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By John Lynds One of the first exhibits will feature Boston native Niambe On Saturday March 13 Jamai- McIntosh, daughter of legendary ca Plain’s first adult-use canna- Jamaican Reggae Musician, for- bis dispensary and the nation’s mer Wailer and cannabis activist, first Social Justice Cannabis Mu- Peter Tosh. seum opened in Hyde Square in McIntosh is a member of the Jamaica Plain. dispensary’s Social Justice Can- Core Cannabis’s Seed Dispen- nabis Museum’s Curating Coun- sary and attached Social Justice cil and will tell the story of how Cannabis Museum opened at 401 her brother Jawara Tosh lost his Centre St. in Jamaica Plain with life to the drug war. a ribbon cutting that included On February 21, 2017 Jawara, the dispensary and museum’s also a musician and marijua- founders, staff and the now Act- na activist like his father, was ing-Mayor of Boston Kim Janey. beaten into a coma by a fellow Acting Mayor Kim Janey is sworn into office on Wednesday by Supreme Judicial Court Chief The unique dispensary has inmate while he was serving a Justice Kimberly Budd, as her granddaughter holds the Bible for her. She becomes the first already gained national recogni- one-year sentence for marijuana African American and woman to lead the City of Boston following the departure on Monday tion for being the first dispensary possession in New Jersey. night of former Mayor Martin Walsh. in the US with a social justice museum attached to the project. Following Walsh’s departure, Continued on page 18 Janey sworn in as acting mayor By Lauren Bennett to lead the City of Boston, a day emony, which was attended by Kim Janey juró como alcaldesa after Mayor Marty Walsh left for Janey’s friends and family, while By Lauren Bennett se convirtió en presidenta del In a ceremony at City Hall Washington following his confir- Chief Justice Kimberly Budd, ad- Concejo Municipal. on Wednesday afternoon, Kim mation as US Labor Secretary. ministered the oath of office. An El miércoles por la tarde, Kim “Ella liderará con ojos claros, Janey was sworn in as the first Congresswoman Ayanna invocation was delivered by Rev- Janey juró como la primera per- un corazón lleno y una mano Black person and first woman Pressley presided over the cer- erend Willie Bodrick II, Senior sona negra y la primera mujer en firme mientras comenzamos con Pastor at the Twelflth Baptist dirigir la ciudad de Boston. la reconstrucción de nuestra ciu- Church. Pressley was the first La congresista Ayanna Press- dad”, dijo Pressley. woman of color on the Boston ley presidió la ceremonia. Press- “Estoy ante ustedes como la City Council and Massachusetts’ Walsh gives final farewell ley fue la primera mujer de color primera mujer y la primera al- first Black Congresswoman, and en el Ayuntamiento de Boston y caldesa negra de Boston, la ciu- Budd was the first Black woman after Senate confirmation la primera congresista negra de dad que amo”, dijo Janey. to become Chief Justice of the By Lauren Bennett Monday afternoon, after which Massachusetts. Janey agradeció a su familia Massachusetts Supreme Judicial he delivered his heartfelt final “Este es un día de orgullo para por su apoyo a lo largo de los Court. Mayor Marty Walsh gave his farewell to Bostonians. la ciudad de Boston y todos los años. “It is a great day, another final press conference as may- Walsh reflected on his past bostonianos”, dijo. history making day in an un- or of Boston on March 22, and seven years as Boston’s mayor, Pressley llamó a Janey una “Cuando era niña en Boston, fui precedented week in the City headed off to Washington, D.C saying that “there is no other defensora de los niños y la equi- nutrida por una familia que creía of Boston,” Pressley said in her on Tuesday morning to begin elected or appointed position dad en la educación. en mí y estaba rodeada de buenos remarks. his new role as US Secretary of where you are so closely in touch Janey fue la primera mujer vecinos que sabían mi nombre”, Pressley called Janey a “fierce Labor. with the people you serve. It’s y la primera persona negra en The Senate voted 68 to 29 convertirse en Concejal de la Ci- Continued on page 6 Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 to confirm Walsh’s position late udad del Distrito 7, y finalmente 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 Calling All Boston-based Artists! struction are commissioning a apply for one or both areas by will select the winners. Jurors application, please visit: https:// Design competition Boston-based artist (or artists) first submitting previous work. include Museum of Fine Arts cu- artist.callforentry.org/festivals_ for 2,500 sq. ft. of to design murals for a new Ex- When complete, the murals will rator Karen Haas and co-founder unique_info.php?ID=7716 tra Space Storage building at create a significant presence in of Artists for Humanity (AFH) Applications are being ac- murals in JP 141 McBride Street in Jamaica the neighborhood. Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs. cepted now Plain. There are two areas of the The SNA has assembled Prizes to be awarded: Deadline for submissions: April The Stonybrook Neighbor- building available, so two oppor- a 7-member jury composed of • $500 for each semifinalist. 17, 2021 hood Association (SNA) and tunities to submit mural propos- Boston arts professionals and • $5,000 for each finalist. Questions: SNAmurals@gmail. SSG Development and Con- als! Applicants are welcome to community representatives who For more information and com

office, O’Malley has now become different from the men who came Janey said that she will She also spoke about racial Kim Janey City Council President Pro Tem- before me.” “fight” to ensure that vaccines justice in the city and the work pore as he was previously the Janey thanked her her family are accessible for all, “especially she plans on doing on that front. Continued from page 1 vice president. for their support over the years. in communities hardest hit” by “Dismantling systemic rac- advocate on behalf of our chil- “She will lead with clear eyes, “As a girl growing up in Bos- the virus, as well as work to ism also includes reforming how dren and education equity,” and a fully heart, and a steady hand ton I was nurtured by a family expand testing across the city. we police our city. As mayor, I said that “this is a proud day for as we begin with the reconstruc- who believed in me and sur- Additionally, “our recovery will continue to be an advocate the City of Boston and all Bosto- tion of our city that this city and rounded by good neighbors who must include working togeth- and lead the implementation of nians.” our country ache for,” Pressley knew my name,” she said. er on behalf of our children,” these reforms. Together, working Janey was the first woman said of Janey. She spoke of her experience she said, by reopening schools with our police department, I and first Black person to become “Today is a new day,” Janey being bussed to her school in in a safe way and ensuring that am determined to bring safety, the District 7 City Councilor, said in her speech. “I stand be- the 1970s as a pre-teen during teachers get vaccinated. healing and justice to all of our eventually becoming the City fore you as the first woman and the effort to desegregate Boston She said she has plans to in- neighborhoods.” Council president. According to first Black mayor of Boston, the Public Schools. vest in summer opportunities for Janey said that there is “more City Councilor Matt O’Malley’s city that I love. I come to this “I had rocks and racial slurs students and partner with the work to do,” and “that work starts day with life experience that is thrown at my bus, for simply superintendent and other groups now.” She thanked her transition attending school while Black,” to “help our children recover ac- team and the city staff for their she said. ademically and emotionally.” work so far. She said that she has always Janey said that the pandemic “To the people of Boston, I been an active supporter of has only made existing inequal- say you have a stake in our city’s JP quality public education for all ities and gaps “worse,” and that future,” Janey said. “You are the students, especially as a young action needs to be taken. essential part of this recovery. CHILDREN’S SOCCER mother herself who wanted the Janey mentioned the dispar- Let’s not be afraid to tackle the best public education for her ity study that was recently pub- longer-term challenges that we JP Children’s Soccer Welcomes you back daughter. “This issue is personal lished, saying that it “showed face together. From racial justice for a Spring 2021 Soccer season! to me,” she said. the enormous inequality in our to environmental justice; from “As I assume the responsibil- city contracts.” She said that “as affordable housing to our transit We have modified our spring session to follow State and City ities of mayor of Boston, I prom- mayor, I will take action to solve system. From our public schools, guidelines with appropriate adjustments for COVID. As a result ise to give you bold, courageous this problem with new creative to public safety. We cannot go we will limit team sizes, and our overall number of players. leadership,” she said, adding that solutions to boost city contracts back. Our only option is to go Please review our website for details: she will be “starting with an with minority business enter- better.” https://teamsideline.com/sites/jpcsregister/home unrelenting focus to address the prises and new strategies to hold Please register by April 14th impacts of COVID-19.” ourselves accountable.” Coaches ALWAYS needed, and an additional price discount included for families able to participate in coaching. We look forward to seeing you for soccer on Pinebanks again! “Al asumir las responsabili- que planea hacer en ese frente. Alcadesa dades de alcalde de Boston, pro- “Desmantelar el racismo Sincerely, JPCS Continued from page 1 meto darles un liderazgo audaz sistémico también incluye refor- y valiente”, dijo, y agregó que mar la manera en que controlam- JP Fútbol para Niños les da la bienvenida dijo. comenzará con un enfoque impla- os nuestra ciudad. Como alcalde, Ella habló de su experiencia cable para abordar los impactos continuaré abogando y liderando a la temporada de primavera 2021! al ser trasladada en autobús a del COVID-19. la implementación de estas refor- su escuela en la década de 1970 Janey dijo que luchará para mas”. Hemos modificado la temporada de primavera para seguir las durante el esfuerzo por eliminar garantizar que las vacunas sean Janey dijo que hay más tra- reglas generales del estado y ciudad apropiadamente para la segregación de las Escuelas accesibles para todos, especial- bajo por hacer y que ese trabajo COVID. Cómo resultado, restringimos el número de jugadores Públicas de Boston. mente en las comunidades más comienza ahora. Ella le agra- por cada equipo y el número de participantes en total. “Arrojaron piedras e insultos afectadas por el virus, y traba- deció al equipo de transición y Favor de revisar nuestro sitio del web por más detalles: raciales a mi autobús, simple- jará para expandir las pruebas al personal de la ciudad por su https://teamsideline.com/sites/jpcsregister/home mente por ser negra”, dijo. en toda la ciudad. trabajo hasta ahora. Por favor registre su hijo antes del 14 de abril. Janey dijo que siempre ha Janey mencionó el estudio “De la justicia racial a la Siempre buscamos entrenadores y le damos un descuento sido una defensora activa de la de disparidad que se publicó re- justicia ambiental, de viviendas especial para las familias que pueden participar como educación pública para todos los cientemente que mostraba una asequibles a nuestro sistema entrenadores. estudiantes, especialmente como enorme desigualdad en los con- de tránsito, desde nuestras es- ¡Esperamos verlos en Pinebank por fútbol de nuevo! una madre joven que quería la tratos de nuestra ciudad. cuelas públicas hasta la seguri- Sinceramente, JPCS mejor educación pública para su También habló sobre la justi- dad pública—no podemos volver hija. cia racial en la ciudad y el trabajo atrás.” Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 3 JPNC hears from subcommittees; votes in a new member By Lauren Bennett same hours it does right now. through many hoops,” the Munic- of color as members. He said that people like Cas- POLICE REFORM ipal Police Training Committee He said that “in the future, The Jamaica Plain Neigh- tillo’s proposal for the store, SUBCOMMITTEE (MPTC) released the the training we are going to keep working on borhood Council (JPNC) met which includes “no solid security The Public Service Commit- information. this as well as add some public virtually on March 23, where grates on the front of the build- tee has a subcommittee on police Reiskind also said that the listening sessions.” members heard updates from ing,” but rather open mesh will reform, and Reiskind spoke brief- subcommittee is “trying to ex- committee chairs, and one new be used and lights will be kept ly about what the committee has pand the youth diversion pro- ZONING COMMITTEE member was elected to the Coun- on inside the building at night been working on. grams they have in Suffolk Committee chair Dave Baron cil. to increase the visibility. He said that the committee County,” as well as “create a re- said that the proposal at 16 Mal- Reiskind also said that Cas- will attend all meetings of the storative justice work circle” by colm Road to remove the existing HOUSING & DEVELOP- tillo did not agree to not sell nips city’s Civilian Review Board, for “shifting funding towards more three-season porch and turn it MENT COMMITTEE or single beers, as he believes which it has sent three names on prevention, street workers, and into part of the house, construct Committee chair Carolyn he needs to sell them with such behalf of the JPNC. more use of trauma teams.” a new deck and patio, build a new Royce reported that members a small location. Reiskind said He said that the committee is He added, “I though the com- bathroom in the basement, and of the Friends of Blessed Sac- that there was a “lot of discus- “trying to improve the training of mittee would be more radical relocate the laundry facilities rament Church came before the sion about nips and we will be the Boston Police Department,” initially,” and said that it has was “entirely uncontroversial.” committee to speak about their continuing that. It does reduce and had asked for the curricu- “reduced in size,” and there are He said there was also a hot public statement regarding their litter to not have nips and single lum that is taught at the Boston two police officers “who do attend tub and landscaping proposed wishes for a future developer of beers, but it’s a major part of Police Academy. Subcommittee regularly and do give us a good the church, which is currently their business,” Reiskind said. member Paige Sparks report- perspective,” but the subcommit- owned by the Hyde Square Task This matter went before the ed that after going “jumping tee does not have a lot of people Continued on page 4 Force, which has put it on the JPNC Executive Committee market. The Task Force has been which recommended approval, invited to come to the next meet- and “a letter was submitted the ing of the committee to speak next day,” he said. The Licensing about it from their point of view. Board is not expected to vote on Royce also spoke about the this matter until April 1, but ESCAPE FOR A letter to the BPDA and the de- Reiskind said that he is trying veloper of the proposed project to “exert some political pressure” LITTLE WHILE. at 3390 Washington St. (the BMA for the vote to take place earlier, Paper site) that the committee as the owner is :in some serious has proposed to send. She said time crunch with his bank lender We’ll take care of that the letter will lay out both on this issue.” the rest. areas of the project that the com- Additionally, the applicant mittee supports, and areas that would like to add another 500 they feel need more work or ad- square feet to the back of the justment. store, and Reiskind said that the The committee supports the committee did not feel that he proposed parking numbers and should have to go back through OPEN ANY NEW CHECKING ACCOUNT the sustainability goals of the another public process for this project, but they would like to request, so the committee voted AND YOU’LL RECEIVE FREE: see even more affordability and in favor of the addition. → Instant issue ATM/VISA® check card with more information about specific There are no plans for the access to Allpoint® ATM network Area Median Incomes for the addition yet, and the full Council → Online Banking, Bill Pay and e-Statements affordable units. Royce also said will wait to vote until those are that they hope the project team available. Gert Thorn said that → Mobile Banking, People Pay and Mobile can improve the safety of the he does not believe the license Check Deposit parking the way it is proposed and expanding the building → Plus, get your FREE GIFT when you open now to better protect pedestrians should be in the same vote. any new checking account! and cyclists. “I am somewhat concerned The JPNC voted to approve that there are people who would the sending of the letter. take such a hard line with a small business owner who owns PUBLIC SERVICE a package store…about nips and COMMITTEE single beers,” said JPNC mem- Committee Chair Michael ber Dave Baron. “We hear a lot Simply Free Checking Interest Checking Premier Checking Reiskind reported that Egleston of, I think, undeserved criticism ∙ ∙ Liquors at 3086 Washington St. of these sorts of local processes requested “a change of descrip- that they can elevate a sort of tion of the premises of its retail certain fussy neighbor that is package store all alcoholic bev- just against things….You had erages license to add an addition people voting against the license in the rear for storage for up to because of this nips and single 500 square feet,” according to the beer issue—that’s a real prob- NMLS # 457291 committee notice. lem.” Member FDIC | Member DIF 800.657.3272 EBSB.com Reiskind said that the cur- Reiskind responded by saying $50 minimum deposit required to open any checking account. Fees may reduce earnings. Other fees may apply, see schedule of fees rent owner is retiring and wants that “people are allowed to vote” for details. Gift is awarded when account is opened. Please note, in the event the value of the free gift exceeds $10, the bank is required to report the gift value on form 1099-INT. The recipient is responsible for all applicable taxes. Bank rules and regulations apply. Ask a to sell to a younger owner. The however they want, and this is- representative for details. new manager will be Carlos Cas- sue is being debated across the tillo, and the store will have the city. Facebook.com/EastBostonSavingsBank 4 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 English High leads the way on increasing graduation rates

