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A •;. . ■ P*«e2 Wednesday, July 1,2015 City's New Park Open To Public Students Help Create Passanagaset Park At Broad Meadows By SCOTT JACKSON passive recreation uses," After more than a decade said Chris Cassani, the di- of planning and restoration rector of the city's Park De- work, Quincy's newest park partment. "It's also a good is now open to the public. place for launching kayaks -:' City officials formally and other small boats." opened die new park, Pas- The park is accessible sanageset Park at Broad through two entrances: Meadows Marsh, on June Quincy Youth Arena at 60 24. The park contains a to- Murphy Memorial Drive tal of 40 acres of land and and Broad Meadows Middle water and 1.3 miles of walk- School at SO Calvin Road. ing trails, which include Cassani said residents go- interpretive signs on the ing to the park should go area's history and the Na- through the arena during THE HISTORY GIRLS of Broad Meadows Middle School and their teacher prepare one of the signs they designed for viewing at tive Americans who lived school hours and through the the Jane 24,2015 opening of Quincy's newest park-Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows. The History Girls conducted a year's there.for hundreds of years. middle school on weekends worth of after-school oral history interviews with members of the Massachusett Tribe. The girls also researched rare books and Opportunities exist for other and during the summer. journals from the 1600s at libraries and museums. The History Girls then wrote the text for three historical, interpretive signs passive recreation features Quincy officials began which will be installed inside Passanageset Park over the summer. One of the signs appears in this photo. From left: Ron Adams, in the future. planning the restoration of Broad Meadows Middle School teacher; Mkhaela Blue O'Gara-Pratt, the founder of The History Girls 2013-2015; and the other "There is alot of potential the Broad Meadows Salt History Girls Eve Anderson, Colleen Connor, Grace Higgins, Mackenzie Maguire and Abigail Kraunehs. for picnic shelters and other Marsh in the early 2000s. Quincy Sun Photos/Robert Bosworth The marsh had been a bus- Passanageset Park's 1.3 tling estuary until 1938, miles of trails were paid when the Army Corps of for with $250,000 from the Engineers began dumping city's Community Preserva- dredged material on the site; tion Account. more material was added The park features four in- during a second dredging terpretive signs highlighting project in 1956, the marsh restoration project The Army Corps of Engi- and the Native Americans neers began the restoration who once called-the land project in 2010. The federal home. Those signs will be government paid $5 million, installed this summer. the city $1 million and the The interpretive sign Neponset Watershed Asso- project began in September ciation $300,000. * ■ Cont'd On Page 16 R J. Man Arrested On Weapons Charge By SCOTT JACKSON Paul Herne of Provi- A Rhode Island resident dence, R.I., was charged was arrested late Sunday af- with unlawful possession PASSANAGESET PARK - for years covered with phragmites - is now a scenic vista and walking trail featuring 31 acres of salt ter he allegedly brandished of a weapon, unlawful pos- marsh, four acres of freshwater wetlands and 23 acres of upland grassland. More than 390,000 cubic yards of material was exca- a shotgun on Washington session of ammunition and vated and placed onsite to restore the site. The vegetation now is a mixture of non-invasive native plants and sea grasses. Street. disorderly conduct after he allegedly brandished the 12-gauge shotgun outside of Rags Tavern, 375 Washing- TUDENTS ARRIVING ton St. The 22-year-old was set to be arraigned Monday in Quincy District. Quincy Police Capt. John Dougan said1 the department ~0M OVER 100 UNIVERSITIES received a call at 11:02 p.m. Sunday repenting a man had brandished a weapon out- side the bar. An officer who responded to the scene spot- ted the suspect's vehicle on nearby Stewart Street.. QJLJINCY COLLEGE At that point, Dougan said QUINCYCOLLEGE.EDU/SUMMER Herne told officers he had a PLYMOUTH, QUINCY 8 ONLINE legal shotgun in the trunk of his vehicle. Herne was then asked if he had a license for the weapon, Dougan stated, at which point Herne said he did not because he lives in i institutions nationwide Rhode Island. choose Quincy College for Dougan said officers Summer Sessions. found a bandolier with 18 'START DATES rounds of live ammunition in addition to the shotgun i In Jury. RMH Rapid online registration. Go to during a subsequent search UtUNl In August quincycollege.edu/summer of the vehicle. Wednesday, July 1,2015 TheQulncySun Page 3 John Quincy Adams Public Meeting On Beach Volleyball Proposal At Marina Bay Community Room July 9 ] Birthday Ceremony July 10 1 Koch: No City Money The annual Presidential wreath laying ceremony For Olympic Venue honoring the life and accom- H HI plishments of John Quincy EH ^^^M Adams, Sixth President of *-^yteM*- SP~ the United States, will be By SCOTT JACKSON then-Boston Mayor Thomas it makes sense. And we'd held at United First Parish ^SflM ^H No city funds will go to Menino proposed building also be part of the history of Church on Friday, July 10, costs associated with host- a wind turbine on Moon Is- the Olympics 2024, which I ing beach volleyball at land. think is kind of cool. at noon. HpGr ^^ - ■■ H The church is located at Squantum Point Park, in- "What I'd like people "But if the residents are 1306 Hancock St. in Quin- cluding costs for infrastruc- to do is go in with an open adamantly opposed, I'll cy, directly across from ftk ture improvements, should mind, listen to the proposal. back off. I heard from the Quincy City Hall and the -- 1 