Bulletin master-8-12.indd - Houghs Neck Community Council
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Bulletin master-8-12.indd - Houghs Neck Community Council
Houghs Neck The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 1957 BULLETIN 1193 Sea Street ~ Houghs Neck, MA 02169 Hello Houghs Neck and beyond, What a great summer we have had. This July has the highest average temperature since the 1930s. My girls have had a great summer sailing. First sailing Lipton Cup hosted by Squantum Yacht Club in early July then sailing Quincy Bay Race Week hosted by Wessagussett Yacht Club in mid July. Some of Houghs Necks young sailors placed in both races. The Laser fleet was Davis Stewart, Kelsey Laforest and Brooke McCarthy. The Opti fleet was Emily McCarthy. The greatest win of all is knowing that all the kids that participated in a competitive sport this summer will learn life lessons about personal goals and the work it takes to achieve them. The Mayor of Houghs Neck race is heating up. The past couple of weeks the Candidates have kicked it up a couple of notches. Kelli “KelGal” Galligan has been selling “Necka” bumper stickers and had an outdoor screening of The Love Bug. Kim Fallon has been attending events and collecting donations in person. Joe Giggey has been selling raffle tickets. He has 4 sets of tickets to raffle off as well as some autographed sports memorabilia including a Sam Horn autographed ball. Joe will have a Party and raffle at Louis August 15 at 7pm. He has also arranged to have Wally the Red Sox mascot to attend and pose for pictures. Chowdafest, Chowdafest Chowdafest. The 8th annual Chowdafest will be the biggest event in twelve months. We have booked Houghs Necks very own Stars Frank Doyle & Bryan Galligan of Rock Island Sound to play the event. We expect a record attendance and over 150 gallons of Chowda to be served. If you are interested in entering a chowda for restaurant category contact Brian Laroch @ 617-786-1637 [email protected] for the individuals category contact Eileen Timcoe @ 617-479-4107 or 617-4819153 [email protected] We will need lots of volunteers for this event so please visit the HNCC facebook page for updates. You can find the link on HoughsNeck.org If you would like to purchase “NECKA” sticker or Raffle tickets call text or email me at 617-285-8405 HoughsNeckQuincy@gmail. com See you at Chowdafest, Jim McCarthy 2012 Houghs Neck Community Council 8th Annual Houghs Neck Chowdafest Saturday, Sept 15, 2-6PM Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2-6 PM Houghs Neck Maritime Center Bay View Ave @ the Public Landing Vote for Houghs Necks Best Chowda Best Restaurant Recipe To enter call Brian @ 617-786-1637 or email: [email protected] Best Home Recipe To enter call Eileen @ 617-479-4107 or 617-481-9153 or email: [email protected] ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED Chowdafest T-Shirts For Sale Stop by our ticket booth @ LaBreque Field Fri 8-31 ~ Fri 9-7 4PM till 6PM For additional info call or use one of the emails listed above ChowdaFest Tix $5.00 per person 2012 NON PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID BOSTON MA PERMIT # 59319 ������� OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOUGHS NECK COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. © 2012 Presidents Message 55 Years AUGUST 2012, VOLUME 55 ISSUE 12 Houghs Neck Community Council 2012-13 Membership Drive This issue of the Houghs Neck Bulletin marks the end of our 55th year serving our community. Starting in September we also begin our new membership year. Sept. 1, 2012 thru August 31, 2013. So as we begin our new membership year we have included a reply envelope (Houghs Neck only) for your convenience on paying your $5.00 per family membership. What do you get for your $5.00 you ask? 12 Issues free of the oldest community newspaper in Quincy. The Houghs Neck Bulletin bringing to you community news, information, and photos on the events and activities, from all of the organizations, clubs, churches and scouting groups. We let you know of birth announcements, birthdays, the passing of loved ones, achievements of your youth and job promotions. Houghs Neck Chowda Fest, gets bigger every year. This must attend event brings restaurants and individuals to the neck to see who serves Houghs Neck’s Best Chowda. This year’s event Sept. 15th, 2:00 ~ 6:00pm $5.00 per person. Fall Harvest Fest, a free outdoor children’s event held in October to celebrate the autumn season at Brill Field with crafts, goodies and games. Good Neighbor Awards Banquet, a dinner and award ceremony where the community recognizes our special neighbors. Held in October on a Sunday evening. Tree Lighting Ceremony held on the first Sunday in December we ring in the holiday season with a festive event where we light the tree at the HN Fire station and get a visit from jolly old Santa. The Houghs Neck Congregational Church has a tradition that evening that should not be missed. A living Nativity, with narrators explaining the various scene’s around the outside of the church. Live animals and members of the church participate. following the event goodies are served in the church hall. Children’s Christmas Party, another event for the children of Houghs Neck. Crafts, games and a visit with Santa are some of the activities that happen at this free party. Family Ice Skating Night, this free event is held in February with families getting together enjoying ice skating goodies and hot chocolate. Bunny Fun Day in the spring, on the lawn of the MBS church is free and one of the days that smaller kids look forward to, the Easter Bunny and a huge egg hunt with lots and lots of fun. Dot Laing Plant Sale this tradition is held the Saturday between Mothers Day & Memorial day. Happy planting. Community Yard Sale held in June for a small fee tables are available to sell your unwanted items. This fund raiser for the HNCC is open to the public and we provide all the publicity. Illumination Night contest, July 2nd just before the big holiday celebration when most everyone has decorated their home with lights, flags and buntings, we drive around and choose who has the most and best illuminated house in the neck. This year “Peggy O” was chosen. Who will win in 2013? Book Award Scholarships to students from the area, not only those graduating from high school but also those continuing their undergraduate