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Vol. 29 No. 3 24 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 FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Circulation 16,000 COMMUNITY CELEBRATION New bus lanes scheduled for Columbus Ave. By Lauren Bennett ing complaints from riders that tions were identified as needing congestion has caused buses to improvements that were “high The Boston Transportation travel more slowly. priorities for residents,” accord- Department (BTD) announced This project is part of the Ja- ing to the city’s website. that bus lanes and pedestrian maica Plain and Roxbury Trans- BTD held two open houses improvements are coming to portation Action Plan, in which Columbus Avenue after hear- several communities and loca- Continued on page 3 Local students get first-hand learning at the State House By Seth Daniel Plain this semester, those lessons strike. have been intertwined with a Earlier this year, in 5th/6th Math problems, reading as- cause – and their work took 15 Grade Teacher Lisa Nam’s En- signments, persuasive writing students to the State House on glish and Social Studies classes, reports and civics lessons happen Tuesday, Feb. 4, to deliver letters the cracked open the novel ‘The in classrooms all over the city to state legislators and encour- Only Road’ by Alexandra Diaz, a for young students, but at The age a group of undocumented Neighborhood School in Jamaica immigrants staging a hunger Continued on page 6

PHOTO BY KEIKO HIROMI WHO? WHO? Why it’s Norah Panzer – that’s who - holding a homemade owl mask over her face at community celebration for Mary E Curley School in Spontaneous Celebrations last Friday, Jan. 31. It was the first time the school came together for a community celebration – which was meant to mark the 100th day of the school year. See more photos on Pages 12 and 13. APAC Program is in full swing By John Lynds Action for Boston Community Development’s (ABCD) Jamaica Most people don’t want to Plain APAC site, in partnership think about it but it’s the time with the City of Boston, kicked off of year to begin thinking about its annual Volunteer Income Tax filing 2019 tax returns. For many Assistance (VITA) and Earned working people in Jamaica Plain Income Tax Credit (EITC) pro- there’s some relief from the con- gram at its office at 30 Bickford fusing process of figuring out taxes. Continued on page 2 BTD: construcción de carriles bus en Columbus comenzará en primavera By Lauren Bennett gestión ha causado que los auto- PHOTOS BY MIKE MEJIA buses viajen más lentamente. A group of students from The Neighborhood School visited the State House on Tuesday, Feb. El Departamento de Trans- Este proyecto es parte del 4, as part of a long-term project they were doing on immigration and the Movimiento Cosecha porte de Boston (BTD) anunció Plan de Acción de Transporte advocacy group, which was staging a hunger strike at the State House to call for driver’s licenses que los carriles bus y llegarán de Jamaica Plain y Roxbury, en to be granted to those without legal status. The Movimiento Cosecha supporters joined the a Columbus Avenue después de Neighborhood School student’s in a circle, where both sides shared messages of gratitude escuchar quejas de que la con- Continued on page 3 and appreciation. 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 JPNC denies 10 Stonley Rd. project; discusses Soofa signs By Lauren Bennett interior and exterior renovations opment. AS previously reported ing, so it was unable to be heard of an attic with installation of in the Gazette, this project has a at the last meeting. It is on for Housing & Development The Jamaica Plain Neighbor- formers and new exterior win- lot of community pushback and the February agenda. He added Committee hood Council met for its monthly dows. many oppose it, especially the that the applicants did have an Carolyn Royce, Chair of the meeting on January 28, where At 3305 Washington St., a Stonybrook Neighborhood Asso- abutters meeting. Housing & Development Com- there were no special presen- proposal to combine existing lots ciation. The Council ultimately As previously reported in the mittee, asked for a vote from the tations, but council committees into one 9,378 square foot lot and voted to deny this project. Gazette, Soofa signs are being Council on a letter to the Bos- presented updates. construct a four-story, mixed use proposed for the business district ton Planning and Development building with commercial space, on Centre St. Soofa has presented Agency (BPDA) asking them to Zoning Committee fourteen residential units, and the proposal to several neighbor- meet with the community re- hood groups already, including The Zoning Committee, led a garage with 12 parking spaces garding PLAN: JP/Rox. The Jamaica Plain the Jamaica Pond Association. by David Baron, heard seven was approved by the Council. “It would be helpful to know The signs are about seven or eight proposals last month. Five were The two projects denied or Neighborhood how they BPDA sees the play; do feet tall, and feature e-ink simi- approved and two were denied deferred by the Council were Council election is lar to Amazon’s Kindle, and they they want to adjust anything, do by the full Council. at 387-399 Centre St., and 35 they see affordability working coming up in April. function as a community bulletin At 79 Moss Hill Road, the Brookley Road/10 Stonley Road. board. Residents can send in in- out, just an overall general dis- proposal was to add a second At the Centre St. propoerty, the Stay tuned for formation about upcoming events cussion,” Royce said. story to an existing single-family proposal was to change the ex- to be featured, and the boards Lindsey Santana, the Mayor’s residents on an existing foot- isting beauty salon into a body candidate bios and also display advertisements. They liaison for JP, said that this will print, which was approved. At piercing studio. The issue was not more information. are solar powered and bolted into be happening with the BPDA 7-9 Wenham St., the applicants with the change of use, but with the sidewalk. soon as several people have re- wanted to change the building a dispute between the beauty Reiskind said that most peo- quested this at the mayor’s office. from a two family to a three fam- salon owner and the landlord, as ple liked the proposal at the Pub- Michael Reiskind had some ily, which was also approved. the beauty salon owner said he is Public Service Committee lic Service Committee meeting, issues with the way the letter Approved at 35 McBride St. being displaced from the building Committee Chair Michael but many on the Jamaica Pond was written, and said that he was a change of occupancy from despite saying he was able to pay Reiskind reported that there is Association were not fond of the “sees it as mainly disagreeing a two family residence with a the new rent for the building. The a request from the Jamaica Mi idea, saying that there is already and trying to change PLAN: JP/ retail store to a three family Zoning Committee recommended Hungry restaurant for a new too much clutter on Centre St. Rox rather than asking for a dis- residence and no work to be done. that the dispute be worked out all-alcohol license at the existing These signs already exist else- cussion.” David Baron suggested At 46 Lochstead Ave., the ap- amongst those involved, and that location on Centre St. They are where in greater Boston. JPNC changing the wording of the let- plicants want to finish 2/3 of a the committee would become in- also considering a seasonal 15 member Peg Preble said she saw ter to make it ask for more of a existing basement and add a volved again should they change seat patio and want to extend one in Coolidge Corner in Brook- discussion about how the plan is bathroom, laundry room, home of use definitely be taking place. their closing time from 10:00pm line, “but most people ignored it.” working. The full Council agreed gym, and office space, which was At 35 Brookley Road/10 Ston- to 1:00am. Reiskind said that The Soofa sign presentation to send the letter to the BPDA approved by the Council. ley Road, the proposal is to de- the applicants did not leaflet was purely informational, and no with minor revisions to change At 11 Halifax St. #2, the ap- molish the existing building to the neighborhood in time for the vote was taken by the Council on the active verbs. proved proposal was to complete construct a new 46 unit devel- Public Service Committee meet- whether or not to approve them.

taxes. Qualified hard working free tax preparation sites in the The EITC credit can be ac- nearly 13,000 taxpayers and en- APAC low-wage workers often receive city that made filing taxes trou- cessed retroactively for the past listed hundreds of IRS-certified significant EITC credits and see ble-free for hundreds of Jamaica three years, so qualifying low-in- volunteers to return Continued from page 1 a big increase in their tax re- Plain’s low-income residents and come workers may qualify for a In addition to tax prepa- St. The office will be opened Mon- turns through the free program. families. considerable sum. ration, the Coalition provides day through Friday to help begin This is money that can directly In 2019, the average EITC Also seniors aged 65 and old- clients with other services to refund amount was $2,400. Yet, er were eligible to receive tax the tax filing process. Taxes for help low-income residents who improve their financial health. according to the Internal Revenue refunds from the State of Mas- For example, the Coalition con- qualifying residents can be done work hard for their money. It Service, an estimated one in five sachusetts through the “Senior nects taxpayers to Bank On through appointment by calling can be used to pay the heat, food EITC-eligible workers fail to claim Circuit Breaker Tax Credit”. Boston, an initiative launched the APAC office at (617) 522- and rent costs that are weighing this valuable credit each year. This credit was available to all by Mayor Walsh that helps res- 4830. people down. If you earned less than Last year, ABCD’s APAC sites Last Friday Mayor Martin eligible seniors who paid un- idents identify banking services $56,000 in 2019, you may qualify. returned over $24 million in re- Walsh’s encouraged Boston res- subsidized rent or property tax- that are safe, affordable, and For many working people in funds back into the pockets of idents to take advantage of free es and was also retroactive for non-predatory. Trained financial Jamaica Plain the program has Jamaica Plain and Boston res- tax preparation services avail- three years. The “Senior Circuit guides also offer taxpayers the Financial Check-Up, a key com- provided some relief from the idents through the EITC pro- able at more than 30 sites across Breaker” offered a tremendous gram. APAC was one of several ponent of Boston Builds Credit, confusing process of figuring out the Boston area during an event financial opportunity for those at ABCD in Roxbury. who qualify. the City’s free credit building “The free tax services provid- Initiated by the IRS in 1969, program. A Financial Check-Up Himalayan Bistro ed by the Boston Tax Help Coali- the EITC and VITA is a na- is a one-on-one session in which tion are a fantastic opportunity tionwide program that assists a taxpayer can review his or her Fine Indian & Nepali Cuisine for hard-working residents to taxpayers earning up to $58,000 credit score and obtain person- save money,” said Walsh. “The a year. VITA sites are gener- alized credit-building strategies. $10.00 OFF Dinner services help taxpayers avoid the ally located at community and A new funder of this work is the With $50.00 Order Takeout costs of for-profit tax prepara- neighborhood centers like APAC, SunTrust Foundation, which this Delivery tion agencies while still claiming libraries, schools, shopping malls year provided a $50,000 grant to Buy 2 Buffets, get 3rd free Catering cash back on their tax returns. and other convenient locations support Boston’s credit-building These savings can provide a crit- such as community colleges in programs. 1735 Centre St. West Roxbury • 617-325-3500 ical boost to a family’s financial low income areas. www.himalayanbistro.net • [email protected] health.” Last year, the Coalition served Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 • 3

three bus routes that currently trying to move quickly,” said BTD had our consultants build a traffic portant part of the district and Bus lanes utilize that corridor are the 22, Transportation Planner William model which indicates that you that curb space could be better Continued from page 1 the 29, and the 44. Moose. “We’ve heard a lot of feed- can process basically the same managed, as well as the timing Additionally, there will be en- back from the community. A lot amount of traffic with adjust- on some signals that could be several communities and loca- hanced station stops with count- of people are excited and in favor ments to the traffic signals.” improved for both vehicles and tions were identified as needing down clocks, shelters, lighting, as-is,” he said, but ”some people “The ultimate goal is not to pedestrians. improvements that were “high better signs, and emergency have reservations.” make traffic worse but to make priorities for residents,” accord- call boxes. Bus stops would be He said that some residents the bus faster and more reliable,” Also, during peak hours a ing to the city’s website. accessed via crosswalks to the are concerned about Columbus Moose said, and “to give bus bus trip can take two to three BTD held two open houses center of the street, similar to Ave. going down to one lane of passengers a more comfortable, times longer than off hours for regarding the project, one on the above ground trolleys on the traffic on each side to accommo- reliable trip every time down the bus passengers who travel down January 27 and one on January Green Line. date the bus lanes, but Moose corridor.” this corridor, Moose said. He said 30 where residents could look Pedestrian safety will also be said that there will still be room Many residents have sever- they want to “give people a sense at the plans and speak with the improved through better ADA for turn lanes at a lot of the al complaints about the current that they can actually rely on the team to discuss any questions or access, more pedestrian signals, intersections “that will be able status quo on Columbus Ave. bus.” concerns about the proposal. and shorter crossing distances. to alleviate some of that.” Addi- Aside from the bus delays, the Moose said construction on The proposal is to create bus Bike enhancements will also be tionally, they are looking to add BTD said that residents feel that the new lanes, stops, and pedes- lanes down the center of Colum- evaluated by the BTD as it is in another left turn lane that Columbus Ave. is “unfriendly” to bus Avenue that would expedite further discussed with the com- doesn’t exist today. pedestrians, cyclists, and peo- trian improvements will begin bus reliability as well as save munity. Moose said that traffic“prob - ple who use public transporta- this spring. More information between four and seven minutes “The goal is to implement ably will be impacted to some tion. Additionally, residents feel about the project can be found on bus trips on the corridor. The something this year and so we’re extent” from this project, but “we that on-street parking is an im- at bit.do/columbusbuslanes.

