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Published every Thursday Serving Back Bay - South End - Fenway - Kenmore Northeastern Task Force discusses academic/dorm building at 840 Columbus Ave.

By Lauren Bennett Viktorija Abolina, Associate Vice President of Campus Plan- The Northeastern Task Force ning at Northeastern Univer- met virtually on May 24 to dis- sity, explained that the public cuss the academic and dormi- comment period for this proj- tory building proposed for 840 ect has closed, but she said that Columbus Ave. as part of North- more than 100 letters have been eastern University. received from students who are The proposed building is a 25 opposed to the project. She said story building that will consist of that students feel that this project academic, office, and community contributes to the “gentrification space on the first five floors, with of Roxbury” and cited that they the remaining 20 floors dedicated believe there is a strong need for to about 800 student beds in the affordable housing in the neigh- form of two, three, and four bed- room apartments. (Northeastern Pg. 3)

Councilor accepted the mayoral endorsement last Saturday from the Ward 4 Democratic Copley Square Farmers Market Committee in the South End’s Library Park. The Committee did not have an easy decision, as candidates Jon Santiago and Kim Janey have also been very active in the Committee. In the end, they said Wu received a returns for new 2021 season near-unanimous vote – which is a rarity for the Committee. By Dan Murphy Square Famers Market on Fri- day, May 21 – the third one held Ward 4 Democrats endorse Michelle Wu for mayor The Copley Square Farmers there since this year reopening Market, the first farmers market the previous Friday. By Seth Daniel During an event on Satur- chair before he ran for state rep- day in Library Park, the Ward 4 resentative. Meanwhile, Acting to resume in last May Melissa Roiter, owner of West- With at least three candidates Dems leadership and some mem- Mayor Kim Janey – also a candi- following the onset of the pan- borough-based Yummy Mummy for mayor having been heavily bers made the endorsement offi- date – has long been active in the demic, as well as traditionally the Bakery, said they have been involved with the Ward 4 Dem- cial, with Councilor Wu attend- Committee since it covers part of city’s biggest and busiest farmers vending at the Copley Farmers ocratic Committee, the group ing. Wu was very involved with her Council district. market, has returned for a new Market for eight years, as well as had a difficult decision to make reviving the Ward 4 Dems with That said, the decision was season. at other farmers markets, mostly in endorsing a candidate, but her husband many years ago not one that was easily made. “It’s a lot busier than I expect- in the Boston area, during pre- last Saturday morning the Ward when she lived in the South End. “It’s not easy to get a unani- ed, and it seems like people are COVID times. 4 Dems announced they had However, State Rep. and may- mous vote from this group,” said excited for it to be back, I guess,” “I wasn’t here person- almost unanimously voted to oral candidate Jon Santiago has former member Lara Shkordoff. said Tyler Lambeth, a volunteer ally but heard it was definitely endorse Councilor Michelle Wu more recently been very involved for Boston Cares who was track- for mayor. in the Committee, serving as vice (Ward 4 Democrats Pg. 6) ing attendance at the Copley (Farmers Market Pg. 7)

Mass/Cass starts to become plank in mayoral race as Santiago, Barros and Campbell detail plans

By Seth Daniel homelessness issues that have plagued the South End for some As the weather has begun to time, particularly in the Mass/ warm up, several mayoral candi- Cass area, would garner signifi- dates are now making the opioid cant weight in the race for mayor epidemic at Mass/Cass a major – particularly with so many can- part of their campaign – with at didates now vying for the job. least three candidates stressing However, until last week, only their plans for the area over the Councilors last week. and had The South End residents have State Rep. and mayoral candidate Jon Santiago appeared in the South End’s Franklin Square last Thursday to detail his plan for Mass/Cass. While Santiago’s plan was expected due to his long-time advocacy around Mass/ long-hoped that the drug and (Mass/Cass, Pg. 4) Cass, other mayoral candidates over the past week are also making the issue a key part of their platforms. PAGE 2 THE BOSTON SUN May 27, 2021 editorial