education. In 2012 we presented $7,200 to five high school and four college students. Since 1964, 452 book awards have presented, to 287 kids receiving from $50.00 to $1,200.00 for a grand total of $203,970 July 3rd Family Fun Day at Edgewater a free day of fun and games for the whole family, entertainment, beach games and a bike parade top this family tradition celebrating our nations birthday. Annual Blood Drive in memory of the Chris and Trudy Peter. The council has continued this life saving tradition. Giving blood is one of the easiest ways to make difference on someone’s life. We try to make it easier by sponsoring a blood drive here in the neck. Thanks to everyone that has given over the years and invite you to join us next July. In addition to the events listed above, the council oversees the operation of the Houghs Neck Community Center and its activities. We offer guidance to the Houghs Neck TBall. Host open meetings for the community, local and state candidate forums, our annual Drug Awareness Night has become a model for other communities to follow. With a grant from the Kaboom Foundation in August of 2009 we built the Harold and Priscilla Little Playground at Brill Field and we maintain the area with an additional grant this year. Not bad for a whole $5.00 where can you get all of that for such a small amount? Please fill out the form on the envelope, shop and maybe even make donation, but do it TODAY, while it is fresh in your mind. Thank You The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 Memorial Gifts to the Houghs Neck Community Council Scholarship Fund In Memory of In Memory of Patricia Morrell Ed Kelly from from Stephen Delano & Maura Doherty Valerie Johnson Sean & Beth McArdle Sue Bruce and the Bruce Family Lauraly Mitchell Steve & Jane Needle Sister Karen Hobanson Barbara Carroll & Family Thomas & Diane Bryant Jr. The Cabezas Family June Farrand Ralph & Peggie Brown Arthur & Jessie Morrell Daniel & Marilyn Morrell Pascua Family George & Ellen Lyons M.G.H. Plumbing Shop, Boston Gordon & Belmont Families Gayle & Jim Mackay Traci Tucker DJ & Marie Davis Paul & Lorraine Murphy Margaret O’Connor John & Kerry Thornburn Mary Sullivan Henshaw Family In Memory of Judy McQuinn Downing from Howard & Mary McQuinn In Memory of Joe & Nancy McArdle Dan & Gloria Davis Frank & Florence Morrell Peggy Morrell from DJ & Marie Davis Our Sympathy and Condolences are extended to the friends and families of: Margaret F. Peggy Morrell, 49, died July 19,th after a yearlong, courageous battle with cancer. Peggy worked many years as an anesthesia technician at M.G.H. Peggy was a quiet, gentle person, loved by everyone who knew her. She enjoyed riding her bike and her dog Kansas. Daughter of Margaret A. (Hannifin) Leaman and John Morrell. Sister of Sandra, Catherine, Brenda Simone, Margaret Sullivan. Step-sister of Michelle Hart and the late John Morrell Jr and Nicole Presente. A special thank you to Dotty Wisse and Timmy Lyons for their support during Peggys illness. Travel well, travel safe and travel with the hearts of those who love you Peggy. Donations may be made to South Shore Mental Health, attn: Amy Katz, 500 Victory Rd., Quincy, MA 02171. Ryan J. Stone, 29, Aug. 7th. Son of Michelle A. (Merna) Stone and Gordon Stone. Brother of Daniel and Thomas Crane, grandson of Richard and Elizabeth (Mullin) Merna. Nephew of Susan and Fred DeLucca, Nancy and James Texeira , Richard and Mary Merna and Steven and Wayne Stone. Robert G. Bob Carlson, 85, July 10th. Husband of 60 years to Hildegard H. Chris (Filpe). The two were married in Germany on Nov. 19, 1951, following WWII. Born in Boston he was a son of the late Nat and Eva (Akesson) Carlson. He was predeceased by his brothers Roy, Kenneth and Warren Bob worked as a Production Engineer with the former Pneumatic Scale Corp. of Quincy. Father of Christina B. Thorne and Cynthia E. Jansson Cherished Grampi of five, and six great-grandchildren welcome, or contributions may be made to Houghs Neck Congregational Church 2 THE HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN Official Publication of the Houghs Neck Community Council Inc. NEWS Published Monthly Address e-mail address WEB Site VOLUNTEER STAFF HNCC PRESIDENT ADVERTISING EDITOR COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP Chairman COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP DISTRIBUTION From the Pumpy to the Willows September through August THE HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN 1193 Sea Street Quincy MA 02169 [email protected] www.houghsneck.org Jim McCarthy 617-773-5920 Eileen Timcoe 617-479-4107 Tom Timcoe 617-481-9153 Cynthia Lewis 617-376-1385 David DiBona 617-471-9179 Cynthia Lewis 617-376-1385 Jim McCarthy 617-773-5920 US POSTAL SERVICE Published Monthly Subscription - Free to all Houghs Neck Residents $5.00 per year for anyone living outside Houghs Neck Thank you’s from some of the receipants of the 2012 Houghs Neck Community Council Scholaship Fund Thank you so much for the generous book award. It will be so helpful as I head off to college this fall. Sincerely, Anna Canavan Thank you very much for recognizing me with the HNCC Scholarship. Your generosity is appreciated and your support will help me begin my college career at Merrimack this fall. Thank you again, John O’Callaghan Thank you for really helping out with my college costs by giving me this book award. As I enter my final year at Bently University, I appreciate the help that the HNCC has given me over the past 4 years. Thank you, Nora Canavan HOUGHS NECK “GOOD NEIGHBOR” It’s time to recognize your Good Neighbor. Do you know a member of our community that goes above and beyond to help out. Someone that mows a neighbors lawn, shovels the snow or just checks in to make sure all is OK. Someone that coaches your child’s team and has done so for many years or coaches different sports? A special leader of your group? Nominations are easy, just send a note with an explanation to: Good Neighbor, 367 Billings Road Wollaston MA 02170 or email [email protected]. Plans for the annual banquet are being made and will be announced in the September issue of the Houghs Neck Bulletin. Deadline for nominations is September 18th so think who your Good Neighbor is and send in your nomination NOW! A Better Value For Quincy Families Holy Trinity Parish At Deware Funeral Home, we are proud to offer more value