THURSDAY, April 1, 2021

Published every Thursday Serving Back Bay - South End - Fenway - Kenmore Janey, transit supporters denounce MBTA cuts

By Lauren Bennett “I can say with certainty that everyone here today wants one A press conference led by the simple thing: a fully function- Transit is Essential Coalition ing T that supports bringing us was held on March 29, ahead bringing back our economy; of a vote by the MBTA Fiscal bringing back Massachusetts, and Management Control Board and we’re not there yet,” said (FMCB) regarding service cuts Stacy Thompson, Executive that have been recently imple- Director of the LivableStreets mented on the subway, bus lines, Alliance. and commuter rail. The Transit Olivia Nichols of GreenRoots, is Essential Coalition is made up an environmental justice organi- of over 60 organizations. zation, said she is a rider of the Green Line and the 111 bus. “Public transit is a key compo- nent of environmental justice,”

Nichols said. “The residents of PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAYOR’S OFFICE Chelsea and East Boston are major- Reverend Samuel Acevedo, Congregación Leon de Judá in the South End, concluded last Friday’s Prayer ity immigrant, low income resi- Service at the Northampton Street church – a service that had faith leaders from many faiths and backgrounds dents, and communities of color.” praying over Acting Mayor Kim Janey and her new Administration. The South End church has played host She said that GreenRoots has before to such services, praying over Gov. Charlie Baker in similar fashion five years ago. “been actively opposing” the ser- vice cuts since the fall. South End church hosts numerous faith leaders “It is extremely concerning to see buses passing by that are full beyond capacity because the in prayer service for Acting Mayor Janey was also done five years ago for nity and not just confined within Acting Mayor Kim Janey speaks majority of people riding buses By Seth Daniel to reporters at the press confer- and trains have no other option,” Gov. Charlie Baker also. our four walls…We play a role One of the first events for ence on Monday supporting the she said. “This has become part of in the community and we serve restoration of service cuts on the Acting Mayor Kim Janey was what is done,” said Pastor the community and to have a MBTA. a memorable prayer service last Roberto Miranda, of Lion of government leader come into our (MBTA, Pg. 5) Friday, March 26, at the South Judah. “We’re blessed and hon- building is very significant and End’s Lion of Judah Church on ored to host the service. It was truly what we believe in – that Northampton Street. a great moment and all the faith these two entities have to rely on New book celebrates the Religious leaders from across leaders were here…It’s an honor each other.” the City and from many differ- and a great privilege to host Miranda, members of the Ducks of the Public Garden ent faiths gathered at the Lion of that. In particular because Lion church and Samuel Acevedo, Judah Church in the South End of Judah takes its civil role very executive director of the church’s to pray over Janey and the new seriously. We believe the church and their ever-changing attire Administration – something that has to be engaged in the commu- (Kim Janey Pg. 7) By Dan Murphy book called “Ducks on Parade!” Schön’s bronze sculpture, Over the years, the icon- which was installed on Oct. 4, ic “Make Way for Ducklings” 1987, traverses 35 feet of cob- Four amendments to groundwater zoning proposed sculpture in the Public Garden, blestone along the Public Garden with its ever-changing array of and depicts Mrs. Mallard, who By Lauren Bennett Circle,” according to the BPDA. City Council to monitor ground- topical attire, has come to repre- Christian Simonelli, Executive water levels in sections of the sent an evolving Boston through (Ducks on Parade, Pg. 4) The Boston Planning and Director of the Boston Ground- City where the integrity of build- the lens of current events, and Development Agency (BPDA) water Trust, presented some ing foundations is threatened by a new photo book, out today, held a public meeting on March information about the history of low groundwater levels and to April 1, explores this local phe- 29 to discuss proposed amend- the use of wood pilings as foun- make recommendations for solv- nomenon using images of the ments to the zoning code related dations for buildings in areas of ing the problem.” Ducks donning some of their to the Article 32 Groundwater the city that are on filled land, Simonelli said that when build- most memorable costumes. Conservation Overlay District and then went over the proposed ings were constructed on filled Nancy Schön, the West New- (GCOD), “and receive com- modifications to the zoning code land between the mid-1800s to ton sculptor who brought the ments in order to extend pro- and addressed comments and about 1920, “if the building was family of aquatic birds from tection to groundwater levels in questions from residents on the heavy enough; if it was brick, it’s Robert McCloskey’s classic areas of the city with older build- webinar. supported on wood piles. It was children’s book “Make Way for ings on wooden piles built on According to a slide presented, the method at the time.” He said Ducklings to life in the Public filled land,” including portions “The Boston Groundwater Trust of the South End and Audubon Garden, edited this new photo was established by the Boston (Groundwater Zoning, Pg. 9) PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN April 1, 2021 editorial

