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VOLUME 19, No. 41 VOLUMEPrinted 19, No. on 41 CLOCKS recycled paper GAZETTE BACK WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAYServingRevere's Mission Hill and TND the Longwood Medical and AcademicRevere's Area TND February 14, 2018 February 14, 2018 617-524-2626 • www.MissionHillGazette.com NOVEMBER 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 5, 2019 Circulation 7,000 INDEX INDEX receives $50,000 receives $50,000 Editorial 4 EditorialROUSE 4 HONORED ON TREMONT STREET Police News 16 Police News 16 state grant for jobs Citystate Election grant for set jobs Sports 11 Sports 11 Special to The Journal the business community that Special to The Journal the business community that Classifieds 18-19 Classifieds 18-19 are critical to fostering eco- for Tuesday,are criticalNov. to fostering 5 eco- Monday morning the Bak- nomic success and building Monday morning the Bak- nomic success and building er-Polito Administration stronger neighborhoods in ev- Staff Reporter-Polito Administrationwell asstronger citywide neighborhoods At-Large seatsin ev- DEATHS DEATHS awarded $500,000 to nine ery region in Massachusetts.” awarded $500,000 to nineand aery nonbinding region in Massachusetts.” public opinion Thomas Boyan, Sr Thomas Boyan, Sr projects through the Urban Revere is rebuilding its The Cityprojects of Boston through Elec the - Urbanadvisory Revere question. is rebuilding its Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment Marie Butera Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment tion Department announced its Polling locations around the Marie Butera Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale preparations ahead of the up- City will be open from 7 a.m. to Richard Buttiglieri Richard Buttiglieri and high value assets includ- borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- borhood Developers (TND) coming Municipal Election for 8 p.m. Candidates for At-Large was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- Theresa Conte Theresa Conte Tuesday, November 5. include incumbents Michael Fla- in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO Dr. Adrian Costanza Dr. Adrian Costanza workforce development ser- plant, and the MassDevelop- The electionworkforce includes development Coun- serherty,- plant, Althea and Garrison, the MassDevelop Annissa- vices in Revere to support lo- ment TDI Waterfront District. cilor seats vicesfor each in Revere district, to support as lo- ment TDI Waterfront District. Dorothy Cordaro Dorothy Cordaro Continued on page 8 cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- Gerardo Iannuzzi Gerardo Iannuzzi created jobs. lock community-driven re- created jobs. lock community-driven re- sponses to local obstacles, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along sponses to local obstacles, Patricia Muse Patricia Muse Lt. Gov.Lt. Karyn Gov. KarynPolito, PolitoAnn Houston along of The Neighborhood Developers, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- Paul Penta, Jr. Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian ArrigoPaul and Penta,Secretary Jr. of Housing and Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Secretary of HousingDistrict and Development 8 city Secretary council Jay opment opportunitieshopefuls through EcomonicDevelopment Development Secretary Jay Ash Jay at theopment announcement opportunities of thethrough Urban Agenda Grant Program on Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the UrbanAntonetta Agenda SalamoneGrant Program on Ash came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem Ash came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem Antonetta Salamone Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. to present the check to the solving, and shared account- face offto present at thecandidates’ check to the solving, forum and shared account- Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The By Dan MurNeighborhoodphy Developers.dates’ability forum in Tuesday, urban centers. Oct. 22, The at Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex- “Our administration underFisher- competitive College. awards offer flex- ible funding for local efforts Realstands theestate importance values of local iblecontinue funding for localto be efforts strong in Revere Two weeksstands ahead the importance of the Nov of. local Kenzie Bok, an affordable Real estate values continue to be strong in Revere leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- 5 Boston municipal election, two housing advocate, community INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. “2017 was a fantastic year the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. NEWSPAPER“2017 was a fantasticGROUP year the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue hopefuls vying for the District leader and the former chair of NEWSPAPER GROUP The number of listings in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economic development ini- The number of listings in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economic development ini- 8 city council seat squared off The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, The“The Revere Urban real Agenda estate marGrant- 2017tiatives. also These dropped awards to 265, will Mario of Century 21 Ma- “The Urban Agenda Grant tiatives. These awards will Mario of Century 21 Ma- during a wide-ranging candi- Continued on page 3 ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8fund percent projects down in Boston, from 297Clin - Program relies on the strong fund projects in Boston, Clin- ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 rio Real Estate. “There’s a Program relies on the strong rio Real Estate. “There’s a good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for goodpartnerships one with higher between prices local in 2016. The good news for partnerships between local $1.5lot ofMILLION confidence FOR and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 lot of confidence and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 $1.5 MILLION FOR for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list- forgovernment, homes than non-profits in 2016, but and sellers is that the original list- government, non-profits and NORTHERNin homes. For STRAND 35 years now a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 in homes. For 35 years now NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 Councillor RobertCAMH Haas Jr. hears proposals forBy Sue EllenDelle Woodcock Ave.Councillor properties Robert Haas Jr. listings, Bymaking Sue Ellen home-buying Woodcock percent of the time. it’s been positive. Now is the listings, making home-buying percent of the time. COMMUNITYit’s been positive. TRAIL Now is the tried to get barriers installed tried to get barriers installed COMMUNITY TRAIL an adventure. The condominiumBy Laura mar Plummer- time to sell. Revere is getting the two-family vision. They are an adventure. The condominium mar- Thetime to Executive sell. Revere Office is getting of For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- The Executive Office of “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends with -45 Delle Avenue currently seeking zoning relief “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends withEnergy the overflow and Environmental from the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. the overflow from the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. Energy and Environmental es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales On price Wednesday, at October 16, Developers Eben Kunz and for insufficient parking. Inbar es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price atAffairs has approved a $1.5 noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- Affairs has approved a $1.5 market and people are moving years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up the 16.7 Community percent Alliance of Mis- Dan Inbar are looking to reno- said that the layout of the units years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percentmillion grant regarding the and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- million grant regarding the to Revere. owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar- owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar-development of the Northern want to have Mayor Brian Ar- eral government,”sion PatchHill said..(CAMH)Mario met saidfor Revereits vate is desir a single-family- want to have property Mayor Brian at Arwere- eralflexible. government,” CAMH Patch will said.. vote development of the Northern Mario said Revere is desir- Estate. “And 2018 is going to ket also dropped from 67 in Estate. “And 2018 is going to ket also dropped from 67 inStrand Community Trail led rigo contact the MassDOT to Keefe notedregularly that more scheduled af- monthly 45 Delle Avenuerigo contact by turning the MassDOT into on to the Keefeproject noted at its that November more af- Strand Community Trail led be another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the market able because of its proximity be another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the marketby ablea Revere because on the of Moveits proximity part- install barriers along Route 1 fluent communitiesmeeting. areThe often agenda featured a two-familyinstall building. barriers This along would Route meeting. 1 fluent communities are often by a Revere on the Move part- tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now andner to organization, Boston, and Bike it’s a to hidden the between Route 16 and Cope- granted soundpresentations barriers. by the developers involve addingbetween two Route entry 16 doors and Cope - granted sound barriers. ner organization, Bike to the is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking toward gem with a beautiful beach. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking towardSea. gem with a beautiful beach. land Circle. Ward 2 Councillorof two Delle Ira No Avenue- properties. and a kitchenland Circle.in order to fulfill Sea. According to figures from the spring,” Celata said voselsky pointedContinued out on that page Sau 2- According to figures from the spring,” Celata said RevereMario has is looking a one-mile forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles voselsky pointed out that Sau- Mario is looking forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles Revere has a one-mile the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is also Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is alsostretch in North Revere. The Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route to the spring market, drawing stretch in North Revere. The to the spring market, drawing tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging from Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging fromNorthern Strand Community Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball from Boston and surrounding Northern Strand Community from Boston and surrounding sales prices was $376,250,Photos $1,200 by Keiko Hiromito $3,000. Cleat noted Councillor Joanne McKen- field. sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat notedTrail Richardhas been inRouse, development former, longCouncillor time Mission Joanne McKenHill Main- field. Streets CAMH escuchacommunities. propuestas He added that para construcción en Delle Ave. Trail has been in development communities. He added that a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someone is paying big na teamed up on a motion at “It’s a quality-of-life is- a 4.9 increase See over DeLEO prices Page in 3 that if someone is paying bigfor overExecutive 20 years. Director The North (center), na teamed offers up a oncigar a motion to Mayor at Martin“It’s a quality-of-life is- See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North 2016. rent they just mightBy L beaura capable Plummer the Revere School systemde Delle is Avenue.last last week’s council meetagregar- sue,” dos he said.puertas de entra- 2016. rent they just might be capableRevere the Revere segment School is a system major is last last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. Revere segment is a major Walsh (R) as a joke on theHomes new bench also were that also was on dedicated of buying to and taking advan- also a draw for buyers. ing. Patch said he and the lateda y unaBarriers cocina are para easily cumplir seen Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan-partalso in thea draw project for buyers.that creates ing. Patch said he and the late Barriers are easily seen part in the project that creates Rouse on Tremont Streetthe this market Tuesday, 41 days, Oct. a 26.8 29. Numeroustage of first-time Elhomebuyers miércoles 16“It de all octubre adds to, the-45 future Delle Avenue con los requisitos de dos famil- the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyersa continuous“It all adds7.5-mile to therail trail future a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail neighborhood and Citypercent friends increase gathered over to the honor 56 programs.Rouse for la Alianza Comunitariagrowth of de Revere,” Mis- he said.Promotores Eben Kunz y ias. Actualmente buscan alivio percent increase over the 56 programs. runninggrowth from of Revere,” West he Everett, said. Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sity in children and adults. running from West Everett, Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sityhis in many children years and of adults. dedication to the business district. sion Hill (CAMH) se reunió para Dan Inbar están renovando una de zonificación por la escasez through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the The ATOD Task Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the TheMayor ATOD Martin Task Force Walsh fund speaking- REVERE at “In The RECREATION Cut Barbershop” HOSTS in su reunión PAINT mensual. La agenda propiedad unifamiliar en 45 Del- de estacionamiento. Inbar dijo to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the edMission projects totalingHill during $9,500 his to visit to new businesses in Mission into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere incluyó CARES presentaciones Coa- reduce de youth los de substance- le Avenue use, convirtiéndose& SKATE enNIGHT un que AT el CRONINdiseño de las RINK unidades into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduceHill on youth Tuesday, substance Oct. use, 29. Seen& SKATEnext to the NIGHT mayor are AT Pamela CRONIN RINK segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere sarrolladores on the Move de improvedos propiedades their mental edificio health, de dos familias. Quieren segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improveLeins and their Welinton mental health, Garcia, with their family. Continued on page 2 joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunities for joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by theRumney and increase Marsh. opportunities for the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. Rumney Marsh. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- Thepositive funding, youth engagement. awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- The funding, awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re-throughIn the addition Executive to the Office mini- Force; and this time, these vere. grants already funded, Revere through the Executive Office Force; and this time, these vere. of grantsEnergy already and Environmental funded, Revere ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000Affairs’ on the (EEA) Move Gateway has extended City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City Parks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- Parks Program, enables the design of the trail, develop- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. design of the trail, develop- ment of bid-ready construc- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for ment of bid-ready construc- tion documents, and receipt select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to tion documents, and receipt of all necessary construction grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for of all necessary construction permits. When completed, the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open permits. When completed, the trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See SeeNEWS MINI BRIEFS, GRANTS Page Page 2 3 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- Our Offices will be Our Offices will be TRASH TRASH Price subject OPEN Price subject OPEN to change NOTICE without th to change NOTICE Due to the president's without Due to the president's thnotice Monday, February 19 notice Monday, February 19 Day Holiday, on Monday, Day Holiday, on Monday, .55 th $ Per February 19 , 2018 Trash .55 th President’s Day $ Per February 19 , 2018 Trash President’s GallonDay will be delayed by one day. Gallon will be delayed by one day. • 1002 Gal. 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2 NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • units. Each unit would contain facade to fit the character of the serie de violaciones al código: CAMH Meeting two or three bedrooms and an neighborhood. Reunion de CAMH la propiedad sólo tiene siete de Continued from page 1 open concept living/dining space, The team is seeking zoning Continued from page 1 los nueve espacios de estaciona- and would comply with accessi- relief for a number of code vi- miento requeridos; la relación -16-18 Delle Avenue bility standards. olations: the property has only era flexible y puede tener tres área-suelo es casi el doble de la Developers Greg and Paul G&P, which also owns the seven of the nine required park- habitaciones o dos habitaciones densidad permitida; las escal- Grant of G&P Properties, LLC abutting property at 20 Dell Ave., ing spaces; the floor area ratio is con una oficina. CAMH votará eras que conducen a la cubierta are looking to renovate a proper- would own and rent out the units. almost twice the allowed density; sobre el proyecto en su reunión del techo ponen la altura por ty at 16-18 Delle Avenue with the It stated that it would not rent to the stairs leading to the roof de noviembre. encima del límite de 35 pies; el help of architect Marcus Spring- undergraduates and that it was deck puts the height over the 35- edificio cumple con el límite de er. The vision is to construct two willing to make one of the units foot limit; the building complies -16-18 Delle Avenue tres pisos, pero incluye un cuarto multi-family homes on the 6,700 affordable. Springer is currently with the three-story limit, but Desarrolladores Greg y Paul piso subterráneo. Además, el uso square-foot lot, one with nine in the process of redesigning the includes an underground fourth Grant de G&P Properties, LLC multifamiliar no está permitido floor. Also, multifamily use is not están buscando renovar una en la propiedad. permitted on the property. propiedad en 16-18 Delle Ave- Los comentarios de la comu- Comments from the commu- nue con la ayuda del arquitecto nidad incluyeron una preferencia nity included a preference for Marcus Springer. La visión es por dos edificios de tres familias, two three-family buildings, rath- construir dos casas multifam- en lugar de un edificio que con- CITY OF BOSTON DISPARITY STUDY er than one building containing iliares en el lote de 6.700 pies tenga nueve unidades. Algunos nine units. Some members com- cuadrados, una con nueve uni- miembros se quejaron del com- Business Outreach Meetings plained about the behavior of dades. Cada unidad contendría portamiento de los inquilinos tenants at other G&P properties dos o tres dormitorios y cumpliría en otras propiedades de G&P Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are committed to the full and equitable participation of minority-owned around Mission Hill, which the con los estándares de accesibili- alrededor de Mission Hill, que la businesses (MBEs) and woman-owned businesses (WBEs) in our contracting opportunities. company said it was unaware of. dad. compañía dijo que desconocían. CAMH will hold a vote on G&P, que también posee la CAMH realizará una votación We want to hear from YOU! the project at its meeting next propiedad contigua en 20 Delle sobre el proyecto en su reunión month. Ave., sería propietaria y alqui- del próximo mes. ● Successes or barriers encountered when doing business or trying to do business with the City (i.e., Community Alliance of Mis- laría las unidades. Declaró que La Alianza Comunitaria de Mis- bonding, insurance, disparate treatment, etc.); sion Hill meets on the third no alquilaría a estudiantes uni- sion Hill se reúne el tercer miér- ● Recommendations for equitable inclusion of M/WBEs in the City of Boston's bid/proposal procurement Wednesday of the month in au- versitarios y que estaba dispues- coles del mes en el auditorio G-3 policies and procedures; and ditorium G-3 of the Kresge build- to a hacer que una de las uni- del edificio Kresge en la Escuela ● Ease of identifying City contract or subcontracting opportunities. ing at the Chan School of Public dades fuera asequible. Springer de Salud Pública Chan en 677 Health at 677 Huntington Ave. se encuentra actualmente en el Huntington Ave. de 7 a 8.30 pm. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Their next proceso de rediseño de la fachada Su próxima reunión será el miér- para adaptarse al carácter del Thursday, November 7th, 2019 Friday, November 8th, 2019 meeting will be on Wednesday, coles 20 de noviembre. Todos los 8:00am - 10:00am 8:00am - 10:00am November 20. All members of vecindario. miembros de la comunidad de VietAID Black Market Dudley the Mission Hill community are El equipo está buscando Mission Hill están invitados a 42 Charles St. Suite D 2136 Washington St. invited to attend. alivio de zonificación por una asistir. Dorchester, MA. 02122 Roxbury, MA. 02119

