March 25, 2021 BOOK YOUR POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep TThehe BBeeaconacon HHillill TTimesimes (781)485-0588 THERE ARE NO TIMES LIKE THESE TIMES Proposed smoke shop scraps plans to open on Charles Street

By Dan Murphy Street, as well as in Kenmore Square and Downtown Crossing, The owner of Bluemoon Smoke made his poorly received case Shop won’t move forward with his for the proposed Charles Street plans to open on Charles Street store to the neighborhood during after more than 160 neighbors a meeting co-sponsored by State voiced their strong opposition to Rep. Jay Livingstone and City the proposed location during a vir- Councilor . tual meeting Monday. Bluemoon had signed a 10-year “I respect the opinion of the lease to occupy the former home neighborhood and am not going of Danish Country & Modern at to pursue the plan,” Malik Hayat 138 Charles St., said Hayat, and told The Beacon Hill Times Tues- the store there would have sold day. “We’re sorry for any incon- vaping and smoking accessories, venience, or bad feelings, we have as well as cigar and cigarettes, caused the neighborhood, and we with proposed operating hours The Designers; Leather Clothiers, Inc. at 106 Charles St. respect their opinion.” of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days Hayat, owner of Bluemoon, a week. which has around a dozen stores In a statement, Margaret Mis- throughout Greater , Charles Street leather store including locations on Newbury (Smoke Shop Pg. 3) is in it for the long haul Following Walsh’s departure, By Dan Murphy Dan and Jill Pelo, who own The Designers; Leather Cloth- Janey sworn in as acting mayor iers – a fixture of the Charles Street retail landscape for nearly By Lauren Bennett tice Kimberly Budd administered four decades - owe a lot to leather, because in addition to pro- the oath of office. An invocation viding them with their livelihood, it’s also the reason why they In a ceremony at City Hall on was delivered by Reverend Wil- met. Wednesday afternoon, lie Bodrick II, Senior Paster at the While they both graduated from the University of Minne- was sworn in as the first Black per- Twelflth Baptist Church. sota at Minneapolis (Dan was a couple years ahead of Jill, son and first woman to lead the “It is a great day, another histo- however), the pair1, who have now been together for 45 years City of Boston, a day after Mayor ry making day in an unprecedent- and married 40 years, were first introduced to each other as left for Washington ed week in the City of Boston,” co-workers at a Minneapolis leather store. following his confirmation as US Pressley said in her remarks. Just like today, Jill was handling sales then, while Dan hand- Labor Secretary. Pressley called Janey a “fierce crafted leather items, as well as made alterations and repairs. Congresswoman Ayanna Press- advocate on behalf of our children Dan learned about leatherwork firsthand, when, as a recent Dan Pelo at work in his basement work- ley presided over the ceremony, and education equity,” and said space at The Designers; Leather Clothiers, which was attended by Janey’s (The Designer Pg. 6) Inc. friends and family, while Chief Jus- (Janey Pg. 7) Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Thank You! will join us to discuss transporta- for our elected officials. The BHCA would like to tion policy at the State House at An Act to reduce traffic fatal- thank our State Representative 5p on Tuesday March 30th via ities (HD1888) is an improved Jay Livingstone and City Coun- Zoom. version of the bill that was cilor Kenzie Bok for the meeting Both Senator Boncore and passed by the Senate last session. they hosted on Monday evening Representative Livingstone have This omnibus bill would require in regard to the proposed smoke taken an active role on proposed additional mirrors, side guards, shop on Charles Street. We are policies that impacts our com- and backup cameras for certain extremely grateful to the 160+ munity including many of those trucks and other large vehicles, neighbors who attended and the detailed in this recent article: define vulnerable road users and dozens who contacted the BHCA https://commonwealthmaga- set a safe passing distance at by phone and email to express zine.org/transportation/boncore- certain speeds, allow the default their opposition. bill-backs-fare-free-mbta/ speed limit on state-owned roads Additionally issues such as the to be lowered to 25 mph, and BHCA Traffic & Blue-Red Connector, proposed create a standardized crash report Parking Committee MBTA service cuts and bills form for people walking and bik- Acting Mayor Kim Janey is sworn into office on Wednesday by Supreme Senator Joseph Boncore and regarding safety (HD1888 and Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd, as her granddaughter holds Representative Jay Livingstone SD 1962 below) are top of mind (BHCA Pg. 3) the Bible for her. PAGE 2 THE BEACON HILL TIMES March 25, 2021 editorial

VIOLENCE AGAINST THE AAPI COMMUNITY MUST END

Prejudice, discrimination, and violence against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has existed ever since immigrants from China began to arrive in America in the 1850s. The first anti-immigration law in our nation’s history, the Chinese Exclusion Act, specifically targeted Chinese immigrants in 1882 and was still the law of the land until 1943. The wrongful detention of Japanese-Americans in camps during WWII has become well-known to every high school student of American history. Locally, our newspapers through the years have reported on numerous incidents of hate in the Boston area, ranging from the graffiti and vandal- ism that plagued a popular Japanese restaurant in Winthrop Centre in the 1980s to the arson fires in Revere in the 1980s that culminated with the blaze in December, 1990, that drove more than 150 persons, mostly from the Revere Cambodian community, from their homes. The tragic shooting late last week in Atlanta by 21 year-old Robert Aaron Long that targeted Asian-American employees in massage par- lors is just the latest example of the growing trend of violence against Asian-Americans that was encouraged by the rhetoric of certain public figures who fed the flames of racial animosity with terms such as the “China virus” and “the kung-flu” to describe the COVID-19 pandemic. The targeting of members of the AAPI community must stop. Hope- Guest Op-Ed fully, with a new administration that has rejected the divisive rhetoric of the past and a renewed determination by law enforcement to prosecute every incident of racially-motivated violence, our society can put an end Do your children make you curse? to this virus of hate. Dr. Glenn Mollette my temper. And I said words that breaking point and it’s never pret- are not appropriate. And I’m sin- ty when it happens. Most of the Kirk Dewayne Franklin is an cerely sorry to all of you. I sincere- time it’s the people who we love THE ATLANTA SHOOTINGS: American choir director, gospel ly apologize,” Franklin said. the most and do the most for who musician, singer, songwriter, and Good Morning America, The have a way of flipping our switch. A CONFLUENCE FOR A author. He is best known for lead- Washington Post and various We often can take a lot from ing urban contemporary gospel other national media sources have strangers and casual acquaintanc- PERFECT STORM choirs such as The Family, God’s reported this story which is a sad es because we really don’t care Property, and One Nation Crew. personal family drama. For many that much what they think or even In addition to the obvious targeting of Asian-Americans in the tragic He is a beloved and influential fig- years this tension has been a diffi- what they say. However, when ure in the gospel music world. shootings in Atlanta, there were two other factors that created a perfect cult rift for this very famous fam- it’s a child who you have invest- Instagram exploded recently ily. It’s unfortunate that the adult ed your entire life into stomps on storm for this sort of tragedy to take place. with an audio of the famed gos- son chose to play it out on social your heart then emotion and pas- The first was the easy and immediate access for the purchase of a pel singer Franklin berating his media which has now become sion have a way of taking over. As high-capacity weapon by the 21 year-old perpetrator of the shootings, 32-year-old son. The son posted national news. Franklin proves, words may be the audio of the verbal exchange Many families have struggles said that are later regretted. who was able to buy the gun on Tuesday morning and kill six people that between he and his father. The and no one is perfect, including It’s unfortunate that even the afternoon. audio was a profanity laced call Kirk Franklin. He proves once The idea of a waiting period -- also known as a cooling-off period that included his father the elder again that most people have a (Op-Ed Pg. 3) Franklin threatening to break his -- between the purchase of a gun and the delivery into the hands of the son’s neck. buyer has been shown to be an effective measure in saving lives. Accord- According to the elder Frank- ing to a recent study, states with mandatory waiting periods — regardless lin there has been a 14-year rift HE BEACON HILL TIMES of their length — had an average of 17 percent fewer murders and 10 between he and his son. Many T counseling sessions and the fam- percent fewer suicides by guns. ily’s attempts at trying to resolve President/Editor: Stephen Quigley The second factor was the influence of the young man’s church upon the conflict have apparently Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio remained unsuccessful. For many ([email protected]) his mind from an early age. This is by no means an excuse for his mur- Art Director: Scott Yates years according to reports his Founding Publisher: Karen Cord Taylor derous spree, but it is to say that he clearly had been brainwashed by the son has avoided family dinners, extreme and confusing messages from his evangelical church about sex holidays and other gatherings. that led him to believe that he had an unnatural sex addiction that he National television and various © 2007 Independent Newspaper Group could quell only by taking extreme measures. media outlets reported Franklin saying, “Recently, my son and I Phone: 617-523-9490 • Fax: 781-485-1403 When there are tragedies such as the shootings in Atlanta, we all want had an argument that he chose to Email: [email protected] easy answers. But in reality, the truth of what drives persons to commit record. I felt extremely disrespect- such heinous acts are not always easily understood, even by the perpetra- ed in that conversation, and I lost Web Site: www.beaconhilltimes.com tors themselves. March 25, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 3