and superior service Quincy families. Most Blessed Sacrament Church ~ Ourto Lady of Good Council ChurchA Rev. Paul J.is Aveni, Administrator * with no hidden full service traditional funeral $5,995 Parish Office 227 Sea Street ~ 617-479-9200 costs. The price includes: July 4th puppys, we didn’t win the illumination contest but we’re cute! Kathy Nugent’s pups were born in May and are growing fast. When space allows we like pet photos, email them to [email protected] Memorial Donations The Memorials printed in the Bulletin each month from your neighbors who give a donation. The memorials may recognize a loved ones birthday, anniversary, wedding, birth, passing, letting a friend know you are thinking of them or any occasion. All memorial donations are given to the Houghs Neck Scholarship Fund. Last June the Scholarship committee presented $7,200 to 4 High School Seniors and 5 College Students continuing there education. Since June, 1964 they have presented $203,970 to brightest students from Houghs Neck. You may honor a loved one or friend by placing a memorial with a donation. Please send a request for a memorial to David DiBona 45 Turner Street, Quincy MA 02169. The scholarship committee also has for sale the “Houghs Neck History” book for $10.00. Available at E & T Ceramics or by calling 617-479-4107. Thank you in Advance for your generosity. offi[email protected] � Visitation � Casket Funeral Ceremony Holy Name Society At Deware Funeral Home, we put the needs of our Third Sunday of a theSimple Month after the 8:30 Mass. customerMeeting: first. We also offer Burial Plan for $3,395. St.. Thomas Aquinas Hall, Open to all men of the Parish With Deware Funeral Home, you can trust us to Rosary: Every Wed evening at 7:00pm O.L.G.C. Chapel. provide Food the compassionate care you expect at an Drive: Mar. 10-11 after each Mass. Non perishable exceptional value, backed by a 100% service guarantee. foods canned goods for Holy Trinity Parish Food pantry. ® Exclusive provider of Dignity Memorial benefits. Work Party: Sat after the meeting at 9:00AM Various jobs around the parishFuneral properties. Deware Home 576 Hancock Street | Quincy, MA 02170 | 617- 472-1137 For more information visit www.dewarefuneralhome.com *$5,995 plan includes basic services of funeral director and staff, embalming and preparation, visitation, funeral ceremony, transportation to place of disposition, 20-gauge metal casket, website announcement, and memorial stationary package (a register book, 100 thank you cards, 100 prayer cards). A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS and Service Corporation International, 206 Winter Street, Fall River, MA 02720. (508) 676-2454. The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 3 Neighbor News If you see Howard & Mary McQuinn of Macy St., wish them a “Happy Anniversary” as they celebrated 60yrs. of marriage on August 10th. HOUGHS NECK COMMUNITY CENTER 1193 Sea Street, Quincy, Ma Tel. 617-376-1385 Cynthia Lewis, Director FREE Movie & Popcorn August 10th & 24th Popcorn, a drink & movie… free. Friday 4:30-7 All Movies are rated G / PG. This is a Drop off for Ages 5 to 12. Free Playgroup Please join us every Friday 2:30-4 Drop in playgroup for children age 0-5 years old with an adult. The above programs are Drop in programs. No sign up needed SEASIDE CAFÉ Serves a Hot Lunch to older citizens. Daily, Monday -Friday at 11:30. Voluntary Donation $2.00 Coffee and pastry served at 11am – 11:30. Meals on Wheels packed and delivered 8:30- 11:00 617- 657-0759 Reservations requested oooooooo More youth programs Sign up needed Meals On Wheels Future Executive Board??? Sewing Class Housebound seniors are eligible to receive meals delivered at their home daily. For more information Please call 617 376 1385 Wednesday August 22nd @ 3pm No experience needed. We will make a summer Beach Bag or Doll clothes, plan to bring your doll Age 6-13 All materials included Fee $3.pp Bingo Seniors! Bingo is Back Wednesday 12:30-2:30pm. We serve great refreshment & coffee for 50cents. COOKING CUTIES Free Blood Pressure Clinic Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 9:30-11am Join us on Roast Pork Dinner Birthday Party Social That’s my grampa, Joe Lucille Dessie Allen First child of Michael and Nancy Allen, born July 3, 2012 • 1:24 pm 7 lbs 7 ozs • 20 inches proud grandparents Joe and Alda Lyons. Lucy was born at Beth Israel Hospital as her grandmother was busy serving hot dogs at the 3rd of July Family Fun Day, Alda is the Recording Secretary of the HNCC Executive Board. August 14th Tuesday 12:30 Mom & Tot Cooking Playgroup Last Wednesday of the month …August 29th 11am Celebrate Everyone’s Birthday lots of fun. and Birthday cake for dessert! $2.00 donation AA Program Every Saturday 3-5pm. This meeting is for women only Participants must call to reserve a space Ages 3-7 Accompanied by an adult $2per child Sign up needed for above programs Call 617 376 1385 Leave a message. Adult programs Broken China Mosaic Class Saturday September 22nd 9am-11 MEALS ON WHEELS Call for Details Sign-up needed Google Broken china for ideas Register @ 617 376 1385 PROGRAM SUPPORT Community Development Block Grant & Volunteers…. Thank you for your continued support, Cynthia Housebound seniors are eligible to receive meals delivered at their home daily. Meals On Wheels donation is $2.00 For more information Please call 617 376 1385 Wanted Donations of Sewing Machines for the sewing classes at the community center Call Cynthia @ 617-376-1385 Welcome to the newest member of the Cheney family Mike & Madeline’s baby girl Semeria Lynn Cheney, Madeline is a member of the HNCC Executive Board and Owner of Red Door Realty a Bulletin Sponsor If you know of a special anniversary, wedding, birth, job appointment, graduation, birthday or any special happening email us at [email protected] we‛ll even print a photo if space allows. You can wish Tom Timcoe a happy birthday on Sept. 16 if you see him, other September birthdays include Barbara and Tom Logan of Edgewater Drive. Congratulations to Dotty Green, Principal of Atherton Hough School and Kindergarten teacher Nancy Brennen as they begin their retirement. Also to Robin Moreira, the new Principal of the school. Piano Lessons @ the Houghs Neck Community Center ~ Offered all summer Experienced Teacher ~ All Levels ~ Monday Afternoon’s ~ 617-481-9153 ~ 617-479-4107 �� � �� ���� ��� �� ��� ��� �� �� � ���� �� ��� ��� ���� ��� �� � �� �� � ��� � �� �� ��� �� The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 4 4th Annual Smegs Legs Atherton Hough School 100 Years of Teaching & Guidance to Houghs Neck Children ATHERTON HOUGH HAPPENINGS Summer 2012 As you know, Dotty Greene retired from Atherton Hough this past spring after serving as the principal for 22 wonderful years. I had the chance to work with Ms. Greene as her assistant principal for the past two school years and serve as Acting Principal for 3 months in her absence. I am excited to announce that I have been appointed Atherton Hough’s next principal and am so excited for this challenge and opportunity to serve the families and the Houghs Neck children. This year will mark my fourteenth year in Quincy Public Schools. In my short time at Atherton Hough, I have been so impressed with the community and its shared commitment and dedication to Atherton Hough and education. I look forward to working with all of you in my new role. You are invited to join Ms. Greene as she celebrates her retirement from Quincy Public Schools on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Staff, community members, family and friends are invited to the Neighborhood Club in Quincy from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, kindly respond by September 12, 2012 with your name and contact information. Checks can be made out to Atherton Hough PTO and sent to my attention at the school, 1084 Sea Street, Quincy, MA 02169. The cost of the event is $50.00 which includes the buffet dinner, entertainment, and gift. Please contact me at [email protected]. ma.us or at school at (617) 984-8797 for more information on this event. As we move forward into a new school year, we are excited to be able to bring more technology to Atherton Hough. We need to be able to prepare our students for the dynamics of our changing world by integrating these advances in our classrooms. Interactive whiteboards, in focus projectors and document cameras are a few tools that will help the teachers at Atherton Hough in their lessons and daily instruction with the students. Our PTO sponsored fall fundraiser, the Octoberfest, will be held October 12, 2012. Money raised from this event will directly support the technology efforts at Atherton Hough. If you own a business or a service or a store and would like to make a donation to be represented at the raffle table (and earn a little advertisement!), kindly contact Mrs. Katy Tracey, Atherton Hough’s fundraiser chairperson at (617) 515-6182. Thank you in advance for your help! The school office will reopen the week of August 27, 2012. The first day of school for students in grades 1-5 is Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Please note that all Quincy schools will be closed on Thursday, September 6 due to the State primary election. Kindergarten students will begin on Monday, September 10, 2012. See you soon! Submitted by Robin Moreira, Principal To the wonderful Atherton Hough families and Hough’s Neck community, I want to thank you all for making my last few weeks of teaching at the Atherton Hough School so memorable. I was truly overwhelmed by all the cards, gifts and well wishes. I was deeply touched by the garden bench and, to be officially named an “Honorary Necker”, meant more to me than you know. I have grown to love the people and the places of Hough’s Neck during my eighteen years teaching kindergarten in Room 5. There are so many things that I will miss as I retire from teaching; there are just too many to list. I am so blessed to have had a career that has brought me so much happiness and fulfillment for over thirty years. The “Neck” will always hold a very special place in my heart. And don’t be surprised if you see me there weeding the garden, walking to Raccoon Island, kayaking or visiting Louie’s in the years to come. Thank you so much. Love, Nancy Brennan Houghs Neck Merchandise Place your order today use the envelope enclosed in this bulletin Houghs Neck Story ~ A Puritan Process Proceeds benefit the HNCC Scholarship Fund $ 10.00 Houghs Neck Quilt $ 49.95 Houghs Neck Journal $ 8.00 Houghs Neck Note Caddy $ 8.00 MBS Church Pillow $ 19.95 Houghs Neck Magnet $ 3.00 Houghs Neck Key Chain $ 3.00 Houghs Neck Fish Sticker $ 2.00 I ♥ H Neck Bumper Sticker $ 1.00 Houghs Neck Note Cards $ 5.00 HN Tote bags MBS/ HNCong $ 19.95 Old photos or HN Flounder (10 cards and envelopes) Houghs Neck Buildings Atherton Hough School $15.00 Great Hill School $15.00 Houghs Neck Fire Station $15.00 M. B. S. Church $15.00 Quincy Yacht Club $15.00 HN Cong Church $15.00 Harvey’s Wharf $15.00 Water & Observation Towers$15.00 Order online at www.houghsneck.org 5 Mile Run / 2 Mile Walk slated for Oct. 6 Runners and walkers are invited to join the 4th Annual Smegs Legs Race on Oct 6. The run starts at 9 am beginning & ending at the Broad Meadows Middle School at 50 Calvin St. The first 350 participants will receive a stylish Smegs Legs long sleeve t-shirt. There will be over 9 age group divisions’ winners receiving awards along with a Best Costume division. This event has fast become one of the elite races in the area due to the challenging & scenic 5 mile course along with the award winning FREE chowder & chili at the post race celebration. This race honors Navy LTJG Chris Smeglin a lifelong Hough’s Neck, Quincy resident who was tragically killed in Oct. 2008. The monies raised from this race go to local charities to assist those in need. Please join us to remember Chris at the 4th Annual Smegs Legs Run. Organizers wish to thank sponsors who have donated many gifts & prizes for a fantastic post race raffle and silent auction. To register visit, www.smegs-legs.org or register the day of the race – doors open at 730 am. If anyone is interested in becoming sponsor or would like to volunteer, please contact Jane or Mike Smeglin at [email protected] The Houghs Neck Community Council Scholarship Fund has been one of many recipients of the funds raised from this event and we wish to thank the organization and Smeglin family for their generosity. Pack 6 News Many of the pack families spent a weekend of family camping at Camp Massasoit in Plymouth Mass this summer. The weekend was so enjoyable in that everything was taken care of the cooking and the activities. It was a fun filled weekend that was relaxing for the parents and exciting