Hendry Street Block Party a Great Success
July 30, 2011
One year ago the Hendry St neighborhood of Upham's Corner was suffering
from foreclosures, abandoned buildings and a dramatic increase in
crime.
On July 30, 2011 with Mayor Menino and DND's commitment to turning the neighborhood
around, everyone celebrated with an afternoon long block party.
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El Paraiso - New Dominican Restaurant in Upham's Corner
El Paraiso is now open as the newest Dominican restaurant in Upham's
Corner. Rafael Veras, is also owner of Latina Restaurant in
Jamaica Plain. His friends, Marinela and Gregorio, a mother and
son team, manage the full day-to-day operations.
The daily special, a full plate of nutritious food, is only $6.00.
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In Remembrance - A Shrine for Jovany
August 10, 2011
On August 2, 2009 Ka Karlos was the scene of a shooting that left two dead. In 2009 the friends of
Jovany created an extensive memorial on Bird Street and they have continued this practice in his memory each year.
At least one resident of Upham's Corner is highly critical of this practice. In
response UC News is taking the opportunity to speak out, to call for
the community to reach out to each other and to embrace in healing.
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A Pilgrim on the Common
August 10, 2011
UC
News has completed the publication of the book "A Pilgrim on the
Common." It is a photographic essay depicting one of
Pilgrim Church's ministries - feeding the homeless and the hungry on
the Boston Common.
Last November UC News travelled with Pilgrim Church to the Common. One step of the journey led to another and out of this a
book was born.
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Massachusetts Ranking on the Litter Scorecard is TOO LOW!!
August 10, 2011
The
American State Litter Scorecard shows that Massachusetts is not doing
well in the littering/dumping ratings (relatively speaking).
Yes, the Commonwealth rates
"above average" but all other adjoining states rank "Best."
What factors are contributing to the Commonwealth's "poorer" ranking
and what steps can be aken to improve the Massachusetts score?
Upham's Corner News has been in direct communication with the author of
the scorecard, and he has sent us his recommendations for the
Commonwealth that are DOABLE! (Thanks, Steve)
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Multi-cultural Festival @ Mary Hannon Park
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 12:00noon to 6:00pm
Celebrate the cultures of the Dudley neighborhood at Mary Hannon Park on Dudley St in Dorchester on Saturday, August 13, 2011.
This youth-organized festival will feature stage performances by local artists, a fashion show, food, games and more!
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Salvation Army Flea Market
Sat, Aug 13, 2011
The Salvation Army Kroc Center will be holding their first ever FLEA
MARKET! All of the community is invited to participate --
as vendors or shoppers.
The TSA Kroc Center is currently looking for vendors to rent space or
tables and sell their goods. The proceeds from the sale of the space
and tables will go toward supporting The Salvation Army's Church Corps
Programs.
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Bowdoin-Geneva Community Day
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 12noon to 4pm
The
Bowdoin-Geneva Community Day will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011
at the Reverand Allen Park in Dorchester across St. Peter.s Church from
12 to 4 p.m. (rain date, August 14, 2011).
The community day features ample entertainment, free food (hamburger,
hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream) and fun. Boston Police K-9
dogs will be present, as will a fire truck, face painters and more.
There will also be resources there for the community.
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Back to School BBQ Winthrop Park
August 22, 2011 5pm - 8pm
Ma & Pa.s Cafe is sponsoring a Back to School Community BBQ in
cooperation with the John Winthrop Elementary School, the Boston Police
Department, Touch 106.1 FM and other community organizations.
Would you like to host a table or help out in some way? There.s
room for everyone and helping out makes a big difference in building
our community.
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Upham's Corner InSight
into the News
I Love Upham's Corner!
August 9, 2011
Imagine having dinner at the newest Dominican restaurant in Upham's
Corner, El Paraiso.
Imagine having dinner with an Upham's Corner
resident who can't praise our community enough.
"I love Upham's Corner!" Talk about energizing . . .
