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Free ages Mission Hill BOOK YOUR REVERE JOURNAL20 P REVERE JOURNAL Volume 29 • Number 3 POST IT YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCEYOUR 1881 HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1881 Call Your Advertising Rep VOLUME 19, No. 41 VOLUMEPrinted 19, No.on 41 (617)524-7662 recycled paper GAZETTE WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAYServingRevere's Mission Hill and TND the Longwood Medical and AcademicRevere's Area TND February 14, 2018 February 14, 2018 617-524-2626 • www.MissionHillGazette.com APRIL 2, 2021 — MAY 6, 2021 INDEX INDEX receives $50,000 receives $50,000 Editorial 4 Editorial 4 Police News 16 PoliceGrowing News 16 forstate the grant better for jobs state grant for jobs Sports 11 Sports 11 Net-zero, energy-efficientSpecial renovations to The Journal completedthe business community that Special to The Journal the business community that Classifieds 18-19 Classifieds 18-19 are critical to fostering eco- are critical to fostering eco- at Boston Building Resources’Monday morning Reuse the CenterBak- nomic success and building Monday morning the Bak- nomic success and building er-Polito Administration stronger neighborhoods in ev- er-Polito Administration stronger neighborhoods in ev- DEATHS DEATHSBy Lauren Bennett awardedbuilding $500,000 materials,” to nine Melery regionsaid, in Massachusetts.” awarded $500,000 to nine ery region in Massachusetts.” Thomas Boyan, Sr Thomas Boyan, Sr projectsincluding through kitchen the Urban cabinet Revere sets, is rebuilding its projects through the Urban Revere is rebuilding its Boston Building Resources’Agenda doors, Grant hardware, Program. flooring—“pret The economic- and employment Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment Marie Butera Marie Butera Reuse Center recently completedRevere ty armmuch of anything The Neigh you- mightbase find by utilizing large-scale Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale Richard Buttiglieri Richardits energy-efficient Buttiglieri net-zero carborhood- in a Developers home improvement (TND) and store,” high value assets includ- borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- Theresa Conte Theresabon renovation, Conte creating a betterwas oneshe group said. given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- experience for shoppers—and forin fundingIf someone to help establish has leftover land, maa soon-to-close- NECCO in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO Dr. Adrian Costanza Dr. Adrian Costanza workforce development ser- plant, and the MassDevelop- the planet, too. workforceterials development from a renovation ser- plant, or andan the MassDevelop- vices in Revere to support lo- ment TDI Waterfront District. Dorothy Cordaro DorothyThe CordaroGazette spoke with Debvices itemin Revere came to insupport the wronglo- ment size TDI or Waterfront District. The program seeks to un- cal residents to acquire newly The program seeks to un- Beatty Mel, Director of Comcal- residentscolor, they to acquire might newly donate it to the Gerardo Iannuzzi Gerardo Iannuzzi created jobs. lock community-drivenMission Hill re residents- Dan and Toni along createdwith BBR jobs. Manager Lindsay.lock See community-driven Page 16 for more re- munications at Boston Building Reuse Center to be purchasedsponses by to photos. local obstacles, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along sponses to local obstacles, Patricia Muse Patricia Muse Lt. Gov.Lt. Karyn Gov. KarynPolito, PolitoAnn Houston along of The Neighborhood Developers, State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers,Resources, State Rep. RoseLeeto learn Vincent, more aboutwith Housingsomeone and else Economic at a cheap and price, promote economic devel- with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian ArrigoPaul andthe Penta,Secretary renovations Jr. of Housing and andwhat Bobthey O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Secretary of Housing and Paul Penta, Jr. Developmentshe added. Secretary Jay opment opportunitiesreally low through prices” at the center. Development Secretary Jay opment opportunities through Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the Urbanmean Agenda for Grant customers Program of on the ReuseEcomonic DevelopmentMel said customers Jay Ash at of the the announcement Re- of the Urban Agenda Grant Program on Ash came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem Antonetta Salamone Antonetta Salamone MondayAsh came morning to Revere in the City Revere Hall City partnership-building,Council Chambers.The Reuseproblem Center has been Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. Center. to present the check to the solving, and shared account- to presentuse Center the check are to“mainly the solving, people and offering shared account home- improvement The Reuse Center is a nonNeighborhood- from our Developers. neighborhood whoability have in urban centers. The Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 supplies since 1993, and “over profit organization that accepts“Our really administration tight budgets,” under- competitiveand are awards offer flex- The “OurMiracle administration in under - ourcompetitive Backyard awards offer flex- Real estate values continue to be strong“donations in of Revereused and surplusRealstands “able theestate importance to get thesevalues of local materials iblecontinue funding for for localto be efforts strong in Revere stands the importance of local ible funding for local efforts leadership and its impact on that bring together commu-Continued on page 3 leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- INDEPENDENT days on the market in 2016. INDEPENDENT“2017 was a fantastic year By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. “2017 was a fantasticReggie year theLewis lives ofmass residents,” vaccination said nity stakeholders site offers to pursue NEWSPAPER GROUP By Sue Ellen Woodcock NEWSPAPER GROUP the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue The number of listings in to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economicThe number development of listings iniin - to be in real estate,”community said Joe Lt. Governor special Karyn access Polito. toeconomic appointments development ini- The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, The“The Revere Urban real Agenda estate marGrant- 2017tiatives. also These dropped awards to 265, will Mario of Century 21 Ma- “The Urban Agenda Grant tiatives. These awards will CAMHMario of Century considers 21 Ma- ket in 2017 revised was definitely Terrace a 10.8 percent St. down condo from 297 proposal Program relies on the strong fund projects in Boston, Clin- ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 Program relies on the strong fund projects in Boston, Clin- rio Real Estate. “There’sBy Seth D a aniel Now, the operator of the Cen- rio Real Estate. “There’s a good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for partnerships between local good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for By Laura Plummer partnershipsPhil Cohen between and localDrew Colbert In 2020, thelot proposal of confidence was and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 $1.5 MILLION FOR $1.5lot ofMILLION confidence FOR and equityfor homes than in 2016, but sellersSee is TNDthat theGRANT original , Page list 3 - government, non-profits ter and – CIC Health – and its part- for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list- government,from WinnCompanies; non-profits and and Mike scaled down considerably to 64 NORTHERNin homes. For STRAND 35 years now a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 in homes. For 35 yearsWhen now the Reggie Lewis Cen- ners in the state, Roxbury Com- NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 The Community Alliance of Councillor Robert Haas Jr. By Sue Ellen Woodcock Councillor Robert Haas Jr. listings, BymakingDoherty Sue Ellen home-buying andWoodcock Jeff Sargis percent from The of the time.units in six stories,it’s beena height positive. of Nowter ismass the vaccination site opened munity College, the Black Bos- listings, making home-buying percent of the time. COMMUNITYit’s been positive. TRAIL Now is the tried to get barriers installed tried to get barriers installed COMMUNITY TRAIL Mission Hill (CAMH) met virtuan adventure.- Architectural Team. TheyThe pre condominium- 69 feet and mar 27- parkingtime to sell. spaces. Revere isa fewgetting months ago, the idea from ton COVID Coalition and Mass an adventure. The condominium mar- Thetime to Executive sell. Revere Office is getting of For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- The Executive Office of ally on March 17, where it viewed“These viously are the highestappeared pric before- ket CAMH saw similar That trends proposal with had a Floor Area the get-go was to appeal to the General Brigham have debuted a “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends withEnergy the overflow and Environmental from the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. the overflow from the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. Energy and Environmental a presentation by the developerses we’ve in seen 2019. in the last eight the median salesRatio price(FAR) atof 5.4 and a square local communities like Mission community outreach program for es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price atAffairs has approved a $1.5 noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- Affairs has approved a $1.5 ofmarket a property and people at 154are moving Terrace years,” St. saidThe Maureen team Celata,presented $315,000, a slide - up footage 16.7 percentof just over 70,000. Hill – and particularly to make Mission Hill, Roxbury, Jamaica years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percentmillion grant regarding the and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- million grant regarding the Aroundto Revere. 20 members of the publicowner/broker show of of MCelata the proposed Real over develop 2016.- Days Theon the 2020 mar design- offered only it easy for skeptical Black and owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar-development of the Northern want to have Mayor Brian Ar- eral government,” Patch said.. Mario said Revere is desir- want to have Mayor Brian ArPlain,- eral South government,” End, Dorchester, Patch said.. development of the Northern wereMario in attendance.said Revere is desir- Estate. “Andment. 2018 The is project going to was ket originally also dropped five from two-bedroom 67 in units, com- Estate. “And 2018 is going to ket also dropped from 67 inStrand Community Trail led rigo contact the MassDOT to Keefe noted that more af- Brown residentsrigo contact in those the MassDOT com- Mattapan, to Keefe Chinatown, noted that moreRoslin af-- Strand Community Trail led The development teambe inanother- banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the market able because of its proximity be another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the marketby ablea Revere because on the of Moveits proximity part- install approvedbarriers along in 2008 Route to 1 contain fluent 100 communities pared to 59are one-bedroom often units. munities toinstall access barriers information along Route dale 1 andfluent Hyde communities Park. Anyone are liv -often by a Revere on the Move part- tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now andner cludesto organization, Boston, Nicholas and Bike it’s Zozula a to hidden the of Mcbetween- units Route in ten16 andstories, Cope with- granted a height sound barriers. and the vaccinebetween right Route in 16 their and Copeing- ingranted those soundcommunities, barriers. and ner organization, Bike to the is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking toward gem with a beautiful beach. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking towardSea. Dermott,gem with a Quilty beautiful and beach. Miller LLP;land Circle.of 96 feet and 48 parking spaces.Ward 2 Councillor Ira NoContinued- on page 2 backyard ifland they Circle. so choose. eligible to be vaccinated, has Sea. According to figures from the spring,” Celata said voselsky pointed out that Sau- According to figures from the spring,” Celata said RevereMario has is looking a one-mile forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles voselsky pointed out that Sau- Mario is looking forwardTo the astonishmentWard 5 Councillor of many, Charles direct and unimpeded access to Revere has a one-mile the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is also Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is alsostretch in North Revere. The Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route to the spring market,when drawing it opened, the community 50 percent of the daily vaccine stretch in North Revere. The to the spring market, drawing tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging from Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging fromNorthern Strand Community Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball from Boston and surroundingreally didn’t come. appointments before the general Northern Strand Community CAMHfrom Boston andconsidera surrounding salesnueva prices propuesta was $376,250, de $1,200condominios to $3,000. Cleat en noted Terrace St. Councillor Joanne McKen- field. sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat notedTrail has been in development Councillor Joanne McKen- field. communities. He addedInitially, that most of the appoint- Trail has been in development communities. He added that a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someone is paying big na teamed up on a motionpublic. at “It’s a quality-of-life is- a 4.9 increase See over DeLEO prices Page in 3 that if someone is paying bigfor B overy Laura 20 P years.lummer The North na teamedpúblico up onasistieron. a motion at “It’s a quality-of-lifea CAMH en 2019. is- See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North 2016. rent they just might be capable the Revere School systemments were is last taken last byweek’s people council from meet-“Wesue,” know he that said. there are folks 2016. rent they just might be capableRevere the Revere segment School is a system major is last last week’s council meet- sue,” he said. Revere segment is a major Homes alsoEl equipo were de also desarrollo on of buyingincluye and takingEl equipo advan presentó- also a unasdraw imáfor buyers.- other partsing. of Patchthe city, said orhe moreand the latestill tryingBarriers to get areaccess easily and find seen Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan-partalso in thea draw project for buyers.that creates ing. Patch said he and the late Barriers are easily seen part in the project that creates La Alianza Comunitariathe de market a Nicholas 41 days, Zozula a 26.8 de McDermott,tage of first-time genes homebuyers del desarrollo “It propuesto, all adds to thelikely, future from far-flung suburbs out where to get it,” said Shana the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyersa continuous“It all adds7.5-mile to therail trail future a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail Mission Hill (CAMH) se reuniópercent increaseQuilty y over Miller the 56LLP; programs. Phil Co- al que llama Olivergrowth Ditson of Revere,”Lofts. hewhere said. there was a clamor and Bryant, who is doing outreach percent increase over the 56 programs. runninggrowth from of Revere,” West he Everett, said. Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sity in children and adults. running from West Everett, Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD virtualmentesity in children el and 17 adults.de marzo, hen y Drew Colbert de Winn- El proyecto fue aprobado origi- an ease for grabbing appoint- on the program for CIC Health. through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the The ATOD Task Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT through Malden and Revere for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the dondeThe ATOD vió una Task presentación Force fund- sobreREVERE Cominesses; RECREATION y Mike Doherty HOSTS y nalmente PAINT en 2008 para contener ments as soon as they appeared “There are still the wait and see to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the uned projectsproyecto totaling en 154 $9,500 Terrace to St. Jeff Sargis de The Architectural 100 unidades en diez pisos, con online. So it was, the lines for folks too. We now know that by into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- Alrededorreduce youth de substance20 miembros use, del& SKATETeam. Previamente NIGHT presentaron AT CRONIN RINK vaccines didn’t initially look like segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, Continued on page 7 Continued on page 15 joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunitiesthe community for around it. joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by theRumney and increase Marsh. opportunities for the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. Rumney Marsh. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- Thepositive funding, youth engagement. awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- The funding, awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re-throughIn the addition Executive to the Office mini- Force; and this time, these vere. grants already funded, Revere through the Executive Office Force; and this time, these vere. of grantsEnergy already and Environmental funded, Revere ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000Affairs’ on the (EEA) Move Gateway has extended City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City Parks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- Parks Program, enables the design of the trail, develop- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. design of the trail, develop- ment of bid-ready construc- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for ment of bid-ready construc- tion documents, and receipt select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to tion documents, and receipt of all necessary construction grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for of all necessary construction permits. When completed, the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open permits. 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2 • APRIL 2, 2021 • Mission Hill Gazette Following Walsh’s departure, Kim Janey sworn in as acting mayor