for the kids. The waterfront was open with an awsome swim area with a raft that you could swim out to and dive off of. In addition the waterfront had paddle boats, row boats, kayaks and canoes that could be used. The was a fair bit of competition on the range between the parents and kids at BB target shooting, at the archery range and sling shot gallery. Many fish were caught at the fishing dock and for one of the families a sibling caught another on the line, don’t worry the barb wasn’t on the hook! At arts and crafts there were leather craft was taught, gimp was used, friendship braclets and more. I know my arms were tired from playing teather ball and volleyball, but it was so much fun! On Saturday night the staff and campers joined forces and put on a great campfire with plenty of skits and songs. Our crew presented “the Queen’s Important Papers”, “Invisible Bench” and “Ghost with one Black Eye”. To quote one of the fathers during the trip “this is the most enjoyable, inexpensive trip that I’ve had in a very long time.” Registration for the upcoming year will be September 10th and 17th. Parents, you should really consider scouting for your son, this is a program with so much to offer. We are blessed to have some amazing parents that run the program. Cub scouting is a program like no other that is available for your child. Where do important values such as patriotism, citizenship and friendship get taught, the boys are encouraged throught the program to search out new adventures, discover the world around them and then are shown how to share it with their friends. There is a group available for any age from Grade 1 to 18. Watch next bulletin for an more in depth description of each of the programs available within Scouting. If you have any questions, do not hestiate to give me a call. (617)786-1637 or e-mail at [email protected] . Sincerely, Brian Laroche, Cubmaster Bake Sale at the Chowdafest, September 15, 2:00 – 6:00 The Mission Committee of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church will once again host a bake sale during the Chowdafest at the Maritime Center on Bayview Avenue. This year’s sale proceeds will once again go to Project Access. Project Access is a program in the Quincy Public Schools which provides support to the dozens of children who are homeless and attend our schools. Project Access supplies backpacks and school supplies for each child and pays all required fees (such as fees for sports or field trips). Please help support these children. If you are able to bake, small items such as cookies or squares sell best. Please package cookies 6 to a bag and squares or brownies, 4 to a bag and be sure to label anything with nuts. Items may be dropped off at the bake table between noon and 2 on the day of the Chowdafest. If you are not able to bake, please come make a donation or purchase something sweet to enjoy after you sample the chowder. For more information on Project Access, go to this website: http:// quincypublicschools.com/qpsinfo/download/district/support-services/flyerhomeless.pdf. Questions – please contact Gayle at [email protected] or Sue at 617-479-2311. Thanks. Houghs Neck ChowdaFest September 15 ~ 2 ~ 6pm The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 5 HOUGHS NECK GARDEN CLUB Thanks to all who supported our Coastal Living House Tour. It was a huge success. People are still talking about how beautiful Houghs Neck and the seven featured houses are. An extra special thank you goes out to the participating homeowners and to Patti Williams and her hard working committee. EXPLORING HOUGHS NECK with the HOUGHS NECK GARDEN CLUB The Quincy Park Department’s Environmental Treasures Program, Houghs Neck Garden Club and Thomas Crane Public Library have collaborated to bring together two programs about this friendly coastal community. Library Program: Tuesday, August 21, 7 p.m. Thomas Crane Library Community Room, 40 Washington St. In this illustrated talk Patti Williams will take us on a journey back in time exploring the unique geologic formations and geographic features of Houghs Neck. She will introduce you to some of the oldest residents, including one that was around in 1836 when Martin Van Buren was president. Patti will also discuss the importance the salt marshes had to our ancestors in colonial times. The highly valued salt meadows were not included in the original 250 acre grant to Atherton Hough, and instead were granted to about a dozen people in small lots ranging from 4 to 10 acres. Gail Freel will talk about Houghs Neck Garden Club, and its role in the striking transformation of Leo Kelly Park. Former Ward One Councilor Leo Kelly fought hard to maintain open space in Houghs Neck, including protecting our marshes and the “Crusher” from development. Got kids? Got Rocks? Got story? Having the privilege of writing a few articles for the Hough’s Neck Bulletin, I have recently selfpublished a children’s book, GOD’S LITTLE FRIENDS THAT ROCK. The story was inspired by rock art. I discovered rock art on a web site, painted and glued ‘critters’ and wrote the story. The storyline: The friends of the forest are on their way to the clearing for their annual Rock Festival. As they traveled down the brook, the friends encountered many obstacles Together they overcame these obstacles, but it took ‘rock-solid faith’ for them to achieve what they believed in. This is a story filled with lessons plus helpful tips on having your own Rock Art Festival. It is creative and a great activity for a children’s birthday party, a fund raiser, or simply something to do on a rainy day. Find out more at my blog, thebasisofwriting.blogspot.com leave a comment if you wish, and enjoy! Judi Basis Walking tour: Saturday, August 25, 2 p.m., LaBrecque Field (Sea St. at intersection with Rockland St.) (Rain date for walk: Sunday, August 26, 2 p.m.) This scenic walk will feature the beautiful Leo Kelly Park rebuilt and maintained by the Houghs Neck Garden Club. We’ll look at some of Houghs Neck’s oldest trees, survey the differences in neighboring marshes and search for Manet Lake. Join us as we walk around picturesque salt marshes, enjoy the ocean views and learn fun facts such as how the Willows got its name! It is recommended that you bring water and wear a sun hat. You may also want to bring insect repellant. Because we will be walking on a trail that has some poison ivy, you might want