A MEMORIAL DAY TO LOOK BACK AND AHEAD If Memorial Day of 2020 was unlike any other, Memorial Day of 2021 will represent almost a 180 degree turnabout from the dark days of a year ago. Thanks to the miraculous production of vaccines and plummeting infection and hospitalizations rates, it would appear that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. However, as joyful as our leap from the oppression of COVID-19 may be, we are saddened and humbled when we realize that almost 600,000 Americans, a total almost equal to the number of our soldiers killed in all of our foreign wars combined, have succumbed to the virus over the past 15 months. But as Americans prepare to embark on the great reopening this Memorial Day weekend, marking our freedom from the virus, it is appropriate that we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in our nation’s wars so that we might enjoy the freedoms that define the American way of life. Ever since the official inception of the holiday on May 30, 1868, when the practice of decorating the graves of the fallen Union soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags officially became recognized by the order of General Logan at Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) has been a time for all Americans to commemorate those who made the Supreme Sacrifice to preserve our freedom. When Memorial Day was moved to the last Monday of May start- ing in 1971, the three-day weekend also came to mark the official start Guest Op-Ed of the summer season when we gather for cookouts and other outdoor activities with friends and family. Amidst the usual festivities of Memorial Day weekend however, we As our city reopens and the weather gets warmer, I encourage must remember not to take for granted the freedoms that allow us to partake of the American way of life. everyone who can to support our small businesses Although the worst of the pandemic hopefully is behind us, we still By Acting Mayor Kim Janey and love, and my administra- natown, Upham’s Corner, and are facing a grave threat to our democracy. tion is working tirelessly to make more. Talking with business The enemy is not a foreign power or a viral infection. Warmer weather has brought sure they are front and center owners generates new ideas and Rather, it is from within. good news in Boston’s fight deepens my appreciation of the It is fair to say that Americans are as disunited as we ever have in our economic recovery. This been since the end of the Civil War itself 156 years ago. The triad of against the pandemic. Across includes the All Inclusive Boston pivotal role businesses can play seismic events of the past year -- the pandemic, the ensuing economic our city, COVID-19 cases have Campaign to showcase stores, in Boston’s equitable recovery. dislocation, and the endemic racism in our society -- exposed the deep dropped to their lowest levels restaurants, and cultural assets From restaurants, to bookstores, fissures in our country that have been lurking beneath the surface for in more than a year. And, from all across the city. We’ve also to clothing stores, our city is a decades and exploded volcano-like over the past 12 months. Roxbury to Roslindale, East launched the B-Local app that powerhouse in its diversity of Rather than serving to unite us in a common effort to overcome Boston to West Roxbury, Boston gives shoppers reward points at services, cultures, and ideas. these challenges, they tore us apart even further, culminating with the residents are getting vaccinated neighborhood businesses. This summer, I urge you to shameful effort on the part of some to bring to an end the great Amer- at rates that outpace the rest of Small businesses assistance do your part in supporting our ican experiment of democracy with the events of January 6. the country. In searching for appropriate words to capture this moment in which from our Office of Econom- city and helping neighborhood we find ourselves, the Gettysburg address that was delivered by Presi- As a result of this progress, I ic Development also includes businesses recover from unprec- dent Abraham Lincoln on the site of the battlefield on November 19, recently announced that the City weekly Small Business Calls, edented challenges. Here is how 1863, rings most true, both in terms of honoring those who gave their of Boston will align with the small business COVID surveys, you can help: lives in our nation’s wars and for healing the wounds created by the Commonwealth and COVID- and more than $16.6 million in •Download the B-Local app current crises. 19 restrictions starting May 29. grants to over 4,500 businesses and earn rewards automatical- We hope our readers take a moment to absorb Lincoln’s words and Our battle against COVID-19 is through five COVID-19 relief ly when you shop at hundreds reflect upon the meaning of Memorial Day, both in terms of our past not over. Reopening our city will funds for small businesses. We of participating local businesses and our future: only work if we all continue to Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this have also expanded public space across the City when you make continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the do our part to fight the pandem- for business extensions through a purchase with a credit or proposition that all men are created equal. ic. this year’s Outdoor Dining Pro- debit card. Then, redeem those Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that We know what works in Bos- gram, Food Truck Lottery, Out- rewards like cash at local busi- nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. ton. We have created a culture of door Fitness Classes, and more. nesses! We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedi- wearing our masks, washing our As mayor, I take regular cate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here hands, and keeping our distance neighborhood business walks gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and that keeps us safe. Let’s keep throughout our city, including (Op-Ed, Pg. 3) proper that we should do this. it up, as we enjoy the recovery, in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Chi- But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate reopening, and renewal of our -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to city. add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what The pandemic has dispro- we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us portionately impacted small the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which businesses and businesses of THE BOSTON SUN they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for color across the city. As Boston President/Editor: Stephen Quigley us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that reopens, I encourage all of us Marketing Director: Debra DiGregorio from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for to support these businesses and ([email protected]) which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly help our city make an equitable resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, rt irectors ane i asso cott cott ates recovery. 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Northeastern (from pg. 1) borhood. “The space will house multi- important thing is how you pro- local BPS students, small local has built sufficient support.” “We’ve had over 50 formal ple programs that will address gram that ground floor,” and the contracting businesses, etc.)” Later, he said, “I don't know and informal large and small critical needs and areas of inter- goal is to make it accessible for There were also several com- what meetings you've been shut meetings with organizations,” est expressed by the community everyone. ments made expressing concern out of. There has been opportu- regarding the proposal, Abolina in the following four categories: The Melnea Cass Blvd. side that the community is not being nity for public comment verbal- said, including a total of nine 1) educational access, 2) jobs and will feature wide sidewalks with heard, as many do not support ly and in writing. I have read all advisory board meetings and workforce development, 3) small trees, planters, benches, and the project, and wondered if a the comments. The Task Force three interactive community business support, and 4) building tables and chairs, and there will public meeting will be held by members are community mem- workshops. capacity for existing community also be a rideshare dropoff area. the Boston Planning and Devel- bers and in many cases represent Other public comments were organizations that address eco- The meeting then shifted to a opment Agency regarding this community organizations. We submitted in support of the nomic development,” the North- detailed discussion of the small project. One person said in the are aware that there is opposi- development, citing the proposed eastern University webpage for businesses development portion chat that “we’ve been shut out tion to the project, just as we are public space and more beds for the project states. of the proposal as well as some of meetings over and over again. aware there is support.” Northeastern students, which Architect David Manfredi of the programming options for People want their voice to be For more information about many Fenway residents have then went through the “Urban the building. heard.” the project as well as the full expressed support for as they Design Context” for the build- Cam- BPDA Project Manager Ger- videos from the Northeastern would like to see more apart- ing, saying that the “footprint pus Planner Torrey Spies said in ald Autler said in the chat that “a Task Force meetings with all ments in the neighborhood be that is very unusual.” He said the Q+A in response to a ques- public hearing is a legal hearing comments made, visit the Bos- returned to the general housing that the purpose of this design is tion about who the programs are in front of the BPDA Board to ton Planning and Development stock and not used for student to “push the massing away from for that “the programs are open recommend approval.” He said Agency project website at www. housing. the public realm…away from the to all our neighbors…depending that no public hearing has been bostonplans.org/projects/devel- “We just want to acknowl- streets” so the building does not on the program, their [sic] may scheduled at the BPDA Board opment-projects/840-colum- edge that it is a rather large feel as tall as it actually is. be different target audiences yet. “This will only happen if bus-avenue. building,” Abolina said, adding Additionally, the massing has (early MWBE business owners, and when we feel like the project that “it’s a fully programmed been reduced after hearing feed- building,” however. She said back from the Task Force and that it is “not a shell,” and “it from the community as a whole. is driven very much by some of Manfredi said that on the the commitments Northeastern Tremont St. side of the build- has made…” to offer a certain ing, one floor and approximate- amount of student housing under ly 70 apartments have been requirements created by Mayor removed from a previous design. Walsh for the city’s colleges and Additionally, there has been universities to do so. an increase in the ground floor The building will consist of a space dedicated to community total of 243 student apartments, economic development that is and the five lower levels will be publicly accessible. programmed to offer “commu- Feedback on the original nity engagement and economic design included that it looked development,” according to a like “we’re building a wall,” slide, as well as “cross-cutting Manfredi said. “We’ve done and innovative teaching and everything we could to break learning.” down that wall.” The large ground floor space He then talked about the will focus on community space Tremont St. and Melnea Cass for organizations and small Blvd. entrance, saying that the businesses through a “commu- ground floor is “as transpar- nity economic development pro- ent as possible” with “all glass gram,” according to Northeast- below the third floor.” ern. 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That system is all July to finish up, so things are saying it would be for medical approve the change of use from about avoiding expensive emer- By Seth Daniel moving fast, but residents would patients who are on daily dialy- a medical to (residential) use…It gency room visits and having like more clarity on the housing sis and others saying it could be sounds like a sudden change in more preventative care. He said Several members of the plan. That plan was first intro- for some patients who once had plans. Some people have said this it was explained to him that by Worcester Square Area Neigh- duced this month in a revised substance abuse issues. would be people formerly with targeting high-user patients and borhood Association (WSANA) IMP filing that eliminated a That difference is key to substance abuse disorders, and affording them housing in the have voiced concerns and ques- controversial proposed building the neighborhood, which has another person said it would be hospital campus, it could help tions regarding a new plan by on Albany Street, but also intro- been solidly against adding any for someone on dialysis several them reduce their reliance on the Boston Medical Center (BMC) duced the housing plan on the new recovery services to their days a week and needing around ER. to include 130 units of support- corner of Harrison and E. New- already-overburdened area of the clock monitoring.” Fernando Requena, another ive housing within their new ton Street. the South End. Murphy said he was also told IMP member who lives near the Institutional Master Plan (IMP). IMP Advisory member Desi “We need more information to that the plan to delve into hous- The IMP process has been Murphy said he has gotten dif- really evaluate the proposal,” he ing is related to BMC now being (WSANA, Pg. 5)

