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(Right) In this brief and shining moment, President Barack Obama and his GOP challenger Mitt Romney shared lunch after Obama’s re-election. Despite Romney’s tone of conciliation, the GOP has remained obstinate on the Fiscal Cliff — still refusing to compromise on measures that would prevent drastic reductions in federal spending this year. (Bottom) The death of Florida teen Trayvon mar-tin sparked national out-rage, including this pro-test march here in Dudley Square.

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Elizabeth Warren was an un-likely candidate. The Harvard law professor shunned the glitz and glamour of modern-day politics and still handily beat Scott Brown, the sitting U.S. Senator that was the GOP’s idea of glitz and glamour.

She won the seat the old-fash-ioned way — hard work. She

knocked on doors across the state and shook hands and took photographs and debated issues that Brown was either too busy or too comfortable to engage this time around.

If there’s one clear message to be learned from her 2012 campaign, it’s that all roads lead through Roxbury.

For Warren, Boston’s b lack community repre-sented one of her strongest voting const i tuencies , and one of Brown’s worst. In the 2010 special election where Brown won

the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Ten Kennedy, he lost Roxbury’s Ward 12, gaining just 2 percent of the vote. And in Dorchester’s Ward 14 — the geographical center of the city’s black community — Brown barely garnered 1 per-cent of the vote.

While Brown had visited parts of Dorchester in the last year — including a photo op shooting hoops at a Boys and Girls Club and an obligatory visit to the Eire Pub — he made few,

if any, campaign stops in the city’s black and Latino communities.

And his last-minute, half-hearted attempt to pay for a few billboards in Grove Hall and employ a hand-ful of blacks — at $50 a day — to walk around with placards reading “Obama supporters for Brown” were simply embarrassing and ig-nored the changing demographics.

Brown’s decision to skip a can-didates forum at Roxbury Com-munity College during the cam-paign may well have been the result of a scheduling conflict. But that decision hurt his abil-ity to attract potential voters — even though it was not his crowd. Warren received a standing ova-tion from the audience — and that was before she even sat down.

But the campaign was about more than just showing up. War-ren’s message on economic justice was on point. Her willingness to discuss predatory lending prac-tices by major U.S. banks and their effects on the black middle class provided a stark contrast to Brown’s campaign messaging, which largely centered around Warren’s claims of Native Amer-ican heritage and his allegation that she played it to her advantage in securing jobs.

Unlike state District Attor-ney Martha Coakley, who lost to Brown in 2010 in part due to her inability to press the flesh, Warren built an excellent ground game.

Warren had 48 field offices, 74 paid field organizers and about 24,000 volunteers working for them on Election Day. That amounted to an average of about 10 in each of the state’s 2,174 pre-cincts to get her supporters to the polls. In the days before the elec-tion, those campaign workers knocked on an estimated one mil-

A grassroots strategy to win state electionsElizabeth Warren’s campaign in communities of color demonstrates the future of Massachusetts politics

(Right) Elizabeth Warren was unafraid to talk about her Native American ancestry — and she was ridiculed at a rally of U.S. Sen. Scott Brown supporters. Warren got the last laugh by ousting Brown.

(Left) Aside from winning his own unprecedented second term as governor, Deval Patrick knows a thing or two about grass-roots campaigning — and Mitt Romney. That partly explains why Patrick played an integral role in the re-election of Pres. Obama. (Above) The Garthenia Beal Gospel Ensemble choir lifted their voices during a recent reunion performance at Morning Star Baptist Church.

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LOCALlion doors and made two million phone calls.

As the election neared, in one day alone, they made more than 370,000 phone calls and knocked on more than 123,000 doors.

“The ground game is the only thing that matters in the end,” said John Walsh, chairman of the state Democratic Party.

The numbers tells the story. In 2010, 95 percent of voters in Wards 12 and 14 voted for Coakley, but turnout was light at just 34 per-cent. This year, turnout and num-bers more than doubled with 7,629 voters turning out in Ward 12, up from 3,530 in 2010. In Ward 14, the 11,512 voters who turned out were more than twice the 5,077 who turned out in 2010.

Walsh acknowledged that the Democratic Party erred in not mobilizing its base in the 2010 special election. “It was a terrible mistake,” he told the Bay State Banner. “But that was corrected this year, especially in communi-ties of color.”

Walsh said the get-out-the-vote effort was the decisive factor in Warren’s victory. “When the polls opened Tuesday morning it was a dead-heat race,” he commented.

“She won by eight points.”While get-out-the-vote efforts

worked well for Warren in black and Latino communities, her campaign didn’t fare well in some of the city’s white neighborhoods. Brown won nearly every precinct in South Boston and picked up three of the highest-voting pre-cincts in the Cedar Grove and Neponset sections of Dorchester’s Ward 16. Brown also polled near 50 percent in several precincts in Charlestown, the North End and the Back Bay.

While Brown campaigned heavily in South Boston, opening his campaign headquarters there, Warren campaigned heavily in communities of color, opening campaign offices in Grove Hall, Ashmont and Lower Roxbury.

Also helping Warren was her decision to hire a new cadre of black, Latino and Asian activists to hold key positions in her cam-paign, helping her connect with and mobilize the votes in their re-spective communities.

The take-away from the cam-paign is clear. Both the Warren campaign and the Democratic Party learned the importance of engaging with communities of color.

“The changing demograph-ics in this state is not an academic paper to be written,” Walsh said. “It’s a strategy to win elections.”

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(Above) Charles Street pastor Gregory G. Groover Sr. told a crowd that he appreciated their support. (Sandy Middlebrooke photo) (Left) Protesters march on Washington Street near the Ferdinand construc-tion site to demand more hiring of local residents. About 800 to 1000 workers are expected to put in some 400,000 work hours into the project, which will create a new BPS headquarters and ground-floor retail space. The protests were organized by Priscilla Flint (in back-ground at far right) of the Leadership Forum. (Sandra Larson photo)

Civil War re-enactors march along Tremont Street in the City’s Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 11. (Patrick O’Connor photo)

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(Above, left) Children participating in the 16th annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace on May 13 reinforced the message of love with their sign. (Tony Irving photo) (Above, middle) Mayor Thomas Menino greets M. Lee Pelton, the 12th president of Emerson College, who was inaugurated on Friday, Sept. 14. (Photo courtesy of Emerson College) (Right) “An Elevated View: The Orange Line” is a Boston Public Library exhibit that features 65 photographs from a 1985 project that documented Boston’s elevated rail system prior to its 1987 dismantling. It is open through Jan. 19, 2013. (Photo courtesy of the Boston Public Library)

