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8-Alarm Blaze Fought to a Standstill

IN THIS ISSUE

BY RICK WINTERSON

WHERE TO PARK PART THREE

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huge fire broke out explosively at 333 Summer Street in Fort Point at approximately 5 a.m.

Tuesday. It went very quickly to eight alarms.

Units from all over Boston responded, as remaining units moved into key positions to cover the City, in case other emergencies occurred simultaneously. Overall, about 200 first responders ended up at the blaze.

Despite its intensity, the quick response succeeded in rapidly containing the fire, which was prevented from spreading to the buildings on either side. By sun-up, the blaze was under control, even though water to snuff out the remaining hot spots was poured into 333 Summer for several more hours. Summer Street remained closed off until late Tuesday afternoon, when an engineer determined that the building was in no danger of collapsing.

The building was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire. Several media stated the damage was estimated at $2 million (although that seems low, considering the intensity of the fire). No injuries were reported; all of the firefighters were safe and sound when the fire ended.

The firefighting efforts were absolutely superb.

The Boston Fire Department deserves a great deal of praise for how they handled this major emergency.

Skilled firefighters running hose after hose to keep the blaze under control at 333 Summer Street under control (closed off between the A Street Bridge and the Convention Center).

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December 5, 2013

Development Along East Broadway

BY RICK WINTERSON

For some time, the property at 645 East Broadway has been proposed for development by New Boston Ventures. This property is 30,000 square feet in area, just under three-quarters of an acre. There is now a large, unoccupied home on the property, occasionally referred to as the “red house” around the City Point neighborhood, which sits on a 20-foot rise within the property. This structure would be demolished to make way for a completely new residential development.

Prior meetings had brought out several objections to the proposal and suggestions for making it acceptable to the neighborhood. Three weeks ago (Thursday, November 14), another meeting was held to present to the City Point community three different designs for developing the property in a way that is not only acceptable, but which also fits the general appearance and tone of City Point.

David Goldman, Principal of the developer New Boston Ventures, opened the meeting at 6 p.m. James G. Alexander, FAIA, Principal of the architectural firm retained by the Developer, gave most of the presentation.

As mentioned, the development is residential. The development,

as modified and presented on November 24, proposes 14 residences of various sizes, which was a reduction from the initial numbers proposed. These range from 700 up to 1,700 square feet, and they average a fairly generous 1,400 square feet per unit.

The all-important issue of neighborhood parking was met by a 28-slot underground parking area, i.e., two slots per unit, which is well above the usual number specified for local residences. All cars will enter and exit from and to East Broadway on a driveway that follows along the path of the existing driveway.

Since the existing “red house” sits well back on the property, there was concern that the new development would be too intrusive. The landscape architect explained the separation between the development and the bounds of the entire property would be wide, and would be “heavily landscaped” (his words) along the edges of the property. The aerial views seemed to bear that statement out.

Of the three designs presented, the third drew the most favorable comment. To this writer (who claims no design pretensions whatever), that design seemed to resemble a wellplanned estate, even though it’ll con-

Architect James Alexander (retained by New Boston Ventures) explains the three proposed designs for the 945 East Broadway property, where the unoccupied “red house” is now sited.

tain multiple residences. The design features two buildings, not one – separated by a walkway so as to avoid a monolithic appearance.

In general, the attendees accepted what was presented, except there was continuing resistance to having as many as 14 residences on the site. Density is a key issue in City Point. Fr. DiPerri, a devotee of South Boston’s history, spoke of preserving the neighborhood’s context as an essential part of this project. An abutter said that the development would obstruct the view towards the water; the architect disagreed but said that would be checked out.

Comparisons were drawn between this proposal and the proposed

development of the Collins House property at 628 East Broadway. Those interested in City Point developments are encouraged to attend a meeting on the Collins House development at the Branch Library this coming Monday evening, December 9, from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m.

When the Conley Terminal expansion is included (among others), it’s obvious that development in and around City Point is proceeding quite rapidly. Such developments are generally beneficial, but they must be carefully designed and controlled to avoid damaging the fabric of long-established residential areas.

Where to Park? Part Three

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Community meeting set for Monday, January 13, at the Tynan School, to meet with elected officials and discuss parking concerns.

It seems that many people in Southie are at the boiling point over the parking problems we face every day. Momentum is picking up to address the issue of parking in Southie. It isn’t going to be easy, but if we as a community, and our elected officials, work in conjunction, we may be able to find solutions to alleviate this problem.

