The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA back issues from May 2003:
Simplicio C. DaCosta
May 01, 2003; ... PLYMOUTH - Simplicio C. "Sam" DaCosta, 79, of Plymouth, a retiredworker at Haliday Lithograph in Halifax, died Tuesday at his homeafter a long illness. He previously worked at Plymouth Cordage Co.and Revere Copper and Brass Co., both in Plymouth. He retired in1985. Mr. DaCosta was ...
Loretta Corrigan
May 01, 2003; ... CANTON - Loretta (Croteau) Corrigan, 91, of Canton formerly ofEaston, one of 26 children, died Wednesday at Good Samaritan MedicalCenter in Brockton after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Corrigan was born and raised in Canada and lived in Easton 12years before ...
Braintree's teaching strategies win award
May 01, 2003; ... BRAINTREE - Braintree Public Schools will receive a statewideVanguard Award for the district's teaching strategies for reachingunderperforming students and improving math skills. Tenth-grade MCAS failure rates dropped from 42 percent in 1998 to8 percent in 2002. The awards ...
MCAS at votechs
May 01, 2003; ... Number Percent tested* passing Blue Hills 191 94 Marshfield High 61 90 Norfolk Cty. Ag. 106 97 Old Colony 122 85 Plymouth South 124 93 N ....
Neighbors disagree over fate of bridge
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger A little bridge is causing big problems in a neighborhood next tothe future Milton High School. Neighbors are split over whether to rebuild the bridge, whichcrosses Pine Tree Brook and joins Gile Road with Parkway Crescent andMeagher Avenue. A construction ...
Abington gas leak deemed not hazardous
May 01, 2003; ... ______________________ [Correction published 5/2/03: ABINGTON - The Abington FireDepartment business number is 781-982-2114. A phone number publishedyesterday in a story about a reported gas leak was incorrect.] ______________________ ABINGTON - Natural gas leaking from ...
Info on quality of health care now at hand; Public may access U.S. government web site on home health agencies
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger Starting today, Massachusetts residents can gain quick access toinformation about the quality of care provided by nearly everyMedicare-certified home health agency in the state. The information can help people evaluate and select agencies whenan elderly or ...
BLACK TIDE; Cleanup crews from South Shore help battle spill in Buzzards Bay
May 01, 2003; ... By LANE LAMBERT The Patriot Ledger FALMOUTH Except for the piles of plastic bags and the containmentbooms offshore, it was a pretty beach on a pretty day. As skimmingvessels worked out of sight miles away in Buzzards Bay, trying tocontain Sunday night's barge spill, Steve ...
Randolph needs override to sustain services
May 01, 2003; ... In Randolph, as is the case in all communities, two major sourcesfund the town's $63-plus million annual budget, local aid from thestate and the local taxes collected by the respective town.It isimportant to note that since 1997, fueled largely by increases inlocal aid monies ...
O'Donnell Middle School releases second-term honor roll
May 01, 2003; ... STOUGHTON- The following students are on the Dr. Robert G.O'Donnell Middle School honor roll for the second term. GRADE 8 HONORS - Christina Anagnoston, Samantha Azul, DaynaBerry, Kristen Berteletti, Bhagat, Sahil Boren, Karen AndrewBornstein, Rhea Cabrera, Kristina Cardoso, ...
Salute to VOLUNTEERS; She's a model of versatility at South Shore Hospital
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger She's not retired and she's not in high school, and that makesJanice VanLaarhoven stand out among South Shore Hospital volunteers. Most people her age are putting their energy into their ownhouseholds, but the 37-year-old Abington woman also makes time ...
Frances M. Ford
May 01, 2003; ... BOSTON - Frances M. "Frannie" (Ferrara) Ford, 82, of Dorchester, aretired Boston Water Department employee, died Wednesday atMassachusetts General Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Ford retired in 1977. Born in South Boston, she had lived in the Cedar Grove section ...
Donald K. Herrick
May 01, 2003; ... PLYMOUTH - Donald K. Herrick, 77, of Plymouth, a Navy veteran ofWorld War II, died Tuesday at Jordan Hospital. He served on the aircraft carrier USS Hancock in the Pacific. Heearned three battle stars and was disabled during the war. Mr.Herrick later worked as a clerk for the ...
