PAGE 1 THE BOSTON SUN December 24, 2020

THURSDAY, December 24, 2020

Published every Thursday Serving Back Bay - South End - Fenway - Kenmore New PBS MALL SKIING documentary Groundbreaking shows the inner Vaccinations at South End Community workings of Health seen as historic new beginning moment for herself, the clinic Boston city By Seth Daniel and the community at-large, government Registered Nurse Morgan she said she also feels a duty Brister was the first employee to encourage others to take the of the South End Community vaccine. By Lauren Bennett Health Center (SECHC) to get Like for many front-line Filmmaker Frederick Wise- the Moderna COVID-19 vac- health workers who were the man’s 45th film takes a four cine on Monday, and she said first to receive the vaccine, they and a half hour look into what the moment felt emotional, have taken on a dual role as his- makes Boston city government groundbreaking and like a new tory maker and ambassador. tick. Called City Hall, the doc- beginning. (Vaccine, Pg. 6) umentary was filmed over 10 Now, after that historic weeks in 2018 and 2019, and premiered on PBS stations SBNA wreath sale brings across the country on Decem- ber 22. holiday joy to the neighborhood On December 18, GBH held a virtual public event called By Lauren Bennett no wreaths could be found, and City Hall: A Look Behind the another year the SBNA was Scenes, where GBH president After a two year hiatus, the St transitioning to a new board John Abbott spoke with Wise- PHOTO BY HANNAH WILEY Botolph Neighborhood Associ- and did not hold a sale. man and Mayor Marty Walsh ation’s (SBNA) annual wreath Steele said that over the about the film. Forget the slopes, Boston has the Comm Ave Mall to ski on. This sale brought in over $1,000 years, the sale has “been very The film was recorded “… neighbor took a cross country ski journey last Thursday night down from a record 157 wreaths sold. focused on the St. Botolph the Commonwealth Avenue Mall with the holiday lighting all a-glow Lorraine Steele, SBNA trea- neighborhood,” and the group pre-pandemic and kind of look- around them. Reader Hannah Wiley, a nurse, snapped the photo while ing at the way we used to gov- surer and organizer of the distributes flyers to every door on her way to work. wreath sale, said that though ern,” Walsh said. “What we’re “I was passing by and saw the shot and thought, ‘I can’t pass that up,’” advertising the sale, as well she said. Mayor Martin Walsh said all Boston neighborhoods had more this is the eighth sale, it has been as posts on their social media (PBS, Pg. 3) than 13 inches of snow last Thursday in the year’s first major storm going on for 10 years. One year of the season. There was, however, a pesky snow event at the end of the sale was not held because (SBNA , Pg. 9) October that was quite unwelcome and marked the beginning of the Wishing you & your families winter. a safe and healthy Christmas The office will be closed Thursday Dec. 24 and Fenway CDC proposes 100 percent Friday, Dec. 25 & Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1. affordable building with 27 units Advertising deadlines for New Years week: Weds. Dec. 23 By Lauren Bennett an opportunity for neighbors To submit ads: [email protected] to make comments and ask To submit copy: [email protected] The Fenway Communi- questions. ty Development Corporation Dana Whiteside of the BPDA (CDC) is proposing to build a said that this project is cur- six story, 100 percent afford- rently in Small Project Review able rental building with 27 under Article 80, and the com- units on the vacant land at 72 ment period ends on January 3. Burbank St. in the Fenway, just Suneeth John, Director of down the street from its own Real Estate at the Fenway office. CCDC, said that the parcel is The Boston Planning and currently under agreement, and Development Agency (BPDA) will be the CDC’s “first ground- held a public meeting o Decem- up development in decades.” ber 21 for the team to present the proposal, as well as provide (Fenway, Pg. 9) Copley, the puppy, poses inside one of the holiday wreaths. PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN December 24, 2020 editorial

THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

The Christmas season usually is the most wonderful time of the year. But Christmas, 2020, is anything but wonderful. We are undergoing a degree of hardship unlike any that we have experienced in our lifetime. More Americans are dying each and every day from the coronavirus than perished in any of our wars or on 9/11. As the cumulative death toll inexorably continues to climb, the total number of Americans who will have been killed by the virus likely will exceed all of the combat deaths in all of our wars against a foreign enemy. The death count from the pandemic only tells part of the story, however. Those who have survived a bout with the virus face an uncertain future because of the serious long-term health effects on their vital organs. The burden that has been placed upon our doctors, nurses, and other front-line workers has been enormous and continues to grow as the virus relentlessly attacks our populace and fills our hospitals to overflowing. In addition, the economic impact of the pandemic has been pro- found for the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, their businesses, and their homes. Millions of Americans, including one Guest Op-Ed in five children, do not have enough to eat. The lines of cars at food banks stretch for miles. For our nation’s young people, the virus has disrupted their Our Christmas Spirit lives to such an extent that economists say the effects upon their Dr. Glenn Mollette always remember what a good delighted that she was sitting education and future job prospects will linger for years to come. spirit he and his wife had and up and started laughing and The pandemic has eviscerated the usual holiday celebrations Years ago, our church group that we all left feeling uplifted waving at me. We exchanged that bring together family, friends, and colleagues, adding to the was out Christmas caroling. by them. Merry Christmas the best we mental health and anxiety issues, especially for older Americans, We weren’t far from the church This week I walked to the could yelling through a win- that are a by-product of the constant stress in our lives. and our leader led us out to back of a local nursing home to dow. While I almost wanted to But amidst all of the chaos and danger that society is facing, this the back of Mr. Castle’s house look through a window to see a cry seeing her there, I was so holiday season has provided us with an opportunity to discover to sing to he and his wife. His friend. Ms. Southard is 99. My encouraged by her good spirit. wife came to the door and a new-found appreciation for the things that really matter in our wife and I visited in her home The spirit of Christmas is greeted us with a smile and was recently. She was agile, men- inside you. This spirit is great- lives. gracious. We sang to her when tally sharp and dancing around er than you and I and pulls us With the usual holiday frenzy of parties, gift-shopping, vaca- suddenly through the window like she always does. Her atti- through the awkward and the tions, and other self-indulgent pursuits no longer viable, we have we saw her husband appear tude always lifts us up. She did very difficult times of life. a unique opportunity to reflect on what is really important: The in the family room with a big say on that very day we were The Christmas season we health and safety of ourselves and our loved ones, as well as the towel around his body. He there, “I don’t want to end up celebrate is one of hope and urgent need to assist those who find themselves in dire straits this obviously had just gotten out in a nursing home. “I told my celebration. The story of Jesus holiday season. of the shower. He came into son I don’t ever want to be in is the story of God’s hope com- We hope that all of our readers will heed the warnings of our his family room unknowing one,” she said. Two weeks later ing to us in the little baby a long that 20 carolers had all eyes public health officials and that those with the means to do so will while closing her curtains she time ago. 2020 has certainly on him. Several of the women made an awkward step, fell been a year we’ve needed hope. help the vast numbers of our less-fortunate fellow Americans. began to chuckle. I just knew and broke her leg. Surgery was 2021 is going to be a bet- If we do these things, we will come to a true understanding of we were all about to see some- required and also rehabilita- ter year. Vaccines for Covid-19 what the Christmas season really is all about. thing we had not planned on. tion. Her insurance plan would are coming. May your spirit Sitting down on his sofa he put not pay for her to go to the be rekindled. Share your spirit his feet up and was preparing local rehabilitation hospital but with others and may the year to relax. The volume of laugh- instead put her where she never ahead be one of the best ever ter from a couple of his adult wanted to be, a nursing home. for us all. THE BOSTON SUN friends grew louder when Mr. I found out from a nurse Glenn Mollette is the pub- President/Editor: Stephen Quigley Castle looked up and saw us. which room she was in and lisher of Newburgh Press, Lib- He immediately made an “Oh how to find the right window erty Torch and various other [email protected] no” expression while shaking to look through. The nurse publishing imprints; a national Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio his head a bit and jumped up said she would meet me at the columnist – American Issues ([email protected]) and departed to another part of window and let Ms. Southard and Common Sense opinions, Art Directors: Kane DiMasso-Scott, Scott Yates the house. We sang to his sweet know I was there. I dreaded analysis, stories and features wife and moved on down the what I might see but wanted appear each week In over 500 Reporters: Seth Daniel, [email protected] street with a new visual that I to wish her a Merry Christmas. newspapers, websites and blogs Lauren Bennett, [email protected] still remember to this day. I’ll Knocking on the window I was across the United States. December 24, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 3 Baker announces $49 million in grants for over 1,000 small businesses