Staff Report Students are also able to choose centage points, from 4.2% in the from a course catalog to enroll 2018-19 school year to 3.9% in Boston Public Schools (BPS) in various electives. In addition, the 2019-20 school year, repre- experienced the highest four- English offers an online credit senting 58 fewer students drop- year graduation rate for the dis- recovery program led by an En- ping out than in 2019. Most ma- trict on record, according to in- glish High School alum, who acts jor student groups experienced a formation released by state as an advisor and mentor to keep decrease in dropout rates, includ- officials reporting graduation students engaged. ing English Learners. The drop- data for the 2019-20 school year. “At English, we have shifted out rate for students learning Boston showed a 2.2 percentage our practice to a relentless focus English decreased from 7.8% to point increase in the four-year on student data. Our academic 6.3% in 2020. cohort graduation rate, rising and student support teams are “Our students demonstrated from 73.2% in 2019 to 75.4% in constantly reviewing student their resolve and determination 2020 – with JP’s English High progress to ensure that all staff last spring, meeting their tar- School leading the way over the members are looking at both gets and earning their diplo- past six years. social-emotional supports and mas. I am proud of our students The BPS graduation rate has academic supports to provide and grateful for our staff, who increased nearly nine percent- students with an individualized rallied to mobilize support for age points since 2014. plan based on their needs,” said our students, particularly our the percentage of students grad- ment system that allows staff to Over the last six years, The Caitlin Murphy, English High’s most vulnerable learners and uating. Transformation schools analyze individual student data, English High School in Jamai- Head of School, who started students who needed the extra are defined by the state’s De- collaborate and problem-solve ca Plain has seen its gradu- teaching at the school in 2009 boost to stay on track for grad- partment of Elementary and remotely, monitor interventions ation rate increase nearly 30 and became school leader in uation,” said BPS Superinten- Secondary Education as “in to determine their effectiveness, percentage points, from 52.3% 2018. “We remain committed dent Brenda Cassellius. “But we need of broad/comprehensive and assess issues of equity. Uti- in 2015 to 81.8% in 2020. Last to providing opportunities for know there is still work to do. support” or “in need of focused/ lizing the management software, year English High, celebrating our students to become more We must close all opportunity targeted support.” While grad- educators can create individual- its 200th anniversary later this engaged in their schedules and gaps and not let our kids fall uation classes in BPS schools ized student success plans. This behind. Boston Public Schools year, achieved a four-year gradu- coursework by increasing stu- vary in size, Lyon High (+16.1), affords BPS to be more system- dent choice and agency in their is committed to holding our stu- ation rate above the district rate English High (+4.9), TechBoston atic and coordinated in efforts to and an increase of 4.9 percentage learning. Our students are ex- dents to a high standard. We Academy (+3.5), and Excel High improve student outcomes and points from last year. District cited about coming to school be- are increasing rigor across our (+1.8), all experienced increases provides more substantial op- and school administrators point cause once they’re with us, we schools and continuing our high in graduation rates. portunities for collaboration at to creativity with autonomy and know how to support them.” school redesign work, aligned to Thirteen BPS high schools the district and school level in scheduling for improved student The entire district saw in- the MassCore which will ensure experienced decreases in their pursuit of equitable outcomes for outcomes. creases in four-year gradua- all of our students receive an ex- graduation rates. As part of the each student. Students have an interven- tion rates for multiple student cellent and equitable education district’s high school redesign “It’s so wonderful to see the tion and enrichment block every groups, including increases be- so no student falls between the work, integral to the BPS stra- achievement of Boston Public day where they can meet with tween two and three percentage cracks.” tegic plan, BPS has worked any teacher or counselor for sup- points for Black, Latinx, and BPS school and district staff to expand professional devel- Schools students; across stu- worked diligently to ensure that port and additional skill develop- white students. The four-year opment for educators, specifi- dent groups, and despite the all students eligible for the mod- ment. Any student with a grade graduation rate increased for cally to improve outcomes for unpredictable and challenging ified process were able to benefit below 70% must meet with their male and female students, with English Learners and sheltered circumstances our communi- female students having a gradu- and earn their diplomas. Due teacher in that subject during English immersion classes. In ty encountered last year,” said ation rate of over 12 percentage to the pandemic, some seniors this period. Students can choose addition, the district has led Boston School Committee Chair- from a course catalog with the points higher than males. were unable to take the MCAS training on Pre-AP strategies person Alexandra Oliver-Dávi- opportunity to trace a theme The annual dropout rate for during the spring of 2020. BPS for rigor in multiple content ar- la. “Equally as impressive are over the course of a semester. Boston decreased by 0.3 per- educators supported students in the families who support our earning an equivalent competen- eas for Transformation schools students. It has been proven re- cy-based determination, a modi- and has opened this opportunity peatedly that it takes a village fied process in which schools cer- districtwide. BPS is also plan- tified students received a passing ning robust summer learning to raise and educate our chil- grade in an equivalent course. programs to motivate and engage dren. These results are a tes- Spring Special Fifteen BPS high schools students, provide credit recovery tament to their tenacity and to experienced increases in their options, and address social and the unwavering commitment of Oil, Filter & Lube, Rotate Tires, Inspect Brakes, Suspension, graduation rates, while sev- emotional learning. our educators, school-based and en schools saw no meaningful Throughout the school year, Central staff, parents, and care- Cooling System, Exhaust and Check Air Conditioning change in their graduation rates. BPS has bolstered its implemen- givers who work tirelessly to Four of the nine transformation tation of Panorama Student Suc- improve educational outcomes Performance for the Warm Weather high schools saw increases in cess, a unified student manage- for our students.” Only Most cars & light trucks. Please present this $59.95 advertisement at time of check-in. Cannot a vacancy in Area B led to two McMillen won the vote by the be combined with other offers. Exp. 6/1/10 JPNC candidates nominating them- Council, and said he is interested 475 Centre St selves for the position. The first in community development and Morrison’s Jamaica Plain on Continued from page 3 was Micah Sachs, a former jour- police reform. He said he feels the 39 bus and nalist who currently also serves like the voice of the “little guy” convenient to the that “looks really nice.” He said Auto-Rite on the Jamaica Pond Association, often “gets shunned out. I feel Orange Line the Jamaica Hills Association and the second was My’Kel Mc- like I’m one of those that isn’t had approved this project, and Millen, who works as the youth afraid to speak. I’m here today Call for an the full JPNC voted to approve program director and is on the to speak truth to power” and to 617-522-4444 it as well. www.MorrisonsAutoRite.com appointment task force board at the Mildred ensure that “people who aren’t Hailey apartments, where he is necessarily being heard are be- FILLING A VACANCY Outstanding Service since 1969 also a resident. ing heard.” The second announcement of Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 5 Friday declared‘Leonard Nimoy Day’ in City of Boston By Dan Murphy “I encourage all Bostonians to lighting that recognize Leonard Nimoy’s com- sits on the lawn Just days before being con- mitment and dedication to the across from the firmed by the Senate as the na- Arts and the lasting impact that New England tion’s Labor Secretary, exiting he has left on the community,” Conservatory’s Mayor Martin Walsh declared Walsh wrote in the proclamation, Jordan Hall. this Friday, March 26, “Leon- the local news outlet that first Progress ard Nimoy Day” in the City of reported the story. on the Nimoy Boston in honor of the English Walsh’s proclamation dove- Memorial is High graduate who skyrocket- tails with an effort to build a me- now moving at ed to international fame in the morial to Nimoy in the West End a swift pace, 1960s for his portrayal of the that South End artist Tom Stock- said Stocker, iconic character, Mr. Spock, on er began in earnest in March of although the the classic TV series, “Star Trek,” 2015, one month after the actor’s Nimoy family, on what would’ve been Nimoy’s death. which is fully 90th birthday. Somewhat surprisingly, on board with Walsh wrote that Nimoy, who Stocker, who regularly watched the project, has asked him to not Leonard "Lenny" Nimoy, English High School, Class of 1948. died at age 83 in February of the series in reruns in the ‘70s yet divulge who would fund the As for the status of the memo- for the main course,” Stocker 2015, “through his fictional char- and even saw “Star Trek: the project, as well as its possible rial, Stocker said he had hoped to said last week of the information acter, Mr. Spock – half human/ Motion Picture” upon its theat- location. have more information to share he has provided to date, “with half Vulcan – gave the immi- rical release in 1979, has never Stocker, who initially pro- on this project in time for the day meatier details coming down the grant, the refugee, and the op- considered himself a “Trekkie.” posed “Leonard Nimoy Day” honoring Nimoy. line.” pressed, a hero for ‘the Outsid- But instead Stocker’s interest in to the City of Boston, has also “This is sort of an appetizer er.’” Nimoy was piqued after watch- reached out to Montreal, Can- Nimoy honed his acting skills ing “Leonard Nimoy’s Boston” – a ada, the hometown of William at the Elizabeth Peabody House half-hour special that first aired Shatner, who played Captain and the West End House, as well on WGBH-TV in 2014 in which James T. Kirk on “Star Trek” WOOD REFINISHING as through a summer scholar- Nimoy, accompanied by his film- opposite Nimoy and remained a ship for acting lessons at Boston maker son, Adam, returned to close friend of Nimoy’s through- Onsite woodwork & In-shop refinishing services College in his teens, wrote Walsh, his native city to reminisce about out his life, in regard to that city Finished Unlimited and he was awarded an honorary growing up as the son of Jewish declaring March 22, which was Finishing and Restoration degree from Boston University in immigrants from Ukraine in the Shatner’s 90th birthday, “Wil- 2012. old West End. liam Shatner Day.” But so far, 774-289-4279 • email: [email protected] One local connection of Ni- Nimoy also revealed in his Stocker hasn’t heard back from 30 Years moy’s overlooked in the city’s autobiography “I Am Not Spock,” them. Experience official proclamation is that he’s that he based the Vulcan saluta- Leadership in Custom Finishes, Refinishing, and Touch-Ups also a graduate of English High tion, which comprises a raised School, Class of 1948. hand with the palm forward and Michael Thomas, president thumb extended while the mid- and CEO of the English High dle and ring finger ring fingers EYE Q OPTICAL School Association (EHSA) of are parted, on a rabbinical bless- EYE Q OPTICAL Boston, said, “We are honored to ing he saw performed during a join Mayor Walsh and the City religious service he accompanied of Boston in celebrating Leonard his grandfather to as a boy at an Nimoy Day on what would have Orthodox synagogue in the old been his 90th birthday.” West End. Nimoy caught the acting bug Stocker, who has been in close as a member of English High’s contact with Leonard’s daughter, Drama and Discussion clubs, and Julie Nimoy, has finalized the School Radio Play, according to design for the memorial, which, Thomas, and he was also a mem- he said, depicts the Vulcan hand ber of the Switchboard Boys in salutation crafted from stain- 1948. less-metal lattice and illuminat- “English High School has a ed from inside using LED light- long list of distinguished alum- ing. The Vulcan hand salutation ni,” Thomas said, “but just as (along with its accompanying important, the school has always spoken expression of well-wish- been an educational beacon of ing, “Live Long and Prosper”) hope and a stepping stone for the ranks among the most indelible working-class population in the and instantly recognizable imag- city.” es from the “Star Trek” universe. After graduating from En- Stocker, a Northampton glish High, which was then lo- Street resident, said he drew cated on Montgomery Street in his inspiration for the design the South End, Nimoy, who was from “Scrolls” - a 16-foot-high the son of a barber, said Thom- sculpture by Boston-area art- as, used the “seed money” he ist David Phillips” crafted from LOCAL - INDEPENDENT received from his grandfather to perforated stainless steel to re- mostLOCAL insurances - INDEPENDENT accepted move to Los Angeles to pursue semble the form of a violin and his acting career. illuminated from within via LED most617.983.3937 insurances accepted 617.983.3937 6 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021