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A public service message from the U.S. General Services Administration. Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank 4 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Baker-Polito Administration announces over $2.6 Million in Brownfields Funding for 16 projects Staff Report Redevelopment Fund, which lock key sites and set the stage is proud to adminis-ter the Fund not for the Brownfields Fund’s helps to transform vacant, aban- for economic development to oc- on behalf of the Commonwealth, invaluable technical assistance On January 23, Governor doned, or underused industri- cur,” said Lt. Governor Karyn and we thank the Baker-Polito and grants. I thank the Admin- Charlie Baker, Housing and al or commercial properties by Polito. “We are proud to help Administration and the Legisla- istration and MassDevelopment Economic Development Secre- financing the environmental cities, towns and other local ture for their continued support.” for continuing to prioritize the tary Mike Kennealy, and Mass- assessment and remediation of economic development partners Today’s awards announce- fund and to put it to good use Development President and brownfield sites in “Economically overcome barriers to growth, and ment took place at the Hattie statewide.” CEO Lauren Liss joined City Distressed Areas” of the Com- to bring projects to completion.” Kelton Apartments, a 47-unit “I’m honored to represent a of Boston Chief of Housing and monwealth. Since the Fund’s in- “Both an environmental and afforda-ble housing facility in district that is constantly com- Neighborhood Development ception in 1998, it has supported economic development tool, the Jamaica Plain. JPNDC received ing together to make beautiful Sheila Dillon, Brownfields Advi- 743 awards for a total invest- Brownfields Redevelopment a $36,000 award from the Brown- change that has enduring im- sory Group Chair and President ment of more than $107 million. Fund provides early-stage fi- fields Redevelopment Fund in pact,” said Representative Nika and CEO of MACDC Joe Kries- “The Brownfields Redevel- nancing for site assessments 2015 to conduct an environmen- Elugardo. “Thank you Bak- berg, Jamaica Plain Neighbor- opment Fund breathes life into and cleanup activities that drive tal site assessment of this site. er-Polito Administration and The organization is receiving hood Development Corporation vacant or underused properties de-velopment forward,” said team for helping Jamaica Plain funds this year as a member (JPNDC) Executive Director where redevelopment may be Housing and Economic Develop- and communities across Boston Richard Thal, and state and local complicated by environmental of Jackson Square Partnership take this critical next step in LLC to remediate properties at officials to an-nounce over $2.6 contamination,” said Governor “The Common- neighborhood transformation.” million in Brownfields Redevel- Charlie Baker. “Today’s awards 25 Amory Street and 250 Centre "We can't overstate the im- wealth’s Brown- Street, which will host two hous- opment Fund awards to support will provide communities with the portance of Brownfields funding ing developments creating 154 the environ-mental assessment resources they need to transform fields Redevelop- to Jamaica Plain Neighborhood mixed-income housing units, 88 and cleanup of 16 contaminated some of the state’s most chal- ment Fund is a Development Corporation's abil- of which will be affordable. and challenging sites across the lenging sites, clearing the way key tool in righting ity to create affordable hous- “I want to thank the Admin- Com-monwealth. for much-need new housing units environmental jus- ing,” said Jamaica Plain Neigh- istration for this funding, which Once complete, the 16 proj- and opening the door for new jobs tice wrongs and in bor-hood Development Corpora- will enable the City of Boston ects are projected to redevelop across the Commonwealth.” tion Executive Director Richard helping community to move forward with the much 44.3 acres, create or preserve “Along with other state re- Thal. “As is the case with many development proj- needed revitalization at these six 682 housing units, and provide sources like MassWorks and past projects, the homes we're ects cross the finish project sites,” said Boston Mayor 1,625 full-time, part-time, and the Site Readiness Program, about to break ground on in Jack- line...” Martin J. Walsh. “Through this construction jobs. MassDevel-op- the Brownfields Redevelopment partnership on brownfield reme- son Square would not hap-pen ment oversees the Brownfields — Rep. Liz Malia Fund helps municipalities un- diation, we’re excited that we’ll without it." be able to move forward with “We are thrilled to see these ment Secretary Mike Kennealy. the creation and preservation of investments in community Happy “Here in Boston and across the hundreds of units of affordable driven projects across the Com- state, this program is building housing. I look forward to our mon-wealth,” said Joseph Kries- Valentines vibrancy by revitalizing complex continued work ahead to trans- berg, President of the Massachu- sites into critical housing units, form these blighted properties setts Association of Community office space, industrial uses, and into homes for our residents.” Development Corporations and Day!! more.” “The Commonwealth’s Chair of the Brownfields Adviso- At Jamaica Way Towers, “In the 20-plus years since Brownfields Redevelopment ry Group. “The Brownfields Re- 111 Perkins St JP its creation, the Brownfields Re- Fund is a key tool in righting development Fund provides crit- 617-983-2816 development Fund has been a environmental justice wrongs ical early stage capital to clean Gift Certificates Available proven resource for converting and in helping community devel- up our neighborhoods and unlock challenging properties into as- opment projects cross the finish their true economic potential. sets for a community,” said Mass- line,” said Representative Liz Community development corpo- Development President and CEO Malia. “So many formerly blight- rations would be unable to com- Lauren Liss. “MassDevelopment ed parcels in my district would plete these important projects be bad neigh-bors to this day, if without this vital funding.”

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By Lauren Bennett rather there are individuals people who can help out without she said. “I want our district to be donate as a gift. They will discuss who are doing piecemeal work much intervention from her office. a model for how that could look at further at a later date how they State Rep. Nika Elugardo was to make strides in that area. She “When it comes to these the city and state level.” will distribute the money, whether a guest speaker at the Feb. 3 meet- also said that she and others are [smaller] businesses, it’s import- She said one of the places it will be in increments on an ongo- ing of the Jamaica Pond Associa- trying to convince the House to ant to not treat them like bigger she would like to start with that ing basis, or a one-time donation. tion. She talked about bills she’s have a debate on housing. corporations,” Elugardo said. “We concept is the E line, as it “has a filed this past year as well as what She also spoke about her pri- need to make sure that small and real problem with safety, but it’s Franklin Park Community she looks forward to this year. orities for the district, which are mid-size businesses are thriving.” also not a good place for that line Master Plan Workshop #1 Elugardo said she has filed 15 based on the calendar year, not On the transportation front, to end.” The first community work- bills, including five housing bills, the fiscal year like the legislative Elugardo said that legislators Though the Shattuck Campus shop for the Franklin Park which she said have gotten some priorities. Last year, Elugardo’s want to figure out how to make is not in her district (it’s in Rep. Master Plan was held on Jan. movement. The end of the legisla- district priorities were housing, a gas tax less regressive so as to Liz Malia’s), she said she does 28, which community member tive session is July 31 of this year, public safety, and jobs, especial- not worsen the problem of less stay informed on the matter and Sarah Freeman said was very so she said there is still time to ly for youth and elders. “Pub- wealthy people paying more than listen to everyone’s opinion about well attended. The Shattuck, golf get the others passed. Some pri- lic safety is doing much better,” wealthy people. She said she also what should happen on the site. course, and zoo are not included orities for last calendar year were Elugardo said. “We’re embracing hopes to become more well-versed Additionally, Mildred Hailey in this master plan; it’s just for housing, healthcare, and educa- our neighbors and decreasing in the transportation sector. “We’d apartments have had a drop in the remainder of the land in tion. She said that progress was criminal behavior.” She said that really like to get some intercon- coordinated resources, Elugardo Franklin Park. There is an online made in education and they’re housing is going pretty slowly, nectivity going between our pe- said, so the JPA voted to set aside survey and more information at working on housing, but she’s not and it will remain a district and destrians, cyclists, and transit,” a budget of not more than $500 to franklinparkmasterplan.com. sure about progressive changes policy priority “for the foresee- coming to healthcare very soon, able future,” Elugardo said. though they are making strides “Based on conversations I’m at the State House towards bigger having with you throughout the changes. Additionally,. Elugardo year, priorities can change,” Elu- said she is working on developing gardo said. This year, she said an expertise in affordable and she has decided to change the dis- elderly housing. trict priorities by replacing public food for thought Elugardo said that there ar- safety with small and mid-size en’t any champions at the State businesses and entrepreneurs. House with a “well-thought out She said that public safety issues strategy for the housing crisis,” are now able to be handed off to

