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“Ignorance [brings me here tonight]. I just want to learn what I can. My instinct is that it’s not good, but I don’t want to be a NIMBY. At least not an uninformed NIMBY. I’ve already read a few things that make me think it’s a really bad idea.”

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West Roxbury residents say a proposed high-pressure natural gas pipeline could put their densely populated neighborhood at risk of a deadly explosion. “I’ve seen some pretty horrific things,” NatGas Consulting President Mark McDonald, a gas safety expert who lives in West Roxbury, told a crowd of about 100 concerned citizens at a community meeting Wednesday night at the Irish Social Club. The West Roxbury Lateral Pipeline is a five-mile spur off the larger Algonquin Incremental Market Project, which covers four states and will be coming from Westwood through Dedham and into West Roxbury in No-

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vember 2016. A metering and regulation station would be located in an area of residential homes and adjacent to an active stone quarry on Grove Street where blasting occurs regularly. McDonald authored the 2014 Massachusetts Natural Gas Leak Safety Act, which mandates the repair of the thousands of gas pipeline leaks across the Commonwealth. “The devastation would more than double what happened in San Bruno,” said McDonald of a potential explosion. “This just doesn’t belong here. The risks are pretty significant. Almost every single gas explosion I’ve looked at was preventable. They happen. It’s a matter of fact.” McDonald said Spectra Energy Partners, the Texas company leading the highpressure pipeline, has not been forthcoming about the risks involved. Marylee Hanley, Spectra’s Director of Stakeholder Outreach, says the company began communicating with local stakeholders about the project in 2012. She said the company has been operating pipelines safely for more than 60 years. Growing consumer demand for gas makes the new pipeline necessary, Hanley said. “More than 60 percent of

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electricity generated in New England is generated through natural gas,” she said. “Pipelines in general, especially new pipelines, are very safe,” said Chris Knittel, a professor of energy economics at MIT. “Of course nobody likes digging of any kind in their neighborhood. I’m sure everyone would prefer a pipeline be somewhere else rather than in their neighborhood,” he said. In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the government agency that monitors pipelines, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh asked that the project be reevaluated and more thoroughly examined. He also asked that

the route be altered to heed the “reasonable protections” of West Roxbury and surrounding towns. FERC spokesperson Tamara Young-Allen said safety concerns will be addressed in the final environmental impact statement, which is still pending before the commission. West Roxbury activists said they plan to organize action groups to create a petition drive and conduct doorto-door canvassing. They are also planning vigils and demonstrations. MORGAN ROUSSEAU @MetroMorgan

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“Fracked gas is really dangerous, really disruptive to communities where it occurs. The pipeline infrastructure that brings is also really dangerous to communities. It has caused explosions and leaks in a lot of other communities.” Noga Heyman, Boston

“We don’t need to increase our supply of natural gas, which is a fossil fuel. What we need to be doing is to be accelerating our development of alternative forms.” Peter Snoad, Jamaica Plain

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Protesters alight at tree ceremony on Common Boston was among several cities in which protesters reacted to the lack of an indictment of the New York police oﬃcer who choked Eric Garner to death last summer. The demonstration, organized by “We Are the Ones,” drew hundreds at the Boston Common tree lighting Thursday night. METRO AND REUTERS. / DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN

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How romantic comedies are failing us I’m a big movie buﬀ. Movies are an escape from reality, and as such the writers and directors demand one thing from the audience: suspension of disbelief. I have no issue with suspension of disbelief. But for movies set in the real world, what I’m not capable of is suspension of realistic possibility. Romantic comedies are the lowest common denominator for what I call Oﬀensive Visual Improbabilities. Lots of viewers love them, but what bothers me are three things: the male characters, the female characters and the dynamics between them. In most rom-coms, men assume one of three roles: The Loner/Drifter/Bad Boy, The Lovable Loser or The Rich Tycoon. As for women, they usually assume the role of The Career Woman, The Caretaker/Savior or The Innocent One. What interests me are the “lessons” the viewer learns — and these examples lead to unconscious expectations. Here are some good examples:

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The Bad Boy The Bad Boy, our first archetype, is emotionally unavailable and distant. He shows our heroine his interest in the beginning (getting her hooked), and she spends the remainder of the film convincing him to love her/ change his ways/not leave. She finds validation in his decision to love her (or not), to change (or not) and/or to leave (or not).

