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Vol. 29 No. 1 20 Pages • Free Delivery 25 Cents at Stores BOOK YOUR Jamaica Plain POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep Printed on (617)524-7662 Recycled Paper a z e t t e 617-524-2626 • wwwG.JamaicaPlainGazette.com JANUARY 10, 2020 Circulation 16,000 O’Malley heads into tenth CELEBRATING ‘THREE KINGS DAY’/ ‘EPIPHANY’ year as City Councilor, ready to tackle issues By Lauren Bennett now the longest serving mem- ber of the Boston City Council. City Councilor Matt O’Mal- Throughout his time on the City ley was sworn in on Monday, Council, O’Malley has worked heading into his tenth year as the Dis-trict 6 Councilor—he’s Continued on page 5 JP drone pilot says the ‘possibilities are endless’ for unmanned aircraft

By Seth Daniel and airplane mechanics. He said he grew up with his JP resident Julio Aguilar had father frequently working on an always been drawn to flight – and PHOTOS BY DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN as a kid in his na-tive Florida, Camila Garcia (right) gives herself a that took the form of air shows Continued on page 16 coronation during Three Kings Day – or Epiphany - on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the NEW COUNCILORS SWORN IN Connolly Branch Library on Centre Street. Members of the Hyde Square Task Force once again sponsored the dynamite event that drew numerous residents to celebrate and to hear the story of theThree Wise Men read in English and Spanish. See more photos on Page 10 and 11. Crime is down 9 percent in Jamaica Plain for 2019

By John Lynds Dec. 31, 2018 with the same time 2019. In total there were 906 Part period for 2019 crime dipped 9 One Crimes compared to the 995 Last week Jamaica Plain rang percent here. incidents that occurred in 2018. in the New Year and the Boston There were 89 less Part One In 2018 there were 392 larce- Police had some exciting news to Crimes reported when comparing PHOTO BY SETH DANIEL share about crime in the commu- the same period in 2018 with Continued on page 3 Councilor at-large Julia Mejia – amidst tremendous applause nity. – has a very emotional moment on stage after being sworn Jamaica Plain saw a 9 percent in as the first Latina ever on the Boston City Council during decrease in Part One Crime ac- Estadísticas de delincuencia de 2019 Monday’s Inauguration Exercises. Mejia’s journey to the cording to statistics released by By Laura Plummer (BPD). Council included a narrow one-vote win over candidate the Boston Police Department El OficialWilliam Jones pro- Alejandra St. Guillen. Her many supporters in Faneuil Hall last week. El jueves 2 de enero, Curtis porcionó copias de una tabla que wore buttons that read, ‘One Vote Counts,’ and she received According to the final report Hall en Jamaica Plain organizó compara las estadísticas de delin- numerous applause throughout the ceremony. Mejia and on Part One Crime (the most seri- la reunión mensual de policía y cuencia de 2019 con las de 2018. 10 other councllors – including JP Councilor Matt O’Malley ous crimes recorded by BPD) that relaciones comunitarias organi- Para interpretar las estadísticas – took the Oath of Office on Monday, Jan. 6, at Faneuil Hall. compares Jan. 1, 2018 through zada por el Distrito E-13 del De- Read all about it on Page 2. partamento de Policía de Boston Continued on page 3 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020 Taking the Oath Councilors welcome four new members; elects Kim Janey as council president By Lauren Bennett elected council president. Janey Authority. succeeds Andrea Campbell, who Bok said she’s “just ready to Four new members of the Bos- was the first black woman to hold get to work. You knock on all ton City Council were sworn in at the title. these doors and people have so Faneuil Hall on Monday, joining Mayor Marty Walsh walked many ideas and things to work their nine returning colleagues the councilors through the oath on and so I’m ready to get to it.” to create a historic council that at the ceremony, and then deliv- She joked that her first steps is majority female and majority ered a speech. “This has certainly are to get her email up and run- people of color. District Council- been a momentous election in the ning and her office in order, but ors Kenzie Bok, Ricardo Arroyo, City of Boston,” Walsh said. “This she also has plans for what other Liz Breadon, and At-Large Coun- will be the most diverse council issues she wants to tackle first. cilor Julia Mejia—the first-ever in history.” He expressed his faith The proposed sale of the The full City Council takes the Oath of Office from Mayor Latina on the council—all took in the councilors and praised Hynes Convention Center is a Martin Walsh in Faneuil Hall on Monday, Jan. 6. It is the most the oath of office for the first their past successes. big issue in the Back Bay that diverse Council in the history of the City, and is the first time time. At the first Council meeting “I’m excited to have you and will have an effect on the entire that it has been a majority female Council. shortly after, District 7 Councilor have new voices as a part of city, and Bok said that is high on Kim Janey, whose district covers the conversation as we move her list of issues to work on right made up of the first openly gay about half of the South End, was Boston forward,” Wash said. “I away. woman, the first Latina woman, want to make sure that Boston The feeling of excitement and and is more representative of is the best city for everyone who pride was palpable on Monday the City of Boston as a whole, wants to live here and be here.” morning, especially for the newly she said. “My district has rich He said that right now, there is elected councilors. “It’s such an history and amazing cultural “zero partnership” in Washing- exciting and historic council to assets,” she said, but it is also ton, D.C., and that he believes be part of,” Bok said. “I think “ground zero for many of the in- “Boston can and must show a that what’s nice; we’re going to equalities in our city.” There is an way forward.” Walsh added that be collaborating as a whole body “enormous wealth gap” despite Boston will continue to lead with on some of the biggest issues that economic prosperity in the city, its values, and he is “honored to face the city.” and the housing affordability do this work alongside you,” he After the inauguration cer- crisis continues, she added. told the councilors. emony, the councilors headed She also talked about other District 8 Councilor Kenzie across the street to City Hall issues plaguing the city, such as Bok won every precinct in the for their first meeting together, the climate change crisis which district and garnered 70 percent where Janey was elected as the she said “needs urgent action,” of the vote in last November’s first order of business. In her as well as car congestion that brings the “flow of traffic to a Jamaica Plain Councilor election. On her inauguration speech, Janey thanked her fellow Matt O’Malley greets other day, she confirmed her excite- council members, especially An- grinding halt.” ‘Gun violence is also still too prevalent in many members of the Council at ment and readiness to take on drea Campbell for her leadership City Hall after being sworn District 7 Councilor Kim of the city’s neighborhoods, she the role of serving her constit- on racial equity, as well as Mayor in at Faneuil Hall Monday Janey was elected as the said. uents. At the top of Kenzie’s list Walsh and her family. She also morning. new Council President on is working on affordable housing, outlined work the council has “Working together, we passed Monday. She received 10 as she has most recently served done this past year, and what she the short-term rental ordinance, millions of dollars in affordable votes from her colleagues, as Senior Advisor for Policy and believes needs to be focused on in proposed free MBTA buses to housing, the wet-lands protection with Councilor Frank Baker Planning at the Boston Housing the coming term. help with the economic dispari- ordinance, and a new strength- voting ‘present.’ “I am so proud of the work ties still felt strongly throughout ened Trust Act to protect our that we have accomplished to- the city. “This is a climate jus- immigrant brothers and sisters,” gether,” she told her colleagues. tice and economic justice issue,” Janey said of the council’s work “There is no better way to begin she said of transportation. “The this past year. this term than by working with dangerous decisions coming out “We must work collaborative- you to create a more inclusive of the White House are putting ly in our efforts to create a bright and equitable Boston for all.” us all at risk and jeopardize our future for all of Boston,” she said. Janey promised to continue to ability to live out the American Snow Tires, She also announced the creation prioritize racial equity and in- Dream. Who is at the table mat- of a City Council Committee on All Season Tires , clusion as a City Council. ters,” as it “determines not only “Representation matters,” Payment in Lieu of Taxes, as this 2 what is served, but who gets to 0 Alignments for Cars, Trucks has been a focus of the Council 2 Janey continued. This council is eat.” 2 0 especially this past year. She also and SUVs. Call now and save. 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She cur- and the Arnold Arboretum. A Jamaica Plain resident will 1979, starring John Savage and rently works as a Tech Direc- “I am one who needs some be starring in the upcoming per- Treat Williams. tor at the Roxbury Latin School green space and clear air,” she formance of the celebrated musi- Marge Dunn of Jamaica Plain and is a theatre production and said. “It does wonders for my movement teacher with Water- being.” cal “Hair: The American Tribal will be taking on the lead female role of Sheila, played in the film town Children’s Theatre. “Hair” will be Dunn’s first mu- Love-Rock Musical” at the New Dunn, who is originally from sical production in three years. Repertory Theatre in Watertown. by Beverly D’Angelo. This is not her first performance with New Winchester, moved to Jamaica While she auditioned specifically “Hair” first exploded onto the Rep, having recently tackled the Plain five years ago and says she for the role of Sheila, she said she theater scene in 1968 as Broad- role of Chris in its production can’t imagine living anywhere would have accepted any role, way’s first rock musical. Taking of Cardboard Piano. Her other else in Boston. such was her love of the musical. place at the height of American credits include roles with Lyric “I knew the area beforehand “The show itself really Marge Dunn. involvement in the Vietnam war, Stage, Nora Theatre, Greater and truly fell in love with the changed the game in the musical Hair tells the story of a group Boston Stage Co, Plays in Place, community here,” she said. “Feel- theatre world when it was writ- Hanscom and is directed by Ra- of hippies who attempt to make Brown Box and Theatre on Fire. ing connected to my living space ten,” she said. “It’s so represen- chel Bertone. The production will run January 26 through sense of their realities through Her roles have earned her three as well as my whole neighbor- tative of its time in history, and hood is such a gift to a creative I think the spirit of the show is February 23 and tickets can be free love and psychedelics. The nominations for the Independent person.” relevant to a lot of young people purchased at newrep.org or at musical, which features hit Reviewers of New England. Dunn received her bachelor’s Dunn also said that as an today.” 923-8487. songs like “Aquarius” and “Let artist and performer, she takes “Hair” also stars Alex

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But McKinney soon learned McKinney started his journey that hard work on the courts had as a young person growing up in to be balanced with hard work in Jamaica Plain. His whirlwind the classroom. He started off his career would take him to high high school years at Charlestown schools and junior colleges in High School before transferring Connecticut, Texas, North Dako- to Milton High School and even- ta and Colorado before he ended tually to Avon Old Farms School, up back in Boston, where he was an all-boys boarding school in able to fully realize his love of Connecticut. As a high school stu- coaching. But McKinney’s jour- dent, McKinney was recruited by ney hasn’t always been easy, and a handful of Division I schools, he now hopes that his life can but he was ineligible to attend be an example to other young because his grades failed to meet people. the requirements of the NCAA. Timmance McKinney (center) with some of the boys he mentors As a youth in Jamaica Plain, Frustrated, McKinney start- McKinney had only two goals: go ed applying to Division I junior three different junior colleges the importance of prioritizing varsity assistant coach. He went to a Division 1 school and play for colleges. He ended up at Howard helped me realize that I wanted academics and education over on to coach at the Park School the NBA. College in Texas before an injury to be a basketball coach and athletics. in Brookline, where he led his “I didn’t want anything else,” caused him to transfer to Lake mentor and to help kids from my “I believe my story will benefit team to a 14-1 winning season he said. “I spent hours on the Region State College in North city,” he said. these kids because at their age, and a Hoopfest Championship, courts, in the gym, and watching Dakota. Following a coaching McKinney returned to Bos- they are putting sports before the largest outdoor basketball basketball videos on YouTube.” change, he left to attend Colo- ton after graduation and quickly school,” he said. “I want them to tournament in the world. A student at the Hennigan rado Northwestern Community started a mentoring program for see that taking that path at a Despite a career that has School, McKinney passed his af- College. young men in his hometown. young age really hurt my future.” taken him all over the country, ternoons on the Hennigan Com- “My rollercoaster ride from He speaks to groups of student McKinney got his first high McKinney is proud of his roots munity Center basketball courts. three different high schools to athletes where he emphasizes school coaching opportunity at and is eager to give back to the St. Joseph’s Preparatory High city that raised him. School in Brighton where he was “Growing up in Jamaica Plain the junior varsity head coach and made me the man I am today,” he said. “My main goal is to use my story to help the next generation of young men in Boston.” Learn more about McKinney on his website at timmancemck- inney.com.