By Lauren Bennett Bostonians.” by good neighbors who knew my virus, as well as work to expand justice in the city and the work Janey was the first woman and name,” she said. testing across the city. she plans on doing on that front. In a ceremony at City Hall first Black person to become the She spoke of her experience Additionally, “our recovery “Dismantling systemic racism on Wednesday afternoon, Kim District 7 City Councilor, even- being bussed to her school in must include working togeth- also includes reforming how we Janey was sworn in as the first tually becoming the City Coun- the 1970s as a pre-teen during er on behalf of our children,” police our city. As mayor, I will Black person and first woman cil president. According to City the effort to desegregate Boston she said, by reopening schools continue to be an advocate and to lead the City of Boston, a day Councilor Matt O’Malley’s office, Public Schools. in a safe way and ensuring that lead the implementation of these after Mayor Marty Walsh left for O’Malley has now become City “I had rocks and racial slurs teachers get vaccinated. reforms. Together, working with Washington following his confir- Council President Pro Tempore thrown at my bus, for simply She said she has plans to in- our police department, I am de- mation as US Labor Secretary. as he was previously the vice attending school while Black,” vest in summer opportunities for termined to bring safety, healing Congresswoman Ayanna president. she said. students and partner with the and justice to all of our neigh- Pressley presided over the cer- “She will lead with clear eyes, She said that she has always superintendent and other groups borhoods.” emony, which was attended by a fully heart, and a steady hand been an active supporter of to “help our children recover aca- Janey said that there is “more Janey’s friends and family, while as we begin with the reconstruc- quality public education for all demically and emotionally.” work to do,” and “that work starts Chief Justice Kimberly Budd ad- tion of our city that this city and students, especially as a young Janey said that the pandemic now.” She thanked her transition ministered the oath of office. An our country ache for,” Pressley mother herself who wanted the has only made existing inequal- team and the city staff for their invocation was delivered by Rev- said of Janey. best public education for her ities and gaps “worse,” and that work so far. erend Willie Bodrick II, Senior “Today is a new day,” Janey daughter. “This issue is personal action needs to be taken. “To the people of Boston, I say Paster at the Twelflth Baptist said in her speech. “I stand be- to me,” she said. Janey mentioned the dispari- you have a stake in our city’s Church. fore you as the first woman and “As I assume the responsibil- ty study that was recently pub- future,” Janey said. “You are the “It is a great day, another first Black mayor of Boston, the ities of mayor of Boston, I prom- lished, saying that it “showed essential part of this recovery. history making day in an un- city that I love. I come to this ise to give you bold, courageous the enormous inequality in our Let’s not be afraid to tackle the precedented week in the City day with life experience that is leadership,” she said, adding that city contracts.” She said that “as longer-term challenges that we of Boston,” Pressley said in her different from the men who came she will be “starting with an mayor, I will take action to solve face together. From racial justice remarks. before me.” unrelenting focus to address the this problem with new creative to environmental justice; from Pressley called Janey a “fierce Janey thanked her her family impacts of COVID-19.” solutions to boost city contracts affordable housing to our transit advocate on behalf of our chil- for their support over the years. Janey said that she will “fight” with minority business enter- system. From our public schools, dren and education equity,” and “As a girl growing up in Boston to ensure that vaccines are ac- prises and new strategies to hold to public safety. We cannot go said that “this is a proud day I was nurtured by a family who cessible for all, “especially in ourselves accountable.” back. Our only option is to go for the City of Boston and all believed in me and surrounded communities hardest hit” by the She also spoke about racial better.”

CAMH people working from home. 18 for greater diversity. investor units or Airbnb units.” recent on Terrace St. Last month The current proposal is for an Significantly, the distance WinnCompanies plans to we reported on properties cur- Continued from page 1 81-foot, seven-story building with from the adjoining property was manage the condos once finished. rently being developed at 110- 66 units and 24 parking spaces. increased from ten feet in 2020 “We’ve been long-time commu- 128R Terrace St. as well as Ter- The team examined this proposal It would have approximately to 30 feet in the current propos- nity partners,” said Cohen. “We race Ave. under the lens of COVID, even- 74,500 square feet and a FAR of al. Presenters called it a “major develop and hold properties for Also on the meeting agenda tually realizing that larger units 5.7. The design has increased the design change.” a long time.” was an appearance by Endis Ven- were in demand due to more number of two-bedroom units to “It reduces the canyon effect A traffic study is being con- tura to add a liquor license to his and makes it two stand-alone ducted in the area to ensure that restaurant, Montecristo Mexican buildings and projects,” said Co- the project will not make navi- Grill at 748 Huntington Ave. An The Mission Hill / Fenway hen. gating Terrace St. more difficult. abutters meeting was held on The project will be composed The development team has com- March 2. However, Ventura failed Neighborhood Trust entirely of condos for homeown- mitted funds to expand the study. to appear. requests proposals from ership and will impose restric- The team hopes to file a Notice Due to the pandemic, the tions on residential use, owner of Project Change with the city CAMH board elections that were organizations seeking funding occupancy, and lease and rental within a few months. It will then supposed to have been held last for projects and programs intended to occupancy. launch a public input process, year will now be held this coming serve residents of the Mission Hill and “Throughout the community which will involve circling back May. Three board seats will be up process, we heard that home to CAMH as well as the Zoning for election, including president, Fenway neighborhoods. ownership is the right use for Board of Appeals. Accordingly, clerk and treasurer. this site,” said Cohen, emphasiz- it could be several years before CAMH meets on the third Visit www.missionhillfenwaynt.org ing that units will be prioritized the project is complete, but Winn Wednesday of the month at 7pm. to people living in the commu- remains committed to working Due to the coronavirus restric- to access the on-line application. nity. “We don’t want these to with the community. tions, all meetings will be held on be leased out. These won’t be This project is only the most Zoom for the foreseeable future. Proposals must be submitted no later then midnight on April 30, 2021. CHOOSE ANY TWO Please email any questions to • Homemade soup [email protected]. • salad • Sandwich Try our soups and sandwiches along $ 75 with the best coffee and donuts in town! 5 Now serving FREE Honey Dip Donut gourmet with $4.00 purchase Brendan Behan Pub dark roast 1524 Tremont St. 378A Centre Street coffee (across from Mission Church) Jamaica Plain 3

• APRIL 2, 2021 3 Mission Hill Gazette • DA Rollins announces funding opportunity for nonprofits As part of her commitment to Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Win- Rollins said. “Over the past year, times to find innovative ways of torney’s Office was forced to put improving the lives of those living throp are now eligible to apply for as the COVID-19 pandemic closed meeting the needs of the youth they the grant program on hold during in Suffolk County, District Attor- grants of up to $10,000 as part of schools and forced service providers serve. And they did so as resources 2020 amid the economic downturn ney Rachael Rollins today invited the 2021 Community Reinvestment to go virtual, our children and youth became less abundant and as more brought on by the pandemic. Dis- nonprofits serving Suffolk County Grant program. have experienced unprecedented families began to rely on their ser- trict Attorney Rollins is pleased to youth to apply for grant funding. “These Community Reinvest- ground shifts. Community-based vices. This year’s grant program is announce the return of the Commu- Community organizations work- ment Grants allow my Office to in- organizations are among the heroes perhaps more important than ever nity Reinvestment Grant program ing to prevent youth violence and to vest in our values and in the futures of the pandemic. Those organiza- as we work to recover, rebuild and this year. provide substance use prevention of the young people who call Suffolk tions that work with young people reinvest in a brighter future.” Applications are due no later and treatment to young people in County home,” District Attorney have adapted in these challenging The Suffolk County District At- than May 10, 2021.

air in. We got a super duper coat During the week of April 19, “One of the advantages of hav- said. Renovations of insulation.” a weeklong celebration of the re- ing this building be net zero,” Mel The Reuse Center is open Continued from page 1 When people enter or exit the opening of the building will take said, is the fact that people are 8:30am-4:30pm on Mondays, building, an airlock is created so place, beginning with a ribbon cut- able to experience what it feels like Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fri- the years, the organization has as to not let out any hot or cold air ting on April 19 at 3pm. Mel said for themselves. She said that so days, 8:30am-7:00pm on Thurs- grown,” Mel said. “We’re taking in while materials are being removed that someone has offered to match far, most other net zero buildings days, and 9:30-3:00 on Saturdays. more materials, serving more cus- from the building. The building’s donations all week long, and Bos- are offices or residential homes, For more information about Bos- tomers, [and] got more volunteers.” interior has also been rearranged ton Building Resources hopes that which the public cannot freely ton Building Resources and the She said that to accommodate for “more efficient workflow,” Mel many people will come shop at the enter. Reuse Center, visit bostonbuild- the growth, the building needed said. newly renovated location. “Because we’re a store, you can ingresources.com. to be made more efficient, and “It will be a much better shop- In the few days the center has come in and experience it,” she more space was needed to display ping experience for our custom- been reopen, Mel said that custom- materials. ers,” she added. The building did ers have expressed that they’re Mel said that a “regular reno- BPDA Income-restricted Home Ownership Opportunity not previously have air condition- “impressed” with the renovations, OLIVER LOFTS vation” could have been done, but ing, but it will now thanks to the and happy that air the building 164 - 166 TERRACE STREET instead, a “super energy efficient MISSION HILL, MA 02120 renovation, and she said it “will is now air conditioned. She also renovation” was chosen instead. me much more comfortable” for said that people have said they 3 Income-Restricted Home Ownership Units The building will run on solar Maximum customers shopping in the sum- are “glad” that the Reuse Center # of # of Price Income Limit panels that will be installed on the Units bedrooms mertime. is “still around and still providing (% AMI) roof of the building at the end of Construction began on the the bargains they look forward to. 3 1-bedroom $248,600 100% this week, she said, adding that project in July of last year, and People are definitely excited about “the building envelope has been on March 27, the building was experiencing the new space,” she Maximum Income Limits ​(set by the BPDA + based on household size + AMI) beefed up substantially to keep the reopened to customers. said. HH size Maximum Income 1 $83,300 2 $95,200 3 $107,100 4 $119,000 5 $128,550 6 $138,050

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4 • APRIL 2, 2021 • Mission Hill Gazette Boston students and parents call for substantial state funding as schools reopen

By John Lynds for education this summer and “I’m a parent of two Boston The SOA overhauled the phased in over the next seven during the upcoming school year. Public School students and a par- state’s education funding for- years. With the promised funding Boston Public School parents ent organizer for the Boston Edu- mula to ensure equity for all However, when COVID hit in from the landmark education bill Rafaela Polanco and Suleika cation Alliance” said Soto. “We as students, especially those in March 2019 budget shortfalls that was signed into law before Soto testified at the virtual press parents, students, teachers and low-income areas. pushed SOA spending to the way- the COVID pandemic hit is still conference and shared their community members have asked Because the state has not side. Boston Public Schools were up in the air, Boston students and thoughts. to be heard about fair and high updated its education funding expected to receive millions in parents called for the state to ful- At the press conference, which quality education. Low income formula since 1993 to reflect SOA funding. ly fund the Student Opportunity was held over Zoom, Polanco and communities have been dispro- districts’ real health insurance The state legislature’s Ways Act Funding (SOA). Soto joined students, parents, portionately affected by COVID and special education costs, the and Means Committee met last During a virtual press confer- and school committee members so we need fully funded schools amount of aid being provided to Tuesday to begin reviewing the ence hosted by the Massachu- from Revere, Chelsea, Lawrence, that are fair and just in our bud- cover those costs had been too Governor’s proposed FY22 bud- setts Education Justice Alliance Lowell and Randolph to discuss get--one where every student has small for decades. get. last week students, parents, safety measures, social/emotion- access to what they need, includ- In January 2020 Governor At the press conference stu- and school committee members al and educational supports, and ing safe school buildings. Black Charlie Baker signed S. 2412, dents and parents plan to keep from cities across Massachusetts other resources they’re looking and brown families continue to An Act Relative to Educational pushing for a true commitment to discussed their school funding for from their public schools as be disproportionately affected by Opportunity for Students, or the fully fund public school and call needs, their perspectives on well as the need for substantial COVID and a fully and equitable SOA, which would have boosted for putting the state’s commit- in-person school reopening this state funding to support those funded state budget can put us investment in public schools by ment to public education funding spring, and their aspirations needs. on the right track.” $1.5 billion annually when fully back on track. One demand by the group RESERVE Tuesday is that the state deliv- YOUR ers at least two of the seven years FREE Delivery to of promised funding increases Mission Hill, SEATING under the SOA in the next state NOW budget. LMA, & FOR THE Surrounding DINING ROOM Major Universities Visit