(Left) The Boston Branch of the NAACP held its Annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Sept. 15 at the Copley Westin Hotel. Pictured (L to R) are Stephanie Lewis, Curtis Lewis, an unidentified party-goer and Pamela Ogletree. (Tony Irving photo) (Above) Ronald Bland (L) and

Ed Johnson play a game of chess outdoors in Roxbury’s Dudley Square in late October. (Eric Esteves photo) (Right) Charlotte Golar Richie (L), senior vice president for Public Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations for YouthBuild USA, and Sarah-Ann Shaw (C), former TV news reporter, activist and advocate, pay tribute to Kelley Chunn (R) of Kelley Chunn & Associates. Chunn recently celebrated 20 years of providing multi-cultural, social marketing and public rela-tions services. (Don West photo)

(Above) The fury of Hurricane Sandy was seen here at Nahant Beach, but Boston was generally unscathed by the storm that still managed to leave as many as 400,000 people across the state without power. (Lolita Parker Jr. photo)

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Race and class debate still continues

In Sunday’s (12/23/12) New York Times there was a piece by Jason DeParle titled “For Poor, Leap to College Often Ends in a Hard Fall” in which he pointed out that socioeconomic class, in some cases, plays an equal or greater role than race in preparation for, admission to and gradua-tion from college.

I read the piece and was reminded of what most of us have known all along, i. e., class, like race, strongly influences one’s life chances, but not in the same way or to the same degree. Historically, earning a million dollars and a Ph.D. could signifi-cantly change the class of a white person, but a black person could never change his or her race regardless of the wealth or education attained.

Until recently, racial limitations were so extreme that even when African Ameri-cans acquired the accoutrements normally associated with class advancement, they couldn’t enjoy the benefits. Race trumped class and thereby placed restrictions on where they could live, where their chil-dren were schooled, where they were em-ployed and in what positions.

In some ways, the cruel “homogeni-zation” imposed on enslaved Africans via “race” that denied ethnic differences, religious differences, differences in lan-

guages (frankly, cultural differences of any kind) became both tormentor and team-builder.

With definitions of “negro” as vague as “… any evidence of African descent…,” “one thirty-secondth of negro blood,” and with appearances that ranged “… from chalk to charcoal,” it was difficult for African Americans to separate from the “team” regardless of class.

With slave codes and subsequent Jim Crow laws to maintain these bizarre defi-nitions of the “negro,” W. E. B. Du Bois’s “Talented Tenth” saw that they could not advance if society did not differentiate be-tween them and the remaining members of them “team.”

Many of them who could have moved to Canada or Europe and enjoyed rela-tively better lives chose to dedicate them-selves to the race struggle in the United

States, and we are a more principled nation because of their efforts.

While there have been (and still are) millions of poor white people in this country, there have never been analogous laws to block class advancement compa-rable to those enacted to limit race prog-ress. Imagine defining a white person as a “serf” in perpetuum if there was “… any evidence of descent from serfdom…” or a “peasant” if one of his 32 great-great-great-grandparents was a peasant! Maybe the absence of such harsh class restrictions along with opportunities for many of the “best and brightest” whites to overcome class obstacles in their paths prevented the class struggle from attaining the momen-tum of the racial struggle.

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Sen. John Kerry has lived a life of extraordinary public service. He was fi rst elected in 1985, became a leader in the U.S. Senate and is now highly re-spected by his colleagues. His many years as chair-man of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have made him uniquely qualifi ed to perform with distinction as the next U.S. Secretary of State.

The only reservation about Kerry’s appointment is that his departure from the Senate leaves an enor-mous void to be filled. Now, Gov. Deval Patrick confronts the onerous task of selecting an interim successor with the prospect in mind that a candi-date who can best serve the state and the nation will come forward and be approved by the voters.

Some pundits assert that the most significant criterion directing Patrick’s decisions should be fairness. That would impose an unusual standard for political maneuvers. The nation has just com-pleted an election that was short on fairness. Citi-zens had to go to court to overturn oppressive vot-ing restrictions that would have impeded the right to vote of the poor, the elderly and the infi rm.

How can those calling for fairness ignore how the abuse of the fi libuster rules by conservatives in the Senate has rendered that body dysfunctional?

After Barack Obama was fi rst elected in 2008, the Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), stated that the major objective of his party was for Obama to be a one-term president. One way to do that was to sabotage the implemen-tation of administration programs by requiring the vote of 60 senators, enough to defeat a fi libuster. A simple majority in the Senate is 51 votes.

Polls indicate that most Americans now believe that the U.S. Congress is incapable of caring for the country’s business. Gallup polls and others indicate that public confi dence in the Congress has been as low as 10 percent this year and has not risen above 20 percent since June of 2011. Now it seems that conservatives in Congress are willing to drive the nation over the “fi scal cliff” rather than accede to compromise on issues that the voters supported when they re-elected Obama in November.

Under these circumstances, it is unreasonable to think of fair play as the primary issue. Thoughtful voters want the governor to pursue a strategy, by any means necessary, to replace Sen. Kerry with someone capable of being effective in solving the serious problem in the nation’s Senate.

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Six- and seven-year-old children are innocent. They are too young to have acquired the impetuous and anti-social behavior that affl icts many of their teenage elders. That is why people all over the world reacted so emotionally to the wanton slaughter of 20 students in the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

Children in America have never been safe from gun violence. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 561 children under 12 have been killed by fi rearms from 2006-2010, and that does not include accidents. Some jurisdictions are more violent than

others. The Chicago Public Schools reported that 144 students were killed during the 2008-2009 school year and an estimated 399 students were wounded.

American adults have been negligent in failing to take the necessary steps to reduce youthful violence with guns. Finally, the Sandy Hook massacre has grabbed the nation’s attention. It is foolish to criticize past failures at this time. Now is the time to seize the moment to implement policies and strategies that will help to prevent future violence.

A civilized people cannot tolerate the level of youth violence that has plagued the nation.

It’s now or never

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Amber Books, the award-winning imprint of Amber Communications Group, Inc. headed by Tony Rose, was among the NAACP Image Award nominees for Best Literary Work - Youth / Teens, for its title Obama Talks Back: Global Lessons - A Dialogue with America’s Young Leaders.

“We are extremely excited and honored,” stated Tony Rose, pub-lisher/CEO, Amber Communications Group, Inc. “President Obama has touched the lives of young people and has sought to continue that inspiration by maintaining an engaged relationship with our nation’s youth.”

Obama Talks Back: Global Lessons - A Dialogue with America’s Young Lead-ers is a collection of students’ letters accompanied by President Obama’s responses, speeches, public statements and quotations during his presidency.