By Lauren Bennett or other federal or state aid,” said that the Massachusetts businesses,” the state said. they will be getting needed sup- Baker said. Growth Capital Corporation Lt. Governor Karyn Polito port to help them cover expens- Governor Charlie Baker Additionally, “100 percent will take another look at the said that “our small businesses es, support their workers, keep announced on Tuesday that of the recipients are minori- “existing pool of applicants” to have had a challenging, tough, their doors open, or, finally, 1,158 small businesses will be ty-owned, women owned, vet- award a second round of fund- complicated, and hard year, receiving a total of $49 million eran owned, LGBTQ owned, ing, and no new businesses can but through it all, they have help them reopen,” said Secre- in grants as part of the COVID- or owned by individuals with apply. demonstrated resilience and tary of Housing and Economic 19 Small Business Grant Pro- disabilities,” Baker said. Additionally, a $107.4 mil- patience.” Development Mike Kennealy. gram, operated by the Massa- He said that overall, there lion supplemental budget bill She said these grants will “As we’ve said before, those chusetts Growth Capital Cor- were over 10,000 applicants was recently filed by the Bak- cover expenses related to “pay- who are already at a disadvan- poration. who requested more than $500 er-Polito administration, call- roll and benefit costs, mortgage tage before the pandemic have Baker said that in October, million in relief, so “the funds ing for $49.4 million “to fully interest, rent, and utilities.” suffered disproportionately as he announced a “$774 mil- for the first round clearly didn’t fund the economic recovery Polito said that of the recip- lion comprehensive economic cover the ground associated and small business relief plan ients, 94 percent of the busi- a result of this crisis,” he con- recovery plan with a $50.8 mil- with those who applied.” included in the Administra- nesses are minority owned and tinued. “Accordingly, today’s lion Small Business Grant Pro- Baker also announced that tion’s revised FY21 budget pro- 76 percent are women-owned, awards are going to business gram to be administered by the the Massachusetts Growth posal and support the unique and “more than one third oper- owners that have faced higher Massachusetts Growth Capital Capital Corporation received needs of small and minority- ate in gateway cities” that have barriers to accessing help from Corporation.” “an additional $17.5 million and women-owned businesses been hit especially hard, both previous programs.” These grants “prioritize busi- in small business relief for across the Commonwealth,” economically and by the pan- nesses owned by underrepre- this year’s budget that we just according to the state, and a demic. He said that 262 of the grant sented entrepreneurs and those signed,” and about $9 million bill currently before the Leg- “We’re so pleased to be able recipients are personal care that were unable to access the for small business technical islature would add additional to notify more than 1100 Mas- providers, 217 are restaurants, federal protection program assistance and grants. He also substantial investments in small sachusetts small businesses that and nearly 100 are retailers.

PBS (from pg. 1) doing now is a different type of the filming, Wiseman said that Floyd,” Walsh said, there is “so When asked about the length so called potential ‘controver- government,” he said, referring he takes an objective look at his much more to do as a nation but of the film, Wiseman respond- sial’…and that struck me.” to the changes that came about subjects and tries not to “think also as a city. In Boston, we’re ed, “the subjects I pick to make Walsh thanked Wiseman for following the pandemic. about judgement or point of approaching it with the urgency movies about are complicated telling the story of Boston’s gov- The film shows various view.” He said his films are a it deserves. This is more than a subjects,” and he said he wants ernment, and said that “more in-person meetings and scenes “combo of instinct, luck, and moment.” to make it as “accurate” as pos- trust” in government is needed of people congregated togeth- good judgment,” and that he’s He said he is going to use sible. “My films come out at a today. er, but “all of that changed in “learned over the years to fol- this film “as an opportunity to length that I think appropriate- March,” Walsh said. “It all went low my instinct.” learn” about how the city oper- ly reflects the material.” Wiseman thanked Walsh to Zoom; it all went online.” He Abbott asked Walsh if hav- ated before and how it should Walsh said that when he for the access and said he has said it’s been important to his ing cameras inside City Hall for operate moving forward. “This watched the film and how “great admiration” for all those administration to “keep people weeks affected his day-to-day is the time now; we have to do many meetings are included, who make City Hall operate. connected to their city govern- activities and governing. even more than we’ve done in including lots of internal meet- On what he wants viewers ment,” even though it now has “It didn’t really impact it at the past,” Walsh said. “When ings, he said he was surprised to take away from the film, to be done in non-conventional all,” Walsh said, adding that we talk about systemic racism, to see “one scene with Sheila Wisemsan said, “I think a great- ways. “the first day might have been it’s a systemic change in policies Dillon in housing and she was er appreciation for the effort When making the film, Wise- the only time that I recognized and that’s really what we have at a table; people were talking. I and complexity of the task and man was given access to Boston or was cognizant that Fred was to work on.” initially thought it was an inter- admiration for the people who City Hall for 10 weeks and shot in the room.” Wiseman said that he is nal meeting of staff… As the over 100 hours of footage. He said, “We didn’t say cer- “appreciative of the access I camera spanned the crowd, I are working the issues.” “Everything surprised me tain things because he was there had,” and “I began to have realized it was an activist meet- The film aired on GBH and because I knew absolutely or not say certain things because some appreciation of the com- ing,” he said. other PBS stations on December nothing about Boston city gov- he was there. I think you see the plexity of the tasks. The mayor “…I knew that this was 22, and will be streamed on the ernment,” Wiseman said at the honesty throughout the film of is like a conductor of the sym- something special because there PBS app for four weeks follow- online event. He said that “vis- people just talking and saying phony orchestra,” Wiseman was no editing and cutting of ing the premiere. iting the various departments” what they say…the movie being said. and having access to meetings, so genuine; that’s what makes it When asked by a viewer among other things, “gave me unique.” what one thing Mayor Walsh a real sense of how the activi- Wiseman said that in mak- would change in the movie, he ties of City Hall, and the mayor, ing the film, “the shooting of responded by saying that he and the people who work at the film is really the research. wishes he could have added last City Hall touch every aspect of Really what I’m interested in week’s nor’easter, as well as the our daily lives, much more so is human behavior.” He said national election. than any other form of govern- he also worked to make sure He said he wanted to show ment—state government or fed- he answered everyone’s ques- the “public works department eral government…” tions and “did whatever I could out there cleaning the streets” Wiseman added, “the film to de-mystify the process” to and working together while is the study of the contract make himself seem like as much still being cautious of COVID- between the citizens and the of a fly on the wall as possible 19. He also said that on Elec- city.” during the filming. tion Day, “we had everything As someone who does not Walsh also mentioned that counted by 9:00 [pm].There typically know much about the film was created prior to was no recounts, and there was the subject matter of his films George Floyd’s death. no waiting, and it was ready to before he begins delving into “After the murder of George go,” Walsh said. PAGE 4 THE BOSTON SUN December 24, 2020 Baker announces new capacity restrictions “for most industries” across the state

