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Printed on Recycled Paper a z e t t e 617-524-2626 G JANUARY 8, 2021 www.JamaicaPlainGazette.com Walsh announces City will remain in Step Two, Phase Two of reopening plan By Lauren Bennett The current community positiv- ity rate is 8.8 percent, which he Mayor Marty Walsh an- said was up from last week. nounced on Tuesday that Boston Walsh called the rise in cases will remain in Step Two, Phase “concerning,” adding that hos- Two of the state’s reopening pro- pital rates are also rising. He cess for “at least another three said that 93 percent of non-surge weeks,” until Jan. 27. adult ICU beds in the city are Walsh said that as of Monday, currently occupied, which is the Boston had 431 new confirmed “highest we’ve seen in quite some cases of COVID-19 and two more people had died from the virus. Continued on page 2

Using Atlascope, the Leventhal Map & Education Center’s user-friendly portal for exploring Boston permanecerá en el Paso Dos, urban atlases, users are able to see 200-year-old maps overlaid with modern ones in real time. Shown above, we can see that the modern day Arnold Arboretum used to be the President Fase Dos hasta el 27 de enero and Fellows of Harvard College. By Lauren Bennett murieron a causa del virus. La tasa de positividad de la comuni- BPL’s Jamaica Plain by Map event set for Jan. 14 El alcalde Marty Walsh dad es el 8.8 por ciento, más que anunció el martes que Boston la semana pasada. By Lauren Bennett the Jamaica Plain neighborhood has changed over the years, as via the BPL’s Atlasope program. well as highlight the Leventhal permanecerá en el Paso Dos, Fase Walsh dijo que el aumento era preocupante y que los hospitales The Boston Public Library Called Jamaica Plain by the Map, Map & Education Center’s Atla- Dos del proceso de reapertura del están llegando a sus límites. El (BPL)’s Leventhal Map & Edu- the event will provide a brief geo- scope tool and how the public can estado hasta el 27 de enero como 93 por ciento de las camas de cation Center is holding a free, graphical history of the neighbor- use it. mínimo. cuidado intensivo para adultos virtual event where residents hood from the late 19th and early El lunes, Boston tuvo 431 can learn about the history of 20th centuries and show how it Continued on page 2 nuevos casos confirmados de COVID-19 y dos personas más Continued on page 2

Walsh creates Office of Police Accountability and Transparency Irvienne Goldson, By Lauren Bennett Residents will be able to go to orders 30 days after the Task longtime ABCD this office with complaints about Force released their recom- Mayor Marty Walsh on Mon- the Boston Police Department, mendations to create Boston’s health advocate, dies day signed an ordinance to create where they will be investigated. first-ever Civilian Review Board, the Office of Police Accountability The office “also creates the over- a 9-member board that will be By John Lynds and Transparency (OPAT), which arching Office of Police Account- made up of community members will bring together the Internal ability and Transparency (OPAT) nominated by the City Council Friends, family and colleagues Affairs Oversight Panel and the Commission, which collectively and the Mayor’s Office, and to of Irvienne Goldson said to know new nine-member Civilian Re- holds subpoena power for the reconstitute the existing CO-OP her was to love her. Sadily, Ms. Goldson, who served view Board, and establish “a sin- OPAT, Civilian Review Board, as a stronger Internal Affairs Irvienne Goldson. gle point of public access to a new and Internal Affairs Oversight Oversight Panel that will have as deputy director of Action for standard in police accountability Panel,” according to the City. the power to review all completed Boston Community Development 1992 as manager of education and community oversight…” ac- “To act swiftly and enact the Internal Affairs cases,” the City (ABCD) Health Services, died and training and rose to become cording to the city. recommendations, Mayor Walsh suddenly last week. Continued on page 3 previously signed two executive Continued on page 4 Ms. Goldson joined ABCD in 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 8, 2021

After building the Atlascope which can be viewed on YouTube to learn more about this history map that will be shown during JP by Map tool a little over a year ago, the or Facebook. of it and the surrounding area. the event. “When it was above Leventhal Map & Education Mead said that an introduc- “It’s really fun,” she said. ground it used to flood all the Continued from page 1 Center “just wanted to give peo- tion to the neighborhood is given Though the event is virtual be- time,” she added. The Gazette spoke with Rachel ple hands-on experience with it and people are shown how to use cause of the pandemic, and it can The event, which is co-spon- Mead, Public Engagement & In- and kind of personalize it so it the Atlascope tool (which can be be “exhausting for people to look was relevant to people who live found at https://atlascope.leven- at their computers all day,” Mead terpretation Coordinator at the sored by the Jamaica Plain His- in the specific neighborhoods,” thalmap.org), and then a neigh- said she hopes that these events Norman B. Leventhal Map & torical Society, will take place Mead said. “We wanted to make borhood-specific “historical ge- are “something actually worth Education Center, to learn more virtually on January 14 from it more fun and more interactive ography talk” will be given and burning your eyes out for.” about the event. by bringing it into the branches people an ask questions about Mead also said that something 7-8pm on the Leventhal Map Mead said she has done sev- instead of having more general specific addresses or any other to look out for in next week’s Center’s YouTube and Facebook eral of these neighborhood his- talks about it.” things they might want to learn event is the placing of Stony pages. The event is free, but reg- torical events at different BPL Though residents will not be more about. Brook in a culvert, which, ac- istration can be done by using branches across the city, and the able to speak during the event, Mead said that at past events, cording to the Environmental this link: https://www.eventbrite. upcoming JP one is the last one they can write comments and residents will ask about their Protection Agency, took place in she has scheduled, and about the questions in the chat for staff to own home address or another the late 1800s and early 1900s, com/e/jamaica-plain-by-map- seventh one overall. respond to live on the stream, significant address in their life and can be seen happening in the tickets-130323748841.

to adequately care for patients. on December 26 also still ap- “If metrics get worse we low the public health guidelines,” Phase 2 Step 2 Boston will now remain in ply, the mayor said. Under these might have to implement further Walsh said. this phase until Jan. 27, after rules, office space can remain restrictions,” Walsh said. He also said that everyone Continued from page 1 which the public health data will open at 25 percent capacity, in- He also talked about safe din- should be getting tested for the said that 93 percent of non-surge be reevaluated. The restrictions door dining can remain open at ing and thanked Boston’s restau- virus, as the state has more than adult ICU beds in the city are include a 10 person limit on in- 25 percent capacity with a 90 rants “for following the safety 30 testing sites. “We’re asking currently occupied, which is the door gatherings and a 25 person minute time limit, and places of protocols,” but added that “we you to make it a New Year’s res- “highest we’ve seen in quite some limit on outdoor gatherings, both worship can remain open at 25 need patrons to do their part” to olution,” he said. time.” in public and private spaces. percent capacity. Bar seating is help protect restaurant workers Walsh also said that he will Walsh said that “this is one Activities and businesses to not allowed in Boston without as well as each other. be delivering his annual State of of the most serious points in remain closed include gyms, in- written permission from the Li- He said that “too many peo- the City address next week, but the pandemic so far,” and if the door fitness centers, museums, censing Board, Walsh said. For ple are going out to dinner with this year it will be “completely positive cases do not go down, aquariums, and indoor gaming the complete list of restrictions, people outside of their bubble,” virtual.” The event will be on “we will need to look at more and arcades, among others. One visit boston.gov/reopening. and said that people should not Jan.12 at 7:30pm, and will be restrictions.” on one training sessions may Walsh reiterated that these “table hop” if they see someone livestreamed on boston.gov, as Walsh originally announced continue, Walsh said, and indoor restrictions are “not about tar- they know in a restaurant. Peo- well as TV news stations. in mid-December that the city recreational and athletic youth geting specific sectors as a cause ple should also keep their masks “2020 was one of the hard- would “temporarily” revert to activities may continue with a of the virus spread,” but the goal on when they are seated at their est years in Boston’s history,” Phase Two, Step Two to help 10 person limit for those 18 and is to limit spread and limit the table and not actively eating or Walsh said, and thanked “ev- slow the spread of the virus and under. amount of time people spend drinking. eryone for doing their part.” ensure hospitals would be able The state’s additional re- outside of their homes with oth- “We need to keep local restau- strictions that went into effect ers. rants open, but only if people fol-

de diez en reuniones interiores Las restricciones no significan Paso dos Fase dos y 25 en reuniones al aire libre, que estos sectores sean la causa Happy Holidays! Continued from page 1 tanto en espacios públicos como de la propagación del virus. El privados. objetivo es limitar la propagación We would like to thank all our la semana pasada. Las actividades y negocios que y la cantidad de tiempo que las Happy New Year! Walsh dijo que el aumento era permanecerán cerrados incluyen personas pasan fuera de sus ho- loyal customers who continue to preocupante y que los hospitales gimnasios, museos y acuarios. gares con otras personas. A Great 2021! están llegando a sus límites. El Sesiones de entrenamiento in- Walsh agradeció a los restau- provideWe would us with like to the thank opportunity all our loyal to 93 por ciento de las camas de dividual y actividades juveniles rantes de Boston por seguir los customersserve who continue them. to provide cuidado intensivo para adultos pueden continuar con un límite protocolos de seguridad e instó están ocupadas actualmente. de 10 niños. a los clientes a hacer su parte us with the opportunity to serve them. Las restricciones adicionales para ayudar a proteger a los Walsh anunció en diciembre del estado que entraron en vigor trabajadores del restaurante. que la ciudad volvería temporal- el dic. 26 también siguen apli- “Muchos cenan con gente ArborwayArborway AutoAuto mente a la Fase Dos, Paso Dos cando, dijo el alcalde. Bajo estas fuera de su hogar”, dijo. “Vamos para ayudar a frenar la propa- reglas, los espacios de oficina a mantener abiertos los restau- ServiceService CenterCenter gación del virus y garantizar que pueden permanecer abierto al 25 rantes locales, pero sólo si la los hospitales pudieran atender por ciento de capacidad, restau- gente sigue las directrices de 207 South St. Jamaica Plain 207 South St. Jamaica Plain adecuadamente a los pacientes. rantes interiores al 25 por ciento salud pública”. 617-524-4505 Boston ahora permanecerá con un límite de 90 minutos, y Walsh presentará su discur- Conveniently located617-524-4505 one block from Forest Hills T station en esta fase hasta enero. 27, los lugares de práctica religiosa so anual sobre el estado de la después de lo cual se evaluarán al 25 por ciento. No se permiten ciudad el 12 de enero a 7.30 pm, Conveniently located one block los datos de salud pública. Las asientos en el bar sin el permiso y será visto en boston.gov y en from Forest Hills T station restricciones incluyen un límite escrito de la Junta de Licencias. televisión.

