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THURSDAY, July 15, 2021

Published every Thursday Serving Back Bay - South End - Fenway - Kenmore Boston School Police ‘QUIN HOUSE OFFICIALLY OPENS UP quietly phased out from all BPS schools

By Seth Daniel also lost their police powers as a result of the Police Reform Act. Though very few know, the At Villa Victoria, their long-standing Boston School long-standing work with Long- Police have been phased out wood in partnership with Boston this month, losing their arrest Police has changed, they said. powers and most other powers Because of the changes in the Act on July 1 due to the state Police for Longwood officers, they are Reform Act – and they will now working and depending more on be known as the Office of Safety Boston Police (BPD). Services. “IBA is working closely with And they are just the tip of the Longwood Security Services iceberg, as it is estimated a total and D4 officers to continue to of about 400 Special Police Offi- build trust between law enforce- cers (SPOs) across the city work- ment and our community,” said ing in various capacities, includ- Mayra Negron-Roche, COO PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE/JEREMIAH ROBINSON ing as Park at IBA. “Following the imple- The newly restored ‘Quin House – formerly the Algonquin Club – in the Back Bay celebrated a grand Rangers, Boston Medical Center mentation of the Police Reform re-opening on July 7 with Acting Mayor joining philanthropists Paul and Sandy Edgerley to cut the ceremonial ribbon on the ‘Quin. See Page 7 for more photos. hospital police, Boston Public Act, we have been continuing Health Commission (BPHC) to strengthen our relationship police and private security firms with D4 police officers, includ- such as Back Bay-based Long- ing Captain Steven Sweeney, wood Security that has long-pa- through attendance at our com- Santiago drops out of Mayoral contest trolled the South End’s Villa Vic- His move to end the campaign and several neighborhood asso- toria housing community, have By Seth Daniel (School Police, Pg. 8) leaves five announced major can- ciations in the South End as well. Though he had a gleaming didates still in the race, including Santiago has had a great run resume for the job of mayor, Acting Mayor Kim Janey, Coun- as a state representative in the South End State Rep. Jon San- cilor Michelle Wu, Councilor South End, and was a natural fit EAST COAST IVY BOUTIQUE tiago’s campaign never took a , Coun- when he announced for mayor. OPENS AT 88 CHARLES ST. strong foothold citywide and cilor and John However, polls continued to never caught the momentum Barros. indicate that he was running too needed to show strong in Sep- Santiago had significant sup- far behind other candidates to tember, and as a result he ended port in the South End from sev- likely catch up. his campaign for mayor on Tues- eral community leaders, includ- day morning. ing State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (Santiago Pg. 4) The Community Church of Boston receives award from Back Bay Green for efforts towards energy efficiency

By Lauren Bennett Church of Boston, to learn more that had been deferred for a long about the project and what’s next time,” and “second of all,” there The Community Church of for the church building as the was “concern for the planet and Boston, located on Boylston St. process continues. wanting to do the right thing by in Copley Square, recently fin- Stevens said that the building our building.” He added that the ished the first phase of its work was built in the late 19th or early church members want to “be East Coast Ivy Boutique, specializing in women’s clothing, accessories to make the building more ener- 20th century and operated as a good stewards to this building and jewelry, held its grand opening on Saturday, July 10, at 88 Charles gy efficient and reduce its carbon five story commercial building in that has treated us very well.” St. Its owner, Greta Belsole, a Pennsylvania native who now lives on footprint, and was awarded with the early 1900s. Since the church is “not a very Newbury Street, launched the boutique as an online business last May a Certificate of Excellence by after she graduated from the College of Charleston, in Charleston, S.C., “We’ve owned it since 1946,” conventional church-looking which proved so successful that it allowed her to open her first brick- Back Bay Green, a local “grass- he said of the church. structure,” Stevens said, and is and-mortar shop. As for why she settled on Charles Street, Belsole said roots advocacy organization,” The project to make the build- “more like an office building,” that Beacon Hill’s historic feel reminds her very much of Charleston. according to its website. ing energy efficient came about for the different sections of the To learn more, visit www.eastcoastivy.com; follow East Coast Ivy The Sun spoke with Dean Ste- a couple of reasons, Stevens said. church are located on different Boutique on Facebook, or Instagram @eastcoastivy on; or call the bou- vens, Administrator and Music He said the church was “longing tique at 717-364-6842. Director at the Community to first catch up on maintenance (Community Church Pg. 7) PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN July 15, 2021 editorial