to wear long pants and socks. For more information and rain date rescheduling, please call 617/472-0799. We regret we had to withdraw from the Bit at the Willows project but we are working on a new project to put container planters in the tree holes along Sea Street at Atherton Hough School. The small temporary planters that we put out on the day of the House Tour received many compliments. We are also working to beautify the Crosby Street plot of land. The club continues to maintain Leo Kelly Park, the Wall Street island, the Butterfly Garden at Little Playground and other sites in Houghs Neck. Our 1st meeting of the new year will be a members only potluck supper and informational meeting about the coming year on Wednesday, September 12th. Reminder; members application renewal forms and dues are due. New members are welcome. The Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. DRIVE SAFELY OBEY THE SPEED LIMITS THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN The Houghs Neck Community Council, Inc. “The Houghs Neck Community Council was organized by a group of farsighted citizens whose hopes and purpose were to unite every resident of Houghs Neck on a common resolve to improve our community, to make it a source of pride and pleasure both to ourselves and our children.” That statement is as suitable now as it was when written by Myra Kateon in March of 1956 ~ over Fifty-five years ago! ~ We are still working on that aim. Today the Houghs Neck during the Annual ChowdaFest at Community Council is an all the Maritime Center. volunteer, nonprofit corporation Scholarship Fund that has, for fifty-eight years Since 1964 the fund has presented offered programs and events 452 Book Awards totaling over to Houghs Neck residents. We $203,970. In 2012 $7,200.00 was publish the oldest community awarded to 9 students, with newsletter in Quincy, The Houghs the largest amount of $1000.00 Neck Bulletin. Sponsor events given to both the top high for children, families and adults. school and college students. The We oversee the operation of the scholarships are awarded strictly Houghs Neck Community Center. on grade point average. Most We assist families in need during of the funds raised are through the holidays with gift cards to a memorial donations. We list these local supermarket. Houghs Neck donations in the Houghs Neck Bulletin. Other types of donations Scholarship Fund to help students continue their education with Book include birthday announcements Awards. We recognize our Good and congratulations to a retiree, Neighbors and sponsor a life giving graduate or any reason you may Blood Drive. Membership in the wish to invest on our children’s Houghs Neck Community Council future. is $5.00 per family. Only five dollars Holiday Fund During the holidays, there are helps bring the all of the programs listed on the front page and the families in our community that Bulletin to your door every month could use a little assistance. It is The Houghs Neck Community administered discreetly through the Council, Inc. is a 100% volunteer, Community Center, and although the fund is small, it has assisted 501-c3 nonprofit organization. 100% many families over the years. Gift of your tax-deductable donation & membership dues go directly back Cards to a local supermarket or department store are distributed into the community. prior to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mayor of Houghs Neck Started in 2008 the Mayor of Don’t wait for the holidays send Houghs Neck contest is a fun and your donation now! Rainbow Fund easy way to assist the Council to This fund was established after a raise funds to run their programs. tragic fire on Great Hill on Jan. 25, Anyone from the community can 1991. Members of our community be a “candidate”, just start by raised funds to assist the family. hosting a fund raiser in their name Others assisted by donating their and donate the proceeds to the time and energy to rebuild the council. The candidate that raises home. Many members of the the most will be presented with Houghs Neck community came a special Flounder trophy and be together for this family. When the introduced at various functions. It renovations were complete, the is only a “Name” and those elected family and volunteers chose to will not hold an official office, just give back to the community any the honor of being the “Mayor of leftover monies, by establishing Houghs Neck”. The 2012 Campaign a fund that could assist other started in May and runs till Labor families with temporary relief from Day, the winner will be introduced a similar situation. 6 The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts TACKEY CHAN, State Representative ~ 2nd Norfolk District, State House, Room 236, Boston MA 02133 Tel. 617--722-2430 ~ Tackey. [email protected] Dear Houghs Neck Resident, I hope this summer finds you well. As the State Legislature closed its formal sessions for the 2011-2012 legislative session, we finalized a large number of major policy pieces in July. This Fall, I will be detailing each major piece in separate articles. However, I would like to first update you on the status of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Quincy Center parking garage. Having met with the General Manager of the MBTA, Jonathan Davis and his staff overseeing review of the garage, it has been determined that the garage is unsalvageable. As a result, the garage will need to be torn down and replaced. I emphasized the importance of public safety at the garage and the MBTA Police will be working with Quincy Police, the lights are on at night, and the fencing has been put up. The MBTA should be able to adjust its capital bond budget to include tearing down the garage. As it was only about 400 of the 800 spaces were safe to use prior to the garage’s closure, the MBTA is making available over 200 spaces at Quincy Adams Station located outside of the station as well as opening access to Quincy Adams Station from Burgin Parkway and upgrading payment mechanisms for customers parking there. North Quincy Station has not been used to maximum capacity, especially at the Newport Avenue parking lot. These measures should help address the parking shortfall. I see this as an opportunity to redesign Quincy Center Station in conjunction with the redevelopment of Quincy Center. I will be working with the MBTA and the City regarding the replacement