SCHOOL BASEBALL; Lakers, Nicotri save their best for last
May 01, 2003; ... Although the Silver Lake Regional High School baseball teamentered the seventh inning without a hit, the Lakers (1-4, 2-5)rallied behind Ryan Nicotri's two-run homer in the top half of thefinal frame to win, 2-0, against Old Colony League foe and host NorthQuincy (2-3, 2-5) ...
'Voice' chapter sets meeting on Tuesday
May 01, 2003; ... KINGSTON - The Plymouth affiliate of Voice of the Faithful willhold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart High School onRoute 80. The meeting will focus on a panel of teenage Catholics expressingtheir views about the recent crisis in the Catholic Church and whatthey ...
Budget of $39M sought for W-H schools
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger WHITMAN - The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee last nightvoted to recertify a fiscal 2004 operating budget that would increaseeach town's assessment by 6 percent. Town meetings will decide Monday whether to accept the proposed$39 million budget ....
New productions hitting South Shore stages
May 01, 2003; ... Many new shows are opening this weekend and next around the SouthShore. American Bandstand Revisited - Quincy Dinner Theater, MasonicHall, 1170 Hancock St., Quincy. May 3, 9-11, 17-18, 23-24. 781-843-5862. Damn Yankees - at Sanborn Auditorium, Hingham Town Hall, ...
KIM Q. MAITLAND
May 01, 2003; ... Age: 50 Address: 2 Coach Lane Occupation: Investment adviserEducation: Bachelor's degree, Harvard University; George ...
Webster effective in House floor debut; Hanson legislator leads fight against proposed tax hike
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger BOSTON - Freshman state Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Hanson, deliveredhis first speech on the House floor last night and led anoverwhelming majority against raising the income tax from 5.3 to 5.95percent. The fiscal conservative said raising taxes is not the ...
Oscar Joseph Tognarelli
May 01, 2003; ... QUINCY - Oscar Joseph "Joe" Tognarelli, 79, of Quincy, a retiredprinter, died Tuesday at Hancock Park Nursing and RehabilitationFacility, Quincy. He worked for Winthrop Printing Co. in Boston for32 years, retiring in 1994. Mr. Tognarelli served in the Navy. He loved football ...
Eugene E. Richards
May 01, 2003; ... PORT ORANGE, Fla. - Eugene Eben Richards, 94, of Port Orange, aretired ship painter, died Saturday at Hospice of Volusia FlagerCounty in Port Orange. Mr. Richards worked at the Fore River shipyard in Quincy. He alsoworked for American Can Co. Born in Malden, he lived in ...
SCHOOL BASEBALL; Mathews' hit lifts Thayer to victory
May 01, 2003; ... Just as countless other players had dreamed, Thayer Academy's PatMathews stepped to the plate yesterday with with a full count, basesloaded, two outs, and his team trailing Buckingham, Browne & Nicholsby two runs. Mathews stroked a bases-clearing double to give the Tigers a ...
SCHOOL SOFTBALL; Coyle, Sampson and Weymouth walk off winners
May 01, 2003; ... Second baseman Jessie Coyle treated her Weymouth High schoolsoftball team to some extra-inning heroics yesterday. The sophomore sealed a 9-8 victory over Bay State League rivalDedham with a two-out, walkoff triple in the bottom of the eighth. Senior Allyson O'Toole singled ...
Planning board candidates address issues; Eli M. Hauser
May 01, 2003; ... For the Patriot Ledger SHARON - Here are profiles of the two candidates competing for onefive-year term on the planning board in Tuesday's town election: Eli Hauser said he is running for a seat on the planning boardbecause of concern for the future of the town over the next ...
Cookbook sale set for scholarship fund
May 01, 2003; ... "Cooking with Friends, First Courses" will be on sale at theHanson Shaw's and Whitman Super Stop & Shop on May 17 from 9 a.m. 3p.m. This cookbook has more than 550 recipes of soups, salads andCrock-Pot favorites. It will cost $10. Proceeds go to the Gary OberleMemorial Scholarship to ...