Boston be awarded the 2024 I have said from day one if residents overwhelmingly Quincy Center T Station. summer games, according there is overwhelming op- on the wind turbine on Moon The ceremony marks the E9 to Mayor Thomas Koch. position to it then I won't go Island. We concurred with 248th birthday anniversary Boston 2024 - the com- forward with it," Koch said. what they thought on that of John Quincy Adams who mittee of local business "If it comes to be and one and we pulled the plug was born on July 11, 1767. n leaders hoping to bring the Boston Olympics happen on that. God rest his soul, games to the Bay State - un- and this venue is an option Mayor Menino wasn't very The public is invited to at- ■tv. tend and admission if free. veiled plans on June 17 to for the city of Quincy and happy about that but we did Hfc-v The Commanding Officer host beach volleyball events we can get everybody in what we thought was right A PRESIDENTIAL WREATH will commemorate the 248th from the Navy Operations birthday anniversary of Sixth VS. President John Quincy Ad- in a 20,000 seat temporary there by shuttle - either by for the people of Squantum Support Center Quincy will ams at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday, July 10 at noon at stadium at the state-operated ferry or bus - so there is no and Marina Bay on that present the wreath on behalf United First Parish Church, 1306 Hancock St., Quincy Center. park. The plan also includes traffic through the streets, project. We'll do the same of President Barack Obama. President Adams, along with his father, Second U.S. President a number of upgrades to we can get improvements here. But I just hope people The Navy Honor Guard will John Adams and their wives, former First Ladies Louisa Cath- the park, which combined to the park so that when have an open mind." erine and Abigail Adams respectively, are entombed in the place it on the tomb of John with construction costs for this thing leaves we have a The mayor also said he church crypt. John Quincy Adams, who also served as a VS. Quincy Adams located be- the stadium would total be- better facility for all to en- believes the venue would be Senator, Congressman and Secretary of State, was born July neath the church sanctuary. tween $23 million and $28.5 joy in this city, then I think 11,1767. Quincy Sun File Photo/Robert Bosworth Cont'd On Page 13 Guest speakers com- million; the organizers said memorating the life and and Peter Boylston Adams, dent of the United States those costs would be pri- Ward 2 July 4th accomplishments of John direct descendent of John sends a wreath to the burial vately financed. Quincy Adams will be the Quincy Adams. Music will sites of all deceased presi- Koch, in a recent inter- Field Day Saturday Mayor Thomas Koch, Ed- be performed by the Quincy dents honoring their lives view, called the plan a 'no- ward Fitzgerald, PhD, exec- Choral Society and the Navy on the anniversary of their brainer,' provided it would utive director of the Quincy Band Northeast. birthdays. spur long-awaited improve- Ward 2 will hold its an- riage, wagon) into the pa- Historical Society, William Starting with President For more information, ments to Commander Shea nual 4th of July Field Day rade. Westland, church historian Lyndon Johnson, the Presi- call 617-773-0062 or email Boulevard and a new ferry Event (weather permitting) Parade and race partici- [email protected]. terminal at Squantum Point on Saturday, July 4th at 10 pants have a chance to win Park, which could offset the ajn. at the Fore River Club- prizes, trophies and ribbons. loss of commuter ferry ser- house, 16 Nevada Rd. All Ward 2 residents and vice at the Fore River Ship- There will be relay rac- their family and friends are yard. The city, the mayor es, a wheel parade, and ice invited to attend. stated, would not put mon- cream. Children are invited The event is sponsored ey towards those or other to enter their decorated by the Ward 2 Civic Asso- What makes costs. "wheel" (bicycle, doll car- ciation. "Those things are going to happen anyway," Koch said. "If this is the catalyst Quincy great? to get these things done - and they take the pressure off the Marina Bay road- ways and other streets in our BY JEFFREY M. BERTMAN^ city, we bus and ferry every- GRADUATE GEMOLOG1ST " body in - then I think it's a * Quincy's neighborhoods, Quincy people * COILED AND READY no-brainer. "I'm not putting any city Snakes have an exotically remains among the most enduring * Quincy history, Quincy culture, ocean breezes * seductive charm that has long styles of fine jewelry. money up and I won't pro- inspired jewelry designers to As one of the oldest and pose to on that." draw upon their sleek form for most widespread mythological * Great kids and great teachers in great schools * inspiration. This season is no symbols, it's no wonder snakes A community meeting on different, as elegant reptile- remain as popular in jewelry the plan, hosted by Boston inspired rings and bracelets are as they did back in ancient * City employees who go above & beyond... * 2024,is scheduled for Thurs- found wrapped around the fingers, times. What makes the snake so and always with a smile wrists, and arms of women with a fascinating is its dual expression day, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. in daring fashion sense. Embellished of good and evil, fertility and the Marina Bay community with emeralds, rubies, and rebirth, poison and medicine. * Miles of gorgeous shoreline, a great place to walk * room at 500 Victory Rd.; other colored gemstones, these For more information, please call coiled pieces are as evocative of 617-773-3636 or visit our store other meetings will also be * An impressive variety of opinions, experiences and voices * glamorous early Hollywood as at 1402 Hancock St. in Quincy held on the plan as the city mysterious ancient Egypt. Not Center. We are a full service gauges the community con- only is the snake symbolic of jewelry store and are happy to * An impressive variety of businesses, right here in town, * eternal love, but its colorfully handle custom orders. 