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PHOTO BY MIKE MEJIA PHOTO BY MIKE MEJIA Liliana Jacobson-Peregrino, of Tierra del Sol, a community based folklorico group, performing R.J. Agostinelli celebrates the election night victory with a jarocho dance during the annual Dia de lo Muertos vigil on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Spontaneous Councilor Matt O’Malley during his City Election party at Celebrations. La Pinata network returned for the 21st year to perform the traditional vigil – Kelleher’s in Roslindale. Councilor O’Malley ran unopposed in complete with a moving fire ceremony. See more photos on Pages 12 and 13. Tuesday’s election and was gladly returned to his seat at City Hall. See more photos on Page 14. Local real estate company comes to the rescue of school library By Laura Plummer come. told that there was no money in Empresa inmobiliaria local When MH K-8 moved to 20 the school’s budget to pay the When Anita Cooper’s son Child Street (the site of the old annual $400 subscription fee to started going to Mission Hill K-8 Agassiz School) in 2011, the in- LibraryWorld, the online library ayuda a biblioteca escolar School in Jamaica Plain in 2018, terior received an overhaul. The automation service that histori- By Laura Plummer Cooper está encabezando un she was disappointed to find that library is a physically attractive cally managed their collection. esfuerzo por transformar lo que its library had fallen into neglect. space, but there is currently no “We couldn’t afford to keep the Cuando el hijo de Anita Coo- ahora es un depósito de libros Due to budget cuts, it has not had system for locating specific books catalog online and pay every year per comenzó a ir a la escuela Mis- obsoletos en una biblioteca esco- a librarian since 2012 and its or signing them out. Students to resubscribe,” she said. sion Hill K-8 en Jamaica Plain en lar plenamente operativo que los inventory has not been updated can physically browse titles and So Cooper turned her sights to 2018, ella se sintió decepcionada estudiantes de MH K-8 pueden in at least as long. check books out on a piece of pa- a community partner who could al descubrir que su biblioteca disfrutar en los años que vienen. Cooper is now spearheading per, but returning them is done step in and bridge the gap. había caído en el abandono. De- Cuando MH K-8 se trasladó an effort to transform what is on an honor code and there is cur- When it came to partnering bido a los recortes presupuestar- a 20 Child Street (el sitio de now essentially a repository for rently no system of enforcement. with an organization in the com- ios, no ha tenido un bibliotecario la antigua Escuela Agassiz) en old books into a fully functioning Cooper’s first goal was to re- desde 2012 y su inventario no se school library that the students new the library’s old online cata- ha actualizado al menos en tanto of MH K-8 can enjoy for years to loging system. However, she was Continued on page 2 tiempo. Continued on page 2 3 major arts events on 3 weekends in JP will start the fall off right 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019

que no había dinero en el presu- escuela. encantada con la colaboración, y tendremos una idea de dónde Ayuda puesto de la escuela para pagar Cooper sabía que la compañía ya que disfrutó de la misma bib- están las brechas". la tarifa de suscripción anual de de bienes raíces organizaba una lioteca cuando era pequeña. La escuela también está orga- Continued from page 1 $400 a LibraryWorld, el servicio recogida de calcetines anual y "Será genial asegurarse de nizando una campaña de libros 2011, el interior recibió una de automatización de bibliotecas pensó que tal vez podrían or- que la biblioteca pueda contin- para la primavera para traer una en línea que históricamente ad- ganizar una recogido de libros uar ofreciendo publicaciones re- nueva selección de títulos. modernización. La biblioteca es ministraba su colección. para aumentar el inventario de cientes a los estudiantes", dijo. Actualmente, Cooper está de- un espacio físicamente atracti- "No podíamos mantener el la biblioteca. Pero la compañía "[Esto] será el trampolín de la fendiendo el renacimiento de la vo, pero actualmente no hay un catálogo en línea y pagar cada local hizo aún más cuando acordó conciencia y el aprecio de nues- biblioteca MH K-8 por sí misma. sistema para ubicar libros espe- año para renovar la subscrip- cubrir el costo anual del catálogo tras instituciones bibliotecarias Ella planea hablar en la reunión cíficos o alquilarlos. Los estudi- ción", dijo. en línea y ser voluntario en su públicas". del Consejo Familiar de la escue- antes pueden buscar los libros Así que Cooper centró su feria anual de libros Scholastic. Ahora que el catálogo de la la en diciembre para aumentar el físicamente y sacarlos firmando atención en adquirir un socio "El proyecto es una revital- biblioteca está funcionando nue- interés en sus esfuerzos. su nombre en una hoja de papel, comunitario que podría interve- ización básica de un recurso vamente, el siguiente paso de "Espero involucrar a más pero devolverlos se realiza con nir y cerrar la brecha. importante dentro de nuestra Cooper será eliminar los títulos padres", dijo, y agregó que su un código de honor y actual- Cuando se trataba de aso- escuela, lo que no podríamos hac- antiguos y obsoletos y registrar horario de trabajo solo le permite mente no existe un sistema de ciarse con una organización de er sin el apoyo de McCormack & algunos libros nuevos que llega- dedicar tres horas por semana al cumplimiento. la comunidad, sabía que quería Scanlan", dijo Cooper. "Somos ron hace poco. proyecto. “En este momento soy El primer objetivo de Cooper empezar a nivel local. Se le ocur- muy afortunados y emocionados "Cualquier libro de referencia sólo yo”. era renovar el antiguo sistema de rió acercarse a McCormack & con esta asociación". con más de diez años está des- Para ser voluntario o con- catalogación en línea de la bib- Scanlan en 68 South Street, lit- Colleen Scanlan de McCor- actualizado", dijo. "Poco a poco tribuir de otra manera, llame a lioteca. Sin embargo, le dijeron eralmente a una cuadra de la mack & Scanlan también está estamos tratando de eliminarlos, la escuela al 635-6384.

to keep it local. That’s when it Cooper knew that the real estate about the collaboration, having where the gaps are.” Rescue occurred to her to approach Mc- agency organized an annual sock enjoyed the same library when The school is also talking Cormack & Scanlan on 68 South drive and thought that they per- she was growing up. about hosting a spring book drive Continued from page 1 Street, literally around the cor- haps could organize a book drive “It will be great to make sure to bring in a new selection of munity, she knew she wanted ner from the school. to boost the library’s inventory. the library can continue to offer titles. But the local company went even recent publications to the stu- Currently, Cooper is champi- further, agreeing to cover the dents,” she said. “[This] will be oning the MH K-8 library revival yearly subscription cost of the the stepping stone of awareness by herself. She plans to speak • Hair • Nails library’s online catalog and to and appreciation of our public at the school’s Family Council • Products volunteer at its annual Scholas- library institutions.” meeting in December to drum tic book fair. With the library’s online cat- up interest in her efforts. “The project is a basic revital- alog up and running again, Coo- “I’m hoping to get more par- We are open as usual until Dec. 24 ization of an important resource per’s next step will be to remove ents involved,” she said, adding within our school, which we old, outdated titles and register that her work schedule only al- couldn’t do without the support some new books that recently lows her to devote three hours 37 years of beautifying JP! of McCormack & Scanlan,” said arrived. per week to the project. “At the Cooper. “We are so fortunate and “Any reference books older moment it’s just me.” 617.524.6867 • 62 South Street • freshhair.com excited to have this partnership.” than ten years are outdated,” she To volunteer or contribute in Colleen Scanlan of McCor- said. “Slowly we’re trying to weed another way, call the school at mack & Scanlan is also thrilled stuff out, and we’ll have an idea 635-6384.

the release of ward and precinct months – was the lack of interest Election results from the City’s Election by the electorate. Citywide, only Continued from page 1 Department, with them being 16.5 percent of the voters came released late on Wednesday. out, with highpoints in some ed by only 10 votes at the end of Citywide, Councilor Mi- precincts of 44 percent and low- the night, with Mejia on top and chelle Wu topped the ticket points of 3 percent. St. Guillen calling for a recount. with 41,616 votes. With a strong District 6 Councilor Matt “With the margins so nar- campaign, Councilor Annissa O’Malley was unopposed and row, we believe it is our duty to Essaibi-George claimed second cruised to victory on the night continue in this election,” said place for the first time in her with 8,831 votes. St. Guillen on Wednesday. “We career, garnering 34,054 votes. In a bit of a surprising move, are proud of the campaign we Councilor Michael Flaherty had a non-binding ballot question fought and believe that to build a solid third place finish with asked voters citywide if they on our message…it is our duty 33,242 votes. wanted to change the name of to request a full recount. There The fourth place spot was con- Dudley Square in Roxbury to the The future of health may be people who voted an ab- tested, with Mejia having 22,464 name Nubian Square. The move begins with you sentee ballot or went to the polls votes and St. Guillen at 22,454 had been made due to the Co- The more researchers know about what makes each of us unique, the more tailored our health care can become. and cast a provisional ballot, votes. lonial Gov. Dudley having been

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By Lauren Bennett maybe before then as well, but liness in businesses as well, and new windows that were put in 61 ARBORWAY “the ship has largely sailed” for the two agencies are working on place of historic ones at 701 Cen- The Jamaica Pond Associa- A few months ago, the JPA input into the master plan. having these two ideas work to- tre St., former home to Bukhara’s tion (JPA) met for its monthly heard a proposal for 61 Arbor- gether so they can be certified at Restaurant, soon to be a Chase meeting on November 4, where way, also known as “The Castle.” JP BAPA the same time. Improvements to bank. Reiskind said the building businesses include having high they heard an update from State The proposal is to subdivide the JPA member Michael Reis- is not landmarked, but it is in top as well as low top seating, Rep. Nika Elugardo as well as lot at 61 Arborway, keep the ex- kind gave an update on the JP a neighborhood design overlay as well as the level of noise and other updates to previously dis- district. He said that the building isting single family, and erect a Business and Professional As- light inside restaurants. cussed issues. was supposed to have protections new two-family home. JPA Chair sociation, of which he is also a The holiday lighting display OfficerWilliam Jones said Rosemary Jones said that since member. He said at their last that will be projected onto the but it did not go through any pro- that crime continues to remain JP Mayor’s Liaison Enrique Pep- meeting, they had a presentation City Feed building now has a cess regarding the installation of low in the neighborhood. There en’s departure, there has not from the City of Boston’s Disabil- committee working on the de- the new windows. “It should have has been some issues with kids been a new one appointed and ity Commission about increasing sign, and Reiskind said that come up for community review,” between the ages of 12 and 14 as- therefore there has not been an accessibility for restaurants in members of JP Centre/South, Reiskind said. saulting people near the South- abutter’s meeting scheduled yet. urban areas. BAPA, and JPA are all invited to “We’ll se what, if anything, west Corridor Park. He said that Once that abutter’s meeting is “BAPA and JP Centre/South work alongside the consultants can be done about this,” Rose- the kids were taken into the sta- held, the Jamaica Hills Asso- is working on that strongly,” Reis- on the design. mary Jones said. She said an tion and their parents notified, ciation will take a vote on the kind said. He said that Boston’s inquiry has been left for BPDA and Elugardo has requested that project, and then the JPA. Age Strong Commission is also 701 CENTRE ST. Senior Planner Kristina Ricco elected officials of color speak working to increase age friend- The JPA has concerns about regarding this matter. with them and mentor them. She PARKS PLUS SHATTUCK said that some of the incidents MEETING are related to the kids trying to JPA member Micah Sachs get food or money for food be- gave an update on the Jamai- cause they were hungry, and this DOES YOUR BIG BANK MAKE YOU FEEL SMALL? ca Plain Neighborhood Council is being investigated further to (JPNC) Parks Plus Committee’s see how the community can help. 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Staff Report working committees that focus well as growing the organization. on streetscape design, district More information can be found Three Squares Main Street promotion, and economic vital- at www.threesquaresmainstreet. JP held its Annual Meeting on ity in the business district as org. the evening of October 17 at Jamaica Mi Hungry where attendees were able to learn about its past successes, volunteer op- HAPPENING IN JACKSON SQ. portunities, future plans, and its process of launching a new name and logo. A Jamaica Plain Main Streets organization established to fortify the commercial business district along Centre Street in Jackson Square, Hyde Square, and Canary Square, Three Squares Main Street uses the proven local economic development model of the National Main Street Center. The new Three Squares Board of Directors (from left to right) At the meeting, which was are Andrew Flink, Rosa Herrero, Yessy Feliz, Tom Griffith, more a celebration, Three Executive Director Gerald Robbins, and Oliver Baez. (Missing Squares President Tom Griffith October 22 Tree of Life and Hands to Heart Yoga for Seniors in photo is Yosef Haile). introduced new board member at the Julia Martin House Rosa Herrero as well as other existing board members Yessy 501(c)3 tax exempt organization Feliz, Andrew Flink, Oliver Baez, “We are excited to welcome Rosa whose mission is to create a safe, and Yosef Haile. to our board of directors. She has visually vibrant, and economical- Three Squares Main Street’s great skills, a positive personali- ly sound business district along focus area is home to approx- ty, and works hard,” said Griffith. Centre Street in its 3 squares— imately 10,000 residents and “Rosa’s keen eye for design and Jackson, Hyde, and Canary. Three more than 140 store-front busi- likeability will nicely comple- Squares Main Street is one of 20 nesses. It is vibrant in sounds, ment our board and will no doubt Main Streets organizations in smells, and colors, has histor- produce immediate results for the City of Boston and more than ic sites, amazing murals, great the Three Squares Main Street 1,300 across the country. Similar parks, hard-working and cre- business district.” to other Main Street programs, ative merchants, and numerous Founded in 1998, Three HJSMS is volunteer-driven with cultural events. Squares Main Street JP is a Resident of Julia Martin House, Dinora, winner of the fall door decorating contest with staff Cynthia Jimenez JP’s Restaurant Week returns to support immigration justice