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019 3 Mission Hill Gazette • • pecially urgent matter in District Bok pointed out that Beacon Hill and Bok also said they would building. Candidates’ Forum 8, which would be more prone to has the highest percentage of like to see a body whose members Meanwhile, the candidates Continued from page 1 flooding than other parts of the residents from any city neigh- aren’t all appointed by the may- were torn on the opening a can- city. borhood who walk to work while or. “A hybrid school committee nabis dispensary – recreation or the Boston Ward 5 Democratic “I would start block by block contending with countless cars would be the way to go, with both medical – in District 8 neighbor- Committee, will face Jennifer and scale it up to take on larger coming from outside the city that elected and appointed members,” hoods. Nassour, an attorney and for- challenges,” Bok said. “We need cut through the neighborhood. Nassour said. Bok described the city’s cur- mer chair of the Massachusetts to tackle everyday problems and “We need to shift the focus back Nassour also underscored rent policy of requiring one-half Republican Party, in the race for think about long-term solutions.” to pedestrians,” she said. the importance of upgrading the mile between dispensaries as the seat to represent Back Bay, Like Bok, Nassour said as Bok also called for the imple- city’s existing schools while cre- problematic and a possible le- ating safe and comfortable envi- Beacon Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, councilor she would employ both mentation of bike lanes “practi- gal quandary for the city, since micro and macro approaches in cally and systematically” to avoid ronments inside. Mission Hill and the West End most applicants won’t ultimate- tackling problems. “We need to creating ones that “dump you “We need the best teachers currently held by Josh Zakim, ly receive permitting even after who is stepping down after three look at holistic solutions on some off at dangerous intersections, and resources in buildings where things, but others are more spe- which aren’t good for bicyclists [students] are comfortable go- following through with a costly terms. Peter Nessen, who pre- process. viously served as secretary of cific to the neighborhood,” Nas- or anyone else.” ing to school,” Nassour said. “We sour said. Likewise, Nassour described have a lot of schools that are Instead, the city instead should the Executive Office for Admin- In regard to City Councilor the implementation of bike lanes underutilized…and we need to treat permitting of these estab- istration and Finance of Massa- at-Large Michelle Wu’s call to on Beacon Street as dangerous do something with them.” lishments in the same manner it chusetts and as a senior cabinet abolish the Boston Planning and for all modes of transportation In regard to possible loca- currently handles liquor stores, member under former-Gov. Wil- Development Agency, Bok said while advocating for better en- tions for a district elementary Bok said. liam Weld, was the moderator the focus of a city agency created forcement via cameras, a greater school, Kenzi suggested siting it Nassour, on the other hand, said for the event, which was jointly more than 50 years ago to “super- police presence and fines to dis- at Winchell School, a Massachu- Beacon Hill and Back Bay would sponsored by the Beacon Hill charge the economy” should be suade reckless biking. setts General Hospital-owned be unsuitable locations for dis- Civic Association, the Neighbor- shifted to one tasked with finding As for the citywide School property at 26 Blossom St., or at pensaries, given the abundance hood Association of the Back Bay the “best use of public land for Committee structure, Nassour an underutilized Fenway school of schools in both neighborhoods. and the West End Civic Associa- the public good.” tion. Nassour agreed that the agen- Bok said she first became cy needs to be restructured so aware of the “power of the coun- the planning and development cil” while working as a budget roles are more clearly defined director for former Councilor and separated. DOES YOUR BIG BANK MAKE YOU FEEL SMALL? Ayanna Pressley, who assumed Regarding the city’s need for office in 2010. Since neither Bok affordable housing, Nassour sug- SWITCH TO EBSB, IT’S A NO BRAINER! nor Pressley, who now serves as gested working with the Cham- a U.S. representative, had ever ber of Commerce to solicit monies scrutinized the city’s budget be- from universities and big busi- OPEN ANY NEW EBSB PERSONAL fore, Bok said they took a “deep nesses to create a $250-million CHECKING ACCOUNT & EARN UP TO dive” approach that was soon development fund to meet this adopted by other members of a need. council. 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4 NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • NORTHEASTERN STUDENTS, MHMS, CIRCLE PROPERTIES CLEAN STREETS!

