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1 WR Crushed Stone talks about filling quarry Boston Bulletin VOLUME 12 NUMBER 15 APRIL 12, 2018 citywide news street by street Lydon bullish on Hyde Park Has plans for two o Square proper operties FREE Representatives from the WR Crushed Stone Quarry said they will be starting the process with the community to fill the quarry in a couple of decades. COURTESY PHOTO Jeff f Sullivan an Staff Reporter The West Roxbury Civic Improvement Association (WRCIA) spoke with representatives from the West Roxbury Crushed Stone Quarry, owned by RM Lorusso, at Monday s regular meeting. Laura Lorusso-Peterson said they are definitely, at some point in the distant future, going to fill the quarry, but she said they have enough time now to plan it out with the community and local officials so that there is not a repeat of the controversy that happened the last time. She said it will be decades before the quarry is actually filled, and she added that the current high demand for stone combined with the fact they have made multiple-year commitments with customers has made the prospect of filling the quarry a lot farther off than it had been in the past. We ve been crushing and selling stone, things have been going really well, she said. Resources are very limited right now, there aren t new quarries opening up every day and so the spots we own, those are our resources now. We have jobs a couple of years out put in or- Quarry Continued on page 6 North End ABCD rings in the spring at Pasquetta About 50 to 60 people came out on Friday for the North End ABCD Pasquetta celebration in the neighborhood. Jeff f Sullivan Staff Reporter About 50 North End residents came out on Friday to the annual North End West End ABCD Pasquetta celebration. The ABCD center provided music and meals to residents as PHOTO BY JEFF SULLIVAN they sat and celebrated the season. Roxanne Reddington- Wilde and Calhar Nambi also came by to tell the residents about the ABCD Fuel Assistance Program and how it could help them to reduce their heat- Pasq asque uetta Continued on page River St. going from the gray wood frame building to Waggey Land is up for sale, as is 12 Central Ave. (behind the gray building) and a vacant lot behind the River Street commercial block. The listing price for the NS-2 zoned 27,627 square feet of land is $5 million. Matt MacDonald Staff Reporter Last week, a new commercial property appeared on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for more than half of the block bordered by River Street, Central Avenue, Winthrop Street, and Harvard Avenue. The property, listed under the 1191 River St. address, is comprised of commercial storefronts from River St. and a three-bay mechanics garage located at 12 Central Ave. Its asking price is $5 million. Milton based real estate developer Chris Lydon is the sole owner of the property, under the aegis of HP Properties, LLC. He is also its listing agent, out of William Raveis R.E. & Home Sevices. Lydon has been buying and developing or redeveloping property in the neighborhood for the past handful of PHOTO BY MATT MACDONALD years and has also done renovations in Dorchester, Mattapan, and Milton. However, Hyde Park has been his main focus recently, and he shared his basic rationale for his optimistic outlook in a recent telephone conversation regarding the River Street property. I think that Hyde Park is still affordable compared to other parts of the city, River St. Continued on page 9 Akiki addresses HPNA on community development Mary y Ellen Gambon Staff Reporter The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) met last Thursday evening, April 5, at the Area E-18 police station to bring the 15 residents up to date on local issues. The main presentation was by long-time community property redeveloper Elias Leo Akiki. He was introduced by his attorney, Martin Keough, in order to describe his role in Hyde Park s past development and future promise and clear up any misconceptions about his role. Everyone says that I am buying up Hyde Park s property, Akiki said. I am just taking care of the property while I am on this planet. Akiki, who said he bought his first property in 1985 at the age of 19, has spent his career buying many dilapidated houses and lots and turning them into A proposed two-family residence at Wachusett Street is causing concern for residents at the East River Street Neighborhood Association. PHOTO BY MARY ELLEN GAMBON viable remodeled family homes. I have taken some abandoned properties where homeless people slept that had frozen pipes, Akiki said. Now you can drive by, and you see yards with tricycles in the front. These properties stretch from 231 Reservation Rd. to 1176 Hyde Park Ave. He also described some of the triple-deckers he refurbished near the CVS on Hyde Park Av- Akiki Continued on page13

2 Page 2 The Bulletin April 12, 2018 Second JP/Rox Transportation meeting raises tensions Richard Heath Staff Reporter The second of a series of Plan JP/Rox Transportation Action Planning meetings at English High School was dejá vu all over again. A spin off from the Plan JP/Rox process, it was another two-hour, draw-on a map wish list workshop by most of the same community residents who labored for 18 months on the plan s guidelines. Hosted by the Boston Transportation Department, it involves six city agencies, three state agencies and three outside consultants headed by Pete Stidman of Howard Stein Hudson; Transportation Planner Josh Wieland coordinates the process. This is a one piece of a large project, said Weiland in his introduction. You asked us for a transportation plan. This is based on Plan JP/Rox transportation recommendations. We want to confirm the projects prioritized by Plan JP/ Rox. We re paying close attention to the development pipeline. Begun on Sept. 19, 2017, the Transportation Action Plan is, according to Weiland, expected to be completed in the winter of Moving from one plan to the next, the long awaited new zoning guidelines of Plan JP/ Rox will not be approved until the Transportation Action Plan is ratified. Pete Stidman of HSH conducted the meeting. He outlined Plan JP/Rox priorities: traffic and parking, public space enhancement, and equity, availability and affordability of transportation options. The neighborhood already agrees on two priorities, Stidman said. Egleston Square and Columbus Avenue improvements and Washington Street; people have said they don t like walking down Washington Street. On an easel was a chart showing 15 development projects either completed or approved from Amory Street to Walk Hill Street. We want to get a real handle on traffic, he said. What can the neighborhood handle in traffic [from development]? What kinds of traffic are using the streets? What s the length of wait time at traffic stops? Stidman rolled out some statistics. The highest population density in the JP/Rox area is along the old streetcar and elevated lines built 125 years ago. We have the capacity on the Orange Line, Stidman said. Rush hour today is 89 passengers per car per trip; it will be 120 in There are contradictions. Uber and Lyft are commonly cited as alternatives to adding parking spaces in new developments; yet as Stidman pointed out, these increase The JP/Rox Transportation Planning meeting at English High School caused some contention among residents and planners. traffic on the roads and take people off public transit. Egleston Square is not built for modern traffic, he said. Columbus Avenue is 127 feet wide. Pedestrians crossing need 16 seconds. But this delays the traffic cycle, slows up buses and traffic lines get longer. In the wake of the demolition of the elevated structure, Washington Street from Walk Hill Street to Dudley Square was rebuilt in 1989 to 1991with new traffic lanes, sidewalks, lights and crosswalks. The complaint that Washington Street is unfriendly to walkers seemed to conflict with the desire to take commercial vehicles off the side streets. In the breakout sessions, PHOTO BY RICHARD HEATH there was disagreement over what a friendly street looks like; some wanted wider sidewalks others narrow walks. A dedicated bus lane on Washington Street and free shuttle buses serving Egleston and Jackson squares was urged at one table. More and faster buses in a bus lane during commuting hours on the opposite travel lane was another recommendation. One table looked at the future of the Arborway Yard. Can the Arborway Yard be best used in our quest for better mass transit? A cool looking commuter parking garage and shuttle bus service? one resident said. Another resident wrote that finding traffic modes that JP / Rox Continued on page 9

