Uphams Arts Presents Wintertide Photos
Nor'Easter - Night Time Snow Photos
in Uphams Corner
 The
snow began falling earlier than the predicted 4pm by two hours.
Steadily falling all day and night, the snow left the world kissed in
white.
Many geometric and random shapes, ordinarily hidden from view were
prominent in the brilliant white. The snowscape will not last but
for a while it will shine breathtakingly beautiful.
Posted: February 15, 2014
Snow Photos in Cohasset MA on a Beautiful Sunday Morning
 Different
from Boston, Cohasset is idyllic, full of trees, hills, rolling
streets, ponds and surfaces for collecting and displaying snow.
Behind and adjacent to the Nativity-Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church is Straits Pond where
the scenery is spectacular, always, especially when covered with thick
fluffy snow.
Posted: February 19, 2014
Winter Photos of Nantasket Beach - Cold but Stunning
 Nantasket
Beach was missing its summertime flavor of people, seagulls and cars
passing by. Braving the bitter cold, this photographer watched in
awe as the waves continued to roll in, break and return quietly to
their origins.
Almost like they were playing, sometimes the waves would burst into a steaming mist before continuing their journey onto land.
Posted: February 19, 2014
Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative
Working Advisory Group (WAG)
Blue Hill Ave/Cummins Highway
What
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Meeting #5 of the Blue Hill Ave/Cummins Hwy WAG |
Where
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Mattapan Community Health Center
1575 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan |
When
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
6-8pm |
Info
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http://www.fairmountindigoplanning.org |
Meetings are open to the
public.
Fairmount Initiative - Uphams Corner Open House - February 26, 2014
 As
the Uphams Corner Fairmount Initiative draws to a close, the BRA has
scheduled an important Open House for February 2014, date to be
announced, at the Kroc Center from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, light
refreshments served.
The BRA will present the recommendations that have come out of the more
than one year of meetings covering economic development, jobs, quality
of life and all other issues that affect the lives of those who live
in, visit and work in Uphams Corner.
Please plan to come with lots of ideas to build on what has been
developed by the consultant and advisory teams.
Posted: February 11, 2014
 Maria
Barros is back for her third annual class! This talented Dudley
resident leads participants in preparing traditional Cape Verdean
dishes such as bacalhau and a dessert couscous.
Advance registration required.
To register, email buildagarden@thefoodproject.org
For more information, call 617-442-1322 x12 or visit us online at www.thefoodproject.org/events
Prior Issue #91
The Food Project - Summer Youth Jobs 2014
The
Food Project (TFP) has announced that youth can begin applying for 2014
summer jobs. Applications are due by March 7, 2014 and may be
made through either an online or a paper process.
Going well beyond "something to do" in the summer and "a way to get
some cash," The Food Project employment teaches youth about cultivating
the land, networking with organizations that help others and following
pathways in support of TFP principles including sustainability.
Posted: January 25, 2014
Grove Hall Library - Black History Programming all February
 The Grove Hall Library is proud to present a series of programs
throughout the month of February 2014, focusing on the contributions of
black artists.
Areas include the fields of jazz, poetry, quilt making, head
wrapping and craft making along with February films on Thursdays at
5;30pm.
Many of the events are tailored to
either teens or children ages six and up. All programming is FREE.
Posted: February 8, 2014
Pilgrim Church Added to National Historic Register
 On December 18, 2013, Pilgrim Trinitarian Congregational Church in
Uphams Corner was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Officially marking the building's importance to the history of the
community, the designation will also open additional funding sources
for much needed repairs. Pilgrim Church continues its call to action
in the community through its service to the homeless, its food ministry
and its spiritual programs.
Posted: February 8, 2014
Jacquelyn Mitchard a Big Hit at Author Talk
 On
Tuesday, February 4, 2014, the Uphams Corner Library hosted NY Times
best-selling author, Jacquelyn Mitchard. With her young adults
book also including the art of Parkour, the library invited Motion Revolution - a Parkour teaching center, to participate.
Many adult residents attended but so did the youth from upstairs, the
Bird Youth Center. Most of the questions came from the youth,
both interested in the Parkour feats and the stories that Ms. Mitchard
tells.
Lasting beyond closing time, the event was considered a success.
An in-depth article is forthcoming but until then, enjoy the many, many
photos on the UC News Facebook page.
Posted: February 4, 2014
Vermont First State to Pass Single-Payer Health Care System
 In 2011, the Vermont state government enacted a law functionally
establishing the first state-level single-payer health care system in
the United States.
Green Mountain Care, established by the passage of
H.202, creates a system in the state where Vermonters receive universal
health care coverage as well as technological improvements to the
existing system.
Posted: February 8, 2014
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Uphams Corner InSight into the News
Recent News
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre Warms up Winter with Unbridled, February 14-March 2, 2014
 The Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre will satisfy your artistic preferences for both dance and classical music.
Consisting of three distinctive ballets, Unbridled's dance is set to
the classical music of Schubert, Mozart and Bartok. Unbridled
runs now through March 2, 2014 at the Sanctuary Theatre in Harvard
Square.
Posted: February 18, 2014
Comfort Station in Uphams Corner - DND Asks for Community Input
 The Department of Neighborhood Development is offering the Uphams
Corner Comfort Station for commercial development.
To start the
process, they are holding a community meeting February 19, 2014 at 6:00
PM – 7:30 PM at the Strand Theatre. The goal of the meeting is to
carry out a public process to define reuse options & disposition of
this Upham's Corner landmark.
Posted: February 18, 2014
Boston NAACP Michael Curry Elected to
National Board
The National Board of Directors for the NAACP has notably hosted many of the architects of the Civil
Rights Movement.