of the garage and possibly upgrading the entire station. By the time you read this, the sales tax free weekend on August 11th and 12th will have passed. The sales tax free weekend was included in the comprehensive Economic Development Bill that the Legislature approved. The Fiscal Year 2013 state budget has already accounted for the projected $22 million in lost revenue to the state as a result of the sales tax free weekend. Beyond the sales tax free weekend, the Bill creates new tools for municipalities to create economic development, create tools for small businesses, and invest in workforce and community development. The Bill makes important changes to the Infrastructure Investment Incentive (I-cubed) by increasing the available funding from the state to $325 million to municipalities. It increases the amount from 2 to 3 projects a municipality can apply for I-cubed money, capping the funding for a single community at 31%. This year, Quincy has received approval for $50 million in I-cubed money from the state to provide the infrastructure improvements of the Quincy Center Redevelopment. A new Local Infrastructure Development Program will allow municipalities the ability to leverage private funding to finance public infrastructure projects essential to an economic development project. This will allow economic development projects to move forward despite the lack of availability of public funds for the public infrastructure. This is similar to the Quincy Center Redevelopment, where Street-Works can privately support public works, provided it moves the development forward. On the local level, the Bill extends existing state and local permits by 2 additional years. This will allow developers to hold on to their existing permits during this tight credit market. Expedited local permitting has been expanded to include a local option to promote local residential development. This is an addition to the existing commercial and mixed-use development expediting permitting under current law. Quincy would have to adopt this process through the City Council. The annual cap on Historical Rehabilitation tax credits cap was increased from $50 million to $60 million a year. The Brownfield Tax Credit was extended two additional years to 2015 to provide assistance on developers to clean up toxic sites for redevelopment. Community Investment Tax Credits are created to promote long term public-private partnerships at the community level. This tax credit will allow Community Development Corporations (CDC) to competitively apply for tax credits, which can be as high as $150,000 in tax credits over 3 years. The tax credit program is capped at $1.5 million in 2013, $3 million in 2014 and $6 million in 2015 through 2019. The tax credit program will end in 2019. Small business support includes establishing a Small Business Online Portal that will provide consolidated information resources on the Internet. Small business loan review boards will be required to provide more formal feedback and additional information on alternative financial assistance should a business loan be denied. The Small Business Association of New England will be administering $250,000 in competitive grants for manufacturing companies that avert layoffs through technical assistance and management consulting. The Bill authorizes the Massachusetts Pension Reserve Investment Management Board (PRIM) to be able to invest at least $100 million from the State Employee and Teacher Pension Fund into institutions that make capital available to small businesses and early-stage companies. MassDevelopment will oversee the Manufacturing Grant program, which will assist small and mid-size manufacturing businesses seeking to grow. $5 million from the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund will be dedicated to training for “middle skill” through a collaboration of public education institutions, workforce investment boards, and local employers. “Regional Centers of Excellence” designation is created Bernies General Store Milk ~ Papers ~ Gree�ng Cards ~ Groceries ~ Fired Foods ~ Subs ~ Deli ~ Lo�ery Open 7 days ~ 6AM to 10PM ols out, Pease Scho Wa tch for our Children Now Offering Free Food Delivery in Houghs Neck Area ONLY Take Out Orders Call: 617-479-7441 1149 Sea Street ~ Houghs Neck for community colleges with a focus in high-growth economic sectors and is able to leverage regional resources. A new corporate status is created, called the Benefit Corporation (B-Corp). The designation is for corporations who voluntarily hold themselves to a high responsibility for renewable energy and environmentally friendly business practices. New corporations formed will get a tax credit equal to the minimum corporate excise tax per year for the first three years. Front loading corporate tax payments have been eliminated in favor of quarterly tax payments, which will equalize a corporation’s tax payments over the tax year. Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to watch some of the Summer Olympics in London and I marvel at what the Olympians are able to do to in their sports. Here are some interesting facts about the United States Olympics. In the 2012 London Summer Olympics, the youngest United States Olympian is 15 years old and the oldest United States Olympian is 54 years old. The United State has a total of 261 men and 269 women participating in 28 sports in London. The first Olympic champion of the modern era was James Connolly of the United States. The United States hosted five summer Olympics and four winter Olympics, which is the most of any country. Have a safe and wonderful rest of the summer. Tackey See you at the 8th Annual Houghs Neck ChowdaFest 9-15-12 candidate activities 2012 Kim Fallon has been seen attending various events with her collection jar looking for vote’s Kelly Gallagan Held an outdoor screening of the movie “the Love Bug and is selling “Necka” bumper stickers. Check with Kelly or Jim McCarthy for buying a sticker. Joe Giggy for Mayor of Houghs Neck committee is sponsoring a Raffle and Red Sox Party on Wednesday evening August 15 at Louis. The party begins at 7 PM. There are four raffles including 2 tickets to the Red Sox vs Yankees game on Sept 11th. or 2 tickets to the Red Sox vs Royals on August 25th. Other prizes are being added and will be listed at the party. Tickets for the drawings are $5.00 each or a book of 5 for $20.00. They are available from Joe Giggy or Jim McCarthy. The drawings will be held during the Red Sox Party at Louis while watching the Red Sox play the Orioles on the BIG Screens. Raffle tickets will be avaliable for purchase during the Party. 