By Lauren Bennett tals are under significant pres- ering limits. The new outdoor administration recognizes the retail businesses such as gro- sure,” the administration feels gathering limit is 25 people, impact it has on people’s “live- cery stores,” Polito said. Governor Charlie Baker on that it is “appropriate to take and the new indoor limit is 10 lihoods and families.” She told residents to plan on Tuesday announced additional action now,” and “do so in people, which includes events. The Baker-Polito adminis- purchasing gift cards from local statewide restrictions following a way that we can avoid over “This is part of what we tration is “putting together a restaurants and shops to con- the increase in COVID-19 cases running our hospital system.” must do during this critical significant economic relief fund tinue to support them, as well after the Thanksgiving holiday The new restrictions period when the vaccine is just for the commonwealth’s small as getting take out meals from and the potential for another announced will be in place for a few months away to slow the businesses that will be the most local restaurants. “Do every- increase following the Christ- “at least two weeks,” accord- spread,” Baker said. negatively impacted by these thing you can to support…” mas and New Years’ holidays. ing to Lt Governor Karyn Nothing we’re announcing decisions,” Baker said. these businesses, she said. Baker said that these restric- Polito, and will take effect on today affects K-12 education,” Polito said of the new restric- “I know this pandemic has tions are in addition to his pre- December 26. he continued. “As the science tions that “it is our goal to keep been hard for everyone, but viously implemented restric- “Together, the intent of these and medical data have made these measures temporary,” here is light at the end of this tions, which include a stay at restrictions will be to pause very clear, all school districts, and that the industries impact- tunnel,” she said, with “thou- home advisory from 10p to activity and reduce mobility even those with high infection ed by the restrictions include: sands” of people in Massachu- 5am, and more restrictions for so we can reduce the spread of rates, can and should bring restaurants, personal services, setts having already received restaurants. the virus without closing our students back into the class- theaters, performance venues, their first dose of the vaccine He said that prior to Thanks- schools or our businesses,” room. In fact, these measures casinos, office spaces, places and more on the way. giving, “acute hospital beds” Baker said. today will help districts bring of worship, retail, libraries, “We all know there are bet- were 67 percent occupied, but The new restrictions include students back, and bring them common areas in lodging, and ter, brighter, and healthier days by December 15, they were a lowering of capacity lim- back soon.” more. ahead,” Polito said. 83 percent occupied and have its to 25 percent “for most He said that “the decision “Workers and staff will not For more information on the “only recovered one percentage industries,” he said, and also to restrict capacity at so may count towards the occupancy new restrictions, visit mass.gov/ point since that peak.” includes new restrictions for businesses is an enormously count for restaurants, personal covid19. Baker said that since “hospi- both indoor and outdoor gath- difficult decision,” and that his services, places of worship, and BBAC approves extension of mural banner on Boylston St.

By Lauren Bennett ing. She said the banner is cur- condition in the rear is “unusu- that the fire balconies added in rently providing “some protec- 222 COMMONWEALTH al,” as there’s a walled garden 1967 “could be removed,” and The Back Bay Architectural tion” to the building, and said AVE. with an asphalt parking area. said that the proposed pent- Commission (BBAC) met vir- that if it was removed, it would At 222 Commonwealth Ave., He also said that the bay with a house is “a little suburban look- tually on December 9, where look worse. architect Guy Grassi proposed chimney stack is “unusual.” He ing from the drawings,” and two design review proposals “We are grateful for the to re-landscape the front and proposed to keep the chimney said the windows in the front were voted on. At 545 Boyl- extension of the permit into this rear yards, replace windows, stack and fireplaces. need to be punched. He also ston St., the Commission voted year,” Lampes said, but asked build steel balconies in the rear, At the roof, he proposed said that the rear of the pent- to extend the approval for a for an extension to December and build a penthouse and roof a penthouse addition that is house is “quite visible from the banner to June 30, 2021, and 31, 2021 to have time to plan deck. There was also a proposal “sunken down well into the alley,” and told Grassi to revisit at 222 Commonwealth Ave- for facade work to be done, for the construction of an addi- roofline,” about four feet below the visibility from the rear. nue, the Commission voted to which she said has been diffi- tion at the rear, but that portion the mansard. He said that the Sue Prindle of NABB said approve a scope of work on the cult to do during the pandemic. was under advisory review and deck will be brought out all the that she believes “the fire front facade and the penthouse, She said that while they pre- no vote was taken by the Com- way to the mansard, which isn’t escapes really detract from the with further review to come on fer an extension through next mission at this hearing. normally done, but he said he bay,” adding that she thinks it other aspects of the building. December, June would suffice. Grassi explained that the “thought it made sense to cap- would be “great if those could A project at 497 Beacon BBAC Chair Kathy Connor “existing front yard has mini- ture that space since there’s no be removed.” She agreed with St. was also heard for some said that the proponents would mal landscaping” and “decora- railing required.” There was High that the mockup for the work on the facade and in the be in the “same pickle” if the tive iron balconies” that he said also discussion around HVAC penthouse is visible from the front yard of the building, but extension to December 31, are “nicely detailed,” but only equipment on the roof. rear sidewalk. no work could be approved 2021 was granted, because the one is required per egress code. He also proposed heat pumps After further discussion, the because it was discovered that weather will be the same as it is “The rest of the building is in and a green roof system, as well Commission voted to approve the condo board had not signed now, which might hinder work. decent shape,” he said, though as a large skylight along with a the work on the front facade off on the work before it came She said that “June does seem restoration work is needed in smaller one over the stair. and the penthouse with the before the BBAC. to be a reasonable time frame.” several areas, including the “As I mentioned in my let- proviso that the openings in the Commissioner Jim Berkman windows. ter to the Commission, this is facade be “either three or four 545 BOYLSTON ST. said that he thought the pro- Grassi said that there is not a wonderful example of Wil- openings with enough space Applicant Katie Lampes ponents should have “more currently a tree in the front liam Whitney Lewis’ architec- that echo the vision between came back before the BBAC specific proposals” for the yard because there is a vault ture,” said Tom High of back- the lower levels as it becomes last Wednesday to request a work they would like to do to underground, leaving only “10 bayhouses.org. Lewis was an punched openings,” according second extension of the Boston the building, even though he or 12 inches of soil.” He pro- architect who worked in the to Commissioner John Chris- Marathon banner on the side understands it may be hard to posed to remove the vault “so Back Bay, and High said that tiansen. The Commission also of 545 Boylston St. The banner execute at this time. we have an opportunity to he thinks the “front and back said that the proponent is to was previously approved for Sue Prindle of the Neighbor- landscape the front yard,” as facades and survived amazingly work with the staff architect an extension on May 13 of this hood Association of the Back well as install a fence. well” on this building. to “come to a solution” on year to December 31. Bay (NABB) said she would He said that the front stairs “Talking about the front, I the railings around the HVAC Lampes said that some support a six month extension will need restoration as well, as think the work that Guy has units, and to line the condensers repairs had to be made to the of the banner. they’re “in pretty tough shape” described makes sense,” High up with the chimney. All other banner, which “definitely masks The Commission ultimately and have been patched and said. “I think it’s going to work on the rear was continued some of the discoloration of the voted to approve the extension painted. restore the front very nicely.” to another hearing for a vote. brick” on the side of the build- through June 30, 2021. Grassi said that the existing High said that he does wish December 24, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 5 South End Seasons calendar a hit and a help over the holidays

