stu­ helicopter that lands on stage. Allston: Victor E. Alehan, Tarik dents in K-2 through third grade on Feb. This drama unfolds with the introduction of All the various aspects of this musical come Borogovac, Jenny Chan, Kim U. Dang, Qi 13. Children's musician Fran Friedman per­ a naive Vietnamese girl, Kim (Elizabeth Paw), together to make "Miss Saigon" a memorable Feng, Adrienne Ho, Amanda Holm, Robert formed with her puppet, and included stu­ who is forced to sell herself to survive. Soon, experience. The story of Saigon is not watered Z. Huang, Ryan C. Kearney, Vivian Lam, dents in part of the performance. a young American Marine, Chris (Steve down or softened to appeal to the public, mak­ David C. Lee, Lisa Leung, Stephen Mak, Principal Mary Duke said the concert's Pasquale), who meets her at a brothel, mag­ ing it all the more realistic and stimulating, Raymond H. Moy, Nelson Mui, Julie Y. themes were self-esteem, treating others nanimously proclaims his true love for her. which is defmitely welcomed. 0 Ng, Adriana Rodriguez, Purva A. Sanariya, with respect, curiosity and understanding This is somewhat unrealistic: Kim and Chris' Aparna Majmudar is a Brighton resident Farah Yan Wong, Min Wu, Steven Paul differences. love happens too fast. and junior at Boston Latin School. . 1 Yee, Bonnie Yu, Valerie Yu, Albert Yuen, - Judy Wasserman February 17 - 23, 1998 The Aliston-Brigbton TAB, page 15 RELIGION BLETZER & BLETZER, p.e. . ATTORNEYS AT LAW 300 Market Street, Brighton, MA Spanish service planned a.m. Mass, and convenes the Boston's United Pentecostal Church Legion of Mary on Wednesdays at Conrad J. Bletzer, Jr., Curt F. Bletzer 3:30 p.m. in the rectory. !j Christopher A. Cahill is hosting a special Spanish ervice on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.rn. We are a full service Law Firm: Personal Injury Claims, Divorce/Family California evangeli t Jaime Barraza Cardinal hosts Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Trials, Litigation, Businesses, Corporations, will lead the service. The church i scholarship dinner located at 73 Brooks St., Brighton. Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Bo ton Archbishop Bernard For more information, call Cardinal Law will host the annual (617) 254·8900 Fax (617) 254·5522 (617) 782-8391. Inner-City Scholarship Fund cele­ bration at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. IIHow and Your Loved St. Columbkille's hosts 19, at the Marriott Copley Place in to Protect Yourself Ones St. Patrick's party Boston. in the event of The St. Columbkille Alumni The highlight of the dinner will Serious Illness, Accident, or Death" Association will host a St. Patrick' be the announcement of this year's Day celebration at 8 p.m. on ICSF scholarship recipients. Saturday, March 7, at the St. For more information, call the You and your family deseroe the benefit of some simple Estate Planning in case 'a Columbkille Parish Hall 25 Archdioce e of Boston at 562-1104. sidmess or it;ury sluJubj ever render you inaJpable ofliving alone or handling daily affairs. Arlington St., Brighton. Ifthis should ever happen, you want to be prepared to receive the care you need, you want to The event will feature music by Preparing for retain your dignity and int1ependena, andyou want to know thatyour wishes and beliefs will the Mike Reynolds Band" dancing be respected. Here are some ofthe documents everyone sluJubj crmsider: an Irish art contest and Irish step First Communion dancers. Participants can al 0 win a Our Lady of the Presentation trip to Ireland. Church is hosting a meeting for •A WIllis necessary to distribute your assets according to your own personal wishes. All proceeds from the event ben­ parents of children who will receive efit the St. Columbkille Parish their First Communion this year at •A TRUSTca.n provide financial prote.ction for children and other dependents, and Presentation, but who do not attend school. For more information, call may help avoid unnecessary taxes. the St. Columbkille Alumni the Our Lady of the Presentation Association at 783-4905. grammar school. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Fep. •A durable POWER OFA1TORNEYallows the person of your own choosing to 26. For more information, call handle your financial affairs according to your instructions, if you should ever Episcopal bishop Sister Mary at 782-8670. become incapacitated due to a stroke or other misfortune. participates in assembly The Rev. Frank T. Griswold ill, the Hill Memorial hosts •A llEALTHPROXYgrants the person of your choice the right to make health care Episcopal Church' new presiding coffee-house event decisions for you, if you become unconscious or incompetent. bishop, will make his fir t official Hill Memorial Baptist Church will visit to the Diocese of •A L1V1NG WIll assures that your family and doctor will know your wishes in the Massachusetts this week to partici­ host a mid-winter's night coffee house from 7:30-11 p.m. Friday, event of an illness that leaves you no hope of recovery. A Living Will may preserve pate in the 18th Annual Assembly your right to make decisions according to your own religious and spiritual beliefs. of the Episcopal Urban Caucus. Feb. 20. The event will feature poetry, jazz, international music, The national meeting, which will (A simple Will can cost as little as $120. Allfive legal documents may cost as little as $600) focus on combating racism, is coffee, tea and desserts. Admission i scheduled to take place from $3. Wednesday, Feb. 18, through The event will be held at the ANDREW M. CORT Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Holiday church, 279 N. Harvard St., ATTORNEY AT LAW Inn Select in Boston. Allston. For more information, call 56 CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE For more information, call 782-4524 BRIGHTON, MA 02135 482-4826, ext. 402. Send your religion announcements (617) 254-7033 Weekly rosary at to TAB editor Peter Panepento. The l'YUliling address is Allston-Brighton 71 :7uf£e5eroice 9CeijhborhootfBaf.l) Office Our Lady of Presentation TAB, P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA The Our Lady of the Presentation 02192-9112. Our fax number is Parish recites the Rosary of Our (781) 433-8202. The e-mail address Lady on Wedne days after the 7 is [email protected]..

Matthew Richard Cummings Richard and Sharon (Bolger) Cumming of Brighton announce the birth of their son, Matthew Richard Cummings, on Thur day, Dec. 11, 1997, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. The new arrival weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. THREE TIMES A DAY Grandparents include the late Kenneth and Patricia Bolger of 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM Brighton and Lawrence and Eleanor Cummings of Allston. Rita ONLY FOR RESERVATION Reardon of Cambridge is the great­ gran~other. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 61 20 Dylan Robert Figueroa 7-5 -3344

Mr. and Mrs. George Figueroa of Brighton announce the birth of their Chestnut Hill Ave. ~ son, Dylan Robert Figueroa, born ~ ~ ~ ~ on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998 at St. ~ C/j Elizabeth's Medical Center. The ~ ~ .~ ~ ~ new arrival weighed 6 pounds, 11 C; ~ *Starting ~ C/j 0 ~ ounces and measured 20 3/4 inches 0 Point ~ ~ ~ long. ~ ~ Bank of ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 Parking C ~ ~ Boston ...... ::> ~ ~ ?j rrexaco ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CQ ~ c C; V Page 161he AlIston-8rlghton TAB, February 17 - 23, 1998

FROlVl PAGE ONE Statistics show T crime is on the decline

Riding the T can be intimidating, many riders say.

MBTA, from page 1 and will work with them to raise chance to offer their support of way lines which reach into Boston new substations and kiosks through­ Crossing; and Maverick Station on their comfort level on the buses and O'Loughlin's program and stress the and surrounding communities; the out the city. The MBTA plans to the Blue Line in East Boston trains in their neighborhoods," need for a two-pronged approach to commuter rail, also known as the create substations at Downtown because of violence they heard O'Loughlin said. "By taking care of fighting crime. Purple Line, which stretches as far Crossing, Roxbury Crossing and about. the quality-of-life issues, like mak­ O'Loughlin's goal is to introduce west as Worcester and as far south Forest Hills. "I feel very safe on the T, ing sure people don't smoke in the a community policing approach to as Providence, R.I.; and a fleet of Previously, many of the MBTA's because by nature, I feel that way," stations or on the [vehicles], making protecting the people who use pub­ 800 buses which serves Boston and police officers worked out of the said Paul MacDonald, 85, of ure people don't stand around lic transportation, as well as the the suburbs. central building on Southampton Cambridge. ''The line that I haven't being rowdy and noisy, we can communities surrounding subway He said that one of the fIrst steps Street in Boston. Now, however, tried in years is the Orange Line, show people we're serious about the stations. will be to get officers out of the cen­ more of them will work outside of because I believe they have prob­ crime issues as well." The MBTA system includes sub- tral station in South Boston and into MBTA, page 17 lems there." Addressing the minor infractions Still, major crimes on the Orange also helps reduce more serious Line - with the exception of motor offenses, according to O'Loughlin. vehicle the~ which increased by "When onlookers see the police about 14 percent, from 22 in 1996 addressing these concerns, they to 25 in 1997 - went down by 17 know we're on their side," he said percent on the Orange Line last But many MBTA police officers year. But even with the drop, there prefer a somewhat different crime­ were two rapes, 79 robberies and fighting method. Kevin Betts, presi­ 106 assaults on the Orange Line in dent of the MBTA Police ]997 crimes that cause people Patrolmen's Association, said his like MacDonald and Louise organization understands the need to Sullivan of Somerville to fear for focus on quality-of-life issues. But their safety. he said the system still needs to "I ride the T during the day, but I address violent crimes. won't take it at night," Sullivan said. "Yes, crime went down on the T, "I wouldn't go on the Orange Line but it still has the fifth highest inci­ day or night. There's nobody on dent of violent crimes in the state," duty half the time. Anything could Betts said last week at a public hear­ happen." ing of the Boston City Council's But the perception that the Tis Public Safety Committee. unsafe is about to change, said The hearing, called by City Thomas O'Loughlin, the new chief Councilor Brian Honan ofAllston­ of the MBTA police. Brighton, afforded O'Loughlin the ''When you see crime dropping, opportunity to outline his plans to but the perception of crimes remains install a new community policing high, you need to assure people that program on the T. It also gave Betts you take their concerns seriously and union treasurer Kevin Cryts the A passenger waits to bqard an Orange Line train• . l February 17 - 23, 19981111 Allston-Bri TAB,page 17