THE MARKEY-WARREN-AOC Guest Op-Ed BUILD GREEN ACT IS NEEDED The recent catastrophic winter-weather event in Texas has high- Goodbye and thank you, Boston lighted the degree to which our national infrastructure (among other By Former Mayor Martin J. Walsh We invested more in public edu- serve their community and their things) has fallen victim to the penny-wise and pound-foolish think- cation than at any time in Bos- nation, all year round. That ing that has dominated our national politics for the past 40 years. I left Boston City Hall for the ton’s history. We built record doesn’t have to mean running for The winter hurricane, as some have labeled it, reportedly will final time as mayor. I packed up numbers of affordable homes. office necessarily; you can make prove to be the most-costly natural disaster in the history of the Unit- the last of the photos on my desk, We fought the stigma around just as much of an impact on ed States. Both the public utilities and the private companies in Texas said goodnight to the security substance use disorder and got your community by reaching out did not invest in the types of infrastructure improvements to their guards as I’ve done a thousand more people into treatment. We to your neighbor when they need plants and facilities that would have allowed them to withstand a times before, and headed home invested millions of dollars in it most, attending a community meeting to offer a fresh perspec- weather event that really should not have been all that catastrophic. to Dorchester. arts and culture. We’ve risen as a tive, or becoming a positive influ- Much was made of the wind farms that were knocked out of ser- It’s been almost three months national leader in environmental since I got the call from President justice and women’s pay equity. ence on a young person’s life. vice, but wind turbines all across the globe exist in far harsher condi- Our nation needs more people tions than what occurred in Texas and they do not experience the cat- Biden asking me to serve as sec- Over the last four years, espe- retary of labor, and the truth is I cially, Boston has shown what from more backgrounds to share astrophic failure that was seen in Texas. Texas simply had not spent their ideas and their creativity as haven’t had much time to reflect. we stand for. As the Trump the money necessary for the winterization of those turbines . we work to build back better. The damage to the state’s infrastructure left millions of Texans and My team and I have continued administration launched attacks on immigrants, Muslims, and This is a commitment I will residents of other states without power and clean water, causing bil- working around the clock on carry with me as secretary of the response to COVID-19 and women, Boston made it clear that lions in damage to individual homes (when their pipes froze), as well we reject racism, xenophobia, labor. As I fight for the rights, as the tragic loss of life that now numbers 111 persons. coordinating with the incom- protections, and dignity that all ing administration to make sure sexism, and bigotry. Throughout In addition, the shutdown of oil refineries and petrochemical plants the COVID-19 pandemic, Bos- working people deserve, I will that were damaged by the storm has created shortages across the city operations continue seam- seek input from people of all lessly. But now the Senate has ton has rallied to support people country that will drive prices needlessly higher for everybody. backgrounds. I will continual- confirmed my nomination, and in need and put public health And here’s the thing: The winter storm would not have been a big ly work to become a better and a new team of leaders, both new first. And responding to calls for deal in most of the rest of the U.S., where governments and business racial justice, Boston took action more collaborative leader. I will and familiar faces, will take the are prepared for such weather events. through powerful community also bring Boston’s values with reins at City Hall. All that’s left me. I’ll fight for immigrants, for But in Texas, keeping energy costs as low as possible was a prior- investments, police reform, and to do now is to say goodbye and people struggling with addiction, ity for state regulators. The end result of not spending a few billion cultural change. For all of this, thank you. and for young Americans who dollars upfront to weatherize the state’s power grid resulted in tens of I am tremendously proud and I’ve been thinking about my grateful. dream of a better future. billions of dollars in post-catastrophe costs. mother, Mary, and my late father, I may be heading to Washing- This sort of shortsighted thinking is not confined to Texas, how- If the last four years have John, who met in Boston after taught us anything, it’s that we ton, D.C., but Boston will always ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of our each immigrated from Ireland. be my home, and my heart. I’ll be nation to public health emergencies because we have become entirely cannot be passive observers of They worked their entire adult history. We must never take for back often, but for now, I’ll just dependent on foreign manufacturers for all sorts of critical medical lives to make a good life for my granted public health, human share some advice. supplies, from drugs to masks to mechanical equipment -- all in the brother, Johnny, and me. They rights, and our very democracy. To all of Boston’s emerging name of “efficiency” and “cost-cutting.” found friendship and solidarity Unless we fight for these princi- leaders: In every decision you Similarly, we have under-invested to such an extent in our roads, among our neighbors in Dorches- ples, we could lose them. make, think about the impact it bridges, airports, dams, water supplies, and power grids -- everything ter, at St. Margaret’s Church, in Now is the time to invest in will have on the next generation, -- that we have plummeted to the level of a Third World country. We the immigrant community, and community health and well-be- 10, 20, and 30 years from now. no longer are a world leader --we’re a world loser. in the labor community. And it ing. We must address the inequi- Always put the needs of the most Our refusal to acknowledge and address the impending impacts was community that helped me ties that made some people more vulnerable people first. Always of climate change have set us up for even more catastrophic weath- survive childhood cancer and get vulnerable to the health risks ask yourself and other people in er-related events in the near-future. The proverbial “100-year” flood, into recovery for alcoholism as a and the economic devastation of power, “Does this help everyone, wildfire, or storm has become commonplace. young adult. COVID-19. This is the only way or just the few?” And fight until The Build Green Act sponsored by our U.S. Senators, Ed Markey Boston taught me at a young to emerge from this crisis stron- the answer is everyone. Lifting and Elizabeth Warren, and House member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez age that a supportive commu- ger than we were before. up working people, and creating seeks to remedy the twin problems of our crumbling infrastructure nity is the greatest blessing, and We also need to increase civic better opportunities for those engagement in all levels of gov- and the looming climate crisis. serving that community is both who have the least, is the best ernment and decision-making. The time to take action is running short. Hopefully, elements of a responsibility and a privilege. way to create positive change. This past November, we saw the Build Green Act will be included in President Biden’s forthcom- It will be hard; you’ll have to That’s why I decided to run for record voter turnout, but those ing national infrastructure plan, which needs to get going as soon as mayor in 2013. After represent- make very difficult decisions, numbers should be higher. We and own the outcome, good or possible. ing Dorchester for 16 years in need to end voter suppression the State House, and winning bad. A true leader learns, grows, and show people why their votes and becomes more connected to victories for marriage equality, matter. And voting is only one the community they represent as LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, piece of the puzzle. disability rights, and immigrant Now is the time for everyone rights, I knew that change was to consider how they can best (Op-Ed, Pg. 3) possible. I wanted to play a big- ger role in making the American Dream a reality for more of my fellow Bostonians. That’s what we’ve done, THE BOSTON SUN together, as a city. President/Editor: Stephen Quigley We created 140,000 new, Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio good-paying jobs, fought for ([email protected]) workers’ rights, and built more Art Directors: Kane DiMasso-Scott, Scott Yates pathways into the middle class. Reporters: Seth Daniel, [email protected] Lauren Bennett, [email protected] April 1, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 3 Several Boston restaurants offering Easter specials

Staff report Scampo, located inside the from noon to 8 p.m. The menu bowtie pasta with pesto and ($15) and Charcoaled grilled Liberty Hotel, at 215 Charles includes Beginnings: Green God- spring peas ($ 22); Spanish garlic lamb shoulder chop with spinach Several Boston restaurants St. will be offering its guests an dess salad with mini avocados, soup with peekytoe crab ($21); feta turnover ($26). will be offering specials for Eas- all-day, a la carte holiday menu radish, and crisped pork belly Buffalo mozzarella with vine- And then: Scottish salmon ter Sunday, with options to dine crafted by Chef Lydia Shire ($21); Maria’s handmade chive ripe heirloom tomatoes and basil in, as well as for takeout. (Easter Meals, Pg. 9) Guest Op-Ed A renewed vision for Boston Public Schools

By Supt. Brenda Cassellius ing the $100 million investment Every student also deserves a learning in September, and wel- equipped to help every student from Mayor Walsh. Now, with great teacher in every classroom; come them joyfully as they walk unlock their unlimited potential. We’ve learned a lot since clos- additional City investments and teachers who receive the right through our doors. We will part- The pandemic disrupted ing our doors in 2020. We’ve new federal stimulus funding, we mix of support and resources ner with students to recover what almost everything we know and learned that we are stronger and have the resources to shift our that allows them to address the might have been lost by helping hold dear. It lifted up with new more resilient than we could have focus to the promises we made unique needs of each of their them rediscover their innate love clarity the disparities that have imagined. The pandemic spurred to the commu-nities that helped students. Our plan includes of learning, fostering steady and persisted in our schools and our a remarkable collective response us craft the strategic plan. continued efforts to recruit and supportive relationships, and com-munities for far too long. to support our community and We start with better access retain more educators of color focusing on academic recov-ery. But it also reminded us all what re-minded us of the value of our to high quality early childhood and investments in curriculum Dealing with the toll of the is the best of Boston: our shared relationships with our students, education. Research shows that and continuing education for our last year beckons us to reimag- faith and determination that families, and each other. high quality early education educators. ine the possibilities we created working together, we can do big The pandemic also forced us leads to improved outcomes for Students and families deserve while developing our commu- things. That together, we will to reckon with the deep and sys- chil-dren, especially children of predictable educational path- nity-informed strategic plan: a always rise. temic challenges that have kept color and those who come from ways that start in K0 and contin- school dis-trict where every child too many of our children from economic disad-vantage. We will ue through high school. We are has the opportunity to achieve Brenda Cassellius is the Super- fully realizing their potential. expand our high quality early reviewing grade configurations their dreams. A district where intendent for Boston Public The devastating impact of this education programming this year to lim-it transitions for students every school, in every neighbor- Schools. year-long crisis, particularly on and bring the successful model and investing in all of Boston’s hood, in every part of the city is communities of col-or, highlight- to more students. We will also comprehensive high schools to ed what we’ve always known: expand partner-ships through offer opportunities in rigorous the Boston Public Schools (BPS) the Universal Pre-Kindergarten academics, athletics, arts, and Don’t miss our annual expe-rience is not equitable for Connector program. co-curricular programming. We all students. A well-rounded education for are focused on preparing stu- Guide There has never been a stron- children in every grade requires dents for the chal-lenges of high- Summer in the City ger economic, moral, and col- whole child sup-port. We have er education and a competitive featuring Safe Summer Camps & Great Safe Activities! lective imperative to address added family liaisons and social workforce by partnering with long-standing and fundamental workers to every school and local businesses. By connecting inequities in BPS. Doing so will are expanding our Hub Schools them with internships, appren- require strategy, persistence, and model to bring additional ser- ticeships, and industry experi- a continuation of the resolve we vices to students and families. ence, students can see their own have shown throughout this past And every student should have potential and build a path to a year. art, music, physical education, brighter future. It also requires us return our civics, science, and outdoor play In order to successfully real- attention to the roadmap we spaces: fundamental pieces of an ize this vision, we first need to Get ready ! charted before the onset of the excellent education parents have do big things in the immediate pandemic, when we were on the been asking for years. We will future: launch enriching summer for cusp of deploying a new five- tap our federal funding to invest programming, bring students Summer year Strategic Plan and realiz- in access. safely back to full-time in-person RUNNING APRIL2021 15 Op-Ed (from pg. 2) Beacon Hill | Back Bay | Fenway | Kenmore South End | North End | Charlestown time goes on. difference; and be kind to your- as important, think about how To the young people of Bos- self if you make mistakes or if life you will encourage and empower sto ton: I honestly believe there is doesn’t go according to plan. I’m others to get involved too. You o n The b Sun The Beacon hill TimeS no limit to what your genera- proof that there are many paths can make a difference, so don’t tion can achieve. I have learned to success. Don’t let anyone tell hesitate. Just take it one day at so much from conversations I’ve you different. a time. T h e N o r T h e N d c harlestown r e g i o N a l r e v i e w PATRIOT-BRIDGE had with young students about Despite how difficult the past The challenges before us at racial justice, climate action, year has been, it also showed us a national level are enormous. LGBTQ rights, workers’ rights, how fast things can change, for But Boston has taught me that Make sure YOUR programs are inlcuded! and more. You have helped me better or for worse. Right now, nothing is impossible if we work Text listings are only $80 — Great Deals on FULL COLOR Ads grow as a leader and as a mem- we have an opportunity to enact together and open the door for 1/6 Page Color 1/4 Page Color 1/2 Page Color ber of the community. You are swift, powerful, and positive more people to get involved. the most passionate generation change. The more people who From the bottom of my heart, $600 $900 $1,200 I’ve ever seen, and you’re chal- are empowered to contribute, Boston, thank you. lenging old notions of identity the more successful our recov- DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH and societal roles. You have the ery from COVID-19 will be. So Martin Walsh is the former Deb DiGregorio Sioux power to change the world for this is my call to all Bostonians Mayor of Boston and the current [email protected] the better. Focus on your educa- to consider how you will get Secretary of Labor for the United Gerow tion; trust your ability to make a involved in your community. Just States. 781-485-0588 x 101 [email protected] PAGE 4 THE BOSTON SUN April 1, 2021