By Seth Daniel time was right, and she was the calendar. Everyone was more person. than accommodating, and hav- Each season of the year in “I said somebody should ing neighbors put neighbor- the South End has a separate put together the photos in hood photos onto the calendar and distinct endearing quality a calendar and sell them for made it even more special. to it, and this holiday season COVID-19 relief this year,” Dolorico said the effort has Maria Dolorico and several said Dolorico. “I heard about been well-received, and she’s contributing photographers the Off Their Plate fundraising sold several calendars online, from the area have pitched in to effort for restaurant workers, and even in person in front of create a South End Seasons cal- and the South End loves its the South End Library. endar – an effort to appreciate restaurants, so that seemed like The calendar was produced the beauty of the South End in a good cause. As it turned out, with the help of private dona- 2021, and also to raise money the ‘somebody’ ended up being tions and the Wine Emporium, for restaurant workers decimat- me and I put it all together.” where it is also being sold. ed by COVID-19 restrictions. All of the photos are from Last Friday, Joey Buot was in Dolorico said she has local photographers, and only line to purchase his calendar. admired many of the great pic- two of them are professionals, “I saw the advertisement for John McLachlan, of the South End, was one of the featured photogra- tures of the South End online she said. Most of the photos it and really liked the idea,” he phers in the South End Seasons calendar and also purchased a copy last and on the South End Com- were taken by neighbors who said. “If not this, it would have Friday. All proceeds go to the Off Their Plate restaurant relief fund. munity Board page, and always posted them on their personal been my usual cat calendar.” thoughtSay GOODBYE someone to 2020should and Facebook start thepages New or onYear com- Danielle, of the South End, compile them into a season- munity boards. She said she said she liked the cause and al calendar.WITH As A theRATE holidays THAT trackedCAN’T them BE BEAT!all down and wanted to send the calendar to approached, it appeared the asked to use the images on the a neighbor who had to move after 25 years in the South End. “I got it for one of my neigh- GET 12 WEEKS OF ONLY bors who had to move from her home in the South End after EYES ON YOUR AD $ 25 years,” she said. “It’s been PAGE 1 THE BOSTON S u N If you are looking to get in contact Julywith our 30, staff 2020 really hard on her leaving and I southbound on...washington? or any info related to the Boston Sun please call 781-485-0588 or contact us via email. check it out on PAGE 7100Email addresses are listed on the editorial page. CHOOSE FROM 4 COMMUNITIES THu RSDAy, July 30, 2020 thought it would be a pick-me- TO ADVERTISE IN! up for Christmas. It was some- Published every Thursday serving back bay - souTh end - Fenway - kenmore Time for Mass/Cass 3.0? STAYING COOL ON COMM AVE. thing nice to send her and it’s Don’t miss out on our Professional JuLy 30, 2020 WSANA neighbors BOOK YOUR POST IT Service Directory Special! say 2.0 plan is failing Call Your for a really good cause too.” Advertising Rep By Seth Daniel are calling the program a complete he failure. eacon ill imes (781)485-0588 PriorT to COVID-19, many resi - BIn the wake of several unmet h T THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES dents of the Worcester Square area deadlines for the promised six- were upbeat about last summer’s month report on 2.0, a pub- Dolorico said the sales of rollout of the City’s Mass/CassCOOLING lic dashboard OFF that would ON give THE COMMON 2.0 plan to THaddressURSDA homelessness,Y, JUlY 30,detailed 2020 metrics of the plan, and BeingFREE Safe and Feeling Safe drug addiction and quality of life the recent new homeless shelter on the corridor, but now neighbors Capt. Ciccolo new leader of downtown police district (WSana, Pg. 8) By Seth Daniel the calendar will fund the Off Capt. Robert Ciccolo comes BPS looks to hybrid, It’s been hot outside, but staying cool on the Comm Avefrom Mall a islong old Williamline of policeLloyd Garrison,officers who is com- 2-PAPER harlestownmemorated as one of many statues on the Mall. With temperaturesin his family, in but the that90s for didn’t several mean days this week, resi- c dents have flocked outside in the mornings and evenings to enjoy such scenes. PATRIOT-BRIDGE Maria Dolorico selling a South End Seasons fundraising calendar to Joey in-person model for fall he knew he wanted to be a police officer too. Their Plate restaurant assis- parents are comfortable sending By Seth Daniel City Council holds hearingIn fact, theon 37-year police veteran saidovertime JULY 30, 2020Storiestheir from children back the to school Shipyard in it took him awhile to decide his line The Boston School Committee some fashion. ture and overtime.7th PU BHeavenLISHED EVERfor theY reallocationOTHER TH ofU RSDA$12 millionY By Lauren Bennett of work, which was cemented after Buot last week. heard a plan from the adminis- “We’ve learned that many par- USS Constitution Committee Chairjoining Kenzie the BostonBok in Police police Cadetovertime. Bok said she $ tration of Boston Public Schools ents/guardians wish for their stu- The City Council Committee In wake of video, Republican Candidate Campbell finds assured the councilors and the believes it’s the Council’s “respon- Mesueum talks dents to return to school this fall program in the 1980s. Now, he is Captain Robert Ciccolo. (BPS) for its proposed plans to on Ways and Means held a lengthy supporterspublic that inthese Democratic questions strongholdswill sibility” like to ensure Charlestown that the admin- tance fund, which started in in some capacity,” she wrote in the the new leader of the Charlestown BUY 150 re-openCivil all schoolsWar shipsthis fall in a hearing on July 28 regarding Bos- be part of an extensive follow-up istration follows through and real- hybrid, in-person model where letter. “Under current guidelines, and Downtown Police Area (A-15 choice,” he said. “I was a young ton Police Department (BPD) over- with the appropriateBy Seth Daniel departments. izes this savings. students would attend two days a BPS will not be able to transport and A-1), coming from a supervi- man who wasn’t sure where I By Michael Manning - Overseer - time, after which many councilors The City Council voted to pass Councilor Andrea Campbell week in groups. hthe number e of students we have o r T hWhen soryRepublican role on theN Night Commandd wanted to go. 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As Ayanna Pressley. The new-found her in Charlestown on Julyizes 22.this savings. an said it took him awhile to ordered in 1854 by the US Navy. hybrid-powered vessels, this class Charlestown backington is Police the kind Department of Campbell (BPD) is running over- againstCouncilor Andrea Campbell Charlestown Navy Yard. One decide his line of work, which She was launched in 1855 after 14 of frigates had both sails and a support that has cometime, out after of whichleft Congresswoman many councilors Ayanna Pressley of the better known vessels: the Family history becomingwas cemented a very after popular joining the ‘Quarantine startedProject’ by saying she would have months of construction at what field for the Randolph Republican, in the 7th District, but as an help them.” on the Boston Sun webpage USS Merrimack. 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He joined the recognizedCOVID-19 Representativeshutdowns while Aaron the vulnerable residents are kept safe (CiCColo Pg. 4) (Fight Pg. 3) tion rate in the North End two two weeks. rate of 91.7 cases per 10,000 Michlewitz for helping to establish during this pandemic,” said New weeks ago the infection rate here On Friday the BPHC released residents, up from 89.2 cases per the North End COVID-19 testing Health CEO James Luisi. has only risen 2.8 percent. its weekly COVID-19 stats by 10,000 residents two week ago. site in the neighborhood. He added, “We’ve opened this According to the latest data neighborhood that tracks infec- The number of confirmed cases Entrance to the testing site is site close to encourage residents released by the Boston Public tion rates and COVID testing from North Bennet Street. No of the North End to come and get Health Commission (BPHC) on results in Boston neighborhoods. (Update Pg. 5) access from Prince Street. tested.” Visit www.northendregional.com THE CITYEmail [email protected] OF or [email protected] or call 781-485-0588BOSTON for your Regional Review information CAN HELP YOU understand your healthcare options.

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Vaccine (from pg. 1)

“It felt really encouraging and historic and the beginning of the end of this,” she said. “It was encouraging every possi- ble force in the country come together to try to make us safe. It will go down in history and will be a moment I never for- get.” The SECHC, a division of the parent East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), received and admin- istered the Moderna COVID- 19 Vaccine to its first staff Monday morning just shorty after it arrived. That first group East Boston Neighborhood Health Center officials welcomed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to their network, which includes the of employees included several South End Community Health Center, on Monday. Left to right from the East Boston facility, Manny Lopes, President and CEO, Dr. Jackie Fantes, Chief Medical and Brister from the South End. Officer and Family Medicine Doctor, Morgan Brister, Nurse for South The Health Center will Morgan Brister – the first staff member at South End Community End Community Health Center, Dr. Matusi Chilumi, Family Medicine continue to vaccinate its staff Health Center to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine – prepares Director, Karina Mendoza, Nurse, Testing, Dr. Jaime Gallegos- Salazar, beginning with those in the to be vaccinated on Monday morning. She said she feels like a history Infectious Disease Director and Adult Medicine Doctor, and Courtney front lines treating COVID-19 maker, and also like an ambassador to encourage others to take the vac- Senechal, Employee Health Nurse Manager. patients and other clinical staff cine. most at risk and hope to pro- eled to East Boston at the main adapted quickly to wearing ceed with other staff as they getting the vaccine,” she said. spread the message,” he said. clinic and got the vaccine along masks and it has become nor- “It wasn’t a question for me. I “This shouldn’t be seen as polit- receive more vaccine. with several of high-priority mal,” she said. “It is interesting trust the science and the process ical. COVID-19 shouldn’t be EBNHC said it is preparing workers. to think about a world without for what it will take to vacci- and think it’s too easy to com- political. The vaccine shouldn’t The vaccine does require a masks. You can’t go anywhere nate those most at risk in the plain that we’ve been in quar- be political. It is frustrating second booster within a month without one. We have adjusted community once the state enters antine and we have restrictions they get intertwined. For me as or so, and she said they are told to that. It’s like the phone or into that phase, and eventually, on what we can and cannot do. a health care worker, vaccines strictly that the immunity is keys – you always need them. they will be prepared to vacci- I wanted to get it and be part of are so important. If they’re not 100 percent (it’s around 93 When we get to that point, it nate all that they serve. the solution.” there to help you, why not be percent) and does not kick in may feel like being naked when Brister, who works as a nurse Now, being part of the solu- protected? I think it’s also a for about three months. Brister you don’t have a mask. It will in the Family Medicine Depart- tion is also about being an public safety consideration for said she would remain vigilant be a little while before we get to ment, has been seeing patients ambassador for getting the those around you…It’s not just and continue all of the pro- that point…” daily throughout the pandem- vaccine, she said. It was a role for yourself, but also for the tocols that have been in place She said mask wearing, in she didn’t expect, but is ready health and safety of everyone ic. She said being on the front- since March – whether in or some respects, might not go lines in a health care setting, to embrace with patients who around you.” out of work – despite having away in the future – particular- she was ready for the vaccine have natural concerns. Brister, 23, said she was sur- the vaccine. ly for the cold and flu season in and had no doubts about it – “I definitely do feel I’m kind prised to have been picked on However, she said having Boston. So many have become though she understands some of a representative as a health Monday as the first from the the vaccine now available does accustomed to it, that maybe it do have concerns. care worker and someone who SECHC to be vaccinated. She make her think about a work will become more normalized “I was always planning on has received the vaccine to had expressed her interest for without masks and social dis- and help people stop the annual some time, and on Monday her tancing and quarantines. spread of the flu. manager said it was ready and I hope you enjoy a safe and “Everything changed for “I wonder if it will actually she could be the first. She trav- I hope you enjoy a safe and us very fast in March and we go away in total or if it’s here healthy holiday season! to stay – especially during the healthy holiday season! flu season or in a healthcare set- ting,” she said. Brister said she is so glad the vaccine has arrived and it’s roll- Happy Holidays! ing out in what appears to be a coordinated and efficient way for the most part. “I feel more a part of the his- tory making than I do part of a trial and error process,” she concluded. State Representative Councilor INTERESTED IN Jay Livingstone ADVERTISING IN Statewww.jaylivingstone.com Representative Kenzie Bok Jay Livingstone THE SUN? www.jaylivingstone.com CALL 781-485-0588 December 24, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 7 Back Bay COVID update; Walsh addresses Boston’s hospital capacity ahead of the holiday