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and Latina girls and women and years we worked together at was a fierce advocate and had a the Health Services department Goldson their partners about the impact ABCD.” lifelong commitment to educat- as the Deputy Director of Com- of HIV on our community. There Current ABCD Health Ser- ing and agitating around sexu- munity Prevention Programs for Continued from page 1 was the “It Pays” program for vices Director Jessica Aguil- al health, reproductive justice 27 years, she developed and led teens and parents to prevent era-Steinert added, “Irvienne and health equity. She taught programs in reproductive health, and unflagging commitment to teen pregnancy. Those are just changed the lives of many young us to be brave and to advocate HIV and STI prevention, sexual the Boston community made her a few of the initiatives Irvienne people in Boston and beyond. for others. As one colleague said health and girls leadership and not only respected but beloved.” orchestrated. She always focused Young black and brown girls, ‘she walked in her purpose.’ At empowerment. Irvienne believed Drew said with more than 30 on advocating to ensure people women and men were her fami- ABCD, Irvienne was a force to be and fought for justice and we will years’ experience in health edu- had access to gain the knowledge ly, her joy and her purpose. She reckoned with. While working in continue to fight in her memory.” cation and training, and curric- necessary to be educated about ulum and program development, their health. She truly made a Ms. Goldson was a trailblazer, difference in so many lives and teacher, and tireless advocate I will truly miss her very much.” who saw health equity as a hu- Operations Manager for man right. ABCD Roxbury/North Dorches- “With a passion for reproduc- ter Neighborhood Operations tive health, HIV and adolescent Center Joane Guzman said Ms. sexuality, she was an innovator Goldson always tried to make the who championed the inextrica- lives of Boston residents better. ble link between equal access to “When COVID-19 hit, I health information, education, worked alongside Irvienne as she and care to personal develop- set up testing sites at the ABCD ESCAPE FOR A ment and empowerment,” said Thelma Burns center in Rox- Drew. “Frequently recognized for bury and other community sites, her work with under-resourced partnering with Whittier Street LITTLE WHILE. people of color, particularly girls Health Center,” said Guzman. and young women, Irvienne was “She made sure all communities We’ll take care of a woman of vision, determina- were served – Roxbury, Mission tion, and action. We at ABCD Hill, Jamaica Plain, Dorches- the rest. mourn her loss as a dear friend ter. 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Panel (CO-OP),” according to the Task Force tackled. Budd said Police City. they “studied and analyzed exist- Walsh also thanked the City ing models of the Civilian Review Continued from page 1 Council for their support on this Board.” said in a release. issue. He added that “as a Task At the virtual signing event, “We have the best police de- Force, we debated and deliberat- Walsh thanked the Boston Po- partment in the country and ed the strengths and weaknesses lice Reform Task Force, headed there’s no reason why anyone of various structures,” and rec- should be fearful of what we’re ommended the creation of OPAT. by former US Attorney General doing today,” Walsh said. “What “This new office…would be Wayne Budd, for their work on we’re doing today is adding designed to staff and support the these issues and for the recom- accountability, whether it’s in Civilian Review Board,” and re- mendation of the creation of this training, whether it’s in hiring, place the previous CO-OP board, office. whether it’s in diversity, whether Budd said, and will also enable Walsh said that George it’s in police misconduct, we want an “enhanced level of civilian Floyd’s death last spring was to make sure we do everything input.” “very challenging for me, per- we can, that people have the Mayor Walsh said in a state- sonally,” and following his death, full faith and trust in the Boston ment that “now is the time to Walsh declared racism a public Police Department.” act with urgency to dismantle health crisis and established a Walsh also said, “this is not systemic racism across our city.” task force for COVID-19 related the beginning of our work, and He added that “the Office of Po- health inequities, as well as cre- this is not the end of our work. lice Accountability and Trans- ated the Office of Equity in the This is a continuation of our parency will support lasting, City of Boston. work.” generational change by rooting “One of the most dynamic Walsh continued, “we have out impropriety and ensuring things we did,” Walsh said, was an opportunity to be a national the type of enhanced oversight create the Police Reform Task model,” adding that “we’re the that leads to greater community Mayor Walsh signs the new police ordinance creating the new Force in June, which made final first city to really respond,” but trust. This is an important mile- Office of Police Accountability and Transparency. recommendations to the mayor “we still have more work to do.” stone, but it’s only the beginning. in October based on a review of Chairman Wayne Budd ex- I thank the Task Force members currently under review and im- of an Executive Director for the current “policies and proce- plained at the signing event that for their dedication to engaging plementation by Mayor Walsh, the Office of Accountability and dures” of the Boston Police De- the Task Force “worked diligent- the community to create compre- according to the city. Additional- Transparency who will lead the partment, according to the city. ly” last spring, summer, and fall hensive recommendations that ly, the city is currently in search OPAT office. Major areas of review included: and “delivered a robust set of will deepen our progress towards “Use of Force Policies, Implicit recommendations” to the mayor, equity in Boston.” Bias Training, the Body-Worn including “ways of strengthen- The remaining recommenda- Camera Program, and the Com- ing the existing CO-OP board,” tions from the Task Force that MBTA partners with New England munity Ombudsman Oversight which a subcommittee of the have yet to be implemented are sports teams, and Patriot Place to distribute masks and hand sanitizer Staff report

The MBTA is pleased to an- nounce that the New England Patriots, New England Revolu- tion, and Patriot Place recently donated 2,500 facemasks and 5,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to distribute to MBTA riders in support of the T’s Ride Safer campaign. “The health and safety of our T riders and employees continue to continue our strong partnership be our top priorities during these with the MBTA by teaming up challenging times,” said MBTA on this great initiative to keep General Manager Steve Poftak. members of our communities “The MBTA greatly appreciates safe and healthy.” this contribution from the Pa- The MBTA’s Ride Safer cam- triots, Revolution, and Patriot paign consists of three compo- Place as we strive to provide nents: providing face coverings safe, essential transit services to riders in need at key stations to those who rely on buses and during peak travel times; sig- trains.” nage and messaging to promote WWW.232ALLANDALE.COM “We are proud to support the the importance of keeping a safe MBTA’s Ride Safer program to distance and wearing face cover- 2 BED/2. BAT OVER 2,700 SF. GARAGE PARKING help meet the ongoing needs for ings while on the T; and the Ride masks and hand sanitizer in Safer webpage at mbta.com/ GATED COMMUNITY ELEVATOR BUILDING PET-FRIENDLY our surrounding communities,” RideSafer that provides trav- said Brian Earley, Vice President el tips and a behind-the-scenes and General Manager of Patri- look at the MBTA’s expanded Exclusive Sales & Marketing Agent: Sarah Carroll (781) 820-0280 ot Place. “We are thankful to efforts to clean and disinfect stations and vehicles. Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 8, 2021 • 5 Governor Baker signs first-of-its-kind, comprehensive police reform legislation Staff Report the time ahead and am humbled Association. “We are extremely that those officers’ training and officer’s safety would be at risk that legislation which promotes confident that this comprehen- misconduct records are available if they announced their presence Gov. Charles Baker fairness and equality are part of sive legislation signed into law both to the Commission and to and only where there are no signed “An Act Relative to Jus- the House’s legacy.” by the Governor today will serve those officers’ current and future children or adults over the age of tice, Equity and Accountabili- “I am grateful to the Governor to renew an elevated sense of employers, improving account- 65 in the home. The legislation ty in Law Enforcement in the and key leaders in the House faith, confidence, and trust that ability. provides for an exception when Commonwealth,” a controversial and Senate for their wisdom in the residents of the Common- Gov. Baker amended the bill those children or older adults piece of legislation that creates a coming together to carry this wealth will have in their law to strengthen its due process are themselves at risk of harm. mandatory certification process bill across the finish line,” said enforcement agencies across the protections for law enforcement, In addition, the bill requires law for police officers, increases ac- Sen. William N. Brownsberger state. The MCOPA fully realizes added police labor representa- enforcement to seek a court order countability and transparency in (D – Belmont). “I believe that and wholeheartedly agrees that tion on the commission, and when conducting a facial recogni- law enforcement and gives police within five years, the Common- the general public deserves noth- strengthened the bill’s facial rec- tion search except in emergency departments a greater ability to wealth will be a significantly ing less than the highest level ognition provisions ensuring law situations. hire or promote only qualified better place as a result of this of professionalism, accountabil- enforcement agencies can con- The legislation includes key legislation.” ity and transparency in their applicants. tinue to access these potentially provisions of the State Police re- “This bill is the product of bi- “This law represents a respective police departments lifesaving tools responsibly. form legislation the Administra- partisan cooperation and thanks mile-marker, not an end,” said and this legislation will assist The new law identifies the tion filed in January that provide to the Black and Latino Caucus’ Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz (D – Bos- in enhancing our long-standing general circumstances under new tools to improve account- leadership on the hugely import- ton). “Among the 50 states, it position as what are viewed by which police officers can use ability and discipline within ant issue of law enforcement ac- will create the first civilian-led many national experts as model physical force, and specifically the Department and to enhance countability, Massachusetts will police oversight board with sub- police departments across the bans the use of chokeholds and diversity in the Department’s have one of the best laws in the poena power and decertification entire country.” prohibits firing into a fleeing recruitment and promotional nation,” said Baker. “Police offi- authority; it will ban chokeholds This legislation will, for the vehicle unless doing so is both practices. Those key provisions cers have enormously difficult and limit no-knock warrants; it first time, create a mandatory necessary to prevent imminent include establishing a State Po- jobs and we are grateful they put will create a duty-to-intervene certification process for police of- harm and proportionate to that their lives on the line every time for police officers and a duty to ficers through the Massachusetts risk of harm. The bill also gener- lice cadet program, enhancing they go to work. Thanks to final de-escalate; it will ban racial pro- Peace Officer Standards and ally precludes officers from using the Colonel’s ability to address negotiations on this bill, police filing and put enforcement pow- Training Commission (POST). rubber pellets, chemical weap- and correct misconduct, updat- officers will have a system they ers behind that ban; it will end The Commission, through a ma- ons, or canine units against a ing rules governing promotions can trust and our communities the requirement of police officers jority civilian board, will certi- crowd. Violations of any of these of uniformed members to officer will be safer for it.” in schools. But no one bill will fy officers and create processes provisions may provide grounds positions, removing the require- Former Speaker Bob DeLeo dismantle structural racism—in for decertification, suspension for an officer to have their certi- ment that the Governor look ex- added, “I am proud that the policing, or in all the other places of certification, or reprimand fication suspended or revoked. clusively within the State Police House lived up to its vow of it exists. As much as we celebrate in the event of certain miscon- The bill places strict limits on when appointing a colonel, and listening to folks with lived ex- these hard-won steps forward duct. The nine-member commis- the use of so-called “no-knock” creating a new criminal offense perience in enacting one of the today, we must equally resolve to sion will include six individuals warrants, requiring such war- for police officers who knowingly most comprehensive approaches keep walking the road of racial from outside of law enforcement, rants to be issued by a judge receive payment for a fraudulent to police reform in the United justice in 2021.” and will also be responsible for and only in situations where an claim of hours worked. States since the tragic murder “The members of the Massa- investigating and adjudicating of George Floyd. My unyielding chusetts Chiefs of Police Associ- claims of misconduct, maintain- gratitude to Speaker Mariano ation are eager to turn the page ing databases of training, certifi- Private showings and and Chairs Cronin, Michlewitz on what has been an unprece- cation, employment, and internal virtual tours available. and González for their persistent dented and incredibly difficult affairs records for all officers, effort to improve our law enforce- and enduring year on so many and certifying law enforcement ment system. I am confident that different levels,” said Chief Ed- agencies. By creating a central the House of Representatives ward A. Dunne, President of the entity to oversee officer certifica- will build on this achievement in Massachusetts Chief of Police tion, the Commission will ensure