Smoke Shop (from pg. 1) BHCA (from pg. 1) that would be an asset to the com- City of Boston and nationally, and “You should really consider mov- ing. This bill in particular includes learn and inquire! munity. All inquiries about the we believe that any tobacco retail ing to another location.” important truck safety regulations Please give to the BHCA Annu- space should be directed to Eliott space used to sell these products is Diane Coldren of Joy Street and maintains the current law al Appeal! Levine who can be reached at 401- unhealthy and unsafe near schools said, “I think this is really not the requiring a person biking to use Our 2021 Annual Appeal letter 663-8049 or by email at ecl@olde- and where children regularly pass use that the community is looking either a rear red light or reflector, has been sent to our neighbors and forgerealty.com.” by.” for at this location.” instead of adding a requirement members. We depend on your gen- In response to Hayat’s decision Moreover, Whitney added: “We Regarding the proposed store’s to use both a rear red light and a erosity to continue our important to not move forward with opening would like to thank City Council- potential health implications, Col- rear reflector; the latter has been work. To make a donation, please the store, Rep. Livingstone wrote, or Kenzie Bok and State Represen- dren added, “We’ve done so much proven to lead to racial profiling in visit bhcivic.org, or call our office “I greatly appreciate Mr. Hayat tative Jay Livingstone [for co-host- to move away from smoking, the other states. at 617-227-1922 with any ques- listening to the significant commu- ing the meeting], and we also risk of moving back would be pub- An Act relative to automated tions, or to become a member. nity concerns and reconsidering applaud the over 160 neighbor- lic health disaster.” enforcement (SD1962/HD3705 Upcoming BHCA Meetings * his decision to proceed. I thank hood residents who participated in Millicent Cutler, the owner and HD2452), which the Senate Traffic & Parking Committee – everyone who spoke up. This good the meeting. The strong expression of ouimillie, a store located at came very close to passing last Tuesday, March 30th at 5pm result is the collective work of the of opposition from the Beacon 126 Charles St. that specializes session, would allow municipali- Streets & Sidewalks Committee community, which I’m proud to Hill community to this proposed in European fashion, jewelry and ties to opt in to installing cameras – Tuesday, April 6th, time TBA represent.” smoke shop location made all the décor, said she chose to open her that would issue tickets for viola- Zoning & Licensing – Wednes- Rep. Livingstone added the difference, and led to this happy business on Charles Street because tions for speeding, failure to stop day, April 7th, 7pm Boston Public Health Commis- outcome.” of the street’s sense “smallness” of at a red light, failure to stop at a Mark your calendar for these sion also confirmed that Hayat has Neighbors in attendance at the lack of chain stores. school bus stop arm, blocking the BHCA Events! * withdrawn his application for a meeting resoundingly expressed “As a business owner, the pan- box, and parking or driving in a Young Friends Social – March tobacco permit at 138 Charles St. their deep concern that the smoke demic has been really tough on dedicated bus lane. When enacted 31st, 7-9pm Rob Whitney, Chair of the shop would be in close proxim- all of us, and I don’t see how this in other states, automated enforce- Beacon Hill Meet & Greet – Beacon Hill Civic Association, ity to Hill House and multiple is going to help,” Cutler said. “I ment has reduced speeding and April 5th, time/place TBA applauded Blue Moon’s decision elementary schools, including think we would have an easier serious crashes. More than 400 * Email us at [email protected] to abandon its plans to move to The Advent School, Park Street time filling the 17 [retail] vacan- communities in the U.S. use red or call the office (617-227-1922) Charles Street, as well as the land- School, Torit Montessori School cies [on Charles Street] without a light cameras and more than 130 for joining instructions or addi- lord for allowing the lease to be and Beacon Hill Nursery School, smoke shop on street.” use cameras to enforce speed laws. tional information on any of these terminated. and located just a few doors down Join us on March 30th to listen, meetings and events. “The Beacon Hill Civic Asso- from J.P. Licks, an ice cream shop Rep Livingstone said, “There ciation is relieved that the owner at 150 Charles St. are more vacancies on Charles Street than there have ever been of the Blue Moon Smoke Shop “Every day, school children Op-Ed (from pg. 2) and the landlord at 138 Charles walk by,” said John Dowling, and filling those vacancies with Street, as a result of the extensive who lives “almost right across the businesses that will be appreciated best of people have feelings and thing that might spring up to hurt feedback from the Beacon Hill street” from the proposed smoke by the neighborhood is import- words that can come out so ugly. us and others. community, have decided to dis- shop’s location, “and it’s the ant.” Where do they come from? Ugly Let’s pray for the Franklins. solve their lease agreement in this wrong message to present to our Councilor Bok echoed this sen- words often come from unresolved Most families have had moments location,” Whitney wrote. “The youngsters as they’re going from timent, describing Charles Street hurt and pain that have become not scripted for the national spot- landlord has stated that she will fill one place to another.” as “such a special and an unusual toxic. Poison is deadly. We allow light. the space with a tenant that would As for opening a smoke shop street in the city” that is as much a poison to be bottled up deep in our Glenn Mollette is the publish- be an asset to the community. around the corner from Mass Gen- part of the residential community hearts. In verbal altercations like er of Newburgh Press, Liberty “The BHCA remains deep- eral Hospital’s Cancer Center, that as it is a part of the business com- the Franklin’s the bucket falls deep Torch and various other publish- ly concerned about the planned decision, Dowling said, “doesn’t munity. into the well of the heart and sadly ing imprints; a national columnist location of a smoke shop within make any sense at all.” “Charles Street is so precious to what comes up is the pain and poi- – American Issues and Common Beacon Hill, as all shops are in Celeste Day, who also lives this community,” Councilor Bok son of past hurts that have been Sense opinions, analysis, stories very close proximity to multiple across the street from the store- said. “We need to come together as unresolved. We all have to guard and features appear each week In elementary schools,” Whitney front, told Hayat he is “highly a community who cares so much our hearts and what we allow to over 500 newspapers, websites continued. “Vaping and smoking unwelcome in this community.” about the street to see what we take root. None of us need any- and blogs across the United States. among children and teenagers is “Your shop is predatory and actively want to pursue for vacan- a rapidly expanding crisis in the making people sick,” Day said. cies.”