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eyes of children experiencing State House these issues. When they had finished speak- Continued from page 1 ing with them, they then went to deliver their letters to state leg- book that chronicles the journey islators, including Speaker Bob of migrants from Guatemala to DeLeo. There, they read portions the border. That led to a lesson of their letters aloud – advocating on immigration and public policy for the driver’s license bills – and around immigration – but it took the letters were even received by a practical turn when Nam and Speaker DeLeo’s Chief of Staff, students began to structure a Seth Gitell. project from real life to go with Nam said it was a two-month that lesson. learning experience that culmi- “We read the book and began Student Nina Sly reads her nated there at the State House studying the history of Natural- letter addressed to Speaker Maya Lanfer, with a letter in hand, leads her classmates to with an action that easily trans- ization policy, the book we read, Rep. William Straus’ office. how asylum works, our current Bob DeLeo. lates to an adult experience. She said there was tremendous ben- laws and what the United Na- tive in the last year, establishing spending a weekend camped out This week, Cosecha made a efit for the kids as they learned tions says about the topic,” she local chapters in places where on the State House Lawn. final push by staging a hunger so much, without maybe knowing said. “We wanted to do an ap- undocumented immigrants, their “We realized nobody has real- strike at the State House to draw plied project that would combine allies and families are present. ly engaged with the community,” attention to the bills that are they learned things. all of that knowledge. I reached They have a major presence in she said in a recent interview. pending. “It wasn’t all about the proj- out to the Movimiento Cosecha Boston, East Boston, Chelsea, “There has been a lot of good For Nam and her students, ect,” she said. “Along the way, group and learned about what Lawrence and other locales. Their work done. This is one of the big it was a perfect opportunity to there were hours and days when they are working on. One of the major push this year has been issues that those in our organi- support their new friends at Co- it was skill building…We spent first things we did was invite to get the long-lingering driver’s zation all struggle with…Our secha and to engage in an active two weeks mastering what the Cosecha members to our class. license bill passed – an issue that argument is the roads would and current learning experience. difference is between a rhetorical Two members of the group who has come up in the state legisla- be safe and our communities They worked with the art question and an analogy. There department to create artistic are undocumented visited us. ture for years and years. would be safer. Many other were tests, quizzes and research They explained Cosecha and projects that would convey the Volunteer organizer Amelia states have passed it. It won’t that may be considered a little the current actions they were stories that were shared by the Gonzalez Pinal said Cosecha be- be the first time for us. There is more boring. However, using all taking to get a bill passed to members of Cosecha, and they gan activism with several circles, precedence…This issue has been of that we were able to bring it allow immigrants without legal or local chapters, around the state also engaged in a persuasive together for a project. In the end, status to have drivers’ licenses. hanging around the State House writing assignment to create let- on Nov. 3, 2018 to bring the issue for 15 years. Unfortunately, it using those skills was effortless Many of the students didn’t have to the forefront once again. The ters to present to Speaker DeLeo. has been very long, but the issues for them…They were motivated first-hand experience with these campaign is called Manejando Sin They even brought in trans- and the struggles of those in the to use what they learned and issues and were immersed in Miedo, or Driving without Fear, lators from a local high school community haven’t changed.” apply it to our project.” their stories.” and the group has done every- to help them learn to use the One of the challenges for un- For the political and civ- Cosecha has become very ac- thing from traditional lobbying to Spanish language correctly in documented residents who drive their art and writing. Then they ic piece, Nam said some might is that they can easily be pulled headed down to the State House question the stance taken by over, and without a license, that with School Director Trish Mor- the students, but she said it was often can lead to deportation, Pi- row on Tuesday to present their really about building a skill set nal said. She said some men from projects as a form of advocacy. to be able to use to help society the organization in Lawrence “They really got to have a con- improve – no matter what the were working construction in versation and dialog about it,” said opinion might be. New Hampshire last year. There Nam. “They got good feedback “What we did was political was no public transit, so they had from those who were on the hun- in nature,” she said. “Some peo- to drive to a job site. The driver ger strike and those on the strike ple would question that…As a had no license, and got pulled had a very emotional reaction to school, we’re trying to do things over. 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Will Thompson reads a portion of his letter outside of Speaker Bob DeLeo’s office. After reading their letters, the Neighborhood Ayelet Abramowitz presenting her art piece to Movimiento Cosecha School students handed leaders Omar Martinez, Emilia Lovo, Irma Lemoz, and Juan Pablo off their letters to Speaker Orjuela. Matilda Sanchez and Nina Sly making their way to Rep. DeLeo’s Chief of Staff, William Straus’ office. Seth Gitell.

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Kurinsky said that she feels ing to outsiders who are trying ZBA denies 14 unit building on Rock Hill Road this project is inappropriate next to move to the city,” she said. By Lauren Bennett site, and six ancillary spots at 29 and Annissa Essaibi-Geroge, as to Jamaica Plain Auto Body, Small said that his client, Rock Hill Rd. well as the Carpenter’s Union which is also located on Rock Hill Matthew Hayes, also owns the The Zoning Board of Appeal Additional relief was request- and a neighbor at 28 Paul Gore Road. She and others were also auto body shop and that the on January 28 denied an appli- ed for Floor Area Ratio (FAR), who also owns 21 Rock Hill Road. concerned about the parking, the only cars that currently park on cation for a four-story, 14 resi- which has a requirement of .6 in “I think the project speaks for fact that it does not fit within the the street are ones for the auto dential unit building at 12 Rock the area, but the proposed FAR is itself; I’ve been looking at these context of the neighborhood, and body shops. “Rock Hill Road is Hill Road, with ancillary parking 1.8. Additionally, relief would be derelict buildings for 40 years,” how busy Paul Gore St. already a private way and there have spots at 29 Rock Hill Road, citing needed for height, as the require- he said. “I’d love to see this go up is without the addition of 14 been fire trucks down it before,” that the building was too dense ment is 35 feet or three stories and I think it would be a shame new units that will inevitably Hayes said. He said that the auto for the area. but the proposed height is 36 feet if it weren’t built.” use Paul Gore St. as a way in body shop is a fully sprinklered Attorney Derric Small said and four stories. Not all neighbors shared the and out. There was also concern building and the new construc- that his client was seeking relief Lindsey Santana from the same sentiment. Sharon Kurin- about emergency vehicles being tion would be as well. He added to combine the lots at 29, 31, and Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood sky, an abutter at 31 Paul Gore able to easily get onto Rock Hill that they have letters of support 12 Rock Hill Road and erect a Services said that “the applicant Street, said that she was before Road. from the abutters on Cranston building for 14 residential units worked closely with the commu- the ZBA on behalf of abutters at “I believe that contrary to St. as well as direct abutters of with 26 parking spaces. Cur- nity and abutters to address con- several addresses on Paul Gore what seems to be policy, the wish- the project. rently, the site consists of three cerns.” She added that the proj- St. and “approximately a hun- es of residents who have lived Ultimately, the ZBA decided “dilapidated garages and one ect has received support from dred residents of Paul Gore St. here and been taxpayers to the to deny this project based on storage building which needs to the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood who signed a petition opposing City of Boston for years and de- density, and told the applicant be torn down,” Small said. There Council. Also in support were this project.” cades should be considered more that he is able to come in with a would be eight tandem spots on City Councilors Matt O’Malley important than providing hous- different proposal within a year. 8 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Walsh recommends three JP projects for CPA funding By John Lynds creative solutions,” said Mayor The $200,000 to the Haffenr- Walsh. “I’m proud that through effer Brewery complex will go to Mayor Martin Walsh and the this new round of funding, we are restoring the roof and windows City’s Community Preservation dedicating the majority of this for a “Prosperity Center” provid- Committee (CPC) recommended funding round to affordable hous- ing small business services, job three projects in Jamaica Plain ing projects. All of these proposals training, ESL classes, and other for inclusion in the next round will support our community in programs. for the Community Preservation countless ways. We look forward The entire Haffenreffer com- Act (CPA) funding. The CPC held to continuing to use this revenue plex was redeveloped by the Ja- a public meeting last week to to build on our work related to maica Plain Neighborhood Devel- vote on the Mayor’s recommend- affordable housing, historic pres- opment Corporation, which owns ed slate of projects for funding. ervation and open space.” and operates it today. The Boston The projects in Jamaica Plain The $1.5 million to the Pine Beer Company, brewer of Sam- are among 40 projects totaling Street Inn and Community uel Adams beer, has been an an- more than $24 million citywide. Builders will go towards build- chor tenant and investor since the In Jamaica Plain $1.9 million ing a portion of 202 affordable mid-1980s, and offers tours of the of CPA funding could be heading rental units, including 156 for brewery there. The main brewery this way and includes $1.5 mil- formerly homeless households, building is included on the Nation- lion to the Pine Street Inn and at 3368 Washington Street. The al Register of Historic Places. The Haffenreffer Brewery complex the Community Builders proj- six story, mixed use building with The $200,000 to the Foot- ect; $200,000 to the Haffenreffer office space and 100% affordable light Club will go to remediating Brewery complex; and $200,000 housing will go up on Washing- structural problems and stabiliz- to the Footlight Club, the coun- ton Street where an existing ing Eliot Hall, a Greek Revival try’s oldest community theatre. building owned by Pine Street wood-frame structure built in “We’re in the middle of a hous- Inn is located and used for office 1831. ing crisis that requires bold and space. The Footlight Club is the oldest continuously-running community theatre group in the United States of America, having performed every year since 1877. 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The to determine the merits of each ton City Councilor At-Large PILOT reform committee, work- ervation projects across the city. Mayor recommended a majority proposed project, ensuring that Michael F. Flaherty has been ing with my colleagues and our Councilor Flaherty said “The of the funds be directed towards they meet all of the appropri- assigned as the Chair of the City’s tax exempt institutions success of the Community Pres- affordable housing projects, in Community Preservation Act to ensure that the benefits they ervation Act in the City of Boston direct response to the affordable ate criteria and maximize public (CPA) Committee for the sec- are reaping from our great City is something I take great pride housing crisis that Boston cur- benefit. The Councilor welcomes ond consecutive term. Councilor are being returned equitably so in, having spearheaded efforts rently faces. With this round of input from all community part- Flaherty has also been assigned we may all continue to prosper.” to support it for almost 20 years funding, the City will have grant- ners and constituents through- as Vice-Chair on the Committee Councilor Flaherty has been now. I am honored to continue ed approximately $67 million for out this process. Any concerned on Government Operations, the a longtime champion of the CPA serving in my role as Chairman projects in every neighborhood. party is welcome to contact his Committee on PILOT Reform, since its adoption by the Com- of this important committee and The Mayor’s recommendations office at 617-635-4205 or by and the Committee on Rules and monwealth of Massachusetts in working to ensure that deserving for this round of funding have email at michael.flaherty@bos- Administration. 2000, and was a key figure in its projects in every neighborhood of been approved by the Communi- “I am looking forward to my adoption by the City of Boston our City continue to receive this ty Preservation Committee, and ton.gov. A formal announcement leadership roles on these criti- in 2016. In his role as CPA Com- important funding.” they will now be submitted to of the CPA Committee hearing cally important committees and mittee chair, Councilor Flaherty Mayor Walsh recently re- the Boston City Council’s CPA on this matter will follow once to helping move Boston forward will be central in the allocation leased his recommendations for Committee for final approval in the hearing has been scheduled. Two arrested, drugs and two guns recovered in Jamaica Plain