FROlV1 PAGE ONE

Crime by line

TYJ18 of crime 1996· ;" .. Homicide O· Rape 2 Robbery 8 Assault 17 Burglary , 26 Larceny 164 MNtheft 26 Total 243

MBTA, from page 1 their concerns about the system. The commu­ headquarters and will also be more actively nity policing plan will not work without the riding the trains and patrolling the subways. close cooperation of the police departments, O'Loughlin aid the number of uniformed community activists, busines people and officers assigned to ride the trains will jump "regular concerned citizens" in each of the. from 18 to 114 by March 1-an increase of MBTA' 78 cities and towns he aid. more than 500 percent. "We'll have more visibility, increasing The number of on-duty officers will be community awareness of the job we're increased on each of the subway line .The doing," he said. "The people need to know two officers stationed on the Red Line will we're part of their community, whether they increase to 12; the officers on the Orange are daily pas engers or just live in the neigh­ Line will increase from four to 13; the Blue borhood.1n identifying our i ues, we're lis­ Line from one to four and the Green Line, tening to their ." which previously had none will now have O'Loughlin's road show ha allowed him to . four. The remaining officers will be tationed meet with organizations uch as the Harvard in the subway , working in the anti-crime Square Busin s As ociation to discu a unit or serving as ergeants and captain in number ofT-related i ues, including cleanli­ the different units. ness and security and more pecific problems At the hearing several Bo ton city coun­ such as public urination at some stops. cilors, including Charles Yancey (Mattapan) "It was an extremely po itive and produc­ and Gareth Saunders (Roxbury), told tive meeting" said Kri tin Sudholz, director O'Loughlin that their con tituents were con­ of the Harvard Square Busine sA ociation. cerned about quality-of-life is ues such as ''! have a feeling we will be working much MBTA officials have been meeting with T users to discuss quality-of-life issues. graffiti and rowdy behavior by orne passen­ more closely with the MBTA." gers - issues that O'Loughlin said he is try­ O'Loughlin was appointed as chief of the "We finnly believe that ifwe can address assigned to ride the rails, detective have been ing to address through the community polic­ MBTA police department in October. Since the i sue of fear that more people will use the made available to help with investigations of ing program. that time, he has spearheaded an effort to sy tern," O'Loughlin said. crime along the Purple Line. O'Loughlin aid he has been meeting with make the 1 million commuters who u e That also means increasing the T police The MBTA' ultimate goal, he said, is for community members from Boston and other MBTA services each day, and neighbors to the presence on the commuter rail, he said. riders to fe I as comfortable u ing the y tern T communities, such as Cambridge, to hear system, feel more secure. Although MBTA officers are not usually at 1] p.m. as they would at 11 a.m. Page 18 The Allston-Brighton TAB, February 17 - 23, 1998 OBITUARIES

Leo Hanlon, 45 Allston with his five sib­ Longtime resident of lings. He also went to North Harvard Street Boston Trade High School and the Boston Leo M. Hanlon, longtime resident Carpenter Training of North Harvard Street in Allston, School. In addition to his died Feb. 2, 1998 at the hematol­ carpentry practice, he ogy-oncology clinic at St. ushered for hockey, bas­ Elizabeth's Medical Center in ketball, soccer and foot­ Brighton. He was 45. ball games at Harvard Born in Stoneham, Hanlon University, according to attended St. Anthony's School in his brother, Michael Hanlon of Brighton. Hanlon enjoyed travel­ To get in ing, fishing and boating on the New England T.H .. McVey To get an obituary printed in the coast. He was a motorcy­ Allston-Brighton TAB, send a cle enthusiast and a fan O· ·'E: T typewritten notice to News of the Red Sox, Bruins (EST. 1905) Editor Peter Panepento, P.O. and Patriots. He loved Box 9112, Needham, MA his family and his 02192. Information can also be Allston community, his sent by fax to (781) 433-8202. brother said. Submissions should include the Hanlon is survived by name and age of the deceased, his mother, Elizabeth • MONUMENTS • MARKERS the date of death, a list of sur­ (Betty) Hanlon; brother~ • EXPERT CEMETERY LETIERING vivors and information about Joe of Allston, Michael (OPPOSITE ARSENAL MALL PARKING GARAGE) the person's occupation, affilia­ of Brighton and James of tions and interests. Obituaries Quincy; sisters Liz of 662 ARSENAL ST., are printed free of charge and Ashland and Mary of WATERTOWN run on a space-available basis. Medway; nephew Phil; nieces Jennifer and (617) 923-8866 Michelle of Quincy; sis­ ter-in-Iaw Mary of Quincy; and his fiancee, Diane Burneiki of Dorchester. He was the son of the late Michael J. Hanlon of Allston. Afuneral Mass was Leo M. Hanlon held Feb. 4 at St. . Anthony's Church in Allston. In made to St. Anthony's Church, 43 Hematology-Oncology Clinic, 736 lieu of flowers, donations in mem­ Holton St., Allston, MA 02134, or Cambridge St., Brighton, MA ory of Leo M. Hanlon may be to St. Elizabeth's Hospital .. 02135.

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ngelena Craig recently relo­ ing relaxed and euphoric in mind cated her yoga studio, the and body, according to Craig. ABeacon Light Yoga Center, Day and evening yoga classes are from the Cambridge area to 215 available Sunday through Saturday. Brighton Ave. in Allston. Craig For more information, contact chose this site not only for its Angelena Craig at 739-0717. MBTA accessibility and parking, but also for the wide variety of peo­ Brighton's 'big dig' ple in the area. Lifelong resident Mike Tobin "digs "Yoga is for people of all ages, Brighton" - literally. He owns and operates Tobin Landscape and Excavation Corp., a company that can demolish a house, lay a founda­ tion, prepare for utilitie such as water sewage and drain, build a By Rosie Hanlon retaining wall, pave a driveway, design a landscape and perform construction and snow removal. "I enjoy working in the Allston­ Brighton area," said Tobin. His ranging from early teens to 90s," local construction and renovation said Craig. "My tudent come for jobs include Blanchard's, Maddie's a variety of reasons: to relieve Market, St. Gabriel's Church and, stress, to overcome an illness. most recently, the new CVS phar­ Athletes come to enhance flexibili­ macy on Washington Street. ty~ some people come just to clear Tobin said he is proud to work their mind. hand-in-hand with Allston­ "Yoga balances the outer body Brighton-based construction com­ with the inner body," she added. panies. "Conscious breathing connects the "Ifwe are offered a job that we mind and body and brings it into a cannot handle at the time, I turn it state of balance." over to Shannon Corp. in Allston," Kripalu, a type of hatha yoga that he said. "They are a major site has been around for more than developer. I also make it a point to 5,000 years, is practiced at the buy from local businesses such as Beacon Light Yoga Center. Home Supply Co. Hey, this is our Craig has been studying yoga town - we should support eacp. since the 1960s. Though she other." worked for a time as a human ser­ Tobin founded his business with vice administrator, she always his pickup truck and a lot of ambi­ maintained her interest in yoga. She tion. Nine years later, he maintains eventually decided to open her own five trucks, three backhoes and a studio to teach others the knowl­ Bobcat. edge she gathered through years of You can find Tobin Landscape study and certifications. i and Excavation Corp. on the ~ "My style ofyoga is yoga of Internet at www.wedigboston.com ~ compassion," she said. "Be kind to or call 1-888-00-TOBIN (468- ~ yourself, don't criticize." 624~. ~ Classes include conscience, slow § breathing to clear the mind, moving :r Brighton Board of Trade Cl. in to gentle movements. Yoga instructor Ange6na Craig leads a class at the new Beacon Light Yoga Center, which opened recendy 011 Brighton Avenue. "The goal is not to become like a to hold Awards Banquet '- pretzel, but to go for small mira­ The Brighton Board ofTrade will Boston College's Lower Campus ident of the Greater Boston Visitors and successfully coordinating it cles," she said. hold its annual Awards Banquet on Dining Facility. The keynote speak­ and Convention Bureau. every year since. The class ends with students feel- Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.rn. in er will be Patrick Muscretello, pres- This year the Brighton Board of Tickets for the event are $35. Trade is honoring People's Federal Tables ofeight are also available. Savings Bank as the Member of the To reserve tickets, or for more Year. The outstanding community information, call.787-9049. service award goes to Carol Cashman of Mount S1. Joseph's Rosie Hanlon is the secretary of Academy and S1. Columbkille's the Brighton Board ofTrade. Her Elementary School. The President's colwnn on local business appears Award will presented to Attorney weekly in The Allston-Brighton Joe Hogan for his role in initiating TAB. Hanlon can be reached dur­ the Brighton Parade 14 years ago ing the day at 254-1180. SOURCE- BANKER &TRADESMAN