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By John Lynds In Jamaica Plain the North COB Board of Directors. “Educa- Census data determines po- partnership with communities American Indian Center of Bos- tional programming towards an litical representation and the that surround Boston. This year the United States ton (NAICOB) was one of the accurate count of our community allocation of federal funds for “To all the partners in the will conduct its decennial cen- 34 grant recipients. Based on members in the 2020 Census is a social programs, including more room we can’t do this without sus. In Boston there’s been a Huntington Avenue in Jamaica priority for the North American than $16 billion per year for you,” said Walsh. “It’s so import- Indian Center of Boston. At stake Massachusetts. ant to be counted. We need to huge push to ensure a fair and Plain, the NAICOB has provided is our community’s political rep- “In other words, the Common- make sure we are all counted cultural, social, educational, and complete count in the 2020 U.S. resentation, as well as resources wealth could stand to lose almost because it determines our repre- Census because it determines professional related services to through federal funding which $2,400 in federal funding per sentation in Congress and I can’t everything from representation the New England Native Ameri- are vital to the self-determina- year for each person not counted underscore that enough. We need in Congress, to federal funds can community for over 45 years. tion of our peoples.” in the census,” she said. accurate census counts to protect for schools, affordable housing, As the oldest urban Indian cen- Alexie Torres, Chair of the In May 2019 Boston May- our voices in Congress. Right infrastructure and health care ter in Massachusetts, its mission Massachusetts Census Equity or Martin Walsh joined local now the investments that were programs. has been to empower the Native Fund and Executive Director of non-profit leaders and advocates made from the 2010 census were In Jamaica Plain and across American community with the Access Strategies said, “2020 is to kickoff a year-long outreach free lunches at public schools, Boston nonprofits have been goal of improving the quality of upon us and the time is now for campaign to ensure a fair and funds for affordable housing, making an extra push to get life of Indigenous peoples. philanthropy, grassroots organi- complete count in the 2020 U.S. senior services, job training for zations, state and civic leaders to Census. our residents for the future. If marginalized groups to fill out NAICOB is governed by a sev- join together to ensure the most The event drew leaders and we don’t do the count accurately the census and be counted. en-member, all Indian, Board of Directors who are elected by the accurate count of Massachusetts advocates from across Greater we won’t get what is due to us in Those efforts in the neigh- residents in the 2020 Census. Boston to show there’s a strong the Commonwealth.” borhood got a boost this week membership and membership is free to all American Indians, Alas- The Massachusetts Census Eq- the Massachusetts Census Eq- ka Natives, First Nations (Indig- uity Fund is proud to be sup- Only uity Fund (MCEF). The MCEF enous People of Canada), and porting such an amazing group For your next adventure announced its second round Native Hawaiians living in and of groups across the state.” of targeted grants, totaling around the greater Boston area. Torres added that the impact $350,000.00, to 34 grassroots “Over 70% of the American In- of the results from the upcom- nonprofit organizations to sup- dian and Alaska Native popu- ing decennial census will be im- port efforts across Massachu- lation in the United States live mense, bringing into focus the importance of collecting accu- setts to reach hard-to-count com- in urban areas,” said Jean-Luc rate data from historically under munities in the 2020 Census. Pierite, Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and President, NAI- counted communities.

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He served as constituent service cases. “So it’s we have there.” Chair of the Environment and being effective, it’s being avail- He added that he is “incred- Parks Committee, worked to re- able and accessible to people. ibly proud” to have led efforts duce litter in the city, passed That’s why we do office hours on around the sale of the Winthrop an ordinance for the elimination the T and in coffee shops.” Square garage, which will bring Additionally, O’Malley said nearly $30 million to Franklin gas leaks in 2016, and worked to he’s excited for the Jamaica Park. That process has already 241 Perkins Street, Unit C601 - JP 21 Cottage Street, Unit 2 - Chelsea ban sin-gle-use plastic bags in Pond Pathway project and the begun and there will be a com- Offered at $735,000 Offered at $495,000 Boston. 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1905 Sq.Ft. Condo 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1465 Sq.Ft. 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I think it been somewhat of a sort of con- better represents the vibrancy servationist versus affordable and diversity of our district and housing sort of lens that folks our city better than probably have looked at this and I reject any legislative body across the the notion that it’s one or the 6 Months country.” other,” O’Malley said. “I think O’Malley said he is eager to it can really be both; we can continue working on environ- provide for housing while at the mental issues as “we’ve really same time really unifying the $240 helped push Boston as a national Emerald Necklace and having leader as it relates to resiliency,” sort of a new way that we look at Offer expires 1/31/2020. Act fast! O’Malley said. “Another huge fo- Franklin Park as a preeminent No Start-up Fees! 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Bah said that annual State of the City address that Mayor Walsh’s Operation Mayor Walsh’s Neighborhood at Symphony Hall on Jan. 7, Exit program “changed my life.” Homes Initiative, which uses where he made many promises The Operation Exit program al- City-owned land for affordable in terms of affordable housing, lows Boston’s population most homeownership, helped him with education, and transportation. vulnerable to gun violence and a down payment and a mortgage He also looked back at what the returning incarcerated people on a home. He and his wife now City has accomplished over the a chance to give back to their own their home in Dorchester. past year, and how it can contin- communities. “Our dream came true and ue moving forward. “Now I’m a member of the La- that’s why we believe in Boston,” For the first time, Mayor borers Union, earning good pay Bah said. PHOTO BY SETH DANIEL Walsh highlighted resident suc- and the respect of my communi- Smiler Haynes is 86 years old, and spoke highly of Mayor With Gov. Charlie Baker giving a standing ovation, Mayor cess stories ahead of his speech. ty,” Almonte said. “Mayor Walsh Walsh’s newly rebranded Age Martin Walsh exits the stage at Symphony Hall in the Back Four individuals were invited believed in me and I believe in Strong Commission. She said she Bay on Tuesday night, Jan. 7, after his annual State of the to the stage to share their sto- Boston.” enjoys the senior programs at City Address. Mayor Walsh delivered a 20-minute oration ries and how Mayor Walsh’s pro- Lamarana Bah immigrated Grove Hall Community Center, that touched on new initiatives in hous-ing, education and grams have helped their dreams to Boston from Sierra Leone 15 and “I tell all my friends that transportation. come true. years ago, and never thought the Mayor’s Age Strong office is a great resource for all kinds of hopes to return to Boston Public America’s safest cities,” Walsh things: free shuttle rides, home Schools and teach ESL to stu- said. repairs, volunteer opportunities, dents like him. Despite the successes, “there’s fitness classes—my favorite is tai Walsh started his speech by a lot of work still to be done,” chi! The City believes in our se- talking about the city’s accom- Walsh said, particularly in the niors, and we believe in Boston.” plishments. He said in the past categories of education, trans- IN YOUR Angel Castillo Pineda immi- six years, over 120,000 new jobs portation, and housing. grated to Boston from Guatema- NEIGHBORHOOD were added to Boston’s economy. On the education front, la four years ago. After attending The crime rate has been cut by Walsh talked about investing JAMAICA PLAIN East Boston High School, Pineda nearly 30 percent, arrests are in “universal pre-kindergarten, JP Public Library Come said he wants to go to college down 33 percent, and almost longer school days, English lan- 30 South Street meet our and joined Mayor Walsh’s High 5,000 guns have been taken off team! Mondays, 10 AM - Noon School to teacher program. He the streets. “Boston is one of Continued on page 7 January 13 & February 3