I met a neighbor, who said he went to his daughter’s college graduation party last spring, and when he returned home with his wife around 10 p.m., he had to drive around for over an hour to find a parking spot. He said he now, especially on

the weekends, plans accordingly, lest he’s left with nowhere to park. He was also upset at the manner in which people park their vehicles; taking up more space than necessary, thereby diminishing the number of available spots. So, with that written, I would hope people take a few more seconds and park their vehicles for the consideration of others.

I spoke with a neighbor at the Southie Reunion who was upset about the number of commercial vehicles parked in residential spots. The next day I was at the Walsh Center gym. One resident said he felt the number of designated handicapped parking spots on our streets was out-ofcontrol. He felt it was the privatization of public property.

Southie resident, Mary Maiullari, felt local

businesses, such as Fedex, Tedeschi’s, Rite Aid, and Stop and Shop, should open up parking spots at night for residents. She said businesses cite liability issues, but I replied that appropriate signage could be posted, informing would-be parkers that they park at their own risk, and said business owners would not be responsible for any damage, destruction, theft, etc.

So, a community meeting has been scheduled at the Tynan Community Center for Monday, January 13, at 6:30p.m. Hopefully, the weather will be our friend, and allow us to gather to discuss this pressing problem.

Stay tuned…more to come…as we prepare to meet.

(Any ideas or parking issue gripes, please email me at kdevlin444@gmail.com)

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East Fifth and Sixth Street Residents Sound Off

BY RICK WINTERSON

Last Tuesday, December 3, in the Curley Community Center, the BRA held a community meeting – the fourth such meeting - to update local residents on the proposed 23-unit residence project identified as the 815 East Fifth Street Residential Development. Lance Campbell, chairing this meeting for the BRA, requested comments (pro or con) several times, even though the normal 30-day limit had passed.

In a word, the reception of this project by local residents, even though the developer had modified the proposal after previous meetings, was strongly and uniformly negative. Highly vocal opposition was expressed throughout. In a show of hands at the end of the meeting, this writer could see no one who was for the project.

Over a hundred attended Tuesday’s meeting; several elected officials or their representatives were also on hand. The presentation was made by the project’s legal counsel, George Morancy, and its architect, Thomas Choo.

The proposal is unusual. The site is located midway between O and P Street on land that stretches between 815 Fifth Street and the opposite frontage on Sixth Street. It is not wellused, and has some unsightly aspects (all in attendance agreed to this much). The proposal is for two back-to-back apartment buildings totaling 23 residential units, plus an underground garage fronting on Sixth Street having 40 parking spaces (1.7 per unit). The slope of this land means that a zoning variance must be obtained for the project’s height on Sixth Street.

Morancy and Choo listed several modifications made to the original development proposals – reduction to 23 units from 28, bicycle racks in the parking garage, elimination of roof and side decks, rerouting of the garage vent to the roof, and an increased setback of the third level facing Sixth Street.

Two clarifications were made: There’ll be no retail/commercial

space; the BRA insisted upon a 23rd unit on the ground level of Sixth Street.

Despite the careful use of green space around the proposed buildings, there were several comments that the development, stretching from Fifth to Sixth as proposed, does not fit a neighborhood generally devoted to three-decker dwellings.

The garage entrance on Sixth Street also caused negative comments, even though a traffic study commissioned by the developer concluded that there’d be no problem. Parking scarcity, aggravated by 23 additional units in the area, as well as Local 149 on P Street, came up as expected – parking is a key issue in every South Boston development.

The major issue, however, was “density”, which of course includes the parking issues. To quote one resident, “Twenty-three new residences in an already built-up neighborhood is way far too many.”

Another resident countered that two three-deckers on both Fifth and Sixth Streets (i.e., twelve total new residences) would be acceptable, and for the developer to forget about maximizing his profit as proposed.

Density is a rapidly increasing concern hereabouts.

South Boston, with only 10% of the City of Boston’s area, has two-thirds of the City’s proposed developments. South Boston is a peninsula mostly surrounded by salt water as well, meaning that traffic into our neighborhood must exit the same way it came in, which obviously causes congestion.

Density issues are nothing new. In the not too distant past, both Charlestown and the North End have experienced density problems similar to South Boston’s.

Contact Lance Campbell at the BRA with your comments: One City Hall Square, Ninth Floor, Boston 02201; 617-9184311; lance.campbell.bra@ cityofboston.gov

George Morancy (l.), legal counsel for the proposed project, explains the 815 Fifth Street development, while the architect, Thomas Choo, stands by to field questions.