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6 • APRIL 2, 2021 • Mission Hill Gazette Baker tours Hynes Convention Center mass vaccination site By Lauren Bennett ple were hospitalized with the vaccinated, Baker added, with munity and the state will “help the efforts we have underway to virus, and 159 were in the ICU. an additional 2.2 million having vulnerable residents sign up for make sure that every person in Governor Charlie Baker “Hospitalizations are down received a first dose, including appointments.” the Commonwealth who wants toured the mass vaccination site significantly compared to where those who got the single-dose Baker said that “the Hynes is a vaccine has access to one. This at the Hynes Convention Cen- they were back in the early part Johnson & Johnson vaccine. easily accessible by public trans- expansion here at the Hynes in ter on March 30, following the of this year,” he said, adding that “We continue to lead the na- portation,” and free parking for announcement on March 26 of a it is “in some respects” because tion in administering vaccines to two hours is also offered to people the heart of Boston will certainly partnership between FEMA and of a high number of older adults our residents,” Baker said. receiving their vaccine at the help us achieve that goal.” the Commonwealth of Massa- receiving the vaccine. Baker thanked the “strong Hynes. However, Baker said that chusetts to bring more vaccines He did say, however, that advocacy of the Massachusetts “The Commonwealth will also “COVID is still a serious, highly to the site. there has been an uptick in cas- Congressional delegation in be using part of these increased contagious virus with all sorts of The state currently allocates es among people under the age of supporting our application” for doses to set up mobile vaccina- new variants that are making it 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vac- 30. He said that “no one can let the FEMA partnership, and was tion units in Boston, Chelsea, and even more challenging.” cine to the Hynes Convention their guard down,” and it is “still joined by Senator Ed Markey and Revere,” Baker added, with more He added that “vaccines are Center, but this new partnership far too early to declare victory,” Congressman Stephen Lynch at details to be announced shortly. will allow for an additional 6,000 so all guidelines must still be the Hynes on Tuesday afternoon. “We have a lot more work to do crucial to getting us back to nor- doses to be administered daily, followed by everyone. “The ramped up capacity” be- to reach vulnerable communities, mal, and we’re very much on bringing the total to 7,000 vac- Baker said that so far, 80 per- gan on March 31, Baker said, but we have made progress. Over there way there. In the mean- cines per day. cent of Massachusetts residents adding that residents can still 20 percent of our Black residents time, everybody has to remain In his remarks, Baker said that age 75 or older have received pre-register for an appointment have received a first dose in MA, vigilant against the virus.” this partnership will “significant- a first dose in Massachusetts, and will be notified when it is which is more than double the Baker thanked everyone who ly increase doses and access for which “exceeds the national av- their turn to book one. national average of 9 percent, was involved in helping to make some of the most disproportion- erage of about 73 percent,” he “There will be no disruption and 13 percent of our Latinx the partnership between FEMA ately impacted communities here said and “helps drive down hos- to the appointment or booking residents have received a first in the Commonwealth.” pitalizations and cases for this process during this expansion,” dose, which is well above the and the state a reality, adding Baker said that as of Monday, particularly vulnerable group.” Baker said. national average of 7.3 percent,” that “…we look forward to turn- there were 1464 new cases of More than 1.3 million peo- He also said that outreach Baker said. ing this into a terrific site to serve COVID-19 in the state, 675 peo- ple across the state are fully will be conducted to the com- “We’ll continue to build on the people of Greater Boston.” Janey holds first press conference; talks about equity in vaccination distribution

By Lauren Bennett She said that she believes it is any time we see an increase in deposit. “important” to keep up the work activity and so we will continue “The Rental Relief Fund has Kim Janey held her first press that has been proven to work in to watch closely so we can adjust provided critical support to near- conference as Boston’s acting the city, and to ramp up efforts if we need to roll back some of ly 1900 households who are at mayor on March 26, where she like the mobile vaccination clin- the loosening of the restrictions risk of eviction due to COVID-19,” provided updates on COVID-19 ics to bring the vaccine to each that have already happened at Janey said. “These new funds will and vaccinations in the city, as and every resident who wants it. the state level.” do even more.” well as received her first vacci- On March 30, Janey held an- Janey also spoke about the Janey also addressed the fraud nation. other press conference, where CDC’s announcement that it will charges brought against former “We know that people of color she spoke about the increase in extend the eviction moratorium Boston Police Captain Richard are more likely to get COVID-19, cases seen among people younger through June 30. Evans. and if they do, they are more than 29 years old. She said that “This protection will be a life- “The allegations of fraud an- likely to die,” Janey said. as of Monday, there were 130 new line for families struggling to nounced today against retired Janey provided a number for confirmed cases of COVID in the recover financially,” Janey said. police captain Richard Evans are the Equity Access Line—617- city, and two new deaths. “I applaud the CDC for extending disturbing,” she said, adding that 635-5555—that residents can “More than half of the new eviction protections for families “any fraud is unacceptable. It dial to get help with booking a cases in the past two weeks have in Boston and across the coun- Acting Mayor Kim Janey. breaks public trust. It dishonors vaccine appointment. She said come from Bostonians under the try.” the thousands of officers who that residents should press one age of 29,” Janey said. “Let’s all Janey announced on Tuesday She said that while there were serve our communities every if they are a Boston resident work together to keep ourselves that $50 million in additional no new deaths reported in the day with honesty, integrity, and 65 years old or older, and press and our community safe.” funds will be available through city, there were 225 new con- bravery.” two if they are a resident who She added that “more than 30 Boston’s Rental Relief Fund. firmed cases in Boston from data She continued, “I am commit- is currently eligible to receive percent of Boston’s total popula- “This new funding will help available at the time of the press ted to uncovering and rooting out the vaccine and is also a person conference. tion have received at least one renters remain in their homes of color. behavior among officers that is “We must remember that dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.” and help landlords who are “Latest data indicate that the Janey said she would reverse struggling,” she said, adding that inconsistent with our community COVID is still with us,” she said. Equity in Access Line is making parts of the reopening plan if the this is being done with the help values. We will continue to work “We must continue all the prac- an impact,” Janey said. public health data shows that it of “nonprofit partners.:” collaboratively to implement tices that keep us safe.” She also spoke of the city’s is necessary. She also said that “we are community driven police reforms vaccine equity grant initiative, Janey said that there were “I continue to be worried about working together to protect and I am committed to ensuring which is providing $1.5 million “certainly a few bumps in the this pandemic and how it is im- public health, promote housing the people of Boston can have “to support nonprofit organiza- road early on,” as the vaccine pacting the residents of the city,” stability, and ensure equitable full confidence in their police tions” that are creating “equi- supply from the federal govern- Janey said. “I will work closely recovery from this pandemic.” force. This includes our work to table access” to the vaccine and ment was not very high. “Those with our public health chief and The funds will also help fam- establish the new Office of Police “breaking down barriers.” supplies are increasing every sin- the public health commission to ilies pay for things like utilities, accountability and transparency Janey said that “as we begin a gle day,” she said, adding that she ensure that we are looking at the including internet service, Janey for the City of Boston. Working new chapter in our city, we are in- is “grateful to partner” with Gov- data closely so that if we need to said. They can also help pay for together, we will increase ac- viting new partners to the table ernor Charlie Baker and others make any adjustments that we moving costs like first and last countability and transparency in our fight against COVID-19.” on rolling out the vaccine. will do so. I think it is troubling month’s rent as well as a security in all of our work.” 7

• APRIL 2, 2021 7 Mission Hill Gazette • Hill Happenings

By Mossy Martin had been living in Bellingham, for the Red Sox in the ‘50s. ing a state lottery. Kelly, a man game was extremely popular, you Mass., and he previously lived Jim Holland is a longtime ahead of his time, was ridiculed could bet as little as 5 cents, I stopped in to the newly in Cumberland, R.I., where he Mission Hill resident, and in his about what was then considered which paid $30, a nice payday in named Wood Fired Love (previ- served as a State Rep. He was youth, he was known for hitting a whimsical idea. Kelly, who died those days.” ously called “The Squealing Pig”) extremely bright, being the pro- long homeruns at Marcella Park in 1982, incessantly exhorted his High-rollers would get a to say hello on St. Patrick’s Day prietor of Singleton Financial in Roxbury. numbers game plan and was giv- hunch and bet a bunch, and occa- for their reopening after being Group. Meanwhile, in the sports en the moniker: “Sweepstakes sionally, you would hear of some- closed for a few months. Rich was also a gifted musi- realm, it’s perplexing that Mas- Kelly.” one hitting on a $5 bet and the Later I had a scrumptious cian, proficient on the drums, and sachusetts still hasn’t imple- People are going to gamble traditional, boiled dinner at The he also sang. Rich played in a mented sports gambling, missing whether it’s sanctioned or illegal. $3,000 winnings was, of course, Mission. band and his musical group often out on revenue for the state and Before the Massachusetts lottery, tax free. Flann O’Briens has been performed at Twin Rivers Casino convenience for its citizens. one could bet on “the numbers Bill Mullin grew up on Tor- closed since the impending sale in Rhode Island. I was a regular Gov. Charlie Baker has filed game” and play the horses in vir- pie Street, two blocks from Mc- of the bar. I miss Flann’s and poker player at that casino, and bills for legal sports betting the tually every Mission Hill tavern. Carthy’s Tavern (currently The their personable bartenders, on a few occasions, I would check last few years, but the Legis- Gamblers would wager on Puddingstone) and Bill’s father, Paul, Sampson and Drew. out the music and chat with Rich. lature has stalled, as gamblers picking three numbers in exact also Bill Mullin (Mission High I was pleasantly surprised In our last conversation in jaunt to place their legal bets in order and the payout was 600 School, Class of ‘43), often played upon visiting Brendan Behan’s in 2019, Richie reminisced about Rhode Island and New Hamp- to 1. The winning numbers were his numbers at that gin mill. As J.P. on a Saturday night and see- Mission Hill and his great Mis- shire. the total amount of money bet on a youngster Bill Mullin would ing my favorite bartender, pretty sion High classmates. He was Fifty years ago when Francis the Parimutuel races and those read the winning numbers from Maraid Murphy, behind the bar. a great guy, and Rich will be Sargent was the governor, Mas- three numbers were conveniently the “Record” to his father. The Tavern of Tales, Mission missed. sachusetts launched the state posted on the back page of the “When my father hit for $60, Hill’s newest alehouse, will re- Red Sox old time baseball guru lottery, and it has been highly “Record American” (currently the he’d take me to McCarthy’s to open April 8. Jim Holland disagreed with sev- successful. A while back when I Boston Herald). I was saddened to hear of the eral local sportswriters who stat- was the night manager of Mis- My friend, Jim, who was my collect his winnings and he’d give unexpected death of Rich Sin- ed that recently traded Jackie sion Hill Liquors, our gross lot- neighbor in the Mission Hill proj- me a few bucks,” said Mullin, who gleton last week. Rich gradu- Bradley Jr. was the best ever tery sales exceeded $1 million, ect, is 82, and his dad, Victor, was is an alumnus of Mission High, ated from Mission High School Boston centerfielder. Jim says, year after year. a beloved bookie at the Harbor Class of ’67, and a 1971 graduate in 1971, and he later attended “Nobody was better than Jimmy In the early ‘50s, Lt. Gov. Cafe on Station Street in the ‘50s. of Harvard University. Northeastern University. Rich Piersall,” who roamed centerfield Francis E. Kelly suggested start- Jim tells me: “The numbers

“cambio de diseño importante”. aviso de cambio de proyecto a la CAMH “Reduce el efecto cañón y ciudad dentro de unos meses. Continued from page 1 lo convierte en dos edificios y Luego, lanzará un proceso de proyectos independientes”, dijo alcance público, que implica re- una altura de 30 metros y 48 Cohen. gresar a CAMH, así como a la t’s Celebra espacios de estacionamiento. Le te Oliver Ditson Lofts estará Junta de Apelaciones de Zonifi- En 2020, la propuesta se redu- compuesto en su totalidad por cación. En consecuencia, podrían jo bastante a 64 unidades en seis condominios para la propiedad pasar varios años antes de que pisos, una altura de 21 metros de viviendas e impondrá restric- el proyecto esté completo, pero y 27 plazas de aparcamiento. ciones en el uso residencial, la Winn sigue comprometido a tra- Esa propuesta tenía una relación ocupación del propietario, y la bajar con la comunidad. de área de piso (FAR) de 5,4 y ocupación del arrendamiento y Este proyecto es solo el más re- un poco más de 6.532 metros de alquiler. ciente en Terrace St. El mes pas- cuadrados. “A lo largo del proceso comuni- ado informamos sobre las propie- El diseño de 2020 ofreció solo tario, escuchamos que la propie- dades que se están desarrollando cinco unidades de dos habita- dad de viviendas es el uso correc- actualmente en 110-128R Ter- ciones, en comparación con 59 to para este sitio”, dijo Cohen, en- race St. y en Terrace Ave. unidades de una habitación. El fatizando que las unidades serán También en la agenda de la equipo examinó su propuesta priorizadas para las personas reunión estaba una petición de bajo la lente de COVID, y fi- que viven en la comunidad. “No Endis Ventura de agregar una nalmente se dio cuenta de que queremos que estos se arriendan. licencia de licor a su restaurante, había una demanda de unidades No serán unidades de inversores Montecristo Mexican Grill en 748 Buy an ad One Week & Get más grandes debido a que más ni unidades de Airbnb”. Huntington Ave. El 2 de marzo personas trabajaban desde casa. WinnCompanies planea ad- se llevó a cabo una reunión de 2021 MINIMUM 202120212021 La propuesta actual es para ministrar los condominios una vecinos. Sin embargo, Ventura un edificio de siete pisos de 24,7 vez que estén terminados. no se presentó. AD SIZE: 2X3 metros de altura con 66 unidades “Hemos sido socios comuni- Debido a la pandemia, las elec- y 24 estacionamientos. Tendría tarios desde hace mucho tiem- ciones de la junta de CAMH que off the same size ad the Second Week 6.920 metros cuadrados y un FAR po”, dijo Cohen. “Desarrollamos se iban a celebrar el año pasado de 5,7. El diseño ha aumentado y mantenemos propiedades du- ahora se llevarán a cabo en mayo. —— New Clients Only —— la cantidad de unidades de dos rante mucho tiempo”. Se elegirán tres puestos en la dormitorios a 18 para una mayor Se está realizando un estudio junta, incluidos presidente, sec- CALL 781-485-0588 OR EMAIL [email protected] diversidad. de tráfico en la zona para asegu- retario y tesorero. De manera significativa, la rar de que el proyecto no dificulte CAMH se reúne el tercer miér- Mission Hill distancia desde la propiedad la navegación por Terrace St. El coles del mes a las 7 pm. Debido a contigua se incrementó de tres equipo de desarrollo ha compro- las restricciones del coronavirus, The B Beacon h hill T Timesimes THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES metros en 2020 a nueve met- metido fondos para ampliar el todas las reuniones se llevarán GAZETTE ros en la propuesta actual. Los estudio. a cabo en Zoom en el futuro pre- Serving Mission Hill and the Longwood Medical and Academic Area presentadores lo llamaron un El equipo espera presentar un visible. 8