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Women With Purpose, Minorities The JPNC voted to approve borhood Council (JPNC) met with the Cannabis Control Com- Pires said that this presenta- for Medical Marijuana, and Beat letters of support for both the virtually on December 22 for mission,” Johnson said, which tion is the fifth one the two have the Odds, Inc., he said. change of affordability for the their last meeting of 2020, where means their applications has pri- made to the community for this JPNC member Gert Thorn Jamaica Plain Neighborhood members discussed a proposal ority for review. After receiving proposal, so they have gathered expressed concerns about the Development Corporation’s for an adult-use cannabis shop all approvals, they hope to open some of the major concerns they lack of a parking study, and said Call-Carolina project, and the at 1589 Columbus Ave, as well as the shop by the summer or fall have heard so far. it needed to be done by a profes- proposed 5-story building at heard updates from committees. of 2021, he said. “We want to maintain the sional, as he believes customers 3371 Washington St. Both mat- integrity and safety of the com- The building for the shop is need a place to park while they ters were previously discussed munity,” he said, and there are CANNABIS DISPENSARY around 3,500 square feet with are shopping at the dispensary. by the committee and reported “various studies that show a de- Marcus Johnson and Michael “not much open space,” Pires Johnson reiterated that the on in the Gazette. cline in crime in areas that have Pires of KG Collective present- said, and there will be a wheel- recreational cannabis dispensa- team has been having conver- ed the cannabis shop proposal, chair lift for accessibility in the ries.” He said that there will sations with Urban Edge, which ZONING COMMITTEE which they said will be a “spinoff” shop. “always” be security onsite for owns the abutting building, but Zoning Committee Chair of their existing smoke shops in Like other approved and pro- this location. nothing has been made official Dave Baron reported on and the Mission Hill and Cambridge that posed shops, once a person enters The building will have 24 yet. He said that the order-ahead committee voted on three dif- sell apparel and tobacco as well into the vestibule, their ID will hour surveillance both indoor model being used by currently ferent zoning matters that the as cannabis accessories. be checked. Pires said that the and outdoor, as well as “high tech open dispensaries has been a committee heard in December. “Mike and I have been “vestibule can house comfortably security systems.” All product success, and he anticipates many The first was for a proposal at through a couple of these con- 10 people or so,” and will feature will be secured in a vault during people continuing to take advan- 15 Nira Avenue to do a gut reno- versations,” Johnson said of the art by local artists. There will non-business hours, Pires said, tage of that, limiting people’s vation of the existing single family public cannabis meetings, add- be no open windows so nothing and there will be a “minimum of time inside the dispensary. building with no change in use or footprint. He said that there was ing that they were prepared to happening inside can be viewed at least two security guards.” JPNC member Michael Reis- from outside the shop. no opposition at the committee address some common concerns He said that the two have kind said that he does not want Pires said that IDs will be meeting, and the full JPNC voted heard so far. “experience with not allowing the building to “look like a blank verified a second time before a to approve the proposal. He said that the goal of the youth in our businesses,” and no industrial building,” so he sug- person can enter the sales floor, At 8 Robeson St., the proposal dispensary is to “build off the ba- loitering or smoking in public gested putting something in the and all product will be stored places will be allowed. was to add a third unit to the sis of the existing brand,” called behind the registers. There will windows that looks interesting existing two family home, as well Kush Groove, that exists in Mis- He said that issues around but still doesn’t allow people to be eight registers, and the rest parking and transportation were as construct dormers and add liv- sion Hill and Cambridge. of the floor plan includes office see inside. The team said they ing space int he basement with He said that “we have a lot also brought up by neighbors. would speak with Urban Edge space, a break room, and the The shop is located “less than 500 sprinklers at all levels. Baron of retail experience under our and see what their design is so it receiving area. The shop will feet” from the Jackson Square T said that the project was pro- belt,” including with a shop that could potentially be complement- also feature a Kush Groove re- stop, and is also accessible by the posed by a “developer who does only allows those 21 and above to ed by the dispensary. tail shop inside for people to 22, 29, and 44 bus lines, as well projects all around the city,” and enter, as the proposed cannabis purchase cannabis accessories. as Bluebikes. After further discussion, the Zoning Committee member and store will also be. On the exterior of the build- There is a car loading area on JPNC ultimately voted to submit architect Kendra Halliwell liked The proposed shop on Colum- ing, he said that stucco will be ap- the side lot as well as short term a qualified letter of non-opposi- the design. The JPNC voted to bus Ave. is a “two to three minute plied, windows will be replaced, bike parking planned on site tion to Councilor Matt O’Malley approve this proposal as well. walk from Jackson Square T sta- and rain slats will be installed. for the shop’s staff, he said. The that is subject to the “zoning At 49A Walk Hill St., the pro- tion,” he said, and a 10 year lease Cameras and lighting will also team is also “exploring discus- process and the rest of the public posal was to construct a three has been secured at the location, be installed on the exterior. sions with the adjacent property process,” as well as taking a look unit building with three off street which he said is compliant by A small sign that must be owner for expanding parking opat the host community agree- parking spaces. Baron said that standards from both the City and approved by the Inspectional tions.” ment and how the community “people were generally favor- Services Department will also As for the team’s commitment can be more involved in that. able” of this proposal, but there was also pushback, “particular- to the community, Pires said that The letter will also include some ly from Kendra Halliwell.” He there is a diversity and inclusion of the outstanding concerns the said that most buildings on Walk plan, as well as plans to hire organization has surrounding Hill St. do not comply with the Happy New Year! parking and other details of the from the community with a focus setback, so the Inspectional Ser- proposal. from all of us at on Boston residents, minorities, vices Department (ISD) will “establish a modal setback,” Baron said, and ISD “determined they were compliant with the modal setback,” but “Kendra and oth- Happy New Year! ers felt it should be pulled back Paint, keys, electrical, We at Morrison’s would like to wish all of our a little more from the street,” Baron said. This proposal was customers a very happy, healthy and prosperous also approved by the full JPNC. plumbing, screen, window NEW 2021. Thank you for your business. Baron also mentioned 97-99 475 Centre St Williams St., which came be- repair and sharpening service. Morrison’s Jamaica Plain fore the Zoning Commission in on the early December and sparked a Auto-Rite 39 bus and lengthy process discussion with convenient the Stonybrook Neighborhood We now carry Benjamin Moore Paint to the Association. There were still 617-522-4444 Orange line. many outstanding concerns that MorrisonsAutoRite.com some neighbors had regarding 656 Centre St. Jamaica Plain Call for an this proposal, so Baron said it Outstanding Service will return before the Zoning appointment 617-983-5466 since 1969 Committee in January. Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 8, 2021 • 7 Prius catalytic converters being stolen in Jamaica Plain