Mass/Cass (from pg. 1) unveiled detailed plans. put months of work into crafting “When elected mayor, I will tions in the State House. Cass. The conference was held The past week has brought on what he believes – as a medical immediately declare a public His idea to modernize the situ- at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, a flurry of activity in the mayoral doctor, resident and politician – health emergency at Mass and ation revolves around completely where discarded drug syringes race with regards to Mass/Cass. to be a successful solution. Cass that will allow us to dra- changing the dynamics of shel- are a constant issue for children That all changed last Thurs- Though he said he and others matically scale up resources ters, calling for the immediate trying to play on the playground. day when State Rep. Jon Santi- have put a great deal of work to address the crisis,” he said. investment in short-term residen- The details of his plan were not ago appeared in the South End’s into cleaning up and resourcing “Appointing a Mass and Cass tial beds. yet available. Franklin Square to make his Mass/Cass, there doesn’t seem to Director of Services to oversee “(That’s) where the bottle- Last week, Councilor Camp- detailed plan known. Santiago, be a great deal of improvement. and coordinate efforts will come neck in our continuum of care bell held a press event on a South End resident who has “But one walk down Mas- next. And most of all, I will currently exists,” he said. “I will Northampton Street and Melnea worked on Mass/Cass issues sachusetts Avenue and you will commit to partnering with the partner with health providers Cass – attacking Acting Mayor even before being elected, was quickly see that the situation community and stakeholders to to create a program to identify Kim Janey’s decision to re-open more than expected to make the has worsened,” he said. “It’s a ensure their voices are heard.” our highest at-risk residents for the Comfort Station on Atkinson issue key to his election efforts. full blown crisis and we are in The first part of the plan to relapse and seek them out to Street in Newmarket. She called With a foreword by long-time desperate need of leadership. decentralize will include putting provide intensive services. Cre- on Janey to release an action Southender Nikki Fortes, San- We need a bold plan, and a tre- a moratorium on new public ser- ating rapid response teams to plan by June 19. tiago unveiled one of the most mendous amount of urgency. vices within a one-mile radius of address individuals in acute dis- “We have incredible service detailed plans yet. But most of all, we need action. Mass and Cass, but that doesn’t tress and working with experts providers doing heroic work in “Recently, I have taken it And a commitment to get things mean there will be no services to find solutions to an increasing the area alongside City depart- upon myself to advocate for my done at Mass and Cass and for that will grow with the problem. but largely ignored methamphet- ments, yet they are overwhelmed neighbors in Tent City when it the many people suffering from He stipulated he is for building amine epidemic will be priori- and siloed,” she said. “We need a comes to the growing, worsen- addiction all across Boston. the Long Island Recovery Cam- ties. Expanding all three types coordinated effort and response ing, and dramatically increasing “Because this summer will pus, and he also committed to of medication-assisted treatment to increase our collective impact, issues around homelessness and no doubt prove to be the most redeveloping the Shattuck Hos- - methadone, Suboxone, and and it is critical our City and substance use disorder,” she said. difficult for Mass and Cass,” he pital campus in JP with generous Vivitrol - and increasing access State administrations take the “Jon sprang into action and has continued. “And while last year supportive housing. to mental health clinicians at our lead in building that partnership. consistently been responsive, was very challenging, this year, Another part of his plan was community health centers will be I’m calling on the Administration attentive, and most importantly, given the improving weather, the to repurpose hotels used for central to my response.” including Acting Mayor Janey to has delivered.” release from social isolation, the COVID housing outside of the One final piece that has gotten meet with advocates and leaders Santiago said his plan is enti- rising rates of mental health ill- city, a new idea that few have attention is his part of the plan on the front lines of this issue, tled ‘Decentralize, Regionalize, ness and drug use, I fear for the suggested. that includes a police sub-district and publicly release an action and Modernize: A Comprehen- worst.” “COVID-19 has left us with dedicated to Mass/Cass. That plan by June 19.” sive Public Health Approach His first actions as mayor, a number of vacated hotel build- has been an idea long-proposed Some of the highlights of to Addressing Mental Health, he said, would be to declare an ings in the region,” he said. “As at the community level, and also Campbell’s plan, unveiled in Jan- Homelessness, and Substance emergency and get put a proven mayor, I’ll work with the state to by Councilor – but uary, include: Use Disorder,’ and he said he has professional at the helm. permanently procure and repur- to date it hasn’t been a key tenant •Appoint a Mass & Cass pose them to provide additional in any mayoral plan. Chief that is a public health pro- supportive housing in and out- “Public safety will no doubt fessional. side Boston. But if decentraliza- play an important role in that,” •Create a dedicated Mass & tion and scaling up supportive he said. “The area currently suf- Cass first responder unit made up housing are core tenets in how fers from a lack of coordination of public health and recovery ser- we begin to address Mass and between multiple police and vice professionals, mental health Cass, regionalization is also par- public safety forces. I will create counselors, and first responders. amount. This is of utmost impor- a specific Mass and Cass police •Decentralize treatment and tance as over half of Boston’s sub-district to curb drug dealing recovery services and increase shelter population comes from and better respond to violent accessibility of programs city- outside the city.” crime.” wide. That would fall in line with Santiago wasn’t the only can- •Activate vacant and underuti- his idea to regionalize the effort, didate in Mass/Cass, however. lized spaces available to provide also calling for the establishment Candidate John Barros held a more safe spaces. of a Regional Municipal Task press conference on Wednesday, •Reactivate Long Island, with Force to bring a more regional May 26, just beyond Sun dead- ferry service from Boston. approach to the problem, likely lines to detail his three-layered •Partner with the healthcare leaning heavily on his connec- approach to the issues at Mass/ community. May 27, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 5

