The yde Park Bulletin...May 24, 2018 The Bulletin Page 3 William G. MacIver Commander of the American Legion Post #78 has announced The Memorial Day Observance for Monday May 28 2018

TheTheTheTheThe

May 24, 2018

Hyde Park BulletinVolume 17, Issue 21

BostBostBostBostBoston Ron Ron Ron Ron Renaissance Charenaissance Charenaissance Charenaissance Charenaissance Charttttter Publicer Publicer Publicer Publicer PublicSchool fSchool fSchool fSchool fSchool fostostostostostererererers los los los los lovvvvve of reading withe of reading withe of reading withe of reading withe of reading with

“St“St“St“St“Storororororybook Charactybook Charactybook Charactybook Charactybook Character Daer Daer Daer Daer Day”y”y”y”y”

On Friday, May 18th Boston Renaissance Charter Public School (BRCPS) K - 2 students came to schooldressed as their favorite storybook characters as part of Storybook Character Day, an event meant tofoster love and excitement for reading. The BRCPS Lower School students paraded outside the school intheir costumes in the morning. Later, BRCPS family members were invited to read to students in theirclassrooms, emphasizing the importance of reading at home. Students were encouraged to dress as char-acters from storybooks only (as opposed to movies, etc.), and to bring along the books on which theircharacters are based.

COURTESY PHOTO

Love Your Block inHyde Park

Volunteers for last Saturday’s Love Your Block clean-up event pose fora group photo in front of the Municipal/BCYF Building.

PHOTO BY MATT MACDONALD

Matt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldStaff Reporter

On the bright Saturdaymorning of May 19, a group ofabout 50 volunteers gatheredoutside of the Hyde Park Mu-nicipal/BCYF (Boston Centersfor Youth & Families) Buildinglocated at 1179 River St.

As a DPW (Department ofPublic Works) pickup truckidled on River Street, the groupmilled about, chatting, as somesigned a clipboard, others gotsized up for Keep Hyde ParkBeautiful/HP150 t-shirts piledneatly on a folding table, andstill others sampled fromDunkin’ Donuts boxes that hadbeen laid out – just as neatly –on another table.

This marked the stagingarea for Hyde Park’s renditionof Love Your Block – acitywide neighborhood clean-up/beautification project thatwould be going on in neighbor-hoods throughout Boston that

day. Although this was the sec-ond one of its main clean-ups,it has been designated by theCity as a year-round event (visitthe Love Your Block page ofwww.cityofboston.gov formore information on register-ing a clean-up).

Mayor’s Office Hyde ParkNeighborhood Liaison/LoveYour Block Coordinator BryanFlynn went into detail regard-ing how the day’s event wouldwork:

“We’re breaking off intosmall groups today, trying toclean up different areas: pocketparks, Fairmount Avenue, somepeople are over by the libraryparking lot.” Many of these ar-eas to be cleaned are left en-tirely to the volunteers’ discre-tion, although Flynn did men-tion a couple of more large-scale operations. “The ChittickElementary School is doing agood clean-up over there, as

LoLoLoLoLovvvvve Ye Ye Ye Ye Your Blockour Blockour Blockour Blockour BlockContinued on page 13

Readville NW keeping an eye onSprague St. project, power and ratsMarMarMarMarMary Ellen Gambony Ellen Gambony Ellen Gambony Ellen Gambony Ellen Gambon

Staff Reporter

The Readville Neighbor-hood Watch looked at the ap-proval of the Sprague Streetdevelopment project by theBoston Planning and Develop-ment Agency (BPDA) and im-provements to the area’sstreetscape and crime rates andat its monthly meeting onThursday, May 17 at the Sun-set Bocce Club.

Moderator Roberta

Johnnene chaired the meeting,which was attended by about 35residents and officials, includ-ing District 5 City CouncilorTim McCarthy. She stressed theneed for the group to grow itsmembership and stay proactiveon local issues.

Johnnene added that shelearned on May 15 that theSprague Street developmentproject for 36-40 and 40-50Sprague Street public commentperiod is over. It is now underreview.

The project had receivedBPDA approval on February 8,after having an Impact Advi-sory Group (IAG) and commu-nity meeting. However, resi-dents expressed concern be-cause they said they had beentold that another meeting wouldtake place before a final deci-sion about the project would bemade.

“There was a news releaseon Channel 5 about it a couple

RRRRReadvilleeadvilleeadvilleeadvilleeadvilleContinued on page 11

Page 2Page 2Page 2Page 2Page 2 The Bulletin MaMaMaMaMay 2y 2y 2y 2y 24, 204, 204, 204, 204, 201111188888

Microgreens creating an Urban Farm in ReadvilleMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonald

Staff Reporter

Tim Smith and Lisa Evans in their backyard greenhouse.PHOTO BY MATT MACDONALD

Tim Smith is standing at theedge of an undeveloped, largelyovergrown piece of land at thecorner of Norton Street andManila Avenue in the Readvillesection of Hyde Park.

He and Lisa Evans –founders and operators of WeGrow Microgreens – have aplan that has been three yearsin the making: to utilize Article89 zoning regulations regardingurban agriculture put in placeby former Mayor Tom Meninoto start a farm in the city.

The two are currently oper-ating their business – in whichthey grow microgreens (essen-tially the seedlings of veg-etables and herbs grown over aone-to-two-week period) –from their Roslindale home’ssunroom and backyard green-house.

In this crowded environ-ment, varieties of this nutrient-rich and flavorful produce arenaturally cycled through stagesof growth: from small coveredplastic trays of freshly-seededand composted topsoil to opentrays of seedlings, sprouts, andedible flowers.

Those trays having reachedmicro-maturity are single cutwith shears, hand packaged insmall, stickered clear plasticcontainers, and delivered tocustomers: primarily restau-rants, stores, and farmers’ mar-

kets in the greater Boston area.Given the limited space

available, the greens producedtake no more than two weeksto grow: to go any longer wouldbe economically unsustainablefor the business.

“After testing the product,we realized there was a de-mand,” Smith says as he andEvans stand on the NortonStreet sidewalk at the edge ofthe property. “And from therethe next step was how we couldscale up appropriately.”

A search through – accord-ing to Evans – approximately1,500 pieces of city owned va-cant land listed with BostonNeighborhood Development(BND) eventually broughtthem to this 37,000-square foot,bowtie-shaped bundle of sevenparcels running from NortonStreet at one flared end toDeSantis Park on NeponsetValley Parkway at the other.

The land – a conservationpreservation sub-district – al-lows for low density construc-

tion and the site plan shows onesignificant building: an 84’x50’greenhouse fronting NortonStreet, along with an attached12’x12’ market stand and – onthe other side of the bowtie knot– two “high tunnels” (similar togreenhouses) measuring21’x40’ and a 10’x20’ shed.

In fact, looking at the plan,the majority of the space isopen and green, with differentraised beds and gardens dia-gramed, including a displaygarden near the DeSantis Park

boundary landscaped in the de-sign of a spoked wheel.

Evans also explained thatthey have applied for Commu-nity Preservation Act (CPA)funds to have a path built fromNorton Street to Colella Play-ground, the idea being – accord-ing to Evans – to more easilyconnect the two areas and toreach the Mother Brook.

“It would enable people toreally have a beautiful way toget to the river.”

This path – as envisioned –would run loosely in the samedirection as a culvert runningalong the north/northwest sideof the property (the top edge ofthe bowtie).

Following a rough path intothe woods, Smith comes to astop and stands on a warehousepallet resting on damp earthforming a dull groove in theland. Evans points out –through the brush – a barelydistinguishable storm drain.

From there to the front edgeof DeSantis Park – where theculvert goes underground againuntil emptying into the MotherBrook – the storm water dis-charge is exposed.

This had been a talkingpoint at April’s contentiousReadville Neighborhood Watchmeeting during which theproject – which is pending atthe BND (although We GrowMicrogreens has certain basic

UUUUUrban Frban Frban Frban Frban FarmarmarmarmarmContinued on page 13

Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3The BulletinMaMaMaMaMay 2y 2y 2y 2y 24, 204, 204, 204, 204, 201111188888

William G. MacIver Commander of theAmerican Legion Post #78 has announced TheMemorial Day Observance for Monday May 282018. The Flag service will begin at the Postbeginning at 8 a.m. Upon conclusion post mem-bers will proceed to Most Precious BloodChurch IN Hyde Park. Mass will be celebratedand dedicated in memory of all deceased lovedones of the parish and Veterans of all wars wholost their lives defending our country. AfterMass the members will go back to the Post fora brief respite.

We will then proceed to Fairview Cemetery& while on route, a dedication of the fol-lowing Hero squares will take place: LegionSquare, Shampa Monument, Polish AmericanCitizen Club, Leo Raymond Square, MajorAlbert Kelley field and others. A Service at theGrand Army Monument will begin at approxi-mate time of 11:30 a.m. There will be a bless-ing by the Clergy as well as the Wreaths placedby the Commander and Auxiliary President.

