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By Lauren Bennett also looking for ways it could advocate for affordable housing The Jamaica Plain Neighbor- to meet sustainability goals. hood Council (JPNC) Housing & Last month, the Committee Development Committee held a heard a presentation from Aidan virtual meeting on May 19, where Foley, who talked about the is- members and residents contin- sues, concerns, and opportunities ued their discussion of sustain- for electrification of new con- ability standards in construction struction in the neighborhood. He and talked about electrification said that things like life cycle cost and the construction of afford- consideration, health concerns, able housing. and what has been done in Brook- The City’s Department of line with banning new hook ups Neighborhood Development for gas and oil are all things that PHOTO BY STEVE KRUSZKOWSKI (DND) released recommenda- should be considered. In Brook- The Boston Park Rangers welcomed a new class of seasonal Rangers with a ceremony held at tions regarding affordable hous- line, the ban applies to single Franklin Park on May 15 within proper social distancing guidelines. This year’s class includes ing construction, which was used family homes and most buildings Brighton residentsTyler Bowman, Alexander Hartgrove, and Michael Materia, Dorchester residents as the basis for some of the dis- MIchael McRae and Randall Pinkham, Jamaica Plain residents Eli King and Emily Wright, and cussion, and the Committee was Connor Decarlo of South Boston.The new seasonal Boston Park Rangers receive their certificates Continued on page 3 presented by Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods and Chief Boston Park Ranger Gene Survillo in a properly socially-distanced ceremony in Franklin Park on May 15. Without proper Memorial Day exercises due to COVID, visit one of Jamaica Plain’s Hero Squares and learn about history

JP’s Self Esteem Boston turns to technology to provide services to women By John Lynds for service members killed in action. The gold star on each sign By Lauren Bennett in person, but, like many other not that different than being in There are over 1,700 Hero represents the ultimate sacrifice programs and events, have had to a pandemic—abuse, destroying Squares across Boston and sev- that was given. It is designated For more than 25 years, JP- go virtual because of COVID-19. their bodies, emotional traumas, eral in Jamaica Plain that pay only for those killed in action. based Self Esteem Boston has President Marion Davis and a big spectrum of things,” Davis tribute to residents that made In 2013, the city created and been providing self-esteem cours- Operations Director Jeri Levitt said. “The programs are help- the ultimate sacrifice by giv- added biography plagues at each es for women living in transi- spoke with the Gazette about ing them to be more resilient ing their lives for their country Hero Square. These plaques have tional living facilities, substance how they have adapted these pro- throughout this. This is a true during wartime. a barcode you can scan that takes abusers, victims of domestic vio- grams to continue to help women “These squares are found in in- you to a website with more de- lence, and the unemployed. These during this period of uncertainty. tersections like the one we are in tails and photos about the service programs are typically delivered “These women’s lives were Continued on page 12 today,” said Mayor Martin Walsh. member. “These squares deserve to be no- For example there is a Hero ticed and those memorialized Square for Charles H. Arnott at For the latest news in JP that you need to for their commitment to service the corner of Brookside Avenue should be remembered.” and Minton Street. know, check jamaicaplaingazette.com In 1898, the first Hero Square On 13 November 1942 Arnott Email [email protected] or in Boston was named Dewey was aboard the USS Monssen [email protected] or call 781-485-0588 Square at South Station. Since during the Battle of Guadalcanal. then, the city has dedicated for your Jamaica Plain information more than 1,700 Hero Squares Continued on page 3 2 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 22, 2020 JP Observer Let’s not waste the corona virus crisis; good things can result

By Sandra Storey / Special to the Gazette The covid-19 pandemic has injustices. Buried in all the pre- Let planet earth catch its breath future. They, especially restau- close that people of color and been a three-month nightmare dictions and talk of “new normal,” and again enjoy the clean air that rants, create the living rooms of low incomes are literally more for us in Jamaica Plain and pretty the one thing we know is that resulted this time. our communities—the next circle vulnerable than other neighbors much the entire world. No one there will be some permanent Then let’s encourage people past our houses and streets that to the virus. knows how long it will continue changes as a result of covid-19. (tax breaks?) to choose workplac- pulls us together. They also bed- And people are donating to to plague us. Just describing and Our job is to use this time to rec- es and living spaces based more rock the economy and employ- their fellow humans in amazing responding to the new, invisi- ognize that and start make sure on how close they are to each ment in this country. Nonprofit amounts—from money to food ble, travelling killer is torturous, it’s change for the better. other. Those long commutes have organizations need to be respect- banks to face coverings for people because it affects every aspect One of the most promising been no good for psyches, climate ed as basic forces in the economy who need them. of both our personal and public potentials to emerge from this or economies, and they’ve been as well as people’s lives. The shortage of housing afford- lives. health crisis is the huge increase getting worse. So many people Meanwhile, the whole idea able to ordinary working people More than 570 Boston resi- in awareness of crucial issues the sent home to work have said not that the US has somehow proper- everywhere in the US has been dents have died from it and more covid-19 has delivered. having to commute has made ly evolved into a service/research a growing crisis for years. With than 12,000 have caught the high- People started saying, “We them surprisingly happy during and development economy and the huge, sudden unemployment ly contagious virus. As of May 14, are all in this together,” almost this time. other countries like China should that’s hit, temporary measures 605 people in JP alone had caught simultaneously in ironic response Meanwhile, public transport do the manufacturing has got to from the CARES Act, etc., won’t it, according to the Boston Public to the social distancing we have to needs to be upgraded and made go. It’s bad for employment, eco- help for long. We are seeing that Health Commission. do. We use it to mean groups the safer. Very importantly, it needs nomic security, and even health many people sharing small hous- Fighting the virus has left size of a family, a neighborhood, a to be expanded throughout the security to not have more man- es and apartments have trouble us with struggling businesses, state, a country, the entire world. country. Those of us in old cities ufacturing here. Things will cost distancing enough from one an- nonprofits and individuals who We certainly are all in this are used to having it, but many more, but it will be worth it for other to protect themselves. suddenly lost their jobs. Meeting together, but, looking around, it Americans have none. Think of our total economy and general The federal government as basic needs has become a chal- becomes quickly apparent that how the economy and the climate well-being. well as the states need to ante lenge for man. We will never be though we are all vulnerable, would improve if people could Though everyone is “in this up more. Government has to sub- the same. we are not equal. One basic good more easily get to stores and jobs together,” people here are much sidize housing to a much greater Even while grieving our loss- we can take from the crisis right and education, as well as be able less advantaged than people from extent than it does now. No more es and fighting the coronavirus’s away is to vow to turn it into a to stay home more, too. other places, we see in the covid fantasies that—unlike with oth- rippling effects, it’s important to true equalizer. We should be able Working from home, if done spotlight. Of all the countries hit er basic human needs—we can heed what Rahm Emanuel said to turn to our companions and carefully and with the right jobs, hard by the virus and its reper- expect the private sector to shore at the height of the recession in say, “What happens to you on can be fabulous. Let’s have more cussions, the US is the only one up people’s housing costs on a per- 2008: “Never allow a good crisis happens to me.” That can drive us of that, mixed with some local where everyone wasn’t instantly manent basis. And, just as people to go to waste.” Barack Obama’s to improve all of our lives. in-person co-worker interaction, covered by universal health care. with SNAP (food stamps) don’t Chief of Staff, later to become What follows are some things too, to promote problem solving Workers often here aren’t need to shop in special stores, mayor of Chicago, went on to I have observed we should con- and creativity. In-person confer- guaranteed sick pay, paid leave many more housing vouchers point out that crises can show sider doing, inspired by what has ences that participants must fly to take care of sick family mem- should be “mobile” and apply to us opportunities to change and emerged so far from the tragedy. to should be rate. Flying should bers, rights to protective gear and any qualified housing, as some improve. Other people are coming up with be for vacations and visits. rules provided by employers and are now. “We pressed pause,” former JP ideas for improvements, too. Improve video-conferencing other rights one would expect. Of all the large gatherings the resident Naomi Storm says of the “Local” seems to be even better and internet access for everyone. That needs to change, including pandemic has messed up, arts shutdown and restrictions that than we were thinking before this Improve the technology. Every- for essential works, along with have done the best, even flour- started in early March. happened to us. Let’s keep some body deserves WiFi. Teach people their pay. ished, as creative types find new So, frozen in place, we have “extremes” we adopted for the skills not only in using it, but also People in the US are diverting ways to reach the public, with been given a chance to reflect on crisis. Let’s all agree to close down in managing online gatherings a good deal of their incomes, too, some technical wizardry required life around us. vulnerabilities and the world for 10 or so days a year. and life-management activities to paying student debt instead of at times. Plays, concerts, museum on line. Make sure seniors, chil- purchasing goods and services. tours, poetry readings thrive on dren, students, and people of all Allowing billions in student debt Zoom, YouTube, Facebook and TV. income levels are included. makes no sense. We need to shift Let’s hope they continue even Make sure everyone has a the cost of education to govern- after artists and audiences are Spring Special smart phone, at least. Better if ment more, and free up people’s allowed back in person and that every household can get a laptop; incomes to be spent vibrantly, not they find the funding to do it. Oil, Filter & Lube, Rotate Tires, Inspect Brakes, Suspension, it already started when the City simply “paid back” as long-term We don’t know yet how sports Cooling System, Exhaust and Check Air Conditioning of Boston raised funds to get Bos- loans to some lenders. will fare without crowds of fans ton school children computers so The incredible inequality that on hand. It’s one of hundreds of Performance for the Warm Weather they could study remotely. poverty and race brings to many unsure futures we confront. Let’s pay all the people we just of us in our layers of communi- Video conferencing seems to Most cars & light trucks. 