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MichaelMichael Flaherty Flaherty has has worked worked with with communities communities across across Boston Boston on on effortsefforts to toexpand expand access access to affordableto affordable housing, housing, address address the issue the issue of of displacement, displacement, extend extend tenant tenant protections, protections, and andadvocate advocate for for resourcesresources to tostabilize stabilize our our neighborhoods. neighborhoods. Michael FlahertyFlaherty championed championed the the passage passage and and adoption adoption of the of theCommunity Community Preservation Preservation Act(CPA), whichwhich has has now now collectively collectively granted granted an anapproximate approximate $42 $42million million for 91 for projects 91 projects across thethe citycity devoted devoted to to affordable affordable housing, housing, historic historic preservation preservation and andopen openspace. space.

Michael FlahertyFlaherty has has consistenly consistenly called called for for increased increased access access to treatment, to treatment, on-demand on-demand for those sufferingsuffering from from substance-abuse substance-abuse disorders disorders and andmental mental health health issues, issues, along along with with advocating for for expansion expansion of of resources resources for for community community health health centers centers across across Boston. Boston. Volunteers pause for a photo with State Rep, Elugardo and Candidate Kenzie Bok. Michael FlahertyFlaherty has has called called for for closing closing the the academic academic achievement achievement gap gapby supporting by supporting the Student Opportunity Opportunity Act Act and and introducing introducing an anoption option Year Year 13 to 13 prepare to prepare students students for for college andand beyond. beyond. Happy Thanksgiving MichaelMichael Flaherty Flaherty BOSTONBOSTON CITY CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL AT-LARGE AT-LARGE www.MichaelFlaherty.com www.MichaelFlaherty.com Paid for by the Committee to Elect Michael F. Flaherty Gift Paid for by the Committee to Elect Michael F. Flaherty Certificates available COLOR PAGE 5

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By Ellen Walker sponsors of the race and we had a Special to the Gazette hospitality table to promote our services. It was a pleasure to Here we are in the midst of a meet so many of you that day and lovely fall season – the tempera- we look forward to future events tures have been mild, and the where we can do this again. sun has been shining more days There were two holidays cele- than not – so far! brated on Monday, October 14th Kudos to the runners and – Columbus Day and Indigenous walkers who showed up for the People’s Day. The Museum of Fine annual Mission Hill Road Race Arts offered free admission for the and Walk on Saturday, Septem- day and for all events in recogni- ber 28th. The race raises funds tion of Indigenous People’s Day. to support improvements in the The events included a blessing, park and what a perfect day it music and dance. The music was was for the event and the hun- provided by Jennifer Kreisberg dreds who participated. Lots of (Tuscarora, North Carolina), who volunteers helping to make this comes from four generations of event a success and the commu- Seven Singing Sisters through nity spirit was great! This year, her maternal line. Dances were Mission Hill Main Streets was proud to be involved as one of the Continued on page 13

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6 NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • Council candidate Jennifer Nassour will appear first on the ballot for District 8 voters Jennifer Nassour is excited and experiences with me along to share with voters that she the way!” will appear first on the ballot Nassour’s platform has cen- for District 8 City Councilor on tered on tackling quality of life Tuesday, Nov. 5. issues across District 8, including: With just days until the gen- • Make our streets and side- eral election for Boston City walks safe for all of us Council, Jennifer has been hard • Tackle the opioid crisis at work reaching out to voters • Fix every school for every in each of the unique neighbor- student hoods of the district, including • Clean up trash, littering, the West End, Beacon Hill, Back and the rats they bring to our Bay, Fenway, Kenmore, Audubon neighborhoods Circle, and Mission Hill. Jennifer Nassour is an at- “For me, this race has been so torney and former CEO of the rewarding,” says Jennifer Nas- nonpartisan women’s coalition, sour. “I entered this race because ReflectUS. She lives in Back Bay I knew we as a city could do bet- with her three daughters and ter for residents, and I realized two dogs. Nassour is running that the adversity I faced in my to represent District 8 on the own life is what motivated me Boston City Council. The election to fight for my neighborhoods. I is November 5, 2019. For more want to thank every person who information on Jenn’s candidacy, shared their stories, concerns, visit jenn4boston.com.