8 • APRIL 2, 2021 • Mission Hill Gazette Jamaica Plain’s Seed adult cannabis dispensary opens

By John Lynds

On Saturday March 13 Jamai- ca Plain’s first adult-use canna- bis dispensary and the nation’s first Social Justice Cannabis Museum opened just down the road from Mission Hill in Hyde Square. Core Cannabis’s Seed Dispen- sary and attached Social Justice Cannabis Museum opened at 401 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain with a ribbon cutting that included the dispensary and museums founders, staff and the now Act- Acting-Boston Mayor Kim ing-Mayor of Boston Kim Janey. Janey at Core Cannabis’s The unique dispensary has Seed Dispensary and attached already gained national recogni- Social Justice Cannabis tion for being the first dispensary Museum’s grand opening on in the US with a social justice March 13. museum attached to the project. CEO of Core/Seed April Arrasate and Melody McIntosh cut the ribbon on the new dispensary One of the first exhibits will McIntosh is a member of the in Hyde Square. McIntosh is the widow of the legendary Jamaican Reggae Musician, former feature Boston native Niambe dispensary’s Social Justice Can- Wailer and cannabis activist, Peter Tosh. McIntosh, daughter of legendary nabis Museum’s Curating Coun- Jamaican Reggae Musician, for- cil and will tell the story of how On February 21, 2017 Jawara, na activist like his father, was Guests are able to sit in the jail mer Wailer and cannabis activist, her brother Jawara Tosh lost his also a musician and marijua- beaten into a coma by a fellow cell and listen to McIntosh’s sto- Peter Tosh. life to the drug war. inmate while he was serving a ry, as well as the story of thers, of one-year sentence for marijuana the injustices of the war on drugs. possession in New Jersey. “The Social Justice Cannabis Jawara, 37 at the time, was Museum is a very unique aspect later transported to a Boston of this cannabis shop,” said Core’s hospital and died in 2020 after CEO April Arrasate. “Core is try- spending three years in a coma. ing to give people an understand- “He would call me from the jail ing of what incarceration is like and say hey Niambe, can you read in this country. this scripture?” his sister told Eighty-two percent of Core is Rolling Stone after her brother’s owned by locals, 72 percent wom- death. She said his nightly rou- en owned and the owners of the tine with his children included company have spent collectively reading the Bible together, and over 10 years incarcerated by the he kept it up while incarcerated, war on drugs. with his sister’s help. Aside from the museum, Core The museum includes a space has over 6,000 square feet of that features a six by eight space that houses all the adult- replica jail cell where McIntosh use cannabis products that are will narrate her brother’s story. for sale to consumers. Now You can be UPFRONT &CENTER  Guests line up to enter Core Cannabis’s Seed Dispensary

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The program seeks to un I want this Community Noise Lab Yellow Patricia Muse created jobs. - cal residents to acquire newly lock community-driven re corresponding health impacts— to be. TypicallyThe program in academia seeks to we un do- dispensary opened on March Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers,Patricia State Muse Rep. RoseLee Vincent, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along - created jobs. Paul Penta, Jr. Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Secretary of Housing and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston ofsponses The Neighborhood to local obstacles, Developers, State Rep. RoseLee bothVincent, physical and mental. a top downlock community-driven approach to studying re - Paul Penta, Jr. with Housing and Economic Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along and promote economic devel Walker, who earned a ScD sponses to local obstacles, Black Antonetta Salamone Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the Urban Agenda Grant Program on Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo- and Secretary of Housing and with Housing and Economicthese issues but I wanted to try EcomonicDevelopment Development Secretary Jay Jay Ash at theopment announcement opportunities of thethrough Urban Agenda Grant Program(Doctor on of Science) degree from and promote economic devel Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. Antonetta Salamone Development Secretary Jaysomething different and try a - MondayAsh came morning to Revere in the CityRevere Hall City partnership-building,Council Chambers. problem opment opportunities through Harvard, hasAsh been came interested to Revere City Hallbottom up approach.” Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 to present the check to the solving, and shared account partnership-building, problem - for several to years present on how the check noise to the Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Thesolving, bottom and up sharedapproach, account impacts health.Neighborhood Walker said Developers. she - Real estate values continue to be strong in Revere “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex explainedability Walker, in urban will centers. start The - wants to bring“Our her administration Community under Realstands theestate importance values of local iblecontinue funding for local to efforts be strong in Revere with- nocompetitive assumptions awards on howoffer flex Perfect for: Community Reminders,INDEPENDENT Noise Lab tostands Mission the importance Hill and of local - N E W S P A P E R G R O U P By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. INDEPENDENT leadership and its impact on that bring together commu noise ible impacts funding residents for local living efforts “2017 was a fantastic year By Sue Ellen Woodcock - begin engagingleadership the community and its impact on The number of listings in N E W S P A P E R G R O U P the lives of residents,” said daysnity on stakeholders the market toin pursue2016. “2017 was a fantastic year that bring together commu - to be in real estate,” said Joe the lives of residents,” said Continued on page 5 The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. The number of listings in nity stakeholders to pursue The Revere real estate mar economic development ini - to be in real estate,” said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. ket in 2017 was definitely a Mario of Century 21 Ma - “The Urban Agenda Grant - 2017 also dropped to 265, economic development ini 10.8 percent down from 297 ket in 2017 was definitely a tiatives. These awards will Mario of Century 21 Ma “The Urban Agenda Grant - good one with higher prices rio Real Estate. “There’s a Program relies on the strong 10.8fund percent projects down in Boston, from 297 Clin Community- Alliance of Missiontiatives. These awardsHill will $1.5 MILLION FOR in 2016. The good news for good one with higher prices - rio Real Estate. “There’s a Program relies on the strong for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list $1.5lot ofMILLION confidence FOR and equity partnerships between local in 2016. The good news for fund projects in Boston, Clin- NORTHERN STRAND - for homes than in 2016, but See TND GRANT , Page 3 lot of confidence and equity partnerships between local a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 NORTHERNin homes. For STRAND 35 years now government, non-profits and sellers is that the original list- votes on president and board members COMMUNITY TRAIL listings, making home-buying a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 government, non-profits and See TND GRANT , Page 3 percent of the time. By Sue Ellen Woodcock in homes. For 35 years now COMMUNITYit’s been positive. TRAIL Now is the listings, making home-buying Councillor Robert Haas Jr. By 13 at 401 Centre St. in Jamaica The Executive Office of an adventure. percent of the time. Laura PLummerBy Sue Ellen Woodcock The condominium mar tried to get barriers installed it’s been positive. Now is the of thisCouncillor vote prior Robert to the Haasdeadline Jr. “These are the highest pric- - Thetime Executive to sell. Revere Office is getting of an adventure. The condominium mar Energy and Environmental ket saw similar trends with For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re - time to sell. Revere is getting for thistried article. to get Given barriers that installed no one es we’ve seen in the last eight Energythe overflow and Environmental from the Boston “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends with - The CommunityFor years Alliance the abutters of of Affairs has approved a $1.5 the median sales price at Route 1 have put up with the sponse. the overflow from the Boston challengedin 2011 the and sitting received President, no re - years,” said Maureen Celata, Affairsmarket has and approved people aare $1.5 moving es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price at Mission HillRoute (CAMH) 1 have met put on up with the million grant regarding the $315,000, up 16.7 percent noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re the newsponse. board will convene to million grant regarding the years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent - market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, Schedules, Coupons, Sales,development of the Northern owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed Wednesday, April 24, at the Chan discuss “Wethe future should of get the more position, re - - owner/broker of MCelata Real to Revere. Strand Community Trail led Estate. “And 2018 is going to development of the Northern want to have Mayor Brian Ar over 2016. Days on the mar - School of Publicand now Health some to city hold councillors spect from the state and fed ket also dropped from 67 in Mario said Revere is desir- Estate. “And 2018 is going to - eral government,” Patch said..- currently held by Chad Rosner. - by a Revere on the Move part be another banner year. Inven Strand Community Trail led rigo contact the MassDOT to ket also dropped from 67 in Mario said Revereelections is desir- forwant its presidentto have Mayor and Brian Ar- eral government,” Patch said.. - - 2016 to 47 days on the market Communityable because of its proximity be Alliance another banner year. MissionInven Keefe notedHill that more elige af un Originally on the agenda ner organization, Bike to the tory is low now, but everyone by a Revere on the Move part- install barriers along Route -1 2016 to 47 days on the market- able because of its proximity rigo contact the MassDOT to Keefe noted that more af “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden tory is low now, but everyone fluent communities are often board members. for this meeting was another - Sea. is looking to the spring.” ner organization, Bike to the between Route 16 and Cope “Inventory is low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden install barriers along Route 1 fluent communities are often everyone is looking toward Sea.gem with a beautiful beach. is looking to the spring.” - granted sound barriers. Previously,between board Route members 16 and Copepresentation by architect Peter Revere has a one-mile According to figures from presidente y miembrosland Circle. deeveryone su isjunta looking toward directiva gem with a beautiful includedbeach. President Chad Rosner, - granted sound barriers. the spring,” Celata said RevereMario has is alooking one-mile forward According to figures from Ward 2 Councillor Ira No - land Circle. Vanko, who is proposing a multi- stretch in North Revere. The the Massachusetts Associa Ward 5 Councillor Charles the spring,” Celata said Ward 2 Councillor Ira No - - The rental market is also stretch in North Revere. The the Massachusetts Associa voselsky pointed out that Sau- Mario is looking forwardJim Burke, MikeWard Holley, 5 Councillor Richard Charles family home project at 42 Wait Northern Strand Community tion of Realtors, the median Btoy the Laura spring P market,Lummer drawing Patch, Ward 4 Councillor - The rental market is also voselsky pointed out that Sau- strong with rents ranging fromNorthern Strand Community tion of Realtors,Moore, Cindy the median Walling y Garygus got barriersde la along votación Route antesto the del spring plazo market, Johnson,drawing EllenPatch, Moore, Ward Cindy4 Councillor Trail has been in development sales prices was $376,250, from Boston and surrounding Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 strong with rents ranging from Street.gus Vanko’s got barriers presentation along Route has See DeLEO Page 3 $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted Trail has been in development sales pricesWalling. was $376,250, 1 installed alongde este a new artículo. ball Yafrom que Boston nadie and se surroundingWalling andPatrick Gary KeefeWalling. and Ward 1 for over 20 years. The North a 4.9 increase overSee DeLEO prices Page in 3 communities.La Alianza He Comunitaria added that de Councillor Joanne McKen $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted been moved1 installed to the along next a new CAMH ball that if someone is paying big for over 20 years. The North a 4.9 increaseLos over siguientes prices in miembros - field. se communities. He addedThe that followingCouncillor members Joanne were McKen Revere segment is a major 2016. Mission Hill (CAMH) se reunióna teamed up on a motion at that if someonepresentó is paying al big puesto de Presidente monthly- field. meeting on Wednesday, rent they just might be capableRevere the Revere segment School is a major system is 2016. presentaron a la reelección:“It’s Jim a quality-of-life is - up for re-election:na teamed Jim up Burke, on a motion at Homes also were also on el miércoles 24 de abril en last last week’s council meet rent they just mightde la Junta,be capable la nueva the Revere junta se School system is May 15.“It’s However, a quality-of-life Vanko did is - part in the project that creates of buying and taking advan also a draw for buyers. HomesBurke, also were Richard also on Johnson, - sue,” Mike he said. last last week’s council meet Plain. the market 41 days, a 26.8 -part in the project that creates ing. Patch said he and the late of buying and reunirá taking advan para discutiralso ael draw futuro for de buyers. Richard Johnson, Mike Holley have- thesue,” chance he said. to present his a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail Chan School of Public Health - tage of first-time homebuyersa continuous“It all adds 7.5-mile to the rail future trail the marketHolley, 41 days, Chad a 26.8 Rosner. Además,Barriers are easily seen ing. Patch said he and the late Announcements, Programs and more!percent increase over the 56 tage of first-timela posición, homebuyers actualmente “It all ocupada adds to the futureand Chad Rosner. In addition, proposalBarriers on Thursday, are easily April seen 26, running from West Everett, programs. para votar en su presidente y Have you ever had an idea runninggrowth from of Revere,” West Everett, he said. percent increaseMaggie overCohen the añadió 56 suprograms. nombre. Maggie Cohen asked to join the through Malden and Revere Task Force. Both the ATOD miembrossity in children de la and junta adults. directiva. Have you ever had an idea por Chad Rosner.growth of Revere,” he said. at a meeting of Mission Hill for how you could make im through Malden and Revere Según las normas de CAMH,Task Force. los Both the ATOD sity in children and adults.board. According to the bylaws of to the Saugus River and soon - Task Force and Revere on the TheAnteriormente, ATOD Task Force los miembrosfund for how you could make im Originalmente en la agenda Neighborhood Housing Services, a provements to the Revere to the Saugus River and soon - REVEREmiembros RECREATION son elegidos- Task por unaForce HOSTS and Revere PAINT on the The ATOD Task ForceCAMH, fund members are elected by a into Lynn. The North Revere Move are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to provements to the Revere de la reunión había otra - REVERE RECREATIONnonprofit organization HOSTS overseeing PAINT community? So have the ap intode Lynn. la junta The incluían North Revere al presidente mayoría simple de los miembrosMove are initiatives of the ed projects totaling $9,500 to segment allows users to en - MGH Revere CARES Coa - reduce youth substance use, community?& SKATE So have NIGHT the ap AT CRONINpresentación RINK del arquitecto Peter simple majority of those present development in Mission Hill. - plicants to the mini-grant pro segmentChad allowsRosner, users Jim to Burke, en Mike activos presentes. Gazette- MGH no Revere CARES Coa - reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK joy spectacular views of the - lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health,- plicants to the mini-grant pro at the meeting who are active grams hosted by Revere on joyHolley, spectacular Richard views Johnson, of the Ellen - lition. Revere on the Move improve their mental health, Community Alliance of Rumney Marsh. is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunities for grams hostedpudo by averiguar Revere on los resultados in the alliance. The Gazette was the Move and the Alcohol, To Rumney Marsh. is additionally co-led by the and increase opportunities for The funding, awarded - Healthy Community Initia - positive youth engagement. the Move and the Alcohol, To Continued on page 2 not able to confirm the results bacco and Other Drugs Task The funding, awarded - Healthy Community Initia - positive youth engagement. Continued on page 2 through the Executive Office tives Office at the City of Re- bacco and Other Drugs Task Force; and this time, these throughIn addition the Executive to the Office mini- tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- of Energy and Environmental vere. grants already funded, Revere Force; and this time, these vere. ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a grants already funded, Revere Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City reality. Affairs’on the (EEA) Move Gateway has extended City This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended Parks Program, enables the was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and reality. was awarded to fund ideas to Every year a group of Re - make Revere a healthier placeParks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re their permanent change and design of the trail, develop - vere residents and institution designprogram of the mini-grant trail, develop appli - - make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli  ment of bid-ready construc - to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4.- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise - - al leaders meet together to ment of bid-ready construc cations to Sunday, March 4. tion documents, and receipt a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for- al leaders meet together to a family. 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• APRIL 2, 2021 9 Mission Hill Gazette • Janey, transit supporters speak out against MBTA service cuts; call for restoration of service