created.” a sign for me, made a phone call Walsh He added, “We tackle racial for me, put a bumper sticker justice. We changed Boston’s rep- on their car for me, that fought Continued from page 1 utation. We still have work to do.” for me, that advocated for me; I truly where democracy lies.” Walsh said he will be the “first want to thank all of you.” He also He said he has frequent- to admit” that more work needs thanked those who “criticized” ly been in touch with Acting to be done, but he is confident him, adding “that might have Mayor Kim Janey over the past that it will continue. been criticism you were giving, Also during Walsh’s adminis- two months, and said that “to- but what it was for me is ‘we have tration, investments were made gether the council president to do better.’” in new parks, libraries, commu- He also gave advice to the and myself and our teams have nity centers, fire stations, streets, candidates running for mayor in worked diligently to ensure a sidewalks, bike lanes, and more, the November election. smooth transition.” Janey tweeted on Monday he said. “Enjoy the race,” he said. evening, “Congratulations on “We did all of this while man- “Have fun. Talk to everybody.” aging our city finances responsi- However, “I will not be play- your confirmation, Secretary bly,” Walsh said. Over his seven ing a role in the mayor’s race,” Walsh. You are a proud son of years as mayor, the city had an Walsh said. “It is not right for Dorchester who will bring our AAA bond rating each year. me to play a role in the mayor’s city with you to the @USDOL. He also said that “battling a race, number one, and number The working people of America global pandemic” was “not what two, the candidates that are will benefit greatly from your anyone expected,” but ”in some running…I know them all per- passion. Now, we look ahead to ways, it was a blessing” and sonally. One worked for me, one a new day—a new chapter—in helped the city come together to grew up on my street, one’s a Boston’s history.” Janey made history by becom- help each other. legislator, we served in the same ing the first Black person and “As I told the team this morn- body, I served with councilors as ing, the journey doesn’t stop. The Mayor Martin Walsh waves a final first woman to lead the city. well, so it’s no place for me to be goodbye to Boston residents and “I am proud of what we’ve work of the city keeps going. involved.” those in attendance following an been able to do together over Tomorrow morning, when there Walsh also said he will not endorse any mayoral candidate. emotional farewell address. the last seven years in moving will be a new mayor in City Walsh said that he doesn’t the city forward,” Walsh said at Hall, the work needs to continue “know if I can put a signature the press conference. During his to move forward. The work will continue to be hard. But I’m con- achievement” on his time in of- He continued, “This has been a term, Walsh said that almost “It’s with excitement and joy that fident that our public servants, fice, but “I’m really happy with very very bittersweet last eight 140,000 new jobs have been cre- I also congratulate our Council our business community, and our our accomplishments in housing. weeks. I have been very emo- ated in the city, Boston is “num- President, now Acting-Mayor residents will continue to rise We inherited a housing crisis in tional in my office because I love ber one in the nation for building Kim Janey. This is a historic up to the occasion,” Walsh said. our city. I’m really happy with the people I work with. They’re affordable housing,” major crime moment for our City, and abso- “Boston, Massachusetts is the 2300 formerly homeless people amazing. I love being mayor of has been reduced, the graduation lutely the beginning of a new era greatest city in the world.” living in a home today.” the city I grew up in. I’m honored rate in Boston Public Schools has of female leadership in Boston.” Walsh said he wanted to He said he would leave his to have been called by President increased nine points, and a “new In a statement, mayoral can- “thank every person who held failures “for other people to crit- Biden to serve in his cabinet. system to end homelessness was icize.” “And I think, honestly, now didate John Barros, who worked Walsh said that “there’s defi- thinking about it, I think I just as Walsh’s Chief of Economic Development for the past seven nitely a feeling of work undone,” try to get every single last second years, said, “Marty Walsh is the but “I think that your work is out of being mayor of the City of right person at the right time to MOUNT PLEASANT HOME never done.” He said he would Boston…..then I can start focus- serve as United States Secretary like to have built the Long Island ing on the new gig,” Walsh said. of Labor. As millions of Ameri- Bridge, “but we’re not giving up Several elected officials and Since 1901 cans struggle to recover from the on that one.” mayoral candidates have issued Walsh also said that he was statements on the mayoral tran- devastating impacts of the pan- hoping to have the investiga- sition, including City Councilor demic, we now have a Secretary tion on Dennis White, who was Andrea Campbell, John Barros, we can trust to advocate for the Quality, Affordable Residential Care for Seniors 62+ appointed police commissioner and State Rep. Jon Santiago. needs of working families across the nation.” • Private bedrooms with full bath after William Gross’ retirement “Congratulations to our new Jon Santiago said in a state- • 24-hour personal care assistance but was found to have domestic Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh. ment, “I have been proud to call • Medication administration assault allegations against him, I look forward to working with • 3 Home-style meals daily Marty Walsh our mayor and completed before leaving, but Mayor Walsh in his new role • Laundry and housekeeping services my friend during his time in that did not happen. to center working people as we • Leisure and wellness activities office. His leadership has been He said that he is grateful build a strong, equitable recov- • Lovely common areas marked by a commitment to pub- • 100% accessible that the investigation is “thor- ery from this pandemic and for lic service, an empowerment of ough” and he’s been in touch the future of the City of Boston,” working people and for those with Acting Mayor Janey about Andrea Campbell said in a state- in recovery across the City of moving forward, adding that he ment. “There’s so much I’ve been Boston and the Commonwealth is “confident” that the investiga- proud to work with Mayor Walsh of Massachusetts. Throughout a tion will be finished “within the on to address longstanding ineq- global pandemic, he’s guided our NO entrance fee next couple of weeks.” uities in Boston, including estab- city with a steady hand, navigat- income or asset Walsh said, “I’m proud of lishing the Youth Development ing immense challenges I look restrictions! the accomplishments that my Fund, passing the Community forward to working with him in administration has done in the Preservation Act, and most re- the years ahead as he begins the city, because it’s not my accom- cently committing our City to work of advocating for working 301 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain plishments, it’s the people I work historic policing reforms. I wish families nationwide alongside www.MountPleasantHome.org with’s accomplishments and him the absolute best as he em- President Biden and Vice Presi- 617-522-7600 that’s honestly how I feel.” barks on this new chapter. dent Harris.” Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 7 Boston students and parents call for substantial state funding as schools reopen By John Lynds cation Alliance” said Soto. “We as in SOA funding. to fully fund public school and One demand by the group parents, students, teachers and At the press conference stu- call for putting the state’s com- Tuesday is that the state delivers With the promised funding community members have asked dents and parents plan to keep mitment to public education at least two of the seven years from the landmark education bill to be heard about fair and high pushing for a true commitment funding back on track. of promised funding increases. that was signed into law before quality education. Low income the COVID pandemic hit is still communities have been dispro- up in the air, Boston students portionately affected by COVID and parents last Tuesday called so we need fully funded schools for the state to fully fund the that are fair and just in our bud- Student Opportunity Act Fund- get--one where every student has ing (SOA). access to what they need, includ- During a virtual press con- ing safe school buildings. Black ference hosted by the Massachu- and brown families continue to setts Education Justice Alliance be disproportionately affected by on Tuesday students, parents, COVID and a fully and equitable and school committee members funded state budget can put us from cities across Massachusetts on the right track.” discussed their school funding The SOA overhauled the needs, their perspectives on state’s education funding for- in-person school reopening this mula to ensure equity for all spring, and their aspirations students, especially those in for education this summer and low-income areas. during the upcoming school year. Because the state has not Boston Public School par- updated its education funding ents Rafaela Polanco and Sulei- formula since 1993 to reflect ka Soto testified at the virtual districts’ real health insurance press conference and shared and special education costs, the their thoughts. amount of aid being provided to At the press conference, which cover those costs had been too was held over Zoom, Polanco and small for decades. Soto joined students, parents, and In January 2020 Gov. Charlie school committee members from Baker signed S. 2412, An Act Rel- Revere, Chelsea, Lawrence, Low- ative to Educational Opportunity ell and Randolph to discuss safety for Students, or the SOA, which measures, social/emotional and would have boosted investment educational supports, and other in public schools by $1.5 billion resources they’re looking for from annually when fully phased in their public schools as well as the over the next seven years. need for substantial state funding However, when COVID hit to support those needs. in March 2019 budget shortfalls “I’m a parent of two Boston pushed SOA spending to the Public School students and a par- wayside. Boston Public Schools ent organizer for the Boston Edu- were expected to receive millions

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JP Observer Expansion of important police/social worker program is under way By Sandra Storey / Special to the Gazette

Talk about falling through where they work the same shifts. working in the Co-Responder passed the 2021 budget proposal health component. the cracks. Talk about holes in They can then deal together with Program, which began in 2011. of Mayor Marty Walsh. In addition to overseeing safety nets. Between 1955 and calls that involve a “behavioral District 13, JP’s station on In his resubmitted proposal, BEST’s Co-responder Program, 1994, state mental institutions health” component. Washington Street, has one part- Walsh reallocated $12 million BMC is the lead agency for were closed in Massachusetts The Co-Responder Program time co-responder now. JP also in BPD overtime spending—20 what’s called the Emergency and around the country with few “combines law and social work hosts one of two meetings in the percent of the department’s over- Services Program (ESP) in Suf- reliable care resources available that results in deescalating cri- city where the police and service time budget—to other programs, folk County. in the communities. sis situations,” Messina said. providers/stakeholders from the including the Co-Responder Pro- According to Kibbe, BEST’s Now it is sometimes said that “Sometimes it’s good if a problem community come together to dis- gram. He shifted the funds in ESP mobile team has a similar troubled people have to “hit bot- is dealt with by a hospital, not a cuss issues of mutual concern response to calls by racial justice role to co-responders. ESP is tom” before they can get the help court.” and determine which services or advocates to put some policing different in that mobile clini- they need. Co-responders have frequent agencies would be best to offer, resources into services for trou- cians can be accessed directly Unfortunately for everyone, opportunities to work with peo- according to Kibbe. bled people. by members of the community that has meant the job of dealing ple in their districts and often Kibbe gave some hypothetical One of the current co-re- in case a mental illness-related with people in crisis from mental work closely with the Communi- examples of calls where cooper- sponder positions and a peer issue arises. illness, substance abuse and/or ty Service Office in their station, ation between an officer and a specialist position are funded People who call 1-800-981- homelessness often falls to law according to BMC Communica- social worker can be very help- through a Department of Men- HELP, available 24/7, always enforcement by default. tions Director David Kibbe. ful: a parent or guardian con- tal Health grant to the BPD. speak to a live Master’s level Thousands of calls to the Bos- Much needed expansion of tacts police because they want BMC employs and supervises clinician, Kibbe said. Among ton Police Department (BPD)— the Co-Responder Program is a verbal altercation with a child the Co-Responder clinicians and other things, the clinicians can at least 9,600 in 2019, according on the way now, after additional de-escalated; a person or commu- the Certified Peer Specialist. go to the scene, arrange to see to researchers—specifically in- funding was announced by the nity contacts the police because BEST’s Co-Responder Pro- someone in person or set up a volved an emotionally disturbed City of Boston in September. someone is acting strangely, such gram has become a national telehealth evaluation. They can person. BEST (Boston Emergency Ser- as walking in traffic; an individ- model, according to Messina. consult with a police officer and “We can’t arrest our way out vices Team), based at Boston ual is struggling with anxiety Most cities have similar num- even call one in, if needed. of every problem,” BPD Sgt. Pe- Medical Center (BMC) since due to the pandemic; a parent bers of calls with a behavior- It’s helpful if a person who ter Messina said in an interview 2003, received reallocated City calls about a depressed child who al health component where a dials 911 tells the operator clear- last week. “Mental illness is at funds to greatly expand its has been searching the internet co-responder would be helpful. ly if they have mental health the crux of a lot of calls.” Co-Responder Program in part- for information about suicide; a Rather than just being “reactive” or substance abuse or homeless Messina is a BPD deputy su- nership with BPD. person with a history of mental to events, having co-responders concern regarding the situation, perintendent and head of the BMC will be adding up to illness has not been taking their allows intervention to occur be- Kibbe said. That will alert first Street Outreach Unit. As such, four new positions this spring medications, and it is affecting fore a situation becomes critical, responders as well as officers the he is the “lead collaborator” and continue to build toward their behavior. Messina said. who may have a co-responder who synchronizes the myriad a total of 15 new clinical and BMC’s goal is to hire clini- He also credited Boston’s on their shift so the clinician can parties involved in the BEST supervisory positions through cians who reflect the diversity “outside the box” community po- provide assistance on the scene Co-Responder Program, in- this summer and early fall, Kib- of the city “linguistically and licing component which involves or by phone. cluding community groups and be said in an email earlier this culturally,” Kibbe said. Month- communicating with groups and It’s important for people in non-profit partners. month in response to a question. ly trainings cover a variety of individuals in the neighborhoods the JP community to realize we In the BEST Co-Responder “Expansion was required,” topics, including cultural com- regularly. have a role, too, in educating our- Program, Master’s level clini- Messina said. “The city and the petence. Families are now reaching selves and our neighbors about cians and their supervisors work communities need it.” Funding for the additional out before incidents occur, he how to access, create, evaluate in partnership with Boston po- Currently, there are two full- co-responder positions comes said. And police training now in- and preserve humane policing lice. Co-responders are paired time and one part-time clinician from the BPD budget. In late cludes information about dealing programs and practices. with officers at district stations and one Certified Peer Specialist June, the Boston City Council with calls that have a behavioral Cumulative and weekly positive COVID-19 test rates both up in Jamaica Plain