The firing Squad will salute and Taps willbe played. A visit to the John Connolly gravesite will in honor of our deceased Color Guardmembers will follow. We will return to the Postafter this dedication and a collation will beserved to members and guests.

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CORRIB5K RACE & KIDS FUN RUN

Registration is now open for the 25th Annual Corrib Classic5k Race. The event will be held on Sunday, June 3rd at Noonbeginning at Billings Field on La Grange Street, West Roxbury.Runners can download an application or register on-line atwww.coolrunning.com by clicking on “Races/Results-June 3”.The event website has comprehensive information on the race,post-race cookout and activities, and volunteer opportunities. Ap-plications may be also picked up at Corrib Pub and Restaurantlocated at 2030 Centre Street West Roxbury. T-Shirts are givento the first 500 Pre-registered applicants.

The Race is Sponsored by the Cooperative Bank and sup-ported by Gormley Funeral Services. Hosted by Bligh Familyand Corrib Charitable Trust Board of Directors, the event hasraised over $1.2 million for local parkway charities.

CORRIB KIDS FUN RUNThe Corrib Kids Fun Run will take place on the morning of

the annual Corrib Classic 5k Road Race on Sunday, June 3rd.The kids race is FREE and will begin at 10 a.m. at Billings Field,West Roxbury for boys and girls between the ages of 4-12. Funrun applications are available at the YMCA, The CooperativeBank Branches or the Corrib Pub. Runners can Pre-Register bymailing the application by May 25 to KIDS FUN RUN, 195Stimson Street, West Roxbury MA 02132. T-Shirts and medalswill be given to the first 100 registered runners. Runners canalso register on race day at Billings Field between 9 a.m. and9:45 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Cooperative Bank andthe Corrib Charitable Trust, Inc.

Fogg Roberts American Legion Membersand Sons will be offering Poppies at these lo-cations:

Sat. May 19 and Sun. May 20th: Roche Bros.West Roxbury, Star Market West Roxbury, Stopand Shop Truman Hwy., Lanks Liquor onTruman Hwy.

Sat. May 26th and Sun May 27th: Stop andShop Truman Hwy., Lanks Liquor on TrumanHwy.


NEEDLES ANDDAMAGE DONE

Letters to the Editor

Editorial

The Bulletin Newspapers, Inc.

Boston Office661 Washington St,

Suite 202Norwood, MA 02062 Tel: (617) 361-8400Fax: (617) 361-1933

email: [email protected]

“Your Hometown Newspapers”

Jamaica Plain resident duly honored

My Kindof Town/Joe Galeota

Although it happened on theother side of the RiverCharles—far removed fromwhere he now resides——JohnGriffin’s recognition by his highschool warrants due plaudits onthis side of the storied waterway.

A graduate of MatignonHigh School before attendingBoston College and HarvardLaw, this Jamaica Plain residentwas recently presented the Dis-tinguished Alumnus Award bythe North Cambridge highschool at the Boston MarriottCambridge.

Griffin has distinguishedhimself in service to his commu-nity, his alma maters, and theCatholic Church: he is pastpresident of the Boston CollegeAlumni Association and theBoston Latin Home and SchoolAssociation as well as pastboard chair of both CatholicCharities of Boston and the Ja-maica Plain NeighborhoodHouse. He has distinguishedhimself with a career in law,with his specialty in real estate,development, and education,frequently providing pro bonoadvice.

With his wife Mary Marga-ret, he has raised three childrenwith four delightful grandchil-dren in his JP abode as he closesin on two decades as a member

for Matignon High School’sBoard of Trustees.

In his acceptance speech theSomerville native affably notedthat he went to high school andlaw school on the same street.He noted the contributions ofothers, particularly to CardinalSean O’Malley, who also re-ceived an award for communityservice. Diverting attentionfrom himself, John praised therobe-and-sandal garbed Cardi-nal for providing stability to ourarchdiocese.

Providing humor to theevening, the humble leader ofBoston’s Catholics warmly

thanked Matignon with a de-lightful acceptance speech. Ifany attendees in the large audi-ence were not aware of theprelate’s down-to-earth-ness,they are now.

In the most poignant momentof the evening, a 1962 graduatewas recognized posthumously:Donald Curtain died in a nastyfirefight in Vietnam in the springof ’69. When a junior high class,encouraged by his future sister-in-law teacher, wrote letters tothe corporal in distant Vietnam,he responded to the class detail-ing how he passed their missivesaround to the rest of his platoon:after 24 days in the mountains,they took delight in the mes-sages, which evoked nostalgiaabout their own 7th grade do-ings. In his return letter to theadolescents, composed eightdays before his death on a lis-tening post guarding the perim-eter to his camp, Curtain and hiscaptain promised, if the studentswere NOT given a party at theend of the year because of theirletter-writing campaign, to per-sonally order a squadron of jetfighters to fly over the teacher’shome continuously the nightbefore her wedding to Curtain’sbrother.

Indeed, a wonderful night fora very deserving 02130 resident.

ROXBURY PREP PRINCIPALSEEKS PUBLIC SUPPORT

To the Editor:I am a Roslindale resident and

am an involved member of thecommunity who has been a Bos-ton resident and educator for al-most 15 years. I support the newRoxbury Prep High School inRoslindale at 361 Belgrade Ave.;I voiced my support to MayorWalsh at his coffee hour on May8. I know the staff and studentswill be a positive addition to ourcommunity because I work withthem every day.

This project means a greatdeal to me. I am the Principal ofthe school, a resident ofRoslindale, and the parent of a4-year old. I have worked andbeen part of the Roxbury Prepfamily since 2003. I am honoredand blessed to do work for theyoung people of Boston. I know,deeply, the power of a high qual-ity education as the daughter ofimmigrants whose pathway toAmerica was grounded in astrong education. I have seen,firsthand, the power of a RoxburyPrep education and the hope,commitment, and dedication ofour students and families. For somany of us, this high school re-flects our promise to close the op-portunity and racial achievementgap for our scholars. As a resi-dent of Roslindale, I know ouryoung people would offer ex-amples of leadership, service,

and community that would serveour city far into the future in apositive and influential way.

I share my reflections becauseI know for myself, my students,my family, and for the many likeme who know the power ofschool – a permanent facility –is part of the fulfillment of apromise that was made when ourstudents first came to RoxburyPrep – that they will enter, suc-ceed in and graduate from col-lege regardless of their zip code,race, or class. This promise keptin Roslindale will have evengreater meaning since manymore students will be able to par-take in this mission as it will bethe only public high school inRoslindale.

I ask my fellow neighbors tosupport the new Roxbury PrepHigh School so that we can keepour promise in a most powerfulway. Our students deserve a newschool and a community that sup-ports them to this end.

Shradha M. PatelRoslindale, MA

425 LAGRANGE ANEIGHBORHOOD SAFETYAND AESTHETICPROBLEM

To the Editor:Ever drive by the abandoned

Armstrong Pharmaceuticalbuilding located at 425 LaGrangeSt and wonder when it will bedemolished? It’s been over two

years since the owner of the prop-erty, Michael Argiros, and his de-velopment team promised to havethe dilapidated building torn down.It’s been over a year-and-a-halfsince the Boston Planning and De-velopment Agency (BPDA) ap-proved this project even after hear-ing overwhelming neighborhoodopposition led by the WestRoxbury Neighborhood Counciland At-Large City CouncilorsMichael Flaherty and AnnissaEssaibi-George.

Whether it’s organizing eventslike the Perham Soap Box Derbyor the Shamrock Shootout; ourcommunity is actively involved inmaking the Parkway the best neigh-borhood in Boston. Having a va-cant rundown building at the cor-ner of LaGrange and Centre is notsomething we’re proud to have inour community. A decrepit ,aban-doned building shouldn’t be the firststructure you see when running innext week’s Corrib Road Race.

The neighbors surrounding 425LaGrange St. have been awfully pa-tient and deserve better from this de-veloper. I’m hoping our elected cityofficials and the Mayor’s Office cantake immediate action to get thisbuilding demolished before thissummer.

425 Lagrange Street isn’t justan eyesore; it’s a public safetyhazard which needs to be ad-dressed immediately.

Tim SullivanWest Roxbury

Drugs are bad. However, it doesn’t take a social scientist toknow that some drugs are worse than others.

Marijuana? Well, given the national mood, it has fallen sofar down the nation’s list of worries that it looks to cede its riskweighting to e-cigarette flavored capsules. Rising on the “con-cern-o-meter” with great speed and hand-wringing are opioids.

By now, unless you live in a cave you must know of thehorrors; young (and not-so-young) people dying in droves be-cause their opioid thirst leads them to experiment, sometimesunknowingly so, with even riskier drugs than heroin, such asfentanyl.

When we were kids it was widely understood that heroinwas the ONE drug to never even contemplate doing. It appearsall that seems to be out the window now.

In recent Bulletin coverage, we told of how Rep. AngeloScaccia told a local audience of his support for the up-comingCare Act 2, which aims to reform care around opioid addictsthroughout the state.

As part of this bill, doctors will be held more accountablewhen they prescribe opioids, as many in the state feel they haveover-prescribed patients and helped to exacerbate the opioidissue, we reported.