By Lauren Bennett munity and Environment (ACE), said that there is a “problem, A press conference led by the solution, and consequences to Transit is Essential Coalition these cuts.” was held on March 29, ahead He said that the “problem is of a vote by the MBTA Fiscal the negative impact of cut ser- and Management Control Board vices on Black and Brown com- (FMCB) regarding service cuts munities, the communities that that have been recently imple- suffer the harshest during this mented on the subway, bus lines, COVID pandemic…” and commuter rail. The Transit He said solutions include that is Essential Coalition is made up any more service cuts “should be of over 60 organizations. done under a racial equity lens.” “I can say with certainty that He also said that ACE will con- everyone here today wants one tinue to advocate for the services simple thing: a fully function- to return, as well as “aggressively ing T that supports bringing pursue the legality of community us bringing back our economy; impact cuts.” Front from left to right: Stacy Thompson of the LivableStreets bringing back Massachusetts, Acting mayor Kim Janey is Alliance, Acting Mayor Kim Janey, Lee Matsueda of Community and we’re not there yet,” said Sta- an avid T rider and supporter of Acting Mayor Kim Janey Labor United, and Olivia Nichols of GreenRoots. Back from left cy Thompson, Executive Director public transit for all. speaks to reporters at the to right: Chris Dempsey of theTransportation for Massachusetts of the LivableStreets Alliance. “Now, more than ever, Bos- press conference on Monday Coalition, Dwaign Tyndal of ACE, and restaurant owner Brian Olivia Nichols of GreenRoots, ton needs a transit system that supporting the restoration of Moy. an environmental justice organi- service cuts on the MBTA. works for everyone,” she said. zation, said she is a rider of the “MBTA service cuts shortchange Green Line and the 111 bus. the needs of Boston’s workers “Public transit is a key com- rants, said he is “proud to be a and ignore the sacrifices they ponent of environmental justice,” Boston small business owner and make each day to keep our city Nichols said. “The residents of a leader in the Massachusetts running. Service cuts make buses Chelsea and East Boston are Restaurant United, a grassroots and trains more crowded and majority immigrant, low income advocacy group formed to help undermine our efforts to stop the residents, and communities of independent restaurants and our spread of COVID-19.” color.” workers during the pandemic.” Janey continued, “cuts to She said that GreenRoots has He said that “we literally can- transit service only deepen the “been actively opposing” the ser- not reopen if our employees can- inequalities of our public transit vice cuts since the fall. not come to us,” and “if our cus- system.” “It is extremely concerning tomers cannot come to us during She said that in Boston, Black to see buses passing by that are our normal business hours, we bus riders spend 64 more hours full beyond capacity because the will not be able to survive.” per year riding buses “as they majority of people riding buses Dwaign Tyndal, Executive Di- and trains have no other option,” rector of Alternatives for Com- Continued on page 13 she said. She said solutions include a low income fare and the res- Unique Times Require toration of full service on the Creative Approaches MBTA. “We’re urging the FMCB to support the MBTA’s plan to get back to 100 percent bus and sub- way service and we will keep fighting for the the public tran- sit system that our communities deserve until that is achieved.” Lee Matsueda, Executive Di- rector of Community Labor Unit- ed, thanked the Congressional delegation for their work on this issue. “They released federal dollars to our communities during this time of really great need and it’s been clear that this funding… ® nearly a billion in this most re- Josephine Tsui, Realtor cent round to the T has to be used 617.816.6900 to get back to full service and [email protected] keep our workers in their jobs, unlimitedsir.com jobs which are critical to their families and the maintenance operation of our system.” 673 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain Restaurant owner Brian Moy, who owns Shojo, Ruckus, Nor- Exceptional client service and marketing at all price points. mai, and China Pearl restau- Each office is independently owned and operated. 10

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Senior L ife Special Section Ethos helps navigate seniors through troubling pandemic times

By Lauren Bennett COVID-19 pandemic has affected Boston Public Health Commis- and re-tooled them so they can “outfitting staff and Meals on older adults disproportionately,” sion, and the City’s Age Strong be taken through Zoom,” Santos Wheels drivers” with personal JP-based nonprofit Ethos has as well as “exacerbated a num- Commission to “help provide ac- said. This way, seniors can still protection equipment and hand been helping seniors stay inde- ber of different issues” for them. cess to vaccination opportunities socialize with each other and sanitizer, as well as “maintain pendent since 1974 with various “Social isolation was also a major for seniors.” their neighbors while still re- extremely high levels of cleanli- programs and services. crisis for older adults before the He said that to help over- maining “active in their homes,” ness.” The Gazette spoke with pandemic.” come the “challenges” faced by he said. He thanked the “generous Raymond Santos, Ethos’ Devel- He said that to help out seniors across the city and state “Ethos continually works donors” who have helped to make opment Chief and Community with these issues, Ethos has in accessing the online appoint- to identify seniors who are at this possible, adding that Ethos Relations Officer, to learn more “more than doubled our Meals ment finder, “Ethos is acting as greatest risk for social isolation, “continually needs support in about how Ethos assists seniors on Wheels program,” delivering a bridge between the seniors and and when possible, we’re able to order to continue to deliver these in the community, especially about 12,000 meals to seniors technology tools” by “providing help bridge that digital divide” programs.” To make a donation, during the public health crisis. each day. them with assistance in helping by “assisting them with a device residents can visit https://www. “We are what’s called an ag- Additionally, all of Ethos’ pro- them schedule those appoint- or modest stipend to assist them ethocare.org or call (617) 522- ing services access point,” Santos gramming that would have oth- ments for them and their trusted with purchasing internet access” 6700. said, which is a “state designa- erwise been provided in person companions.” for the lowest income seniors, “We continue to encourage tion for agencies that provide has been moved online so seniors Santos said they work with Santos said, as many seniors folks to maintain their social home and community-based can still participate virtually. He these partners “to create exclu- face challenges when it comes to distance,” Santos said, as well programming and services for said things like fall prevention sive opportunities to get our cli- technology. as “encourage folks to get vacci- older adults and the younger classes, exercise classes, and oth- ents and our seniors scheduled “The environment we’re op- nated when those opportunities disabled.” ers are “all available to seniors for their vaccine. “That’s really erating under is extremely ex- come up, and stay healthy and Ethos provides home care free of charge online.” important,” he said, as is bring- pensive,” Santos said, between safe.” and nutrition services, as well Ethos also offers “telephone ing available appointments “as as Meals on Wheels straight to reassurance programs,” Santos close to seniors as possible.” the homes of seniors, along with said, that allow a connection Ethos also offers several Medicare counseling and other “with those most isolated and at health and wellness programs services and programs. risk.” throughout the year; that help AARP Massachusetts monthly “The goal is to keep seniors Santos said that “most impor- with things like balance, pre- healthy, active, and living inde- tantly and most recently,” Ethos venting falls, managing chronic fraud watch update for March pendently in the community,” has been “assisting with vac- conditions, providing caregiver Santos said. cine rollout” through partnering support, improving memory fit- Staff report game. When it comes to COVID-19, with places and organizations ness, and more. • A Resource: Get connected to Santos said that “obviously, the like Boston Medical Center, the “We’ve taken those classes Did you know that someone’s a real live person trained in how identity gets stolen every two to avoid fraud and advise you seconds? The AARP Fraud Watch if you or a loved one has been Network can provide the tips scammed by calling our fraud and resources to help spot and hotline or attending a forum in Mount Pleasant Home avoid identity theft and fraud your community. so you can protect the family. • Free for Everyone: Anyone, of This watchdog alerts will keep any age, can access our resources one up to date on con artists’ at no cost. latest tricks. It’s free of charge for everyone: AARP members, SCAM ALERT #1: non-members, and people of all NATIONAL CONSUMER ages. Be a fraud fighter! If you PROTECTION WEEK can spot a scam, you can stop a It’s National Consumer Pro- scam. Report scams to local law tection Week —and while AARP enforcement. Contact the AARP is focused on protecting consum- Fraud Watch Network at www. ers year-round – this is a good aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork for time to highlight key tips to keep more information on fraud pre- you safe. 60 private bedrooms with private baths vention. Never give out personal or 24-hour personal care assistance The AARP Fraud Watch Net- financial information over the work is: phone or internet – especially Medication administration Since 1901, we have been a haven Scheduling of transportation to medical § An Educator: Get real-time if you don’t know the person on alerts about the latest scams, appointments for seniors 62+ who need just a the other end. Be careful of what tips on how to spot them, and the links you click on or what num- 3 home-style meals daily little help and a place to call inside scoop on how con artists bers you call back. 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• APRIL 2, 2021 11 Mission Hill Gazette •

Senior L ife Special Section Fraud that vaccines are available, ant to follow guidance provided your debt history, increase your $1.5 billion over the previous scammers are making bogus of- by local public health officials credit score or asks for an ad- year. The top scams were iden- Continued from page 10 fers to move you to the front of and trusted healthcare provid- vance payment. tity theft, impostor scams and its website, www.consumer.ftc. the line for getting your vaccine ers. When signing up for your online shopping scams. Most of gov. It has resources to help – for a fee. Some are even set- vaccine, find out how you will SCAM ALERT #4: these same scams are still ac- protect yourself from scams and ting up fake vaccine distribution be contacted for any follow-up CONSUMER SENTINEL tive in 2021, which is why it’s fraud and ID theft as well as tips sites. Unfortunately, this means information or guidance. REPORT important to avoid answering on how to maximize your security that consumers looking for a vac- The numbers are in. The Fed- calls from unknown phone num- online. cine appointment have to sort SCAM ALERT #3: DEBT eral Trade Commission released bers or clicking on links from through fake and legitimate in- RELIEF SCAMS its report of fraud complaints texts or emails from suspicious formation in search for a shot – a COVID-19 and the economic SCAM ALERT #2: from last year, and it was histor- or unknown senders. And as long process that can be confusing and downturn have put millions of SORTING FACT FROM ically high, due in large part to as COVID remains a challenge, dangerous. Americans in financial peril. For FICTION WITH VACCINES COVID and the economic down- beware of offers for miracle cure With thousands of localities most people, one of the first steps At the start of the pandemic, turn. 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Senior L ife Special Section How the pandemic is impacting children and families More than 2.7 million Ameri- the pandemic, having stepped in in this package,” says Butts. can children are growing up when parents cannot raise them “Congress also needs to ensure in grandfamilies -- families in for many reasons, including cases families have ongoing financial which grandparents, other adult where children’s parents have support so that caregivers can family members, or close family died from COVID-19. At the same meet the basic needs of children friends are raising children. A time, 30 percent of kin caregivers as they live with the long-term new report highlights how the lack an alternative caregiving impacts of COVID -19.” pandemic has amplified their plan if they should die or become The report also finds that unique challenges, and offers disabled, a troubling statistic in about 19 percent of grandparents solutions to better serve them. the face of the pandemic, which responsible for grandchildren The report, “Facing a Pan- disproportionately affects older live in poverty and 38 percent demic: Families Living Together adults. of grandfamilies are unable to During COVID-19 and Thriv- While grandfamilies are di- pay or are worried about pay- ing Beyond” authored by the verse in geography, income and ing mortgage or rent. Among non-profit Generations United race, the report finds that care- the solutions to these figures, and funded by the Robert Wood givers in grandfamilies are dis- Generations United is calling for