By John Lynds reported on March 5. of Labor, former Mayor Martin and public settings will be ex- will only allow these venues to Last week 2,077 Jamaica Walsh said ICU occupancy has panded. go above 12 percent capacity if Last week the cumulative Plain residents were tested and continued to go down and the Boston, we will move into a the State allows it and if Bos- COVID-19 positive test rate in 1.8 percent were found to be case numbers have stayed below modified Phase 4 Step 1, consis- ton’s positivity rate stays under Jamaica Plain and the weekly COVID positive-- a 38 percent the city’s thresholds of concern tent with the cautious approach 2.75 percent, for two consecutive positive test rate both increased increase from the 1.3 percent for about a month now. the city has taken throughout weeks, as calculated by the City,” according to the latest data reported by the BPHC on March “We are ready to move for- the pandemic. said Walsh. “We are also requir- released by the Boston Public 5. ward in our reopening,” he said. Starting on March 22, the ing these venues to submit their Health Commission (BPHC) last Citywide, ​​​​27,067 residents Acting Mayor Kim Janey will State will allow indoor and out- safety plan to the City’s Licens- Friday. were tested and 3.6 percent were now take the reins and oversee door stadiums, arenas, and ball- ing Board.” According to the data 34,444 COVID positive--this was a 5.5 Boston’s reopening process. parks to open with a strict 12 On March 22, the State will Jamaica Plain residents have decrease from the 3.6 percent On Monday the state moved percent capacity limit in place, expand gathering limits for event been tested for COVID since the positive test rate reported by the to Phase 4 Step 1 of the statewide after they submit a plan to the venues and public settings to 100 pandemic began and 7.7 per- BPHC two weeks ago. reopening plan. This means that Department of Public Health. people indoors and 150 people cent overall were found to be In his last press briefing Fri- more activities and industries The City of Boston will align outdoors. The City of Boston will positive–this was an increase of day before heading to Washing- will be allowed to be open, and with this step. 1.3 percent from the 7.6 percent ton DC to serve as U.S. Secretary capacity limits for event venues “But, moving forward, we Continued on page 9 Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 9

outdoor gathering limits at pri- spreading respiratory droplets. Plain residents became infected Citywide positive cases of COVID-19 vate residences will remain at a All of this information will be with COVID-19 since March 5 coronavirus increased 2.5 per- maximum of 25 people, and lim- posted in detail at Boston.gov/ and the number of total cases cent percent last week and went Continued from page 8 its for indoor house gatherings coronavirus. here went from 2,563 cases to from 61,025 cases to 62,539 will remain at 10 people. The According to the BPHC data, 2,641 cases in the neighborhood. confirmed cases in a week. Eigh- also increase gathering limits for same goes for the City of Boston. Jamaica Plain’s infection rate The statistics released by teen additional Boston residents event venues and public settings, Live musical performances increased 3 percent since March the BPHC as part of its weekly died from the virus last week and but they will not be as high as the will be allowed at restaurants 5. COVID19 report breaks down there are now 1,329 total deaths State’s limits. Boston will allow in Boston. This includes all live Jamaica Plain went from the number of cases and infec- in the city from COVID. up to 60 people indoors and 100 entertainment except singing. 634.7 cases per 10,000 residents tion rates in each neighborhood. people outdoors. Singing is still not allowed in- to 654 cases per 10,0008)69$:;0<=)>, residents.!"#$%&'-(&"'$ It also breaks down the number Under the State’s guidance, )*+,@-./0112,03456,7 HOMEdoors because of the SERVICErisk of An additional 78 Jamaica2225-./0112,03456,7 of cases by age, GUIDE gender and race.

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By Lauren Bennett because there’s a lack of supply lord and you can adjust the pric- now looking for a two bedroom home and their kids learned re- as usual,” said Faye Simon, own- es, you’re doing good,” she said. unit instead so they only have motely. Heading into the spring, the er of Faye Simon Real Estate. Simon said that within “with- to live with one other person. “People started moving and real estate market is beginning “I just think that with the in the last 10 days,” the rental This “opens up all these larg- then the beginning of the year to boom again, as the weather lack of supply, people who want market “went poof,” as many er apartments,” she said, but the came around,” McCormack said, warms up and people are looking to start families, they’re getting leases in Boston are either for demand is now picking up again. but the “inventory never picked to get a fresh start. The buyer married, they want to buy a June or September and people She said that sales have up. More buyers came into the demand is growing, but the in- house, it’s just pushing it further are beginning to look for places. stayed relatively the same “be- marketplace” who were looking ventory can’t seem to keep up, and further up the mountain of “There’s cycles of downturn cause there’s no supply.” Simon for more space, and others who according to real estate profes- price.” that will then change and be- said that “if you flood the market were looking to downsize. She sionals. She said that she believes this come a cycle of upturn,” Simon with supply, the prices will go said that people put single family The Gazette spoke with three trend will continue, as people said. “We’re in an upturn cycle down.” homes on the market, many of Jamaica Plain area real estate are looking for larger homes and right now; everyone’s getting Karen McCormack, a co-own- which received multiple offers. professionals to get a sense of starter homes, until more supply vaccinated hopefully.” er and broker at McCormack and “There are a lot of people I the market in the neighborhood is built. She said that shifts in living Scanlon Real Estate, said that know that their spaces aren’t right now as well as some trends On the rental front, “large arrangements between room- at the beginning of the pandem- necessarily working for them,” that they’ve seen over the past apartments have emptied out,” mates during the pandemic has ic, many people were “nervous” McCormack said. “A lot of my year. she said. She said that prices slightly changed what people are about moving and the prospect clients want to stay close.” “I think that buyers right have come down on many rental looking for. She said that those of looking for a new house, but a McCormack also talked about now are grabbing whatever they apartments. who had lived with roommates in lot of them realized they needed perceive as anything they can get “If you’re a reasonable land- a three or four bedroom unit are more space as they worked from Continued on page 12 THE WAY HOME We’re here, working and living in Jamaica Plain Your local area experts, showing you the way home

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ily home that just recently came very seriously and still takes all Engelmann said that with future.” Real Estate on the market for more than a $1 the proper precautions, life has people trying to flee their homes He said the fall market is million with no parking. started to feel more normal as for larger ones, “that would al- “dark and cold” and there’s the Continued from page 11 “From a historic perspective, people are fairly accustomed at ways beg the question: what “impending doom of winter. all of the new construction hap- the prices and price per square this point to doing things like happens to the houses they’re People are very pessimistic in pening in JP, particularly on foot are higher” than they’ve wearing masks, staying distant leaving behind?” the fall season and the winter Washington St. that has created been, she said. from others, and sanitizing their He said that the large popu- season. The market isn’t very new housing units. She said that She said that people are will- hands. lation of baby boomers are now vibrant.” it has leveled the rental prices ing to pay more than a house is “The people that are least “gainfully employed” in careers Engelmann also said that slightly, but “has not affected the worth because they don’t want comfortable are not going to open in the tech industry, as doctors, when it comes to what people sales market at all.” to lose a home that they see as houses nor are they selling their as lawyers, and other high pay- are looking for in a home, there She also said that many buy- valuable. She said that because homes,” he said. But during open ing jobs, so “they are absorbing has been a trend towards want- ers are willing to pay more than of this, in a way, multiple offers houses, they are only allowing a the two bed, one bath properties ing move-in ready. He said that that are the bread and butter of they should to secure a home. lead to buyers driving the mar- certain number of people in at because of COVID, it has become the marketplace.” She said with interest rates as ket and deciding what they feel a time, adding that “people are harder to have people in and out Engelmann said he didn’t low as they are right now, “new a property is worth. pretty cautious and also patient of your house doing renovation “think the market would slow buyers would feel better about Shifting into the spring sea- and respectful to one another in work with people working from son, this time of year is always regards to the pandemic.” down in the fall,” but it has defi- taking a mortgage out even if home and kids learning from busier for the real estate market, Engelmann, too, made note nitely “snapped back with such they’re paying a little over mar- home. ket value.” and this year seems to be no of the low inventory for home fervor.” “People don’t really want to She added that in JP specif- exception, despite the ongoing buyers in the JP area, and the He said that there are be- do those kinds of things.” ically, “I think we have so much pandemic. fact that there is a “huge buyer tween five and 15 offers on every He also said that people in JP going for us with green space, “I think the biggest difference demand.” property that has come on the are looking for access to outdoor colleges, being so close to the sci- between now and six months He said that while people are market, and these offers are “sig- space, whether it be a deck or a entific world, that “even if there’s ago,” said Randal Engelmann, an moving all across the country nificantly over the asking price.” yard. a bit of shift or leveling, I don’t owner and agent at FOCUS Real because they are able to work He also said that what drives As for looking towards the think JP will see any great de- Estate, is that the “fall market is remotely, there are still many the rental market in JP this near future, all three said they preciation in the short term.” always a lot less vibrant than the people who are moving around time of year is doctors who are She said that much of the in- spring season.” the city into larger homes. He here for their residencies in the think that the market will re- ventory in JP consists of condos, He said that while FOCUS said that single family homes are Longwood Medical Area. main about the same as the city but she mentioned a single fam- Real Estate still takes COVID “getting absorbed the fastest.” Engelmann added that “in returns to some more normalcy my opinion, the spring market as more vaccines roll out. is all about new beginnings and “I think everything is gong to it’s about hopefulness for the improve,” Simon said. Think you know Dorchester? Unique Times Require Creative Approaches Joe Fallon Call Joe Fallon for a personal guided tour of REALTOR® the neighborhoods of 617-594-0761 Dorchester and all they [email protected] have toCall offer. Joe Fallon for a personal guided tour of all the areas within Dorchester, and all that this neighborhood offers.