“Doctors are on notice,” Scaccia said. “Doctors were givingout much too much.”

The new bill will include electronic filing for every prescrip-tion for opioid pain medication. Other legislation in the workswill require patients to pick up pain medications in two-sepa-rate trips to the pharmacist.

Here is where things get controversial. The new bill wouldallow hospitals to hold a person suffering from an overdose forup to 72 hours, even against their will while they go throughwithdrawal.

The American Civil Liberties Union is among those slam-ming the idea of being “arrested” without a corresponding crimi-nal charge.

It is good to support most of these legislative goals, but it ishard to give into the idea of involuntary rehab. The reality isthat most subjected to being held will revert back to their oldways.

Even when addicts are willing, rehabilitation is a tough road,full of failures. Factor in anger and feelings of “victimhood,”right or wrong, and most will slip back to their addictions. Thelikely outcome: wasting taxpayer money.

Of course, this is not all about money. There is a good argu-ment that even one life saved makes it all worth it. At somepoint, however, we need to realize that we cannot just keepthrowing money at the problem.

A major, but neglected part of recent opioid battles is thatthere are a great many addicts who are not innocent victims ofa pain pill prescription gone wrong.

Young men and women in Boston, notably South Boston,have died in droves by going directly to heroin by snorting orneedle. It used to be, and probably still is, that heroin was afraction of the cost of illicit pills on the streets. It was even atone point cheaper than a six-pack of beer.

Addiction is no laughing matter. It is a struggle. Unfortu-nately we are deluded to think it is just weak suburbanites fall-ing prey to these specific addictions. Personal responsibilitydoes play a big part.

Some choose the drug life. While help should be there forthose who want it, we should stop wasting money on those whodo not. These dollars are better spent funding research and treat-ment for sick, innocent children and cancer patients. Otherwise,current programs are just another “crisis of the month” in thehands of government officials seeking blunt solutions for com-plex problems.



HP150 to Celebrate Family Fun Day,Saturday June 9th at Kelley Field

HP150 is pleased to an-nounce a FREE Family FunDay on Saturday, June 9 from12 Noon to 4 p.m. at KelleyField (25 Turtle Pond Parkway,Hyde Park). The HP150 Fam-ily Fun Day brings together avariety Hyde Park’s family-friendly organizations and fea-tures everything from a touch-a-truck center to talented teenmusicians; from water sports towildlife presentations. HydePark’s Louie Bello (winner ofthe 2015 Boston Music Award),will headline and emcee themain stage’s impressive lineupof entertainment while KarenK. and the Jitterbugs, votedBest Kids Band in Greater Bos-ton by the Boston Globe, head-lines the interactive children’sstage. Live animals visits fromTrailside Museum and ZooNew England will be adjacentto water activities like freekayaking and canoeing, cour-tesy of Paddle Boston.

And the day wouldn’t becomplete without the team fromthe Menino YMCA organizingvarious obstacle courses for allages while costumed charac-ters, magicians, face paintersand balloon animal artists de-light the crowd throughout theafternoon.

HP150 Family Fun Day of-ficially kicks off at 12 Noon,but fitness gurus are invited to

arrive early to limber up for allthe day’s adventures. Begin-ning at 11:30 a.m., people of allages and fitness levels willgather on the main stage areafor a Fitness Palooza; an arrayof demonstrations presented byseveral Hyde Park fitness ex-perts including: K Energy withKelly Stevens Maher,Gentleman’s Gym, Fit Pit, OneStep Beyond Cardio Kick Box-ing, Personalized Fitness andthe YMCA.

After exercising and enjoy-ing all of the festivities, attend-ees can enjoy free ice creamfrom the Boston Police IceCream Truck or purchase lunchfrom a food truck while watch-

ing performance troupes fromO’Dwyer School of Irish StepDancing, Dance Academy, Riv-erside Theatre Works, YoFesand more! “Hyde Park is oneof Boston’s most diverse com-munities in regards to its resi-dents, activities and natural re-sources,” comments HP150 co-chair Scott Smith. “We hope allof the families in the Hyde Parkcommunity join us to celebrateour history, diversity and vital-ity.”

HP150 Family Fun Day isjust one in a series of eventsbeing presented throughout theyear by HP150, a volunteercommunity collaborative bring-ing together more than 150Hyde Park residents and busi-nesses. HP150 is being madepossible in part by a $100,000grant from the Blue Hills BankCharitable Foundation. For acomplete listing of HP150Family Fun Day events andparticipants, please visit theHP150 web site atwww.HP150.org.

Memorial Day events inthe City of Boston

Boston will be celebratingand remembering the contribu-tions of fallen U.S. Servicemembers next weekendthroughout the city.

The yearly Boston CommonFlag Garden will feature 37,000U.S. flags this year – one foreach of the service membersfrom Massachusetts who havedied in the service since theRevolutionary War – at the footof the Soldiers and SailorsMonument. The garden will beon display until Monday, May30.

The Massachusetts FallenHeroes program is hosting its14th annual Run to Rememberon Sunday, May 27 starting atthe Seaport World Trade Cen-ter. The run is set to honor allservice members and first re-sponders lost since the Sept. 11attacks in 2001. The run itselfstarts at 7 a.m., but there willalso be a sports and fitness expofrom and kids and adult eventson Friday and Saturday leadingup to the event. Go tobostonsruntoremember.com formore information.

The Gardens at Gethsemanein West Roxbury will also behosting its 50th annual Memo-rial Day Service at 9:30 a.m. onMemorial Day, May 28. Speak-ers for the event include Bos-ton Mayor Marty Walsh, StateSen. Michael Rush, Lt. Col.Branon S. Teague, Gold StarParent and co-founder ofArredondo Family Foundation

Carlos Arredondo and the WestRoxbury VFW Post 2902.There will also be musical per-formances by the Oladipo Sis-ters, Demetrios Tsaniklides andthe Commonwealth BrassQuintet.

In Brighton, there will be aservice at the Evergreen Cem-etery at 11 a.m. to remember allveterans especially the men andwomen from Allston andBrighton who made the su-preme sacrifice in the serviceof our country. Prayers will alsobe offered for those currentlyserving overseas, for theirsafety and safe return. Cel-ebrant Monsignor James P.Moroney, rector of Saint John’sSeminary, will conduct the ser-vice. Held regardless ofweather.

The Allston Brighton Veter-ans Association will also behosting the Ernest Prussman,Medal of Honor Statue Unveil-ing at 1 Murdock St. inBrighton. There will also be anafter party at Porter Belly’s.

The Fogg Roberts AmericanLegion Post in Hyde Park willalso host its annual MemorialDay Services at the post at 8a.m. After services, the proces-sion will go to the Most Previ-ous Blood Church for mass tobe dedicated in memory of allthose lost in battle. There willbe services after at the RobertsPost as well, and then a proces-

Memorial DaMemorial DaMemorial DaMemorial DaMemorial Day Evy Evy Evy Evy EventsentsentsentsentsContinued on page 10


Hyde Park Board of Trade talks HP150, Joe the Barber

The Hyde Park Board ofTrade (HPBOT) met on Tues-day to a packed house to dis-cuss several issues facing theneighborhood.

HPBOT President ScottBatey went over some news forthe group, including the upcom-ing events showcasing theneighborhood during theHP150 neighborhood celebra-tion.

“We have a lot of excitingthings going on in our commu-nity right now. I’ve lived herefor 28 years and I don’t thinkI’ve ever seen as much vibrancyand talk about HP150,” he said.“We just did a Mother’s Daypromotion highlighting theneighborhood with flowerswith the Switch. It didn’t goperfectly, but it was a great ef-fort to try to tie as many busi-nesses into a cross-marketingevent. Those of you who cometo these meetings know I talkad-nausea about that, but we’regoing to be doing a lot more ofit going forward.”

Batey said on June 9 theyare planning a Family Day atKelley Field from 12 p.m. to 4p.m. as well.

“My understanding is it’s allabout the kids,” he said. “Therewill be tents for art, tents forhistory and I know the 54thRegiment is going to be in-volved in doing a presentationand having an exhibit there.The arts tents, each is doingsomething different, for in-stance the Switch is doing facepainting.”

Batey said there will also bean amateur photo contest for thekids, who will take cameras andgo out into the wildernessaround Kelley Field (escortedby parents) to learn nature pho-tography.

“The pictures are going tobe judged and the top four aregoing to be at the Switch for theFestival at the Square the fol-lowing Saturday,” he said.

Batey said there will bekayaking, canoeing, food trucksand a touch-a-truck event aswell.

For the following weekend,the Festival in the Square willrun in Logan Square on June16, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Tierney Real Estate owner PatTierney said there will be beertents, food tents, food trucksand live performances fromtheater performers and localmusicians.

“This is going to be a reallyfantastic event,” Batey said.“This would be a great day tocome back and celebrate HydePark... We’re expecting a prettybig turnout because there are alot of Hyde Parkers who may

JefJefJefJefJeff Sullivf Sullivf Sullivf Sullivf SullivanananananStaff Reporter

come back to the neighbor-hood.”