Johnson Foundation and Casey proportionally Black or Native (c) monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images Plus grandfamilies to be specifically Family Programs, points out that American; nearly half of grand- named in the next COVID-relief at a time when older adults are parent caregivers are over age with limited support systems,” care. While Congress included package as an eligible popula- being cautioned to keep their 60; and one in four grandparent says Donna Butts, executive di- support for grandfamilies in the tion for financial relief such as distance from children because of caregivers has a disability. These rector of Generations United, a December 2020 COVID-19 relief Temporary Assistance for Needy the heightened risk of infection are the same populations that non-profit with the mission of package, including better access Families (TANF). and death from COVID-19, for are more likely to be impacted by improving the lives of children, to kinship navigator programs, To access the report, visit grandfamilies, that distance is the pandemic and die as a result. youth and older people. “State which help connect families to www.gu.org. To hear grandfam- impossible. Advocates point out “While we’re all impacted by and local child welfare and oth- information and community sup- ilies discuss the pandemic’s im- that these caregivers are the first COVID-19, grandfamilies, espe- er agencies must better support port as well as provide some pacts, visit everyfamilyforward. line of defense for children during cially, have had tough realities, them during COVID-19 recovery direct help to families to meet org. and beyond.” emergency needs, advocates say While the pandemic has Federal, state and local gov- this is just a start. heightened the inequities differ- ernments recognize foster fam- “With so many families con- ent types of families face, advo- ilies and provide them with ac- tinuing to struggle with impacts cates say that sufficient support cess to resources, but there is from COVID-19, it’s critical that can help grandfamilies recover little available for grandfamilies state and local child welfare and thrive. raising children outside of foster agencies distribute the funds (StatePoint) 4 easy tips to help older adults stay active at home As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many older adults are following the advice of public health experts and remaining at MISSION HILL MAIN STREETS home to limit risk of exposure. Bad weather conditions can also keep people inside for days at a time. But a strong body and mind FAVORITES are as important as ever, and the good news is being indoors Mission Hill Seniors! doesn’t mean having to give up on exercising. There are many great health benefits to staying active, such as improving mobility and balance, (c) Sabrina Bracher / iStock via Getty Images Plus developing muscle and bone and improved mood.” you begin a new chapter of your strength, increasing energy and According to Cigna, which wellness journey. managing weight. Exercise can serves many older adults through 2. Take it slow. You don’t have Theresa Parks Carmen Pola Maria Sanchez also reduce blood pressure and its Medicare Advantage plans, to run a marathon or even lift lower the risk of heart disease, here are four simple tips for ex- weights to keep fit – the most Mission Hill Main Streets stroke and diabetes. ercising in the comfort of home: important thing is to just move. 1542 Tremont Street 1. Make a plan. What is your Boston, MA 02120 According to Dr. Gina Con- Start by walking around your [email protected] flitti, chief medical officer for long-term goal? Having some- house a few times a day or do- Corporate Buddy (617) 232-0182 Medicare at Cigna, the advantag- thing to work toward is great mo- ing some gentle stretching. Just tivation to keep up daily activity Circle Members es aren’t just physical: “Keeping adding five minutes of activity to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, City of Boston Credit Union, Dana active has a positive impact on and set yourself up for success. your day can make a difference Farber Cancer Center, Mission Hill American Legion Post 327, Needham mental health, too,” she said. Before you begin any physical in your overall health and mood. Bank, New England Baptist Hospital, Northeastern University activity, talk to your doctor about and Wentworth Institute of Technology. “With regular exercise, many As your body gets used to dai- older adults enjoy better sleep, your health goals. Your doctor ly movement, you can enhance clearer thinking, lower stress can provide guidance on exercis- es that are safe and attainable as Continued on page 13 • APRIL 2, 2021 13 Mission Hill Gazette • Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu responds to Atlanta shooting, violence against Asian America

By John Lynds communities for the devastation Asian American Boston residents from the COVID-19 pandemic who are having trouble meeting Here in Mission Hill 14 per- has reinforced the sense of in- their basic needs,” said Wu. “If cent of our neighbors are Asian visibility and perpetual foreigner you can, please chip in to the Americans and while they make status that so many have known Asian Community Emergency up a small minority of our over- their entire lives. Relief Fund. Your donation will all population they contribute “Growing up as the daughter go towards providing aid to those greatly to the fabric of the com- of immigrants from Taiwan, some in our city’s Asian American com- munity as business owners, par- of my most vivid childhood mem- munity who need it most.” ents, students, and activists. ories involve racist encounters The fund can be found at The recent trend of violence with strangers,” she continued. https://donorbox.org/covid19-re- against Asian Americans has “People who knew nothing about lief-fund?. been shocking and the shooting me except for my appearance Asian Americans account for in Atlanta that killed six Asain feeling empowered to pull eyes 6 percent of all the COVID 19 Americans at three spas last into slits or chant ching chong cases and 8 percent of all the week has shaken us all to our sounds. That constant feeling deaths in Boston. While count- core. of needing to be aware, ready, less communities are severe- City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu. City Councilor Michelle Wu, on guard whenever out in pub- ly impacted by the COVID-19 who is vying to become Boston’s lic. Since before COVID-19 was pandemic, the Asian American immigration status, not every- first Asian American Mayor of spreading in the United States, community in Greater Boston helped 327 families, totaling 946 one can access public benefits Boston, responded to the recent Asian American communities is being hit harder than most. individuals and 55.5 percent of like unemployment and the new uptick in violence towards the have been on edge, reeling from Many are immigrants who work the fund went to families with stimulus dollars. These families Asian American community the impacts.” in food, hospitality, home care, undocumented members, and the are in jeopardy of not having across the US as well as the Wu said Boston has not been and child care sectors that have remaining fund helped families enough money to buy basic neces- Atlanta shooting. immune to these incidents and been closed. Consequently, these that were ineligible for other sities and pay for housing. “I join our Asian American in every city across the country, workers have lost their incomes. public benefits because of their So far the fund has raised and community in mourning and sol- we must build community to pro- Because of language barriers and immigrant status. idarity following the senseless tect and celebrate intersectional distributed over $350,000 and shootings in the Atlanta area,” identities. said Wu in a statement. “It’s “We will stop Asian hate and new approaches will play a key was provided for when it will heartbreaking and appalling to combat racism by meeting this MBTA role in Boston’s recovery, reopen- happen. see the anti-Asian harassment, moment, by building a city for Continued from page 9 ing, and renewal,” Janey said. The slide also says that the violence, and now mass murder everyone, by transforming our “It is very important in terms FY22 budget “includes full fund- that has accelerated over the systems to see and value every navigate routes with large ac- of a recovery that is inequitable,” ing for pre-pandemic service lev- past year — part of a long history life,” she said. cess gaps in communities of she said of the program. “We have els on bus and subway.” of racism in America that we all Wu also encouraged residents color. These kinds of disparities to lift up workers and make sure On April 5, services will be in- must fight to end. And all too to support the Asian Community have persisted for too long. We that they have access to reliable creased by approximately 88 per- often, the most silenced members Emergency Relief Fund. all benefit when transit is fair transportation.” cent versus present levels on the of our community — Asian Amer- “Today, we’re asking for you and accessible to everyone, from Chris Dempsey, Director of commuter rail with a new “Re- ican elders and women working to make a donation to support reduced traffic and cleaner air. the Transportation for Massa- gional Rail schedule,” and there in invisible industries — have the Greater Boston area’s Asian Boston deserves better.” chusetts Advocacy Coalition, said is a proposal to resume week- borne the brunt of these attacks.” Community Emergency Relief The MBTA recently received that “transit is essential” and end service on commuter rail Wu said the unconsciona- Fund to help provide direct fi- $435 million in additional oper- that the funds are available to lines that have been suspended ble blaming of Asian American nancial support to Asian and ating support, Janey said, and immediately restore service on “as soon as possible (likely mid- “in light of this new funding, I the MBTA. May)” but a board vote will be re- am calling for action.” She said “We need to see clarity from quired, a slide read. Additionally, MBTA services should be re- the MBTA’s control board that there is a proposal to to resume muscles by laying a kitchen towel stored “as fast as possible,” and this service is coming back as ferry service in Charlestown and Tips on the floor, then use your toes to should return first in places that soon as possible,” he said. “increase frequency on Hingham/ Continued from page 12 grab, release and push the fabric. have been impacted most by the He also said, “the Massachu- Hull service as needed,” it said. 4. Check your health care plan your physical activities as rec- pandemic and where the service setts economy only works when “The budget previewed today benefits. If you have a Medicare ommended by your health care cuts were the deepest. our transit system works. That offers encouragement that the Advantage plan, you might be provider. Janey also announced the ridership is going to come back. MBTA and FMCB are listening eligible for extra benefits such 3. Use what you have. You launching of a public transpor- We want it to come back.” to riders, advocates, our Congres- as at-home fitness programs, in- don’t need a gym to get a healthy tation pilot that will support Dempsey also thanked every- sional delegation, Mayor Janey, cluding free on-demand workouts workout. In fact, there are plenty employees in five main streets one involved in advocating for and other local elected officials. accessible from your computer, of exercises you can do using districts: Nubian Squares, Three the reversal of the service cuts, Fully funding bus and subway smart device or phone, as well as items found around the house. Squares Main Street, Mission “especially to Mayor Janey. Great service for the next fiscal year, as gear, such as resistance bands. For example, “chair dips” are Hill, East Boston, and Fields to have her here today and great well as beginning to restore fer- Find more healthy aging and an effective arm and shoulder Corner. to have an MBTA rider working ry and Commuter Rail weekend exercise tips at cigna.com/medi- workout – just place both feet “For the period of March 29 in City Hall.” service this spring, are steps in care/healthy-aging/physical-ac- on the ground, face away from a through April 19, we will provide At the March 29 joint meeting the right direction,” the Transit tivity. chair and support your body by nearly 1000 workers with free of the MassDOT Board and the is Essential Coalition said in a “As you start, remember to putting your hands on the seat CharlieCards pre-loaded with FMCB, when talking about the statement. be flexible and stay positive,” behind you with straight arms. $60 each,” Janey said. “We will proposed FY22 budget, it was “We urge the MBTA and Dr. Conflitti suggests. “Changing Next, raise and lower yourself also provide these workers with announced that “we will increase FMCB to formalize these steps habits can take time, but every by bending and unbending your free two month BlueBike passes.” service levels as quickly as possi- in the FY22 budget that will be step is progress. If you haven’t arms. Employees in these districts ble on the bus and subway, while approved in April. The service reached a goal, don’t be hard on You can even exercise while can sign up for the passes at running the Spring schedule and cuts have set back our region yourself – it’s most important to seated. Hold your leg out in front boston.gov/freeride, or by texting accelerating hiring and training,” -- the need to restore service and continue at your own pace.” of you and trace each letter of the “freeride” to 8663960122. according to a slide presented at build back better is now more (StatePoint) alphabet. Work your feet and leg “This transit pilot and other the meeting, but no official date urgent than ever.” 14 • APRIL 2, 2021 • Mission Hill Gazette Mission Hill/Roxbury COVID-19 update posted By John Lynds impacted by the COVID-19 pan- “In Boston, we are committed demic. The grant applications to continuing to prioritize local The weekly COVID-19 pos- will open Wednesday, March 31, access and equitable planning itive test rate in Mission Hill/ 2021 and the deadline to apply when developing strategies to Roxbury increased throughout is April 9, 2021. With a total of bring the COVID-19 vaccine to March as did the neighborhood’s $1.5 million in available fund- all of our residents,” said Chief overall positive test rate. ing, grant awards will range of Health and Human Services According to the latest data from $100,000 to $250,000 to be Marty Martinez. “The grant pro- released by the Boston Public used by organizations over four gram will build on our communi- Health Commission (BPHC) months. ty partnerships and help ensure 1,508 residents were tested last “Since the beginning of the every Bostonian who is eligible week and 4.6 percent were pos- pandemic, we’ve known that cer- has the necessary support need- itive. This was a 26 percent in- tain neighborhoods and commu- ed to get vaccinated.” crease from the 4.6 percent that nities have been disproportion- The Mission Hill/Roxbury had tested positive during the ately impacted by COVID-19,” COVID-19 infection rate in- last week of February. said Janey. “Creating this grant creased 7.8 percent throughout Of the 40,280 Mission Hill/ initiative will fund organizations the month of March. Roxbury residents tested for closest to the individuals most af- According to data released COVID-19 since the start of fected, helping the City respond last Friday by the Boston Public the pandemic, 11.6 percent are on a local, community-based lev- Health Commission (BPHC) the COVID positive. This was a 3.5 el. I look forward to working COVID-19 infection rate went percent increase from the 11.2 with the grantees to further our from 1,040 cases per 10,000 resi- percent that were found to be efforts in vaccinating our more dents to an infection rate of 1,122 positive overall at the end of vulnerable communities.” cases per 10,000 residents during February. Applicants will develop strat- the month. Positive test rates were also egies to target equitable vaccine An additional 353 Mission on the rise citywide. According Hill/Roxbury residents became to the BPHC 25,845​​​​ residents access in specific ethnic com- were tested and 4.2 percent were munities, Boston neighborhoods, infected with the virus through- Stats released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) COVID positive--this was a 16.6 and other groups experiencing out March and the number of cas- as part of its weekly COVID-19 report breaks down the number percent increase from the 3.6 higher rates of COVID-19 posi- es increased from 4,486 to 4,839. of cases and infection rates in each neighborhood. percent positive test rate report- tivity. Applications should also The statistics released by ed by the BPHC two weeks ago. target outreach for communities the BPHC as part of its weekly Acting Mayor Kim Janey, the facing barriers in obtaining the COVID19 report breaks down the Boston Public Health Commis- vaccine. These include Black/Af- number of cases and infection sion and the Office of Health rican American, Latinx, Asian, rates in each neighborhood. It and Human Services announced Indigenous, and immigrant com- also breaks down the number of the Vaccine Equity Grant Ini- munities; persons with disabil- cases by age, gender and race. tiative last week that will tar- ities; individuals over the age Citywide positive cases of get communities hit hard by the of 65; and the neighborhoods of coronavirus increased 3.5 per- pandemic like Mission Hill and East Boston, Roxbury, Dorches- cent percent last week and went Mission Hill Roxbury. . ter, Mattapan, Hyde Park, Ros- from 62,170 cases to 64,321 con- Janey said the program pro- lindale and Chinatown, where firmed cases in a week. 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By John Lynds $60 credit for MBTA and Blue- bikes to learn more about the with our local Main Street Dis- ly selected to get an MBTA pass bikes passes for 1,000 employ- impacts on commuter patterns tricts to pilot free public transit with the full $60 credit loaded, Throughout the COVID-19 ees who work in Mission Hill’s when the cost of public transit options for those working in Bos- and the remainder of the individ- pandemic many inquesties have Main Streets District, as well is covered. And as more workers ton’s neighborhoods,” said Trans- uals will receive smaller stipends been exposed. From the virus as employees in four other Main begin in return to workplaces, portation Commissioner Greg over time, which will end up disportionately affecting people Streets Districts. making transit more accessible is Rooney. “Creating incentives to totaling $60. of color to essential workers not The city has begun register- critical to our equitable recovery use public transit or bike to work Bluebikes pass-holders will having the luxury of working ing employees in Main Streets from the pandemic.” options helps our economy, our be able to take unlimited trips from home thus jeopardizing Districts in Mission Hill, Jamai- Janey said the goal of the environment and our local busi- during the two-month period. their health and safety. ca Plain, Mission Hill, Nubian program is to incentivize em- nesses. As more workers plan on Bluebikes trips must be complet- Many essential workers who Square, East Boston, and Fields ployees returning to work and restarting their commute, the ed within 45 minutes to avoid have been on the frontlines Corner for the pilot program and workers who currently drive to Boston Transportation Depart- usage charges. There is no ob- throughout the pandemic have registration will end on April 19. work to use public transit. With ment is committed to exploring ligation to continue paying for relied heavily on public trans- These five Main Street dis- an expected increase in post- creative ways to reduce traffic, portation. the Bluebikes pass once the two Now a new pilot program in tricts are all served by MBTA COVID-19 traffic, the City of carbon emissions and support months are over. Mission Hill and other Boston subway and Bluebikes stations. Boston is piloting this incentive Boston’s workers.” Data from the pilot program neighborhoods heavily impacted “Since the beginning of the program to help alleviate small The city managed pilot pro- will be used to inform the city’s by the COVID-19 crisis will make COVID-19 pandemic, many es- business districts of congestion gram is aimed at measuring how long-term transportation de- public transportation more equi- sential workers have continued and free up curb space for local financial incentives for public mand management strategy. table for essential workers. to utilize public transportation neighborhood customers. The pi- transit impact commuting be- To learn more about the pi- Acting Boston Mayor Kim because they have been unable to lot program also seeks to lessen havior and will be phased over lot or to sign up for the pro- Janey announced this week that work from home,” said Janey. “I’m vehicular traffic to help reduce the next two months. gram, please visit: boston.gov/ the City of Boston is piloting proud to launch this pilot pro- its environmental impact. Of the 1,000 qualified workers, FREEride or text FREEride to a new program to offer up to a gram with the MBTA and Blue- “We are excited to partner some individuals will be random- 866-396-0122.