Six of JP’s favorite restau- tomers of the restaurants will be states that he couldn’t be more rants have eaten and drank their For a Difference 4’ can be found rants and local activist group directly supporting the work of excited to be part of Dining For way toward supporting inclusion at: www.bostonforall.org/dine Boston For All are coming to- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). a Difference yet again. “This is and justice in February and No- The week’s schedule: gether again for an exciting week KIND’s work to provide legal directly in line with our mission vember of 2018, and then again Sunday, Nov. 10 – Tres Gatos of fundraising for legal defense support for immigrant children to support inclusion in our com- in June of 2019. JP’s restaurant Monday, Nov. 11 – The Haven of immigrant children November in the legal system informs the munity. We love being part of week is here to stay – always Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Little Dipper 10-15. stated mission of all involved to these great events.” with an eye toward promoting a Wednesday, Nov. 13 – Vee Vee Through participating in support immigration justice. For many, Dining For a Differ- mission…joining the movement Thursday, Nov. 14 – The Frog- ‘Dining For a Difference 4’ – the David Doyle of Tres Gatos, ence is part of the community’s for an inclusive nation! more fourth such collaboration – cus- Casa Verde, and Little Dipper, calendar. Customers of the restau- Information about ‘Dining Friday, Nov. 15 – Casa Verde Qfu!Tfswjdft!EjsfdupszPet Services Directory D PET CARE D PETPETPET SITTINGSITTING CARE PETPET SITTING CARE D PET CARE D Woof & MeoW Pet Care Liziz Petersoneterson FWm#i_Xboj^[8[ijWoof & MeoW Pet Care Pamper YOUR pet business! The LLDog PP Walker DailyF[jI_jj_d]I[hl_Y[ Dog Walks • Puppy and Senior Rates Pet Sitting Services • Free Consultations • Insured Advertise your Pet Services with us! 7YVMLZZPVUHS 7LYZVUHS7L[*HYLinsuredinsured ServingPetsitterPetsitter J. P. since 1992 •• InIn homehome petpet carecare whilewhile youyou workwork oror vacationvacation • 10+ years experience Call 617 524-2626 x. 225 or write to Your ﬁrst walk/visit free when you sign up! • 10+ years experienceCall or Cell:Cell:text 617-851-9380617-851-9380 857-236-8942 617-407-1315617-407-1315 •• BondedBonded andand insuredinsuredwoofmeowpetcare.com 617.522.6196 www.thedogwalker.freeiz.com •• MemberMember ofof PetPet [email protected]@yahoo.comSitterswoofmeowpetcare.com InternationalInternational [email protected]@hotmail.com [email protected] for more info. Pamper YOUR PET SERVICES PET CARE PamperFWm#i_Xboj^[8[ij YOUR pet business!The Dog Walker pet business! AdvertiseF[jI_jj_d]I[hl_Y[ your Pet Services with us! Advertise your Pet Services with us! • In home pet care while you work or vacation 7YVMLZZPVUHS 7LYZVUHS7L[*HYLServing J. P. since 1992 Call 617 524-2626 or write to • 10 years experience Call617-407-5745 617 524-2626 or writeYour to ﬁrst walk/visit free when you sign up! [email protected] • Bonded and insured for more info. [email protected]• Member of Pet Sitters International for617.522.6196 more info. www.thedogwalker.freeiz.com Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019 • 5 House and Senate pass historic overhaul to education funding formula

By John Lynds Lower-wealth districts, howev- thored an earlier version of the special education. • Providing additional fund- er, are generally unable to do so bill added, “The last time the The bill fully implements the ing based on the share of low-in- For the past year teachers and the consequence is that they Massachusetts State Senate and recommendations of the Founda- come students in each district; and school leaders have been spend less on resources that are House came to the conference tion Budget Review Commission districts educating the largest actively lobbying the state legis- critically important to the qual- table on this issue, the equity (FBRC) to ensure that the school percentage of low-income stu- lature and governor to begin tak- ity of education students receive. provisions were biggest gap be- funding formula provides ade- dents will receive an additional ing steps to overhaul the state’s Late last month Rep. Liz tween the bills. This is a huge quate and equitable funding to increment equal to 100% of the education funding formula to Malia, Rep. Nika Elugardo and victory for our kids and future in all districts across the state. base foundation; ensure equity for all students, Sen. Sonia Chang Diaz joined the Commonwealth. Thank you The bill will provide an esti- • Returning the definition of especially those in low-income their colleagues in the House and to the numerous advocates and mated $1.4 billion in new Chap- low-income to 185% of the Fed- areas. Senate to unanimously passed stakeholders for your tireless ter 70 aid over and above in- eral Poverty Level, as opposed Because the state has not historic legislation to invest $1.5 advocacy that got us to this day. flation when fully implemented to the 133% level that has been updated its education funding billion in the Commonwealth’s And congrats to Mary Keefe, Aar- over the next seven years. used in recent years. formula since 1993 to reflect public education system. on Vega, Rep. Alice Peisch, Rep. Key updates to the founda- • Improves data collec- districts’ real health insurance “The Student Opportunity Aaron Michlewitz, and House tion budget that will benefit Ja- tion and reporting, specifically and special education costs, the Act is a landmark agreement and Speaker Robert DeLeo for your maica Plain are: around use of funding, by: amount of aid being provided to a generational shift toward equi- work and for passing these crit- • Estimates school districts’ • Establishing a Data Adviso- cover those costs is too small. table education funding across ical reforms.” employee health care costs us- ry Commission to help improve To compensate, many dis- the Commonwealth. As with the Known as The Student Op- ing up to date health insurance the use of data at the state, tricts like Boston end up using 1994 Ed. Reform law, and the portunity Act, the legislation trend data collected by the district, and school levels to in- money that would otherwise Dropout Prevention law, we set invests funding to support the state’s Group Insurance Com- form strategies that strengthen have supported core education out to make the education sys- needs of English learners and mission (GIC), and includes for teaching, learning and resource programs—including Regular tem support all children,” said school districts that serve high the first time an amount for re- allocation to ensure greater fi- Ed. Teachers, Materials & Tech- Rep. Malia. “The Student Oppor- concentrations of low-income tiree health insurance costs. nancial transparency, including nology, and Professional De- tunity Act will change our policy students in order to help address • Increases special education tracking funding for low-income velopment. This also results in and funding landscape in four persistent disparities in student enrollment and cost assumptions students and English learners. dramatic cuts in other areas of areas in order to meet our goal. achievement. to more accurately reflect district • Provides additional state education. While this bill admittedly doesn’t Under the legislation, school enrollment and costs financial support to help public The problem for low income have an answer for every linger- districts across the Common- • Increases funding for En- schools and communities deliver school districts is there is a growing question and concern about wealth will benefit from updates glish learners (EL) that is differ- a high-quality education to stu- ing equity gap between schools educational policy in Massachu- to the existing funding formula, entiated by grade level to reflect dents: in Boston and schools in more setts, I am proud of the massive along with increased state in- the greater resources required to • Increases foundation rates affluent areas of the state. When steps toward a more equitable vestment in other vital education educate our older EL students. for guidance and psychological faced with such shortfalls, high- funding structure that this bill aid programs such as transporta- • Addresses the needs of dis- services that will support ex- wealth districts can often draw takes.” tion, guidance and psychological tricts educating high concentra- panded social–emotional sup- on additional, local revenue. Sen. Chang Diaz, who au- services, school buildings and tions of low-income students by: ports and mental health services.

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CHANGE OF NAME FAMILY COURT estate, including distribution of You have the right to obtain a Boston, MA 02114 If you fail to do so this Court disproportionate impact of org/rfp. In addition, a hard copy Docket No. Suffolk Division assets and expenses of admin- copy of the Petition from the 617-788-8300 will proceed to a hearing and HIV/AIDS on racial and ethnic of the RFP may be obtained at SU18C0468CA INFORMAL PROBATE istration. Interested parties are Petitioner or at the Court. You ORDER FOR SERVICE adjudication of this matter. minority populations. the Boston Public Health Com- In the matter of: PUBLICATION entitled to petition the Court to have a right to object to this BY PUBLICATION Date: November 04, 2019 The goals of these services are mission, 1010 Massachusetts Spencer Greer NOTICE institute formal proceedings and proceeding. To do so, you or AND MAILING Hon. Virginia M. Ward to (1) support individuals living Ave, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA Shannon Docket No. to obtain orders terminating or your attorney must file a written Docket No. Justice of Probate and with HIV in their efforts to enter 02118. It will not be mailed to A Petition to Change Name of SU19P2397EA restricting the powers of Per- appearance and objection at SU18W1292WD Family Court and remain in primary health any applicant. Adult has been filed by Spencer Estate of: sonal Representatives appointed this Court before 10:00 a.m. on Jose Plaza By: John Joe M. Hallissey care and health-related support Completed proposals must be Greer Shannon of Jamaica Plain, Dorothy E. under informal procedure. A November 29, 2019. vs. 11/8/19 services and (2) help improve submitted 12:00 noon on Friday MA requesting that the court Nestor copy of the Petition and Will, if This is NOT a hearing date, but Kheila Cox JP the clinical health outcomes and December 20, 2019. There are enter a Decree changing their Date of Death: any, can be obtained from the a deadline by which you must Upon motion of plaintiff(s) quality of life of PLWH. no exceptions to this deadline. name to: September 10, 2019 Petitioner. file a written appearance and for an order directing the This RFP process is open to all Instructions for submission Spencer Trinidad Icasiano To all persons interested in 11/08/19 objection if you object to this defendant(s), to appear, plead, LEGAL NOTICE applicants within the Boston will be included in the posted Any person may appear for the above captioned estate by JP proceeding. If you fail to file a or answer, in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) EMA. The Massachusetts portion RFP documentation. The BPHC purposes of objecting to the Petition of Petitioner Richard G. timely written appearance and Mass.R.Civ.P./Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P. ANNOUNCEMENT of the EMA consists of Suffolk, reserves the right to reject any petition by filing an appearance Minutillo of Roslindale, MA objection followed by an Affi- Rule 4, it appearing to the court Ryan White HIV Services Norfolk, Bristol, Essex, Middle- or all proposals if it deems it to at: Suffolk Probate and Family A Will has been admitted to LEGAL NOTICE davit of Objections within thirty that this is an action for Custo- The Boston Public Health sex, Plymouth and Worcester be in the public interest to take Court before 10:00 a.m. on the informal probate. COMMONWEALTH (30) days of the return date, dy/Support/Parenting Time. Commission (BPHC), Bureau of counties in Massachusetts; the such action. return day of 11/29/2019. Richard G. Minutillo of Roslin- OF MASSACHUSETTS action may be taken without Pursuant to Supplemental Infectious Disease, Ryan White New Hampshire portion of the 10/30/19, 11/8/19 This is NOT a hearing date, but dale, MA has been informally THE TRIAL COURT further notice to you. Probate Court Rule 411, an Services Division seeks proposals EMA consists of Hillsborough, EB, JP a deadline by which you must appointed as the Personal Rep- PROBATE AND WITNESS, Brian J. Dunn, First Automatic Restraining Order to serve people living with HIV Rockingham, and Strafford file a written appearance if you resentative of the estate to serve FAMILY COURT Justice of this Court. has been entered against the (PLWH) within the Boston Eligi- counties. To be eligible to receive object to this proceeding. without surety on the bond. Suffolk Division Date: October 29, 2019 above named parties. Defendant ble Metropolitan Area (EMA) by Ryan White Part A funds, an WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, The estate is being administered Docket No. Felix D. Arroyo, cannot be found within the Com- providing: 1) Other Professional applicant must be a certified LEGAL NOTICE First Justice of this Court. under informal procedure by the SU14P2195 Register of Probate monwealth and his/her present Services (i.e. legal services Non-profit 501 (c) (3), or a pub- COMMONEALTH Date: October 31, 2019 Personal Representative under CITATION 11/8/19 whereabouts are unknown. for PLWH) and the following lic entity, be located within the OF MASSACHUSETTS Felix D. Arroyo, the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Matter of: JP Personal service on defendant Minority AIDs Initiative (MAI) ten counties of the Boston EMA, THE TRIAL COURT Register of Probate bate Code without supervision Lyndal L. is therefore not practicable, and Services 2) Other Professional and be proposing to provide PROBATE AND 11/8/19 by the Court. Inventory and Shaneyfelt defendant has not voluntarily Services (legal services for PLWH services to people living with HIV FAMILY COURT JP accounts are not required to be To all interested persons: LEGAL NOTICE appeared in this action. with focus on serving racial and in the EMA. Suffolk Probate filed with the Court, but interest- A petition has been filed by: COMMONWEALTH It is Ordered that defendant(s)/ ethnic minorities), 3) Linguistic The RFP will be released And Family Court Joseph D. Shaneyfelt OF MASSACHUSETTS respondent(s) are directed Services, 4) Medical Case Man- at 12:00 noon on Monday 24 New Chardon St. INTERESTED IN PLACING AN AD? Give Us a Call!! 617-524-2626 6 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019 JP woman thrilled as mentee receives scholarship award By Laura Plummer start to feel like family.” mentoring Mowatt-Mckenzie has It’s hard to imagine a better been one of the most rewarding Rachel Weidenfeld of Jamaica role model or a more qualified experiences of her life. Plain was matched with her “lit- mentor than Weidenfeld. The “I feel inspired by her,” she tle sister” Garshae Mowatt-Mck- Director of Community Health said. “It’s been amazing to see enzie of Dorchester eight years at Justice Resource Institute in her navigate her teen years with ago through the Big Sisters/ Fall River, she possesses Mas- poise.” Little Sisters Association of ter’s degrees in social work and Mowatt-Mckenzie credits Greater Boston. At the time, public health. Weidenfeld for helping her re- Mowatt-Mckenzie was in fourth Since 2011, Weidenfeld has alize her academic and creative grade. Now she is a senior at the met with Mowatt-Mckenzie a few potential. Boston Community Leadership times a month to do activities “She helped challenge me as PHOTO COURTESY OF MASS MENTORING PARTNERSHIP Academy and the recipient of a that foster self-confidence, drive a person and as a student,” she Rachel Weidenfeld of JP and her “little sister” Garshae Mowatt- competitive academic scholar- and academic achievement. said, adding that her mentor Mckenzie of Dorchester. ship. “At first, we read books and always encouraged her to apply “Garshae was so fortunate to find ment, and have been mentored Big Sisters is an organization wrote stories, went to museums herself. that in [Rachel Weidenfeld].” by an adult through a mentor- that pairs girls with caring adult and made art, walked in the Big Sisters is one of the 373 Every year, Andover con- ship program. female role models. Weidenfeld woods and window-shopped,” mentoring programs in the state sulting firm ALKU gives out Weidenfeld told Mowatt-Mck- first became interested in mento- said Weidenfeld. “These days we under the umbrella of the Massa- a $20,000 scholarship to one enzie about the ALKU Schol- ring when her coworker started spend a lot of time talking.” chusetts Mentoring Partnership deserving Massachusetts high arship over the summer and doing it and she decided to give Big Sisters asks mentors for (MMP). school senior. To qualify for the encouraged her to apply. She it a shot. a one-year commitment. Eight “Every young person needs award, a student must have was selected out of a pool of 79 “When I started as a Big Sis- years later, Weidenfeld and and deserves a mentor who is plans to pursue a four-year col- applicants from across the state. ter, I imagined I would help a kid Mowatt-Mckenzie are more like consistent, enduring, and lege degree, demonstrate lead- see cool stuff,” she said. “I didn’t close friends than mentor and supportive,” said the organi- ership and community involve- Continued on page 7 realize how quickly she would mentee. Weidenfeld has said that zation’s President Lily Mendez.