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650 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 By Mossy Martin World War II combat veteran and vote Tuesday, Nov. 5. There are (617) 734-6920 MA Relay 711 Class of 1940 English High gradRELA- two City Councilor candidates, Veterans Day is next week uate who grew up on Whitney Kenzie Bok and Jennifer Nassour and a tip of the hat to our vet- Street in Mission Hill. George are vying to represent Mission Applications available now! erans who served in our great is blessed with good health, and Hill. Nassour is a Republican, so country. I enjoy chatting and going to it's nice to have a balanced ticket Spacious studio high rise units conveniently I often think of my close friend lunch with George, whose mind for a change. located in the Longwood Medical area on the and my former Mission High is still sharp. He was the Com- Turning the clock back in lo- corner of Huntington and Longwood Avenues. baseball captain, John Killion at mander of the Mission Hill Post cal politics, in 1860, thousands this time of year. John, who grew 327 in the ‘60s and George, who attended a political rally in Ward Easy access to Green line MBTA and bus up on Fenwood Road, survived was a skilled designer, and his 7 in Roxbury supporting Demo- routes. Off street parking available. the Vietnam War, but succumbed construction company built crat presidential candidate, Ste- to cancer in 2004. the Mission Hill Post in 1960. phen Douglas. The majority of The following Minium And Maximum Income John loved to celebrate Vet- Because the Mission Hill Post the Roxbury voters chose Doug- Qualifications apply: erans Day and every Nov. 11, he building has been sold, the new las, but he lost the election to his Family Minimum Maximum would frequent different taverns phase of the Mission Hill Post Republican rival, our great 16th Size Income Income and buy a round of drinks for 327 held its first meeting at the president, Abraham Lincoln. Corrib Restaurant in West Rox- Two years previously Douglas 1 Person $51,600 $63,500 strangers. I can picture John at J.J. Foley's in the South End, bury on Oct. 17 chaired by Post defeated Lincoln in the Illinois 2 Person $58,550 $72,550 drinking his beer and telling Commander, Col. George Roll- Senatorial election following the *Monthly Carrying Charge is calculated at 30% of the bartender, "Give everyone a ins. Although I'm not a veteran, famous Lincoln-Douglas debates. your gross annual houshold income. The initial drink.” I'm proud to be part of this fine monthly charge ranges from approximately On Veterans Day I'll hoist organization as the Community Condolences to the family of $1,252.00 to $1,776.00 per month depending on a beer and dedicate it to John. Affairs Liaison. Tony Nunez, a longtime Mission family size and total gross income. The day of Nov. 11 was declared The Mission Hill Post will Hill resident who had been in a a national holiday by President continue its mission to support nursing home for several years. Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938. veterans and the Mission Hill Tony loved the Hill and especial- The Charlesbank Cooperative Corporation is Then called Armistice Day be- community. There were several ly the kids. governed by a Board of Directors elected by the cause an armistice was declared good ideas discussed at the meet- Said Davey Curran, Tony's resident shareholders. Come see us today to learn (on the 11th month of the 11th ing, including the best ways to Pontiac Street neighbor: "He how you can become a shareholder in this wonderful day on the 11th hour) between reach out to needy veterans and would hand out dollar bills to Cooperative Housing Community. the allied nations and the central also an offer to sponsor a Mission the small kids." A classy touch powers (Germany, Austria and Hill Little League team. The next by the Currans, who sent a nice Applications can be requested by mail at 650 Hungary), which ended World meeting will be held Nov.14 at sympathy card to the Nunez fam- Huntington Ave Boston MA 02115 or via email War I. a location yet-to-be-determined. ily, along with three $1 bills. request to [email protected]. In 1954 the holiday was re- For more Mission Hill Post infor- RIP Tony. named Veterans Day. mation, contact Adjutant Mike Gormley at 617-894-8413. Mission Hill will have a new Happy 96th birthday to George Salah, a distinguished Don't forget to get out and Continued on page 7 7

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 7 Mission Hill Gazette • • Museum of Fine Arts, Regular in advance, Tuesday evenings, tutoring, sports, arts, computers. hours are Saturday through Tues- 6-9pm, HSPH, 677 Huntington Info: 635-5216. day, 10 am–5 pm, and Wednesday Ave. Info: 615-9672 / Maynard. MissionSAFE, leadership pro- Hill Agenda through Friday, 10 am–10 pm. [email protected]. gram for teens. Info: 319-0679. Parker Hill Branch Library, The Weekly Bilingual Cantonese-En- Sports Camp, licensed sports The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is ate and advanced classes taught Parker Hill Branch Library has the glish chat, practice Cantonese for kids 6-13, M-F, 8am-4pm, $65/ noon, Tues., December 3 for the issue by professional instructors. Over following upcoming program: language skills with native speak- week. Register: 635-5217. December 6. Email listings to reporter@ 50 Year’s Experience. For informa- Book Discussion Group The ers and others, must request Har- Adult/Family Fitness, Family jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: 617 tion and to register, call Bay State Parker Hill Branch Book Discus- vard building access permission 2 kung-fu: ages 6+. Info: 635-5216. should be dialed before numbers be- Skating School at 781-890-8480 or low, unless another area code is given. sion Group meets on the third days in advance, Friday evenings, Adult tai chi: Mon., 6:30-7:30pm. visit online at www.BayStateSkat- Thursday of every month. 6-9pm, HSPH, 677 Huntington Info: 635-5216. Meetings ingSchool.org. Yoga for Older Adults, The Park- Ave. Info: 615-9672 / Maynard. Computer Lab, Open Access, Mission Hill Line Dance Class Mission Hill Neighborhood er Hill Branch Library presents [email protected]. Wed., 10am-1pm. Info: 635-5216. second Saturday of the Month Housing Service holds its month- Saturday yoga classes for adults ESOL and citizenship classes, Senior Activities, free for adults 12:30-2:30 p.m. Exercise and So- ly meetings on the first Monday of ages 55 and older. Wear clothes offered by RTH. Beginning ESOL, 55 and over. Tues. & Thurs.,10- cialize with your neighbors. Spon- each month at 6 PM at the NHS that you can move in comfortably. Mon. & Fri., 7:30-9pm. English 11am. Info: Carmen Pola, 820- sored by the Mission Hill Health office at 1 Brigham Circle in Mis- Yoga mats and props will be pro- for workplace, Tues. & Thurs., 1089. Movement at Tobin Community sion Hill on the mezzanine level. vided. All experience levels are 7:30-9pm. Advanced ESOL, Fri Center call 617 427 6919 for more Public Notices Mission Main Tenant Task Force, welcome.This program is made 6-7:30pm, Sat. 7:30-9pm. Flynn information. the task force board requests possible by the Mission Hill/Fen- conference room, 805 Huntington Sociedad Latina has opened Mission Hill Walks! Through Oc- residents’ help and input, third way Neighborhood Trust and the Ave. Citizenship class, Tues. & its doors as a BPSCares Pop-Up tober join a MHHM walk group Monday of each month, 6-8pm, New England Baptist Hospital. Thurs., 2:30-4pm, 2 New Whitney Welcome Center every Thursday and start getting healthier. Chose Mission Main Community Room, Saturdays, 10:00 am Street, 2nd floor. Info: 232-0400/ and Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm. a Walk Day: Thursday, 10 am from 43 Smith St. Info: 708-8515. [email protected]. Newly-arrived families from Puer- 1534 Tremont St; Saturday, 9:30 Youth/Families Mission Hill Neighborhood to Rico and the Caribbean af- am from 650 Huntington Ave. Office Hours Crime Committee, meets on Sociedad Latina’s Academy for fected by Hurricane Maria will Call 617 427 6919 Join the Mis- the last Thursday of each month Latinos Achieving Success (ALAS), Neighborhood Coordinator from receive assistance on registering sion Hill Walk Challenge at: www. at 7pm, Mission Church Music a program which provides stu- The Mayor’s Office of Neighbor- for school, registering for FEMA ChallengeRunner.com/login/chal- Room, 1545 Tremont Street. dents with transition coaching hood Services, Shaina Aubourg, disaster relief, Mass Health, SNAP lenge/96559i-1j1z through their first two years of second and fourth Monday of the benefits, and obtain access to Health/Fitness Walking for Our Health Group, college. 1530 Tremont St. Con- month, 3:30-5:30pm, Tobin Com- other resources to get settled in Thursdays 10 AM. Departs from New Learn-To-Skate classes for tact: Laura Londoño, number is munity Center, 1481 Tremont St. Boston. For more information, 1534 Tremont St. Join the Mission figure and hockey skating skills for 617.398.7447 email: llondono@ Info: 635-2679. contact [email protected]. Hill Health Movement’s Walking children ages 4 and 18 are starting sociedadlatina.org Tobin Community Center, 1481 $5 Million Reward, for informa- Group for a weekly walk; for both at 11 Greater Boston rink loca- Tremont St., yearly membership: tion leading directly to the return beginner and advanced walkers. Workshops/groups/talks tions: Brookline – Cleveland Cir- seniors 55+ free, family & adults of 13 works of art stolen two Call 427-6919. cle & Larz Anderson, Cambridge, Weekly Bilingual Mandarin-En- $20, teens 13-17 $10, 12 and decades ago from the Gardner Boston Brakers power soccer, Medford LoConte, Newton-Brigh- glish chat, practice Mandarin lan- under $5. Info: 635-5216/ Tobin- Museum. Anonymous tips can practices 1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturdays ton, Quincy, Somerville, Waltham, guage skills with native speakers CommunityCenter.org. be mailed to 280 The Fenway. of the month, noon-2pm, Tobin West Roxbury and Weymouth. and others, must request Harvard After-school, ages 6-12, M-F, Info: Anthony Amore, Director of Community Center, 1481 Tremont Use either hockey, recreational or building access permission 2 days Sept.-June, $60 per month plus Security: 278-5114. St. Info: facebook.com/boston- figure skates. Beginner, intermedi- membership. Homework help, breakers‎.