Resident Simeon Corbimalso spoke during the meeting,highlighting his new businessfor a feature magazine dedi-cated solely to Hyde Park,dubbed, the Hyde Park Insider.

“I just happened to be backwhen Hyde Park is celebratingits 150th anniversary and I wantto use my background as a pub-lisher to put together a maga-zine to help promote the areaand celebrate HP150,” he said.“As you may know, publishingis a very expensive industry, sowe’re looking for the busi-nesses in the area to help out...I’m looking for all Hyde Parkstories, cover to cover... Theidea is to have an all-inclusivepublication produced by HydeParkers, for Hyde Parkers andfor anyone interested in the

area. We want to make it inclu-sive and we want to work withyou to make you a part of thisdirect publication. We want towork with you to make this hap-pen.”

The HPBOT also honoredbarber Joe Carlevale, who hasbeen working in the neighbor-hood for more than half a cen-tury.

“Joe Carlevale has beenour resident barber for 61years here at the LoganSquare Barber Shop,” saidBatey.

Representatives from StateRep. Angelo Scaccia and Dis-trict 5 City Councilor TimMcCarthy also stopped by togive citations to Carlevale forhis decades of service to thecommunity. His former land-lord, Pat Tierney, also spokeof his efforts in the commu-

nity.“I’m not really good at

this, but he’s such a goodguy,” she said, adding thatfour generations of her fam-ily got their hair cut there.“My husband got his hair cutthere, my son in law got hishair cut there as a kid; my sonJoe got his haircut there andmy grand kids. They alwaysleave Joe’s with a smile ontheir faces and a lollipop intheir hands.... He was the bestHyde Park barber.”

The new owner, CoreyMcElligott, said the shop willnot see any drastic changes.

“Anyone who’s from HydePark, Roslindale and evenfrom Dedham, have heard ofJoe the Barber,” he said. “Mywhole life I always knew it asJoe the Barber, not LoganSquare Barbershop, and it’s

just unbelievable as a kid whogrew up in Hyde Park to betaking over. I don’t plan onmaking any changes to theshop; I’ll be keeping Elvisaround... I don’t want anybacklash from the communityif I fire him.”

Tierney mentioned that inthe past Carlevale used to runa side business sharpeningskates in the back of the barbershop for the local youths. Resi-dent Vinny Marino, pointingout McElligott’s prominent andnumerous tattoos, jokinglyasked about a possible otherside business to a roar of laugh-ter from the assembled meeting.

“Will we be able to get a tat-too when we get our haircut?”he asked.

“That might be a newbackroom deal,” McElligottsaid.


Around the Neighborhood

DeadlineDeadlineDeadlineDeadlineDeadlineThe deadline for

all press releases forThe Bulletin is Friday.

Send to:661 Washington St, Suite 202

Norwood, MA 02062.FFFFFax us at (6ax us at (6ax us at (6ax us at (6ax us at (6111117) 367) 367) 367) 367) 361-11-11-11-11-1933933933933933

or e-mail us ator e-mail us ator e-mail us ator e-mail us ator e-mail us atnenenenenews@bullews@bullews@bullews@bullews@bulletinnetinnetinnetinnetinnewspaperwspaperwspaperwspaperwspapers.coms.coms.coms.coms.com CalendarCalendarCalendarCalendarCalendar

Continued on page 12

ALLSTON/BRIGHTON

2018 DCR UNIVERSALACCESS PROGRAMADAPTIVERECREATION FAIR

Join the Department ofConservation and Recreation’s(DCR) Universal Access Pro-gram (UAP) in a free, fun-filledday celebrating accessible out-door recreation in Massachu-setts State Parks!

Enjoy family-friendly, ac-cessible, and inclusive activi-ties like cycling, hiking andletterboxing, face painting, kitedecorating, golf and otherequipment demonstrations,bubble blowing and games,music and dancing, and muchmore. Connect with over 20 or-ganizations across the region tofind out about accessible, adap-tive, and inclusive recreationprograms offered in the greaterBoston area and beyond.

Light snacks and bottledwater will be provided free ofcharge as supplies last, and icecream and hot dogs will beavailable for purchase in the af-ternoon. Please pack a lunch ifyou would like a full meal or ifyou have any dietary restric-tions.

New England weather canbe surprising, so be preparedand dress in layers, including alight jacket in case of wind orrain. All activities will takeplace outside, so please wearclose-toed shoes and bring sunprotection and water.

Free parking is provided,with parking attendants avail-able to help direct you to anopen spot, or to the drop-offarea at the head of the fair. Af-ter parking, be sure to stop bythe registration table to sign in,get your name tag, and gain

access to all the fair has to of-fer!

Join us rain or shine, but call413-545-5760 for recorded sta-tus in case of severe weather.If you’re planning on attending,please call Donna at 413-545-5760, or send her an email [email protected] her know how many peopleyou’ll be bringing and whetheryou need any accommodations.

Volunteers are also neededto help keep the fair runningsmoothly! For volunteer oppor-tunities, contact Rachael at413-992-8048 [email protected].

The Fair takes place on Sat-urday June 2 at 10 a.m. to 5p.m. located at Herter Park/Artesani Playground inBrighton.

THE BRIGHTONBOARD OF TRADE

The Brighton Board ofTrade offers to Brighton resi-dents academic scholarshipsannually up to $1,000* Appli-cants must meet the followingrequirements: Be a currentBrighton resident, minimumone year, be enrolled at an ac-credited educational institutionof higher learning (college orvocational school).

The Scholarship will beawarded based on academic ex-cellence, volunteer service inthe community, leadershipskills, and financial need. Ap-plications received after June 1will not be considered for thecurrent year’s scholarshipawards. Applications are subjectto verification if selected as re-cipient. Up to $500 per semes-ter for a maximum of two (2)semesters per award

For inquiries, please contactScholarship Committee at:

[email protected]

THE POLAR VORTEXJAZZ ENSEMBLE

Polar Vortex is an eight-piece instrumental ensembleplaying music ranging fromclassic jazz standards to soul,funk and R&B. Join us for anevening of lively and delightfulsound.

May 31,Thursday, 6:30 p.m.Brighton Library/40 AcademyHill Road/(617) 782-6032 Thisprogram is brought to you byMusic Maker Studios directedby Bob Brenner. All are wel-come.

ESL CLASSESL Class/ An ESL conver-

sation group meets at 12:30 p.m.every Monday. Come practiceyour language skills in an infor-mal and friendly setting withother new English speakers.Brighton Branch Library/40Academy Hill Road/(617) 782-6032

BOOKDISCUSSION GROUP

A book discussion groupmeets at the Brighton BranchLibrary on the last Wednesdayof each month at 11:15 a.m. Thefeatured selection for May 30thwill be Reindeer Moon by Eliza-beth Marshall Thomas Copiesof the book are available at thelibrary Everyone is invited andnew members are welcomeBrighton Branch Library/40Academy Hill Road/(617)782-6032

A MEMORIAL DAYSERVICE

A Memorial Day Servicewill be held to remember all vet-erans especially the men andwomen from Allston and

Brighton who made the supremesacrifice in the service of ourcountry.

Prayers will also be offeredfor those currently serving over-seas, for their safety and safe re-turn. Celebrant MonsignorJames P. Moroney, rector ofSaint John’s Seminary. May 28,2018 Evergreen CemeteryBrighton 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. rainor shine.

BEGINNINGINTERNET CLASS

Help is available on a one onone basis to get you started. Callfor an appointment and ask forAlan, Brighton Branch Library/40 Academy Hill Rd./ (617)782-6032.

HYDE PARK

HYDE PARK POP WARNERCOWBOYS WELCOMESBACK CHEERLEADING!