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HAPPY 4TH OF JULYI EASTWEYMOUTH: Middle & Washington Streets 781-331-1776 • www.colonialfed.com Sunrise Scavenger 55 Insured FDIC •■ Wednesday, July 1,2015 DiBona Seeking At-Large Seat While the main bout in this year's municipal election is the mayoral contest, a pretty good undercard is shaping up in the councillor at-large who thinks it's important to pay tribute to our veterans to the pier on site, which could be used to accommodate race. and I am also the head coach of the Quincy Point Pan- ferry service. On Monday, School Committeeman thers youth football team because we need to cultivate Those upgrades, according to Boston CEO Rich Dav- Noel DiBona pulled papers to run for our future. As a small business owner I can apply my ey, would be privately financed. councillor at-large. DiBona becomes skills to a municipality. We think people should keep an open mind about the the fourth elected official to seek one of "I want to bring my business background to the city proposal until all the facts are in. three at-large seats this fall. One of those council, while maintaining a balanced approach to bring We also strongly believe that organizers should listen seats is open since current Councillor forth prosperity for everyone." very carefully to how Quincy residents - especially those DiBONA Doug Gutro is running for mayor. DiBona's decision to run at-large will certainly spice living at Marina Bay - feel about this Olympic venue The others running at-large are in- up the city election even more. Every office on the bal- proposal. cumbents Joseph Finn and Michael McFarland and lot - mayor, councillor at-large, six ward seats and three And above all, the.final decision should be made after School Committeeman David McCarthy. There may also school committee seats - appears to be a contested race the people have spoken. The cart should not be placed be a fifth candidate: political newcomer Nina Liang has this fall - if everyone who pulled papers actually files before the horse. them by Aug. 4. Besides the July 9th community meeting, another way The mayor's race will garner the most attention since to gauge public sentiment would be to put a survey or there will be a preliminary election Sept. 22. Challeng- poll on the City of Quincy website. "Do you support the ing incumbent Mayor Thomas Koch are Councillor Doug city hosting an Olympic event during the 2024 Summer Gutro, School Committeewoman Anne Mahoney and Games" or some other similar wording. former Mayor William Phelan. Charles Dennehey Jr. of Folks could also gather signatures on a petition - for Willard Street has also taken papers out. A sixth poten- or against the proposal - and present them to Boston FINN McFARLAND MCCARTHY tial candidate who had pulled papers - Richard Turpin 2024 organizers after all the details are announced at the - passed away last week. July 9th meeting. also pulled papers for councillor at-large. The top two vote-getters in the mayoral preliminary There is quite a bit of public skepticism that Boston If all five candidates return their papers, they would will square off in the final election eight weeks later on could pull off hosting the 2024 Olympic Games. Fresh appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Seven candidates are needed Nov. 3. in people's minds is the complete failure of the MBTA to force a preliminary election Sept. 22. In that case, the But political observers will also be closely watching for an extended period of time during this past winter. Is top six vote getters would advance to November. the at-large race that right now features four current hold- the city really ready to handle an influx of thousands of DiBona burst on the political scene two years ago top- ers plus a political newcomer vying for three seats. Olympic spectators who will rely on public transporta- ping the school committee ballot to win a four-year term. McFarland, a former school committeeman, was tion to get to a myriad of venues scattered in an around He finished ahead of two incumbent school committee elected councillor at-large in 2005. He is seeking his the city? members: Anne Mahoney and Barbara Isola who were sixth term. And recent media reports suggest the ultimate deci- also re-elected. A third incumbent - Emily Lebo - fin- McCarthy, first elected to the school committee in sion makers - the International Olympic Committee - ished fourth and lost re-election. 2003, is finishing up his third four-term term on the board would rather have Boston drop out of the running and DiBona's impressive victory was also historic. It and - like DiBona - is making his first bid for a council select another city like San Francisco to be the official marked the first time in 60 years that a political newcom- seat. U.S. bid. The official U.S. bid would be in the mix with er had finished ahead of three school committee incum- DiBona is running mid-way through his first school Paris, Hamburg and Rome and a final decision made in bents in a municipal election in 60 years. committee term. 2017. He says he's running for councillor at-large because Nomination papers are due in to the city's Election So, these community meetings may be one final at- he has a community vision for the city of Quincy. Department in five weeks - Aug. 4. By the looks of it tempt to garner public support for the Boston bid. "Not only because it's where I am raising a family, but now, should be a real interesting fall. We would encourage