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10 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 A Different Budget: Supt. Cassellius’ budget reflects what she heard to align with the Mass Core stan- clining parent perception, you of providing supports to students Major investments proposed dards. will continue to lose students,” and families. That investment is Cassellius said some schools Cassellius said. “We have to stop meant to help the school commu- for seven schools in JP don’t offer Advanced Placement the decline to stabilize and then nity stabilize in and out of school (AP) classes, while others do. to improve.”Jamaica Plain Gazetteso that Januaryteachers 4,can 2002 focus • on1 By Seth Daniel and what teachers say they need. • That, she said, should change. BPS buildings for years have their work of teaching students. When I was on my tour, I’ll never “We need to make sure teach- had an issue with curb appeal, At the elementary level in The world of school budgets forget a girl I met in (Roxbury). ers are up to speed to offer ad- simple maintenance and basic JP, the biggest pieces in the bud- within the Boston Public Schools She was asked why she liked her vanced programming, raising ex- cleanliness. get regard the expansion of the (BPS) has rarely been marked by school. She said it’s because they pectations throughout the city,” A major piece of the budget is Manning School from a K-5 to intrigue or excitement in year’s give her what she needs. We are she said. trying to put an end to that by a K-6 – one of six schools city- past, but new Supt. Brenda Cas- going to give people what they That investment will also give allocating $15 million towards wide that will make that change sellius said this week that her need to succeed.” teachers one extra hour to work the small things, she said, tout- in this year’s budget proposal. first budget proposal is different One of the first tenets of the with a type of coach to help them ing the increased investments That expansion includes budget than any previous ones because new budget is to roll out a com- advance their teaching. While in janitors, new bathrooms and supports for the change, as well she simply did what parents plete supportive service program they do that, students will be better facilities at schools in JP as supports for other school that asked her to do – and that will in 33 of the most underachieving able to participate in science, – both in this budget and the might be affected by the Man- be grounds for excitement in the schools in the city. In JP, that will arts, performing arts, physical upcoming April Capital Budget. ning adding a grade. schools. mean historic investments in education and health – among Cassellius and Kuder said “As part of the expansion Cassellius presented her first six local schools, including three others. they have put on 25 new night to sixth grade, that work will School Budget proposal to the that will get complete supportive “This program hits every sin- janitors in the budget proposal, be supported by $1 million for School Committee Wednesday services. gle neighborhood outside of West and will make even more invest- Building BPS support transi- night, Feb. 5, and it was one that The Curley K-8, the Hen- Roxbury at the schools that are ments in the Capital Budget for tions,” said Kuder. was quite different from previ- nigan K-8 and The English High in significant need of support,” bathrooms and improvements in JP residents will get a shot ous budgets – full of supportive School will be three of those 33 she said. “If you start with the school facilities. right off the bat to learn and services, basic fixes and laying schools that will receive Trans- schools that need it most in year “I saw that need before I actu- comment on the new-look budget the groundwork for expansion, formation funding from the pro- one, all schools move up and ally started,” she said. “I was first proposal as BPS has scheduled all buoyed by a new commit- posed budget. Meanwhile, the work together as a cohort…All approved on May 8 and saw this a budget hearing at the Curley ment from Mayor Martin Walsh Margarite Muniz Academy and boats rise when you do that be- as a problem when I first came K-8 on Feb. 13, where they will of $200 million over three years. Rafael Hernandez K-8 will qual- cause everyone is getting the here. I was pretty surprised by discuss the details of the new It also came after her exhaustive ify for a Family Liaison posi- benefit of that…The momentum that. The way things look around Transformation funding initia- tour of every school building in tion. The Greater Egleston High begins to build.” the buildings and particularly tive. the city, and hosting several com- School will qualify for a new Overall, in that line of think- the cleanliness…This is a state- There will be three hearings munity meetings also, through- social worker position in the pro- ing, the schools are preparing for ment that says the learning en- overall on the new Budget pro- out the city since last August. posed budget. a decline in enrollment citywide. vironment matters. The way kids posal throughout this month, “We are going to fix things be- The full Transformation pro- Nate Kuder, the BPS CFO, said feel when they enter a classroom including Feb. 13 at the Cur- cause we were listening to what gram will include social workers, they will have 1,000 fewer stu- matters. You’re going to see a ley School in JP, March 10 at the parents told us they want us school psychologists, a family dents citywide next year at this change.” the MLK K-8 in Dorchester, and to do,” said Cassellius in an in- liaison and teaching instruction time. The goal of the investments The new investment in the March 18 at the Bolling Building terview with the Patriot Bridge. facilitators. That will also in- in the budget is to stop that Curley, the Hennigan and En- in Dudley Square. The final bud- “That’s why I think it’s such a clude revamping the curriculum bleeding. glish High, if approved, will get is expected to be voted on by different budget. It’s based on in those schools, particularly “If you don’t interrupt that mean a radical shift in how the School Committee on March what students say they need high schools like English High, cycle of declining enrollment, de- those schools operate in terms 25.

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The community celebration for Mary E. Curley School took place in Spontaneous Celebra- tions on January 31 – the first such event organized by the school. The free event, filled with music, performance, dancing, food and art, was well attended by staff, parents and students of the Curley school to celebrate their community and the 100th day of the school. Rebecca Greening and Estella Bailote.

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when admission is free after gmail.com. 4 pm and activities run until 8 Family art class, wheelchair pm. For a full schedule, please accessible, Tuesdays 10:30am- JP Agenda visit mfa.org. 11:30am, ages 3-5. Tuesdays, Children Dance Classes: JP 3:30-4:30 p.m., ages 5+. Fam- The deadline for listings is Jamaica Plain Neighbor- committees; 3). An invitation Dance Co-op is hosting two ily Resource Center, 1542 Co- noon, Tues. February18 for the hood Council Zoning Com- to anyone in the community new classes this Fall: Par- lumbus Ave. Info: 522-1018. February 21 issue. Send list- mittee scheduled meeting interested in running for the ent & Child: Intro to Move- Egleston Square Library, free ings to reporter@jamaicaplain- on February 19 is CANCELED. Council to ask questions of ment for ages ~3-4 on Sun- homework help, Mondays, gazette.com. Note: 617 should So, the Committee’s next reg- the Council. days, 10-11 a.m., to Dec. 8 (Full Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and be dialed before numbers be- ularly-scheduled meeting will Please visit our web- course: $100 / Drop in: $15); Thursdays, ongoing through- low, unless another area code be March 4th at Farnsworth page, JPNC.org, for any up- and Pre-Ballet & Modern: out the school year, 3:30-5:30 is given. House. The agenda for that date Dance Basicsfor ages ~5-6 p.m., 2044 Columbus Ave, meeting will include 3368 Vacancy on the Jamaica on Sundays, 11am-12pm, Roxbury. Meetings Washington Street (new con- Plain Neighborhood Coun- 10/6-12/8 (Full course: $100). Stonybrook Neighborhood struction, five-story mixed-use cil People who are interested Classes held at Spontaneous Health/Fitness Association. Next meeting development including resi- in the available seats on the Celebrations (FYI: no class- Yoga, meditation and stress Monday, February 10, 7-9 pm, dential (202 units), office use Jamaica Plain Neighborhood es December 1 for holidays). reduction classes at the English High School Library, (14,000 square feet), commu- Council can contact Kevin Email Caitlin Fisher to reg- MindBody Center (SJPHC- 144 McBride St. More/latest nity center, and basement-lev- Rainsford, chair of the Coun- ister: JPDanceCoop@gmail. HPC) @ 10 Green Street. Low info: www.sna-jp.org el parking (38 spaces); building cil at (617) 866-7672 or kprains- com. cost or free, in English and The Jamaica Pond Associ- to provide housing and sup- [email protected] or come Kids on Wheels: Play and Spanish. For more information ation will meet from 7:00 – portive services for former- The Egleston Square Neigh- learn, every Sunday, 3 to 5 call 983-4226. 9:00 p.m. on Monday, March ly-homeless individuals (140 borhood Association will pm – Ferris Wheels Bike Shop Fitness Walk, Saturdays, 8-9 2, in the community room at units), administered by Pine meet on Monday, March 2 helps kids learn and practice a.m., Franklin Park Golf Club- the Jamaicaway Tower, 111 Street Inn, and 82 affordable from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meet- safe riding skills while having house parking lot. Info: al- Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain. rental units; demolition of ex- ing is in the YMCA Building at lots of fun at the South Street [email protected]. This is an open public meet- isting building on site); 3171 3134 Washington St. Agenda Mall and tennis courts! Free Care to Care, a support group ing; Pondside residents who Washington Street (new con- to be determined. helmet adjustments and free for family caregivers of people would like to take an active struction of a four-story build- JP Problem Properties Com- bike adjustments available. with Alzheimer’s and other de- role in this neighborhood or- ing with nine residential units mittee, first Thursday of the Heavy rain cancels. At the mentias, second Wednesdays ganization are encouraged to and one ground-floor commer- month, 10:30am, Egleston Li- tennis courts at South Street of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. attend and consider joining the cial space); 150 Chestnut Ave- brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. and Carolina Avenue. 617-524- Springhouse, 44 Allandale St. association. There is limited nue (install driveway and curb Info: Office of Rep. Malia, 2453. Info: Meredith Griffiths, 522- guest parking to the right of cut for one off-street parking 617-722-2380 Tuesday & Thursday a.m. bike 0043/mgriffiths@springhouse- the main entrance; the site is a space); and 101-103 Green training rides: Paceline ride, boston.org. five-minute walk from the #39 Street (renovation in existing Youth/Families great for training for charity Forest Hills Runners, several bus stop at South Huntington finished basement to change The Museum of Fine Arts, rides or general conditioning. weekly group runs, info/sched- Ave. and Perkins Street. laundry room/storage area into Boston (MFA), invites children Leaves from Ferris Wheels ule: foresthillsrunners.org. Jamaica Plain Neighbor- new full bathroom and new to explore the wide array of Bike Shop, 66 South St. (1/2 hood Council. Open House laundry room; modify utilities portraits on view at the Mu- mile from Forest Hills) at 7:00 Seniors at the Jamaica Plain Neighbor- shared with other unit). Af- seum during February School a.m. sharp. Rain cancels. Call Jamaica Plain Branch Library, hood Council. Tuesday, Febru- ter March 4th, the Committee’s Vacation Week, part of the an- 617-524-2453. 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain ary 25 at 7:00pm at Farnsworth next upcoming meetings will nual Cogan Family Foundation The Roberto Clemente 21 (617) 524-2053 House, 90 South Street. The be March 18th and April 1st. Vacation Week Adventures. Sports program is now ac- Monthly Memory Cafe. Feb- Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Outreach Committee: Mon- Art-making activities through- cepting applications (boys and ruary 24. 10:30-noon. Please Council(JPNC) will hold an day, February 10 at 6:30 pm at out the week will give kids girls ages 6-16). Location: The join us for conversations that Open House for anyone in JP Licks, 659 Centre St. On the opportunity to learn more Hennigan Community Center, allow time to share memories, the community interested the agenda will be a discussion about the MFA’s collection and 200 Heath St., Jamaica Plain. laughter and concerns. Partic- in running for the Council to on the website, brochures and exhibitions while creating their Info: 617-828-9524 or alliria- ipants experiencing memory ask questions of the Council. upcoming elections. own masterpieces. Activities [email protected]. lapses are welcome to attend This will be followed by the Parks + Committee: Mon- include making pencil and oil Spanish-English Language –and anyone requiring special regular monthly meeting. On day, February 10 at 7:30 pm at pastel drawings inspired by Exchange / Intercambio de assistance should be accom- the agenda of the monthly JP Licks, 659 Centre St. On the large-scale portraits fea- Idiomas en Inglés y Español, panied by a caretaker. We meeting will be a presenta- the agenda will be: tured in The Banner Project: Saturdays / sábados, 12 – 1:45 will be working with collages. tion by Rep. Elugardo on her Education Commit- Robert Pruitt and taking instant p.m. Connolly Branch Library. Refreshments will be provided legislative agenda. Also on the tee: Wednesday, February 12 photographs like those seen Support Group for Young by Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation agenda will be updates and at 7:00 pm at JP Licks, 659 on view in Elsa Dorfman: Me Parents, a program of Jewish and Skilled Care Center. The recommendations from the Centre St. On the agenda will and My Camera. On Monday, Family and Children’s Services, Memory Cafe is held the last working committees. All in- be: TBA. Tuesday and Thursday, per- open to all faiths, for parents Monday of every month. terested residents are invited Housing & Development Com- formances by Jean Appolon with children from birth to one- Monthly Memory Café, Are to attend. mittee: Tuesday, February 18 at Expressions combine contem- year, registration not required. you an individual with mem- Police Community Rela- 7:00 pm. On the agenda will porary and folkloric Haitian Thursdays, 10:30am-noon. ory loss? Are you a caregiv- tions Meeting will take be: TBA. dance. On Wednesday and Info: 781-647- 5327/info@jfcs- er to someone with memory place on Thursday, March Jamaica Plain Neighbor- Friday, visitors are invited to boston.org. loss? Are you looking for an 5 at 6:30pm at Curtis Hall, 20 hood Council: Tuesday, Feb- enjoy the magic and mystery Tiny Tots World Music enjoyable way to spend time South Street. Commanders ruary 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm, at of Bharatanatyam, an ancient and Movement, music class- together? Come and enjoy from Boston Police Area E, Farnsworth House, 90 South Indian dance combining pure es for kids age 2-5 by Helder coffee, creative arts, refresh- MBTA Police and State Police Street. On the agenda will dance and mime accompanied Tsinine, Mondays 11-11:45am; ments and conversations with will deal with all issues of be: 1). A presentation on her by music and lyrics. Saturdays, 10-10:45am, $17 new friends of all ages. Amory public safety raised by the legislative agenda by Rep. Activities are available from per class or $90 for 6 weeks, Street Housing Development, community. All interested res- Elugardo; 2). Updates and 10 am - 4 pm daily, except Egleston YMCA, 3134 Wash- 125 Amory St., in the com- idents are invited to attend.. recommendations from the for Wednesday, February 19, ington St. Info: htsinine@ munity room. Meets the last 16 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020