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The Chapter And Verse lit- the James Dickey Prize for Poet- 1905 U.S. Diplomatic Mission first two books, Kin and Luna- Loring-Greenough House has erary reading series continues ry. He teaches English Literature to Asia (Zhejiang University tic, were published by Michi- a parking lot, but four spaces on Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., at and Classics in Translation at Press, 2012 and Orange Frazier gan State University Press in are reserved for ZIP Cars. Please the Loring-Greenough House, 12 Suffolk University. Press, 2015). She is the founder 2000 and 2002. Her work has respect these spaces, and also South St., Jamaica Plain Center. Margo Taft Stever: In 2019, of the Hudson Valley Writers appeared in many leading maga- please try not to park on the The following are the fea- CavanKerry Press published Center and the founding editor zines, including American Poetry grass. There is nonrestricted tured authors: Stever’s book, Cracked Piano, and of Slapering Hol Press (www. Review and Virginia Quarterly street parking and a large, free George Kalogeris is the au- Kattywompus Press published margotaftstever.com). Review. Her poems appear in public parking lot off Centre thor of a book of paired poems in her chapbook, Ghost Moose. Crystal Williams has pub- numerous anthologies, includ- Street between Burroughs and translation, Dialogos (Antilever, Her other poetry collections lished four collections of poems, ing: Angles of Ascent: The Norton Thomas Streets just a block from 2012), and of a book of poems are The Lunatic Ball (2015), The most recently Detroit as Barn, fi- Anthology of African American the Loring-Greenough House. based on the notebooks of Albert Hudson Line, (2012), Frozen nalist for the National Poetry Se- Poetry. She is both Associate Pro- For more information check Camus, Camus: Carnets(Pressed Spring (2002), and Reading the ries, Cleveland State Open Book vost for Diversity and Inclusion our website at http://jamaica- Wafer, 2006). His poems and Night Sky (1996). Her poems Prize, and the Maine Book Award. and Professor of English at Bos- pondpoets.com or email dorothy. translations have been anthol- have appeared widely in jour- Her third collection, Troubled ton University. [email protected] or call 617- ogized in Joining Music with nals such as Verse Daily, up- Tongues, was awarded the 2009 Suggested donation: $5.00 325-8388. The next Chapter and Reason, chosen by Christopher street, Plume, Blackbird, Sala- Naomi Long Madgett Poet- or whatever you can afford. (We Verse Literary Readings in the Ricks (Waywiser, 2010). His cur- mander; “poem-a-day” on poets. ry Prize and was a finalist for mean this. We would rather 2019/2020 Series will be on Fri- rent book of poems is Guide to org and in numerous anthologies. the 2009 Oregon Book Award, have you than your money.) Free days December 13, January 10, Greece, (Louisiana State Univer- She co-authored Looking East: the Idaho Poetry Prize, and the refreshments are served. February 14, March 13, April 3 sity, 2018). He is the recipient of William Howard Taft and the Crab Orchard Poetry Prize. Her Parking Information: The and May 8.

neering and entrepreneurship. Weidenfeld’s “little sister” will Weidenfeld Wherever Mowatt-Mckenzie receive her ALKU Scholarship ends up for the next four years, award on November 12 at the Continued from page 6 the two women are looking for- MMP’s annual Cheers to Mento- CITY OF BOSTON DISPARITY STUDY Mowatt-Mckenzie is current- ward to keeping in touch via ring event at the Liberty Hotel in Business Outreach Meetings ly knee-deep in college applica- email and video chats. Boston. As usual, Weidenfeld will “I hope we can continue this be there cheering her on. tions, with Spelman College in Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are committed to the full and equitable participation of minority-owned relationship,” said Weidenfeld. To learn about becoming a Atlanta being her top choice. She businesses (MBEs) and woman-owned businesses (WBEs) in our contracting opportunities. wants to study mechanical engi- “I’m her cheerleader. I’m there mentor to a young girl, go to for her.” bigsister.org. We want to hear from YOU!

