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Vol. 28 No. 23 24 Pages • Free Delivery 25 Cents at Stores BOOK YOUR Jamaica Plain POST IT Call Your Advertising Rep Printed on (617)524-7662 Recycled Paper a z e t t e 617-524-2626 • wwwG.JamaicaPlainGazette.com DECEMBER 6, 2019 Circulation 16,000 ‘Everything we wanted’ PIE IN THE SKY AT MIKE’S FITNESS City, state leaders hail education bill By Seth Daniel problems. Sen. Chang Diaz was front Budget issues in the Bos- and center, with Mayor Martin ton Public Schools look to be Walsh, at the Nov. 26 signing something of the past after Gov. ceremony in JP. The new Act is Charlie Baker signed off on a heavily based on the PROMISE landmark education funding bill Act that Chang Diaz filed in a last week at Jamaica Plain in previous attempt to reform edu- English High School – legislation cation funding in the state. Hav- officially known as the Student ing sat on the Foundation Budget Opportunity Act. Review Commission almost five This week, education lead- years ago, Chang Diaz had tak- ers and elected officials like JP en the issue on as her number Sen. Sonia Chiang Diaz – who one legislative platform – even has personally labored tirelessly after being removed from a state PHOTO BY MIKE MEJIA to pass some form of education education committee earlier this Omar Argote, Mike’s Fitness owner, and funding reform over the past five year. She said after the signing Hannah Sobel, Development and Policy years – hailed the bill as histor- Program Manager at Community Servings, ic and would be everything the were pleased to collaborate on the 27th Pie Continued on page 9 City needed to address its budget in the Sky charity event at the gym on Nov. 23. Each pie purchased at the gym during the fundraiser provided a week’s worth of meals to JAMAICA POND PATHWAYS a Community Servings client. Also seen here, PROJECT CELEBRATION Josh Ruman, member of the pie committee at Community Servings, takes fresh sweet potato pies out of an oven for the fundraiser. JPNC discusses zoning, development issues

By Lauren Bennett the existing single family home other to extend the living space into a two-family one. There are into the basement. At 71 and 71R The Jamaica Plain Neighbor- two applications for 48 St. John May St. Glikman said the owner hood Council (JPNC) met for its St., one to create a curb cut and of the house wants to create a monthly meeting on November off-street parking on the Rock- 26. On the agenda was committee view side of the property, and an- Continued on page 4 reports, as well as discussions about an issue with 701 Centre JPNC discute informes de comités, PHOTO BY MIKE MEJIA St. Christine Cooper’s siblings Bill Cooper, Gerry Donlan, Theresa After a presentation from Sa- proyecto 701 Centre St. gie Tvizer from the Jamaica Plain Vino, and Patrick Cooper. The celebration of the Jamaica Pond By Lauren Bennett Pathways rehabilitation project also featured a tribute to the Neighborhood Development Comité de Zonificación late community advocate, Christine Cooper. The boathouse Corporation (JPNDC) regarding Jamaica Plain Neighborhood En 135 School Street, un pro- at the Pond was named in her honor by Mayor Martin Walsh. the 2020 Census, Max Glikman Council (JPNC) se reunió el 26 puesto convertiría una casa uni- The overall improvements to Jamaica Pond include increased kicked off the committee updates de noviembre donde discutió los familiar en una casa bifamiliar. accessibility, new benches, newly planted trees, exercise with a report from the Zoning informes de los comités y un equipment, upgrades to pathways and entrances, and improved Committee. At 135 School Street, proyecto en 701 Centre St. drainage to project water quality. the proposed project is to convert Continued on page 2 3 major arts events on 3 weekends in JP will start the fall off right 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019

El comité también habló so- cuatro pisos con 45 unidades de la superintendente Brenda Cas- JPNC JPNC aprobó todos los bre las bicicletas y la seguridad, alquiler en 10 Stonley Street. sellius el 25 de noviembre. El proyectos anteriores. contenedores de cigarrillo, y el JPNC votó para enviar la carta objetivo de su gira es recoger las Continued from page 1 Una propuesta construiría plan de transporte del Hospital explicando sus preocupaciones opiniones de la comunidad e in- tres casas con ocho unidades Faulkner. con el proyecto, que incluyen el corporarlas al borrador final del Hay dos aplicaciones para 48 residenciales en 73 Sheridan proceso comunitario, la estruc- plan estratégico. La próxima re- St. John Street, una para crear Street. JPNC presentó sugeren- -Comité de Vivienda y tura tridimensional, la distancia unión el 7 de diciembre explorará una rampa de acera y estacio- cias de diseño, incluso más espa- Desarrollo de la acera, y la falta de espacios el proceso de registro de BPS. namiento fuera de la calle, y cio verde, miradores, una entrada Con respecto a las reno- verdes. otra para extender el espacio común y adornos exteriores. vaciones de los departamen- -701 Centre Street habitable al sótano. El dueño de tos Mildred Hailey, habrá casi -El Comité de Parques y Un propuesto para construir 71 y 71R May St. quiere cambiar -Comité de Servicio Público 700 unidades y la construcción El Comité de Educación un Chase Bank en 701 Centre la ocupación del garaje a una JPNC aprobó un quinto comenzará en 2022. Defensores El Comité de Parques informó Street ha causado frustración casa unifamiliar, una petición Dunkin ‘en Jamaica Plain en del proyecto van a solicitar un que más de 35 personas asist- para algunos residentes debido al ya aprobada por la Junta de 37 South Huntington Avenue. área de desarrollo planeado para ieron a su reunión comunitaria hecho de que no hubo un proceso Zonificación. En 10 Burr St., la Los propietarios solicitan una obtener una variación de zonifi- sobre el esfuerzo de planificación comunitario antes de sus nuevas propuesta es construir un garaje licencia de vender comida entre cación para todo el distrito. del Campus Shattuck. ventanas se instalaran. JPNC aislado para un coche. las horas de 5am y 9pm. El comité también redactó El Comité de Educación, que votó para enviar una carta con una carta a la Asociación de actualmente está buscando nue- sugerencias y una solicitud de Planificación y Desarrollo sobre vos miembros, informó que 125 revisión de diseño. 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Jude’s vision and personal touch have strengthened LZF in many ways and I hope to sustain LOCAL and continue that philanthropic Seeking a dynamic, energetic work with an intentional focus on grassroots leadership and and mission-driven new Executive responsiveness to those commu- Make JP’s locally Director. nities most impacted by inequi- owned independent ties.” LZF Board Chair, Suzi Kaitz, businesses your The ideal candidate will need said “As a result of Jude’s guid- first choice for gifts, excellent communication, relationship- ance and relationships, The meals, necessities, building, leadership skills, be energetic, Lenny Zakim Fund has found entrepreneurial, and well-organized. a unique place among funders and jollies. in the region. She has helped the Fund to earn widespread JPLocalFirst.org For more information and to apply visit: www.threesquaresmainstreet.org/join-our-team Continued on page 7 Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6 2019 • 3 Hyde Square Task Force’s Celina Miranda honored as one of state’s top Latino leaders

Special to the Gazette future,” the Caucus noted. “With among our youth, even in the sity. Legislative Caucus. The group of more than a decade of experience midst of adversity, in good times Miranda’s was nominated by legislators on the caucus work Milton resident and non-prof- in philanthropy, she has helped and in bad.” State Representative Nika Elu- throughout the session to help it leader Celina Miranda was numerous Boston nonprofits se- Since 2016, Miranda has led gardo, who represents parts of people of color living in Massa- recently recognized by the Mas- cure funding in the service of the Hyde Square Task Force, a Boston and Brookline. sachusetts House of Represen- their mission.” non-profit organization based The annual award ceremony chusetts succeed, whether it’s in tatives as one of the state’s most The event marked a celebra- in the Latin Quarter of Boston, is hosted by the Black and Latino business, education, or politics. accomplished Latino leaders for tion of National Hispanic Heri- which engages over 800 youth her work developing leadership tage Month and community lead- through its various cultural, ed- and advocacy skills in youths in ers making a difference across ucational and community action Boston’s Jamaica Plain neigh- the Commonwealth. programs. She manages a budget borhood. Senate President Karen of $1.8 million and 19 full- and Thank You Joy! Miranda, the executive di- Spilka and House Speaker Rob- part-time staff members. Prior to rector of the Hyde Square Task ert DeLeo attended the Oct. 3 that, she was a senior program @Fresh Hair force, was honored in the State event, where they recognized officer with the Richard and Su- For giving me a start in this business as a stylist in 1982 House at the 2019 Latinx Excel- Latino community leaders for san Smith Family Foundation. Congratulations on 37 years and best of luck with lence on the Hill ceremony, host- their contributions to the Com- Miranda received her bachelor’s your next adventure. ed by the Massachusetts Black monwealth. degree from Smith College and Ellen Casey McLaughlin ~ The Hidden Hair Salon and Latino Legislative Caucus. Miranda was presented with holds a PhD in sociology and “Miranda has spent her ca- a House of Representatives’ ci- social work from Boston Univer- reer engaged in work that en- tation, signed by DeLeo, that ables underserved communities recognized Miranda’s “mastery to access the resources and op- in developing culturally relevant portunities they need for a better and powerful leaders, especially DOES YOUR BIG BANK MAKE YOU FEEL SMALL? SWITCH TO EBSB, IT’S A NO BRAINER! • Hair • Nails OPEN ANY NEW EBSB PERSONAL • Products CHECKING ACCOUNT & EARN UP TO Thank You for 37 years of beauty! * Last day of services is December 21 Community Open House Dec 23 & Dec 24 $ 617.524.6867 • 62 South Street • freshhair.com 100