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Good news for Guns N’ Roses fans! The reports of singer Axl Rose’s death have been greatly exaggerated. A fake MSNBC report — much like the recent hoax claiming Macaulay Culkin had perished — went out recently saying Rose, 52, had been found dead in his West Hollywood home. But while totally bogus, the hoax did raise at least one question for the man himself: “If I’m dead, do I still have to pay taxes?” he tweeted. Personally, I’m still reeling from the fact that Axl Rose is 52 now.

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Don’t forget to eat while you shop Roundup. If you’re shopping up a storm for the holidays, try our picks for where to grab a quick bite to refuel. The holiday shopping season in Boston is practically an extreme sport. Whether it’s searching for deals in Downtown Crossing or luxury shopping at Copley Place, chances are you’ll be competing in a retail version of “The Hunger Games.” Take a load off and refuel with a good meal at some of these neighborhood favorites that are just a hop from some of Boston’s biggest retail centers.

Copley Place/ Prudential Center/ Newbury Street Get ready to tackle Boston’s

most tourist-filled area during the biggest shopping season of the year. Enjoy a jumbo-sized grilled tuna salad or a bacon cheeseburger at 5 Napkin Burger. If you want to revel in your retail success with a burger and fries, choose from salmon, beef, turkey or falafel at Met Back Bay, and cap the meal off with sticky toffee pudding paired with brown-butter ice cream. 5 Napkin Burger: 105 Huntington Ave., 5napkinburger.com Met Back Bay: 279 Dartmouth St., Metbackbay.com

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is the perfect place for a midshopping-spree meal. Get your energy back with table-side guacamole or their trademark Filete de Res al Chipotle, a Negra Modelo-marinated filet mignon. Nearby at The Street, defrost with Shake Shack’s rich and creamy salted caramel cocoa, a blend of bittersweet dark chocolates, caramel sauce, sea salt and fresh milk. Besito Mexican: 199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, Besitomexican.com Shake Shack: The Street Chestnut Hill, 49 Boylston St., Newton, Shakeshack.com

Cambridge/ Somerville/ Assembly Row Getting ready to hit the stores at Cambridgeside? Head across the street beforehand for dinner at Restaurant Dante, where you can carbo-load on pumpkin and apple-filled ravioli in anticipation of standing in line for three hours. Out at Assembly Row, Somerville’s new shopping plaza that slightly resembles a theme park, check out their newest restaurant, River Bar. Order

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Sagittarius | Nov. 22Dec. 21. Keep anyone trying to persuade you to do something that goes against your morals or beliefs at arm’s length. Don’t give in to temptation or you will damage your reputation.

Gemini | May 22-June 20. Get out and interact with people who appreciate your attributes and stimulate your senses. Beneﬁcial personal and professional connections will be made if you network.

Capricorn | Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Business and pleasure will go hand-in-hand. You will make a favorable impression on your peers with your friendly and relaxed manner. Advice will come from an unexpected source.

Cancer | June 21-July 22. You can reduce your stress level if you refuse to let others take advantage of you. Following your intuition will enable you to make the best choice.

Aquarius | Jan. 21-Feb. 18. You will be overtly emotional to remarks or gestures made in your presence. Step away from the situation before a heated discussion breaks out. It’s better to retreat than to have regrets.

Leo | July 23-Aug. 22. Don’t be tempted to reveal your personal secrets. Deal with unﬁnished projects and chores. You will accomplish all you set out to do and still have time left over for relaxation.

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Virgo | Aug. 23-Sept. 22. The key to a current situation can be resolved if you discuss your dilemma with someone you trust and respect. The expertise oﬀered will ensure that you are on the right path.

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Libra | Sept. 23-Oct. 22. Decisions regarding your ﬁnancial future should take top priority. Make a list of everything you already have in place and set realistic goals.

Taurus | April 21-May 21. Diﬃculties while traveling will be aggravating. Keep a level head during traﬃc delays or poor weather conditions. It’s best to slow down and let everything around you unfold.

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Revere) with several tens of of riders getting on and off on the route. Then imagine that six or seven riders do not pay the fare. According to her idea, the driver has to just note the description of these people (maybe in a notebook) and upon the bus arrival at Hay Market, call transit police to give descriptions of people who got off in Lynn or Revere 30 minutes ago! Thanks God letter writer Sheila will never be the MBTA CEO; otherwise, employing her ideas, the MBTA would file for bankruptcy the next year.