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8 NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • MHMS, WALSH CELEBRATE NEW BUSINESS, HONOR ROUSE

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh Main Streets (MHMS) the ribbon joined Mission Hill Main Streets cuttings, welcoming new business- and its neighbors celebrating two es and dedication for Rouse were new businesses, “In the Cut” and celebrated with many friends, sup- “Boba Me,” and a dedication of a porters and neighbors of Mission bench on Tremont Street in hon- Hill, including elected officials like or of Richard Rouse by Brigham State Rep. Nika Elugardo, May- and Women’s Hospital on Oct. 29. or Walsh, and Councilors Michael Organized by the Mission Hill Flaherty and Josh Zakim.

Councilor Josh Zakim speaking at the bench dedication.

State Rep. Nika Elugardo Mayor Martin Walsh receiving a Mission Hill Main Street cap Mayor Martin Walsh shakes hands with Richard Rouse, former, speaking at the bench from Mission Hill Main Streets Executive Director Ellen Walker long time Mission Hill Main Streets Executive Director. dedication. at “In The Cut Barbershop.”

Endorsed by KRISTEN MOBILIA Mayor Walsh speaking at the dedication of a bench to honor Richard Rouse. The new bench is affixed on Tremont Street. "I promise to be a Councilor dedicated to addressing both the block-by-block issues of daily life in Mission Hill, from is located in Roxbury, and plays sidewalks to street trees to safety, and the long-term Election host to the School Department in challenges we face, such as affordability, education, Continued from page 1 the Bolling Building. The push comes from the fact that the transportation, and climate change." - Kenzie Bok Essaibi-George, and Michelle Dudley family participated in Wu, along with candidates Ale- the slave trade during Colonial jandra St. Guillen, David Hal- times. Many wish to ditch his Kenzie’s leadership, work, and commitment to our city has earned bert, Julia Mejia, and Erin Mur- name due to that fact. her the support of trusted organizations and local leaders: phy. Residents can vote for four The deadline to submit an ap- At-Large Candidates. plication for an absentee ballot The DEMOCRATS of Ward 10 In District 2, incumbent is November 4 at noon and can City Councilor Ed Flynn will be done by mail or in person at be unopposed, but in District the Election Department in City 8, candidates Kenzie Bok and Hall. In person absentee voting is Jennifer Nassour are compet- available in the Election Depart- ing for incumbent Josh Zakim’s ment during regular business seat. In addition to Council seats, hours as well as on Saturday, the citywide ballot will include Oct. 26, and Saturday, Nov. 2 the non-binding public opinion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If voting advisory question: “Do you sup- absentee by mail, the completed port the renaming/changing of ballot must be received by 8 p.m. the name of Dudley Square to on Election Day to be counted. For District 8 Boston City Council Nubian Square?” To get on the On Election Day, the languages ballot, nonbinding public opin- available at the polls and/or us- ion advisory questions are ini- ing a translator phone bank are: VOTE KENZIE BOK NOVEMBER 5 tiated by a citizen petition and Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, approved by the City Council Paid for by The Committee to Elect Kenzie Bok www.kenziebok.com Russian, Cape Verdean and Hai- and the Mayor. Dudley Square tian Creole. COLOR PAGE 9

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 9 Mission Hill Gazette • • MHMS, WALSH CELEBRATE NEW BUSINESS, HONOR ROUSE

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10 NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • Bye, Bye BRA? Councilor Wu presents plan to abolish BPDA

By Seth Daniel came out of that Urban Renew- The meeting was met with al process whereby the Coun- applause at many steps for Wu’s In a meeting that packed cil granted the six additional presentation, which was done the South End’s Union United years, and she has been chairing outside of her official City Coun- Church on Monday, Oct. 7 with meetings with the BPDA on how cil platform and paid for with residents from all over the city, that extension process is winding campaign funds. Those in the Councilor Michelle Wu presented down – or not. audience came from Charles- a bold, 75-page plan to abolish A recent report by the BPDA town, the South End, South the Boston Planning and Devel- and submitted to the state, fol- Boston, Dorchester, Hyde Park, opment Agency (BPDA) – for- lowed up by a meeting with Wu Downtown and East Boston. merly the Boston Redevelopment and the Council, seemed to sug- Some Councilors, like Michael Agency (BRA). gest that many Urban Renewal Flaherty, were there in support The meeting came together Areas would not conclude by end – with him being a long-time quickly, within about three days, of the six-year extension. advocate of abolishing the BPDA and the report was released ear- It seemed to be the last straw in favor of a stand-alone public lier on Monday. However, the for Wu. Councilor Michelle Wu shocked the local political arena planning department. movement she is tapping into “Those extraordinary powers by calling for the abolition of the BPDA Monday night in a The meeting was, Wu said, the goes back decades and gener- granted to them came with an meeting in the South End that drew residents from all over beginning of a dialog to abolish ations as Bostonians old and expiration date of 40 years,” she the City – including Charlestown. The reactions go from very the BPDA and have the public new have expressed frustrations told the crowd. “They expected much against, to very much in favor. begin to talk about what should 40 years would be a significant with the agency – particularly in to 2015 and they wanted another The largest ones will likely seek replace it. amount of time to exercise their the last few years as the Urban 10-year extension…In their most an extension. The South End is “This is nowhere near the program…What happened is Renewal process is supposedly recent report, they’ve indicated the largest and Charlestown is stage of having a piece of legis- when an entity is created, it’s winding down. For Wu, the plan the largest areas will not expire. the second largest.” hard to make it go away. We got Continued on page 11

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019 11 Mission Hill Gazette • • Michael F. Flaherty highlights his housing record, addressing concerns

Michael F. Flaherty, incum- Development is flourishing, he • Flaherty also passed leg- ervation Act which passed at bent and candidate for Boston notes, but residents who are look- islation via the Government the ballot box on election day City Council At-Large, highlights ing to remain in the city should Operations Committee that in November 2016. Since then, his advocacy and legislative ef- be able to do so regardless of the outlines the framework of reg- 91 community preservation forts to address housing issues status of development in Boston. ulations for short-term rentals projects have been awarded as he seeks re-election. Flaherty, This is why over the course of his in Boston. A central aspect of funding totalling $42 million who continues to reach out to time as a Boston City Councilor these regulations is to help -- approximately $20 million voters over these next two weeks At-Large, Flaherty has worked bring back stabilization to the of which has been granted for until polls close on Election Day with communities across Boston housing market; now that the affordable housing. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, has heard on efforts - both legislative and regulations are in effect, Fla- • Flaherty is also a strong pro- from residents that housing re- budgetary - to expand access to herty requests that residents ponent of public-private part- Michael F. Flaherty. mains one of their top concerns. affordable housing, address the be on the look-out for short- nerships, especially given that “In this ongoing era of rap- issue of displacement, extend term rentals that may not be federal investments in afford- issue with all of the resources id growth and development, I tenant protections, and advocate compliant. able housing have decreased. continue to be at the forefront for resources to stabilize the City • As the lead advocate for As Chair of the Committee we have.” of addressing the housing cri- of Boston’s residents and their updating the City of Boston’s on Government Operations, As a husband, father, neigh- sis in our city,” stated Flaherty. neighborhoods. Linkage law, Flaherty contin- Flaherty has worked with the bor and proud lifelong Bostonian, “There is no doubt that I share These efforts include: ued working with a range of Boston Housing Authority to Michael Flaherty is committed the significant concerns around • As the Chair of the City stakeholders to pass legisla- revitalize many of the City’s to ensuring that Boston is an ac- access to housing and affordabil- Council’s Committee on Gov- tion that modernizes the City public housing developments cessible, equitable, and inclusive ity that residents across Boston ernment Operations, Flaherty of Boston’s approach to allocate so that all residents can live have - and will continue to work worked with the City of Bos- revenue for job training pro- in dignity. city for its residents. For more to address housing inequities.” ton’s Department of Neigh- grams and affordable hous- “No matter the zip code, Bos- information on his campaign Flaherty fully acknowledges borhood Development, City ing, along with our approach ton is in a housing crisis. We are and his work on the Boston City that too many of our residents Council colleagues, and a broad to reviewing the Inclusionary living in a time in which the cost Council, visit www.MichaelFla- are burdened with the fear that coalition of community and in- Development Policy which of living continues to increase as herty.com. Boston City Councilor they will soon be priced out of dustry stakeholders to pass mandates affordable units be residents try to maintain their At-Large Michael Flaherty re- their neighborhood - a reality the Jim Brooks Stabilization included in certain new devel- quality of life,” stated Flaherty. for many already. Those who are Act - a key piece of state legis- opment projects. “If re-elected as your Boston City spectfully requests your vote on priced out struggle to find hous- lation that addresses the root • Flaherty is the lead advo- Councilor At-Large, I will con- Tuesday, Nov. 5, where his name ing within their financial means. of eviction. cate for the Community Pres- tinue to work on addressing this will be the first one on the ballot.