7 The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 Houghs Neck Community Council, Inc. City of Quincy OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARGARET E. LAFOREST WARD ONE COUNCILOR 1305 Hancock St.. Quincy, MA 02169 Residence 617-471-1806 ~ Office 617-376-1351 ~ Fax 617-376-1345 ~ E-mail [email protected] Where did the summer go, SEA STREET UPDATE: Paving and sidewalk repairs are complete and new striping has been painted FINALLY! The contractor has a few “punch list” items to finish and this project will be finalized. With the new road, we anticipate speeding complaints. Living on a peninsula, the majority of Sea Street drivers are also HN residents. I ask that you please watch your speed and be concerned for the neighbors, pedestrians, pets, etc as we need to look out for each other. PARKING COMPLAINTS: On street parking is a chronic problem in the City of Quincy. Living in a neighborhood like Houghs Neck which was mostly developed prior to the implementation of zoning requirements, we have plenty of problems and I ask for your cooperation. When the City Council recodified the zoning laws for the first time since the 1960’s, we knew parking was a major concern. One matter we were able to resolve was acknowledging that we are a working class community and that 60% of American’s spend some time working from home. Many of our neighbors own and operate their own business, whether a local lobsterman, construction worker, realtor, internet technology specialist, etc. We needed the flexibility to allow commercial vehicles to be parked on our residential property. Growing up in a home where my parents owned and operated a successful small business, I completely understand this need. I met with neighbors and heard their feedback and we updated the zoning to allow for one commercial vehicle to be parked in a Residential A zoned area. Most of Houghs Neck is zoned Residential A, as we are primarily single family homes. Allowed commercial vehicle size is limited. For example, a pick up truck and van are allowed but a flatbed tow truck or large commercial equipment are not. Recently, the city has received a lot of complaints in the Manet Ave area and many residents received tickets. Another complaint that we’ve been hearing is when people park within twenty feet of an intersection as it blocks the visibility when turning on/off a street. Signs aren’t posted at each intersection but parking within the 20’ area is prohibited statewide. Residents who park on the street Houghs Neck Post 380 The American Legion Family Meetings: Second Thursday of the month at the Houghs Neck Community Center, 7:00PM, Sea Street and Macy Street Legion Membership: Your 2013 dues are due, Please send your membership to; Houghs Neck Legion PO Box 690126 Quincy MA, 02269-0126. Auxiliary Unit 380: Your dues are due also, Please keep your continuous membership going you may also send your dues to: Houghs Neck Auxiliary Unit 380 PO Box 690126 Quincy MA, 02269-0126, SAL Squadron 380 Effective January 1, 2013 Dues will increase by $1.00 for all members under the age of 21, the Dues will be $6.00 for those members and all Duel members. Please send your dues to the address above or to Tom Timcoe 275 Rock Island Rd. Quincy MA 02169. overnight are required to get a sticker from the Quincy Police Department. QPD reviews the homes off street parking situation before issuing a sticker. For example, if you have a driveway that can accommodate two vehicles but prefer to park on the street, a sticker will not be issued. If you have a driveway that can accommodate one vehicle and have two vehicles registered to the home, one sticker will be issued. Stickers cost $20 and the application is available online at QuincyMA. gov on the Police Department page. For more information, call the Quincy Police business line 617-479-1212 or stop into headquarters at 1 Sea Street. ATHERTON HOUGH SCHOOL: As part of the Capital Improvement Plan implemented by Mayor Koch and approved by the City Council, $100,000 has been funded for masonry and repointing at Atherton Hough. Many Quincy school buildings are in need of serious repairs. Last year’s assessment of schools found water infiltration concerns and the repairs are currently ongoing and are expected to be complete before school starts in September. With the hot summer and lack of rain, I’ve been hearing many complaints about mosquitoes. Norfolk County Mosquito Control sprays in Quincy each Thursday. If you would like to have your area in particular sprayed place your request by noon on Wednesday by calling 781-762-3681 or register online at norfolkcountymosquito.org The Quincy Farmers Market operates on Fridays in the John Hancock Municipal Parking Lot across from the Quincy Courthouse from 11:30am to 5:30pm through the late fall. Stop in and support the local vendors. For more information, visit them online at QuincyFarmersMarket.com or “like” them on Facebook. As always, please contact me with your Ward One concerns. Hope to see you on the beach or on the water, Margaret It’s been a full year of welcoming you to Houghs Neck President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Editor (The Bulletin) Scholarship Chairman Community Center Director Jim McCarthy Alda Lyons Brian Laroach Eileen Timcoe Tom Tmcoe Dave Dibona Cynthia Lewis BERBERAN JULIEREALTOR ® CELL 617-238-2994 FAX 617-786-7924 [email protected] 7 Beale Street Quincy MA 02170 My Dear Houghs Neck Neighbors, Please contact me and allow me to assist you if you would like to buy or sell a Houghs Neck home. Thank you, Juile Berberan Julie Berberan, Realtor Home: 14 Riverside St, Houghs Neck 617-773-9288 Granite Group Realtors: 7 Beale Street Wollaston Cell: 617-283-2994 8 The HOUGHS NECK BULLETIN © AUGUST 2012 [email protected] BUSINESS DIRECTORY www.houghsneck.org PUNCH LIST co. 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ChowdaFest 2012 ~ Saturday, Sept. 15th 2:00PM ~ 6:00 PM HN Maritime Center Good Neighbor Nominations Is there anyone that you think is a Good Neighbor, Deadline September 18th [email protected] First day of School @ Atherton Hough Wednesday Sept. 5th. email: [email protected]