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LOCAL STUDENTS higher. Freshmen need a 3.6 School, has been named to the Jamaica Plain has been named a Scholar with Honor for suc- NAMED TO HONOR quality point average and all honor roll for the 2019 fall tri- to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 ceeding in four AP exams to date. grades “C+” or higher. mester. Jake received honors, semester. Congratulations Sophia! ROLL AT BC HIGH For Honors a Sophomore, Ju- which requires a grade point A student’s grade point aver- Commonwealth School is a nior, and Senior must have at average of 3.0 or above for the age must be at least 3.5 or above, private co-ed high school for The following students have least a 3.20 quality point aver- marking period. and they must complete 12 credit grades 9-12 in Boston’s Back been named to the First Quarter age and all grades “C-” or higher. Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is hours of graded work that semes- Bay. It is dedicated to adven- Honor Roll at Boston College Freshmen need a 3.165 quality a coeducational day and board- ter in order to be included on the turous intellectual and artistic High School: point average and all grades “C-” ing school located in Waltham, dean’s list at Nazareth. exploration-where creativity Quarter 1 High Honors or higher. MA. With 190 years of history, and individuality flourish. Com- Patrick Bole 2020 the school remains dedicated to WEIL RECEIVES monwealth students take full Aidan Carroll 2021 JP STUDENT MAKES teaching the way students learn. HONORS FROM AP advantage of Boston’s resources Frederick Littell 2020 HONOR ROLL AT Learn more at www.chch.org. SCHOLARS PROGRAM to pursue scholarly research, an- Quarter 1 Honors nual independent projects, and Orlando Emiliano-Santos CHAPEL HILL- MAZIARZ EARNS FALL Sophia Weil of Boston, MA, was one of fifty-seven current community service. Its alumni 2022 CHAUNCY HALL 2019 DEAN’S LIST include actor Hamish Linklat- For High Honors a Sopho- SCHOOL and graduated students of Com- HONORS monwealth School to receive er, diplomat and author Peter more, Junior, and Senior must Jake McConathy of Jamaica Nazareth College is proud to honors from the College Board’s Galbraith, musician Evan Dan- have at least a 3.80 quality point Plain, from the Class of 2021 announce that Haley Maziarz of 2019 Advanced Placement Schol- do, actress and filmmaker Kasi average and all grades “C+” or at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall ars program. Lemmons, and geneticist David Weil, class of 2019, was named Altshuler. ers will be provided, and the City will also be built and renovated, State of the City is paying for the MBTA to be free and public housing across the BPDA Income Restricted Housing Lottery for all students in Grades 7-12. city will be preserved, he added. Velo, 3686-3690 Washington Street, Boston MA Continued from page 6 “I’m going to keep advocating “And, for the first time in 50 New BPDA Income Restricted Apartments for Rent # of Max Income and I am calling, once again, for Boston’s history, we will issue # of Units Rent* guage-learning, Special Edu- the City of Boston to have a seat city-funded rental vouchers, so bedrooms Limit (% AMI) cation, free community college, on the MBTA board,” Walsh said. more low-income families can be 1** Studio $785 50% nurses in every school, mental “It’s time to give people a voice. stable and secure,” Walsh said. 7 Studio $1,125 70% health counselors, and housing For our economy, our environ- “Altogether, this is one of the 2 Studio $1,635 100% supports,” Walsh said. “We’re ment, and our quality of life, it’s most progressive housing poli- 4 1BR $922 50% 22** 1BR $1,318 70% taking down barriers to learning time for 21st-century transpor- cies in America, because we be- 1 1BR $1,913 100% and closing achievement gaps tation.” lieve in a Boston where housing 1 2BR $1,039 50% wherever we find them. Mayor Walsh also promised is more than a commodity, it’s our Walsh announced a plan that 6 2BR $1,492 70% unprecedented investment in community.” 1** 2BR $2,172 100% will provide $100 million in new housing, as it is “the biggest eco- Walsh also praised the city’s 2** 3BR $1,162 50% revenue for direct classroom nomic challenge our residents work on inclusivity and diversity, 2 3BR $1,672 70% funding. He said that this level face.” Walsh said that since he but pushed for even more diverse 1 3BR $2,437 100% of investment is unprecedented took office, the city has built Boston. **1 Studio 50% AMI unit, 3 1BR 70% units, 1 2BR 100% unit, and 1 3BR 50% unit are built out for persons with mobility impairments and he will start with”intense two thirds of all new homes in “Over the past six years, our and 1 1BR 70% AMI unit is built with features for deaf/hard of hearing support for underperforming the Greater Boston area, and a new hires have been 55 percent quarter of the new homes were women and 51 percent people of *Rent does NOT include utilities. Tenant will be responsible for paying gas (heat and hot water are gas), electricity (cooking is schools.” electric), cable, telephone and water and sewer. Parking is NOT included and will be approximately $200/month. subsidized last year. color,” he said. The Police Depart- Transportation is a top issue “The data shows our strategy ment has two Latino officers on Maximum Income per Household Size (2019 limits, provided by BPDA) in the City, as the Mayor said is working,” Walsh said. “Rents the Command Staff for the first HH size 50% AMI 70% AMI 100% AMI 1 $39,700 $55,550 $79,350 he hears complaints daily about and home price are stabilizing. time, the new recruits in the 2 $45,350 $63,450 $90,650 traffic congestion and unreliable But they’re still too high for Police Academy are 30 percent 3 $51,000 $71,400 $102,000 public transportation. many people.” women and speak 12 different 4 $56,650 $79,300 $113,300 Last year, more than 30 miles languages, the Fire Department Walsh announced that $500 5 $61,200 $85,650 $122,400 has its first female district chief, of roads were resurfaced, 1,000 million over five years will be 6 $65,750 $92,000 $131,450 crosswalks were repainted, side- invested to create thousands of first African-American chief of walks rebuilt, and safety sig- homes across the city, “affordable operations, and first Asian-Amer- Income Minimums # of bedrooms 50% AMI 70% AMI 100% AMI nage was installed across the to a range of incomes, from the ican woman firefighter. city. Bike connections are being Mayor Walsh said that Boston Studio $28,260 $40,500 $58,860 most vulnerable to the middle improved throughout the city as is a city that fights for equality 1 $33,192 $47,448 $68,868 well. class.” on all fronts, including social, 2 $37,404 $53,712 $78,192 “Since launching our safety Starting with $100 million economic, and environmental 3 $41,832 $60,192 $87,732 of city resources will double the justice, supports immigrants, Income Minimums Apply unless household has housing assistance like a mobile Section 8, VASH, etc. plan, we’ve cut fatalities on our roads by half,” Walsh said. “But city’s current investment, Walsh and fights for gender equali- Applications are available from January 16th to January 27th. Applications can be requested by phone 617.782.6900 by clicking one death or injury is too many.” said, and additional revenue will ty, LGBTQ equality, disability http://bit.ly/VeloWashington rights, veterans’ right, and a Walsh said that what he hears be generated by working with Applications may also be picked up at the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library (30 South St, Jamaica Plain) on the following often from every neighborhood is the City Council to sell the La- strong middle class. days/times: Thurs Jan 16th (4 pm to 8 pm), Saturday Jan 18th (10 am to 2 pm), Tuesday Jan 21st (1 pm to 5 pm), and Wed Jan 22nd (1 pm to 5 the need for more enforcement. Walsh finished his speech pm) and Thurs Jan 23rd (1 pm to 5 pm) fayette garage. Additionally, the “This year, I am directing the City will work wit the State Leg- with an empowering, hopeful Returned applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than February 3rd, 2019 Boston Police and Transporta- islature to approve the transfer message for the city’s future. Mailed to: The SEB Office is on 257 Hillside Ave, Needham MA 02494 tion Departments to work to- tax that will charge a 2-percent “We believe in our young peo- Selection by lottery. Asset, Use & Occupancy Restrictions apply. Preference for Boston Residents. Preference for Households with at least one gether and implement a plan to ple,” Walsh said. We believe in person per bedroom. For built out units, preference for households with members who are deaf/hard of hearing or who have mobility fee on sales above $2 million in impairments. Velo is a smoke free and pet friendly community. For more information, language assistance, or reasonable accommodations for strengthen traffic enforcement in working people. We believe in our our city. We’re going to make our Boston. persons with disabilities please call or email 617.782.6900 or email [email protected] elders. We believe in our veterans streets work better for everyone.” “These investments are trans- Additionally, Walsh said that formative,” Walsh said. “I invite and first-responders. We believe seniors are being protected from housing advocates and residents in immigrants. We believe in sec- MBTA fare increases, late-night to help us bring them to life.” ond chances. We believe in each bus service for third-shift work- Affordable homes for seniors other. We believe in Boston.” 8 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020

Bella Luna & The Milky Way ery Saturday, 11:30-12:30. Spon- Weekly events include: Radio sored by Roslindale Branch. Mamba’s Family Rumba, every Community Gaming. Saturday Sights & Sounds Sunday 5pm-8pm, live Latin mu- 12/21, at 12 noon sic. Every Monday Stump Trivia Connolly Branch Library from 8 – 10 p.m., Teacher Tues- 433 Centre St., 522-1960, www. The deadline for listings is noon, COLGRASS Variations for Four wise noted days and Dirty Water Saloon line bpl.org. January 21 for the January 24 Drums and Viola (22’) EVERY THURSDAY 9:30 PM - 2:00 dancing for queer folks and al- If you have not yet participated, issue. Send listings to reporter@ Alexander Velinzon & Julianne AM: QUEERAOKE (Drink – Sing – lies at 7PM. Every Wednesday please join us to buy something jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: Lee, violin; Cathy Basrak & Steven Dance – Repeat!) Boston’s very live music from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. from the Connolly Library Chil- 617 should be dialed before num- Laraia, viola; Adam Esbensen, best lesbian night (but everyone Throwback Thursday from 6-8pm dren’s Room wish list of items bers below, unless another area cello; Timothy Genis, percussion is welcome and all are invited!) with rotating DJ’s barside. Visit for toddlers and young children. code is given. The Community Chamber con- EVERY FRIDAY 6:00 – 8:30 PM www.milkywayjp.com for more Each item been hand-picked by certs are always free and last (FREE!): HIPPIE HOUR with Mys- late night events Thu-Sun. Children’s Librarian Sujei Lugo to Special events approximately one hour. There are tical Misfits and Uncle Johnny’s Old time music, Southern/ meet the needs of the hundreds Community Bible Study, 11 am light refreshments served at the Band (alternating weeks) and their roots music, second and fourth of kids who use Connolly Library to noon, First Saturday of each end of each concert, where audi- friends playing the music of The Wednesdays, 7.30pm, back room resources through the year. Buy month. Discussion, Lending Li- ence members are encouraged to Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and at Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washing- one or more wish list items in cel- brary of Bible Study Materials. mingle with musicians. more! EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 8:00 ton St. Info: peggyconant@gmail. ebration of Sujei’s work through Christian Science Reading Room, JESUS DRINKS FREE! 1950s-70s PM – 2:00 AM (FREE!): OPEN MIC com. the year to create a warm and 351 Centre Street. 857 719-3432 country, gospel, soul and RnB AT THE MIDWAY Hosted by Angela First Fridays Youth Open welcoming environment, provide JP Toastmasters meets the sec- spun by 2 atheists (and guests) @ Sawyer and Gabe Stoddard. Come Mic with renowned feature art- awesome events, and present ond and fourth Monday of each Jeanie Johnston 9pm-Close FREE one, come all! More info: http:// ists, first Friday of every month, beautifully-curated displays of month at 7:00 p.m. at The Foot- SOUL music & COUNTRY music. midwayorthehighway.com/ Friday 7pm at First Baptist Church, 633 featured books. Wish List items light Club in Jamaica Plain. The Foundational sounds of the Amer- 1/10 (after Hippie Hour) $7.00: Centre St. Free for performers and are priced between $7–61, with meeting will feature free food ican experience spun monthly Sunshine Riot, Tsunamibots, If We those under 25, $10 suggested most costing $15–20. Buy one, and drinks, introductions, and op- with love, admiration, and a deep Go At All, The Only Things donation for those 25 and over. buy two, buy three—and thank portunities to practice speaking. want to create fun. Throw in a Saturday 1/11 (Night Show) $7.00: you for being a part of the Con- As always, meetings are free for non-believer’s true lust for spin- Nick Barbarian, Loser’s Circle, The Dance and comedy nolly Library community! guests. JP Toastmasters is known ning GOSPEL music and you have Runouts, CE Skidmore Dance JP Revival! Free your Stonybrook Fine Arts, Make for providing a warm, welcoming JESUS DRINKS FREE. The mu- Saturday 1/11 (Day Show) 3pm mind, body, and soul, and lift Your Own Wedding Rings work- environment where members sic comes from the 1950s thru ($6.00): Crow Follow, The Scintil- your spirits with high-energy, feel- shop and teen & adult classes in help each other improve their pub- the 1970s. We’re @ The Jeanie lators, The First Supper, so + so good, socially conscious music welding, foundry and mold-mak- lic speaking and leadership skills Johnston Pub every first Thursday Sunday 1/12 (Day Show) 3pm from around the world! All ages. ing, ongoing, 24 Porter St. Info: night of every month. Good times ($7.00): Martin / Morrel / Fredette, Wheelchair accessible. Nov. stonybrookfinearts.com. Arts, music, and culture in Jamaica Plain.” Lower Falls, Twice- A-Day Ray, 16, 7:30-9:30pm, First Baptist Woodworking, sewing, art A BSO Community Chamber The Haven, HOOTENANNY - JP’s Members Lonely Church JP, 633 Centre St. $5-$15 classes, fiber arts, photogra- Concert will be held on Sunday, OPEN MIC EVERY WEDNESDAY, Monday 1/13 ($10.00): Punk Rock- (No one turned away for lack of phy, book arts. Children, teens, January 12 at 3 p.m. at the Curtis hosted by Tom Dowd. Sign up is in’ And Pastie Poppin’ funds). More info: https://tinyurl. adults, year round. Eliot School of Hall Community Center, 20 South 9.30pm and we have prizes every Tuesday 1/14 ($5.00): Moni Grace, com/DanceJPRevival, DanceJP- Fine & Applied Arts, 24 Eliot St. St. in Jamaica Plain. The program Wednesday for the most interest- The Crucial Detail, The Kapps [email protected] Info: eliotschool.org or 524-3313. is as follows: ing acts. Wednesday 1/15 ($5.00): TinyOak Gender-Free/English Country Shim Gum Do (Mind Sword BEETHOVEN String Quintet in C, Midway Café, All shows 21+ Booking Presents: The End is Dance, beginners welcome and Path), zen sword, karate and med- Op. 29 (35’) - Doors at 8:00 PM unless other- Queer featuring sister, The Skirts, encouraged. 2nd and 4th Tues- itation classes, scholarships avail- Only Child, and more TBA days (5th Tuesdays: experienced) able, Spontaneous Celebrations, Thursday 1/16 (before Queeraoke) of the month, 7:30-11:30pm, First 45 Danforth St. Info: 429-8024/ $5.00: Jamie Cain Church, 6 Eliot St. Info: www.lcfd. [email protected]. Friday 1/17 (after Hippie Hour) org/bgfe/512-5554. $7.00: Killian Whall Learn to stiltwalk with Sponta- Meet-Ups Saturday 1/18 (Night Show) 7pm neous Celebrations, 45 Danforth Narratives Boston, queer ac- ($7.00): M.O.T.O., A Bunch of St. Sundays, 11am-1pm, $5. Info: tivist-writers group open to Jerks, CRUNCHTIME, 1.4.5, But- 857-498-2438. LGBTQ-identified adults inter- terscott Egleston Square Branch Li- ested in creative expression Brendan Behan Pub Saturday 1/18 (Day Show): Closed brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. and social justice, first and third 378A Centre Street for a private event Free Drop-In Homework Help Wednesday evenings of the Jamaica Plain Sunday 1/19 (Day Show) 3pm Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm month, 7-9pm, Haymarket Peo- ($8.00): Feed the Beast, Devils The library provides free, drop-in ple’s Fund, 42 Seaverns Ave. Info: Nite Out, Reaver, DV8 afterschool homework help for [email protected]. Monday 1/20 ($7.00): Sloppy Joes students in grades K-8 through- Party for the Helping Hand Drag Night! A monthly drag night out the school year. Spanish as- Fund, hosted by Haymarket People’s like no other hosted by Kirbie Ful- sistance is available Mondays Fund, every 3rd Friday of the month, lyloaded and Plane Jane! and Thursdays. Help is provided 5:30-8pm, 42 Seaverns Ave. Info: Tuesday 1/21 ($5.00): Minx, TBA, by trained, high-achieving high 522-3349/[email protected]. Gasoline Virgins school students. This program Networking Group, local chapter Wednesday 1/22 ($5.00): Sonic is available at locations across of BNI, meets on Wednesdays at Osmosis #6: Fable Grazer, Hard Boston on days that Boston Public the Farnsworth House at 7am. Rugs, Birdorgan, West Street Trio, Schools are in session. The full list Consists of 30 members of differ- Erotic Convulsion of the Lung, of locations is online at www.bpl. ent professions. Through develop- William Middlemiss, Jr. Thursday org/homework. ment and trust and relationships 1/23 (before Queeraoke) $5.00: Jamaica Plain Branch Library amongst the members, objec- Travels With Brindle Friday Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 tive is to promote each other’s Jeanie Johnston Pub, 144 South South Street, Jamaica Plain (617) businesses. Members may live St. Open Mic hosted by Tony Blu- 524-2053 will be hosting the fol- outside of JP, but common tie is ze, Sundays at 8 pm. More events lowing events: ESL Conversation either living in or servicing the JP at jeaniejohnstonpub.com. Group. Every Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m. area. Info: President of chapter Spanish Conversation Group. Ev- Katelyn Atwater, info: 431-0929 Spring 2013 is in Full Swing! FOR SALE