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By John Lynds tries — have borne the brunt of to support the Asian Community these attacks.” Emergency Relief Fund. Here in Beacon Hill 4.2 per- Wu said the unconscionable “Today, we’re asking for you cent of our neighbors are Asian blaming of Asian American com- to make a donation to support the Americans and while they make munities for the devastation from Greater Boston area’s Asian Com- up a small minority of our overall the COVID-19 pandemic has munity Emergency Relief Fund to population they contribute greatly reinforced the sense of invisibility help provide direct financial sup- to the fabric of the community as and perpetual foreigner status that port to Asian and Asian American business owners, parents, students, so many have known their entire Boston residents who are having and activists. lives. trouble meeting their basic needs,” The recent trend of violence “Growing up as the daughter said Wu. “If you can, please chip against Asian Americans has been of immigrants from Taiwan, some in to the Asian Community Emer- shocking and the shooting in of my most vivid childhood mem- gency Relief Fund. Your donation Atlanta that killed six Asain Amer- ories involve racist encounters icans at three spas last week has with strangers,” she continued. will go towards providing aid to shaken us all to our core. “People who knew nothing about those in our city’s Asian American City Councilor Michelle Wu, me except for my appearance feel- community who need it most.” The fund can be found at who is vying to become Boston’s ing empowered to pull eyes into City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu. first Asian American Mayor of slits or chant ching chong sounds. https://donorbox.org/covid19- Boston, responded to the recent That constant feeling of needing to relief-fund?utm_campaign=mf- work in food, hospitality, home sities and pay for housing. uptick in violence towards the be aware, ready, on guard when- b&utm_medium=wu-email. care, and child care sectors that So far the fund has raised and Asian American community across ever out in public. Since before Asian Americans account for 6 have been closed. Consequent- distributed over $350,000 and the US as well as the Atlanta shoot- COVID-19 was spreading in the percent of all the COVID 19 cases ly, these workers have lost their helped 327 families, totaling 946 ing. United States, Asian American and 8 percent of all the deaths in incomes. Because of language bar- individuals and 55.5 percent of “I join our Asian American communities have been on edge, Boston. While countless commu- riers and immigration status, not the fund went to families with community in mourning and sol- reeling from the impacts.” nities are severely impacted by the everyone can access public ben- undocumented members, and the idarity following the senseless Wu said Boston has not been COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian efits like unemployment and the remaining fund helped families shootings in the Atlanta area,” immune to these incidents and in American community in Greater new stimulus dollars. These fam- that were ineligible for other pub- said Wu in a statement. “It’s heart- every city across the country, we Boston is being hit harder than ilies are in jeopardy of not having lic benefits because of their immi- breaking and appalling to see the must build community to protect most. Many are immigrants who enough money to buy basic neces- grant status. anti-Asian harassment, violence, and celebrate intersectional iden- and now mass murder that has tities. accelerated over the past year — “We will stop Asian hate and Boston declares March 26 as ‘Leonard Nimoy Day’ part of a long history of racism in combat racism by meeting this America that we all must fight to moment, by building a city for By Dan Murphy er began in earnest in March of “Scrolls” - a 16-foot-high sculp- end. And all too often, the most everyone, by transforming our sys- 2015, one month after the actor’s ture by Boston-area artist David silenced members of our commu- tems to see and value every life,” Just days before being con- death. Phillips” crafted from perforated nity — Asian American elders and she said. firmed by the Senate as the nation’s Somewhat surprisingly, Stocker, stainless steel to resemble the form women working in invisible indus- Wu also encouraged residents Labor Secretary, exiting Mayor who regularly watched the series of a violin and illuminated from Martin Walsh declared this Friday, in reruns in the ‘70s and even saw within via LED lighting that sits March 26, “Leonard Nimoy Day” “Star Trek: the Motion Picture” on the lawn across from the New in the City of Boston in honor upon its theatrical release in 1979, England Conservatory’s Jordan of the West End native who sky- has never considered himself a Hall. rocketed to international fame in “Trekkie.” But instead Stocker’s Progress on the Nimoy Memo- dvertising the 1960s for his portrayal of the interest in Nimoy was piqued after rial is now moving at a swift pace, A iconic character, Mr. Spock, on the watching “Leonard Nimoy’s Bos- line said Stocker, although the Nimoy classic TV series, “Star Trek,” on On ton” – a half-hour special that first family, which is fully on board what would’ve been Nimoy’s 90th aired on WGBH-TV in 2014 in with the project, has asked him to birthday. lable which Nimoy, accompanied by his not yet divulge who would fund vai Walsh wrote that Nimoy, who filmmaker son, Adam, returned to is A the project, as well as its possible died at age 83 in February of his native city to reminisce about location. Showcase Your Business, Open 2015, “through his fictional char- growing up as the son of Jewish Stocker, who initially proposed acter, Mr. Spock – half human/half immigrants from Ukraine in the House, or More with an online “Leonard Nimoy Day” to the City AD SIZE Vulcan – gave the immigrant, the old West End. of Boston, has also reached out ad! refugee, and the oppressed, a hero Nimoy also revealed in his auto- to Montreal, Canada, the home- Clients and Customers in pixels for ‘the Outsider.’” biography “I Am Not Spock,” town of William Shatner, who Nimoy honed his acting that he based the Vulcan saluta- are just a click away! played Captain James T. Kirk on W: 160px skills at the Elizabeth Peabody tion, which comprises a raised — $30000 per month per site — H: 600px House and the West End House, hand with the palm forward and “Star Trek” opposite Nimoy and remained a close friend of Nimoy’s THE as well as through a summer schol- thumb extended while the middle arship for acting lessons at Boston and ring finger ring fingers are throughout his life, in regard to College in his teens, wrote Walsh, parted, on a rabbinical blessing he that city declaring March 22, INDEPENDENT which was Shatner’s 90th birth- NEWSPAPERS and he was awarded an honorary saw performed during a religious —————— degree from in service he accompanied his grand- day, “William Shatner Day.” But reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com 2012. father to as a boy at an Orthodox so far, Stocker hasn’t heard back lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com “I encourage all Bostonians to synagogue in the old West End. from them. eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com please send recognize Leonard Nimoy’s com- Stocker, who has been in close As for the status of the memo- charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com in “png” mitment and dedication to the contact with Leonard’s daugh- rial, Stocker said he hoped to have northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com Arts and the lasting impact that he ter, Julie Nimoy, has finalized the more information to share on this jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com format has left on the community,” Walsh design for the memorial, which, he project in time for the day honor- ing Nimoy. Combo Rates available! told WBZ-TV, the local news out- said, depicts the Vulcan hand salu- Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE let that first reported the story. tation crafted from stainless-metal “This is sort of an appetizer for Walsh’s proclamation dovetails lattice and illuminated from inside the main course,” Stocker said last Call the office to get started! with an effort to build a memo- using LED lighting. week of the information he has 781-485-0588 rial to Nimoy in the West End Stocker said he drew his provided to date, “with meatier that South End artist Tom Stock- inspiration for the design from details coming down the line.” March 25, 2021 THE BEACON HILL TIMES PAGE 5 Walsh gives final farewell after Senate confirmation; Kim Janey becomes Acting Mayor