On Saturday, February 15, 2014, during the
NAACP's Annual Meeting in
New York City, Attorney Michael Curry, President of the Boston NAACP
was elected to the National Board of Directors.
Michael
will be the first representative from the Boston Branch and the New
England Area in over 35 years.
Posted: February 18, 2014
Letters to the Editor - MBTA Bus Accident
Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 2:19 PM
I thought I'd share with Uphams Corner News a picture I took (and added arrows
& words to) to show the problem with the walk lights at Dudley &
Columbia. One of the biggest problems is that that walk lights are on when there's moving traffic.
I've posted this on facebook and tried
tweeting it at the City. Trying to disseminate it until someone takes
action.
Deidra MacLeod
Loan Officer
Dorchester Bay EDC
Note: To view photo, click here
Letters to the Editor - Rainbow Apparel
Mon Feb 17 09:35:57 2014
The stores at 745 and 749 Dudley Street
have the worst reputation in keeping the surroundings of their stores clean
and tidy. Store 749 (Rainbow) is offensive to the Virginia
St residents by storing their trash next to the
side walk. Both businesses (L&M Bargain and Rainbow) let the weeds
grew as tall as trees.
The property owner, Mark Salzberg, is responsible for maintaining both
properties. Until 2014, he refused to shovel snow from in front of
L&M Bargain but this year has relented. As for Rainbow, the
sidewalk in front of their business the full length to Virginia
St is left to be trampled by pedestrians.
On the other hand Upham's Corner code enforcement, and the Mayor's Hot line are
not effective at all. Neighbors have called both and NOTHING is being
done. We don't need lip service, we need actions from the city of Boston
to do their job efficiently, and effectively.
Shemiram Fabian
Read Article on Rainbow Apparel
Jackson Market hit by Drunk Driver 2/15/14
 On Saturday, February 15, 2014, a drunk driver with NY plates,
allegedly failed to make a turn onto Dudley Street and crashed into
Jackson Market, at 728 Dudley Street in Uphams Corner, doing
considerable damage to the front of the building.
On site at 8:30am
were the owner and a representative from United Housing to work out a
plan on how to handle the repairs, expected to take at least one month.
Posted: February 15, 2014
Prior Issue #91
Eyewitness Account of MBTA Bus Accident
 On
Monday morning, February 10, Max MacCarthy, walking along Columbia Rd
heading towards his office, suddenly found himself seconds from a
tragic accident.
The noise and the screams told him instantly that a
pedestrian had been
hit by a bus.
He and the crowd that quickly gathered served as a
volunteer team helping out until the police and medics arrived. Max
took note of the many details - the
sequence of events and how the emergency was handled and was willing to
share his story.
Posted: February 11, 2014
Gifts of Gratitude - Spiritual Reflections
 "Gifts
of Gratitude" is a multi-faceted artistic publication by Nancy
Conrad.
The theme reflects Nancy's life-long journey of contemplating
her relationship with God and reflects her love of poetry, photography and story telling.
Consisting of 24 reflections, the book invites the reader on
a journey of spiritual discovery.
"Read each story," the author states, "as if God
were opening your heart to hear a
message. Then listen."
"May we walk in love, and may God walk with
us - always."
Posted: February 14, 2014
MBTA Bus Strikes Elderly Woman 2/10/14
On Monday, February 10, 2014, an MBTA bus struck an elderly woman in
the Uphams Corner neighborhood of Dorchester. EMT's transported the
woman to Boston Medical Center in serious condition.
T police cordoned
off the crime scene, tested the driver, and brought in both homicide
and accident reconstruction teams. The driver, highly distraught, was
taken to a hospital for treatment.
Posted: February 11, 2014
Westside Neighborhood Meeting 2/11/14 - What Happened?
The
Westside Neighborhood's February 2014 meeting began with the police
report and included a presentation by Georgia Titonis, head librarian
Uphams Corner branch.
Bob Haas, president, discussed the St.
Kevin's development project based on a letter he received from the
developers. He stated he is willing to share select portions of
the letter but was unwilling to share copies with the community.
Posted: February 11, 2014
Police Report for UC Westside 2/11/14
 The
police report covered 45 incidents from 1/14/14 to 2/10/14 including
motor vehicle incidents, theft, domestic disputes and other fights and
arguments, fraud and several business-related incidents including
getting locked in CVS and someone breaking into the Citizens
Bank.
Of concern is the high level of broken car windows as the
same problem is occurring on Jone's Hill. C-11 police suggested a window replacement company was doing this on purpose.
Posted: February 11, 2014
Calling for Single-Payer Health Care in Massachusetts
 Access to health care is a basic human right but is not treated that
way. Even with the passage of the Federal Governments ACA, Affordable
Care Act, we remain a country where the economics of health care is
based on the profit motive.
Our neighbor, the state of Vermont, has
passed a single-payer system, Green Mountain Care. Likewise,
Massachusetts has the opportunity to pass a single-payer system via HB
2127. We call on our legislators to respond appropriately.
Posted: February 8, 2014
Help the Friends of the Uphams Corner Library -
Donate a Board Game
The Friends of the Uphams Corner Library is asking for your help.
They are joining with Commercial Free Childhood.org to participate in
the annual week-long event, "Screen Free Week," May 5-11, 2014
The Friends are asking the community to support the event by participating or
donating lightly used board games.
Posted: February 8, 2014
Excellent Food Justice Workshop
Great Photos
 We
can feel proud of the youth who put on the food justice workshop,
called "Food for Thought," at the Dudley Greenhouse. At least 25
people attended from preteen through adult.
Quite amazing the knowledge these "kids" passed on to the food justice students in attendance.
Great photos on Facebook. Article covering the event coming out soon.
Posted: February 8, 2014
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