Re: ‘No one likes a spitter on the MBTA’ (Metro, Dec. 4) Letter writer Sheila is missing the point. It is part of every MBTA driver’s job to ensure that every rider who pays the fare on board puts the right amount of money in the machine. Her proposal is simply naive: Imagine a bus coming from Salem to Boston (Hay Market), crossing three other cities (Lynn, Saugus and

Re: ‘No indictment in NY police choke hold case’ (Metro, Dec. 4) You may be assured the very positive meeting/broadcast on the news of no indictment of anybody for anything about the cruel death (“homicide”) of unarmed, benign Eric Garner on Staten Island committed by multiple NYC police would not have taken place if an onlooker had not taken an audio and video of the event, causing riots of empathic frustration and anger here and elsewhere.

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The new witness of cellphone video and camera images in this and other cities has been instrumental in preventing the downplay of improper illegal actions of some police, and it has enabled the rescue of the rights of civilians in unjust confrontations, where the police have all the power and support of government. SY SCHLEIMER, VIA EMAIL

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The Celtics-Lakers rivalry ain’t what it used to be as both franchises are struggling in 2014. To underscore the apathy, Celtics star Rajon Rondo and Lakers star Kobe Bryant met for breakfast Thursday morning at The Paramount in Boston. Rondo’s Celtics host Bryant’s Lakers at TD Garden Friday (7:30 p.m., CSNNE).

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MLS. The Revolution will be looking to bring home the MLS Cup for the first time as they face the Galaxy in Southern California. Other than the fact that it comes on an NFL Sunday (why not Saturday?), MLS has basically lucked into what should be a tremendous showcase event for its league, which is still growing. The New England Revolution travel to Carson, California this weekend to take on the host Los Angeles Galaxy at the StubHub Center (Sunday, 3 p.m., ESPN). New England should get a boost in the TV ratings since the Patriots don’t play until Sunday night down the coast in San Diego. Befitting of the biggest match of the season with two very supportive groups of fans, there is no lack of interesting storylines or subplots for what you have to conclude are the two rightful conference champions. Here are three things to watch for:

MLS Cup history

Los Angeles is bidding for its ﬁfth MLS title. They are currently tied with DC United for the most Cups in league history at four apiece. There have been 18 MLS Cups and LA has been By the numbers

Lee Nguyen was, by far, the Revolution’s most prolific goal scorer in the 2014 season as he registered 18 on the year. Kelyn Rowe was a distant second with five.

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involved in nearly half off them (4-4), so they lead in n all-time appearances. Most ost recently, the Galaxy won back-to-back titles in 2011 1 and 2012. Conversely, New ew England is trying to shed its label as the Buﬀalo Bills of MLS. The Revolution are 0-4 in MLS Cups, including a stretch where they lost three years in a row (2005-07). It’s been a while, but these clubs have some past history in n the MLS Cup as Los Angeles les won 1-0 in overtime overr New England in both 2002 02 and 2005.

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The stars are out in Los Angeles LEE NGUYEN HAS 18 GOALS THIS SEASON. GETTY IMAGES

Landon Donovan’s last game, again Generally regarded as the top American player of alltime, Galaxy forward Landon Donovan announced earlier this season that 2014 would be his last. That means that Sunday’s game is the ﬁnal time that you’ll ever see Donovan in a competitive setting. He has already won ﬁve MLS Cups and he’s the league’s all-time leading goal-scorer (136). Neutral fans will, no doubt, be rooting for Donovan to go out on top one last time.

United States soccer legend Landon Donovan is looking to go out on top this Sunday against the Revolution. / GETTY IMAGES

Part of the reason that the matchup this Sunday in Southern California is so appealing, even to casual viewers, is because there are great players all over the field for both squads. Irish forward Robbie Keane captured the 2014 MLS Most Valuable Player award on Wednesday, beating out Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen, among others. Meanwhile, Landon Donovan is very familiar with his former U.S. teammate, New England midfielder Jermaine Jones. Revolution forward Charlie Davies used to play with Donovan on the U.S. national team as well and Galaxy central defender Omar Gonzalez was one of the pleasant surprises for the Americans during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Pats look to lower boom on Chargers The Patriots generally don’t lose a lot of games in the regular season, but they almost never lose two in a row. That’s bad news for the Chargers, who will host a Patriots team fresh oﬀ a 26-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The loss snapped New England’s seven-game winning streak. The Chargers, on the other hand, are coming oﬀ a big win in Baltimore. Since the beginning of the 2003 season, the Patriots are 36-4 in regular-season games following a loss, including nine straight wins since 2012. In his career, Tom Brady is 37-8 in games following a loss.