By Lauren Bennett and a “new system to end home- November election. accomplishments that my adminis- lessness was created.” “Enjoy the race,” he said. “Have tration has done in the city, because Mayor Martin Walsh gave his He added, “We tackle racial jus- fun. Talk to everybody.” it’s not my accomplishments, it’s final press conference as mayor of tice. We changed Boston’s reputa- However, “I will not be playing the people I work with’s accom- Boston on March 22, and headed tion. We still have work to do.” a role in the mayor’s race,” Walsh plishments and that’s honestly how off to Washington, D.C on Tues- Walsh said he will be the “first said. “It is not right for me to play I feel.” day morning to begin his new role to admit” that more work needs to a role in the mayor’s race, number He continued, “This has been as US Secretary of Labor. be done, but he is confident that it one, and number two, the candi- a very very bittersweet last eight The Senate voted 68 to 29 will continue. dates that are running…I know weeks. I have been very emotional to confirm Walsh’s position late Also during Walsh’s adminis- them all personally. One worked in my office because I love the peo- Monday afternoon, after which he tration, investments were made in for me, one grew up on my street, ple I work with. They’re amazing. I delivered his heartfelt final farewell new parks, libraries, community one’s a legislator, we served in the love being mayor of the city I grew to Bostonians. centers, fire stations, streets, side- same body, I served with council- up in. I’m honored to have been Walsh reflected on his past seven walks, bike lanes, and more, he ors as well, so it’s no place for me called by President Biden to serve years as Boston’s mayor, saying said. to be involved.” in his cabinet. that “there is no other elected or Mayor Martin Walsh gave his “We did all of this while man- Walsh also said he will not And I think, honestly, now final press conference as mayor of appointed position where you are aging our city finances responsi- endorse any mayoral candidate. thinking about it, I think I just try Boston on March 22. so closely in touch with the people bly…” Walsh said. Over his seven Walsh said that he doesn’t to get every single last second out you serve. It’s truly where democ- years as mayor, the city had an “know if I can put a signature of being mayor of the City of Bos- racy lies.” AAA bond rating each year. achievement” on his time in office, ton…..then I can start focusing on ship in Boston.” He said he has frequently been He also said that “battling a but “I’m really happy with our the new gig.” In a statement, mayoral candi- in touch with Acting Mayor Kim global pandemic” was “not what accomplishments in housing. We Several elected officials and date John Barros, who worked as Janey over the past two months, anyone expected,” but ”in some inherited a housing crisis in our mayoral candidates have issued Walsh’s Chief of Economic Devel- and said that “together the coun- ways, it was a blessing” and helped city. I’m really happy with 2300 statements on the mayoral tran- opment for the past seven years, cil president and myself and our the city come together to help each formerly homeless people living in sition, including City Councilor said “Marty Walsh is the right teams have worked diligently to other. a home today.” , John Barros, person at the right time to serve as ensure a smooth transition.” “As I told the team this morning, He said he would leave his fail- and State Rep. Jon Santiago. United States Secretary of Labor. Janey tweeted on Monday eve- the journey doesn’t stop. The work ures “for other people to criticize.” “Congratulations to our new As millions of Americans struggle ning, “Congratulations on your Walsh said that “there’s definite- of the city keeps going. Tomorrow Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh. to recover from the devastating confirmation, Secretary Walsh. morning, when there will be a new ly a feeling of work undone,” but I look forward to working with impacts of the pandemic, we now You are a proud son of Dorchester mayor in City Hall, the work needs “I think that your work is never Mayor Walsh in his new role to have a Secretary we can trust to who will bring our city with you to to continue to move forward. The done.” He said he would like to center working people as we build advocate for the needs of working the @USDOL. The working peo- work will continue to be hard. But have built the Long Island Bridge, a strong, equitable recovery from families across the nation.” ple of America will benefit greatly I’m confident that our public ser- “but we’re not giving up on that this pandemic and for the future Jon Santiago said in a statement, from your passion. Now, we look vants, our business community, one.” of the City of Boston,” Andrea ahead to a new day—a new chap- and our residents will continue to Walsh also said that he was Campbell said in a statement. “I have been proud to call Marty ter—in Boston’s history.” rise up to the occasion,” Walsh hoping to have the investigation on “There’s so much I’ve been proud Walsh our mayor and my friend Janey made history by becom- said. “Boston, is the Dennis White, who was appointed to work with Mayor Walsh on to during his time in office. His leader- ing the first Black person and first greatest city in the world.” police commissioner after William address longstanding inequities in ship has been marked by a commit- woman to lead the city. Walsh said he wanted to “thank Gross’ retirement but was found to Boston, including establishing the ment to public service, an empow- “I am proud of what we’ve every person who held a sign for have domestic assault allegations Youth Development Fund, passing erment of working people and for been able to do together over the me, made a phone call for me, put against him, completed before the Community Preservation Act, those in recovery across the City last seven years in moving the city a bumper sticker on their car for leaving, but that did not happen. and most recently committing our of Boston and the Commonwealth forward,” Walsh said at the press me, that fought for me, that advo- He said that he is grateful that City to historic policing reforms. of Massachusetts. Throughout a conference. During his term, Walsh cated for me; I want to thank all the investigation is “thorough” I wish him the absolute best as he global pandemic, he’s guided our said that almost 140,000 new jobs of you.” He also thanked those and he’s been in touch with Act- embarks on this new chapter. city with a steady hand, navigating have been created in the city, Bos- who “criticized” him, adding “that ing Mayor Janey about moving It’s with excitement and joy that immense challenges I look forward ton is “number one in the nation might have been criticism you were forward, adding that he is “confi- I also congratulate our Council to working with him in the years for building affordable housing,” giving, but what it was for me is dent” that the investigation will be President, now Acting-Mayor Kim ahead as he begins the work of major crime has been reduced, the ‘we have to do better.’” finished “within the next couple of Janey. This is a historic moment for advocating for working families graduation rate in Boston Public He also gave advice to the can- weeks.” our City, and absolutely the begin- nationwide alongside President Schools has increased nine points, didates running for mayor in the Walsh said “I’m proud of the ning of a new era of female leader- Biden and Vice President Harris.” BHAC approves modified design for 27 Brimmer St. with ‘glass box’ headhouse

By Dan Murphy guardrails; and installing a “new case via a sliding skylight to the and void,” and would need to be as well as to remove an existing flat-glass panel, walk-on skylight.” roof deck, described as a “glass resubmitted. non-historic awning. The Beacon Hill Architectural Also, the applicant, he added, has box,” that was set back and there- The commission approved the On an application for 55 Commission voted to approve a proposed installing a wood screen fore wouldn’t be visible from any rest of the proposed work on this Chestnut St., the commission modified application for 27 Brim- matching the height of the existing “significant viewshed.” application, including the replace- approved the installation of a gal- mer St. via Zoom at its March 18 chimney to block AC units, as well Commissioner Miguel Rosales ment of the railing, since it was vanized-steel, bar-style snow reten- monthly hearing. as covering an existing sky-hatch said: “The views from the Espla- already visible from the Esplanade, tion system on the front façade at Peter White, the applicant’s with decking and eliminating a nade, which is a certified Land- and because the applicant provid- the roof level, with the proviso architect, returned to the com- large existing skylight comprising mark park, are important and ed documentation to staff that it that it be fabricated in bronze for mission, which voted to contin- six windows. should be preserved because they had been approved by the Boston improved compatibility with the ue the original application at its Instead of a proposed head- are within the purview of the his- Landmarks Commission in 2007. historic district. Feb. 18 hearing, with a proposal house that was 7 feet, 9 inches toric commission”. In another matter, the commis- The commission also approved he described as “modified and above the roofline and 9 inches White said he didn’t believe this sion voted to approve an appli- an application for 32 Derne St. to stripped down” in response to lower than what the applicant had structure would require any zon- cation for Kured, a new business install a new screened-fence trellis feedback that its size and visibility proposed last month (but still visi- ing relief, but that he would have coming to 83 Charles St. and spe- and planters on a common roof, should be minimized. ble from the Esplanade, as well as to research the matter. cializing in the delivery of char- with the proviso that a proposed The applicant had proposed from the corner of Pinckney and Nick Armata, senior preser- cuterie bouquets, to install a new pergola, which was visible from work on the roof deck, said White, Mount Vernon streets), the com- vation planner for the city, told 21-by-36-inch wood sign, semi- several locations, be removed. including removing and rebuilding mission approved another option White if this wasn’t the case, how- gloss and painted black, with the No outstanding violations were a headhouse in a new location; to provide access from the stair- ever, the application would “null company name in white lettering, discussed at this hearing. replacing the floorboards and PAGE 6 THE BEACON HILL TIMES March 25, 2021