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The Epiphany, a popular Holiday in the Afro-Latino Community, is the story of the Three Kings, or Wise Men, who brought gifts of frankincense, myrrh, and gold to the Baby Jesus. The Hyde Square Task Force offered a celebration of this day with music, food, arts and crafts, a reading of the sto- ry of the Three Kings, and an opportunity for the community of Hyde Square to celebrate and be closer to each other. Karen Roos attempts to provide her daughter, Louise, Alejandro and Corbin Vermulen are Shown to the right, Ariella some uplifting inspiration at the arts and crafts table. excited about the fun. Gurnu works on a masterpiece at the arts and crafts table while her mom, Alana, looks on.

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Ari and Ily (kids) and Stephanie Centeio (far right). Centeio was with her twins Ari and Ily, and Learn more about our wide range of friends Vanessa Pereira and Ale DeLaCruz, who played one of the kings. mortgage solutions from a trusted local advisor who has served the Jamaica Plain real estate community for 30 years. Taylor House Realty “Let us help you buy or sell” Dave Christine Andrei Sarah Gary Elliott Li Ganea Swartz Daffin Louis A. Marcus, Vice President NMLS #697235 Phone: 617.874.0117 [email protected]

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Hyde Square Youth Dance Program members Finn and Paige Mckissock. Roberto Rivera performs with his daughter Paloma Shanté Nazaire and Jakayla Furr perform an (right), Wilson Vera, and Jose Salgado. Afro-Latinx dance.

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Luidgi Lalanne reads Un Coquí De Boriquén Con Los Reyes A Belén, a story of the Gazette Pet of the Week Three Wise Men. by Sarah Carroll MICKY ENROLL FOR SPRING Oh, Micky, you’re so fine! This sweet little Quaker parrot was is 10 years old and ready to take flight into their new home! Their favorite hobbies include foraging for food and hanging CLASSES NOW! out on perches, watching CLASSES START the world go by. They WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 also love to wolf-whistle at their friends. This little VISIT flirt has lived with birds www.rcc.mass.edu/spring20 before, as well as cats and dogs, so if you’re looking STOP BY to add a little music to One-Stop Open Enrollment your home, Micky’s the (open January 6 - January 22) one! Email adoption@mspca. CALL com today for more infor- 857-701-1200 mation on Micky! For more information about Micky and or other animals “Gazette Pet of the Week” is a biweekly Niko and Anna-Maria D’Cruz in need of adoption, please submission sponsored by Sarah Carroll, YOUR FUTURE Chwalisz join in the festivities. contact: Sales Associate of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage IS OUR FOCUS 1375 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 • 617-731-2447 www.rcc.mass.edu (617) 522-5055 www.mspca.org

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12 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020 Officials kick off free, four-month winter fitness series The Boston Parks and Recre- Franklin Park, yoga at BCYF Street Community Center in ticipants, including age-friend- tunities to be active year-round ation Department and the Bos- Paris Street Community Center Roxbury, POUND at Anna Mae ly classes for kids and older thanks to the expansion of this ton Public Health Commission in East Boston and Veronica B. Cole Center in Jamaica Plain, adults as well as those new to program. Outdoor activities are (BPHC) have announced the Smith Senior Center in Brigh- chair yoga at Morville House fitness classes. By engaging weather permitting. Boston Parks Winter Fitness ton, strength training at BCYF in the Fenway, Zumba at BCYF in a citywide effort to increase For more information includ- Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Gallivan Community Center in Curtis Hall in Jamaica Plain, opportunities for physical ac- ing dates and times, please visit Mattapan, Zumba Gold at BCYF and cardio fitness at the Bub- tivity, BPHC and the Parks De- Boston.gov/winter-fitness. For through May 1. The four-month- Jamaica Plain Gazette January 4, 2002 • 1 long series will offer free classes Golden Age Senior Center in ble at Carter Field in Roxbury/ partment aim to further reduce information• on cancellations, at 11 locations across the city. Charlestown, bootcamp in the South End. barriers to active living and check Twitter at @healthybos- Winter offerings include ADSL Building at Town Field in The program is tailored to the achieve the goal of ensuring that ton and @bostonparksdept or walking group/snowshoeing at Dorchester, barre at BCYF Vine interests of residents and par- Bostonians have ample oppor- call (617) 534-2355.

LEGAL NOTICE appearing in person at the 24 New Chardon St. objection at this Court before: LEGAL NOTICE fear of imminent serious harm, any way with the Plaintiff’s EXPIRATION DATE OF ORDER: hearing. If you choose to file a Boston, MA 02114 10:00 a.m. on the return day of or by using force, threat or right to possess that residence, 12/30/19 at 4 p.m. COMMONWEALTH TRIAL COURT written response, you need to: (617)788-8300 01/23/2020. duress to make the Plaintiff except by appropriate legal NEXT HEARING DATE: 12/30/19 OF MASSACHUSETTS OF MASSACHUSETTS File the original with the CITATION ON This is NOT a hearing date, but engage in sexual relations. proceedings. - 9:00 a.m. - Courtroom 1 THE TRIAL COURT Boston Municipal Court; and PETITION FOR a deadline by which you must 2. YOU ARE ORDERED NOT The Court also ORDERS you C. MODIFICATION/EXTENSION PROBATE AND Court Mail a copy to all interested FORMAL file a written appearance and TO CONTACT THE PLAINTIFF, to immediately leave and This order was issued after a FAMILY COURT West Roxbury parties at least five (5) business ADJUDICATION objection if you object to this in person, by telephone, remain away from the entire hearing at which the Plaintiff Suffolk Division Division days before the hearing. Docket No. proceeding. If you fail to file a in writing, electronically or apartment building or other appeared and the Defendant 24 New Chardon St. 445 Arborway, Counsel for the Minor: The SU19P2782EA timely written appearance and otherwise, either directly or multiple family dwelling in did not appear. Boston, MA 02114 Jamaica Plain, minor (or an adult on behalf Estate of: objection followed by an affi- through someone else, and to which the Plaintiff’s residence The Court has ORDERED NOTICE AND ORDER: MA 02130 of the minor) has the right Ursula Weber davit of objections within thirty stay at least 100 yards from is located. that the prior order issued Petition for Docket No. to request that counsel be Date of Death (30) days of the return day, the Plaintiff even if the Plaintiff 12. THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL 12/30/19 be MODIFIED as Resignation or 1906R00686 appointed for the minor. 08/28/2017 action may be taken without seems to allow or request LIKELIHOOD OF IMMEDIATE follows: Petition for ABUSE PREVENTION Presence of the Minor at Hear- To all interested persons: further notice to you. contact. The only exceptions DANGER OF ABUSE, YOU ARE The expiration date of this Removal of ORDER ing: A minor over age 14 has A Petition for Formal UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRA- to this order are: 1) contact is ORDERED TO IMMEDIATELY SUR- order has been EXTENDED (see Guardianship of (G.L. c. 209A) the right to be present at any Adjudication of Intestacy and TION UNDER THE MASSACHU- permitted in Sections 8,9,10 RENDER to the Local Police or below) A Minor VIOLATION OF hearing, unless the Court finds Appointment of Personal SETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE and 11 below; or b) by sending to the police officer serving this Firearm surrender order con- Docket No. THIS ORDER IS that it is not in the minor’s best Representative has been filed (MUPC) the Plaintiff, by mail, by sheriff order all guns, ammunition, tinued. The items surrendered SU19P1991GD A CRIMINAL interests. by Brian A. Raphan of New A Personal Representative ap- or by other authorized office, gun license and FID cards. Your under paragraph 12 will NOT In the interests OFFENSE THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An York, NY and Marcus Weber pointed under the MUPC in an copies of papers filed with the license to carry a gun, if any, be returned since doing so Of: Rubeiny A. punishable by important court proceeding of Munich, GE requesting unsupervised administration is court that is required by statue and your FID card, if any, are would present a likelihood of Feliciano imprisonment or that may affect your rights has that the Court enter a formal not required to file an inventory or court rule. suspended immediately. abuse to the Plaintiff. Of: Jamaica Plain, MA fine or both. been scheduled. If you do not Decree and Order and for such or annual accounts with the 3. YOU ARE ORDERED TO B. NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCE- DATE OF MODIFICATION EXT.: Minor Plaintiff’s Name: understand this notice or other other relief as requested in the Court. Persons interested in IMMEDIATELY LEAVE AND STAY MENT 12/30/19 NOTICE TO ALL Iniabelle Montalvo court papers, please contact an Petition. the estate are entitled to notice AWAY FROM THE PLAINTIFF’S 1. An appropriate law EXPIRATION DATE OF ORDER: INTERESTED PARTIES Defendant’s attorney for legal advice. The Petitioner requests that: Bri- regarding the administration RESIDENCE, except by permitted enforcement officer shall serve 1/12/20 Hearing Date/Time: A hearing Name: Daniel Cartagena Date: December 11, 2019 an A. Raphan of New York, NY directly from the Personal in Sections 8 and 10 below, upon the Defendant in h and TIME OF MODIFICATION: 10:07 on a Petition to Resign as THIS COURT HAS ISSUED THE 1/10/20 and Marcus Weber of Munich, Representative and may located at 138 Fawndale Rd. a copy of the Complaint and a A.M. 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include 35 Brookley Road/10 ment for ages ~3-4 on Sun- Stonley Road (demolish exist- days, 10-11 a.m., to Dec. 8 (Full JP Agenda ing structure to erect a new 46 course: $100 / Drop in: $15); unit residential development); and Pre-Ballet & Modern: The deadline for listings is Jamaicaway Tower, 111 Perkins from Boston Police Area E, and 91 Green Street (con- Dance Basicsfor ages ~5-6 noon, Tues. January 21 for Street, Jamaica Plain. This is MBTA Police and State Police struct an addition on the rear on Sundays, 11am-12pm, the January 24 issue. Send an open public meeting; Pond- will deal with all issues of of the existing house to create 10/6-12/8 (Full course: $100). listings to reporter@jamaica- side residents who would like public safety raised by the an additional dwelling unit and Classes held at Spontaneous plaingazette.com. Note: 617 to take an active role in this community. All interested res- a garage). The Committee’s Celebrations (FYI: no class- should be dialed before num- neighborhood organization are idents are invited to attend. next upcoming meetings will es December 1 for holidays). bers below, unless another encouraged to attend and con- The Public Service Committee be February 5th and February Email Caitlin Fisher to reg- area code is given. sider joining the association. of the Jamaica Plain Neigh- 19th. Additional materials on ister: JPDanceCoop@gmail. There is limited guest parking borhood Council will hold its the above matters, including com. Meetings to the right of the main en- monthly meeting on Tuesday, plans and photographs, may Kids on Wheels: Play and Stonybrook Neighborhood trance; the site is a five-minute February 4 at 7:00pm at Curtis be accessed here. If you have learn, every Sunday, 3 to 5 Association. Next meeting walk from the #39 bus stop Hall, 20 South Street. any trouble accessing or view- pm – Ferris Wheels Bike Shop Monday, January 13, 7-9pm, at South Huntington Ave. and All interested residents are ing items on the JP Zoning helps kids learn and practice English High School Library, Perkins Street. invited to attend. Google Drive, please reach out safe riding skills while having to Kyle Smith with questions lots of fun at the South Street 144 McBride St. More/latest Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Jamaica Plain Neighborhood - [email protected]. Mall and tennis courts! Free info: www.sna-jp.org Council. Police Community Council Zoning Committee: The Jamaica Pond Associa- Relations Meeting will take The Committee’s next upcom- The Housing & Development helmet adjustments and free tion will meet from 7:00 – 9:00 place on Thursday, February ing meetings will be Janu- Committee of the Jamaica bike adjustments available. p.m. on Monday, February 3, 6 at 6:30pm at Curtis Hall, 20 ary 22 and February 5. The Plain Neighborhood Council Heavy rain cancels. At the in the community room at the South Street. Commanders agenda for that meeting will will hold its monthly meeting tennis courts at South Street on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 and Carolina Avenue. 617-524- pm at the Bowditch School, 2453. Affordable Senior Housing Rental Opportunity 82 Green St. (entrance on Tuesday & Thursday a.m. sidewalk level, left side of bike training rides: Paceline front stairs). On the agenda ride, great for training for char- The Harold and Ronald Brown Family House will be discussion of how we ity rides or general condition- 370 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446 review Article 80 development ing. Leaves from Ferris Wheels