The NAACP Image Awards cel-ebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors indi-viduals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

“We are proud to celebrate the art-ists and activists who use their craft to share positive images of our culture,” NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock stated. “The artistic community is an

important ally for social justice, and the NAACP Image Awards provides an excellent venue to recognize those who make a difference through art and activism.”

Poor fi rst to barrel over the ‘fi scal cliff ’Earl Ofari Hutchinson

President Obama took much heat a year ago when he floated a series of proposed budget cuts that would have slashed programs for the poor. The cuts would have reduced funding or eliminated outright community service block grants that fund an array of community education, health and social service programs in poor, under-served, largely inner-city neigh-borhoods. It would have also cut programs in science, technology, youth mentoring programs, and employment and training assistance.

The proposed cuts were just that — proposed — and there was little chance that any of them would go into effect. The proposals were mostly made to counter the forced concession that Obama had to make with the GOP on the Bush tax cuts, namely allowing them to stay in place for the wealthy, and to wring more spending concessions out of the GOP on un-employment benefits and health services.

Obama’s decisive election victory in November radically changed that. So far he has stood firm on his demand that the wealthy pay more, and has proposed an array of other tax hikes that would also squeeze more revenue out of the rich. The only major spending cut at this point that has raised eyebrows among Democratic supporters has been the $340 billion pro-posed cut from health care programs.

But the cuts would not directly hit the elderly and needy. The cuts are mostly to health providers, and do not impact benefits. In addition, much of the public bought into the GOP’s bogus line that Obama’s alleged reck-less spending was drowning the government in a sea of red ink.

Nervous foreign investors as well as a slew of financial experts and econo-mists endlessly claimed that the budget deficit — projected to soar to nearly $1.6 trillion in the last fiscal year, a post-World War II record — would saddle the nation with higher taxes; deeper cuts in education, health and social services; staggering permanent debt; and possibly even bankruptcy.

That doomsday scenario was part political hyperbole, part financial panic. Even then, many economists noted that the claim of financial Ar-mageddon was overblown.

But Obama is not out of the woods on spending cuts, and nei-ther are the poor. Though his proposals would protect programs that directly benefit the poor, Medicaid, unemployment insur-ance, and food stamps, the GOP’s counter proposals don’t. As the deadline for reaching a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff creeps closer, the pressure could build for the White House to eye programs that it has firmly and repeatedly taken off the table for potential cuts. The two proposals put forth by both sides outline deficit reduction efforts in broad budget categories and are not entirely clear about whether cuts will hurt poor people or not. A small army of the nation’s leading business leaders have screamed that a plunge over the fiscal cliff would be a disaster for business, wreck the nation’s credit rating and shove the nation back into deep recession. That must be avoided at all cost, they warn.

Obama’s answer to that is that a deal can be cut by approving the tax hikes and revenue raising measures he’s proposed, as well as the major check that he wants to put on the runaway military spending on the two wars that he inherited from Bush. This would bring the deficit under $1 trillion and would spare cutting programs that would devastate the poor and working class.

The political, social and economic consequences of the fiscal cliff debate on the poor are enormous. Surveys show that the ranks of the poor are still huge and that the wealth and income gap between the rich and poor is wider than in recent years. There’s also the greater public recognition that Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, unemployment insurance and other government-funded programs play a huge part in bolstering the economy, and Americans’ living standards.

The GOP’s favorite whipping program — food stamps — is a perfect example of that. If that aid been counted as income, nearly four million — almost two million of them children — would have been lifted out of poverty.

Then there’s the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is a refundable federal credit for low- to moderate-income working Americans. The esti-mate is that this lifted nearly six million people, half of them children, out of poverty. These programs provide income for the poor that goes directly into spending on goods and services. This in turn creates jobs, spurs busi-ness expansion, and sharply boosts tax revenues for local, state and the federal governments.

The poor — far from being a drag on the economy — fuel it with their spending. Obama’s budget does not hammer the poor. The GOP’s counter to it would. Obama’s proposals as they now stand are the only ones that keep the poor from barreling over the fiscal cliff.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst.

The political, social and economic consequences of the fiscal cliff debate on the poor are enormous.

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What should be done in the Trayvon Martin case?

It’s not a hoodie issue, it’s a race issue. Maybe we should march in blackface. Our outcry should shed a light on the injustice and tragedy that is racism and racial profiling.

Catherine ToppinAttorney

Fairfi eld, Conn.

Only police should be patrolling neighborhoods with weapons. People who are not trained can make bad decisions that cannot be undone!

Mike BEngineerBoston

Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law needs serious review and/or eradi-cation. It should never be used for the justification of murdering in-nocent American citizens.

Lisamarie MooreNeuroscientist

Hackensack, N.J.

Zimmerman should definitely be charged with first-degree murder in the tragic death of this inno-cent teenager.

Ugo MbawuikeSpa Manager

Roxbury

The law must balance fairly George Zimmerman’s brazen account against Trayvon Martin’s deathly silence. I think that blaming Trayvon for wear-ing a hoodie is like blaming the rape victim for what she’s wearing when she is attacked.

Marjorie SalvodonProfessorRoxbury

We must continue the compli-cated, painful national conversa-tion about racism that Trayvon Martin’s murder started, until we’ve finally healed this country from the legacy of slavery.

Mark SchaferTranslator and Visual Artist

Roxbury

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(Below) Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson and state Democratic Party Chairman John E. Walsh participated in a community forum at Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen to discuss the presidential election and state politics on Oct. 29. (Don West photo)

(Right) U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren is sur-rounded by supporters at a pre-election day rally at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury. (Don West photo)

(Below) President Barack Obama and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick listen as Orchard Gardens Elementary School students recite Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on Feb. 28. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

(Above) Michael Curry (C), president of the Boston chapter of the NAACP, holds the ribbon while celebrating the grand opening of the chapter’s new offices. Joining Curry is Lenny Alkins (L), former president of the NAACP’s Boston chapter, and City Councilor Tito Jackson. (Tony Irving photo)

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(Above) Steve Tompkins, a senior political adviser to U.S. Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren, talks about grassroots campaigning during a community forum at Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen prior to the election on Oct. 29. (Don West photo)

(Below) Voters at the Higginson-Lewis School in Roxbury received instruc-tions from poll workers on Election day. Voter turnouts in Boston as well as across the country exceeded expectations. (Tony Irving photo)

(Above) Senator-Elect Elizabeth Warren attended a prayer service in her honor hosted by the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 9 among a host of distinguished clergy, elected officials, members and friends. Bishop A. Livingston Foxworth officiated an annointing prayer. (Tony Irving photo)