Registration for the 2018Football and cheerleading sea-son will be Saturday June 9 12p.m. - 4 p.m. at Kelley FieldHyde Park and Sunday July 810 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Kelley fieldHyde Park. Football ages are 5-13 and Cheerleading ages are 7-15. Registration Fee $200 1stchild,$150 2nd child $100 3rdchild all must be siblings Addi-tional information or questionsplease [email protected]

CHESS AND CHECKERSWITH CHARLIE

Children are welcome tocome and learn to play chess orcheckers with Charlie Cleary onSaturday afternoons. Sponsoredby the Friends of the Hyde ParkBranch Library. Free to all. Noregistration required. Chess andCheckers with Charlie Takesplace on Saturday, May 26,2018, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. located atthe Hyde Park Branch of theBoston Public Library 35Harvard Ave. Hyde Park, MA02136

SATURDAY MORNINGBLOCK PARTY

Come play, build, and learntogether at a block party – li-brary style. Playing with blocksprovides opportunities to learnabout math and science, pre-reading skills, social skills, andmotor skills. Various buildingblocks will be available includ-ing wood blocks, magneticblocks, KAPLA blocks, softblocks, and baby blocks. Noregistration is required. TheBlock party takes place on Sat-urday, May 26, 2018, 9:30 a.m.–

11:30 a.m. located at the HydePark Branch of the Boston Pub-lic Library 35 Harvard AvenueHyde Park, MA 02136

STORY TIME WITH THEBOSTON BALLET

Children and families arewelcomed once a month to hearstories about a famous ballet ordancer. The story time is alsosupplemented with a movementexperience that highlights ma-jor themes of the story. All storytimes are led by Boston Balletfaculty dance educators. Thisprogram is for children ages 2and up. Younger children willneed parental supervision. Storytime takes place on Friday, May25, 2018, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Located at the Hyde ParkBranch of the Boston Public Li-brary 35 Harvard Avenue HydePark, MA 02136

CELEBRATE HYDE PARK- I REMEMBER WHENLUNCH

In celebration of the 150thbirthday of Hyde Park, pleasejoin Ethos for a sit-down lunch,a photo gallery of historic neigh-borhood pictures, and entertain-ment by Hyde Park’s own Riv-erside Theatre Works. The lunchwill be held on Wednesday, June13, 2018 at the Blue Hills Col-laborative, 20 Como Rd., HydePark, MA 02136 from 11 a.m. –2 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.The I Remember When Lunchis offered at no charge, but seat-ing is limited and reservationsare required. To RSVP: 617-477-6695 Reservations taken ona first come, first serve basis.Adults only, please

5TH URBAN ARTSFESTIVAL

The 5th Urban Arts Festivaltakes place on Sept. 8, 2018from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. locatedat the Martini Shell MemorialPark on 1015 Truman Parkway,Hyde Park. The festival is freefor all ages. There will be per-formances, artists, games, arts &crafts, give aways, music, ven-dors, spoken word, steam rollermega print. For more informa-tion please [email protected] or call857-719-9467.

BCYF SUMMER CAMPThe BCYF Hyde Park Com-

munity Center is currently ac-cepting applications for summercamp. Camp is for children 7 -12 years old and runs for sixweeks starting on July 9. Stopby the community center to pickup your application today. HydePark Community Center,1179River Street 617-635-5178.

WEST ROXBURYROSLINDALE

50TH ANNUALMEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Monday, May 28 at 9:30a.m. The Gardens CemeteryGarden of Honor Veterans Cor-


Joe the Barber calls it a careerMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonaldMatt MacDonald

Staff Reporter

In this undated photo, Carlevale gives Joseph Murphy his first haircut while wearing the boy’s hat.COURTESY PHOTO

Barber Joe Carlevale relaxing in the Logan Square barbershop. After61 years giving haircuts, he called it a career at the beginning of May.

COURTESY PHOTO

It’s early Friday afternoon,and Joe Carlevale is standing inhis kitchen.

“Come on out to the backporch. That way my wife won’thear.” He said chuckling, andleads the way to the three-sea-son deck.

Easing back in a chair – andinto the first weekend of hisretirement after 61 years work-ing as a barber in several dif-ferent iterations of his LoganSquare shop – Carlevale looksrelaxed, and when asked, sayswithout hesitation that hedoesn’t miss being there, giv-ing trims.

“You know something?Like I told a couple of the guys:in my body, I feel so happy thatI retired. I just feel so happy. Afeeling come over me of beinghappy. Really.” He searches forthe right words to elaborate,before finding them and con-tinuing. “When you do some-thing for that long, which iskind of crazy, you know…it’s… I don’t have to do it nomore, you know.”

But for most of the 61 yearsthat Carlevale was at his bar-ber chair, the 84-year-old localicon/fixture didn’t view it that

way.“Before, I’d get up and I

couldn’t wait to get to the bar-ber shop. I’d get in early, youknow. I always went in early; Iliked to read the paper before Igot going.” He pauses to yawnand stretch. “Saturday I went invery early.”

Carlevale’s career – andbusiness residency in LoganSquare – started back in 1957,about a year after he came backhome after a four-year stint inthe Navy.

As he tells it, he had a sec-ond shift job that he didn’t muchlike, so he quit. Shortly after-wards, he was having a coupleof drinks one night with a friendwho suggested that they try bar-ber school, just to have some-thing to do. Joe, however, hadmisgivings, due to somethinghis father – a barber – had toldhim.

“My father was a smart guy,and he told me that business wasno good no more. I mean, it’sgood, but it’s better to worksomewhere that gives benefitsand all that, he said, and that’sgoing to get better and better.And he was right.”

Nonetheless, Carlevale usedsome of his GI Bill benefits andsigned up, heading in to barberschool on Dover Street and hav-

ing a great time while he wasthere.

Bartenders, priests, and bar-bers – taken in composite – tendto make up an all-purpose con-fidant, something that – al-though he shared no secrets –Carlevale seemed to embrace.

“Hyde Park had great cus-tomers. I got real friendly witha lot of them,” and his shopserved as a classic gatheringplace for the locals. “I had a lotof guys that would come in andlounge around, which youcouldn’t do in other shops.”

Thinking back to the group,and to different customers span-ning different generations, leadsto a story about unsuccessfulfirst haircuts.

“Teddy Donato, I gave himhis first haircut… So Teddy, hewanted me to cut his kid’s hairbecause I gave him his first hair-cut. He brought him back and it

was just impossible. The kid dideverything but punch me in themouth and the nose.” He startedlaughing. “He was so wild.”

And to another about an un-successful haircut of a differentvariety.

“I had a habit of – when awoman would come in she’dhave a daughter and the brotherwas getting a haircut, and they’dhave a ponytail – saying ‘Hey,I’ll give you 50 bucks for thatponytail. I used to say that allthe time. I didn’t mean it becauseI knew that they were going tosay, ‘Oh, no, no, no. They don’twant it.’” When asked if anyonehad ever taken him up on it…

“Yeah. One person did.” Alittle girl had cut her ponytail offand brought it in, looking to col-lect.

“And I was very embar-rassed. Actually, I wish I couldsee them, because I’d want to

give them the 50 bucks.” He hadn’t given the little girl

the money?“No… And, uh…” There

was a pause. “Well, at that timeI didn’t have it on me, but Iwould have. She never cameback. I said, ‘I’ve got to give herthe 50 bucks,’ but they nevercame back. I never saw themagain, so…”

Throughout the conversa-tion, Carlevale touches on dif-ferent aspects of barbering andHyde Park, shared acquaintan-ces, and life in general, much asit would be on any given Fridayafternoon over the prior 61years, minus the shears, clippers,talcum powder, and handbrooms.

Taking it all into consider-ation he finishes with this state-ment: “I was happy working,and I’m even happier now thatI’m out of there.”


CANNIFFMONUMENTS

531 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131

SINGLE GRASINGLE GRASINGLE GRASINGLE GRASINGLE GRAVEVEVEVEVEMONUMENTMONUMENTMONUMENTMONUMENTMONUMENT

PolishedPolishedPolishedPolishedPolishedBarre, VBarre, VBarre, VBarre, VBarre, VT GrT GrT GrT GrT Granitanitanitanitaniteeeee

$1$1$1$1$1,,,,,190.00190.00190.00190.00190.00

1.3 miles from Roslindale Squarefrom Washington Street

617-323-3690800-439-3690

Open Monday through Saturday 9am–9pmSunday 12–5pm

Edward T.1908-1987

CANNIFF

24"

36"

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin(Never known to fail!)

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt.Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor ofHeaven, Blessed Mother of the Sonof God, Immaculate Virgin, assist mein this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea,help me and show me herein you aremy mother. Oh Holy Mary, Motherof God, Queen of Heaven and Earth,I humbly beseech thee from thebottom of my heart to succor me inmy necessity (make request). Thereare none that can withstand yourpower. Oh Mary, conceived withoutsin, pray for us who have recourse tothee (three times). Holy Mary, I placethis cause in your hands (threetimes). Say this prayer for threeconsecutive days and then you mustpublish and it will be granted to you.

Grateful thanks. —F.B.

St. Jude’s NovenaMay the Sacred Heart of Jesusbe adored, glorified, loved andpreserved throughout theworld, now and forever. Sa-cred Heart of Jesus pray for us.St. Jude, worker of miracles,pray for us. St. Jude, helper ofthe hopeless, pray for us. Saythis prayer 9 times a day. Bythe 9th day your prayer will beanswered. It has never beenknown to fail. Publicationmust be promised. Thank youSt. Jude. My Prayers were an-swered.

In gratitude for helping me.—M.M.

STEMPKOVSKICharles Charles “Brother”

Michael Stempkovski of HydePark, born Sept. 4, 1952 passedaway Nov. 24, 2017 after losinghis battle with cancer. He leavesbehind his sisters, Mary Ann Gar-ner and her husband George ofHyde Park, Jean Kerivan and herhusband Bill of Merrimack, NH,his brothers Philip Stempkovskiof Hyde Park, RichardStempkovski and his wife Kathyof Elkridge, MD and RobertStempkovski and his wifeMadeline of Mt. Washington, KYand many nieces, nephews andfriends at his Group Home. Heworked as a machinist at BergerInstruments and the TelephoneCo. for a short time in the 70’s andserved in the Army as a Hawkmissile launcher in South Koreaduring the Vietnam War. He alsoloved fishing, electronics andmusic, especially the Oldies. Al-though he battled mental illnessmost of his life, he was a verythoughtful, caring and generousperson. There was a casualgraveside service to lay his ashesto rest at Fairview Cemetery inHyde Park. For guestbook condo-lences visit www.bradyfallon.com

Deaths

The Bulletin Newspapers andThe Boston People’s Voicepublishes obituaries from in-formation supplied by funeralhomes. Relatives and friendsalso may supplement infor-mation by e-mailing [email protected] Monday at 1 p.m. Photosalso will be accepted.