By John Lynds chemicals in car emissions and and it takes only minutes for a they’re pricey they are cheaper said Boston Police’s Dan Simons. the theft of these parts from skilled thief to cut it from under- than the cost to replace a sto- “Those (catalytic converters) are Last month, at least three Toyota Priuses are on the rise neath the car. All the thief needs len one. Even with insurance a valuable parts to thieves. If you Jamaica Plain residents reported here and nationally. is a reciprocal saw and a steady replacement cost around $500. see someone at two or three to police that the catalytic con- Apparently thieves target hand. Experts believe it takes 2 Without insurance, it could cost o’clock in the morning under- verters from their Toyota Priuses these devices on the underside of to 3 minutes to pull off the heist. a Prius owner $3,000 or more to neath a vehicle, and it looks like were stolen. Similar crimes have cars because they contain valu- This type of crime has got- replace. there’s another vehicle, maybe been reported in other parts of able metals that act as oxidation ten so bad that online manu- Many Prius owners have parked nearby still running, by the city like East Boston and catalysts and are mandated to facturers sell metal plates to asked Toyota to recall Priuses all means call 911.” greater Boston communities like reduce pollution. cover the catalytic converters, and install the metal plates that Police are asking residents Lynn and Medford. The Prius catalytic convert- which make them more difficult should have been there to begin to try and park in well lit areas A car’s catalytic converter ers contain platinum, palladium to steal. Those parts are rarely with to protect converters. whenever possible or a garage. acts to decrease the harmful and rhodium and thieves can covered by insurance and retail “I believe there have been pocket up to $200 per converter at around $440 installed. While three or four (thefts) citywide,” Crime was down 12 percent in Jamaica Plain for 2020 Domestic aggravated assault and car breaks were up 4 for both 2019 and 2020; Rape tial Burglaries were down from or Attemped Rape was up from 114 to 43; other Larcencies were By John Lynds the coronavirus, the Boston Po- or the Massachusetts Alliance of 9 to 10; Robbery or Attempted down from 360 to 289; and Auto lice Department recognizes the Portuguese Speakers (MAPS). Robberty was up from 51 to 59; Theft was down from 46 to 43. impact that COVID-19 is having In 2019 there were 150 lar- The Boston Police Depart- Non-Domestic Aggravated As- Overall there were 810 to- on families in our community cenies from a motor vehicle but ment released its year end crime sault was down from 113 to 79; tal Part One Crimes in Jamaica and the fact that some may find that number jumped 40 percent stats for District E-13 (Jamai- Commercial Burglaries were up Plain, down from the 909 report- themselves confined with an to 210 for 2020. ca Plain) and overall Part One slightly from 15 to 18; Residen- ed during 2019. Crime was down 12 percent for abuser. This isolation can mean It seems the number of mo- 2020. danger for some members of our tor vehicle largencies, an oppor- Part One Crimes are the more City. 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By Seth Daniel project and its alternatives, and sf of community space and 233 builders known together as Cen- One caveat in the letter was assessed its potential environ- structured parking spaces. The tre Street Partners. in regards to the larger overall State environmental regu- mental impacts and mitigation project also involves construc- The approval allows the proj- plan to replace all of the Mil- lators (MEPA) have approved measures,” read the approval tion of two new private road- ect to move on without having to dred Hailey Apartments – once Phase 1 of the Mildred Hailey letter. “Based on review of the ways (Bickford Street Extension go through the longer review pro- known as Bromley-Heath. Right Apartments redevelopment plan, ENF and comments received on and Lamartine Road Extension) cesses involved in MEPA state now, Phase 1 is a larger project clearing one milestone as the it, and in consultation with State which will be open for public reviews. That said, a longer City without a next step. Though the project continues within the Agencies, I have determined that use and will provide an addi- review process under Article 80 current project is ready to go, the City’s review process. an EIR is not required.” tional 76 street parking spac- is still underway and continuing larger, remaining public housing In a letter late last month The project involves demoli- es. The project will have a mix to have public meetings. development has no identified from State Environmental Af- tion of seven existing residen- of Section 8 replacement units The state review looked at plans to be redeveloped. Theo- fairs Secretary Kathleen Theo- tial buildings containing approx- (public housing), new restricted land alteration, impervious harides indicated that if future harides, she indicated the Phase imately 253 residential units and units at 50%, 60%, 80% and 100% area/stormwater, water service, plans emerge, they would need 1 project has adequately com- the Anna Mae Cole Community average median income (AMI), wastewater, climate change, re- to possibly be filed as a project plied in planning for environ- Center. Seven new residential and new units for upper‐middle siliency, Greenhouse Gas Emis- change and be reviewed again. mental and climate impacts. buildings containing 690 units income residents. The project is sions, sustainable design, traffic, “The MEPA regulations in- “The Environmental Notifica- will be constructed along with a public-private collaboration and construction plans. clude provisions to ensure that tion Form (ENF) has adequate- 8,300 sf of ground floor retail between the Boston Housing The Department of Conser- projects, including any future ly described and analyzed the and/or commercial space, 6,800 Authority and three non-profit vation and Recreation (DCR), expansion thereof, are not seg- which oversees the Southwest mented to evade, defer or curtail Corridor Park did request that MEPA review,” she wrote. Given the developer retain as many the absence of any identified re- mature trees on the site as possi- development plans, this project ble, and also enter into an agree- does not appear to run afoul ment with them. of the MEPA anti-segmentation “To protect park character, provisions. However, should ad- DCR requests that large trees ditional plans arise for the re- be retained on the project site development of the remainder adjacent to Southwest Corridor of the Mildred C. Hailey Apart- Park,” read the letter. “DCR also ments within the next five years, requests that the Proponent en- the BHA should consult with the ter into an agreement with DCR MEPA Office on whether addi- to establish a coordinated ap- tional MEPA review, including proach to maintenance, and to submission of a Notice of Project clarify boundaries and respon- Change, may be required.” sibilities.”

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By John Lynds The Mayor said that 93% of adult Non-Surge ICU Beds are Last week the cumulative occupied, the highest Boston has COVID-19 positive test rate seen in a long time. The Mayor dropped in Jamaica Plain but the said that he and his team are weekly positive test rate remains in constant contact with local above 5 percent. hospitals, and that he needs ev- According to the latest data eryone to do their part. released by the Boston Public “This is one of the most se- Health Commission (BPHC) last rious points of the pandemic so Friday, 28,896 Jamaica Plain far and if numbers don’t improve, residents tested for COVID over- we’ll have to look at more re- all and 6.3 percent were found strictions. So everyone needs to to be positive–a decrease of 43 wear a mask, avoid crowds, and percent from the 11.1 percent stay six feet apart,” said Walsh. reported on December 10. . “Every time you do these things, Last week 2,525 Jamaica you could be saving a life. We Plain residents were tested and will beat this thing, if everyone 5.5 percent were found to be buckles down.” COVID positive. The Mayor also discussed the Citywide, 8.8 percent of res- need for personal safety while idents tested were found to be indoor dining. He said that the COVID positive last week. City of Boston continues to mon- “The average number of pos- itor the data closely and limit itive tests each day for Boston indoor dining capacity to levels residents was 413,” said Mayor the public health experts say are Martin Walsh at a press brief- safe. ing Tuesday. “That’s up slightly He thanked local restaurants compared to the week before. for following safety protocols, Our current community positiv- saying that they have been very ity rate was 8.8 percent. That cooperative. The City contin- is up from the week before. Our ues to support them with small On Friday the BPHC released its weekly COVID-19 stats by neighborhood that tracks infection case numbers are concerning, business relief funds, technical rates and COVID testing results in Boston neighborhoods. and our hospital numbers are support, and outdoor dining pro- higher than we’d like.” grams, and making it easier for them to offer safe pickup and hop,” which has to stop. time. Be respectful and help us delivery. “We can keep local restau- spread the word about this.” But, the Mayor said, he needs rants open… but only if people According to the BPHC data, patrons to do their part, too. follow the public health guid- Jamaica Plain’s infection rate The Mayor said local con- ance,” said Walsh. “So, if you’re increased 25 percent since De- Gazette Pet of the Week tact tracing efforts make it clear indoor dining: only go with peo- cember 10. . by Sarah Carroll that even though indoor dining ple in your bubble; keep your Jamaica Plain went from itself isn’t a high risk factor, too mask on when you’re not eating; 356.3 cases per 10,000 residents JADE many people are going out to and don’t mingle with other ta- to 445.8 cases per 10,000 resi- Look at Jade’s floppy ears! This sweet, eight-month-old dinner with people outside their bles. It’s not just about your safe- dents. cattle dog mix came to the MSPCA after fracturing her right arm. It turns bubbles, increasing the risk for ty… It’s about our hardworking Three hundred sixty-one ad- out that this little lady has wrist dysplasia, predisposing her to broken COVID-19 transmission. He said waiters and waitresses, hosts, ditional Jamaica Plain residents bones and arthritis at a younger age. After surgery, Jade is feeling much that sometimes they see oth- and busboys who are working became infected with COVID-19 better! She loves to cuddle up close, play with squeaky toys, and eat er people they know and “table hard so that you can have a good since December 10 and the num- snacks. She’s a little nervous around new people and in new situations, so ber of total cases here went from she’s looking for an adopter to act as her advocate in this scary world! She would do best in a home without other dogs but 1,439 cases to 1,800 cases in the would enjoy having dog friends once her arm Visit us and let us create neighborhood. The statistics released by has fully healed. She can live with teenagers and an amazing experience cats. If you’re looking for a timid, affectionate the BPHC as part of its weekly friend to snuggle up with as the days grow short- in authentic Indian cuisine COVID19 report breaks down er and the weather gets chillier, Jade is your girl! the number of cases and infection Bring this ad for a rates in each neighborhood. It Email [email protected] to inquire about also breaks down the number of this lovely lady! free appetizer cases by age, gender and race. AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE (617) 522-5055 with dinner purchase Citywide positive cases of www.mspca.org Exp. 1-31-21 coronavirus increased 10.2 per- For more information about cent percent last week and went Jade and or other animals in Sponsored by: from 38,872 cases to 42,838 con- need of adoption, firmed cases in a week. 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By Lauren Bennett ing their COVID-facing staff,” sites, and the state will also criteria such as case numbers have been a “few lags in re- and last week, vaccination set up vaccination sites for or hospitalizations, he said. porting,” and there have also Governor Charlie Baker began in long term care facil- first responders. Data can also be searched been fewer tests reported. on Monday announced that ities across the state. Baker said appointments from a particular time peri- Baker said that while first responders will be able to The plan for first respond- will be available for schedul- od, and will “make it easier “hope is clearly on the hori- receive the COVID-19 vaccine ers was laid out on Monday, ing later this week. for members of the public zon” with the vaccine already starting on January 11. with Baker saying that the “These men and women to study COVID-19 data in distributed to many health- The vaccine has already state’s more than 45,000 first put their lives on the line Massachusetts,” Baker said. care workers and longterm been administered to many responders will have three regularly before we had The dashboard will be care facility residents, “tough COVID-facing healthcare choices for how they can re- COVID-19,” Baker said. He available in the same place days” are still ahead. Baker workers and long term care ceive their first dose of the continued, “the Lt. Governor as the previous one, and can said it is still “critically im- facilities as part of Phase vaccine. and I are excited to be mov- be found at mass.gov/covid. portant” for people to contin- One, and first responders, Beginning on January 11, ing ahead in this particular Baker said new data will be ue wearing face coverings, including EMS workers, fire- “qualifying departments can vaccination effort.” published each day at 5pm. not gathering with people, fighters, and police officers request vaccines to be admin- Baker also announced a As of Tuesday, there were staying home when sick, and are next in the order of pri- istered onsite,” Baker said. “more interactive and us- 4,178 new cases of COVID-19 following all other guidelines ority laid out by the state. Additionally, first responders er-friendly” dashboard for in the Commonwealth, 2,428 set forth by the state. Baker said that 74 out of can also schedule an appoint- COVID-19 data that will of- patients in the hospital, and “We can and will get 76 hospitals in the Common- ment at one of the state’s fer people the opportunity to 425 patients in the ICU. He through this,” Baker said. wealth have “begun vaccinat- more than 60 vaccination search data based on different said on Monday that there