Quincy; DISTRICT COURT
May 01, 2003; ... Dale E. Atkins, 41, who was listed as homeless, pleaded innocentto possession of cocaine. He was told to return to court May 27. Thecrime allegedly occurred April 18 in Quincy. - - - Daniel Driscoll,35, of 45 Revere Road, Weymouth, pleaded innocent to maliciousdestruction of property ...
ELI M. HAUSER
May 01, 2003; ... Age: 42 Address: 58 Ames St. Occupation: Engineer and also works for marketing company instrategic planning Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical ...
'Melting-pot American' perfect for diverse Gardner
May 01, 2003; ... Alan Chong grew up in Maui and admits having "no idea what arthistory meant." Today he is Curator of Collection at the IsabellaStewart Gardner Museum and occupies an office that once was thebedroom of the legendary Gardner. The room still resonates with thepanache of its original ...
Brockton woman dies after accident on Route 24
May 01, 2003; ... AVON - A Brockton woman was killed last night in an accident onRoute 24. Maria Correia, 55, was taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center inBrockton, where she died. Witnesses told police Correia was driving north about a mile pastRoute 27 in the right lane at about 8:30 p.m ....
Election promises to be patience test; Saturday's ballot presents 5 races plus 25 charter changes
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger Voters will have a lot of decisions to make in the town electionSaturday - 30, to be exact. There are five races on the ballot, but voters also must whetherto ratify 25 changes to the town charter. The changes were approved at last year's annual town ...
Janet B. Morrison, retired Brockton teacher, at 65
May 01, 2003; ... ______________________ [Correction published 5/2/03: A photograph of Marti Morrison, a candidate for school committeein Marshfield's election tomorrow, was used with yesterday's obituaryfor Janet Morrison of Easton. The obituary is running again todaywith the correct ...
SCHOOL ROUNDUP; Late scores double Marshfield's pleasure
May 01, 2003; ... The Marshfield High School boys lacrosse team needed late heroicstwice to beat non-league foe and previously unbeaten Braintreeyesterday, 10-9, at home in overtime. Mike Violandi picked up a ground ball and fed Dennis Rugg in frontof the net for the winning goal. Just getting ...
Edith M. Edie
May 01, 2003; ... STUART, Fla. - Edith M. (Keyes) Edie, 91, formerly of the BrantRock section of Marshfield, a homemaker, died Tuesday at a hospicecenter in Stuart. Born in Woburn, she lived in Stuart the past 20years. Mrs. Edie was a 12th generation descendant of John Alden, apassenger on the ...
Historical society to hold yard sale
May 01, 2003; ... SCITUATE - The Scituate Historical Society will hold a yard salefrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m ....
ROBERT A. MERRITT
May 01, 2003; ... Age: 79 Address: 23 Tolman St. Occupation: Retired since 1979 fromthe town of Brookline; since 1979 worked as a real estate broker andresidential appraiser Education: Attended Northeastern University Municipal ...
Mayor calls council move out of bounds
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger Although his concerns aren't expected to be a deal-breaker, QuincyMayor William Phelan believes the city council overstepped itsauthority by claiming veto power over individual projects in his $10million open space plan. The council's finance committee last ...
United Way to recognize pantry founder
May 01, 2003; ... BOSTON - Agnes Lynch of Braintree will be honored at the UnitedWay of Mass. Bay Champions of Change Awards at 5 today at StateStreet Corp., 225 Franklin St., Boston. Lynch will ...
OUR OPINION; Honoring the law in a democracy
May 01, 2003; ... Today is Law Day in the United States, a commemoration that willbe remarked mainly by lawyers. In a democracy such as ours, the law is not the purview ofpractitioners only. It governs our way of life. In this year, inthis time, Law Day is a reminder for Americans to contemplate ...