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(Above, left) Design plans for the new BPS headquarters in Dudley Square combine brick and glass construction with the preserved facades of the Ferdinand, Curtis and Waterman buildings. Retail storefronts and one of the building’s main entrances will face Dudley station. The design includes a roof deck on top of the old Ferdinand building, accessible from the sixth floor. (Image cour-tesy of Mecanoo/Sasaki)

(Above, right) This image depicts the first phase of a 14-building, $250 million redevelopment effort in the Jackson Square com-munity of Jamaica Plain. Follow development progress at http://225centre.com. (Photo courtesy of The Community Builders)

(Below, right) Mayor Thomas Menino cuts the cake after the March 3 groundbreaking ceremony for the Dudley Municipal Center. (L to R) State Rep. Byron Rushing, City Councilor Tito Jackson, Menino, pastry chef Julius Johnson and State Rep. Gloria Fox. (Sandra Larson photo)

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Berklee College of Music held a topping off ceremony last week for its new 16-story building at 160 Massachusetts Avenue, a mixed-use building that will include 370 beds of student housing. The estimated $100 million project, shown completed in the above rendering, is scheduled for next fall. (Image courtesy of Berklee College of Music)

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Have you ever noticed that farm-fresh tomatoes are a more vibrant red than the ones in the supermarket? The same goes for fresh lettuce, which is brighter green and much more flavorful than those bagged salads. That freshness we can see, smell and

taste signals not only a more de-licious salad, but a considerably more nutritious one.

The flavors, colors and nutri-ents of fruits and vegetables begin to decline the moment they are harvested. That’s why eating lo-cally is so valuable to our nutrition and overall health. Estimates show that in the U.S., produce found at a grocery store, even if it was grown domestically, has traveled an aver-age of 1,500-1,800 miles.

Many of the health-promot-ing properties of produce are concentrated in their pigment or pungency. For example, the com-pound that makes a blueberry blue is anthocyanin, a potent an-tioxidant. The sulfurs that con-tribute to broccoli’s unique flavor have been shown to help decrease oxidative stress on cells, promote detoxification processes in the liver, and, according to prelimi-nary research, may inhibit cancer cell growth.

The reasons for considering local sources for your food extend far beyond nutritional value. Buying local food is a way of ac-tively supporting your commu-nity. Many family farms are strug-gling to stay afloat, and they are an important part of maintaining a secure source of healthy, highly nutritious foods for us and gener-ations to come.

With the arrival of winter, it’s time to appreciate the abundance of vegetables (and some fruits) that are in season and take note of their nutritional value. They include apples, basil, beets, broccoli, brus-sels sprouts, cauliflower, cranber-ries, cabbage, grapes, fennel, kale, lettuce, parsley, turnip, winter squash and pumpkin.

Pumpkin is much more than a carvable Halloween decoration. Roasted pumpkin seeds are deli-cious and one of only a few plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats are essential for cognitive development in chil-dren and preservation of brain power in adults. They help pro-mote healthy hair, skin and nails, and they act as a potent anti-in-flammatory nutrient. The flesh of pumpkin is an excellent source of carotenoids like beta carotene and alpha carotene, both of which contribute to the pumpkin’s

orange hue. A 2011 study found that eating more of this nutrient from foods like pumpkin may be related to a lower risk of death from all causes, including cardio-vascular disease and cancer.

Try pumpkin pureed into soup, roasted alone or with other fall vegetables, baked into whole grain breads and muffins, mashed

with potato for a healthy spin on the traditional side, mixed into tomato sauce or baked and pureed into a smoothie (add vanilla almond milk and cinnamon for a delicious fall drink).

As we move into winter, fresh produce is less abundant, but cold-storage options are still easy to find. They include winter squash, apples, pumpkins, potatoes, pars-nips, turnips and beets.

A beet’s rich color, whether

golden or red, is a good source of phytonutrients. Beets contain potent antioxidants and nitrate compounds that may help im-prove cardiovascular endurance and blood pressure. Try roasting them and adding them to wraps or salads. Roasted beet salad with arugula and goat cheese is a great flavor combination. If you have a juicer, try them mixed with carrot and apple for a sweet, healthy treat. Or eat them as a simple side dish roasted with olive oil and garlic.

Accessing local foods is easier at farms and farmers’ markets during the summer and early fall, but some markets run into No-vember, and many grocery stores now have signs indicating local offerings. Even in the dead of winter, you can find root vegeta-bles, fish, poultry and eggs from New England farms.

And fall is the perfect time to sign up for a community supported agriculture (CSA) program for next summer. These have become hugely popular and fill up quickly in the spring. Some CSAs offer de-livery; others require you to pick up your share at a farmers’ market or store. The fun of discovering what’s in your weekly box is a great way to get kids involved and learn-ing about eating seasonally.

Winter is the perfect time to plan a small home garden, even if it’s just an herb box on your deck or windowsill — browsing through seed catalogs in the per-fect antidote to the winter blues. You might also look into nearby community gardens or urban farming initiatives to join.

While you wait impatiently for local produce to become available in the spring, note the approxi-mate dates for pick-your-own op-portunities in your area. Kids love picking berries off the vine and seeing pumpkins growing in the field. Spring is also a good time to take note of ways to preserve the summer’s abundance, which can be

canned, dehydrated or frozen for consumption next fall and winter.

Stacy Kennedy is a senior clinical nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham & Women’s Hos-pital and Zakim Center for Integra-tive Therapies in Boston. She writes for online health and nutrition sites and works in private practice. Ken-nedy is also a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medi-cine, was featured in the award-win-ning documentary film “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead,” and works as the nutritionist for Reboot Your Life, a socially conscious health and wellness company affiliated with the film.

HEALTHY NEW YEAR

Beginning January 8th...

ZUMBATuesdays and Thursdays 7-8pm

Melnea Cass Recreation Complex120 Martin Luther King Blvd, Roxbury, MA

For more information emailzumbalaifitness@gmail.com

Cost $5 a classSoca • Salsa • Merengue • Reggae • Samba • Reggaeton & more!

Color does matter — if you’re a vegetable

With the arrival of winter, it’s time to appreciate the abundance of vegetables (and some fruits) that are in season and take note of their nutritional value.

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IRONWORKERS APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAMIn order to be eligible as an applicant these basic qualifications

must be met at the time the application is assigned:

1. be 18 years of age or older;

2. have a high school diploma or GED;

(GED will only be accepted if you completed and passed the 10th grade)

3. must meet the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

and any other applicable immigration law;

4. have a Driver’s License/Photo ID and Social Security card in your possession;

5. capable of performing essential function of the work.

Application fee is $20.00 payable at time ofapplication and you must apply in person at:

195 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston, MA 02127.