WSANA (from pg. 4) proposal, said he is very skeptical •JAHO COFFEE SHOP same person that already comes unacceptable.” Sweeney gave a crime report to of the plan and urged the mem- LIQUOR LICENSE in for coffee, but maybe after Added Helaine Simmonds, “I WSANA and detailed that there bership to get involved in this Members of WSANA took work and at night to unwind.” think 2 a.m. closing is ridiculous. had been an alarming aggravat- issue. a skeptical view of the propos- A sticking point for WSANA I think starting at 8 a.m. is ridic- ed assault this week on a woman “I don’t think Assisted Living al by the Jaho Coffee Shop on was the fact that they were ulous.” eating in the outdoor space at is anything BMC should be get- Washington Street to pursue an requesting a 2 a.m. closing However, not everyone was Toro on Washington Street. ting into,” he said. “I think we all-alcohol liquor license for the license. While Jaho pledged to against the idea. He said the woman had been need another facility of this type 10-plus year coffeehouse. close at 11 p.m. Sunday to Thurs- Murphy said he is a regular eating when someone walking by in our area…We don’t need addi- Owner Anil Menzini and his day, and midnight on Friday and customer and they have been struck her violently in the head tional problems with Assisted attorneys appeared at Tuesday’s Saturday, there was nothing that a good business for more than with a chair. Livings or shelters. Having 130 meeting and said they would like said they couldn’t decide to go 10 years. It was also noted that “She was with a couple of units is an enormous amount of to offer a full liquor complement until 2 a.m. Another point of Blackstone/Franklin Neighbor- friends eating when someone units.” to their coffeehouse – looking to contention was that the alcohol hood Association had endorsed walking by struck her,” he said. President George Stergios said attract customers to the shop on service did extend to the 20 out- the proposal. “She thought the outdoor heater he agreed there needed to be their way home from work or door seats on the sidewalk, which “I don’t see how we can take fell on her because it was such a more information, and said he after work. They don’t intend to neighbors said could be an issue. an adverse position on this when violent strike.” would invite BMC to an upcom- change the vibe, or the layout, Likewise, there was a great deal there are multiple restaurants He said she was hurt pretty ing meeting to clarify the use. He but hope they can offer a reason of concern about alcohol services that also have liquor licenses on said he would suggest WSANA for existing customers to come in starting at 8 a.m. – which would the same street,” said Murphy. “I badly from the attack. would be against any type of at later hours. They already have likely be utilized for a brunch strongly support this proposal.” He also detailed a man who treatment housing facility. three other Jaho locations with type situation on weekends. “I strongly oppose it,” said was shot in the ankle last week- “We’ve always said we don’t liquor licenses, he said. “That’s a blank check for Jaho Simmonds. end in the Shawmut and Ball want any more services here,” he “It’s not a sports bar,” he said to do whatever they want; a clos- In the end, WSANA mem- Street areas near Ramsey Park. said. “If this is medical patients, upon getting negative reactions. ing hour at 2 a.m. is too late,” bers agreed to write a letter that Finally, he said they are fully that’s not addiction and recov- “It’s a coffee shop environment said Requena. “If you are a good would ask to curtail the hours investigating the homicide that ery people. If it is addiction and and we’re not interested in hav- neighbor, you can ask for 2 a.m. on the license, potentially not took place on East Newton Street recovery people, that would con- ing a bouncer outside or $4 later. To give you carte blanch to endorsing the 2 a.m. closing. and Shawmut. A South End man tradict what we’ve said to the beers. I get the concern, but we open until 2 a.m. if you decide •TROUBLING ATTACK was stabbed to death there on City for some time now.” are only looking to attract the that’s what you want to do is D-4 Police Capt. Steven May 14 around 8:30 p.m.

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Ward 4 Democrats (from pg. 1) “I can think of one candidate that was able to get a unanimous vote. It’s hard work and it speaks to the confidence we have in Michelle.” Said Ben Siegel, “The Acting Mayor has been active in the Committee and so has Jon Santi- ago, but we all agreed to support Michelle and the vote was nearly unanimous.” The Committee indicated there had been one proxy vote submitted for another candidate, but all others voted for Wu. “The Boston Ward 4 Dem- ocratic Committee is proud to endorse Michelle Wu for mayor for her work on climate justice, housing stability, racial equity, and so much more. She helped rede- fine the role of the Council and will bring a similarly proactive approach to the job of mayor,” said Jonathan Cohn, Chair of the Ward 4 Democratic Committee, during the endorsement event. Wu said getting the endorse- ment was important for her cam- paign, but meant a lot personally, as it was where her roots in pol- The members of the Ward 4 Democratic Committee marked the announcement of their endorsement of Wu with a photo in Library Park. itics began. “This is so meaningful and sig- ordinance and most especially, the nificant,” said Wu. “This Ward AirBNB short-term rental restric- Committee gave me my first tions she shepherded through the experience in Boston politics. I Council a few years ago. am honored to have been chair Former Ward 4 Chair Jan- of the Committee when I lived in ice Sullivan said she has been the South End…The friendship impressed with how Wu can cite and the community here pulled off the top of her head data on around us and made sure my sis- any issue. For instance, she said ter and mom were ok. We were Wu can tell one how much can able to live in a community that be saved by residents on each bus is so caring. Ward 4 also has a and each line were the MBTA to long history of stand up when offer free bus service – a key part it matters, and going against the of her mayoral platform. grain when it matters.” “She knows that because she’s Most members said they really done the research and want to felt Wu distinguished herself by her improve people’s lives,” she said. policy record, knowing so much “Michelle’s philosophy is focused Former Ward 4 Chair Andrea Ward 4 members Ben and Jane Siegel with Councilor and mayoral can- about the details and the bigger always on improving the lives of Olmstead spoke about why she didate Michelle Wu. picture. They cited the Commu- Bostonians – whether with jobs, supports Wu. nity Choice Electricity legislation, housing or the environment. She facial surveillance, the wetlands always wants to know what can government do to help people be better in Boston.” Vice Chair Carol Lasky said she was impressed with Wu’s ability to be so on top of politics and also have the perspective of a mother. COMPLETE LANDSCAPE SERVICES “When she would come to our — Serving New England Since 1998 — Ward Committee meetings, she • Weekly Mowing would often speak and typical- ly had a baby on her hip,” said • Spring & Fall Cleanups Lasky. “She would focus politics • Shrub Trimming from the perspective of raising •Lawn Care & Fertilization children in Boston. She is a sister, a wife, a daughter, but the moth- • Plant Health Care er aspect is very big.” • Tree Spraying The Ward 4 Dems made their Ward 4 Chair Jonathan Cohn said Wu’s policy positions aligned almost Former Ward 4 Chair Janice • Licensed & Insured endorsement decision after hold- perfectly with the membership of the Committee, and the vote to Sullivan said Wu is always trying ing a successful Zoom forum for endorse her was not close in the end. Vice Chair Carol Lasky is seen to figure out how government can 781-551-8733 • 617-242-8733 the candidates last month. looking on. help people be better in Boston. May 27, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 7