SORRY FOLKS -- BUT THE Guest Op-Ed PANDEMIC IS FAR FROM OVER Financial Suicide is not necessary We in Massachusetts are living in a bit of a pandemic bubble right By Dr. Glenn Mollette spent $30,000 a month for three overhead were cheap. He went now, both literally and figuratively. months in a cookie franchise to work making the best ham- The high vaccination rate in our state, as well as in neighboring There is some risk to all of life. before he was able to get out of burger in town. For 16 years his states throughout New England, has contributed to a dramatic drop A friend and his wife had a the venture. burger business netted him an in the number of COVID-19 infections, deaths, and hospitalizations house paid for and a substantial Neither of the prior persons annual salary of over $300,000. in our part of the country. savings account. At the age of had any prior business owner- He retired well. The successful reopening of our economy serves as a testament to 65 he was retired and bored and ship experience. Sometimes we simply need to the value of having a highly-vaccinated -- and highly-educated -- pop- bemoaned he had never been a Life is filled with lessons. Edu- be content with what we have. ulation. business owner. He was aware of cation is often very expensive. If you need to work, consider It’s as if our region of the U.S. is equivalent to an island nation such a family who had recently closed You must decide if you are still what you know, what you have as New Zealand, where COVID-19 has not made a dent in economic a business so he offered to buy it young enough or too old to take and how you can make it work or other activity since the beginning of the pandemic because its prime from them and even employed on such a business venture. This for you. It could require a min- minister, Jacinda Ardern, sealed off its borders to foreigners from the a family member to run it. He is especially true if you could end imal amount of advertising. very beginning of the pandemic. knew nothing about the business up losing all your investment Or, it might simply require let- However, New England is not an island. Millions of our own but was confident all would be and further financially obligating ting acquaintances know what citizens are traveling to other places and returning, and millions of well. The cost of the investment, yourself. kind of work you are doing and non-residents are coming here to visit this summer. his lack of understanding the If you want or need something building your business by word The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain of the business and the monthly outgo to do, then get into something of mouth. You may be able to virus both in this country and throughout the world. The troubling spelled disaster. Within two that you can afford and know use space or land that is sitting years he had lost his house and aspects of Delta are that it is much more highly-transmissible than the something about. Being informed dormant and can be rented or his entire retirement savings try- original, it is more lethal, and the vaccines are slightly less-efficacious and applying as much research bought reasonably. ing to make his dream business to any endeavor is crucial. If you Life’s pursuits can be, and against it compared to the original strain of the virus for which the endeavor sustainable. can afford a large franchise fee, should be, approached with rea- vaccines specifically were developed. Another acquaintance had other investment costs and you sonable caution. Financial sui- In Australia (where vaccination rates are very low), the Delta worked hard at an auto plant for can make the business success- cide is not necessary. variant has shown itself to be a whole new ballgame, so to speak, in twelve years but retired and took ful, then by all means enjoy your terms of how contagious it is. The virus has been transmitted among his $150,000 retirement savings endeavor. If you are risking being Glenn Mollette is the publish- people who simply came fleetingly into contact with each other and and sunk it into a restaurant homeless then you should proba- er of Newburgh Press, Liberty shared the same airspace in an indoor mall. endeavor. He had never run a bly reconsider. Torch and various other pub- “It is the most hyper-transmissible, contagious version of the virus restaurant before and within one Years ago, an old friend was lishing imprints; a national col- we’ve seen to date, for sure — it’s a superspreader strain if there ever year the restaurant had failed. almost financially broke at 50. umnist – American Issues and was one,” said Eric Topol, a professor of molecular medicine and an His money was gone and he had He had worked in various restau- Common Sense opinions, anal- executive vice president at the Scripps Research Institution, in a recent a sizable debt. rants with others but had little to ysis, stories and features appear interview in Scientific American. Another acquaintance retired show for his efforts. He rented each week In over 500 newspa- The Delta variant is being blamed for the huge increases in infec- and wanted something to do. an old hamburger restaurant that pers, websites and blogs across tions and deaths throughout the world, particularly in places where He got into a cookie business had been closed and his rent and the . vaccination rates are in the low single digits. that lasted three months. He There also are many areas in the U.S., such as parts of Texas, Mis- souri, and Arkansas, where vaccination rates are low, that predictably now are seeing large increases in COVID-19 cases caused by Delta. The Delta variant is concerning enough on its own, but the real Baker announces findings of problem is this: The more people who become infected with COVID- 19, the more likely that the virus will mutate into additional variants, with the possibility that vaccination efficacy could begin to drop sig- the Future of Work Report nificantly if one of these strains develops an ability to evade the vac- By Lauren Bennett Baker said that the report landscape will mean that signif- cines’ protective effects. examines the future of work- icant workforce training will It is nothing less than tragic -- and despicable, really -- that there The Baker Administration on ing in the state, both in the be needed to connect workers are some in public life who are urging Americans NOT to get vacci- July 13 announced the release short term, as well as more with the skills that they may nated. That mindset was on display this past weekend at the Repub- of the Future of Work Report long-term. “COVID-19 in need for the future economy,” lican-dominated CPAC conference, where some clown on a panel from the Tufts Launchpad loca- many respects…has shifted Baker said. who spoke out against the nation’s vaccination program was actually tion for BioLabs in Chinatown. how Massachusetts residents Baker aded that the “high applauded by those in attendance. The report was “commis- work,” Baker said, including cost of housing will remain a There is a strong and vocal minority in this country who strive to sioned by the Administration the increased use of things like challenge,” and said that the to evaluate the ways that the create chaos -- that’s what makes them tick. e-commerce and automation. state will dedicate funds for COVID-19 pandemic has Whether we as a nation can overcome the combination of venality Additionally, remote and childcare, housing, and trans- changed work habits in Massa- and stupidity that was on display at CPAC this past weekend will hybrid work has become much portation. chusetts as the Commonwealth more popular and less people “In total, the report offers determine whether we can beat the pandemic in the short term and emerges from the pandemic,” are traveling for business, he eight key insights that also whether our democracy and our way of life can survive in the long according to a release from the said. term. state. “…Changes in the economic (Future of Work, Pg. 3)

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NABB License and Building Use Committee votes not to Bacco Wine and Cheese expansion

By Dan Murphy The establishment wouldn’t serve alcohol and is seeking only “the hotel will be ‘carving out’ bers felt that the attorney wasn’t property line and into the pub- The Neighborhood Associa- a CV license, while its proposed the restaurant space from their well prepared for presenting to lic sidewalk, but the applicant’s tion of the Back Bay License and hours of operation are 11 a.m. to liquor license.” NABB, but the biggest concern attorney “seemed to acknowl- Building Use Committee voted 9 p.m. daily. Ramsay’s Kitchen is also was that their architectural plans edge that they would not be not to oppose Bacco Wine and The committee voted not to undertaking a major renovation for the patio showed sections of Cheese’s planned expansion at oppose this application, after of the space, added Armstrong, it clearly bumping out beyond making the patio any bigger than 31 St. James St. at its July 5 meet- members expressed no concern and entering into a 10-year lease, the property line and into the it was under Bar Boulud,” wrote ing, which was held virtually. with the applicant’s plan to share with two five-year options. public sidewalk,” wrote Arm- Armstrong” According to a report submit- an existing dumpster with a The new establishment’s pro- strong. “We stressed that that ted to NABB’s Executive Com- business at 215 Newbury St. In deferring the matter, the mittee by LBU Chair, Conrad Meanwhile, the committee posed hours are 7 a.m. to mid- cannot happen.” committee requested, that the night indoors, and the committee A couple of committee mem- Armstrong, the applicant wants voted to defer making a decision applicant return “with firm plans to expand the space by taking on Ramsay’s Kitchen, the restau- requested that the patio close no bers expressed concern with the that show that the patio will not down the wall between their cur- rant that celebrity chef, Gordon later than 11 p.m. Trash pickup applicant’s architectural plans rent liquor store and their food Ramsay, intends to open in the would be handled by the hotel. for the patio, sections of which be larger than it currently is,” store next door to create one former Bar Boulud space in the “A couple committee mem- appeared to extend over the according to Armstrong, larger store that sells both liquor Mandarin Hotel. (Ramsay won’t and food. The establishment be the full-time manager, Arm- would keep the same hours, strong wrote.) except they will open Sunday at Bar Boulud had operated Titus Sparrow Park evening concerts return 10 a.m., instead of noon. under the hotel’s liquor license, Wednesday evenings at 6:30 Mad Cows (6:15pm start) - zation that relies on donations to In another matter, Yexin according to Armstrong, where- p.m. (unless noted) Country Zheng (John), the sole proprietor as Ramsay’s Kitchen intends fund concerts and other events. July 21, Grupo Fantasia – August 25, Big Ol’ Dirty Buck- of Superemoji, detailed his plans to bring in their own license The pandemic precluded normal Latin/Caribbean et (6:00pm start) – Funk to open the bubble tea take-out (although they haven’t iden- fundraising this year. Please con- restaurant at 217 Newbury St. tified one to purchase yet), so July 28, Dub Apocalypse - September 1, Eva Davenport Reggae (6:00pm start) – Original Fusion sider donating by mailing a check August 4, Legends of Summer from hip-hop to soul to R&B to to 800 Boylston St., P.O. Box – Pop/Rock Jazz Future of Work (from pg. 2) 990965, Boston, MA 02119 or August 11, Booty Vortex – To Donate: cover things like the need for economic growth,” and $175 Funk/Disco The Friends of Titus Sparrow on our website, www.titusspar- greater flexibility in transporta- million “to boost substance August 18, Slim Jim and the Park is an all-volunteer organi- rowpark.org. tion and childcare,” Baker said. use and behavioral health pro- “The report’s detailed analy- gramming, the release states. sis of workforce and economic More than $640 million trends gives us a road map for will be invested in child care, Virtual Public Meeting how we can take tangible steps including “sustaining increased to make sure that Massachu- child care subsidies for low-in- setts can continue to grown come families and other pan- and thrive in a post-pandemic demic-era changes,” according 380 Stuart Street world.” to the release. Tuesday, July 27 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3ws1EgU He said that the state is “on Lt. Governor Karyn Polito 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 track to have a big surplus” also said that investments are Meeting ID: 160 951 8595 Project Proponent: this year regarding tax revenue being made in transportation Skanska because “significantly more for the state, including a new economic activity than was Regional Rail schedule on the Project Description: anticipated” was created by Commuter Rail. The 380 Stuart Street project was originally proposed and permitted by John Hancock for a new, residents. This new schedule “rep- approximately 625,000 square foot office building for the company, with retail, service, and restaurant “We believe Massachusetts resents a shift toward more uses, and below-grade parking for approximately 175 vehicles (the Original Project). The Proponent, is well-positioned as we emerge consistent, regular service through the proposed NPC and PDA Amendment, intends to carry forward all material aspects of the from the pandemic and pro- throughout the day, compared Original Project, with the primary proposed changes being improvements to the building design and the mote economic growth and to pre-pandemic service that prioritization of occupant wellness. The Proposed Project, as described in the NPC and proposed PDA Amendment, will increase the public realm porosity of the project, generate activation at the ground level. recovery moving forward,” was heavily skewed toward and create a more sustainable building. The Proponent remains committed to the community benefits and Baker said. AM and PM rushes,” the mitigation measures established through the Article 80 review process of the Original Project. Baer said that $1 billion in release states. Polito added that If there are any requests for interpretation services for this meeting, please reach out to Nick Carter at federal funds will be dedicated the state is “continuing to pro- [email protected] for “housing priorities, with mote weekend service” on the mail to: Nick Carter a particular focus on creating Commuter Rail. Boston Planning & Development Agency homeownership opportuni- She also spoke about work One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Close of Comment Period: Boston, MA 02201 8/9/2021 ties in communities of color,” with “helping communities phone: 617.918.5303 according to the press release. make investments in street- email: [email protected]