Views of the proposed 23-unit development between Sixth (l.) and Fifth (r.)

Streets. In the side view, the grade slopes upward by roughly ten feet from Sixth to 815 Fifth Street, the project’s address.

City Point Neighborhood Association Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30-7:30pm Medal of Honor Park East Broadway (between M-N Streets)

Join us in singing holiday carols, with the Fourth Presbyterian Church Choir and members of the Childrens' Theatre Group and Students from SBCA Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

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December 5, 2013

Thanksgivukah : A Special Hanukkah

BY RICK WINTERSON

You’ve heard that the first day of Hanukkah fell on Thanksgiving this year, the first time that has happened since 1888, 125 years ago. Actually, Hanukkah began at sunset on Wednesday evening; the first day of the eightday celebration ended at sunset on Thanksgiving, November 28.

Some calculations predict that won’t happen again for more than 70,000 years.

It was a very special Hanukkah in America, because Thanksgiving is such a uniquely American feast day. In describing the two coincidentally simultaneous events, the neologism “Thanksgivukah” was coined.

Some claim that this word should have two “k’s” in it – South Boston Online will stick with the authoritative video entitled “Thanksgivukah” we saw recently.

Major cities took note of the dual Holiday. Mayor Menino proclaimed the special nature of the 2013 “Thanskgivukah”. An

inflatable dreidel, the Jewish gaming toy pronounced like “cradle”, was featured in this year’s Macy’s Parade in New York City.

The eight-day Hanukkah observances and celebrations ended yesterday (Wednesday) evening. It commemorates the victory, led by Mattathias and his sons, over Antiochus IV some 2,150 years ago. For their deeds, they earned the name “Maccabees” (i.e., “hammers”); Judas was the most prominent of the five sons.

Rededicating the Temple in Jerusalem required that an oil lamp be burnt for eight days. Even though it had only a day’s worth of oil, the lamp remained miraculously lit for the necessary eight-day period.

This is the derivation of the Menorah, an eight-branched candelabrum with a central “helper candle” (or “Shamash”) in its center, which lights the other eight as the eight-day observance progress.

The Hanukkah menorah on Boston Common just after the fifth light is lit last Sunday.

A banquet table awaits the end of Shabbat and the fourth day of Hanukkah.

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Dorchester Heights Tabernacle Choir at the Manor

Each year recently, the Dorchester Heights Tabernacle Choir has caroled to an enthusiastic crowd at Marian Manor.

The Year of Our Lord was the tenth such occurrence; everyone seemed to be in remarkably good voice for the event. The Choir is arranged and led by local musician Peter Golemme (and occasionally by Helen Raf-

ferty). Peter is a resident of the Heights.

The caroling took place last Saturday afternoon; 17 singers took part. That’s as many as the turnout at some of the DHA meetings. The singing was precisely on key; none of the lyrics went astray. It was a marvelous afternoon – well suited to open South Boston’s Christmas Season.

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Medicine Wheel Observes 2013 AIDS Day

BY RICK WINTERSON

For some 20 years now, Medicine Wheel Productions has held a 24-hour vigil in observance of International AIDS Day. AIDS has been a plague that has circled the globe since the 1980s. While more and better treatments have become available, it is still a very serious health threat.

Medicine Wheel Productions is a South Boston organization that works with youth at risk, as well as providing South Boston with a working gallery space at 110 K Street. You are likely most familiar with Medicine Wheel as the creator of the “No Man’s Land” park on Dorchester Heights that is now formally recognized and funded as one of the City of Boston’s parklands.

Each year, the observance of AIDS Day starts on the evening of November 30 with a striking piece of installation art in the Cyclorama on Lower Tremont Street, which is an extremely interesting and historic structure in its own right. A 24-

hour vigil is then mounted through December 1 – International AIDS Day. One of the purposes of the vigil is remembrance of those who lost their lives to AIDS, leading perhaps to internalizing those losses and finding acceptance of their passing.

Viewing the installation is always impressive and strangely calming. Michael Dowling, Artistic Director of Medicine Wheel, guides its development. Each year, one of the four Ancient Greek elements – earth. air, fire, and water - sets the installation’s theme. This year, 2013, the theme was fire.