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Real Estate Today Should you buy or sell a home in 2021? Here’s what to know Special to the Gazette • Interest rates are likely to erately. In the second half of remain low. The average 30-year 2020, the high volume of home While the roll-out of the fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) hit a sales and low supply of housing COVID-19 vaccine has left a lot record low over a dozen times in drove up house prices. In 2021, of question marks about the fu- 2020. The low interest rate envi- house price growth is expected ture of the U.S. economy at-large, ronment is projected to continue to moderate for the full year. analysts expect the housing mar- through 2021, with the 30-year • Refinances to start declin- ket to remain strong and stable FRM expected to average below ing. Low mortgage rates spurred in the coming year. 3 percent. Low rates are good refinance activity in 2020, boost- “Despite the uncertainties of news for buyers looking to pur- ing mortgage originations (the the pandemic, the housing mar- chase a home, and homeowners process in which borrowers apply ket performed well in the second looking to reduce their mortgage for a home loan) to historic highs. half of 2020,” says Sam Khater, payment through refinancing. As mortgage rates rise modestly Freddie Mac’s chief economist. • Home sales to remain high. in 2021, refinance activity should “Low mortgage rates and the The demand for housing is ex- start to slow. “While many home- ability to work remotely contin- pected to remain strong in 2021, owners took advantage of these ued to propel demand for hous- creating a favorable market for low rates in last year, evidence ing, which is reflected in home sellers. Last year, low mortgage suggests that many lower in- sales reaching levels not seen in rates and the ability to work come homeowners still have the PHOTO SOURCE: (C) FIZKES / ISTOCK VIA GETTY IMAGES PLUS 15 years.” remotely drove up home sales opportunity to strengthen their Whether you’re a potential (the measure of the number of financial position by refinanc- homebuyer, a current homeown- homes sold every month). This ing,” says Khater. by Freddie Mac. housing activity in 2021. As you er or considering selling, here are year, home sales are expected For more insights on housing, Many of the trends that embark on your journey towards some of the biggest takeaways of to ride that wave, averaging 6.5 visit freddiemac.com/research. shaped the market last year, your home goals, be sure to have Freddie Mac’s Quarterly Fore- million for the year. For homebuying and homeown- especially historically low mort- a firm understanding of today’s cast: • House prices to grow mod- ership resources, visit My Home gage rates, will continue to drive market conditions. (StatePoint) What homeowners need to know before refinancing Special to the Gazette people refinance their mortgages costs: While refinancing can save able at calculators.freddiemac. you will depend on your financial for three reasons: to lower their you money, it isn’t free. Just as com. situation and goals. The most With mortgage rates hovering interest rate, to switch from one there are closing costs and as- • Knowing your options: The near three percent, experts say product to another (i.e. switch sociated fees with your current refinancing option that is best for Continued on page 14 there are still a number of home- from an adjustable-rate mort- mortgage, there are related costs owners who could benefit from gage to a fixed-rate mortgage) or to refinance your loan. 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cedure that is almost identical Refinance to when you initially closed on your current mortgage. During Continued from page 13 closing, it’s important that you common option is to refinance take your time to read all doc- the remaining unpaid balance uments carefully and ask clari- fying questions. Once all of the on your mortgage. Through re- closing documents are signed, financing, you can improve your you will have a new loan. financial position by shortening For more information on re- your term or locking in a lower financing, visit myhome.freddie- interest rate. Your lender will mac.com. be able to discuss refinancing Remember, even with today’s options with you and help deter- mortgage rates near historic mine the best solution for your lows, it’s important to carefully situation. • Closing your loan: Closing evaluate your situation and your on your new loan is the final step home goals with a housing coun- in the refinancing process, a pro- selor or lender. (Statepoint)

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Real Estate Today February median prices for single-family homes and condos in Massachusetts continue to surge past previous years, inventory reaching new record lows

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The Massachusetts Associ- ation of REALTORS® (MAR) reported a steady rise in closed sales for the month of February. Closed sales on single- family homes rose a total of 8.1% while condominiums also increased 6.0% compared to February of 2020. Inventory is again hitting record lows as single-family homes are down 68.4% over Feb- driven again by high demand, selling a home as interest rates ability index,” says Steve Mede- REALTOR® at Keller Williams ruary 2020 and condo inventory low supply, and interest rates contribute to the overall afford- iors, 2021 President of MAR and Realty. is down 33.6%, a remarkable continuing to hit record lows. jump from January 2021’s 64.0% “While interest rates did in- and 26.1%, respectively. crease in February compared Home prices have been on to January, they remain lower a steady rise in recent months, than previous years’ and this is with February’s data staying on contributing to the strong buyer trend. The median price for sin- demand. This is not something I gle-family homes was $462,500, believe will majorly impact home an increase of 17.1% and con- sales, though it is important to dominium prices rose by 5.1% take this shift into consideration to $425,750, when compared to when thinking about buying or February 2020. Prices are being

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separate organization…with its with their own network and re- He said he learned a “lot” and another volunteer worked Main Streets own mission.” sources and contact for certain from Brown and Deglado. It’s on was translating resources and He said it’s “kind of hard to things. The city doesn’t have all “really powerful when we come sharing them with residents and Continued from page 10 cookie cut what main streets the answers.: together,” Williams said. business owners, as most infor- changes that they made.” should be or could be when they He also said he’s heard from mation coming from the city was She said that some challenges should all be different,” he said businesses that more financial DENISE DELGADO, only available in English at first. she’s heard from Centre/South of the main streets program. aid is needed, including com- EGLESTON SQUARE She also said that a lot of “one businesses is that getting grant What each organization does mercial rent relief. Warren said MAIN STREETS on one assistance” was given to money was “really tedious” and share, he said is “trying to make that expediting things like com- “I think that it’s challenging assist small businesses in the “very difficult” as there were our communities thrive.” mon victualler licenses would to do these kinds of processes form of notifying them about re- be beneficial to businesses in some issues with the system for He continued, “I think that it right now with Zoom,” Delgado lief funds, and other grants that his district, as would be helping applying for grants from the Re- starting out as a city program, said of the listening sessions. became available. business owners with various open Boston Fund. “I think it led with the city’s agenda and “I do think that they are really She also said that the organi- was just a technical error,” she what they believe main streets trying to create as many oppor- zation helped distribute food to said, but it was frustrating for should be,” and “over the years tunities as possible for people residents in the neighborhood as business owners. turned into so much more be- what [I] hope to see to weigh in. It did create some well as vouchers for local restau- “It would have been great cause of the different landscapes opportunities for me and neigh- rants. out of the Reimagine borhood associations that we “Now, there’s many more to partner with the city more and different cultures in each partner with and some of our sources of information,” she said. in determining who the grant- district.” Boston Main Streets merchants to give some feed- “People are burned out. It’s a dif- ees should have been,” she said, Williams said that Three process is a “healthy back.” ferent time,” and there’s a “huge “mostly because main streets Squares focuses heavily on neighborhood, econom- She spoke about the pro- barrage of info all the time.” were not involved in that grant “bridging the gap between resi- gram’s goal of creating more She said that while “we hav- process.” dents, businesses, and organiza- ically, where everyone equity within the mains streets en’t hit that point where a lot of She said that when many of tions” and really works within has access to those op- districts. people are being evicted,” she has the businesses reached out to her the entire community and the portunities and pros- She said that she thinks that seen an uptick in people trying at the beginning of the pandemic, people who live in it. perity.” this process is “an opportunity to to sell their businesses. “I felt a little helpless. I’m not a “Some main streets may not — Denise Delgado take a look at the [main streets] “If the main streets weren’t city employee; there was only so look at that as how they oper- program,” and do so through an doing all this stuff, we would be much I could do.” ate,” he said. “When it comes to equity lens. seeing way more vacancies all However, JP/Centre South youth summer jobs, recreation; Delgado said that “we have over the city.” was able to distribute grants we work on that. A lot of main processes regarding licensing. some really wonderful neighbor- She said that what she hopes and other funds and information streets don’t work on that. Their “We just completed a program hood business managers” who to see out of the Reimagine Bos- to businesses to help them get mission is to help the small busi- with [State Rep.] Nika Elugardo “really go out of their way to ton Main Streets process is a back on their feet, and created ness. From where I came from, with the [Boston Housing Au- help” main streets districts. She “healthy neighborhood, econom- programs like Orange Means we need each other. The pandem- thority,” he said, which “gave the said the city is also helpful in ically, where everyone has access Open, where businesses hung an ic exposed how much we need community $80,000 to hire 35 helping businesses navigate “all to those opportunities and pros- orange lantern in their window each other.” young people to work for eight of the processes a business has perity.” for patrons to know that they He also agreed with Brown weeks in the community” in the to navigate.” She said that main She said that it’s about “hav- were open for business, as well that the city has been instru- form of small grants for busi- streets organizations “deal with ing great public spaces and op- as held events to support local mental in providing funding and nesses to be able to pay these young people. He said many of so many different city depart- portunities for the community businesses, among other things. awareness of different programs ments,” and “having a touchpoint to come together and support and tools for small businesses. the youth came from the Mildred Hailey housing development. is helpful in having us be able to a great neighborhood culture. WARREN WILLIAMS, He said he thinks the “techni- “I definitely appreciate Nika get things done.” Those things are so much a part THREE SQUARES MAIN cal assistance the city offers” is Elugardo,” he said, for raising When it comes to the city, “I of what a main street does.” STREET “great,” and the city “gives us a the money to help these kids do think they did the best they She continued, “I…hope that Warren Williams said he’s lot of weapons to work with.” work in real businesses in their could under the circumstances in an outcome of this reimagining also attended a listening session But he also said there’s a “lot community. terms of getting relief funds out,” process is to help us bring in for the Reimagine Boston Main of overlap” with what the city Williams said that over the Delgado said. more resources to do those kinds Streets program, adding that he offers and what main streets past year, he’s “learned there’s a She also said that businesses of things and preserve what’s feels the consultants might not offers small businesses. lot of gaps and a lot of duplica- in her district are still concerned unique about each neighbor- necessarily “understand what “We have to have a stron- tion of services,” as well as that about paying rent. hood.” main streets does” and how it ger line of communication and “transparency is important.” “Some people had landlords Delgado agreed with Williams might “fit into the city’s plan.” basically sharing of resources,” He said, “it’s been a very ex- who were really helpful; other that “we need to be able to have Williams said that “all the he said. “We should be able top citing year. I got a lot done. I people were getting pressure the flexibility and address the landscapes in every district are provide resources to the city as know we can’t do this alone and from their landlords,” she said. needs of our particular district different. Each organization is a well. Everyone already comes it has to be a collective effort.” At the beginning of the pan- and work with the people and the Williams stressed that Three demic, Delgado said that it was resources that we have here.” Squares Main Street needs to “challenging to navigating PPP A “really big focus” in Eg- work with the entire community., and federal programs.” leston Square is “development and “not just with businesses.” She said that over the past without displacement,” Delgado He also said that the con- year, she has learned a great said, but that “might look a little nection between Three Squares, deal about how small businesses different in another neighbor- JP Centre South, and Egleston operate and how many of them hood.” Square Main Street is “very are “someone’s livelihood.” She said that “being as orga- strong. During the pandemic, During the first few months of nizations, we can evolve to kind Brendan Behan Pub we reached out and worked with the pandemic, Egleston Square of like meet that and address 378A Centre Street each other collectively. In a way, Main Street was “working around that in a more organic and flex- Jamaica Plain I feel like it made us stronger as the clock” to assist businesses, ible way.” individuals and collectively.” and she said that something she Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 17 JPNC Housing & Development Committee discuss Blessed Sacrament sale and BMS Paper project