Farmers Market (from pg. 1) busier last week, and on such eggs. a beautiful day as today, that’s “Everyone’s really excited kind of sad,” Roiter said. “But for this,” said Kasam, “and all I’m glad to be back…and a lot of the market managers are saying our regulars have been stopping that a lot more vendors will be by to say ‘hi,’ along with some coming in the next few weeks to tourists.” draw the crowds in.” Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream, Jennifer Merrill, an employee based in Shelburne Vt., and with of Boston Smoked Fish Co., said an additional distribution center she’s relatively new to the job but in Amesbury that operates only that the Copley Square Farmers during the summer months, is Market had more vendors and another returning vendor at the longer hours of operation, as well Copley Square Farmers Market as more foot traffic, compared to Doug Kasam, co-owner of Riddle Brook Farm, a fledgling, 8½ -acre this season. Tyler Lambeth, a volunteer for the farmers market she worked farm in Douglas, Mass. “It’s a very different crowd [as Boston Cares who tracked atten- at Harvard Square in Cambridge opposed to other farmers mar- dance at the Copley Square Farmers the previous Sunday. kets we work],” said Bob Clark, Market on Friday, May 21. “The market’s really fun, and who along with Rachel Cianco- I like working here so far,” said la, was working the ice cream Maloney and her husband, Mike Merrill. “And it’s great to get out maker’s booth in Copley Square. Cotter, said it’s the first year in after COVID and get some fresh “It’s a long duration crowd that’s business for their 8½ -acre farm air.” steady over a long period, rather in Douglas, Mass., and that Lisa Rebello, a Boston resident than trying to squeeze it all in in Copley Square is the only Farm- said she had regularly patronized two or three hours.” ers Market they’re working this the Copley Farmers Market in Doug Kasam, who co-owns summer, selling fresh-cut flowers, the past, but this was the first Riddle Brook Farm with Shea as well as oyster mushroom and time she had been back there this fresh pasture-raised

Bob Clark and Rachel Ciancola of Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream. year. support small local businesses.” “It’s nice to see the market The Copley Square Farmers back up and running, and it Market takes place at Dartmouth makes you feel closer to the way and Boylston streets in Back Bay things used to be,” Rebello said. on Tuesdays and Fridays from “By the same token, it’s a little 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Nov. discouraging to not see as many 23. Visit https://www.massfarm- vendors, but it’s early [in the sea- ersmarkets.org/copley for infor- son], so hopefully more vendors mation, including 2021 market Jennifer Merrill, an employee of Boston Smoked Melissa Roiter, owner of Westborough-based Yummy Fish Co. Mummy Bakery. will be out, and it’s important to rules and safety regulations. PAGE 8 THE BOSTON SUN May 27, 2021 Proposed Article 64 Zoning Amendments BPPA ‘PICTURES OF THE YEAR’ EXHIBIT IN COPLEY SQUARE discussed at public hearing for BPDA

By Lauren Bennett Jared Staley briefly went over the cause the construction of either: proposal, saying that the “focus” 5% of bonus square footage The Boston Planning and of the meeting was “really about for a cultural entity or start-up Development Agency (BPDA) the cultural space” in the neigh- business whose eligibility for the held a public meeting on May 11 borhood. program is to be determined by regarding the proposed amend- He also spoke about the exist- the BPDA, or ments to Article 64 Section 29 ing Sections 29 and 41 of Article A combination of 2.5% of of the Boston Zoning Code as it 64 of the Boston Zoning Code, bonus square footage for a cul- relates to the South End Neigh- which was updated in 2012 to tural entity or start-up business borhood District. include the Harrison-Albany and an equivalent additional con- According to the BPDA, “this Corridor Strategic Plan. tribution to the Harrison/Albany zoning amendment proposes new Right now according to Sec- Corridor Business and Cultural language related to affordable tion 29, “the Proponent of Loan Fund administered by the commercial and cultural spaces any Proposed Project within Boston Local Development Cor- in the Harrison-Albany area of a Planned Development Area poration (BLDC),” according to the South End Neighborhood.” (PDA) devoting any amount of a slide presented. At the meeting, BPDA South Gross Floor Area to Non-Res- Section 41 “describes the eli- End Neighborhood Planner idential Uses must construct or gibility requirements for afford- able cultural space as: a 501c3 organization that has received funding from the Massachu- Announcing BLO's 2021/22 Season! setts Cultural Council within five years prior to occupancy, Former Boston Sun photographer Joe Prezioso is shown here in or whose cultural use has been Copley Square this week next to a public art piece that highlights his award-winning photo of last summer’s Civil Rights protest in the down- determined by the Authority to town neighborhoods. The exhibit is part of several temporary instal- meet the City’s goals for creative lations in Copley Square highlighting the ‘Photos of the Year’ as voted economy,” according to a slide. by the Boston Press Photographers’ Association. Prezioso, shooting for The goal of this amendment the France-based AFP organization, was the first place winner with this is to make affordable cultural photo. He also took third place and Honorable Mention. The Awards space available to more people Ceremony will be held June 3. and organizations, Staley said. The BPDA said that the five Join us for three brand-new productions, including percent bonus square footage currently required frequently BOSTON FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 718 our return to the theater and Ariadne auf Naxos, results in space that is too large BLO's 1991 landmark remastered film, and more for smaller groups; “the Boston ENDORSE ERIN MURPHY FOR cinematic innovation on operabox.tv! Local Development Corporation AT-LARGE COUNCIL SEAT From classic Italian drama to American opera and jazz fusion, (BLDC) is not legally permitted combined with brand new streaming offerings, BLO brings the to manage funds related to cul- best of modern innovation on-stage, on-screen, and beyond. tural entities;” and the funding CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA SVADBA from the Cultural Oct 1 – 10 | 2021 Winter 2022 Council is a “high threshold for Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre Exclusively on BLO's operabox.tv many cultural organizations that the zoning code originally aimed CHAMPION: AN OPERA IN JAZZ to support,” a slide read. May 18 – 22 | 2022 | Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre The proposed amendments Join us by June 30th and renew your operabox.tv subscription would pass the responsibility of early for a special, one-time $50 rate! managing funds for affordable cultural spaces to the Mayor’s After internal reflection, BLO has changed its previously announced Office of Arts and Culture, and plans to mount a new production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.The the eligibility requirement would Company reaffirms its commitment to creating inclusive environments and intentional storytelling for our audience and our artists. shift to 501c3 organizations that were recipients of funds from the PLUS: A Special Engagement Boston Cultural Council with- BLO'S 1991 ARIADNE in five years before occupying a AUF NAXOS space, the BPDA said. Witness BLO's iconic 1991 Public comment on these pro- production that starred and posed amendments is encouraged launched the career of American and welcome by the BPDA, and soprano Deborah Voigt! Seen can be submitted on the BPDA and heard for the first time in 30 project page at bostonplans.org/ Erin Murphy, a Dorchester Democrat running for at-large city council, years, this opera debuts on operabox.tv featuring restored audio and video. planning/planning-initiatives/ was endorsed Friday by the Boston Firefighters Local 718, becoming the Questions? Our Audience Services team is here to help! article-64-zoning-amendment. first candidate in the city to receive their endorsement. The firefighters You can contact us M-F, 10am-5pm at [email protected] or 617.542.6772. More information about the are supporting Erin because of her unwavering commitment to public amendment can also be viewed COVID-19 UPDATE: Boston Lyric Opera will continue to be guided by federal, safety, her fierce devotion to front-line workers and first responders, state, and public health advice and comply with all local government regulations there. The comment period ends and her longtime record of standing in support of collective bargaining when implementing health and safety protocols for our return to the theater. We on June 8 at 5:00pm. rights. During a time of deepening economic inequality in our country will communicate details about health and safety protocols as we get closer to Any questions can be directed and our city, Erin has been a public school teacher who raised her fam- each production. BLO is committed to flexibility for any ticket holders who need to Jared Staley at jared.staley@ ily here and has demonstrated her commitment to ensuring that Boston to change or return their tickets for COVID-related reasons. boston.gov. is a safe, affordable, and equitable place to live for every family, in every neighborhood. May 27, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 9 BLC approves MLK memorial; final portion of Comm. Ave. mall statue improvements