Now Leasing for August 2020 Occupancy projects. Bike Shop, 66 South St. (1/2 1-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom Apartments All meetings are open to mile from Forest Hills) at 7:00

In the Summer of 2020, 2Life Communities Inc. will be opening The Harold and Ronald Brown Family House, the public. a.m. sharp. Rain cancels. Call a 62-unit development containing 52 1-bedroom and 10 2-bedroom apartments, funded with Low Income Housing Vacancy on the Jamaica 617-524-2453. Tax Credits (LIHTC). The Brown Family House will be a welcoming community for older adults (62+ years old) Plain Neighborhood Coun- The Roberto Clemente 21 of all backgrounds. 2Life celebrates the diversity of its residents, offering programs that bring the community together. cil People who are interest- Sports program is now ac- ed in the available seats on cepting applications (boys and

the Jamaica Plain Neighbor- girls ages 6-16). Location: The # of Units Bedrooms Price Rent Share Determined By Income Limit hood Council can contact Hennigan Community Center, 8 1 bedroom $1,981 Section 8 30% AMI Kevin Rainsford, chair of the 200 Heath St., Jamaica Plain. 13 1 bedroom $1,334 MRVP 50% AMI Council at (617) 866-7672 Info: 617-828-9524 or alliria- 2 2 bedroom $1,601 MRVP 50% AMI or [email protected] or [email protected]. 20 1 bedroom $1,201 LIHTC 60% AMI come to the monthly meeting Spanish-English Language 4 2 bedroom $1,441 LIHTC 60% AMI on Tuesday, November 26 at Exchange / Intercambio de 6 1 bedroom $2,100 AHTF/HIF/Brookline Trust 110% AMI 7:00pm at Farnsworth House, Idiomas en Inglés y Español, 2 2 bedroom $2,500 AHTF/HIF/Brookline Trust 110% AMI 90 South Street. Saturdays / sábados, 12 – 1:45 1 1 bedroom $2,300 Unrestricted No limit There is one vacancy At- p.m. Connolly Branch Library. 2 2 bedroom $3,100 - Unrestricted No limit large. The area map is avail- Support Group for Young $3,400 able at http://www.jpnc.org/ Parents, a program of Jewish jpnc-map/. Family and Children’s Services, Applications are available during the open application period from February 14, 2020 through May 1, 2020. Please visit our website JPNC. open to all faiths, for parents • To request an application be sent by mail or e-mail, please call 617-912-8491 (free org for updates with children from birth to one- interpretation service available), or e-mail your name and complete mailing address to The Egleston Square Neigh- year, registration not required. [email protected]; or go to: https://www.2lifecommunities.org/Brown-Family-House • Applications may also be picked up in person at 2Life, 40 Wallingford Road, Brighton, borhood Association will Thursdays, 10:30am-noon. during this open application period. meet on Monday, February 3 Info: 781-647- 5327/info@jfcs- • For information of reasonable accommodations, please contact Sarah Green-Vaswani at 617-912-8412; or email [email protected] from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meet- boston.org. ing is in the YMCA Building at Tiny Tots World Music and 3134 Washington St. Agenda Movement, music classes for Age, Use and Occupancy Restrictions Apply. Income and Asset Limits Apply. Selection by Lottery. to be determined. kids age 2-5 by Helder Tsinine, There is no resident parking available on the premises. JP Problem Properties Com- Mondays 11-11:45am; Satur- Area Median Income Limits (2019) mittee, first Thursday of the days, 10-10:45am, $17 per month, 10:30am, Egleston Li- class or $90 for 6 weeks, Eg- Income Category 1 Person Household 2 Person Household 3 Person Household 30% AMI $24,900 $28,450 $32,000 brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. leston YMCA, 3134 Washing- 50% AMI $41,500 $47,400 $53,350 Info: Office of Rep. Malia, ton St. Info: htsinine@gmail. 60% AMI $49,800 $56,880 $64,020 617-722-2380 com. 110% AMI $91,300 $104,280 $117,370 Family art class, wheelchair Youth/Families accessible, Tuesdays 10:30am- Children Dance Classes: JP 11:30am, ages 3-5. Tuesdays, Dance Co-op is hosting two 3:30-4:30 p.m., ages 5+. Fam- new classes this Fall: Par- ily Resource Center, 1542 Co- Professionally managed by 2Life Communities Inc. z ent & Child: Intro to Move- lumbus Ave. Info: 522-1018.

Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020 • 15 20 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 20, 2019 glés-español, los sábados, 12- ciona-miento del club de golf de South Street. 1.45pm.ta 6 am Connolly to 6 pm. BranchLlame cuandoLibrary. le Franklin1.45pm. Park. Connolly alison.g.m.brown@ Branch Library. CaféAdultos mensual Mayoresde la memoria, molesta el ruido de aviones de la gmail.com. Egleston Square Library, ayu- para la gente que sufre de la Egleston Square Library, ayuda Medicare, ¿cómo funciona?, pista 27 de Logan: 561-3333., los lunes, Los Clasesda con de la yoga,tarea gratuita, meditación los lunes, y la pé-rdida de la memoria y los que con la tarea gratuita miércoles, 8 enero, 10.15- IInvItacIónnvitación martes,Congresistas miércoles Mike y Capuano jueves, (621-du- reducciónmartes, miércoles del estrés y, bajojueves, costo, du - les cuiden, Amory Street Housing 11.15am. 522-9270. Jamaica Plain PlazoPlazo para para la lasección sección de eventos:de even - tambiénNoticias quiere que publicas la gente llame rante6208) el yaño Steven escolar, Lynch 3.30-5.30pm, (428-2000) algunasrante el gratis, año escolar, inglés 3.30-5.30pm, y español, Devel-opment, 125 Amory St., El Branch Library, 30 South Street. martes,tos: martes, 21 enero 7 paraenero la ediciónpara la sobre ruido de aviones. también quiere que la gente llame MindBody/Health2044 Columbus Ave,Promotion Roxbury. Cen- último jueves de cada mes de 1.30 Programa de comida comu- 2044 Columbus Ave, Roxbury. Café mensual de la memoria, 24edición enero. 10 Mande enero. eventos Mande evena re- - La eliminación de agujas, Las sobre ruido de aviones. ter,Niños 10 Green en ruedas, St. 983-4226. cada domingo, – 3pm. Gratuito para todos. 440- nitaria, comidas gratuitas, con Niños en ruedas, cada domingo, 27 ene, 24 feb. 10.30am-12pm. [email protected] a reporter@jamaicaplain - agujas/jeringas no se pueden ti- La eliminación de agujas, Las seguridad de, unbicicleta grupo de3-5pm, apoyo en 1615 / [email protected]. opciones veganas. Comida ca- seguridad de bicicleta 3-5pm, en Care to Care Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 Los números telefónicos que rar en la basura normal de la agujas/jeringas no se pueden tirar paralas canchasla familia de de tenis personas en South con y gazette.com. Los números sera sana. Cena cada miércoles, las canchas de tenis en South y ProgramaSouth Street. de música para los siguen empiezan con 617. casa. Lugar para depositar: AIDS Carolina.en la basura normal de la casa. AlzheimerCarolina. y otras demencias, se- ancianos, Curtis Hall, 20 South telefónicos que siguen emp- 6.30pm. Almuerzo, Crossroads Café mensual de la memoria, Action Committee, 75 Amory St. Lugar para depositar: AIDS Action gundoPaseos miércoles en bici, martesdel mes, y jueves,6.30- St., los viernes, 10.30-12. 983- iezan con 617. Café cada sábado, 12pm. 524- Paseos en bici, martes y jueves, para la gente que sufre de la Programa de intercambio de agu- Committee, 75 Amory St. Pro- 7.30pm.7am, Ferris44 Allandale Wheels, St. Meredith66 South 3638. 3992, Churchoffice@firstbaptistjp. 7am, Ferris Wheels, 66 South pérdida de la memoria y los que ReunionesReuniones jas para los usuari-os de drogas grama de intercambio de agujas Griffiths:Street. 522-0043, mgrif-fiths@ org Street. Lales Vida cuiden, Buena Amory Club Street para Housing la Comité de casas abandonadas inyectables disponible en AHOPE para los usuarios de drogas in- springhouseboston.org. , sesiones Comité de casas abandonadas Just Cookin’ Kitchen es una VidaDevelopment, Sana de 125ABCD Amory St., El en JP, primer jueves del mes, Boston en 534-3963. Si ha en- yectables disponible en AHOPE Salud/Bienestar físico, varias menisuales del bienestar, para en JP, primer jueves del mes, colaboración entre servicios de Corredores de Forest Hills último jueves de cada mes de 1.30 10.30, Egleston Library, 2044 Co- contrado una aguja en un área Boston en 534-3963. Si ha encon- corridasparkrun, en eventogrupo semanales, comunitario info/ de los adultos con más de 50 años, 10.30, Egleston Library, 2044 Co- catering que necesitan acceso a Salud/Bienestar físico – 3pm. Gratuito para todos. 440- lumbus Ave. 722-2060. público, llame a la línea directa del trado una aguja en un área público, horario:correo, foresthillsrunners.org. con eventos de 5 kilómet- los miér-coles, 10am. Mi Vida, lumbus Ave. 722-2060. una cocina. Ofrecemos una co- parkrun, evento comunitario de 1615 / [email protected]. Asociación de Vecinos Stony- alcalde: 635-4500. correo,llame acon la línea eventos directa de 5del kilómet- alcalde: ros cada fin de semana. Todos Mi Salud, clase para adultos 50+ JP Problem Properties Com- cina económica, para pequeñas Programa de música para los brook, 13 enero, 7-9 English High Compostaje comunal, sábados, ros635-4500. cada fin de semana. Todos los sábados, 8.45am, Sugarbowl. con condiciones de salud cróni- mittee, primer jueves del mes, empresas de catering, prepa- ancianos, Curtis Hall, 20 South School 10am-2pm, mercado de agri- Compostaje comunal, sábados, Carrera: 9.00am. cas, clases semanales, jueves, 10.30am, comisaría E-13, 3347 ración de comida para camiones los sábados, 8.45am, Sugarbowl. Adultos Mayores St., los viernes, 10.30-12. 983- ESNA, lunes, 3 febrero, 6.30- cul-tores de Egleston Square, 45 10am-2pm, mercado de agricul- Paseo para el bienestar, los 2pm. Clases de compu-tadora Washington St. 722-2060. de comida, y experiencias culinar- Carre-ra: 9.00am. Café mensual de la memoria, 3638. 8.30pm. YMCA, 3134 Washington Brookside Ave. greenovatebos- tores de Egleston Square,, los 45 27sábados, ene, 24 8-9am,feb. 10.30am-12pm. Lote de esta - para adultos 50+, los lunes, 3pm. Asociación de Vecinos Stony- ias educativas. Kennia: 524-3992, Paseo para el bienestar La Vida Buena Club para la Street. ton.gov. sábados,Brookside 8-9am, Ave. Lotegreenovatebos de esta- - Jamaicacionamiento Plain Branchdel club Library, de golf 30 de 30 Bickford St. 522-4251. brook, 13 enero, 7-9 English High [email protected]. Vida Sana de ABCD, sesiones Asociación de Jamaica Pond, Spotholes, herramienta para re- ton.gov. Franklin Park. alison.g.m.brown@ School Buscamos a pequeños empre- mensuales del bienestar, para lunes, 3 febrero, 7-9pm, 111 Per- portar hoyos, 635-4500, con la Spotholes, herramienta para re- gmail.com. ESNA, lunes, 6 enero, 6.30- sarios para nuevo programa los adultos con más de 50 años, kins Street. aplicación móvil Citizens Connect, portar hoyos, 635-4500, con la Clases de yoga, meditación y la 8.30pm. YMCA, 3134 Washington de tutoría, para ofrecer una red los miércoles, 10am. Mi Vida, Mi JPNC, Comité de servicio públi- cityofboston.gov/mayor/24, y us- aplicación móvil Citizens Connect, reducción del estrés, bajo costo, Street. de interconexión para pequeños Salud, clase para adultos 50+ co, martes, 4 febrero, 7pm, Curtis ando #spotholes en twitter. cityofboston.gov/mayor/24,Oportunidad de alquilery us- algunas de vivienda gratis, inglés asequible y español, para adultos mayores Asociación de Jamaica Pond, empresarios. Con oportunidades con condiciones de salud cróni- Hall; Comité de urbanización, 22 ando #spotholes en twitter. MindBody/Health Promotion Cen- lunes, 6 enero, 7-9pm, 111 Perkins de hacer conexiones con asoci- cas, clases semanales, jueves, enero y 5 febrero. Comité de vivi- ter, 10 Green St. 983-4226. Street. aciones de negocios. Con Renee The Harold and Ronald Brown Family House2pm. Clases de computadora para enda y desarrollo, 21 enero, 7pm, Niños/familias Niños/familias Care to Care, un grupo de apoyo JPNC, Comité de servicio público, Wong, una consultante económi- 370 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446adultos 50+, los lunes, 3pm. 30 Bowditch School. jpng.org. Servicio de adoración, día de Servicio de adoración, día de para la familia de personas con martes, 7 enero, 7pm, Curtis Hall; ca de JP. Renee Wong: w.renee@ Bickford St. 522-4251. Reunión de la policía con la acción, 10am, 351 Centre Street. acción, 10am, 351 CentreEn Street. arrendamientoAlzheimer ahora paray otras ocupar demencias,en agosto de 2020 Comité de urbanización, 8 enero. gmail.com. Ginger Brown: direc- Talleres de Ethos para el enve- comunidad, 6 febrero, 6.30pm, Clases de baile para niños, intro- Clases de baile para niños, intro- Apartamentossegundo miércoles de 1 y 2 dormitorios del mes, 6.30- jpng.org. [email protected]. jecimiento sano, el mantenimien- Cur-tis Hall. ducción al movimiento para niños ducción al movimiento para niños 7.30pm. 44 Allandale St. Meredith Reunión de la policía con la co- Línea de quejas sobre el ruido En el verano de 2020, 2Life Communities Inc. abrirá The Harold and Ronald Brownto Family de las House, enfermedades un complejo crónicas y padres, los domingos 10-11am; yde padres, 62 unidades los domingos con 52 apartamentos 10-11am; de 1Griffiths: dormitorio y522-0043, 10 de 2 dormitorios, mgriffiths@ financiados con Créditos tributarios munidad, 2 enero, 6.30pm, Curtis del aeropuerto, línea de quejas de vivienda para personas de bajos ingresos (Low Income Housing Tax Credits, LIHTC).los martes, The 10am,Brown FamilySJPHC, 640 básicos de baile, los domingos básicos de baile, los domingos springhouseboston.org. Hall. de Massport sobre el ruido, abier- House será una comunidad para adultos mayores (62 años de edad y más) de diversasCentre procedencias. St., herramientas 2Life celebra poder- Noticias publicas 11a.m.-12pm. Spontaneous Cel- 11a.m.-12pm.la diversidad de Spontaneoussus residentes y ofreceCel- programasCorredores que unen de a laForest comunidad. Hills, osas los miércoles, 4.30pm, 555 Programa de comida comuni- ebrations. Registración: jpdance- ebrations. Registración: jpdance- varias corridas en grupo sema- taria, comidas gratuitas, con [email protected]. Cant. de Dormitorios Precio Participación del alquiler AmoryLímite St. de ethoscare.org. ingresos The IndependenT newspaper Group [email protected] nales, info/horario:determinado foresthillsrun por - op-cionesJamaica P lainveganas. 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Con1 dormitorio música y co$1334- MRVP 50 % AMI Café cada sábado, 12pm. 524- comida. mida. 2 2 dormitorios $1601 MRVP 50 % AMI 3992, Churchof-fice@firstbaptistSpecial Issues- Clases de música 2020 y movimiento Clases de20 música1 dormitorio y movimiento $1201 LIHTC 60 % AMI jp.org para niños edades 2-5, con Hel- para niños4 edades2 dormitorios 2-5, con Helder $1441 LIHTC 60 % AMI Just Cookin’ Kitchen es una der Tsinine, los lunes, 11 – 11.45 OBITUARIES Tsinine, 6los lunes,1 dormitorio 11 – 11.45 am;$2100 AHTF/HIF/Brookline Trust 110 % AMI colaboración entre serviciosJAMAICA PLAINde SPECIALam; los ISSUES sábados, 10-10.45 am. los sábados, 10-10.45 am. $17/ 2 2 dormitorios $2500 AHTF/HIF/Brookline Trust 110 % AMI ca-teringJanuary que 24 ...... necesitanJP acceso History; Martin a Luther$17/clase King Day (Jan. o 20)$90/seis semanas, clase o $90/seis semanas, Eg- Josephine Cravotta una cocina.March 13 ...... 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Columbus Ave.dirección 522-1018. postal completa porBorn correo in electrónico Plainfield, a [email protected]; NJ June o visite: sariosOctober para 9...... nuevo programaJP Kids; Columbus de DayPrograma (Oct. 12) de Deportes Roberto Programa de https://www.2lifecommunities.org/BrownDeportes Roberto 26, 1949, he-Family grew-House up in North • tutoría,October para 23 ...... ofrecer unaRoslindale red Neighbors;de Clemente Halloween (Oct. acepta31) aplicaciones Las solicitudes también sePlainfield, pueden retirar enNJ. personaFred graduated en 2Life, 40 Wallingford Road, Brighton, Clemente aceptadurante aplicacioneseste período de solicitud abierta. December 4 ...... Holidays in JP interconexión para pequeños para niños y niñas 6-16. El cen- para niños •y niñasPara información6-16. El centro sobre adaptacionesfrom Fairfield razonables, University, comuníquese Fair con- Sarah Green-Vaswani al *The two issues containing “Roslindale Neighbors” have a circulation of 16,420 in 617-912-8412; o por correo electrónico [email protected] empresa-rios. ConJamaica oportunidades Plain with an additional 3,000tro distributedcomunitario, in Roslinedale 200 Heath St. comunitario, 200 Heath St. 828- field, Connecticut and received de hacer conexiones con asocia- 828-9524 o [email protected]. 9524 o [email protected]. MISSION HILL SPECIAL ISSUES Se aplican restricciones de edad,his us M.B.S.o y ocupación. From Boston Se aplican College, límites de ingresos y bienes. cionesFebruary de 14ne-gocios...... ConMH HistoryRenee Intercambio de idioma in- Intercambio de idioma inglés-es- LaBoston selección Massachusetts. se realiza por lotería. 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Ginger Brown:Best of direc MH Winners- Grupo de apoyo para padres/ Grupo de apoyo para padres/ 1 personaities. por grupo He began2 personas a journey por grupo for 3 personas por grupo [email protected] reservations and rough copy deadline:madres Friday jóvenes 3pm the week, un before programa Categoría de ingreso madres jóvenes, un programa familiarspiritual awakeningfamiliar that began familiar Línea de quejasFriday sobre publication el ruido Weeks withde holidays: Jewish please Family inquire and Children’s de Jewish Family30 % AMI and Children’s $24,900in the 1980’s and continued$28,450 until $32,000 del aeropuerto, línea de quejas Services, para gente de todas 50 % AMI $41,500 $47,400 $53,350 Services, para gente de todas the end of his life. He translit- de Massport sobre el ruido, abierAdvertising- Managerreligiones, para padres/madres de religiones, 60para % AMIpadres/madres $49,800 $56,880 Smego/wife$64,020 Laurie, Andrew Patricia DeOliviera 617-524-7662 [email protected] 110 % AMI $91,300erated a book on the$104,280 Shree Guru $117,370 ta 6 am to 6 pm. Llame cuando le niños con menos de un año, no se de niños con menos de un año, Smego/wife Michele, a nephew, Marketing Director Gita under the name Agastya molesta el ruidoDeb DiGregoriode aviones 781-485-0588 de la x101 requiere [email protected] in-scribirse. Los jueves, no se requiere inscribirse. Los Michael Smego and a niece, Jen- Dhanesh. pista 27 de Logan: 561-3333. Los 10.30am-noon. 781-647- 5327, in- jueves, 10.30am-noon. 781-647- na Smego. Fred is predeceased by his Congresistas Mike Capuano (621- [email protected]. 5327, [email protected]. He is buried in Fairview Cem- Administrado profesionalmentemother Edna porS Smego 2Life Communities and sur- Inc. z 6208) P.O. y BoxSteven 301119, Lynch7 Harris Ave., (428-2000) Jamaica Plain, MA Intercambio02130 • Tel. 617-524-2626 de • FAX idiomas 617-524-3921 in- Intercambio de idiomas in- etery, Hyde Park, Massachusetts. JamaicaPlainGazette.com • MissionHillGazette.com glés-español, los sábados, 12- vived by 2 brothers, Leonard 16 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020

manned aircraft sys-tems (UAS), Drone have really taken flight in the last few years due to lower pricing Continued from page 9 and more availability of quality airplane fuselage in his garage. machines, and for those that know He dreamed of one day being what they’re doing – Aguilar said in the cockpit of some sort of the possibilities are endless. “It is a growing industry,” flying machine, but as it turns he said. “A lot of companies are out, though he is full-on into turning to UAVs or UASs. United the world of flying, he has yet to Parcel Service (UPS) is doing a leave the ground. Aguilar is one of the few li- lot with that. They have begun censed drone pilots in the area, shipping medical supplies across amongst a sea of drone pilots hospital campuses in North Car- operating illegally or without the olina. Even in Boston, MassDOT knowledge that one needs to be (Department of Transportation) licensed. Instead of sitting in a is utilizing them for bridge main- cockpit, he stands comfortably tenance inspections. Buildings on the ground with the flight are also older here, and it’s a lot controls in his hands. easier and safer to send a drone JP resident Julio Aguilar is a licensed drone pilot and uses his drone all over the city with Drones, known as unmanned up to look at potential repairs his company J’s Aerials. He said responsible pilots are at the ground floor of an industry he aircraft vehicles (UAV) or un- than it is to set up a scaf-fold and believes will change people’s lives in so many ways. Shown here is a picture of Centre Street have someone go up to look. he took at the end of the summer.