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David L White & The Upham's Corner Improvement Association
June 6, 1914
Quoting from the Dorchester Day Program of 1914:
"The Upham's Corner Improvement Association, a much needed and long
felt want, was organized in January, 1914, largely to the earnest and
untiring efforts of David L.White,
a man fully familiar with and active in organization work, he having
been actively engaged in local improvement work for the past 33 years."
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The NEW Upham's Corner Improvement Association
August 10, 2011
It's true!
An organization that was formed almost 100 years ago
is about to come back to life to focus on Upham's Corner - all of
Upham's Corner.
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Yes, we have our neighborhood associations, Main Street, non-profits
and religious centers (churches). We have schools and scouts and
arts groups. We have city workers and city budgets that drop in
periodically. Every one of these organizations does a fantastic job on
their little piece of the pie.
What about the bigger picture?
It's the bigger picture,
the bird's
eye view of life here in Upham's Corner that's out of focus.
Where is the one organization that promotes action,
communication, collaboration and cooperation, the ONE organization that
looks out
over the whole of Upham's Corner and says:
How can we improve our
beautiful city?
Preliminary meetings have been taking place for almost six months
though they started out with just a couple people who wanted to share
their visions - poeple who cared about the whole of the community.
"The New Upham's Corner." It's on its way!
Do you want to join us? By email, in person, one-on-one?
We'll have more to say about this group in the next issue.
Consider getting started with us now.
Contact Us to get involved.
Tina Chery - The Importance of Sanctuary
Aug 2, 2011
Tina Chery, Executive Director of the Louis D Brown Peace Institute,
spoke at the First Parish ground breaking ceremony and praised the
church in its community role - a church that is "for the people, by the
people."
"They are making an important commitment to the community by having
their doors open on the weekdays. This is that place where all barriers
cease to exist."
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First Parish Ground Breaking - Uplifting
Aug 2, 2011
First Parish Church on Meetinghouse Hill held a ground breaking
ceremony at 9am August 2, 2011 with Rev. Arthur Lavoie, minister, serving as Master of Ceremonies.
Distinguished
guests included Mayor Thomas M. Menino, keynote speaker, State Senator
Jack Hart, Tina Chery from the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, Jeff
Gonyeau from Historic Boston and Carol Johnson from the Henderson
Foundation.
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 A Spanish Evening in Review
Fri July 29, 2011
Before heading out west on a tour with Spanish dancer
Gabriela
Granados, classical guitarist Aaron Caplan-Larget performed at
the second Greater Boston House Concert.
Aaron's complete command of his fingers, rhythm, tuning, and the
percussive capabilities of his "music box" left the audience in awe.
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Shooting
at the Dublin House Nearly Fatal
July 29, 2011
The Dublin House on Stoughton St is a popular bar not known for
problematic behavior.  But in the early hours of July 29, 2011 it was
about to be named as the site of the fifth murder in Upham's Corner
this year.
According to the Suffolk County Dist. Atty.'s office, the
victim appeared near death at first but is now expected to
recover. A suspect was apprehended . . .
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 Alex's Garden Places 2nd City-Wide
Aug 3, 2011
On July 23, 2011 Upham's Corner News designated Alex Galan's garden the "Best Garden in Upham's Corner for 2011."
We are delighted to announce that our Upham's Corner native son placed
2nd in the Mayor's Garden Contest - small gardens category.
How fabulous is this!! Alex deserves a round of applause.
There will be an awards ceremony on Tuesday, August 23rd at 5:15 p.m.
at The Public Garden (Arlington street & Commonwealth avenue gate).
Mayor Menino, Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak, official contest
judges, sponsors, and fellow contest participants will be there.
View the Many Photos of Alex' Garden
Treating Others with Respect
July 29, 2011
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept and the MA Sheriff's Assoc are
sponsoring public safety training sessions. Special Sheriff
Gerard Horgan talked about his particular role in the training, and
summed up the heart of his workshop in one word: .Respect..
.Our role in this Sheriff.s Department is to provide care and custody
for all people, treating everyone with respect and giving them the
opportunity to better themselves while with us,.
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