By Lauren Bennett Berarducci said, that would be accessibility could look like some- applied to the existing boxes as how “narrating the experience of The Boston Landmarks Com- well as the proposed ones. the sculpture” for those who can- mission (BLC) met virtually on He said this “gray/brown not see it. May 25, where it approved the combo I think would be more “We are thinking about ways remaining portion of the light- appropriate in terms of helping this can be an immersive experi- ing and landscape improvements these be a little more disguised ence,” he said, adding that the tea for the Glover, Hamilton, and out there.” is working with disability consul- Sarmiento statues on the Com- The BLC voted to approve the tants to ensure proper accessibility monwealth Avenue Mall, as well cabinets with this proviso. for all. as The Embrace Memorial on Berarducci also said that other The BLC voted to approve this the Boston Common in honor of items that were approved from application as submitted. “I think Martin Luther King, Jr. and his the last hearing included relocat- COURTESY OF HANK WILLIS THOMAS AND MASS DESIGN GROUP it’s going to be an amazing piece wife, Coretta Scott King. ing the proposed hoop fencing A rendering of the “Embrace Memorial” sculpture. out there,” Commissioner David along the base of the sculpture Berarducci said. COMM. AVE. MALL STATUES to the back of the curb “instead American conceptual artist Hank Evans said that the crescent He added that the project team The BLC has voted to contin- of in the middle of the planting” Willis Thomas, along with MASS shaped wall “becomes kind of the had listened to the Commission’s ue portions of the proposal for and ensuring that the height of Design Group. backdrop to the piece,” and there previous requests to remove things landscape and lighting improve- the proposed curbs were consis- A slide from the presentation will also be recessed lighting in the from the “foreground leading up ments for the Hamilton, Glover, tent “so that the base feels like read: “King Boston is a privately plaza that will uplight the sculp- to the sculpture,” which he feels and Sarmiento statues for several it’s part of the sculpture rather funded non-profit working close- ture at night. “makes this sculpture so much months now, and approved the than part of the landscape,” he ly with the City of Boston and The paving will feature bronze more elegant.” remainder of the proposal on said. Additionally, the BLC had the Boston Foundation to create inlays that “take some cues” from The sculpture is expected to be Tuesday night after discussing asked the project team to “sim- a living memorial and programs the bronze in the sculpture, Evans fully installed by October of next said, and will feature names of the best options with the project plify the planting that was pro- honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin year. people from the “Boston Civil team. posed to reflect more of an urban Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott “Most of Boston s historical Rights Community,” according to ’ After last month’s hearing, the King, and their time and work character and have it be a little a slide presented. monuments, buildings and other Commission still had questions together in Boston. The memo- more simple,” which the team The crescent wall will also fea- commemoratives are physical about the size and siting of the had agreed to do. rial is intended to inspire visitors ture some bench seating for people reminders of white supremacy, proposed electrical cabinets, as to reflect on the values of racial to rest and take in the memorial. inequity, and racism, yet “The well as if any of the irrigation THE EMRBACE MEMORIAL and economic justice that both The plaza is wide open for people Embrace” will be a new landmark and power controls could be The BLC has been looking at espoused.” to be able to walk through as well honoring the Kings, Boston civil combined. the proposed sculpture honoring The memorial will be located as walk underneath the sculpture, rights leaders and the city’s unique Robert Mulcahy of the Friends Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coret- near the Tremont Street side of the and Evans described the memorial contribution to social justice. It of the Public Garden explained ta Scott King through advisory park. as a place for everyday use as well will be unveiled in a city that is that the cabinets are located reviews, but on Tuesday, it came Liza Meyer of the City of Bos- as a “museum at the same time.” 25% Black, more than twice the approximately in the middle of before the Commission for an offi- ton Parks Department spoke brief- Greg Galer of the Boston Pres- percentage of the Black popula- the block, and for this case, are cial vote, where it was approved. ly about the Boston Common ervation Alliance said that “I just tion of America,” a press release Master Planning process, which “typically perpendicular to each This was the “final hurdle” for want to thank the design team and from King Boston states. she said is in its final phase and is piece of sculpture that we’re the memorial, according to a press the Parks Department for working This is a momentous achieve- expected to be completed this year. “ lighting.” He and other members collaboratively on this effort.” He release from King Boston, and “The Embrace has been inte- ment, not only for Boston but of the team also discussed why said that this is an “appropriate construction can now begin. grated into the planning process as for society in general,” Imari these cabinets could not be locat- Jonathan Evans, a principal at memorial,” adding that he believes Paris Jeffries, Executive Director an element in the park,” she said. this will be popular with the public ed underground instead, explain- MASS Design Group, explained Evans then went over some of King Boston, said in a state- ing that flooding could occur. that King Boston is the nonprofit and that “it’s really embracing the ment. “ Boston has the opportu- details of the memorial, which entire movement and there’s lots Commissioner David Barar- organization that is “taking this features a “peace walk” on the nity post-pandemic to continue ducci told the full Commission call to action” to erect a sculp- to look at in an appropriate way.” and differentiate itself from the perimeter with paver stones, a “I think this is a much enhanced that after hearing the presenta- ture to honor the work and lega- crescent-shaped wall that will fea- rest of the country by being one proposal,” he said. tion, the design review commit- cy Martin Luther King Jr. and his ture a quote from Coretta Scott of the most welcoming, friendly, There was a question from tee recommends approval of the wife, Coretta Scott King, who met King, and in the middle will be forward-looking cities in America. proposed locations of the cab- in Boston. the 22-foot bronze sculpture of Commissioner Christopher Hart One the anniversary of the death inets, with the proviso that the “This is an important memori- the embraced hands and arms of regarding accessibility, and Evans of George Floyd and the national color of the cabinets be changed. al,” Evans said. This design was Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coret- said that “we want to be very racial reckoning that followed, the proactive and not reactive to how Right now, the existing cab- chosen as the winner from 126 ta Scott King, which is based on approval of ‘The Embrace’ goes a inets on the mall are a darker original submissions and five final- a photo of Dr. and Mrs. King in we think through making this an long way in helping do just that.” accessible experience for every- black/gray color, and “we were ists, and was designed by African 1964 after he had found out he thinking more of a taupe color,” won the Nobel Peace Price. one.” He said that one example of Janey announces new funding for recovery investments in the city