JPA hears revised proposal for four story, mixed-use building at 632-638 Centre St. By Lauren Bennett six are two bedroom units at an charging station, according to reasonable looking building,” but we’ve reviewed this revised pro- estimated market rate of $2,500- the presentation. he had issues with the height. He posed project, but we are still in The Jamaica Pond Associa- $2,900 per month, 12 are one The project no longer includes said that in the proposed area support of our original position tion (JPA) met virtually on Jan- bedroom units at an estimated a roof deck, and now includes there is a “two and a half, maybe set forth in our 2018 letter.” He uary 4, where members heard an market rate of $2,000-$2,500 a four affordable units instead of three story look and feel to the said it “seems to affect adversely updated proposal for the devel- month. Four of those units will two, as well as an interior trash streetscape and they want to go more residents by increasing the room with private trash removal, opment at 632-638 Centre St. be affordable as part of the City’s up to four [stories].” shadow effect on their proper- among other changes. Addition- The project originally came Inclusionary Development Pol- A motion was made to write a ties.” Moir also said the letter icy (IDP). One bedroom would ally, bump outs are now part before the JPA in June 2018, letter “reiterating” the JPA’s op- should include that the JPA does be about $1,220 a month at 65 of the building design, windows after which the group opposed position to this project. Moloney not believe “this preserves the percent of the Area Median In- will be made larger, and a few it, but updates have been made said the letter should be sent to look and feel of JP.” to the project since then and JPA come (AMI), and a two bedroom other facade changes have been the BPDA and the Zoning Board The JPA voted to approve the Chair Rosemary Jones thought would be about $1,369 a month made. of Appeal “in substance saying motion. it would be helpful for folks to at 65% AMI, according to the Rosemary Jones said that “this is a detailed informational learn about the proposed chang- presentation. presentation with an opportu- es, which were made as a result She said the four story propos- nity for people to make com- of community feedback from var- al is currently under small proj- Angell is Open! ments…and weigh in in some ious neighborhood organizations ect review at the Boston Plan- Providing Essential way.” and committees and Councilor ning and Development Agency Veterinary Services JPA member Franklyn Salim- Matt O’Malley. (BPDA). “We still need to go to bene said that the JPA originally The project was also recently the Board of Appeal because it opposed this project because of EMERGENCY SERVICES & URGENT CARE Boston & Waltham before the Housing and Develop- exceeds the Floor Area Ratio the height increase, and won- are open 24/7. Our primary care & specialty services are ment Committee of the Jamaica requirements for that area,” Lo dered if the JPA should provide available for patients with non-life threatening but urgent issues. 617-522-7282 Plain Neighborhood Council, said, because of the additional a second comment letter based which made further suggestions story proposed. on these updates. ON SITE SPECIALTY CONSULTS & TELEMEDICINE Most of for changes to the project. The building is proposed to JPA member Kevin Moloney Angell’s specialists are available to consult on your pet’s case The currently proposed proj- be constructed with steel, glass, outlined several issues he had while your pet is at Angell or to facilitate phone or video appointments. Visit angell.org. ect is a four story building with and brick, and will feature an el- with the proposal, particularly 18 residential units and four evator, 18 interior bike spaces, 18 the issues with sunlight that PHARMACY Prescriptions for Angell patients are commercial units. The original exterior bike spaces, solar panels the fourth story would create for available by curbside pick-up or mail (shipping fees apply). proposal was an as of right three on the roof, seven outdoor park- Submit prescription requests at angell.org/pharmacy or existing buildings in the area. call 617-524-5700. story building, according to Nan- ing spaces, a turnaround area in JPA member David Moir said cy Lo, who presented on behalf the rear for cars to turn around he agreed with Moloney, adding REFERRAL SERVICES We are now welcoming a of the developer. Of the 18 units, outside, and an electric vehicle that “aesthetically, it’s a perfectly limited number of referral cases in Boston & Waltham. For more information, please visit angell.org/COVID or call 617-522-7282. Do You need to run a legal notice? Don’t forget to check at the court to see angell.org Angell Animal Medical Center | 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston | 617-522-7282 if you qualify for a fee-waiver! 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JANUARY 8, 2021 13 Jamaica Plain Gazette • Jamaica Plain Gazette • • January 4, 2002 • Boston Public Library announces Reading Together as a yearlong challenge

Staff report for adults, teens, and children •October: A Story Under 100 discussions at bpl.org/events. Participants ages 13+ can at bpl.org/yearlong. Pages For now, all Reading Together also discuss the books they’re Jamaica Plain Gazette • January 4, 2002 • 1 Officials at the Boston Public Readers are also welcome •November: An Author Born book discussions will be held reading – no matter where they Library (BPL) announced Read- to choose their own books each Outside the United States virtually, and patrons will be are in the challenge – on the ing Together, a yearlong read- month, and to share their rec- •December: A Book About the able to participate in the year- BPL’s Reading Together forum, ing challenge for the year 2021. ommendations with others par- Future long challenge from home and hosted on Discord. While many Bostonians remain ticipating in the challenge. •Bonus: A Book Recommended through BPL To Go. Patrons will In 2021, the BPL’s Reading isolated due to the global health Reading Together will take by a Reading Together Partic- be able to track their progress Together yearlong challenge emergency, Reading Together place throughout the year, each ipant using the Beanstack app or web- strives to give Boston’s commu- challenges BPL patrons to read month representing a new Each month, the library will site at bostonbpl.beanstack. nity of readers an opportunity to a book each month that falls theme. (However, readers may have a recommended Commu- org, under the BPL’s Reading read diversely, recommend books under a suggested theme. explore the list out of order if nity Read title for adults, teens, Together program. They can also to each other, and discuss their The themes were chosen to they prefer.) The monthly themes and families to read and discuss track their progress using one reading together. broaden perspectives and con- are: together. For the month that of the BPL’s Reading Together For more information on the nect readers across the city •January: A Book About the Past these books are Community bookmarks, which will be handed Reading Together yearlong chal- throughout the year. •February: A Debut Author Reads, they will be available as out to patrons through the BPL lenge, booklist recommendations Readers of all ages and all •March: An #OwnVoices Book eBooks with no wait list in Over- To Go program. for each month, the monthly language speakers are encour- •April: A Book with Pictures drive, and library-wide book dis- Patrons can share feedback Community Reads, information aged to participate in the year- •May: An Author of Color cussions will be held at the end of and recommendations through on using Beanstack, and more, long challenge. Recommended •June: An Award-Winning Book the month. Patrons can find the Beanstack, by emailing year- visit bpl.org/yearlong. booklists corresponding to the •July: An LGBTQ+ Author list of Community Reads at bpl. [email protected], or by returning monthly themes are available •August: A Book in Translation org/yearlong, and will be able their bookmark to any branch •September: A Staff Pick to register for the monthly book offering BPL To Go service.