statistics are showing they are this way.” “There was a lot of anxiety program has also engaged in a ro- Reggie Lewis getting vaccinated at a lower rate Prior to hearing about the Reg- around COVID and the vaccine bust campaign to flier the neigh- Continued from page 1 than other groups. gie Lewis program, he said his and how it rolled out,” she said. borhoods using information in Jeff Rogers, who lives near faith in the vaccine was faltering “I didn’t know what to expect… eight different languages. There the end of April everyone will the Reggie, said he was open to because the roll out seemed so There were so many hesitancies has also been a door-to-door be eligible, so wait times could getting the vaccine and did his skewed towards people not in in our community to take this neighborhood awareness cam- increase dramatically. The turn- research on the science behind the neighborhood and people who vaccine. The history we’ve had paign that seeks to get informa- over with this program is very it. He was convinced that all were not Black or brown. with health care cannot be taken tion from residents interested in quick – a callback within two three were safe, but had ques- “It looked like a big cluster for granted. I saw people waiting getting vaccinated – allowing the or three days and getting them tions about the rollout and oper- to me,” he said. “Then when the for hours to get appointments CIC’s phone bank to pro-actively booked within the week. We want ations pieces. Last Friday, he was Reggie Lewis people called and and waiting for hours in line to call and set up appointments. to encourage those who have a able to get his second dose of the set up the date, it felt real. I could get vaccinated. I literally walked The phone system is also easy to positive experience to communi- vaccine at the Reggie, and said tell also the people calling me in with no wait and came in use and provides translation in cate that to friends and family. back were Black people, and as and out in 20 minutes. Having We have very unique access here the vaccine is a “miracle” and it 240 different languages. There couldn’t have been easier to get a Black man, that gave me more it there with people that I rec- are also weekly town hall meet- and the ability to vaccinate many ognized made all the difference. people in the community. That it in his own backyard. confidence.” ings online with trusted commu- “I feel very relieved now,” he Rogers qualified after calling Also, having it right down from nity groups, community health will allow us to experience the my house was convenient be- joys of being around friends and said, just about an hour after the number for the community centers and elected officials. getting his second dose last program, and was quickly booked cause I didn’t have to take a day The community partners as- family and doing the things we off of work and travel outside of enjoy again.” Friday. “We’ve been immersed into one of the special community sisting in the CIC Health com- in COVID-19 for a year now. If appointments. He got a call-back the city to find a location. It was munity program include: Black The allocation in the program right here.” is no small number. you think back to March 2020 within two days and was booked Boston COVID-19 Coalition; and there’s this phantom dis- for his appointment a few days Now, Porcella said she’s been The Urban League; MassVote; At this point, the Reggie is telling friends and family all distributing about 2,000 vacci- ease and they want folks to go later. His experience was very Massachusetts League of Com- on lockdown…At that time, like smooth and quick, he said. There about the experience, the pro- munity Health Centers; Chinese nations per day, so residents of fessionalism and the ease for everyone else, I was spraying was no anxiety and he said he Progressive Association; Massa- Mission Hill have a special deal using the special community ap- my groceries with bleach. My was impressed with how he was chusetts Immigration & Refugee on at last 1,000 appointments pointments. mother is a senior citizen. I was treated and catered to. Advocacy Coalition; and City of per day at the Center. Those re- “We have this opportunity in doing everything to protect her. For Karleen Porcella, who lives Boston’s Office of Immigration served appointments stay in the the community and we’re not tak- To think they came out with a only a few blocks from the Reggie Advancement. system until a day before, and ing full advantage of it,” she said. vaccine so quickly and it’s 100 Lewis, the experience was one of To access the community pref- then any that aren’t claimed are “We have to step up and think percent effective against death… skepticism. From the get-go, she erence appointments, call (617) dumped back into the pool for the about taking the vaccine. Once That’s a miracle. To think that wasn’t sure about the vaccine, 675-0005 and start the process general public. While it’s not just I got the appointment and saw miracle is now available to me but after giving the program at of finding out qualification and available to people of color – but how easy it was, I was telling ev- in my neighborhood from people Reggie Lewis a shot, she has appointment booking. To access rather to any qualified resident eryone they needed to do it too.” I know is amazing…I don’t think changed her mind and is looking living in Mission Hill or the other In addition to reserving 50 the appointments online, go to mentioned neighborhoods – one it’s hyperbole to say it saved lives to do the same for everyone she percent of the appointments, the www.cichealth.com/reggielewis/ focus group is people of color, as and saved Black lives to do it knows. outreach.

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By Ellen Walker long-standing members of the Special to the Gazette MHMS Board and whose efforts in the community are greatly Along with almost everyone appreciated. Dermot led a warm in Boston, MHMS celebrated St. and caring toast to honor There- Patrick’s Day on March 17th. sa Parks and wished her well and In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a quick recovery. Then everyone a religious holiday while here in was treated to several Irish songs the United States it is seen as by Richie including a serenade the one day a year when every- of Danny Boy to Mrs. Adams. one can be Irish and have fun. The event was rounded out with Laura Adams, Director of Senior stories by Dermot of his years as Services at Roxbury Tenants of an immigrant in both England Harvard (RTH) invited MHMS and in Boston along with his love to participate in her remote Zoom for the Mission Hill community. celebration of the day with many You can listen to the songs and seniors and members of the com- stories on You Tube by searching munity. Since this year’s annual for Mission Hill Main Streets. BBR Resource Center. event was remote, she faced dif- MHMS is preparing for Spring group: Liz Rose at Liz’s Hair Kevin W. Fitzgerald, to name just ferent challenges in organizing Clean Up Days (dates to be an- Care, 1605 Tremont Street and a few. Mission Hill business own- the event and coordinating the nounced shortly) and installation Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace ers are among those leaders and video and still managed to open of our light pole banners. Some Street. Did you know that Dia- we can see that theme continue the event with a warm, touching people call them “the flying colors blo Glass School offers classes today as Deb Beatty Mel of Bos- welcome to all. Very nicely done of our neighborhood that arrive for adults and youth? You can ton Builders Resources and her Laura! She made sure everyone in the Spring!” The City of Bos- learn about glass blowing and team are on the verge of being had lots of fun seeing each other ton began recognizing the impor- other glass techniques in a warm the first commercial Net Zero in their Irish hats and sweaters, tance of small, long-term busi- and inviting atmosphere. For a building in Mission Hill, which is sharing lots of good humor, sto- nesses and referred to them as unique and unforgettable out- no small feat. Net Zero, or NZ, ries and listening to Irish songs. Legacy businesses, which means ing, take a class with friends or means a building with no energy Laura is hoping next year’s event they have been in operation for co-workers! If you are in the consumption through traditional will be live. From the Mission over 20 years. As you can see on area, stop in and congratulate means and all the energy they Hill Main Streets office guests in- our MHMS banners, or the “fly- them both. use is renewable energy created cluded Richard Rouse the former ing colors of our neighborhood”, Mission Hill residents have on site. Recently, I stopped in to Executive Director of MHMS and we have 17 Legacy business always been known as people look at the new addition on the a much beloved member of the operating here in Mission Hill with a strong work ethic and Boston Reuse Center at 88 Ter- community, Dermot Doyne who that range from 20 to 102 years leaders in many areas including race Street and spoke with Lind- is a well-known fixture around of continuous business (Hillside community organizations. Those say, BBR Resource Center Man- neighborhood and Toni Komst a Market is our oldest Legacy busi- organizations created local he- ager, at length about the changes. life-long Mission Hill resident. ness). MHMS welcomes our two roes like Miss Ida Graves, Dr. She stated the biggest upside is Both Dermot and Toni and are newest members of the Legacy John J. Sheehy and State Senator the energy gain. The site is now

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By Former Mayor Martin J. Walsh