Additionally, $240 mil- scapes,” such as trails for BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans lion will be allocated towards cycling and walking, that have Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary “workforce training oppor- been made possible through tunities to help train workers the Shared Streets and Spaces to connect with high-demand Grant Program. industries, a key priority raised To read the full report, visit in the report.” mass.gov/doc/future-of-work- The state will use $350 in-massachusetts-report/down- find us online at www.thebostonsun.com million in federal funds for load. “downtown development and PAGE 4 THE BOSTON SUN July 15, 2021 Acting Mayor Janey talks about Health Equity Now Plan

By Lauren Bennett pre-existing health inequities. We Janey also said that the Health many officials and mayoral can- the accessibility, efficiency, and cannot return to the way things Equity Now Plan will help didates have spoken about the affordability of Boston’s transit, Acting Mayor Kim Janey on were before. Our only option “inform” where to invest funds effects that the lack of affordable while reducing its carbon foot- July 13 held a press conference now is to go better.” from the American Rescue Plan. housing has on the city, especial- print. to talk about the Health Equi- Janey also announced the cre- Janey also talked about ly as a result of the pandemic. Lastly, Janey addressed public ty Now Plan created by the ation of the Health Equity Action increasing “transparency and “We must do more to make safety in the city following “sev- COVID-19 Health Inequities Team, which will help implement accountability in our police affordable home ownership a eral non-fatal shootings” over Task Force. the Health Equity Now Plan. force,” and “reimagine our city’s possibility for all Boston resi- the weekend. She thanked the members of She said members of this response to mental health emer- dents,” Janey said, adding that She called the shootings a the Task Force, which she said team are “charged with a broad- gencies.” $4.1 million has been invested so “tragic reminder that violence is a “group of 26 health and er scope beyond the pandem- She added that “investment far. prevention is a critical part of human service leaders appointed ic response,” and will identify in our youth is a critical impor- “With this investment, down public health. This plan includes by former Mayor Walsh in April where progress has been made tance,” mentioning the creation payment assistance for Boston important measures to address 2020.” and where more progress is need- of the city’s first Children and residents has increased from violence and bring healing and Many of the Task Force mem- ed. They will also ensure that the Youth Cabinet that serves all $10,000 to $40,000,” she said. justice to our communities.” bers were on the “front lines of community is a part of the pro- Boston youth ages 0-24. Public transportation is anoth- The full Health Equity Now the pandemic,” she said, adding cess and has a say in what hap- Affordable housing is also a er big city issue, and Janey said Plan can be found at boston.gov/ that “the pandemic magnified pens. one of the city’s top issues, and she is “dedicated” to increasing equity.

Santiago (from pg. 1)

“When I announced my cam- to represent my community as a and contributions to the cam- The work to address our system- Association (WSANA) didn’t paign for Boston Mayor, it was state representative in the Massa- paign over the last six month. He ic inequities and crises like Mass officially back Santiago, and with optimism, energy, and a chusetts Legislature. These expe- also thanked his wife, Alex, for and Cass has never been more doesn’t endorse, but said many sincere desire to serve the peo- riences in service are what drove standing by him since day one. urgent,” he said. “You have my of his plans for the opioid epi- ple and families I see every day me to launch my campaign for Beyond that, Santiago – having commitment to remain a tireless demic in their neighborhood hit across our city,” he said. “Today, mayor. been re-elected last year to the advocate on these issues as we all the right buttons. I announced that I am ending “I’m deeply proud of the state rep seat – will return to the move forward. But, for now, my “We were all surprised at the my mayoral campaign. But my impact our campaign was able State House to resume his duties message is simply thank you. I’m lack of traction that Jon’s cam- intention to serve remains as to have, the relationships we’ve there having learned a great deal full of gratitude and optimism, paign received, but perhaps that strong as ever. Service has taught built, and the race we’ve run,” he about the residents outside his and I look forward to talking is because we know him so well me so much about life, Boston, continued. “It was a true honor district. He said he would be a soon.” and thus are confident that he and myself. That drive to give to join a historic field of candi- tireless advocate for issues such South End Forum Moderator would have made a great mayor, back led me to serve my coun- dates, and I look forward to sup- as the opiate epidemic at Mass Steve Fox was backing Santiago especially given the moment,” try in the Army and as a Peace porting the first elected woman and Cass and other inequities for mayor, and he said Santiago said President George Stergios. Corps volunteer. It gave me an of color to lead Boston.” even though his mayoral race has had been a great voice in the race “WSANA does not endorse can- opportunity to provide medical Santiago sent out a letter to concluded. to promote the critical issues and didates, but we do encourage care for patients in the most diffi- his campaign team and support- “My campaign for mayor may solutions for the Mass/Cass opi- anyone who pays any attention cult of times. And it inspired me ers thanking them for their work be ending, but let me be clear: oid issues. to us, to look carefully at their “Jon has been an incredibly plans for Mass and Cass, and dedicated state representative especially if they have a history of and had forward thinking and advocating for opening the same Virtual Public Meeting realistic plans to wisely address sort of facilities we have in Mass the most critical issues facing the and Cass in other neighborhoods city such as the opioid and home- of the city.” lessness crisis of crucial impor- Councilor and mayoral can- 819 Beacon Street tance to the South End, Roxbury, didate Andrea Campbell – for- and Newmarket,” he said. “That Tuesday, July 27 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3dSy4ec merly Santiago’s opponent in the voice will be missed on the cam- mayoral race – issued a statement 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Toll Free: (833) 568 - 8864 paign trail.” Meeting ID: 160 226 8653 immediately thanking him for his Project Proponent: Santiago’s home neighbor- advocacy. Scape Beacon, LLC hood association, the Worces- “I am grateful for the unique ter Square Area Neighborhood experience and passion for ser- Project Description: vice that Representative Santia- This is a Public Meeting regarding the proposed 819 Beacon Street project in the Audobon go and his team brought to this Circle district of the Fenway neighborhood. The Project consists of approx. 280,900 square feet SERVICE race,” she said. “I look forward of mixed-use programming, comprised of 397 residential rental housing units and 53 DIRECTORY institutional patient-family housing units in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital. 200 to continuing to work in partner- parking spaces will be relocated below grade and 8 of the existing surface parking spaces will ship to move our city forward.” remain above grade. The Project includes a 1,600 square foot retail space on the corner of JOHN J. RECCA Many wonder where Santia- Beacon Street and Maitland Street. PAINTING go’s supporters might turn in the Interior/Exterior wake of him leaving. In his base mail to: Edward Carmody Commercial/Residential of the South End, many have Boston Planning & Development Agency already turned support to Coun- One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Close of Comment Period: Fully Insured cilor Annissa Essaibi George due Boston, MA 02201 8/6/2021 Quality Work phone: 617.918.4 422 to her long-time advocacy for email: [email protected] Reasonable Rates Mass and Cass opioid issues. Free Estimates Meanwhile, other support is like- BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans [email protected] ly to go to Campbell and Wu and Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary 781-241-2454 Janey. July 15, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 5 Wu holds two campaign events at Ramler Park