The Designer (from pg. 1) college grad, a friend who owned a the old location, and that doesn’t leather shop gave him a job there, even include Dan’s basement despite the fact that Dan didn’t workshop, where he handcrafts have any pertinent prior experi- the leatherwork and makes all ence. repairs and alterations. “It was actually the school of Dan makes jackets, pants, coats, everyday learning,” Dan said of dresses, skirts, shirts and vests, his trial-by-fire introduction to his among other items, from materials craft. “If someone would come including lambskin, lamb suede, in and ask us for something, we cowhide and shearling, and the accepted the challenge, and if they store also sells handmade women’s were happy, then we were happy.” hats crafted by Eggcup Designs, In the 1970s, Dan and Jill a husband-and-wife team from opened their own store called Dover, Del; handmade jewelry Leather & Lace at Lake and Hen- crafted by local artists; gloves and nepin in uptown Minneapolis, handbags; and accessories from which, Jill said, “specialized in what Jill describes as “small bou- motorcycle wear and hand-braid- tique lines.” ed leather garments,” such as Dan also makes ties and other vests, skirts and jackets, mostly neckwear, which in addition being made from deerskin. sold at the store, were worn by Leather & Lace found a loyal members of the wedding parties in clientele in the biker crowd early the respective nuptials of his and on when the store received a large Jill’s two daughters - Emily, age 33, wholesale order from Drag Spe- who now splits her time between cialties, a catalog company, to Nantucket and Waterbury Vt.; make motorcycle chaps, which and Catherine, 30, who lives in soon became one of the store’s Virginia Beach. best-selling items. Besides chaps, When Catherine was married the store also sold leather vests on Maryland’s Tilghman Island A look inside The Designers; Leather Clothiers, Inc. on Charles Street. and shirts, and Dan and Jill even in October of 2020, all of the the band found The Designers While the Pelos didn’t meet Tra- soon heard about the Pelos’ effort traveled to south Dakota for the groomsmen, as well as the fathers and charged Dan with making the volta, who was reportedly only in and began dropping off their own annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally of both the bride and groom, wore alterations to Bono’s jacket. The town for one day to film his scenes, fabric donations at the store. one year to peddle their wares. Dan’s suede bowties, which were jacket pattern was then shipped they did meet his co-stars Robert To date, The Design- later featured in the regional mag- from London to Dan, who had to Duvall and William H. Macy. ers has given away an estimated The move to Charles Street azine, What’s Up? Annapolis. use American Flag tablecloths to The Designers also made cus- 2,500 masks, said Jill, including While Dan is a Minnesota And for Elizabeth’s October make the lining so as not to des- tom clothing for cast members 100 masks to Beacon Hill Village, native, Jill hails from Acton, where 2019 wedding in Vermont, the ecrate an actual American Flag, of “Spencer: For Hire,” a Bos- as well as to The Arc of Massachu- they live today, and by the early groomsmen all wore suede neck- since that carries a penalty of up to ton-based ABC crime drama that setts, a nonprofit serving people ‘80s, the couple had decided, said ties made by Dan. a year in prison. aired from 1985-88 and starred with intellectual and developmen- Jill, it was “time to get back to the “We do a lot of neckties and sell The store’s exterior made an Robert Urich as the titular private tal disabilities. East Coast.” a lot of them,” Jill said. “Why not? on-screen cameo in “ A Civil eye. “We tried to find niche areas Jill came out ahead to scout It’s a little niche.” Action,” a 1998 motion picture While Dan never saw Urich don that weren’t getting masks,” Jill out a new location for their busi- Dan also crafted a leather vest starring John Travolta and based the custom leather jacket he made said. ness, while Dan stayed back in Jill likened to a multi-pocketed on Jonathon Harr’s book of the for him on the air, Hawk, a recur- The neighborhood, meanwhile, Minneapolis to run things, and photographer’s vest, which has same name that documents a ring associate of Spenser’s played can rest assured that The Design- she soon found the first home of been donated by its owner to the landmark ‘80s court case involv- by Avery Brooks, regularly wore ers is looking forward to continu- The Designers at 103 Charles St. Peabody Essex Museum, where it ing environmental pollution in his custom Designers-made leather ing its long run on Charles Street (where Vintage Taste is today). will soon be on display. Woburn that was linked to area pants on the TV series. “We’ve thoroughly Beginning in 1984, the Pelos ran leather tanneries. “He was just the kindest, most enjoyed our time on Charles Street the business out of a 400 square- Celebrity sightings A scouting agent for the film gentle man I’ve met in a long and on Beacon Hill, and we’re foot storefront at that location, When Bono graced the cover of chose the Charles Street building time,” Jill said in recalling Brooks. looking forward to continuing to where space was so tight that Dan Time magazine on March 4, 2002, that houses The Designers because “He was just very gracious.” work with the neighborhood and worked with his sewing machine he was donning a leather jacket he liked the appearance of its sec- visitors, and also to build up our from a makeshift space behind the Dan customized using an Amer- ond-floor window, said Jill, and Giving back and looking forward website.” cash registrar. He even had to cut ican Flag lining, which the U2 the fact that the filmmakers opted At the onset of COVID, one For more on The Designers; all the leather pieces at home back frontman wore during the band’s to feature a leather store in the of Jill’s friends alerted her to the Leather Clothiers, Inc., visit www. then. 2002 Super Bowl half-time perfor- movie, given its subject matter, dire need for PPE, and since The designerleatherclothes.com; fol- In 1995, The Designers moved mance. was purely coincidental. Designers already had plenty of low them on Instagram; email to its current home at 106 Charles U2 had been in Boston the pre- “They liked the look of the fabric, Dan and Jill began making [email protected]; St., which at 1,200 square feet, vious June to play four nights at building,” Jill said. “It just so hap- masks for free distribution. call 617-720-3967; or stop by 106 provides three times the space as the Fleet Center when a gofer for pened we’re a leather store.” Beacon Hill residents Charles St.