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Legislators call for The following local representatives' nates the major ob tacles which votes are on three roll calls from prevent the development of these the week ofFeb. 9-13. There were polluted brownfields. They noted no roll calls in the Senate that the proposal will create joins, gen­ minimum wage hike , week. erate tax revenue and spur econom­ ic development of these lands for Former Labor Secretary Robert cally with inflation. 196Os. Housing bond business or commercial u e and Reich joined a group of legislators Marzili said the bills mirror feder­ ''Two people earning the mini­ package supported preserve environmental open space land which otherwise might be last week to call for a hike in the allegislation written by U.S. Sen. mum wage and supporting one child The House, 149-0, gave near-fmal state's minimum wage over the next Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) live a sad life," said Senate developed. approval to and sent to the Senate a Opponents said members have 21/2 years. 'The notion of raising the mini­ President Thomas Birmingham (D­ $220 million housing bond pack­ Bills sponsored by Rep. James mum wage and indexing it to infla­ Chelsea). "Employment is up, prof­ not had time to read this 41-page age. Provisions include: bill and argued it is being rushed Marzili (D-Arlington) and Sen. tion is a notion whose time has itability is up. The one thing that has • $130 million for modernization Stephen Lynch (D-Boston) would come," said Reich, now a professor lagged behind is wages." through the House. They pointed to of existing public housing; a serious flaw in the proposal, increase the minimum wage to $6.75 at Brandeis University. "Ifyou're Reich predicted the $6.75-per­ • $22 million in community from $5.25 between Sept1, 1998 working full time, you should not be hour wage, when calculated with the which gives tax breaks to the pol­ development action grants; and luters who damaged the property as and Sept1, 2000. Under the legisla­ poor." earned income tax credit, would • $10 million for innovative tion, the minimum wage would also Reich pointed to statistics show­ bring a dual-income family offour long as they clean it up. fmancing packages for special-pop­ A "yes" vote is for the bill. A be tied to the Consumer Price Index, ing a steady decline in the minimum just over the poverty line. ulation housing. so wages would increase automati- wage, in real dollars, since the late - State House News Service "no" vote is against it. Supporters said this long-overdue Rep. Kevin Honan: yes bill will help improve and increase Rep. Steven Tolman: yes public housing, create jobs and pro­ vide a decent home for ~any low­ income families. 1.supplemental Slicmg ofbudget pie begins A "yes" vote is for the bill. budget endorsed Rep. Kevin Honan: yes The House, 147-0, gave near-fmal Rep. Steven Tolman: yes The legislative budget process we need to do," Galvin said. Administration and Finance approval to and sent to the Senate a began last week, as constitutional Galvin also said more funding Secretary Charles Baker did, and $46.5 million fiscal 1998 supple­ officers and their staffs explained was needed for implementing the said Cellucci's proposed budget is -Environmental mental budget. Provisions include: their budgetary needs to the House Motor Voter Act of 1994 than is based on conservative revenue esti­ cleanup bill backed • $10 million for rent and reloca­ Ways and Means Committee. proposed in the governor's budget mates, and will remain in balance tion costs of moving state employ­ The House, 147-2, gave near-final ees out of the "sick" Saltonstall In general, the officials followed a proposal. 'There is a misconcep­ even with big tax cuts the governor approval to and sent to the Senate building in Boston; similar pattern of outlining their tion when it comes to Motor Voter hopes to win this election year. the "brownfields" bill designed to accomplishments over the past sev­ that it was a one-time cost," Galvin House Ways and Means • $7.2 million for recently signed promote environmental cleanup collective bargaining agreements; eral years, and urging the committee said. Chairman Paul Haley pressed and development of dormant land to fully fund their top priorities for DeNucci said his top priorities are Secretary Baker about the feasibility and. contaminated by oil, gas or other • a-provision reducing from 12­ the coming year. auditing county governments and of a $1.6 billion tax cut over the hazardous materials from previous to 8-point type the size of the print­ With Attorney General Scott charter schools; providing salary next three years, at a time when the industrial use. Harshbarger and Treasurer Joseph increases to his staff; and relocating state faces problems like the $100 ed letters, required on bottles and The proposal changes current cans, which inform consumers of Malone, both candidates for gover­ staff from the Saltonstall Building. million Saltonstall Building renova­ law by absolving new owners of nor, the speeches to the committee Reflecting on the past year, tion, and even Baker acknowledges the refund value of the container. the land, who did not contribute to Supporters said the package is a leaned heavily to the accomplish­ Harshbarger said two ofhis proud­ that the current method offinancing the contamination of the site, of ment side. Secretary ofState est accomplishments have been the the MBTA is unacceptable - and fiscally responsible one that funds certain liabilities from lawsuits, necessary programs and collective William Galvin and Auditor Joseph safe neighborhood initiative and the the solution expensive. including property damage, once bargaining agreements. They noted DeNucci tended to be more prag­ conflict-resolution program in But the finance chief insisted the the site is cleaned up and meets matic. schools. He asked the committee for state join the other 49 in lowering that many of the programs need state standards. It also offers a additional funding because of unan­ Galvin, ofBrighton, said his top more funding to expand those pro­ the tax on unearned income, and package of financial incentive , tax ticipated expenses due to increased priorities are replacing outdated grams in fiscal 1999. said Massachusetts is on sound breaks and loan guarantees for technology and smoothly incorpo­ And Malone handed out colorful enough footing to afford the $1.3 demand for services or state and developers who clean up the site, federal policy changes. rating county registers of deeds into graphs charting a decline in treasury billion earned-income tax cut. even if they caused the original pol­ A "yes" vote is for the budget. the state. and lottery spending, and an He also defended the administra­ lution. Rep. Kevin Honan: yes Several town and city clerks, decrease in red ink in public pension tion's fiscal strategy for the Central Supporters said the bill elimi- Rep. Steven Tolman: yes appearing with Galvin, said broken systems, since the treasurer was Artery project, saying the state's printers and ancient PCs are slowing elected in 1990. recent bond rating upgrade is a sign down their operations. Acting Gov. Paul Cellucci did not of Wall Street's confidence in the ''We are not able to do the things attend the hearing. But plan.

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Sometimes the group draws as many as 150 people, 10 2 when musicians perform in a big hall ,. 3 ANYTIME on the first floor of the Boys and 8~4 FUEL Girls Club, she said. During Russian 1 6 Ii and American holidays - including Valentine's Day - the group also LOW LOW PRICE gets bigger, as people join together to celebrate. $AVE 78.9¢ $AVE Livshits said the group has helped Price Subject to Change give her some direction and a place to DeOD put her energies after she stopped try­ D Burner Service EMERGENCY ing to find work in her field. D Same Day Deliveries OIL DELIVERIES ''1 was very upset with my life at D Service Available that time," she said. ''But when I started the Russian Social Club, I felt that Lmyself, was creating some­ thing .. [The group's members] need to have community, and I feel I can give them something. So I fill out my life, too. I feel that his club is also for me." 0 E ) , February 17 - 23, 1998 TIle Aliston-Brigltton TAB, page 21 PORTS Squash holds .court at Boston Sports Club junior tournament - which is sanctioned by Local players dominate the Massachusetts Squash and Racquet at junior champioriships Association --came off without a hitch. More than 40 junior players from New England, New a: By Chad Konecky York and New Jersey participated. m TAB Correspondent ''It was a great show," Carrozo said. ''The ~, OCal squash fans got a treat last week junior draw has really picked up in terms of ~ at Allston's Boston Sports Club with numbers and talent Local interest in this sport ~ L the arrival of the Dunlop-and-Reebok­ is peaking, and our four new courts here really .;3 sponsored junior squash tournament, the penul­ added to the tournament atmosphere." ~ timate competition in a six-event regional The Boston Sports Club recently replaced its' ~ series. American-style courts with regulation intema- ~ With the help of Boston Sports Club pros tional surfaces, which are wider. Ii; Patricia Wanner and Charlie Carrozo, the latest SQUASH, page 23 Jonathan Katz stretches for a return during his squash match against Vasken Hauri. Brighton swimm"ers make asplash "It's not only our:medal winners who West End House Boys malc.e us proud," said the club's executive and Girls Club members director, Michael Borg. "Just watching the kids come back from that competi­ win medals at meet tion simply beaming was a thrill. So many swam personal bests. The swim By Chad Konecky program is such a positive outlet for TAB Correspondent these kids and it really helps them with righton's West End House goal-setting." Boys and Girls Club swim The West End Club boys set and met team captured an impressive plenty ofgoals at the Sectionals. Double B 14 medals in 43 events at the medalists included 14-year-olds DiodoTO Massachusetts Boys and Girls Club Mayen (200-yard freestyle and loo-yard Sectionals earlier this month. Competing backstroke) and Andre Santos (50-yard against more than 700 swimmers from and 1OO-yard freestyle), along with 12­ around the state at the University of year-old Alex Archer (tOO-yard individ­ Massachusetts at Boston pool, the West ual medley and SO-yard butterfly) and End House produced 10-year-old Nick six double medalists, Santos (tOO-yard indi­ including a bronze by vidual medley and SO­ Carolina Coan. The top "It's not only our yard butterfly). six fmishers in each medal winners who Haime Espinoza, 12, event earned a medal. won a medal in the SO­ "We weren't expect­ make us proud. Just yard breaststroke com­ ing to have quite so petition, and Leonardo much success," said the watching the kids Barros, 7, won a medal club's aquatics director, come back from that in the 25-yard back­ Nathaniel Imani. stroke. "We're really thrilled competition simply Swimmers were per­ with the kids; perfor­ beaming was a thrill. mitted to participate in mance." up to tln:ee events, The West End Club's So many swam including a maximum 3I-member competitive of two individual team practices four persQnal bests." events and a relay or nights a week and com­ three relays. pletes a regular-season Michael Borg The West End Club schedule of 12 Saturday swim program, which dual meets from is more than 20 years October through old, also features a " January. developmental lesson program that often The team is now in the postseason, supplies talent for the competitive team. Brighton's Stephane takes a shot for the unbeaten West End Club. which will continue until July. This winter's developmental program has A whopping 54S swimmers participat­ over 20 swimmers enrolled in it. ed in the Sectionals girls bracket, but The club is scheduled to participate in Streaking to a fast start Brighton residents still managed to stand the Boys and Girls Club Senior Meet out in the crowd. Joanna Baughman, 16, Feb. 22 in Nashua, N.H., as well as the 6-0 on the season. Coupled with the 12-and­ won medals in both the 100-yard butter­ 10-and-under meet in Waltham Feb. 28. West End Club teams under team's S-O record, West End Club boys fly and the 100-yard breaststroke in the The team hopes to have enough funding rack up the victories are still unbeaten in the II-team league. 15-17 age group. Coan, 14, earned a to participate in the New Jersey That comes as no real surprise to the medal in the loo-yard breaststroke Invitational in March and the National By Chad Konecky club's fans and coaches. The lS-and-under before touching the wall in third to take Boys and Girls Club Championships in TAB Correspondent squad went undefeated and won the regional bronze in the 2oo-yard individual med­ April. 0 ast week's 78-61 victOlyover Reebok Join the Club tournament two years ley. Dorchester's Daniel Marr Boys and ago, and was unbeaten in league play last The West End Club's outstanding per­ For more information about the West L Girls Club pushed Brighton's 15­ year. The 12-and-under team has reached the formance in the girls races was almost End Club swim program, or to make a and-under traveling boys basketball team to CLUB, page 22 overshadowed by the boys' 10-medal day tax-deductible contribution to its travel against a field of 200. fund, call 787-4044. SPORTS