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He was inducted into the Unit- She said that while city agencies swer for simplifying things. “I think Memorial Day ed States Army on July 27, 1966 JPNC like the Boston Water and Sewer it has a lot of potential in terms of and began his tour of duty in Commission are “caught up” on reducing complexity in the build- Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Vietnam on October 6, 1967. He sustainable practices, “utilities are ing business and maybe controlling served as a Light Weapons In- The Monssen was hit by some less than 15,000 square feet. still dinosaurs.” costs,” she said. fantryman with Company A, 1st 39 shells; including three of bat- “Our focus as a committee,” com- She spoke about the DND A question was raised about Battalion, 52nd Infantry, 198th tleship caliber. Twenty minutes mittee chair Carolyn Royce said, recommendations, calling them retrofitting existing homes for Infantry Brigade, American Di- later, the ship was completely is that “we often end up looking at “interesting” and saying that its electrification, which Pinck said vision in Vietnam. immobilized and was ordered bigger Article 80 projects.” She said recommendation to build “simple was “much thornier than new con- On February 28, 1968 in abandoned. After daybreak the that other JPNC Committees such massing” is easier, less expensive struction,” as “there are so many Quang-Ngai, Vietnam, Magee Monssen was still afire and con- as the Zoning Committee, hear to build, and will perform better costs and risks to renovating an was killed by metal fragments from a sustainable point of view, old building.” She said that adding tinued to blaze until early af- smaller cases so it’s important to from a landmine. For his heroism but in many areas of the city there electrification to new construction ternoon, when she sank. Sixty see “what we can advocate for in displayed in his service Magee is “tension” between a developer, an is typically “a piece of cake,” but “it percent of the crew couldn’t es- Jamaica Plain,” especially with the was awarded the Purple Heart. owner, and the neighborhood “to is the existing housing and build- cape the inferno and went down Housing & Development Commit- Then there’s James L. Ma- deliver something to an affordable ing stock that is the challenge.” with the ship… Arnott was one of tee’s goal of supporting affordable guire’s Hero Square at Centre market.” There is also the consid- A suggestion was made by Kathy the sailors who were trapped or housing in the neighborhood. Street and Orchard Street eration of how the building looks, Brown to have someone from the killed and his remains are buried Jennifer Pinck, President of Maguire was born on May 23, which is important to residents DND come out and talk to the with the ship at the bottom of the Pinck and Co., a real estate con- 1917 in Boston. Living in Ja- across Boston neighborhoods, Ja- neighborhood about this topic. “The Pacific. In 1992, an expedition sultant in Boston, talked at the maica Plain prior to WWII, he maica Plain being one of them, advocacy is really important for us found the wreck of the Monssen. meeting about sustainability and worked as a library assistant. “Some contractors have the up- to do,” she added. “However we can “The wreck of the Monssen lies how it relates to the construction Before joining the army Maguire per hand with the building boom press on that so the resources are upright on the bottom of the Iron of affordable housing. was a graduate of Boston College we’ve been in,” Pinck said. With there—we shouldn’t have to com- Bottom Sound, with gun turrets Pinck worked on the construc- Class of 1938 and attended the more prefabrication available, the promise our health and and our still trained out to the starboard tion of the Erie Ellington Apart- Harvard Graduate School of Arts ments in Dorchester in 1999 and cost is somewhat reduced. kids’ future for the environment.” side as they had been in combat.” and Sciences. 2000, which were known as being She suggested that what the Andy Waxman of The Commu- Arnott was awarded the Pur- On June 10, 1943, Maguire “green” and energy efficient. “It’s neighborhood group should be nity Builders agreed that pushing ple Heart, Victory Medal, Presi- was inducted into the United interesting to note that everything advocating for as far as afford- the rule makers in a certain di- dential Citation, American Cam- States Army. There he served we did plus many other things able housing “is going to be more rection will allow more to happen, paign Medal, and the Atlantic with the 95th Infantry Division that became popular and desir- greatly influenced by the economic because “we have to follow what and Pacific Campaign Medals. as a Private First Class (PFC.). able,” she said. “The savings in climate.” those folks say.” There’s a Hero Square for Sam Montano, a member of the Royce talked about takeaways Maguire was killed in action operating costs actually made it John A. Coughlin at Asticou Road Committee, said that passive hous- from the meeting and what the on November 26, 1944 while more financeable to developers.” and St. Ann Street. ing “is definitely something we can committee can do going forward. fighting in France. He was She said that in subsequent Coughlin was born to Alfred do.” She also said that exploring “There’s a role for our committee in awarded the Purple Heart and years “as green became more pop- C. and Jean H. Coughlin on De- 3d printing housing could also be advocating for affordable housing is memorialized on the walls of ular” and the U.S. Green Building cember 4, 1917. After graduating done. “These are great goals to have to meet sustainable housing goals,” the Harvard Memorial Church. Council and LEED certifications from Jamaica Plain High Grad- neutral housing but the fact that she said, adding that a “point we “Hero Squares allow us to pay became more popular, “the move- uate, Coughlin enlisted in the so many folks across the country can make over and over again” is tribute and honor to our fallen ment grew and the awareness of United States Air Force on Feb- are homeless…that to me is the the long term costs versus short service members in a very vis- this was increased all around.” ruary 17, 1942. Staff Sergeant real issue,” she said. “How can we term costs of electrification. ible and permanent way,” said Pinck said that she believes that Coughlin served as a gunner on bridge the two?” “We still have some questions the City’s Veterans Commission- lenders began to understand that a B-24D in the 9th Bombardment Montano added that “costs have for our committee to consider in er Robert Santiago. “The Hero they might have to spend a little Squadron, 7th Bombardment to be factored in with women and terms of what we can support and Square program is very mean- more during construction, “but in Group, Heavy. folks of color,” which have a stake what we can advocate for,” she ingful to the family and friends terms of operating costs and re- On March 13, 1943 his crew in the construction of affordable said, and next month’s meeting will of a fallen soldier as well as the ducing fuel use, from a financial was part of a four plane mission housing. “Can we afford to pay the begin by taking a look at some of community they lived in.” point, there is more money left in to bomb the Pazundaung Bridge labor?” those questions as well as to think To check our more Hero the…budget to pay debt.” Addition- at Rangoon, Burma. At least sev- ally, there have been studies that Pinck also said that construc- more clearly about what it is the Squares in Jamaica Plain and for en Japanese fighter planes at- show that the cost increase is little tion has “gotten to be an incredibly Committee would like to advocate a complete list visit https://www. tacked the formation. Half of the or none for constructing buildings complicated business,” and thinks for on this topic and who else can boston.gov/departments/veter- formation, including Coughlin’s with zero emissions. that electrification could be an an- be involved in the conversation. ans-services/hero-squares-vet- plane, were gunned down. The erans. aircrafts crashed into the Gulf of Martaban, leaving no survivors. Unique Times Require Delivery For his extraordinary heroism in Creative Approaches. service to our country Coughlin & Pick Up was awarded the Purple Heart, Josephine Tsui, Realtor® the Air Medal, and the Presi- 617.816.6900 dential Unit Citation. 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By Lauren Bennett space, office space (except in social distance, and stay home of all resumption of activity,” saying that additional health Boston), limited personal ser- if sick. in what will be called the “new and safety standards are being Governor Charlie Baker on vices—hair salons, pet grooming, “Sticking with these critical normal.” reviewed in preparation for the Monday announced the phased and car washes—and retail with tasks is everyone’s responsibil- However, as the governor has opening of summer camps. She reopening plan for Massachu- remote fulfillment and curbside ity,” Baker said. “State and lo- said several times over the past said that these health guide- setts, and urged residents to con- pickup are allowed to open. On cal governments will continue few weeks, public health data lines could be implemented in tinue being vigilant to prevent June 1, office space can open to step up testing capabilities will determine whether the state over 1400 camps across Massa- further spread of COVID-19. The again in Boston. alongside the community tracing will enter a new phase, and he chusetts, and “pending public plan has been the task of the Last week, Baker announced a program. Positive case rates are said it is possible to revert to a health data,” camps could open governor’s Reopening Advisory list of employers who have com- moving in the right direction,” previous phase if necessary. in Phase Two “with limitations Board for the past several weeks, mitted to continuing their work he added. Polito said that a restaurant, and standards in line with CDC where it has met with leaders from home policies “for the fore- Baker said that the steps tak- accommodations, and tourism guidance.” from many sectors and indus- seeable future,” including Way- en in the first phase are for busi- work group has met and will con- On the transportation front, tries across the Commonwealth. fair, Blue Cross Blue Shield of nesses that have “limited face-to- tinue to have discussions with “the MBTA has been and will “Our collective success de- Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim face and customer interactions.” these industries about “indus- continue to implement measures pends on everyone,” Baker said. Healthcare, Liberty Mutual, and He said that people are going to try specific protocols for meeting to prevent the spread,” Polito “We cannot move forward un- several others. He encouraged have to change their behaviors safety standards.” said. “We cannot significantly re- til we commit to slowing the employers to continue work from and things will not be the same She also said that the busi- duce transmission” without the spread.” home policies where it’s possible as they were before the virus. ness community will continue to support of everyone in the state. Before getting into specifics of to reduce the number of people “At some point there will be be supported “as they implement She said that riders of the the plan, Baker said that it will coming into contact with each treatments and a vaccine,” he the mandatory workplace safety MBTA are required to wear face progress through four phases, other. said, but “for the foreseeable fu- standards” that the administra- coverings, and employers should each lasting at least three weeks On May 18, hospitals and com- ture, everyone needs to continue tion announced last week. She implement work from home prac- but could last longer “if the pub- munity health centers were also to do the same thing.” added that businesses opening tices and stagger the workday to lic health data doesn’t support permitted “upon attestation” to This goes hand-in-hand with up in Phase One will be required “reduce demand on rush hours.” moving forward.” “provide high priority preven- the Baker-Polito administra- to comply with these standards Polito said that in Phase He also said that the plan tative care, pediatric care and tion’s new “Safer At Home” ad- before they are allowed to open. One, the MBTA will “support lays out what businesses and treatment for high risk patients visory, which advises people to “The administration will the transit needs of essential individuals must do in order to and conditions,” and on May 25, stay at home “unless going to a require businesses to self-cer- workers and those returning” by be able to reopen during each additional health care providers newly opened facility or activity,” tify,” Polito said, adding that continuing with limited service. phase. “The advisory board made will be permitted to do the same. he said. Those over the age of 65 they must develop a COVID-19 By Phase Three, there will be a every effort to be as clear and On May 25, beaches, parks, and who are at high-risk for the control plan and implement the modified version of full service, direct as possible,” Baker said. drive-in theaters, some athletic virus should remain at home. safety standards. and the MBTA will continue to “This is something no one’s ever fields and courts, many outdoor “The virus will be with us The state has also created sec- provide protective supplies to done before.” adventure activities, most fish- throughout the reopening pro- tor-specific guidance that “aim workers and clean stations and In Phase One, called “start,” ing, hunting, and boating, and cess,” Baker said. “How well ev- to reduce the risk of COVID-19 vehicles often, as well as “active- which began on May 18, places outdoor gardens, zoos, reserves, eryone does these things will transmissions in each industry.” ly communicate public health of worship were allowed to open and public installations will be determine how well we move into Materials for these guidelines guidance in stations, online, and “with guidelines,” and “outdoor permitted to open with specific later phases.” and safety standards are avail- over social media,” Polito said. services are encouraged.” Addi- guidelines. He also said that “we’d all able on the Reopening Massa- “Today, as we move forward tionally on May 18, essential Baker said that people are still prefer to believe that the virus chusetts section of the mass.gov in implementing this plan for businesses, manufacturing, and to cover their noses and mouths is less serious now and that it’s website. reopening, I am confident in construction were allowed to op- when six feet of distance cannot behind us,” but “if we don’t keep everyone’s ability to play their erate. be maintained, wash their hands up the fight and do things we CHILDCARE AND role,” Polito said. “Everyone must Beginning on May 25, lab and surfaces often, continue to know we have to do and can do TRANSPORTATION do their part.” we run the risk of creating a Polito also said that “key com- She said that the “next few second spike in the fall.” ponents” of beginning to reopen weeks are really important,” and