any resident who has strong feel- □ because it's my hometown. I care about the interests, as ings - for or against Olympic beach volleyball in Quincy well as the concerns of the citizens of the city," DiBona HOW DO YOU feel about Quincy hosting Olympic - to attend the community meeting July 9. said. "Quincy needs to be a place that is safe for our chil- beach volleyball if the 2024 Summer Games are awarded Let the local residents decide. dren to thrive and where people can have success. I'm to Boston? Moments invested in educating our youth, supporting commercial You'll have a chance to speak your mind at a commu- real estate, combating the drug epidemic and making sure nity meeting Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marina in time our streets are safe for residents." Bay Community Room, 500 Victory Rd., Squantum. DiBona, a small business owner, has been active in The recent news that Squantum Point Park is the pre- the community, notably with veterans and local youth ferred site to host Olympic beach volleyball by the group THRHmYlRVrHANNn. sports. striving to bring the 2024 Summer Games to Boston drew • On July 16,1863, the draft riots enter their fourth day "I am a junior vice commander for the Sons of Ameri- about a 50-50 response by Quincy Sun readers respond- in New York City in response to the Enrollment Act, which can Legion Morrisette Post 294 because I am someone ing to a survey on the newspaper's Facebook page. allowed wealthier citizens to pay $300 to avoid military On one side of the net, proponents think the plan could duty. More than 1,000 people died in the violence, which . serve up a winner here by offering a once-in-a-lifetime was only contained by the arrival of Union troops from the opportunity for the city. Having Olympic beach volley- battlefield at Gettysburg. ball in Squantum would bring thousands of spectators to • On Jury 19,1879, Doc Holliday kills a man for shoot- Quincy and be a major economic boom to local business ing up his saloon. Despite his reputation as a deadly gun- (USPS 453-060) Published Weekly on Thursday by and tourism. slinger, Doc Holliday engaged in just eight shootouts and The Quincy Sun Publishing Co., Inc. However, opponents on the other side of the net have killed only two men. The second was at the O.K. Corral in 1372 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02109 spiked the idea citing potential major traffic and transpor- 1881. tation problems clogging city streets, noise pollution and • On July 17,1944, an ammunition ship explodes while Robert H. Bosworth Publisher and Editor even environmental concerns such as disturbing wildlife being loaded in Port Chicago, California, killing 332 peo- ple. Poor procedures and lack of training led to the disaster. in the area of Squantum Point Park. Henry W. Bosworth, Jr. The blasts were felt as far away as Nevada. Here's a sampling from that survey: Founder • On July 15,1971, President Richard Nixon stuns the 1968-2009 • "Yes, it will be fun and exciting. It is only two weeks nation by announcing that he will visit communist China. and the gains it will bring are good. Bring it on." Since the Communists came to power in China in 1949, 75$ per copy newsstand ■ $27 per year by mail in Quincy • "NO NO NO! Not in Marina Bay, not in Boston, not $32 per year by mail outside Quincy • $40 out-of-stats Nixon had been one of its most vociferous critics. in MA and not in NE." • On July 13,1985, in London, Prince Charles and Prin- Telephone: 617-4/1-3100 Fax:617-472-3963 • "If it's going to force people out of their homes and cess Diana officially open Live Aid, a worldwide rock con- online at: www.tnequlncyaun.com displace any Quincy residents, then NOPE. If it's going cert to raise money for the relief of famine-stricken Afri- to make home values skyrocket where natives cannot cans. The 16-hour conceit was globally linked by satellite email address: [email protected] buy homes in Quincy, only the yuppie movement, then to more than a billion viewers in 110 countries. [email protected] NOPE. THE 1 IS GOING TO BE A NIGHTMARE." • On Jury 14, 1995, the MP3 file compression format is bom, allowing music files small enough to be stored in Boston 2024 laid out some of the details at a press bulk. Periodicals postage paid at Boston, MA conference at the park June 17. The stadium itself would Postmaster Send address change to: • On Jury 18,1999, New York Yankee David Cone pitch- be constructed in 16 weeks and broken down in seven. The Quincy Sun, 1372 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02109 es the 16th perfect game in major-league history with a no- There would also be a number of upgrades to Squantum hit, no-walk victory over the Montreal Expos. Cone needed TtwCUncySuni f for typographical errors In Point Park including seawall/shoreline restoration, recre- mlmtmmirtttUwmmpmtmpmtolmM m wracntne typograpntcai only 88 pitches, 68 of them strikes, to set down 27 Expos in •rroroocura. ation and playing fields, playground areas and upgrades a row. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. Wednesday, July 1,2015 TheQulncy8un Page 5 Scenes From Yesterday Quincy's This Week 1994 Yesterdays 21 Years Weld Signs College, Golf Course Petitions Gov. William Weld has signed into law two home rule petitions that will pave the way for a new system of government at Quincy College and construction of a golf course/recreational facility at the former landfill site in West Quincy. Mayor James A. Sheets made the announcement after receiving verification from Weld's office. The two petitions were passed by the city council in March and by the state legislature on June 21. Sheets said he was thrilled with the news. His home rule petition forQuincy College calls for the college to be governed by a new independent board of trustees. The other home rule petition will allow the city to enter into a lease agreement of up to 50 years with Quarry Hills Associates for the construction of a golf course recreation THIS IS A 1925 postcard showing the then new com- and this was then known as the Old Corner Drug Store complex. mercial building on the corner of Beach and Hancock for many years. It is now home to Tony's House of Pizza. PAY RAISES FOR CITY OFFICIALS APPROVED Streets in Wollaston Center. The storefront on the right The roof-line baluster railing was a popular architec- The City Council has approved pay raises ranging from with the awning was the Economy Grocery Store, one tural feature at the time, but being made of wood they 2 to 14 percent for department heads and other top full-time of a dozen by that name throughout Quincy. When Pro- required constant maintenance or they succumbed to city officials. hibition ended in the 1930's it became home to Well's New England's weather as did this one. Today these The salary increases are the first in five years for Mayor Restaurant which remained in business here for over 70 railings are made of weatherproof materials. To contact Sheets and city councillors and the first significant raises years. Today it is home to the Hancock Tavern. On the Tom Galvin, e-mail [email protected]. in five years for 50 department heads and other non-union corner Platner's Pharmacy later moved to Lakin Square From the Collection of City Historian Tom Galvin employees. The mayor's salary is going up 12 percent from $55,587 READERS FORUM to $62,500 per year while city councillors' pay will rise 25 percent to $12,607. The raises for the mayor and city councillors become effective on Jan. 1,1995. Take Action To Work Toward Peace, Justice For All QUINCY-ISMS The 10th annual Chris Peter Blood Drive will be held July On Wednesday, June 17, demic of black-on-white killed. Overcrowded prisons lence is based on oppres- 19 from 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, Darrow St., 2015, Dylann Roof sat in rape - was originally de- more than filled with men of sion and dehumanization. Houghs Neck... Christine Carroll, daughter of William a Bible study group for an veloped to justify lynching color lie in testament to this Racism intersects with and and Angela Carroll, was named to the Dean's List at Salve hour before methodically of black men and has been belief. compounds sexual and do- Regina University... Storyteller Len Cabral will appear in opening fire and killing maintained for centuries to As we hold the Emanuel mestic violence in the lives concert at the Thomas Crane Public Library, Washington 9 members of the histori- defend racist violence. In AME congregation and the of womenof color and trans- St., July 12, at 7 p.m. His appearance will open the eighth cally black Emanuel Afri- fact, in 93% of sexual as- community of Charleston gender individuals, and we annual Summer Storytellers Series, sponsored by the Quincy can Methodist Episcopal saults, the rapist and victim in our thoughts and prayers, cannot uproot one without Arts Council and the Friends of the Library... Stephanie Church Charleston, South are of the same race. In 3.3% I urge our communities to uprooting the other - and Craig of Quincy is a recent graduate of Framingham State Carolina, stating, "You rape of the cases, rape is perpe- do more. I urge each of us all forms of violence. I College. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the our women. You're taking trated by black men against to reflect more intentionally urge each of us to be hon- school... Robert M. Long of Quincy recently received his over our country. And you white women, and in 3.4% on the race-based violence estly and earnestly talking juris doctors degree from the New England School of Law... have to go." by white men against black that has taken place over the with each other - our fam- Kevin Foley of Mary St., Quincy, in a letter to the Quincy As a white woman women. past year in $SS$>US, and the ily members, our neighbors, Sun Readers' Forum, posed the question, "Do we really need and executive director of This act of racial hatred decades and centuries which our fellow parishioners, our a Wal-Mart in Quincy?" Answering his own question, Mr. DOVE (DOmestic Violence and terror was not an iso- precede it. I urge each of us friends - about our own be- Foley a third generation resident of Quincy, said, "I don't Ended), Inc., whose work lated incident, but in fact to learn about the origins liefs and biases, and perhaps think so."... Robert M.Maguire, 71 Sims Rd., Wollaston, is dedicated to addressing based in a pattern of op- of the #BlackLivesMatter even more importantly, the took the opposite position, stating, "I think it's a great thing and preventing sexual and pression of people of color Movement. unearned privilege that too for the city of Quincy."... Josephine Shea, Deputy Supt. domestic violence, I reject that is systemically main- We in the movement to many of us have accumu- of Administration Finance of the Norfolk County Sheriff's the notion that this heinous tained in our society. While end sexual and domestic vi- lated on the basis of race, Office, was the guest speaker at the Quincy Lodge of Elks act of violence and hatred some seek to characterize olence believe that each and however unintentionally. annual Flag Day ceremonies... Colonial Savings Bank, 12 toward people of color was Roof as deranged, insane, a every one of us is affected And I urge each of us to Beach St., Wollaston, was offering new car loans at 7% done to protect the honor of lone psychopath, he is one by sexual and domestic vio- not only reflect and learn APR for three years... Public Works Commissioner David white women, and DOVE among many agents of said lence, and each of us has a