Driver hurt when car hits house
May 01, 2003; ... HALIFAX - A Halifax man was injured when the car he was drivingstruck a house on Carver Street early yesterday morning, police said. Evan Weber of Cranberry Drive was driving a 1992 Saturn when itleft the road and struck the house at 15 Carver St. shortly before 1a.m., police ...
Former cantor pleads innocent to rape; He also faces suit filed by parents of alleged victim
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger DEDHAM - The parents of a 30-year-old mentally retarded woman areseeking civil damages from the former cantor at Temple Beth Am inRandolph for allegedly raping and molesting their daughter. The suit, filed March 13 in Norfolk Superior Court, alleges ...
Neighbors angry over new development; They say town officials never notified them about subdivision plan
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger SCITUATE - A group of Greenbush-area residents are outraged thatthey were never notified by the town about a recent constructionproject that clear-cut nearly 60,000 square feet of forest and builtthree large houses in a neighborhood of old Cape-style ...
Cornell R. Binkley
May 01, 2003; ... WEYMOUTH - Cornell R. "Bink" Binkley, 75, of Weymouth, a retiredlead airline mechanic, died Wednesday at his son's home in Weymouth. He worked for Delta Airlines for 35 years until his retirement in1993. He previously worked as an instructor for Northeast Airlines. Mr. Binkley was a ...
John V. Wessling
May 01, 2003; ... BRAINTREE - John V. Wessling, 83, of Braintree, an electrician forthe International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 103of Boston, died Wednesday at Colonial Rehabilitation and NursingCenter in Weymouth after a long illness. Mr. Wessling worked at New Boston Food ...
Joseph A. Gillan, retired Quincy police officer
May 01, 2003; ... NORTH QUINCY - Joseph A. Gillan, 76, of North Quincy, a Quincypolice patrolman, died Wednesday at home, after a long illness. Mr.Gillan was a patrolman for the Quincy Police Department for 30 years.He retired in 1991. He patrolled many areas of the city. He was an Army veteran of ...
Teachers plan to fete friends of education
May 01, 2003; ... WEYMOUTH - The Weymouth Teachers Association is sponsoring itsFriend of Education Celebration next week. The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. next Thursday at the WeymouthElks hall, 1197 Washington St. Ellen Peterson, president of theassociation, said more ...
Police charge city man with armed robbery, assault
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger QUINCY - Police arrested a Quincy man in connection with an armedrobbery on Tuesday night and are investigating two other robberiesthat occurred early yesterday. John P. Morgan Jr., 38, of 346 Granite St., was charged with armedrobbery and assault with a ...
'Responsibility' clause won't be in W-H request; Committee worried about possibility of school construction being delayed
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger WHITMAN - Language that would require contractors to prequalify asso-called "responsible employers" when bidding on the $49 millionWhitman-Hanson Regional High School project will not be included inthe request for proposals that goes out May 15. As ...
Driving home the point; Mock drunken-driving event staged at Hingham High
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger HINGHAM About half of the Hingham High School student body witnessed thedeadly consequences of drinking and driving yesterday. Luckily, itwas all pretend. To raise awareness about the dangers of drunkendriving during prom and graduation season, Hingham ...
Fore River Bridge opening tomorrow
May 01, 2003; ... WEYMOUTH - The Fore River Bridge will be raised at 2 p.m. tomorrowto allow an oil tanker to pass, ...
All SL seniors can now attend '03 ceremony
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger PEMBROKE - Silver Lake high school seniors can finally startplanning for their graduation ceremony. Silver Lake and Pembroke officials resolved their tuition disputeyesterday, which means Pembroke's seniors will be allowed toparticipate in the June 7 ...
Student investigated in sexual assault case; PLYMOUTH POLICE
May 01, 2003; ... Police are investigating sexual assault allegations at PlymouthNorth High School. School officials suspended a 17-year-old malestudent for five days after three girls, two 14 and one 15,complained about him, police said. The allegations involve indecent touching, sexually ...
Randolph residents fund ice-rink repairs
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger RANDOLPH - Critical repairs to the ice-making equipment at theZapustas Ice Arena are planned for June. On Monday night, town meeting appropriated $175,000 to replaceboth compressors in the ice-making system. One of the compressors isbeyond repair, and the ...