He thanked those who have the state include childcare and by helping businesses incorpo- been vigilant in playing their public transportation. rate workplace safety standards Do you need help managing part to reduce the spread of the In March, the administration and making sure everyone fol- a loved one’s legal estate? virus and asked that everyone created an emergency childcare lows guidelines, “the Common- continue everything they’ve been system for children of essential wealth can stay ahead of this doing. workers and others on the front- virus,” Polito said. “This plan required a tremen- lines of fighting the virus. “As we balance the shared dous amount of thought, plan- She said that the emergency goals of activating economy and ning, and preparation by the childcare system already in place public safety…our roadmap pro- board,” said Lt. Governor Karyn will be used to meet the needs vides us with a plan and a direc- JULIANNA BRUCE Polito. “Our work would not have of “people with no alternative tion point to get started,” Polito Attorney at Law been possible without an exten- for care” as people slowly re- said. “The people of Massachu- sive municipal engagement,” she turn to work in Phase One. She setts are strong; we’re resilient, Probate & Estate Administration added. also encouraged families to find we’ve come through tough times Polito said that things like alternatives to group care, and before and we will come through Estate Planning campgrounds, community pools, that currently, only 25 percent this tough time again.” Land Use Issues playgrounds, restaurants and of emergency childcare is occu- To download the full Reopen- more, could resume in Phase Two pied. “The system we established ing MA report with details about [email protected] with specific guidelines, and in has capacity for 10,000 children which industries fit into which (617) 733-6972 Phase Three, arts and entertain- statewide,” Polito said. phase, visit https://www.mass. ment, gyms, and other activities “Summer camps serve an im- gov/info-details/reopening-mas- “push us towards Phase Four portant purpose,” Polito added, sachusetts. Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 22, 2020 • 5 As the state begins to reopen, Walsh continues to ask for “caution and commitment” from residents

By Lauren Bennett a phased plan for the restarting Walsh said. He added that just Walsh said that the City “will cific updates regarding the mara- of construction. because the date will come where not take steps that put anyone thon, but he said that he is having Mayor Marty Walsh held a Similarly, the governor’s plan businesses are permitted to open under risk,” and assured residents conversations with stakeholders press conference on Tuesday, a allows for the opening of office doesn’t mean they have to if they that the City will “continue to “on the best way to move forward.” day after Governor Baker released space starting on May 25, with do not feel safe doing so. He said reach out to you with information At Fenway Park, Walsh said his four phase reopening plan for 25 capacity, but Boston’s offices that the City will continue to offer and resources to help you and your that he’d “love to see games played the state. will not be allowed to reopen until assistance and support to small family. Our goal is to not return to with no fans” this summer as long As of Wednesday, Boston had June 1, which Walsh said gives businesses. what existed before, but build a as players are comfortable doing 12,143 cases of COVID-19 and the City more time to “work col- Governor Baker’s plan also al- more equitable and resilient City.” 591 people had passed away. “The laboratively on safety plans.” He so, but nothing official has been lowed for the reopening of houses He also made note of the 46th announced yet. number of active cases in the City said that Boston’s population of of worship at 40 percent capacity annual EMS week, saying that Walsh urged residents to keep continues to decline,” he said on roughly 700,000 nearly doubles in beginning on May 18. “I know that Boston’s EMS workers “deserve up the work that they have been Monday. size every day as people come in people are missing their in-per- a special thank you” this year The City continues to ramp for work, so office space reopening son services,” Walsh said, but he for everything they have done to doing so far to stop the spread of up testing in neighborhoods and in Boston will be carefully thought advised seniors and those at high help keep Boston safe and healthy the virus, and he said he appre- “continues to build a Citywide out to reduce the spread of the risk to skip the in person services during this pandemic. ciates the governor’s phased in strategy.” virus as much as possible. and connect with their religious When asked about the Boston approach to reopening the state, Walsh urged residents to keep Walsh said that this will in- leaders to continue participating Marathon that has been resched- which has been criticized by some staying at home and working from clude things like continuing to in services remotely. uled for September 14, Walsh said for being too quick, and by others home “as much as possible.” He work from home wherever possi- For those who will be attending that when the original decision for being too slow. also said that “we need to contin- ble, communication with employ- in person services, social distanc- was made to move the marathon, “I think the phased-in approach ue to practice physical and social ees, cleaning protocols, ventilation ing should be in effect and face the hope was that COVID-19 that the governor is taking is a distancing,” as well as washing in office spaces, and more. coverings should be worn “at all would no longer be a health risk. very thoughtful approach,” he hands, disinfecting surfaces, and He said detailed guidelines for times.” Walsh could not provide any spe- said. wearing face coverings in pubic. office buildings will be released “Reopening means bringing the next week. same caution and commitment For small businesses, retail to stopping the spread,” Walsh stores will be able to open for East Boston Savings Bank said, and “continuing to follow curbside pickup on May 25, and the science and the public health the City is “developing creative guidance.” public space solutions in business is here for you. Walsh said that although Bak- districts,” he said. As a 172-year old Boston Bank, East Boston Savings Bank er’s plan allowed for the start “Reopening must only happen has a rich history of servicing the City of Boston and its of construction on May 18, the in a way that’s safe for you, your surrounding communities. The foundation that we honor are City of Boston has implemented workers, and your customers,” integrity, strength and hard work for all our customers. It is our tradition to be responsive to the needs of people like you and businesses like yours during good times and challenging times.

an office, and plans to retain vig- We have seen and been through past events that have Observer ilance and preparedness after affected the country and the world. As we navigate through the next president is sworn in in this pandemic together, please know that we are here for you. I assure you that East Boston Savings Bank remains your Continued from page 2 2021. strong neighborhood bank, supporting you, your family, your A lot of good, it turns out, came business and your community. It’s because of your trust in us openly about mental health is- from the Depression, of course, - and our faith in you – we will make it through these events sues, including addiction. Maybe including Social Security. The together. it’s because our crisis is health-re- plague made people realize they lated, or maybe because it is caus- Trust that we are in this for the long-haul, right by your side. needed to build sewer systems Our branch office doors will remain open as long as we can ing such universal public/private and install toilets. Rahm Eman- assure the safety of you and our employees. Online Banking, disruptions in our lives. uel said last week that we should Mobile Banking, ATMs and our Automated 24-Hour Telephone I have noted an unusual be repairing roads and bridges Banking System (866-774-7705) are always an alternative amount of public talk and writing now, while there is so little traffic banking option for you – visit ebsb.com for more information. using these words phrases: peo- As always, your deposits are 100% guaranteed by the Federal that makes it expensive. Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Depositors Insurance ple’s sense of control, flexibility, Here are just a few more good Fund. gratitude, simplicity, resilience, things we are already getting patience, generosity, pace of life, from covid-19: the end of loud I understand there are a bunch of unknowns with this anxiety, meditation, stages of music in restaurants some places pandemic but know this; East Boston Savings Bank has grief, substance abuse, domestic endured many devastating events in the past and has come because it leads to loud talking through each of these stronger and more committed to our violence and child neglect by gov- which spreads germs; empty ani- customers than ever. ernment officials, media, enter- mal shelters as people with more tainers, pundits and journalists to time at home adopt homeless an- Thank you for trusting in East Boston Savings Bank. Stay safe and we look forward to continuing working hard for you. a great extent the past 12 weeks imals; telehealth appointments; and in a quantity that matches the demise of department stores. Sincerely, the breadth and depth of the cri- The list can go on… and every- sis. Hope that continues. one can contribute to research- Though it should go without ing and bringing about positive saying, with the slippery nature changes they want. Richard J. Gavegnano of public policy these days, I will President, CEO and Chairman Best of all, taking on the viral East Boston Savings Bank say it: The Trump administration pandemic has given us practice dumped the 69-page handbook on and a model for thinking about pandemic management and the and tackling the existential issue pandemic office and plan by the of climate change. We, all of us National Safety Council created who are in it together, have to do 800.657.3272 EBSB.com by the Obama administration. it, and we know much more now Member FDIC/Member DIF We need to recreate a handbook, how and why we can. 6 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 22, 2020 City Council holds hearing on impact of third party delivery fees on restaurants

By Lauren Bennett Councilor Ed Flynn said that big vendors are doing well, and lation is designed to accomplish.” sociation, said that in a recent delivery companies charge 25 to good for them,” he said of the She said that GrubHub has survey, 46 percent of restaurants The City Council Committee 25 percent commission fees on delivery companies. “They have supported millions of dollars in report not being open at all, and on Small Business and Work- delivery fees, adding that this is got a windfall perhaps unlike meals and cash donations to help for many, takeout and delivery is force Development held a hear- a “huge burden” when sales are anything they have seen before.” hospitals and others during this “easier said than done,” as it is ing on May 15 regarding the already down. “Huge commission Kaitlin Pasafero of the City’s crisis. hard to build up a delivery plat- impact of delivery commission fees can wipe out revenue and Office of Economic Development “A cap will lower order vol- form when many restaurants fees on restaurants during the the ability to retain or rehire. said that “small businesses are ume,” Healy said, and “raise have never offered delivery be- COVID-19 pandemic. The Coun- We’re in a pandemic; we’re in the heart of Boston’s economy,” costs to costumers. Delivery fore. cil heard from City administra- an economic recession. We’re providing 170,000 jobs in the workers would have fewer work Clark also read an email from tion as well as restaurant owners asking delivery companies to be City. “The impact on the quality opportunities and lower earn- a restaurant who said that one and delivery companies about reasonable. They haven’t been of life of residents cannot be ings. GrubHub is ensuring that of the third party delivery com- the struggles they are facing reasonable. We don’t want to put overstated,” she said. workers in Boston can continue panies set up a website without in the midst of the coronavirus restaurants out of business.” She said that these third par- to provide for themselves and their permission, even before the outbreak. Councilor Matt O’Malley said ty delivery fees “threaten to wipe their families.” pandemic hit. Reading from the “Lots of folks are struggling,” that while he understands the out a restaurant’s entire profit She said that delivery is one email, Clark said, “The concept City Councilor Michael Flaherty importance of these companies margin.” She said that her office component of GrubHub’s busi- is someone finds our restaurant said. “The restaurant and food as he has used them himself, and continues to work with small ness. The company charges 10 on their site and orders from an industry is probably one of the they also provide web search