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Glikman also talked about 73 victualler license to operate the project will happen in phases: community meeting about the JPNC Sheridan St., which was heard store from 5:00am to 9:00pm. people have to be moved out of Shattuck Campus planning ef- at the last zoning committee These particular owners also run their buildings and into another fort, which garnered over 35 at- Continued from page 1 meeting. The project is to build two other Dunkin’s, one in Mis- one while construction is hap- tendees. living space for her child’s care- three townhouses with eight sion Hill on Tremont St., and the pening. Trevor Wissink-Adams re- taker. The proposal is to change residential units on the lot at other by the Roxbury Crossing Royce also said the project ported that Superintendent proponents are going to apply Brenda Cassellius’ listening tour the occupancy of the rear of the 73 Sheridan St., which includes Orange Line station. The owners’ for a Planned Development Area at the English High School on building from a garage to a sin- tearing down the existing home. daughter, Jjanel Silveira, will be November 25 brought about 125 gle-family residence and expand Though there was no vote taken the manager of the new location. to get a zoning variance for the Resikind also reported that people to the school for the event. and renovate the rear building. on this project, the JPNC came entire district so they don’t have the Public Service Committee “BPS wanted to share their as- Glikman said there was oppo- up with design comments that to keep going back for separate talked about bicycles and bicycle pirations and priorities,” he said, sition from the Jamaica Hills they wanted to submit to the approvals for each portion of the safety, cigarette containers, and adding that the goal is to take Association, as they are wor- city, which include the consid- project. “It’ll make a big differ- the Faulkner Hospital transpor- feedback from the community ried about setting a precedent eration of more green space, a ence down there,” Royce said of tation plan. from these events and incorpo- for future development in the consideration for the design of the project. Royce also discussed a draft rate it into the final draft of the neighborhood. This was already the bay windows, approval of the Housing & Development comment letter to the Boston strategic plan by 2020, when it approved by the Zoning Board of decision for a common driveway, Committee Planning and Development will then be shared. Appeals, but the JPNC Zoning and a consideration to add more JPNC member Carolyn Royce Agency (BPDA) regarding the “I think the event went well,” Committee also voted to support details over the windows and reported that at the last com- proposed project at 10 Stonley Wissink-Adams said, “and we it. doors of the units. At 10 Burr St., the propos- mittee meeting, the JPNDC pro- Road. The proposal is a four story will continue to build out the al is to build a detached one Public Service Committee vided an update on the Mildred building with 45 rental units, Education Committee.” He said The JPNC decided to approve car garage, and after working Hailey renovations. Royce said and the Stonybrook Neighbor- there are more spaces on the what will be the fifth Dunkin’ in out concerns with the neighbors “it’s going to be a long process,” hood Association (SNA) has been committee if others would like Jamaica Plain. JPNC member and there will be almost 700 to be involved. There will also be about the insufficiency of the very involved in this particular Michael Reiskkind reported that units when the project is com- a meeting on December 7 at the front yard, they are now sat- project. Ten of the units are af- the owners of a proposed Dunkin’ plete. She said they are hoping to Connolly Branch of the Boston isfied, Glikman said. All of the fordable, with five of them being at 37 South Huntington Ave. are begin construction in 2022, and Public Library for families to above projects were approved by artist live/work spaces. requesting a seven-day common will take extra time because the The project area sits right learn about the BPS registration the JPNC. on the edge of the Arborway bus process. yard, and calls for the creation of Please note that the photos for the “Families Creating Together” a residential area in an industri- 701 Centre St. photo spread published in the November 22 issue were from al zone. “We support the residen- JPNC member Gert Thorn tial use of this formerly indus- talked about a project at 701 CARLA OSBERG PHOTOGRAPHY trial space,” Royce said, adding Centre St., which has upset sev- that the affordability component eral people in the community. meets PLAN: JP/Rox guidelines. Formerly Bukhara’s Restaurant, She did mention that there the building at 701 Centre St. is was an issue with the community soon to be a Chase Bank. New process surrounding this propos- windows were installed, and al, and the SNA in particular though the building is not land- has concerns about massing and marked, it is in a neighborhood setbacks. Royce said she does not design overlay district. Many in want to see the project move for- the community have expressed ward until the SNA come to more their dissatisfaction and frus- of an agreement on the project. tration with the fact that there Jennifer Uhrhane of the SNA was no community process before said that “the main core issue these windows were installed. has not been addressed” by the “We live here because of the team, which she said is the “over- amenities we have here, the sized footprint of the building,” parks, the library, the churches, which “causes a domino effect of the stores, the mix of people,” other issues.” The SNA has con- Thorn said. “This building is in cerns about setbacks, stepbacks, a neighborhood design overlay height, green space, and shadow district. Many of us expected to issues. see a historical facade here.” “We’re trying to get them to He said that he and several shrink the footprint which would others contacted the Inspection- take care of a number of the al Services Department (ISD), issues as well as increase green and was told that “Chase will Keep your Benjamins wherewhere theythey belong.belong. space,” Uhrhane said. “They con- have to get a signage review but form to the affordability num- no discussion of the design.” Don’t let your heat, and more importantly, your money, out the window. We’ve been bers but they don’t really check “We are supposed to be in- helping people weatherize their homes since 1978. How can we help you this year? off any of the other categories.” volved in these conversations,” The JPNC voted to send Thorn said. He said he would 100 Terrace Street, Boston, 02120 the letter to the BPDA, which like to get the Jamaica Pond As- (near Roxbury Community College) addresses what was discussed sociation to sign onto their letter Monday–Friday 8–4:30  Saturday 9–3 above. to the city, as well as JP Centre/ South Main Streets. The JPNC 617-442-2262 Parks + and Education voted to approve the sending of bostonbuildingresources.com Committees the letter outlining concerns and A member-owned co-op Robin Cheung reported that a request for a design review. the Parks + Committee held a Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6 2019 • 5 Lindsey Santana named new JP liaison Council at-large recount slated By John Lynds liaison by Mayor Walsh,” said Staff Report by ward and precinct by precinct. Santana. “We are both passion- The official recount effort for On Saturday, Dec. 7, the actual Mayor Martin Walsh has ap- ate about helping people and I the City Council at-large race on recount of ballots will begin for pointed Lindsey Santana as the cannot think of a better way to the final seat – contested between Councilor at-large. That will con- neighborhood liaison for Jamaica help the people of Jamaica Plain winner Julie Mejia and challenger tinue on Sunday, Dec. 8, and if Plain within the Mayor’s Civic than by serving as their neigh- Alejandra St. Guillen – has begun needed, into Monday, Dec. 9, and Engagement Cabinet. Santana borhood liaison. Their sense of on Thursday, Dec. 5, at City Hall. Tuesday, Dec. 10. will replace Enrique Pepen who community and dedication to In the citywide Council race, The recount will be performed left his post to become a special making the City a better place most of the seats came out in by the Election Department, and advisor on U.S. Congressman Jo- is what drives them and I look a non-controversial way, but the once final, a winner will be de- forward to working with them.” seph Kennedy III’s U.S> Senate final seat was decided by only 10 clared. Santana was born in Bos- campaign. votes. Mejia came out the winner There are likely to be plenty of at- ton and lived in the Dominican Sanatna began serving as the on election night, but St. Guillen torneys from either side watching Republic for six years before re- new liaison on Nov. 15. quickly moved to challenge the the proceedings and, potentially, turning to the City at the age Lindsey Santana named new “I am very excited to have of 16. She graduated from West vote. contesting votes and counts of Jamaica Plain liaison Lindsey join the team as our Roxbury Academy and was a re- This Thursday and Friday, the votes. Jamaica Plain liaison,” said May- ballot boxes will be opened ward cipient of the Posse Scholarship. country. or Walsh. “She understands the She received a bachelor’s degree She currently lives in Hyde importance of bringing people in History and Political Science Park. Local Post Offices host extended holiday hours together and facilitating city ser- from Bucknell University. The Mayor’s Office of Neigh- Everyone knows the holidays bridge, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, vices to make the City a better Santana most recently held borhood Services (ONS) encour- can be a stressful time, with gifts Milton, Needham, Newtonville, place for its residents.” the title of Community Project ages, facilitates and maximizes to buy, wrap and ship to loved Roslindale, Wellesley and West As the Jamaica Plain liaison, and Marketing Coordinator for citizen input and participation ones, and to help ease some of Roxbury. Medford and Quincy will Santana will serve as the prima- the Mayor’s Love Your Block Ini- through service requests, neigh- the holiday stress, some local Post remain open until 4 p.m. ry contact for constituents and tiative, a program which aims to borhood meetings, mailings, and Offices will be offering extended The Post Offices in Quincy and businesses looking to connect bring neighbors together through emergency responses. To report hours for the next three weekends. Central Square Cambridge will with the Mayor’s Office, and will acts of service. non-emergency issues to the City, One of those post offices will be also be open on Sundays, Decem- facilitate the delivery of services In her spare time she enjoys residents are encouraged to con- the branch on Centre Street in JP. ber 8, 15 and 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 in collaboration with City de- dancing, going to Red Sox games nect with BOS:311 by dialing The following offices will be p.m. partments. and supporting her sorority, Mu 3-1-1 or by downloading the free open Saturdays, December 14 Stop by and let the USPS help “I am very excited to be ap- Sigma Upsilon Incorporated, as BOS:311 app on iOS or Android and 21, until 3 p.m.: Arlington, take the stress out of the holiday pointed as the Jamaica Plain they empower women across the platforms. Belmont, Central Square Cam- hustle. OOllmmsstteedd 22002222 aanndd FFrriieennddss ooff JJaammaaiiccaa PPoonndd

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! City Councilor Matt O'Malley, Mayor Marty Walsh, Chief of Environment Chris Cook and Park & Recreation Department Commissioner Ryan Woods for supporting Boston Public Parks! Plus honoring Christine Cooper and Gerry Wright through the naming of the Boat House and Gazebo! www.Olmsted2022.org + www.FriendsOfJamaicaPond.org + 6175247070 COLOR 6 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019 MIKE’S FITNESS THANKSGIVING CHARITY PIE SALE

Photos by Mike Mejia

Mike’s Fitness partnered with Community Servings, a non-profit food and nutrition program, to participate in the 27th Pie in the Sky event on Sat- urday, November 23. Every pie bought by a participant during the fundraiser provides a week’s worth of meals to a Communi- ty Servings client. More than 25,000 pies were prepared this year! Dan DaCosta, of Jamaica Plain, Mary Lou Ferguson, who bought bought a pie and signed up Stephanie Chubb, who bought a pie and signed up for a a pie and signed up for a 6-month for a 6-month membership at 6-month membership at Mike’s Fitness, with Tom Blain, membership at Mike’s Fitness, and Mike’s Fitness. an existing member at the gym. Maxwell Oberlander.

Existing Mike’s Fitness member Molly Paone holding Leah Abrams, who signed up for a 6-month Existing Mike’s Fitness member John Donnelly her pecan pie. membership at Mike’s Fitness, holds her apple pie. holding his pecan pie.

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St. Thomas Aquinas Parish celebrated its 150th anniversary this past month with two big events: Mass with Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Sunday, Nov. 24, and a dinner/dance in the parish hall on Saturday, Nov. 30. Both events were well attended and brought former and current parishioners together to celebrate the 150th anniversary. The Parish was founded in January, 1869.