and talk, but also to take Colton presented the Employee of the Year Award to DPW issues a call to action to our violence, be they civilians or role to play in ending it. intentional and concrete ac- draftsman Nancy Allen... Justin Mahoney, son of Mr. and communities. police, who share views that The same is true here. tion to work toward peace Mrs. Daniel Mahoney, graduated first in his class at Lackland Six of the 9 killed by people of color, and black Racist violence mat- and justice for all. Air Force Base in Texas... Edward Keohane, owner of Roof were women; 3 were men in particular, are inher- ters as much as sexual and Sue Chandler Keohane Funeral Service of Quincy, was elected president of men. The myth of the black ently dangerous and must domestic violence. All vio- Executive Director, the National Selected Morticians, an international non-profit rapist - and an alleged epi- be controlled, criminalized, DOVE, Inc. association of independent, privately owned funeral service firms... Stephen P. Dunleavy of Quincy, has been named Transportation An Issue For Olympic Beach Volleyball executive vice-president for the Shawmut Center opening, the New Boston Garden Corp., has announced... J.B. Optical and Hearing Aids, 1361A Hancock St., was offering "Hearing One of the major issues of 400 riders. Which, if only passengers, with 57 seats During the commuter rush, Aids Complete, 30-day trial for $499"... Kenneth Whalen, for the proposed Olympic ferries were used, would and 165 standees. regular commuters are Jr. was a recent honors graduate of Bunker Hill Community beach volleyball tourna- mean 40 trips back and Jammed trains slow packed like sardines. Could ment in Squantum is trans- forth. Could both the Squan- down the Red Line, and ca- the games begin and end College, Boston... The Quincy and South Shore Board of Realtors has changed its name to the South Shore Association portation. The Association tum and Boston ends handle pacity is cut as wejl. With during the day to avoid the of Realtors, Inc. The name change was announced by Board of Volleyball Professionals this amount of traffic? today's uneven scheduling commuter rush? Even dur- President Arthur Foley... Normand Grenier, executive held a tournament there in The MBTA defines its of trains, about 9,000 riders ing the weekend, the Red director of Quincy Neighborhood Housing Services, was 2007 with 4,000 spectators. regular Red Line car capac- are carried in the peak hour Line is busy. Why isn't the appointed to a two-year term as a member of the Neighborhood The original proposal for ity as 167 passengers, with in the peak direction on the even spacing of Red Line Reinvestment Council Corporation... Cong. Gerry Studds the Olympic tournament 57 seats and 110 standees. Red Line. With even spac- traffic done now to avoid the would have been held on It defines crush capacity as ing of trains, about 13,000 sardine syndrome? announced the U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Boston Commons with a 277 passengers, or 57 seats riders could be carried - a These are questions yet a grant of $230,000 to benefit the United First Parish Church and the Adams National Historic Site. Half the money will go stadium capacity of 16,000 and 220 standees. The mid- 50% increase. to be asked. to operating expenses at the Adams Site. The other $115,000 spectators. point between these two At mid-day I see some Peter Gleba will go to technical assistance in rehabilitating the church. The ferries currendy run- loading examples is 222 seats empty, few standees. Hancock Street ning now have a maximum Quincy I Fife* **• Wednesday, July 1,2015 Summer Fun At The Library weekly craft will be at the Jungle Jim as he leads us By JULIE RINES Main Library on Mondays, through Jedi Knight Train- Thomas Crane Adams Shore on Tuesdays, ing Camp. You will face Public Library Wollaston on Wednesdays challenges including Jedi Here is a list of summer and North Quincy on Thurs- Force Magic, the Laser Bal- activities and events offered days. Craft for the week of loon Barrage and Jedi Team- by the Thomas Crane Public July 6th Windsocks work culminating in an epic Library: Children's Movie lightsaber duel with the Jedi Crafts, movies, Jedi @ North Quincy Master himself. Knights and more . Join, us on Monday, July This program is intended Would you like to show 6th at 2 p.m. at the North for children ages 4-9 accom- off your talent this summer? Quincy Branch Library for panied by an adult. Stop by the Main library or a showing of Disney's Mu- "Let's Play Together" check our. website for infor- lan. Pajama Storytime mation on how you can sign This retelling of the old On Wednesday, July 8th up to participate in our an- Chinese folktale is about at 6:30 p.m. in the Large nual Children's Talent Show the story of a young Chinese Meeting Room at the main on August 26th. maiden who learns that her Library storyteller Diana FOX25 ANCHOR and "Under the Stars" host Sorboni Banerjee presents Lori and Wayne Earl This summer we have an weakened and lame father is Kane presents "Let's Play a donation in the amount of $25,000 from Ernie Boch Jr. to benefit "This Star Won't Go Out," a extra opportunity for you to foundation that helps families with children living with cancer. The Earls established the foun- to be called up into the army Together," pajama story- show us your acting skills. dation in memory of their daughter, Esther Earl, a 16-year-old North Quincy teen who lost her in order to fight the invad- times designed especially On August 18th the Acti- battle with cancer five years ago. Nearly 400 supporters attended the event co-hosted by Alba ing Huns. Knowing that he for children ages 2-5 accom- vated Story Theatre will be Restaurant in Quincy Center. About $60,000 was raised for the foundation. would never survive the rig- panied by an adult. performing at the Main Li- ors of war in his state, she Come see Ms. Diana brary and there are a limited decides to disguise herself for 45 minutes of interac- number of spots for children and join in his place. tive stories, partner dances, ages 6-10 to act in the show. Unknown to her, her playing in a band and sing- Check our website for de- ancestors are aware of this ing together. This six week tails. 