op- businesses to provide grants percent to a restaurant to deliv- abbreviated menu which they hardest hit.” Flaherty said that timization for restaurants, that and additional support through er, which she said is “certainly have selected. A driver comes to delivery services and venues are talking specifically about the de- virtual workshops and other re- not enough to pay a driver.” She the restaurant and shows our having a hard time because vol- livery component, changes need sources. said they also have to pay for hostess the order on his or her ume is down. to be made. John Schall, owner of El Jefe’s personal protective equipment phone, pays with a credit card, “Complaints have been that O’Malley reminded everyone Taqueria in Cambridge and soon to provide to drivers. and has the logo of the third while everyone is supposed to be that this was week eight of no to be on Boylston Street in Em- The other part of GrubHub’s party delivery company.” sharing sacrifice…delivery fees sit down service at restaurants erson College’s Little Building, business is marketing for restau- The owner proceeded to call a are high,” he said. in the Commonwealth. “The four said that the fees for third party rants, and offers a menu of dif- representative from the delivery delivery companies are a “huge ferent services to restaurants company who said the person part” of his cost structure. and they can choose what they who set up the account in the “When paying 18 percent of would like. restaurant’s name was someone Remember and Honor total revenue to delivery compa- “The fees are fully trans- who had never worked for the nies, you’re just not viable,” he parent,” Healy said. “We have restaurant. The owner also said said, especially for restaurants restaurants tell us all the time in the email that the “dummy this Memorial Day! that did not offer delivery prior that it’s too expensive to hire website” listed an abbreviated to COVID-19. their own drivers. That’s a choice menu with outdated items and “This problem isn’t going to go the restaurant makes—to use us, prices “were inflated by at least away when restaurants open for or they pay their own.” $1.50.” sit-down dining,” Schall said. “If Councilor Andrea Campbell Clark said that third party this isn’t addressed permanent- asked Healy what seemed “rea- delivery companies “will need ly, there will be another wave of sonable or fair” from her per- to have increased regulation” restaurant shutdowns.” spective. moving forward. Amy Healy, head of public “We announced that all profits Councilor Matt O’Malley Friendly Neighborhood Diner affairs for GrubHub—and the for the second quarter would asked GrubHub if they were par- only representative from a third be reinvested in programs for ticipating in listing restaurants party delivery company who at- driving business to restaurants,” that do not agree to be listed on tended the hearing— said that Healy said. “That’s what we be- their website. 154 Green St JP 02130 617-477-9573 evergreeneateryjp.com she opposes a cap on these deliv- lieve is going to be most helpful. “We are looking at it,” Healy ery fees. She said that a cap “will They need business, they need said. “Our competitors do it and result in damaging unintended volume.” in order to stay competitive it OPEN EVERYDAY FOR PICK UP consequences for local business- Stephen Clark, Vice President was something that we started 9:30am to 7:30pm es,” and that it will “result in the of Government Affairs for the doing at the tail end of last year.” exact opposite of what the legis- Massachusetts Restaurant As- She said that “we don’t like that practice either,” and that she would be willing to work on “alternatives” with the Massa- OPEN FOR PICK-UP & DELIVERY chusetts Restaurant Association. WE ARE “I think the alternative is not doing it because it’s a duplicitous practice and the fact that you’re HAIR charging more for a meal and setting up an online portal for restaurants that may not even Authentic Dominican Cuisine WE ARE BACK ! know about it,” O’Malley said. “That’s just very troubling.” 857 273 4962 He suggested capping the 660A CENTRE ST., JAMAICA PLAIN CALL FOR AN APPOINMENT delivery fees now will support diving business to restaurants. 100X100DELICIASEXPRESS.COM 857-203-9304 The councilors generally Mond. - Wed. 7am-7pm | Thur. -Sat. 7am-9pm OR Text 617-470-8905 Continued on page 7 Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 22, 2020 • 7

Council of Churches statement on reopening plan He said that “Boston definite- Restaurants ly needs a cap,” citing serval Staff Report this pandemic. buildings. We know that faithful Chris- As we said previously to the Continued from page 6 other cities that have already implemented caps on fees. “Our After Governor Charlie Baker tians across the Commonwealth Massachusetts Reopening Ad- restaurants play an integral announced on Monday that hous- ache to return to their sanctuary visory Board, any just response agreed that more transparency part in our community and our es of worship would be allowed for worship, and that the gathering to the pandemic must prioritize is needed and further discussion neighborhood.” to reopen on May 18 with some of groups of people for worship in care and resourcing of the com- on this topic will be necessary. Councilor Michael Flaherty guidelines, many housers of wor- other states have been occasions munities hardest hit during the Several councilors said they said that the Council is “trying ship have chosen to continue of- for COVID19 transmission. Just pandemic, especially churches in were upset by the fact that only to strike a balance at what’s fair fering online services to help to because congregations may return Black, immigrant and unhoused one representative from the four and reasonable,” and trying to keep people safe. On May 18, First to their buildings does not mean communities that often serve as major delivery companies (Grub- make sure that the process and Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain they should. “‘All things are lawful multi-service centers in addition to Hub, DoorDash, Postmates, and wrote on Facebook: “Hi friends! Un- for me’, but not all things are bene- spiritual homes. We remain deeply Uber Eats) to show up to the fees are transparent. til further notice we will continue ficial.” St. Paul wrote to the divided distressed by the lack of compre- hearing. “This is one piece of the puzzle to worship together online for the Church in Corinth (1 Corinthians hensive testing in communities “Thank you to Amy for testi- that has to be addressed now 6:12). of color, unequal access to care well-being of all.” fying,” said Councilor Ed Flynn. and in the future,” said Coun- There is a distinction between and resources, the financial and On Monday May 18, 2020, the “Think of this; she’s the only cilor Andrea Campbell. “I hope the minimum safety standards set logistical burden on churches to Rev. Laura Everett, Executive person that came here from one that this is an opportunity for by local, state and federal author- provide masks and cleaning sup- Director, and Rev. Jennie Barrett of the four delivery businesses to us to do something to protect ities, and the guidance from eccle- plies, and the decision fatigue of Siegal, President of the Massa- face the fire, face the tough ques- [restaurants].” sial leadership. The Massachusetts so many church leaders already chusetts Council of Churches is- tions. The other ones hid behind Councilor Julia Mejia finished Council of Churches connects a overwhelmed. the computer and didn’t want to out the hearing by saying she sued the following statement in wide range of Christian traditions; While much of the response to response to the phased economic engage in this topic and didn’t was “grateful to have had the some denominations have already “reopening” has focused on the want to engage in this subject. opportunity to learn and listen reopening plan which included new declared that their churches may economy, we want to remind people It probably shows the disrespect to all sides,” but she remains minimum safety standards for re- not gather in person until July 1, of goodwill that the word “economy” those other companies have for “concerned” about the fees and entry to houses of worship: others until the end of the summer, comes from the Greek “ ” οικονομία the residents of Boston in my some of the restaurants not even Churches are designed to be and still others until May 2021 or oikonomía- the whole household of opinion.” knowing they were on these third places of healing, not sources of until a vaccine is found. God. To care for the whole house- party sites. “I think we have a lot sickness. We receive these new The state’s new minimum safety hold of God means prioritizing not He said that he does expect of work to do,” she said, “and so I minimum safety standards from standards for reentry to houses just the care of the fit and healthy, the others to attend a working appreciate the dialogue and look the state with much concern for of worship raise many questions but of the sick and the lonely, the session on this topic “talking those people most at-risk in our and concerns for the clergy and very old and very young. To care for about solutions to the problem.” forward to the next steps.” churches and our communities. lay leadership across the network the whole household of God means Many Christians will remain of the Massachusetts Council of prioritizing the care of those most in prayer and praise from home Churches. In the days ahead, the impacted. We have yet to see this at this time. To those Christians Massachusetts Council of Church- prioritizing from our national and that do decide to return now to es will issue further guidance for state leadership. We expect the Best wishes for a meaningful their buildings, we advise all to churches to support their discern- Church to behave differently. act with extreme caution during ment of phased re-entry into their Memorial Day! EYE Q OPTICAL Liz Malia EYE Q OPTICAL State Representative 617-722-2380 [email protected]

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In Charlestown, these activists who worked tirelessly to tories of Charlestown and East hearing of the Boston City Coun- in the betterment of their commu- funds will contribute to a sprinkler cil’s Community Preservation nities and I am confident that each relocation project at the USS Con- make this a reality. East Boston is Boston”, said Councilor Flaherty. Committee, in his role as Chair of these projects will go a long way stitution Museum to ensure that one step closer in securing space “As our City grows and changes, of the committee, to review and towards improving the quality of this cultural resource is available for a museum that celebrates our it’s important that we preserve recommend the passage of the ap- life in our City.” for generations to come, as well neighborhood’s rich history.” spaces where we can honor our propriation of $24,309,000 in FY20 The Community Preservation as critical roof repairs to the John “These historic preservation history and build and continue to Community Preservation Fund Fund was created upon the adop- F. Kennedy Family Service Cen- projects are important to keep- serve our communities.” revenues. The City of Boston’s tion of the Community Preserva- ter which offers early education, Community Preservation Commit- tion Act, Massachusetts General Head Start, and a range of crisis tee recommended these funds be Laws Chapter 44B in November response, anti-poverty services to used to support 40 projects across 2016. In just three rounds of fund- low-income families and seniors. City Council holds hearing on language the city. This year $15,750,000.00 ing to date, over $67 million has In East Boston, these funds will will be used to support 9 affordable been awarded to 131 projects span- contribute to the purchase and By Lauren Bennett as well as Spanish speakers, and housing projects; $3,440,000 for ning across every neighborhood acquisition of the Donald McKay said that he is “proud to have historic preservation projects; and of Boston. Councilor Flaherty is House, which will become the new The City Council Committee four women of color who work $5,119,000 for projects focused on proud of the success of this pro- home of the East Boston Museum. on Civil Rights held a hearing for me.” Each of these women the creation and preservation of gram thus far, having taken a “In district one, I’m thrilled to on May 15 regarding language speak a language other than recreational use and open space leadership role in the campaign see CPA funds utilized for critical access and information pari- English, and “I couldn’t effec- projects. alongside the Yes for a Better Bos- investments in historical preser- ty during the COVID-19 out- tively do my job and represent Following a very productive vir- ton Coalition for its passage by vation. Congratulations to both break. This was the first time my constituents if I don’t have a tual hearing on Tuesday May 5th popular vote in the City of Bos- the Kennedy Family Services a Boston City Council hearing dedicated staff that’s committed with testimony from project advo- ton in 2016 and as the Chairman Center and the USS Constitu- was available in languages oth- to the residents of my district cates, neighborhood leaders, and of the City Council’s Community tion Museum for their respective er than English. The hearing and the city,” he said. representatives from the City of Preservation Committee since its grants to renovate vital learning He said he is working to com- Boston, Councilor Flaherty is pre- inception. Many projects