to expand this collection by pur- About Racism, Robin DiAngelo •The Greatest Showman (Origi- BPL chasing new and additional cop- •How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram nal Motion Picture Soundtrack), ies of in demand titles, reducing TOP FIVE QUARANTINE X. Kendi Various Artists Continued from page 12 holds by 89 percent. A portion READS, LISTENS & VIEWS •Educated: A Memoir, Tara •2020 GRAMMY® Nominees, of that budget went to making While this year started Westover Various Artists “In 2020, we saw unprecedent- 20 of the most popular BLM like any other, day-to-day life •Becoming, Michelle Obama Anyone who lives, works, ed growth for digital collections, and anti-racism books instantly changed in March as our commu- •Where the Crawdads Sing, De- or goes to school in Massachu- reaching more than 3 million available to all patrons, com- nity shifted to quarantine. While lia Owens setts may have a library card. digital borrows, which rep- pletely eliminating wait times many Bostonians were stuck in- Albums: Register for an eCard at bpl. resents 100 percent growth over for those titles. The Antiracist side, these are the top five items •Hamilton (Original Broadway org/ecard. Check out physical 2019. That’s approximately one Reading List collection cur- they read, watched, and listened Cast Recording), Various Artists items using the BPL To Go million new digital borrows,” rently has 139 featured titles, to during the pandemic (March •Folklore, Taylor Swift program at any open branch said Collection Development which have been circulated more – December): •Frozen 2 - Original Motion Pic- using bpl.org, the BPL To Go Manager Melissa Andrews. “We than 45,000 times since June 1. Books: ture Soundtrack/Deluxe Edition, app or by calling 617.536.5400. added more than 70,000 eBooks The top checked out tiles from •Where the Crawdads Sing, De- Various Artists and audiobooks to our collections this collection in 2020 were: lia Owens to meet demand as school, work, •White Fragility: Why It’s So •Educated: a memoir, Tara and recreational reading moved Hard for White People to Talk Westover online. In addition to serving About Racism, Robin DiAngelo •Becoming, Michelle Obama this increased demand, we of- •So You Want to Talk about Race, •Dog man: LordFor of the fleasYour, Dav For Your fered nearly 1,000 personalized Ijeoma Oluo Pilkey reading recommendations to •How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram •Let’s go for a drive!, Mo Willems HealtH Mind & BodY adults and children looking for X. Kendi DVDs: HealtH Mind & BodY help finding their perfect next •The New Jim Crow: Mass Incar- •Parasite, BarunsonFor E&A Your RCoaChiNG aND CoUNSELiNG CHIROPRACTORS read in an unprecedented year.” ceration in the Age of Colorblind- •KnivesR Out,CoaC MRChiNG aND CoUNSELiNG for growth andCHIROPRACTORS development. New group starting this fall. for growth and development. New group starting this fall. ness, Michelle Alexander •A Beautiful Day in the Neigh- HealtH Mind &G.J. “Chip”Bod Bradish, LMHCY •Anti-Racism Collection •Me and White Supremacy: Com- borhood, TriStar Pictures Chiropractic Care G.J. “Chip” Bradish, LMHC Jamaica Plain, MA • 617.524.6807   Are you MINDing YOUR business? In June, at the height of the bat Racism, Change the World, •JojoR RabbiCoat,Chi FoxNG a NDSearchlight CoUNSELiNG ChiropracticCHIROPRACTORSFITNESS Care TRAINING Are you MINDing YOUR business? Dr. T.J. Mercurio for growth and development.Jamaica New Plain, group MA starting • 617.524.6807 this fall.  [email protected] Advertise your services here! nation’s Black Lives Matter and Become a Good Ancestor, Pictures Dr. T.J. Mercurio [email protected] “Chip” Bradish, LMHC Chiropractic Carewww.centerground.org Advertise your services here! Jamaica Plain Chiropractic Office marches, the BPL saw a 500 per- Layla F. Saad •Joker, Warner Bros.Jamaica Pictures Plain, MA • 617.524.6807 Jamaica Plain Chiropractic Office Are you MINDing YOUR business? Call 617-524-2626 x223 or 225 www.centerground.org Dr. T.J. Mercurio Practicing in JP since 1996. 512 Centre Street cent increase in checkouts and •Caste: The Origins of Our Dis- Audiobooks: [email protected] Advertise your services here! 617-522-0546 Practicing in JP since 1996. 512 Centre Street Call 617-524-2626 x223 or 225 holds on the most popular an- contents, Isabel Wilkerson •So You Want to Talkwww.centerground.org about Race, Jamaica Plain Chiropractic617-522-0546 Office Call 617-524-2626 x223 or 225 ti-racism and BLM titles. At one •Between the World and Me, Ijeoma Oluo Practicing in JP since 1996. 512 Centre Street Chiropra617-522-0546 CtiC pErSoNaL FitNESS CoaChiNG FitNESS point, hold queues reached over Ta-Nehisi Coates •Harry Potter andChiropra the Sorcerer’sCtiC pErSoNaL FitNESS CoaChiNG FitNESS 1,200 patrons for both White Fra- •The Warmth of Other Suns: The Stone, J. K RowlingChiropra CtiC pErSoNaL FitNESS CoaChiNG FitNESS $89 gility: Why It’s So Hard for White Epic Story of America’s Great •Becoming, Michelle Obama DC 30 Day All Access People to Talk About Racism by Migration, Isabel Wilkerson •The New Jim Crow: Mass Incar- MASSAGE$89Sally Friar, Robin DiAngelo and How to Be •How to Be Less Stupid About ceration in the Age of Colorblind- DC 30 Day All Access520 Centre St., JP Coaching Trial Sally Friar, 30 Day All Access New clients only an Antiracist by Ibram X. 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Located in Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain • Hunter Amory ofRoxbury Jamaica PlainFort HillBurlington, Vermont, one of the AT UNIVERSITY$349,000 OF $219,000 Unit 1: Two-level 2 BD/2 BA $389k • Peninah Hodin of Jamaica nation’s most vibrant small cities forum on policing in Boston JUST SOLDUnit 2: 1 BD/1 BA $289k 2 BD/1 BA UNDER AGREEMENT2 BD/1 BA Unit 3: Two-level 2 BD/2 BA VERMONT$399k Plain and top college towns, UVM is a Staff report Panelists: Jamaica Plain Roslindale The followingCrisp, eco-friendlylocal students renovation Jamaica PlainBright and cheery condoRoslindale with 101 Montebello RoadIntroducing Unit 1 three 4073elegant, Washington state-of- Streetof sunny, - Multi top Family floor condo 93steps• MontebelloNina to Scheelelarge, Unit of privateJamaica2 deck Plain right 3977nextPublic to Washington Ivy and top St. 100 - Multi national Family • Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz, 30 Armstrong Street - Multithe-art Family condominium81 Florence homes wereStreet named - Multi to39 Family the Bus University or T to Longwood of 93 Montebello Unitthe 3park and Monument. with top-of-the-line finishes and Since 1791, the University research university educating Join JP Progressives on Jan- Suffolk 2nd District Vermont Dean’s ListMedical for the Area. 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Both grant pro- Restaurants and bars, beauty given preference in this new pro- The Baker-Polito Admin- setts Growth Capital Corpora- grams are part of a new $668 and personal services, health gram include: istration announced the fund- tion (MGCC). million relief package announced care and retail are among the •Restaurants, bars, caterers, and ing of another $67.4 million in Additionally, the new Sec- in December. top sectors receiving relief in food trucks awards to 1,366 additional small tor-Specific Small Business Re- The businesses being notified this second round of awards. The •Indoor recreation and enter- businesses in a second round of lief Grant Program, also admin- now of their successful grant first round of grants announced tainment establishments grants through the COVID-19 istered by MGCC, is now accept- application include many that in late December totaled nearly •Gyms and fitness centers ing applications from businesses are owned by minorities (50 per- $49 million in support of 1,158 •Event-support companies (pho- Massachusetts small businesses. tographers, videographers, etc.) MGCC is continuing to review •Personal services (nail salons, existing applications and will barbershops, independent phar- make awards over the coming macies, etc.) weeks to companies that meet •Independent retailers demographic and industry pref- This new business relief erences. Businesses that have program will offer grants up to already applied to MGCC’s Small $75,000, but not more than three Business Grant Program do not months’ operating expenses, to need to reapply to the new pro- be used for payroll and employee gram. benefit costs, mortgage interest, rent, utilities and interest on STICK TO IT! NEW GRANT PROGRAM other debt obligations. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The online application portal Share your message in our In addition to providing for the new program will close grants to businesses within the on Friday, Jan. 15. 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By Lauren Bennett Incumbent Dis Margot Gillian, who trict 6 Councilor Matt- was born in Septem O’Malley announced ber, as “the greatest - STICK IT! on December 2 that moment of my life.” after serving District T h r o u g h o u t 6 for ten years and his decade as City having received the Councilor, O’Malley most votes for a dis has been a leader on Since 1901 PHOTO COURTESY OF trict councilor ever, - VOTEMATTOMALLEY.COM environmental issues he will not be seeking District 6 Councilor and has worked to re-election next year. Matt O’Malley. reduce plastic waste, In a message on his website, increase renewable O’Malley provided a short history energy, and pushed for more environmentally friend NEED-TO-KNOW of what he has accomplished over ly buildings, among many other the past ten years, and talked - The oldest high school football rivalry in the nation was about to go away this year without things. Also during his time, as a about the birth of his daughter, a fight – or at least a good-natured joke. With the English High vs. Boston Latin Thanksgiving football game cancelled due to COVID-19, some daring membersPHOTOS of the BY EnglishPATRICK O’CONNOR High Alumni (EHS ’76). Association, and some current players and coaches, gathered at Harvard Stadium to call out Continued on page 2 INFO? Latin and have a little fun in such difficult times. The game has been played continuously since THANKSGIVING AT PINE STREET INN 1887. This was the first year it was not held. See the story on Page 3. JPNDC to hold virtual job fair for first dispensary Quality, Affordable Residential Care for Seniors 62+

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use cannabis store in Jamaica The Jamaica Plain Neighbor reer coach for the JPNDC, and hood Development Corporation - Plain under the name Seed, and - Paola Liendo, (JPNDC) will be hosting a virtual • 24-hour personal care assistance is looking to hire people for sev Prosperity ProgramJPNDC’s Senior Economic Man job fair for Seed on December 11 ager, to learn more about the job Keep your name in - from 10am-11am. The Gazette - JPNDC ofreceSticky f size: 3 in. x3 in. • Medication administration Continued on page 2 By Lauren Bennett eria de trabajo para tienda de cannabis primera tienda de cannabis rec • 3 Home-style meals daily Jamaica Plain Neighbor reativa en Jamaica Plain. hood Development Corporation Shown sized- toria del cannabis. Todosto los tra scale above the eyes of our - La tienda está contratando Mayor Martin Walsh made his annual Thanksgiving trip to (JPNDC) bajos son amigables al CORI. presentará para varios puestos minoristas - the Pine Street Inn in the South End, shown here carving the • Laundry and housekeeping services de trabajo virtual para unaSeed feria La feria gratuita comenzará COURTESY PHOTO y de servicio al cliente. Además, turkey with Pine Street President Lyndia Downie. Mayor Walsh , la con una haycovers puestos en su museo de his approx. orientación el De dropped2 columns by to carve the turkey and say hello to residents in c. 11 - the Pine who enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner. The mayor said he • Leisure and wellness activities thousands of Continued on page 2 is thankful to all the partnerships in the City that are coming together to try to end homelessness in Boston. • Lovely common areas readers! Copy for a Sticky due • 100% accessible 3 weeks prior to run date Four Options to Choose From NO entrance fee 7,000 COPIES $ 7,000 COPIES $ 12,000 COPIES $ income or asset 2-COLOR 600 4-COLOR 700 2-COLOR 800 restrictions! 4-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE A COMBINATION OF COLORS. 12,000 COPIES 301 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain $ 2-COLOR STICKIES CAN BE MADE WITH ANY 2 COLORS www.MountPleasantHome.org 4-COLOR 900 617-522-7600 Call or Email Your Rep Today! [email protected] [email protected] 617-524-7662 781-485-0588 VISIT WWW.JAMAICAPLAINGAZETTE.COM Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 8, 2021 • 17 Jamaica Plain organizations receive money during latest round of the Boston Resiliency Fund’s grant program