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Wednesday 12/18 ($5.00): Adapt- of locations is online at www.bpl. erAdapter, Gasoline Virgins, Glow- org/homework. box, Mike Morrissey Jamaica Plain Branch Library Sights & Sounds Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 Jeanie Johnston Pub, 144 South South Street, Jamaica Plain (617) St. Open Mic hosted by Tony Blu- 524-2053 will be hosting the fol- The deadline for listings is noon, ELLIOT SCHOOL will have the ing acts. ze, Sundays at 8 pm. More events lowing events: December 17 for the December following events: Midway Café, All shows 21+ at jeaniejohnstonpub.com. Dawnland Film Showing. Thurs- 20 issue. Send listings to re- Holiday Ornament-Making, fam- - Doors at 8:00 PM unless other- Bella Luna & The Milky Way day, December 12 at 6pm. Learn [email protected]. ily fun, all ages welcome. De- wise noted Weekly events include: Radio about the first government-sanc- Note: 617 should be dialed before cember 15, 10am-12:30pm, Eliot EVERY THURSDAY 9:30 PM - 2:00 Mamba’s Family Rumba, every tioned Truth and Reconciliation numbers below, unless another School, 24 Eliot St. AM: QUEERAOKE (Drink – Sing – Sunday 5pm-8pm, live Latin mu- commission in the United States area code is given. Dance – Repeat!) sic. Every Monday Stump Trivia in Maine, focused on the Wabana- Boston’s very best lesbian night from 8 – 10 p.m., Teacher Tues- ki Indians. Arts, music, & culture (but everyone is welcome and all days and Dirty Water Saloon line Fixit Clinic. Saturday, December Special events BalletRox class registration is are invited!) dancing for queer folks and al- 14 , from 9:30 to 1:30. Repeats The annual Holiday Trolley Tour now open: https://balletrox.info/ EVERY FRIDAY 6:00 – 8:30 PM lies at 7PM. Every Wednesday in March. and Tree Lighting at the Soldier’s dance-with-us/register. Classes (FREE!): HIPPIE HOUR with Mysti- live music from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Local Voices Network (LVN) Fa- Monument will start at 2:00pm on for kids, ages 4 to 18, at Spon- cal Misfits and Uncle Johnny’s Band Throwback Thursday from 6-8pm cilitators Training. Saturday, De- Saturday, December 7. taneous Celebrations. info@bal- (alternating weeks) and their friends with rotating DJ’s barside. Visit cember 14, at 2 pm. Call Laura Book Talk: Moxie This book chron- letrox.info for more information. playing the music of The Grateful www.milkywayjp.com for more at the JP Branch to learn move icles Moxie’s rich history. Moxie’s JESUS DRINKS FREE! 1950s-70s Dead, Bob Dylan and more! late night events Thu-Sun. about Local Voices Network. We World Headquarters (Moxieland) country, gospel, soul and RnB EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 8:00 PM Old time music, Southern/ will also host an LVN climate dis- was located in Jamaica Plain spun by 2 atheists (and guests) @ – 2:00 AM (FREE!): OPEN MIC AT roots music, second and fourth cussion in January. (at 79 Heath Street) from 1928 Jeanie Johnston 9pm-Close FREE THE MIDWAY Hosted by Angela Wednesdays, 7.30pm, back room ESL Conversation Group. Every to 1953. Sunday, December 8, SOUL music & COUNTRY music. Sawyer and Gabe Stoddard. Come at Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washing- Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m. from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Farn- Foundational sounds of the Amer- one, come all! More info: http:// ton St. Info: peggyconant@gmail. Spanish Conversation Group. Ev- sworth House, 90 South Street. ican experience spun monthly midwayorthehighway.com/ com. ery Saturday, 11:30-12:30. Spon- Sponsored by the Jamaica Plain with love, admiration, and a deep December 2019: First Fridays Youth Open sored by Roslindale Branch. Historical Society. want to create fun. Throw in a Friday 12/6 (after Hippie Hour) Mic with renowned feature art- STEM Workshops for Kids in JP Toastmasters meets the sec- non-believer’s true lust for spin- 8:30pm ($8.00): Daniel Miller and ists, first Friday of every month, 4th-8th grade. Every Saturday ond and fourth Monday of each ning GOSPEL music and you have the High Life, Christa Joy and the 7pm at First Baptist Church, 633 through Dec. 7, 10-11:30 a.m. (will month at 7:00 p.m. at The Foot- JESUS DRINKS FREE. The mu- Honeybees, Bill Dwyer Band Centre St. Free for performers and restart again next year!) light Club in Jamaica Plain. The sic comes from the 1950s thru Saturday 12/7 (Night Show) those under 25, $10 suggested Saturday Family Story- meeting will feature free food the 1970s. We’re @ The Jeanie $8.00: T And The Wrecks, TIP donation for those 25 and over. times. Saturday, 12/21, 10:00- and drinks, introductions, and op- Johnston Pub every first Thursday Saturday 12/7 (Day Show) 3pm 10:30 a.m. portunities to practice speaking. night of every month. Good times ($8.00): 3rd Annual Tunes for Tots Booksale! Saturday, December As always, meetings are free for in Jamaica Plain.” Benefit with Loser’s Circle, The Dance and comedy 7. The Friends of the JP Branch guests. JP Toastmasters is known The Haven, HOOTENANNY - JP’s Bad Reminders, C.O.B., C.E. Skid- Dance JP Revival! Free your Library will hold a booksale to sup- for providing a warm, welcoming OPEN MIC EVERY WEDNESDAY, more mind, body, and soul, and lift port the programs and services of environment where members hosted by Tom Dowd. Sign up is Sunday 12/8 (Day Show) 3pm your spirits with high-energy, feel- the JP Branch Library. help each other improve their pub- 9.30pm and we have prizes every ($7.00): The Bind, DnA’s Evolution, good, socially conscious music Dawnland Film Showing. Thurs- lic speaking and leadership skills Wednesday for the most interest- Rivers & Plains, Medical Maps from around the world! All ages. day, December 12 at 6pm. Learn Monday 12/9 ($10.00): Punk Rock- Wheelchair accessible. Nov. about the first government-sanc- in’ And Pastie Poppin’ 16, 7:30-9:30pm, First Baptist tioned Truth and Reconciliation Tuesday 12/10 ($5.00): Still, Freak- Church JP, 633 Centre St. $5-$15 commission in the United States ing, Chelsey Meyer & The Attic, (No one turned away for lack of in Maine, focused on the Wabana- Rogozo, Koogler funds). More info: https://tinyurl. ki Indians. Wednesday 12/11 ($5.00): Fully com/DanceJPRevival, DanceJP- Fixit Clinic. Saturday, December Celebrated Orchestra with special [email protected] 14 in the morning. guests Hilken Mancini & Friends Gender-Free/English Country Salary Negotiation Work- Thursday 12/12 (before Queera- Dance, beginners welcome and shop. Thursday, 12/19, at 5:30. oke) $5.00: Britt Walsh (monthly encouraged. 2nd and 4th Tues- Please call the JP Branch to sign residency) Brendan Behan Pub days (5th Tuesdays: experienced) up 617-524-2503. Friday 12/13 (after Hippie Hour) 378A Centre Street of the month, 7:30-11:30pm, First Community Gaming. Saturday 8:30pm ($10.00): Stop Calling Me Church, 6 Eliot St. Info: www.lcfd. 12/21, at 12 noon Jamaica Plain Frank, The Dirty Truckers, Ex-Ave- org/bgfe/512-5554. nue, The Grommets Learn to stiltwalk with Sponta- Connolly Branch Library Saturday 12/14 (Night Show) neous Celebrations, 45 Danforth 433 Centre St., 522-1960, www. $10.00: Unnamed Colors, They St. Sundays, 11am-1pm, $5. Info: bpl.org. Got Frank, Trailer Swift, Connor 857-498-2438. Stonybrook Fine Arts, Make Your Storms & his Boys Egleston Square Branch Library, Own Wedding Rings workshop Saturday 12/14 (Day Show) 3pm 2044 Columbus Ave. and teen & adult classes in weld- ($7.00): Baabes, The Chelsea Free Drop-In Homework Help ing, foundry and mold-making, Curve, The Hi-End, The Stigmatics Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm ongoing, 24 Porter St. Info: stony- Sunday 12/15 (Day Show) 3pm The library provides free, drop-in brookfinearts.com. ($5.00): Thrash N Bang’s 8th Annu- afterschool homework help for Woodworking, sewing, art al Punk Pizza Party! with Neighbor- students in grades K-8 through- classes, fiber arts, photogra- hood Shit, Fast Times, The Ratz, out the school year. Spanish as- phy, book arts. Children, teens, The Hangovers, Disco Rice sistance is available Mondays adults, year round. Eliot School of Monday 12/16 ($5.00): Minx, The and Thursdays. Help is provided Fine & Applied Arts, 24 Eliot St. Modern Voice, Tony Savarino & The by trained, high-achieving high Info: eliotschool.org or 524-3313. Savtones school students. This program Shim Gum Do (Mind Sword Path), Tuesday 12/17 ($5.00): Johnny is available at locations across zen sword, karate and meditation Moon and The Rockets, Vague Boston on days that Boston Public classes, scholarships available. Perception, VAT, Any Way Forward Schools are in session. The full list Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6 2019 • 9