from ear- environments for local children in was translated into Cantonese, pared to recommend passage of all lier rounds of funding are at or Charlestown”, said District One Mandarin, Haitian Creole, and municate in the languages spo- 40 projects at the amounts desig- nearing completion and have had Councilor Lydia Edwards. “Thank Spanish while the hearing was ken in his district and has held nated by the Mayor. “I was pleased a transformative effect on their you to the CPC for it’s $600,000 happening, and is now available community forums in various with the quality of the applications neighborhoods already. award to buy, preserve, and reno- for viewing on the Boston City languages since the beginning we received this year. Each and Among these 40 projects are vate the Donald McKay House in Council YouTube channel in all of the pandemic. every project we reviewed was three historical preservation proj- historic Eagle Hill to be utilized five languages. “Language access is not some- fully deserving of funding,” said ects in Boston City Council District as the East Boston Museum. We Sponsored by City Councilors thing that’s nice to have; it’s Councilor Flaherty. “Community 1, two projects in Charlestown, are thankful to the East Boston Julia Mejia and Ed Flynn, the essential,” said Councilor Kenzie hearing focused on the issue of Bok. many non-English speakers who The City Council heard from do not have access to a lot of im- various members of the commu- portant information surrounding nity and organizations across the COVID-19 crisis, as many the city about the struggles they A home improvement resources and applications were have faced around this issue. only available in English at first, Melanie Roche-Laputka said center that doesn’t leaving many out of opportuni- that she has been able to trans- ties to receive aid and important late some English documents leave you at the door. information. for families, but no materials “As an immigrant myself, I from some neighborhood asso- know the struggles of securing ciation meetings were available Boston Building Resources housing while navigating gov- in any other languages. “Many specializes in kitchen cabinets, ernment resources and living do not feel comfortable attend- countertops, windows, doors, and paycheck to paycheck,” Coun- ing meetings,” she said, because weatherization materials—all hand cilor Mejia said in a statement. they will not understand what is selected for quality and affordability. “Holding this hearing is the first happening nor will they be able step in working towards a more to participate and be a part of Our knowledgeable and friendly staff equitable and accessible Boston the discussion. will work with you to find the right for all. Now more than ever we Carlos Espinoza-Toro of the materials for your project and budget. need to ensure that those living Jamaica Plain Neighborhood the realities are able to have ac- Development Corporation said We also offer: cess to the resources they need. that some businesses are afraid Throughout my campaign, we of applying for loans. “We work Home improvement workshops always said we wanted to change with them, supporting them and Kitchen design services business as usual in City Hall. helping them understand these Environmentally friendly choices A hearing around language ac- topics,” he said. cessibility, with interpreters, is Suzanne Lee said that in an something this city has never effort to have more full partici- 617-442-2262 seen before. I am proud to be pation from residents, four town bostonbuildingresources.com working with Councilor Flynn halls were held in Cantonese on this initiative to make sure and Mandarin, each time with Check our website for business hours. 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Self Esteem “We have transformed our ser- formed this into a virtual format,” them, they cannot replace the vided during the pandemic, as vice delivery completely now be- she said, and JP’s Ethos is one of in-person group activities. many of them are “not foreign Continued from page 1 cause women are on lockdown,” the agencies using this group “There’s nothing like the to the mechanism of technology” Levitt said. “It was a very import- leader training program. The in-person connecting,” Davis and the facilitators are skilled in test of their strong resiliency ant need to adapt and be able to program also trans health center said. While they online learning using it as well. and spirit.” still get these support services to staff and community agency staff center will still be offered to cli- “These groups are so well-at- Davis explained that some the women.” that work with at-risk families ents when they graduate, “most tended,” Levitt said. “This has of the programs include setting Before the pandemic hit, Self as well as provides curriculum to likely we’ll switch what we’re do- been an interesting transforma- goals, writing affirmations, and Esteem Boston had also been use with their clients in several ing to our ordinary curriculum.” tion for us.” learning how to eat healthily. working on an online learning different languages. Levitt said that they also The programs have helped Many women who are living in center as a way to serve the “We’ve also opened a curricu- want to continue to help other women stay connected to their transitional facilities “will be graduates of its programs and lum store on our website,” Lev- agencies bring these programs goals even as the surrounding in this program for a certain the surrounding community. The itt said, that offers material in to their employees and clients. world is full of so much uncer- amount of time,” she said, and learning center, which launched many languages. All proceeds go “That’s an important direction tainty. “When you care about Self Esteem Boston’s in-person last week, will offer access to six “to the continued work to deliver for us,” she said. “The online who you are, you take better programs help them with expe- courses in things like goal set- material to women in shelters learning center also gives us the care of your body, pay attention riential activities and skill sets ting, priorities, and other skills and transitional programs who opportunity to support women to who you’re hanging out with that they can use going forward. for building self-esteem. can’t pay,” Levitt said. and clients of all kinds that are and take care of yourself better,” “Enter the pandemic,” she “Our charitable mission is to Davis said that a challenge for leaving.” Davis said. said, adding that Self Esteem make sure that we are making putting the programming online Davis said that they have “Self esteem is not just for Boston wanted to “stick with our services available for everyone has been getting all of the women worked with a lot of women who people in shelters,” Levitt said. mission and commitment to help in our region regardless of ability connected to the Internet, but have said that Alcoholics Anon- “Building self esteem is for ev- these women continue with their to pay,” Levitt said. She said the with a lot of the women spending ymous or Narcotics Anonymous erybody. It’s how we make a dif- mission and their journey.” They online learning center is offered time on their phones, content re- meetings were their support sys- ference in the world and how we decided to see what they could at a “very low cost,” and six lated to stress management and tem after leaving the program, can make the most of our lives.” do virtually using technology more courses will be added by self care has been put online for but “we thought they need a little For more information on Self by putting resources and videos September along with a staff them to refer back to when they more,” she said. “Technology is Esteem Boston’s programs and online. development program. need it. an awesome place for them to offerings (as well as to purchase “There used to be 11 groups,” The program is also available “Immune systems are already continue what they’ve learned.” its Extreme Esteem Coffee Levitt said. Now there are 18, to people who don’t live in shel- weaker” in women who abuse She said that the women “love” blend!), visit selfesteemboston. as many groups had to be split ters and would like to take a substances, Davis said, so guides the technology that has been pro- com. up because of social distancing. self-esteem course and have the on what to eat and how to exer- Self Esteem Boston facilitators proceeds support another woman cise are vital. Self Esteem Boston have been conducting video and who cannot afford to do so. has put together a booklet of “all comes for a range of routine audio Zoom meetings “based on “Who knew this was going to things that are easily doable” procedures and can struggle to the capabilities of each of our happen?” Levitt said of the pan- insofar as healthy eating and Language gain access to interpreters,’” the program sites.” demic. “Now we find ourselves exercise. Continued from page 8 release says. Programs in East Boston and having to focus on continuing “A lot of our clients can think ““I want to thank Councilor at the Dimock Center in Roxbury to build the learning center and about only one day at a time,” into English instead of the other Mejia for partnering with me are using Zoom, programs in expand it to help people out in Davis said, and “if they’re able way around. “I want to thank my on this important issue,” Coun- Mattapan are taped each week, the community that are isolated to accomplish something each councilor Ed Flynn who partici- cilor Flynn said in a statement. and other sites are just utilizing and without support.” day, by the time they graduate pated in those town halls,” she “ During this critical time, it audio. Levitt also said that Self Es- from these programs, they think said. “Having that kind of town is imperative that we prioritize teem Boston has a replication outside of themselves.” hall in the native languages is “We are trying our best to be language access to ensure that model that is different from the critical to getting our immigrant able to attract funds that are ear- Davis and Levitt said that residents who speak a language population to participate and… marked for COVID-19 to support online learning center which while these virtual programs other than English have equita- their voice matters.” what we’re doing,” Levitt said. trains other agencies to use self are working for now and the ble access to information, ser- Others spoke up as well, esteem skills. “We have trans- women are responding well to vices and programs relating to saying that some resources for this pandemic. We know that our businesses are only available in immigrant neighbors are some of English, as well as some grant the most impacted residents in Parks parcel priority plan survey now underway applications, which leaves out this COVID-19 pandemic, and The Boston Parks and Recre- will be used for the development and Recreation Department has some \who may be most in need it’s very important that our city ation Department is encourag- of the update to the City of Bos- opportunities to expand the open of funds. provide the interpretation and ing park users and open space ton’s Open Space and Recreation space network. Creating new A recent press release from translation services necessary advocates to take part in the Plan. open space and protecting exist- Councilor Julia Mejia’s office to help our residents get through City of Boston’s new Parcel Pri- Questions that are a part of ing open space will move forward states that “according to Boston these difficult times.” ority Plan (PPP) using an online the survey include: as opportunities and funding are Plans, there are over 111,000 Mejia said at the hearing that survey. The survey results will • Where would you like to available. Bostonians who speak English the work will not begin after this be used in developing the open see open space? The online survey is available ‘less than very well,’ presum- hearing, but rather that “the space acquisition Parcel Priori- • What should the City of in six languages in addition to ably many who are unable to work has already started, and ty Plan, and the City of Boston Boston focus on when acquiring English. To participate, please access critical resources during it’s our responsibility to move be- encourages residents from ev- or protecting open space? visit boston.gov/parcel-priori- the COVID-19 outbreak. In a yond the dialogue and put some ery neighborhood to share their Residents’ responses will ty-plan. recent ProPublica piece, it was muscle behind this and walk feedback. shape the future of Boston’s park Interpretation and transla- even found that hospitals have out of this conversation with Enhancing and enlarging Bos- system. tion services are available at no left many Coronavirus patient a real clear mandate that we ton’s network of resilient public Survey responses will be com- cost. To access these services who don’t speak English alone, can’t continue to do business as open space is critical, and the bined with data modeling and or learn more about the project, confused, and without proper usual.” She continued, “and that Parcel Priority Plan will iden- the City’s priorities to create please contact Maggie Owens at care citing that, ‘even in normal if we bring all stakeholders to tify and evaluate lands in the the Parcel Priority Plan. This the Boston Parks and Recreation times, those who don’t speak the table, then that’s what real city that should be acquired or is an essential first step in un- Department (617) 961-3025 or English have worse health out- policy making looks like.” protected as open spaces. This derstanding where the Parks email [email protected]. Jamaica Plain Gazette • January 4, 2002 • 