1 and to prevent it, they or- program is designed for Art-to-go a 9-week se- der a tiny disgraced dragon, adults and children to enjoy ries of drop in art activities Mushu to join her in order stories and songs as a fam- that travel throughout Quin- to force her to abandon her ily. This is a great time for cy. Projects are open ended plan. He agrees, but when you and your children to to accommodate a wide age he meets Mulan, he learns sing, dance, listen and talk range. They are easy enough that she cannot be dissuaded with each other. for toddlers and preschool- and so decides to help her in Superhero Cookies ers to do with an adult's help the perilous times ahead. @ Adams Shore and free form enough for This movie is rated G and On Thursday, July 9th at school age children to add runs for 90 minutes,,,. .-. 2 p.m. children ages. 7 and: their own personal touch.' Jedi Knight Training older are invited to join Miss Children up to age 8 are @ North Quincy Lori at the Adams Shore invited to drop in any time On Tuesday, July 7th at Branch Library for a super between 2 and 4 p.m. to GUESTS ATTENDING the "Under the Stars" event at Alba Restaurant included Dennis Se- 2:30 p.m. at the North Quin- sweet afternoon decorating make this week's craft. The idcnberg (center) of the Boston Bruins, Mayor Thomas Koch (right) and the mayor's son, cy Branch Library children cookies and other superhero Thomas Jr. Photos by Lisa Aimola ages 4-9 are invited to join treats. Xylena Desquitado On Pratt Institute Dean's List Olde Kids Swing Band Performs Aug. 7 Xylena Gabrielle Des-, Dean's List for the spring Brooklyn,NY. Back by popular demand Center on Friday, Aug. 7th in 1991 and consists of six quitado of Quincy is on die semester at Pratt Institute in the Olde Kids Swing Band from 1 to 3 pm. saxes, four trombones, four will return to the Kennedy The "Olde Kids" is a trumpets, four on rhythm Joseph Critelli On Clemson Dean's List NQHS Class Of dance band in the style of and a vocalist. the big bands of the 1930's Tickets are required for Joseph P. ;Critelli of University for the spring se- Critelli's major is general 1965 Reunion and 40's. The big band rec- this event and can be pur- Quincy has been named to mester. engineering, reates the glamour and ro- chased at the Kennedy Cen- the Dean's List at Clemson The North Quincy High mance of an era that lasted ter, 440 East Squantum St., School Class of 1965 will 10 years. Quincy. Suggested donation hold its 50th reunion Satur- Retired and semi-retired is $6. Refreshments will be Access Television day, Nov. 7 at the Best West- musicians are part of a re- provided. ern Adams Inn, Quincy. Washington Street surgence of interests in live, For more information, For more information ft A 02169 glamorous and romantic mu- call the Kennedy Center at and registration visit NQH- sic. The band was formed (617) 376-1506. Sclassof65.com. rAGNITTI INSURANCE Thursday. July 2 Thursday, 6:00pm: NQ Baseball Hal of Fame 6:00pm: Update DPW: Summer Season HOME 'AUTO -BUSINESS 8:00pm: Quincy Senior Olympics Highlights 8:30pm: At Your Library: July Happenings LIFE'FINANCIAL Friday, July 3 6:00pm: CHy View with Mayor Koch Carolina Hash 'n Eggs 6:30pm: FYI:QHD Extreme Heat Revisited With braised, all-natural, antibiotic-free BBQ pork Stuffed Portabella ' Parade & Ceremonies 9:0(SfatyV»ew wth Mayor Koch With our savory lobster stuffing 8:00pm: Rag Day Parade & Ceremonies 12:00pm: Studio Sessions Ep.t-4 2:0Opm: Update DPW: Summer Season Pulled Pork Sandwich Sunday. Jury 5 2:30pm: A Conversation w/Michael McFarland All-natural, antibiotic-free BBQ pork, cole slam sweet potato fries 12:00pm: Mayor's Commission on Women 3:00pm: At the Library: Jeff Snow 3:30pm: Sound Advice with Tom Williams 7:00pm: Coastal Adaptation Forum: MAPC FishTacos Golden fried Rounder on soft corn tortillas Monday. Jury 6 f7t:O00Opamn:: LLJIVVEE:: AEyMe Qonu inQcuyin (cayu dio only) 5:00pm: Currently in Quincy replay Steak & Lobster Portabella Anthony L. AgnhU CIC, LIA With caramelized onions, bleu cheese, served \ £fc $&T&&d$ Happenings Certified Insurance Counselor • o.uupm. NUru. sale unving with our lobster stuffed portabella mushroom Licensed Insurance Advisor on Quincy (replay) m (mroiApnoNnoniosrjuNa -in Focus 7:00pm: A Conversation WMJchasi McFarland COVHUGE AT COMnmnVE FWCB! Heartfc'n Kettfe ASE ABOUT OUR AUTO AND HOMEOWNER INSURANCE Constitution: Then A Now , I Quincy s Cultural Diversity DISCOUNT PROGRAMS ,'or a < 'imp11 ic MM 1 Main St 24-Hour Emergency Access ^-¥70-0123-^ our website at www.qatv org I21 FRANKLIN ST., QUINCY J . . . 