Mayor Walsh emphasized Education Bill that the bill was reached with togetherness and unity, and that Continued from page 1 is rare on such a major spending that the Foundation Commit- bill. tee had recommended five key “This bill marks the culmi- nation of years of advocacy and changes, and the Act passed on hard work from so many people Nov. 26 addressed all five. “This is a monumental mo- who came together to say that ment for the future of our Com- students in all school districts monwealth,” she said. “A diverse across Massachusetts deserve coalition of families, educators, a high-quality education,” said organizers, and legislators held Walsh. “It is an incredible and this bill high for years, never historic moment that we have wavering on the path to this day. reached together as we celebrate Now, generations of Bay Staters the signing of this bill which will taste the fruit of their ef- treats every district and student forts: a public education to create with equity, recognizing the dif- the society we want to live in and ferent challenges our students support every child as they reach face and empowering schools to for their dreams.” help our students rise up and Also sitting on that Founda- reach their dreams.” Teachers from English High, with Boston Teacher’s Union President Jessica Tang, celebrate the tion Committee with Chang Diaz Supt. Brenda Cassellius said signing of the landmark Student Opportunity Act at English High School. the Boston schools look forward was State Sen. Sal DiDomenico to the implementation and mak- it at English High. district due to the landmark leg- until year seven hits the full – who represents Charlestown, ing sure the schools are account- “I am pleased to sign legisla- islation. The numbers are not yet amount promised. Cambridge, Everett and Chelsea. able under the new rules. tion aimed at providing students fixed, and they will be incremen- That said, the education fund- He agreed with Chang Diaz at “I’m grateful for the dedi- across the Commonwealth with tal, but eclipsing $100 million is ing money doesn’t just roll in the signing on Nov. 26 that it was cation and foresight of Mayor the opportunities and resources expected . come what may. There are strict an historic day. they need to succeed including A good amount of that comes accountability measurements “It’s a home run; it’s every- Walsh, our state leaders and BPS accountability measures that due to the fix of fully funding the that are required to get the full thing we were looking for and students, parents and teachers are essential to supporting un- Charter School reimbursements funding. If students don’t per- wanted and the timeline is good who worked to make public derperforming schools,” said to the district. form well, not all of the funding because it ramps up to over a education a priority with this Governor Charlie Baker. “This By state law, a district is re- will be delivered. seven-year period for funding,” bill’s passage,” she said. “I look funding builds on the over half imbursed for any student that The bill requires school dis- he said. “The commitment fi- forward to working with our a billion dollars in new Chapter leaves the public school for a tricts to develop three-year plans nancially is significant. These leaders and holding ourselves 70 funding our Administration charter school. Those reimburse- to close achievement gaps us- numbers that will be coming accountable so that the goal of has supported since taking office. ments are 100 percent funding ing evidence-based programs are game-changing for Everett, this funding- better outcomes We thank our partners in the in the first year, and then 25 and supports, such as expand- Boston and Chelsea. The signing for our neediest children- is fully Legislature for their hard work percent of the funding for five ed learning time, increased of this bill will be a day we look realized.” The bill was signed at En- and we look forward to imple- years after. The state had been counseling and psychological back on and say it was a day that glish High School on Nov. 26 menting this legislation for every reimbursing districts, but not at services, professional develop- all children were guaranteed an with numerous dignitaries and child in every school district in the full level required by the law. ment, expanded early learning opportunity to succeed. This was elected officials in attendance. Massachusetts.” “Boston is going to see big in- and pre-kindergarten, early col- historic. It really was. It’s some- After the bill passed both the The bill has had many at- creases in funding year over year, lege and career readiness path- thing that we’ve all been wanting House and Senate last month, tempts at passage, but failed on and that will help the Charles- ways, and a more diverse teacher for a very, very long time…After there was quite a question mark a number of occasions for various town schools a lot,” said DiDome- workforce. today, no longer will your zip as to whether Baker would sign reasons, with many now saying nico. “The Charter School reim- The Commissioner of Ele- code be a hindrance to getting it. That all changed last week it was because some legislators bursement for Boston was really mentary and Secondary Edu- the resources you need to get a when he made the plans to sign would have had to vote against huge…In the last few go-arounds cation will establish statewide great education.” the best interests of their com- of the bill, Boston wasn’t seeing targets for addressing persistent munities. This was especially these kinds of benefits, but now achievement gaps among stu- true of those in the Boston del- they will. They are included now dent groups, and will review each egation because while the pre- and they will get what they de- district’s plan to ensure it sets vious bills solved problems for serve.” measurable goals for student im- Gateway Cities like Chelsea and Additionally, school districts provement, with credible strate- Brockton, they didn’t provide a will see increased reimburse- gies for achieving them. Districts lot of help to Boston – particu- ments for transporting students must amend any plan deemed by larly with full Charter School to out-of-district special educa- the Commissioner not to conform reimbursements. tion placements. It also raises a with these standards. Over the next seven years, the cap on state funding for school The bill also requires the Sec- state has committed to investing building projects by $150 mil- retary of Education to collect $1.5 billion into public education, lion from $600 million to $750 data on student preparedness and with inflation factored in, million; and creates a grant fund for college and career success by about $2 billion. The plan will for innovative educational ap- school district and high school, roll out with increases in the proaches. including student participation PHOTOS COURTESY MAYOR MARTIN WALSH’S OFFICE Chapter 70 education formula Money is expected to start rates in college and career read- Gov. Charlie Baker, with JP Sen. Sonia Chang Diaz prominently increasing – in addition to other coming down to the districts next iness programs, college accep- behind him, signing the landmark Student Opportunity Act, things within the bill that will year in the Fiscal Year 2021 Bud- tance and graduation rates, as which is predicted to solve many of the budgetary issues increase funding. get, which Gov Baker is expected well as the percentage of stu- that have troubled the Boston Public Schools for the past In Boston, it is estimated that to file sometime in late January dents in internships and earning few years. City and state leaders are applauding the bill and by year seven, more than $100 or early February. Each year will industry-recognized credentials. calling it “historic.” million will be coming into the see things grow incrementally Jamaica Plain Gazette • January 4, 2002 •

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE interested persons, a object to this proceeding. IMPORTANT NOTICE JP Appointment of Personal file a written appearance MUPC in an unsupervised NOTICE OF COMMONWEALTH petition has been filed by If you wish to do so, you The outcome of this Representative has been and objection at this administration is not CLOSING OF OF MASSACHUSETTS Boston Medical Center of or your attorney must proceeding may limit or filed by Brenda S. Diana Court before: 10:00 a.m. required to file an Boston, MA in the above file a written appearance completely take away of Boston, MA requesting on the return day of inventory or annual WAITING LIST THE TRIAL COURT LEGAL NOTICE captioned matter alleging at this court on or before the above-named COMMONWEALTH that the Court enter 12/26/2019. accounts with the Court. Farnsworth PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT that Jeremy Otuga is 10:00 A.M. on the return person’s right to make OF MASSACHUSETTS a formal Decree and This is NOT a hearing Persons interested in the House decisions about personal CITATION GIVING in need of a Guardian date of 12/26/2019. THE TRIAL COURT Order and for such other date, but a deadline by estate are entitled to 90 South and requesting that This day is NOT a hearing affairs or financial af- PROBATE AND relief as requested in the which you must file a notice regarding the ad- NOTICE OF Street Boston Medical Center date, but a deadline date fairs or both. The above- FAMILY COURT Petition. written appearance and ministration directly from PETITION FOR Jamaica Plain, of Boston, MA (or some by which you have to file named person has the Suffolk Division The Petitioner requests objection if you object the Personal Represen- APPOINTMENT OF MA 02130 other suitable person) be the written appearance right to ask for a lawyer. 24 New Chardon St. that: Brenda S. Diana of to this proceeding. If tative and may petition GUARDIAN FOR Effective December 31, appointed as Guardian to if you object to the Anyone may make this Boston, MA 02114 Boston, MA be appointed you fail to file a timely the Court in any matter INCAPACITATED 2019 at 5:00 PM EST serve on the bond. petition. If you fail to file request on behalf of the (617)788-8300 as Personal Represen- written appearance and relating to the estate, PERSON PURSUANT Farnsworth House will The petition asks the the written appearance above-named person. If CITATION ON tative(s) of said estate objection followed by an including the distribution TO G.L. c. 190B, close its waiting list. This court to determine by the return date, the above-named person PETITION FOR to serve on the bond affidavit of objections of assets and expenses of s 5-304 that the Respondent action may be taken cannot afford a lawyer, FORMAL in an unsupervised within thirty (30) days administration. closure is necessary due Docket No. to the current waiting is incapacitated, that in this matter without one may be appointed at ADJUDICATION administration. of the return day, action WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. SU19P2677GD the appointment of a further notice to you. State expense. Docket No. IMPORTANT NO- may be taken without Dunn, First Justice of this period exceeding 12 In the matter of: Guardian is necessary, In addition to filing the WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. SU19P2442EA TICE further notice to you. Court. months. The current Jeremy Otuga and that the proposed written appearance, you Dunn, First Justice of this Estate of: You have the right to UNSUPERVISED Date: November 22, waiting list is over 36 RESPONDENT Guardian is appropriate. or your attorney must Court. John Gamble obtain a copy of the Pe- ADMINISTRATION UNDER 2019 months. Alleged Incapacitated The petition is on file file a written affidavit Date: November 27, Date of Death: tition from the Petitioner THE MASSACHUSETTS Felix D. Arroyo 12/6/19 Person with this court and may stating the specific facts 2019 10/01/2019 or at the Court. You have UNIFORM PROBATE CODE Register of Probate JP Of: Jamaica Plain, MA contain a request for and grounds of your Felix D. Arroyo, To all interested persons: a right to object to this (MUPC) 12/06/19 To the named certain specific authority. objection within 30 days Register of Probate A Petition for Formal proceeding. To do so, you A Personal Representa- JP Respondent and all other You have the right to after the return date. 12/06/19 Probate of Will with or your attorney must tive appointed under the Spring 2013 is in Full Swing! FOR SALE

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Spon- said that he is “very concerned” ridors, the Neighborhood Slow throughout the city. out, as she’s concerned that the sored by Councilor Ed Flynn, about the safety of pedestrians, Streets Program, and the bike The city has also installed city waits for several complaints the hearing was focused on pe- as there are many senior citizens network across the city. about 85 speed feedback signs about the same issue to come in destrian safety and vision zero, and families with young children Osgood said the citywide ef- across the city, Osgood said, and before they address it. which is a plan to reach zero who cross the street in China- forts in legislation, education, is focused on improving cross- Another community member serious or fatal crashes. The town. He said he has mentioned and maintenance include a bill walks by doing things like day- mentioned that crosswalk times hearing also covered topics like to Councilor Flynn that traffic that is “likely to succeed this lighting intersections. should be extended, as many traffic lights, crossing signals for lights should be delayed green week in pushing forward a dis- City Councilor Matt O’Malley crosswalks do not allow enough pedestrians, and infrastructure for cars turning and pedestri- tracted driving bill to be signed inquired about things like raised time for elderly or people with improvements to roads such as ans crossing, as “people and cars at the state house,” as well as crosswalks, photo enforcement, disabilities to get across the speed humps, raised crosswalks, are fighting to get across.” Addi- lowering the default speed limit and feedback regarding the Slow street. Additionally, he said that and pedestrian signals. tionally, he said the city should in the city of Boston. The City Streets program with the only bikers who blow through cross- Flynn has said many times “further look into slowing down is also focused on ensuring that complaint being that certain walks are dangerous, as well as that pedestrian safety is of top the right or left turn arrow for safe driver behaviors are prac- neighborhoods did not receive bikers who go the wrong way priority for him as a councilor, pedestrian crossing.” ticed by all drivers. Slow Streets benefits. down a one-way street. He said and that “we need to do every- Ho said that another issue is As far as maintenance goes, Osgood said that city engi- he would like to see bike rules thing we can and prioritize safe- with cars turning right on red. Osgood said that the city has neers do support raised cross- enforced, as he does not believe ty for pedestrians,” especially for He said he recognizes that cares doubled its investment in things walks in areas where they make they currently are. children, seniors, and those with are allowed to do this in some like pavement markings and has sense, but they don’t work in ev- Community activist Alison disabilities. places, but “I see a lot of cars not restriped about 2,600 crosswalks ery situation. By state law, pho- Pultinas said the design issue Several members of the pub- really yielding for pedestrians over the past couple fiscal years. to enforcement is not allowed, with the conflict between turning lic as well as city officials were when they are making the right Additionally, the city is working though there are bills out there vehicles and pedestrians is an invited to testify at the hearing. turn,” he said. “It’s very danger- on engineering changes with a pushing for things like stop arm important one. “The issue of cars Scott Burke, Managing Part- ous for pedestrians.” focus on major corridors, which cameras mounted to stop signs that have the right to turn on red ner of Morrison Mahoney, said Brendan Kearney of Walk- will lead to safer driving. Accord- on school buses. or cars that have a green light that his office building is right Boston said that crashes, fatali- ing to Osgood, there are “dozens Osgood added that they are and are allowed to turn while outside the crosswalk where a ties, and injuries can be prevent- of projects on the move on these trying to “find the right mix of pedestrians have a walk signal is woman was fatally hit this past ed through fixing signal timing, key corridors.” staff and capital” for the Slow very complicated and deserves a September. Burke said that last among other things. “that design The Neighborhood Slow Streets program, and taking a lot of analysis,” she said. “There February, he and several others is to influence [driver] behavior,” Streets program, which is fo- look at it for the upcoming fiscal has to be a criteria looking at the emailed the city warning them he said. Kearney referenced page cused on contiguous blocks, is year’s budget to see how the speed on these corridors and that that there were issues with the 140 of the GoBoston 2030 plan, prioritized for streets with “high program might be able to be has to be one of the determining light sequence at the intersec- which he said contains “great numbers of vulnerable road us- broadened. “It’s a prioritization,” factors whether it’s going to be tion. recommendations” that he be- ers,” Osgood said, as well as ar- Osgood said of the program. “We an all-way stop.” She added that This past June, he said addi- lieves the city should be putting eas where there are “key links” are looking at where do you have she hopes the public can be more tional reports were filed to 311, into practice. “The city has al- in the transportation network, seniors, youth, persons with dis- involved when discussing these and that “the death of Diane [Ly] ready done the research on this,” such as bus routes and MBTA abilities…those are places we intersections. was absolutely preventable if he said. train stations. Areas where there look at first.” As this conversation contin- anybody listened to us…we have Chief of Streets Chris Osgood are high percentages of crashes City Councilor Kim Janey ues to move forward, “we have a are also considered for the Slow said that there should be a city- lot of work to do,” O’Malley said, Streets Program. The city is also wide plan in place to make these adding that he believes it’s a Happy Holidays focused on redesigning streets improvements, because right good thing to see that everyone for 20 miles per hour, as was now, “we have neighborhoods wants safer roads for pedestri- Gift Certificates Available discussed in a previous Council fighting over Slow Streets ini- ans, cars, and bikers. hearing about lowering the city tiatives.” Councilor Flynn said that speed limit. Osgood said that the city will pedestrian safety is probably Bike lanes are another fo- take 311 requests for problem the issue he works the most on cus, and the city is making it areas, and recommended de- within his district, and is glad The Meeting Point 3464 Washington Street a priority goal to have roughly scribing the situation through to see that residents want to be four times as many people com- 311 to be reviewed by the city. active and involved, and “have some great ideas for how we can improve pedestrian safety. P ELease R CYCLE Himalayan Bistro T EHis N WSPAPER Fine Indian & Nepali Cuisine