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By Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz ty-six of those involved in the Mixed immigration-status fami- Some of it must be agitated for it most. We can provide strong On the night of May 1, reports incident have since been placed lies, which include a taxpayer who on the federal level. In the next and unflinching oversight over emerged from the Bristol Coun- in solitary confinement. Last is using an “Individual Taxpay- federal stimulus package, Con- our prisons and ICE-contracted ty jail that an incident involving week, a federal judge ruled that er Identification Number” (ITIN) gress needs to address the rule detention facilities to ensure the coronavirus testing had turned the Sheriff has been allegedly rather than a social security that’s blocking taxpaying families safety, health, and human rights violent. Guards had allegedly reckless with the health of ICE number, are barred from receiv- with immigrant members from re- of those inside are protected. We used pepper spray and K9 dogs detainees throughout the coro- ing the federal stimulus checks ceiving their much-needed stimu- can pass meaningful environmen- against detainees in ICE custody, navirus crisis. That Saturday their neighbors are getting in the lus checks. ICE must act quickly to tal justice legislation to clean up three of whom ended up in the morning, I drove down to Bristol mail, even when some taxpayers release non-violent and non-crim- the toxic air in communities like hospital. Meanwhile, the Sheriff’s County for a pretty simple reason: in the family are U.S. citizens. inal detainees from their custody, Dorchester and Roxbury (which the people inside were intensely The Trump Administration’s pub- where social distancing is phys- office said it was detainees who at- have the highest rates of asthma vulnerable. Two weeks later, that lic charge rule, rolled out earlier ically impossible. And, critically, tacked guards first and destroyed in Boston) and Chelsea, where de- hasn’t changed. this year, has forced still more res- Congress must send additional property in the unit. The following cades of accumulated air pollution morning, I drove the hour from But it’s not just immigrants in idents to put off applying for emer- aid to state and local governments ICE custody who are shouldering gency assistance, weighing their to shore up the health, education, are now linked to a higher risk of Boston to Bristol, determined to do dying from COVID-19. And we can my job as a State Legislator and far too high risks. future citizenship application safety net, and worker protection Chelsea, a city that’s 45% im- against their need for cleaning systems that disproportionately make drivers licenses available investigate. My goal was to talk migrants, has become the epicen- supplies, homeschooling materi- serve low-income, Black, brown, to all qualified state residents, re- with staff and detainees about ter of Massachusetts’ COVID-19 als, or housing assistance in this and immigrant communities. gardless of immigrant status. With what had happened. outbreak. Coronavirus there has moment of crisis. Immigrants But there are also actions we this change, residents who have I didn’t get any farther than the spread rapidly: infection rates are are also disproportionately like- can take right now at the state access to a car will be able to get parking lot. There, I was turned nearly six times higher than the ly to hold low-wage essential jobs, level to mitigate the dispropor- to and from their front-line service away-- even though Massachu- state’s average. Language barri- or work in industries that have tionate loss immigrant commu- jobs, the doctor, and the grocery setts law empowers legislators to ers, high levels of air pollution, been hit the hardest by the pan- nities are bearing—as they stock store without having to fear infec- enter the state’s correctional facil- and significant numbers of es- demic. In Boston, 35% of health- our grocery shelves, care for our tion on public transit. ities at any time to provide exactly sential workers who don’t have care workers and 46% of food elders and the children of our es- If we do these things—if we act this type of oversight. Nor was the option to stay home have com- workers are immigrants. sential workers, and help pay the swiftly and deliberately to tackle I the only one kept out: lawyers bined to make the virus even more It’s a daunting picture, and a taxes that fund our hospitals and COVID-19 health disparities at and family members said that, dangerous than elsewhere. deeply unjust one. But it’s not one stimulus checks. We can pass a their source—we will enable im- in the wake of the incident, they And Boston’s neighborhoods we have to accept, either. There’s strong and substantial safety net were unable to reach their cli- migrant and low-income families with among the highest immi- a lot we can do right now to make by expanding benefits for hous- to be agents of solution in this ents and loved ones. Their out- grant populations—Dorchester, sure immigrants in Bristol, in ing and cash assistance and in- crisis, rather than victims. And pouring of concern, and the three Mattapan, and East Boston— Chelsea, right here in Mission Hill creasing funding for Lifeline—the that, in turn, means a faster track independent investigations that are also the city’s coronavirus and Jamaica Plain, and through- program that provides free or low- have since been opened, have kept hotspots. out Massachusetts are safer and cost data and phone service. We to recovery for everyone. the spotlight on the Bristol County Beyond health and safety, healthier, with the resources they can institute state-level stimu- Sonia Chang-Diaz is the jail. But inside, detainees’ health immigrant communities are fac- need to care for themselves and lus checks to get cash directly Senator for Boston’s Second and safety are still at risk. Twen- ing unique economic hardships. their families. into the hands of those who need Suffolk District. 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Pro- Loving daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt (BPS), in conjunction with Proj- operate a P-EBT program, a crisis viding two nutritious meals every ect Bread, announced last week response nutrition program that weekday not only helps these kids Carol Ann Senter passed away that all BPS and charter school helps feed children in low-income thrive, it allows money that would at the age of 70 on May 3. students will receive the Pan- households. have been spent on food to go Carol was born in Quincy, the demic-EBT (P-EBT) food benefit “The father who called our toward other necessities like rent daughter of Shirley A. Senter that can be used to buy food from FoodSource Hotline last week or utilities. and the late Arthur I. Senter. grocery stores while schools are was representative of thousands Some other good news about She graduated from North Quin- closed. of households across the Com- P-EBT is that it is available to cy High School in 1968, received According to BPS and Project monwealth,” said McAleer. “Even households regardless of immi- a Bachelors of Science Degree in Bread this will be added to SNAP as he has been able to continue gration status so undocumented Sociology and Psychology from cards for families who receive working part-time, something for residents are able to receive the benefits, or a card will be mailed which he’s grateful, the money funds as long as they meet the Boston State College in 1972, to others and there is no need to is not enough to cover the needs general conditions for eligibility. a graduate degree in Adult Ed- apply. of his spouse and two children. “We know we need big solutions ucation and Counseling from Under the new plan BPS and This is especially so since the kids to solve a crisis of this size, and Gordon-Conwell in 1981, and a charter school households will re- are no longer receiving the free P-EBT is a great example,” said Master’s Certificate in Women survived by her sister, Barbara ceive $5.70 per eligible student per school meals they had come to McAleer. “We applaud our leaders in Politics and Government from Bruso and her daughter, Carly of day, or $28.50 a week. rely on even pre-coronavirus. As here in Massachusetts and the UMass, Boston in 1997. Gansevoort, NY; her sister Gail “If already receiving these ben- he told us, “It’s been tough these Department of Transitional As- Carol was a life-long resident McGrath and her husband, Brett efits, your P-EBT benefits will be past weeks trying to make sure sistance for taking action so more of Boston and was employed of Pembroke; niece, Katelyn Mc- added to your existing EBT card,” there’s enough to eat with every- than 500,000 kids can buy food by the City of Boston working Grath and her daughter, MacK- said Project Bread President Erin one home.” that will help keep them healthy McAleer in a statement. “If not McAleer said while there during the crisis.” for Boston Community Centers enzie, also of Pembroke; niece, and Boston Centers for Youth actively receiving these benefits, are many ways the impact of If you have questions about Jessica Hall, her husband, Da- you will receive a P-EBT card in COVID-19 has increased food in- P-EBT or other food resources, call and Families. After retiring in vid, and their daughters, Amyiah the mail for each eligible student security in Massachusetts by a Project Bread’s Hotline at 1-800- 2012, Carol remained active in and Brelyn of Middleboro; sister, in your household.” whopping 300 percent, school clo- 645-8333 or contact at food@bos- the community by volunteering Nancy Senter, niece, April Whis- From the onset of the Covid-19 sures have significantly affected ton.gov. at Boston City Hall, supporting man and nephew Sean, Whis- local campaigns, and participat- man of Jacksonville, FL and also ing in numerous civic and social leaves many extended family JP Centre/South Main Streets teams up with Egleston groups including her affiliation members and cherished friends. Square and Three Squares on relief fund for small businesses with the Red Hat Society. Carol A private graveside service was an avid reader who had a will be held at Mount Wollaston By Lauren Bennett an original goal of $5,0000. “We one representative from each of love for crafting, cooking and Cemetery, Quincy at a later got a fantastic response,” Brown the Main Streets organizations, time spent with her family, es- date. Memorial donations can Small businesses are at the said. The GoFundMe has now will be selecting the recipients, pecially her great nieces. be made to JP Centre/South heart of the Jamaica Plain com- surpassed $12,000. and have decided that it will be Carol was preceded in death Main Streets, 670 Centre Street, munity, and many have been “It’s really exciting and grati- “totally need-based.” by her father, Arthur, her broth- Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or hit very hard by the COVID-19 fying to see our community come JP Centre/South Main Streets er-in-law, Glen Bruso and her at jpcentresouth.com For online pandemic. JP Centre/South Main together to help people,” she said. has also collected artwork for its nephew, Petty Officer First Class condolences, please visit: www. Streets has created the Jamaica The application process was “JP Together” art show, which William Bruso, ET1 USN. She is dewarefuneralhome.com Plain Main Streets Relief fund crafted by Grenier and the Main will be a large-scale projection to help those who weren’t able Streets directors, and only has show onto the brick facade of JP Upcoming Meetings in Jamaica Plain to immediately receive financial two criteria: the applicant has Licks from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on assistance. to live or work in Jamaica Plain, May 22 through May 25. Some The next Jamaica Plain will utilize Zoom. On the agen- JP Centre/South Main Streets and has to have been unable to of the ideas for the artwork will Neighborhood Council (JPNC) da will be an update on changes Executive Director Ginger receive other kinds of assistance. include kids’ artwork, “drawings meeting will be on Tuesday, May to the sidewalks and streets along Brown said that the organiza- Brown said the group want- of people in Jamaica Plain that 26, at 7 p.m. and will be held as Centre Street in the main busi- tion was approached by a private ed to make an application that you are thankful for, signs that a virtual meeting and will utilize ness district. donor, Adam Grenier, who is also would “identify the need without show encouragement for people Zoom. On the agenda will be a All meetings will remain open a volunteer on the organization’s people feeling like they will be affected by COVID-19, artwork update from City Councillor Matt to the public and are accessible economic vitality committee. He at-risk.” that shows how you’re feeling, O’Malley and updates from the either from a computer or tele- wanted to invest in the economic The application was open last and what about JP makes you committees. All meetings will re- phone. The link to access the meet- vitality of Jamaica Plain. Monday, May 11, through Friday, feel better, and visual messag- main open to the public and are ing can be obtained at www.jpnc. accessible either from a computer org or by email at psc.jpnc@gmail. “We talked about it and de- May 15, and received 52 En- es of appreciation for frontline or telephone. The link to access the com. cided to wait a little bit and see glish responses and 90 Spanish workers or local businesses,” ac- meeting can be obtained at www. All interested residents are where the greatest need would responses. The fund will allow cording to the JP Centre/South jpnc.org. We want to ensure that invited to attend via Zoom. be,” Brown said, but they knew 30 $500 grants to be given out Main Streets website. our neighbors have an opportunity Police Community Rela- they wanted to help “residents to eligible applicants as cash or The projection will also be live to respond to all upcoming issues tions Meeting will take place and employees who were un- gift cards, and the GoFundMe streamed on the JP Centre/South and comments will be accepted by on Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. able to receive any other kind of will remain open for donations Main Street’s Facebook page as email [email protected] up via Google Meet. To obtain the public assistance,” prioritizing for future rounds. well as recorded for playback until the JPNC Meeting on May link to the meeting, please call people of color, all genders, un- Brown said rather than have later. 