In addition, there are sequences of performances – not merely entertainment, but still remarkably enjoyable to watch. Frequently, these are performed by individual artists with disabilities, whose performances contribute to Medicine Wheel’s mission of diversity and inclusiveness. “Until Tomorrow Productions” (mystical@ rcn.com), a guest of this year’s Medicine Wheel AIDS Day observance, is pictured.

The “Column of Fire” in the Cyclorama up close.

The “Column of Fire”, the centerpiece of Medicine Wheel’s AIDS Day installation.

Maureen Finnerty, Tara Mooney (at rear), and Donna Folan perform on AIDS Day.

Medicine Wheel’s counter of lanterns on AIDS Day in the Cyclorama.

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HHS Secretary Joins Boston Firefighters at DMH Thanksgiving Dinner

Last Wednesday, November 27th, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary John Polanowicz today joined Boston Mayor-elect Marty Walsh, Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, Boston Firefighters and other local leaders to serve meals to 500 Department of Mental Health (DMH) clients at the 10th annual DMH Thanksgiving dinner at Florian Hall in Dorchester.

“This event is a blessing for DMH consumers, many of whom are isolated, especially around the holidays,” said HHS Secretary Polanowicz. “Our Health and Human Services agencies provide care to some of our most vulnerable residents and this event is emblematic of the commitment to public service shared by all of our 22,000 employees.”

Each year the full Thanksgiving meal is served by over 150 volunteers who bring cheer and good will to hundreds of DMH guests.

This year, firefighters from Local 718 took on the cooking duties while an army of volunteers that include elected officials, DMH staff, Massport and the Boston Society of Vulcans, and provider agencies serve the sit-down meal.

The Friends of Metro Boston this year presented an award to former Senator Jack Hart, who has previously hosted the event, for his many

years of support to DMH consumers.

“I am honored to continue this tradition that began ten years ago with Senator Jack Hart and Billy Higgins,” said Senator Forry.

“As we gather with friends and family to give thanks, it is important to also share this holiday

Partners Health Care at Health Center

BY RICK WINTERSON

Partners HealthCare is aiding the South Boston Community Health Center in the fight against hunger this Holiday Season. Partners HealthCare and its founding hospitals. Brigham & Women’s and Mass General, are offering “Hunger Assistance Grants” to 20 affiliated health centers around Boston. One of these is our own health center here in South Boston.

With the lingering ripples from the economic downturn and

the effect of the sequester on SNAP funding, this is an important Holiday effort. It can provide turkeys, Holiday food baskets and the like to those who have no other place to turn.

Shown above at the South Boston Community Health Center are Susan LaPaglia (Director of Administrative Services), Kate Lufkin (Director of Social Services), Ann Brady (Board President), Bill Halpin (Health Center CEO), Heather Casper (Partners, CHC Board Member), and Maggie Corcoran (Partners HealthCare).

with this wonderful group of DMH consumers.

With the help of DMH, Billy Higgins, Massport, Boston Firefighters Local 718 and the Boston Vulcans and so many volunteers, it is a privilege to share the Thanksgiving holiday with everyone.”

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A Happy Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Monica Hundreds and hundreds were served at the 30th (yes, the thirtieth) Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell and Frank Kelley Thanksgiving Dinner in St. Monica Hall, brought to South Boston by its Catholic Parishes and our elected officials. It was a marvelously festive occasion, as always. A crew of volunteers, led by Tom Butler, made quick, efficient work of the occasion. As Tom put it, “It’s just a great privilege to be able to continue the tradition that Fr. Tom and Frank Kelley set up so long ago.” Photos by Rick Winterson.

Hannah, Shannon, Zachary, and Linda serve dinner to Zotha and Evelyn.

Mary and John Chen bring their kids to serve dinner on Thanksgiving.

The hard-working kitchen crew (with Ronan, bottom right) making 500 Just one of the many, many placemats made by students at our own Cathdinners, or more. olic Academy.

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Bill Linehan greets the diners, along with Tom Butler, Nick Collins, Frank Baker, and Michael Donovan.

The Flynn family is among those stalwarts, who always serve at the Thanksgiving dinner.

It was full house in St. Monica Hall; even more dinners were sent out.

His Honor with John Healey and Sr. Maryadele.

City Councilors Frank Baker and Bill Linehan greet Bubba Cahill, a dinner volunteer.

City Councilor Frank Baker brought the whole family to St. Monica Hall.

Fr. Steve Zukas (St. Peter Church) gives the Thanksgiving dinner blessing.

Frs. Casey (St. Brigid), Steve (St. Peter), and Joseph (St. Vincent) drop in at the dinner.