Monday thru Friday, January 7th thru 11th, 2013 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Monday and Tuesday January 14th and 15th, 2013 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Also, Monday January 7th and Monday January 14th 4:00PM - 6:00PM

There will be no registration after the above dates.The Ironworkers Training Center is an Equal

Opportunity Training Recruiting Program.For further information call 617-268-0707.

Ironworkers Local #7 Joint Apprentice Committee is

prepared to accept applicants interested in our

DEATHS

(Left) Bruce C. Bolling, a member of a powerful political dynasty in Boston who was the first African American elected president of the Boston City Council, died at his home in Roxbury after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 67. (Right) Keith Cassim Elam, son of the late legendary hip-hop artist Keith “Guru” Elam, is shown here hugging his grandfather, Judge Harry J. Elam Sr., the first black Chief Justice of the Boston Municipal Court. Judge Elam passed away after an extraordinary legal career and legacy of social activism. He was 90.

(Left) Ralph Browne Jr., a Korean War veteran and NAACP executive committee member, was 81. Browne served in 272nd Field Artillery Battalion of the Massachusetts National Guard, an all-African American unit, and later as chairman of the NAACP’s Veteran’s Affairs Committee. (Right) Paul Edwin Johnson, the former Boston Police Area B commander and chief of Harvard University police, passed away in his sleep on Feb. 27. He was 82 years old.

(Left) Community activist Jeanette Boone-Smith, 77, once served as Executive Assistant to then Lt. Governor John F. Kerry before founding the Four Corners Development Corporation. (Center) Donna Summer, the “Queen of Disco,” grew up in Mission Hill and never forgot her Boston roots. She went on to international fame and earned five Grammys before her death at the age of 63. (Right) Gretchen Lucinda (Flippin) Jackson, 93, of Milford, was the wife of the late Dr. Clarence Noel Jackson. Together, they owned and operated Douglas Square Pharmacy in Boston from the 1940s until his death in 1988. She later established the Gretchen Jackson Model Agency in the 1960s, which utilized both black and white models.

Religious Worship Guide

The First Church of Christ, Scientist

Near the corner of Huntington & Mass. Ave. Free Parking at all services.T Hynes, Prudential, Symphony, or Mass. Ave.

For further information, call 617.450.3790or visit www.ChristianScience.com

Sunday Church Services & Sunday School10 am and 5 pm (no evening service July & Aug.)

Wednesday Testimony Meetings 12 noon and 7:30 pm (2 pm online)

Sunday & Wednesday Live Services OnlineChristianScience.com/OnAir

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ARTSThe “Fela!” Queens (L) perform. The Tony Award-winning musical, which tells the life story of legendary Nigerian musician and human rights activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, ran from May 1 through May 6 at Emerson College’s Cutler Majestic Theatre. (Rameen Gasery photo)

Sahr Ngaujah (below) stars as legendary Nigerian musician and human rights activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti in the Tony Award-winning musical “Fela!” (Fela Production Photo)

(Middle, left) First Lady Michelle Obama presented the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program award to Jill Medvedow (R), Ellen Matilda Poss Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, and Teen Arts Council Member Romario Accime (C) at the White House on Nov. 19. (Steven E. Purcell photo)

(Below, left) The Boston Arts Academy Spirituals Ensemble joined the Don Byron New Gospel Quintet on stage at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium on Oct. 27. A visiting artist at MIT in 2012, Byron melded musical genres and brought generations together at the concert, an MIT Music and Theater Arts production. (L. Barry Hetherington photo)

(Below, right) Media mogul Oprah Winfrey (R), questions Lady Gaga (L) dur-ing the introduction of the “Born This Way Foundation” presented at Harvard University’s Sanders Theater on Feb. 29. Gaga, who inspired the Foundation, wishes to “challenge meanness and cruelty by inspiring young people to create support systems in their communities.” (Don West photo)

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ARTS

12 Dade Street, Roxbury, MA 02119617-445-0900

www.haleyhouse.org/cafe

Thursday January 3rdThe Coffeehouse presents

Fulani Haynes and the Jazz Collaboration

Guest Speaker at 7pm: Vickie Meredith

Live Jazz 8–10pm

Come early for dinner! (from 5pm)

Wednesday January 16th, 7pm

Remembering DudleyDudley is remembered as a vibrant business district drawing people from near and far. Bring your own special memories of Dudley to share.

Moderated by State Repre-sentative Byron Rushing

Program • Representive Rushing-a brief history of Dudley

• Panelists: Helen Credle,Frederick Fairfield, Sarah Ann Shaw, Rev. Michael Haynes—all born and raised in Roxbury

• Memories from the audience-please bring a photo or special treasure to share if you have one.

Come early and enjoy dinner before the program

Sponsored by the Roxbury Historical Society,

Haley House Bakery Café and Discover Roxbury

Save the Date:FEBRUARY 10 – SOUPER BOWL FUNDRAISER

FEBRUARY 16 – ODESSA PIPER/DIDI EMMONSCOOKING CLASS/DINNER

MARCH 8 – DINNER & A MOVIE

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH every Sunday 10am-4pm

(Left) 2012 was a great year for the metropolitan casu-al wear brand Annie Mulz. After running their second successful pop-up shop on Newbury Street, they opened their new home, Kyoto Jungle, around the corner on Gloucester Street. For more info, visit anniemulz.com. (John Brewer photo)

(Above) Critically-acclaimed filmmaker and Northeastern alum Byron Hurt (R) returned to Boston for a special screening of his latest documentary, “Soul Food Junkies,” on Nov. 16. The screening was hosted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Keyla Jackson (L), assistant director of the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute. The film, which explores the ramifications of being a soul food addict, premieres nationwide on Jan. 14, 2013 as part of the PBS Independent Lens program. (Eric Esteves photo)

(Right) Doo-Wop legend Little Joe Cook received a Cadillac-shaped birthday cake from Donna Ruvich at his 90th birthday celebration at the Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge on Oct. 20. Cook spent 25 years playing at the Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. (Don West photo)

(Above) Legendary novelist Toni Morrison spoke about goodness during a public lecture at Harvard University on Dec. 6. (Vanessa Olivacce photo)

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ARCHITECTS

D/R/E/A/M COLLABORATIVE, LLC• Customized Residential and Commercial Designs – Free Initial consultationsHomeowners | Small Business | Developers• New Construction • Renovations • Code Compliance• Development Concepts & Feasibility • Energy UpgradesEmail: gminott@dreamcollaborative.comWeb: www.dreamcollaborative.comFree in-house consultations

every Saturday by appointment

Tel. (617) 606-7029

AUTO BODY

HICKS AUTO BODY, INC10 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

Repair, refinish damaged vehicles. Complete

interior and exterior recondition/detail

24 Hour Towing • (617) 825-1545, fax: (617) 825-8495

www.hicksautobodyinc.com

CAR WASH

OJ CAR WASH, INC.273 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121Proudly Providing Auto Wash Services For Over 20 Years!Contact Person: Tucker OwensTel/Fax: (617) 265-0117 • EMAIL: ojcarwash@verizon.netWEB: http://www.wmtn.biz/ojcarwash.html(8) Self-Service Bays — (1) Super Bay — (2) Truck Bays. A total of 10 bays. 100% brush-less & soft touch wash.JOIN OJ’s AUTO CLUB NOW! — 50 hour guaranteeFREE VIP CARD FOR TUNNEL WASH MONTHLY PASS • ANNUAL PASS WE CAN CUSTOMIZE WASH PLANS TO YOUR SATISFACTION.