By John Lynds ing for Christmas or hosting or per 10,000 residents, up from attending parties of any kind. 245.5 cases per 10,000 resi- The post Thanksgiving Everyone must limit gatherings dents. COVID-19 surge across Bos- to their current households.” One hundred fifty-four addi- ton has slowed a bit but Mayor Walsh said the city’s rollback tional residents became infect- Martin Walsh is urging citizens to tighter restrictions is about ed with the virus last week and to be vigilant ahead of Christ- making individual sacrifices for the total number of cases in the mas. the greater good. area increased from 1,368 cases According to the latest data released by the Boston Public “That’s how we have to to 1,522 cases as of last Friday. Health Commission (BPHC) approach the holidays as well,” The statistics released by last Friday, 35,934 Back Bay, he said. “The holidays are the BPHC as part of its weekly Beacon Hill, North End, West a time of collective renewal COVID19 report breaks down End and Downtown residents during the dark winter months. the number of cases and infec- were tested for COVID-19 That’s what we’re focused on tion rates in each neighbor- and the data shows that 12.5 this year, more than ever before, hood. It also breaks down the percent of those tested were only in a different way.” number of cases by age, gender COVID positive. This was a The infection rate in Back and race. 38.8 percent increase from the Bay and surrounding neighbor- Citywide positive cases of 9 percent testing positive the hoods increased 11.2 percent in coronavirus increased 9.5 per- week of Thanksgiving. The one week according to the lat- cent percent last week and went citywide positive test increased est city statistics. from 33,323 cases to 36,476 17.2 percent last week and The BPHC data released confirmed cases in a week. went from 17.3 percent of Bos- last Friday showed Back Bay, Twenty-two more Boston res- ton residents testing positive for On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston Beacon Hill, North End, West idents died from the virus and the virus to 20.3 percent. neighborhoods. End and Downtown had an there are now 972 total deaths Overall since the pandemic infection rate of 273.1 cases in the city from COVID. began 4.1 percent of Back Bay, whelmed, but the trend is con- The Mayor said that this is, Beacon Hill, North End, West cerning.” and must be, a collective effort. End and Downtown residents Walsh said this data confirms “We need everyone to be were found to be COVID pos- why Boston moved back into a part of this. We cannot let our itive. temporary, modified Phase 2, guards down, even a little bit,” At a press briefing last week Step 2 of the reopening plan, in said Walsh. “Everyone must the Mayor said that the number coordination with other cities keep wearing masks, hand- of COVID patients in Boston and towns. ‘ washing, and avoiding crowds. hospitals has continued to rise “Our focus is to keep the When you go out, only go out and the latest data has crossed people of Boston safe,” he said. for essential needs; and please our thresholds for concern on “That’s what every decision follow this guidance while vis- some metrics. we make is about. We have iting any business.” “Daily Emergency Room to reduce opportunities for He also asked everyone to visits for COVID-19 have gone COVID transmission so fewer make a decision to commit to up for eight days in a row,” people get sick, and so hospi- safety over the holidays. said Walsh. “That’s a concern. tals can continue to treat every- “We are living with what The number of available adult one, whether they have COVID happened over Thanksgiving COVID-19 Testing hospital beds has gone down, or any other serious condition. right now, and we can’t let that and that’s a concern. Our That’s the path to a strong happen again,” said Walsh. hospitals are not in danger, at recovery for our city.” “People should not be travel- Safe, fast, easy, free the moment, of being over- COVID-19 Testing BPDA approves new development in Lower Roxbury Safe,EBNHC providesfast, walk-thru easy, COVID-19 free testing to anyone who wants to be tested, stricted affordable housing. youth programming, and com- By Seth Daniel EBNHCsix days provides a week walk-thru at 79 Paris COVID-19 Street. The building will also contain munity center programming. testing to anyone who wants to be tested, The Boston Planning and eight parking spaces, and up •Notices of Project Change Development Agency (BPDA) to 37 bicycle storage spaces. In The Board also approved six daysPre-registration a week at 79 required: Paris Street. Board approved a 34-unit, alignment with the City of Bos- a Notice of Project Change Call 617-569-5800. seven-story new construction ton’s Climate Action Plan, the (NPC) to the Kenmore Square Pre-registration required: development on East Lenox project will be one of the first Redevelopment Project that Call 617-569-5800. Street in the Lower Roxbury Monday-Friday: 8am-11:30am and 1pm-4:30pm few mid-size multifamily build- would revise the programming area of the South End on Dec. Monday-Friday: 8am-11:30am and 1pm-4:30pm ings in Boston with columns, of the Beacon Building, locat- Saturday: 10am-1:30pm 17. Saturday: 10am-1:30pm The development also beams and floor assemblies ed at 660 Beacon St., to now includes a mural that will be constructed of cross-laminated include approximately 127,700 commissioned by the develop- timber. square feet of lab/research er and will use local artists in Community benefits associ- and development space. The its completion. ated with the project include NPC would also reduce the 11 East Lenox will build a street trees along East Lenox retail space in this building to seven-story, residential build- Street, the commission of a approximately 8,560 square ing totalling approximately rotating mural with an public feet. The Kenmore Square 43,564 square feet. The proj- RFP process, and contribu- Redevelopment project was Visit ebnhc.org/covid19 for other testing sites around Boston ect will contain 34 rental units, tions to a college scholarship originally approved by the Visit ebnhc.org/covid19 for other testing sites around Boston four of which are income-re- fund for residents, after-school BPDA in November 2018. PAGE 8 THE BOSTON SUN December 24, 2020 Licensing Board discusses transfer of liquor licenses to South End restaurants