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE NW-CN13839795 (100%) ADVERTISER: JARAGUA HOME IMPROVEMENT PROOF CREATED AT: 10/7/2019 1:31:58 PM SALES PERSON: NWO5 NEXT RUN DATE: 10/09/19 SIZE: 5.438X4 PROOF DUE: 10/08/19 05:59:55 PUBLICATION: NW-GRTR BOSTON Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019 • 17 Celebrations (FYI: no class- Health/Fitness es December 1 for holidays). parkrun is a grassroots, com- Email Caitlin Fisher to reg- munity running event, run by JP Agenda ister: JPDanceCoop@gmail. volunteers for the local running com. and walking community. We Kids on Wheels: Play and The deadline for listings is 3rd Tuesday) Tuesday, Dec. 7:00pm at Farnsworth House, hold free timed 5k events ev- learn, every Sunday, 3 to 5 noon, Tues. December 17 for 17 at 7:00 pm, at Farnsworth 90 South Street. ery week. Everyone is invited pm – Ferris Wheels Bike Shop the December 20 issue. Send House 90 South Street. On There is one vacancy At- to run, jog or walk for 5k (two helps kids learn and practice listings to reporter@jamaica- the agenda will be reports and large. The area map is avail- laps around the pond). We safe riding skills while having plaingazette.com. Note: 617 updates from the committees. able at http://www.jpnc.org/ are very proud to be the first lots of fun at the South Street should be dialed before num- JPNC The Zoning Commit- jpnc-map/. parkrun in Boston, MA. It’s Mall and tennis courts! Free bers below, unless another tee’s next regularly-scheduled Please visit our website JPNC. been a very successful initia- helmet adjustments and free area code is given. meeting will be December org for updates tive for getting people of all bike adjustments available. 18 at Farnsworth House. The The Egleston Square Neigh- ages outside to exercise, and Heavy rain cancels. At the agenda for that meeting will borhood Association will to meet members of their local tennis courts at South Street Meetings include 79 Moss Hill Road (add meet on Monday, January 6 community. We meet on Sat- and Carolina Avenue. 617-524- Stonybrook Neighborhood second story to existing sin- from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meet- urdays at 8:45 a.m. at the top 2453. Association. Next meeting is a gle-family residence on existing is in the YMCA Building at of the Sugarbowl. Run starts at Tuesday & Thursday a.m. Holiday Potluck. Date/location ing footprint) and 91 Green 3134 Washington St. Agenda 9:00am. All welcome, all ages, bike training rides: Paceline TBD. More/latest info: www. Street (construct an addition to be determined. all abilities. ride, great for training for char- sna-jp.org on the rear of the existing JP Problem Properties Com- Yoga, meditation and stress ity rides or general condition- The Jamaica Pond Associa- house to create an additional mittee, first Thursday of the reduction classes at the ing. Leaves from Ferris Wheels tion will meet from 7:00 – 9:00 dwelling unit and a garage). Af- month, 10:30am, Egleston Li- MindBody Center (SJPHC- Bike Shop, 66 South St. (1/2 p.m. on Monday, January 6, ter Dec. 18, the Committee’s brary, 2044 Columbus Ave. HPC) @ 10 Green Street. Low mile from Forest Hills) at 7:00 in the community room at next upcoming meetings will Info: Office of Rep. Malia, 617- cost or free, in English and a.m. sharp. Rain cancels. Call the Jamaicaway Tower, 111 be January 8thand January 722-2380 Spanish. For more information 617-524-2453. Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain. 22nd. Please note that the call 983-4226. The Roberto Clemente 21 This is an open public meeting; January dates are the second Care to Care, a support group Sports program is now ac- Pondside residents who would and fourth Wednesdays of the Youth/Families for family caregivers of people cepting applications (boys and like to take an active role in month, as the first Wednesday Ornament in a Box! with Lisa with Alzheimer’s and other de- girls ages 6-16). Location: The this neighborhood organization is New Year’s Day. Lee, Artist/Facilitator, on Satur- mentias, second Wednesdays Hennigan Community Center, are encouraged to attend and JPNC The Public Service day, December 14, 1:00-3:00 of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 200 Heath St., Jamaica Plain. consider joining the associ- Committee of the Jamaica p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Springhouse, 44 Allandale St. Info: 617-828-9524 or alliria- ation. There is limited guest Plain Neighborhood Council Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St., Info: Meredith Griffiths, 522- [email protected]. parking to the right of the main will hold its monthly meet- Roxbury, $5 per participant or 0043/mgriffiths@springhouse- Spanish-English Language entrance; the site is a five-min- ing on Tuesday, January 7 at $10 per family for materials. boston.org. Exchange / Intercambio de ute walk from the #39 bus stop 7:00pm at Curtis Hall, 20 Provided by Families Creating Idiomas en Inglés y Español, at South Huntington Ave. and South Street. On the agen- Together. Come join us to cre- Saturdays / sábados, 12 – 1:45 Perkins Street. da will be a request of City ate an amazing honeycomb Seniors p.m. Connolly Branch Library. Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Feed and Supply, Inc., doing ornament and a neat gift box Kamaica Plain Branch Li- Support Group for Young Council Outreach Commit- business as “City Feed and to nestle it in! Artists can brary, 30 South St., Jamaica Parents, a program of Jewish tee: Monday, Dec. 9 at 6:00 Supply” at 672 Centre Street choose to take a traditional Plain, (617) 524-2053 Family and Children’s Services, at JP Licks, 659 Centre Street. in Jamaica Plain for a transfer holiday approach or design Monthly Memory Cafe. De- open to all faiths, for parents JPNC Parks + Commit- of their Beer & Wine Package their ornament and box to cember 30. 10:30-noon. Please with children from birth to one- tee: Monday, Dec. 9 at 8:30 at Store License to Equal Ex- celebrate the richness of their join us for conversations that year, registration not required. JP Licks, 659 Centre Street. change, Inc., doing business cultural roots. At the end allow time to share memories, Thursdays, 10:30am-noon. On the agenda will be a follow as “Equal Exchange” at the of the workshop, each family laughter and concerns. Partic- Info: 781-647- 5327/info@jfcs- up of the Oct. 24 meeting. same location. of artists will have created a ipants experiencing memory boston.org. JPNC Housing & Devel- All interested residents are spectacular symbol of celebra- lapses are welcome to attend Tiny Tots World Music and opment Committee: Tues- invited to attend. tion that they are proud to hang –and anyone requiring special Movement, music classes for day, Dec. 10 at 6:30 pm, Lo- JPNC Police Community in their home. This is an acces- assistance should be accom- kids age 2-5 by Helder Tsinine, cation TBA: On the agenda Relations Meeting will take sible workshop for children of panied by a caretaker. We Mondays 11-11:45am; Satur- will be an Article 80 project, place on Thursday, January 2 all abilities and their families. will be working with collages. days, 10-10:45am, $17 per 3326 Washington Street. The at 6:30pm at Curtis Hall, 20 FCT is a program of Com- Refreshments will be provided class or $90 for 6 weeks, Eg- proposed project calls for the South Street. Commanders munity Service Care/Tree of by Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation leston YMCA, 3134 Washing- construction of a five (5)-story, from Boston Police Area E, Life Coalition. To register and and Skilled Care Center. The ton St. Info: htsinine@gmail. approximately 40,450 gross MBTA Police and State Police for more information emailm- Memory Cafe is held the last com. square foot, green, transit-ori- will deal with all issues of [email protected] or call Monday of every month so Family art class, wheelchair ented, mixed-use, mixed-in- public safety raised by the 617-522-4833. www.familie- plan on, Jan. 27 and Feb. 24. accessible, Tuesdays 10:30am- come building. community. All interested res- screatingtogether.org. MEDICARE: How does it 11:30am, ages 3-5. Tuesdays, JPNC Education Committee: idents are invited to attend. Children Dance Classes: JP work? Wednesday, January 3:30-4:30 p.m., ages 5+. Fam- Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Vacancy on the Jamaica Dance Co-op is hosting two 8, 10:15-11:15 a.m. If you ily Resource Center, 1542 Co- 7:00 pm at JP Licks,659 Centre Plain Neighborhood Coun- new classes this Fall: Par- are approaching Medicare and lumbus Ave. Info: 522-1018. Street. On the agenda will be cil: People who are interest- ent & Child: Intro to Move- have questions, please RSVP Egleston Square Library, free a follow-up of the Superinten- ed in the available seats on ment for ages ~3-4 on Sun- to 617-522-9270 and mention homework help, Mondays, dent’s community meeting. the Jamaica Plain Neighbor- days, 10-11 a.m., to Dec. 8 (Full this event, along with your Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Executive Committee: Thurs- hood Council can contact course: $100 / Drop in: $15); name and phone number. Get Thursdays, ongoing through- day, Dec. 12 at 7:00 pm at JP Kevin Rainsford, chair of the and Pre-Ballet & Modern: your questions answered at out the school year, 3:30-5:30 Licks, 659 Centre Street. Council at (617) 866-7672 Dance Basicsfor ages ~5-6 this Ethos SHINE (Serving the p.m., 2044 Columbus Ave, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood or [email protected] or on Sundays, 11am-12pm, Oct. Health Insurance Needs of Roxbury. Council (due to holiday the come to the monthly meeting 6- Dec. 8 (Full course: $100). Everyone) program. Program meeting will be held on the on Tuesday, November 26 at Classes held at Spontaneous will be repeated in January. 18 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019

Rep. Liz Malia, Christine Poff, and Haskell Werlin.