Ducks on Parade (from pg. 1) stands the tallest at 38 inches, Boston Women›s March for to become artists and reflect on is proud to have contributed quite Ramin said she had first leading her flock of eight duck- America, which drew a crowd the moment we’re living in.” a few photos!” noticed the Ducks and their lings - Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, estimated at 175,000 to the Of the book, Schön said: “It’s Moreover Vizza added, “In a changing costumes during her Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack – Boston Common on Jan. 21, a treasure, I tell you. There are very generous gesture, Brandeis regular walks in the Public Gar- through the park. 2017 – one day after President things that are political, and it University Press [the book’s pub- den when she was working in the “Somehow, the Ducks have Donald Trump’s inauguration has to do with art. It’s kind of the lisher] have stated that they plan city. become a very important part of – in support of women’s rights. history of Boston and the various to share a percentage of the pro- “No other sculpture in the city Boston,” Schön said. “I had no Or, during a guerilla art instal- events. ceeds” from the new book with is being decorated with costumes idea that would happen when I lation in August of 2019, when There were so many people the Friends. like this,” Ramin said. “It’s a real did the sculpture. I knew people the Ducks were caged in chick- involved, photographers and Vizza, along with Leslie Single- expression of people’s hopes, would love it. I just didn’t know en wire to show solidarity with when you think about what peo- ton Adam, chair of the Friends’ their fear and their joys – it’s an it would become such an import- immigrants facing mistreatment ple do to make these beautiful board, contributed an essay in expression of the people of the ant part of the city.” at the border. costumes.” the book on the Ducks and their city.” The book, which runs 64 The Ducks are also seen show- One mystery that remains, role in the Public Garden as well. One challenge Ramin said pages, begins with photos of ing their support for the BLM however, said Schön, is just who Schön said the Ducklings she and Schön faced in select- Schön and her family at the first movement and donning masks makes the costumes, since no one sculpture would never have been ing images was that many good during the COVID age. birthday party for the Ducks in has taken credit for them yet. erected in the Public Garden if photos submitted were ultimate- A photo, captioned “Ruth 1988 in the Public Garden and Liz Vizza, president of the not for Henry Lee, the founder of ly deemed unusable, since they Bader Ginsduck,” even shows is then divided into two sections Friends of the Public Garden, the the Friends group, who agreed to couldn’t be adequately repro- one Duck dressed as the late – “Four Seasons of Ducks” and nonprofit that works in partner- Supreme Court Justice. sponsor the sculpture in the park duced in the book because of “Ducks with a Message.” ship with the Boston Parks Depart- In the book’s forward by Mar- under the auspices of his organi- their insufficient size and/or res- “Four Seasons of Ducks” fol- ment to care for the Public Garden, zation. olution. (Schön had solicited an lows Mrs. Mallard and her kin tin J. Walsh, Boston’s former mayor wrote, “On any given as well as the Boston Common “Henry Lee started it all,” open call for photo submissions over the course of a year. They and the Commonwealth Avenue Schön said. “If it hadn’t been for of the Ducks in costume and wear green for St. Patrick’s Day, day, you can walk through the Public Garden and find the Mal- Mall, wrote: “We are pleased to him, the ducks never would’ve then sent her favorite images to all dress as bunnies for Easter, see Nancy Schön’s delightful new happened, and not without Ramin for her consideration.) don medals for the Boston Mar- lard family dressed up to reflect book ‘Ducks on Parade’ is avail- McCloskey first, of course.” Ramin extends her gratitude to athon and even masquerade as the current cultural moment and able. The now beloved sculpture As for the book, Schön said the book’s designer, Lisa Diercks pilgrims for Thanksgiving, while adorned with props to signify was presented to the City by the showing their support for all the historic milestones in Boston’s it never would’ve happened at Endpaper Studio (http://end- Friends in 1987 ‘as a tribute to home teams, including the Bru- history. You’ll see whimsical, without Sue Ramin, director of paperstudio.com/), and Vicente ins, Celtics, Sox and the Pats, over-the-top tributes to holidays Robert McCloskey, whose story Brandeis University Press. Cayuela, a student at Brandeis with a changing array of uni- and sports teams, and you’ll see “Make Way For Ducklings” has The two women became University, who made the pro- forms. serious reflections on our coun- made the Boston Public Garden friends after Ramin successfully motional video for the book. The book’s second section, try’s political climate, too. In “familiar to children throughout pitched the idea of a book devot- But in the end, perhaps the “Ducks with a Message,” shows that way, Nancy Schön didn’t the world,’ as the plaque at the ed to Schön and her sculptures truest testament to the book the aquatic creatures taking a just create one of our city’s most site read. All the photographs of to her employer at the time, Bos- comes from Schön herself. political stand in costume, such beloved works of public art; she the ducklings in costume are a fas- ton-based David R. Godine, Pub- “I’m so proud of this beau- as the knitted pink hats they also gave us a living record of life cinating display of current events lisher. This resulted in the publi- tiful book,” Schön said. “It’s a wore in conjunction with the in our city, and encouraged us all over the past 34 years. The Friends cation of “Make Way for Nancy: marvelous tribute not only to A Life in Public Art” in 2017, the Ducks, but to the people of We Invite Your Nominations for which revisits and recounts the Boston who love them and have NABB’s COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS great success and many challeng- made these beautiful costumes es Schön has encountered over for them.” The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) the course of her career. “Ducks on Parade!” is works to enhance the quality of residential life in the com- Fast forward to April of 2019 now available through Nancy munity and our volunteer members serves as advocates on when Schön and Ramin hatched Schön’s website at www.schon. neighborhood issues. Each year we recognize individuals the idea for “Ducks on Parade!” com, or the Brandeis University or groups who have shown exceptional dedication to that over dinner at Ramin’s home. Press website at https://www. mission through two Community Service Awards. Please Both were so ecstatic when they brandeis.edu/press/books/ send us your nominations. arrived at the idea, said Schön, no-series/ducks-on-parade. Name of Nominee: that they both simultaneously html, as well as at local book- Please print name of the individual, group, committee, institution, or organization shot up out of their seats in what stores, including the Brookline you are nominating:______could be described as a proverbi- Booksmith in Brookline, and Award (please select one): al “Eureka” moment. from Amazon. ______Paul Prindle Community Leadership Award Criteria: Recipient selection will be based on important and sustained leadership in promoting residential interests in the Back Bay. ______Mary Natale Citizenship Award Criteria: Recipient selection will be based on significant and sustained dedication and service to the residential interests of the Back Bay. This award honors unselfish and unheralded commitment to the Back Bay residential neighborhood. Nominating Party Contact Information: Name______Address______Telephone______For more information and a list of past recipients visit: nabbonline.org/About Send this form with a description of the work and contribution of the nominee to: NABB, 160 Commonwealth Ave L8 Boston, MA 02116-2749 Or Email: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: May 1, 2021