dancing for queer folks and al- 524-2053 will be hosting the fol- lies at 7PM. Every Wednesday lowing events: live music from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. ESL Conversation Group. Every Sights & Sounds Throwback Thursday from 6-8pm Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m. with rotating DJ’s barside. Visit Spanish Conversation Group. Ev- www.milkywayjp.com for more ery Saturday, 11:30-12:30. Spon- The deadline for listings is noon, country, gospel, soul and RnB tical Misfits and Uncle Johnny’s late night events Thu-Sun. sored by Roslindale Branch. February 18 for the February 21 spun by 2 atheists (and guests) @ Band (alternating weeks) and their Old time music, Southern/ Connolly Branch Library issue. Send listings to reporter@ Jeanie Johnston 9pm-Close FREE friends playing the music of The roots music, second and fourth 433 Centre St., 522-1960, www. jamaicaplaingazette.com. Note: SOUL music & COUNTRY music. Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and Wednesdays, 7.30pm, back room bpl.org. 617 should be dialed before num- Foundational sounds of the Amer- more! at Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washing- Just a reminder that we are very bers below, unless another area ican experience spun monthly EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 8:00 PM ton St. Info: peggyconant@gmail. happy to receive book donations. code is given. with love, admiration, and a deep – 2:00 AM (FREE!): OPEN MIC AT com. The sale of books is the main want to create fun. Throw in a THE MIDWAY Hosted by Angela First Fridays Youth Open source of income for the Friends. non-believer’s true lust for spin- Sawyer and Gabe Stoddard. Come Mic with renowned feature art- As you may know, we fund many Special events ning GOSPEL music and you one, come all! More info: http:// ists, first Friday of every month, needs at the library, including Community Bible Study, 11 am have JESUS DRINKS FREE. The midwayorthehighway.com/ 7pm at First Baptist Church, 633 books for reading groups and to noon, First Saturday of each music comes from the 1950s thru Saturday 2/8 (Night Show) $8.00: Centre St. Free for performers children’s programs. month. Discussion, Lending Li- the 1970s. We’re @ The Jeanie Il Mostro, Z/28, Oxblood Forge, and those under 25, $10 suggest- The date for the 2020 book sale brary of Bible Study Materials. Johnston Pub every first Thursday Wrought Iron Hex ed donation for those 25 and over. has been set for Saturday Sep- Christian Science Reading Room, night of every month. Good times Saturday 2/8 (Day Show) 3pm tember 26. 351 Centre Street. 857 719-3432 in Jamaica Plain.” ($6.00): Murphy & The Mess, Dance and Stonybrook Fine Arts, Make Your JP Toastmasters meets the sec- The Haven, HOOTENANNY - JP’s The Inebriations, the Deep State, comedy Own Wedding Rings workshop ond and fourth Monday of each OPEN MIC EVERY WEDNESDAY, Amoricans Dance JP Revival! Free your and teen & adult classes in weld- month at 7:00 p.m. at The Foot- hosted by Tom Dowd. Sign up is Sunday 2/9 (Day Show): TBA mind, body, and soul, and lift ing, foundry and mold-making, light Club in Jamaica Plain. The 9.30pm and we have prizes every Monday 2/10 ($10.00): Punk Rock- your spirits with high-energy, feel- ongoing, 24 Porter St. Info: stony- meeting will feature free food Wednesday for the most interest- in’ and Pastie Poppin’ good, socially conscious music brookfinearts.com. and drinks, introductions, and op- ing acts. Tuesday 2/11: TBA from around the world! All ages. Woodworking, sewing, art portunities to practice speaking. Midway Café, All shows 21+ Wednesday 2/12 ($5.00): Fully Wheelchair accessible. Nov. classes, fiber arts, photography, As always, meetings are free for - Doors at 8:00 PM unless other- Celebrated Orchestra with special 16, 7:30-9:30pm, First Baptist book arts. Children, teens, adults, guests. JP Toastmasters is known wise noted guests the Blues Dream Box Church JP, 633 Centre St. $5-$15 year round. Eliot School of Fine for providing a warm, welcoming EVERY THURSDAY 9:30 PM - 2:00 Thursday 2/13 (before Queera- (No one turned away for lack of & Applied Arts, 24 Eliot St. Info: environment where members AM: QUEERAOKE (Drink – Sing – oke) $5.00: Britt Walsh (monthly funds). More info: https://tinyurl. eliotschool.org or 524-3313. help each other improve their pub- Dance – Repeat!) residency) com/DanceJPRevival, DanceJP- Shim Gum Do (Mind Sword lic speaking and leadership skills Boston’s very best lesbian night Friday 2/14 (after Hippie Hour) [email protected] Path), zen sword, karate and med- (but everyone is welcome and all 8:30pm ($7.00): LOVE LOVE with Gender-Free/English Country itation classes, scholarships avail- Arts, music, and are invited!) special guests Rocky Ludden, Dance, beginners welcome and able, Spontaneous Celebrations, EVERY FRIDAY 6:00 – 8:30 PM culture Opal Canyon, and Amy Fairchild encouraged. 2nd and 4th Tues- 45 Danforth St. Info: 429-8024/ JESUS DRINKS FREE! 1950s-70s (FREE!): HIPPIE HOUR with Mys- Saturday 2/15 (Night Show) days (5th Tuesdays: experienced) [email protected]. $10.00: The JP Music Festival of the month, 7:30-11:30pm, First Meet-Ups presents Smell The Love 2020! Church, 6 Eliot St. Info: www.lcfd. Narratives Boston, queer ac- Saturday 2/15 (Day Show): TBA org/bgfe/512-5554. tivist-writers group open to Sunday 2/16 (Day Show): Stop Learn to stiltwalk with Spon- LGBTQ-identified adults inter- Calling Me Frank, State of the taneous Celebrations, 45 Dan- ested in creative expression Union, The New Frustrations, The forth St. Sundays, 11am-1pm, $5. and social justice, first and third Steamies Info: 857-498-2438. Wednesday evenings of the Monday 2/17: Sloppy Joes Drag month, 7-9pm, Haymarket Peo- Brendan Behan Pub Night! Family ple’s Fund, 42 Seaverns Ave. Info: Tuesday 2/18: Jake Perrone, Hooly 378A Centre Street Egleston Square Branch Li- [email protected]. J. Chan, Aaron Wardwell, Hannah Jamaica Plain brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. Party for the Helping Hand Jay Free Drop-In Homework Help Fund, hosted by Haymarket Peo- Thursday 2/20 (before Queera- Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm ple’s Fund, every 3rd Friday of the oke): Richie Parsons The library provides free, drop-in month, 5:30-8pm, 42 Seaverns Saturday 2/22 (Night Show): Sum- afterschool homework help for Ave. Info: 522-3349/umnunity@ mer Cult Tour Kickoff with special students in grades K-8 through- gmail.com. guests Why Try?, The Amy Inci- out the school year. Spanish as- Networking Group, local chapter dent, and Lower Falls sistance is available Mondays of BNI, meets on Wednesdays at Jeanie Johnston Pub, 144 South and Thursdays. Help is provided the Farnsworth House at 7am. St. Open Mic hosted by Tony Blu- by trained, high-achieving high Consists of 30 members of differ- ze, Sundays at 8 pm. More events school students. This program ent professions. Through develop- at jeaniejohnstonpub.com. is available at locations across ment and trust and relationships Bella Luna & The Milky Way Boston on days that Boston Public amongst the members, objec- Weekly events include: Radio Schools are in session. The full list tive is to promote each other’s Mamba’s Family Rumba, every of locations is online at www.bpl. businesses. Members may live Sunday 5pm-8pm, live Latin mu- org/homework. outside of JP, but common tie is sic. Every Monday Stump Trivia Jamaica Plain Branch Library either living in or servicing the JP from 8 – 10 p.m., Teacher Tues- Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 area. Info: President of chapter days and Dirty Water Saloon line South Street, Jamaica Plain (617) Katelyn Atwater, info: 431-0929 Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 • 17

Photos by Mike Mejia GAME NIGHT AT SPONTANEOUS CELEBRATIONS Members of the community gathered at Spontaneous Cele- brations for a night of fun and games hosted by Liberation Games on Saturday, February 1. Attendees enjoyed delicious foods from Olio Culinary Col- lective, music, and dozens of fun card and board games. The fund- raiser also featured a Dominoes and Texas Hold’Em Poker tour- nament where players were giv- en the opportunity to showcase Julian Ramos. their skills. The proceeds from the night benefited Black Lives City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo Muntaha Muhammad and Travis Henderson was very Matter Boston, Mijente Boston, and his brother, Eroc Arroyo. Justin Jimenez. excited after winning a big Sisters Unchained, GreenRoots, pot during the charity poker and Right To The City Boston. tournament.

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UnitedHealthcare SCO is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is a voluntary program that is available to anyone 65 and older who qualifies for MassHealth Standard and Original Medicare. If you have MassHealth Standard, but you do not qualify for Original Medicare, you may still be eligible to enroll in our MassHealth Senior Care Option plan and receive all of your MassHealth benefits through our SCO program. H2226_191016_032735_M UHCSCO_191016_032735 CST27301B 18 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 OBITUARIES Ronald Lee Scott Judith Ann Music Bassist for the blues/rock band Red House Former Jamaica Plain Childrens Librarian