By Lauren Bennett tive action for racial justice and equity and justice.” “I am proud to report that we Additionally, Janey said that healing in the City of Boston.” She said that on May 29, an continue to see Boston’s COVID 60 percent of Bostonians have May 25 marked the one year She continued, “We recog- event will be hosted “to remem- metrics trending in the right direc- gotten at least one dose of the anniversary of Geroge Floyd’s nize that the conditions that led ber those we’ve lost and reclaim tion, including in our hardest-hit vaccine, and nearly half of resi- death after former Minnesota to George Floyd’s death are still space to do the important racial neighborhoods and in communi- dents are fully vaccinated. police officer Derek Chauvin present. That is the urgent work equity and justice work.” ties of color,” Janey said. “While the pandemic is not knelt on his neck for more than that is before us. We honor his Janey then spoke about the She added that COVID infec- over, our progress is real, and nine minutes. Acting Mayor Kim life and his legacy with an urgent COVID-19 pandemic, and tions have decreased by 51 per- our public health recovery is the Janey on Tuesday said that “on agenda for racial equity and jus- announced additional funding cent in the past two weeks, and foundation of a stronger, more this anniversary of the murder of tice. As we mark this anniversa- that has become available to the the citywide positivity rate is 1.6 equitable Boston,” Janey said. George Floyd, we honor his life ry, now is our moment to learn city through the federal Ameri- percent, “a historic low,” she and legacy throughout our collec- in and live up to our values of can Rescue Plan. said. (Recovery Investments Pg. 11) PAGE 10 THE BOSTON SUN May 27, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Southampton St., Boston, as an online auction via furnishings. Jonathan Silva any time without notice. Notice of Self Storage Sale MA 02118 intends to hold www.storagetreasures.com unit #3201; Lee Morrison Certain terms and condi- Please take notice Prime an auction to sell the on 6/9/2021 at 12:00 PM. unit #4303. All property is tions apply. See manager Storage - Boston South- goods stored by the follow- Unless stated otherwise the being stored at the above for details. ampton St. located at 100 ing tenants at the storage description of the contents self-storage facility. This 5/20/21, 5/27/21 facility. The sale will occur are household goods and sale may be withdrawn at BS May 27, 2021 THE BOSTON SUN PAGE 11 Gov. Baker files legislation to extend certain COVID-19 emergency measures

Staff Report to transition. Extending these ducting open meetings through who have received COVID-related ahead with our partners in the measures, which were instituted reliance on electronic streaming emergency and inpatient ser-vic- Legislature.” On May 25, Governor Charlie by executive order, requires legis- and similar measures. es for charges in excess of costs Last week, Governor Baker Baker filed legislation to extend lation. The bill will also grant munic- paid by their insurers. As filed, announced that on May 29, all certain emergency measures To allow public bodies to safe- ipalities authority to extend spe- the protection would extend until industries will be permitted to cur-rently in place via executive ly meet during the pandemic and cial permits for restaurants offer- January 1, 2022, at which time open. orders that are set to expire on ensure public access to meet-ings, ing outdoor dining issued under recently passed federal legislation With the exception of remain- June 15 when the State of Emer- Governor Baker issued an Execu- the State of Emergency through that included protections for both ing face-covering requirements gen-cy will be rescinded. Most tive Order in March 2020 allow- November 29, 2021. Under an emergency and non-emergency for masks in public and private restrictions, including limitations ing these bodies to meet quorum Ex-ecutive Order issued in 2020, cases will become effective. Earlier transportation systems, hospitals placed on businesses, will be requirements even if meetings municipalities were permitted this year, Governor Baker signed and other facilities housing vul- re-scinded effective May 29 as were held remotely through elec- to use an expedited process to legislation establishing surprise nerable populations, all industry Massachusetts nears the goal of tronic means as long as measures ap-prove temporary permits for billing protections for patients for restrictions will be lifted at that vaccinating four million residents. were taken to ensure the public new or expanded outdoor din- non-emergency services. time, and capacity will increase to This legislation proposes to with electronic access to the pro- ing and alcohol service. Without “Massachusetts is leading the 100% for all industries. The gath- extend measures providing for a ceedings. The bill filed by Gover- a leg-islative extension, special nation in the vaccination effort ering limit will be rescinded. temporary suspension of certain nor Baker today will extend these permits granted under the Gov- and that progress is enabling Before June 15, the adminis- open meeting law requirements, provisions related to the Com- ernor’s Order will expire 60 days the Commonwealth to return to tration plans to take additional special permits for expanded out- monwealth’s Open Meeting Law after the end of the State of Emer- normal,” said Governor Charlie steps that will permit the contin- side dining at restaurants, and until September 1, 2021, which gency. Baker. “These temporary mea- uation of targeted public health billing protections for COVID- will allow additional time to con- The legislation will also extend sures will help businesses and measures beyond the end of the 19 patients. When the State of sider possible per-manent changes a protection adopted in an exec- residents in this transition period, State of Emergency, including the Emergency ends, these orders will to the open meeting law to pro- utive order that prohibits medical and I look forward to working on mask requirements announced expire, and temporarily extending vide for greater flexibility in con- providers from billing patients these and other issues in the week last week. these measures will allow for time

Recovery Investments (from pg. 9) She announced $50 million in will work in conjunction with port the hardest hit communities COVID-19; over the last 14 months of this funds from the American Rescue the City Council on addressing affected by COVID-19,” Janey Additionally, Janey announced pandemic, and as we reopen City Plan to invest in the city’s recovery. inequalities that existed before said, with investments in afford- that City Hall will remain oper- Hall for full services, we are wel- “This is the first allocation of the pandemic hit. able housing, childcare, language ating for in-person service four coming back our employees in a funding that will total $500 mil- The money will be put access, and other services. days a week May 29 through phased in approach over the next lion over 5 years,” she said. towards a “robust package of She said that $14.5 million July 9 by appointment only, six weeks, because we under- Janey said that she is putting investments that protect the lives will be dedicated to food access, but as the city approaches full stand that people need to work together an “equitable recovery and livelihoods of Boston res- tourism and culture, and hous- reopening, “you can enjoy the out their childcare options and coordinating committee consist- idents,” including investments ing, “in addition to the $50 mil- convenience of walk-in services summer camp options for their ing of members of my cabinet, in small businesses, the public lion I’ve already invested in the at City Hall five days a week”be- children and other responsibili- along with external stakeholders health response, and treating Rental Relief Fund,” Janey said, ginning on July 12, she said. ties,” Janey said. “We will con- that will help ensure the equita- behavioral health and substance and $15.5 million will be allo- “I want to thank all of our tinue to support our city employ- ble distribution of this funding.” use disorder. cated for small businesses that amazing, dedicated city employ- ees as they return back into the She said that this committee “Ten million dollars will sup- have been affected the most by ees who have been working hard building.”