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MBTA (from pg. 1)

She said solutions include a make each day to keep our city low income fare and the res- running. Service cuts make buses toration of full service on the and trains more crowded and MBTA. undermine our efforts to stop the “We’re urging the FMCB to spread of COVID-19.” support the MBTA’s plan to get Janey continued, “Cuts to back to 100 percent bus and transit service only deepen the subway service and we will keep inequalities of our public transit fighting for the the public tran- system.” sit system that our communities She said that in Boston, Black deserve until that is achieved.” bus riders spend 64 more hours Lee Matsueda, Executive per year riding buses “as they Director of Community Labor navigate routes with large access United, thanked the Congressio- gaps in communities of color. nal delegation for their work on These kinds of disparities have this issue. persisted for too long. We all “They released federal dollars benefit when transit is fair and to our communities during this accessible to everyone, from time of really great need and it’s reduced traffic and cleaner air. Front from left to right: Stacy Thompson of the LivableStreets Alliance, Acting Mayor Kim Janey, Lee Matsueda been clear that this funding… Boston deserves better.” of Community Labor United, and Olivia Nichols of GreenRoots. Back from left to right: Chris Dempsey of the nearly a billion in this most The MBTA recently received Transportation for Massachusetts Coalition, Dwaign Tyndal of ACE, and restaurateur Brian Moy. recent round to the T has to be $435 million in additional oper- used to get back to full service ating support, Janey said, and setts economy only works when officials. Fully funding bus and “We urge the MBTA and and keep our workers in their “in light of this new funding, our transit system works. That subway service for the next fis- FMCB to formalize these steps jobs, jobs which are critical to I am calling for action.” She ridership is going to come back. cal year, as well as beginning to in the FY22 budget that will be their families and the mainte- said MBTA services should be We want it to come back.” restore ferry and Commuter Rail approved in April. The service nance operation of our system,” restored “as fast as possible,” Dempsey also thanked every- weekend service this spring, are cuts have set back our region -- he said. and should return first in places one involved in advocating for steps in the right direction,” the the need to restore service and Restaurant owner Brian Moy, that have been impacted most by the reversal of the service cuts, Transit is Essential Coalition said build back better is now more who owns Shojo, Ruckus, Nor- the pandemic and where the ser- “especially to Mayor Janey. in a statement. urgent than ever.” mai, and China Pearl restau- vice cuts were the deepest. Great to have her here today and rants, said he is “proud to be a Janey also announced the great to have an MBTA rider Boston small business owner and launching of a public transpor- working in City Hall.” a leader in the Massachusetts tation pilot that will support At the March 29 joint meeting Restaurant United, a grassroots employees in five main streets of the MassDOT Board and the SmileS advocacy group formed to help districts: Nubian Squares, Three FMCB, when talking about the independent restaurants and our Squares Main Street, Mission proposed FY22 budget, it was workers during the pandemic.” Hill, East Boston, and Fields Start announced that “we will increase He said that “we literally can- Corner. service levels as quickly as possi- not reopen if our employees can- “For the period of March 29 ble on the bus and subway, while not come to us,” and “if our cus- through April 19, we will pro- here. running the Spring schedule and tomers cannot come to us during vide nearly 1000 workers with accelerating hiring and training,” The South End Community Health our normal business hours, we free CharlieCards pre-loaded according to a slide presented at Center provides high-quality health will not be able to survive.” with $60 each,” Janey said. “We the meeting, but no official date care to newborns, children, and teens Dwaign Tyndal, Executive will also provide these workers was provided for when it will through age 17. From annual Director of Alternatives for with free two month BlueBike check-ups and preventive care to happen. Community and Environment passes.” treating children with more complex The slide also says that the (ACE), said that there is a “prob- Employees in these districts conditions, we’ve been caring for kids FY22 budget “includes full fund- lem, solution, and consequences can sign up for the passes at bos- in the South End for 50 years. We’d like ing for pre-pandemic service lev- to these cuts.” ton.gov/freeride, or by texting to care for yours, too! We offer both els on bus and subway.” He said that the “problem is “freeride” to 8663960122. telehealth and in-person visits. On April 5, services will be the negative impact of cut ser- “This transit pilot and other increased by approximately 88 vices on Black and Brown com- new approaches will play a key percent versus present levels on munities, the communities that role in Boston’s recovery, reopen- the commuter rail with a new suffer the harshest during this ing, and renewal,” Janey said. “Regional Rail schedule,” and COVID pandemic…” “It is very important in terms A Division of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center there is a proposal to resume He said solutions include that of a recovery that is inequitable,” weekend service on commuter any more service cuts “should be she said of the program. “We rail lines that have been suspend- meet the newest member of our done under a racial equity lens.” have to lift up workers and make ed “as soon as possible (likely He also said that ACE will sure that they have access to reli- pediatric team: Dr. riemer! mid-May)” but a board vote will continue to advocate for the able transportation.” be required, a slide read. Addi- “I’m thrilled to join the Pediatric Department at the services to return, as well as Chris Dempsey, Director of South End Community Health Center. As a pediatric tionally, there is a proposal to to “aggressively pursue the legality the Transportation for Massa- doctor of osteopathic medicine, I practice a whole- resume ferry service in Charles- child approach to care, supporting wellness in of community impact cuts.” chusetts Advocacy Coalition, town and “increase frequency on both mind and body. My goal is for your child to be Acting mayor Kim Janey is said that “transit is essential” truly healthy, inside and out, in addition to being Hingham/Hull service as need- an avid T rider and supporter of and that the funds are available symptom-free. I recently became a mom myself, so ed,” it said. I can appreciate how it feels to want the best care public transit for all. to immediately restore service on “The budget previewed today for your child in challenging times. It would be my “Now, more than ever, Bos- the MBTA. privilege to provide your child with the attention offers encouragement that the ton needs a transit system that Dempsey said, “We need to see and care that your family deserves.” MBTA and FMCB are listening works for everyone,” she said. clarity from the MBTA’s control Dr. Jeretta LeighAnn Riemer, Pediatrician to riders, advocates, our Con- “MBTA service cuts shortchange board that this service is coming gressional delegation, Mayor accepting new patients. the needs of Boston’s workers back as soon as possible.” Janey, and other local elected Call 617-425-2090 to make an appointment and ignore the sacrifices they He also said, “The Massachu- PAGE 6 THE BOSTON SUN April 1, 2021 Former Mayor Walsh sworn in as Labor Secretary by Vice President Harris