PHOTOS BY MIKE MEIJA Gerry Wright, who is sometimes disguised as Frederick Law Olmsted, was celebrated for his efforts in being a strong advocate for public health, social justice, and environmental conservation. Left to right: Representative Nika Elugardo, City Councilor Annissa Essaibi- George, City Councilor Michael Flaherty, Gerry Wright, Mayor Martin Walsh, and Councilor Matt O’Malley. Mayor Walsh, Boston Parks Department celebrate completion of Jamaica Pond Pathways renovation Staff Report ed through Mayor Walsh's $2.79 billion five-year capital plan, was Mayor Martin J. Walsh, completed in two phases. The Corey Stallings and Rep. Nika Elugardo. Boston Parks and Recreation first focused on the area around Commissioner Ryan Woods, res- Pinebank Promontory and the idents, and park advocates today ball field and included new pav- unveiled renovations around Ja- ing of pathways, repairs to en- maica Pond, including new and trances, a new water bottle filler, improved pathways, repairs to new rules and bike signage, new entrances, increased seating, benches, and new trees. newly-planted trees and acces- The second phase involved sibility improvements. This $4.7 renovating pathways surround- million capital investment builds ing the pond and the Depart- on Mayor Walsh's commitment ment of Conservation and Rec- to ensuring Bostonians in every Mayor Martin Walsh speaking reation multi-use path along neighborhood live in close prox- at the Jamaica Pond Pathways the Jamaicaway and included imity to clean, fully inclusive Project celebration. the same scope of improvements JP resident Sarah Freeman, Chief of Environment, Energy, green spaces. Olmsted's vision is honored and along with water bottle fillers, "This project is a great exam- new exercise equipment, and a and Open Space for the City of Boston Chris Cook, and JP respected with these exciting resident Celeste Walker. ple of our mission to preserve, new improvements to the park. new accessible fishing platform. Jamaica Pond and Olmsted 2022. maintain, and improve a park At the same time we are honor- Additional upgrades included "Jamaica Pond has long been "The Friends of Jamaica Pond system that is so rich in history," ing the work of Christine Cooper accessibility upgrades to the called the jewel of the Emerald and Olmsted 2022 are gratefully said Mayor Walsh. "I can think of whose tireless advocacy laid the boathouse plaza, addition of a Necklace," said Boston Parks thankful along with hundreds of no better example of our commit- foundation for the amazing park runner's path, and drainage im- Commissioner Ryan Woods. other citizens in Jamaica Plain ment to parks than this project, we see today." provements to help pond water "These improvements make it and beyond for Christine's life through which Frederick Law The $4,770,000 project, fund- quality. shine even brighter, making the park even more user-friendly and work which embodied the while serving the thousands of pristine beauty of the natural people who cycle, walk, jog, and wonders of the waters of the stroll along its shoreline." pond, the hill, and surrounding At the unveiling, Mayor park lands." Walsh renamed the boathouse The pathways project has in honor of Christine Cooper, a produced major accessibility long-time supporter of restoring upgrades to the park. As a re- and revitalizing the park. sult of this investment, 100 per- "Having worked with Chris- cent of the entrances now meet tine for over 30 years at Jamai- ADA guidelines, including the ca Pond, her recognition is an boathouse plaza and 95 percent extremely important dynamic of the pathways throughout the of the deeply rooted partner- park, an increase from 65 per- ship between the City of Boston cent. Additional seating was also and nonprofit community orga- added along the pathways, half nizations," said Gerry Wright, Members of the Cooper family. coordinator for The Friends of Continued on page 19 Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019 • 19

THE MAIDS® + MR. CLEAN

A FLAWLESS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

TRAINED TEAMS | 22-STEP CLEANING PROCESS | LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 617-524-0300 Call now for a free, Mayor Martin Walsh gets some help from a few young folks to cut the ribbon and unveil the no-obligation estimate new pathways at Jamaica Pond. boston-maids.com Jamaica Pond Certain trademarks used under license from The Procter & Gamble Company or its affiliates. Continued from page 18 of which have an adjacent companion seat. The three drinking fountain/bottle fillers throughout the park are now ADA compliant as well. "The Boston Parks and Rec- reation Department has created ideal accessibility throughout the Pond's built environment," EasternEastern Bank isis proud proud to to announce announce that that said Boston Disability Commis- LOUIS A. MARCUS sioner Kristen McCosh. "Visitors Nancy Sableski, Anne Rousseau, Councilor Matt O’Malley, and LOUIS A. MARCUS with disabilities can now enjoy Kathryn Niforos. has joinedjoined us, us, for for good. good. all of the public open spaces that $60.6 million allocated specifi- the largest-ever capital funding had been previously inaccessi- cally to the Emerald Necklace in for Boston parks. ble. Visitors will also have the the Mayor's latest capital budget, LearnLearn more aboutabout our our wide wide range range of of opportunity to participate in the mortgagemortgage solutionssolutions from from a trusteda trusted local local various programs and activities advisoradvisor who hashas served served the the Jamaica Jamaica Plain Plain offered at the Pond now that all OUNT LEASANT OME real estate community for 30 years. of the recreational facilities have M P H real estate community for 30 years. been upgraded." The project was designed Since 1901 to help water quality through drainage improvements by add- LouisLouis A. A. Marcus, Marcus, Vice Vice President President ing swales on the uphill side of NMLSNMLS #697235 #697235 the pathway to retain and infil- Quality, Affordable Residential Care for Seniors 62+ trate stormwater before crossing Phone:Phone: 617.874.0117 617.874.0117 over the path into the pond. Sed- • Private bedrooms with full bath • 24-hour personal care assistance [email protected]@easternbank.com iment catchment was also added • Medication administration to the top of each cobble swale • 3 Home-style meals daily to allow sediment to settle prior • Laundry and housekeeping services to water flowing over the swale • Leisure and wellness activities into the pond, and the runner's • Lovely common areas path was designed to funnel wa- • 100% accessible ter to the cobble swales in order to avoid erosion along the pond edges. The improvement project up- JOIN US FOR graded signage in the park by NO entrance fee JOIN US FOR adding place identification sig- income or asset ® nage, new "no swimming/no skat- restrictions! ® ing" and "no feeding the wildlife" P Member FDIC GOOD signs, and signs and pavement P Member FDIC GOOD markings with bike rules. 301 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain Eastern Bank NMLS #451827 This is not a commitment to lend. Subject to program The improvements to the www.MountPleasantHome.org Eastern Bank NMLS #451827 Thisguidelines is not aand commitment credit approval. to lend. Subject to program pathways are part of the over 617-522-7600 guidelines and credit approval. 20 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019