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Southie Reunion: a Grand Affair

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

On Saturday evening, November 30, approximately four hundred people gathered at Carson Place for a Southie Reunion.

This event at the BTU was held to raise funds for the South Boston Youth Hockey League (SBYHL) and to honor Edward “Teddy” Cunniff as the recipient of the first annual John Cunniff Achievement Award.

The award was given to Teddy for his tireless volunteer work with the youngsters of this proud community. SBYHL official, Thomas McGrath, presented him with this award which he humbly accepted in front of his family and hockey friends.

Boston College hockey coach, Jerry York, was present and paid tribute to his friend, to a man who has given so much to Southie.

Representative Nick Collins, along with Boston City District Councilor Billy Linehan, and councilor-elect Mike Flaherty, also spoke, recollecting their days at the Murphy Rink and the impact Teddy made on their lives and others.

Councilor Linehan also enthusiastically announced that Mayor Thomas Menino, in conjunction with the Boston City Council, voted to cite November 30 as “Teddy Cunniff Day” in Boston.

Throughout the years, any time I entered the Murphy Rink, I always knew there was one constant. And, that was Teddy Cunniff. If he wasn’t on the ice mentoring little tykes in the Learn to Skate or Learn to Play Programs, he was coaching a house league team, or an Under-18 National squad, or sharpening skates.

He’s meant so much too so

South Boston Youth Hockey League official, Thomas McGrath, presents Edward “Teddy” Cunniff with the first annual John Cunniff Achievement Award.

many kids. He’s served as mentor, coach, and friend, steering them in the right direction. He personifies the definition of a role model.

Guys like Teddy are as pearls in the ocean: valuable and precious.

McGrath also mentioned that based on recent donations, a fund will be established to provide an annual Teddy Cunniff hockey scholarship award. The scholarship will be awarded to aspiring players who wish to participate in

the SBYHL.

McGrath was ecstatic that all went well on this special night.

“We would like to thank all those who attended this event, those who donated their time, money, as well as articles for our auctions,” said McGrath.

“It was an overwhelming show of support for a good cause.

It was great to see old friends and an honor to recognize such a great guy.”

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South Boston High School Thanksgiving Day Game Southie lost to Eastie but there’s always next year, and the Knights are eager to rebuild their team and play more football. Photos by Kevin Devlin.

Young Southie high school fan happily pictured with the South Boston Knights team mascot.

The South Boston High School cheerleaders, with their team mascot, as well as their cheerleading coach, Ms. Rogers. On Sunday, Decem-

South Boston football players, the Knights, battling the East Boston Jets at White Stadium on Thanksgiving Day.

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ber 15, the South Boston High School cheerleading squad, will compete in a cheerleading competition, to be held at the Reggie Lewis Recreation Center in Roxbury. The doors open at three p.m. and the event starts at four p.m. They will compete against seven other high school squads. Sponsored by Walk Entertainment, proceeds from this endeavor will go to the YMCA “Out Campaign” and to competing teams.

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Religious Education News

Sunday, December 1, marked the First Sunday of Advent which is a time of watchful waiting, preparation and hope. The students in the Kindergarten, First, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade in the Gate of Heaven, St. Brigid, St. Monica and St. Augustine Religious Education Program learned about the meaning of Advent and how Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church. The children learned about waiting and preparing for Christmas and the coming of Jesus into our lives and hearts.

Ms. Susan read and discussed a short story, The Garden. It is about how it takes time, patience and hard work, but at harvest time we find all that time, patience and hard work yields delicious fruits and vegetables to eat and beautiful fragrant flowers to put on our dining room table and to put smiles on our faces.

Then we planted narcissus bulbs in jars and cups, which the children took home to be placed in a warm, sunny spot and given a little water for the roots and with time, patience and loving care the narcissus plant should bloom in 3 or 4 weeks, hopefully in time for Christmas. This was done as a symbol of our church

community as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of Jesus into our hearts at Christmas. We also discussed the Advent Wreath.

The students in the second grade are also learning to be patience, working hard and using their talents in preparing to put on a Skit recreating some of the on the Old and New Testaments stories for an upcoming second grade parents meet and greet that they hope their families will enjoy.

We went to Mass at St. Brigid Church and saw the celebrant, Fr. Bennett, our Parochial Vicar, light the first candle on the Advent wreath.