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It is now used for stor- up to 10 spaces of additional bike Faisa Sharif from the Mayor’s believes the “demand for these The Zoning Board of Appeal age space and bicycle storage, parking added to help mitigate Office of Neighborhood Services units is insatiable.” He said he (ZBA) last Tuesday denied with- but is primarily vacant and the the lack of onsite parking. spoke on behalf of JP Liaison is in full support of the project. out prejudice a project proposed property owner has requested to “We will be improving the Enrique Pepen who has left the “We have veterans, we have for 9-11 Seaverns Ave. revert them back to livable units. accessibility to the building,” position. She said that Pepen did elderly, we have handicapped,” he The proposed project is to The nine studio units would Zozula said. None of the units hold a community process for said, and they like the affordabil- combine the existing six-family have ceiling heights between are currently accessible, but the this proposal, and the Mayor’s ity of studio units as well as their apartment building at 5 Brown eight feet and eight feet four proposal includes the addition Office is in support based on the size and in this particular case, Terrace with the other at- inches, Zozula said,, and the of a vertical lift to access the compromises made with the com- their proximity to Centre St. tached six-family buildings at 9 units are not completely under- basement unit, and two of them munity and the BPDA regarding Nobody came to speak in op- Seaverns Ave., 11 Seaverns Ave., ground as the tops of the walls would be Group 2A accessible the affordable unit, but the office position of the project, but due and 7 Brown Terrace to have an are about three feet above grade. units, one of which will be the deferred the issues around the to the confusion in the drawings, address of 9-11 Seaverns Ave. There will be more than one or affordable unit. The other units unit sizes to the ZBA. Also in the ZBA unanimously voted to The proposal includes renovat- two windows per unit, he added. would be Group 1 accessible. In support of the project are City oppose the project in its current ing the unfinished basement of Working with neighborhood order to make these changes, Councilors Matt O’Malley and state. The applicant is allowed the combined building to include groups and the BPDA, the de- minor modifications on the rear Annissa Essaibi-George. to return before the ZBA with nine additional studio units. velopment team has agreed to would be needed. “Other than JP property owner Paul Ian- a different configuration for the The zoning violations include: voluntarily provide one afford- that, the building will remain tosca said he is the “largest direct units. extension of a nonconforming able unit at 80 percent Area the same,” Zozula said. use, building is in a neighbor- Median Income (AMI) as part of A point of contention with hood design overlay district, off this proposal. this project was the way the Boston Water and street parking is insufficient, There is no existing parking units were drawn out. Zozula FAR is excessive, side yard is in- at the site, nor is there room to said that the nine units would Sewer Commission sufficient, and usable open space add any, Zozula said. The prop- be between 450 and 513 square is insufficient. erty is, however, located less feet, but some of the drawings IN YOUR Attorney Nick Zozula of Mc- than a half mile from the Green show the units being less than Dermott, Quilty, and Miller said Street MBTA station as well as 450 square feet, which is the NEIGHBORHOOD required minimum, according to that the combined building was “right around the corner” from JAMAICA PLAIN built in the 1920s and there were businesses and restaurants on Mark Erlich of the ZBA. JP Public Library “The various plans have dif- Come 30 South Street meet our ferent ways of calculating the Mondays, 10 AM - Noon team! square footages, whether it’s by November 4 & December 2 the building code or the zoning code or by means of egress,” ac- Come meet with Boston Water and Sewer Commission staff in 24th Annual Taste cording to architect Derek Ru- binoff. your neighborhood and learn why it’s important not to pour fats, oils “If it’s under 450 square feet, or grease (FOG) down the sink or toilet. it’s compact living, in which case of JP set for Nov. 14 you need a community room and You can also pay your water bill with a check or money order, talk the closest community room I about billing or service problems, and more. By Lauren Bennett This year’s event will also fea- can see is JP Licks,” respond- ture food donated from over 20 The 24th Annual Taste of Ja- ed Erlich. “This is really on the maica Plain will be held at Our local restaurants, including JP edge and these are awfully small Lady of the Annunciation Church Seafood Cafe, Tres Gatos, and units.” in West Roxbury on November The Frogmore. The Taste of JP, ZBA Chair Christine Araujo 14 from 6:00-9:00pm. Hosted by which honors John and Kath- asked the project proponents if nonprofit Ecumenical Social Ac- arine Walker, will also feature they have considered combining tion Committee (ESAC) Boston, special honoree Will Morales, some of the studio units to create whose mission is to improve the Commissioner of Boston Cen- one bedroom units. The response quality of life of children and ters for Youth & Families, this was that the team believed the the elderly, the fun-filled com- year. Morales is “passionately area might do better with studio munity event will benefit ESACs committed to serving the needs units. many programs, which include and interests of the youth of Currently, there is one exist- Cool it! Can it! Trash it! conducting emergency home re- Boston and their neighborhoods,” ing studio unit in the buildings, Pour grease into a covered pairs for seniors and assisting according to the City of Boston along with 18 one bedroom units disposable container and put it homeless, gang-involved, and website. “We’re so excited about and five one-plus bedroom units. into the trash. trauma-exposed youth, among Will,” Agudelo said. The team said they went to the many others. Agudelo said there is no formal Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Sylvie Agudelo, a Taste of Ja- program, and the event will be Council and held an abutters maica Plain committee co-chair, “very fun for all ages.” In addition meeting, and they determined said that the event will feature to the food and entertainment, that the size of the units “was fun for all ages, with a special there will be a silent auction and seen as a positive.” focus on kids’ activities this year, live music from jazz funk group “It sees to me that you have one drawing that does not meet which is a change from previous Dozer and the Homewreckers. city guidelines…then it falls un- years. Magician Sir Cedric Pur- “The ticket is a great value,” she der compact living which would cell will be performing, as well said, because it includes the food require a community space and as well as all of the activities. as Jenny the Juggler, an acrobat, there’s none there,” Erlich said. and Spontaneous Celebrations There will also be a cash bar “You’ve got another drawing of stiltwalkers. Bikes not Bombs with $5 drinks for those 21 and the same space and it’s miracu- has also contributed to the event, lously different square foot mea- according to Agudelo. Continued on Page 11 surements and I find it trou- 10 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Rockin’ And Pastie Poppin’ from around the world! All ages. Tuesday 11/12 ($5.00): Bernie & Wheelchair accessible. Nov. The Wolf (from Chicago), Sorry, 16, 7:30-9:30pm, First Baptist Sights & Sounds slo-anne Church JP, 633 Centre St. $5-$15 Wednesday 11/13 ($5.00): Ful- (No one turned away for lack of ly Celebrated Orchestra with funds). More info: https://tinyurl. The deadline for listings is noon, Silent Auction bidding is NOW dance-with-us/register. Classes special guest Brian Fink com/DanceJPRevival, DanceJP- November 19 for the November OPEN at www.biddingforgood. for kids, ages 4 to 18, at Sponta- Thursday 11/14 (before Queera- [email protected] oke) $5.00: Britt Walsh (monthly 22 issue. Send listings to re- com. Search for “Taste of JP”. neous Celebrations. info@balle- Gender-Free/English Country [email protected]. Proceeds support the many pro- residency) trox.info for more information. Dance, beginners welcome and Note: 617 should be dialed before grams at ESAC, a 501(c)3 non-prof- Friday 11/15 (after Hippie Hour) JESUS DRINKS FREE! 1950s-70s encouraged. 2nd and 4th Tues- numbers below, unless another it community organization. ES- 8:30pm ($8.00): The Cosmic Fac- country, gospel, soul and RnB days (5th Tuesdays: experienced) area code is given. AC’s programs provide support spun by 2 atheists (and guests) @ tory, Sacred Lake, Still, Day Grazer of the month, 7:30-11:30pm, First for at-risk youth and low-income Jeanie Johnston 9pm-Close FREE Saturday 11/16 (Night Show) Church, 6 Eliot St. Info: www.lcfd. seniors. Each year, ESAC helps SOUL music & COUNTRY music. $12.00: DJ Easy Ed presents: Special events hundreds of low-income senior Foundational sounds of the Amer- The Hi-Risers, Goons (mems of org/bgfe/512-5554. Ukrainian Fall Bazaar: St. An- homeowners age in place with ican experience spun monthly Rocky Velvet), The Bop Thrills, Learn to stiltwalk with Sponta- drew Ukrainian Orthodox Church, home repairs, falls prevention de- with love, admiration, and a deep and Easy Ed’s Record Hop neous Celebrations, 45 Danforth 24 Orchardhill Road, Sat Nov. 9, vices , mortgage assistance and want to create fun. Throw in a Saturday 11/16 (Day Show) 3pm St. Sundays, 11am-1pm, $5. Info: (10am to 3pm) and Sun Nov 10 benefits enrollment. non-believer’s true lust for spin- ($5.00): Rodentt (reunion), Classic 857-498-2438. (noon to 2pm). Delicious Ukrainian JP Toastmasters meets the sec- ning GOSPEL music and you have Ruins, TRiPLE THiCK, Musclecah Egleston Square Branch Li- foods (takeout available), jewelry, ond and fourth Monday of each JESUS DRINKS FREE. The music Sunday 11/17 (Day Show) 3pm brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. dollar tables, gently used clothing, month at 7:00 p.m. at The Foot- comes from the 1950s thru the ($8.00): Mickey Rickshaw, Sgt. Free Drop-In Homework Help housewares, books and toys. Raf- light Club in Jamaica Plain. The 1970s. We’re @ The Jeanie John- Scagnetti, Hans Gruber and the Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm fles and more! Free admission. meeting will feature free food ston Pub every first Thursday night Die Hards, Cheap City The library provides free, drop-in For more info www.ukrainian- and drinks, introductions, and op- of every month. Good times in Monday 11/18 ($7.00): Sloppy Joes afterschool homework help for orthodox.org portunities to practice speaking. Jamaica Plain.” Drag Night! A drag night hosted by students in grades K-8 through- The 24th Annual Taste of Jamai- As always, meetings are free for Kirbie Fullyloaded and Plane Jane! The Haven, HOOTENANNY - JP’s out the school year. Spanish as- ca Plain will be held on Thursday, guests. JP Toastmasters is known Tuesday 11/19 ($6.00): Big OPEN MIC EVERY WEDNESDAY, sistance is available Mondays November 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. for providing a warm, welcoming Time Kill, ryan flynn, Mei Ohara hosted by Tom Dowd. Sign up is and Thursdays. Help is provided at Our Lady of the Annunciation environment where members 9.30pm and we have prizes every Wednesday 11/20 ($5.00): Ana- by trained, high-achieving high Church, 7 VFW Parkway, W. Rox- help each other improve their pub- Wednesday for the most interest- day, Lina Cooper, Submarina, Fool school students. This program bury, MA There will be delicious lic speaking and leadership skills ing acts. The Bear is available at locations across food and drink from over 20 Ven- ELLIOT SCHOOL will have the Midway Café, All shows 21+ Thursday 11/21 (before Queera- dors. There will be Kids Activities, following events: Holiday Orna- - Doors at 8:00 PM unless other- oke) $5.00: Charlotte Jacobs Boston on days that Boston Public Silent Auction, Live Music and ment-Making, family fun, all ages wise noted Friday 11/22 (after Hippie Hour) Schools are in session. The full list Circus Fun for the Whole Family! welcome. December 15, 10am- EVERY THURSDAY 9:30 PM - 8:30pm ($8.00): Deadline (Grate- of locations is online at www.bpl. Tickets available at https://www. 12:30pm, Eliot School, 24 Eliot St. 2:00 AM: QUEERAOKE (Drink ful Dead tribute) org/homework. eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-jp- – Sing – Dance – Repeat!) Jeanie Johnston Pub, 144 South Jamaica Plain Branch Library 2019-24th-taste-of-jamaica-plain- Boston’s very best lesbian night St. Open Mic hosted by Tony Blu- Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 benefit-for-esac-boston-tickets- Arts, music, and culture (but everyone is welcome and all ze, Sundays at 8 pm. More events South Street, Jamaica Plain (617) 70058086623?aff=ebdssbdest- BalletRox class registration is are invited!) at jeaniejohnstonpub.com. 524-2053 will be hosting the fol- search now open: https://balletrox.info/ EVERY FRIDAY 6:00 – 8:30 PM Bella Luna & The Milky Way lowing events: (FREE!): HIPPIE HOUR with Mys- Weekly events include: Radio ESL Conversation Group. Every tical Misfits and Uncle Johnny’s Mamba’s Family Rumba, every Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Band (alternating weeks) and their Sunday 5pm-8pm, live Latin mu- Spanish Conversation Group. Ev- sic. Every Monday Stump Trivia friends playing the music of The ery Saturday, 11:30-12:30. Spon- from 8 – 10 p.m., Teacher Tues- Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and sored by Roslindale Branch. more! days and Dirty Water Saloon line STEM Workshops for Kids in 4th- EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 8:00 PM dancing for queer folks and al- 8th grade. Every Saturday, 10- – 2:00 AM (FREE!): OPEN MIC AT lies at 7PM. Every Wednesday THE MIDWAY Hosted by Angela live music from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. 11:30 a.m. Sawyer and Gabe Stoddard. Come Throwback Thursday from 6-8pm Saturday Family Storytimes. Sat- Brendan Behan Pub one, come all! More info: http:// with rotating DJ’s barside. Visit urday, 11/23 and 12/21, 10:00- 378A Centre Street midwayorthehighway.com/ www.milkywayjp.com for more 10:30 a.m. Jamaica Plain November 2019: late night events Thu-Sun. Roslindale Race and Inclusion Friday 11/8 (after Hippie Hour) Old time music, Southern/ Book Discussion-”The Bluest 8:30pm ($10.00 suggested dona- roots music, second and fourth Eye”. Saturdays, 11/16 and 11/23. tion): Curley School 80s Dance Par- Wednesdays, 7.30pm, back room Call to sign up/get a book at 617- ty Benefit with DJ Eugenius - Keep at Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washing- 524-2053. Art & Music in Our Public Schools! ton St. Info: peggyconant@gmail. The Grey Divas. Thursday, 11/14, Saturday 11/9 (Night Show) com. 6:30 p.m. Popular duo returns $10.00 in adv - $15.00 at the First Fridays Youth Open with concert of original songs door: All Together Now #11: Mic with renowned feature art- and favorites with acoustic in- ists, first Friday of every month, A Multidisciplinary Event struments. 7pm at First Baptist Church, 633 Saturday 11/9 (Day Show) 3pm *Creative Aging. Through No- ($7.00): Pint Killers, See This World, Centre St. Free for performers and vember 12, 2-4pm. Painting and The Damaged, Chris Skel (acous- those under 25, $10 suggested drawing class for older adults tic), Color Killer donation for those 25 and over. Sunday 11/10 (Day Show) (55+). Sponsored by Age Strong 3pm ($6.00): morgan miller, Commission, Office of Arts and Hallam George and the Halle- Dance and comedy Culture, Boston Public Library, lujah Chorus, Lower Falls, Dance JP Revival! Free your Goddard House and Lifetime Paul Caporino of M.O.T.O. mind, body, and soul, and lift Arts. First come first served so Monday 11/11 ($10.00): Punk your spirits with high-energy, feel- sign up soon! good, socially conscious music Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019 • 11 Urban Leaf Peeping lights up Jamaica Plain open spaces By Seth Daniel Pond, Franklin Park and even Bradley, who noted the foli- dents. We’re lucky to have that in of Boston University. in small parks like NIRA Rock, age has been particularly as- the city. Not every city has that.” Primark, editor of Biological An amazing array of reds, the colors have been magnificent tounding along the Riverway, And certainly not every city Conservation, said leaves change yellows and oranges have dom- this year in particular. Franklin Park and Muddy Riv- can boast the kinds of foliage color because the green pigments inated the landscape over the “The Common, the Garden, ers. “Sometimes the trees grow that Boston has, but that has a in the leaves begin to break down past several weeks, so much so and the Mall together make up up all around you and they lot to do with climatology and in the fall. The nitrogen in the that many in neighborhoods sur- an ecosystem that supports an are multi-colored and you can plant biology, according to Biol- rounding the Emerald Necklace interconnected web of nature,” feel the energy. It’s a beautiful ogy Professor Richard Primark Continued on page 24 from downtown to Forest Hills said Liz Vizza, of the Friends of change in nature and I’d have have decided not to leave the city the Public Gardens. “As autumn to say it’s the best year I’ve seen to get a healthy dose of festive approaches, temperatures fall since I’ve been in Boston.” fall “leaf peeping.” and days shorten, igniting the Bradley said staying local to Instead, many are opting for canopy. This brilliant display of look at the leaves is likely some- Urban Leaf Peeping, a new term color draws our attention, capti- thing more and more people will dubbed for those who stayed in vates our imagination, and ex- do as they discover park areas in THE MAIDS® + MR. CLEAN the city to see this year’s amaz- plains why so many people want their neighborhood that they’ve ing foliage rather than traveled to be in the parks to enjoy the never been to – particularly if north to see pretty much the vibrant colors.” they take a guided tour or use same thing. Evan Bradley of the Emerald the Conservancy’s mobile leaf Park advocates and tree ex- Necklace Conservancy said they peeping app. perts all agreed that this has have found many people enjoying “We certainly feel that’s been an exceptional year, and the leaves this fall from the Com- something people should do,” he it has been very colorful in the mon to Franklin Park in JP – and said. “It’s beautiful up north, city as well – making Urban Leaf everywhere in between. but if you think, we have 1,100 A FLAWLESS Peeping a worthwhile avocation. “It’s been a magnificent year acres of parkland in the Emerald In the Public Gardens, the for foliage in and around the Necklace right in the backyards HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Fens, the Riverway, Jamaica entire Emerald Necklace,” said of hundreds of thousands of resi-

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Sam Adams and Moisés Fernández Via reflect Zoey Hwa is elated after winning the Mexican by the fire during the Día de los Muertos grito (yelling) contest. celebration.

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Genesis Jatziri Mendoza has her face painted Sheppard Farias, 3, right, and Zee Abugattas, by Andrea Novelle-Ruddy. 7, center, pose with Sy Farias, 6, who is getting his face painted.

Jamaica Plain Chamber Music begins inaugural season with Mozart Jamaica Plain Chamber Mu- ca Plain, MA 02130. The concert Luther Warren, violist Daniel sic is a concert series bringing to- will consist of Mozart’s string Orsen and cellist Audrey Chen. gether the exceptional musicians quartets: K. 421 in D minor, K. Tickets are $25 for the public, that call Jamaica Plain home in 458 in B-flat major “The Hunt” concerts for their neighbors and and K. 465 in C major “Disso- $20 for senior citizens, and $5 in local schools. nance.” It is the beginning of a for students and can be pur- The first concert will take season-long cycle of the Mozart’s chased at https://www.artful.ly/ place Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m., “Ten Celebrated Quartets.” at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Featured musicians include jamaica-plain-chamber-music. Evita Dowdell and her grandmother, Norma Gonzalez. located at 1 Roanoke St., Jamai- violinists Brandon Garbot and Children 12 and under are free.

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Photos by Mike Mejia

Councilor Matt O’Malley and his supporters held a victory party to celebrate his re-election as City Councilor for Dis- trict 6 on Tuesday, November 5, at Kelleher’s Bar and Grille. Matt O’Malley, who grew up in Roslindale, was first elected to the City Council in 2010. His district includes the neighborhoods of West Roxbury and Ja- Elliot Bell-Krasner gives maica Plain, parts of Roslindale Councilor Matt O’Malley a and Roxbury, and the Back of celebratory hug. the Hill. It was a fun night for Matt O’Malley’s supporters, who tion - is “excited to be back on the shared many smiles, laughs, and body” and to continue working hugs. Councilor O’Malley – who with residents of District 6 and ran unopposed in the City Elec- the entire city. Attendees of the Councilor Matt O’Malley victory party rally together.

Celeste Walker, George O’Malley (Councilor Kathryn Niforos and John Mannix, George O’Malley, Jessica Morris, Theresa Lynn and Alan Sahatjian. O’Malley’s father), and Sarah Freeman. her husband, Councilor and Shannon Murphy. Matt O’Malley.

