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After several issues with the ZONING constriction permits, the pan- The first zoning matter was at demic hit and it was decided that 757 Centre St. for a renovation shifting to a takeout only option to the existing Dunkin’ location, would be beneficial to the store, including the change in zoning which has previously offered ta- from “restaurant” to “restaurant bles and chairs for patrons to sit with takeout,” as well as the and enjoy their food and drink. installation of a walk-up pickup The restaurant is now seeking window and the removal of re- a conditional use permit to oper- strooms for customer use. ate as a restaurant with takeout, Attorney David Krumsiek pre- sented the proposal on behalf of Continued on page 2 Local bands reflect on pandemic; perform shows at Midway Cafe PHOTO BY SETH DANIEL BY LAUREN BENNETT pandemic. Noelly Kraus does her best pedaling around the track at English High School last Saturday, June Alvanos said that he’s “been 5, during the second annual Bike for Kids event. Some 25 selected kids from the neighborhood In an effort to return to a sort working on three different proj- were treated to bike riding lessons, bike safety courses and brand new bikes as part of the of normalcy, JP-based band Alex ects during quarantine.” He said and the People, along with anoth- that his grandfather died at the day of fun. The effort is a collaboration between the KIT Cycling Club of Arlington, the Boston er band called Wildcat Slim, held beginning of the pandemic, so he Police Community Service Officers, and HOPE Worldwide of the Boston Church of Christ. See an in-person concert at Midway was ale to “hold some space for Pages 6 and 7 for more photos. Cafe on June 5. grief” and express it through his “It was super crazy,” said Alex music. He also said he was able Alvanos, leader of the band Alex to talk with his father during the and the People. “The show nearly quarantine period of the pandem- E-13 police present crime stats at monthly community meeting sold out. The crowd was dancing ic tp learn more about his family BY LAURA PLUMMER questions of local law enforce- or drug dealing. and singing along and shaking off past and history. “Both trauma ment. Part One crime distinguishes the Covid webs together.” and joy show up in that,” he said, On Thursday, June 3, District At every meeting, officers pro- between burglary, robbery and The Gazette spoke with both which led to the creation of what E-13 police officers presented its vide local crime statistics. One larceny. Burglary involves ac- Alvanos and Isaac Maupin of he called a “video album.” monthly virtual police and com- chart examines Part One crime cessing a residence or business Wildcat Slim to learn more about Alvanos received a grant from munity relations meeting. The data. Part One crimes are more unlawfully with the intent to what the bands have been up to the city to show the video album, meeting is an opportunity for serious in nature, and don’t in- and what they’re looking forward titled “Yia Yia and Papa,” the members of the public to ask clude crimes such as vandalism Continued on page 10 to as things begin to open back Greek words for grandmother up. and grandfather. Maupin, who also plays in Alex “COVID was weird, man,” he La policía de E-13 presenta estadísticas de delitos and the People, used to live in JP said. “We had some shows lined BY LAURA PLUMMER les y comunitarias. La reunión locales. Un cuadro examina los but now lives in New York, said up with friends,” and when his es una oportunidad para que datos delictivos de la primera that Wildcat Slim is preparing to album was released last April, El jueves 3 de junio, los oficia- el público haga preguntas a las parte. Los delitos de la prime- record their second album in July. he had more than 200 cassette les de policía del Distrito E-13 autoridades locales. ra parte son de naturaleza más “We’ve been kind of cloistered,” tapes made. presentaron su reunión virtual En cada reunión, los oficiales he said of the group and what mensual de relaciones policia- brindan estadísticas de delitos they’ve been doing during the Continued on page 10 Continued on page 5 2 • JAMAICA PLAIN GAZETTE • JUNE 11, 2021 State launches the “Let’s Go Out” campaign to support local restaurants STAFF REPORT main streets. “Let’s Go Out” is an necting with friends, spending payment systems, the unparal- tion, Mass Restaurants United, extension of the Administration’s time with loved ones, or meeting leled experience of in-restaurant and members of the Restaurant Last week, the Baker-Polito “My Local MA” campaign that someone new. Following the eco- dining is essential to connection Promotion Commission. Administration announced the has been encouraging residents nomic impact of COVID-19 on and community.” “Over the last year, restau- launch of the “Let’s Go Out” cam- to shop, dine and stay local since restaurants and the transition The campaign, which will run rant owners and their staffs paign, an effort to raise public last August. of many customers to delivery through September 2021, will awareness of the importance “Our administration recogniz- and takeout alone, this summer feature statewide coverage in- have shown great resilience and of supporting local restaurants es that the challenges created by presents an opportunity for con- cluding display ads, digital bill- creativity as they invented new across the Commonwealth. the pandemic have made the last sumers to get out and reengage boards, posters, and radio spots, ways to engage with customers The campaign is being led year tremendously difficult for with friends and family, around as well as billboards at Fenway while dealing with important but by the Massachusetts Office of the entire small business com- the food they love in an atmo- Park. Additional billboards and difficult safety restrictions. The Travel and Tourism (MOTT) in munity, and especially for the sphere that invites emotional display ads will be featured on fact is, however, that in-person conjunction with the Executive restaurant industry,” said Gov- connections. highways and at Logan Airport, dining is critical to the health of Office of Housing and Econom- ernor Charlie Baker. “We have “As our restaurants reopen in partnership with MassDOT the restaurant industry. With the ic Development and industry been proud to provide more than to capacity, it’s an exciting time and Massport. A TV spot will also partners. The launch of the $1.9 $688 million in grants to help for them to welcome back cus- air on broadcast TV, including ‘Let’s Go Out’ campaign, Massa- million campaign is timed to co- restaurants and other hard-hit tomers,” said MOTT Executive on NESN during Red Sox games chusetts is making it clear that incide with the lifting of public small businesses navigate these Director Keiko Matsudo Orrall. in late summer. The campaign’s they support restaurants, and health restrictions in Massachu- challenges, and look forward to “The aim of the ‘Let’s Go Out’ landing page, VisitMA.com/Lets- are taking the issue seriously. setts and is scheduled to run building on that support through campaign is to showcase the GoOut, features campaign infor- The Massachusetts Restaurant throughout the summer, through the ‘Let’s Go Out’ campaign to amazing diversity of restaurants mation and a growing restaurant Association is proud to be a part September. ensure a strong recovery for we have across the state and directory. of this statewide effort,” said The mission of the campaign restaurants across the Common- encourage a return to in-person The “Let’s Go Out” campaign Massachusetts Restaurant Asso- is to amplify the importance of wealth.” dining to support these business- was developed in close collabora- restaurants as an integral part Campaign ads will capture the es that are so critical to our econ- tion with key industry stakehold- ciation President and CEO Bob of daily life and a key driver of meaningful moments that play omy. While there may be some ers that offered their expertise Luz. economic activity for the Com- out in restaurants, such as cele- changes at the restaurants, like and support, including the Mas- For information, go to Visit- monwealth’s downtowns and brating special occasions, recon- new floor plans or contactless sachusetts Restaurant Associa- MA.com/LetsGoOut. the loss of seating inside the DaCosta said that “at the very office space, a TV area, a living quality information. JPA establishment is a bit of a loss least,” the light can be shut off room area, and a workout area. “I don’t think it’s going any- to the community,” as he said he once the store closes.