The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity. On that wreath, four candles (three purple and one pink) are typically arranged. During the season of Advent one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the Advent services. Each candle represents an aspect of the spiritual preparation of hope, peace, joy and love for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ at Christmas. The children from the Religious Education Program; the Parish and South Boston Catholic Academy also brought the gifts up to the altar during the Mass.

Please Join Us December 5, 2013 6-8:30 PM

This year we are honoring two long-time professionals, Sr. Eleanor Clancy, SND, legendary elementary school teacher and Theresa Finn Dever, long time volunteer and current Chair of the Board at Julie’s.

There will be dozens of raffle baskets, a silent auction and dinner.

Tickets are $40

Florian Hall 55 Hallet Street Dorchester, MA

For ticket reservations: Visit our web site at www.juliesfamily.org or call: Bob Monahan at 617-269-6663 ext. 11 or Jeanne Feltch at 617-269-6663 ext. 10

At Julie’s, Families Matter.

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December 5, 2013

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 Docket No. SU13C0434CA In the matter of: Anne-Rebecca Leff Satinover Of: Boston, MA To all persons interested in petition described: A petition has been presented by Anne-Rebecca L Satinover requesting that Anne-Rebecca Leff Satinover be allowed to change her name as follows: Anne Rebecca Leff IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Boston ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 12/12/2013 WITNESS. Hon Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION TO EXPAND THE POWERS OF A GUARDIAN Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston MA, 02114 Docket No. SU12P1739GD In the interests of: Mavis Miller of Dorchester, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by George Marlette of Cohasset, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: expand the powers of a Guardian.

The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of the Guardian and/or Conservator should be expanded, modified, or limited since the time of the appointment. The original petition is on file with the court.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 01/02/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal or financial affairs of both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may appointed at State expense.

WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

ORDER OF NOTICE It is ORDERED that a copy of this citation be: Served, with a copy of the petition, in hand to Mavis Miller by a disinterested person at least fourteen (14) days prior to the return date; or if applicable, pursuant to G.L.c. 190B, §5-405, by leaving a copy of the petition and citation at the Respondent’s last and usual place of abode; and Served on the Department of Developmental Services and/or the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs, if interested, and served on all other interested persons at least Fourteen (14) days prior to the return date by delivering in hand or by mailing a certified, registered, or firstclass mail as described in G.L.c. 190B, §§1-401, 5-304, 5-405 as applicable; or by publishing a copy of the citation once in The South Boston Online South Boston, MA, publication to be at least Seven (7) days prior to the return date.

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December 5, 2013

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Christmas Tree Arrives at Boston Common

The City of Boston’s official Christmas tree arrives at Boston Common on November 15 as students from the Mather Elementary School in Dorchester look on. Mayor Thomas M. Menino will host the City of Boston’s Official Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boston’s 2013 Christmas tree, a 47-foot white spruce donated

by Mary Lou Milligan of Millcove, Lunenberg County, Nova Scotia, arrived accompanied by a Boston Police Department escort and Nova Scotia Town Criers Peter and Valerie Davies. Photo: Lauren Patrick

Sporting flags and hats provided by the Province of Nova Scotia, students from the Mather Elementary School in Dorchester welcome Boston’s official 2013 Christmas tree, a 47-foot white spruce donated by Mary Lou Milligan of Millcove, Lunenberg County, Nova Scotia, to Boston Common on November 15. The tree was escorted by the Boston Police Department from Billerica to Boston and will be lit on December 5 at the 72nd annual Tree Lighting with Mayor Thomas M. Menino.

Photo: Lauren Patrick

Boston Parks Commissioner Antonia M. Pollak welcomes official Nova Scotia Town Criers Peter and Valerie Davies to Boston Common on November 15 along with Boston’s official 2013 Christmas tree, a 47-foot white spruce donated by Mary Lou Milligan of Millcove, Lunenberg County, Nova Scotia. In addition, Nova Scotia donated smaller trees to two Boston charities, the Pine Street Inn and Rosie’s Place, for the enjoyment of their guests during this holiday season. The tree will be lit at the City of Boston’s Official Tree Lighting on Boston Common Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Photo: Lauren Patrick

Boston’s official Christmas tree arrives from Nova Scotia by police escort at Boston Common on the morning of Friday, November 15, accompanied

by Nova Scotia Town Crier Peter Davies. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of this traditional gift giving thanking the people of Boston for providing emergency assistance when Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital city, was devastated by an explosion in 1917. Mayor Thomas M. Menino will host the City of Boston’s Official Boston Common Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Photo: Lauren Patrick

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