Obituary Policy

sion to the Fairview Cemetery and a dedication of the followingHero Squares: Legion Square, Shampa Monument, Polish Ameri-can Citizen Club, Leo Raymond Square, Major Albert Kelleyfield and others.

There will then be a demonstration from the Firing Squadand a performance of Taps. A visit to the John Connolly gravesite will in honor of our deceased Color Guard members willfollow. We will return to the Post after this dedication and a col-lation will be served to members and guests.

The Christopher Columbus Park in the North End will alsohost Honor and Tribute: Memorial Day Concert at 6:30 p.m. Alsoin the North End, the Prince Hall Freemasons will host its Me-morial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground at 10:30 a.m. PrinceHall (c.1735-1807) was the founder of “Black Freemasonry” inthe United States, known today as Prince Hall Freemasonry, andformed the African Grand Lodge where he was Grand Master.He was one of the first abolitionists.

In the Back Bay Fens neighborhood, the Veterans MemorialPark will be hosting its 72th Annual Memorial Day Service at 11a.m.. The park itself has monuments dedicated to service per-sons who fought in World War II, the Korean War, and the Viet-nam War, and also honors Sergeant Charles Andrew MacGillivary,a Boston resident who received a Medal of Honor for his role inthe Battle of Normandy.

Memorial Day Eventscontinued from page 6

SENIOR NEWSCOMMUNITY SENIORS

The Community Seniors meet the second Tuesday of themonth at St. John’s parish hall, 4740 Washington St., WestRoxbury, MA at 12:30 from March through December. Newmembers are welcome to join a friendly group of men andwomen.

Come and enjoy the most economical senior club in the area.Dues are $7 and are collected on the second Tuesday during theJune meeting.

Other activities between now and December will include butnot be limited to such events as a pizza party, complimentaryice cream sundae social, Chinese luncheon, and a holiday partyin December at the VFW hall in Dedham. We offer a yearlySaint Patrick’s Day party in March to open up the season, andthis year we enjoyed a tasty meal from Tex’s BBQ. Differentgustatory events are planned from year to year. Recommenda-tions from members are welcomed.

From time to time trips and other activities are announcedfrom other sources at the meetings. Call Phyllis at 617-364-2280 Louise at 781-326-0086

GO-GO SENIORSGo-Go Seniors Meetings are on the First Tuesday’s of every

month. We are looking for new membership and our annualmembership dues are $8. All are welcome. Meetings located atthe Municipal Building on Hyde Park Avenue at 12 p.m. in HydePark.

Maine Trip: three days and two nights cost is $325.00 a de-posit of $75.00 is required once you sign up for the trip and$120.00 for single occupancy for the trip. Four meals - 2 break-fasts and two dinners will be provided. The final payment isdue June 6, 2018. For more information please call Joann at617-323-0071.

Indian Head Resorts in Lincoln New Hampshire on June18th. The cost is $89. We depart at 8:15 a.m. from the ShawnParking Lot in Hyde Park. For more information please callJoann at 617-323-0071.

THE VILLAGERSThe Villagers of Roslindale meet on the first Tuesday of the

month in St. John Chrysostom Church Hall, 4740 WashingtonSt., West Roxbury. The social hour is from 12 p.m. to 12:45p.m. with refreshments. Our Dues are paid annually and are$10 per member. All inquiries, please call our President DianeGrallo @ 617-323-8654 or Jean Parrelli @ 617-325-4695

MIL-PARThe Mil-Par Bowling team is looking for new members. If

you would like to join come to Ron’s Bowling Alley any Tues-day morning at 9 a.m. Our meetings will continue to be at theBlue Hills Collaborative Center until renovations are completedat St. Pius X Church Hall.


of weeks ago,” said Johnnene.“They got the information fromthe BPDA website. The pro-ducer found it interesting anddecided to air it.”

The building size will be249,845 square feet on a907,226 square-foot lot, ac-cording to the BPDA website.Conception of the project be-gan in 2014, back when the de-partment was called the BostonRedevelopment Authority(BRA). There will be fivebuildings of various sizes cov-ering this 249,849 square-footarea.

Neighborhood activistCraig Martin protested that theBPDA let the communitydown.

“(A representative) saidthere would be a third commu-nity meeting before this wentforward,” Martin said. “Nowwe don’t have a final say.”

Johnnene said there hadbeen mention of a scoping pro-cess.

After the meeting, a BPDArepresentative was contacted byThe Bulletin for comment.

“What happened is thatthere is a next step in the pro-cess called a scoping process,”said a BPDA representative fa-miliar with the project. “Thenext step in an Article 80 pro-cess is to take all of the publiccomments and create a letter.The letter goes back to the de-velopment team, then the IAG,and then to the developer. Thenthere is a cooling off period.

“A follow-up meeting wasnever promised,” he continued.“It was determined that therewere sufficient comments fromthe neighborhood, as well asletters of support and againstthe project, to proceed with thenext steps.”

He added that, once thescoping process is over and thedeveloper reviews the feed-back, “that puts it into roundtwo of Article 80.”

“This is how the DraftProject Impact Report (DPIR)is created,” he said. “The sec-ond phase hasn’t been initi-ated.”

On a less controversial note,McCarthy talked about a wind-fall for Readville and HydePark in the recently announcedCity budget appropriations.This area will receive $5 mil-lion to improve the Dana Av-enue Bridge, including replac-ing the superstructure.

“Anyone coming downHyde Park Ave. going towardReadville to go onto Dana Ave.knows there’s a good chanceyou’re going to go head-on intosomebody,” he said. “Thebridge is going to be fixed, andthe lights are going to be timedso that they will talk to eachother.”

After the successful launchof the Hyde Park 150 celebra-tion at the George Wright Golf

Course, McCarthy announceda $1.5 million investment to thefacility, making it a local optionfor events.

“They are re-doing the mainfunction hall and adding a bar,”he said. “They are adding a hall,too, which will be perfect forwedding receptions. But evennow, starting June 7, on Thurs-day nights, you can enjoy mu-sic, appetizers and drinks ofyour choice. Come out andhave a great time with a lot ofyour neighbors.”

Wolcott Square and the Fr.Hart Bridge will be completelyrevamped, McCarthy noted.There will be new traffic sig-nals, acorn-style streetlights,accessible pedestrian ramps,new crosswalks and places forbicycles. The Sprague StreetBridge will be repaired andwill have an electrical conduit.

“The Fr. Hart bridge is go-ing to be power washed,” hesaid. “It’s been looking like thatforever, and now it will finallybe sparkling again.”

Neighbors expressed con-cerns about speeding and traf-fic, especially when Academyof the Pacific Rim students arecoming in and out of school.

“It becomes a sprint,”Johnnene said. “They wait infront of my house for the bus.”

The skate park is anotherhuge investment McCarthy saidhe was particularly excitedabout.

“I remember when MayorMenino first talked about this,the neighbors said, ‘We don’twant those noisy kids on theirskateboards,’” he said. “Nowwe are watching skateboardersdoing all kinds of amazing flipsin the Olympics.”

While these future improve-ments will put a new face onReadville and Hyde Park, resi-dents complained to McCarthyabout a current concern – rats.

“I’ve had a ton of callsaround Pinefield Street anddown by St. Anne’s,” he said.“I even found one in my base-ment. It was the size of a flatshovel.

“Rodent and pest controlwill have to be to the umpteenthdegree down there,” he added,noting one reason is because ofillegal dumping.

Lisa Consalvo, chief of staffto Rep. Angelo Scaccia, agreedand expressed the need to bevigilant about caring for theenvironment.

“We need to keep peopleaware that areas like FowlMeadow are precious assets forour community and busi-nesses,” she said.

BPD Sergeant DanielMacDonald warned of a scamgoing on in the neighborhood.

“Two suspicious individualswere selling electrical energy,”he said. “You could save moneyfor the first year, but it wouldgo up over the next two. One

had a license plate from Ten-nessee, and the other was fromIllinois.”

One resident talked abouthow she was scammed by acompany called Spark Energyfrom Texas.

“They were selling energyfrom New Hampshire,” shesaid. “It was a big mess. I don’tknow how many hours andhow many people I was trans-ferred to to get it straightenedout.”

MacDonald also told resi-dents that people from theCity’s Assessor’s Office willlegitimately be going to

people’s homes over the nextfew months.

Overall, MacDonald said,area crime this year over thesame period in 2017 was downacross the board by 13 percent.