By Lauren Bennett/Staff Report South End and Fenway residents on Saturday for an afternoon City Councilor and mayor- of conversation and communi- al candidate Michelle Wu held ty-building for Election Day and two campaign events on July 10 beyond.” in Ramler Park in the Fenway. The Queers 4 Wu party fea- The first was a Park Party, where tured a conversation with Wu between 20-25 Fenway and and Julia R. Golden (They/ South End neighbors gathered Them), who is the Associ- and chatted with Wu about her ate Dean of Students, Student campaign and issues that matter Affairs at Massachusetts College to them, and the second was an of Pharmacy and Health Science event and moderated conversa- University. Attendees also had a tion arranged by Queers 4 Wu, chance to talk with Wu about her where another 25 people attend- campaign and how they could be ed, according to her campaign. a part of it. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE WU CAMPAIGN ““I am so inspired by our sup- “It was deeply meaningful to Michelle Wu and Julia R. Golden had a moderated discussion at Ramler Park as part of a Queers 4 Wu event porters and community members have an event organized and led at Ramler Park on July 10. who came out to talk about the by the TQBIPOC community, future of our neighborhoods and and a conversation with leaders city,” Wu told the Sun in an email and organizers for justice and with regards to the Park Party. change,” Wu said. “We are build- “This election is about meet- ing community and connecting ing the moment with a vision with residents from across our to address the urgent challenges city to fight for a city that hears our city faces, and I cherished and values every voice.” the conversations I had with

South End and Fenway residents posed for a quick photo as they enjoyed the Park Party with Michelle Wu in Ramler Park on Saturday. Michelle Wu and Julia R. Golden were all smiles at the event last Saturday, which was attended by about 25 people.

South End and Fenway residents gathered at Ramler Park on July 10 to chat with Michelle Wu about her campaign and the issues that matter in their neighborhoods. PAGE 6 THE BOSTON SUN July 15, 2021

New liquor store takes over former Clarendon Wine space

By Dan Murphy A new liquor store specializing in high-end wines and liquor, and craft beers, has taken over the former home of Clarendon Wine at 563 Commonwealth Ave., a longstanding Back Bay business that permanently shuttered last June after falling prey to looters and vandals in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police. Whiskey & Wine will mark its grand opening with a week- long celebration, with various specials and promos, kicking off Sunday, July 18, but since their A look inside Whiskey & Wine. soft opening about three weeks ago, customers have immediately job, which, he said, took about a Unlike its predecessor, taken note of how different it is year to complete, has completely which, Nainesh said, carried a from Clardendon Wine, the fam- transformed it with a new inte- wide-ranging selection of beer, ily business that had operated rior, including towering built- wine and liquor, Whiskey & Whiskey & Wine at 563 Commonwealth Ave. from the storefront since 1949 in display cases for wine that Wine focuses instead on high- until a little more than a year extend nearly the whole length end and craft wines, as well as ago, said Nainesh Patel, whose on one side of the store, as well craft liquor and craft beer. from French and Italy; their the area, as well as the residents wife, Krupa Patel, is the owner a new refrigeration system. “We Their Cambridge location is California collection from Napa they’ve met. of the new Commonwealth Ave- Valley; Australia and New Zea- “The location is great,” he nue liquor store, as well as City built it out from scratch,” he said widely renowned for its craft of the store. beer collection, with 200 differ- land; and South America, among said. “It’s right in the heart of the Liquors in Cambridge and Sul- other places. Back Bay area. The neighbor- Work is also still underway on ent beers, including many from livan Square Liquors in Somer- Additionally, Whiskey & hood’s really good, and we have an approximately 400 square- New England’ which will all be ville. Wine carries a selection of chees- lots of tourists. All the neigh- foot second-story lounge area stocked at Whiskey & Wine as While Nainesh, who helps es, as well as a variety of hum- bors [who previously patronized Krupa oversee operations at the that overlooks the front of the well. mus, said Nainesh, all of which Clarendon Wine] have also been Commonwealth Avenue store, store from a large window, said The wine selection, mean- are meant to complement the great and really supportive.” is reticent to put a number on Nainesh, and once finished, will while, “tries to cover the best beverages they sell. Visit Whiskey & Wine the amount of money they sunk be used to host tastings and for brands from all over the world,” Although Nainesh said he and online at whiskeyandwinebos- into renovating the space, the other special events. said Nainesh, with offerings Krupa weren’t very familiar with ton.com, call 857-233-5227, or Back Bay before opening Whis- drop by the store at 563 Com- 129 Pinckney Street key & Wine, they already love monwealth Ave. 5 bedrooms I 3.5 bathrooms I $3,975,000 This handsome brick and granite five-story, 4,188 sqft single-family townhouse is located on the most desirable “Flat of the Hill”. Built in 1878 and beautifully maintained, it shows off the fine materials and craftsmanship of that time. 12-foot ceilings crown spacious rooms, 8 fireplaces of which many have their original white marble mantles. The property includes one of Beacon Hill’s legendary hidden gardens and lower level living space with its own separate access. Within walking distance of Back Bay and downtown attractions, it is just around the corner from Charles St, the Charles River and The Esplanade. Garage parking available nearby.

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Acting Mayor Janey and Interior Designer Ken Fulk look over some of the architectural changes to the restored gem.

With a chandelier one can only wonder in amazement (or confusion) at, Acting Mayor Janey surveys one of the dining rooms in The ‘Quin House. Attorney Mike Ross, Acting Mayor Kim Janey and Sandra Edgerley.