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News Briefs JOYCE GRADUATES As a modern complement to in the importance of classical Andrew Stearns: Always on determined Elle Woods. In addi- FROM ST. OLAF COLLEGE Beethoven’s Ninth, John Adams’ music and expanding our com- the Camino is on view from No- tion to the large ensemble, Jeff minimalist choral work Harmo- munity’s access to it. vember 8 through December 31, Jamaica Plain student Finola Mitchell, Christine Kasparian, nium (1981) sets to music the For more information about 2019, with a public reception to Marie Joyce, majoring in Psy- Bryan Smith, Dave Levy, Ashley haunting poetry of John Donne the concert and about the CSO, be held on Thursday, November chology, recently graduated from DiFranza and Tristyn Sepersky and Emily Dickinson. Adams has go towww.cambridgesymphony. 14, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The library is St. Olaf College. take on supporting (or oppos- described the genesis of his com- org. open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Finola graduated from Boston ing roles) as Elle’s friends and position as “one of human voic- https://twitter.com/CSO_ Thursday 12-8, and Friday-Sat- Latin School, and is the daugh- foes. The production is directed es—many of them—riding upon Tweets, and https://www.face- urday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The ter of Thomas Joyce and Karen waves of rippling sound.” The book.com/cambridgesymphon- exhibition space is located on the by Katie Swimm , with musical Joyce. program opens with Joan Tow- yorchestra. lower level. direction by Jeff Kimball, chore- St. Olaf President David R. er‘s Fanfare for the Uncommon This exhibition is proudly ography by Amelia Munson and Anderson ‘74 presided over the Woman No. 1 (1986) performed ALWAYS ON THE sponsored by The Friends of the produced by Elizabeth Bean college’s 130th commencement by the CSO brass. Jamaica Plain Branch Library. The original Broadway pro- ceremony, which was held May 26. CAMINO AT THE Our Spotlight Partner for the duction ran only for 1 ½ years, One of the nation’s leading lib- JAMAICA PLAIN Kresge performance is the Cam- THE FOOTLIGHT CLUB but caught fire during its first eral arts colleges, St. Olaf chal- BRANCH LIBRARY bridge Women’s Center, which PRESENTS “LEGALLY national tour. By the time of lenges students to excel in the The Jamaica Plain Branch Li- provides a supportive communi- BLONDE” IN its debut in London’s West End, liberal arts, examine faith and ty space for all women by offering brary at 30 South St., is proud values, and explore meaningful to announce a new exhibition NOVEMBER it was a smash hit, playing for opportunities for empowerment, over 3 years and winning mul- vocation in an inclusive, globally learning, healing, trauma sup- as part of their rotating art pro- The Footlight Club’s produc- tiple Olivier awards. It went on engaged community nourished port, and understanding. Please gram, supported by The Friends tion of “Legally Blonde” opens to tour internationally for years, by tradition. visitcambridgewomenscenter. of the Jamaica Plain Branch of November 9, in Jamaica Plain the Boston Public Library in The Footlight Club, Ameri- and has been a perennial popular LOCAL MUSICIANS IN org for more information, and stop by their table in the lobby partnership with Uforge. For the ca’s oldest continuously oper- favorite for local performances CSO CONCERT NOV. 9 at Kresge before the performance final show of the year, the library ating community theater and worldwide ever since. The film The Cambridge Symphony or during intermission to sign up presents a solo exhibition of Ja- one of Jamaica Plain’s hidden catapulted star Reese Wither- Orchestra (CSO) will present for volunteer opportunities. maica Plain-based printmaker gems, is proud to announce its spoon into leading lady status, the Masterworks concert Bee- The CSO 2019-20 season is Andrew Stearns. second musical presentation for and gave the world the unforget- With a BFA in Printmaking its 143rdseason: the classic com- thoven, Tower, and Adams in two supported by the Massachusetts table ‘bend and snap’ trick, which and History of Art from MassArt, edy turned musical, “Legally performances: on Saturday, Nov. Cultural Council. the musical built upon. 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Durgin Stearns explores the continuous- Blonde: The Musical”, for eight Tickets for the Kresge perfor- PERFORMANCE DETAILS Hall, University of Massachu- ly shifting narratives of time and performances this November at mance are $25 (general) and $15 “Legally Blonde: The Musical” setts, Lowell, and on Sunday, space through the investigation its Eliot Hall home, 7A Eliot (students and seniors) and can opens November 9 and runs for November 10, 2019 at 4:00 PM be purchased at http://www.cam- of historical moment, with a par- St, Jamaica Plain, including a 8 shows through November 23 at Kresge Auditorium, MIT. Mu- bridgesymphony.org. Admission ticular interest in how history is special Relaxed matinee perfor- .All performances are at 8pm. sic Director Cynthia Woods will to the performance at UMass recorded, or simply fades away. A mance, for patrons with sensi- conduct the orchestra. Lowell is free. mixture of woodcuts and litho- tivity issues. Tickets are $28/$25 (for seniors, The CSO joins forces with As part of the EBT Card to graphs, the work on view reflects A fabulously fun award-win- students, and kids). four returning CSO vocal so- Culture Program, the Cambridge his journey along the Camino ning musical, “Legally Blonde: Performances are November loists—Indra Thomas, Joanna Symphony Orchestra also offers de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrim- The Musical” follows the trans- 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8pm; Novem- Porackova, Javier Abreu, and discounted admission to this age route leading to the shrine formation of Elle Woods as she ber 10 and 17 at 2pm; Relaxed Ron Loyd—and the University concert for Massachusetts EBT of the apostle Saint James the tackles stereotypes and scandal performance on November 16 Great in northwestern Spain. in pursuit of her dreams. Ac- Choir and Chamber Singers from cardholders: $5 general admis- at 2pm. Tickets are available Stearns employs a graphic, at tion-packed and exploding with the University of Massachusetts, sion for adults, and free admis- online at www.footlight.orgor at times-collagelike style, with bold memorable songs and dynamic Lowell (Jonathan Richter, direc- sion for kids 16 and under with box office, the night of the show. tor), to present two powerful lines and bright hues of orange dances - this musical is so much the purchase of at least one $5 The Footlight Club located at works for chorus and orches- and chartreuse, mixing archi- fun, it should be illegal! adult ticket. This discount pro- 7A Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain. tra, one classic and one contem- gram is offered in collaboration tectural, landscape, and figural Bursting at the seams with The Footlight Club is America’s porary, side-by-side in concert. with the Massachusetts Cultural motifs. The resulting series is an a 20+ member cast, the Foot- oldest continuously operating Members of the Nashoba Valley Council and the Executive Office eye-catching journey through the light Club production is lead by Chorale and the Nashua North of Health and Human Services’ artist’s own memories. Amanda Casale as the bubbly, Community Theater. High School Music Department Department of Transitional As- will join the choir, as well. sistance. Jamaica Plain residents Sar- Established in 1975, the Cam- ah Izen, violinist, Matt Owen, bridge Symphony Orchestra, Inc. —— Classifieds —— cellist and percussionist, and (CSO) is a 501(c)(3) community GUITAR LESSONS SERVICES Thomas Hougard, trumpet, will music organization presenting CLASSIFIED INFO: perform as part of the orchestra. classical music to diverse au- JP Guitar Studio - Classical, David at kNURD on Kall:com Rate: $14 buys 10 words, Ludwig van Beethoven com- Acoustic and Rock Guitar Lessons can help with PC computers, net- diences who value great music including a bold heading: 25 by Erik Puslys. Over 20 years pleted his Symphony No. 9 (1824) works, audio/video/multimedia, in an accessible environment. cents for each additional word. teaching experience. Special: phone solutions. $Reasonable$. three years before his death. This Our volunteer musicians hail Fax your ad to 617-524-3921 Five lessons for the price of four. 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Families Creating Together – Lenny Zakim. The fund works to replicated nationally and inter- with a disability, in an accessible an award-winning program pro- build bridges among people and nationally. setting in English, Spanish and viding children of all abilities communities to advance social, The program will also include American Sign Language. FCT is and their families with expres- economic and racial justice. The music, a gourmet dinner and the a program of Community Service sive arts opportunities – will Zakim mission is to listen to those opportunity to spend time with Care/Tree of Life Coalition in celebrate its 10th anniversary most impacted by inequity and people who care deeply about Jamaica Plain. at a “Dreaming of Community” provide the funding, essential re- children, families, our commu- Don’t miss this once-in-10- awards dinner at 1st Baptist in sources and support they need to nities and the creative, engaging years opportunity to celebrate Jamaica Plain on November 9 create lasting change. and healing force of Art In Our an organization that is making from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. • Reverend June Cooper, Exec- Lives! a difference for children, families State Representative Nika utive Director, City Mission Soci- FCT’s free workshops are and seniors from all neighbor- Elugardo will emcee the event. ety, is applauded as the visionary available to all income levels, hoods of Boston. The event site and compassionate leader of City Rep. Elugardo said she is hon- State Rep. Nika Elugardo will with low-income families encour- is wheel chair accessible and ored to share this night with Mission. The oldest multi-service aged to participate. The organi- the program will be presented be the emcee of the event. center in New England, it serves the FCT family and community zation also provides cultural field in English and American Sigh the most vulnerable people in trips and other community arts members. A Jamaica Plain res- niversary, we honor those whose Boston via pioneering efforts in Language. Tickets are $50 each. ident, she represents the 15th lives and work are guided by a vi- education, poverty reduction and opportunities. All workshops are Please go to www.familiescre- Suffolk District which includes sion of ‘Dreaming of Community,’ family homelessness reduction. taught by an experienced team of atingtogether.org to purchase JP, Mission Hill, Roslindale and said Edward Pazzanese, founder City Mission develops programs visual and performing teaching your tickets today! Brookline, and has been called and director of FCT. “The power to unite communities and trans- artists, some of whom are living “a pioneering advocate for op- of the arts can be life-changing. form individuals. June values the portunity and social justice.” She We believe that creating art in an promise of what can be accom- holds a B.S. from M.I.T., M.P.P. inclusive community environment plished by mobilizing people of from Harvard University, and empowers children and families to goodwill to overcome injustice. BU Physician receives Clinical J.D. from Boston University. move forward in their lives with • Susan Perlstein, Founder & Executive Director, National FCT provides multicultural, pride, strength and joy.” Center for Creative Aging, has Excellence in leadership Award multilingual and intergenera- Pazzanese said FCT will honor spent decades promoting “cre- JP resident Eileen Costello, Northwestern University School tional programs that offer in- the following outstanding per- ative aging,” encouraging people MD, clinical professor of pediat- of Medicine. She completed her clusive opportunities in the arts sons for their extraordinary con- to find meaning and purpose in rics at Boston University School residency training at Boston for children of all abilities and tributions to children, families, their lives through art. An educa- of Medicine (BUSM), has received City Hospital (now BMC) and family members. Grandparents communities and the arts. The tor, social worker, administrator the 2019 Excellence in Leader- Boston Children’s Hospital and raising their grandchildren often honorees will have the oppor- and an artist who has written ship Award from the Boston Uni- was a chief resident at Boston participate. Along with inspira- tunity to address the gathering. extensively on creativity and versity Medical Group (BUMG). City Hospital. She has additional tional journeys into the arts, FCT • Jude Goldman, Executive Di- lifelong learning, she is also the The award is given to a clini- training in autism and in psycho- strengthens participants’ access rector, Lenny Zakim Fund. Jude Founder & Executive Director of cian who demonstrates excep- pharmacology as well as in the to a variety of community sup- Goldman will retire at the end Elders Share the Arts. Her programs have educated thousands tional clinical leadership, em- integration of behavioral health ports. All FCT programs are free of 2019 from leadership of this of artists, educators and health bodies the BUMG core values, into pediatric primary care. of charge. significant philanthropy, named care and social service profes- and has made noteworthy con- Her current and ongoing clin- “At FCT, on this significant an- for renowned civil rights activist sionals with exemplary models tributions to enhancing clinical ical interests include high-quali- infrastructure and/or supporting ty pediatric primary care, care of excellence in patient care. children with neurodevelopmen- Costello is the chief of ambu- tal disorders or mental health Public Meeting latory pediatrics at Boston Med- disorders, and care of children ical Center (BMC) and provides affected by the opioid epidemic. oversight to the department’s She is the co-author of Quirky educational plan for third- and Kids: Understanding and Help- fourth-year BU medical students ing your Child Who Doesn’t Fit who rotate through the pediat- In. A second edition is forthcom- 3326 Washington Street ric ambulatory practice. She di- ing in the fall of 2020. rects the pediatric primary care The Clinical Excellence Wednesday, November 20 Brookside Community Health Center clinic and is medical director Awards were created in 2017 to 6:00 PM Kennedy Room of the Supporting Our Families recognize and highlight the clin- through Addiction and Recov- ical contributions of BUMG fac- 3297 Washington Street ery program, a dyad model of ulty who exemplify the mission Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 care for children of mothers with and values of the group through substance use disorders. She is a their leadership, patient care Project Description: graduate of Harvard College and and innovative perspectives. BPDA-hosted Article 80 Meeting to discuss the Proposed Project at 3326 Washington Street. 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Send ommendations of committees. port the Franklin Park Coali- rides or general conditioning. listings to reporter@jamaica- Please visit our website JPNC. tion’s programs and events in- Leaves from Ferris Wheels Seniors plaingazette.com. Note: 617 org for updates cluding; conservation & stew- Bike Shop, 66 South St. (1/2 Jamaica Plain Branch Li- should be dialed before num- Vacancy on the Jamaica Plain ardship, arts & health, and ad- mile from Forest Hills) at 7:00 brary, 30 South Street, Jamai- bers below, unless another Neighborhood Council People vocacy that happen year-round. a.m. sharp. Rain cancels. Call ca Plain (617) 524-2053 area code is given. who are interested in the avail- The three pillars of the Franklin 617-524-2453. Monthly Memory Cafe. No- able seat on the Jamaica Plain Park Coalition are: Work, Play The Roberto Clemente 21 vember 25. 10:30-noon. Please Meetings Neighborhood Council can con- and Engage! Our signature Sports program is now ac- join us for conversations that tact Kevin Rainsford, chair of fundraising and fitness event, cepting applications (boys and allow time to share memories, Stonybrook Neighborhood laughter and concerns. Partic- the Council at (617) 866-7672 the 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K girls ages 6-16). Location: The Association. Next meeting ipants experiencing memory or [email protected] or brings each of these elements Hennigan Community Center, Monday, November 18, 7-9pm. lapses are welcome to attend come to the monthly meeting to life in the park. 200 Heath St., Jamaica Plain. For location please see web- –and anyone requiring special on Tuesday, November 26 at Register for the Franklin Park Info: 617-828-9524 or alliria- site: www.sna-jp.org 7:00pm at Farnsworth House, Turkey Trot 2019: https:// assistance should be accom- [email protected]. panied by a caretaker. We 90 South Street. www.racemenu.com/ Spanish-English Language will be working with collages. The Jamaica Pond Associa- There is one vacancy At- events/171038-Franklin-Park- Exchange / Intercambio de Refreshments will be provided tion will meet from 7:00 – 9:00 Large. The area map is avail- Turkey-Trot-5K-2019 Idiomas en Inglés y Español, by Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation p.m. on Monday, December able at http://www.jpnc.org/ Community Thanksgiving Saturdays / sábados, 12 – 1:45 and Skilled Care Center. 2, in the community room at jpnc-map/. Worship Service — Thanks- p.m. Connolly Branch Library. MEDICARE: How does it the Jamaicaway Tower, 111 Police Community Relations giving Bible Lesson and a Support Group for Young work? Wednesday, Decem- Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain. Meeting will take place on chance to give thanks. 10 am Parents, a program of Jewish ber 6, 10:15-11:15 a.m. If you This is an open public meeting; Wednesday, December 4 at Thanksgiving Day 351 Cen- Family and Children’s Services, are approaching Medicare and Pondside residents who would 6:30 p.m. at Curtis Hall, 20 tre Street sponsored by JP- open to all faiths, for parents have questions, please RSVP like to take an active role in this South Street. Commanders Church, Third Church of Christ, with children from birth to one- to 617-522-9270 and mention neighborhood organization are from Boston Police Area E, Scientist, and Second Church year, registration not required. this event, along with your name and phone number. Get encouraged to attend and con- MBTA Police and State Police of Christ, Scientist Thursdays, 10:30am-noon. your questions answered at sider joining the association. will deal with all issues of pub- SAGE Table JP: Socialize. Info: 781-647- 5327/info@jfcs- boston.org. this Ethos SHINE (Serving the There is limited guest parking lic safety raised by the commu- Share Food. Bridge Gaps Health Insurance Needs of SAGE Table JP is a unique Tiny Tots World Music and to the right of the main en- nity. All interested residents Everyone) program. Program opportunity to bring together Movement, music classes for trance; the site is a five-minute are invited to attend. will be repeated in January. many generations of LGBTQ kids age 2-5 by Helder Tsinine, walk from the #39 bus stop The Egleston Square Neigh- ABCD Good Life Healthy family members, friends, Mondays 11-11:45am; Satur- at South Huntington Ave. and Living Club, monthly well- borhood Association will and allies for an afternoon of days, 10-10:45am, $17 per ness sessions, for adults 50+, Perkins Street. meet on Monday, December 2 sharing food, sharing stories, class or $90 for 6 weeks, Eg- Wednesdays, 10am. My Life, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meet- and making new connections leston YMCA, 3134 Washing- My Health, class for adults Council Education Commit- ing is in the YMCA Building at across generations. Nov 16, ton St. Info: htsinine@gmail. 50+ with chronic health con- tee (PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME 3134 Washington St. Agenda 3-6pm, First Baptist Jamaica com. ditions, weekly classes, Thurs- AND LOCATION): Wednes- to be determined. Plain (633 Centre Street). Free! Family art class, wheelchair days, 2pm. Computer classes Wheelchair accessible, all gen- accessible, Tuesdays 10:30am- day, Nov. 13, 2019 at 7:00 JP Problem Properties Com- for adults 50 and older, Mon- der bathrooms available, all 11:30am, ages 3-5. Tuesdays, pm at Curtis Hall, 20 South mittee, first Thursday of the days, 3pm. 30 Bickford St. ages welcome. More info:sag- 3:30-4:30 p.m., ages 5+. Fam- Street. The agenda: TBA month, 10:30am, Egleston Li- Info: 522-4251. [email protected], 617- ily Resource Center, 1542 Co- Housing & Development brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. Community Arts Music Pro- 254-5830. lumbus Ave. Info: 522-1018. Committee: Tuesday, Nov. Info: Office of Rep. Malia, 617- gram for Seniors, Curtis Hall, Children Dance Classes: JP Egleston Square Library, free 19 at 6:30 pm at Community 722-2380 homework help, Mondays, 20 South St., Fridays 10:30- Room at the Brookside Com- Dance Co-op is hosting two noon. Info: 983-3638. new classes this Fall: Parent Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and munity Health Center, 3297 Youth/Families Thursdays, ongoing through- Ethos workshops for healthy & Child: Intro to Movement for Washington Street. On the 7th Annual Franklin Park Tur- out the school year, 3:30-5:30 aging, Chronic disease man- ages ~3-4 on Sundays, 10-11 agement Tuesdays, 10 a.m., agenda will be an update on key Trot - Nov. 28 The Franklin p.m., 2044 Columbus Ave, a.m., to Dec. 8 (Full course: $100 SJPHC, 640 Centre St., pow- the Mildred C. Hailey rede- Park Turkey Trot is a Boston Roxbury. / Drop in: $15); and Pre-Ballet & erful tools, Wednesdays, velopment project and a pro- family tradition! The scenic 3.1 4:30pm Ethos, 555 Amory St. posal for new development at mile (5k) route includes the Modern: Dance Basicsfor ages Health/Fitness ~5-6 on Sundays, 11am-12pm, Info: ethoscare.org. 10 Stonely Rd. (35 Brookley park’s most beautiful and his- Yoga, meditation and stress 10/6-12/8 (Full course: $100). Diabetes Self-Management Rd.) to build a 4-story, 46-unit toric views and includes great reduction classes at the Program, Hyde Park Com- Classes held at Spontaneous project. prizes for age-group finishers MindBody Center (SJPHC- munity Center, 1179 River St., Celebrations (FYI: no class- All meetings are open to and best costumes. Whether HPC) @ 10 Green Street. Low Wednesdays 9:30am-noon. es December 1 for holidays). the public. you’re a veteran runner or sign- cost or free, in English and Info: Ann Glora at 477-6616. Email Caitlin Fisher to reg- Zoning Committee: Wednes- ing up for your first 5k, you can Spanish. For more information Crossroads Café, free lunch ister: JPDanceCoop@gmail. day, Nov. 20 at 7:00 pm at Farn- be sure you’ll receive a hearty call 983-4226. and social event for seniors com. and their guests, often featur- sworth House, 90 South welcome at Franklin Park on Fitness Walk, Saturdays, 8-9 Play and ing live music and education- Street. The agenda TBA. Thanksgiving morning! Kids on Wheels: a.m., Franklin Park Golf Club- learn, every Sunday, 3 to 5 al presentations. Food made Executive Committee: Thurs- • All ages and paces wel- house parking lot. Info: al- pm – Ferris Wheels Bike Shop with local produce and other day, Nov. 21 at 7:00 pm at JP come [email protected]. helps kids learn and practice healthy ingredients. Bread, Licks. • Strollers and race-ready Care to Care, a support group safe riding skills while having produce, milk, and leftovers Jamaica Plain Neighbor- leashed dogs are welcome for family caregivers of people to take home as available. Sat- lots of fun at the South Street hood Council: Tuesday, Nov. • Great prizes for fast finish- with Alzheimer’s and other de- urdays, First Baptist Church, Mall and tennis courts! Free 26 at 7:00 pm, at Farnsworth ers and costumes mentias, second Wednesdays 633 Centre St., 12:00-2pm. helmet adjustments and free House, 90 South Street. On • Event is chip timed of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 524-3992/www.firstbap- the agenda will be: 1). Third • All registered runners will bike adjustments available. tistjp.org. Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019 • 19 2019 Immigrant Entrepreneur Award winners announced Oct. 30 Immigrants honored for their economic, social and scientific contributions in Massachusetts