By Lauren Bennett going to come back” to the South End. there was an abutters meet- license for this location and use. neighborhood. “SoWa desper- Once again, Jeffrey Gates ing on December 10 which 70 Mary Havern is an abutter The Boston Licensing Board ately needs to have that Italian is the manager of record and abutters attended. who said she was concerned met virtually on December 22, restaurant there so I’m thrilled attorney Alec Bonelli said that Ana Calderon from Coun- about her family living so close where the board and neighbors that they’re coming back.” the Power Station is the only cilor Ed Flynn’s office said to the space and said that she discussed the revival of South Caroline Foscato, an abutter event space of a large scale in that the councilor was neither wants to ensure that she can End restaurants like Gaslight on Union Park Street, said she the South End, and the liquor in support or opposed to the safely access her home during Brasserie and Cinquecento, as is also in support. license would be used for large transfer, and that he has heard events at the Power Station. well as the transfer of a sev- GASLIGHT BRASSERIE gatherings, conferences, and from East Berkeley neighbors She said her young children are en-day all alcoholic beverages Bonelli also proposed to similar events. regarding concerns. She asked accustomed to sleeping through license from Dick’s Last Resort, transfer the seven-day all alco- He said that the team has the applicant “to please con- sirens and noise from restau- which closed its Faneuil Hall holic beverages license from “responded to concerns of tinue working with abutters on rants, but “large events letting location, to The Power Station Gaslight Brasserie at 560 Har- noise, parking, traffic, and these concerns.” out late at night is a totally dif- in the South End. All matters rison Ave., which has closed, to closing hours,” and all events Many neighbors were very ferent thing” from sirens and were expected to be voted on a new restaurant called Brasse- will be private and within the supportive of the project, say- restaurants. December 23, after the Sun’s rie, which will operate at the walls of the Power Station. All ing that they believe Gates will Other neighbors also men- deadline. same location. openings in the building will be follow through on his promises tioned that they liked the CINQUECENTO Jeffrey Gates was again the closed up, and there will be no to the community. “control” of the liquor license Attorney Alec Bonelli said spillage of people outside of the Marc Levine said he was an belonging to the Power Station that the building at 490 Harri- manager of record, and Bonelli said that the “applicant is in the building during events. “outspoken critic of this pro- because liquor sales can be con- son Ave. where Italian restau- Bonelli also proposed to posal as an abutter. We were trolled by that one entity rather rant Cinquecento was formerly process of doing extensive res- toration work.” reduce the hours of operation very concerned about a lot of than third party providers com- located has “suffered duel set- and close earlier in response to issues and we were pretty ada- Gates said that he is “look- ing in for different events. backs” from both the pandem- concerns from neighbors. mant about them,” but “Jeff PHO ON THAYER ing forward to the renova- ic and “extensive damage from Bonelli said that traffic was addressed every single one of A proposal to transfer a sev- tions” and the opening of the the water main break along another concern raised by them.” He said he is “very sat- en-day all alcoholic beverages restaurant. Councilor Flynn Harrison Avenue this year.” Jef- neighbors, and the applicant isfied with the answers.” license and the location from and neighbor Debby Krim were frey Gates, a long time restau- has met with the East Berke- Others, like Michael Ratty, Hungry at 71 1/2 Charles St. in in support of the project. rateur in Boston, is the manag- ley Neighborhood Association said that “foot traffic and Beacon Hill to Pho on Thayer “We need Jeff Gates in the er of record. The proposal is to (EBNA) to discuss some of vibrancy” are needed in the at B-2 Thayer St. in the South transfer Cinquecento’s restrict- neighborhood,” Krim said. these concerns. neighborhood, and the trans- End. ed seven day all alcoholic bev- THE POWER STATION Licensing Board Chair Kath- fer of this license will allow for The building is two floors; erages license to a new restau- Neighbors came out to speak leen Joyce said that the board that. the lower level features a prep rant, Roma 500, at the same both in support and in opposi- considers what the public need Some residents still had con- area, as well as five bathrooms, location. tion of the proposed transfer of is in the neighborhood for this cerns. an office, a walk in cooler, a Councilor Ed Flynn a seven-day all alcoholic bev- type of license, so she won- John Connelly talked about beer cooler, and storage. The expressed support, and neigh- erage license from Dick’s Last dered who would be “in charge the “impact on residential upper floor features a dining bor Debby Krim said she is Resort to the SoWa Power Sta- AoU-NE_W181590_BWH-MGH-BMC_Diversity Newspaper Ad_3.998w x 5h_Greyscale_WCROP_Print_V2_072320_HF.pdfof the day-to-day managing” 1 7/27/20 of 1:34abutters,” PM and said he believes room, a bar, a kitchen, and a “thrilled that Jeffrey Gates is tion at 550 Harrison Ave. in the the Power Station. that the “challenges imposed seasonal outdoor patio. Gates said that he does have by an event venue of this size” Jeffrey Gates said that he is a hospitality group called SoWa are “not something our neigh- hoping to help the community Hospitality Group, but he will borhood can handle.” He said start back up following the pan- be “overseeing personally” this that while he “fully acknowl- demic, as “Thayer St. has been property to manage things like edge[s] the good intentions on a very quiet street.” He said he noise and traffic. the part of Jeff,” he thinks that is “looking to be that final cog Kim Crucioli of the May- the Power Station should “uti- in the engine to get things going or’s Office of Neighborhood lize other methods” for serving there again.” Services said that the May- alcohol at events and would Both the Mayor’s Office and or’s Office is in support of the like to see the venue prove Councilor Ed Flynn were in itself before supporting a liquor C Why have some communities not license transfer and said that support of this transfer, as was been a part of medical research? the EBNA. M Jane Bryton, who said she Y You can help researchers develop new and better lives across the street from treatments that benefit all of us. SERVICE DIRECTORY CM Thayer Street said that “Jeff Many groups of people have been left out of MY is absolutely right—we need research in the past. That means we know less about something like this cafe.” CY their health. When you join the All of Us Research HELP WANTED PAINTING Harrison Avenue resident CMY Program, you'll help researchers learn more about what makes people sick or keeps them healthy. John Connelly said he “fully K LICENSED PLUMBERS JOHN J. RECCA support[s} this license,” as he JoinAllofUs.org/NewEngland WANTED believes it is an “appropriate (617) 768-8300 PAINTING use.” Boston residents preferred Interior/Exterior Commercial/Residential Resident Debby Krim said *All participants will receive $25 after completion of their Start immediately. “it can’t open soon enough.” visit. 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Fenway (from pg. 1) A 32-unit project at this site 15 will be at 60 percent AMI approved,” John said. “We are could potentially generate more added, and if they’re able to be was already approved by the or below, according to the pre- amending the particulars of the income if more than one person made into one bedrooms that BPDA in February 2019 under sentation. project to the extend that it is were to live in the unit. would be a positive thing. developer Forest Properties, Rob Del Savio of Embarc still economically feasible.” He “You should be living like a “For me, I want to see a lot and John said that this propos- Studio, the architects for the said a market study was done human being where you can at more affordability in the dis- al would amend that approval project, went through the to see what the demand was, least say, ‘I have a bedroom,’” trict,” Bok said, and said that to make “all units affordable in urban context for the area and it was determined that she said, adding that some of she’s “really excited about perpetuity,” as well as increas- where the building will be, as there is a demand for both one the studios she has seen in the this…” as “kind of a case study” ing the number of two bed- well as explained each floor of bedroom units and studios at city are extremely small and do about how more buildings like room units and reducing the the proposed building. He said deeply affordable levels. not eve have closets. these can be built across the total unit count to 27. that there will be bicycle stor- Bookston also asked who “There is demand for stu- district and across the city. Bok Both proposals follow the age at the garden level, and the wants the smaller units, but dios,” John said. “Studios have added that she is also in favor BPDA’s compact living pilot, team hopes to be able to put an John said he does not have spe- a place in this world.” He said of the “deep affordability” of he said, but a big piece of the indoor trash room here as well. cific information about that, that if a studio “is up to code” the units, with many of them change is the affordability The laundry room is also locat- but said that they “do have the and has proper light coming in, being about the city’s Inclusion- aspect and take away all mar- ed on this floor. demand to justify…” the num- then it should not be an issue ary Development Policy (IDP) ket rate units. Fenway CDC State Rep. Jay Living- ber of smaller units proposed. for someone who wants to live requirements. will be the property managers stone said that he likes the Whiteside added “from the in a studio unit. Whiteside said that this proj- of the building. to 100-percent affordability city’s perspective” that this mix City Councilor Kenzie Bok ect does not have to go back John said that other com- aspect of this building, and he of units works because of the said that when she was cam- before the Zoning Board, as the munity benefits include an is “really pleased with what subsidies from the city and state paigning last year and knock- previous approval still stands. “updated unit mix” with a Fenway CDC has done with and “all units will be subject” ing doors in the Fenway, she The BPDA project page, “greater range of household this project.” to fair housing requirements. “consistently heard from which can be found at bos- sizes and types.” Additionally, Several other neighbors Bookston worried that people” that they wanted to tonplans.org/projects/develop- there will be no parking onsite, voiced their support for the undergraduate students would see more affordable units in ment-projects/burbank-terrace, which “encourages residents affordability aspect of the quality for the affordable units, the neighborhood, as well as has more information about the to use public transportation,” project, saying that affordable but Fenway CDC Executive “more units of a larger size for project, including the presenta- according to the presentation. housing is needed in the neigh- Director Leah Camhi said that families,” both of which she tion from this meeting. Public Residents will also receive free borhood. “we do not rent to college stu- said this project includes. comments can also be made on “I’m sympathetic to the back this page, and the public com- access to the BlueBikes system John Bookston, a board dents all across our portfolio,” and forth about studios,” she ment period ends on January 3. for at least five years, but that member of the Fenway Civic as the CDC is working to push could be extended, John said. Association, said he was con- students out of housing in the The project proposal calls cerned about large families Fenway and back onto college for eight studio units, seven who are in need of affordable campuses. Let’s one bedroom units, and 12 housing, and wondered if some Another resident said she do you have Make two bedroom units. Seven of of the studios could be made was “opposed to studios,” as 2021 a the units will be at 30 percent into larger apartments with she does not think they are Better of the Area Median Income more bedrooms. “comfortable.” She said that Year! (AMI) or below, five will be at “We are working with- there should be “more single 50 percent AMI or below, and in a project that’s already bedrooms than studios,” as it 2021 vision2020 for your business