Community Church (from pg. 1) floors. There is an auditorium tions included the installation of said, adding that it was around tric.” things that need to get done.” and office space on the upper electric air-source heat pumps, he March of last year “when we After receiving some bids that He said next up is repairing floors, an archive collection on said, that provide both air condi- realized our oil fired steam boiler were rather costly, Stevens said the existing windows to make the fifth floor, and the Clover tioning and heat to the floors of was on its last legs. We searched that the church was able to get them more energy efficient, as Food Lab on the first floor, which the church. around and got some estimates, a grant through Eversource to the current ones are “single pane, is not affiliated with the church. “We started on that quest in and were hoping to make that cover about two-thirds of the old windows with deteriorating The first portion of the renova- the middle of COVID,” Stevens transition from fossil fuel to elec- cost of the installation. The city’s frames.” The church is in the Office of Environment, Energy, process of meeting with an archi- and Open Space was able to help tect and building contractors to the church find the grant money. see how they will go about that Stevens said that all in all, project, he said, which will also the heat pump installation pro- hopefully include repairs to the cess took 14 months, but they building’s facade as well. are now in place for three of the All of the church’s hard work five floors. The restaurant has its is not going unnoticed. On June own HVAC unit, he said, so the 16, Back Bay Green awarded church just needs to work some- the church with a Certificate of thing out for one remaining floor. Excellence “in recognition of Four heat pumps have been Green Leadership,” according to installed, two on the auditorium Royce. level, which has a larger square “It’s really a wonderful footage, and there is one each on acknowledgement of a lot of two of other floors with smaller hard work around securing these square footages. Jackie Royce, heat pumps,” Stevens said. “I a member of Back Bay Green, see it as a first step toward a real told the Sun in an email that the state-of-the-art efficiency for a pumps are located on the roof building of this sort, which is an of the building, and “were con- old, grumpy, ornery problemat- nected to existing inconspicuous ic building. It is our home, our vents in the ceiling of the audito- church, our sacred ground, and rium…” She said installation was we want to do the right things PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF BOSTON finished in the middle of June. with it.” Pictured third from left is Dean Stevens, Church Administrator/Program Director with Board members (Alan Clements, Charles Welch, Dave Woodruff); Back Bay Green members (Jacqueline Royce, Michael McCord, “We see it as the first phase,” For more information about David Ward, Pamela Musoke); and contractor Joel Darby at the award ceremony on June 16, where the Stevens said of the work, and the Community Church of Bos- Community Church of Boston received a Certificate of Excellence for its work to make the church more ener- the church hopes to “complete a ton, visit communitychurchof- gy efficient and reduce its carbon footprint. refit as we can do. There’s lots of boston.org. PAGE 8 THE BOSTON SUN July 15, 2021 BLO announces summer schedule After 15 long months, The at 7:00pm at the DCR’s Hatch Music & Healing Longwood Symphony Orchestra Boston Landmarks Orchestra is Memorial Shell Wednesday, August 11 | Ronald Feldman, Music Direc- •Rhapsody in Blue & American announcing a return to live per- •Beethoven’s Fifth and American Christopher Wilkins, conductor tor formances this summer, kicking Icons Jean Appolon Expressions Mercury Orchestra | Channing Portraits off in July. Wednesday, August 4 Peter DiMuro/Public Displays of Yu, Music Director Wednesday, September 1 •Sunday, July 18, 4pm Christopher Wilkins, conductor Motion Christopher Wilkins, conductor Arlington St. Church Sigourney Cook, soprano Urbanity Dance •Amazing Grace and Sousa Brianna Robinson, soprano 25 Arlington Street, Boston Adrian Anantawan, violin Marches •Bach and Beethoven Wednesday August 24 Carrie Cheron, mezzo-soprano The following concerts are all •Rachmaninoff to Ellington: Wednesday August 18 Christopher Wilkins, conductor David Coleman, piano