ress that has been made to not hoods.” That frustration wasn’t lost property in the city and off the Bye Bye BRA? only improve the development But people at the meeting, and on Wu. City books,” she said. “It’s what Continued from page 10 and planning process within the many in the public square, seem “It has so long been identified funds their operations. Step one agency, but modernize outdated to be fed up with the Agency. as something that is not serving would be to transfer that prop- lation or a document to put up operational functions internally “I’ve lived in the South End Boston to the best that residents erty back to the City books and for a vote or approval or even a and externally,” he said. “Pro- for 54 years,” said Herb Hersh- can be served,” she said. “In 1970, with Council oversight on the hearing,” she said. “This is about posing to abolish the BPDA ig- fang. “I’ve seen firsthand what in 1983 and in 2013, the mayoral budget side. That would also cre- reporting back what I’ve learned nores the reality of the present the BRA has done and none of campaigns really included and ate the revenues that would grow in an attempt to start a pro- day community-based planning it deserves commendation. They focused on this as a point to want and transfer the planning staff cess that will hopefully model agency, and discredits the hard need to be abolished.” to change the structure, but what to build out an infrastructure what should replace the BPDA. working staff who are in our Said Councilor Flaherty, “Peo- I hope my report highlights is ex- that leads to a Master Plan of all It would be an iterative, inclu- neighborhoods every single day ple are meeting-ed out. You could plaining why it hasn’t happened.” these issues.” sive, community-driven process. engaging residents on how we be out two or three nights a week Wu said the first reason she Finally, a key step for Wu, is It really is left up to you all to prepare for Boston’s future.” on development. They take the found was because the City is so to end Urban Renewal – the one shape what that is and what the Mayor Walsh said he had se- bait that their input will shape dependent on property tax – par- thing that likely triggered her processes would be to make sure rious concerns about the BPDA a project and then they find out ticularly commercial taxes. With desire to present the report so everyone has a say in building when becoming mayor, but be- they just aren’t heard. They have 71 percent of last year’s revenues publicly and with such a splash. this new organization.” lieves that a community-driven given up. People have given up coming from the property tax, “If you look at a map, most of But not everyone – particu- process has been instituted. on this.” she said there is pressure to keep these URAs don’t line up with the larly the mayor and the BPDA “When I first ran for May- Ellen Kitzis from the Charles- feeding the development pipeline places we are finding difficulty – prefer her idea. or, I had serious concerns about town Preservation Society said for new revenues as the demand in jump-starting development or The BPDA and Mayor Walsh how decisions were made at the the recent Master Plan process for City services increases. seeing revitalization,” she said. responded to the meeting by tout- then-Boston Redevelopment Au- with the BPDA has been frus- Another key step, she said, is “And, many of the places where ing the changes and accomplish- thority,” he said. “I immediately trating, and another reason some to begin to unwind the Agency there is a lot of development ar- ments at the Agency since they ordered an outside review of the other sort of planning agency by transferring its assets – the en’t covered by these areas. So, took over. BRA and put in place significant should be considered. property it owns and the leases it it’s really a mismatch of Boston’s Director Brian Golden said reforms to bring transparency, “We’re in the early process of holds – back to the City. That in- needs today and the conditions since 2014, the BPDA has creat- integrity and accountability to it, but the BPDA says they have come stream could fund a group that were put in place when this ed more than 100,000 jobs and our development and planning no inkling of how to do a Master of planners who could then go out agency was created decades ago.” more than 6,000 income-restrict- processes across the city…Today, Plan,” she said. “They’ve said and really create Master Plans Wu indicated there would be ed units. They also created the we have an agency that, for the they don’t do Master Plans. They for the city. follow ups to the report, and on 2017 Imagine Boston plan, which first time, uses community en- do strategic plans. It has been a “The BPDA holds assets and Wednesday she officially filed it engaged 15,000 people. gagement to guide growth that is frustrating situation. The pro- property, whether buildings with with the City Council for review. “While there is still more work inclusive and respects the history cess didn’t start well, and we’re leases or garages or the Marine to do, I am proud of the prog- of each of our unique neighbor- in it now.” Industrial Park, the BPDA holds

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Continued from page 5 provided by two-time World Hoop Streets Board member Chorlette in one day! Mark the date on them!” On that note, this is a Dance Champion Lisa Odjig tell- O’Neill of Circle Properties who your calendar as we stop in at time to be thankful for all life has “Honor to the soldier and sailor ing the story of creation using took charge of leading this great three separate events beginning to offer – Happy Thanksgiving everywhere, who bravely bears music, dance, and multiple flexi- team in helping to make Mission at 12:30pm we will stop at 1437 from Mission Hill Main Streets. his country’s cause. Honor, also, ble hoops. Narrated by renowned Hill shine a little bit more! Mis- Tremont Street, move to 1520 Please friend us on Facebook to the citizen who cares for his musician and MC Chris Newell sion Hill Main Streets’ success Tremont Street and wind down and “like” our page. Check out brother in the field and serves, (Passamaquoddy). is due to our dedicated board at 1514 Tremont Street – two our website and see and send us as he best can, the same cause.” Late October was quite busy members who always step up ribbon-cuttings and the dedica- your comments! The link is www. — Abraham Lincoln for Mission Hill Main Streets when we need them. The efforts tion of a bench to honor Richard missionhillstreet.com. with new businesses opening, of everyone are appreciated by Rouse. Hope to see you there! help from Northeastern Univer- all of us who strive to create In searching for a way to end sity student volunteers and Mis- a cleaner more welcoming ap- Mission Hill Main Streets article sion Hill residents cleaning the pearance throughout the Mission this month that respects differ- sidewalks in our neighborhood Hill neighborhood. Thank you ent perspectives, I came across and a planned visit from Mayor to the Northeastern University the whatdoino-steve.blogspot Walsh. volunteer students and to all and found this statement that Saturday, October 19th was the Mission Hill residents who I think works well: “I like the a community volunteer day here helped us out on the 19th!! idea of a holiday in which we in Mission Hill. We had over 15 We are all looking forward stop and give thanks for what student volunteers and several to Tuesday, October 29th, when we have. And as we notice what residents pitch in to help clean Mayor Walsh will show his on-go- all we do have, we might also the district sidewalks. They ing support for the Mission Hill notice that others are doing with- were joined by Mission Hill Main neighborhood with three events out, and that we can share with