CATERING

HALEY HOUSE BAKERY CAFÉBreakfast Specials, Signature Muffins and Scones, A la Carte Breakfast, Lunch Package Deals, Wrap and Sandwich Platters, Steamin’ Hot Entrees, Soup and Salads, Pizza, Side Dishes, Appetizers, Desserts, Beverages and more.To place an order call catering line Monday through Friday8am-4pm at (617) 939-6837

CONSTRUCTION

KERRY CONSTRUCTION, INC22 Sylvester Rd, DorchesterInterior & Exterior Painting Replacement Windows & Doors • Carpentry • Roofing • Gutters • Masonry • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Vinyl SidingFree Estimates • Licensed & InsuredCall James O’Sullivan (617) 825-0592

TANKO CONTRACTING LLCAsbestos and lead Abatement, Roofing, Masonry, Kitchens, bathroom general capentry complete rehab free estimate. license and insured call AMID ALASA 508-269-7073.

CONSULTING

CAROLE COPELAND THOMAS, MBA, CDMPHigh Energy ProgramsConventions • Training Workshops • RetreatsSpeaker • Trainer • AuthorGlobal Diversity • Leadership • Multiculturalism • Empowerment(508) 947-5755 • carole@mssconnect.comwww.tellcarole.com • www.mssconnect.com

DENTISTS

RICHARD D. CARRANDASSOCIATESRichard D. Carr - D.D.S. Bahram Ghassemi - D.M.D., Badrieh Edalatpour - D.M.D. Gail Fernando - D.M.D.Diba Dastjerdi - D.M.D68 New Edgerly Rd, Boston, MA 02115• (617) 262-5880 • Fax: (617) 859-8804

ELECTRICIAN

JAMES M. BUTLER ELECTRICIANGreat with old wiring • No Job too smallCeiling Fans, Knob and Tube Rewiring, Electrical Service Upgrades and Much MoreFree Estimates • Fully InsuredLicense # 12077-B • 24 Hour Emergency Service(617) 593-0573

EYE DOCTORS & GLASSES

URBAN EYE MD ASSOCIATES. P.C.183 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115720 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118(617) 262-6300 • (617) 638-8119 Web: www.urbaneyemd.comBenjamin Andre` Quamina, M.D. • Lawrence I. Rand, M.D.Clifford Michaelson, M.D. • Sergey Urman, M.D.Lessa Denis Mahamed, O.D.Treating: Glaucoma, Cataracts, Diabetes, Ocular Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery and other vision threatening conditions and diseases. Offering: Routine Eye and Contact Lens Exams

EVENT PLANNING

ONE LIFE EVENTSA full service event management team83 Everdean St, Suite 1RBoston, MA 02122(617) 435-9339 or (617) 970-8794onelifeevents@gmail.comBanquets & Dinners, Corporate Events & Functions, Fundraisers, Private Parties, Stage Performances, Themed Events, Weddings and more. www.onelifeevents.com

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

FIRECODE DESIGN LLC.195 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119(617) 442-CODE (2633)Roxbury's #1 Full Service Fire Extinguisher CompanyInspections • Maintenance • Sales • InstallationFREE Workplace Fire Extinguisher Training(some restrictions apply)

FITNESS

UNIFIED FITNESS, INC.Personal Fitness Studio • One-on-one personal fitness training • Nutritional Consultation • Group Sessions • Party and Fitness Fun • Massage Therapy1 Westinghouse Plaza, Bldg. D, Hyde Park, MA 02136(857) 345-9252 office (617) 803.8904 mobileunifiedfitness1@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/UnifedFitness

INSURANCE

MUTUALOF OMAHA• Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Long-Term Care Insurance • Annuities • IRA • 401(k) • Mutual Funds • 529 College Savings Plans • Buy-Sell Funding • Key Person Protection • Executive BonusContact: Trevor Farrington Telephone: (617) 407-2684Email: trevor.farrington@mutualofomaha.comWebsite: http://www.TrevorFarrington.comBoston Division Office, 400 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 201, Quincy, MA 02169

EMPIRE INSURANCE AGENCY ANDREAL ESTATE SERVICESHome • Car • Life • Business Insurancealso Real Estate Services helping Buyers and Sellers1065 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120Call Now 617-445-5555

LAWYERS

BOSTON ATTORNEYCYNTHIA E. MACCAUSLANDprovides compassionate, high quality legal services inDivorce, Custody, Support and Guardianship.Sliding-Scale and Income-Based Fees.Call 617-284-3804 or visit www.maccauslandlaw.com.

PEST CONTROL

DUDLEY EXTERMINATING COMPANY• Established in 1939 • Locally owned • Lic/insured • VA/FHA Home Inspections • Roaches, mice, rats, ants, bedbugs(617) 427-3552, Jill E. Bowen, dedlydudley@yahoo.com

FOX PEST CONTROLCall us last for the best priceRoaches • Rodents • Ants • Fleas • Bees24 Hour Service • Licensed Serving the Boston area and beyond(617) 818-5697

PHYSICIANS

MARIAN H. PUTNAM, M.D.Pediatrician, Newborn to age 22 • Mass Health Plan patients welcome • Children's and BIDMC Hospitals • 36 Maple St, Hyde Park. (617) 364-6784 • home.earthlink.net/~mputnam3

PLUMBING

SEAN’S PLUMBING & DRAINSSince 1970, A1 References, no job too small. Drains cleaned, disposals, water heaters, washers/dryers, damaged bathroom & kitchen, floors repaired. Quotes over phone. Shower Diverters Expertly Rebuilt24 hours Cell: 617-610-0492Boston area only. License B18081. Fully Insured

REMOVAL SERVICES

ROOF ICE & ROOF SNOW REMOVALCall Akee Roofing (781) 483-8291

ROOFING

AKEE ROOF LEAK REPAIRSRoof Leaks repaired, Gutters repaired, cleaned, and replaced, Flatroofs replaced. Call Richard (781) 483-8291