West End Club teams still unbeaten "We're talking about CLUB, from page 21 Honan, the daughter of Honan points. natural at the point." 70 or 80 years of Reebok tourney finals five years in Basketball League founder and state "We feature good pressure All three West End Club teams a row. Rep. Kevin Honan (D-Brighton), defense and we look to score in play their regular-season travel superiority. Much "We have a long history of very features a guard-oriented, 14-player transition off of turnovers," Bea,n schedule concurrently with their of the credit for successful and even dominant bas­ roster led by Paula Guittierrez and said ''1 love these kids and this participation in Reebok's Join the ketball teams here at the club," West Ashley Greene. league is the best thing going. Club tournament, which includes that belongs to End Club Executive Director The 14-player boys I5-and-under We've had extraordinary succes~ Greater Boston and New Hampshire hard-working coaches Michael Borg said. "We're talking team got 31 points from its two over the last four years." teams in the first four rounds before about 70 or 80 years of superiority. biggest offensive threats in the win The boys 12-and-under team expanding to competition from all like Kenny Bean and Much of the credit for that belongs over Dorchester on Brighton's home boa,sts a devastating inside-outside over New England. [girls team coach] to hard-working coaches like Kenny court. duo in forward Ricky Ogboin and Both West End Club boys teams Coleen Honan." Bean and [girls team coach] Coleen Power forward Jesse Hernandez, play-making point guard lkey entered this week at 2-0 in the sin­ Honan." a rebounder with the ball-handling Hodges. Bean is particularly high gle-elimination tournament, and the The club's once-beaten 16-and­ abilities of a guard, netted 13 points, on his youngest floor general. girls 16-and-under team (2-1) Michael Borg under girls team is still in the early while well-rounded scorer Jules "lkey has it all," Bean said. "He's played its tournament opener after stages of its season schedule. Coach Jeudy poured in a team high of 18 an unbelievable passer, and he's a press time last week. 0

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Elisabeth Wagoner returns a backhand against opponent Becky Hurwitz during their under-16 women's squash finals. Wagoner won the match. Squash holds court at Boston Sports Club SQUASH, from page 21 pionship, 3-1. In the under-16 title from the Concord-Acton Sports Club Local players performed well over match, Hurwitz gave Elizabeth to win the boys under-12 title. the course ofthe three-day schedule, Wagoner of Wtlbraham a spirited Trobagis had emeIged from a rivet­ producing champions in three out of fight before falling 3-D. ing semifinal with We ton's Andrew four divisions. Rebecca Loucks and Another well-matched pair Fine, with a 3-1 win. Vaskin Hauri of Boston, Luke Harris Jonathan Katz and Hauri, produced ''To watch two 12-year-olds diving and Becky Hurwitz of Brookline and some thrilling points in the boys all over the court and playing at that Mark Butler of Chestnut Hill all under-16 division. Both talented level was great fun," Carrozo said of reached the finals. To earn the right junior players gambled and chal­ the Trobagis-Fine match. 0 to play for a title, each player had to lenged each other repeatedly, with The next andfinal Massochusetts Katz taking the championship. win four straight matches of squash. Squash and Rocquet Association­ Rising stars Mark Butler and Kid:s Two of the mo t exciting battles of sanctioned tournamentjor this year Harris continued to how season­ the tournament took place in the girls is the chnmpionship tournament at long improvement (since September) under-16 and the girls under-14 the Concord-Acton Sports Club on in the under-14 finals. Harris won 3­ brackets. In the under-14 match, March 21. For more injorrnntion, 0, but not without falling victim to Lynnfield' Rebecca Shingleton call Paul Ansdell at (978) 897-2972. faced Loucks. After four games fea­ some bli tering shots from Butler. turing excruciatingly long rallies, MOIgan Philips, from Middle Susan Rozen Pettinelli contributed Shingleton emerged with the cham- Haddam, Conn., beat Mike Trobagis to this report.