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This Tuesday, Nov. 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent to, if not exceed- ing, presidential elections. However, in recent decades, voter turnout typically has been no more than 30 percent for municipal elections. We find it ironic that local elections attract the attention of only a fraction of the voters who turn out for the state and national elec- tions. Local government, and those whom we elect to serve in those posts, have much more of an impact on our daily lives than do our state and federal governments. Local government is in charge of our public safety departments, our schools, our trash collection, the condition of our streets, and almost everything else in between. The quality of life in our hometown communities affects our fami- lies and ourselves -- and our property values -- far more directly than what transpires at the state and national levels. So we urge all of our readers to get out and vote on Tuesday. The aphorism about the weather -- that we all complain about it, but can’t do anything about it -- does not apply to our local government. p d We do indeed have the ability to affect what happens at our local O -E government level -- but only we if take the time to vote. Boston’s next steps to address the opioid crisis By Mayor Martin J. Walsh of life-saving care, and address specific, achievable, and measur- pressing safety and quality-of-life able goals for the months ahead. Baker’s plan will improve In big cities and small towns concerns for the surrounding com- We will improve coordination across the United States, the munity as well. At the same time, between city services and make health care for all opioid epidemic is tearing fam- we’re expanding services citywide, sure that city agencies and our ilies apart. It is inflicting in- and calling for improved access partners are working together Ever since 2006, when then-Governor Mitt Romney worked togeth- credible pain, and it will have to resources outside Boston and as efficiently and effectively as er with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that implications for years to come. throughout the region. possible. It will allow us to get served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts In Boston, we’ve made this issue The 2.0 plan is informed by more people off the streets and -- which boasts the highest rate of insured citizens of any state in a top priority. And now, we’re public health and public safe- into treatment, and make the ty professionals, community neighborhood safer for everyone. the country -- has been a leader in providing comprehensive health ready to take the next step with a new strategic plan called Melnea members, and people recover- This new plan builds on the care to all of our citizens. Cass/Mass Ave. 2.0. ing from substance use disorder work we’ve done over the past 5 But as with everything in life, nothing stays the same. Change This new plan focuses on a themselves. This plan has three years. Since I took office in 2014, always is needed not only to improve upon what was done initially, neighborhood in Boston that has focus areas: public health, quali- we have invested $64 million but also to keep up with new circumstances. been hardest-hit by the addiction ty of life, and public safety. We’re across several City departments The announcement last week by the administration of Gov. Charlie crisis: the intersection of Melnea hiring new staff members desig- to address the addiction crisis. Baker and Lieut. Gov. Karyn Polito of comprehensive health care Cass Boulevard and Mass. Ave. nated to work in the area, and We created the first municipal in the South End, often referred funding for new programs and Office of Recovery Services in the legislation that will bring about significant reforms to our health to as Mass/Cass. For decades, initiatives to get more people the care system represents a necessary response to the always-evolving this has been a hub of vital ser- help they need. Our plan lays out Continued on page 15 world of health care that affects every citizen in our state. vices for people struggling with

The Baker-Polito plan aims to improve outcomes for patients by substance use disorder, mental The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. increasing access to behavioral health and primary care services, health issues, and homelessness. while also bringing down costs both for individuals and for the state. It’s one of the places where the Mission Hill The reforms will cut down on the hidden costs that currently blind- city and its wide array of part- GGazetteazette ners, including nonprofits, medi- Circulation 7,000 side consumers and impact the overall system. 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People from throughout ©Gazette PatriciaPublications DeOliveira , inc The Baker-Polito bill has wide-ranging support from many stake- the state and region have been Telephone: (617) 524-2626Advertising • Fax: Manager (617) 524-3921 drawn to the area due to the Post Office Box 301119,Sandra 7 Harris Storey Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 holders in our health care system, with the lone exception being -- Founder/Publisher Emerita 1993-2011 availability of treatment, health Member MissionHillGazette.com surprise! -- the drug companies, whose exorbitant prices adversely © care, and shelter. We recognize Independent Newspaper Group impact the quality of health care at all levels of the system. the impact this is having on theGazette Publications, Inc. will not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertise- ments. Questions or complaints regardingStephen advertising Quigley, must President be sent in writing to the billing department We applaud the plan of Gov. Baker -- who, it should be noted, was surrounding communities whichwithin seven days of publication in order for adjustments to be made to the account. We reserve the right the head of Harvard-Pilgrim before becoming governor and thus have borne a disproportionateto use our discretion in accepting Debra or DiGregorio, rejecting advertising Director copy. of Marketing brings more expertise to the subject of health insurance than almost share of the issue. In addition to [email protected] anyone else in the state -- and Lieut. Gov. Polito for their efforts to those struggling with addiction, Telephone: (617) 524-2626 • Fax: (617) 524-3921 Post Office Box 301119, 7 Harris Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 strengthen our best-in-the-nation system of health care. we also need to make sure that the neighbors, families, schools, We know that the legislature also is working on a similar track and businesses in the area get MissionHillGazette.com The Mission Hill Gazette is delivered free businesses and organizations and will join together with Gov. Baker on this issue, leaving us with the support they need. in the neighborhood 12 times a year on Friday and Saturday. no doubt that Massachusetts will continue to be the national leader That’s why this neighborhood in health care and health insurance as we enter the third decade of is ground zero for our response. Fo- It is free in stores. Independent Newspaper Group will not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in the 21st century. cusing on this area, we will be able advertisements. Questions or complaints regarding advertising must be sent in writing to the billing de- to reach the most people in need partment within seven days of publication in order for adjustments to be made to the account. We reserve the right to use our discretion in accepting or rejecting advertising copy. NOVEMBER 1, 2019 15 Mission Hill Gazette • • LetterS Why I support Kenzie Bok for District 8 Councilor Dear Editor, that we are all faced with as gency with regard to affordable there needs to be a fundamen- manage growth while preserving I am reaching out to you to- city residents, and, of course, housing, the opioid crisis, public tal change with regard to the the fabric of our neighborhoods. day regarding the District 8 City we discussed the much larger schools, and transportation. It is BRA - not just a name change I look forward to working with Council election, which is fast district-specific and city-wide is- important for a city councilor to to BPDA. She understands that Kenzie to improve civic engage- approaching. As you know, I was sues. improve the day-to-day issues the role of Boston City Councilor ment and equity across District a candidate during this election While Kenzie and I have on the local level while working is to invite people to the table, 8. Please make a plan to get to season and had the opportunity different life experiences and in parallel on larger strategic actively engage residents in sub- the polls on Tuesday, November to engage with the other can- different approaches to serving initiatives. stantial dialogue, connect people 5th, to exercise your right to vote didates in meaningful dialogue District 8, we both recognize the I am endorsing Kenzie for to resources, and enact change - and take a neighbor with you! about the most critical issues fac- great value of community advo- City Councilor because she has that has measurable and positive Kristen Mobilia ing our community. Over the past cacy and how the dedication of committed to showing up and ad- impact. Former District 8 City Coun- few weeks, I have also had the District 8 residents has shaped vocating for neighbors at commu- Kenzie has called Boston cil Candidate opportunity to speak at length our historic neighborhoods and nity meetings, especially where home for decades, as have I, and 20-year Fenway resident with Kenzie Bok regarding the community green spaces. Kenzie development is concerned. I am we know that this is the time for and community advocate day-to-day quality-of-life issues and I also share a sense of ur- backing her as she agrees that strong and active leadership to Vote Erin Murphy for City Council at-Large Dear Editor, being a Boston City Councilor. Walsh named her to his Educa- they live and work to listen and Jack “JK” Kelly, CHARLES- We are writing to encourage Tuesday’s election is an im- tion Transition team because of learn so that she can be a leader TOWN everyone in Boston to vote for portant one. There may be as her long years of experience in who is truly responsive to the Deirdre Manning, Erin Murphy for City Council At- many as five new City Councilors service to public education and needs of our neighborhoods. For DORCHESTER Large on Nov. 5. Erin left her po- elected this year, and we hope Boston families. Erin was also a sensible, honest, hard-working Angel Argueta, sition as a BPS teacher after 22 every resident will make it to recognized by Gov. Baker and At-Large Councilor in City Hall, EAST BOSTON years in the classroom to run for the polls on November 5th. All the Gavin Foundation for rais- vote for Erin Murphy! Eddie Brown, HYDE PARK office for the first time. We know the neighborhoods of Boston de- ing awareness and much-needed Nicole Shand, MATTAPAN Kristin & Stephen Walsh, Erin Murphy as a friend, the serve a City Councilor who will funds for addiction and mental Dan Daly, BRIGHTON DORCHESTER teacher of our kids, the neighbor- be a truly independent voice. health recovery services for those Susan & Danny McMorrow, Kathleen Chardavoyne, hood leader who always shows up Erin is a first-time candidate for suffering and their families. Erin WEST ROXBURY CHARLESTOWN to help out however she can, and office, but her roots in our city is a tireless advocate for reduc- Anne and John McGahan, Judy Kelly Manning, as a person of integrity who is run deep, as does her commit- ing the stigma of addiction and SOUTH BOSTON SOUTH BOSTON running for office for all the right ment to supporting causes that mental health issues. Nancy Doherty, Brian and Susan Donelan, reasons: To represent the voices matter to all of us. As a Boston Please consider Erin Murphy JAMAICA PLAIN ROSLINDALE of every-day residents in every Public School classroom teach- for one of your four At-Large City Jeff Ross, SOUTH END Marguerite LeBlanc, neighborhood; To improve City er for 22 years, Erin advocated Council votes on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Luis Grillon, EAST BOSTON HYDE PARK services for our seniors, children, for her special needs students Erin has earned her reputation Doug MacDonald, CHARLES- and our most vulnerable neigh- and their families who were in as the “hardest working candi- TOWN bors; And to bring her formidable danger of falling through cracks date in the race” by knocking on Anne Cullinane, ROXBURY Classifieds work ethic to the full time job of in the system and not receiving thousands of doors across the Billy Cosetta, the services they needed. Mayor City and meeting residents where SOUTH BOSTON [email protected] 617-524-2626