By John Lynds cess, support individuals facing food, equipment and supplies has been a tough year for our to make sure that families and homelessness and assist seniors. for their Jamaica Plain pantry. neighbors already facing food seniors in West Roxbury, Roslin- Three organizations helping "The Boston Resiliency Fund Additionally, this grant will sup- insecurity, and for those who now dale, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain provide relief to residents in Ja- has been an essential provider port the food pantry’s program find themselves in this situation and Hyde Park have access to maica Plain during the ongo- to Boston nonprofits, building a coordinator, who works directly for the first time. Serving twice fresh and healthy foods." ing COVID-19 pandemic have network of support to help the with food insecure households as many families as we did in Of organizations receiving received funding through the most vulnerable Bostonians,” to assess needs and oversees 2019, Rose's Bounty now serves funding this round, 51 percent Boston Resiliency Fund's grant said Mayor Martin Walsh. “The volunteers and the delivery of over 950 Families per month; are led by a person of color and program to continue their work organizations granted have been groceries. feeding 2700+ individuals every 64 percent are led by a woman. in the neighborhood. vital to ensuring those most im- The Hyde Square Task Force month. With the help of this In total, since the launch of the The First Baptist Church pacted by the COVID-19 pan- will use the grant to support grant, we can meet many of the Fund, 56 percent of the organi- in Jamaica Plain, Hyde Square demic are supported. Thank you their ongoing efforts to provide increased costs associated with zations that received funding are Task Force and Rose’s Bounty to every organization who has youth and low-income families the pandemic. Rose's Bounty has led by a percent of color and 58 all received part of the $780,000 partnered with the City of Bos- of color with gift cards that en- worked tirelessly to adapt to percent are led by a woman. in funding to 39 organizations ton in providing resources to our able them to purchase food and these changing times in order in Boston. This round of grants community." groceries. went to organizations working to The First Church will use The Rose's Bounty COVID increase food and health care ac- the grant to purchase additional Surge Support will use Boston Resiliency funding to procure food as well as to purchase COVID-19 safety items. Michelle Wu demands Harvard "We are deeply honored by the recognition and faith the Boston protect jobs for frontline custodians Resiliency Fund has shown in Staff report vice workers, and others. Despite our work at Rose's Bounty,” said Brendan Behan Pub subsequent outcry from elected Darra Slagle, Executive Direc- 378A Centre Street On Tuesday, Boston City officials including Councilmem- tor of Rose's Bounty. “This year Councilor and Mayoral candi- ber Wu, the Cambridge City Jamaica Plain date Michelle Wu sent Harvard Council, and others, along with President Lawrence Bacow a let- student groups, the University ter expressing her concern about has not reversed it’s decision. the administration’s decision to Many contracted service workers cut contracted workers out of at Harvard have worked on cam- its pandemic leave policy next pus for decades, and face limited vertising work prospects if they lose these d semester, even as COVID-19 ne A rates surge and unemployment jobs. nli ends for thousands the day after “I’m the sole bread win- O Christmas. ner in my household, and my “Harvard has an important wife and I have three kids to ilable support,” said Karim Samih, a role to play in ensuring our com- s Av a contracted Custodian repre- i munities survive this unprece- ACTUAL dented crisis, as well as an ob- sented by 32BJ SEIU. “Without Showcase Your Business, Open ligation to support the workers this job, we couldn’t afford our AD SIZE who have dedicated their careers housing. Contracted custodians House, or More with an online to keeping the campus clean like me do similar work to di- ad! and safe, and who have made it rectly employed custodians. We in pixels possible for students to thrive,” all have been on the frontlines Clients and Customers wrote Councilor Wu. “During of this pandemic, putting our W: 160px this difficult time for many work- health and families’ health at are just a click away! H: 600px ing families—especially those risk every time we go into work. 00 who are Black, brown, and im- We were proud to make this — $300 per month per site — migrant—it is more important sacrifice in order to help stop the THE than ever that well-resourced spread of COVID-19 on campus. in inches institutions commit to ensur- Now Harvard needs to do their ing that their workers contin- part and protect our jobs.” INDEPENDENT W: 2.2222” NEWSPAPERS ue to have income security and “Harvard is the wealthiest H: 8.3333” health benefits. Those who do university in the world, with an reverejournal.com •winthroptranscript.com this work—many of whom have endowment of more than $40 lynnjournal.com • everettindependent.com been on the frontlines of the billion. They can afford to take pandemic—deserve this peace care of workers who have giv- eastietimes.com • chelsearecord.com —————— of mind regardless of whether en them decades of labor and charlestownbridge.com • beaconhilltimes.com been on the frontlines of the they are contracted or employed northendregionalreview.com • thebostonsun.com directly.” COVID-19 pandemic,” said Rox- On November 12, Harvard’s ana Rivera, Vice President of jamaicaplaingazette.com • missionhillgazette.com please send Executive Vice President Katie 32BJ SEIU. “President Bacow Combo Rates available! in “png” Lapp announced that the Uni- and the Harvard administration Buy any 3 sites, get 4th FREE versity is amending its pandemic need to listen to Councilor Wu, format paid leave policy to exclude ven- their workforce, and their stu- dors, which would could lead to dent body. Thousands of workers Call the office to get started! layoffs among contracted custo- and their families are counting 781-485-0588 dians, security officers, food ser- on them doing the right thing.” 18 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • JANUARY 8, 2021

Editorial Emissions bill is a big step for the environment

The approval on Monday by both houses of the Massachusetts legislature of a bill that requires the state to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 85% below 1990 levels by 2050 represents a huge step to- ward the goal of mitigating the effects of climate change in our state. Although the total carbon emissions emanating from Massachusetts obviously is only a small fraction of global emissions, the legislation provides a blueprint for other states and private industry to follow. Some say that the ultimate goal of net-zero by 2050 is unattainable, but in our view, that is understating the reality of what is happening in the world today. Despite the best (or worst) efforts of the Trump administration to perpetuate the use of coal and other fossil fuels, renewable energy actually is cheaper than fossil fuels thanks to the advances in tech- nology of wind and solar energy. Most excitingly, the progress in the development of hydrogen fuel cells, which has been more than two decades in the making, finally etter is beginning to look like it will become a feasible source of energy L within 10 years, making the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by Raise the age of military service and ban 2050 more than just a dream. We applaud the action by Gov. Charlie Baker and our legislature in recruiters from high schools bringing to fruition an environmental action plan that recognizes Dear Editor, periences they’ve encountered. For many minority kids, joining the pressing need to address the issue of climate change. Ever wonder why it’s legal According to an American Phys- the military is a simple quick Although the pandemic rightly is in the forefront of government to serve as a soldier at age 18 iological Association 2020 report, way of getting out of poverty so leaders’ attention today, that problem will seem like a stroll in the in America but you can’t legally “Approximately 17 U.S. veterans they don’t put much thought into have alcohol until you are 21? die by suicide every day—a rate it. Therefore, the legal military park if we do not take immediate action to avert the looming climate In 1971 the drinking age did go that is about 1.5 times that of age should be raised to 21 and catastrophe that threatens our planet’s very existence. down to 18, but it returned to 21 nonveterans after adjusting for military recruiters should not due to increased drunk driving differences in age and sex, ac- be allowed in high schools. Like fatalities. Another argument to cording to the Department of Vet- underage drinking, the military keep the legal drinking age at erans Affairs (VA) 2019 National puts young people at risk. When It was a great run, Pats’ fans 21 is that alcohol at a young age Veteran Suicide Prevention An- they are older and more mature, affects brain development and nual Report.” This means that they will be more aware of these The 2020 season for the New England Patriots came to a merciful can lead to early addiction. approximately 6,205 soldiers risks and more likely to make a close this past weekend. The woeful Pats finished with a 7-9 record, Similarly, our society needs to commit suicide every year. Many better decision. their first losing season since 2000, and missed the playoffs for the reassess the legal military age in of these soldiers are young and Farida Loseille, the U.S. didn’t completely think through Senior at BCLA first time since 2008. Both alcohol and the military the cons of joining the military. We have to admit that we feel badly for young Patriots’ fans, those disproportionately affect low-in- born after 1990, who have become accustomed to the dominance and come communities of color where The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. excellence, year-after-year, by Bill Belichick’s crew. This season has there is a yearning to escape from been the equivalent of having an ice bucket thrown over your head, poverty. The military recruiters Jamaica Plain target low-income groups at their a rude wake-up call to the reality of the ebb-and-flow of professional high schools, promising to pay for sports that the Patriots alone among all sports franchises in the mod- their college education but they G a z e t t e ern era have managed to avoid for an unprecedented two decades. fail to mention all the trauma Circulation 16,400 Published 26 times a year in Jamaica Plain by Independent Newspaper Group Admittedly, even for those of us who are long-time Pats’ fans who and mental illness that could Patricia DeOliveira Sandra Storey can recall all of the decades of ignominy, from Braves Field to Fen- result from their military experi- Advertising Manager Founder/Publisher Emerita 1990-2011 way Park to Harvard Stadium and then to Schaefer Stadium, the ence. 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Staff report every neighborhood in the city of government—including cam- previously served in her City initiative that raised over $5 and 5 successful mayoral campaign roots in Massachusetts. Council office as communications million. She is also a co-founder Andrea Campbell’s campaign paigns across Massachusetts. •Nicole Serrano will serve as director and deputy chief of staff, at OneFiveTen, an organization for Mayor of Boston announced •Juanita Tolliver will serve deputy campaign manager. Ser- and worked on her 2015 and focused on empowering young a number of new staff hires to- as senior advisor for communi- rano has already overseen large 2017 campaigns for City Council. people to engage with campaigns day that show she is building a cations. Tolliver, a national po- organizing programs amidst the During the 2020 presidential pri- by connecting them with oppor- diverse, experienced leadership litical strategist and communi- pandemic, having most recent- mary, she served as New Hamp- tunities to financially support team with local and national cations consultant and frequent ly served as Massachusetts or- shire communications director millennial, LGBTQIA+, women, campaign experience. MSNBC contributor, was most ganizing director for the Biden for former Massachusetts Gov- and candidates of color. •Adam Webster, a long-time recently the political director campaign and as deputy cam- ernor Deval Patrick’s campaign. They join campaign manager campaign strategist and prin- for Supermajority, a national paign manager on Jesse Mer- •Blanca Andrei will serve Katie Prisco-Buxbaum, a veter- cipal at Castle Point Partners, organization that builds the po- mell’s campaign for Congress in as finance director. Andrei has an of Massachusetts, California LLC, joins Campbell’s campaign litical and organizing power of MA-04. She previously worked as extensive national fundraising and national politics, who also as general consultant. Through- women. She previously served a policy analyst and press staffer experience, helping raise over managed Campbell’s first cam- out his extensive career in Mas- as Director of Campaigns at the in the office of Los Angeles Mayor $99 million for candidates in paign for Boston City Council sachusetts and Boston politics, Center for American Progress Eric Garcetti. the 2020 presidential primary, in 2015, when Campbell defeat- including races every cycle in Action Fund, has worked as a •Caroline Kimball-Katz joins and most recently served as a ed 32-year incumbent Charles Boston for the last 15 years, Web- political strategist for non-profit Campbell’s campaign as commu- finance associate for the Biden Yancey to become the first wom- ster has run more than 25 win- organizations, and as a campaign nications director. A long-time campaign in which role she an and second-ever District 4 ning Boston campaigns across staffer on races at multiple levels aide to Campbell, Kimball-Katz executed the Artists for Biden City Councilor.