3 April 12, 2018 Ariane Kom omyati Staff Reporter Jamaica Plain Progressives and the NAACP Boston Branch held the first public forum with the five candidates running for Suffolk County District Attorney (DA) on Monday, April 9, 2018 at English High School. State Rep. Evandro Carvalho, former Suffolk County prosecutor Linda Champion, Assistant District Attorney Greg Henning, progressive Attorney Shannon McAuliffe and former prosecutor Rachael Rollins were all present at the forum. Last February, Suffolk County DA Daniel Conley announced that he will not seek reelection for the position he has held for 16 years. The forum is an opportunity for the candidates to inform the public on how they would ensure that criminal justice reform is implemented by the prosecutors of Suffolk County. The forum was not a debate, but a chance for the community to learn about the candidates and their beliefs. Each candidate had 60 seconds to answer questions given by two community moderators and one youth moderators. Carvalho said he believes we need a District Attorney who is from this community, with a record of service to this community. Carvalho, who was born in Cape Verde, immigrated to Dorchester when he was 15. He has been serving as State Representative since 2014, representing the communities of Dorchester and Roxbury. He has been leading the fight in the legislature to repeal mandatory minimum sentencing for non-violent drug offenses, to raise the age of criminal responsibility, and allow for the expungement of juvenile records. Henning has lived in Boston his whole life and was a prosecutor in the DA s office for 10 years, then became a teacher in The Bulletin District Attorney candidates discuss issues Hyde Park. He has handled more than 1,000 criminal cases and conducted dozens of jury trials at both the district court and superior court level. Henning said he wants to make an impact on the lives of young people in Boston. McAuliffe is described as one of Boston s most forwardthinking, outspoken, and progressive attorneys, Shannon McAuliffe has spent 20 years championing reforms to our criminal justice system that value the lives of Bostonians of all backgrounds. If elected DA, McAuliffe promised to create, inspire and lead a prosecutor s office guided by trust, transparency, and transformation. Rollins has spent over 20 years in Suffolk County as an attorney, prosecutor, and leader. We deserve a criminal justice system in which addiction, poverty and mental illness are not criminalized; where socioeconomic status and race don t increase the likelihood that someone is incarcerated; and where the District Attorney, prosecutors and members of law enforcement are a true reflection of the rich diversity of the communities that they are sworn to protect and serve, Rollins stated. Champion wants to eliminate collateral consequences for non-citizens. Being half African American, half Korean, and the child of immigrants, anything that impacts undocumented residents is of importance to her. One moderator asked the question, What provisions of the recently passed Criminal Justice Bill do you agree with? Which parts do you disagree with? I do support this bill, but I see problems with it, Henning explained. He believes there should be more money invested into finding jobs for people who have recently been released from custody. Rollins also agreed that we need more money for re-entry. McAuliffe also expressed her concerns with the bill. She understands the problems the state is facing with the opioid epidemic, but she said she does not believe that jail is the answer for drug problems. Another moderator asked the candidates how they would address the fact that the incarceration rate is eight times higher for African Americans and five times higher for Latinos in Massachusetts. Henning thinks more prosecutors should spend time being mentors in schools and communities. We want to see more people educated, not incarcerated, he said. McAuliffe believes in increasing diversity in the office, having bias training, and collecting more data to address systemic racism. We need police officers Page 3 Hundreds packed the English High School on Monday during the JP Progressives District Attorney Candidate Forum for the Suffolk County District. Photo By Ariane Komyati and prosecutors who look like the people who are being prosecuted, Rollins firmly stated, while the crowd applauded her. Carvalho discussed the fact that her has visited multiple prisons, and has been heartbroken by the number of men that look like him that are incarcerated. If elected DA, he plans on re-evaluating mandatory minimums. We need more people who look like me in the DA s office, remarked Carvalho. SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE MONTH ASHLEE SERRETTE New Mission High School Basketball Scholar Athletes, established in 2009, supports academic achievement through athletics. Our Zones, located in 19 Boston High Schools, are where our Scholar Athletes of the Month are coached, tutored, and advised.

4 Page 4 The Bulletin April 12, 2018 Editorial FAILING GRADE For an institute of supposed higher learning, it is a truly idiotic plan. We speak of the decision by UMass to purchase Mount Ida College, a struggling institution currently racking up millions of dollars in debt in Newton. It was recently announced that UMass-Amherst is acquiring the 74-acre Mount Ida campus. As part of the deal UMass will assume most of the acquisition s debt. As for the students: don t let the door hit you on the way out. The buyer did, as a half-hearted gesture, guarantee automatic admission to UMass- Dartmouth. No, not UMass-Boston, which is practically in their backyard. Nope. They need to schlep all the way to Dartmouth. Also in play is a huge miscalculation and blunder committed by the usually shrewd and savvy Governor Charlie Baker. Rather than question the move by UMass, he chose to blame the management of Mount Ida, saying that the grown-ups in charge let the students down by letting the school fail, and then abruptly selling it off. What s our real beef? While displaced students and teacher layoffs are certainly distressing, the purchase should be troubling to taxpayers and anyone concerned about higher education. Why, it should be asked, is UMass-Amherst creating a local campus for a school that is a nearly two-hour drive away? What possible return on investment can there possibly be for the UMass system? For the Boston campus, infrastructure repairs have cost its trustees a fortune, all while suffering a shortfall once estimated as high as $30 million, and now reduced to a more reasonable $10 million. Add in debt at Mount Ida debt that will be assumed by UMass and is estimated to run between $55 million to $70 million. The UMass system is, in an idealistic view, a resource for students throughout the state. What it cannot be is a system that racks up so much debt that our state schools are priced beyond the means of working families. What the system should not be is a chain of vanity purchases authorized by vainglorious leaders. What it cannot be is a drain on a taxpayer-funded state budget that has found yet another way to fritter away a fortune. This deal might pass muster if it was an effort to extend and expand the Boston campus, perhaps as a commitment to inner-city neighborhoods. The current plan, however, benefits few at a steep cost for many. UMass empire building needs to stop. And Governor Baker, amazingly scandal-free during his tenure, would be advised to step in and either squash the deal or restructure it. Passing the buck is a cheap shot and an unproductive one. TO ADVERTISE, CALL THE BULLETIN AT The Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. Your Hometown Newspapers West Roxbury Roslindale Hyde Park South Boston Jamaica Plain Allston Brighton North End Norwood Boston Office 661 Washington St, Suite 202 Norwood, MA Tel: (617) Fax: (617) news@bulletinnewspapers.com Web Sites Published weekly The Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and the Norwood Record assume no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements printed herein, but will reprint, without charge, that part of the advertisement in which the error occurs. No part of this newspaper may be reproduced without the express written consent of The Bulletin Newspapers, Incorporated. Twas the 18th of April in With all due respect to a favorite New England poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the 18th day of the fourth month has a historical meaning other than that of 1775, of which he wrote in 1860 that Hardly a man is now alive/who remembers that famous day and year. Not to take anything away from Paul Revere s ride (and the frequently overlooked William Dawes gallop), but the date has other historical import. A visit to a recuperative center to cheer a former resident of West Roxbury s Crehore Road and an army veteran led to a discussion of Jimmy Doolittle s raid, also on April 18, over Tokyo scarcely four months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The one-way trip of 16 B- 25 s, each with a crew of five, from the rolling deck of the U.S.S. Hornet in the Western Pacific during a fierce gale - the first time that these behemoth planes were launched from an aircraft carrier - fomented our analysis of what constitutes bravery. All 80 members of Doolittle s raiders, as they were known, WIN-WIN PLAN To the Editor: Thank you for writing in the April 5, 2018 edition of The Bulletin ( bulletinnewspapers.weebly.com/), about Mayor Walsh s plan to increase parking fines to raise funds for improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, adding dedicated bus/bike lanes to busy transportation corridors, and other needed changes. This plan is a winwin for all; it will reduce delay, make it safer and easier for vulnerable road users to get to their destinations, contribute to the critical need to reduce CO2 emissions, and hopefully cut down on the aggravating abuse by some vehicle drivers of public spaces. In a growing city and in the face of rapidly increasing climate change we must do all we can to become more efficient in our use of energy. This initiative is one more important step to creating a sustainable world-class city. As for your comment that many of us due to age and health, cannot just hop on a bike, this 64-year-old bicyclist disagrees. Bicycling is one of the best ways to improve and sustain health, as recent research has made clear. More and more people of all ages are taking up bicycling as a fast, convenient, and inexpensive way to get to around. Electric assist bicycles, which now are very inexpensive, overcome many of the