By Seth Daniel an accident derailing our lives. It meant a pension, so my parents Last Thursday, former Mayor could retire with dignity. And it Martin Walsh was sworn in as meant health insurance, so our the 29th U.S. Secretary of Labor – family had access to quality care.” and the first secretary that is also Walsh said he followed his a member of a trade union – with father into the trade unions, Vice President Kamala Harris joined the same union and administering the Oath. worked on job sites all over Bos- Walsh gave a short speech fol- ton. He noted that it was this lowing the swearing in and told union that provided him his first of his personal story and how it job, but it was also that union would shape his priorities going that provided health insurance th forward as the new Labor Secre- Former Mayor Martin Walsh was sworn in as the 29 U.S. Secretary of Labor on March 25 by Vice President so he could be treated for cancer Kamala Harris, as his partner Lorri Higgins looks on. He outlined five areas he will focus on that were shaped tary. as a child, and for alcoholism by his time in Boston. “I thought about my mother recovery as a young adult. speech include: health and substance use treat- urgency to meet this moment, and father, who emigrated from “In my 20s, because of the •Ensuring all workers have ment. to strengthen and empower Ireland in the 1950s,” he said. same benefits that enabled my fair pay, health care, unemploy- “These are not just policies our workforce as we rebuild,” “They both worked hard, but cancer treatment as a child, I ment benefits, safe workplaces to me — these are real, tangible he said. As secretary, I pledge our American Dream did not take was able to seek treatment for and a secure retirement. needs for millions of Americans, to work in partnership with shape until my father joined the my alcoholism,” he said. “I am •Ensuring equal access to and I will continue fighting for workers and businesses; states, Laborers Union Local 223 in Bos- a proud member of the recovery good jobs. them as I begin this new role,” he cities and tribal territories; ton. The union was our way into community.” •Ensuring workers have a seat said, noting that record numbers employees in every agency of the the middle class. It meant a fair Those personal details were at the table in shaping workplace of Americans are seeking unem- Department of Labor; and Pres- wage, so we could have a home something that Walsh indicated conditions and policies. ployment benefits, vaccine rollout ident Biden and Vice President and give back to our communi- would shape his policy objectives •Bolstering career education is still underway and so many con- Harris to help working families ty. It meant safety on the job, so as he moves into his new role. and job training. tinue to suffer from the pandemic. build back better.” we didn’t have to live in fear of His five objectives laid out in the •Increasing access to mental “I believe we must act with

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Higher Education Resource Cen- Mayor of Boston, gives witness ter, all participated in the cere- to Ms. Park’s determination and mony or welcoming the guests self-assurance built on a founda- to the sanctuary and post-recep- tion of hard work, truth and jus- tion. Pastor Miranda said it was tice. We welcome Mayor Janey an important move by Acting with congratulations, prayer and Mayor Janey to allow an His- the commitment to support her panic church to host the ceremo- efforts to lift up the City of Bos- ny. ton as a shining light of opportu- “Sometimes we’re the last of nity for all people.” all minorities to play a role and Janey said she was deeply grateful Said Rabbi Berenbaum, “I be considered in any issues,” he for the blessing from Boston’s was driving along the Pike the said. “We’re a third-class minori- diverse faith leaders. other day, and there was a pic- ty at times. I think it’s import- ture of Mayor Janey on a build- ant for Latino churches to pay South Church; Minister Randy ing. I was thrilled to point to the that role and have a place in the Reverend Miniard Culpepper, of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, led the Muhammed, Nation of Islam; new Mayor and show my daugh- Prayer Service on Friday in the South End. public square. It’s good for our and Reverend Samuel Acevedo, ter someone who looks like her.” people and our church to play a Congregación Leon de Judá. “All religious orders repre- church that prays together, stays “I can certainly say there is role.” Said Pastor Miranda, “In a sented here today are praying for together.” very little animosity between the Janey said she was happy to time where all of America is the success of this historic occa- Pastor Miranda said having various faith leaders in the city,” have the blessings of faith leaders rent by the violence of racial and sion of Boston’s first Black and such a group of leaders in Boston he said. “We all respect and from all over the City, something political discord, she stands as a woman Mayor,” said Reverend comes with no animosity what- appreciate each other and coin- that she found very unique. symbol of hope for a city that, Culpepper. “We pray that this soever. He said that is unique and cide with each other…There is a “As a woman of faith, I though enlightened in many Sunday all churches will unite a great part of being a faith lead- good sense of camaraderie. We know the power of prayer,” said ways, has not escaped the blem- in prayer for Mayor Janey. The er in the city. like and respect each other.” Janey. “I am deeply grateful for ish of racial discrimination in its the blessings of Boston’s diverse faith community. I look forward own history. We pray that she to leading our city guided by the will be a force for unity, and that love, truth and justice that binds under her administration Boston us all.” will lead our nation as a city of The program included an honest dialogue and racial recon- invocation, prayers, the laying of ciliation.” hands, and remarks from Mayor “More than 65 years ago, Dr. Janey. Faith leaders in attendance Martin Luther King was award- included Cardinal Seán Patrick ed a Doctorate from Boston O’Malley of the Catholic Arch- University,” said Cardinal Sean diocese of Boston; Rabbi Tiferet O’Malley, OFM, Cap. “One of Berenbaum of Temple Beth Zion; Dr. King’s earliest public actions Reverend Miniard Culpepper of was to stand in solidarity with Pleasant Hill Baptist Church; — and in defense of — Ms. Reverend, Dr. Roberto Miranda, Rosa Parks, an African-Ameri- Lion of Judah Church; Dr. Yousef can woman who held fast to the Abouallaban, Islamic Society of inalienable rights accorded to her Boston; Reverend Willie Bodrick as a citizen. Today, Mayor Kim Left to right: Samuel Acevedo (executive director of the Church’s Higher Education Resource Center), Sara II, Twelfth Baptist Church; Rev- Janey, the first African-Ameri- Arnolt, Mayor Kim Janey, Yulieth Roa Huertas and Benjamin Arnolt. Sara and Benjamin are siblings, teenag- ers who served as ushers and servers during last Friday’s reception for Janey. erend, Dr. Nancy S. Taylor, Old can and first woman to serve as