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

SKILLED NURSING & REHAB CENTERProudly serving the Community since 1927BENJAMIN HEALTHCARE CENTER120 Fisher Ave, Boston, MA 02120www.benjaminhealthcare.comTel: (617) 738-1500 Fax: (617) 738-6560Short-term, Long-term, Respite, Hospice & RehabilitationMyrna E. Wynn, President & CEO, Notary Public

TELEPHONE & INTERNET

MASSACHUSETTS LOCALTELEPHONECOMPANYPay-As-You-Go! Fast, Friendly, Guaranteed! We'll install a new number, or re-use your existing number.Visit us at 1953 Dorchester Ave., corner of Fuller St.1-888-248-6582 (Free month with a year sign-up!) INSURANCE

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY$250/six months for a 30 word

listing in print and online.Email: ads@bannerpub.com

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing has received an application:

To add instrumental music, 4 instruments and karaoke to their present entertainment license that allows for radio, 4 televisions, and 2 widescreen televisions.

at: 1024 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118known as: Victoria's Dinerthe applicant is: Damian Marciantemanager of record is: Damien Marciante

Said live entertainment would be operated and maintained daily until: 1:00 a.m.

A public hearing on this application will be held at Boston City Hall, Room 801, on Monday, January 28, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the hearing.

Interpretation Services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole and American Sign Language may be available upon request if the request is made two weeks prior to the public hearing. Call 617-635-4165 to request an interpreter. Written comments may be made prior to the hearing by writing to:

Patricia A. Malone, Esq., DirectorMayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and LicensingRoom 817, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201

Telephone (617) 635-4165 Fax (617) 635-4174

INVITATION TO BID

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking bids for the following:

BID NO. DESCRIPTION DATE TIME

S514 NPDES Compliance Program 01/10/13 2:00 p.m. Aquatic Toxicity Testing

*WRA-3572 Purchase of One (1) 01/11/13 11:00 a.m.

New Diesel Powered Automatic 6YD Catch Basin Cleaner Truck with Stainless Steel Body

6901 Electrical Equipment Upgrade 01/24/13 2:00 p.m. Construction 4 Deer Island Treatment Plant

*F223 RFQ/P Audit Services 01/25/13 11:00 a.m.

*WRA3563 Printing and Mailing 01/30/13 2:00 p.m. of Brochures “MWRA Consumer Confidence Report”

Sealed bids will be received at the offices of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Charlestown Navy Yard, Document Distribution Office, 100 First Avenue, First Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, up to the time and date listed above at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

*(indicates) Bid Documents available on the Comm-PASS Website (www.comm-pass.com).Commonwealth of Massachusetts

ARTS

(Above) On March 8, jazz music legend Ramsey Lewis graced the stage at Sculler’s Jazz Club as part of his Sun Goddess tour. (Tony Irving photo)

(Above) Actor Terrence Howard is joined by Shaumba-Yanje Dibinga, founder of OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center, at the VIP reception prior to the organization’s show, Twist & Shout, which ran on Oct. 5 and 6. (Tony Irving photo)

(Above) Artist and activist Harry Belafonte (C) is joined by Larry Watson (3rd L) and musicians from Berklee College of Music after their musical tribute to Belafonte. He was honored with the Desmond Tutu Social Justice Award presented by South Africa Partners at a dinner held in Cambridge with 350 guests, including First Lady Diane Patrick and S. African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, on Oct. 13th. (Don West photo)

(Left) In 2012, rapper, producer and promoter Mark Merren transitioned his successful monthly showcases into a weekly format known as Motivate Monday, creating a platform for many of the city’s up-and-com-ing urban music artists. The event features R&B and hip hop every Monday night at Fenway restaurant and music venue Church. (John Brewer photo)

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HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY4 AFFORDABLE CONDOMINIUMS

Post Road Village137 Boston Post Road

Wayland, Ma.

TO BE SOLD BY LOTTERY TO ELIGIBLE HOMEBUYERS

(2) 2-Bedroom, 1-1/2 Bath Garden Style Units – $168,000, 1200 sf apprx. (2) 3 Bedroom 1-1/2 Bath Townhouse - $187,500, 1250 & 1450 sf apprx.

Maximum income:1 Person -$45,500 3 Persons - $58,500 5 Persons - $70,200 2 Persons - $52,000 4 Persons - $65,000 6 Persons – $75,400

Other Restrictions Apply

OPEN HOUSE: 19 Wadsworth Lane, Unit #201, Wayland, 1/6/2013, Noon-2PM

INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Wayland Town Bldg, Senior Ctr., 1/7/2013, 6-8PM

Applications available at:Wayland Town Bldg, Front Lobby Wayland Public Library

Or Write To:JTE Realty, P. O. Box 955, No. Andover, Ma. 01845

Or e-mail:postroad@jterealtyassociates.com

MAILING ADDRESS MUST BE PROVIDED978-258-3492

Application Deadline Received by: 2/4/2013

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LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family Court Department

SUFFOLK Division Docket No. SU12P2441EA

Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication

Estate of Lewis Earl PaineAlso known as Louis Earl Payne

Date of Death: 06/18/2012

To all interested persons:

A petition has been filed by Mayme N. Oredein of Saint Albans, NY request-ing that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that Mayme N. Oredein of Saint Albans, NY be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond.

You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 02/28/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection fol-lowed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.

The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the adminis-tration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.Date: December 20, 2012

Sandra GiovannucciRegister of Probate

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Probate and Family Court Department

SUFFOLK Division Docket No. SU12D2704DR

Divorce Summons by Publication and Mailing

Jesus O Melo vs. Aldriana Torres

To the Defendant:

The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Section 1B.

The Complaint is on file at the Court.

An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current finan-cial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411.

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Jesus O Melo, 7 Stanley St, #3, Dorchester, MA 02125 your answer, if any, on or before 02/14/2013. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court.

Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.Date: December 10, 2012

Sandra GiovannucciRegister of Probate

ALTA BRIGHAM SQUAREAFFORDABLE HOUSING LOTTERY

ARLINGTON, MAWWW.S-E-B.COM/LOTTERY

17 New Affordable ApartmentsStudios @ $941/mo 1BRs @ $1,068/mo

2BRs @ $1,185/moRent does not include any utilities except water and sewer

Alta Brigham Square is a 116 unit apartment building located one-half block off of Massachusetts Avenue at Arlington Center. 17 of the units will be reserved for individuals and families who qualify for this affordable housing program.