In honor of the tremendous country and making us stronger.” contributions of immigrant This year’s nominees were 38 entrepreneurs to the common- entrepreneurs from 26 countries. wealth, 252 business and com- More than 2,000 people in 39 munity leaders gathered for the communities, from Hyannis to eighth annual Barry M. Port- Springfield, have jobs because noy Immigrant Entrepreneur of them. Winners were select- Awards Benefit, including Yessy ed from four categories that Feliz, of JP. The Immigrant represent four sectors where Learning Center, Inc., held the immigrants have an outsized event at the Royal Sonesta Bos- impact: Neighborhood, Life Sci- ton on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. ence, High-Tech and Growth. Jay Ash, former secretary Although they created four very of housing and economic devel- different businesses in different opment and the current CEO industries, they all shared a de- of Massachusetts Competitive sire to have a positive impact Partnership, returned as a fea- on their community, employees, Pictured from left: Larry Kim, founder of Wordstream and Mobile Monkey in Boston;Yessy Feliz, tured speaker and remarked industry and the country. founder of Tails, Inc. in Jamaica Plain; Joseph Ngaruiya, founder of A Better Life Homecare in that this is his favorite event Yessy Feliz is an immigrant Springfield; and Bernat Olle, founder of Vedanta Biosciences, Inc. in Cambridge. of the year. He noted that more from the Dominican Republic than 20 percent of businesses and the recipient of the 2019 Warner Cowboys, a volunteer She offers them opportunities to grow Tails. When I couldn’t get and two-thirds of new busi- Award for Neighborhood Busi- sports group serving the youth of build their resumes with job ex- up from bed, when I couldn’t ness started in Massachusetts ness. In 2012, she founded doggy Hyde Park and Roslindale. perience, training and certifica- make decisions, they stepped in, have an immigrant founder. On daycare, boarding and pet food Feliz sees her business as not tions while delivering excellent and they did a better job than I behalf of on behalf of himself, retailer Tails, Inc., the first of only a way to serve her custom- customer service. She thanked did.” She says her goal is to “give Governor Baker and the CEO’s its kind in her Jamaica Plain ers but also to provide careers her employees, some of whom up all my knowledge because at of Massachusetts Competitive neighborhood. neighborhood. and economic development to the have been with her from the one point in my life I was given Partnership, Ash told the nomi- Feliz credited her success to the community. She currently has start. In reference to a serious that, so the only thing I can do nees, “not only how proud we are example offered by her parents. 16 difficult-to-employe people illness she had that left her un- is give back.” In fact, she expects that you are here, but also how She gets her work ethic from her working at Tails. She says she able to work for six months, she some of them her employees will grateful we are that you continue mother. After her father died, prefers to hire people “that soci- said, “They have taken Tails as if be ready to start their own busi- to do what you do each and every her mother gave up a promis- ety thinks are not good enough, it was their own, and they were nesses soon, and she says “I will day to make life better for your ing teaching career to bring Fe- and I give them second chances.” growing Tails, when I couldn’t be supporting them 100 percent.” families, your employees, your liz and her sister to the United community, state and country.” States in search of the means to This awards program is the support them on her own. She only one to celebrate immigrant is about to retire after working entrepreneurs in New England. two jobs for the last 21 years to & Jam It highlights the crucial con- give her daughters a better life. on Hill aica P tributions immigrants make to Feliz gets her dedication to ser- issi lain society, as reflected by The ILC vice from her father who is still M ’s Founder and CEO Diane Port- remembered fondly in his home noy’s remark to the immigrant town 32 years after his death. entrepreneurs present, “Thank She serves on the boards of the IDAY SHOPP you not only for joining us this Hyde Jackson Square Main OL ING evening, but for coming to this Street and the Hyde Park Pop HShop Small — Shop Local O rs ur Readers can be Your custome Fall Special Call or Email Oil, Filter & Lube, Rotate Tires, Inspect Brakes, JP + MH Suspension, Cooling System & Exhaust Neighborhood Shopping List today to set up Most cars & light trucks. Please present this advertisement at time of check-in. your Only $59.95 Cannot be combined with other offers. 4” x 5” Tall Full Color Ads 475 Centre St Holiday Jamaica Plain Running Dates Morrison’s on the 39 bus line and convenient to the Orange Line Any 2 Weeks — $150/wk Campaign Auto-Rite The Mission Hill (12/13) JP (11/8, 11/23, 12/6, 12/20 617-522-4444 Call for an www.MorrisonsAutoRite.com appointment [email protected] | (617) 524-2626 Outstanding Service since 1969 Jamaica Plain Gazette • January 4, 2002 •