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Page 24 The AJlston-Brighton TAB, February 17 - 23, 1998 ~~'UJ~ MARQUIS CO:MJMUNITY REAL ESTATE r=::~~:::::tII!-.! THE BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IN TOWN SERVING BROOKLINE FOR 20 YEARS BULLETIN BOARD SPECIALS 'fB~@ Baked Chkken HEALTH 890-8480. Salmon Stir Ziti Broccoli ~ FREE COMPUTER AND OFFICE SKiUS Fry Stuffed Shrimp ~ FREE MAMMOGRAMS. Joseph M. 95 95 95 TRAINING. 119 Beach St., Brighton. Ongoing: $9. $10. $7. Smith Community Health Center, 287 Operation A.B.L.E. (Ability Based on Long Western Ave., Allston. 2/25, 9 a.m.-4:45 Experience) offers training to mature workers Luncheon Specials p.m. For women 40 and older with no health 55 years or older who meet certain guidelines. Served Mon.-Sat., 11-4 insurance or insurance that does not cover Open houses on Friday. Call: 542-4180. Broiled SChrod Fr. 8chrod mammograms. Call for appt: Victoria, 783­ ~ STUDY, MEDITATION, VIDEOS WITH ADI Sr. Smel1s $5.35 Fr. Smel1s Mackerel Fr. Sole 0500, ext. 249. DA SAMRAJ. 1Foster St., Brighton. Ongoing: 356 Harvard Street Brookline, MA • 566-5590 ~ HEART HEALTH SERVICES. Caritas Every 3rd Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call: Medical Group, 121 Harvard Ave., Allston. 254-8271. 2(1.3, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free risk assess­ ~ SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES. Allston ments at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 736 Congregational Church, 41 Quint Ave., Allston. FREE Co S LTATIO . Cambridge St., Brighton. 2J25, 1-5 p.m. Free Ongoing: The Church offers Sunday school for Law Offices of risk assessments at Caritas Medical Group, children ages 3-10. Call: 617-254-2920. No FEE U LESS SUCCESSFUL. 280 Washington St, Brighton. ~ FREE ESL CLASSES offered at Boston ~ FAMILY MEMBER LOSS SUPPORT College Neighborhood Center, 425 Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. GROUP. Joseph M. Smith Community Health Washington St., Brighton. Morning, after­ Center, 287 Western Ave., Allston. Designed noon, evening and weekend classes available. 850 Boylston Street, Suite 31 6A AVAILABLE 0 EVE 11 GS to help adults ages 25-50 who are struggling Call: 552-0445. Chestnut HiJJ MA 02167 o WEEKENDS. to deal with emotions around the loss of a family member or loved one through death or EVENTS Concentrating in All Aspects of HOME APPOI TME TS. other circumstances. Call: Dawn Patterson, 783-0500, ext. 267. ~ BRIGHTON BRANCH LIBRARY. 40 PERSO AL I JURY LAW ~ ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTAUY IU. St. Academy Hill Rd., Brighton. 2/19 & 2J26, 3:30­ "A Lawyer Dedicated to Results Elizabeth's Medical Center, 736 Cambridge St., 5p.m. Chess instruction and play with Don (617) 277-6767 Brighton. EducationaVadministrative meetings Lubin. 2J24, 10:30 a.m. Rim for children, "Siu and Client Service. " are held on the 2nd Monday of each month Mei Wong: Who Shall I Be," "Bamboo Brush," from 6-7:30 p.m. Family support groups are and ''Tikki Tikki Tembo." Free. Call: 782-6032. held on the 3rd Monday of each month from ~ PHENOMENOLOGY: NEW PAINTING BY 6-7:30 p.m., led by Barbara Courtney. MARK GROTJANH AND MICHAEL BYRON. LEGAL NOTICES Consumer support groups for individuals liv­ Elias Fine Art, 120 Braintree St., Allston. ing with abrain illness are held on the 4th Through 2J28:.Hours by appt. Call: 783-1888. ESQUIVEL GUARDIANSHIP HUTCHINSON ESTATE Richard lanella Monday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m., led ~ HARVEST CO-oPERATIVE SUPERMARKET. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Register of Probate Court by Jane Kwalick. Call: Ben Adams, 783-1722. 449 cambridge St, Allston. Ongoing: Book dis­ COMMONWEALTH COMMONWEALTH ~ FREE HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR THE cussion groups. All are welcome, especially new OF MASSACHUSEITS OF MASSACHUSEITS Allston-Brighton Tab, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/98 ELDERLY are offered by the City of members. Call: Hannah, 617-248-2430 or 617­ THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT MARZANO ESTATE PROBATE AND FAMILY PROBATE AND FAMILY Boston's Commission on Affairs of the 876-3657. Thursdays: Free movies in the Allston LEGAL NOTICE Elderly, including free screenings and edu­ COURT DEPARTMENT COURT DEPARTMENT COMMONWEALTH community room. Ongoing: Free herbal class SUFFOLK DIVISION SUFFOLK DIVISION OF MASSACHUSEITS cation programs for residents age 60 and education with Mary Pat Palmer in the Native DOCKET NO. 97P2875 DOCKET NO. 98P 0256 THE TRIAL COURT older. Call: 635-4366. American tradition. Call: 617-524-5377. PROBATE AND FAMILY NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIp· MINOR NOTICE Ongoing: Yoga classes taught by veteran COURT DEPARTMENT instructor Loretta Levitz. call: 787-1416. WITHOUT SURETIES SUFFOLK DIVISION CLASSES In the ESTATE OF Rita A. Hutchinson DOCKET NO. 98P 0188 Notice ~ DROp·IN PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS. VOLUNTEERS To all persons interested in the estate of NOTICE 470 Washington St., Brighton. Ongoing: To the unknown father of Betsy Jasmine Rita A. Hutchinson late of the County of Sponsored by the Allston-Brighton Action ~ AMERICORPS POSITIONS OPEN for Esquivel of Parts unknown and Suffolk Date of Death December 25, In the ESTATE OF Gloria M. Marzano Network. Call: Randi, 783-8834, ext. 222. Massachusetts residents age K-25 to To all persons interested in Betsy Jas- 1997 ~ mine Esquivel of 253 N. Beacon S1. #33 ALLSTON-BRIGHTON COMMUNITY engage in year-long service in Allston­ To all persons interested in the estate of ACTION NETWORK. Jackson-Mann Brighton Suffolk 02135 A petition has been presented in the Gloria M. Marzano late of the County of Brighton in the areas of public safety, edu­ above captioned matter praying that the Suffolk Date of Death November 8, 1997 Community Center, 500 Cambridge St. cation, the environment and human needs. A petition has been presented in the will be proved and allowed and that Kevin Allston. 2J24, 5:30 p.m. This active group of Call: 542-2544, ext. 233. above captioned matter praying that So­ Hutchinson of Brighton in the County of A petition has been presented in the residents, associations and businesses is ~ ALLSTON/BRIGHTON TEEN MENTORING nia M. Hernandez of Boston in the Coun­ Suffolk and Judith Carney of Braintree in above captioned matter praying that lin­ looking to make this neighborhood agreat PROGRAM seeks caring, committed, enthu­ ty of Suffolk, be appointed guardian with the County of Norfolk, be appointed co­ da M. Marzano of Boston in the county of custody, without sureties on her bond. executors without sureties on their bond. place to raise afamily. We'd love your siastic adults who want to develop asup­ Suffolk, be appointed administratrix with­ involvement, so call: 783-8834, ext. 220. out sureties on her bond. portive friendship with alocal teen. Training If you desire to object to the allowance of IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE­ ~ BOSTON COLLEGE NEIGHBORHOOD and matching in Jan.; apply now. Call: said petition, you or your attorney must TO, YOU OR YOUR ATIORNEY MUST IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE­ CENTER. 425 Washington St., Brighton. Free Valerie, 617-787-0444. file a written appearance in said Court at FILE A WRITIEN APPEARANCE IN TO, YOU OR YOUR ATIORNEY MUST tutoring services in various subjects for local ~ MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR Boston on or before March 19 1998. SAID COURT AT Boston Suffolk Probate FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN children and young adults from now through INFIRMARY seeks volunteers to assist Court Old Courthouse, room 120 BE­ SAID COURT AT Boston Suffolk Probate WITNESS, Elaine M. Moriarty, Esquire, FORE TEN O'CLOCK IN THE FORE­ April. Call: 552-0445. patient family members in the waiting Court, Old Courthouse, room 120 BE­ ~ DOG TRAINING CLASS. Harvest Food, First Justice of said Court at Boston, this NOON (10:00 A.M.) ON March 5,1998 FORE TEN O'CLOCK IN THE FORE­ room and to work in the gift shop. Must be 5th day of January, 1998. NOON (10:00 A.M.) ON February 26, 449 Ca'mbridge St., Allston. Evening classes at least 16 years of age. Meal vouchers and Richard lanella Wills only: In addition you must file a 1998. forming for beginners in dog obedience. Call: validated parking available. Call: Ruth Register of Probate written affidavit of objections to the peti­ 789-3647. Doyle, 617-573-3163. tion, stating the specific facts and Witness, Elaine M. Moriarty, Esquire, ~ PET FIRST AID CLASS. Harvest Coop's ~ AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. Volunteers Allston-Brighton Tab, 2/17/98 grounds upon which the objection is First Justice of said Court. based, within thirty (30) days after the re­ Community Room, 449 Cambridge St., needed to provide information to patients and Allston. 2/17, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn how to pro­ EVERS ESTATE turn day (or such other time as the court, Date 1-30-98 families in the community and to provide LEGAL NOTICE on motion with notice to the petitioner, Richard lanella vide proper assistance to your pet for the 10 ongoing support and guidance. Also in need COMMONWEALTH may allow) in accordance with Probate Register of Probate Court most common emergencies your pet may of volunteers to drive local cancer patients to OF MASSACHUSEITS Rule 16. face. Not intended to replace routine or and from treatment appointments. Call: 617­ THE TRIAL COURT #461981 emergency visits to your vet. Call: 789-3647. 437-1900, ext. 227. PROBATE AND FAMILY Witness, Elaine M. Moriarty Esquire, First Allston-Brighton Tab, 2/17/98 ~ COURT DEPARTMENT Justice of said Court. OPERATION A.B.L.E. offers free enroll­ ~ CARS FOR KIDS. Donations of unwanted ment in its comprehensive computer/office SUFFOLK DIVISION ST. LOUIS/ACCIME DIVORCE cars and vehicles wanted. Proceeds benefit DOCKET NO. 98P 0231 Date 2-6-98 LEGAL NOTICE skills training program, which begins 1/20. Boys &Girls Clubs. Call: 1-800-246-0493. Richard lanella COMMONWEALTH Students receive in-depth instruction five days ~ CENTRAL BOSTON ELDER SERVICES. NOTICE Register of Probate Court OF MASSACHUSEITS aweek from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. To qualify, appli­ Through 10/11: Volunteers needed to assist THE TRIAL COURT In the ESTATE OF Charles F. Evers #462300 cants must be 55 years old, residents of a elderly residents with money management. A PROBATE AND FAMILY Boston neighborhood and income eligible. collaborative project of Boston Senior Home Allston-Brighton Tab, 2/17/98 COURT DEPARTMENT To all persons interested in the estate of SUFFOLK DIVISION Call: 542-4180. Care, Central Boston Elder Services and Charles F. Evers late of the County of KOZLOV/KOZLOVA DIVORCE DOCKET NO. 9702848 ~ MIKE BOmCELLI'S FUNDAMENTALS Ethos. Call: 617-522-6700, ext. 320. Suffolk Date of Death November 20, LEGAL NOTICE SKATING CLASS is for competitive skaters ~ MAKE ADIFFERENCE. Help by 1997 COMMONWEALTH SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and all levels. Classes are on Saturdays, 6:30 OF MASSACHUSEITS tutoringlmentoring immigrants and refugees p.m. and Sund.ays, 5p.m. Call: 899-1796. in the Boston area to improve their English A petition has been presented in the THE TRIAL COURT Jumene St. Louis, Plaintiff above captioned matter praying that Di­ PROBATE AND FAMILY ~ PARENTS' COOPERATIVE CHILDCARE AND skills and prepare them for work. Call One ane Reynolds of Belmont in the County of COURT DEPARTMENT v. PLAYGROUP. Allston Congregational Church, With One for training sessions and informa­ Middlesex, be appointed administratrix SUFFOLK DIVISION 41 Quint St., Allston. This child-eare group tion meetings. Call: 617-254-1691. with sureties on her bond. DOCKET NO. 9800050 Julia Accime, Defendant (where parents take tums caring for children) is ~ MASSACHUSmS ASSOCIATION FOR looking for new participants for our groups on THE BLIND. Volunteers needed to read or IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE­ Summons by Publication To the above named Defendant: TO, YOU OR YOUR ATIORNEY MUST Tuesdays and Thursdays. Half the parents stay shop with avisually impaired neighbor. No from 9:30-12:30, the other half from 1:30-5:30. FILE A WRITIEN APPEARANCE IN Pavel D. Kozlov, Plaintiff A Complaint has been presented to this more than two or three hours aweek are SAID COURT AT Boston Suffolk Probate v. Court by the Plaintiff, Jumene S1. Louis, Drop-ins and vouchers for babysitting needed, and times are very flexible. Call: Court, Old Courthouse, room 120 BE­ Yuliya Kozlova, Defendant seeking a Divorce from Julia Accime. exchanges also available. call: Ruth, 497-5660. Donna, 617-732-0244. FORE TEN O'CLOCK IN THE FORE­ ~ ALLSTON/BRIGHTON FAMILY YMCA ~ SOUTHWEST BOSTON SENIOR SER­ To the above named Defendant: NOON (10:00 A.M.) ON April 23, 1998 You are required to serve upon MARCEL offers group exercise classes in aerobics, step VICES, INC. Seeking volunteers to visit and J. MURAD, Esquire - attorney for plaintiff Wills only: In addition you must file a A Complaint has been presented to this aerobics, muscle conditioning and spinning, help frail, isolated elders. Time commitment - whose address is 6 Beacon Street, the exciting new group indoor cycling class, written affidavit of objections to the peti­ Court by the Plaintiff, Pavel D. Kozlov, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02108 your answer of two-four hours per month. Call: Grace, tion, stating the specific facts and seeking a divorce against Yuliya Kozlova on or before March 12th, 1998. If you fail free to members. Yoga, karate, ballroom 617-522-6700, ext.323. grounds upon which the objection is for irretrievable breakdown. to do so, the court will proceed to the dancing and karate classes are also offered ~ THE YWCA BOSTON. Volunteer positions based, within thirty (30) days after the re­ hearing and adjudication of this action. for afee. Call: 782-3535. available in child care, teen programs and spe­ turn day (or such other time as the court, You are required to serve upon Philip You are also required to file a copy of ~ USE DRAMA TO UNDERSTAND RELI· on motion with notice to the petitioner, Whitehead - attorney for plaintiff - whose cial events. Call: Eileen Smart, 617-351-7642. your answer in the office of the Register GlOUS EXPERIENCES. Allston Congregational ~ VICTORY PROGRAMS, INC. Seeking vol­ may allow) in accordance with Probate address is 161 Harvard Avenue Allston, of this Court at Boston. Rule 16. MA 02134 your answer on or before April Church offers this workshop which includes unteers to be aBuddy to someone living with 2nd, 1998. If you fail to do so, the court Witness, Elaine M. Moriarty, Esquire, an introduction to acting, improvisation and HIVIAIDS and in recovery from addiction to Witness Elaine M. Moriarty, Esquire, First will proceed to the hearing and adjudica­ First Justice of said Court at Boston, this theater games. No acting experience required. drugs and alcohol. Call: 617-357-8182. Justice of said Court. tion of this action. You are also required 29th day of December, 1997. Free. Call: David Rozewski, 325-5531. ~ to file a copy of your answer in the office VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INFANTS Richard lanella ~ LEARN TO SKATE AT MDC RINKS. AND TODDLERS. Perkins School for the Blind Date 2-4-98 of the Register of this Court at Boston. Register of Probate Court Richard lanella Cleveland Circle and BrightonlNewton MDC needs volunteers interested in working with Register of Probate Court Witness, Elaine M. Moriarty, Esquire, Allston-Brighton Tab, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17/98 Rinks. Ongoing: Group lessons for children infants and toddlers who are blind, visually First Justice of said Court at Boston, this and adults, all levels, use figure or hockey handicapped, deaf-blind or mu~i-handi­ Allston-Brighton Tab, 2/17/98 14th day of January, 1998. skates. Afternoon, evening and weekend capped. Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. classes. 7-week series $75/child. Call: 781- I . l Call: Mike, 617-972-7224.