I left Boston City Hall for the final time as mayor. I packed up the last of the photos on my desk, say goodnight to the security guards as I’ve done a thousand times before, and head home to Dorchester. It’s been almost three months since I got the call from Presi- dent Biden asking me to serve as secretary of labor, and the truth is I haven’t had much time to reflect. My team and I have con- tinued working around the clock As Mayor, Martin J. Walsh was known for spending as much on the response to COVID-19 and time as possible in the Boston communities. Pictured are a coordinating with the incoming We fought the stigma around one to consider how they can few times he was in the Mission Hill area at various events. administration to make sure city substance use disorder and got best serve their community and operations continue seamlessly. more people into treatment. We their nation, all year round. That But now the Senate has con- invested millions of dollars in doesn’t have to mean running for firmed my nomination, and a arts and culture. We’ve risen as a office necessarily; you can make new team of leaders, both new national leader in environmental just as much of an impact on your and familiar faces, will take the justice and women’s pay equity. community by reaching out to reins at City Hall. All that’s left Over the last four years, es- your neighbor when they need to do now is to say goodbye and pecially, Boston has shown what it most, attending a community thank you. we stand for. As the Trump ad- meeting to offer a fresh perspec- I’ve been thinking about my ministration launched attacks tive, or becoming a positive influ- mother, Mary, and my late father, on immigrants, Muslims, and ence on a young person’s life. Our John, who met in Boston after women, Boston made it clear that nation needs more people from each immigrated from Ireland. we reject racism, xenophobia, more backgrounds to share their They worked their entire adult sexism, and bigotry. Throughout ideas and their creativity as we lives to make a good life for my the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston work to build back better. brother, Johnny, and me. They has rallied to support people in This is a commitment I will true leader learns, grows, and limit to what your generation found friendship and solidarity need and put public health first. carry with me as secretary of becomes more connected to the among our neighbors in Dorches- And responding to calls for ra- labor. As I fight for the rights, can achieve. I have learned so community they represent as ter, at St. Margaret’s Church, in cial justice, Boston took action protections, and dignity that all much from conversations I’ve the immigrant community, and through powerful community working people deserve, I will time goes on. had with young students about in the labor community. And it investments, police reform, and seek input from people of all To the young people of Boston: Continued on page 19 was community that helped me cultural change. For all of this, backgrounds. I will continually I honestly believe there is no survive childhood cancer and get I am tremendously proud and work to become a better and into recovery for alcoholism as a grateful. more collaborative leader. I will young adult. If the last four years have also bring Boston’s values with Boston taught me at a young taught us anything, it’s that we me. I’ll fight for immigrants, for age that a supportive communi- cannot be passive observers of people struggling with addiction, ty is the greatest blessing, and history. We must never take for and for young Americans who serving that community is both granted public health, human dream of a better future. a responsibility and a privilege. rights, and our very democracy. I may be heading to Washing- That’s why I decided to run for Unless we fight for these princi- ton, D.C., but Boston will always mayor in 2013. After represent- ples, we could lose them. be my home, and my heart. I’ll be ing Dorchester for 16 years in Now is the time to invest in back often, but for now, I’ll just the State House, and winning community health and well-be- share some advice. victories for marriage equality, ing. We must address the inequi- To all of Boston’s emerging Virtual Walk for Change: LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, ties that made some people more leaders: In every decision you disability rights, and immigrant vulnerable to the health risks make, think about the impact it Healing for Every Survivor rights, I knew that change was and the economic devastation of will have on the next generation, possible. I wanted to play a big- COVID-19. This is the only way 10, 20, and 30 years from now. Caminata Virtual por el Cambio: ger role in making the American to emerge from this crisis stron- Always put the needs of the most Sanación para cada sobreviviente Dream a reality for more of my ger than we were before. vulnerable people first. Always fellow Bostonians. We also need to increase civic ask yourself and other people in That’s what we’ve done, to- engagement in all levels of gov- power, “Does this help everyone, gether, as a city. ernment and decision-making. or just the few?” And fight until We created 140,000 new, This past November, we saw re- the answer is everyone. Lifting April 25 | 25 de abril good-paying jobs, fought for cord voter turnout, but those up working people, and creating workers’ rights, and built more numbers should be higher. We better opportunities for those pathways into the middle class. need to end voter suppression who have the least, is the best Register now | Inscribirse ya: We invested more in public and show people why their votes way to create positive change. education than at any time in matter. And voting is only one It will be hard; you’ll have to barccwalk.org/join Boston’s history. We built record piece of the puzzle. make very difficult decisions, and numbers of affordable homes. Now is the time for every- own the outcome, good or bad. A 18 • APRIL 2, 2021 • Mission Hill Gazette Editorial The Markey-Warren-AOC Build Green Act is needed

The recent catastrophic winter-weather event in Texas has high- lighted the degree to which our national infrastructure (among other things) has fallen victim to the penny-wise and pound-foolish think- ing that has dominated our national politics for the past 40 years. The winter hurricane, as some have labeled it, reportedly will prove to be the most-costly natural disaster in the history of the United States. Both the public utilities and the private companies in Texas did not invest in the types of infrastructure improvements to their plants and facilities that would have allowed them to with- stand a weather event that really should not have been all that catastrophic. Much was made of the wind farms that were knocked out of service, but wind turbines all across the globe exist in far harsher conditions than what occurred in Texas and they do not experience the catastrophic failure that was seen in Texas. Texas simply had not spent the money necessary for the winterization of those turbines . The damage to the state’s infrastructure left millions of Texans and residents of other states without power and clean water, causing billions in damage to individual homes (when their pipes froze), as well as the tragic loss of life that now numbers 111 persons. In addition, the shutdown of oil refineries and petrochemical plants that were damaged by the storm has created shortages across the country that will drive prices needlessly higher for everybody. And here’s the thing: The winter storm would not have been a big Op-Ed deal in most of the rest of the U.S., where governments and business are prepared for such weather events. But in Texas, keeping energy costs as low as possible was a prior- A renewed vision for Boston Public Schools ity for state regulators. The end result of not spending a few billion By Supt. Brenda Cassellius year Strategic Plan and realiz- and bring the successful model dollars upfront to weatherize the state’s power grid resulted in tens ing the $100 million investment to more students. We will also of billions of dollars in post-catastrophe costs. We’ve learned a lot since clos- from Mayor Walsh. Now, with expand partnerships through This sort of shortsighted thinking is not confined to Texas, how- ing our doors in 2020. We’ve additional City investments and the Universal Pre-Kindergarten ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of our learned that we are stronger new federal stimulus funding, we Connector program. nation to public health emergencies because we have become entirely and more resilient than we could have the resources to shift our A well-rounded education for dependent on foreign manufacturers for all sorts of critical medical have imagined. The pandemic focus to the promises we made children in every grade requires supplies, from drugs to masks to mechanical equipment -- all in the spurred a remarkable collective to the communities that helped whole child support. We have name of “efficiency” and “cost-cutting.” response to support our commu- us craft the strategic plan. added family liaisons and so- Similarly, we have under-invested to such an extent in our roads, nity and reminded us of the value We start with better access cial workers to every school and bridges, airports, dams, water supplies, and power grids -- everything of our relationships with our stu- to high quality early childhood are expanding our Hub Schools -- that we have plummeted to the level of a Third World country. We dents, families, and each other. education. Research shows that model to bring additional ser- no longer are a world leader --we’re a world loser. The pandemic also forced us high quality early education vices to students and families. Our refusal to acknowledge and address the impending impacts to reckon with the deep and sys- leads to improved outcomes for And every student should have of climate change have set us up for even more catastrophic weath- temic challenges that have kept children, especially children of art, music, physical education, er-related events in the near-future. The proverbial “100-year” flood, too many of our children from color and those who come from civics, science, and outdoor play wildfire, or storm has become commonplace. fully realizing their potential. economic disadvantage. We will spaces: fundamental pieces of The Build Green Act sponsored by our U.S. Senators, Ed Markey The devastating impact of this expand our high quality early ed- an excellent education parents and Elizabeth Warren, and House member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez year-long crisis, particularly on ucation programming this year seeks to remedy the twin problems of our crumbling infrastructure communities of color, highlight- Continued on page 19 and the looming climate crisis. ed what we’ve always known: The time to take action is running short. Hopefully, elements of The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. the Boston Public Schools (BPS) the Build Green Act will be included in President Biden’s forthcom- experience is not equitable for ing national infrastructure plan, which needs to get going as soon Mission Hill all students. as possible. 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By Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco and their U.S.-born children will further. an immigrant physician, accord- icans in Chemistry, Medicine and represent all net labor growth, Again, immigrants are pro- ing to MPI. If you or a loved one Physics. In Massachusetts, immigra- according to new research from viding welcome news. The needs a home health aide, there And they are doing all of this tion is both history and destiny. the Migration Policy Institute number of US–born adults with is a 40 percent chance that per- despite numerous obstacles, from Immigrants have been shaping (MPI). immigrant parents is projected son will be an immigrant. One in disproportionately high rates of the state’s economy, politics and One area where immigrants to more than double between six nurses working on the front COVID-19 infections and deaths culture since the 1700s. The play an important role is the 2015 and 2035, and now accounts lines is an immigrant, according to xenophobic and racist rhetoric COVID-19 pandemic is illumi- state’s economy. They account for 28 percent of all college stu- to the Brookings Institution. coming from some quarters of nating how their contributions for one in five Massachusetts dents. (UMass Boston, home to Even before the pandemic, society. will shape the Commonwealth workers and one in four entrepre- thousands of immigrant-origin immigrants were filling essen- The data shows that when well into the future. neurs, and they contribute $36.4 students, plays a unique role in tial jobs that support every facet given the chance, immigrants Although they are often in- billion in consumer spending and the Commonwealth: most of our of our existence. They care for take up an American identity, visible, immigrants today rep- $4.5 billion in state and local students will stay, live and work the sick, people with disabili- gravitate toward cultural norms resent more than 17 percent of taxes every year, according to the in Massachusetts after gradua- ties, older adults, children and and embrace the English lan- the state’s population. In some American Immigration Council. tion, becoming an integral part babies. They deliver our food guage – and improve the levels of communities, the number is more Another is the state’s high- of our labor force.) and work in our factories and education, occupational diversity than double that. In Revere, er education system, which is The pandemic has revealed warehouses and throughout the and income in their communities. immigrants account for 38.7 per- deeply connected to our innova- the extent to which immigrants supply chain. They teach our That’s good for them – and cent of the population. tion-based economy. The afore- form the backbone of our health children and make our higher everyone else. After all, their At a time when birth rates are mentioned demographic patterns care system. If you are being education system the envy of future is our future. declining and our overall popu- are hurting enrollment and cre- treated for COVID-19 in the U.S., the world: since 2000 they have Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco is lation is aging, immigrants are ating an existential crisis for there is a nearly one in three been awarded nearly 40 percent Chancellor of UMass Boston and our first line of defense against many colleges and universities. chance that you will be seen by of the Nobel Prizes won by Amer- an immigrant from Argentina. the deep demographic winter fac- The pandemic and its wake of ing the Commonwealth. Over economic destruction is expected the next 15 years, immigrants to drive down enrollment even dedicated to those who made a [email protected]. Main Streets positive impact on our neighbor- Until next month, please be Continued from page 16 hood like the one in front Mission safe, practice social distancing Op-Ed do big things in the immediate us. The official Grand Opening is Church honoring Father Dabney. and wash your hands. future: launch enriching summer on Monday, April 19th at 2:00pm In May, friends of Janice Dungee “You are never really playing Continued from page 18 programming, bring students – stop by and check out the “new” will be honoring her memory an opponent. You are playing have been asking for years. We safely back to full-time in-per- building. with a small ceremony and a yourself, your own highest stan- will tap our federal funding to son learning in September, and Strolling through the neigh- plaque that reads “Always In Our dards, and when you reach your invest in access. welcome them joyfully as they borhood, you probably noticed Hearts.” MHMS will be dedi- limits, that is real joy.” Every student also deserves a walk through our doors. We will several benches at various lo- cating another bench later this ~Arthur Ashe, U.S. Tennis great teacher in every classroom; partner with students to recover cations in Mission Hill that we summer and we hope to do more Champion and the first Afri- teachers who receive the right what might have been lost by installed two years ago. Many of these in the future. If you are can-American to win the singles mix of support and resources helping them rediscover their had individual plaques that were interested in more information, title at Wimbledon, US Open and that allows them to address the innate love of learning, fostering please email me at mainstreet- Australian Open. unique needs of each of their steady and supportive relation- students. Our plan includes ships, and focusing on academic recovery. continued efforts to recruit and change. The more people who a time. Dealing with the toll of the retain more educators of color Walsh are empowered to contribute, The challenges before us at last year beckons us to reimag- and investments in curriculum Continued from page 17 the more successful our recov- a national level are enormous. ine the possibilities we created and continuing education for our ery from COVID-19 will be. So But Boston has taught me that while developing our commu- racial justice, climate action, educators. this is my call to all Bostonians nothing is impossible if we work nity-informed strategic plan: a LGBTQ rights, workers’ rights, Students and families deserve to consider how you will get in- together and open the door for school district where every child and more. You have helped me predictable educational path- volved in your community. Just more people to get involved. has the opportunity to achieve grow as a leader and as a mem- ways that start in K0 and con- as important, think about how From the bottom of my heart, their dreams. A district where ber of the community. You are tinue through high school. We are you will encourage and empower Boston, thank you. every school, in every neighbor- the most passionate generation reviewing grade configurations others to get involved too. You Martin J. 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By Seth Daniel ed that it was this union that •Bolstering career education provided him his first job, but it and job training. Last Thursday, former Mayor was also that union that provid- •Increasing access to mental Martin Walsh was sworn in as ed health insurance so he could health and substance use treat- the 29th U.S. Secretary of Labor be treated for cancer as a child, ment. – and the first secretary that is and for alcoholism recovery as a “These are not just policies also a member of a trade union young adult. to me — these are real, tangible – with Vice President Kamala “In my 20s, because of the needs for millions of Americans, Harris administering the Oath. same benefits that enabled my and I will continue fighting for Walsh gave a short speech cancer treatment as a child, I them as I begin this new role,” following the swearing in and was able to seek treatment for he said, noting that record num- told of his personal story and my alcoholism,” he said. “I am bers of Americans are seeking how it would shape his priorities a proud member of the recovery unemployment benefits, vaccine going forward as the new Labor community.” rollout is still underway and so Secretary. Those personal details were many continue to suffer from the “I thought about my mother something that Walsh indicated pandemic. and father, who emigrated from would shape his policy objectives “I believe we must act with Ireland in the 1950s,” he said. as he moves into his new role. urgency to meet this moment, “They both worked hard, but our His five objectives laid out in the to strengthen and empower our American Dream did not take Former Mayor Martin Walsh was sworn in as the 29th U.S. speech include: workforce as we rebuild,” he said. shape until my father joined the Secretary of Labor on March 25 by Vice President Kamala •Ensuring all workers have As secretary, I pledge to work in Laborers Union Local 223 in Bos- Harris, as his partner Lorri Higgins looks on. He outlined five fair pay, health care, unemploy- partnership with workers and ton. The union was our way into areas he will focus on that were shaped by his time in Boston. ment benefits, safe workplaces businesses; states, cities and the middle class. It meant a fair and a secure retirement. tribal territories; employees in wage, so we could have a home meant a pension, so my parents care.” •Ensuring equal access to every agency of the Department and give back to our community. good jobs. of Labor; and President Biden could retire with dignity. And Walsh said he followed his fa- It meant safety on the job, so we ther into the trade unions, joined •Ensuring workers have a and Vice President Harris to help didn’t have to live in fear of an it meant health insurance, so the same union and worked on seat at the table in shaping work- working families build back bet- accident derailing our lives. It our family had access to quality job sites all over Boston. He not- place conditions and policies. ter.”