26. Additional Information about the Boston Police E-13 station at documented immigrants, people another application process, JP Centre/South Main Streets community events and future (617) 343-5623. virtual meetings are also being Commanders from Boston Po- with disabilities, people formerly cash grants will continue to be is also helping residents and posted at www.jpnc.org. lice Area E, MBTA Police and incarcerated, and those facing awarded to the original pool of businesses in other ways. Brown The Public Service Com- State Police will deal with all is- housing instability. applicants. said that a team of volunteers mittee of the Jamaica sues of public safety raised by the The fund was also opened This week, the selection com- has reached out to local busi- Plain Neighborhood Coun- community. All interested resi- to Egleston Square and Three mittee, made up of Michael Reis- cil will hold its monthly meeting dents are invited to attend via Squares Main Streets, and had kind, Adam Grenier, and at least Continued on page 15 on Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. and Google Meet. Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 22, 2020 • 15 Larceny from motor vehicles are up in Jamaica Plain

By John Lynds largencies, an opportunistic crime with locking the doors and closing that only takes seconds to pull off, windows. Simple? Yes. But, highly Boston Police released the first is up all over Boston. effective.” quarter crime stats for Jamaica Citywide the number has gone In fact, simple steps can often Plain and while there’s a one per- from 777 in the first quarter of spell the difference between your cent decrease in Part One Crime in 2019 to 981--an increase of over car being broken into and the the neighborhood the data shows 25 percent. would-be thief moving on to an- that car breaks have increased After three recent arrests of other, more desirable target. dramatically in the neighborhood. criminals breaking into cars the “More than anything else, A variety of classes offered 7 days a week Part One Crimes are the more Boston Police released a state- thieves look for the easy score,” serious crimes the Boston Police ment. said the police. “So, don’t make it including: • Restorative Yoga keep track of and when compar- “The Department obviously easy. If you have items of value, • Kundalini Yoga ing January, 2020 through May, takes great pride in the fact that be it a cell phone, charger, money 2020 with the same time period of arrests were made in all three or iPad, take them with you when • Family Yoga 2019 Larceny from Motor Vehicles incidents, we would, nevertheless, you exit your car. Because if a thief have risen 64 percent in the first like to take this opportunity to can see it, you can be sure he or Visit: 4cornersyogawellness.com/yoga quarter of 2020 in Jamaica Plain. . remind community members to she will do everything they can In the first quarter of 2019 employ common sense preventa- to steal it.” To register + receive zoom link tive measures to protect items of As always, if you observe any there were only 42 motor vehicle Visit us on social media : larcenies but that number has value when exiting their vehicles,” unusual activity or observe a car increased to 69 so far this year. It said the statement. “As simple as theft or a break-in in progress, @4CornersYW seems the number of motor vehicle it may sound, protecting your mo- don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1. tor vehicle from a break-in starts Or call us : 617 . 506.0519

Relief Fund We want to say: Continued from page 14 Theres light at the end of the tunnel..... nesses asking how they have THANK YOU changed the way they operate, Grocery Store Clerks, Medical Professionals, and providing information to ...coming soon residents about the best way to Restaurant Workers and all who are helpers. support each business. “We have come up with unique promotions in our com- munity to support [businesses] B U I L D I N G C O M M U N I T Y safely,” Brown said, including creating packages with items We are all in this together. from different businesses and MIKESFITNESSJP.COM putting blue door mats in front of businesses that are open so people know they can go inside. “As a Main Streets director, Angell is Open! we are highly encouraging busi- Providing Essential nesses to think of ways their Veterinary Services businesses will change and stay in business for the next few months,” Brown said. “We as days turn to months, we’ve all been SHARE your EMERGENCY SERVICES & URGENT CARE Boston & Waltham should be thinking about four going a little stir-crazy. the people are open 24/7. Our primary care & specialty services are to six months of continuing to available for patients with non-life threatening but urgent issues. 617-522-7282 operate like this.” want out. and they’re planning for it. reopening She said that the Main ON SITE SPECIALTY CONSULTS & TELEMEDICINE Most of Streets organizations are here make sure that plan includes you Angell’s specialists are available to consult on your pet’s case to assist businesses and help plans with while your pet is at Angell or to facilitate phone or video appointments. Visit angell.org. them brainstorm ideas as they work towards a “new normal” for PHARMACY Prescriptions for Angell patients are their operation. us and available by curbside pick-up or mail (shipping fees apply). Submit prescription requests at angell.org/pharmacy or “I’m grateful to the commu- call 617-524-5700. nity for having come together to help out businesses and the your ad in color we’ll share REFERRAL SERVICES We are now welcoming a people who live here,” she said. limited number of referral cases in Boston & Waltham. $ For more information, please visit angell.org/COVID 2 coulmn-x-3-inch 45/run them with or call 617-522-7282. ADVERTISE IN THE GAZETTE jamaica plain For Rates and Information, Please Call 617-524-7662 angell.org Angell Animal Medical Center | 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston | 617-522-7282 email [email protected] to get set up MSPCA-Angell West | 293 Second Ave, Waltham | 781-902-8400 16 • Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 22, 2020

Editorial Memorial Day, 2020 This will be a Memorial Day unlike any that Americans have known. Ever since the official inception of the holiday on May 30, 1868, when the practice of decorating the graves of the fallen Union sol- diers with flowers, wreaths, and flags officially became recognized by the order of General Logan at Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) has been a time for all Americans to come together to commemorate and honor those who made the Supreme Sacrifice to preserve our freedom. When Memorial Day was moved to the fourth Monday of May starting in 1971, the three-day weekend also came to mark the official start of the summer season for Americans of all ages, who gathered for cookouts and other outdoor activities with friends and family. Letters But in this year of the coronavirus pandemic, all of the usual parades and festivities have been cancelled. With much of the nation still sheltering in place, gatherings of families and friends On Forest Hill Cemetery have been limited to the faux-reality of Zoom. Dear Editor, distancing on this multi-acre their loved ones or just to soak up The pandemic also has brought another set of challenges to our I thought it was only me who property ridiculous and some- the beauty. Little kids learning nation, however. The stress we all are feeling, both from the threat was shocked, disappointed and what unbelieveable. to ride bikes, dog walkers and jog- of the virus itself and from the economic anxiety it has created, has frankly more than a bit miffed Forest Hills is one of the most gers. It is more like a park. At a brought into full view the many, deep fissures in our society which by what seemed to me a little beautiful properties in the Com- time when there really isn’t a lot have been lurking beneath the surface for decades. mean-spirited of Forest Hills monwealth. It is beautifully to lift people, closing off a place It is fair to say that America is as disunited as we ever have been Cemetery’s all-of-a-sudden manicured and just gorgeously of beauty, peace and solace and since the end of the Civil War itself 155 years ago. This pandemic, squishing visiting hours to 2-4 punctuated with flowers, trees, comfort just feels wrong spirited. rather than bringing us together to face and fight the common pm daily. What I surprise when streams and statues. Most of I hope the good people who run challenge of the coronavirus, is threatening to tear us apart and I went to celebrate my husband’s all I love that it is “alive” with Forest Hills reconsider. bring to an end the great American experiment. birthday something I do every history and that this liveliness Joyce Ferriabough Bolling In searching for appropriate words to capture this moment in year. I found the explanation is bolstered by the many people which we find ourselves, the Gettysburg address that was deliv- about the need for more social who visit whether to be closer to ered by President Abraham Lincoln on the site of the battlefield on November 19, 1863, rings most true, both in terms of honoring Support your local animal shelter those who gave their lives in our nation’s wars and for healing the Dear Editor, help families and their pets stay with this critical work by visit- wounds created by the current pandemic crisis. During these unprecedent- together. ing mspca.org/wishlist to donate We hope our readers take a moment to absorb Lincoln’s words ed times, many are looking for Here in Jamaica Plain, the pet food that will be distributed and reflect upon the meaning of Memorial Day in light of our cur- ways that they can help those MSPCA has been supporting our to members of our community in rent situation: who are vulnerable or in need community by providing pet food need. I am so grateful that our Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this in our community. One way that to families in need, by caring animal shelters continue to be a continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the you can support both people and for animals whose guardians valuable resource for both people proposition that all men are created equal. animals is by supporting your have been hospitalized due to and animals in our community, Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that local animal shelter. Many ani- COVID-19, and by providing oth- even during these difficult times. nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long en- mal shelters across Massachu- er emergency services. Nicole Heerdt dure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come setts are providing essentials to You can help the MPSCA to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether The celebrations may look different. But the fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate reason to pause is as important as ever -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, Dear Editor, you to exercise social distancing mailing and shipping business who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to On Monday, May 25, postal while staying connected with without leaving your living room. add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what employees will pause to celebrate your friends, loved ones and busi- Regular retail and delivery we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us Memorial Day. While we’ll be ness associates. operations will resume on Tues- the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which skipping the parades, beaches At usps.com you can buy day, May 26. they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather and cookouts this year, we will stamps and have them delivered The Postal Service receives for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us use the day to remember and to your home. You can also order no tax dollars for operating ex- -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that honor those who paid the ulti- packing and shipping supplies penses, and relies on the sale of cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that mate sacrifice in defense of our and print postage and labels postage, products and services to we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain freedoms. from your own computer, then fund its operations. -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom As we edge toward a new nor- schedule a carrier pickup and Steve Doherty -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, mal, the Postal Service wants skip the trip to the Post Office. Strategic Communications shall not perish from the earth. you to know that we can help We make it easy to do all of your Specialist Northeast Area Jamaica Plain Gazette • MAY 22, 2020 • 17