By Lauren Bennett Smith said. He said that the The project includes the con- two and three bedroom units project, and while O’Sullivan goal is to find a developer “who struction of 151 rental residen- proposed. said that the project will not be The Jamaica Plain Neighbor- is flexible enough to work with tial units “with parking kind O’Sullivan said that there is built to passive house standards, hood Council (JPNC) Housing the community” on what would of tucked into the back below “definitely a desire among the the committee said they liked & Development Committee met work best for everyone. He did grade underneath the building,” BPDA and people in the city that it will be all-electric. O’Sul- virtually on March 16, where also say that “we’re trying to O’Sullivan said. Tracy said that to try to find housing” that a livan said that the commercial committee members heard from be respectful,” as “we don’t own 23 percent of the units will be af- single person can afford to live portion will still use gas for heat- the Friends of Blessed Sacra- the building,” referring to the fordable, for a total of 35 afford- in, especially coming out of the ing in the BMS Paper store and ment about their requests to Friends of Blessed Sacrament. able units. The team said they do pandemic. in the restaurant for cooking. future developers of the Blessed Michael Rogers from Rep. Liz not yet have specific information “I think that opportunity ex- “In terms of working with Sacrament church site, as well Malia’s office spoke as a resident, relating to the Area Median In- ists here,” he said. “A lot of JP Bob and his team, we’re super as reviewed the proposed project as he has knowledge about the come percentage for the units. has three and four beds occu- excited for Bob to be able to ex- for the BMS Paper site at 3390 Catholic Church and was able Tracy said that they “will take pied by roommates,” which he pand his business and be able to Washington St. to provide some insight on po- into consideration some of the said is “less desirable now,” and stay where he is,” said Jennifer tential restrictions as well as AMI desires that we heard at the will probably remain that way Uhrhane of the SNA. The SNA BLESSED SACRAMENT advice on how to get the building public meeting.” for some time. “More people are has a subcommittee working on Betsaida Gutierrez, a commu- to advance in its landmarking “One of the things that we going to want to live alone,” he this project with the develop- nity activist and member of the process with the Boston Land- started when we did start look- said. ment team, and they still have Friends of Blessed Sacrament, marks Commission (BLC). ing at the site,” O’Sullivan said, “The need is not for studios outstanding concerns regarding a group aiming to “preserve the The Blessed Sacrament is looked at PLAN: JP/Rox and when it comes to affordability,” the massing and design of the Blessed Sacrament Church’s church is a pending landmark the guidelines put forth by the Kathy Brown said, adding that new building. legacy as a shining jewel of the in the City, and Rogers suggested plan. she would like to see more afford- “We’ve given him (Har- Hyde/Jackson Square neighbor- reaching out to former parishio- He said that an all-electric able larger units. O’Sullivan said rington) and his team a lot of hood of Jamaica Plain,” accord- ners as well as the Archdiocese system for the residential por- that this is part of the discussion feedback on the design,” includ- ing to its statement, spoke about to get baptismal and marriage tion of the project is being pro- with the BPDA. ing the shape of the building the public statement read by records from the church. posed, as well as PV solar panels. Next up was Development and integrating it better with the group, which was previously “It’s a good idea for our com- The goal is to meet LEED Gold and Design Focus, which in- the surroundings and existing reported on by the Gazette. The mittee to stay on top of this standards at a minimum, and cludes things like consideration building. Hyde Square Task Force owns Landmarks issue,” said commit- there will be “vegetated roofs and for transit-oriented develop- “Maybe if it wasn’t one huge the Blessed Sacrament church, tee member Kathy Brown. integrated storm water manage- ment and location of the site. building,” she said, there “might and after failing to find a devel- The Hyde Square Task Force ment systems,” he said. O’Sullivan said that there is be a bit of visual relief.” opment partner, has decided to will be at next month’s commit- He then explained the mass- a “transportation management She also said that the “strip sell the building. tee meeting, Royce said. ing and step-backs, which he plan to promote use of the T,” by of grass along the parking lot Requests include not tearing said are “utilized along the street “keeping the parking ratio low” and towards the back of that,” down the existing church build- 3390 WASHINTON ST. with the existing building at and “not promoting a lot of cars there is a “huge incline there” ing, ensuring that space for the The project at 3390 Wash- three and a half stories.” Ad- on the site.” and it is “not a usable space for community is provided, and if ington St. has had a fairly in- ditionally, the existing service Marvin Mathelier, a member residents.” She said that while there is a housing component to a volved community process thus route will be maintained and of the committee, asked what it’s “important to keep the trees,” proposal, that it be affordable to far, having been presented to a new shared vehicle parking the abutters’ thoughts were on she doesn’t think there is enough allow members of the community local neighborhood groups such driveway will be built. this project, as there are “lots of usable green space for residents. to remain in the neighborhood, as the Stonybrook Neighborhood He said that 21 percent of the projects happening at the same The committee also spoke among other things. Association (SNA), and an Im- lot will be landscaped area that time,” and he was wondering about jobs that this project Gutierrez said that her hope pact Advisory Group (IAG) and will not include any building, about the “long term effects” of would create, both during con- is that a future developer will a public meeting with the Boston driveway, or patio, which is “over all of them once they are com- struction and permanently, and “respect the historic nature of Planning Development Agency three times the study require- pleted. Harrington also said that he the building and not demolish it (BPDA) were also held as part ments for open space for units.” Tracy said the team has wanted all the three bedroom or raze the structure.” of its Article 80 process for this O’Sullivan also said that the “made numerous attempts to talk units to be affordable. Vanessa Snow, a former youth project. team is “trying to tuck the park- to Forestvale Apartments,” and The committee discussed organizer for the Hyde Square The project proponents came ing in the back of the site out of that Harrington is making efforts their comment letter that would Task Force, said that “we need before the committee last week the way of the public.” to talk to the neighbors. “There’s be submitted to the BPDA, which to make sure the community to present the latest iteration of There will be “89 dedicated going to be some congestion here; includes an ask for all the af- is involved in the future of this the proposal, and the committee indoor garage spaces for resi- we know that,” Tracy said. fordable units to be at or below building.” went through its Development dential units,” he said, as well as He said the two acre site is 50 percent AMI, as well as top Kevin Rainsford, the Chair Checklist to review the project “20 indoor garage spaces shared an “advantage” and provides the consider more larger units and of the JPNC, said he wanted to as it stands right now. for BMS employee parking and opportunity to “get cars off of for even more of the units to be “thank everyone who’s been ad- Architect David O’Sullivan overnight/overflow residential Washington St. as much as pos- affordable. They also said that vocating for Blessed Sacrament,” said that the goal of the project units.” sible. We want to mitigate it and they want the team to come back as he lives in Hyde Square. He is to keep the existing two and a He said that 26 outdoor sur- minimize it as best we can.” to the committee with final in- said he wants to know if there half story BMS Paper building, face parking spots will be for Committee member Aiden formation on the AMIs “before will be any “flexibility with the but “add to it and enhance the both the BMS retail use and Foley said that “I think it’s an it goes to the BPDA board.” outcome” of the sale and future site.” commercial residential use, and appropriate site for the level of In the letter, the committee development. Chris Tracy of O’Neill and that 15 percent of the proposed the density. I think it’s a site that said they want to applaud the Harry Smith, a member of Associates, said that “Bob [Har- parking, or 19 spaces, will be has great strategic benefit for the all-electric proposal, and expect the Friends of Blessed Sacra- rington] has been an owner and electric vehicle ready. location.” that local hiring will continue as ment, said that the group hasn’t operator here for decades.” As The Housing & Development Committee chair Carolyn the process moves forward and set any specific requirements for part of the project, Harrington Committee has different catego- Royce said that “I am in favor once the new development is things like the size of a potential wants to add a grocery market ries on its Development Check- of all the parking on the site,” up and running. The committee community space or how many and a restaurant that can also list that they discuss. The first as “nearby projects have zero also said that they recognize units of housing there should be. be used as a space for the com- one is affordability. parking.” She also said that she that “community engagement “We’re flexible, but we also munity to gather. There were some questions likes that the existing BMS Pa- has been strong.” want to make sure that the hard The site is two acres, which around the different bedroom per building will be preserved. The full JPNC voted to send work, planning, and priorities… Tracy said is “really rare, espe- counts, as there are many more The committee then talked the letter at their monthly meet- are honored and respected,” cially in the heart of JP/Rox.” studios and one bed units than about the sustainability of the ing on March 23. 18 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021

three years in a coma. SEED “He would call me from the Continued from page 1 jail and say hey Niambe, can you read this scripture?” his Jawara, 37 at the time, was later sister told Rolling Stone after transported to a Boston hospital her brother’s death. She said his and died in 2020 after spending nightly routine with his children included reading the Bible to- gether, and he kept it up while incarcerated, with his sister’s help. The museum includes a space that features a six by eight replica jail cell where McIntosh will narrate her brother’s story. Guests are able to sit in the jail cell and listen to McIntosh’s sto- ry, as well as the story of thers, of the injustices of the war on drugs. “The Social Justice Cannabis Museum is a very unique as- CEO of Core/Seed April Arrasate and Melody McIntosh cut the ribbon on the new dispensary Acting-Boston Mayor Jim pect of this cannabis shop,” said in Hyde Square. McIntosh is the widow of the legendary Jamaican Reggae Musician, former Janey at Core Cannabis’s Core’s CEO April Arrasate. “Core Wailer and cannabis activist, Peter Tosh. Seed Dispensary and attached is trying to give people an under- Social Justice Cannabis standing of what incarceration is Eighty-two percent of Core is over 10 years incarcerated by the space that houses all the adult- Museum’s grand opening on like in this country. owned by locals, 72 percent wom- war on drugs. use cannabis products that are March 13. en owned and the owners of the Aside from the museum, Core for sale to consumers. company have spent collectively has over 6,000 square feet of

 Guests line up to enter Core Cannabis’s Seed Dispensary and attached Social Justice Cannabis Museum. The dispensary opened on March 13 at 401 Centre St. in Jamaica Plain.

 Seed investors and local business owners Nivia Piña, Cindy Villada, and Liseth Velez at the ribbon cutting. Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 19 Several residents were presenters at 15th Cape Verdean-Jewish Passover Seder Staff report tugal, Israel, California, Flori- as, a 21-year-old man with Jew- da, and Washington, DC, as well ish-Cabo Verdean ancestors who Jamaica Plain residents were as from the Boston area. Ap- is learning Judaism, in Lisbon, well-represented at this year’s proximately 270 Jews and Cabo Portugal; Carol Castiel, a Jew- Cape Verdean-Jewish Passover Verdeans, and their guests, in 10 ish woman who is the founder Seder. For the past fifteen years, countries, including South Su- and president of the Cape Verde the Cape Verdean-Jewish Pass- dan, Norway, Belgium, Ecuador, Jewish Heritage Project, which over Seder has brought together France, UK, and 26 US states, has raised funds to restore the Jews and Cabo Verdeans from including NM, KY, IN, SC, and Jewish cemeteries and graves Massachusetts and Rhode Island NE, tuned in to this event. in Cabo Verde; and Rabbi David to meet face-to-face, share and The Cape Verdean-Jewish Jaffe of Sharon, MA. Since a celebrate their cultures, and ex- Passover Seder is structured Passover seder would typical- plore what they have in common. around the Jewish holiday of ly involve a meal, the planning Jamaica Plain resident Stephen Hodin says the blessing over This year, on March 21, Jews and Passover, which commemorates team produced what is perhaps the First Cup of Wine at the Cape Verdean-Jewish Passover Cabo Verdeans around the world the biblical liberation and exo- the first ever Cape Verdean-Jew- Seder ish Cookbook, with recipes from joined together virtually for an dus of Jewish slaves from Egypt. immigration to Cabo Verde and sulate General of Cabo Verde; both cultures. This international international event whose theme The event shared the stories of generations of intermarriage, a Congregation Beth Shalom of each group’s journey from slav- event was emceed from Waltham, this year was “A Celebration of large number of Cabo Verdeans the Blue Hills, Milton; Kriola’s Resilience.” ery to freedom. MA by Aviva Weinstein, a sopho- have Jewish ancestors. Now Professional Association; Massa- During this event, JP resi- Highlights of the Cape more at Brandeis University and members of both communities chusetts Alliance of Portuguese dent Rabbi Margie Klein Ronkin Verdean-Jewish Passover Seder from Praia, Cabo Verde, by Suely live together in Greater Boston, Speakers; Temple Aliyah, Need- explained about the Jewish holi- included a performance in La- Neves. and around the world. ham; Temple Beth Zion, Brook- day of Passover, while neighbor- dino (Judeo-Spanish) by Cabo Speaking from Praia, Cabo This year’s sponsors include line; Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, hood resident Ida Assefa told the Verdean recording artist Garde- Verde, Manuel da Luz Gonçalves, the Anti-Defamation League of West Roxbury; Temple Israel of story of the Jewish journey from nia Benros, whose Jewish grand- author of the only Cabo Verdean New England; Boston U. – Elie Boston; Temple Sinai, Brookline; slavery to freedom, as written father immigrated from Morocco Creole-English dictionary, Wiesel Center for Jewish Stud- UMass Boston - Women’s, Gen- in Exodus. JPer Stephen Hodin to Cabo Verde, and one by Cabo shared his thoughts on the re- ies; Boutique Nha Tchiku, Cabo der, and Sexuality Studies; Unity dedicated the traditional First Verdean superstar Elida Almei- silience of both Cabo Verdeans Verde; Brandeis U. - Dept. of Peace Festival. Cup of Wine to “the courage and da in Cabo Verdean Creole. Sec- and Jews. Speaking in Cape Anthropology; Bridgewater State If you would like a copy of the resilience of our ancestors who ond graders in a school in Cabo Verdean Creole, he spoke of the University - Pedro Pires Insti- video of the event, please contact overcame slavery and persecu- Verde sang the national anthem, Jewish people’s “capacity to res- tute for Cape Verdean Studies; us by email or at the phone num- tion to give us our freedom.” while youth from Temple Beth cue the past and transform the Bristol Community College - Ho- ber listed. At this event of cultural con- Zion, in Brookline, MA created collective suffering into well-be- locaust and Genocide Center; To find out more about the nection, presenters shared their a TikTok video about Passover. ing and community success,” and Brown U. - Dept. of Anthropol- Cape Verdean-Jewish Passover messages from Cabo Verde, Por- Speakers included Fabio Freit- how Cabo Verdeans “turned their dreams into reality due to this ogy; Cape Verdean American Seder, visit www.capeverdean- existential process of Resilience Community Development; Con- jewishseder.com and determination for a better tomorrow…. Resilience of the Cabo Verdean people led Cabo Gazette Pet of the Week Verdeans to fight for indepen- by Sarah Carroll dence, achieve victory, and cre- ate conditions for success in all ECHO & ANNIE aspects of life.” Four-year-old Echo and one-year-old Annie are mom and Sofiade Oliveira Lima, a daughter looking for a home together! Weighing less than five pounds each, Cabo Verdean with Jewish an- these little ladies are Polish rabbits. They are a bit shy at first, but sweet and cestors from Morocco, stood in playful once they feel safe. They would do best in a home without dogs or young kids but may be able to live with other rabbits. Since these cuties are the main cemetery of Praia amid so small, they would do well in an ten Jewish graves, each with x-pen enclosure or free-roaming. engravings in Hebrew as well as Jewish graves in the main cemetery in Praia, Cabo Verde. They’re working on litter box training Portuguese. She reflected on the and are sure to put a smile on your connection between these two face with their love for each other. If peoples: “The Jews who came to you’re interested in this adorable pair Cabo Verde left deep marks in of bunnies, inquire today! the economy, in history, together with the Cabo Verdean people, Email www.mspca.org/bostonadopt also a resilient people, and to- to apply to meet Echo and Annie gether they have suffered many (617) 522-5055 struggles with hunger, drought, www.mspca.org lack of rain. Consequently, they For more information about identify with each other.” Ms. Echo & Annie and or other Sponsored by: animals in need of adoption, Lima concluded, “I’m very proud please contact: Sarah Carroll, realtor of my Jewish heritage and to be The Residential Group ® at William Raveis Real Estate a part of these (Cabo Verdean/ 16 Clarendon St., Boston MA 02116 Moroccan Jewish) families.” 781-820-0280 or 350 South Hungtington Avenue [email protected] Locations of participants - 26 US states and 10 countries. Due to two waves of Jewish 20 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 Lawsuit against Exam School admissions process slows down notification By Seth Daniel dents under the revised process However, in a letter to par- soon as possible. We will also Reporter, the parent group is created last fall due to COVID-19. ents late last week, Supt. Bren- share any impact the case has on made up of 14 families, with 10 As if the Exam School admis- That process went forward using da Cassellius said the process the admissions timeline directly of them from West Roxbury. They sions process could be any more zip codes, student population would be delayed because of the with families and on our website. do maintain a Facebook page confusing, now parents waiting data and grade point average/ lawsuit. Updates will be available every under the same name. for notification of acceptance, or MCAS test results to determine “On Tuesday, March 16, in two weeks…” Fighting back against the suit not, will have to wait about a admission to the three selective a court hearing for the ongoing That setback could compli- are a coalition of organizations, month or more longer than usu- schools, which include Boston lawsuit regarding this year’s cate enrollments for families in including the Greater Boston al. Latin School, Boston Latin Acad- Exam School admissions pro- K-8 schools who have 6th grad- Latino Network, the NAACP A parent advocacy group emy and O’Bryant High School. cess, the judge stated his goal is ers. To keep their spot in those Boston Branch and the Asian called the Boston Parent Coa- The entrance this year is for stu- to provide a decision on the case schools were they not to get into American Resource Workshop. lition for Academic Excellence dents in 6th grade going into 7th, by April 15, 2021,” wrote Supt. the exam school could be com- They are being represented by Corp. filed a lawsuit this month and for those in 8th grade going Cassellius. “This lawsuit directs plicated by the longer timeline attorneys from Lawyers for Civil on behalf of several parents into 9th. The typical timeline has our timeline for informing fam- to hear about admissions to the Rights Boston and the Greater claiming discrimination against students and families notified of ilies about Exam School admis- exam schools. Boston Legal Services. Asian American and white stu- acceptance by mid-March. sions. We will move forward as According to the Dorchester