School Police (from pg. 1) munity meetings, increased pres- tendent Cassellius and her team someone trespassing or deal with police forces. ence in the neighborhood and have been working to address “WHAT CAN WE DO?” an external threat, which worries BPHC officials did not return access to our security cameras.” student safety policies that have Southender Ames Stevens is me the most. Even with external an e-mail, but Maclean said their adversely impacted students in a former Boston School Police threats, we can’t even move peo- union has been in contact with BOSTON SCHOOL POLICE our schools. A key component of officer who was assigned to the ple out of the property now. The him. He said those officers are PHASED OUT this work is the new student data McKinley South End Academy. only thing we can do is call for responsible for patrolling Mass The Boston School Police are privacy policy that was approved He is also the former vice pres- someone to help. Five minutes go and Cass and the homeless shel- the most vocal so far on the mat- in September 2020. ident of the union, but quit the by before a response, if that, and ters – which can be a daunting ter and have been in place for “The Governor’s new law force recently when the changes that’s five minutes of people get- assignment. several decades. They, like oth- accelerated the work BPS is came down, and entered the reg- ting their butt kicked or worse… “They told us they took their ers, are a force that is in effect already doing to reimagine the ular Police Academy to become a We don’t even have the authority badges, their cruisers and uni- under the Rule 400 process role of the Office of Safety Ser- Boston Housing Authority Police to tell people to move that are forms,” he said. “They don’t that allows Special Police Offi- vices,” it continued. “The ulti- Officer. Stevens had also worked sleeping or loitering on school have any handcuffs or duty cers (SPOs). While they are not mate goal of this ongoing work for Longwood Security as an property. It’s a real mistake.” batons with them. They patrol armed and were instituted as a is to promote school safety while SPO for many years in Villa Vic- Added Stevens, “I was the homeless shelters and down mediation group to keep regular cultivating trust in the communi- toria. assigned to the McKinley South at Mass and Cass. They are being Boston Police out of the schools, ty, building strong relationships, He said the changes in the End and that’s a rough school. told to double up or triple up Boston School Police had arrest and placing a greater focus on School Police and for other SPOs If I were still there, I don’t think when the patrol so they don’t get powers and could carry hand- intervention and restorative jus- were abrupt and he doesn’t agree there’s any way I could work at into any trouble.” cuffs and produce Police Reports tice practices.” with them. that school without authority or Boston Medical Center (BMC) – and also remove those tres- “That was our big gripe is that powers. It’s setting someone up said they don’t expect the chang- passing on school grounds. With POLICE REFORM ACT it was done so abruptly and so to fail.” es to affect how they keep their little fanfare, all SPOs under the MOVED POLICY FASTER quickly,” he said. “Parents and Stevens also said the move campus safe, a campus that is state Police Reform Act lost their BPS said the Police Reform staff and families should know undermines the reason the also in the middle of the Mass police powers on July 1 when the Act impacted the ability of local and I don’t think they do. They’ve School Police were brought in and Cass nexus. They said they law went into effect. One of the police, in this case the Boston been trying to move away from to the schools many years ago will be working closely with the largest forces to lose their powers Police Department (BPD), to the police in the schools. There – as a diversionary force that BPD and State Police to respond were the Boston School Police, issue police licenses to SPOs like are ways for them to get us cer- could protect the school and also to incidents. but other Rule 400 SPOs that lost the Boston School Police patrol- tified and retain police powers, mediate situations to give kids a “Boston Medical Center’s their powers were hospital police men and superior officers. The but they didn’t want to entertain break and potentially avoid an Department of Public Safety forces like the Boston Medical change in the law removed their that because it meant sending unnecessary arrest. Now, he said, works around the clock to main- Center Police, private companies authority to make arrests, and us to an academy…It was per- the whole idea of mediating sit- tain the safety of our campus like Longwood Security, Boston write/access police reports. Now, fect for them because they were uations will be thrown out the for staff, patients and visitors,” Common Park Rangers and the in the event that police are need- looking for this anyway. This law door if BPD shows up and has to read a statement. “The recent Boston Public Health Commis- ed, BPS said it will be calling Bos- allowed them to do this quickly arrests kids without the under- changes in special police licens- sion (BPHC) Police, among oth- ton Police to respond instead of and quietly. This was a two-year standing or relationships. ing and training will not impact ers. the School Police. plan and when the law passed “Now, all they can do is call the ability of our public safety Few are talking about the Those on the School Police are and the date was July 1, it made 9-1-1 and hope that the call is department to fulfill its mission changes, which have already now known as Safety Services, that two-year plan into a two- prioritized and then the Boston and keep our campus safe. We been put into place, and current and they now wear polo shirts month plan.” Police come in,” he said. “We also work closely with the Bos- and former SPOs estimated that and not uniforms, and no longer Current School Police Presi- had relationships and we han- ton Police Department, the Mas- around 400 officers lost their have cruisers or carry handcuffs. dent Ian Maclean said they are dled a lot of situations. The BPD sachusetts State Police and other powers in Boston. BPS said they have been meeting left with little to no power, and won’t come in with those rela- law enforcement agencies.” Boston Public Schools (BPS) with Safety Services staff over the he said now all they can do is call tionships. Do you really want Stevens and Maclean said said it had been working on a summer to develop a plan that the Boston Police when some- street cops coming in with guns? patrolling Villa Victoria will be plan to implement the Office of promotes school safety through thing happens and, with BPD That’s the last thing I would have harder for the BPD, because their Safety Services and to phase out relationship building and inter- being understaffed, hope that thought…We could keep street experience is that D-4 and Long- the Boston School Police since vention strategies that are not they respond. He recalls break- cops out of the schools by han- wood SPOs have had a great May. They said Supt. Brenda dependent on officers having ing his leg and hand at English dling and mediating things our- relationship and they take some Cassellius mentioned it in her police powers. The district also High School in Jamaica Plain selves. An arresting officer has of the pressure off the local dis- report on May 12 and June said the relationships built by when trying to remove a firearm discretion and we could keep trict. 16. However, it has not been officers over the years will pro- from a young adult that had tres- things in house and maybe not “Especially in the summer it well-publicized and it appears vide a foundation for the Safety passed from outside, and noted bring charges if we felt it’s not can get pretty crazy there in my parents have not been informed Services to move to their next there would be little he could do the best thing. Now you don’t experience,” Stevens said. “Bos- of the change yet. phase of work, being mentors, about that now. have that. If there’s any crime, ton Police responds there a little “BPS is committed to provid- coaches and valued members of “I took the gun from the kid they have to call 9-1-1.” quicker than other places, but ing safe, welcoming and cultur- the school community. and basically let him go to remove the call volumes could skyrocket ally affirming environments for Boston Police Department him,” he said. “I don’t know OTHER AGENCIES for them. You’ll see a big differ- our students and staff,” read officials did not wish to comment how that would play out now. Most other agencies didn’t ence when it gets really hot…The a statement from the schools. on the School Police situation or We don’t have the authority to return inquiries from the Sun Longwood guys take a big chunk “Since September 2019, Superin- the SPO situation in general. do much. We can’t even remove about the disbanding of their out of the workload for D-4.” July 15, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 9 Councillor Baker endorses Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large

Staff Report Schools for 22 years and raised committed to the people of Bos- her two kids in the city as a single ton to do the job, every day.” City Councillor , mother, had taught kindergarten Erin’s campaign has been who represents parts of the South to his twin children ten years gathering steam this summer, End, announced his endorsement ago and that she remains “their with a string of high-profile last week of Erin Murphy for an favorite teacher.” endorsements and a surge in At-Large City Councilor seat, “Anyone who can wrangle a grassroots support and volun- calling their shared vision for a roomful of kindergartners has a teerism across the city. Erin has united Boston a central reason head start on serving in govern- also been endorsed by, among for his support. ment,” Baker said. “Erin’s com- others, State Representative Dan “Erin sees our city the same mitment to public service is sec- Hunt, the Massachusetts Nurses way I do,” said Baker, who was ond-to-none, and she would be a Association, Boston Firefighters first elected in 2011. “We want major asset for the whole city.” Local 718, Laborers Local 223, safe streets, good schools, and “I’m honored by Councillor and Boston EMS. a compassionate presence in Baker’s endorsement,” Erin said. Erin and Councillor Baker every neighborhood. Our city’s “He’s been a great dad to his plan to campaign and hold strength is in our unity, and I kids, whom I was lucky enough events together prior to the Sept. can’t think of a better partner in to teach, and he’s set an example 14 primary, when Boston voters that cause than Erin Murphy.” at City Hall for the type of city can select four candidates to fill Baker added that Erin, who councillor I will be: hard-work- the four At-Large seats on the Councillor Frank Baker and Candidate for City Councillor at Large taught in the Boston Public ing, determined, and absolutely . Erin Murphy.