Forest Hills Cemetery to reopen; EARN ACADEMIC HONORS O’Malley advocating for less restrictions LOCAL STUDENTS Today, the chapter has over degrees in business, accounting, By Lauren Bennett H. Milley, III and “urged him to JAMAICA PLAIN 900 active members linked education, criminal justice, and come up with some accommoda- RESIDENT INDUCTED among three unique institu- nursing, with a combined enroll- After being closed to the pub- tions” to allow for more activity INTO SIGMA THETA tions. Theta at Large has many ment of over 3,700 students. T lic for nearly a month except for to be allowed in the cemetery. TAU INTERNATIONAL reasons to be proud as we forge visitation by lot and grave own- O’Malley said that while he into the new millennium. We FERNANDES ers between 2 and 4 pm, Forest appreciates the fact that there NURSING HONOR are active in supporting local Hills Cemetery is expected to would be some type of reopen- SOCIETY GRADUATES FROM nursing scholars through our reopen gates to the public once ing to the space, “I encouraged Curry College is proud to an- THE UNIVERSITY OF ongoing research and academic again. him to go a little bit father in nounce that Rosa Volquez-Trin- awards program. Our fall and NEW HAMPSHIRE According to a message from terms of allowing certain active idad of Jamaica Plain, has been spring programs offer members Marino Fernandes of Jamaica May 15 on the cemetery’s web- recreation and dog walking,” he inducted into the Sigma Theta an opportunity to connect with Plain graduated from the Uni- site, “the re-opening date will be said. “There could be a balance Tau International Nursing Hon- each other and engage in schol- versity of New Hampshire on determined with guidance from that’s met here that will work for or Society. arly educational discourse. We May 16, 2020. He/she earned a Governor Baker.” Additionally, the cemetery and the neighbors Curry College’s Chapter, are thrilled to routinely send PHD degree in English. dog walking, bicycling, and jog- as well.” Theta at Large, began in 1953 members to destinations around Students who received the ging are “no longer permitted” He said that he is “sensitive when it was chartered as only this country and abroad, to lead- honor Summa Cum Laude grad- in the cemetery. “We require all to the concerns raised by the the seventh Chapter of Sigma ership conferences, academic uated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0: visitors to be respectful of our administration of the cemetery,” Theta Tau. A group of nurses events, member forums, and Students who received the honor primary purpose which is to and will continue to urge them attending Boston University set the biennial convention during of Magna Cum Laude graduated bury the dead and to provide a to allow further public use of out to establish an organization which representatives from all with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and peaceful and tranquil setting for the space. that would represent the best of chapters from around the world students who received the honor their families and friends,” the “This is a unique park and what nursing offered in this part gather. of Cum Laude graduated with a announcement continues. cemetery,” O’Malley said. “It’s of the world. Boston University Founded in 1879, Curry Col- GPA of 3.50-3.64. “We realize that this is a sub- been very much part of a commu- would stand tall for the ensuing lege is a private, four-year, liber- Students are only graduated stantial change in policy and nity resource.” He said that it’s 37 years, as the “institution of al arts-based institution located after the Registrar’s Office has thank you in advance for your more important than ever right record” for our Chapter, until in on 131 acres in Milton, Mass. certified that all degree require- understanding and cooperation.” now to be able to have access 1990 when we were re-chartered Curry extends its educational ments have been successfully It also said that social distancing to open space for exercise and to include Curry College in Mil- programs to a continuing educa- completed. Participating in the and masks are required to enter fresh air. ton, Mass., and Simmons College tion branch campus in Plymouth, commencement ceremony is the the cemetery, and anyone who “I’m looking forward to work- in Boston - thereby establishing Mass. Curry offers 28 undergrad- act of honoring and celebrating does not follow the rules will be ing with them,” he said. So far, our “at-large” distinction. uate majors, as well as graduate academic achievement. asked to leave. no official opening date has been City Councilor Matt O’Malley posted on the website or any said that he spoke with Forest social media about when these Hills Cemetery president George new rules would go into effect. LEGAL NOTICE Zimmerman of the Petition from the Petitioner A Personal Representative appointed COMMONWEALTH Date of Death: or at the Court. You have a right to under the MUPC in an unsupervised OF MASSACHUSETTS 02/13/2020 object to this proceeding. To do so, you administration is not required to The opinions expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of this newspaper. THE TRIAL COURT To all interested persons: or your attorney must file a written file an inventory or annual accounts PROBATE AND A Petition for Formal Appointment appearance and objection at this Court with the Court. Persons interested FAMILY COURT of Personal Representative has been before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day in the estate are entitled to notice Suffolk Probate filed by Jonna G. Zimmerman of of 06/11/2020. regarding the administration directly And Family Court Northborough, MA requesting that the This is NOT a hearing date, but a from the Personal Representative and Jamaica Plain Court enter a formal Decree and Order deadline by which you must file a may petition the Court in any matter 24 New Chardon St. Boston, MA 02114 and for such other relief as requested written appearance and objection if relating to the estate, including the (617)788-8300 in the Petition. you object to this proceeding. If you distribution of assets and expenses of CITATION ON The Petitioner requests that: Jonna G. fail to file a timely written appearance administration. a z e t t e PETITION FOR Zimmerman of Northborough, MA be and objection followed by an affidavit WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First G FORMAL appointed as Personal Representa- of objections within thirty (30) days Justice of this Court. 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A Celebration of Our Commu- by contributing artwork that ex- could send: Jamaica Plain businesses forgotten nity Through Art from May 23 - presses gratitude for the commu- • Drawings of people in Jamai- By John Lynds fund all eligible grant requests 25, JP Centre/South Main Streets nity. Kids’ artwork is especially ca Plain that you are thankful for; that were submitted during the will be presenting “JP Together” encouraged! Please submit your • Signs that show encour- By now it’s common knowl- application process, which com- - a large-scale projection show artwork on the attached coloring agement for people affected by edge that the $650 billion fed- bines newly available federal onto the brick facade of J.P. Licks. sheet . The sheet is available in COVID-19; eral relief package intended to funds from the Department of We invite the people of Jamai- hard copy at JP Licks. • Artwork that shows how help small businesses during the Housing and Urban Develop- ca Plain to join this celebration Here are ideas of what you you’re feeling, and what about COVID-19 crisis, like those that ment; as well as commitments JP makes you feel better; dot the Jamaica Plain and are from Citizens Bank and Eastern • Visual messages of apprecia- Bank. tion for frontline workers or local the backbone of the community, businesses. ran out of money in 14 days back The Jamaica Plain businesses Gazette Pet of the Week The slideshow will be broad- in April. that received Small Business by Sarah Carroll cast live onto the brick facade on This left many of Jamaica Relief Funds are: the front of the J.P. Licks building Plain’s shuttered mom and pop 262 Barbershop from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m each operations without a lifeline Achilitos Taqueria BEMO AND JUNI night, featured in a live stream while larger corporations and Alex Cook Bemo and Juni are a bonded pair of brothers looking for a at JP Centre/South Main Street’s chain stores across the United Alluring Beauty home where they can be together! These guys are just shy of Facebook page, and recorded for States swallowed up the money. BE Events and Consulting people to watch at any time. In Jamaica Plain 37 small Beauty By Venard two years old, and they’re both super sweet! Juni is a bit shyer Please send your art to art- businesses received funding BostonSpeaks LLC [email protected] by than Bemo, who often tries to steal the limelight. Juni has Brilliance Tattoo Wednesday, May 20 so it is includ- through the city’s Small Busi- some eye trouble and is on medica- ed in the show. Scans or photos ness Relief Fund, which kicked CACAO tion for it, but otherwise both are are acceptable. off with an initial funding ded- Commonwealth Swimming healthy and ready to roll. We are If you are in a position to sup- ication of $2 million (see list). LLC port the creation of the show, The funding helped a wide D’laly’s Nail and Spa doing adoptions by appointment, so please donate. range of Jamaica Plain business- Daniela’s Family Day Care if you are interested in adopting, call Anunciando “JP Unidos” es from restaurants to saloons to Dave Hart Instruments the shelter! Del 23 al 25 de mayo, JP Center dry cleaners to independent day El Oriental de Cuba / South Main Streets presentará care centers. Esperanza Travel & Tours Email [email protected] for “JP Unidos”, una presentación “The Small Business Relief Genesis Beauty Salon por proyección en la pared exte- more information on Bemo and Fund grants are critical to help Glenn’s Gardening & Wood- rior de JP Licks. working Juni! Invitamos a la gente de Ja- struggling small businesses maica Plain a unirse a esta cel- across the city address challeng- J&P Cleaners Inc. For more information about es brought on by COVID-19,” Jamaica Plain Wellness Bemo and Juni and or other ebración. Solicitamos arte que “Gazette Pet of the Week” is a biweekly said Mayor Martin Walsh. “These Jeffrey L Stiles Photography animals in need of adoption, submission sponsored by Sarah Carroll, expresa gratitud por la comu- please contact: Sales Associate of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage nidad. ¡Se recomienda especial- businesses are the backbone of Juicy Juju Music and Man- 1375 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 • 617-731-2447 mente arte y dibujos por niños! our economy, and the lifeblood of agement Por favor envíe su arte en la hoja (617) 522-5055 www.mspca.org our communities. I’m proud we Lego Car Lego para colorear adjunta. Se puede are able to assist them during Marcin Zebrowski imprimirla, o la hoja tambien está this time, and am grateful to our Midway Cafe disponible en copia en JP Licks. partners who have stepped up Mind Body Music Academy Aquí hay algunas ideas de lo in a big way to support Boston’s (also Vining Flute Studio) que se podría enviar: MOUNT PLEASANT HOME Monumental Market • Dibujos de gente en JP de neighborhood business commu- quien uno esta muy agradecido. nity.” Ogusky Ceramics Walsh said in the City of Bos- Opus Affair Labs Inc. Since 1901 • Fotos de familiares o amigos reunidos en JP en tiempos felices ton 58 percent of the businesses Peak Performance Chiroprac- • Imagenes que muestran receiving grants are owned by tic apoyo para las personas afecta- people of color, 48 percent are Rose JP Consignment das por COVID-19 owned by women, 44 percent are Sue Murad Quality, Affordable Residential Care for Seniors 62+ • Ilustraciones que muestran owned by immigrants. Suite Musical Home • Private bedrooms with full bath cómo se siente y lo que hay en JP Unlike the federal relief pro- The Compliance Mentor • 24-hour personal care assistance para sentirse mejor gram Mayor Walsh said 95 per- Group • Mensajes visuales de agra- • Medication administration cent of the city funding went The Laundromat, Jackson decimiento para los trabajadores • 3 Home-style meals daily Square Laundromat de primera línea o las empresas to businesses with 15 or fewer • Laundry and housekeeping services employees. The Video Underground • Leisure and wellness activities locales • Lovely common areas La presentación se transmitirá An additional $5.5 million in Tony Williams Dance Center • 100% accessible en vivo en la pared exterior del funding is being added to fully WikidFit, LLC edificio de JP Licks de las 8:30 p.m. hasta las 9:30 p.m. cada noche. 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687 East 2nd St. #8 - Boston 78 Fort Ave. - Roxbury 143-171 Hyde Park Ave. #159A - JP Offered at $1,079,000 Offered at $950,000 Offered at $799,000 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1530 Sq.Ft. 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1647 Sq.Ft. 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1650 Sq.Ft.

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