“The only exception was forlarcenies,” he explained.“Those were on American Le-gion Highway, Shaw’s and theStop and Shop. No news isgood news.”

Johnnene stressed the needfor the group to stay informed.She announced an email ad-dress for the organization [email protected] –to express concerns and sign

Readville continued from page 1

up for a mailing list.“We need to be more orga-

nized,” she said. “We need tobe able to present a unitedfront with regards to ReadvilleYard 5, the urban farm projectand other projects with theDepartments of Transporta-tion, Public Works, and theBoston Water and SewerCommission. We have tocome from a position ofstrength and not from whatthey tell us.”

The next meeting will beheld on Thursday, June 21 at6:30 p.m. at the Sunset BocceClub at 65 Danny Road.

Residents heard a lot from officials at the Readville meeting last week, including several items from District7 City Councilor Tim McCarthy.

PHOTO BY MARY ELLEN GAMBON


ner 670 Baker Street, WestRoxbury(off the VFW Parkway)Guest speakers and musical per-formances Breakfast providedby The Gardens. For more infovisit thegardenscemetery.org orcall 617-325-0186

ANIMAL TALKS:MONTHLY PARLORMEDITATIONS ANDCONVERSATIONS ABOUTTHE ANIMALS WE LOVEAND REMEMBER

Animal Talks will be loactedat the The Stratford St. UnitedChurch (77 Stratford St, WestRoxbury, MA 02132 — cornerof Stratford St. and AnawanAve.) The topic will be: Medita-tion and Prayer Circle: Remem-bering Our Animals Now inSpirit Part 2: Intuition and Dis-covering Our Animal FamiliarsAnimal Talks takes place on June10, 2018 at 5 p.m. (This is thelast meeting until September.Have a wonderful summer.)

Please contact: KaleelSakakeeny, CPGC & CertifiedAnimal Communicator At:[email protected]| 617–818–1432 a pet ministrywww.petministryboston.com forpersonal help with loss, visitpetgriefhelp.com

MASS OF ANOINTING ATST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

St John Chrysostom Parish,4750 Washington St. WestRoxbury is announcing two spe-cial Masses. On Sat June 9 at 11a.m. there will be a “Mass ofAnointing”. If you have achronic illness, are preparing forsurgery or are in need of heal-ing, come and receive the sacra-ment of the Anointing of theSick. Light refreshments will fol-low the ceremony so pleaseRSVP to the parish office at 617-323-4410. On Sunday June 10 at9:30 a.m. we will recognize allwho are graduating this year.Come and receive a blessing. Allgraduates welcome.

STAYING INDEPENDENTWhat does it take to stay in

your home and be independent?

If you are retired and want to stayin your home throughout yourretirement, what do you have toknow? What do you have to do?This workshop will raise the fi-nancial, social and physical ques-tions that should be answered sothat you can move toward yourgoal. Space is limited. Pleasepre-register at the circulationdesk. Two-part workshop taughtby Penelope Tzougros, PhD,ChFC, CLU. As a financial plan-ner, she is registered in 50 stateswith, and offers securitiesthrough LPL Financial, MemberFINRA/SIPC. FINRA.org andSIPC.org.

Please join us on Wednesday,May 30, 2018, 2 – 3:30 p.m. forour workshop which will be lo-cated at the West RoxburyBranch of the Boston Public Li-brary 1961 Centre Street WestRoxbury, MA 02132

PRESCHOOL STORY TIMEPlease join us on Wednesday,

May 30, 2018, 11 – 11:45 a.m.for Preschool stories, songs, craftsand activities for ages 3 - 5. Lo-cated at the Lecture Hall (May16th- Conference Room) WestRoxbury Branch of the BostonPublic Library 1961 Centre StreetWest Roxbury, MA 02132

TODDLER TIMEPlease join us on Wednesday,

May 30, 2018, 10:30 – 10:55 a.m.for Songs, fingerplays & storiesfor ages 0 - 2. Located at the Lec-ture Hall West Roxbury Branchof the Boston Public Library 1961Centre Street West Roxbury, MA02132

FRIENDS OF THE WESTROXBURY LIBRARY USEDBOOK SALE

Announcing the Friends of theWest Roxbury Library UsedBook Sale (40th Anniversaryevent!), running Tuesday, June 5to Saturday, June 9. and will beduring regular library hours andSaturday, June 9 until 1 p.m. WestRoxbury Branch Library, 1961Centre St. West Roxbury, MA02132 Get a head start at theFriends’ Members-Only Pre-

view: June 4 at 6 p.m. You canbecome a member that night, oronline atFriendsoftheWRLibrary.org/joinSale hours: Tue., June 5 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed., June 6 10 a.m.–6p.m., Thurs., June 7 12 p.m.–8p.m., Fri., June 8 9 a.m.–5 p.m.,Sat., June 9 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

LOBSTER DINNER ATST. GEORGE ADULTFELLOWSHIP

Lobster Dinner sponsored bythe St. George Adult Fellowship,Friday, June 8 from 5-7 p.m. atSt. George Orthodox Church, 55Emmonsdale Rd., West Roxbury.(617) 327-6500. Two BoiledLobsters, Drawn Butter, ClamChowder, Baked Potato, Rollsand Butter, Coffee, Dessert. Do-nation, Adults, $25.95; Childrenunder 12 (1 Lobster), $15.95.Fish Dinner also available,$15.95. Take out available. Res-ervations are a must. Call byJune 7, (617) 266-0065 or (781)326-6755. If machine answers,please be sure to leave your nameand telephone number.

HEALTH CENTERSEEKING NOMINATIONS

The Greater RoslindaleHealth Organization is seekingnominations for the “Hermena F.Clark Community ServiceAward”. This will be the 20thannual award to be bestowed inOctober to an individual who hasunselfishly helped residents liv-ing in Roslindale, West Roxburyor Hyde Park. Examples couldinclude individuals who helpedat a local food pantry, school/church volunteers and youth/ el-der advocacy. Nominations willbe accepted through June 22,2018. Persons nominating an in-dividual must write their nameand telephone number on a let-ter describing why this person isdeserving of this recognition sothat the Award Committee cancontact them. Submit nomina-tions to: GRHO Service AwardCommittee, 4199 WashingtonSt., Roslindale, MA. 02131 orfax to 617-323- 7870.

SMA FATHERS DEDHAMBENEFIT DANCE SPRINGDRAWING

SMA fathers Dedham Wel-comes you for the Benefit Danceand Spring Drawing which takesplace on June 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. –11 p.m. The venue is the IrishSocial Club located on 119 ParkStreet West Roxbury, MA.

Raffle: 1st Prize – RoundTrip to Ireland for two (Restric-tions apply), 2nd Prize –Kitchen- Size Flat-Screen Tele-vision, 3rd Prize – two nights’Stay for two at Cape Cod IrishVillage.

Door Prize: 1 Year Familymembership to Atlantis SportsClub and Spa ($799.00) HiltonHotel, Dedham.

Admission $15.00, Proceedssupport SMA Fathers MissionaryWork. Music: Fintan Stanleyalso appearing: Harney Academyof Dancers. Contact Par & Josiecasey: 781-329-0530 FatherBrendan Darcy, SMA: 781-326-3288.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGE-MENT PROGRAM

Learn to manage your diabe-tes (or pre-diabetes) with tech-niques to deal with symptomssuch as fatigue, pain, blood sugarups and downs, and stress. Dis-cover better nutrition and exercisechoices, understand treatment al-ternatives, and learn better waysto talk about your health with doc-tors, family, and friends. Classesrun once a week for six weeks andare offered at no charge. Thebook, living a Healthy Life withChronic Disease is provided foreach participant. Caregivers wel-come.

Location: Cheriton HeightsApartments, 18 Cheriton Rd.,West Roxbury, MA 02132

Day and Time: Thursdaysfrom 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Class Dates: May 24 thruJune 28, 2018

For more information or to

register for this workshop contactAnn Glora at 617-477-6616 [email protected]

AUTHOR SERIES —FRANK LOVELL’S WORLDWAR II DIARIES

Join us for an Author SeriesLecture with Mary Lovell. InFrank Lovell’s World War II Dia-ries, we gain insight into the Eu-ropean war theater years, June 6,1944 to September 14, 1945: theprivate diaries of a chief warrantofficer, Personnel Section, 60thField Artillery, 9th Infantry Divi-sion, edited by Mary Lovell. TheAuthor series takes place on Sat-urday, May 5, 2018, 1:30 – 3 p.m.located at the West RoxburyBranch of the Boston Public Li-brary 1961 Centre Street WestRoxbury, MA 02132

4TH ANNUAL ROSLINDALEPORCH FEST SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 15

The Roslindale Arts Allianceannounces that the 2018Roslindale Porch Fest will be heldon Saturday September 15 from1:30-5:30 pm., with a rain date ofSunday September 16. This fam-ily-friendly event showcases localtalent all over Roslindale hostedby residents eager to provide theirporches, driveways, yards, andgazebos as venues for free musi-cal performances. RoslindalePorch Fest is free to all, thanks toour generous sponsors. Last year’sevent featured live music at 70 lo-cations across Roslindale, with110 music acts participating instyles ranging from folk to jazz torock to reggae to classical, and acrowd estimated in the thousands.