Silicon Valley Bank, Boston BPS releases draft of 3-Year Federal Funding Plan Staff Report invested directly to schools; the •ESSER II - Recover lost learn- Private complete merger next 30% will go to schools via ing and wellness: $123 million. Boston Public Schools (BPS) school department investments; •ESSER III - Reimagine BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassel- and the final 20% will be allocat- for a sustained strong and equi- By Seth Daniel ships in the area.” The combined private banking lius this week released the first ed to fund districtwide innova- table system: $276 million. With a nod to the growing and wealth management business draft of the district’s plan to dis- tion, collaboration and commu- ESSER II funding, totaling innovation sector in Boston, Sil- will be led by Anthony DeChellis, tribute Elementary and Second- nity partnerships. approximately $123 million, icon Valley Bank (SVB) took over CEO of SVB Private Banking & ary Schools Emergency Relief II “This federal funding rep- and ESSER III funding totaling long-time wealth management Wealth Management and Yvette (ESSER II) federal funding. resents a once-in-a lifetime approximately $276 million, bank, Boston Private Bank & Butler, President of SVB Private The funding, approximately opportunity for us to dismantle have not yet been received from Trust, on July 1 after regulatory Banking & Wealth Management. $400 million over the next three systemic barriers to opportunity the state. The draft plan released approvals were completed. The private banking and wealth years, will provide opportunities that have persisted in the Boston is specific to the ESSER II fund- The merger of SVB and Bos- management leadership team to support the Return, Recover, Public Schools for far too long. I ing expected this fall. BPS will ton Private was previously will now also include Jim Brown, and Reimagine agenda to return am so thankful to all the many continue engagement on ESSER announced in January. Head of Specialty Commercial students safely to classrooms; stakeholders who contributed III funding through the fall. Boston Private had a presence and John Longley, head of Private recover from the pandemic and the ideas that you see reflected in Superintendent Cassellius and in the Back Bay, with a branch Bank, Wealth, Trust & Wine. create the conditions for reimag- this plan,” said Superintendent her team solicited feedback from office in 500 Boylston for some “With the close of our acquisi- ining BPS; and reimagine a sus- Cassellius. “We are utilizing this students, families, teachers, local tained, successful and equitable time, though that is intended to tion of Boston Private, we are well ESSER funding as a continuous leaders, and the general public as district. The one-time funding move to 400 Boylston soon. Bos- positioned to deliver the under- improvement strategy, directing part of an engagement process. will also further support the dis- ton Private also had locations in standing, guidance and solutions funds to sustainable investments BPS is also launching a student trict’s implementation of the five- Kendall Square and downtown to help our clients achieve their which will allow us to boldly commission for rising 10th, 11th year strategic plan. Boston and many suburban loca- wealth goals,” said Greg Becker, confront the hard work ahead and 12th graders to share their The ESSER funding plan was tions. President and CEO of SVB Finan- and achieve our goal of provid- thoughts as to how the ESSER III developed and informed over ing every student in every neigh- funding should be spent. Meet- SVB Spokesperson Lucy Mus- cial Group. “We’re excited to the past three months through a borhood with access to an excel- ings will be held this summer carella said SVB has been in Mas- welcome our new colleagues and robust community process that lent education in a high-quality beginning Thursday, July 22. sachusetts since 1991, opening clients to SVB and are apprecia- engaged students, families, teach- school.” The plan will be available for a Newton office in the Rt. 128 tive of everyone at Boston Private ers, staff, and the larger Boston The funding is expected in public comment until July 30 at technology corridor back then. and SVB who worked diligently community. The plan outlines three rounds and the first round which time BPS will make final SVB opened an office downtown to help us reach this milestone.” how 100% of funding will be of $55 million was already used revisions based on feedback in early 2020, and also acquired SVB’s vision is to be the pre- utilized to support stronger stu- in 2020 to return to school safe- before submitting the plan to the Leerink Partners investment bank mier financial partner for the dent outcomes. The plan ensures ly. 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Staff Report bury and is providing summer lack of working air conditioning Boston Public Schools received the last four months, Campbell programming, that lacks air con- in buildings where students are $400 million in federal funding has shared her priorities for Councilor and Mayoral can- ditioning and that the Build BPS learning. This week, 80 school- relief for education, on top of an spending the $400 million in didate Andrea Campbell criti- report grades ventilation and air based summer programs started existing $1.2 billion in the City federal funds, encouraging the cized Acting Mayor Janey and quality as “poor.” in 63 BPS buildings -- only 29 of of Boston budget, to help get stu- district to allocate a third of the her administration for failing to “Parents were told that every which have air conditioning. dents back in the classroom fol- funds to new “Student Acceler- provide a plan for the $400 mil- child that wanted summer learn- “For those lucky enough to lowing the pandemic. The City ation Accounts,” which families lion in federal funding, while 461 ing would have access to it, and have secured a summer learning and the District have been aware can use to secure academic and students sit on a waitlist for sum- now we find out that is not true. spot, many are sitting in swel- of this additional funding since social-emotional supports that mer learning programs and many With $400 million coming from tering buildings without air con- March, and yet have failed to their children need most, includ- school buildings lack proper the federal government for BPS, ditioning or modern, safe HVAC release a comprehensive plan on ing high-dosage tutoring and how the funds will be spent. mental health supports. The rest ventilation systems or air condi- not one student should be wait- systems. Parents need to trust that By contrast, Andrea Camp- of those federal funds should be tioning. Campbell stood outside ing for a spot in a program,” said they can send their children to bell released her own plan and immediately allocated for school the William H. Trotter School, a Campbell. buildings that are both safe and priorities for how the District facility improvements, upgrades K-8 school that primarily serves Campbell was also critical of comfortable,” said Campbell. could maximize the impact of to technology, and investing in Black, Brown, and low-income the lack of planning around key Following a year of tremen- this once-in-a-generation infu- educators to plan for a seamless students in Dorchester and Rox- facilities upgrades, including the dous learning disruption, the sion of funding for BPS. Over reopening in the fall. Wu endorsed for Mayor of Boston by Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund

Staff Report government who understand the “I’m grateful to the Environ- 2013 and she has lead the fight Wu, visit her website at michelle- intersectionality of issues within mental League of MA Action on community choice energy, forboston.com. The Environmental League their community and will call for Fund for their endorsement. plastic bag ban and so many The ELM Action Fund is a of Massachusetts Action bold action. Their organization is doing the other issues. Before running for nonpartisan organization that Fund has endorsed Coun- “Michelle Wu tackles the cli- work necessary to end the cli- office, she worked at City Hall helps pass laws that protect our cilor Michelle Wu in the elec- mate crisis not as a standalone mate crisis and keep Boston for Mayor Tom Menino and on environmental legacy, holds our tion for Mayor of Boston, a issue, but at its intersection with families safe and healthy, and I Senator ’s first elected officials accountable, credit to her commitment to the economy, public health, jus- look forward to continuing the campaign. She was the first can- and works to build the politi- the environment and climate tice, transportation, and more,” fight alongside them,” Michelle didate to enter the 2021 mayoral cal power of the environmental action. With issues of pub- said ELM Action Fund Executive Wu said. race and has released an ambi- community. To learn more about lic health, environmental jus- Director Clare Kelly. “She is the Councilor Wu has been lead- tious and comprehensive plan our work and our recent elec- tice, transportation, and energy climate champion our city needs ing on environmental and ener- for a Boston toral victories visit www.elmac- policy inextricably linked, we to meet this crucial moment for gy issues since she was first and Just Recovery. tion.org/elections. need leaders at every level of climate action.” elected to the City Council in To learn more about Michelle ZBA approves larger roof deck with hatch access at 181 Warren Ave.