SBNA (from pg. 1) Your Year attached red holiday bows to hope will be our social events Your Cost accounts. A newsletter is also 1 sent out to members, which all of them. this year,” Steele said. Option JOIN THE INDEPENDENT extends a little bit outside the This year, masks and social Each year, the SBNA holds 52 WEEKS 2021 AD CAMPAIGN neighborhood. distancing were required for a family barbecue as well as Business Card Size Jan. — Dec. 2021 “This year…there was such volunteers and those picking a winter social event, both of 3.37” by 2” high ONE FULL YEAR of advertising a pent-up demand to do some- up their wreaths, but “every- which had to be cancelled this for only $2,021 thing joyful like decorate,” body carefully showed up year due to the pandemic. The 2 per paper Option THE REVERE JOURNAL | THE EVERETT INDEPENDENT Stele said, adding that some the day of the pickup,” Steele group also holds neighbor- THE WINTHROP TRANSCRIPT | THE LYNN JOURNAL other neighborhoods “took the said, and listened to Christmas hood meetings for neighbors THE EAST BOSTON TIMES | THE CHELSEA RECORD 26 WEEKS THE BOSTON SUN | THE CHARLESTOWN PATRIOT BRIDGE nice liberty of passing it along music while they safely chatted to chat with one another and a 2col x 3 in. BEACON HILL TIMES | NORTH END REGIONAL REVIEW to their constituents,” and with neighbors in line while chance to meet new neighbors, 3.37” by 3” high JAMAICA PLAIN GAZETTE | MISSION HILL GAZETTE there were some sales to South waiting for their wreaths. but those have been moved to Choose from any 3 Options for an insightful COLOR year of news, sports, and social gatherings End residents, as well as the “We did wreath pick-up in Zoom for the time being, Steele 2 ADS/MONTH from your Hometown Newspaper Southwest Corridor Park. the alley between Durham and said. 2 Payments of $1,01050 “We typically sell between West Newton and many people “In the midst of this pan- 3 First due Jan. 31, 2020 Option Second due June 31, 2020 40 and 60 wreaths,” Steele brought their dogs with them,” demic, as we’ve had to keep We accept all major Credit Cards said, but this year 157 wreaths SBNA president Joan Carragh- our physical distance from With options to change Publications on each run were sold. She said the group er wrote in an email. friends and neighbors, this can only take pre-orders, as “We always have more vol- year’s wreath sale pick-up was DON’T WAIT! they “need to be able to place unteers than we need,” Steele truly wonderful,” Carragher 1 AD/MONTH Call your Ad Rep at an order [from the nursery] added. “It’s very social; great said. “It felt celebratory and 2col x 5 in. based on how many we’re fun.” normal and we’ve all been 3.37” by 5” high COLOR going to sell. It was absolutely The money raised from the craving moments like that.” Or Reach them on Email! wonderful.” wreath sale goes “towards For more information on Tap on Your rep below to start sending an email! Volunteers went to a nurs- funding to run the neighbor- the SBNA and its meetings and Maureen DiBella | Sioux Gerow | Deb DiGregorio ery to pick up the wreaths and hood association and what we events, visit stbotolph.org. Kathy Bright-Procopio PAGE 10 THE BOSTON SUN December 24, 2020

Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE BACK BAY THIS WEEK'S ANSWER Chen, Chapmann Gief RT 244 Beacon St #2B $680,000 Matraji, Wassim Otilia S Ferreira LT 255 Beacon St #2 $663,000 Demeter, Evangelia 290 Beacon LLC 290 Beacon St #2 $560,000 Burchfield, Jennifer G Alkhereiji, Tarik A 53 Clarendon St #1 $1,195,000 Paradis, Jason Greenblatt, Randy 70 Clarendon St #2 $735,000 Yang, Jing Martinence LLC 160 Commonwealth Ave #216 $480,000 Adams, George W Orourke, Doris 191 Commonwealth Ave #43 $1,950,000 Chen, Jiali C Elissa S Singer RET 283 Commonwealth Ave #3 $1,900,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #1 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #2 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #3 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #4 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #5 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #6 $9,000,000 Haney, William Hey Babe LLC 315 Commonwealth Ave #7 $9,000,000

BEACON HILL Halterman, Ronald Hartman-Mcdermott, 53 Grove St #4 $1,820,000 Dunton, Julia Blatter, Nina J 20 Hancock St #3 $980,000 Thadhani, Ravi Faxon, David P 56 Mount Vernon St $2,100,000 Zeidman, Mark Bennett, Martin 41-43 Phillips St #1 $2,350,000 Floyd, William H Obrien, Erin K 15 River St #306 $675,00 Wayne, Nancy Wolfson Joan G Est 8 Whittier Pl #12D $528,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Watson, Connor D Nemiah, James C 12 Braddock Park #1 $1,410,000 Snider, Andrew E Shaer, Stephen B 1 Charles St S #8H $1,800,000 Gilkey, Duncan A Holbrook RET 16 Saint Charles St #1 $1,151,000 Sufi, Arshad H Wu, Di 110 Stuart St #18B $1,812,400 Winer, Merle VanUmmersen, Scott D 110 Stuart St #18G $2,150,000 SCD 380 Stuart Street LLC John Hancock Life Ins Co 380 Stuart St $177,000,000 Afshar, Roshi Janowitsch, Melissa M 193 W Canton St #2 $652,500 Sheets, Ellen Taylor, Jeremy 249 W Newton St #3 $710,000 Harris, Katelyn Krotinger, Alexandra 37 E Springfield St #1 $672,500 Chan, Chin Mutlu, Cem 35 Fay St #405 $605,000 The stair rail in the last clue is on 119 Appleton Street built circa 1900. Napcon Capital Mgmt LLC FWI Dream LLC 31 Hanson St #5 $770,000 Susan and Michael Southworth in their book “Ornamental Ironwork,” Shao, Mingzi Sentas, Brianne M 416 Massachusetts Ave #2 $705,000 note that because many South End houses were built in rows by devel- opers, you’ll find ironwork that architecturally unifies the streets since it Smith, Claire E Troost, Juan 258 Shawmut Ave #3 $835,000 is often of the same pattern. Jacks Fenway Apt LLC Boston Better Living LLC 12 Stoneholm St #621 $670,000 MTB Washington LLC Mullen Timothy D Est 1111-1113 Washington St $1,500,000 The next clue will be found in the Back Bay. 343 L&S Realty LLC Bromfield Associates LP 333 Washington St #103A $1,050,000 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send Janowitsch, Melissa M Rowe, Garry 21 Worcester Sq #2 $855,000 an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN THIS WEEK'S CLUE Taylor Devin LLC 185 Devonshire Street 185 Devonshire St #M102 $730,000 Massoni, Carol H Pendergast, Peter R 85 E India Row #7D $700,000 Hidden Sky LLC Tall, Caroline 1 Franklin St #3702 $2,600,000 Yao, Carl Tkebuchava, Teymuraz 1 Franklin St #5403 $4,925,000