1 Wednesday, July 1,2015 Xlie Quincy Sun Page Historic Curb Appeal Walking Tour July 11 Social I Historic New England will offer a walking tour titled Historic Curb Appeal in Quincy: Style and Color for Your Old House on Sat- urday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until Noon. The tour will de- part from the Josiah Quincy House located at 20 Muir- head St. in Wollaston. On this walking tour, par- ticipants will learn about the history and architecture of Quincy's Wollaston neigh- borhood and get tips on adding curb appeal to their old house through historic paint color combinations JOSIAH QUINCY HOUSE (above) will be the starting point for Historic New England's walk- and enhanced architectural ing tour titled "Historic Curb Appeal in Quincy: Style and Color for Your Old House" on Sat- features. urday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until noon. The Josiah Quincy House is located at 20 Muirhead St. The Wollaston neighbor- in Wollaston. Quincy Sun File Photos/Robert Noble hood surrounding Historic New England's Quincy offered following the walk. The cost is $5 for Historic toric homes and landscapes House was developed be- The Quincy House has re- New England members and spanning five states. The tween 1895 and 1930 and cently undergone a three- Quincy residents and $10 organization shares the re- includes many examples of year focus that included the for nonmembers. For infor- gion's history through vast Victorian and Colonial Re- repainting of several rooms mation or to register call collections, publications, vival-style homes. Historic based on the scientific anal- 617-994-5930 or visit www. public programs, museum ITALIA GIANNANDREA, a resident at Hancock Park in preservation expert Sally ysis of the original paint HistoricNewEngland.org. properties, archives, and Quincy, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family Zimmerman shares infor- colors. In addition, curators Historic New England is family stories that document and friends at a party at Alba's. With her are two of her sons, mation on how to help an reinstalled rooms based on the oldest, largest, and most more than 400 years of life Guy (left) and Panfilo. old home look its very best Eliza Susan Quincy's jour- comprehensive regional in New England. Photo Courtesy Kathleen Whalen-Giannandrea by recapturing its historic nal and photographs taken heritage organization in the For more information Six On Emmanuel Dean's List character. in the 1880s. nation. visit www.HistoricNewEng- An optional tour of the Space is limited and Historic New England land.org. Six Quincy students are Abigail Akoury, Kiera Josiah Quincy House will be registration is required. owns and operates 36 his- on the Dean's List at Em- Bruce, Kathryn Doherty, Town Brook Pocket Parks Tour July 11 manuel College in Boston Marissa Fiumefreddo, Nich- for the spring semester. olas Frasso and Meghan The Park Department's Mechanic Street. Parking is including a hanging wall enjoy the new parks. They are: Healy. Environmental Treasures available at the Hancock lot and a rain garden. Because there is no shade Krista Ferent On Program and the Planning for a fee. This part of the tour is in the park, bringing water, Department invite the pub- City Principal Planner wheelchair accessible. Fol- sunscreen and a hat or um- Stonchill Dean' List lic to a free tour of the two Rob Stevens will describe lowing the talk there will be brella are recommended. Krista Ferent of Quin- Ferent, a member of the new pocket parks created the history of the project and a short stroll to one of the No registration is required. cy, a criminology major at Class of 2017, graduated along Town Brook. Landscape Architect Matt most scenic viewpoints of For more information Stonehill College, is on the from Quincy High School in The tour will begin at 10 Ulrich of UBLA Landscap- the brook. and rain date rescheduling Dean's List for the spring 2013. She is the daughter of a.m. on Saturday, July 11. ing and Wetlands Scientist Optional: participants are call 617-472-0799. semester. Kevin and Marie Ferent. Participants should meet at Chris Lucas of Lucas Envi- invited to bring a picnic (or the intersection of Harmon ronmental will discuss the pick up a sandwich or slice Parkway (Revere Road) and Parks' design and features, of pizza at a nearby store) to LOBSTER Four On Salve Regina University Dean's List Michelle Murphy, just Four students from Quin- completed their senior year, completed their sophomore cy are on the Dean's List for is majoring in business ad- the spring semester at Salve ministration. year, majoring in market- The fishing vessel November Gale will be at the Houghs Neck ing. Regina University in New- Taylor Parry, just com- Maritime Center, 137 Bay View Avenue this summer every Friday Taylor Shepherd, just port, R.I. pleted their sophomore year, and Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Start Friday June 5th and completed their senior year, They are: majoring in special and el- majoring in Political Sci- continuing through the months of June, July and August to Erin Chiocchio, who just ementary education. ence. provide you with the freshest and most inexpensive lobsters. Nine On Merrimack College Dean's List Nine Quincy students are spring sememster at Merri- dover. on the Dean's List for the mack College in North An- They are: Chaislyn Burgio, An- Elaine Choy On Dean's List thony Fonte, Rosemary Morton, John O'Callaghan, Elaine Choy of Quincy spring semester at Florida Colleen Cox, Jennifer Grif- is on the Dean's List for the Institute of Technology lo- fith, Danielle Mullaney, cated in Melbourne, FL. Amanda Brodeur and Shan- Marianne Liang Choy is a forensic psy- non Glynn. Lobster fresh off the boat from my pots to yours. chology major. On Dean's List Always a sell-out, be sure to come early. Marianna Liang of Quin- iHE^JS1^inSI Now Accepting S " cy is on the Dean's List at the University of New Ha- j ven for the spring semester. Homemade Ice Cream ft Yogurt Contact Capt. Steven Holler at 617-590-4579 QUINT'S Ice Cream Cakes, Pies and Pizzas for pricing and information SPECIAL FUYQKS: House •Blueberry Directions: Follow Sea Street into Houghs Neck, turn right after of Flowers Louis Crossing Restaurant onto Bay View Avenue. Go straight •Birthday Cake Family Owned & Operated for 200 yards, parking is on your left. Since 1919 •Coconut Pineapple 2295 Dorchester Avenue Also visit us online www.november-gale.com 761 Southern Artery Dorchester Lower Mills MA 02124 Follow us on Facebook QUINCY 617-296-8567 Open Dafiy Noon - 10i 617-773-7620 -■ —■