barriers such as Boston hills that have deterred some in the past. More and more people will take up bicycling as Boston and other cities, Cambridge in particular, improve conditions making it safer. There is a large and were military volunteers who had practiced at a remote runway on the Florida panhandle and unaware of what their commitment would entail culminating on April 18, 1942, a mere 600 miles from the enemy s homeland. The other person in the recuperative center, not the recipient of my visitation, meekly piped up that he was assigned to a destroyer escorting during convoys. While his mission could not be compared to those of Doolittle s Raiders, his commitment to his country was no less; U-boats were always lurking to bring down ships in the convoys as well as their escorting destroyers. The aged sailor was not trying to portray himself as extraordinarily valorous as those making the lengthy, brave run to Tokyo and then to China - for the lucky ones not shot down. He was just trying to say that he, too, was part of the war effort as a teenage graduate of Boston Latin School in He went on to reveal that it was par for the course for his Wolfpack classmates that year to forsake a college degree and join Uncle Sam s military. My Kind of Town/ Joe Galeota Letters to the Editor growing pedestrian and bicycle advocacy community in Boston that is very appreciative of the Mayor s work to make our streets safer. Alan Wright Roslindale LACK OF TRANSIT OPTIONS To the Editor: In light of your articles on the MBTA, I felt inclined to share my recent letter to city and state officials on the improvement of transportation in West Roxbury and Roslindale. West Roxbury and Roslindale often get lost in the greater conversation around transportation in the city of Boston. Millennials, like myself, are moving in and want more to-and-from access to the city beyond busses. Economically, transit has a direct effect on the success of businesses that occupy our main streets. Just look at how the Green s D and C Lines bring life to Newton and Brookline. Over the last month and a half, I have written to the governor s office, Boston mayor s office, leadership of the MBTA, Senator Mike Rush, State Rep. Ed Coppinger, MassDot, Sean O Malley and Boston city councilors at-large, as well as to organizations like West Roxbury Main Streets, TransitMatters and A Better City to bring attention to the lack of transit options in my neighborhood. As a result, I ve become more involved with West Roxbury Main Streets and I m meeting with Sen. Rush at the end of April to discuss commuter rail fares and frequency of service. A member Fifty years after his high school graduation, as the alums gathered as their high school s golden anniversary class, one of their classmates was especially mindful of their commitment to our country upon receiving their diplomas: an alum who wished to remain anonymous picked up the hotel tabs for all in his class streaming back to our city and Avenue Louis Pasteur. Is this story true? I had no reason not to believe his beaming wife. of his staff told me that he is going to be filing an amendment to the FY19 budget in regards to MBTA fares, so my chat will be timely. We ll see what difference this makes, if any, since this is my first time really engaging with the political process, aside from voting. As neighborhoods of Boston, I would like Roslindale and West Roxbury to be considered in the greater conversation around transportation in the city. Although it would be great to have the Orange Line extend to West Roxbury, that s not likely to happen soon. In the short term, commuter rail service that runs a little more frequently (like the Fairmount Line) seven days a week and adds additional service that ends at West Roxbury Station to avoid noise in Needham would go a long way for the Boston neighborhoods. All the Best, Serghino Rene West Roxbury THANK YOU FROM WEST ROXBURY FRIENDS OF ROSIE S PLACE To the Editor: Thank you so much to everyone who joined us and contributed so generously to our 16th Annual Spring Community Dinner and Fundraiser on March 24, 2018 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in West Roxbury. Attended by over 250 guests, our annual spring dinner benefits Rosie s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women; the Roslindale Lett tter ers Continued on page 8

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6 Page 6 The Bulletin April 12, 2018 Quarry continued from page 1 ders for stone and we need to honor those we re in the stone business. Lorusso-Peterson said they originally filed with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in 2015, but have not followed up with the organization since then. It has just sat there, she said. We have not actively pursued, we don t know where it s at currently, but the bottom line is in West Roxbury there is a 400-foot hole, and at some point the quarry is going to need to be reclaimed and that s a conversation we all need to have. Lorusso-Peterson admitted that originally there was a good amount of friction in the community at the prospect of filling the quarry because the fill used would have contained toxic chemicals, albeit at levels found acceptable to some government standards. Originally, they were planning on using fill with soil contaminated at level RCS-2 (which stands for reportable concentrations of certain chemicals), which allowed for more concentrations of chemicals within the fill than for RCS-1, which Massachusetts states can be put in areas within 500 feet of residential and recreational areas. When I first came in, I felt there was a lot of bad feelings between the neighborhood and us, said Lorusso-Peterson. There were complaints of not being notified about the blasts, too, so I took care of that... In 2014, we hired a full-time water truck and sweeper to keep the dust down... We put up a new building and did some landscaping and I had to pay for them myself so I hope you appreciate the daffodils. I wanted tulips but they were more money so I had to do the daffodils. I feel like I ve gotten to know your community a little bit better. Lorusso-Peterson did say, however, they will have to start the process at some point in the future, but with the community s involvement. At some point it will need to be reclaimed and we learned from the past, those conversations will start with the elected officials and get a game plan as to what we want to do and absolutely the community needs to be involved, she said. At this point we have no frequencies of notion because other than reclaiming the quarry, we re able to work the quarry. Because I have an option, this is a process that I m going to step back and take our time on it and really get everybody involved. Lorruso-Peterson said the timeline to fill the quarry once it starts would include the company still working other areas of the quarry while the filling is taking place. Because the estimated limits on trucks moving in and out of the area, she said they think it would take about 35 years. As long as the fill is clean, we re all for it, said WRCIA President Marty Keogh. Residents were still concerned with the issue of the fill. Lorusso-Peterson said at the time of the original fill plan, many residents thought the contaminated soil from the Wynn Casino project in Everett would be coming to their neighborhood. We had said no, nothing would come even if it passed, she said. The way you care about your families and your concerns about safety, I care about my family and I want safety. I think now s the time to start the conversation because the hole is not getting any smaller and we heard with the pipeline and we want the blasting to stop. I think there are wins for everybody. Is everyone going to come away with 100 percent of what they want? Probably not, but let s get the discussion going. In other news, Boston Police Department Community Resource Officer Ed Roach filled the neighborhood in on crime in the area. He said the month of March was somewhat uneventful, with most of the few reported incidents occurring near the District E-5 Station on Centre Street or near the VFW Parkway on the Dedham line. Residents said they were alright with the quarry reclamation, as long as the soil used is clean. He said on the night of March 28, there were a string of breakins successful and attempted on the VFW, starting with McDonald s, Burger King and Chick-Fil-A. He said the suspect was successful at McDonald s, failed at Burger King and was arrested by the Dedham Police at Chick-Fil-A. That s typically how it happens with breaks, it s usually just one person, he said. The break at McDonald s wasn t found until the morning crew came in. It s a tough area because once you get into the back of a building, no one really knows you are there unless these places have alarms. Roach said several nights before that Prime Honda on VFW further towards Chestnut Hill was also broken into and the thief or thieves got away with several PHOTO BY JEFF SULLIVAN tires. Roach also reported an attempted robbery at Roche Brothers in which a suspect went to the customer service desk and tried to rob it. He said, I have a gun in my pocket, and the desk guy said he didn t believe him and he just walked out, he said. That s a brave clerk. The next meeting will feature a discussion from Boston s Chief of Civic Engagement and Director of the Office of Neighborhood Services Jerome Smith on traffic issues in the neighborhood. State Rep. Angelo Scaccia is also scheduled to appear to talk about his new initiatives regarding the opioid epidemic in the state. The meeting is set for May 14 at the St. Stephen s Church at 5160 Washington St. at 7 p.m.