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By John Lynds we need to (economically). In for making the time to partic- the same breath we are also try- ipate in this conversation, and Last week Rep. Aaron Michle- ing to look at long term visions I look forward to a meaningful witz, Chairman of the Ways about what is viable or doable. In dialogue about inequities in our and Means Committee, hosted terms of a legislature standpoint, system that have already existed, the third in a series of COVID or even from a city government became exposed during the pan- Recovery Forums. and a federal government stand- demic, and then were exacerbat- The forum last week focused point, we want to ask what we ed throughout the crisis,” said on equity within the state’s eco- can be doing better. What should Michlewitz said from testing to nomic recovery efforts. we be doing better? What things economic relief to the vaccina- “When you’d see those maps can we be looking towards to try tion rollout, every aspect of the (charting COVID infections) a and provide better equity as we pandemic and subsequent recov- lot of the red spots became com- move forward.” ery during these difficult times munities of color quickly,” said Michlewitz said he and his has forced many leaders to reex- Rep. Aaron Michlewitz hosted COVID Recovery Virtual Forum last Michlewitz. “So now as we’re staff had the idea to host these amine why certain communities week. building this economy back we series of forums in order to con- had greater access to service than do we have an opportunity, from nect with the community on others. ic especially when it comes to the pandemic wnet the harder it the state’s perspective, to keep some of the most pressing mat- “The goal we’ve laid out here housing, access to housing and would be for Asian businesses to things afloat and trying to keep ters related to the state’s rebound is to create an open dialogue and affordable housing and allow- recover.” things together by plugging the in the face of the pandemic. to hear from some of our com- ing residents to be able to stay The hour long forum contin- holes where we can or where “I’m grateful for everyone munity’s leading experts who in Chinatown,” said Chen. “But ued to expand on these import- have been working on these one thing that’s particular to the ant topics with Michlewitz issues throughout the pandem- Asian American community is pledging to address each issue ic day in and day out,” said really the Anti-Asian sentiment. the best he can when drafting Michlewitz. It shows up in forms of violent or sponsoring ongoing legisla- Members of the panel during incidents but also in economic tion that helps support the state’s last week’s forum included Jen disparity. When this pandemic COVID recovery plan. Benson, President of the Alliance started we knew that the longer for Business Leadership, Segun Idowu, Executive Director of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, and Karen Chen, Executive Director of the Chi- nese Progressive Association. COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS CANNABIS BUSINESS Idowu was on hand to advance the economic well being of black owned businesses, organizations, and the black residents of the Commonwealth throughout the BUILDING WEALTH FOR BOSTON’S pandemic. He talked about how Virtual Walk for Change: COVID has hampered some COMMUNITIES OF COLOR efforts by minority business Healing for Every Survivor owners but also has presented some opportunities for business- Caminata Virtual por el Cambio: es as well. 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Groundwater Zoning (from pg. 1) that there are usually about 200 “As it is written now, the water drains or anything that capture and no harm require- nate that the BPDA has a great piles per building, and for a typi- language specifically states a will take water away, which will ments “are two separately met relationship with the Ground- cal rowhouse, the “piles are sub- recharge system needs to be expose adjacent buildings and requirements.” water Trust on these develop- merged below area groundwater designed to capture the area one lower the groundwater table. Elliott Laffer, the former ment proposals and I also have levels,” according to a slide. The inch over the area occupied by Simonelli said that this is indi- Executive Director of the Bos- a lot of areas in my district piles are capped with granite the building,” Simonelli said. cated in a no-harm letter which ton Groundwater Trust and the that it impacts, so I’m glad that blocks, and water levels are mon- “We want to basically upgrade is presented to the Zoning Board current Chair of the Neighbor- these provisions are going to be itored with approximately 800 this language to require a one of Appeal. hood Association of the Back strengthened and to be added to observation wells that are locat- inch capture be applicable to the He said that since not all Bay (NABB), said that NABB has other areas across the city,” add- ed across areas of filled land. area of the entire lot,” as is cur- buildings were constructed at “very, very strong support for the ing that “you have my strongest Simonelli said that the current rently required by the BWSC. the same time with the same pile changes proposed here.” support.” groundwater zoning was drafted Additionally, he said that the cut off elevations,” and there is He said that they are “all After the question and com- in 2005, adopted in 2006, and BPDA Smart Utilities policy “has variability even within the same important investments in what’s ment period, Bryan Glascock of amended in 2007. a 1.25 inch requirement for proj- block, raising the no harm been a really successful zoning the BPDA said that next steps “Now is really the time for us ects at or above 100,000 square threshold will ensure the protec- and regulatory effort.” Laffer include a hearing on this mat- to modify the zoning and bring feet of floor area, so we think to tion of more buildings. also said that the “GCOD has ter at the BPDA monthly board it up to where it should be,” really maintain consistency with The third proposed change is led to increases in groundwater meeting on April 15, and if the Simonelli said. This will help to that, that this should be includ- to update the existing map and levels…” and he’s happy to see board “then makes a recommen- both preserve the water table as ed in the zoning, so the idea coverage areas, as new data on that it will be expanded to other dation to the Zoning commis- well as protect the buildings that here being that the bigger foot- buildings and water elevations areas of the city. sion, the Zoning Commission are built on wooden pilings in print and the bigger area that in other areas has been collected “I think that the increased ele- would hear it on May 12 at the Groundwater Conservation you have, the more you should and needs to be reflected on the vation to eight doesn’t sound like 9am,” he said. Overlay District, and new areas be do ing to put water into the map, Simonelli said. much, but this is a world of inch- The full video of this meet- are also being proposed to pro- ground.” Right now, the map includes es…” he said, and he believes it ing as well as more informa- tect even more buildings in the The second proposed change both an existing overlay district will make a difference. tion can be viewed at boston- city. is to raise the no harm threshold, and a no harm overlay area, but Dolores Boogdanian, pres- plans.org/news-calendar/cal- He sad that currently, there which is currently Elevation 7, the proposed change would “cre- ident of the Audubon Circle endar/2021/03/29/amend-arti- are four different Article 32 pr “equal to or below seven (7) ate a universal overlay area,” Neighborhood Association, said cle-32-groundwater-zoning-pub- GCOD triggers, including that a feet above Boston City Base,” according to a slide, and remove that she is “very pleased to take lic-meeting. new structure or extension of a according to the zoning code, to the two separate requirements in part in this discussion,” and said structure will occupy more than Elevation 8 “based on existing favor of a project being required that she supports these proposed 50 square feet of lot area, if the groundwater levels and pile cut to meet both the one inch cap- changes. construction or extension of a off information,” according to a ture requirement and prove that At the beginning of the meet- PHYSICIAN WANTED structure “involves the excava- slide presented. it will not have a negative impact ing, City Councilors Kenzie Bok Physician (Benign Hematologist)- Pratt tion below grade to a depth equal “We want to do this because… on the groundwater table, Sim- and Ed Flynn, who both have Medical Group, TMCPO (Boston, MA): will to or below seven feet above Bos- we’ve learned so much more real- onelli said. portions of the GCOD in their provide clinical duties including manage- ton City Base,” if any structure ly in the 15 years almost that the The map will now include districts, made remarks. ment of inpatient admissions & consul- tations to the Emergency Department & is to be “substantially” rehabili- zoning has been adopted and this Audubon Circle, the Central “I’m excited that part of the Community Pediatricians & will document tated, or paving or surfacing of change is really, really significant Waterfront, Lower Roxbury, and proposal here is to sort of include patient's conditions/progress & establish a lot area, according to a slide to protect the buildings that have portions of East Boston. parts of the city that we didn’t relationships with patients & their families presented. higher pile cutoffs,” Simonelli The final proposed change originally have canvassed as to develop optimal treatment plans. Additional responsibilities include com- Simonelli then talked about said. includes amendments to the stan- places where we need groundwa- munication w/ primary care practitioners, the four proposed changes. The “When a building is proposed dards section, Simonelli said. ter stewardship, like Audubon quality improvement initiatives, & resident first is to update the one inch cap- and especially a deep building,” “This really is language that’s Circle in my district,” Bok said. education. Min reqs: MD, or foreign ture requirements. He said that Simonelli said, such as one that tailored around the certification “I just want to underscore that equivalent, License to practice medicine in Massachusetts, BE/BC in Internal Medicine. currently, there is an assumption has two or three levels of under- and really puts the burden on the our reliance on stable groundwa- Spec reqs: Board Eligible/Board Certified that the one inch capture is over ground parking, it “needs to be applicant to state substance and ter levels is essential to the pres- (BE/BC) Hematology & Oncology. the entire area of the lot, and that designed, engineered, and built facts in really how they’re com- ervation of communities and to Qualified applicants e-mail CV to this should be written into the to be watertight,” he said. This plying with the zoning,” he said, property throughout the city.” physicianrecruitment@tuftsmedicalcenter. zoning code. includes no sump pumps or and will require that the one inch Flynn said, “We’re so fortu- org w/ ref to Job Code: HM21. PAGE 10 THE BOSTON SUN April 1, 2021