“The time will come when I consider it a serious tool.” the time, he was flying his drone more and more of these are used,” The sudden popularity of nearby, and it automatically shut Winter Special he added, noting that in China drones over the last few years down and land-ed. Oil, Filter & Lube, Rotate Tires, Inspect Brakes, they have experimented with us- has a lot to do with ac-cessibil- “I had no control over it,” he ing drones to fight fires on high- ity and price. About 10 years said. “It just broke away from me Suspension, Cooling System & Exhaust rise buildings. “It’s not so much ago, serious drones were only and landed sud-denly. I checked Most cars & light trucks. Please present for surveillance, but for search available at specialty stores and this advertisement at time of check-in. the app and there was a tem- and rescue. These things can be cost about $40,000. That kept Only Cannot be combined with other offers. porary flight restriction in my $59.95 applied in so many ways, and the hobbyists and thrill-seekers 475 Centre St general location. Later I found we’ve only scratched the surface. away from the industry. Now, Jamaica Plain the market is flooded with cheap out that Mayor Walsh was at on the 39 bus line and For a small piece of machinery Morrison’s toy drones that have very weak convenient to the Orange Line like this, it can really make peo- Jamaica Pond and that is what signals at places like Wal-Mart, Auto-Rite ple’s lives so much easier.” caused it.” but also very seri-ous drones Other places with serious re- Call for an All that said, drones have a that can be purchased at places bad rap in the general public. strictions are around Logan Air- 617-522-4444 appointment like Best Buy for only a few thou- port, and there are ‘no fly’ zones www.MorrisonsAutoRite.com So many people associate sand dollars. That has lent itself them with ‘Big Brother,’ spying at the US Capitol and in Disney to drones getting into far more Outstanding Service since 1969 or creepy surveil-lance. They also World – among other places. hands, and many of those getting get a bad reputation with flying Aguilar, 38, has been in JP drones don’t understand what professionals due to the num-ber for a little while, but has al- they’re getting into. That’s where of people who fly them without ready lent his services to the the licensing portion comes in COUGHING? LIMPING? ITCHY EARS? a license and in restricted air Loring Greenough House, and and helps to educate users about space – with many near misses other local organizations – not just what it is they are flying. They don’t know who to call, on commercial airliners reported. to mention STEM programs at To be legal, one has to take an “There is a bad stigma with his kids’ school in Brighton. but you do. exam from the Federal Aviation these things right now,” he said. The endless applications, Administration (FAA) and get “By and large, people think we’re however, came into view for Agu- what is known as a 14-CFR-107 using them to spy on them. The ilar when he was out-side flying funny thing is, most drones can- – or a drone pilot license, which costs about $105 in fees. Aguilar in Florida a few years ago. That’s not really zoom in on the ground. when he realized that his drone From 100 yards, you can’t see said he studied for about three months, and the test is difficult. was more than just a fun flying much of anything – no facial machine, but actually the wave expressions or anything. There One has to be able to read maps and charts, understand aircraft of the future in just about every are a lot of people who don’t get area of life. licensed, and they should. It’s the flight paths and operations, and “It clinched it for me when right thing to do, and they end up know how to understand where doing dangerous things without re-stricted airspaces are located. one of my neighbors in Florida knowing any better. It only takes That is a key to the industry, and put solar panels on his house,” a few bad ac-tors to mess this up Aguilar uses an app provided by said Aguilar. “He didn’t want to the FAA to map out restricted COMPASSIONATE, COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY for all the rest of the pilots. If climb up on the roof and asked you want to use these, you need airspace and flight re-strictions me if I could use the drone to WELLNESS AND SPECIALIZED CARE to make sure you’re legal.” in real time for most any loca- check out the work that was tion in Greater Boston. That’s He said drones are capable of done on the installation. A bell • Wellness Exams • Direct Access to Specialists taking down a 737 jet if someone something that changes by the minute, and it’s important for a went ‘ding’ for me. That’s when • 24/7 Emergency Care • Spaying & Neutering doesn’t know what they’re doing – a fact proven recently by colli- pilot to understand the charts I realized I should probably go • Chronic Disease Management • Geriatric Medicine sion testing done at Ohio State while they are flying. outside the box of just photo and • Weekend & Evening Hours University involving drones hit- He relayed a story from last video. As I began to think about ting airliners. fall when Mayor Martin Walsh it, I realized that these could be “It can be disastrous if you was in the Jamaica Pond area, used to help people and to save 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston MA | 617-522-7282 | angell.org don’t know what you’re doing,” and a sudden flight restriction lives…This is a tool that can he said. “Some con-sider it a toy. was implemented in the area. At help. They can and do save lives.” Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020 • 17 JP resident, Schuch, honored for his outstanding efforts to protect adolescents

Thomas J. Schuch, MD MPH, electronic health records (EHR) the Boston University School than 32,000 cases every year— a pediatrician with South Bos- at his clinic to study trends in of Medicine and the American from ever developing. Both boys ton Community Health Center vaccine uptake, as well as cre- Cancer Society. Dr. Schuch cur- and girls should get two doses and a resident of Jamaica Plain ate and refine clinical decision rently partners with an FQHC of the HPV vaccine series when has been named HPV Vaccine support tools to help providers in Houston, Texas, to help them they are 11 or 12 years old. The Is Cancer Prevention Champion improve childhood and adoles- replicate the clinical decision HPV vaccine series can be start- Award for outstanding efforts to cent vaccine completion rates. support systems he designed and ed as early as age 9. protect adolescents from cancers Specific to improving HPV vac- implemented to improve HPV Every year, the award honors caused by HPV in Massachu- cination rates, Dr. Schuch built immunization completion rates. up to one champion from all 50 setts. Schuch is recognized for an automated advisory program Data collected from his work U.S. states, eight U.S. Territories his efforts in helping to achieve embedded in the EHR that flags feeds into HPV immunization and Freely Associated States, an impressive 70 percent HPV boys and girls at age 9, to encour- research conducted at Boston and the District of Columbia. vaccination completion rate age providers to initiate HPV University School of Medicine. Immunization programs submit at South Boston Community vaccination early. This prompt HPV vaccine is important be- nominations for the HPV Vaccine Health Center. gives providers greater oppor- cause it protects against cancers is Cancer Prevention Champion Led in partnership by the Thomas J. Schuch, MD MPH tunity to complete the two-dose caused by human papillomavirus in their state or territory. Nom- Centers for Disease Control and HPV vaccine series on time. (HPV) infection. HPV is a very inees must be a clinician, clinic, Prevention (CDC), Association These tools are available to common virus; nearly 79 million practice, group, or health system of American Cancer Institutes, vaccination in their community. other FQHCs across Massa- people are currently infected in that treats adolescents as part of and the American Cancer Soci- This year, the award program chusetts and the United States the United States. Every year in their overall patient population ety, the HPV Vaccine Is Cancer is honoring champions from 25 through the OCHIN collabo- the United States, nearly 35,000 and must have an HPV vaccine Prevention Champion Award states. rative (which consists of 500+ women and men are estimated series completion rate at 60% Program recognizes clinicians, As SBCHC’s chief informa- safety net clinics and 10,000 pro- to be diagnosed with a cancer or higher for their adolescent clinics, practices, groups, and tion officer, Dr. Schuch has pro- viders in 47 states), as well as caused by HPV infection. HPV patient population. health systems that are going grammed customizations to the through research partnerships in vaccination could prevent more above and beyond to foster HPV HPV immunization uptake with than 90% of these cancers—more

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Editorial The earth is on fire