LEGAL NOTICE PROBATE AND FAMILY A Petition for Appointment Felix D. Arroyo file the written appearance and Order and for such LEGAL NOTICE and objection followed by requested in the Petition. OF MASSACHUSETTS COURT DEPARTMENT of Special Personal Register of Probate by the return date, action other relief as requested in COMMONWEALTH an affidavit of objections The Petitioner requests THE TRIAL COURT Norfolk Division Representative has been 3/26/21 may be taken in this matter the Petition. OF MASSACHUSETTS within thirty (30) days of that: Daniel S. Tarlow of PROBATE AND DIVORCE SUMMONS filed by Kisha Slaughter of JP without further notice to The Petitioner requests THE TRIAL COURT the return day, action may Brookline, MA be appointed FAMILY COURT BY PUBLICATION Dorchester, MA requesting you. In addition to filing that: Elizabeth O’Killea PROBATE AND be taken without further as Personal Representa- Suffolk Division AND MAILING that the Court enter a the written appearance, Haney of Hingham, MA be FAMILY COURT notice to you. tive(s) of said estate to INFORMAL PROBATE Docket No. formal Decree and Order LEGAL NOTICE you or your attorney must appointed as Personal Rep- Suffolk Probate UNSUPERVISED ADMIN- serve Without Surety on PUBLICATION SU21D0082-DR and for such other relief as COMMONWEALTH file a written affidavit stat- resentative(s) of said estate And Family Court ISTRATION UNDER THE the bond in unsupervised NOTICE Eriana Lizally requested in the Petition. OF MASSACHUSETTS ing the specific facts and to serve Without Surety on 24 New Chardon St. MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM administration. Docket No. Castillo The Petitioner requests THE TRIAL COURT grounds of your objection the bond in unsupervised Boston, MA 02114 PROBATE CODE (MUPC) IMPORTANT NO- SU20P1943EA Plaintiff that: Kisha Slaughter PROBATE AND within 30 days after the administration. (617)788-8300 A Personal Representative TICE Estate of: vs of Dorchester, MA be FAMILY COURT return date. IMPORTANT NO- CITATION ON appointed under the MUPC You have the right to obtain Anthony Francis Manuel Del Jesus appointed as Personal Rep- CITATION GIVING IMPORTANT NOTICE TICE PETITION FOR in an unsupervised admin- a copy of the Petition from Pagliuca Pimentel Echavarria resentative(s) of said estate NOTICE OF The outcome of this You have the right to obtain FORMAL istration is not required to the Petitioner or at the Date of Death: Defendant to serve Without Surety on PETITION FOR proceeding may limit or a copy of the Petition from ADJUDICATION file an inventory or annual Court. You have a right to July 17, 2020 To the Defendant: the bond in unsupervised APPOINTMENT OF completely take away the the Petitioner or at the Docket No. accounts with the Court. object to this proceeding. To all persons interested in A Complaint for divorce administration. A GUARDIAN FOR above-named person’s Court. You have a right to SU21P0278EA Persons interested in the To do so, you or your the above captioned estate has been presented to this IMPORTANT NO- INCAPACITATED right to make decisions object to this proceeding. Estate of: estate are entitled to notice attorney must file a written by Petition of Petitioner Court by Eriana Lizally TICE PERSON PURSUANT about personal affairs or To do so, you or your Murray W. Frank regarding the adminis- appearance and objection Marie A. Collins of Stough- Castillo. You have the right to obtain TO G.L. c. 190B, financial affairs or both. attorney must file a written Also known as: tration directly from the at this Court before: 10:00 ton, MA. You are required to serve a copy of the Petition from §5-304 The above-named person appearance and objection Murray Walter Frank, Personal Representative a.m. on the return day of Marie A. Collins of upon Attorney Mithra the Petitioner or at the Docket No. has the right to ask for a at this Court before: 10:00 Murray Frank and may petition the Court 04/15/2021. Stoughton, MA has been Merryman, whose address Court. You have a right to SU21P0426GD lawyer. Anyone may make a.m. on the return day of Date of Death: in any matter relating to This is NOT a hearing date, informally appointed as the is 197 Friend Street Boston, object to this proceeding. In the matter of: this request on behalf of 04/21/2021. 01/03/2021 the estate, including the but a deadline by which Personal Representative of MA 02114, your answer To do so, you or your Judy G. Bennett the above-named person. This is NOT a hearing date, To all interested persons: distribution of assets and you must file a written the estate to serve without on or before 5/06/2021. attorney must file a written RESPONDENT If the above-named person but a deadline by which A Petition for Formal expenses of administration. appearance and objection surety on the bond. If you fail to do so, the appearance and objection Alleged Incapacitated cannot afford a lawyer, one you must file a written Probate of Will with WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. if you object to this pro- The estate is being Court will proceed to the at this Court before: 10:00 Person may be appointed at State appearance and objection Appointment of Personal Dunn, First Justice of this ceeding. If you fail to file a administered under hearing and adjudication a.m. on the return day of Of: Jamaica Plain, MA expense. if you object to this pro- Representative has been Court. timely written appearance informal procedure by the of this action. You are also 04/21/2021. To the named Respondent WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. ceeding. If you fail to file a filed by Jeremiah D. Frank Date: March 12, 2021 and objection followed by Personal Representative required to file a copy of This is NOT a hearing date, and all other interested Dunn, First Justice of this timely written appearance of Arlington, MA and Eliza- Felix D. Arroyo an affidavit of objections under the Massachusetts your answer in the office of but a deadline by which persons, a petition has Court. and objection followed by beth J. Bailey of Arlington, Register of Probate within thirty (30) days of Uniform Probate Code the Register of this Court at you must file a written been filed by Massachusetts Date: March 04, 2021 an affidavit of objections MA requesting that the 3/26/21 the return day, action may without supervision by CANTON. appearance and objection Dept. of Mental Health of Felix D. Arroyo, within thirty (30) days of Court enter a formal Decree JP be taken without further the Court. Inventory and WITNESS, Hon. Patricia if you object to this pro- Westborough, MA in the Register of Probate the return day, action may and Order and for such notice to you. accounts are not required Gorman, Esquire, First ceeding. If you fail to file a above captioned matter al- 03/26/21 be taken without further other relief as requested in UNSUPERVISED ADMIN- to be filed with the Court, Justice of this Court at timely written appearance leging that Judy G. Bennett JP notice to you. the Petition. LEGAL NOTICE ISTRATION UNDER THE but interested parties are CANTON, this 9th day of and objection followed by is in need of a Guardian UNSUPERVISED ADMIN- The Petitioner requests COMMONWEALTH MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM entitled to notice regarding March, 2021. an affidavit of objections and requesting that June ISTRATION UNDER THE that: Jeremiah D. Frank of OF MASSACHUSETTS PROBATE CODE (MUPC) the administration from the Colleen M. Brierley within thirty (30) days of Marie Bennett of Salem, LEGAL NOTICE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Arlington, MA and Elizabeth THE TRIAL COURT A Personal Representative Personal Representative Register of Probate the return day, action may NH (or some other suitable COMMONWEALTH PROBATE CODE (MUPC) J. Bailey of Arlington, MA PROBATE AND appointed under the MUPC and can petition the Court 3/26/21 be taken without further person) be appointed as OF MASSACHUSETTS A Personal Representative be appointed as Personal FAMILY COURT in an unsupervised admin- in any matter relating JP notice to you. Guardian to serve Without THE TRIAL COURT appointed under the MUPC Representative(s) of said Suffolk Probate istration is not required to to the estate, including UNSUPERVISED ADMIN- Surety on the bond. PROBATE AND in an unsupervised admin- estate to serve Without And Family Court file an inventory or annual distribution of assets and ISTRATION UNDER THE The petition asks the court FAMILY COURT istration is not required to Surety on the bond in unsu- 24 New Chardon St. accounts with the Court. expenses of administration. LEGAL NOTICE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM to determine that the Re- Suffolk Probate file an inventory or annual pervised administration. Boston, MA 02114 Persons interested in the Interested parties are COMMONWEALTH PROBATE CODE (MUPC) spondent is incapacitated, And Family Court accounts with the Court. IMPORTANT NO- (617)788-8300 estate are entitled to notice entitled to petition the OF MASSACHUSETTS A Personal Representative that the appointment of a 24 New Chardon St. Persons interested in the TICE CITATION ON regarding the adminis- Court to institute formal THE TRIAL COURT appointed under the MUPC Guardian is necessary, and Boston, MA 02114 estate are entitled to notice You have the right to obtain PETITION FOR tration directly from the proceedings and to obtain PROBATE AND in an unsupervised admin- that the proposed Guardian (617)788-8300 regarding the adminis- a copy of the Petition from FORMAL Personal Representative orders terminating or FAMILY COURT istration is not required to is appropriate. The petition CITATION ON tration directly from the the Petitioner or at the ADJUDICATION and may petition the Court restricting the powers of Suffolk Probate file an inventory or annual is on file with this court and PETITION FOR Personal Representative Court. You have a right to Docket No. in any matter relating to Personal Representatives and Family Court accounts with the Court. may contain a request for FORMAL and may petition the Court object to this proceeding. SU21P0196EA the estate, including the appointed under informal 24 New Chardon St. Persons interested in the certain specific authority. ADJUDICATION in any matter relating to To do so, you or your Estate of: distribution of assets and procedure. A copy of the Boston, MA 02114 estate are entitled to notice You have the right to Docket No. the estate, including the attorney must file a written William E. Tarlow expenses of administration. Petition and Will, if any, (617)788-8300 regarding the adminis- object to this proceeding. If SU20P1556EA distribution of assets and appearance and objection Date of Death: WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. can be obtained from the CITATION ON tration directly from the you wish to do so, you or Estate of: expenses of administration. at this Court before: 10:00 11/26/2020 Dunn, First Justice of this Petitioner. PETITION FOR Personal Representative your attorney must file a Kristine K. Haney WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. a.m. on the return day of To all interested persons: Court. 3/26/21 FORMAL and may petition the Court written appearance at this Date of Death: Dunn, First Justice of this 04/22/2021. A Petition for Formal Date: March 08, 2021 JP ADJUDICATION in any matter relating to court on or before 10:00 07/28/2020 Court. This is NOT a hearing date, Probate of Will with Felix D. Arroyo Docket No. the estate, including the A.M. on the return date of To all interested persons: Date: March 10, 2021 but a deadline by which Appointment of Personal Register of Probate SU21P0178EA distribution of assets and 04/15/2021. This day is A Petition for Filing of will Felix D. Arroyo you must file a written Representative has been 3/26/21 Estate of: expenses of administration. NOT a hearing date, but of deceased no petition Register of Probate appearance and objection filed by Daniel S. Tarlow of JP LEGAL NOTICE WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. 3/26/21 COMMONWEALTH James W. Slaughter a deadline date by which has been filed by Elizabeth if you object to this pro- Brookline, MA requesting Date of Death Dunn, First Justice of this you have to file the written O’Killea Haney of Hingham, JP ceeding. If you fail to file a that the Court enter a OF MASSACHUSETTS Court. 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Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 21 Mayoral candidate Michelle Wu responds to Atlanta shooting, violence against Asian Americans By John Lynds past year — part of a long history immune to these incidents and of racism in America that we all in every city across the country, Here in Jamaica Plain 7.9 must fight to end. And all too we must build community to pro- percent of our neighbors are often, the most silenced members tect and celebrate intersectional Asian Americans and while they of our community — Asian Amer- identities. make up a small minority of our ican elders and women working “We will stop Asian hate and overall population they contrib- in invisible industries — have combat racism by meeting this ute greatly to the fabric of the borne the brunt of these attacks.” moment, by building a city for community as business owners, Wu said the unconsciona- everyone, by transforming our parents, students, and activists. ble blaming of Asian American systems to see and value every The recent trend of violence communities for the devastation life,” she said. City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu. against Asian Americans has from the COVID-19 pandemic Wu also encouraged residents been shocking and the shooting has reinforced the sense of in- to support the Asian Community less communities are severe- stimulus dollars. These families in Atlanta that killed six Asain visibility and perpetual foreigner Emergency Relief Fund. ly impacted by the COVID-19 are in jeopardy of not having Americans at three spas last status that so many have known “Today, we’re asking for you pandemic, the Asian American enough money to buy basic ne- week has shaken us all to our their entire lives. to make a donation to support community in Greater Boston cessities and pay for housing. core. “Growing up as the daughter the Greater Boston area’s Asian is being hit harder than most. So far the fund has raised City Councilor Michelle Wu, of immigrants from Taiwan, some Community Emergency Relief Many are immigrants who work and distributed over $350,000 who is vying to become Boston’s of my most vivid childhood mem- Fund to help provide direct fi- in food, hospitality, home care, and helped 327 families, totaling first Asian American Mayor of ories involve racist encounters nancial support to Asian and and child care sectors that have 946 individuals and 55.5 percent Boston, responded to the recent with strangers,” she continued. Asian American Boston resi- been closed. Consequently, these of the fund went to families with uptick in violence towards the “People who knew nothing about dents who are having trouble workers have lost their incomes. undocumented members, and the Asian American community me except for my appearance meeting their basic needs,” said Because of language barriers remaining fund helped families across the US as well as the feeling empowered to pull eyes Wu. “If you can, please chip in and immigration status, not ev- that were ineligible for other Atlanta shooting. into slits or chant ching chong to the Asian Community Emer- eryone can access public benefits public benefits because of their “I join our Asian American sounds. That constant feeling gency Relief Fund. Your dona- like unemployment and the new immigrant status. community in mourning and sol- of needing to be aware, ready, tion will go towards providing idarity following the senseless on guard whenever out in pub- aid to those in our city’s Asian shootings in the Atlanta area,” lic. Since before COVID-19 was American community who need said Wu in a statement. “It’s spreading in the United States, it most.” heartbreaking and appalling to Asian American communities Asian AmericansFor account Your for For Your see the anti-Asian harassment, have been on edge, reeling from 6 percent of all the COVID 19 HealtH Mind & BodY violence, and now mass murder the impacts.” cases and 8 percentHealtH of all the Mind & BodY that has accelerated over the Wu said Boston has not been deaths in Boston. While count- For Your RCoaChiNG aND CoUNSELiNG CHIROPRACTORS RCoaChiNG aND CoUNSELiNG for growth andCHIROPRACTORS development. New group starting this fall. for growth and development. 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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 vandalism 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 parlors 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 Letters terms such as the “China virus” and “the kung-flu” to describe the COVID-19 pandemic. I will bring Boston with me The targeting of members of the AAPI community must stop. Hopefully, with a new administration that has rejected the divisive Dear Editor, When I became Mayor in 2014, I I go, I will bring Boston with rhetoric of the past and a renewed determination by law enforcement To the people of Boston, said I would listen, I would learn, me. I will work to make the new to prosecute every incident of racially-motivated violence, our society Today, the United States Senate and I would lead together with administration in Washington, can put an end to this virus of hate. voted to confirm me as the next you. That is what we did, every D.C., the best federal partner Secretary of Labor. I am deeply moment of my time in this office. Boston and America’s cities have