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8 Page 8 The Bulletin April 12, 2018 Deadline The deadline for all press releases for The Bulletin is Friday. Send to: 661 Washington St, Suite 202 Norwood, MA Fax us at (617) or us at news@bulle ws@bulletinne tinnewspaper wspapers.com s.com "It's a Guy Thing" hits Boston on Renaissance Boston Renaissance Charter Public School (BRCPS) fourth grader Damiyah Marshall of Roslindale and her father, Dwight Marshall, were joined by Boston Police Officers Dave Marquez (left) and Duwayne Lewis (right) at BRCPS It s a Guy Thing March 28 breakfast event to honor students male role models. COURTESY PHOTO Letters continued from page 4 Food Pantry; and summer camperships for children in need. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joined us and shared his thoughts about the progress Boston has made in combating homelessness, the work still to be done, and the difference that organizations like WRFORP make for women, children, and families. Rosie s Place Director of Fundraising, Michael Oliver, also thanked our guests, and we were happy as always for the consistent support of District 6 City Councilor Matt O Malley. Beth Germano of WBZ-TV was our spectacular MC, and music for dining and dancing from DJ Michael O Neil of MCO Productions added to the success of the evening. We are very grateful to Rockland Trust, Gold Sponsor for this and all of our events. And thanks to East Boston Savings Bank, Brookline Bank, and Blue Hills Bank, which also contributed to make our work possible. Gift certificates, gift baskets, sports items, scratch lottery tickets, and more all donated by local individuals, organizations, and businesses were raffled during silent and live auctions. The event s success is due in large part to the support of the St. George church community and Pastor Fr. Timothy Ferguson, who have hosted us for many years in their lovely space, and spacious kitchen! Thanks, too, to Roche Bros, Wegman s, Dancing Deer, Table Toppers, and Blanchards for their generous contributions. And our Board members, Rosebuddies, and many volunteers who worked tirelessly before and during the dinner to ensure it was a wonderful evening for everyone. WRFORP is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. We are so fortunate to have so many loyal supporters. We hope you will join us again next year! Donors of Silent Auction, Live Auction, and Raffle Gifts 753 South, Roslindale, A & N Pizza, West Roxbury, Anne Quinlan, West Roxbury, Ashmont Cleaners, West Roxbury, Avery & Co, Chestnut Hill, Birch Street Bistro, Roslindale, Birch Street House & Garden, Roslindale, Body Mind Systems Martial Arts Center, WR, Boston Celtics, Boston, Boston CheeseCellar, Boston Homebrew Supply, Boston Red Sox, Boston, Centre Cuts, West Roxbury, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, Coolidge Corner Yoga, Brookline, Copley Furniture, West Roxbury, Corrib Pub and Restaurant, West Roxbury, Cyrotherapy, West Roxbury, Delfino s, Roslindale, Donna Cohen, Westwood, Eat with Jack O Neill, WR Edible Arrangements, WR Elizabeth Grady, WR Ellen McGill, West Roxbury Fabutique, West Roxbury Fornax, Roslindale Green T Coffee Shop, Roslindale Harry s All American, Roslindale Henry s Market, Roslindale Himalayan Bistro, West Roxbury Inspiration Salon, West Roxbury Joanne Delahanty, West Roxbury Jonathan Ulman, West Roxbury Johnny s Liquors and Market, HP Judy E. Ulman, West Roxbury Karen Leung, Roslindale King Shade & Window Co., WR Local 338 Bagels & Coffee, WR Masona Grill, WR Meg Hardiman, Hyde Park Meg Turner, Newton Mint Juliep, Brookline Nail Maxx Co., West Roxbury New England Patriots, Foxboro Parelli Optical, West Roxbury Parkway Veterinary Hospital, WR Parkway Community YMCA, WR Party Favors, Brookline Phuket, West Roxbury Polish n Refine, West Roxbury Porter Cafe, WR Prime Honda, WR Putterham Grill Real Deal Deli, WR Redd s in Rozzie Roy Krantz Photography, Jamaica Plain Seth Shuman, West Roxbury Sofia Italian Steakhouse, West Roxbury Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine, WR Sophia s Grotto, Roslindale Sophia Italian Steak House, WR Starbucks, West Roxbury Sugar Bakery, WR Super Flash, WR Threads, Roslindale Unique Salon, West Roxbury. Doris Corbo West Roxbury

9 JP / Rox continued from page 2 take up less space is desirable but not a simple solution. Much of that traffic is generated from without the boundary area as the snaking line of cars leading down Amory to Williams and Washington streets at daily 6 p.m. intervals. Inter-agency coordination, especially with the strong community preference for public realm improvements, is not well understood. The Boston Transportation Department is essentially a mobility-planning agency, although it has an engineering and operations division. The Public Works Department would build the sidewalks, street furniture and traffic lights. Many in the room wanted waiting shelters at more frequent bus stops but this is a joint MBTA and public works matter. MassDoT is responsible for the Arborway Yard disposition together with MBTA operations. Vineet Gupta is Director of Planning at the BTD and he outlined the inter-agency process in a phone conversation the next day. It involves a comprehensive discussion with the BPDA, Public Works Department, the Handicap Access Board and the Parks Department if trees are required, he said. Nothing is a surprise to the agencies; it s fairly standard operating procedure. We systematically address the problems. Inter-agency discussion works fairly effectively, Gupta explained. The community wants wider sidewalks, for example. The group studies that. perhaps a man hole is in the way so it can t be done at that point. Crosswalks require handicap accessibility; is there room to build that? The BPDA would look at zoning requirements. The Parks Department looks at tree locations and species variety. Once the group determines the plan, an RFP is issued and Public Works supervises the work. A lot of discussion Thursday involved increasing bus service There was an MBTA representative at the meeting, Gupta said. We have a working group which meets monthly and works jointly on bus routes throughout the city. The group includes MBTA, BPDA and BTD. A third meeting has been scheduled. Stidman said the team wanted to get more information on traffic conditions. River Street continued from page 1 and having the two commuter rails is really a huge plus, he said. Lydon gave some more details regarding the property, explaining that he had spent the last two years buying up as many of the parcels within the block as he could in order to be able to pursue this plan. I think that the site has development potential, and I think that 1185, 1191, and 12 Central Ave. are all eyesores in the neighborhood. I think a development there would be a positive for the neighborhood, he said. As part of the listing, Lydon also included some photos, a site diagram, and a rendering of a four-story building that takes up what looks to be most, if not all, of the site s footprint. He described this rendering as a way to possibly entice a larger developer to buy it. As described in the listing, the property s NS-2 zoning would, in fact, allow a 55,254 square foot building as of right. The thing about that site is that the buildings are all horrible, Lydon said. I think the one thing the Square needs are some new people living right in the neighborhood. I hear from my tenants and from other businesses in the area that there aren t enough customers around. So I think if we had some nice, new residences there and commercial space right in the Square that it would be a big plus. The property, which had also been listed as land for sale for a month or so prior to listing it as commercial property, has drawn some interested parties, according to Lydon, with a number of them in the process of going through their due diligence. It s a complex transaction. It s not like selling a condo, you know, he said. While Lydon is currently putting the property up for sale with no plans to develop it himself, he did leave open the possibility of perhaps partnering with a developer for the site. As further evidence of Lydon s self-described bullish mindset on Hyde Park, he mentioned that he had recently purchased 1217 and 1227 Hyde Park Ave., former home to the recently closed Cottage Café and the Parkway Auto Salon, with other partners. According to Lydon, the former owner would not allow any environmental testing to be done on the site as a condition of purchase. His group, however, decided to take a chance on it. We paid a lot of money for the building and it was unknown. That s why it sat for so long. Not many people will step up and buy not having a clean 21E (environmental site assessment), and we did. Not many people will buy a property without having a guarantee of what they re going to get, he said. Currently in the process of a six-figure environmental cleanup for the Hyde Park Avenue property, Lydon s ownership group, as he described it, is committed to making it 100 percent clean. I don t know if the eventual plan will be that the current building will be used, or if it will be developed, but it will be a positive for the neighborhood, Lydon said. In keeping with the work being done at 1217 and 1227 Hyde Park Ave., Lydon brought up a recent interaction with a community group that he is also a member of. As I said to Keep Hyde Park Beautiful, I hadn t seen them in awhile, but I said, Trust me. I m cleaning up the neighborhood, he said. April 12, 2018 The Bulletin Page 9