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE storagetreasures.com on for details. goods stored by the follow- unit #3125. All property is Notice of Self Storage Sale 1/11/2021 at 12:00 PM. 12/23/20, 12/30/20 ing tenants at the storage being stored at the above Please take notice Prime Unless stated otherwise the BS facility. The sale will occur self-storage facility. This Storage - Boston Traveler description of the contents as an online auction via sale may be withdrawn at St. located at 33 Traveler are household goods and www.storagetreasures.com any time without notice. St., Boston, MA 02118 furnishings. Adam Mizener LEGAL NOTICE on 1/11/2021 at 12:00 Certain terms and condi- intends to hold an auction unit #222. All property is Notice of Self Storage Sale PM. Unless stated other- tions apply. See manager to sell the goods stored being stored at the above Please take notice Prime wise the description of the for details. by the following tenant self-storage facility. This Storage - Boston South- contents are household 12/23/20, 12/30/20 at the storage facility. sale may be withdrawn at ampton St. located at 100 goods and furnishings. BS The sale will occur as an any time without notice. Southampton St., Boston, Sandra Thomas unit online auction via www. Certain terms and condi- MA 02118 intends to hold #3030; Marcella Tan Elagy tions apply. See manager an auction to sell the unit #3117; Heather Davis December 24, 2020 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Walsh provides COVID update, holiday guidance

By Lauren Bennett pitals,” and will “continue that the additional restrictions is an “uptick in package theft gathering limit of 10 people in to work with them on shared will “prevent” the shutting and car break-ins,” he said. He the city, and said that anyone Mayor Marty Walsh on efforts.” down of hospitals to patients reminded people to not leave who chooses to gather with Tuesday held a press conference There are more than 30 test- without COVID-19. valuables within sight in their those outside their immediate where he discussed updates on ing sites across the city, and He also talked about the vehicles, and said that the post- household should wear a mask COVID-19 in the city, as well mobile test sites in Hyde Park, $900 billion COVID relief bill al service offers special delivery except for when actively eating as provided some tips for safely Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain. passed by Congress, calling it instructions to minimize pack- or drinking, and to maintain celebrating the holidays. For more information on these “far from perfect,” but saying age theft. distance from others. Walsh said that as of Tues- testing sites, visit boston.gov/ day, Boston had 253 new con- that it is taking “necessary steps Walsh also said that resi- He said he understands that firmed cases of COVID-19, coronavirus. in the right direction,” and will dents need to “remain vigilant it is “hard to be away from peo- and three people had died. He Walsh also talked about help protect jobs and extend with COVID-19 precautions ple you love,” and “hard to say said the new positivity rate in Governor Baker’s new capacity the moratorium on eviction. throughout the holiday.” He no to our loved ones,” but it is the community is 8.8 percent, restrictions set to go into effect As for holiday guidance, said that people should only important to do so this year for which is up from the previous on December 26. Walsh first said that residents gather for the holidays with the health and safety of every- week. “I know these decisions should be aware of the Boston those they live with, and no one. Walsh said that he and his are not easy,” Walsh said, but Police Department’s crime pre- in-person holiday parties He said it is “the time to be administration are “staying “these numbers are going in the vention tips, because “unfortu- should take place. He remind- creative and keep the holiday closely connected to the hos- wrong direction.” He added nately this time of year,” there ed residents of the indoor spirit alive.”

For Record CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: tioned to transfer the license from 5 bathrooms). On the upper floor nue Louis Pasteur (Fenway). Due to public health concerns, the above - To: Brasserie 560 LLC. there is one dining room, kitchen, the hearings that normally would D/B/A Brasserie (at the same loca- bar and an outdoor patio (on pri- REPORTING WORKPLACE be held on a week have been post- tion). Jeffrey Gates, Manager. 2:00 vate property) is seasonal (April 1 SAFETY CONCERNS poned or canceled due to the guid- AM Closing Hour. - October 31) from 7 AM 2 AM. •Workers in any size organiza- ance of Mayor Martin Walsh and •DICK’S LAST RESORT OF Jeffrey Gates, Manager. tion have options if they feel they the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. BOSTON,LLC. D/B/A: DICK’S are being pressured into an unsafe Some meetings, however, have been LAST RESORT, 100-134 FANEUIL From the Dec. 23 Public Improve- situation. Attorney General Maura moved to an online or teleconfer- HALL MARKETPLACE. Hold- ment Commission hearing, 10 a.m., Healey has created resources for ence format under the emergency er of a Common Victualler 7 Day online: workers to report safety concerns order on the Open Meeting Law All Alcoholic Beverage License has •On a petition by Huntington during reopening. They include an issued by Gov. Baker. petitioned to transfer the license Theatre Company Inc. for the grant- online form at the Attorney Gen- and the location from the above ing of an Earth Retention License for eral’s website and a dedicated Fair From the Dec. 22 License Board - To: GTI Properties, Inc. D/B/A the installation of a temporary earth Labor hotline at 617-727-3465. meeting, 1 p.m., online: The Power Station 550 Harrison support system within Huntington People can also find those resources •AHL Group, LLC; D/B/A: El Avenue, South End. There will Avenue (public way), Roxbury, on by calling 311. Jefe’s Taqueria of Northeastern; 269 be 3 floors. On the Ground Level its southeasterly side at address nos. HUNTINGTON Ave., Fenway. Has there are 6 rooms (kitchen, dressing 256-264, generally southwest of •HOW TO REPORT A PROB- applied for a Common Victualler room, 2 bathrooms, elevator/lobby Public Alley no. 820. LEM PROPERTY License to be exercised on the above area, and main event space). On the •Citywide – Mayor’s Commission Since taking office in 2014, - Prep kitchen, Cook line, serving Second Floor there are 4 rooms (2 for Persons with Disabilities and the Mayor Walsh has made fixing qual- line, dining room, 2 bathrooms: All event rooms and 2 bathrooms). On Composition of the Public Improve- ity of life issues a priority on the first floor. Manager: John the Third Floor there are 3 more ment Commission – Announcement in his administration. From Schall. Hours of Operation: 8 AM rooms (2 offices and a bathroom). by the PIC Chair. investing in Public Works to making to 2 AM. Jeffrey Gates, Manager. Closing sure community policing •SOUTH END JOINT VEN- hour 2:00AM. Lastly, has petitioned FREE BPS BREAKFAST IN is a staple in every neighborhood, TURE III, LLC.; D/B/A: CINQUEC- to change the License Type - From: SOUTH END/FENWAY we are making sure every neighbor- ENTO, 490 HARRISON Ave., Common Victualler 7 Day All Alco- Students who wish to get a free hood is clean, South End. Holder of a Restricted 7 hol License To: General On Premis- breakfast Monday through Friday, safe and a great place to live and Day All Alcoholic Beverages License es All Alcoholic Beverages. 8:30 to 11:30 am., work in. Unfortunately some prop- has petitioned for a change of Offi- BALLARIN, INC. D/B/A: HUN- have three sites to choose from in erties in Boston cer/Director/LLC Manager, and a GRY I; 71 1/2 CHARLES St., Bea- the South End and Fenway. This is need more help than others, and change in Ownership Interest. Last- con Hill. Holder of a Common Vict- the BPS initiative, that's why we are here. If you ly, has petitioned for a change in ualler 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages but other organizations are also know of a property that the DBA – From: Cinquecento To: License has petitioned to transfer serving meals in the area as well. fits one of the following cri- Roma 500. the license and the location from the •Blackstone Elementary School – teria: multiple calls to 911, one •SOUTH END BERKELEY, above – To: Pho on Thayer, LLC. 380 Shawmut Ave. (South End). that's blighted or just a gen- LLC.; D/B/A: GASLIGHT BRAS- D/B/A Pho on Thayer, B-2 Thayer •Boston Chinese Evangelical eral SERIE duCOIN, 560 HARRISON Street, South End. There are two Church, 120 Shawmut Ave. (Mon- concern, we encourage you to Ave., South End. Holder of a Com- floors. On the lower level there are day, Weds., and Friday reach out to your neighborhood mon Victualler 7 Day All Alcohol- 10 rooms (prep area, office, stor- only – South End). liaison. ic Beverages License has peti- age, walk in cooler, beer cooler, and •Boston Latin School – 78 Ave- PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN December 24, 2020 THE SUDBURY CONDOMINIUMS

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