Attention to Detail By Penny Cherubino Real Estate Transfers BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE THIS WEEK'S ANSWER BACK BAY Mangum, William C Hasselbeck, David J 341 Beacon St #2C $860,000 Guinivan, Kyle J Ansara, James 255 Commonwealth Ave #2 $2,500,000 237 Marlborough RT SHS Holdings LLC 237 Marlborough St $9,000,000 Capasso, Alanna C Spencer, Joyce K 257 Marlborough St #11 $1,400,000 Arnold, John Brown, Elizabeth C 338 Marlborough St #3 $990,000

BEACON HILL Ablanco, Judith Friedman, Lawrence M 19 Hancock St #1 $1,120,000 Lechleiter, Michael Killeen, Andrew F 73 Myrtle St #5 $1,087,500 Boudreau, Todd L 10 Walnut LLC 10 Walnut St #1 $5,782,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Berman, Joseph Mcmahon, Brian 46 Appleton St $4,100,000 Parsons, Lea A Kingeter LLC T 1 Charles St S #1404 $1,950,000 Jones, Peter Bilazarian, Melanie 1 Charles St S #1405 $1,160,000 Ingham, Jack H Beatty, Paula 20 Gray St #3 $638,000 Beatty, Paula Quirk, Michael W 56 Gray St #1 $1,125,000 Davitian, Bernard Trinity Church 1 Huntington Ave #1202 $3,700,000 Armstrong, Scott Marcia A Kaufman FT 505 Tremont St #604 $2,387,500 Mordine, Michael J 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #204 $382,000 Ward, Myshawndria 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #301 $569,000 Desjardins, David 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #304 $484,000 Svensson, Geoffrey K Sloane, Jonathan 70 Fenway #22 $440,000 Devlin, Chandler K Pimentel, Amy 748-748A Tremont St #3 $810,000 Wiley, Scott A Martini, Paolo G 97 W Springfield St #1 $1,349,000 Uzzi, Sean Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #206 $173,200 Claude, Casey-Marie Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #305 $182,100 Seymour, Cameron T Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #306 $250,900 Liu, Yang Schleehauf, Raegan M 1597 Washington St #506 $540,000 Hanmer, Julia Beck, Melissa S 18 Worcester Sq #2 $755,000 WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN Chauncy Prop Holdings LLC Chauncy Place Corp 110 Chauncy St $27,800,000 Ruriani, Brynn Foley, John J 65 E India Row #23C $1,175,000 Salonen, Ari J Yang, Jing 65 E India Row #33E $1,415,000 The lion in the last clue is on 487 Commonwealth Avenue which was Barkhordarian, Sharis Francis A Sullivan LT 65 E India Row #6D $683,000 designed by architect Rich-ard Clipston Sturgis and constructed in 1897. Today it is an apartment house owned by the Alumni Association of Estia Properties LLC Peter F Kiely T 85 E India Row #23B $1,562,500 Omicron. The next clue will be found in the South End. Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. BPDA approves YWCA Boston rehab project

By John Lynds The project includes 210 or below 60 percent of the AMI. income-restricted units at or The existing commercial uses THIS WEEK'S CLUE At its March meeting last below 60 percent Area Median on the ground floor, the Lyric week the Boston Planning and Income, 111 units of which will Stage of Boston theatre and the Development Agency (BPDA) be for formerly homeless individ- Snowden International School (a board approved the renovation uals or families Boston Public Schools facility), project at 140 Clarendon St. that The renovation to the Claren- will remain at the building, and will support housing and wrap don Street YWCA will preserve YWCA Boston will continue to around social services for individ- the Lyric Stage of Boston the- have its offices at the building.” atre and Snowden International uals and households experiencing The YWCA Boston building is School. homelessness. nearly 100 years old, and YWCA “Through a collaboration “The approval of 140 Claren- Boston is the oldest YWCA don Street in Back Bay will reno- with The Pine Street Inn, the new organization in the country. The vate the existing YWCA Boston project will include wrap-around building is listed on the National Building and convert the approx- social services for households that Register of Historic Places. No imately 50,000 square feet of have experienced homelessness, exterior additions are planned, vacant or underutilized hotel including on-site case managers, but exterior repairs will be under- and office space into affordable and social activities, access to job taken. All exterior repairs will be housing units, resident commu- training services, and other social undertaken in accordance with nity rooms, health and wellness service supports,” the BPDA’s the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s amenities, and offices for build- decision continues. “The project Standards for the Rehabilitation ing management and supportive will create 210 apartments, all of of Historic Buildings, according services,” wrote the BPDA board which will be income-restricted to the BPDA. in its decision. to households with incomes at April 1, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Boston students, parents call for substantial state funding as schools reopen