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She loved people to enclose with the invitation however, be sure to consider the getting her hair done and wearing pertinent information about accredit­ time and setting of the wedding, the her dress. She invited one of her ed child-care agencies in the area." child's age and personality. friends to the reception, which also You may also consider arranging "Everybody thinks its a cute idea to - helped to make her feel involved." child care off-site, at the hotel where have their 3-year-old nephew be a It can also help to include a out-of-town guests are staying or at ring bearer," Readington cautions. child's parents. "My niece and a local restaurant or indoor play­ "In a family setting with 20 people, nephew, 18 and 20 months old, ran ground. that may be true. 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By Alison Ashton can boost endurance, flexibility, • Box drills: Stand to the side of a owner of Custom Sports Labs and decent footwear, scarves, hats and TAB Correspondent range of motion, balance and help 12- to 18-inch-high box, and jump Master Fit University. Ski socks gloves are crucial. I Niiio has already dumped prevent injuries when you're out on onto it and down the other side. should be smooth, witho,ut any The first sign of frostbite is record amounts of snow on the slopes," he says. , Start with 15 repetitions, working ribs or seams to cause pressure on ~ whitened skin - skin that is actual- E ski resorts from the Rocky Campanaro, who designs func­ up to 45 to bolster leg strength and the feet or shins. Look for socks " ly frozen. "Ifyou find a frost- Mountains to Maine, and with even tional exercise and rehabilitation endurance. with padding on the ball and heel of ~.---" bitten area on a child, more powder predicted this spring, programslorTotal GymIEFI • Reclined ann pullovers: t.I:te foot as well as along the shins. wann it up very skiers and snowboarders can look Medical Systems, offers these Strengthen chest, 1.Ipper bac~ shoul­ Skiers with nar- \, slowly over the forward to plenty of late-season fun moves, which can be done at home ders and arms with a move that sim­ row feet should \ \\ course of an hour," on the slopes. or at any gym: ulates the motion of plan!ing a ski opt fOf heavier says Clements. "Start But before you make your first • Twisting squats: Rotate your pole. Do this on a machine or with socks to improve the with tepid water, not trip up the lift, experts say a few legs from right to left during squats. free weights on an incline bench. fit of the boot. Wide­ warm water.' pre-skiing or pre-snowboarding This move simulates edge-to-edge footed skiers are better And expect Junior to com- workouts will minimize the ore­ leg motions to improve leg strength Sock selection off with lighter socks to pre­ plain loudly - because ness that follows the first days of and Dfl~xibilial'ty. h S t Ski-boot technology has come a vent circulation problems. defrosting frostbitten skin is schussing. Fitness expert Tom • lagon cone ops: e up a I b 48 f ki Once you've found the right very painful. As Clements · 10 th· . - ong way, ut percent 0 s ers Campanaro reconunends "function­ row 0f SlX to cones, en Jump ill D'll l' f f:'. t . And socks, be sure the shell of the boot explains, "with frost­ . tte k ' s comp am 0 100 pam. al exercises" that mimic the motions a Zigzag pa m, eepmg your more than half of them abandon the fits correctly. Rich recommends J bite you actually get you'll do on the snow. ankles together. Improves leg, 1 bee f .t removing the boot liner, then, wear­ ice in the tissues. Lactic "By simulating the motions of abdomen and lower-back endurance S opes. au~e o. 1. . ing the proper ocks, step into the acid builds up, which causes pain as d fl 'bility,[, d din I t al Just illvestmg m a dece~t parr of downhill skiing or snowboarding an e,? th or eman g a er ski socks will help, says Jeff Rich, shell. Your toes should just touch the ice thaws." during your exercise routine, you moves ill e snow. the front, and there should be 1 to 1­ Ifthe affected area remains white, 1/2 finger-widths between the heel or turns blac~ get the child to a and the back of the boot. (Expert doctor immediately. ·Health news .from the home front skiers need slightly less room.) "Skiers should try on at least Long-term concern Honnone may.be tied to prostate cancer dictor of prostate cancer risk may have implications for three to four different shells before People who have knee-replacement risk reduction and treatment and possibly enhance they make a decision," says Rich. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the surgery could fall victim to knee diagnosis ifdone in conjunction with standard prostate­ When you're ready to go, buckle Harvard School ofPublic health and McGill University infections when they have dental specific antigen testing. the boot from top to bottom to force work years later. Physicians at Johns have found that men who have elevated blood levels of your heel into the heel pocket. a certain hormone may have an increased risk of Hopkins did a study and found that Prostate cancer study needs subjects Avoid overbuckling, which can infections caused by bacteria intro­ prostate cancer. The findings are published in Science cause your feet to cramp and sweat duced into th~ bloodstream during magazine, in the edition published the week of Jan. 22. As prostate cancer continues to rank as the second profusely. According to the findings from the Physcians' most common cancer among men, research works to dental surgery'<;an travel within the Health Study, previous evidence suggests that a hor­ advance toward better methods of prognosis, treatment body and infect the tissue surround­ mone called insulin-like growth factor-1, which is pro­ and cure. Frostbite fears ing a prosthetic device. duced by the liver, not only plays a role in the body's The Marino Center for Progressive health in No kid can resist the lure of a virgin Dental procedures associated with growth and development, but also in the growth and Cambridge has been awarded a grant to conduct blanket of snow, but parents have to knee infections include tooth extrac­ development ofcancerous tumors. research into the effectiveness of using an advanced bundle little ones carefully to pro­ tions, root canals, periodontal surgery Researchers collected and stored blood samples in shark: cartilage called "benefin" in the treatment of tect them against frostbite. and the removal of benign tumors. 1982 as part of the larger Physicians' Health Study; prostate cancer. The clinical trials will be conducted "Frostbite in children is a problem On average, knee pain sUIfaces a in 1997, they measured levels of insulin-like growth over a six-month period at the center, and participants mostly because kids don't tend to week after the dental procedure. factor-l in these samples from 152 men who had are needed for the study. Eligible candidates must be give you any hint that they're cold. Patients who have had knee subsequently been diagnosed wi~ prostate cancer prostate cancer patients who are able to visit the center They're either fine or they're replacements should alert their den­ and 152 male control subjects who had not been so every four weeks for a physical evaluation. screaming in pain from the cold tist To prevent infection, diagnosed. According to a Marino Center press release, benefin Adequate, dry clothing is a must," researchers recommend taking Investigators observed a fowfold increased risk of is "safe? convenient, nontoxic and has no known side­ says Dr. Dennis Clements, medical antibiotics one hour before exten­ developing prostate cancer among the men with the effects." Administration of benefin is oral. director of Duke Children's Primary sive dental procedures and again highest levels of the hormone compared with those The Marino Center for Progressive Health can be Care at Duke University Medical eight hours later. who had the lowest levels. According to the report, reached at (617) 661-6225. Potential study patients Center. Knee-replacement patients also identification ofinsulin-like growth factor-l as a pre- should call the Marino Center for more infonnation Since the toes, fingers and face can protect themselves by taking are most vulnerable to frostbite, good care of their teeth. 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Their favorite across the country to fmd out what diet of '97 was the low-fat, fruit­ makes people fall off the health-and­ and vegetable-rich DASH diet, fitness wagon and found that busy which stands for Dietary lives are the biggest hurdle to fit­ Approaches to Stop Hypertension, ness. Here are some of their tips, and shows results in two weeks. even if you don't make it to a spa Researchers confmned a link this month: between trans fats and heart disease • Make exercise part of your rou­ and breast cancer, which is why tine. That means clearing time in a Eating Well named these nasty fats busy schedule to exercise and eat the Nutritional Nemesis of the Year. right. Some people find it helps to add Trans fats are found in shortening, exercise sessions to their calendar. margarine, fried foods, commercial • Plan meals and snacks ahead of baked goods and chips. time. Eating on the fly is an invita­ Tht? year's hottest food trend, they tion to overconsumption. Create a say, was soy. Reputed to reduce the meal plan (including between-meal symptoms of menopause, protect snacks) and use a shopping list. against heart disease and interfere National Children's UNCOVER THE Stock the kitchen with healthy foods with the growth ofcancer, soy prod­ for easy nutritious meals. Ifthe cup­ ucts., including tofu and soy milk, Dental Health Month SECRETS TO A board is bare, you'll be tempted to are likely to fly off supermarket hit the fast-food counter. shelves in 1998. February, 1998 ':. ~. HE1~nl • Get support. Team up with an exercise buddy so you're less likely Timing is everything to miss workouts. It's al 0 easier if he American Dental Association notes that with proper care and regular check-Qps, children's Doctors may start scrutinizing a teeth can last a lifetime. To prevent too~h decay, da.ily tooth b:ushing and flossin~ are needed to your spouse or partner shares your healthy resolutions. woman's menstrual cycle when T remove harmful plaque. Clean teeth twIce a day WIth a pea-sIZed amount offluoride toothpaste. scheduling surgery for breast cancer. Where a tooth brush can't reach, flossing will remove plaque that hides between the teeth and under the • Pamper yourself. You don't That's because new research shows gurnline. Most importantly... Visit your dentist regularly! have to go to a spa for a week for a little tender loving care. When the risk of cancer recurrence rises HAVE YOUR CHILD SEEN BY ONE· things get hectic, schedule a mas­ when surgery coincides with ovula­ sage, facial or manicure. Or simply . tion. A woman' immune response OF THESE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS is suppressed during ovulation and ©1996 American Dental Association Dudley Collection™ unwind at the end of a hard day with a soothing bath. weakened even more by the surgery. What are the most common New Gayle Page, a researcher at Ohio Drs. Kerstein Year's resolutions for spa-goers? 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Vitamin C also is sup­ Failing the fat test posed to improve the body's ability your loved ones with a continuum ofcare because the animals' estrous cycle When it comes to knowing how to absorb vitamin E, so those sup­ mimics the menstrual cycle in much body fat is too much, partici­ plements are often purchased Certified Home Health Homecare humans. Like rats, ovulating women pants in a recent survey ofAmerican together. • skilled nursing • cleaning, shopping, have a harder time fighting tumor adults flunked. Rounding out the top 10 are sele­ cells after surgery. More than half of men and one­ • rehabilitation therapy cooking, laundry nium, calcium/magne ium chelate, "Our results are consistent with third of women said men should • home health aides • assistance with lecithin, cranberry caps, zinc, E other research indicating that have a body fat percentage of no complex, chromium picolinate and '. medical social work personal hygiene women who receive breast-cancer .more than 16 percent and women vitamin E oil. surgery when they are close to ovu­ should keep body fat levels to 19 lation seem to have a higher risk of percent or lower. But fitness experts tumor-cell spread and death," ay Occupational hazards say a range of 17 percent to 23 per­ Page. JE~C;~ Ifyou cough and wheeze on the job, cent body fat is healthy for men, and you may be allergic to work - or at 20 percent to 27 percent is just fine Here to Help Spiritual healing least to the workplace. In the current for women. JCAHO accredited Home Health and Homecare With insurers covering les treat­ i sue of The Journal of the More than half of respondents ment, health-care executive are American Medical Association, Dr. were overoptimistic about how long Medicare & Medicaid certified • Insurance accepted • Russian bilingual paying more attention to the power David L. Bernstein of the University it takes to shed unwanted body fat. of prayer. A recent survey of health of Cincinnati College of Medicine They said it's possible to reduce 617-227-6641 Boston, Newton, and Canton maintenance organization execu­ notes that occupational asthma body fat by 2 percent in a month by tives sponsored by the John accounts for up to 15 percent of following a regimen of diet and Templeton Fund shows that 94 per­ asthma cases worldwide, and as exerci e. Almost 20 percent of sur­ Rita S. Berman, M.D. many as 1.5 million Americans suf­ vey participants thought it was pos­ cent believe prayer, meditation and Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery spiritual practice can accelerate fer from occupational asthma. sible to melt body fat by 5 'percent healing. Workers can suffer from two in a month. Sorry, experts say: It Is pleased to announce her association with Although three-quarters of the types of asthma. The first occurs take at least a month of steady execs think spirituality may help after long exposure, up to three exercise and smart eating to dimin­ Arthur Shektman, M.D. Plastic, reconstructive & cosmetic surgery reduce medical co ts and more than year , to a workplace allergen. The ish body fat by I percent 80 percent ay medical students' second follows a single, high-level Some other facts about fat: On L1 cosmetic surgery of the face, no e, eyelids training should include learning toxic exposure to an irritant, such as average, people lose one-half pound L1 liposuction relaxation and meditation tech­ sulfuric acid or smQke. Depending of muscle every year while gaining L1 cosmetic surgery of the breast niques, they would need to see on the industry, workers can come 1 1/2 pounds of fat. Moreover, los­ direct evidence of clinical effective­ into contact with a ho t of occupa­ ing weight can actually raise your ness and patient atisfaction before tional allergens. Bakers, laboratory percentage of body fat, since crash they would cover the cost of these workers, health-care professionals diets cause the body to shed mu cle, practices. and factory workers are just some of which is more dense than fat. Physicians are even more com­ the people exposed to allergens on Alow-fat diet isn't necessarily the Do You Have Prostate Cancer? mitted to spiritual healing. The the job. best way to reduce body fat, howev­ American Academy of Family Symptoms include wheezing, er, say Beverly Price and Betsey Interested in New T~erapies? Physicians surveyed its members in shortness of breath and chest tight­ Kurleto, authors of "Nutrition 1996 and found that 99 percent ness. Workers often feel relief from Secrets for Optimal Health" (Tall agreed that spiritual beliefs can help symptoms on weekends or vaca­ Tree Publishing, 1996). They warn medical treatment, reduce hospital tions, when they are not {}xposed to that low-fat diets high in processed stays and enhance patients' quality the offending allergen. carbohydrates, such as white rice, The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has of life. More than half reported Skin disorders, known as allergic pasta and fat-free snacks, can lead to several new agents being studied in patients dermatoses, are another way occu­ overconsumption and weight gain. using relaxation and/or meditation with advanced prostate cancer. techniques to complement patients' pational allergies manifest them­ "When you feed your body treatment. Apparently guru Deepak selves. Red streaks or patches, as candy, processed food and other fat­ If you or your physician are interested well as rashes, may occur within a free junk, it doesn't sense any nutri­ Chopra isn't the only doctor who in obtaining more information, believes in the power of the spirit. day or two ofexposure to a contact ents coming in. It then urges you to allergen. continue eating," says Price. please call our trials coordinator. 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Harry Jee (right) has been helping Asian entrepreneurs such as Min Kim (left) adjust to doing business in America.