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Brookside Ave. greenovatebos- madres jóvenes, un programa Adultos Mayores ton.gov. de Jewish Family and Children’s Medicare, ¿cómo funciona?, Spotholes, herramienta para re- Services, para gente de todas miércoles, 4 dic, 10.15-11.15am. portar hoyos, 635-4500, con la religiones, para padres/madres 522-9270. Jamaica Plain Branch Invitación aplicación móvil Citizens Connect, de niños con menos de un año, Library, 30 South Street. Plazo para la sección de eventos: 3992, Churchoffice@firstbaptistjp. cityofboston.gov/mayor/24, y us- no se requiere inscribirse. Los Café mensual de la memoria, martes, 19 nov para la edición org ando #spotholes en twitter. jueves, 10.30am-noon. 781-647- 28 octubre, 10.30am-12. Jamaica 22 nov. Mande eventos a report- Just Cookin’ Kitchen es una 5327, [email protected]. Plain Branch Library, 30 South [email protected]. Los colaboración entre servicios de Intercambio de idiomas in- Street. números telefónicos que siguen catering que necesitan acceso a Niños/familias glés-español, los sábados, 12- Café mensual de la memoria, empiezan con 617. una cocina. Ofrecemos una co- Séptimo Paseo de Pavo Anual, 1.45pm. Connolly Branch Library. para la gente que sufre de la cina económica, para pequeñas 28 nov, carrera de 5 kilómetros. Egleston Square Library, ayuda Jamaica Plain Gazettepérdida deJanuary la memoria 4, 2002 y los •que 1 empresas de catering, prepa- Franklin Park. con la tarea gratuita, los lunes, • les cuiden, Amory Street Housing Reuniones ración de comida para camiones Servicio de adoración, día de martes, miércoles y jueves, du- Development, 125 Amory St., El JPNC, Reunión mensual, mar- de comida, y experiencias culinar- acción, 10am, 351 Centre Street. rante el año escolar, 3.30-5.30pm, último jueves de cada mes de 1.30 tes, 26 nov, 7pm, Farnsworth ias educativas. Kennia: 524-3992, SAGE Table JP, conexión con la 2044 Columbus Ave, Roxbury. – 3pm. Gratuito para todos. 440- House; Comité de educación, 13 [email protected]. comunidad LGBT, 16 nov, 3-6pm, Niños en ruedas, cada domingo, 1615 / [email protected]. nov, 7pm, Curtis Hall; Comité de Buscamos a pequeños empre- First Baptist Church, 633 Centre seguridad de bicicleta 3-5pm, en Programa de música para los desarrollo, martes, 19 nov, 6.30, sarios para nuevo programa de Street, sagetablejpinfo@gmail. las canchas de tenis en South y ancianos, Curtis Hall, 20 South Brookside Community Center, tutoría, para ofrecer una red de com. Carolina. St., los viernes, 10.30-12. 983- 3297 Washington; Comité de ur- interconexión para pequeños Clases de baile para niños, intro- Paseos en bici, martes y jueves, 3638. banización, miércoles, 20 nov, empresarios. Con oportunidades ducción al movimiento para niños 7am, Ferris Wheels, 66 South La Vida Buena Club para la 7pm, Farnsworth House; Comité de hacer conexiones con asoci- y padres, los domingos 10-11am; Street. Vida Sana de ABCD, sesiones ejecutivo, jueves, 21 nov, 7pm, JP aciones de negocios. Con Renee básicos de baile, los domingos mensuales del bienestar, para Licks. Vacante. Wong, una consultante económi- 11a.m.-12pm. Spontaneous Cel- los adultos con más de 50 años, Comité de casas abandonadas ca de JP. Renee Wong: w.renee@ ebrations. Registración: jpdance- Salud/Bienestar físico los miércoles, 10am. Mi Vida, Mi en JP, primer miércoles del mes, gmail.com. Ginger Brown: direc- [email protected]. parkrun, evento comunitario de Salud, clase para adultos 50+ 10.30, Egleston Library, 2044 Co- [email protected]. Noches de Perros Calientes, correo, con eventos de 5 kilómet- con condiciones de salud cróni- lumbus Ave. 722-2060. Línea de quejas sobre el ruido todos los miércoles, 4.30-6.30pm, ros cada fin de semana. Todos cas, clases semanales, jueves, JP Problem Properties Com- del aeropuerto, línea de quejas 42 Horan Way. Con música y los sábados, 8.45am, Sugarbowl. 2pm. Clases de computadora para mittee, primer jueves del mes, de Massport sobre el ruido, abier- comida. Carrera: 9.00am. adultos 50+, los lunes, 3pm. 30 10.30am, comisaría E-13, 3347 ta 6 am to 6 pm. Llame cuando le Clases de música y movimiento Paseo para el bienestar, los Bickford St. 522-4251. Washington St. 722-2060. molesta el ruido de aviones de la para niños edades 2-5, con Hel- sábados, 8-9am, Lote de esta- Talleres de Ethos para el enve- Asociación de Jamaica Pond, pista 27 de Logan: 561-3333. Los der Tsinine, los lunes, 11 – 11.45 cionamiento del club de golf de jecimiento sano, el mantenimien- lunes, 2 dic, Jamaicaway Tower, Congresistas Mike Capuano (621- am; los sábados, 10-10.45 am. Franklin Park. alison.g.m.brown@ to de las enfermedades crónicas 111 Perkins Street, 7pm. 6208) y Steven Lynch (428-2000) $17/clase o $90/seis semanas, gmail.com. los martes, 10am, SJPHC, 640 ESNA, lunes, 2 dic, 6.30-8.30pm, también quiere que la gente llame Egleston YMCA, 3134 Washington Clases de yoga, meditación y la Centre St., herramientas poder- YMCA. sobre ruido de aviones. St. [email protected]. reducción del estrés, bajo costo, osas los miércoles, 4.30pm, 555 Policía y Comunidad, miércoles, La eliminación de agujas, Las Clase de arte para la familia, algunas gratis, inglés y español, Amory St. ethoscare.org. 4 dic, 6.30pm, Curtis Hall, 20 agujas/jeringas no se pueden ti- accesible a las sillas de ruedas, los MindBody/Health Promotion Cen- Programa de auto-manten- South Street. rar en la basura normal de la martes, 10.30 – 11.30 am, edades ter, 10 Green St. 983-4226. imiento de diabetes, 1179 River Asociación de Vecinos Stony- casa. Lugar para depositar: AIDS 3-5. Los martes, 3.30 – 4.30 pm, Care to Care, un grupo de apoyo St., los miércoles, 9.30am-12. Ann brook, lunes, 18 nov, 7-9pm, sna- Action Committee, 75 Amory St. 5+. Family Resource Center, 1542 para la familia de personas con Glora, 477-6616. jp.org. Programa de intercambio de agu- Columbus Ave. 522-1018. Alzheimer y otras demencias, se- Crossroads Café, almuerzo gratis jas para los usuarios de drogas Programa de Deportes Roberto gundo miércoles del mes, 6.30- y evento social para ancianos y inyectables disponible en AHOPE Clemente acepta aplicaciones 7.30pm. 44 Allandale St. Meredith sus invitados, con música en vivo Noticias publicas Boston en 534-3963. Si ha en- para niños y niñas 6-16. El centro Griffiths: 522-0043, mgriffiths@ y presentaciones educacionales. Programa de comida comu- contrado una aguja en un área comunitario, 200 Heath St. 828- springhouseboston.org. Comida de ingredientes locales. nitaria, comidas gratuitas, con público, llame a la línea directa del 9524 o [email protected]. Corredores de Forest Hills, varias Pan, vegetales, leche y comida opciones veganas. Comida ca- alcalde: 635-4500. Intercambio de idioma in- corridas en grupo semanales, info/ para llevar disponibles. Los sába- sera sana. Cena cada miércoles, Compostaje comunal, sábados, glés-español, sábados, 12- horario: foresthillsrunners.org. dos, 633 Centre St., 12.00-2pm. 6.30pm. Almuerzo, Crossroads 10am-2pm, mercado de agricul- 1:45pm, Connolly Branch Library. 524-3992, firstbaptistjp.org. Café cada sábado, 12pm. 524- tores de Egleston Square, 45 Grupo de apoyo para padres/ For Your HealtH Mind & BodY RCoaChiNG aND CoUNSELiNG FITNESSCHIROPRACTORS TRAINING GROUP THERAPY AND SUPPORT for growth and CHIROPRACTORSdevelopment. New group starting this fall. 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Could you even imagine a tree our veterans I want to share with you some I would recognize this constitu- having the “inalienable right” to of my “takeaway” from the JPNC ency as having legitimate and exist, or would you be more of Its was 101 years ago on November 11, 1918, that World War I Zoning Committee meeting last long-standing importance in our the mind-set of those early Bos- formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of held at Farnsworth House, espe- community, in spite of its being tonians — not those who were the 11th month. cially as pertains to the proposal seen as a “nuisance” factor by already here — but those who Americans observed the first anniversary of the end of the arw for 13-15 Catherine Street. While mansion-builders perhaps, and sailed here to the “promised land” the following year when the holiday we now know as Veterans Day I’ve lived in JP , in the Wood- very often overlooked by us. That who considered all Nature to have originated as Armistice Day in 1919. bourne area, for a good number this constituency is “unknown” been planted here solely for them, of years this hearing was a first- or not well heard from, I would just waiting for them to use or to The first world arw was referred to at the time as “the war to end time event of this sort for me, submit, has mainly to do with be destroyed and to own as they all wars.” It was thought that never again would mankind engage and quite an eye-opener. To see limitations on the part of those chose? I offer this all to you as in the sort of madness that resulted in the near-total destruction the efforts on the part of so many, who’ve lost their ability to hear food for thought, as part of the of Western Civilization and the loss of millions of lives for reasons for the welfare of our community well, and to see wisely — though greater discussion which I believe that never have been entirely clear to anybody either before, during, was impressive, and I very much I think we all had that ability, as is called for, and which concerns or since. appreciate the work done by your humans, when we were younger. all of us at this time, since ac- Needless to say, history has shown us that such thinking was committee, and its commitment. Of course I’m alluding to those tually we are all part of nature. idealistically foolhardy. Just 21 years later, the world again became I’m aware also, that in your venerable inhabitants who’ve And because I believe it is not enmeshed in a global conflagration that made the first war seem role as discussion facilitator you lived here by far the longest, only narrow, but arrogant of us like a mere practice run for the mass annihilation that took place and committee need to adhere namely our arboreal dwellers, to value only those things we can from 1939-45. to a number of rules or guide- just doing their “tree thing” — measure, or assign a dollar value lines which restrict the kind of some, on the property in question, to — as in “property value” or Even after that epic second world war, America has been involved discussion deemed appropriate or right next to it, for the last “what is that guy worth?” “What in countless bloody conflicts in the 74 years since General Douglas or relevant. I also formed the century and a half and more. is the value of our community?” MacArthur accepted the Japanese surrender on the Battleship USS impression that when a building Well, I cannot say, Mr. Chairman, I wonder. Can we not have our Missouri. Today, we still have troops fighting -- and dying -- on front proposal such as this is brought whether you yourself have ever “market economy” without losing lines around the world. forward for consideration, the in any way felt impacted by, or sight of everything else? “Peace is at hand” has been nothing but a meaningless slogan burden lies largely with the touched, or even “spoken to” by a I learned also that the par- for most of the past 101 years. town or city to show why said Tree but you may be assured that ticular Sugar Maple residing on Armistice Day officially became known as Veterans Day in 1954 proposal may not be approved, trees have spoken and do “speak Catherine Street was tapped by so as to include those who served in WWII and the Korean War. All even when it comes asking for to me” — and I daresay — I was by the children living next to it for of our many veterans since then also have become part of the annu- a list of “variances” from what no means the only person in that its sap, which they boiled into syr- al observance to express our nation’s appreciation to the men and building codes do allow. It would room who would admit to having up. Having myself tapped a few seem that while the “building significant arboreal rapport with maple trees as a youth, I’m quite women who bravely have answered the call of duty to ensure that boom” in Boston is “hot”, it sig- many of our local stalwarts. But certain that for those kids a bottle the freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been preserved against nals builders to “get in there of course who would want to be of store-bought maple syrup will the many challenges we have overcome. while the getting is good” and laughed at, or considered “too never compare to what they got The recent capture and killing of the leader of ISIS demonstrat- ride the momentum to overcome sentimental”? I will tell you it was out of their bottling experience ed both the precision and bravery of our troops, who are the most whatever “obstacles” a neighbor- my concern for trees which led me thanks to that tree, and if that dedicated and lethal fighting force in the world. hood might present. That would to attend the meeting. You could tree is cared for, it will continue Although Veterans Day, as with all of our other national holidays, explain, I believe, why it is that even call it love. doing its thing, and may provide unfortunately has become commercialized, we urge our readers to the builder in this case has come So, in regard specifically to future urban children the oppor- take a moment, even if just quietly by ourselves, to contemplate the back repeatedly with variations those individual trees who reside tunity to taste the sweetness of debt we owe to the veterans of all of our wars and to be grateful to of the same design, refusing to at the Catherine Street address nature. them for allowing us to live freely in the greatest nation on earth. make any real concessions, as if or adjacent, those mature ones I I understand other cities in there’s no need for them to listen. mean, one whose branches tower fact have put in place legislation If nothing else, Veterans Day should remind us that freedom isn’t I believe your committee act- over everything, how would we meant to protect our living tree free and that every American owes a debt of immeasurable gratitude ed correctly in giving a “thumbs assess their value, or the “im- canopy, and I would support this. and thanks to those who have put their lives on the line to preserve down” to this proposal, and I take pact” of their loss? Perhaps you’ve But my real aim here is to raise our ideals and our way of life. heart in the fact that the vote was heard figures cited in terms of awareness. And whether or not unanimous even in this “building tree canopy worth, what that con- I’ve succeeded in getting your climate.” I was left nevertheless tributes to our air quality, our attention, or of those whose votes with feelings of unease, which benefits in water filtration, even will influence the changes to come led to my writing this letter. This our mental health and well being, in our community, I would not concern — which you may even not to mention aesthetic value. be at peace with myself without feel as “audacity” on my part — is Well, I learned that when Arbo- giving voice to these thoughts and on behalf of what I would consid- retum Director Ned Friedman feelings. I’m letting you know that er a whole ‘nother constituency, was asked recently by the Mayor’s trees do speak to me, and there- one hardly represented at all Office to quantify the economic fore, at least indirectly, they are the other night, and only then value of trees, he refused. I say speaking to you as well. in terms of what it’s “loss” would that’s much to his credit and it Robert Bussewitz amount to, its “impact”, in terms makes him considerably more On O’Malley’s endorsement Dear Editor: that one would hope Council- and their children? Councilman The progressive values of Rep- man O’Malley understands. Is O’Malley states that “we all know resentative Kennedy are abso- the implication in the editorial the GOP-controlled US Senate is lutely important but how do the (October 11, 2019) that Senator where climate legislation goes commitments that Councilman Markey does not advocate for to die.” Is Senator Markey now O’Malley identified compare to progressive causes, e.g., a clean- running for re-election as a Re- those of US Senator Markey? A er environment, women’s right publican? one-sided picture does not allow to choose, economic justice, and Thomas L. Geraty for an informed analysis, a view humane treatment of migrants 22 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Letters Regarding the redesign at 701 Centre St. Dear Editor: ‘large’ or ‘small’ project review This is an open letter to the under the City of Boston Zon- community-at-large. Certain ing Ordinance Article 80 may contents/ earlier versions of this be subject to more a compre- letter have been distributed to hensive design review process the Boston Planning and Devel- including adequate community opment Agency (BPDA), Centre input and participation, proj- South Main Streets (CSMS), Ja- ects not meeting the threshold maica Plain Business and Pro- of ‘small project’ design review fessional Association (JPBAPA), (<20,000sf), or small projects not Jamaica Pond Association (JPA), within a zoning ‘design overlay’ elected officials and others. district are left unaddressed, or We are licensed architects may be reviewed ‘internally’ by practicing for over 30 years each, the BPDA only. Some may be long-standing members of the referred to the community or Jamaica Plain community, and presented as a ‘courtesy’, with were Chairpersons or members no rigorous design review, con- of the former CSMS Design Com- sequence or follow up. Others mittee. We are writing to express may not be reviewed or referred our disappointment, dismay and at all, as appears to be the case disbelief over the recent store- with 701 Centre Street/ Chase front alterations at 701 Centre Bank. Street (former Bukhara, now to The result of this is that we be Chase Bank) and to raise con- are seeing projects permitted, cerns over what we perceive to be under construction or with zon- a breakdown in communication ing approvals that have seem- between the city and the commu- ingly ‘slipped through the cracks’ nity as it relates to permitting or were able to receive approv- 701 Centre St. and architectural design review als without design review by real authority by law, and inte- never conducted a review. Any so we do not have to rely only on in our neighborhood. the BPDA or the community. grated with city agencies (sim- combination of the above is pos- photographs to reconstruct what As volunteers to the former This pattern is likely to continue ilar to the Back Bay or Beacon sible as well – we have asked for was once there. CSMS Design Committee, we considering future pressures to develop or redevelop properties Hill Architectural Commissions). further clarification on this from Other questions remain. were privileged to lead and in the JP business district, and We believe that this is now an city agencies and are awaiting a What responsibilities (or rights) work with a team of enthusias- given the lack of any current urgent need and would welcome response. tic community volunteers who does the building owner have in organized design review in the to hear from those out there with If errors indeed were made cared about design, were curi- a situation such as this? Were neighborhood. an interest in advocating for and in the permitting process, it may ous about understanding what there any description or draw- For some time, we have been participating in such a forum. We not be too late for design review makes ‘good’ design vs. ‘bad’, and ings of exterior alterations on having conversations amongst have included our emails below. to happen. At the very least the were always looking for ways their application? Why was the ourselves, with CSMS, JPNC, In the meantime, and as for BPDA should reach back to the to translate that to the district application not ‘flagged’ for de- JPA, JPBAPA members and oth- 701 Centre Street/ Chase Bank building department to make streetscape. Our Design Com- sign review at ISD? How will ers to see what might be done - the property is in a design over- provisions for design review. This mittee always sought to work those who have followed process going forward to help guide good lay district. Consequently, and as review should be conducted as a in close coordination with the now or in the past react? What decision-making and to preserve we understand it, design review prerequisite to close-out of the will the cumulative effect be of city, other community groups and elevate the physical charac- (by the BPDA) is required before permit (occupancy). The commu- and the BPDA to encourage not poor design and use of the com- ter of the public realm on Cen- permitting, notwithstanding the nity should be invited to partic- mon materials on property val- only adherence to Main Streets (small) size of the project. As far ipate in the process. If Boston tre Street and in general the ues in the neighborhood? If the design guidelines, but to design as we know, the BPDA did not Landmarks has jurisdiction, an built environment throughout BPDA is to refer a project back guidelines embedded in the City review the project, and therefore historic review must happen as JP. Beyond simply strengthen- to the community for design re- of Boston Zoning Code (many ing and better coordinating the it was never referred back to the well. Now that there are ‘facts view in the future, to what group of which are the same, or are efforts of existing committees community, so Main Streets or on the ground’ some may say might it be referred? generally just good practice). or neighborhood groups, some other community groups did not what can reasonably be done? With any remedy, the com- Typically, projects requiring de- have suggested creation of a new have an opportunity to see the The historic storefront of a signa- munity (and the city) must ask sign review under zoning that community architectural design proposal. Moreover, we under- ture building in a vibrant retail itself what precedent it will want occurred in the district would review board, or alternately, stand the project may also be neighborhood business district to set and the community should be referred to our Committee for making design review more of an subject to historic review by the has been irreversibly altered and review, and we would be asked to integral component of the Jamai- Boston Landmarks Commission, removed in its entirety, appar- be clear on future expectations of review any project seeking Main ca Plain Neighborhood Council/ even if the building is not formal- ently without full proper per- city agencies having jurisdiction. Streets funding in the district. JPNC Zoning Committee. ly registered. mitting or design review, and Putting in place a clear process However, even when it was still Any solution should be teth- So how did this happen? Ei- without neighborhood input. for future design review in JP in existence, the CSMS Design ered to city processes and au- ther (1) the application for per- Is it enough to ask the ap- should be central to this discus- committee had limited authority thorities having actual jurisdic- mit submitted to the city’s In- plicant to offer funding to youth sion. and scope to its review and rec- tion, such that community design spectional Services Department programs or for other small com- Edward P. Forte AIA, NCARB, ommendations. In general, our review in JP may be more codi- was incomplete (the building munity donations (something LEED AP experience is and has been that fied and given legitimate author- department was unaware of any that they may be expected to [email protected] community design review in JP ity. In the future, the community proposed exterior alterations), do anyway) in recompense? For- Michael Epp, FAIA, LEED AP may oftentimes be incomplete, might explore with the city the (2) the building department tunately, in this instance, the [email protected] disjointed, ‘ad-hoc’ or without possibility of establishment of an failed to ‘flag’ the project for abutting business owner has Gert D. Thorn, AIA, NCARB, any real authority. ‘architectural commission’, given zoning/ design review, or (3) the painstakingly and lovingly re- LEED AP Whereas projects requiring project was cited, but the BPDA stored their original storefront [email protected] Jamaica Plain Gazette • NOVEMBER 8, 2019 • 23