Registration is now open forboth hosts and musicians at http://www.roslindalearts.org/porchfest.The registration deadline is August1

Roslindale Arts Alliance -www.roslindalearts.org/porchfest -w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /roslindaleporchfest

Calendar continued from page 8

Boston’s own Junior Damato, “The Auto Doctor” has agreed to field auto repairquestions from Bulletin and Record readers. Please forward your questions to

[email protected] and we will do our best to get your questions answered.

Junior Damato began servicing vehicles in 1969. He owns a 10-bay auto repairservice center in Hyde Park and an 8-bay center in Middleboro. Junior is anASE-certified Master Technician, ASE-certified L-1 and ASE-certified Natural Gas.

Ask The DoctorA pair of very different commuter cars

The first is the electric powered BMW i3, a four-door hatchback with a gas engine mileage extender. The electricpower is amazing and travel mileage is 75–90 miles before the gas engine comes on to power up the electric battery.The gas engine is a small 2 cylinder that is very quiet and extends the travel range an additional 80 miles or sobefore the 2.3 gallon tank needs a fill up. Charging the battery with the 110-volt plug takes 24 hours when thebattery is dead; charging time is less than half that when using the 240-volt plug.

The interior seats four and room up front is plentiful; seats are firm and supportive. Touchscreen display, radio,navigation, heat and a/c controls are all at the driver’s fingertips. The driving is very different than a gas-poweredcar – it takes a day or so to get used to, especially the deceleration when lifting your foot off the gas pedal. The poweris instant from a standing start to yes, way above the legal speed limit, without any hesitation or transmission gearshifting because there are none. This is a great car for driving less than 50 miles a day, unless you can recharge thecar every night. The i3 comes in four versions: two with the battery extender, which, in my opinion, is a must. Baseprice starts at $44,450 to our test version at $51,500 (destination fee: $995). Electric vehicles are not for everyone,but if my travels were mostly local, an electric type hybrid would be on my shopping list.

Next: the Toyota Yaris. It has been a while since I had the opportunity to spend a week in a Yaris and, a few yearsago, it was not one of my favorite cars. The Yaris has grown up and now I consider it a good subcompact car and agreat Toyota product. Our test car is the Yaris – not the Yaris iA built by Mazda. The Yaris comes with either amanual or 4-speed automatic, our test car was the automatic version. It drives fairly smoothly and power is so-so,but not over the top. The car seats four and there is plenty of front seat room. All controls are in reach and easy tooperate. The base Yaris L 5-speed starts out at $15,635 to the SE 4-speed automatic at $19,060 (destination fee:$885). Fuel economy fell short of my expectations of 32–33 MPG; I think gas mileage would be more if equippedwith a 5-speed automatic. The car is easy to drive and park, with easy vision from all windows.

There are many options when it comes to vehicle selection – take your time, road test, and mark all the pros andcons on every vehicle you have an interest in.

Legals


well as We Grow Microgreenson Manila Avenue.”

As part of these city spon-sored clean-ups, the DPW pro-vides tools (primarily pushbrooms, spades, and rakes) andsupplies (primarily trash bags)at staging areas for volunteersto use in their work, with theagreement that they will be re-turned to the staging area some-time before 1:30 p.m.

As Flynn recounted, “Lastyear was the first time that I didit, and people were great aboutbringing the tools back. Thereweren’t really any issues.”

The crowd at the Munie isprimarily made up of localsthere for different reasons asidefrom the common goal of clean-ing up the neighborhood.

Sue Bright is standing on thesidewalk with her son Trey,who is munching on a donut.Both have already donned theirt-shirts and Mrs. Bright – a life-long Hyde Parker – explainedher motivation:

“This has always been hometo me, and I want to do every-thing I can to be part of thisgreat town as it continues togrow and build.” Looking toTrey, she went on. “Having myson now be raised where I grewup… there’s nothing like it.”

Nearby, Rachel Chisholmand Tatiana Ortega – Blue HillsBank employees – have come infrom Stoughton and the SouthEnd, respectively, to take part inthe event while – near the t-shirttable and about to fill out thesign in sheet – JaneanMuhammad gave her own rea-sons for participating:

“I’m coming out here tomake it diverse, because I didn’tknow how many people of color

were going to come out.” Shewent on to say that she was alsointerested in the idea of clean-ing up the streets, given the sea-son (“…spring cleaning aroundmy house, so spring cleaning inthe neighborhood, you know”).

Like the Brights, Chisholm,and Ortega, Muhammad hadn’tyet decided where she would befocusing her efforts, but thoughtthat Metropolitan Avenue orDoyle Playground might be theplace, and that she might get hergranddaughter to help her out.

The weather forecast was aconversation topic, with the rainthat had been predicted at dif-ferent points throughout the dayadding a degree of tentativenessto plans. Yet, as everyone posedfor a group photo, picked uptheir tools of choice, and headedoff to different ends of HydePark, the sun shone bright andthe sky stayed clear.

At the Chittick ElementarySchool (154 Ruskindale Rd.),Valerie Almeida – local coordi-nator of this clean-up and headof the Roseberry. RuskindaleNeighborhood Association – is

the first one to arrive at theschoolyard.

Having leafleted 386 housesin the neighborhood, she’s ex-pecting some sort of a turnout.

While Almeida’s waiting,she lays out her plans, not onlyfor the day – which involvescleaning up the perimeter, plant-ing a couple of rose bushes, andworking on the small, gated, andcurrently uncultivated garden –but for the future.

“I think if the neighbors see,and people driving by see littlekids and parents, multiculturaldiversity, intergenerational…You know, all of us coming out:neighbors and school peopleworking to keep their schoolclean, this environment wherewe live, it just enhances it, andit gives us all the quality of lifethat we always seek, and strivefor... and we have.”

As Almeida shows the gar-den, she pinches dried leaves offof otherwise green plants as shecontinues to plan. “We mighteven come in here and gardenourselves this year.”

Love Your Block continued from page 1

Valerie Almeida takes a look at the Outdoor Classroom at the ChittickSchool.


Urban Farmcontinued from page 2

accessing and usage rights) – was discussed and criticized.“A lot of folks were thinking we were going to be doing

irrigation in the ground, and it’s not different than somebodywatering their lawn,” Smith said in reference to residents’ con-cerns. “You watering your lawn does not impact that. Morelikely than not, the two-inch rainstorm impacts that signifi-cantly more.”

Walking the land – overgrown with invasive species andscattered through with dumped junk, plastic bottles, and fadedBudweiser cans, Smith and Evans were enthusiastic.

Both explained that urban farming is a growing trend tak-ing hold in other cities within the country and around the world,while also acknowledging that – in an expensive city like Bos-ton – finding the right space was a much larger challenge.

The City’s $700 selling price for each of the seven Manila/Norton parcels did aid the process, though the confirmation ofthis caused a small blast at that Readville meeting.

Smith explained this low price as being the result of theagriculture restricted use of the land resulting in its reducedmonetary value. Smith spoke of the City trying to promote theprogram but struggling with it, getting at the philosophy of theurban farm idea.

“It takes valuing the land differently than the typicalmindset. The typical mindset would say, ‘That’s seven par-cels. Those are seven houses. Why isn’t the City selling theland for x million dollars to the developer?’”

Smith went on to contrast that mindset with that of the ur-ban farmer looking to preserve pockets of open space in thecity and – pausing at the bowtie’s knot – finished with this:

“We find that we are preserving land for the future. Forfuture generations of Bostonians who might feel they have beeninundated with development everywhere, well, guess what: youhave this 35,000 square feet that won’t have a condo, that won’thave a house on it.”

Tim Smith and Lisa Evans take a look at some sprouts that will soonbe cut, packaged, and sold.


To advertise, call the Bulletinat (617) 361-8400


Legals

WE BUY HOUSES,CONDOS OR LAND. ANYCONDITION, AREA, ORISSUE. NO COMMISSIONS- Call 617-249-3961

HELP WANTEDCity Director - Roxbury(Boston), MA: Responsible foroverall coordination, strategicplanning & operations forBoston office of youth socialoutreach prgm. Must haveMasters in Youth Ministry orEducation; 1 yr. exp. infollowing: working in non-profit, faith based organization;working in youth ministry &youth leadership dvlpmt;leading executive mgmt team;conducting fundraisingactivities; dvlpg budgets &goals; & dvlpg outreachministries. Any applicantinterested in this position mayapply by mailing applicationwith cvr ltr to Jamie Johnson,Exec Dir, Boy With A Ball, P.O.Box 748, Buford, GA 30518.

To advertise, call the Bulletin at (617) 361-8400

Classif ieds

Legals

Conserve ourresources.

Recycle thisnewspaper.



Documents

The yde Park Bulletin...May 24, 2018 The Bulletin Page 3 William G. MacIver Commander of the American Legion Post #78 has announced The Memorial Day Observance for Monday May 28 2018