I support Jennifer Nassour SERVICES Dear Editor: while supporting her stance in first-hand understanding cou- In the current political cli- As a lifelong Democrat, I was representing the minority party pled with applicable exposure mate it is critically important David at kNurd on Kall : com can help with PC computers, net- prepared to oppose Jennifer Nas- in our very Blue State. Upon working in various types of or- that we put aside long-held par- works, audio/video/multimedia, sour’s positions when I have quickly becoming a fan, I have ganizations. Jenn brings sev- ty affiliations and put forward phone solutions. $Reasonable$. encountered her on public TV bumped into Jenn on multi- eral years of just such exposure candidates based on integrity, House calls. 617-676-5676 or 617- and radio in the past few years. ple occasions, and found her to - in government, as an attorney, commitment, and proven capa- 522-6090 I was, however, quickly intrigued be approachable, friendly, and Party Chair, political commenta- bilities. by the measured, reasonable, and straightforward. tor, and supporter of women as I am pleased to support Jen- articulate manner with which Many of the issues facing our CEO of Reflect U.S. Her practi- nifer Nassour for Boston City she expressed her views. As the city – housing, neighborhood ser- cal, indisputable experience as Council and would encourage CLASSIFIED INFO current President’s administra- vices, education, public health a hard working negotiator, ad- other District 8 Democrats to do tion unfolded she conveyed her and safety – are nuanced and ministrator, and communicator the same. Rate: $14 buys 10 words, including criticism of him professionally require a City Councilor with is unmatched in this race. Liz D’Angeli a bold heading: 25 cents for each additional word. Deadline: 3 PM on Op-Ed And we have a plan to build the loneliness or desperation. It’s an and help other communities rise the Monday before publication date. comprehensive recovery campus outcome of trauma, fear, and pov- up from under this crisis, too. Fax your ad to 617-524-3921 or mail it Continued from page 14 on Long Island that our entire erty. Stigmatizing the disease of I encourage everyone to read region needs. addiction only discourages people the Melnea Cass/Mass Ave. 2.0 to Gazette Publications, Inc., PO. Box country. We created a 24-hour ho- To me, this work is very per- from getting help for themselves plan at Boston.gov/Recovery. 301119, JP, MA 02130. Or e-mail it tline to connect people to quality, sonal. I am a recovering alcoholic. and their families. People don’t This is also where you can learn affordable addiction treatment. I understand how addiction can need more judgement, they need more about the work we’re doing to classifieds@JamaicaPlainGazette. We’re investing in shelters, street take hold and derail a person’s more help. Building a strong, lov- citywide, and how you or a loved com. For more info. call 617-524-2626. outreach workers, and training life. I believe that we need to ing community that lifts people one can get access to help. This Press 5, then press 3. for first responders. We’re su- address this issue with empathy up is one of the most important is one of the biggest challenges ing the pharmaceutical industry and compassion. We also need things we can do. This work will we’ll face as a city, and we’re The Gazette accepts all major that played a role in creating to focus on the root causes. Of- save lives and change our city for rising to the occasion, together. credit cards. this crisis, and making sure that ten times, when people turn to the better. This is an opportunity Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor they help fund the relief efforts. addictive substances, it’s out of to set an example for the nation, of Boston. 16 NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Mission Hill Gazette • writing, make sure to include websites offer information about dential election information sec- as the incumbent and the Repub- MH Observer things that don’t support their each and all of the candidates— tion on its website (“2020-elec- lican National Committee might Continued from page 12 views, or give other “sides” nec- Democrats and Republicans—in tion”) devoted to giving the lat- not like it. Before the current sites, there are traditional tabs essarily. one place. It’s always good to est, most thorough information brouhahas about Trump’s ask- at the top. The issues tabs may Right now, reflecting this check when they were last up- on presidential candidates and ing foreign leaders for help with be labelled: “issues” or “story,” country’s incredible focus on the dated. The top of the page usually issues, polls, endorsements, and his campaign and then suddenly “about,” “meet,” “priorities,” and, executive branch of government, has the “as of” date. The cutesy money. pulling protective troops from it seems as if there are thousands ones might be fun, but they’re not Issues on Politico can be in one case, “Our America.” Just northern Syria, the RNC voted of commentators on presidential very useful. searched by candidate, issue or to add to the confusion, most of to provide undivided support for politics. They may be staff, free- The New York Times “politics” category. And the site makes the candidates also post their the incumbent. lancers or paid outside “experts” section, called “Who’s Running comparing candidates’ opinions biography, which might also be Republican parties in five or self-described volunteer pun- for President in 2020?” has brief easy, too. (To see candidates’ labelled “meet” or “story” for states have already cancelled dits on TV, in print, on the in- blurbs on each candidate, and for fundraising policies, which can some candidates. Figuring it out their primaries. Massachusetts ternet, or in social media. Voters frontrunners there are also “can- differ, see their individual web- is worth it. has not. As of now, former Mas- need to take their opinions, even didate profile pages” to click on. sites.) I recommend this site. sachusetts Gov. William Weld is Voters will be able to tell two if they seem to basically agree The Boston Globe has the The Republican primary will running in that primary, as are important things right away with them, with giant grains of same graphics and header as the also be on March 3 here. One Mark Sanford of South Carolina from those sections of the web- salt. Times (?), puts a little about the thing people would never know and Joe Walsh of Illinois. sites: what subjects the candi- To do that often necessitates candidates, and can sort them by from following most election Though some candidates try date cares about and what their looking up commentators’ biogra- groups: New Englanders, women, coverage: The majority of Mas- opinions, and sometimes their phies and looking up the publi- etc. sachusetts and national voters to dazzle voters with their ce- voting histories, are with those cations and websites themselves OntheIssues.org details all are “unenrolled” in either party. lebrity or dramatic life stories, issues. that provide them platforms. the candidates and dozens of (Then come Democrats. Fewest nothing beats policy proposals Relying on paid political pun- Sometimes voters have to check stands, documenting how people are Republicans.) Unenrolled underlined by demonstrated dits and commentators in media facts or look for more up-to-date voted or expressed their policies. voters here can choose which par- good character for figuring out for information and opinion on information. It’s good to be aware There is even a quiz where voters ty primary to vote in, vote, then who to choose. the candidates is not the best that presidential punditry is a can see which candidate best switch back to unenrolled. Many Credible, unbiased websites idea. Good pundits can be great competitive field itself, and prac- matches their opinions. people often do this, and unen- and other objective sources are for flavor but not for a full pre- titioners—always looking for a The Atlantic has a presiden- rolled voters have a lot of say in the best way to learn about can- sentation of facts. Although rules marketable idea—may come up tial race section that is very light, primary outcomes in states like didates. Local voters who do of journalism say these opinion- with some obscure, sensational saying of Warren, for example, ours that have so-called “open” research into candidates’ views ated writers and speakers are or nitpicking angles on candi- “She’s got a good doggo,” and primaries. do themselves and their fellow supposed to use accurate facts, dates and elections. linking to a photo. Right now four Republicans voters as they prepare to color they don’t have to balance their Several commercial media Politico has a fantastic presi- are running for president, much in the ovals in 2020. Host a Massachusetts Promise Fellow

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