honored to serve my country in Our City’s success is due to all of ever had, and I will never stop The Atlanta shootings: A this way at such a critical mo- you who advocated for a better, fighting for the values we be- ment in our history. more inclusive future for the city lieve in. confluence for a perfect Before I depart, I want to say we all love. This spirit of collabo- I hope you and your families are thank you to the City and the ration, compassion, and commu- staying safe and well during this storm people who helped make me the nity has been especially clear uncertain time. There are better person I am today. I have spent during the ongoing COVID-19 days ahead, and I have no doubt In addition to the obvious targeting of Asian-Americans in the my entire life in Boston. It’s the pandemic. Our City has come you will continue to show the tragic shootings in Atlanta, there were two other factors that created City that welcomed my immi- together in extraordinary ways world what it means to be Boston a perfect storm for this sort of tragedy to take place. grant parents, and it’s the City to look out for one another. My Strong. that gave me a chance to follow heart is filled with pride. Sincerely, The first was the easy and immediate access for the purchase of my dreams. I want you to know: Wherever Marty Walsh a high-capacity weapon by the 21 year-old perpetrator of the shoot- ings, who was able to buy the gun on Tuesday morning and kill six people that afternoon. Op-Ed The idea of a waiting period -- also known as a cooling-off period -- between the purchase of a gun and the delivery into the hands of the buyer has been shown to be an effective measure in saving Pandemic highlights the contributions of lives. According to a recent study, states with mandatory waiting immigrants to Masachusetts periods — regardless of their length — had an average of 17 percent fewer murders and 10 percent fewer suicides by guns. By Marcelo M. Suárez- Although they are often in- the deep demographic winter fac- Orozco visible, immigrants today repre- ing the Commonwealth. Over The second factor was the influence of the young man’s church sent more than 17 percent of the the next 15 years, immigrants upon his mind from an early age. This is by no means an excuse for In Massachusetts, immigra- state’s population. In some com- and their U.S.-born children will his murderous spree, but it is to say that he clearly had been brain- tion is both history and destiny. munities, the number is more represent all net labor growth, washed by the extreme and confusing messages from his evangelical Immigrants have been shaping than double that. In Revere, according to new research from church about sex that led him to believe that he had an unnatural the state’s economy, politics and immigrants account for 38.7 per- the Migration Policy Institute sex addiction that he could quell only by taking extreme measures. culture since the 1700s. The cent of the population. (MPI). When there are tragedies such as the shootings in Atlanta, we all COVID-19 pandemic is illumi- At a time when birth rates are One area where immigrants want easy answers. But in reality, the truth of what drives persons nating how their contributions declining and our overall popu- play an important role is the to commit such heinous acts are not always easily understood, even will shape the Commonwealth lation is aging, immigrants are by the perpetrators themselves. well into the future. our first line of defense against Continued on page 23 Jamaica Plain Gazette • MARCH 26, 2021 • 23 RCC, Transformative Healthcare offering paid work experience opportunities for students during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Staff report Roxbury Community College Transformative Healthcare CEO. panded vaccine access and equi- ployers in the field of healthcare. President Dr. Valerie Roberson. “We have found a like-minded ty for residents of Roxbury and The College offers both credit Roxbury Community Col- “We are grateful to Transfor- partner with RCC. Together, its surrounding neighborhoods, and non-credit health sciences lege (RCC) and Transforma- mative Healthcare for providing we will train and hire a work- and partnership with the local programs, and regularly meets tive Healthcare are teaming students with the opportunity to force that is representative of community has been key to its with industry leaders to update up to connect RCC students work alongside their EMT’s, cli- the communities we serve and progress,” said Dr. Atul Gawande, program curricula and ensure to job openings at vaccination nicians and highly trained staff.” create permanent employment co-founder and executive chair students have access to the best sites, such as the Reggie Lewis The RCC students will programs that will far outlast of CIC Health. “This program to clinical sites in Boston. . RCC Track and Athletic Center. The help Transformative Health- the COVID-19 pandemic.” employ RCC healthcare students remains committed to its im- students will serve in non-clini- care fill the hundreds of staff CIC Health was selected by provides yet another way of sup- portant mission of providing cal roles at vaccination sites as positions necessary to provide the Commonwealth of Massachu- porting and involving the local a cost-effective education and Check-In Associates, Check-Out COVID-19 vaccination programs setts to operate and expand the community.” essential resources to students Associates, and Post Vaccine Ob- to the most vulnerable popula- COVID-19 vaccination site at the RCC has a longstanding tra- facing financial challenges. servers and will be compensated tions. Students can apply on- Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic dition of meeting the workforce for their work. line or get information by calling Center at Roxbury Community needs of Boston’s largest em- “This program is an import- (978) 335-1704. College. The vaccination site is ant step in our students’ prepa- “Addressing systemic health part of the state’s comprehensive ration to become skilled health- inequities, improving patient program to reach Massachusetts care workers, while also provid- outcomes and reducing health- communities of color hardest hit ing them with a source of income care costs are part of our mis- by COVID-19. —— Classifieds —— that so many of our students sion at Transformative Health- “The Reggie Lewis Center need during the pandemic,” says care,” says Charles T. Lelon, mass vaccination site has ex- SERVICES SHARED OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE David at kNURD on Kall:com can help with PC computers, networks, Shared Office Space Available.A audio/video/multimedia, phone solu- small practitioner office in wash- dents. (UMass Boston, home to supply chain. They teach our ington St. in JP. Suitable for a thousands of immigrant-origin children and make our higher tions. $Reasonable$. House calls. Op-Ed 617-676-5676 or 617-522-6090. energy healer or any manual ther- students, plays a unique role in education system the envy of apist to sublease hourly. Contact Continued from page 22 the Commonwealth: most of our the world: since 2000 they have 617.821.2875 for more details or students will stay, live and work been awarded nearly 40 percent photos. state’s economy. They account in Massachusetts after gradua- of the Nobel Prizes won by Amer- for one in five Massachusetts tion, becoming an integral part icans in Chemistry, Medicine and workers and one in four entrepre- of our labor force.) Physics. neurs, and they contribute $36.4 The pandemic has revealed And they are doing all of this billion in consumer spending and CLASSIFIED INFO: the extent to which immigrants despite numerous obstacles, from $4.5 billion in state and local form the backbone of our health disproportionately high rates of Fax your ad to 617-524-3921 or mail it to Gazette taxes every year, according to the care system. If you are being COVID-19 infections and deaths American Immigration Council. Publications, Inc., PO. Box 301119, JP, MA 02130. treated for COVID-19 in the U.S., to xenophobic and racist rhetoric Another is the state’s high- there is a nearly one in three coming from some quarters of Or email it to classifieds@JamaicaPlainGazette. er education system, which is chance that you will be seen by society. deeply connected to our innova- an immigrant physician, accord- The data shows that when com. For more info. call 617-524-2626, ext. 225. tion-based economy. The afore- ing to MPI. If you or a loved one given the chance, immigrants mentioned demographic patterns needs a home health aide, there take up an American identity, are hurting enrollment and cre- is a 40 percent chance that per- gravitate toward cultural norms ating an existential crisis for son will be an immigrant. One in and embrace the English lan- many colleges and universities. The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. six nurses working on the front guage – and improve the levels of The pandemic and its wake of lines is an immigrant, according education, occupational diversity economic destruction is expected to the Brookings Institution. and income in their communities. Jamaica Plain to drive down enrollment even Even before the pandemic, That’s good for them – and every- further. immigrants were filling essen- one else. After all, their future Again, immigrants are pro- G a z e t t e tial jobs that support every facet is our future. viding welcome news. The Circulation 16,400 of our existence. They care for number of US–born adults with Published 26 times a year in Jamaica Plain by Independent Newspaper Group the sick, people with disabili- Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco is immigrant parents is projected Patricia DeOliveira Sandra Storey ties, older adults, children and Chancellor of UMass Boston and Advertising Manager Founder/Publisher Emerita 1990-2011 to more than double between babies. They deliver our food an immigrant from Argentina. 2015 and 2035, and now accounts Seth Daniel , Reporter Lauren Bennett, Reporter and work in our factories and [email protected] [email protected] for 28 percent of all college stu- warehouses and throughout the ©Independent Newspaper Group Stephen Quigley, President [email protected] PLEASE WRITE… Debra DiGregorio, Director of Marketing [email protected] The Jamaica Plain Gazette is delivered free to households and businesses in the neighborhood 26 times The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. 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