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CITY’S OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM Janey (from pg. 1) RETURNS TO CHARLES STREET that “this is a proud day for the City expand testing across the city. of Boston and all Bostonians.” Additionally, “our recovery must Janey was the first woman and first include working together on behalf of On Tuesday, March 23 – one dining program that, for the porary patio space for restau- Black person to become the District 7 our children,” she said, by reopening day after the City of Boston second year in row, has trans- rants – Charles Street was again City Councilor, eventually becoming schools in a safe way and ensuring that kicked off its seasonal outdoor formed city sidewalks into tem- abuzz with activity. the City Council president. According teachers get vaccinated. to City Councilor Matt O’Malley’s She said she has plans to invest in office, O’Malley has now become City summer opportunities for students Council President Pro Tempore as he and partner with the superintendent was previously the vice president. and other groups to “help our children “She will lead with clear eyes, a recover academically and emotional- fully heart, and a steady hand as we ly.” begin with the reconstruction of our Janey said that the pandemic has city that this city and our country ache only made existing inequalities and for,” Pressley said of Janey. gaps “worse,” and that action needs “Today is a new day,” Janey said in to be taken. her speech. “I stand before you as the Janey mentioned the disparity study first woman and first Black mayor of that was recently published, saying that Boston, the city that I love. I come to it “showed the enormous inequality in this day with life experience that is dif- our city contracts.” She said that “as ferent from the men who came before mayor, I will take action to solve this me.” problem with new creative solutions Janey thanked her her family for to boost city contracts with minority their support over the years. business enterprises and new strategies “As a girl growing up in Boston I to hold ourselves accountable.” Bin 26 Enoteca (above and below right) accommodating outdoor patrons. was nurtured by a family who believed She also spoke about racial justice in me and surrounded by good neigh- in the city and the work she plans on bors who knew my name,” she said. doing on that front. She spoke of her experience being “Dismantling systemic racism also bussed to her school in the 1970s as includes reforming how we police our a pre-teen during the effort to desegre- city. As mayor, I will continue to be gate Boston Public Schools. an advocate and lead the implementa- “I had rocks and racial slurs thrown tion of these reforms. Together, work- at my bus, for simply attending school ing with our police department, I am while Black,” she said. determined to bring safety, healing and She said that she has always been an justice to all of our neighborhoods.” active supporter of quality public edu- Janey said that there is “more work cation for all students, especially as a to do,” and “that work starts now.” young mother herself who wanted the She thanked her transition team and best public education for her daugh- the city staff for their work so far. ter. “This issue is personal to me,” she “To the people of Boston, I say said. you have a stake in our city’s future,” “As I assume the responsibilities Janey said. “You are the essential part of , I promise to give of this recovery. Let’s not be afraid to you bold, courageous leadership,” she tackle the longer-term challenges that said, adding that she will be “starting we face together. From racial justice to with an unrelenting focus to address environmental justice; from affordable the impacts of COVID-19.” housing to our transit system. From Janey said that she will “fight” to our public schools, to public safety. We ensure that vaccines are accessible for cannot go back. Our only option is to Diners enjoying the patio space at The all, “especially in communities hardest go better.” Paramount. hit” by the virus, as well as work to

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By John Lynds have been hit hard by this pan- As a former Boston Main demic and they face unique chal- Streets Director for Fields Corner Last Thursday, At-Large City lenges as they look to reopen and and a small business owner her- Councilor and Boston Mayoral recover,” said Essaibi George. “It’s self, Essaibi George previously vis- Candidate Annissa Essaibi George critical to hear directly from these ited small businesses in East Bos- made a campaign stop Downtown business owners and staff about ton, Dorchester, Roslindale, West and met with businesses owners their experiences and perspectives, Roxbury, Chinatown, South End, struggling throughout the COVID- so that their voices are reflected in Jamaica Plain, Allston and Brigh- 19 pandemic. our plans to get Boston back to ton. Restaurants have been hit par- business.” Before entering the political ticularly hard by the pandemic and Essaibi George said since arena, Essaibi George taught Eco- were forced to recalibrate their launching the tour two weeks ago nomics, Business Management entire business model in order to she’s heard directly from small and Health & Human Services to survive. Some decided to pack it businesses about the real challeng- juniors and seniors at East Boston in for the winter and reopen when es they’ve faced before and during High School and served as the the warmer weather returns to this crisis. school’s assistant softball coach New England and the infection “Of course we’re talking about for 14 years. rates decline. recovery, but we’re taking it a step In 2015 Essaibi George decid- As part of her “Get Boston further and really getting at the ed to run for Back to Business Tour”, Essaibi root issue of redesigning our econ- and was part of a wave of change As part of her “Get Boston Back to Business Tour”, Essaibi George vis- George visited Cafe Bonjour, One omy to work for everyone,” said that ushered in a new era on the ited Cafe Bonjour (above), One Gig (below) and Sam LaGrassa’s (bot- Gig and Sam LaGrassa’s Down- Essaibi George. “I look forward council. That year Essaibi George tom photo) to discuss with local owners and staff about the resources town to discuss with local owners to continuing these important and Andrea Campbell ousted two and support needed to recover, rebuild and thrive post-pandemic. and staff about the resources and conversations with small business- incumbent councilors and doubled support needed to recover, rebuild es and employees in every single the number of women on council and thrive post-pandemic. neighborhood of Boston.” with their victories. “The businesses in Downtown

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BEACON HILL Krempus, Robert Geiger, Ross 75 Charles St #5B $640,000 Somer, Rachel 4 Beacon H LLC 4 Joy St #3 $5,800,000 Driscoll, Kenneth J 33 Mt Vernon Street LLC 33 Mount Vernon St #1 $2,475,000 Hui, James M Ibrahim, Nasrien E 11 Revere St #2 $645,000 45 Temple Street PH1 RT JDMD Owner LLC 45 Temple St #PH1 $8,750,000 Francisco, Jose M Rhein, Peter V 6 Whittier Pl #2J $530,000

BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Kapelson, Cassandra A Nguyen, Stephanie 285 Columbus Ave #201 $481,000 Lamb Stratton T Casper, Cheryl P 505 Tremont St #606 $935,000 Dowlati, Soroor 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #206 $439,000 Perry, Brian J 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #401 $585,000 60 Charlesgate W 4A LLC Kasdon-Sidell, Louisa 5-7 Bay State Rd #4A $850,000 60 Charlesgate W 4A LLC Kasdon-Sidell, Louisa 60 Charlesgate W #4A $850,000 The window flourish in the last clue is on 138 Charles Street the home of “Danish Country & Modern” for 37 years before it closed last Tannoury, Margaret M Kazakevich, Elaine 33 E Springfield St #1A $430,000 December 31st. It will be missed by everyone who enjoyed stopping to Huang, Hui Coku, Lindita 58 E Springfield St #2 $585,000 see what was in the window or exploring for new furniture items in the showroom. Sharma, Manu Zlotoff, Benjamin D 405 Marlborough St #21 $1,750,000 Lee, Daniel S Orvieto RT 11 Park Dr #11 $310,000 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Sung, Tsung Y Zhou, Jingyl 11 Park Dr #17 $649,000 Sung, Tsungyuan Curry, Michael T 125 Park Dr #22 $523,000 Sung, Tsung Y Marder, Kathleen S 125 Park Dr #39 $529,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Giblin, Brendon Donnelly, John 296 Shawmut Ave #2 $2,730,000 Bennett, Melissa Giblin, Brendon P 296 Shawmut Ave #2 $2,675,000 Thomson, Cheryl Stone, Patrick S 81 Waltham St #6 $980,000 Michay, Magdi Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #301 $636,500 Cho, Albert Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #501 $695,000 Petrova, Rositsa D Johnson, Constance M 1721 Washington St #503 $640,000 Howard, Kyle S Ellis, Lauren M 88 Worcester St #6 $1,000,000