By Lauren Bennett zoning code violation states that be replaced with the proposed apartment is not very large, so he and potentially make suggestions “roof access shall be through a larger one. The existing deck is would like to have more outdoor for reducing the visibility before The Zoning Board of Appeal penthouse.” also accessed via a hatch that living space. making a final approval. on July 13 approved the construc- Architect Derek Rubinoff had would be relocated for best The SELDC had some con- The ZBA reported in the tion of a larger roof deck on the previously presented this propos- access to the new deck. cerns about visibility of the rail- July 13 hearing notice that the fourth floor at 181 Warren Ave. al to the South End Landmark Rubinoff had said at the ings for the new deck at the June SELDC had approved the pro- The deck was proposed to be District Commission (SELDC) SELDC hearing that the owner 2 hearing, and had voted to have posal, and the ZBA also voted to accessed by a “zoning compli- on June 2, where he stated that of the fourth unit was looking a subcommittee go to the site and approve the deck with roof hatch ant roof hatch,” according to the existing private deck would to expand the deck because his view the mockup of the new deck access. the hearing notice, though the For Record CORONAVIRUS Design (MASARY Studios): Bos- Vote. •Draft Ordinance for Legal Rep- hotline at 617-727-3465. Peo- UPDATE: Due to public health ton Arts Academy Interior, Fenway; resentation Update ple can also find those resourc- concerns, the hearings that nor- Artist(s): MASARY Studios; Propo- From the July 15 School Commit- •Future Trustee Meetings es by calling 311. mally would be held on a week have nent(s): City of Boston. tee Nominating Panel, 2 p.m., online: •Executive Director’s Report been postponed or canceled due •Interview applicants for the two HOW TO REPORT A PROB- open School Committee seats previ- Chester Square Neighbors Sum- to the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. From the July 13 Zoning Board LEM PROPERTY Some meetings, however, have been meeting, online: ously held by Alexandra Oliver-Da- mer Festival, Chester Park, July 21, Since taking office in 2014, Mayor moved to an online or teleconference • 181 Warren Ave., South End. vila and Dr. Lorna Rivera. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join the Chester format under the emergency order Applicant: Carrie and Taruno Stef- •Public Comment. Square Neighbors for food, fun and Walsh has made fixing quality of life on the Open Meeting Law issued by fensen Purpose: Reconstruct the •Deliberate to determine lists music to celebrate the summer and issues a priority in his administra- Gov. Baker. existing Unit 4 private legal roof of candidates to present to Mayor formally dedicate new signs marking tion. From investing in Public Works deck with a zoning compliant slight- Janey. the historic significance of Chester to making sure community policing From the July 13 Boston Art ly different footprint and a zoning Park. A speaking program will begin is a staple in every neighborhood, we Commission meeting, online: compliant roof hatch; perform minor From the July 15 Groundwater at 6:30 p.m. are making sure every neighborhood •The Embrace; MOU between interior renovations within Unit 4 Trust Meeting, 4 p.m., Online: is clean, safe and a great place to live the BAC and the Boston Foundation; (4th floor unit) including adding stair •GCOD Amendments Update REPORTING WORKPLACE and work in. Unfortunately some Boston Common; Artist: Hank Wil- to roof hatch. Project was approved with Bryan Glascock, BPDA Depu- SAFETY CONCERNS properties in Boston need more help lis Thomas; Proponent: the Boston by Landmarks. ty Director for Regulatory Planning •Workers in any size organiza- than others, and that’s why we are Foundation and Zoning. tion have options if they feel they here. If you know of a property that •What Do We Have in Com- From the July 14 Boston School •Financial Report are being pressured into an unsafe mon?; Short-term (Now + There) Committee meeting, online: •Annual SEP-IRA Contribution - situation. Attorney General Maura fits one of the following criteria: mul- Installation; Boston Common. •Superintendent’s Report. VOTE REQUIRED Healey has created resources for tiple calls to 911, one that’s blighted Artist: Janet Zweig; Proponents: •Report: Exam Schools Admis- •Review of Well Installations and workers to report safety concerns or just a general concern, we encour- Now + There, Friends of the Pub- sions Policy Recommendation. Invoice Analysis during reopening. They include an age you to reach out to your neigh- lic Garden. •General Public Comment. •Update on Annual Personnel online form at the Attorney General’s borhood liaison. •Memory/Diffusion, Final •Exam Schools Admissions Policy Review Process website and a dedicated Fair Labor July 15, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Attention to Detail Real Estate Transfers By Penny Cherubino BUYER 1 SELLER 1 ADDRESS PRICE BACK BAY THIS WEEK'S ANSWER Broja, Christoph Lee, Jung 371 Beacon St #1 $420,000 Lang, Benjamin Liu, Ke 445 Beacon St #2 $1,200,000 BEACON HILL Stolowitz, Sam 16 Lawrence St LLC 16 Lawrence St $3,000,000 Conte, Samuel 43 Anderson Street LLC 43 Anderson St #1 $1,370,000 Galbato, Michael Johnson, Elizabeth 1-3 Chestnut St #1B $780,000 Louisberg Square RT Book, Daniel W 1 Louisburg Sq #1A $3,185,000 Louisberg Square RT Book, Daniel W 1 Louisburg Sq #2 $3,185,000 Moniz-Witten, Tanya D Via, Gregory L 45 Province St #1506 $1,470,000 Boston Beacon LLC Selmasson Holdings LLC 14-14A S Russell St $2,450,000 Overmeer, Willem A Owen Tait LLC 23 Temple St #8 $460,000 George Martens T Galluzzo, David J 8 Whittier Pl #24C $925,000 Patange, Om Callahan, Ronald J 8 Whittier Pl #7F $544,000 BAY VILLAGE/SOUTH END/KENMORE Ramos, Elizabeth Command Center 1 LLC 301-319 Columbus Ave #302 $2,630,000 Woodside RT Vineyard 5 LLC 265-275 Dartmouth St #5K $545,000 Krass, Benjamin A Civetta, Alexander 52 Melrose St #2 $2,400,000 Norfleet, Charles C Scolamierri, Annie 8 Melrose St #1 $45,900 Cheryl Lorraine Geiser Assad, Dennis G 199 W Newton St #1 $1,570,000 Delgado, Denise 2451 Washington LLC 2451 Washington St #205 $221,900 Seabe, Justin Kearns, Shawn J 26 Bardwell St #1 $930,000 Snowden, Carey M Cotto, Paul D 700 Harrison Ave #516 $435,000 Hyes, Connor Bates, Aaron 32 Rutland Sq #1 $2,450,000 Bates, Aaron Cunningham, P Rodney 4 Rutland Sq $3,875,000 Johnson, Patrick Div Shawmut LLC 100 Shawmut Ave #414 $793,900 Moy, Kerwin Div Shawmut LLC 100 Shawmut Ave #514 $767,900 Petrella, Kenneth J 478 Shawmut Avenue NT 478 Shawmut Ave #5 $585,000 Han, Mo Szteinhendler, Diego 12 Stoneholm St #326 $452,000 Lynch, Robyn M Lake, Craig A 604 Tremont St #3 $1,231,000 Romatoski, Zachary Snidow, Jerry W 81 Waltham St #3 $930,000 Karlson, Kaitlin Shale, Kevin P 97 Waltham St #2 $670,000 The top of the gate in the last clue is on 152 Bay State Road also Sun, Yuqian Allied Residences LLC 88 Wareham St #205 $590,000 known as the Story Mansion. It was designed by the architectural firm Nguyen, Phuong T Shaar RT 333 Washington St #507 $160,000 of Fehmer and Page and was built in 1902. Today it houses Boston Nulsen, David J Hayes, Conner M 1 Wellington St #1 $1,637,500 University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. Moujahed, Nadine R Delorey, Andrew S 33 Worcester Sq #4 $695,000 The next clue will be found in the South End. Cameron, Sean A Burnard, Bryant D 34 Worcester Sq #5 $1,015,000 Do you have a favorite building or detail you would like featured? Send WATERFRONT/DOWNTOWN an email to [email protected] with your suggestion. Robert Handin FT 1998 Arden Oconnor RET 2-1/2 Battery Wharf #3302 $1,347,800 Narang, Varun Halim, Sofian 1 Franklin St #1403 $1,735,000 THIS WEEK'S CLUE Martin, Geoffrey W Zifteh, Freda L 108 Lincoln St #5B $1,200,000 Grewal, Sanjay Chevrier FT 580 Washington St #11F $1,350,000 PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN July 15, 2021

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