Ronald Lee Scott, 58, of Lex- Judith Ann Music, 71, died on tients with neuropathy and pain ington and formerly of Jamaica Feb. 1, 2020 at her home in White management along with gentle, Plain, passed away suddenly on River Junction, VT almost eight loving care. Nov. 15, 2019. years after being diagnosed with When she moved to the Upper Ron was the bassist of the breast cancer. She spent her final Valley in 2001, Judy set up an popular JP blues/rock band Red days surrounded by her loving acupuncture practice in Norwich House along with his brother, family, including her husband and also volunteered at the Good guitarist Jay Sicotta Henderson. of 45 years, John Vogel, her chil- Neighbor Health Clinic. In her Ron moved to Boston with his dren, and her grandchildren. practice, she helped people deal- family from Trenton, New Jer- Judy was a brilliant woman ing with pain and disease, infer- sey in 1963, settling in Jamaica with limitless intellectual cu- tility, and helping turn babies Plain in 1974. riosity. After graduating from in utero to avoid a breach birth. After graduating high school, Duke University, she earned a She joined the board of the Good social and environmental justice Ron was employed at Brueggers Master’s Degree in Library Sci- Neighbor Health Clinic and Red causes, a highlight being her Bakery, JP, and Abt Associates their unique blend of blues, funk, ence at the University of North Logan Dental Clinic where she 2004 trip to Washington D.C. in Cambridge. He later worked and rock that will stay with us. Carolina and a Master’s Degree soon became the chairperson and with her daughter as part of the for Careful Carrier Movers and Ron follows his mother, Mildred in English from the University of helped it transition and grow. March for Women’s Lives. most recently as a stagehand Lee Scott, and father, Jefferson Virginia. She began her career as Many obituaries describe the Judy was born October 1, for music productions with the Cleveland Scott Sr., who pre- a research librarian which per- deceased as the perfect wife and 1948 and grew up in Raleigh, LiveNation Union. ceded him in passing. He leaves fectly suited her quick and cu- mother. In this case it is true North Carolina. She is survived Ron was a devoted friend to his brother, Jay and his beloved, rious mind. Her career changed and we have documentary proof by her husband John Vogel, her many, always ready to help or partner, Janet Dephoure, who when she moved to Boston and in the cards from her children son Daniel Music Vogel (daugh- lend an ear if that’s what you has been by his side for 16 years, became a children’s librarian at calling her “the best mother ter-in-law Tessa Heller Vogel), needed. as well as an aunt, Etheria Sin- the Sedgewick Street Branch Li- ever.” She was wonderfully pa- her daughter Diana Vogel Ar- Picking up the bass at age gleton, an uncle, Lewis Scott, and brary in Jamaica Plain. It turned tient and creative. After several nell (son-in-law Bobby Arnell), 12, Ron became a sought after numerous cousins. out to be an even more demand- rainy days, she would dress her her three grandchildren: Elliott bassist leading to stints with A Celebration of Ron’s life and ing job exemplified by requests children in rain suits and take Vogel, Lydia Vogel, and Ruth several local area bands includ- music will be held at Sponta- from her young clients demand- them on duck walks. As cancer Arnell; brothers Harry Barnes ing Segue and Gargoyle. But for neous Celebrations, 45 Danforth ing she find “the blue book with a decreased her mobility, she could (sister-in-law Nancy Barnes) Ron’s scores of friends and fans, Street, Jamaica Plain on Satur- truck on the cover that her older entertain her grandchildren on and Scott Barnes, beloved niec- it’s those magical shows when he day Feb. 8 from 4 to 11 p.m. brother had loved.” long car rides using her cane as es, nephews, cousins, and John’s stood onstage, next to his broth- Call 857-505-9554 for infor- After her two children were a prop in creating stories and siblings and their families, all of er, Jay, in Red House, delivering mation. born, Judy embarked on a new adventures. whom she loved dearly. career as an acupuncturist and A fanatic gardener, Judy was As she requested, she will herbal medicine practitioner. never happier than digging in have a green burial at Green She attended the New England the soil and creating beautiful Mount cemetery in Montpelier. OBITUARIES School of Acupuncture where gardens. She was an avid reader After the Funeral, the family All obituaries and death notices she received a Master’s Degree whose taste ranged from An- will engage in a modified version will be at a cost of in Acupuncture and completed glo Saxon literature to mystery of Sitting Shiva at Judy’s home $100.00 per paper. advanced studies in Herbal Med- novels. To her friends, she was a in Wilder. That includes photo. icine. One of the highlights of loving companion noted for her In lieu of flowers, please con- Please send to her practice was working at the wisdom and wonderful sense of sider a donation to the Good [email protected] AIDS Care Project in Boston. It humor. Neighbor Health Clinic, or spend additional time in a garden or call 781-485-0588 was early in the AIDs epidemic Judy was a proud feminist, and she was able to help pa- advocate and supporter of many thinking of her.

LEGAL NOTICE plaint for Divorce requesting of this Court. CHANGE OF NAME WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, ADJUDICATION unsupervised administration. TION UNDER THE MASSACHU- COMMONWEALTH that the Court grant a divorce Witness, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, Docket No. First Justice of this Court. Docket No. IMPORTANT NOTICE SETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE OF MASSACHUSETTS for Irretrievable breakdown. First Justice of this Court. SU19C0344CA Date: January 29, 2020 SU19P1715EA You have the right to obtain (MUPC) THE TRIAL COURT The Complaint is on file at the Date: January 14, 2020 In the matter of: Felix D. Arroyo, Estate of: a copy of the Petition from A Personal Representative ap- PROBATE AND FAMILY Court. Felix D. Arroyo, Olivia Teresa Register of Probate Thelma Lois the Petitioner or at the Court. pointed under the MUPC in an COURT DEPARTMENT An Automatic Restraining Order Register of Probate Cummings 2/7/20 Tacneau You have a right to object unsupervised administration is SUFFOLK Division has been entered in this matter 2/7/20 A Petition to Change Name of JP Date of Death to this proceeding. To do so, not required to file an inventory DIVORCE SUMMONS preventing you from taking any JP Adult has been filed by Olivia 07/03/2014 you or your attorney must or annual accounts with the BY PUBLICATION action which would negatively Teresa Cummings of Boston, To all interested persons: file a written appearance and Court. Persons interested in AND MAILING impact the current financial MA requesting that the court LEGAL NOTICE A Petition for Late and objection at this Court before: the estate are entitled to notice Suffolk Probate status of either party. SEE LEGAL NOTICE enter a Decree changing their COMMONWEALTH Limited Formal Testacy and/or 10:00 a.m. on the return day of regarding the administration And Family Court Supplemental Probate Court COMMONEALTH name to: OF MASSACHUSETTS Appointment has been filed by 09/12/2019. directly from the Personal 24 New Chardon St. Rule 411. OF MASSACHUSETTS Olivia Teresa Salvatore THE TRIAL COURT Carmen L. Williams-Dwyer of This is NOT a hearing date, but Representative and may Boston, MA 02114 You are hereby summoned THE TRIAL COURT Cummings PROBATE AND Jamaica Plain, MA requesting a deadline by which you must petition the Court in any matter Docket No. and required to serve upon PROBATE AND Any person may appear for FAMILY COURT that the Court enter a formal file a written appearance and relating to the estate, including SU19D1644DR Sonia Diaz, 28 Paul Gore St., FAMILY COURT purposes of objecting to the Suffolk Probate Decree and Order and for such objection if you object to this the distribution of assets and Sonia Diaz Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, your Suffolk Probate petition by filing an appearance and Family Court other relief as requested in the proceeding. If you fail to file a expenses of administration. Plaintiff answer, if any on or before And Family Court at: Suffolk Probate and Family 24 New Chardon St. Petition. timely written appearance and WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, vs. 03/05/2020. If you fail to do 24 New Chardon St. Court before 10:00 a.m. on the Boston, MA 02114 The Petitioner requests that: objection followed by an affi- First Justice of this Court. Elvin A. Alemany so, the court will proceed to the Boston, MA 02114 return day of 02/20/2020. (617)788-8300 Carmen L. Williams-Dwyer of davit of objections within thirty Date: August 16, 2019 Defendant hearing and adjudication of his (617)788-8300 This is NOT a hearing date, but CITATION ON Jamaica Plain, MA be appointed (30) days of the return day, Felix D. Arroyo To the Defendant: action. You are also required NOTICE OF a deadline by which you must PETITION FOR as Personal Representative(s) action may be taken without Register of Probate The Plaintiff has filed a Com- to file a copy of your answer, if PETITION FOR file a written appearance if you FORMAL of said estate to serve Without further notice to you. 2/7/20 any, in the office of the Register object to this proceeding. Surety on the bond in an UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRA- JP Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 • 19

LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS

BARRICKLO HAS BEEN business major in the Univer- Highest Honors for the fall 2019 of study. UNH’s research port- Based in Boston, Massachu- NAMED TO THE FALL sity’s Kania School of Manage- semester. Kilson-Kuchtic is ma- folio includes partnerships with setts, opposite the historic Bos- ment. joring in Communication. NASA, NOAA, NSF and NIH, ton Common and in the heart 2019 SHENANDOAH Students named to the Dean’s receiving more than $100 million of the city’s Theatre District, UNIVERSITY ESPANOLA NAMED List at the University of New in competitive external funding Emerson College educates indi- PRESIDENT’S LIST TO THE CHAMPLAIN Hampshire are students who every year to further explore and viduals who will solve problems Congratulations to Jenna Bar- COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST have earned recognition through define the frontiers of land, sea and change the world through ricklo of Jamaica Plain. Jenna Beatrice Espanola of Jamaica their superior scholastic perfor- and space. engaged leadership in commu- is a Musical Theatre major and Plain has been named to the mance during a semester en- nication and the arts, a mission earned a GPA of 3.9 or higher Champlain College Dean’s List rolled in a full-time course load EMERSON COLLEGE informed by liberal learning. The at Shenandoah University in for the Fall 2019 semester. (12 or more graded credits). ANNOUNCES LOCAL College has 3,780 undergradu- the Fall 2019 semester. Jenna is Students on the Dean’s List have Highest honors are awarded to DEAN’S LIST HONOREES ates and 670 graduate students one of 326 students that earned achieved a grade point average students who earn a semester The following students have from across the United States President’s List honors in the of 3.5 or higher during the se- grade point average of 3.85 or been named to Emerson Col- and 50 countries. Supported by Fall 2019 semester. mester. better out of a possible 4.0. Stu- lege’s Dean’s List for the Fall state-of-the-art facilities and a Shenandoah University was Founded in 1878, Champlain dents with a 3.65 to 3.84 aver- 2019 semester. The requirement renowned faculty, students par- established in 1875, and is College is a small, not-for-prof- age are awarded high honors to make the Dean’s List is a ticipate in more than 90 student headquartered in Winchester, it, private college in Burling- and students whose grade point grade point average of 3.7 or organizations and performance Virginia, with additional edu- ton, Vermont, with additional average is 3.5 through 3.64 are higher that semester. groups. Emerson is known for its cational sites in Clarke, Fairfax campuses in Montreal, Canada, awarded honors. Isha Marathe majoring in Jour- experiential learning programs and Loudoun counties. Shenan- and Dublin, Ireland. Champlain The University of New Hamp- nalism, and a member of the in Los Angeles, Washington, DC, doah is a private, nationally rec- offers a traditional undergrad- shire is a flagship research uni- class of 2020. the Netherlands, London, China, ognized university that blends uate experience from its beau- versity that inspires innovation Jonah Barricklo majoring in Mu- and the Czech Republic as well professional career experienc- tiful campus overlooking Lake and transforms lives in our sical Theatre, and a member of as its new Global Portals, with es with liberal education. With Champlain, and more than 90 state, nation and world. More the class of 2023. the first program launching this nearly 4,000 students in more residential undergraduate and than 16,000 students from all Jack Charles majoring in Media fall in Paris and the second next than 200+ areas of study in sev- online undergraduate and grad- 50 states and 71 countries en- Arts Production, and a member year in Switzerland. The College en different schools, Shenandoah uate degree programs and certif- gage with an award-winning of the class of 2023. has an active network of 39,000 icates. Champlain’s distinctive promotes a close-knit community faculty in top ranked programs Augustus Lamb majoring in Me- alumni who hold leadership po- career-driven approach to higher rich in creative energy and intel- in business, engineering, law, dia Arts Production, and a mem- sitions in communication and education embodies the notion lectual challenge. Shenandoah liberal arts and the sciences ber of the class of 2022. the arts. For more information, that true learning occurs when students collaborate with accom- across more than 200 programs About Emerson College visit emerson.edu. plished professors who provide information and experience come focused, individual attention, together to create knowledge. all the while leading several Champlain College is included programs to be highly national- in the Princeton Review’s The Chinnaswamy, Republican activist, announces write-in ly ranked. Through innovative Best 385 Colleges: 2020 Edition. partnerships and programs at It was named a “Most Innova- campaign for Republican State Committee in Boston both the local and global level, tive School” (for the fifth year Nicaela Chinnaswamy has an- found that zero ward committees committed to growing the Re- in a row), ranked among the there are exceptional opportuni- nounced her write-in campaign in this district were active,” Nica- publican Party than Niceala,” top 100 Regional Universities ties for students to learn in and for Republican State Committee ela Chinnaswamy explains. “This says Jennifer Nassour, former in the North, and is featured to represent the Second Suffolk makes it extremely difficult to MassGOP chair who advanced out of the classroom. Shenan- as “One of the Best Undergrad- district, including the neighbor- mobilize our voters against lib- to the runoff election for Boston doah empowers its students to uate Teaching Programs” and hoods of Mission Hill, Jamai- eral Democratic candidates. I de- City Council District 8 in Novem- improve the human condition a “Best Value School” by U.S. ca Plain, Roxbury, Mattapan, cided to run because I view this ber. “What we need now more and to be principled profession- News & World Report. The Fiske Dorchester, Hyde Park, Roslin- lack of organization as a failure than ever is someone with the als and leaders wherever they Guide to Colleges for 2020 calls dale, and the South End. on the part of our existing state energy and passion to grow the go. For more information, visit Champlain one of the “Best and Nicaela Chinnaswamy, 27, is committee representatives.” grassroots network that will get su.edu. a Republican activist and home- “I have the experience and the our candidates elected.” Most Interesting Schools” in owner living in Mission Hill. A energy to help grow our grass- The election for Republican the United States, Canada and CAMILO NAMED TO graduate of Boston College, she roots network across the Com- State Committeewoman is held Great Britain. Champlain is also is currently working at a Rox- monwealth, beginning in my own on March 3, 2020, the same date DEAN’S LIST a 2020 College of Distinction. For Samantha C. Camilo of Jamai- bury-based nonprofit dedicated district and other urban areas,” as the presidential primary elec- more information, visit: www. ca Plain was among more than to developing small businesses says Chinnaswamy. “I will fight tion. Only voters who pull a Re- champlain.edu. across the country. Nicaela has for Republican candidates at all publican primary ballot will be 1,600 students named to The staffed and volunteered for Re- levels. And I will oppose any able to cast a vote for Republican University of Scranton’s Dean’s KILSON-KUCHTIC publican campaigns at all levels policy - local, state, or federal - State Committeewoman. There List for the 2019 fall semester. NAMED TO THE in Massachusetts. Most recently, that would further burden the are no candidates listed for this The Dean’s List recognizes stu- UNIVERSITY OF she was recognized by the Mass taxpayers in Boston.” position, as none successfully dents for academic excellence. A Young Republicans for her out- Chinnaswamy also plans to submitted the required signa- student must have a grade point NEW HAMPSHIRE’S standing volunteer efforts for engage the next generation of tures in November 2019. To cast average of 3.5 or better with DEAN’S LIST Boston City Council candidate Republicans through Boston’s a vote for Nicaela Chinnaswamy, a minimum number of credit Caila Kilson-Kuchtic of Jamaica Jennifer Nassour. many universities and young voters may write in her name or hours during the semester to Plain has been named to the “Through my involvement professional networks. contact Nicaela at nicaelachin@ make the Dean’s List. Dean’s List at the University with local campaigns, I looked “There is no young person in gmail.com or 508-873-1940 for a Camilo is a junior international of New Hampshire for earning to engage ward committees and the Second Suffolk district more ballot sticker. 20 FEBRUARY 7, 2020 20 • • J Jamaicaamaica P Plainlain G Gazetteazette • • DECEMBER 20, 2019 casa.ta 6 amLugar to 6para pm. depositar:Llame cuando AIDS le Carolina.1.45pm. Connolly Branch Library. ComidaAdultos de ingredientes Mayores locales. Actionmolesta Committee, el ruido de 75 aviones Amory de St. la Paseos Egleston en bici Square, martes Library, y jueves, ayu - Pan, vegetales, leche y comida Medicare, ¿cómo funciona?, Programapista 27 dede Logan:intercambio 561-3333. de agu Los- 7am,da con Ferris la tarea Wheels, gratuita, 66 los South lunes, para llevar disponibles. Los sába- nvitación miércoles, 8 enero, 10.15- IInvItacIón jasCongresistas para los usuarios Mike Capuano de drogas (621- Street.martes, miércoles y jueves, du- dos, 633 Centre St., 12.00-2pm. 11.15am. 522-9270. Jamaica Plain PlazoPlazo para para la lasección sección de eventos:de even - seraNoticias sana. Cena publicascada miércoles, inyectables6208) y Steven disponible Lynch en (428-2000) AHOPE rante el año escolar, 3.30-5.30pm, 524-3992, firstbaptistjp.org. Branch Library, 30 South Street. martes,tos: martes, 18 febrero 7 eneropara la ediciónpara la 6.30pm. Almuerzo, Crossroads Bostontambién en quiere 534-3963. que laSi gente ha encon llame- 2044 Columbus Ave, Roxbury. Programa de comida comu- Café mensual de la memoria, 21edición febrero. 10 Mande enero. eventosMande evena re- - Café cada sábado, 12pm. 524- tradosobre una ruido aguja de en aviones. un área público, Salud/BienestarNiños en ruedas, cada domingo, nitaria, comidas gratuitas, con 27 ene, 24 feb. 10.30am-12pm. [email protected] a reporter@jamaicaplain - 3992, Churchoffice@firstbaptistjp. llameLa eliminación a la línea directa de agujas,del alcalde: Las seguridad de bicicleta 3-5pm, en Trabajo Voluntario opciones veganas. Comida ca- físico Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 Los números telefónicos que org 635-4500.agujas/jeringas no se pueden tirar las canchas de tenis en South y Programa de aprendizaje para gazette.com. Los números sera sana. Cena cada miércoles, parkrun, evento comunitario de South Street. siguen empiezan con 617. Just Cookin’ Kitchen es una co- Compostajeen la basura comunal normal ,de sábados, la casa. Carolina. adultos, se busca voluntarios telefónicos que siguen emp- 6.30pm. Almuerzo, Crossroads correo, con eventos de 5 kilómet- Café mensual de la memoria, laboración entre servicios de ca- 10am-2pm,Lugar para depositar:mercado deAIDS agricul Action- Paseos en bici, martes y jueves, para enseñar inglés a adultos, iezan con 617. Café cada sábado, 12pm. 524- ros cada fin de semana. Todos para la gente que sufre de la tering que necesitan acceso a una toresCommittee, de Egleston 75 Amory Square, St. Pro45 - 7am, Ferris Wheels, 66 South orientación gratuita. jpcctutor@ 3992, Churchoffice@firstbaptistjp. los sábados, 8.45am, Sugarbowl. pérdida de la memoria y los que ReunionesReuniones cocina. 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By Lauren Bennett derstanding of the guidelines,” plicating or recreating history.” port of this redesign “represent community wants that to be.” A well-attended community Gert Thorn said. “We wres- The aluminum will be re- JP,” and he “does not feel the He also said that things like meeting was held regarding the tled with ISD, with the BPDA. moved from the bottom of the majority of the community is education and affordable hous- Chase Bank project at 701 Cen- We’re not here as agents for building and insulated glazing represented in this room.” ing are efforts that should abso- tre St. on January 30. ourselves…We need to manage will be inserted into a “high qual- “Shame on all of you, shame lutely be supported, in response Three architects: Ed Forte, as a community what happens ity, wood/glass” system with all on these groups for espousing to Hecht’s comments. Gert Thorn, and Michael Epp here.” Thorn proposed some sort wood windows. He said that the such passion for windows and Rick Dube said that the next found issues with the renova- of JP task force or committee detail for below the sill will be grout lines…” he continued, cit- steps are to go back to the city to tions that Chase Bank made to that serves the JP neighborhood fabricated in a shop. “We’re going ing that there are more import- get these plans approved, which the storefront at 701 Centre St., organizations and advises them to use modern, current technol- ant things to worry about. “All he said “will happen fairly quick- formerly Bukhara restaurant. on projects in these design over- ogy to replicate history, not to of you are very passionate about ly,” then he will get the funding The building sits in a neighbor- lay districts. “As a community repeat history,” Mackenzie said. what a window looks like and and the materials. He said the hood design overlay district and we need to have a voice, and that Additionally, the storefront will what a sign looks like.” actual construction timeline will therefore is subject to design re- voice needs to be heard,” Thorn be painted dark green to match Michael Epp agreed with run anywhere from eight to ten view, resident and member of the said. Carrot Flower. Hecht in saying that they are not weeks from when they start do- Jamaica Pond Association Kevin “In this experience, we want There will be black awnings elected officials, but “we asked ing the work. He said that they Moloney said. However, these to highly praise the bank. They’ve with the chase logo on them, for this meeting to happen so hope to be done by April, but the men and several other commu- been very supportive, both Rick and a blade sign that will not be there is community participa- project probably won’t be fully nity members were dissatisfied [Dube] on a lower level and the illuminated. tion. The whole notion is to have complete until May. He said “the with the work that was done bank on a higher level,” Thorn There was concern from a a community decision that also sense of urgency is going to be to the building, saying it was added. “In the end we want to resident about vinyl on the glass, about our future and what the big.” inconsistent with the historical make sure you agree with us.” but Mackenzie said there will not context of the rest of the district Rick Dube, Senior Venice be any vinyl lettering on the big and that the community was not President at JPMorganChase, widows. Charlesbank 650 Huntington Avenue involved in the design process. said that “I assure you that as Another resident asked Chase Boston, MA 02115 The three architects have the person who oversees real Bank if they will publish an apol- Cooperative (617) 734-6920 MA Relay 711 met several times with the In- estate in New England that was ogy. “We sat to erase the board Corporation spectional Services Department never our intent. This is not the and re-establish ourselves,” (ISD) and the Boston Plan- way we wanted to enter Jamaica Dube said. “You will probably ning and Development Agen- Plain. Clearly there were some see something.” Applications available now! cy (BPDA), as well as Chase missteps and perhaps ambiguity Resident Omer Hecht was not Bank several times to come to on the rules and regulations. As a as enthusiastic as some about an agreement about what to do representative of Chase, we want this project. “You do not repre- Spacious studio high rise units conveniently located in the Longwood with the building. Chase has to come into the community to do sent me or the community at- Medical area on the corner of Huntington and Longwood Avenues. come up with a solution, and this the right thing.” large,” he told the architects. Easy access to Green line MBTA and bus routes. Off street parking meeting was an opportunity for Architect Ken Mackenzie pre- “You are not elected officials and available. the community to see the new sented the new proposal to the you do not represent the commu- proposal for the facade, as well community. “The direction that nity.” as ask questions directly to the Chase is going is good neighbor; Hecht said that the “none” The following Minimum And Maximum Income Qualifications apply: bank team. good for the building,” Mackenzie of the community organizations “702 Centre St. is a beloved said. “We are not going to be du- who were listed as being in sup- building in the community,” Family Minimum Maximum Epp said. “We were disturbed Size Income Income when this incredible building THE 1 Person $51,600 $63,500 was treated in a way that was disrespectful. It’s about the pro- 2 Person $58,950 $72,550 cess here; we don’t want this to INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS happen to the next one.” *Monthly Carrying Charge is calculated at 30% of your gross annual Ed Forte, who said he has household income. The initial monthly charge ranges from done 134 storefronts with Main Streets and is familiar with his- approximately $1,252.00 to $1,776.00 per month depending on torical facades in JP, said that Size: 160x600 IAB family size and total gross income. 701 Centre St. is “one of the few 00 remaining 19th century commer- $300 per month/per site cial buildings on Centre St.” He The Charlesbank Cooperative Corporation is governed by a Board of added that :”even very small 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE Directors elected by the resident shareholders. Come see us today to alternations to a building in a ON EACH SITE learn how you can become a shareholder in this wonderful design overlay district require a JUST A CLICK AWAY Cooperative Housing Community. design review.” Combo Rates avaiŽable! The building next door, Car- Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE rot Flower, has the historically Applications can be requested by mail at 650 Huntington Ave Boston 12 COMMUNITIES TO CHOOSE FROM significant characteristics that reverejournal.com• winthroptranscript.com MA 02115 or via email request to 701 Centre should also have, lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com • eastietimes.com Forte said, including the tall chelsearecord.com • charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com [email protected]. glass, the low sill, the vertical northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com and elegant proportions of the jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com entry door, the setback of the Traffic reports available upon request glass, and the detailing below Call your Rep. at 781-485-0588 the sill. Sales Rep Ext “There was no respect or un- Deb x101 Kathy x110 Maureen x103 Sioux x125 Peter x106 First Come - First Served 22 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7 2020

Editorial HAVE WE TURNED A CORNER?