In other words, expect Bill Belichick to light a ﬁre under his team’s collective you-knowwhat this week in San Diego, a place the Patriots traveled to immediately from Green Bay and spent the week in. Sure, some of the players had a little fun at the Los Angeles Clippers game with Justin Bieber on Monday night, but the focus has shifted back to football. Here are three things to watch for Sunday (8:30 p.m., NBC):

To run or not to run? Good luck trying to ﬁgure out what the Patriots are thinking when it comes to running the ball. Jonas Gray ran for 201 yards three games ago — and has had one carry

since. LeGarrette Blount had two touchdowns in his ﬁrst game back with the Patriots, but just 10 carries last week in Green Bay. With the Patriots playing catch-up to the Packers all game, they weren’t as balanced as they would have liked on oﬀense. But it would be a big surprise to see the Patriots go down double-digits to the Chargers. Establishing the run game early against the Chargers’ 15th-ranked run defense should be a priority.

mobile and more of a pocket passer than those two. If he gets too much time to throw ... watch out. Rivers and wide receiver Keenan Allen are back at it, as Allen has 225 yards and three touchdowns over his last two games.

Flowing Rivers Philip Rivers can throw the ball with the best of them, but he does have a bit of a diﬀerent style than Andrew Luck or Aaron Rodgers. He’s less

Philip Rivers was an early MVP candidate this season. / GETTY IMAGES

Old vs. new tight ends Before there was Rob Gronkowski, there was Antonio Gates. Oh ... there IS Antonio Gates. The 34-year-old Chargers tight end is in his 12th season and is still going strong with nine touchdowns and counting this year. He’s 10th all-time in touchdown receptions (96) and ranks ﬁrst as a tight end. Gronk (51 TDs) isn’t there yet, but he’s climbing the ranks fast. JAMES TOSCANO

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MORTGAGEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Docket No. SU14D1591DR Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Xenia P Toney

vs.

Wilbur W Toney

To the Defendant: Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Hung N. Le to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated June 13, 2005 and recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 37288, Page 150 subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank National Association for the benefit of Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust 2005-8 Adjustable Rate Mortgage Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-8 by â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a separate corporation that is acting solely as nominee for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lenderâ&#x20AC;?, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. and its successors and assigns, by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 44633, Page 162, as affected by corrective assignment to U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the CSFB Mortgage Securities CORP., adjustable rate mortgage trust 2005- 8, Adjustable Rate Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-8 by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and/or assigns, by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 52666, Page 236; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on December 12, 2014 at 16 Calder Street, Boston (Dorchester Center), MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit:

The Complaint is on ďŹ le 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 ďŹ nancial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Xenia P Toney, 738 Cummins Hwy, Mattapan, MA 02126 your answer, if any, on or before 01/02/2015. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to ďŹ le a copy of your answer, if any, in the ofďŹ ce of the, Register of this Court.

WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this Court.

NORTHEASTERLY SOUTHEASTERLY SOUTHWESTERLY NORTHWESTERLY

by Calder Street, fifty three (53) feet; by lot #27 on said plan, one hundred twenty five (125) feet; by lot #15, on said plan, fifty three (53) feet; by lot #25 on said plan, one hundred and twenty five (125) feet.

For my title see deed recorded herewith. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale.

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U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the holders of the CSFB Mortgage Securities Corp., Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2005-8, Adjustable Rate MortgageBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-8 Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 14-000345

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 488050 ORDER OF NOTICE

TO: Margaret A. Marino Richard C. Marino

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Exhibit A Legal Description A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon situated on Calder Street, in the City of Boston, being Lot #26 on a plan made by S.C. Ellis dated October 8, 1887 and recorded with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds, Libro 1795 End, bounded and described as follows:

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

Date: October 15, 2014

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and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C. App.Â§501 et seq.: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Boston (Hyde Park District), numbered 15 Prospect Circle, given by Margaret A. Marino and Richard C. Marino to GreenPark Mortgage Corporation, DBA GPMC, dated July 29, 2005, and recorded in Suffolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 37680, Page 316, and now held by plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Defendantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before December 29, 2014 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act.

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Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Justice of this Court on November 29, 2014 Attest:

________________________ Deborah J. Patterson Recorder

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