TOWN VOTE 2003; Candidates get the word out on radio
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger MARSHFIELD - Most of the candidates in the town's races for officeanswered reporters' questions and discussed issues in their campaignsduring a forum broadcast last night on WATD, Marshfield's radiostation. Selectman candidates Stephen Lynch and Greg Owen ...
Agnes I. O'Brien
May 01, 2003; ... QUINCY - Agnes I. O'Brien, 85, of Quincy, a retired embroiderer,died Wednesday at John Scott Nursing Home, Braintree. Born inBoston, she was educated in city schools. She lived in South Bostonand Natick before moving to Quincy a year ago. Miss O'Brien issurvived by a sister, Alice M ....
Anne Feinberg
May 01, 2003; ... RANDOLPH - Anne (Wyman) Feinberg of Randolph died Wednesday. Wife of the late Joseph Feinberg, she is survived by three children,Elick Feinberg, Hinda Rosenberg and Meri Cayem; a brother, Ben Wyman;eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will ...
PRO SPORTS; It's not over until Sox say so; Weird ninth aids never- say-die club
May 01, 2003; ... Del N. Jones RED SOX 5 ROYALS 4 It was the basketball hitting the top of the backboard and stilldropping in the basket, or the puck clanging up against the post, offthe skate and then into the net. t was the fumbled football thatkindly bounces back into the hands of ...
Youth is served; Young Braintree team relies on time-tested methods to win
May 01, 2003; ... For The Patriot Ledger BRAINTREE 2 MILTON 0 BRAINTREE - Pitching and defense are usually the hallmark of aveteran softball team. But this season's Braintree High School squadhas outstanding defense, solid pitching and youth. The Wamps (8-1 ...
Officials predict drastic changes without override
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger As an example of the kinds of cuts which would be needed to closeRandolph's projected budget deficit, finance committee member JohnBarry provided a list. It included closing the Turner Free Library, shutting the ZapustasIce Arena, the senior center, and all ...
Aid-cut contingency plan well-received; Plan by administrator would pare $705,000 while avoiding layoffs
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger Selectmen think they have a way to patch a $705,000 hole in nextyear's municipal budget without resorting to layoffs or a substantialreduction of town services. The state budget proposed by the HouseWays and Means Committee for next fiscal year would slash aid ...
Party for retiring officer
May 01, 2003; ... ROCKLAND - A celebration for retiring Rockland police officer NeilKeenan will be held Saturday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 75 Market ...
Candidate admits to 'lapse of judgment'; Driscoll, who is running for state rep, apologizes for harassing phone call
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger A Braintree selectman vying for the state representative seatvacated by Joseph Sullivan said yesterday that a "momentary lapse ofjudgment" led him to make an harassing phone call to a local businessowner. Democrat Joseph Driscoll apologized for calling the ...
Calls graduated income tax a fair solution
May 01, 2003; ... I had high hopes for Governor Romney during his election. Heseemed forthright and competent. He has had to face the hard reality of our state's economy, and Iaccept and understand the cuts where he has had to make them. He hasstated that the pain shall be shared by all. But ...
Pembroke official forfeits his raise; School chief called on to follow suit
May 01, 2003; ... The Patriot Ledger PEMBROKE - Town Accountant Michael Buckley voluntarily reduced hissalary by $6,000 at town meeting on Tuesday. School SuperintendentPatricia Randall didn't follow suit, and that has new Selectman TerryFinnegan up in arms. Randall, who makes $117,000 ...
EARNINGS; BioSphere Medical Inc.
May 01, 2003; ... ROCKLAND - BioSphere Medical Inc. reported a first-quarter loss of$2.18 million, compared with $2.32 million the previous year. Revenues rose 17 percent to $3.05 million during the three monthsending March 31. The company manufactures acrylic microspheres that are used in ...
ALLEN M. GARF
May 01, 2003; ... Age: 63 Address: 10 Larason Farm Road Occupation: Logisticsconsultant for small business and manufacturing companies. Education:Associate's degree, Brooklyn College; certificate in ...