Affordable apartments include designer finishes such as gorgeous plank flooring in kitchen and bath; granite countertops; stainless steel appliances; upgraded espresso-colored designer cabinetry; oversized kitchen islands; and tile surrounds in baths. Community amenities include a wellness center with cardio salon and an outdoor lounge with fire pits and community grills.

The Maximum Income Limits for Households are as follows:

1 Person — $45,500 2 Person — $52,0003 Person — $58,500 4 Person — $65,000

A Public Info Session will be held on January 10th, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the Arlington Senior Center Mural Room (27 Maple Street, next to Town Hall).

Completed Applications and Required Income Documentation must be received, not postmarked, by 2 pm on January 30th 2013.

The Lottery will be held on February 12th, 6 pm in the Arlington Senior Center Mural Room.

For Lottery Information and Applications go towww.s-e-b.com/lottery or call (617) 782-6900

And Leave A Message. Applications and Information alsoavailable at the Robbins Library on 700 Mass Ave in Arlington

(M-W 9-9, Thurs 1-9, Fri+Sat 9-5, Sun 2-5).

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Train for Administrative, Financial Services& Medical Office jobs (ESL classes also available)

Work in hospitals, health care, finance, banks, colleges, & more.

YMCA Training, Inc. is recruiting training candidates now!Job placement assistance provided. We will help you apply for free training.No prior experience necessary, but must have HS diploma or GED.

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Come to a Tuesday @ 3 p.m. briefing

Call 617-542-4180 to pre-registerOperation A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston

Greater Media Boston currently has the following open position:

Director of ProgrammingResponsible for overall brand direction and performance of Greater Me-dia’s radio stations and digital assets — including all local programming, marketing and production. Must have major market operations manager experience with a proven track record of building winning radio stations.

If you’re interested in working for one of the premiere broadcasting companies in the country, please look at a detailed job description for this and other positions by going to: www.greatermedia.com (Employment-Boston); or write to hr@greatermediaboston.com to request a copy of the job posting.

Greater Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WMJX106.7 • WROR 105.7 • WKLB 102.5 • WBOS 92.9 • WTKK 96.9

Jobs Home » Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

On-Air Radio Talent(Full-time)

Major market radio station is looking for on-air talent. The right candidate is a team player who demonstrates a passion for a wide range of musical styles and social media. A minimum of 3 years previous medium or major market experience a must. We will treat all applicants with confidentiality.

Qualified candidates, please submita resume and air check:

humanresources7101@gmail.comAn Equal Opportunity Employer

PURCHASE PROGRAM • ROUND 8The Marshfield Housing Partnership is accepting additional applications from qualified applicants for grants to assist them in purchasing an existing market rate home or condominium in Marshfield. A deed restriction will be recorded on each unit purchased with a grant to secure affordability in perpetuity.

MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNTS

1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3, 4 and 5 Bedrooms

$45,000 $60,000 $80,000

MAXIMUM HOUSE/CONDOMINIUM AMOUNTS

BEDROOMS SALE PRICE MAXIMUM GRANT NET PRICE AFTER GRANT

1 BR Condo $189,000 $45,000 $144,000

1 BR House $223,000 $45,000 $178,000

2 BR Condo $222,000 $60,000 $162,000

2 BR House $260,000 $60,000 $200,000

3 BR Condo $266,000 $80,000 $186,000

3 BR House $302,000 $80,000 $222,000

4 BR House $320,000 $80,000 $240,000

5 BR House $338,000 $80,000 $258,000

MAXIMUM ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person 9 or more

$47,150 $53,900 $60,650 $67,350 $72,750 $78,150 $83,550 $89,950 Please call

Subject to periodic change by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Net family assets may not exceed $75,000.

Households interested in applying should attend one of the two informational sessions being provided. Informational sessions will be held at the following locations:

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 7:00 PM: Hearing Room # 2, Marshfield Town Hall, 870 Moraine Street, Marshfield Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10:00 AM: Hearing Room # 2, Marshfield Town Hall, 870 Moraine Street, Marshfield

A lottery will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Marshfield Town Hall, Hearing Room # 2, to select grant recipients. Successful grant recipients are required to have at least one family member attend and complete a Homebuyer Education Workshop.

For additional information or to receive an application please contact either the Marshfield Housing Authority (781-834-4333) or the Marshfield Housing Coordinator: (781-834-1051). Applications are also available at the Marshfield Town Hall.

All applications must be received and date stamped by the Marshfield Housing Authority no later than12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday, February 22, 2013.

Marshfield Housing Authority, 12 Tea Rock Gardens, Marshfield, MA 02050

MHOPP Funding was made possible by the Town’s adoption of the Community Preservation Act

MARSHFIELDHOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Residences at Wayland Town CenterAffordable Rental Housing Lottery

For Occupancy June 2013400-440 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778

The 12 rental affordable units are one bedroom units ranging in size from 887 to 1,474 square feet. They will rent for contract rent of $1,167 plus utilities per month to households with maximum moderate income of $45,500 for a household with 1 person and $52,000 for a household with 2 people. Applications are available at the Wayland Housing Authority Office, 106 Main Street, Wayland, MA and on the web at www.wayland.ma.us.

For More Information Contact Katherine Provostat Wayland Housing Authority, Phone: 508-655-6310, ext. 14 or kprovost@waylandhousing.com

THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The Holbrook Housing Authority announces the opening of the 705 3-bedroom Family Waiting List and the Massachusetts Rental Vouch-er Program (MRVP) list for all standard and emergency applications between Tuesday, January 8, 2013 and Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

Applications are available between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Holbrook Housing Authority, 1 Holbrook Court, Holbrook, MA 02343, or by calling (781) 767-0024. Applications can also be downloaded at www.mass.gov/dhcd.Completed applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2013.

The applicable 2012 net income limits are as follows:

4 personhousehold

5 personhousehold

6 personhousehold

$65,000 $70,200 $75,400

3-bedroom Family Waiting ListFor RentSecond floor three bedroom apart-ment with kitchen and bathroom. Hookup for washing machine. $1250/mo, no utilities, no pets. Transportation is convenient.617-825-5514.

A senior/disabled/handicapped community

0 BR units = $1,027/mo1 BR units = $1,101/moAll utilities included.

Call Sandy Miller, Property Manager

#888-691-4301Program Restrictions Apply.

WOLLASTONMANOR91 Clay Street

Quincy, MA 02170

Senior Living At It’s Best

SubsidizedWaiting List Open

Waiting list for one and two bedroom subsidized apartments open at

Bedford VillageApartments

Bedford MA

For one-bedroom, rents start at $777 and up. Two bedroom apartments start at $934 and up. Includes heat, hot water, and cooking gas. Income restrictions apply.

EHO

781-275-1038

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