10 Page 10 The Bulletin April 12, 2018 To advertise, call the Bulletin at (617) William J. Gormley Your Neighborhood Funeral Home For 5 Generations Traditional Funerals or Cremation Services Pre Need Arrangements Available West Roxbury Owned and Operated by the Gormley Family Richard, Mary and Michael Gormley and Ronald P. O Keefe 2055 Centre Street West Roxbury CALIGUIRE Katherine F. BeBe (Sullivan) Of Randolph, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 1, 2018, at the age of 84. Born in Boston, Katherine grew up in Hyde Park where she attended St. Rafael and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She then graduated from Boston City Hospital School of Nursing, Class of She worked as a nurse for 40 years, mainly at Boston City Hospital, however, she also did per diem work in many South Shore hospitals as well as a Postal Nurse at the GMF in So. Boston. In her early years, she enjoyed playing softball and basketball for the Cougars. An avid Red Sox fan, she wrote and received hand written letters from Bobby Doerr and Ted Williams. She also enjoyed bowling, cards with friends, cribbage, trips to the casino and playing the piano. A devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Katherine will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known her. She was the wife of the late James Caliguire. Loving mother of Nancy Caliguire of Braintree, Christine Caliguire of Randolph and the late James M. Caliguire. Mother-in-law of Kimberly (Saia) Caliguire of Avon. Dear Nana to Sean Caliguire of Weymouth and Nicholas Tsolias of Randolph. Sister of the late Michael Sullivan, Mary Harting, Margaret Larkin, Richard Sullivan, James Sullivan, Lawrence Sullivan, Eileen Donelan, William Sullivan, John Sullivan and Obituary Policy The Bulletin Newspapers and The Boston People s Voice publishes obituaries from information supplied by funeral homes. Relatives and friends also may supplement information by ing to news@bulletinnewspapers.com by Monday at 1 p.m. Photos also will be accepted. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail!) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. A.E.P. Deaths Edmund Sullivan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Randolph. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA For directions or to leave a sympathy message for the family, visit CRISP Eileen M. (Kelly) Of Roslindale, April 1, Beloved wife of the late Alan J. Crisp (Ret. BPD). Loving mother of Kevin of California, Patricia Carroll and her husband Charles of Plymouth, Michael and his wife Virginia of Hanson. Devoted grandmother of Patrick O Brien and his wife Jill, Stephanie Diaz and her husband David, Laura Crisp, Michelle Mathey and her husband Max, Matthew Carroll, Eliza McDowell and her husband Chris. Sister of Kathleen Brothers and the late Mary Van der Wyk, Joseph, John, Edward, and Ambrose Kelly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral was from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY. A Funeral Mass was in St. John Chrysostom Church. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA For g u e s t b o o k William J. Gormley Funeral Service Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail!) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks. S.C.A. HUSSEY Marion F. (Walsh) Of Hyde Park, passed peacefully on April 5 at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Donald P. of 60 years. Devoted mother of Patrick and his wife Catherine of Foxboro, Michael and his companion Mary Murphy of Readville, and Maureen Hanley and her husband Joseph of Franklin. Cherished sister of the late Natalie Gilmore, Margaret Sis Wallace and Eleanor Nickerson. Loving grandmother of Kelly, Kayla, Molly, Erin, Meaghan, Michael and Kendall Kerr. Longtime best friend of Dorothy White and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, inlaws and close friends. Interment at St. Joseph s Cemetery, West Roxbury. Relatives and friends invited. Please, in lieu of flowers, all donations can be made to or For guestbook, please visit: thomasfuneralhomes.com KOVATSI Stephen 80, of West Roxbury, formerly of Hyde Park and Sagamore Beach passed away March 30, Survived by his loving life partner Barbara Stanton of West Roxbury, daughter Karen Kovatsi of Jupiter, Fla., son Stephen Kovatsi II and wife Daphne, daughter Dimitra L Italien and husband Todd of Boca Raton, Fla., daughter Nikki-Marie Hawley and her husband Timothy and seven grandchildren; Stephen III, Domenic and Anthony Kovatsi, Jake and Athina L Italien, Ashley and Megan Hawley. Brother of his caring sister Olga Simolari of South Easton, and the late Dimitri Kovatsi. Uncle to his nephews, like brothers, John Simolari of Sarasota, Fla. and Richard Simolari of South Easton and the late Philip Simolari of Sarasota, Fla. Stephen was a USMC veteran and retired Sheet Metal Worker Local #17 Boston. A private graveside service will be held. For g u e s t b o o k William J. Gormley Funeral Service Deaths Continued on page 11 St. Jude s Novena May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 9 th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. My Prayers were answered. In gratitude for helping me. H.W.

11 April 12, 2018 The Bulletin Page 11 McCLOUD Cecelia H. Nancy (Harrigan) Of Readville, passed peacefully on April 5 at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John J., Jr. Devoted mother of Mary Ellen Daly and her husband Thomas of Canton, William P. Billy McCloud and his wife Christine of Wrentham, Nancy Torgersen and her husband Stephen of S. Easton and the late John Michael McCloud and his surviving wife Linda of Medfield. Cherished sister of Ann Marmai of Weymouth, Betty Corr of E. Bridgewater, John Harrigan of Auburn, William Harrigan of Weymouth, and the late Samuel Harrigan and Mary Shapley. Loving Nana of eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. For guestbook visit thomasfuneralhomes.com O FLANAGAN Margaret A. Peggy (Hurley) Of Chevy Chase, Md., on March 28, 2018 at the age of 71. Formerly of Roslindale, Milton, Scituate, Quincy, Mass., Tampa, Fla., and Broadford, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Beloved wife of John O Flanagan. Mother of John O Flanagan and his wife Monica of Tampa, Fla., Jennie O Flanagan and her husband Mark Morelli of Washington, D.C., and Kate Sun and her husband James of Rockville, Md. Grandmother of Rowan, Megan, Quinn, Patrick, Anna, and Margaret. Sister of Daniel Hurley (Jacqueline) of Beverly, Mass. Peg graduated from St. Claire s High School in Roslindale and received her BA 68 and MSW 85 from Boston College. She was a Social Worker with the elderly in the Boston area, in Florida managing hospital units, then private practice, and retiring to Ireland. She was a great one for family and friends. Per her wish, cremation, then a gathering in the Boston area yet to be arranged. Donations to Montgomery Hospice- Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD or Coalition to Stop Gun Violence- PEAK Edward W. Of Dedham and West Roxbury, April 1, Beloved husband of the late Alma M. (Cullen) Peak. Loving father of Susan Mutascio and her husband Ronald of Dedham, Elizabeth Carney and her husband Martin of West Roxbury, Virginia Mullen and her husband Paul Dobbs of Arizona, Mary Peak of Quincy, Deaths continued from page 10 Theresa Peak of Dedham, William Peak and his wife Lisa of West Roxbury, Dorothy Peak of Quincy, Edward W. Peak, Jr. of Quincy, and the late Deborah Handrahan and Judith Peak. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, April 4, in The Holy Name Lower Church, West Roxbury. Interment was at Walnut Hills Cemetery, Brookline. Late WW II Navy Veteran. Retired New England Telephone Co. employee. Edward was an avid private pilot who enjoyed flying all over New England with his family. Please visit: RAYMOND William J. Of Newtonville, April 1, Husband of Joanne M. (O Brien) Raymond. Father of Beth J. Raymond of Washington, D.C. and Christine J. Raymond of New York, N.Y. Brother of Robert Raymond (Madelyn) of Niantic, Conn., Linda Raymond of Hyde Park, Paula McCarthy (Finbarr) of Dedham and Laura Morgan (Bobby) of Norfolk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to GWARC, 56 Chestnut St., Waltham, MA or to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Orthopaedics Oncology, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA For guest book please visit SULLIVAN Mary T. (Riordan) Of West Roxbury, formerly of Charlestown, April 3, Beloved wife of the late William J. Sullivan. Loving sister of the late Margaret and Clare Riordan. TO ADVERTISE, CALL THE BULLETIN AT Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and many loving and devoted friends. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, April 6, at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. Retired Registered Nurse. Eucharist Minister at Brigham & Women s Hospital and St. Theresa s Church. Donations may be made in Mary s memory to Catholic TV, 34 Chestnut St., Watertown, MA or to Bethany Health Care Center, 97 Bethany Rd., Framingham, MA THOMAS Euterpe Effie (Dimakopoulos) Of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed peacefully on April 4, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Peter P. Devoted mother of Maria Thomas-Panagopoulos and her husband Andreas of Dedham, Donna Thomas of Dedham, and Cindy Thomas and her finance Sam Pappas of Walpole. Cherished sister of the late Jane Gavogianni, Theodoros, Irene Giannakopoulos and Nicolas. Loving Yia Yia of George, Effie and her fiancé Ryan, Stacy and Anna, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Interment at Forest Hills Cemetery. Please, in lieu of flowers all donations can be made to heart.org. For guestbook please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Tell em what you think with a Letter To The Editor 36" $1, CANNIFF Edward T " CANNIFF MONUMENTS 531 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA Please write to: THE BULLETIN 661 Washington St, Suite 202 Norwood, MA Tel: (617) Fax: (617) us at news@bulletinnewspapers.com Please include your name, address & telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. SINGLE GRAVE MONUMENT Polished Barre, VT Granit anite 1.3 miles from Roslindale Square from Washington Street Open Monday through Saturday 9am 9pm Sunday 12 5pm