Op-Ed I support Ed Markey for U.S. Senate Recently my friend (and my can do in Massachusetts to ad- weapons off our streets. He has with a family-sustaining wage. ful. If the Republicans hold onto City Councilor), Matt O’Malley vance all the progressive causes worked for a sustainable, inno- It’s about retirement security, their majority, we need someone penned a few words in the Ga- we care about is to make sure vation economy that expands op- and affordable, safe, adequate with as much legislative experi- zette with respect to Joe Ken- Ed Markey continues to fight portunities for all. His laws put housing. It’s about repairing ence as possible, who’ll know the nedy’s candidacy for the U.S. hard on the floor of the United historic fuel economy standards and upgrading our criminally smartest, strongest ways to fight Senate. Perhaps for the first States Senate, and continues to in place. His work is the rea- neglected infrastructure. It’s back. Ed Markey has paid his time since Matt took office, I will lead with a moral compass and son we have appliance efficiency about social justice. dues, proving repeatedly that his respectfully disagree with him. rare prescience that prove his standards. He stands up to the Yes, change can’t wait, but the ahead-of-the curve leadership I support Ed Markey for a extraordinary legislative record NRA each and every day. Long change we need requires that we will continue to deliver to ad- host of reasons. Let me explain. was not earned by standing by before the Green New Deal was keep our top talent, our leaders vance progressive causes in Mas- I agree that change can’t wait. while others showed the way. In written, he was the first to speak who know the most about lead- sachusetts, across the country, There is much talk of change in short, the best way to get change on a national platform about the ership. Nowhere in government and around the world. Don’t tell these challenging days, and much is to keep Ed Markey in the Unit- dangers of climate change, only does experience matter more me it’s time for him to go. He’s of that talk is perfectly sensible ed States Senate. two years after the technology to than in a legislative body, and done more for Massachusetts and absolutely right. We need Though Ed Markey is best measure climate change became nowhere in our government do to advance a progressive policy known today as the Co-author available. we need the strongest response than most of us will ever know. agenda that expands opportu- of the Green New Deal, along The Green New Deal is a to the GOP than in the United These are the times Ed Markey nity, defends civil rights, pro- with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, beautiful document. If you hav- States Senate. We will need a has worked for his entire life, tects our environment, upholds we must remember two things: en’t read it, please do. It’s brief, steady, experienced hand to take and he’s never been in a better the rule of law, and strengthens first, the Green New Deal goes clear, and provides the path for on the GOP next year, no mat- position to deliver. It’s time to our democracy, just for starters. far beyond climate change, and all the progressive goals we’re ter how many seats Democrats keep Ed Markey in the United Sometimes the scope of change second, he has been leading in fighting for. It’s about climate win or lose. If the Democrats States Senate. we need can seem staggering, but more ways than can be covered change, but it’s also about social retake the Senate, and recent Lawrence S. DiCara is former right here in Massachusetts, the in an opinion piece that does not and economic justice. It’s about polls suggests that dream has President of the Boston City solution is blessedly simple. The demand hours from its readers. creating a sustainable, green a shot, Ed Markey’s seniority Council and a resident of Ja- single most important thing we Ed Markey helped get assault economy that guarantees jobs will make him even more power- maica Plain.

Op-Ed Save Doyle’s By Mary Battenfeld, Jacob pub known as “Doyle’s” has un- housing-only development. For- gathered over 2200 signatures, and let your friends, neighbors, Bor, Ed Burley, Ziba Cranmer, dergone changes over the years, tunately, the property is subject is for a public and transparent family and elected officials know Melissa Hamel, Allan Ihrer, but has always remained a com- to existing deed restrictions to process that will enable devel- that you care about preserving Kris Johnson, Mara Voukydis, munity gathering space, a nerve protect the Stony Brook conduit, opers, operators and community Doyle’s as the inclusive commu- Terry Mason, and Beth center of the neighborhood, a which runs under most of the members to agree on an eco- nity space it has been for so many Meltzer place where politics and civic current building. In 2005, the nomically feasible plan that will years. engagement rivals engagement easement was conveyed to the preserve the 137 year legacy of Mary Battenfeld, Jacob Bor, “Save Doyle’s”? What does with our Boston sports teams, current owners for $5000 by the Doyle’s as a vibrant tavern and Ed Burley, Ziba Cranmer, Melis- that mean? The beloved tavern and a bedrock symbol of the Boston Water and Sewer Com- community space. sa Hamel, Allan Ihrer, Kris John- closed its doors over one week strength and diversity of Jamai- mission with the condition that If we take collective action son, Mara Voukydis, Terry Mason, ago, and the building’s owner is ca Plain. This wasn’t an accident. the agency retain access, in per- now, we can truly “Save Doyle’s” and Beth Meltzer are Members of selling it. So what, many have As long- time Doyle’s waiter and petuity, to the culvert. The deed as a neighborhood third place the Save Doyle’s Group (www. asked, is there to save? What local musician Rick Berlin wrote requires that the land on which for generations to come. Help us. facebook.com/SaveDoylesCafe) is so special about Doyle’s? And in his book, The Paragraphs, the the original tavern sits be limited Sign and pass on the petition, why should we continue to care? owner of the Pub “made sure that to a “one-story building.” Why In fact, the residents of Jamaica no prejudice was allowed. He tear it down, if nothing more The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. Plain have a significant interest made it a rule: if some a*****e than a single-story building can in what happens next at 3484 was racist or homophobic, he was legally replace it? Jamaica Plain Washington Street. banned for life.” The Doyles, and We are grateful to the Burke Gazette “Third places”--public spaces more recently the Burke family family for their stewardship of Circulation 16,400 Published 26 times a year in Jamaica Plain by Independent Newspaper Group people frequent outside home who took over the business in the this resource over many years, and work, play a critical role 1960s, made and kept Doyle’s a and we treasure the memories Patricia DeOliveira in strengthening the fabric of place that welcomed everyone. that Doyle’s has for so many. But Advertising Manager a community. As the Brookings People need places to live in make no mistake. This is not a Sandra Storey Institution has stated, they are Boston, especially places afford- quixotic mission to preserve a Founder/Publisher Emerita 1990-2011 “locations where we exchange able for low and middle income past that is gone. 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CLIMATE CHANGE Leaf peeping COULD ALTAR Continued from page 11 ‘LEAF PEEPING’ leaves begins to be transferred SCHEDULES to the twigs for winter, and that One interesting feature of climate change, Professor Richard leaves the underlying yellow, red Primark said, is that the leaf peep- and orange pigments behind. ing season could become longer as Those colors are typically cov- frosts are pushed out further and ered up by the green pigments, leaves hang on for longer periods but they show in the fall when of time. the green moves inside for win- “Trees detect the length of ter. the day by measuring night tem- That said, recent research peratures and length of the night,” suggests that New England trees he said. “Nights longer in August, are actually special in the way PHOTO BY EVAN BRADLEY/EMERALD NECKLACE CONSERVANCY trees detect that and undergo col- they have adapted to the region’s A red, orange and yellow world greeted this woman in a red coat on the Riverway two weeks or change. It’s possible the color changes will be longer and more crazy weather. In the last five ago. Members of the Conservancy said this is one of the best years they can remember for ‘leaf peeping’ in Boston. extended. They’ll just hold those years, researchers from Boston colored leaves for a longer period University, Harvard University said. “One reason is our climate Too much moisture results in the most beautiful trees. We have of time because the days are very and the University of Connecti- is very unusual. New England leaves falling off in mid-Autumn an abundance of Red Maples in sunny and mild temperatures and cut have made some very inter- has the most variable climate with no change in color. Too little the city, which are probably the the frost is still many weeks away. esting discoveries as to why the of any area in the world. People moisture and too warm tempera- most beautiful single tree. Also, So I think the prediction is the fall trees here seem so much more are realizing a lot of trees here tures cause them to fall off very in the Boston parks – like in conditions are extremely variable colorful. have a lot of unusual features in early. Franklin Park – there is a lot and we might actually have a lon- Primark said one discovery them to deal with this extreme- And of course the frost and of Staghorn Sumac. That shrub ger season of leaf peeping than in is they believe trees are mak- ly variable climate we have… wind also play a role. probably has the most dramat- the past.” ing extra red pigment to protect In Europe, the climate is much “A very special feature is ic color, having these compound That is mostly due to the change in the first frost. them from the mild fall tem- more predictable and the trees this is a very, very late year,” leaves with bright yellow, orange Primark said in the 1950s and peratures – a way for the leaves tend to lose leaves at a fairly he said. “The best conditions for and red colors. Those are some 1960s, the first frost usually came to keep from being sunburnt in regular time of the year. In New fall foliage are when you have spectacular plants we have in in late September. Now, it’s being the warm, sunny September and England, the timing of the first cool nights, but not freezing, and the city.” pushed back to late October or October days. frost is the variable from year warm sunny days without a lot And certainly, those blazing early November. Usually the first They also found the same to year. So, the trees have devel- of wind and no frost – with mod- trees have provided a refuge frost puts the beginning of the end species of trees adapt differently oped adaptations to deal with erate amounts of moisture. We within the busy city for a stroll to the brightly-colored leaves. Now, in New England. this extremely variable climate. have beautiful foliage (in the and a bit of amazement and won- leaves begin to change in late Au- “Plants in the Northeast Having these red pigments is one city). Certainly we have among der this autumn. gust, and if there’s no wind or frost, United States have just a lot adaptation.” they can stay on far into November. more red pigment in them than This year has been very good, similar species of trees occurring he said, because the conditions in Europe and eastern Asia,” he are just right.