Programa de intercambio de agu- 7am, Ferris Wheels, 66 South St. sus invitados, con música en vivo jas para los usuarios de drogas y presentaciones educacionales. inyectables disponible en AHOPE Comida de ingredientes locales. Invitación Boston en 534-3963. Si ha encon- Salud/Bienestar físico Pan, vegetales, leche y comida Plazo para la sección de even- opciones veganas. Comida ca- trado una aguja en un área público, parkrun, evento comunitario de para llevar disponibles. Los sába- tos: martes, 17 dic para la sera sana. Cena cada miércoles, llame a la línea directa del alcalde: correo, con eventos de 5 kilómet- dos, 633 Centre St., 12.00-2pm. edición 20 dic. Mande even- 6.30pm. Almuerzo, Crossroads 635-4500. ros cada fin de semana. Todos 524-3992, firstbaptistjp.org. tos a reporter@jamaicaplain- Café cada sábado, 12pm. 524- Compostaje comunal, sábados, los sábados, 8.45am, Sugarbowl. gazette.com. Los números 3992, Churchoffice@firstbaptistjp. 10am-2pm, mercado de agricul- Carrera: 9.00am. telefónicos que siguen emp- org tores de Egleston Square, 45 Paseo para el bienestar, los Trabajo Voluntario iezan con 617. Just Cookin’ Kitchen es una Brookside Ave. greenovatebos- sábados, 8-9am, Lote de esta- Programa de aprendizaje para colaboración entre servicios de ton.gov. cionamiento del club de golf de adultos, se busca voluntarios para catering que necesitan acceso a Spotholes, herramienta para re- Franklin Park. alison.g.m.brown@ enseñar inglés a adultos, orient- Reuniones una cocina. Ofrecemos una co- portar hoyos, 635-4500, con la gmail.com. ación gratuita. jpcctutor@gmail. Comité de casas abandonadas cina económica, para pequeñas aplicación móvil Citizens Connect, Clases de yoga, meditación y la com o 635-5201. en JP, primer jueves del mes, empresas de catering, prepa- cityofboston.gov/mayor/24, y us- reducción del estrés, bajo costo, The Boston Teachers Union 10.30, Egleston Library, 2044 Co- ración de comida para camiones ando #spotholes en twitter. algunas gratis, inglés y español, School busca voluntarios para lumbus Ave. 722-2060. de comida, y experiencias culinar- MindBody/Health Promotion Cen- tutelar a alumnos de la secund- JP Problem Properties Com- ias educativas. Kennia: 524-3992, ter, 10 Green St. 983-4226. aria, los martes y/o miércoles, mittee, primer jueves del mes, [email protected]. Niños/familias Care to Care, un grupo de apoyo 3-4.30pm. David Weinstein, 10.30am, comisaría E-13, 3347 Buscamos a pequeños empre- Servicio de adoración, día de para la familia de personas con maestro de matemáticas: dwein- Washington St. 722-2060. sarios para nuevo programa acción, 10am, 351 Centre Street. Alzheimer y otras demencias, se- [email protected], Asociación de Vecinos Stony- de tutoría, para ofrecer una red Clases de baile para niños, intro- gundo miércoles del mes, 6.30- 857-334-9855. brook, olla común, fecha a pub- de interconexión para pequeños ducción al movimiento para niños 7.30pm. 44 Allandale St. Meredith Mentor o tutor, matemáticas, licar. empresarios. Con oportunidades y padres, los domingos 10-11am; Griffiths: 522-0043, mgriffiths@ ciencia, historia, inglés, idio- ESNA, lunes, 6 enero, 6.30-8.30pm. de hacer conexiones con asoci- básicos de baile, los domingos springhouseboston.org. mas extranjeros, SAT, y más. YMCA, 3134 Washington St. aciones de negocios. Con Renee 11a.m.-12pm. Spontaneous Cel- Corredores de Forest Hills, varias Los martes, miércoles, jueves, Asociación de Jamaica Pond, Wong, una consultante económi- ebrations. Registración: jpdance- corridas en grupo semanales, info/ 3-8pm, sábado 10am-2.30pm. lunes, 6 enero, 7-9pm, 111 Perkins St. ca de JP. Renee Wong: w.renee@ [email protected]. horario: foresthillsrunners.org. hydesquare.org/get-involved/join- JPNC, Comité de alcance, lunes, gmail.com. Ginger Brown: direc- Noches de Perros Calientes, our-programs. 9 dic, 6pm, JP Licks; Comité de [email protected]. todos los miércoles, 4.30-6.30pm, Chelsea Jewish Hospice & Palli- parques, lunes, 9 dic, 8.30pm, Línea de quejas sobre el ruido 42 Horan Way. Con música y Adultos Mayores ative Care (CJHPC) busca volun- JP Licks; Comité de vivienda y del aeropuerto, línea de quejas comida. Medicare, ¿cómo funciona?, tarios para ayudar a las personas desarrollo, martes, 10 dic, 6.30pm; de Massport sobre el ruido, abier- Clases de música y movimiento miércoles, 8 enero, 10.15-11.15am. con enfermedades terminales en comité de educación, miércoles, ta 6 am to 6 pm. Llame cuando le para niños edades 2-5, con Hel- 522-9270. Jamaica Plain Branch JP, 1-2 horas/semana. Formación 11 dic, 7pm, JP Licks; Comité ejec- molesta el ruido de aviones de la der Tsinine, los lunes, 11 – 11.45 Library, 30 South Street. gratis. Aimee: 889-0779, afarrell@ utivo, jueves, 12 dic, 7pm, JP Licks; pista 27 de Logan: 561-3333. Los am; los sábados, 10-10.45 am. Café mensual de la memoria, chelseajewish.org. Comité de zonificación, miércoles, Congresistas Mike Capuano (621- $17/clase o $90/seis semanas, 30 dic, 27 ene, 24 feb. 10.30am- Coalición de Franklin Park busca 18 dic, 7pm, Farnsworth House; 6208) y Steven Lynch (428-2000) Egleston YMCA, 3134 Washington 12pm. Jamaica Plain Branch Li- miembros para la junta directiva, Comité de servicio público, mar- también quiere que la gente llame St. [email protected]. brary, 30 South Street. miembros del comité y voluntar- tes, 7 enero, 7pm, Curtis Hall. sobre ruido de aviones. Clase de arte para la familia, Café mensual de la memoria, para ios. admin@franklinparkcoalition. La eliminación de agujas, Las accesible a las sillas de ruedas, los la gente que sufre de la pérdida de org (junta directiva y comité); agujas/jeringas no se pueden ti- martes, 10.30 – 11.30 am, edades la memoria y los que les cuiden, volunteer@franklinparkcoalition. Noticias publicas rar en la basura normal de la 3-5. Los martes, 3.30 – 4.30 pm, Amory Street Housing Develop- org, 442-4141. Programa de comida comu- casa. Lugar para depositar: AIDS 5+. Family Resource Center, 1542 ment, 125 Amory St., El último Ethos busca compañeros para visi- nitaria, comidas gratuitas, con Action Committee, 75 Amory St. Columbus Ave. 522-1018. jueves de cada mes de 1.30 – 3pm. tar ancianos en casa. Se requieren Programa de Deportes Roberto Gratuito para todos. 440-1615 / una orientación y un compromiso Clemente acepta aplicaciones [email protected]. de una hora por semana. JP, Hyde The IndependenT newspaper Group Park, West Roxbury, Roslindale y Jamaica Plain Gazette circulation 16,000* • mission Hill Gazette circulation 7,000 para niños y niñas 6-16. El centro Programa de música para los The Only Newspaper Delivered Free Door-to-Door in Jamaica Plain comunitario, 200 Heath St. 828- ancianos, Curtis Hall, 20 South Mattapan. ethocare.org/volunteer/ 9524 o [email protected]. St., los viernes, 10.30-12. 983- application, 522-6700. Intercambio de idioma in- 3638. Cuidado hospicio de VNA, una Special Issues 2020 glés-español, sábados, 12- La Vida Buena Club para la organización sin fines de lucro, 1:45pm, Connolly Branch Library. Vida Sana de ABCD, sesiones busca voluntarios para proveer JAMAICA PLAIN SPECIAL ISSUES amistad a los pacientes. Ninguna January 24 ...... JP History; Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 20) Grupo de apoyo para padres/ mensuales del bienestar, para experiencia requerida, ofrecemos March 13 ...... Senior Life; St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) madres jóvenes, un programa los adultos con más de 50 años, March 27 ...... Real Estate Today entrenamiento continuo y apoyo April 10 ...... Easter (April 12) de Jewish Family and Children’s los miércoles, 10am. Mi Vida, Mi para todos los voluntarios. vna- April 24 ...... JP Kids; Services, para gente de todas Salud, clase para adultos 50+ May 8 ...... Roslindale Neighbors; Mother’s Day (May 10) hospicecare.org, 781-569-2811. June 26 ...... 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P.O. Box 301119, 7 Harris Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 • Tel. 617-524-2626 • FAX 617-524-3921 Carolina. Crossroads Café, almuerzo gratis ancianos en JP. 277-5248. JamaicaPlainGazette.com • MissionHillGazette.com Paseos en bici, martes y jueves, y evento social para ancianos y Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019 • 21 Frank Guerra receives MULCHCAPADE IN JAMAICA PLAIN Friends of Education Award On Wednesday, October 2, relatively brief span of its insti- Frank Guerra, headmaster at tutional life, Boston Trinity has Boston Trinity Academy, was grown and continues to prosper... honored by the Harvard Club its hundreds of graduates give of Boston Foundation with their testimony to the value it has annual Friends of Education brought into the world.” Boston Award. Trinity Academy is a unique, According to the foundation, mission-driven school. It is he this award is given “to individ- only non-denominational Chris- uals who have made significant tian secondary school in the city contributions towards the educa- of Boston, and it is ranked the tion of secondary students.” Past most diverse private high school recipients of this award include in Massachusetts by Niche.com. Mayor Tom Menino, Governor Last year, the school gave $1.8 Charlie Baker, and Boston Pub- million in scholarships to 60% of lic Schools Superintendents Tom its students. The school promotes Payzant and Mike Contompasis. academic excellence, which is re- In their accommodation, the flected in the students’ 99% col- Harvard Club mentioned that lege acceptance rate. At the same Mr. Guerra was chosen for this award based on the tremendous time, it promotes educational accomplishments the school has opportunities to low income and made in 17 years. Boston Trinity minority students. Academy was founded in 2002 The Harvard Club awards with only 54 students. Today, ceremony took place at their an- WHAT’S HAPPENING the school has over 240 students nual breakfast. In addition to ĞĐĞŵďĞƌϮϬϭϵǀĞŶƚƐ Shown above is the volunteer group for the October 26 Mulchcapade where 25 volunteers of diverse backgrounds. This Mr. Guerra’s award, Lucy Fulco, spread mulch on 90 streetŽŶŶŽůůǇƌĂŶĐŚŽĨƚŚĞŽƐƚŽŶWƵďůŝĐ>ŝďƌĂƌǇ trees, planted 450 daffodil bulbs and perennial plants, picked up year marks Mr. Guerra’s 10-year chair of BTA’s Math department, litter, and beautified >'KƵŝůĚĞƌƐůƵď spaces at Welcome Mural at JacksonĂďǇ^ƚŽƌǇdŝŵĞ Square, Mozart Park, Municipal anniversary as Boston Trinity’s received the Harvard Club’s Parking&ƵŶďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ Lot, andǁŝƚŚ>'KƐ along CentreĨŽƌĂŐĞƐϰĂŶĚƵƉ Street.͘^ƚŽƌŝĞƐĂŶĚƐŽŶŐƐĨŽƌďĂďŝĞƐƵƉƚŽϭϴŵŽŶƚŚƐŽůĚ͘ headmaster. Teaching Excellence Award. DŽŶĚĂǇ͕ĞĐĞŵďĞƌϮ͕ϲƉ͘ŵ͘&ƌŝĚĂǇ͕ĞĐĞŵďĞƌϲΘϭϯ͕ϭϬ͗ϯϬĂ͘ŵ͘ During the school’s recent BTA senior Phoebe Linnell was accreditation process, the New awarded the Harvard Club Book ŝůŝŶŐƵĂů^ƚŽƌǇdŝŵĞͬ,ŽƌĂĚĞƵĞŶƚŽƐŝůŝŶŐƺĞƐ :ŽŝŶƵƐĨŽƌƐƚŽƌŝĞƐĂŶĚƐŽŶŐƐŝŶŶŐůŝƐŚΘ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ͘&ŽƌĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶϮͲϰ͕ǁŝƚŚĂŶĂĚƵůƚ͘ England Association of Schools Prize in May, and she was also ĐŽŵƉĄŹĂŶŽƐƉĂƌĂĐƵĞŶƚŽƐǇĐĂŶĐŝŽŶĞƐĞŶŝŶŐůĠƐǇĞƐƉĂŹŽů͘WĂƌĂŶŝŹŽƐͬĂƐĚĞϮWHAT’S HAPPENING Ͳϰ͕ĐŽŶƵŶĂĚƵůƚŽ͘ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌϮϬϭϵǀĞŶƚƐ and Colleges remarked, “In a recognized at the breakfast. dƵĞƐĚĂǇ͕ĞĐĞŵďĞƌϯΘϭϬ͕ϭϬ͗ϯϬĂ͘ŵͬ͘ ŵĂƌƚĞƐ͕ϯΘϭϬĚŝĐŝĞŵďƌĞ͕ϭϬ͗ϯϬĂ͘ŵ͘ ŽŶŶŽůůǇƌĂŶĐŚŽĨƚŚĞŽƐƚŽŶWƵďůŝĐ>ŝďƌĂƌǇ

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22 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • DECEMBER 6, 2019