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By John Lynds in our reopening,” he said. Acting also increase gathering limits for Mayor Kim Janey will now take event venues and public settings, Last week Beacon Hill’s cumu- over the reigns and oversee Bos- but they will not be as high as the lative COVID-19 positive test rate ton’s reopening process. State’s limits. Boston will allow up and the weekly positive test rate On Monday the state moved to 60 people indoors and 100 peo- both increased. to Phase 4 Step 1 of the statewide ple outdoors. According to the latest data reopening plan. This means that Under the State’s guidance, out- released by the Boston Public more activities and industries will door gathering limits at private res- Health Commission (BPHC) last be allowed to be open, and capaci- idences will remain at a maximum Friday, overall since the pandemic ty limits for event venues and pub- of 25 people, and limits for indoor started 47,517 Beacon Hill, Back lic settings will be expanded. house gatherings will remain at 10 Bay, North End, West End and Boston, we will move into a people. The same goes for the City Downtown residents have been modified Phase 4 Step 1, consis- of Boston. tested for COVID-19 and the data tent with the cautious approach Live musical performances will shows that 6.4 percent of those the city has taken throughout the be allowed at restaurants in Bos- tested were COVID positive. This pandemic. ton. This includes all live enter- was a 3.2 percent increase from Starting on March 22, the State tainment except singing. Singing the 6.2 percent reported by the will allow indoor and outdoor is still not allowed indoors because BPHC two weeks ago. stadiums, arenas, and ballparks of the risk of spreading respiratory Last week, 2,554 residents to open with a strict 12 percent droplets. were tested and 2.9 percent were capacity limit in place, after they All of this information will be positive--this was a 45 percentage submit a plan to the Department posted in detail at Boston.gov/ decrease from the 2 percent report- of Public Health. The City of Bos- coronavirus. ed by the BPHC two Fridays ago. ton will align with this step. The BPHC data released last Citywide, ​​​​27,067 residents “But, moving forward, we will Friday showed Beacon Hill, Back were tested and 3.6 percent were only allow these venues to go Bay, North End, West End and COVID positive--this was a 5.5 above 12 percent capacity if the Downtown had an infection rate decrease from the 3.6 percent posi- State allows it and if Boston’s posi- of 535.5 cases per 10,000 resi- tive test rate reported by the BPHC tivity rate stays under 2.75 percent, dents, up 3 percent from 520 cases On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighbor- two weeks ago. for two consecutive weeks, as cal- per 10,000 residents reported two hood that tracks infection rates and COVID testing results in Boston In his last press briefing Friday culated by the City,” said Walsh. weeks ago. neighborhoods. before heading to Washington DC “We are also requiring these ven- An additional 86 residents to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, ues to submit their safety plan to became infected with the virus COVID19 report breaks down percent last week and went from former Mayor Martin Walsh said the City’s Licensing Board.” last week and the total number of the number of cases and infection 61,025 cases to 62,294 confirmed ICU occupancy has continued On March 22, the State will cases in the area increased from rates in each neighborhood. It also cases in a week. Sixteen addition- to go down and the case num- expand gathering limits for event 2,898 cases to 2,984 cases as of breaks down the number of cases al Boston residents died from the bers have stayed below the city’s venues and public settings to 100 last Friday. by age, gender and race. virus last week and there are now thresholds of concern for about a people indoors and 150 people The statistics released by Citywide positive cases of 1,329 total deaths in the city from month now. outdoors. The City of Boston will the BPHC as part of its weekly coronavirus increased 2 percent COVID. “We are ready to move forward Boston students, parents call for substantial state funding as schools reopen

By John Lynds school committee members from was held over Zoom, Polanco and school buildings. Black and brown years. cities across Massachusetts dis- Soto joined students, parents, and families continue to be dispropor- However, when COVID hit With the promised funding cussed their school funding needs, school committee members from tionately affected by COVID and in March 2019 budget shortfalls from the landmark education bill their perspectives on in-person Revere, Chelsea, Lawrence, Low- a fully and equitable funded state pushed SOA spending to the way- that was signed into law before school reopening this spring, and ell and Randolph to discuss safe- budget can put us on the right side. Boston Public Schools were the COVID pandemic hit is still their aspirations for education this ty measures, social/emotional and track.” expected to receive millions in up in the air, Boston students and summer and during the upcoming educational supports, and other The SOA overhauled the state’s SOA funding. parents last Tuesday called for school year. resources they’re looking for from education funding formula to The state legislature’s Ways and the state to fully fund the Student Boston Public School parents their public schools as well as the ensure equity for all students, espe- Means Committee met last Tues- Opportunity Act Funding (SOA). Rafaela Polanco and Suleika Soto need for substantial state funding cially those in low-income areas. day to begin reviewing the Gover- During a virtual press confer- testified at the virtual press confer- to support those needs. Because the state has not updat- nor’s proposed FY22 budget. ence hosted by the Massachusetts ence and shared their thoughts. “I’m a parent of two Boston ed its education funding formula At the press conference students Education Justice Alliance on At the press conference, which Public School students and a par- since 1993 to reflect districts’ real and parents plan to keep pushing Tuesday students, parents, and ent organizer for the Boston Edu- health insurance and special edu- for a true commitment to fully cation Alliance” said Soto. “We cation costs, the amount of aid fund public school and call for as parents, students, teachers and being provided to cover those costs putting the state’s commitment to community members have asked had been too small for decades. public education funding back on SERVICE DIRECTORY to be heard about fair and high In January 2020 Governor track. quality education. Low income Charlie Baker signed S. 2412, One demand by the group Tues- communities have been dispropor- An Act Relative to Educational day is that the state delivers at least JOHN J. RECCA tionately affected by COVID so Opportunity for Students, or the two of the seven years of promised PAINTING we need fully funded schools that SOA, which would have boosted funding increases under the SOA Interior/Exterior are fair and just in our budget-- investment in public schools by in the next state budget. Commercial/Residential one where every student has access $1.5 billion annually when fully to what they need, including safe phased in over the next seven Fully Insured Quality Work Reasonable Rates