12 Page 12 The Bulletin April 12, 2018 CITYWIDE Around the Neighborhood input for the future use of the 18 acre campus in Jamaica Plain. The MAYOR WALSH INVITES Info session will be held at The BOSTON TEENS TO APPLY English High School 144 McBride TO THE MAYOR S YOUTH St., Jamaica Plain on April 12 at 6 COUNCIL information, please contact Barbara and open to the public. Refreshments will be served BLOCK PARTY SATURDAY MORNING p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Martin J. Walsh today Hamilton at (617) or by invites Boston teens to apply for the e m a i l i n g Come play, build, and learn together at a block party library THE ARTS ARE ALIVE IN FROM GALLERY TO STAGE: Mayor s Youth Council. The Mayor s Youth Council A book discussion meets at the style. Playing with blocks provides JAMAICA PLAIN JAMAICA barbara.hamilton@boston.gov. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP (MYC) is a model of youth inclusion in government and civic en- Wednesday of each month at 11:15 and science, pre-reading skills, so- ASSOCIATION Brighton Branch Library on the last opportunities to learn about math PLAIN ARTISTS gagement that has spurred cities a.m. The featured selection for cial skills, and motor skills. Various building blocks will be avail- April 13 - May 3, At The SPRING MEMBERS SHOW across the nation, and even internationally, to examine how they casions by J. Courtney Sullivan able including wood blocks, mag- Footlight Club: 7a Eliot Street, Ja- April 25 will be Saints for All Oc- include youth in local government. netic blocks, KAPLA blocks, soft maica Plain an evening of Artist The Mayor s Youth Council is RING-A-DING-DING! MUSIC blocks, and baby blocks. No registration is required. The block party p.m. First Thursday Closing Re- Talks: Wednesday, April 18, 6-9 a group of 85 high school-aged OF THE RAT PACK youth that are committed to improving their communities and empow- Boston s queen of cabaret, sings 2018 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Lolery hours: during Footlight perfor- Carol O Shaughnessy, takes place on Saturday April 14, ception: May 3, 6-8:30 p.m. Galering other young people in the city. music of the Rat Pack featuring hits cated at the Hyde Park Branch of mances, 6:30-8 p.m. The number of youth representing by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the Boston Public Library. neighborhoods is based upon census data that indicates where young day, 2 p.m. Brighton Branch Li- Sammy Davis Jr. April 28, Satur- people live. brary/40 Academy Hill Road/ (617) To learn more and to apply All are welcome online, visit boston-centers-youth-families/ mayors-youth-council. The deadline is Monday, April 13, REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ALL GIRLS SPORTS FESTIVAL Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families invite girls from throughout the city to spend their April school vacation at the All Girls Sports Festival in Roxbury. The free four-day event will take place April 17 to April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Activities will be held at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center at Roxbury Community College, 1350 Columbus Ave., and the nearby BCYF Madison Park Community Center, Building 4, 55 Malcolm X Blvd. The All Girls Sports Festival features a variety of sport clinics and health and wellness workshops supported by local colleges, non-profits, and City of Boston agencies. Free lunch will be also be provided. Participants must be Boston residents ages 11 to 14 and should wear activity-appropriate clothing. To pre-register go to apm.activecommunities.com/ cobparksandrecdepart. For more PICS IN THE PARKS RETURNS Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite Boston residents to participate in the free Pics in the Parks photography workshops taking place on five Sundays in April and May from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in these informal sessions led by a photography instructor. Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston s scenic parks as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday. Select photos will be chosen for an exhibit at Boston City Hall. Dates and locations are as follows: April 15 George Wright Golf Course, 420 West St., Hyde Park April 22 Moakley Park, 1005 Columbia Rd., South Boston April 29 Chandler Pond, 95 Lake Shore Dr., Brighton May 6 Winthrop Square, 55 Winthrop St., Charlestown For more information please visit the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at bostonparksdepartment or Participants must bring their own equipment and can register via by c o n t a c t i n g mavrick.afonso@boston.gov. ALLSTON/BRIGHTON THE BRIGHTON-ALLSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS PLEASED TO PRESENT MARY HOWLAND SMOYER WOMEN IN BOSTON S PUBLIC ART The event takes place on Thursday April 26, p.m. located at the Brighton Allston Congregational Church 404 Washington St., Brighton Center. This event is free AMERICAN SONGS WITH A RUSSIAN ACCENT Boris Fogel performs 20th century hits. April 14, Saturday, 2 p.m. Brighton Branch Library/40 Academy Hill Road/(617) Renowned Russian concertmaster, Boris Fogel treats us to a vocal and piano performance of 20th century songs. Come hear works by George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Glenn Miller and others. All are welcome. HYDE PARK THE 29TH ANNUAL HYDE PARK ART ASSOCIATION MEMBERS EXHIBIT Hyde Park Art Association announces the 29th Annual Hyde Park Art Association Members Exhibit at Scollay Square Gallery/ Boston City Hall. Twenty-Eight Hyde Park Art Association artist members will be exhibiting more than sixty pieces of art. This exhibit is being curated by Sasja Lucas, also participating. The show opened on April 9 and closes on May 11. There will be a reception with Mayor Walsh and artists on Thursday April 26, 2018 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Located at One City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA Ask The Doctor Junior Damato began servicing vehicles in He owns a 10-bay auto repair service center in Hyde Park and an 8-bay center in Middleboro. Junior is an ASE-certified Master Technician, ASE-certified L-1 and ASE-certified Natural Gas. The Best Full Size SUV Yet Ford has done it again with the new 2018 Expedition and the Expedition MAX. It is bigger, better looking, and lighter than its predecessor lighter due in part to the aluminum body panels and components. Gone is the 5.4 liter V/8 engine in favor of the ECO boost 3.5 liter, twin turbo-charged V/6, making an easy 375 horsepower (or in the MAX model, 400 horsepower), both via a 10-speed automatic transmission. I never thought I would like a V/6 compared to the good old V/8, but the turbo-charged V/6 is the future of power and economy on vehicles like this. My test car was the MAX model. Rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or 4x4 is available for the driver to choose, with a low range for off-road situations. The power train is very powerful, the transmission is seamless and allows the engine to always be below 3,000 RPM unless the driver is under hard or full throttle. I found a sweet spot around 2,200 RPM where the power is abundant. Fuel economy is unheard of on a vehicle of this size I did an average of over 21 mpg. This is a large SUV that handles more carlike than trucklike. Even making sharp turns on and off highway ramps, it does not lean or sway like in the old days. As you would expect, the Expedition has multiple safety features and driver aids. I used the remote engine starter every morning along with the heated seats and steering wheel; front seats are also ventilated. Second row seats are heated and both second and third row seats are electronically operated. Fold down both and you have room for whatever you can think of. Seating can be either 7 8, depending on second row captain or regular seating. I drove with six passengers and all were surprised on what a comfortable and quiet ride it was. The list of equipment in the MAX Platinum model could fill this entire page. A few worth mentioning are the massaging front seats, 22-inch all-season tires, automatic high beams, large touchscreen center display, large power panorama roof, adjustable gas and brake pedals, push button start, and keyless entry, just to name a few. The