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: age, manager’s office, serving area, twoFor with dining areas andRecord bars located on restroom, and office. Manager: Lalit spaces within the Boston Public Due to public health concerns, restrooms, dining room, and basement the ground floor, as well as lobby and Verma. Closing Time: 11 p.m. Library’s McKim Building, with the hearings that normally would consisting of storage and utility room. lobby bar on the ground floor. Michael •C.G.K. on Newbury, LLC D/B/A: an aim to repair, renovate and be held on a week have been post- An outdoor annual patio on private Charles Jorgensen, Manager. Secondly, Crazy Good Kitchen; 266 NEWBURY re-imagine. poned or canceled due to the order of property for 14 patrons, same operating has petitioned to change the License St., Back Bay. Has applied for a Com- Gov. Charlie Baker. Some meetings, hours as indoor restaurant. Manager: Type – From: Common Victualler 7 Day mon Victualler 7 Day Malt & Wine REPORTING WORKPLACE however, have been moved to an online David Campo. Hours of Operation: 9 All Alcoholic Beverages License To: Inn- License to be exercised on the above - SAFETY CONCERNS or teleconference format under the a.m. to 2 a.m. holder All Alcoholic Beverages License. The Commercial restaurant located in •Workers in any size organization emergency order on the Open Meeting •GEORGE BEST, INC. D/B/A: LIR Lastly, has petitioned for approval the two subterranean floors of 266-268 have options if they feel they are being Law issued by Gov. Baker. - 903-905 BOYLSTON St., Back Bay. of Management Services Agreement Newbury Street, Boston, MA contain- pressured into an unsafe situation. Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day between Omni Boston Seaport Enter- ing approx. 2,319 square feet, with two Attorney General Maura Healey has CITY COUNCIL BUDGET All Alcoholic Beverages License has tainment LLC and COJE LLC., and rooms , seating capacity of 102. There created resources for workers to report HEARINGS FOR THE WEEK: petitioned to transfer the license and the Omni Hotels Management. are two outdoor patios (open year safety concerns during reopening. They •May 27, 10 a.m., CITY COUN- location from the above – To: Powder •Montecristo Mexican Grill LLC; round on private property) containing include an online form at the Attorney CIL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND Dry, Inc. d/b/a Leader Bank Pavilion, 748A HUNTINGTON Ave., Fenway. approx. 700 square feet on the first floor General’s website and a dedicated Fair MEANS HEARING: The focus of this 290 Northern Avenue Boston, MA Has applied for a Common Victual- with 10 tables. Patio hours are the same Labor hotline at 617-727-3465. People hearing is the FY22 budget for the Fire 02210. The entire premises known as ler 7 Day Malt & Wine License to be as the restaurant, 11am-10pm. Storage can also find those resources by calling Department. the Leader Bank Pavilion performance exercised on the above - The first floor is in the basement. Manager: Selma M. 311. •June 3, 10 a.m., CITY COUN- space, including seating area (5,493 and main entrance to the restaurant is Desouza. Closing Time: 10 p.m. CIL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND capacity), concessions areas, concourse, on Huntington Avenue. It measures •Mothership Alewife LLC; D/B/A: HOW TO REPORT A MEANS HEARING: The focus of this and private function space. Joseph approximately 400 square feet, includ- Revival Café - 103 NEWBURY St., PROBLEM PROPERTY hearing is the FY22 budget for the Dunne, Manager. ing kitchen, storage and dine in area. Back Bay. Has applied for a Common Since taking office in 2014, Mayor Department of Innovation and Tech- •CANTONA, INC. D/B/A: Maximum seating capacity is 18. No Victualler 7 Day Malt, Wine & Liqueur Walsh has made fixing quality of life nology. GLOBE; 384 BOYLSTON St., Back outdoor seating is offered. The restau- License to be exercised on the above - on issues a priority in his administration. *6 p.m., CITY COUNCIL COM- Bay. Holder of a Common Victualler rant operates 7 days per week between one floor (1579 Square feet) with kitch- From investing in Public Works to mak- MITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages License the hours of 11 a.m. and midnight. en/prep space, two restrooms, and café ing sure community policing is a staple HEARING: The focus of this hearing has petitioned to transfer the license Manager: Endis Elias Ventura. Closing seating (34 seats), 2 exits, 1 entrance. in every neighborhood, we are making is public testimony on any aspect of the and the location from the above – To: Time: Midnight. Annual patio on private property with sure every neighborhood is clean, safe FY22 Budget. Omni Boston Seaport Entertainment, •86 Mass Ave Wild Duck, Inc. 18 seats, same hours as the restaurant. and a great place to live and work in. LLC. d/b/a Omni Boston Hotel at the D/B/A: Wild Duck; 86 MASSACHU- Additional 28 patio seats on public Unfortunately some properties in Bos- From the March 26 License Board Seaport, 450 Summer Street Boston, SETTS Ave., Back Bay. Has applied property (on street). Manager: Steven ton need more help than others, and hearing, online: MA 02210. The entirety of the Omni for a Retail Package Store All Alcohol Postal. Closing Time: 9 p.m. that's why we are here. If you •Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC; Boston Hotel at the Seaport, consisting License to be exercised on the above - know of a property that fits one of the D/B/A: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fin- of 811,371 total square feet of space on on one floor (3096 SF), consisting of From the June 3 BPL and Public following criteria: multiple calls to 911, gers - 755 BOYLSTON St., Back Bay. 22 floors, including 1,054 guest rooms; a sales area with beverages and food Facilities meeting, 6:30 p.m., online: one that's blighted or just a gener- Has applied for a Common Victual- meeting and event space; spa; retail displays, wine tasting area with bar top •Boston Public Library, McKim al concern, we encourage you to reach ler License to be exercised on the and fitness areas; terrace and pool bar; seating, product gondolas, sixteen (16) Master Plan Update: This study is out to your neighborhood liaison. above - On two floors, first floor full service restaurants, to go market, product coolers, walk in cooler, storage looking comprehensively at the pro- consisting of kitchen with stor- sporting club, brasserie and boulangerie area with employee kitchen and lounge, gramming and functions of key public PAGE 12 THE BOSTON SUN May 27, 2021 THE SUDBURY CONDOMINIUMS

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