BUSINESS, from page 1 and business communities, the two ''To me, this area is a developing Jee said Asian business owners keting their goods to the English­ as Little League "teams and neigh­ sides will have to learn to get used place," said Min Kim, owner of started taking their ventures to speaking community, as many borhood parades. to each other. She said she sensed Cafe Jade, which offers tables sur­ Allston-Brighton about three or four locals simply don't know how to "What they're trying to do is to an attitude of resistance from locals rounded roomy leather couches, years ago, when properties were make use of the newer businesses. actually enter the community," said in their reactions to the Do Re Mi designed to accommodate study cheap. He said that just two years "I wouldn't know what to do at a Jee. ''The business owners know Music Studio, which features non­ groups or business people meeting ago, square footage in the district ­ karaoke place or what to order at a how to make money. But once they alcoholic karaoke entertainment over dinner. 'It's got a lot of possi­ especially the Cambridge Street area Korean restaurant," he said. "But I bring the customers here, the resi­ during late hours - an activity bilities." in Allston - was cheap because it would be open to learning more dents get all the headaches. And you which is common in many Asian Kim said she chose the location was not considered a great place to about it." can't just rely on a lawyer to take countries. Do Re Mi has asked for because of the site's proximity to locate. Back then, properties were Brighton Main Streets manager care of everything here, because you a 2 a.m. license, but so far neigh­ other Korean businesses, including being leased for $6 to $7 per square Ann Griffin said it will be crucial need to know the immediate issues bors have stood by their standard Seoul Bakery, which is just down the foot; now the space leases for $16 to for the newer merchants to make of a particular community. Unless recommendation of a midnight road on Harvard Avenue. Jee, who $22. He said the key to making this use of the Main Streets program, you really dive into a community, closing. helps the new business owners for experiment a success lies in the cre­ which offers, among other things, you don't know. It's a big process. "The community has to open up free, said part of the reason he wants ation of an alliance that responds to design and promotional assistance They understand that they have to and find out about them, experience to help new businesses get estab­ the changing demographics of the for local businesses. She 'said she get involved or they can't survive in them, rather than being so ready to lished is so that he can rent more neighborhood. ~ worries that orne merchants will Allston-Brighton." reject new concepts," said Hanlon. space to other Asian merchants. He is But many local leaders pointed initially shy away from help they Still, he said residents should con­ "Community members were very now seeking space for a market, out that it will be important for the could get from the program because sider what these new independent wary of why people -would want to book store and gift shop - all of new businesses to reach out to form it is unfamiliar to them. businesses can contribute to the go singing at 2 0'clock in the morn­ which would offer products and ser­ a non-Asian customer base as well. "Partly it's a language issue, and local economy, and he open to unfa­ ing. And [the new merchants], too, vices that cater to Asian customers. ''There's more than one target sometimes it s a cultural issue," she miliar concepts that might go over have to learn about our culture. ''When we talk about catering to audience for anything," said said. "People may be skeptical of well with an Asian audience. We've had to develop rules and young people, residents automati­ Jennifer Rose, program manager for us, especially ifthere isn't such a Many Korean business owners some limitations so we can all fit. cally think about the ones who want the Allston Village Main Streets thing where they come from, or if are coming to Allston-Brighton But we've got to come to a comfort­ to party," he said. "But besides program. ''Many businesses around th Yview it as some level of inter­ because of the high number of able mix." those people, there are so many here offer their services in several vention." Asian students, professors and busi­ Hanlon said the broader commu­ others." languages, which is a smart business Ultimately, the goal is to have the ness people who live here. Jee esti­ nity should be impressed by the For years, those cash-wielding tactic." newer busines ' success reflected in mates that about 20 percent of the newcomers' approach to the devel­ students have been paying exorbi­ Hanlon said she hopes to see the the success of the commercial dis­ neighborhood's student population opment of a niche market in the dis­ tant rents in Allston-Brighton, but new business owners sponsor an trict as a whole, Rose said. is Asian, with Boston University trict. Korean merchants setting up leaving the district when they need "Allston-Brighton Day" event, dur­ "A critical mass of Asian busi­ alone enrolling 3,000 Koreans and shop now are creating businesses to shop, eat out or go out for a night ing which residents could experi­ nesses will begin to draw more even more Chinese students. And he that complement one another, rather on the town. Jee aid the most popu­ ence the new merchants' offerings at Asian customers, and that means aid Asian scholars often come from than compete against each other. lar spots for the Asian bourgeoisie a discounted price and become more customers for businesses" she wealthy familie and have plenty of Directly next door to Do Re Mi, are Newbury Street and the Porter familiar with newer concepts, such said. "Ifsomeone come here for expendable cash. Choe's Billiards and Cafe Jade have Exchange Building in Cambridge, as karaoke at the Do Re Mi studio. lunch, I don't see why they can't Brighton Board of Trade settled together in hopes of reating which offers a number ofAsian ­ Allston Civic Association president use some of the other businesses Secretary Rosie Hanlon said that a mini-mall ofAsian-owned busi­ though mostly Japanese - eateries, Paul Berkeley suggests that stores here as well. You really can't market for the good of both the residential ne ses. markets ~d gift shops. take an organized approach to mar- anything just one way." 0