new style is very lean and smooth, even though it is a big SUV. Pricing starts at $51,795 for the rear drive and $54,800 for the 4x4 (plus $1,195 destination fee). The 4x4 Platinum starts at $75,400 RWD and $78,545 for the 4x4 MAX model. If you are in the market for a large SUV, the Expedition should be at the top of your list to look at. Boston s own Junior Damato, The Auto Doctor has agreed to field auto repair questions from Bulletin and Record readers. Please forward your questions to news@bulletinnewspapers.com and we will do our best to get your questions answered. CHESS AND CHECKERS WITH CHARLIE Children are welcome to come and learn to play chess or checkers with Charlie Cleary on Saturday, April 14, 2018, 1 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hyde Park Branch Library. Free to all. No registration required. Located at the Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library. BCYF SUMMER CAMP The BCYF Hyde Park Community Center is currently accepting applications for summer camp. Camp is for children 7-12 years old and runs for 6 weeks starting on July 9. Stop by the community center to pick up your application today. Hyde Park Community Center,1179 River St IN CAMP AT READVILLE The Menino Arts Center proudly announces IN CAMP AT READVILLE, a 3D exhibition created and presented by the 54th Regiment Re-enactors and Historical Society. The exhibition will be available from March 15 April 27, It is proudly in partnership with the celebration of the Hyde Park s 150th year of incorporation ( ). Gallery Hours: Thursday, noon - 5 p.m.; Friday, 10-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Opening Reception: Friday, March 16, 7-9 p.m. and a children s reception: Thursday, April 19, 1-3 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Free and all are welcome to attend. FREE DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP Boston Public Library locations offer free after-school homework help and mentorship provided by trained, high-achieving high school students. Homework Help is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., Sept. 18 through May 24. Open to students in grades K-8. No registration is required. Program is not available on Boston Public School holidays, early-release days, or long weekends. JAMAICA PLAIN SHATTUCK HOSPITAL INFO SESSION Secretary Marylou Sudders will be providing an overview of the Shattuck Hospital relocation project and outline the 12 month planning process with community FREE UPCOMING PROGRAM COMING TO BCYF CURTIS HALL, 20 SOUTH ST. JP: 4 to 5-year-olds: Swim for Safety Program April 17-20, 1-2 p.m. 8 to 12-year-olds: JP Angels Girls Softball Program - Recruiting for April League, Teens/Young Adults sign-up for Intro to Photoshop Computer Classes in May. Call Jeannette at Tuesday through Saturday after 1pm for more information. WEST ROXBURY ROSLINDALE HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THE WEST ROXBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY A presentation by Anthony Sammarco on the history of the El Forest Hills Historic maps of West Roxbury by Keith Davidson. Help with title searches by Attorney Martin Keogh Business Meeting with Treasurer John Di Napoli Come one, Come all! Bring a friend or two. Free and open to the public The presentation takes place on Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. West Roxbury Branch Library Please like us on Facebook: facebook/west Roxbury Historical Society QUESTIONS? COM- MENTS? RSVP Sandi Serkess serkessandra@rcn.com BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join our book discussion group which takes place on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 10:30 11:30 a.m. We will be reading The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Our meetings take place in the Lecture Hall and begin at 10:30 a.m. New members are always welcome. Join our membership list for up-to-date information via . The Group Discussion will be held at the West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library,1961 Centre St. ROSLINDALE DAY PARADE SPRING DINNER AND DANCE The Roslindale Day Parade Committee will host their Annual Spring Dinner and Dance on Friday evening, May 4, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Nectarios Hall in Roslindale Village. 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13 April 12, 2018 The Bulletin Page 13 Pasquetta continued from page 1 ing bill and other monthly costs. We re basically celebrating Easter, that s what Pasquetta is, the Italian word for Easter, said resident Jean Marino. Usually they celebrate this on Easter Monday, not during the Easter Day. They have a gathering here once a month or anytime there s a holiday. I live here in the center and all residents are invited as well as residents from the West End so it s a very friendly organization. I m a vegetarian, so I really just come here to see my friends, she continued. I like the social part of it, I mean I ll eat the salad and the bread and of course the desert, but it s really about the gathering. North End West End ABCD Director Maria Stella Gulla said getting elders out of the house and into social settings is really what it s all about and it can be really helpful. Human beings are social animals, but seniors can be the most vulnerable to isolation, so Gulla says these kinds of events are essential to the service the ABCD provides. We call a hot meal an event, and so it s mostly to get them out of their house because they can feel isolated and depressed, she said. They re mostly elderly living on a fixed income, and the housing can become their only environment and they don t get out probably as much as they should, because of the weather, because of the streets and the construction and just because they re home alone. In this fast-paced environment many of their kids are working one or two jobs and they just can t get to their parents that often, the way they would like to. Gulla said they also work with different apartment buildings in the West End as well and deliver cooked meals to residents in that neighborhood. We have two meals a week, we serve meals on a Monday and Friday and once month at alternating buildings because we don t have a physical location in the West End we cook the meal the here and we transport it either to the Amy Lowell Apartments or the Blackstone Apartments, she said. We get about 50 people at Amy Lowell or about 70 people at the Blackstone welcome us with arms open. Just to see us come here, that s what they say, we re the only ones who come and visit. Gulla said they also provide food pantry service in the North and West Ends, as well as many other assistance services. She said one of the main problems with the services is the stigma attached to them, especially in the North and West Ends. We try to do the best we can because this is an affluent community and it s that much harder to come to a place like this if you re in an affluent community and you re having a tough time, she said. Our seniors are all on a fixed income, I mean even my mother. I bring my mother here because she stays day in and day out alone at home. She needs to see other people, she needs to hear talking and get information and I can t always be there. When I get home at 5 or 6 p.m. or whatever time it is, I can be too wiped out to go and visit her. Gulla said they always need volunteers at the center. We re so short staffed that I end up cooking, she said, just as a staff member came in to tell her they were out of the pasta. I don t have it in my budget to hire a cook, so me and the staff, we cook. That s what I told my advisory board member, I went to work so that I wouldn t have to do this, and now I m cooking! I can t believe it, but it fills me with joy just to see their faces and to hear oh this is so good, and so forth because they don t generally cook at home. Residents Pat Petty said Gulla always does a good job with the food. This is really good food, I really liked everything, he said. That was a good meal, a good lunch and good company, said resident Lynn Edwardo. Legals enue. They used to be apartments with roaches, he said. We remodeled and redeveloped them. We gutted them. They now have kitchens with granite tops. Everything is brand new. And there is a contract with Terminix to prevent roaches from returning. Akiki is mainly known for his auto body and towing company located at 1035 Hyde Park Ave. I do over 7,000 tows a month, he explained. I go all the way from here to South Boston and Dedham. Although he hadn t made any official plans to present to the HPNA, Akiki said he does have a future interest in redeveloping 1555 River St., the Metro Towing Lot next to the former Empire Lanes site. It s the first property you see as you enter Hyde Park, he said. It s a mess down there. I know I can do better than that. Akiki said he has one goal for Hyde Park, and he wants to include the HPNA and the community in his vision. We want to leave everything better than we found it, Akiki said. We want to see something beautiful here. Longtime Hyde Park activist Craig Martin asked Akiki about his towing practices, relating them to an experience he had with a different towing company. If I have a big, fluffy dog in the car, and I was on Route 24 and the car breaks down, what is going to happen, he asked. Do you tow the car with the dog in it? Is the dog supposed to find his way home? Akiki