Editorial We are drinking, drugging, eating and stressing ourselves to death

Okay, we know it is the holiday season -- a time for good cheer and all that. But the results of a report issued last week by the Centers for Disease Control reveal a disturbing and dangerous pattern in the United States: The life expectancy of the average American has declined in the past few years, reversing the general trend of the past 130 years of an increase in our collective longevity. Although the decline in life expectancy has been most acute in poorer parts of the country, it cuts across all socio-economic groups. There are many specific causes that the researchers point to as contributing to the downward trend, such as the opioid crisis, which tragically has cut short the lives of tens of thousands of our fellow Americans in the past decade. There also has been an increase in the use -- and abuse -- of alcoholic beverages, which have been labeled a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Letters Our poor eating habits also play a large role in shortening our lives. Thank you from FCT! As a recent article in The New York Times noted, “Obesity is a Dear Editor, thank photographer Carla Os- with strength and joy in our mis- significant part of the story. The average woman in America today Families Creating Together berg for her generous donation sion of providing expressive arts weighs as much as the average man half a century ago, and men would like to thank all mem- of time and talent in providing opportunities for children of all now weigh about 30 pounds more. Most people in the United States bers of the community for their the outstanding photographs of abilities and their families. th are overweight -- an estimated 71.6% of the population ages 20 and unwavering support of our 10 the event which ran in the JP Best wishes, Anniversary FCT Awards Dinner Gazette on November 22! Due Edward Pazzanese older, according to the CDC. That figure includes the 39.8% who are on November 9 at 1st Baptist to the wonderful generosity of so Director obese, defined as having a body mass index of 30 or higher in adults Church. We particularly want to many supporters, FCT continues Families Creating Together (18.5 to 25 is the normal range). Obesity is also rising in children; nearly 19% of the population ages 2 to 19 is obese.” The ads for fast-food restaurants, primarily shown during col- Regarding youth vaping lege football games, that show those close-up photos of tantalizing Dear editor, ing organizations to struggle sign up online at mylifemyquit. double-bacon cheeseburgers topped with onion rings, are an open Vaping by youth has become with how to help youth who com. invitation to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. what the U.S. Surgeon General are addicted to nicotine and • Visit teen.smokefree.gov calls an epidemic and many peo- want to quit. Now, two new for tools and tips. Although the researchers note these cause-specific reasons for ple are working to find solutions. free programs, This is Quitting • Encourage young peo- many early deaths in the U.S., the statistics suggest that there is I’m asked frequently what can be powered by truth®and My Life, ple to ask their school nurse or something more going on that is not readily-apparent. done to turn the tide, and now My Quit™, are available to help counselor, athletic coach, doctor, Depression and loneliness have risen at alarming rates. It is new resources are available to Massachusetts youth become parent or other trusted adult for said that loneliness is as bad for our physical health as smoking educate youth and help those nicotine- and tobacco-free. help. two packs of cigarettes per day. who want to quit vaping. Quitting vapes or other tobac- • For more information, Sadly, many youth are un- co products can be hard. Here are young people can visit mass.gov/ The national suicide rate -- the ultimate expression of depres- aware of the facts about and the some ways you can help young vaping. sion and despair -- has risen alarmingly by 30 percent in the past dangers of vaping. To help, the people get the support they need: • More information for decade. Even if we do not commit that ultimate act of ending our Massachusetts Department of • This is Quitting pow- parents/adults is available at lives quickly, our lifestyles are contributing to our shorter national Public Health developed a cam- ered by truth® is a free and GetOutraged.org. life span. paign designed for youth found confidential texting program for Talking with young people at mass.gov/vaping. It provides young people who vape. Text “Va- about vaping is essential—youth So here’s our holiday message: facts and materials for young peFreeMass” to 88709. In part- need to know that vaping is Don’t drink -- and certainly don’t do drugs -- and watch what you people that compare vapes and nership with the Massachusetts harmful and that help is avail- eat. cigarettes: both put nicotine Department of Public Health. able for those who want to quit. But most important, get together with your friends, family, and cancer-causing chemicals in • My Life, My Quit TM has Visit GetOutraged.org to learn neighbors, and co-workers. Isolation is bad for our health, and just their body and both are high- youth coach specialists trained to more or contact me at or eduran@ as we have to make an effort to exercise and eat right, we also have ly addictive and dangerous for help young people by phone or hria.org. young people. text. Young people can call or text Edgar Duran Elmudesi to make an effort to get out of our homes and socialize. 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Letter 73 Sheridan St. façade suggestion Dear Editor, window over the third floor win- facades because doing so success- As a neighbor (and architect dow fully scales down the over mass in practice for more than thir- 2. Create a horizontal head over and composition of the develop- ty years) who lives diagonally the deck opening so that the ment. across the street from the pro- gable end of the front façade is I do understand that public posed development, I am submit- more compositionally complete commentary regarding the unit ting this letter to offer my strong 3. Consider canting (in plan) plans is no longer part of the support for the As-of-Right de- side walls of the window bay so permitting process, but I do want velopment at 71-75 Sheridan that it reads as slightly more to mention how much I appreci- Street. I welcome the proposed “historical” in appearance. ate the fact that the upper-level scale and density of the project. 4. Consider large double win- units are elevator-accessed and Maggie and Kathy Clair-Hayes with puppy Keefe. In general, I believe that the dows in the bay, rather than the all the units have entry access overall design responsibly blends tryptic – again, in an effort to from grade level. Age-in-place Keefe II, the canine companion, historic and contemporary archi- give the bay a more historical living is an increasingly import- tectural themes. Nonetheless, character. ant social need and I am very receives his training in Jamaica Plain knowing that my neighbors wor- 5. Perhaps a hexagonal wall glad that this project will ad- Canine Companions for Inde- and socialization skills. The so- ry that the development ought to vent at the gable end could be dress that need. pendence – a national non-profit cialization is perhaps the most be even more contextual, I offer added – another historic refer- I am aware that on Nov. 20 organization providing highly important, because the dogs a few minor aesthetic tweaks ence there was a somewhat conten- trained assistance dogs for chil- need to be exposed to any and all to the front façade of the units. 6. Consider adding an overhang tious Article 80 Public Meeting. dren, adults and veterans with types of surroundings. With the In the illustration below, I have roof above the front doors of the Had I not been out-of-state work- disabilities, is proud to announce special yellow capes they wear, overlaid a few ideas that are units. Doing so will add practical ing on a project for a university that Kathy Clair-Hayes and her these dogs are permitted to go depicted on the left-most unit: weather protection and further client, I would have attended and family of Jamaica Plain recently to many public areas that family add a residential feel to the front strongly countered the aesthetic, began raising an assistance dog pets aren’t allowed. When the Suggested modification façade. density, and massing objections in-training for Canine Compan- dogs reach about a year and a and Current Proposal In terms of the overall mass- to the development from a group ions for Independence. half old, they are returned to the Specifically: ing of the project, I applaud the of my neighbors. Puppy Keefe II is a Lab/Golden Canine Companions for Indepen- 1. Remove the triangle transom “stepped-back” front and rear In closing, I hope that the Retriever cross who will one-day dence regional headquarters in BPDA will hold strong on the As- know over 40 professional com- Medford, New York. They begin of-Right development standing of mands, and be matched with a 6 months of professional training this project. I am trusting that person with disabilities. with the organizations national- specious complaints suggesting Volunteer Puppy Raisers ly renowned instructors, before the illegality of the development are critically important to the they are matched with a child, will not be given further consid- work of Canine Companions for adult or veteran with disabili- eration. Independence. Puppy Raisers ties. If further design review meet- take the pups into their home at For more information about ings are planned for 71-75 Sheri- eight weeks of age, raising them, becoming a Puppy Raiser, visit dan, I look forward to attending teaching them basic commands cci.org or call 1-800-572-BARK. and contributing in a positive and helpful manner. A rendering of the suggested improvements at 73 Sheridan St. Peter Herman, AIA —— Classifieds —— The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. PLEASE GUITAR LESSONS SERVICES Jamaica Plain JP Guitar Studio - Classical, David at kNURD on Kall:com WRITE… Acoustic and Rock Guitar Lessons can help with PC computers, net- by Erik Puslys. Over 20 years The Gazette welcomes GCirculationazette 16,400 works, audio/video/multimedia, Published 26 times a year in Jamaica Plain by Independent Newspaper Group teaching experience. Special: phone solutions. $Reasonable$. letters to the editor. Word Five lessons for the price of four. 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By Lauren Bennett came very close, and he became Michel Soltani, Patsie Long, Jess a really important figure in the Murtha, and Adam Wells, among For 23 years, the Brendan pub’s community, she added. others, Flynn said. Behan Pub on Centre St. has Flynn said that all who knew “We try to pick local organiza- been holding a golf tournament Dial said that he was “someone tions,” Flynn said, and originally fundraiser in memory of former who lit up the room and would do the money was raised solely for pub worker Ronnie Dial. Called anything for anybody,” so when youth organizations within the the Ronnie Dial Golf Tourna- he passed away, people wanted JP community. “We want to try ment, the event raises thousands to do something in his honor to get back into that,” Flynn said. of dollars each year for a person that would help others, and the “We want thus to continue where or organization in need. Ronnie Dial Golf Tournament we support our local community.” This year’s tournament was was born. She said there is always some held in September, but the check Having just completed its group or individual in need of for this year’s participant, Sa- 23rd run, the tournament is “a money, so they discuss who they mara Amaral, was presented a collective effort between so many might want to give the money to few weeks ago, totaling $13,000. groups of people,” Flynn said, in- about six months in advance of Michelle Flynn, General Man- cluding people who were friends the tournament. ager of the Brendan Behan Pub, with the family and pub custom- She said the event is bitter- said she’s been involved in the ers and staff. Over the course sweet every year, as it’s sad to re- fundraiser for the past seven of its existence, the fundraiser flect on someone who has passed, years, and while she did not per- has garnered over $250,000 that but she said that Dial’s family is sonally know Ronnie Dial, she has been donated to charities proud that it is still going strong Samara Amaral (center), who has been battling breast cancer, said his spirit is what brings so like Home for Little Wander- after all these years. was presented with a $13,000 check from this year’s Ronnie many people together each year ers, Jamaica Plain Regan Youth This year’s recipient, Samara Dial golf tournament to make this event a reality. Di- Baseball League, Mission Hill Amaral, is a former employee of al’s family is still as involved as Health Movement, and Boston the Mission Bar and Grill, which, After several rounds of treat- employees, Flynn said that Am- they were from the beginning. Breakers in Wheelchairs, just to along with the Puddingstone ment and surgery and the birth aral was a “great worker” and a “It’s a pretty remarkable thing,” name a few, as well as several Tavern, worked together with of her daughter, Amaral still has “very kind soul,” and she wishes she said. Dial’s father still plays individuals. the Brendan Behan pub on this to take chemotherapy in the form the best for her and her family. in the tournament every year— The event could not hap- fundraiser. Amaral found out she of a pill for six months and an- Flynn said she’s looking for- and almost always wins. pen without many volunteers had triple negative breast cancer other pill daily for the next two ward to next year’s tournament. “The pub is not just a bar,” lending a hand, including Dial’s when she was 16 weeks pregnant years. She has since had to quit “For me, it’s been a great thing to Flynn said. “It’s a place where good friend Donnie O’Mahoney, with her second child. This type her job at the Mission Bar and be a part of,” Flynn said. “I only friends become family and family Mike O’Rourke, Lyndon Fuller, of breast cancer is more aggres- Grill due to her treatments, so wish I knew Ronnie. It’s about becomes friends.” Everyone who John Higgins, Jim MacLean, sive and is more likely to spread it was decided that the money Ronnie and his family and the worked at the pub with Dial be- Gerry Brennan, Harry Walsh, and recur after treatment. raised from this year’s tourna- longevity of the tournament and ment should go to Amaral and how we’ve helped the community her family. As one of her former and those in need throughout the years.” ion Hill & Jamaica Pla Miss in’s Gazette Pet of the Week by Sarah Carroll DAY SHOPP FUNTIK OLI IN Look out, world! Here comes Funtik, a super-sweet senior H G guinea pig looking to make all your cuddle bug dreams come Shop Small — Shop Local true. 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