------~- ,.February-17 - 23, rl99& 11Ie.Allston-IIrighton TAB, page 31 - FROM 'PAGE' ONE Allston library plan faces uncertain future the land. Tom O'Brien of the Boston located a site we found there was a ~edevelopmentAuthority is conduct­ problem with pedestrian access or ing negotiations with Harvard else the oW!ler didn't want to sell University. The donated land may the property. We just hit all kinds of now be expanded or changed." stumbling blocks." O'Brien said the city and Harvard Despite Honan's desire to move University are talking about expand­ ahead, the process since that meet­ ing the site at 308 N. Harvard St. ing has not been open to Allston res­ "Representatives of the mayor's idents. The library's internal com­ . office and representatives from the mittee, which began meeting last office of Harvard's president are in Sept. 8, however, has met several negotiations to expand the site along times, according to the documents. North Harvard Street in order to The committee's responsibility, provide public meeting space," according to an Aug. 21 internal O'Brien said. library memo, is to "parti~pate in the As to why community members development of the program required were never informed about these for the architects before they can negotiations, O'Brien said it was begin the design phase, plan for the important to finish the negotiations opening day collection and con­ fIrst. tribute in many other ways to this "We think a larger library makes project over the next 2 1/2 years." sense," he said. ''When we know According to the minutes of the about that, [we'll go talk: to the com­ Sept. 8 meeting, "while the site is munity]." under negotiation, interviews were Representatives from Menino's conducted for an architect for the office declined comment. Allston Branch Library.... The finn Honan, who represents Allston on chosen was the Boston-based the Boston City Council, said he Machado and Silvetti Associates Inc. Allston Civic Association President Paul Berkeley says Mayor Thomas Menino should make good on his promise to build an was not aware of any plans to ... The firm will be both the program Allston Library branch. change the site. And Harvard architect and design architect." University spokesman Kevin The minutes also state that once McCluskey said the college's real there is a confinned site, further LffiRARY, from page 1 mated at about $7 million, City TAB, however, indicate that discus­ estate office was not involved in any meetings will be held to gather input he finished the Allston library that he Councilor Brian Honan said. sions regarding the library have con­ negotiations regarding the North from community members and a started talking about in 1993." The North Harvard Street site is tinued, without input from Allston Harvard Street site. He also said that Communit)l Advisory Board will be In 1993, Menino, who was the part of the old McNamara Cement residents. there had been no transfer of the set up. The board will meet with the city's acting mayor at the time, plant, and the city negotiated a deal According to minutes of the Sept. title to Dedham Parish Road. architect to discuss ideas for the promised the Allston community he to acquire the site with the.Beal 8, 1997 meeting of the Allston A source close to negotiations of branch library. The architect will would build a new branch library. Companies of Boston, which held Branch Library Committee - a the library site said the reason this then take the comments from the The neighborhood has been without the deed to the land. Beal was plan­ committee comprising about 12 isn't finished yet is because Menino community board and the library a library since the early 19808, when ning to donate the land to the city in Boston library employees - the city and O'Brien are involved with more committee and create an appropriate its former branch was shut down exchange for the title to Dedham has been talking about expanding or important projects. program and a design. during a rash of city budget cuts. Parish Road, a street next to the changing its plans for an Allston ''I think this will pop when the dust But while the library advisory .After the mayor announced plans Sears site, which is at the corner of branch library. But several important has settled on all the other megapro­ committee has met and generated to build an Allston branch, the Wmdom and AImy streets in Allston. stakeholders in the decision ­ jects in the city," the source said. numerous program needs, the city Boston City Council voted to appro­ But the plan took an abrupt U­ including Honan, Harvard ''With all the things going on in has not created a community advi­ priate $3.5 million for the library. tum last June when Harvard University and neighbors - have 'Boston, the mayor and the BRA direc­ sory board to offer input. During the next four years, city offi­ University announced that it actual­ not been involved in the discussions. tor are not even focused on it. Maybe Meanwhile, the delays have cials worked with consultants and ly owned that property as well as 13 At the Sept. 8 meeting, Worth it's not ahot spot right now so they stretched out a process that has Allston residents to find a possible other parcels of land in Allston. The Douglas, assistant supervisor for feel they don't have to move on it." already dragged on for too long, site for the library. The process Beal Companies were a front for neighborhood library services, said, Last March, Honan told members Berkeley said. seemed to be over last March, when Harvard's land acquisition plans. "Recently it was learned that the of the Allston community that, ''The Allston library was closed Menino stood with city and library Ever since Harvard's land dealings donated land was actually owned by "This is the beginning of the com­ before my son was born in 1982," officials to announce that a new became public, city officials have Harvard University. Harvard was munity process to site the new he said. "He's 15 now and he'll 22,OOO-square-foot library would be offered few clues about whether the secretly buying parcels of land in Allston Branch Library at 308 North probably have graduated from high built at 308 N. Harvard St. The total library would be built at the site. Allston. Due to this fact, there are Harvard. This has been difficult . school before we ever get a new cost of the proposed library is esti- Documents obtained by The now ongoing negotiations concerning process. Whenever we thought we library." 0

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