explained that that it Akiki continued from page 1 probably wouldn t be ethical to drive the dog in the broken car because of safety reasons. What I would do is get someone to pick up the dog, he said. Or I would leave the car and drive you both first. In other business news, Jackie Pezzolesi introduced herself to the HPNA and the community. She said she was hoping to move her business to Hyde Park by the end of May. She currently runs J.P. s Fitness Solution, located at the rear of 406 S. Huntington Ave. You ll have to change your name to H.P. s Fitness Solution, quipped Keough with a smile. Vice President Ralph Cotollesso, who chaired the meeting, thanked Akiki and Pezzolesi for addressing the meeting and being willing to work with the neighborhood. In other news, Bryan Flynn, Hyde Park s liaison from the Mayor s Office of Neighborhood Services, described several community events. Flynn will be coordinating a community event in conjunction with the HP 150 celebration. It will a children s fitness event at the Hyde Park Community Center, 1179 River St., on April 19 during school vacation week. It will be geared for kids ages 5 through 12, said Flynn. There will be an obstacle course Classifieds for the kids and cross-training. I am cross-pollinating with HP 150, so I am having contests like who can do the most free-throws in 150 seconds, who can do the most sit-ups and pushups. For more information, contact bryan.flynn@boston.gov or The Neponset River Cleanup will be held throughout Hyde Park, Mattapan, Dorchester and Milton and Quincy on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon as part of the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Park Serve Day. The Neponset River Watershed Association will be participating. For specific locations, go to cleanup. The Boston Shines Hyde Park cleanup will take place in early May. More information will be forthcoming. Flynn also encouraged the community to see the In Camp at Readville Civil War historical exhibit at the Menino Arts Center before it closes on April 27. The exhibit brings to life the experience of the 54th Regiment, the first African American regiment to serve in the Civil War. It was stationed at Camp Meigs in Readville and was depicted in the film Glory, which is approaching its 30th anniversary. The Menino Arts Center is located at 26 Central Ave. HELP WANTED W. 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14 Page 14 The Bulletin April 12, 2018 To advertise, call the Bulletin at (617) Legals Dear Friend of the Hyde Park Lions: Miss Helen Keller, known as The Angel of the Blind, appealed to the delegates at the 1925 International Association of Lions Clubs Convention for assistance in sight conservation and services to the blind. Moved by her appeal, the Convention adopted a resolution to assist the blind, which has continued to be its major activity. Forty-three years later, the Lions Club of Hyde Park was founded. It, too, adopted a resolution to assist in sight conservation and blindness prevention, at no cost to those who seek its services. Obviously, to provide all these services to the community, HYDE PARK LIONS CLUB UB free of charge, funds must be raised. This year the Hyde Park- Lions Club is celebrating 50 years of existence and, in honor of that, we are hosting the Anniversary Dinner/Dance on Saturday, May 12, We are asking local businesses, friends and well-wishers to purchase advertising space in our program book. Please use the enclosed order form to purchase your request. All forms must be received by April 20, Over the past 50 years, with the generous forethought of advertisers like yourself, the Hyde Park Lions has been able to donate, under the realm of Lionism, thousands of dollars to such worthy causes as the Massachusetts Eye Research Fund, the Diabetes Foundation, the Drug Awareness Fund, the Blind Children s Fund, youth councils, college scholarships, libraries, eye exams, eyeglasses, community programs and various athletic programs for boys and girls in Hyde park and surrounding communities. For more information on placing an ad, or to submit your request, contact Allison Traverso at allitrav60@yahoo.com or mail check and completed form to Hyde Park Lions Club, c/o Allison Traverso, 41 Mattapan St., Boston, MA Please visit us on Facebook, Hyde Park Lions Club for more event information. sentations, a silent auction,followed by dancing to the music of DJ Glenn Williams. The tickets are $25 each and may be purchased by sending an e- mail to info@roslindaleparade.com, or at the door of the event. The proceeds will go towards this year s 43rd Annual Roslindale Day Parade taking place on Sunday, Oct. 14, For more information call or visit TODDLER TIME Join us on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 10:30 11 a.m. for songs, fingerplays & stories. Located at the Lecture Hall West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. HEALTHY LIVING SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTED BY DEUTSCHES ALTENHEIM: CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Healthy Living Speaker Series Presented by Deutsches Altenheim: Chronic Kidney Disease Dr. Kevin Tucker will discuss the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease. Dr. Tucker is Chief of Nephrology at Brigham and Women s Faulkner Hospital. As a nephrologists (kidney specialist), Dr. Tucker treats patients with chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, acid-base and electrolyte disorders, and end-stage kidney disease requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The series takes place on Thursday, April 12, 6:00 pm LIGHT DINNER WILL BE 5:30 located at Deutsches Altenheim German Centre 2222 Centre St., West Roxbury For more information: Greater Belgrade Avenue Neighborhood Association (GBANA). Meeting for the Greater Belgrade Avenue Neighborhood Association (GBANA) will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Area E-5 police station. Calendar continued from page 12 SENIOR SERVICES EXPO Ethos and the City of Boston s Commission on Affairs of the Elderly will hold a Senior Services Expo on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. to noon at Catholic Memorial High School, 235 Baker St. in West Roxbury. This information fair will give seniors, their family members and caregivers an opportunity to meet with city, state and private agencies, as well as human resource organizations, to learn about respective programs and services. Anyone from any neighborhood may attend at no charge and reservations are not required. For additional information, please contact Ann Glora at or aglora@ethocare.org DEAR FRIENDS OF BOSTON SOUTH FAIR SKIES We continue to build support and pressure for equitable use of Boston s airspace. However, we still need you and your neighbor s support to push for change. We invite you to the next community meeting open to the public: Wednesday, May 9, 6:30-8 p.m. Roslindale Community Center 6 Cummins Highway. Agenda: 1. Updates on the Massport Community Advisory Committee s recommendations from Block I of the MIT research project. 2. Feedback from meetings with city councilors to push for more equitable use of Logan s Runway 27 for takeoffs. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1 F A I p Q L S f - wzoygw16mug_dwtdnyvjjbkx8w- 8gY9sTbGm0bCNf56vRw/ viewform Please forward this announcement to your neighbors and post in community groups. We ll have awesome yard signs on hand for those willing to display them communicating the Boston South Fair Skies mission. And keep those complaints rolling in when the jets roar! See you on May 9! Boston South Fair Skies Steering Committee WEST ROXBURY POETRY CONTEST The theme this year is listening. All poetry submissions due March 28, 2018.Awards ceremony is May 3, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This event is Ongoing through Wednesday, March 28, Located at the West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. Award categories include grades K-8, high school, adults, and seniors. Questions? FriendsoftheWestRoxburyLibrary@gmail.com ANIMAL TALKS: A MONTHLY PET MINISTRY AT THE STRATFORD STREET UNITED CHURCH An open, welcoming meditation and conversation about the animal companions we love, care for and remember, whether they re still with us, or have left us. The Stratford St. United Church (Corner of Stratford St. and Anawan, West Roxbury) Second Sunday of every month at 5 p.m. Contact Kaleel Sakakeeny, CPGC & Certified Animal Communicator Kaleel@theothermecoaching.com THE PARKWAY ROTARY CLUB OF WEST ROXBURY AND ROSLINDALE MEMBERS VOL- UNTEER WITH ROSE S BOUNTY FOOD PANTRY Once a month on Tuesdays the members of the Parkway Rotary Club volunteer at Rose s Bounty Food Pantry. They restock shelves, shop with guests, load grocery bags into cars, and build community. In addition to make sure Rose s Bounty is able to serve 175 area families a month in the West Roxbury and Roslindale area, the Parkway Rotary Club is donating an air conditioner and freezer to Rose s Bounty. The money was raised through private and public fundraising efforts of the Club, and a matching District Managed Grant from Rotary District For food drop offs, bring donations to the Roslindale Farmer s Market held at the Sons of Italy Lodge on Birch Street in Roslindale any Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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