For the first time since 2014, life expectancy in the United States has risen after four years of decline, according to a report released this past Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall life expectancy rose to 78.7 years in 2018, a slight increase from 2017, when life expectancy stood at 78.6 years. Despite the increase, life expectancy in the U.S only stands at where it did in 2010. In other words, we’ve had a decade of stagnation in our country’s life expectancy, the only Western nation to have no gain in this ultimate measure of national health. Worse than that however, is this statistic: Life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen behind even poor nations, such as Portugal, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Slovenia, all of whom trailed far behind us in the 1990s. Many factors have contributed to the recent national decline in life expectancy, most notably the opioid crisis, suicides, and alcohol abuse. These are what experts refer to as “deaths of despair,” a statistic that has risen dramatically among the American white male population of all ages. So here’s one question: If it is true that we are still amidst the longest economic recovery of all time, why have America’s “deaths of despair” reached an all-time high? In our view, one obvious answer is this: The economic gains of the Op-Ed past decade have accrued only to the very wealthy, which in turn has resulted in many Americans falling out of the middle class and others not being able to get there. Oh, the woe of losing things Consider that the national minimum wage in the U.S. presently By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. tional Problems when you aren’t paying close is a paltry $7.25. And just how paltry is it? If the increase in the “Emotional problems, such as attention to the activity at hand. minimum wage had kept pace with the increase in the cost of living Socks, gloves, ink-pens. The stress, anxiety, or depression, Occasionally forgetting where for the past 50 years (the minimum wage in 1968 was $1.60), the sneaky universe steals these can make a person more for- you placed things. Forgetting minimum wage today would be about $22.00. If you do the math, the things from me. Or the Sock getful and can be mistaken for facts over time. Like computers, lowest-paid workers in the U.S. should be making at least $800 per Fairy visits while I sleep and dementia. For instance, some- our brains need to purge old data week; instead, they are making only about $300 per week. hides one sock of each color. Or a one who has recently retired or to make room for new. A “tip of However, the working poor are not the only ones who have been hungry Glove Grinch lives in my who is coping with the death the tongue” memory slip that left out of our nation’s supposed economic growth. The median coat pocket. And I’ve left count- of a spouse, relative, or friend you remember later. Utilizing household income in the U.S. in 1968 was $7,700. If that figure had less umbrellas behind—only to may feel sad, lonely, worried, or reminders to help you remember. kept pace with the cost of living, the median income today would be be reminded on the next rainy bored. Trying to deal with these Despite memory lapses, if your more than $90,000. However, median household income in the U.S. day. I am the queen of losing one life changes leaves some people personality and mood remain in 2019 was just $63,000, far below where it should be. earring. feeling confused or forgetful,” ac- the same, it’s a good indicator So now ponder this thought: If things have remained bleak for The Mystery of cording to article by the National that it’s probably not something many of our fellow Americans even during the longest economic Missing Socks Institute on Aging. more serious. That’s according expansion on record, what will happen when the next recession hits? Why do socks disappear? A Memory problems can occur to Helena Chang Chui, MD, a The bottom line in America in 2020 simply is this: The very sock monster with lots of feet. from trying to juggle too many neurologist at Keck Medicine wealthy are getting much wealthier, while everybody else is getting A black hole in the washer or balls in the air; not enough sleep of USC. poorer, with the costs of housing, health care, nursing home care for dryer. Socks get divorced. What’s from burning the candle at both I lose my car in parking lots, seniors, and a college education increasingly eluding the grasp of the deal? end; and runaway stress. Some often. Is misplacing your cell the rapidly-sinking American middle-class. Here is one theory. During drugs list memory loss as a side phone, purse, or keys part of your The end result of this economic dislocation can be seen in our na- the wash, a sock runs away from effect. daily routine? Do you put special tional health statistics that show an increase in “deaths of despair” home and creeps into the laun- Age-Related Changes things in special places to not and an overall decline in our national life expectancy. dry drum. The rotations separate in Memory forget, and then forget? The land The stark reality of America in 2020 comes down to this: Ameri- items and a sock gets caught be- “Forgetfulness can be a normal of the lost has recently claimed a cans today are living shorter -- and unhappier -- lives. hind the drum or into the waste- part of aging. As people get older, pair of my favorite glasses. water hose. changes occur in all parts of the My solutions: Wear mis- The Mystery of Missing Gloves body, including the brain. As a matched socks on my hands and PLEASE WRITE… We can understand why kids result, some people may notice outsmart the Sock Fairy and the The Gazette welcomes letters to the ed- lose gloves, but what about that it takes longer to learn new Glove Grinch. Handcuff car keys itor. Word limit: 500. Deadline: adults? This winter I purchased things, they don’t remember in- to my wrist. And buy an old lady Friday at 5 p.m. one week before publica- new gloves and vowed to pay formation as well as they did, or eyeglass chain or strap. tion. Letters may be emailed to attention and not lose one. With- they lose things like their glasses. [email protected]. in two weeks, I had an orphan These usually are signs of mild Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an Please include address and glove. Did the mate jump out forgetfulness, not serious mem- author, columnist, educator, and ory problems, like Alzheimer’s therapist. She lives in Ohio. Con- telephone number for verification purposes. Anonymous of my pocket and join the hand circus? I threw a party for a lost disease.” www.nia.nih.gov tact her at melissamcolumnist@ letters will not be published. More in- glove reunion, but no luck. What’s Normal gmail.com. formation: 617-524-2626 Memory Loss Related to Emo- Absentmindedness occurs Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 • 23

Op-Ed Black history is more than a month. Join our year-round celebration.

By Mayor Martin J. Walsh and community programming. Jr.’s dream of equality, justice, transportation, and environmen- In January, we began the year Black History Month began and harmony. We are working tal justice. We will show that by remembering the legacy of Dr. February is Black History on Feb. 3 at City Hall with a closely with the community to when we work to empower every- Martin Luther King, Jr. He led Month and, in Boston, we have Black Heritage Kickoff Celebra- host the greatest NAACP con- one and increase equity across the country to greater equality a full series of events planned tion. It continues with events vention ever held. This event will our neighborhoods, our city be- and justice, but the realization to celebrate the achievements like the Carter G. Woodson Bas- be a milestone in Boston’s history comes a better place for all-- and of his dream is not complete. His of Black Bostonians-- the women ketball Tournament, the Dream and a focus of the national con- we can lead the nation forward vision continues to inspire more and men, seniors and students, Chasers Call for Artists, our versation around social justice as well. progress every day. That’s ulti- veterans and clergy, business Age Strong Black Heritage Cel- and economic equity. We are being bold in Boston. mately what our Year of Black owners and activists who have ebration for seniors, the third Ultimately, real change is We have made progress, but there Excellence is all about. I invite been at the heart of our city’s Annual Fashionscape and Arts what it’s all about. That’s why is much work still to be done. We you to join us. progress and success since the of Boston, our 4th Annual Afri- our Year of Black Excellence also are inspired by the history of If you’d like to learn more, beginning. can American Veterans Brunch, coincides with major new initia- individual accomplishment and visit boston.gov/black-excellence. Honoring this history and and many more. The remainder tives and investments we are community progress that Black Martin J. Walsh is the Mayor progress is something we must of our Year of Black Excellence making in affordable housing, Bostonians have achieved, often of Boston. do every day, all year round. will be anchored by a series of equity in education, access to against tremendous odds. That’s why Boston is helping signature events, in partnership to lead a national movement with community members and to recognize that Black histo- leading Boston institutions. ry is #MoreThanAMonth. This In July, Boston will host the Absentee ballots and early voting dates year, Black History Month kicks national NAACP convention. Be- off a year-round celebration, in ing named the host city for this now available for the presidential primary partnership with Boston’s Black national event was a great honor. community, that we are calling a We saw right away what an op- The City of Boston’s Election Voter Registration Deadline: able to all Boston voters from Year of Black Excellence. Black portunity it would be to not only Department announced that the deadline to register to vote Monday, February 24 through Excellence events will reach all celebrate our city’s progress, but absentee ballots are now avail- or to update voter profiles for Friday, February 28, 2020. Any ages and offer a range of ac- also to catalyze a future of Black able for the Presidential Pri- the Presidential Primary is registered voter can vote early. tivities including arts, sports, achievement that pushes us ever mary taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday, February 12, 2020. A listing of all early voting lo- history, culture, job resources, closer to Dr. Martin Luther King March 3, 2020. Voters registered On February 12, the Election cations, dates, and times will be in Boston who meet one of the Department will be open until included with the annual city requirements below are eligible 8:00 p.m. for those who want census. For more information on to vote by absentee ballot: to register to vote. 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The Ga- 7 Harris Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 zette accepts all major credit cards. more information please visit: boston.gov/absentee JamaicaPlainGazette.com 24 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • FEBRUARY 7, 2020 BPL celebrates Black History Month with annual “Black Is ...” Booklist and special events The Boston Public Library ning films like “If Beale Street room. and in-person to millions of peo- (BPL) honors Black History Could Talk” and “Hidden Fig- The Boston Public Library ple each year. To learn more, visit Month with its annual “Black ures,” and a music and history of today encompasses the Cen- bpl.org. is ...” booklist of 60 recent works performance by Castle of Our tral Library in Copley that relate unique aspects of Skins. See a full listing of events, Square, which includes the African American experi- including children’s programs, at the newly-renovated ence. Copies are available at all bit.ly/BPL-BHM2020. and vibrant Johnson library locations and the list also The Boston Public Library Building, 25 branches, appears on the BPL website at also produces curated booklists the Norman B. Leven- bit.ly/BlackIs-2020. for Hispanic Heritage Month thal Map and Education Cherry-picked by staff librar- (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), LGBT Pride Center, the Kirstein ians from the Central Library Month in June, and — new this Business and Inno- and South End, Dudley, Codman year — Asian Pacific American vation Center, and an Square, and Lower Mills branch- Heritage Month in May. archival center. The Li- Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson. es, the 2020 list features books The Boston Public Library brary provides access to for adults, teens, and children son headlines this year’s BPL provides educational, cultural world-class special col- by authors like Toni Morrison Black History Month events. On and civic enrichment free to all lections of rare books, — the first African American to Tuesday, February 25, she will through its collections, services, manuscripts, photo- win the Nobel Prize for Litera- speak on her new book, “Force & programs, and spaces. Estab- graphs, and prints, ture — Feminista Jones, Kwame lished in 1848, the Boston Pub- along with rich digital Freedom,” which examines the Alexander, Common, and Colson lic Library is a pioneer of public content and online ser- conditions that led some Black Whitehead. It includes a brief library service in America. It vices. summary of each title and the abolitionists to believe slavery was the first large free municipal BPL hosts thou- BPL call number. See previous might only be abolished by vi- library in the United States, the sands of free education- “Black is ...” booklists at bit.ly/ olent force. See more at bit.ly/ first public library to lend books, al programs and exhibi- BPL-BlackIs. BPL-DrKCJ. 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