As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face masks and eye goggles because of the acrid smoke that is darkening the daytime sky, and then being evacuated by boat from the beaches, are something out of a science fiction film. But now, in 2020, reality has caught up with science fiction. The Australian bush fires are the apex of what has been a sad, sad year for our planet. The Australian fires already have destroyed about 15 million acres — an area almost as large as West Virginia, more than triple the area destroyed by the 2018 fires in California, and six times the size of the fires last summer in the Amazon. The fires not only have rendered large areas of the continent unin- Letter habitable for humans, but they also have killed incredible numbers of wildlife -- some reports estimate half a billion creatures have perished -- threatening some species with extinction. Thank someone who has quit The bush fires have killed 24 persons and are causing health Dear Editor, port together. Nicotine users Smokers and vapers who get I’d like to remind readers of all kinds can call 1-800-QUT support and use medicines to issues for every person in their path, especially those with existing to thank a co-worker, friend or NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free quit are nearly three times as lung diseases. 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The most effective way to Independent Newspaper Group will not assume financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements. Questions to prevent further degradation of the environment, it is difficult to quit is to use FDA-approved or complaints regarding advertising must be sent in writing to the billing department within seven days of publication in order be optimistic about the future of our planet. medicines and coaching sup- for adjustments to be made to the account. We reserve the right to use our discretion in accepting or rejecting advertising copy. Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020 • 19 JPA talks community safety, OBITUARIES Frederick R. Carter zoning proposal, and 701 Centre St. June 26, 1949 - May 8, 2019 By Lauren Bennett active waste.” ther. Frederick R. Carter, 69, of Ja- More information is expected Rob Barker and his wife live maica Plain, Massachusetts en- The Jamaica Pond Asso- to come on this matter. next door to 11 Halifax, and said tered into eternity May 8, 2019. ciation (JPA) met for its first they are “fully supportive” of the Born in Plainfield, NJ June meeting of the new decade on 11 Halifax Street project. “I think it’ll add to the 26, 1949, he grew up in North January 6, where they heard a Ashley Rao, owner and oc- neighborhood and keep a valu- Plainfield, NJ. Fred graduated crime year in review from Officer cupant of 11 Halifax St. Unit 2 able neighbor in the neighbor- from Fairfield University, Fair- William Jones, heard a zoning presented a proposal to increase hood,” Barker said. “I don’t think field, Connecticut and received presentation from a neighbor, the attic space from 1558 to 2715 it’s going to change the character his M.B.S. From Boston College, and discussed ongoing issues. square feet, which would result of the street or the character Boston Massachusetts. He was Officer onesJ offered the year in excessive Floor Area Ration of any of the buildings on the an adventurous person who tried in review from a crime stand- for the building and the addition street.” a variety of pursuits and activ- ities. He began a journey for point. Citywide, hw said there of dormer windows adds a half His wife said she “doesn’t was a three percent reduction in story, which also triggers an ex- spiritual awakening that began see it adding anything huge to in the 1980’s and continued until part one crimes, and the lowest cessive height violation. our line of view,” and wants to the end of his life. He translit- number of homicides in 10 years. Rao, who lives in the unit with Smego/wife Laurie, Andrew keep neighbors who want to stay erated a book on the Shree Guru Smego/wife Michele, a nephew, There were also the least amount her husband and two school-age in the neighborhood and raise Gita under the name Agastya Michael Smego and a niece, Jen- of robberies in ten years, Jones daughters, said they would like their kids in the Boston Public Dhanesh. na Smego. said. He said the city is doing to expand the attic space to add Fred is predeceased by his Schools. “That’s what the spirit He is buried in Fairview Cem- well overall, though some cate- bedrooms and another bathroom, mother Edna S Smego and sur- and magic of Halifax St. is,” she etery, Hyde Park, Massachusetts. gories saw increases. as they need more space for their said. vived by 2 brothers, Leonard “This is all about how we do family as their daughters get Despite some disagreements our community policing,” he said. older. They have lived in the unit among JPA members about the “It really does have a positive for eight years, she said. design, the JPA voted not to op- impact.” “The continuity of the overall pose this project. When asked about the newly streetscape is important,” Rao, passed hands-free law, Williams who is also an architect and de- 701 Centre Update said that right now, warnings are signed the proposal, said. Architects Gert Thorn and being issued for infractions for a “We are not increasing the Ed Forte gave an update on the set period of time, but after that, size of the building on the plot situation at the Chase Bank at the first offense is a $100 fine. at all,” she said. She said the 701 Centre St., after meeting New JP Liaison Lindsey San- proposed dormers would change with the city several times to ex- tana also introduced herself at the character of the building as press their dissatisfaction with Your Year the meeting, and told the group little as possible. non-historic renovations made to that she is working on issues She said she appreciates the Your Cost the building without community with traffic, speeding, and cross- public process and values the 1 JOIN THE INDEPENDENT input. Option walks with the Boston Trans- opinion of her neighbors. 2020 AD CAMPAIGN Thorn reported that they have portation Department and will JPA member Kevin Moloney 52 WEEKS sat down with the Boston Plan- Jan. — Dec. 2020 report back when she has specific said he appreciates the way Rao Business Card Size ning and Development Agency ONE FULL YEAR of advertising updates to share. views the history of the street 3.37” by 2” high $ and Chase and “Chase was very for only 2,020 At 561-579 Centre Street, and the fact that she needs space per paper helpful,” he said. “They’ve agreed 2 residents have complained that for a growing family, but he be- Option THE REVERE JOURNAL | THE EVERETT INDEPENDENT they have been exposed to con- lieves the proposal changes the to changing the facade construc- THE WINTHROP TRANSCRIPT | THE LYNN JOURNAL tion which is a major milestone THE EAST BOSTON TIMES | THE CHELSEA RECORD taminated soil, as JP Gas had building into looking like a three 26 WEEKS THE BOSTON SUN | THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE for all of us.” BEACON HILL TIMES | NORTH END REGIONAL REVIEW a pie of soil left uncovered after story building. 2col x 3 in. JAMAICA PLAIN GAZETTE | MISSION HILL GAZETTE Forte said that the owner of digging. Santana said she had “My goal is to minimize the 3.37” by 3” high Choose from any 3 Options for an insightful done a walkthrough, and shared change as much as possible, but the building who leases it to COLOR year of news, sports, and social gatherings from your Hometown Newspaper that the city has been issuing there is not denying that there Chase said she was surprised 2 ADS/MONTH when she learned the changes 2 Payments of $1,010 orders for them to clean it or is a change,” Rao responded. She First due Jan. 31, 2020 take it away, but the owners have said four neighbors attended the were made, as she was not told 3 Second due June 31, 2020 been unresponsive. She said they abutters meeting for the project, about it beforehand. Option We accept all major Credit Cards have taken the issues and orders and all comments were favorable, Forte, Thorn, and other sup- With options to change Publications on each run down and throwing them on the including from the neighbor who porters plan on holding a com- ground. lives in Unit 1. munity meeting sometime at the DON’T WAIT! She said that the Public Michael Reiskind suggested end of the month to give the com- 1 AD/MONTH Call your Ad Rep at Health commissioner has gone that the appearance of the ad- munity an overview of what has 2col x 5 in. out and inspected the area and dition might be minimized by happened so far, and for Chase to 3.37” by 5” high has determined that the pile is using a different type of siding explain what they will do moving COLOR Or Reach them on Email! contaminated. “I assume it’s just so it appears receded fro the forward, Thorn said. standard petroleum waste,” said main portion of the building. Rao The JPA voted to sponsor or Maureen DiBella | Sioux Gerow | Deb DiGregorio JPA member Michael Reiskind. agreed with this, and said it was co-sponsor a community meeting Peter Sacco | Kathy Bright-Procopio “It’s not heavy metals or radio- something she would explore fur- regarding this issue. 20 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 10, 2020 Campbell blasts Walsh on education initiatives in State of the City Address

By Seth Daniel public school in Boston. new policy. the money over three years in having big announcements about “We believe in a Boston where “The Mayor’s announcement student wellness and mental education that don’t produce re- One of the cornerstones of every single student has access falls into a disturbing pattern of health supports, curriculum en- sults. Mayor Martin Walsh’s State of to high quality schools to reach flashy announcements that fea- richment, and programming and She said Universal Pre-K, the City speech on Tuesday night their full potential, and this $100 ture big dollar figures, but never activities. He said in his speech which was announced last year was his new, historic commit- million investment will make change the dynamic for children that 100 percent of that money at a cost of $15 million, has ment to public education in the that vision a reality,” said May- and families,” she wrote. “The would go directly to students or only created 29 new BPS Pre-K city, but former Council Presi- or Walsh in his Address. “This reality for children and families services provided by schools. seats since 2016. She also cited dent Andrea Campbell isn’t buy- new investment will be care- attending BPS is that roughly It was supported by Supt. BuildBPS, which was a $1 bil- ing the pitch. fully targeted to evidence-based 80 percent of students in down- Brenda Cassellius, the School lion announcement three years The mayor announced a $100 strategies so that every dollar town Boston attend high-quality Committee, and Boston Teach- ago. She said half of that money million investment in new direct makes a difference. We’ll begin schools, compared with only 5 er’s Union President Jessica has been spent, and not a single funding to support students at with intense support for under- percent of students in Mattapan. Tang. shovel is in the ground for a new the Boston Public Schools Tues- performing schools because kids Nearly four out of 10 non-exam However, it collides with a building. day night. He said the funding who start with less need more school students will not graduate policy submitted by Campbell “Beyond these flashy an- will be phased in over the next and deserve more. By lifting up from high school, and of those last June when she was still nouncements, there is a real three years to reach an annual our schools, we’ll become one who do graduate, two out of three Council President, a policy called problem: a lack of vision and investment of $100 million for strong district and one stronger will not finish college within six ‘Action for Boston Children.’ plan,” she wrote. direct classroom funding – mon- city.” years. Even if we can agree that Campbell’s statement Tuesday Walsh’s announcement is in ies that will be over and above However, about one hour after not every child should go to col- night said it was a plan that support of the strategic vision the typical cost increases in the the speech, Councilor Campbell lege, Madison Park, BPS’s only looked to fix the inequity of the plan that Supt. Brenda Casse- budget. The mayor said this level – who represents Dorchester and vocational technical high school schools throughout Boston. lius has filed in draft form with of planned new investment has Mattapan and was the only coun- has been the lowest performing “I would not be skeptical if the the School Committee. The final never been seen before in Bos- cilor not to attend the State of high school in Massachusetts for Administration acted on these draft will be presented on Jan. ton’s history, and will reach every the City – issued a statement six years.” recommendations,” she wrote. 15. outlining her opposition to his Walsh’s plan would invest Campbell criticized Walsh for Easing the Nightmare: Online resource helps parents navigate the schools By Seth Daniel enroll, where to enroll, and what That process has gotten much do charter schools and private follow, and the resources that are schools are available. easier now courtesy of the Boston schools. Every school is a com- available. It’s tough to get parents to That process has never been School Finder non-profit orga- munity unto itself, and when “School Finder is a website think about September in Janu- harder to navigate, and a good nization, which curates a one- parents are put in the position of with a comprehensive database ary, but when it comes to enroll- many parents find themselves source website for parents to see trying to find the best fit, it can of all the schools in Boston across ing in the school system, January nursing migraine headaches all their options for schooling be daunting just to know what is all sections,” she said. “We have is like the first day of school. when trying to figure out the in Boston – whether it’s public available. BPS schools, charters and pri- This week opens up the school process and system of getting school, private school or charter That’s where Boston School vate and religious schools ac- enrollment priority round, and their children into the best Bos- schools. Finder can help, said Gayle. cessible to most people. Parents many parents are trying to figure ton Public School, charter school And the time, said Executive Gayle learned the system can really look at the plethora of out the ins and outs of how to or private school. Director Latoya Gayle, is now. through raw experience, and it choices they have in the City, all “A lot of families don’t realize wasn’t always a good experience. located in one place on our site. they have to be thinking of Sep- She has a junior in high school, It’s a lot easier than trying to tember in January, but the best and a 4-year-old headed into kin- skim around everywhere to find time to enroll is now,” she said, dergarten. She said her experi- the information. speaking of the Boston Public ences drove her to begin looking “We do not rank schools be- —— Classifieds —— Schools (BPS) Priority Regis- to create a non-profit to help cause what I think is a great GUITAR LESSONS SERVICES tration. “That time is important parents like her find information school for my kid, that same because of the way the lottery on all of their options. JP Guitar Studio - Classical, David at kNURD on Kall:com school may not be the best school Acoustic and Rock Guitar Lessons system works for BPS. Everyone “I have a junior in high school can help with PC computers, net- for some other family,” she con- by Erik Puslys. Over 20 years who gets in during the first round and my youngest just started works, audio/video/multimedia, tinued. “Families do need infor- teaching experience. Special: phone solutions. $Reasonable$. will get a lottery number and kindergarten,” she said. “I re- mation and knowledge of the Five lessons for the price of four. House calls. 617-676-5676 or 617- then choices will be made for the member obsessing for hours try- Info: www.jamaicaplainguitarstu- process and we try to give them 522-6090. first round. In the second round ing to figure out a school for my dio.com 617-306-3208 all the information and options (after Jan. 31), the only choices oldest child. I’m not originally HELP WANTED are what’s left over after the first from here so it seemed so outra- – and what people say about round. The charter lottery is also geous because it’s something that how certain schools are doing Pipe Fabricator – Jamaica Plain SERVICES coming up in February, and it’s should be simple. When I start- in certain areas. With that in- Sprinkler contractor is looking for formation, they can make the is a litter removal ser- very easy and can be done online. ed the process again with my “Litter Free” people in our Fabrication Shop to decisions.” vice for your property or parking lot. cut/thread/groove pipe, pull orders, The private schools have rolling 4-year-old, I quickly saw nothing We can custom fit our litter removal and make deliveries. Health/Dental deadlines, but now is the time for had changed. It was crazy. Boston The website is translated into service with your needs in mind. Call Insurance, 401K, Vacation, Holidays, them as well. It’s important to School Finder is a response to eight languages, and it is free to us for a free quote. 617-785-9409 Sick Pay included. Will train. Salary remember you can always refuse that experience, which so many the public. Boston School Finder commensurate w/experience. Email a seat, but you can’t refuse a seat other parents have also experi- also has developed a network of resume to [email protected] that isn’t there when you apply.” enced.” parents, and has – and is looking The Priority Registration for This is the second year for the for – Parent Ambassadors to help CLASSIFIED INFO: BPS started this week and runs non-profit, and the third school spread the word and ease the Rate: $14 buys 10 words, including a bold heading: 25 cents through Jan 31. It is particular- choice round that they’ve been up stress of finding a good school for each additional word. Fax your ad to 617-524-3921 ly critical for parents looking to and running for. The goal, Gayle in the city. The site is very mo- or mail it to Gazette Publications, Inc., PO. Box 301119, enroll kids who are going into said, is not to rate schools or tell bile-friendly and can be easily grades KO (Age 3), K1 (Age 4), 6th parents where their kids should accessed via computer, phone or JP, MA 02130. Or e-mail it to classifieds@JamaicaPlain- grade, 7th grade and 9th grade. go. Rather, it’s to let them know tablet. Gazette.com. For more info. call 617-524-2626, ext. 225. In January, BPS holds open all of the options that are avail- The web address is www.bos- The Gazette accepts all major credit cards. houses at many of its schools, as able, the processes they need to tonschoolfinder.org.