By John Lynds Boston Public School parents cation Alliance” said Soto. “We come areas. wayside. Boston Public Schools Rafaela Polanco and Suleika as parents, students, teachers and Because the state has not were expected to receive millions With the promised funding Soto testified at the virtual press community members have asked updated its education funding in SOA funding. from the landmark education bill conference and shared their to be heard about fair and high formula since 1993 to reflect The state legislature’s Ways that was signed into law before thoughts. quality education. Low income districts’ real health insurance and Means Committee met last the COVID pandemic hit is still At the press conference, which communities have been dispro- and special education costs, the Tuesday to begin reviewing the up in the air, Boston students was held over Zoom, Polanco portionately affected by COVID amount of aid being provided to Governor’s proposed FY22 bud- and parents called for the state to and Soto joined students, parents, so we need fully funded schools cover those costs had been too get. fully fund the Student Opportu- and school committee members that are fair and just in our bud- small for decades. At the press conference stu- nity Act Funding (SOA). from Revere, Chelsea, Lawrence, get--one where every student has In January 2020 Governor dents and parents plan to keep During a virtual press confer- Lowell and Randolph to discuss access to what they need, includ- Charlie Baker signed S. 2412, pushing for a true commitment ence hosted by the Massachu- safety measures, social/emotion- ing safe school buildings. Black An Act Relative to Educational to fully fund public school and setts Education Justice Alliance al and educational supports, and and brown families continue to Opportunity for Students, or the call for putting the state’s com- last week students, parents, other resources they’re looking be disproportionately affected by SOA, which would have boosted mitment to public education and school committee mem- for from their public schools as COVID and a fully and equita- investment in public schools by funding back on track. bers from cities across Massa- well as the need for substantial ble funded state budget can put $1.5 billion annually when fully One demand by the group chusetts discussed their school state funding to support those us on the right track.” phased in over the next seven Tuesday is that the state delivers funding needs, their perspectives needs. The SOA overhauled the years. at least two of the seven years on in-person school reopening “I’m a parent of two Boston state’s education funding formu- However, when COVID hit of promised funding increases this spring, and their aspirations Public School students and a par- la to ensure equity for all stu- in March 2019 budget shortfalls under the SOA in the next state for education this summer and ent organizer for the Boston Edu- dents, especially those in low-in- pushed SOA spending to the budget. during the upcoming school year. LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE following tenants at the storage unit #253; Ultimate Laz Parking terms and conditions apply. See Please take notice Prime Storage www.storagetreasures.com on self-storage facility. This sale Notice of Self Storage Sale facility. The sale will occur as an LLC Joshua Lemay/Ultimate manager for details. - Boston Southampton St. located 4/14/2021 at 12:00 PM. 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Certain Notice of Self Storage Sale occur as an online auction via is being stored at the above For Record CORONAVIRUS ond floor: Indoor Dining (+/ 923 SF) From the April 1, 2 p.m., COM- •500 TREMONT STREET. Pro- Come welcome Michelle Wu UPDATE: Due to public health including din-ing seating for fourteen MITTEE ON HOUSING AND posed work: Install new fencing and and learn about her candidacy concerns, the hearings that (14) and dining counter seating for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT associated footings between the Berke- and plans for our city and the nor-mally would be held on a week sixteen (16); Outdoor patio (+/ 317 HEARING: Order for a hearing ley Community Garden and Dwight South End. https://www.michellefor- have been postponed or canceled due SF) with seating capacity for twenty regarding existing residential unit Alley. boston.com Please send your questions to the guidance of Acting Mayor Kim two(22). Annual outdoor patio locat- diversity across Boston. This matter •155 WEST BROOKLINE for Michelle to: [email protected] Janey and the order of Gov. Charlie ed on private property with 12:30 AM is sponsored by Councilor Annissa STREET. Proposed work: Modify the Submitting your questions in advance Baker. Some meetings, however, have closing hour. Main entrance/exit on Essaibi-George and was referred to configuration of the rear façade man- will help to manage this agenda item been moved to an online or telecon- Gloucester St. Additional entrance/ the Committee on Housing and Com- sard level, install new windows and most efficiently. ference format under the emergen- exit at rear of building. To: On two munity Development on February 24, install standing seam copper clad-ding. cy order on the Open Meeting Law (2) floors, First Floor: kitchen, storage 2021. See additional items under Administra- •Business Spotlight: Venegas and issued by Gov. Baker. and restrooms. Second floor: Indoor From the April 6 South End Land- tive Review. Company - For this month’s Business From the March 30 Zoning Board Dining (+/ 923 SF) including dining marks Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m., •116 APPLETON STREET. Pro- Spotlight, we welcome our neighbor, of Appeals, online: seat-ing for thirty (30) and dining online via Zoom (HTTPS://US02WEB. posed work: At the rear façade which Venegas and Company, a kitchen •1230-1264 Washington St., South counter seating for nineteen (19); out- ZOOM.US/J/86095987285): faces a public street, construct a rear design studio located in Jor-dan Lofts End. Applicant: Kristopher Kranzky. door patio (+/ 317 sf) with seating for DESIGN REVIEW HEARING deck. At the existing oriel, remove cen- on Harrison Ave. https://www.vene- Purpose: Change of use from Barber thirty eight (38). Annual outdoor patio •551 COLUMBUS AVENUE. Pro- ter window, modify the opening, and gasandcompany.com Shop to 1 on 1 personal training studio located on private property with 12:30 posed work: At the front stoop, replace install French doors. Construct a roof •New Business: solidcore (fitness studio). Only will need to paint AM closing hour. Main entrance/exit existing non-historic railings. deck with hatch access. See addi-tional Also hear from and welcome new interior walls, no other work needs on Gloucester St. Additional en-trance/ •39 APPLETON STREET. Pro- items under Design Review. neighbor solidcore, located at 345 to be done. Fitness studio is already exit at rear of building. posed work: At the front façade all •463 MASSACHUSETTS AVE- Harrison Ave. allowed use on the parcel. •PRESSED HUNTINGTON levels, replace nine (9) historic two- NUE. Proposed work: Construct a Alexandra-Ball Neighborhood •52 Dwight St., South End. Appli- CAFE, LLC; D/B/A: PRESSED, 105 over-two wood windows with new roof deck and install a roof hatch. Association Meeting - Tuesday, April cant: Highline Development. Purpose: HUNTINGTON Ave., Fenway. Hold- construction wood windows. See ADVISORY REVIEW 13, 7 p.m. More de-tails to come. Amendment to ALT1093406. New er of a Common Victualler 7 Day All addi-tional items under Administrative •89 Union Park Street. Proposed SCHOOLS INFO rear deck and roof deck for exclusive Alcoholic Beverages License has peti- Review. work: Raise roofing system at main use of Unit 2. tioned to amend the closing hour of the •139 WARREN AVENUE. Pro- roof to allow for installation of inter- •School Return Timetables – • 143-145 Warren Avenue Ward licensed business - From: 10:00 PM 7 posed Work: At the garden level nal insulation and ventilation. March 1-4 – Students in K0-Grade 3 4 Applicant: Highline Development Days per week To: Sunday Wednesday entrance, remove security gate and From the April 6 East Berkeley (Groups A and B); March 15-18 – Stu- Article: Article 64 Section 9 Town 12:00 AM, Thursday – Saturday 1:00 install new wood door. Neighborhood Association meeting, dents in Grades 4-8 (Groups A & B); House / Row House Extensions into AM (indoors), and 11:00 PM (Out- •567 TREMONT STREET. Pro- online via Zoom: and March 29-April 1 – Students in Rear Yard Purpose: New Rear Deck doors) seven days per week. posed work: Modify existing telecom- •Neighborhood Announcements grades 9-12 (Groups A & B). and Roof Deck for exclusive use of VIRTUAL TREE REMOVAL munications equip-ment at the roof: •Safety and Security Report/Discus- FREE BPS BREAKFAST IN Unit 4. Amendment to ALT965717. HEARING: BACK BAY remove three (3) antennas, six (6) sion SOUTH END/FENWAY •143-145 Warren Ave., South •The request is for the removal of TMAs, and nine (9) radios, and install •Harrison Avenue Re-Design: Bos- Students who wish to get a free End. Applicant: Highline Develop- one red oak tree measuring 14 inch- three (3) new antennas, six (6) new ton Transportation Dept. breakfast Monday through Friday, ment. Purpose: New Rear Deck and es dbh (diameter at breast height) radios, and tri-pod ballast frame. RESCHEDUED FROM MARCH: 8:30 to 11:30 am., have three sites Roof Deck for exclusive use of Unit 4. due to the MBTA Symphony Station •24 DARTMOUTH STREET. We will have representatives from the to choose from in the South End and Amendment to ALT965717. Improvements Project on the Hunting- Proposed work: At the front façade, Boston Transporta-tion Department Fenway. This is the BPS initiative, but From the March 31 License Com- ton Avenue side of 300 Massachusetts replace historic paired wood entry discuss imminent reconstruction of other organizations are also serving mission meeting, online: Avenue in Back Bay. The meeting will doors and threshold in kind. Harrison Avenue between Herald and meals in the area as well. •SELECT OYSTER, LLC; D/B/A: take place on Thursday, April 1, at 10 •106 APPLETON STREET. Pro- East Berkeley Streets. Don’t miss this SELECT OYSTER, 50 GLOUCES- a.m. online. The hearing will be held posed work: At the rear façade which important update on design plans, tim- •Blackstone Elementary School – TER St., Back Bay. Hold-er of a Com- by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden faces a public street, modify and ing, and other things neighbors need to 380 Shawmut Ave. (South End). mon Victualler 7 Day All Alcoholic (or designee). Please note that due extend an oriel window to include an know. •Boston Chinese Evangelical Beverages License has petitioned to to the current pandemic the hearing additional two-over-two window. •Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu Church, 120 Shawmut Ave. (Monday, amend the description of the licensed will be a virtual meeting via ZOOM. •143-145 WARREN AVENUE. EBNA is reaching out to the may- Weds., and Friday only – South End). business – From: On two (2) Written comments or questions may be Proposed work: At the front yard, oral candidates to join us at a meet- •Boston Latin School – 78 floors, First Floor: kitchen, submitted to [email protected] prior remove non-historic garden railing and ing to talk about their platform, meet Avenue Louis Pasteur (Fen- storage and restrooms. Sec- to the hearing. install new cast iron railing. our members, and answer questions. way). PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN April 1, 2021

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