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE LOCAL STUDENTS EARN ACADEMIC HONORS North Washington Street Bridge construction CORTEZ NAMED TO of Alabama and online. About Troy University look-ahead through April 3 THE TROY UNIVERSITY Troy University is a public, CHANCELLOR’S LIST historic, international university This is a brief overview of con- ing, moving, and maintaining silt Demolition of all existing piers (as Jessica Cortez of Beacon Hill, with 22,500 students and 154,000 struction operations and impacts curtains in the water of 3/7) has been named to the Chancel- alumni. Students choose TROY for the North Washington Street lor’s List at Troy University for for its quality academic programs, Bridge Replacement Project. WORK HOURS TRAVEL TIPS Term 3 of the 2020-2021 academ- reasonable costs and availabili- MassDOT will provide additional •Most work will be done The Westerly sidewalk, Love- ic year. ty of financial aid, outstanding The Chancellor’s List honors notices as needed for high-impact during the daytime (6:00 a.m. – joy Wharf stairs, near Converse faculty, and flexible in-class and full-time undergraduate students online class offerings. Students on work and changes to traffic con- 6:00 p.m.) are open to the public with the who are registered for at least 12 the Troy, Ala. campus enjoy a tra- figurations beyond those described opening of the temporary bridge, below. WORK THAT HAS semester hours and who earn a ditional college experience, while the adjacent section of the Har- grade point average of 4.0. BEEN COMPLETED adult students are the centers of borwalk passing under the bridge Term 3 includes students at attention at campuses in Dothan, DESCRIPTION OF •Prior to 3/21/21, completed remains closed. TROY’s campuses in Dothan, Montgomery and Phenix City, SCHEDULED WORK work includes: The Tudor Wharf Walkway Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., as well as at locations around •Building the piers: *Concrete pours: Footing pads Ala., along with students outside the world and online. *Pier 2: sealing and dewatering for Piers 4 and 5 and Pier column (under the bridge next to the cofferdam. for Pier 4. water in Paul Revere Park) will *Pier 3: prepare wood form- *Installation of all cofferdams be intermittently closed for safety work to pour concrete footing. (1 – 5). during construction operations, *Pier 4: ongoing concrete pours *Drilled shaft installation in all with access provided via the Water LEGAL NOTICES for V arms (the tops of the piers). cofferdams. Street underpass. in need of a Guardian and further notice to you. In *Pier 5 (closest to Charles- *Drilled shaft installation for For more information and proj- LEGAL NOTICE COMMONWEALTH requesting that (or some other addition to filing the written town): concrete pours for pier col- pier 1. ect background, visit the project OF MASSACHUSETTS suitable person) be appointed appearance, you or your umn, followed by V arms. Install- *North and south abutment. website. THE TRIAL COURT as Guardian to serve Without attorney must file a written PROBATE AND Surety on the bond. affidavit stating the specific FAMILY COURT The petition asks the court facts and grounds of your CITATION GIVING to determine that the Re- objection within 30 days after City Paws NOTICE OF spondent is incapacitated, the return date. PETITION FOR that the appointment of a IMPORTANT NOTICE APPOINTMENT OF Guardian is necessary, and The outcome of this proceed- Breed specific A GUARDIAN FOR that the proposed Guardian is ing may limit or completely appropriate. The petition is on take away the above-named This doesn’t mean you should INCAPACITATED By Penny & Ed Cherubino PERSON PURSUANT file with this court and may person’s right to make deci- panic when you research a list of Exercise and Training contain a request for certain sions about personal affairs or Many people have joined the TO G.L. c. 190B, your particular breed or cross’s Your dog may have a genetic specific authority. financial affairs or both. The dog community over the past year. §5-304 health concerns. It just means you need for more exercise to keep Docket No. You have the right to object to above-named person has the Some have adopted shelter dogs should be aware of the symptoms an athletic body healthy or extra SU21P0370GD this proceeding. If you wish right to ask for a lawyer. Any- with mixed breeding or one of the and watchful to catch any problem training for a keen mind that needs In the matter of: to do so, you or your attorney one may make this request many new crosses of well-known early. Your veterinary team should work to keep from being destruc- Everett Goss must file a written appearance on behalf of the above-named dog breeds. be willing to discuss your breed or tive. High-energy herding dogs RESPONDENT at this court on or before person. If the above-named In addition to learning about mix’s known health concerns and like Australian Shepherds may Alleged Incapacitated 10:00 A.M. on the return person cannot afford a lawyer, training, routine veterinary care, tell you what you should know start herding bicycles or become Person date of 04/08/2021. This one may be appointed at State and what makes their particular and symptoms to report to them. difficult to handle if they don’t get Of: Boston, MA day is NOT a hearing date, expense. dog happy, people should also edu- the exercise their bodies and minds To the named Respondent and but a deadline date by which WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, cate themselves about breed-spe- Grooming need. all other interested persons, you have to file the written First Justice of this Court. cific needs and health concerns. Another area with specific One common mistake is not to a petition has been filed by appearance if you object to Date: February 25, 2021 the petition. If you fail to file Felix D. Arroyo, It may come as a surprise to needs by breed is grooming. Dogs spend time training toy breeds like Massachusetts Dept. of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the written appearance by the Register of Probate some that their GoldenDoodle is with wrinkly faces like the French Chihuahuas or Jack Russell Terri- the above captioned matter return date, action may be 03/25/21 subject to both the Poodle and the Bulldog, Shar-Pei, or Pug will need ers or mixes with those bloodlines. alleging that Everett Goss is taken in this matter without BH Golden Retriever’s genetic health a bit of extra facial care between What is cute in a puppy may turn issues. Embrace Pet Insurance grooming visits. Wrinkles can hold into a nasty habit in time. Extra Company lists some of the con- bacteria that can lead to allergic effort is needed to stop bark- cerns for this cross in their breed dermatitis and it is far easier to ing and biting. Small dogs may guide as including, “... hip dyspla- prevent it than to treat it. Your become defensive and try to intim- sia, a skin disease called sebaceous groomer or veterinarian can show idate other dogs and people with adenitis, a heart condition called you how to clean those wrinkles. their bark. They may also have subvalvular aortic stenosis, Addi- Shedding is another area with been allowed to think that a little son’s disease, and eye diseases such breed differences. Our Westie does nip is okay with people. It’s not! as progressive retinal atrophy, cat- shed, but not as much as a Lab- That nip may turn into a bite in aracts and glaucoma.” rador Retriever or German Shep- time. There are also health issues herd. Those short hair breeds top Take the time while your rela- caused by a physical feature com- the list of dogs who shed the most. tionship is new to learn more mon to several breeds like brachy- You’ll often see people with shed- about your pal’s specific genetic cephalic dogs with short heads ding tools working on their dog’s pros and cons. It will help ensure a like the Boston Terrier, English coat outdoors, especially in the long and happy life together. Bulldog, or Pekingese. These dogs spring. That saves a lot of clean- may have difficulty breathing and up at home and even helps our Do you have a question or topic decreased capacity for thermoreg- local bird population. We love to for City Paws? Send an email to ulation. Being overweight is espe- see birds swoop down and grab a [email protected] with cially dangerous for them. clump of dog hair for their nest. your request. PAGE 12 THE BEACON HILL TIMES March 25, 2021 BHV elects four new directors

By Suzanne Besser ing co-hosting The New Yorker in Zoom events. Discussion Hour and serving as a A West End resident, Sipes The Beacon Hill Village (BHV) BHV ambassador. is a retired bench scientist and board of directors elected four Cambridge resident Kwei was peer review administrator with a new members at a meeting held born in Japanese-occupied Shang- 50-year span at either the Nation- earlier this year. They are Davida hai, China and came to the Unit- al Institutes of Health or Boston Carvin, Tom Kwei, Jean Sipe and ed States in 1952 to finish high University School of Medicine. She Jane Tyler, each of whom resides school. Formerly with IBM, he continues to serve as a part-time in a different community served co-founded a memory technology peer review consultant to federal by the member-driven, non-profit company, serving as its president agencies. She joined BHV in 2017 Davida Carvin Tom Kwei organization for residents age 50 until retiring in 1995. Throughout and also serves on several of its and over. his career and retirement, he has committees. Carvin, who lives in Boston’s been active in many institutions After living in Brookline for 17 Waterfront, formerly spent 19 including BHV which he joined years, Tyler recently returned to years as a marketing research ana- in 2017. Before the pandemic, Beacon Hill where she had previ- lyst for Polaroid Corporation. She he made house calls to fix Mac ously served on the boards of the joined BHV ten years ago, during technical problems, conducted Beacon Hill Civic Association, Hill which time she has been active technical help sessions at the BHV House and the Beacon Hill Garden in many of its activities, includ- office, and regularly participated Club. Most recently she has been active on the Board of the Nan- tucket Atheneum. Her profession- Don’t miss our annual al background is in Public Health Nursing and later in Marketing Research. Guide “We look forward to working Jean Sipe Jane Tyler Summer in the City with the extraordinarily talented featuring Safe Summer Camps & Great Safe Activities! and opportunities for community and healthy lives and successfully new board members,” said Pres- engagement as well as access to navigate the transitions of growing ident Allan Hodges. BHV pro- needed assistance so that its mem- older. vide activities, programs, services bers may lead active, independent

Ruthzee Louijeune launches campaign, raises over $50,000 in first 24 hours Ruthzee Louijeune launched her on grassroots support, and I’m H. Taylor Elementary School, Get ready campaign for Boston City Council thankful for the strong start, and the John W. McCormack Middle ! At-Large on Tuesday, and in the the outpouring of support our School, and Boston Latin School. first 24 hours raised over $50,000 campaign is seeing.” She resides in Hyde Park, and is for from over 300 individuals. In 24 Ruthzee, 34, is the daughter fluent in French, Haitian Creole Summer hours, Louijeune’s campaign has of Haitian immigrants, born and and speaks conversational Span- raised more year-to-date than any raised in Mattapan and Hyde ish. candidate for Boston City Council Park. Ruthzee served as Senior Ruthzee would be the first Hai- 2021 At-Large. Counsel for U.S. Senator Elizabeth RUNNING APRIL 15 “I’m thrilled by the initial out- Warren’s presidential campaign. tian-American City Councilor. In Beacon Hill | Back Bay | Fenway | Kenmore pouring of support,” said Ruthzee A trained attorney and advocate, 2019, the Boston City Council Louijeune. “In the first 24 hours Ruthzee graduated from Colum- elected its first majority-female city South End | North End | Charlestown of our campaign, we raised over bia University, Harvard Kennedy council in Boston’s history. You $50,000 and had over 300 donors School, and Harvard Law School. can find more information about to step forward to offer their sup- She is also a proud graduate of her campaign at: www.ruthzeefor- os n port. Our campaign will be built Boston Public Schools: Charles boston.com. The b Sun The Beacon hill TimeS T B h T

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