Op-Ed What six dollars can do By Dr. Glenn Mollette Harold and his wife June Rice Even more amazing was Mr. though, I never thought another and still growing. and their family. The church was Rice offered me a grand salary day about it from the moment I The point of all this is save When I was sixteen years old, an old building with a pump or- of $60 a month to help buy my signed those papers. some money when you can. Start I was invited to speak at a little gan and a sign behind the pulpit gasoline. The trip one way from Seven or eight years ago I as young as possible but even if country church in rural Denver that said, “Preach the Word.” home was over 30 miles so this did wonder if that account even you are old put something away Kentucky, not far from Paints- I stayed with the little con- was appreciated. He also pre- existed. I called up The Guide- every month. If you can save ville. gregation called Liberty Baptist sented me with paperwork for stone retirement people and with hundreds every month that is The church had all but closed Church throughout high school. a perk. The church was going to my Social Security number they wonderful, please do. However, its doors but one man, Harold By the time I was seventeen Mr. put 10 percent or $6 of my salary told me in a few seconds that the don’t ever underestimate the Rice, and his family wanted to Rice was talking to me about be- into the church denominational account did indeed exist and my growth potential of saving a little see the church stay open and do ing the official pastor and about retirement plan, then known as balance was $31,000. Shocked bit of money every month, even if well. ordination. In time I would be- The Annuity Board. It’s called would not describe how I felt. it’s just $6. And yes, every time I A church with few to almost come the pastor and would be Guidestone today. He had me I almost had to pick myself off look at that account, I remember no people typically does not at- ordained. I was too young, too to complete a form solidifying the floor. If Mr. Rice had made Mr. Rice and the good people of tract too many interested min- inexperienced and unskilled for my agreement to this monthly as many as 12 contributions the Liberty Baptist Church who not isters. I had spoken in my home such a responsibility but youth contribution. I was about sev- total invested would have been only encouraged me then but are church a few times and was a is adventurous and will try what enteen at this stage and had $72. Now, years later I was look- still encouraging me today with guest speaker in a few others. those of us who know better zero interest or thoughts about ing at over $31,000. Since that just $6. Mr. Rice asked if I would con- would never consider. retirement. Six dollars a month day of first inquiring that little sider speaking at the church on The church grew and we kind of seemed like a joke. $6 account now has over $46,000 the second and fourth Sunday started having 20 to 30 people I was with Liberty church a afternoons at 2:00. I agreed, and and often more. People literal- couple of years or more and about brought a message to maybe ly received Christ, joined the ten to twelve of those months Mr. seven or eight people my first church and were baptized. This Rice made that $6 contribution Sunday. The crowd consisted of was all amazing. to my retirement faithfully. Al- —— Classifieds —— SERVICES LICENSED PLUMBERS David at kNURD on Kall:com can WANTED help with PC computers, networks, Boston residents preferred audio/video/multimedia, phone solu- PLEASE WRITE: tions. $Reasonable$. House calls. Start immediately. 617-676-5676 or 617-522-6090. Call 617-212-2268 The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. 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Walsh an- Boston residents were between nounced this week the incom- the ages of 18 and 34 in 2018, ing Mayor’s 2021 SPARK Bos- according to the Boston Planning ton Council, with four new mem- & Development Agency’s Boston bers representing Jamaica Plain. by the Numbers 2020 report. The diverse 41-member “The SPARK Council has group, composed of 33 new and worked with my administration eight returning members, will to highlight and advocate for spend the next 12 months work- their shared values - voter par- ing to continue the program’s ticipation and activation, a more work virtually, opening up new equitable and affordable child lines of communication between care system, comprehensive cli- young adults and leaders in City mate change policies, resiliency government. Originally started in our immigrant communities, as ONEin3 in 2004, SPARK Bos- and much more,” said Mayor Bostonians voices are heard.” technologies that have allowed zens to hear directly from Mayor ton is celebrating 16 years of civ- Walsh. “I look forward to working The new 2021 Council mem- us to connect throughout the Walsh’s cabinet members on a ic engagement with over 400 20- with the incoming SPARK Bos- bers from JP include: pandemic, and I look forward variety of issues. This program- to 35-year-old Boston residents ton Council to ensure our young •Albert Jimenez, Jamaica Plain to seeing this cohort’s creativity ming has moved online due to •Thomas Pelkey, Jamaica Plain and passion in action. We have the COVID-19 pandemic, and •Dianna Bronchuk, Mission Hill/ an incredibly talented group that expanded to include virtual town Jamaica Plain highlights how bright Boston’s halls; #CiviCoffees, a 30-minute •Karol Mendieta, Roxbury/Ja- future can be.” monthly Facebook Live interview maica Plain SPARK Boston, housed in show with local civic leaders; Quality, The 2021 SPARK Boston the Mayor’s Civic Engagement and social media campaigns to Council members live in 21 of Cabinet, is responsible for ad- promote proper mask usage, flu the 24 different Boston neighbor- vising Mayor Walsh on issues vaccines, voting, census partici- Flexible, hoods, and include people born affecting millennial and Gen Z pation, and more. and raised as far away as Paki- populations, and working with This year, the SPARK Boston stan and China. Over 65 percent City departments and commu- program received 95 applications Aﬀordable of council members are people of nity stakeholders to improve the for the Council, showing a con- color. Approximately 40 percent lives of young people in Boston. tinued interest in community of the Council are native Bos- The Council holds monthly meet- engagement, despite the new vir- tonians, while others are from ings and puts on programs fo- tual format. New council mem- Education Texas, Ohio, Florida, New York, cused on connecting millennials bers, which include academic and California. with the City and one another. counselors, students, non-profit “I am so excited to engage this Historically, programs included workers, entrepreneurs, commu- council virtually,” said SPARK many events, including neigh- nity leaders, medical profession- Director Audrey Seraphin of her borhood meetups, voter registra- als, and consultants, will begin Online new colleagues. “They have com- tion pop-ups, salary negotiation their work on January 4, 2021. pleted the entire application and workshops, and Chief Chats, an For more information, please Virtual interview process through the event series which allows citi- visit boston.gov/sparkboston. Hybrid Traditional Crestwood CEO joins Lenny Zakim Fund Board of Directors

Staff report nomic justice for all. especially struggling under the Over the past 10 years, Eck- current circumstances.” Crestwood Advisors (“Crest- ton has served as a site visitor, Supporting the community is also wood”), a boutique investment bridge builder and volunteer on a central part of Crestwood Ad- and wealth management firm internal committees with LZF, visors’ mission. Under Eckton’s based in Boston, today an- including those tasked with al- leadership, the firm embraces nounced that CEO and Manag- locating funds to grantees. ing Partner Michael Eckton has “For 25 years, the Len- the opportunity and responsibili- joined the Lenny Zakim Fund ny Zakim Fund has played a ty to support the communities in (“LZF”) board of directors. vital role in grantmaking to which its team works and lives Spring classes begin the week of Eckton will serve an initial address the countless needs in through leadership, volunteer or three-year term on the board of our local communities, and I’m January 20, 2021 financial contributions. the Boston-based nonprofit orga- honored to play a small part “Joining the board of the Len- in encouraging and highlighting Visit: www.rcc.mass.edu/spring21 nization. Having supported the ny Zakim Fund is a wonderful Lenny Zakim Fund on a personal the ongoing work being done by Call: 857-701-1200 opportunity to help continue ac- level for more than a decade, LZF and its leadership team,” Eckton asserts his involvement Eckton said. “I’m committed to knowledgment and support of stemmed from his strong belief doing my part to uplift our grass- social issues, and directly help in the organization’s mission of roots community organizations disadvantaged populations,” Enroll Now! achieving social, racial and eco- who are forever challenged and Eckton said. VISIT WWW.JAMAICAPLAINGAZETTE.COM